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Kari's sister Mandi, and her husband Aaron have restored our hope in humanity. God does indeed still create girls! Savanna Suzanne Hill was born in Indiana over the weekend. Babies are reminders of God's goodness, faithfulness, and grace. |
| Tuesday July 31, 2007 |
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| Urban Life |
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I shot a video today in Los Angeles, which included a stop at Skid Row. It is really tough to imagine this scene. The stench of urine is nearly unbearable. The heat is oppressive. The sidewalks are littered with trash, and other unmentionables. It's a culture of chaos, and constant change. It is really important to see the world that exists outside of our window. It keeps us grateful, and our eyes from looking inward. |
| Friday July 27, 2007 |
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| The Tooth Fairy on Overtime |
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Seriously, another tooth today. And it seems Colin has a 'tooth fairy' wish list pre-formatted in his head. As soon as I pulled the tooth, the list began to grow. Why don't I lose teeth anymore? It's probably just as well, I would make a list, and then make myself angry for being cheap. |
| Friday July 27, 2007 |
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| Another VBS |
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The boys spent another week at vacation bible school. This time it was at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, in Thousand Oaks. They loved the 'mentos meets diet coke' explosions, and of course Camden loved climbing the trees outside. Oh, to be young again... |
| Friday July 27, 2007 |
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| Nanny McColin |
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Colin lost yet another tooth, and the trick this time, is that he actually pulled it himself. I guess he is done with the whole, Dad helping him thing, which makes me sad. Kari and I think this phase is actually pretty funny, considering that his dental work is beginning to resemble one Nanny Mcphee. |
| Sunday July 22, 2007 |
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| Colin's Artwork |
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Colin is pretty stoked about this one. His acrylic painting got some prime real estate this week. His art is displayed front and center in the church lobby. He created this during the kids worship arts team camp. This thing is cool. |
| Friday July 20, 2007 |
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| Creative Arts Team Party |
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Our friends the Santamaria's hosted a party for our creative arts team today. As you can see, Colin and Camden made good use of the pool. It was really nice to just chill... |
| Sunday July 15, 2007 |
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| Kids Worship Arts Team Camp |
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It was a family thing. Kari, Colin, and Camden spent all week at the kids worship arts team camp. They worked on various art forms for the end of week celebration. The artwork above was created to reflect 'Day 3 of creation.' Colin hammed it up for his speaking part. (click below) and Camden showed that little brothers watch things very carefully! (also below) |
Click the controls to watch Colin's part |
Click the controls to see the boys get down |
| Friday July 12, 2007 |
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| Creating |
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God gives us unlimited creativity, and I am reminded of this often with the boys. Camden began assembling random things laying around the house today. He would trace these things and let his imagination take off. This shark was made after tracing a boxing glove. He also used an envelope to create a firetruck and he used his shoe to create a picture of our dog. Colin used a mug to create the Kool-Aid man. This makes me think, and I have to ask, what happens to us along the way? Why do we stop seeing the potential with what we have been given? How often do I look at my circumstances, and fail to see the possibilities? When does it become more appealing to make excuses than to make ideas? |
| Tuesday July 10, 2007 |
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| ID 4 |
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| Friends, Family, Fireworks |
| Wednesday July 4, 2007 |
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| Magic |
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Camden: "Dad, watch this ... abracadabra!" (He's hiding the remote in his pocket) (Garage door goes up) Me: "Wow, buddy how did you do that?" Camden: "I'm not telling you anything." |
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| Sunday July 1, 2007 |
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