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We took the boys to the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood today, for the premiere of Ratatouille. The El Capitan is an amazing place, and Pixar produces some amazing animation. |
The boys call Tim Allen, 'that guy from 'The Santa Claus.' |
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Premiers are exhausting |
| Friday June 29, 2007 |
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| MommyCuts |
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Kari began a new adventure in life today. She entered into the land of Mom=Hair Stylist. This is in addition to her regularly appearing roles of maid, cook, and chauffeur. Colin was thrilled with the cut, and now joins our dog Zilla to make up Kari's current client list. |
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| Thursday June 28, 2007 |
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A proud day at the Carter house. Colin officially received his green belt. Kari was also donned her orange belt. Colin sparred for the second time. He really enjoys that, in spite of the fact that he looks like a member of Devo. And in case you are wondering,"canvas-JC Penney $3.98" is from "The Karate Kid." It is Mr. Miyagi's response about what type of belt he has. |
| Wednesday June 27, 2007 |
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| First Day of VBS |
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| Monday June 25, 2007 |
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| Sunday, Sunday |
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"Life goes by pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." Ferris Beuller 1986 |
| Sunday June 24, 2007 |
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| Karate "Kids" |
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We had belt testing today at the Black Belt Academy in Simi Valley. Kari and Colin have now moved up! Kari broke a board with her forearm. Colin broke a board with his hand. I managed NOT to break anything, while taking a few pictures. Click here to email Kari congrats! |
| Saturday June 23, 2007 |
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| Pictures |
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One year ago today, I was midway through my 36-hour drive from Ohio to California. I had in my mind many pictures for the upcoming year. Pictures for family, work, friends. Many of those pictures have developed and I celebrate that. Realistically, some have not developed. I need to learn from that, and continually take new pictures. |
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| Friday June 22, 2007 |
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| Life According To A 4 Year Old |
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Camden: "I wish I was a DS." Me: "Why?" Camden: "Doesn't everyone?" Me: "Good talk, son." |
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| Friday June 22, 2007 |
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| Father's Day |
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Father's Day car show at church today. The boys called this car "the big barbie car." Never a dull moment.
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| Sunday June 17, 2007 |
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| Saturday June 16, 2007 |
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| 11 Years |
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June 15th, 1996 Huber Heights, OH |
June 15th, 2007 Westlake Village, CA |
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Eleven years ago today, Kari and I were married. How is it we feel the same on the inside, but there is someone different staring at us in the mirror? And who are these children calling us Mommy and Daddy? |
| Friday June 15, 2007 |
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| Arts Conference |
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Willow Creek Community Church |
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Our entire creative arts team went to Chicago this week for the Willow Creek arts conference. One of my highlights was seeing Ginghamsburg alum's Fran Wyatt and Efrem Smith. Both were serving in the incredible ways God has gifted them. Fran was on the drums for a conference set. Efrem was a panelist for a very tricky general session. Great to see these guys still serving, and still passionate. |
| Wednesday June 13, 2007 |
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| Graduation |
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Colin graduated from Kindergarten today. He performed about 7 songs and then got his diploma. Check out the "gown”, it is actually a short-sleeved daddy shirt. |
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| Wednesday June 13, 2007 |
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| Time |
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Colin lost his front top tooth today. It seems he immediately looked older. I've always heard that time stops for no one. Now I see through my kids, that it actually is gaining speed. I can't stop it, I have to make the most of it. |
| Sunday June 10, 2007 |
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| Mom Rocks! |
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| Kari is a room mom for Colin's Kindergarten class. She and Camden helped out on today's field trip. They went on scavenger hunt around the city of Simi Valley using public transportation. Kari spent about 3 hours on a bus with 17 six year olds. Where is the medal I ask? |
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| Friday June 8, 2007 |
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| Surf, Sand, Suits |
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Some friends of ours took us surfing today. Look at the picture again. Do you see anything strange? No, the wetsuit i'm wearing isn't the ugliest you have ever seen. Yes, it is on inside out. I guess you can't take the midwest out of the boy after all. Once everything was righted, we had a blast, dude. |
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Camden and Kari were cold, but good sports |
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| Sunday June 3, 2007 |
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