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Is this the face of innocence? I think not. Those beady little eyes, the blank stare, all a cover for the mayhem which lies beneath. I hate to confess to all the atrocities that this dog has committed in our house on the grounds that my friends may no longer be my friends and my family will never let us visit them again.But for your pleasure...He has several nicknames in our house. Stupid, Moron,

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Happy Birthday to Emma! It is extra special because you are 8. We are so proud of you and the sweet little person that you are. You remind your brothers that too much violence in video games they play destroys the sensitive parts of their spirits. Anna is reminded that sisters never hurt each other because they are friends forever. Leah knows that she should put away from her things because they

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Once upon a time there were two little girls. They were great friends, holding hands at church and giggling behind the pews. These two little girls were celebrating their 8th birthdays within 2 weeks of each other and being baptized together. Their mothers had a grand plan: the girls would get their little ears pierced together, holding hands like they always do. The date was set, and the girls

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Okay, I know I'm quite possibly the most talented person you know. What? The thought never occurred to you? Well if not, then you need to get to know me better. (My sarcasm is one of my talents by the way!) Dang it. Well, here is a small bit of proof that I am the man...or woman as the case may be. Observe the soon-to-be-8-year-old child... Wearing the baptism jumper that I made! I know, your jaw

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Four little ducklings heading off to school. Where has the time gone? Four kids in the same school at once- it is a hard pill to swallow for me. I am sitting here at home, nearly alone. There is Leah, but I have forgotten how to communicate with only one little child. She has counted on Anna to schedule her day for so long that she doesn't know what she's supposed to do. I have counted on Anna to

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Fourth of July weekend was a busier weekend than usual. We underwent the Glazier invasion- Catherine and her family settled into Midland on Friday for a 3 day fun-fest. Cousins had time to reattach themselves, Food to be consumed,And many candid shots to be taken. Here are a few winners... In lieu of fireworks, glowsticks! Baby DinoFourth of July Barbecue- West Texas Thunderstorm-style The face

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I'm getting my baby fix through my niece Maj-Lis this weekend. She is a doll, and fun for our kids to baby. Not only that, but she is a great eater! I just enjoyed watching her gouge at her mother with her corn cob- classic.

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If there has ever been a more jammed packed time in my life I don't know what it was. Tod's mom and her husband Ger got here on the 10th and stayed through the 12th. The treated the kids to almost entire days of swimming, UP! 3-D, and kids meals. They took us to dinner at Abuelo's and the Glenn Beck Common Sense tour at the theater. All in a matter of two days!My responsibility was to get ready

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Right upper lip, fat lip and right chin...( sorry about the up-the-nose shot ;))Leah is her mother's daughter- nearly everything around her represents a major hazard. Can you guess how she had her latest odd encounter today? Notice the distinctive pattern .

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I hate looking at our blog and realizing I haven't written anything in weeks. It makes me feel guilty because this is somewhat like a family journal and the lack of writing suggests that I have no desire to document what is going on in our lives. I wait for events- birthdays, gerbil killings, etc. to offer our friends and family a peek into our lives. When family visits or we make the rare trips

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The school year is drawing to a close. I am so excited to have the kids home with me again. I love to have a little bit of influence over their lives and steal them away from the so-called educational system for a few short months. I hate running here and there and being bound by some schedule. I always laugh when someone tells me that they can't stand summer and the fact that they don't have the

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Anyone else tired of hearing about tonsils? Well, prepare yourself for something uglier. We have quite the animal population in our home. 2 dogs, 2 guinea pigs and 2 gerbils. Well, there were 2 gerbils. Today was a day of carnage in our home. Warning: this post is not for the faint of heartLeah has been warned repeatedly to leave the small animals alone. At almost 4, she just doesn't have the

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Well, the weird time of post tonsillectomy seems to be over. Tod went back to work yesterday and life is officially back to normal. Our house is a sty, the laundry is piled high to the ceiling, and there isn't a single room that isn't trashed. It was as if we were living in a false reality, disconnected from the rest of the world. Tod walked out of the house Monday morning and noticed how much

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You may not know that before this glorious career in motherhood and housewifery I was dead set on medicine. I even used to show my dates pictures out of my surgical textbooks. I think they're fascinating, I don't know why so many of them gagged. Gimme a break. Fortunately I have these weird opportunities to continue my education in this job of wife and mother. Did you ever think that being a

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They say that the power of smell is the most powerful of senses.Tod: "Who is 'they'?"I doesn't matter!Everyone knows the smells that take them back. Every one is tied to a memory or a feeling. The other night I had one of these experiences. It is a smell that not only takes me back to a time in my life, it is such a happy memory, a tie to my family, that there is nothing else like it.It is in the

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What's the best thing you've ever found in a bag of candy? I'm normally not much of a fan of jelly beans, especially those spice flavored ones, and definitely not the black ones! Blah! Jelly beans are, however, an Easter tradition. They make it into our baskets every year. I like to find interesting flavors that don't really taste like jelly beans. Cream Savers, Mike and Ike, Jolly Rancher, you

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One of these things does not belong...in our house that is. It seems funny in an ironic sort of way that we grabbed a large Easter egg for comparison. The one on the bottom, Easter egg. On top: stupid hail. Does hail have a purpose?Anyway, as people around here know, we got hit with a pretty exciting thunderstorm last night. The rain was good, we needed it really bad. I actually thought It was

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Several years ago I was in Las Cruces with my family for a late Thanksgiving. It is always a good time when we get together, but better still, knowing I was pregnant with our fourth child. Some of us got sick, just a cold- it was nothing to keep us from enjoying the occasion. Pregnancy was a part of life by now and living with the symptoms of the early weeks was familiar. I spent one day laying

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Thursday night was the first time this season we were able to give undivided attention to Josh's baseball game. Frequently we attend games in baseball limbo, trapped between Aaron and Josh's fields.There is this long standing joke in our house about Josh and his bladder...never mind that this post will be extremely humiliating for Josh, but at least he's too young to date! So anyway, Josh has a

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Okay, I have nothing of particular interest to post today, unless you want to hear about Leah squirting all my moisturizer down the sink. So in lieu of real news or something profound I thought I would post something for Amy's benefit.Today we had a going-away-lunch for a few sisters in the ward. Gotta love Rosa's under any circumstances! So I sat with Amy and her adorable little guy, Landon, who

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This week has been full of fever! Baseball has come again and Aaron is loving it. Aaron started his games a couple weeks ago and Josh starts his this week. It never ceases to amaze me how much joy it provides to see your kids doing something they love. Aaron lives baseball- he eats it, breathes it, and dreams of it. Josh likes it- big difference! Josh is all about the gum and the gatorade and

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We have had the new dog for a little over a week and all is well. He seems to be getting used to our schedule and the terrain of the house. He still gets special treatment, including B-12 shots once a week to boost his appetite. Jack just belongs here.On another note, my friend Anna came down from Oklahoma for Spring Break ( and to watch Twilight on the big screen). We went out to eat before the

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Okay, that's not his name, but until we come up with one it will do. Who is more lucky- the dog who is past the puppy years but is perfect, or the family that finds him?This is our new little friend, brought home from a pet rescue today. We finally wore Tod down to the point that he knew resistance was futile. When we called him to tell him we found the perfect dog, he didn't believe us but was

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In church on Sunday I was teaching my Laurels about finding joy in our divine purpose. This was a little tough for me. When I started college, I had no idea I would shortly be married and continually pregnant for ten years. There was no way I was going to waste my intelligence on mundane household chores and motherhood. I wanted to be a doctor and help people every day. I wanted to feel the

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Well, the boys have started baseball, so my life has officially become overly busy again. I was thinking that I don't want to neglect the blog, just because people panic and think that I'm not doing too well health wise. Actually I just started a new medication and I'm really optimistic about its effectiveness. If not, I fear the brain surgery is closer than I'd like to admit.One of my greatest

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Okay, I have to brag on my husband a little bit. He is an extremely busy guy, and work has been stressful lately with this depressed economy. He has very little time to himself and never complains about the kids or their tendency to cling to him when he finally gets home, even though he would probably like to eat and just relax for a few minutes. He never forgets to kiss me when he gets home, no

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Here's a little song I wrote. Think 99 bottles of beer on the wall...37 pages of homework in the backpack,37 pages of work...Take Aaron down,smack him around,37 pages of work getting done.This is the insanity of a mother. So this morning Aaron was complaining of terrible stomach pain. Too bad for my poor kids that I was studying to be a doctor and they can't get away with that Ferris Bueller

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I feel it necessary to edit one of my comments. If the name you give your baby is Scandanavian, it is an obvious exception. I am referring directly to the 3 names I had to help Emma put on Valentines---J'DusJa'naziahAh'myaneed I say more?

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At the risk of sending you all into shock I decided to add a post for the second time in less than a week. I got to thinking this morning when I was taking the kids to school that I don't like people very much. Oh stop it, you know how I am. Anyway, every morning I have to stop at the same four-way stop. Since it is at the High School, I frequently see people not following the rules of the

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Okay,it has been brought to my attention that it has been 5 weeks since I updated our blog, and with 5 kids there must be SOMETHING going on.Honestly, no. Life has been fairly simple. So here is the list, for Anna's sake (I know you miss me so much you are dying for something to read)!Went another round with strep and the Flu.Tod stayed home for a week to get some things done around the house.

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I feel well again. It took a cold to kill the flu and I finally have most of my voice back (still can't sing- tragedy, I know!). It has been such a whirlwind for us this past month, as I'm sure it has for everyone. I feel bad that I look forward to January- taking down Christmas, coming back from travelling and the complete lack of to-do's, but it is such a relief!It is also a time for reflection

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Okay, so it may seem that we've dropped off the face of the earth. The Saturday after Thanksgiving, Tod's dad, sister, two bothers and their significant others and children were all here for a Thanksgiving get together. We ate two twenty pound turkeys, 5 pies, 10 lbs of mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberries, a gallon of gravy, and rolls. Whew! A LOT of work

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When I first picked up these books over a year ago, I had no idea what kind of craziness it would become. If I need a little pick-me-up, I can re-read the books and I am full of silly teenage romance. What more does a 30 something mom of 5 need to stay sane? Naturally I had to be there for the midnight release of Twilight. I'm no idiot though. I have read too many books and seen too many movies

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Okay, maybe this is only funny to me because I am a Lindner by marriage...First, how many of you have ever met anyone named Lindner outside of our family? No, me either. Last night we were watching the news and they did this little bit at the end about a man from South Carolina. You know, the "stupid criminal" pieces? So this guy robs a convenience store and makes his getaway with $140 and a pack

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So we woke up this morning hoping for the best. I am prepared to begin the Church marathon, just like any other week but my throat is finally sore and the "crud" in my head has reached critical mass. I say "finally" because the little girls have been this way for days and I know my close proximity to them means that my turn is coming. Tod wakes up and we compare notes- he's sick too- today is a

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So it's that time of year...the time when we get eye exams. This year, Emma fulfilled her destiny and failed her eye test at school. So here are the results: Aaron needed double his previous prescription and Emma's were just as bad as his. If there is a silver lining to the kids' need for glasses it is seeing their reaction right after they get new ones- to hear how excited they are to see the

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My dad, our family's veteranI just wanted to let everyone know about the annual Veteran's Program put on by Rusk Elementary. It is a HUGE production at the CAF hanger, every student is involved. Hundreds of local veterans and their families show up every year and it is a very special occasion for them. The are even given a gift and then they 'picnic under the planes' with the students- a free

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Our scary clan- ready for trunk-or-treat. Emma as Sleeping Beauty, Josh as Prince Caspian, Anna as Snow White, Aaron as Ben 10, and Leah as Cinderella.I love trunk-or-treat. It is a parent's dream come true. All the candy the kids think they need, and the limited space to keep us comfortable. Except for the fully grown women using their purses as trick-or-treat bags...what is that? And not to

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This blog serves primarily as our family updates page, so most of the time, it is pretty business-like. There are times though, that I just want to talk like myself- not like the family representative.Sometimes on a Sunday afternoon, when the rush for church is over and the ravenous herd has been satiated, I have these odd little introspective moments. A few minutes when all is quiet and I can

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Obviously there has either been a whole lot going on around here, or very little. The blog has gone over a month without attention. The boys have had birthdays, and there have been some fun days, and not so fun days in there as well. I'll definitely post the birthdays pictures soon. Who makes this 'tagging' stuff up? Not to mention, no one really cares about what is happening in my tiny,

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Thursday was Emma's 7th birthday and we celebrated in typical Lindner style- just the 7 of us! I think this is my favorite way, since I could happily commit us all to hermitude. I don't mean to say that I don't like people, (I don't like a LOT of people) but my most comfortable place is here with my husband and kids. Since I had a doctor's appointment in Odessa that morning, it was a mad dash to

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Now that I have forcefully shoved three of my beloved children unwillingly back into school, I have had some time to download pictures, do some laundry, and realize how calm life can be...NOT!But it is definitely time to put a few more events down for our adoring family and friends!After coming back from Hobbs, we had a few short days till the Newey's came to Midland for a little before school

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Has it really been a month? How easy it is to put my blogging on the back burner- we have been in and out of the house, out of the state, out of the time-zone. I think maybe the easiest way to organize all the chaos is to go trip-by-trip.At the end of July, we made a quick trip to Hobbs. It is always such a great time to see old friends, especially the Neweys. Mika is like my sister. we got such

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Emma and her friend Madeleine have been planning for weeks to donate their hair to Locks of Love, and the day has finally arrived. At the last minute, Anna decided to get in on the fun. They took turns getting their ponytails cut off, hair washed ( which they loved) and cut and styled. It was their first time with a real hairdresser. What a fun experience it turned out to be! Emma was especially

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Sam and Carly, the newest additions to our petting zoo Adam, Zach, Josh, Emma and Leah cooling off Paul, Mika and "the chop"Okay, Obviously I ran out of room...

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Okay, I can finally sit down and document the last week's events. We went to Bastrop to surprise mom with a visit. It took a while to get there, we got to Sonic for lunch right behind a scout troop-waited in the drive-through for an hour! Then we had our first potty emergency for Leah. It sounds tacky, but I was really pleased to see that she had the skill to go on the ground beside the Suburban.

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Finally! Leah celebrated her third birthday on Father's day. It was not only a milestone, but a deadline of sorts. I have been trying to potty train her for a year. We decided that it was time to draw the line...no more sippy cups, no more diapers, no more...baby. So Leah got her choice of underwear and we got serious. I won't say that it is perfect, but we are almost there. Like so many other

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This week was a fun week for the boys. For over a year they have been asking for a Nintendo DS. Most people know what this is- a portable video game system. Needless to say, it isn't cheap and Santa has yet to come through. The boys have been saving their money and we have been talking about ways for them to get to their goal. I explained that when you are a good person and you do the things you

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It is finally here- summer, and the bliss that comes with it. No obligations, no practices or games, no early morning starts, no lunches to pack. We can wake up when we want, eat when we want, go where we want, play in the water, have Wii tournaments, etc. It has been a great week so far! I love this calm and the fun of watching the kids work out their disagreements and interact in the way that

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Here come the fireworks! Leah loves all you can drink! I am so over this baseball thing! Can I just watch the game? So Glamorous!Tonight we had our yearly

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Last night I was talking to my sister Elisa. She said she was so excited because the new Lego Indiana Jones game was coming out soon. She and her husband were really looking forward to it. I told her, funny coincidence that I had pre-ordered it in February. You may not know this about me, but I have this funny little personality quirk. I can't sit and watch tv. I can't sit and do any single thing

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When I got married I never thought that my career would choose me. I had ambitions in medicine, but it was almost as if I was hijacked by my own life. Sometimes I am jealous of friends or family when I hear about the places they've been or things they've done. I catch myself being ungrateful for this fantastic adventure that is mine.Aaron is just getting to the point where he has an attitude. It

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I have been encouraged by a few people to do some writing. I have all these funny little stories in my head, things from growing up that I am starting to write down for my kids. I thought it would be fun, especially for the Huffmans to hear them (and not to mention the fact checking). So here it is, the first installment of Growing up Huffman:)The BadgerMy dad thought that as long as we were

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Tonight the NCLL Rangers suffered a heartbreaking loss in the city tournament. It was a great season for all the boys. They banded together, and made lasting friendships. The parents had a blast and really grew to enjoy each other's company too. Hopefully it will be the start of many great things for the boys and maybe, with any luck we'll see them again for Fall ball. Sometimes I watch them play

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NCLL Texas League Champion RangersWell, the regular season is over and the winning team is official. The Rangers are the Texas League champions! They have already started the city tournament and are still undefeated. We are so proud of all the boys, but especially our Aaron. He is turning out to be a great little ball player! We hope they continue this great winning streak- they are a great team

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For the last four years I have struggled with a shooting pain in my face. None of my doctors have been able to provide me with relief or even a real diagnosis. I finally broke down and saw a neurologist this past Monday. It was a shocking and yet relieving experience- Like putting a face to the enemy's name. So in my case, the enemy is called Trigeminal Neuralgia. It is uncommon for people under

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I know, I know. It's been a while. With baseball and pink-eye and doctors appointments, we have been a busy crew. Then Friday after baseball, Anna threw up. Then Leah threw up. Then Emma threw up. You would think that at least Emma and maybe Anna would be able to make it to their bowl (right next to them) or a toilet, but strangely enough, Leah is the only on that could keep it out of the bed.

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I know that most everyone has heard about my friend Tina. She was a sweet, spunky, southern girl. She was a great story teller, an amazing mother to her 5 kids and an awesome friend. I could always count on her for a laugh or a bit of good advice during a hard time. Then one day out of no where, I got the phone call- she was dead- murdered by her own husband.It was a shock . Not only did we

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For as long as the boys have been in sports, Josh had graciously taken a place behind Aaron. Content to let Aaron have all the glory, he was satisfied with the treats and social experience. He enjoys dressing up and having a team to belong to. Aaron had Josh convinced that his talents were elsewhere, yet to be discovered. Josh believes everything Aaron tells him. Tonight, Josh sent a message to

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You forget how happy and smoothly life is flowing until you have one of "those" days. You know the kind I'm talking about. At every turn, instead of things happening as you expect them to, everything seems to go south. It feels like there is a weight actually pulling you down- a palpable force. Today has been one of those days. Didn't sleep well, woke up late, kids whiny before school. Josh

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Today Josh has joined the ranks of the vision-impaired everywhere. His dad and brother are no longer the only ones that have to deal with the irritation of fumbling for glasses during all waking hours. He had been complaining of headaches and seeing double, but now he's a new man. I can hardly sympathize. Glasses? What must that be like!

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Tonight Aaron was named "Dr. Pepper Player of the Game" and was given the game ball. He was playing 3rd base and fielded a ground ball with a quick throw to 1st base for the out. It was an awesome play and coupled with his 2 RBI's, he is a proud boy tonight...way to go Aaron!

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I need the biggest "No Soliciting" sign I can find. If I have to paint it on the garage door, so be it. I just had the latest, obnoxious encounter with a door-to-door salesman. Everyone who knows me knows that I am not social. I'm not apt to like people in general.If you were going to sell a product, would you take a tatooed, pierced pair of freaks to do the job? This bunch works in pairs. As

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It's no leg lamp, but Josh had his first taste of contest success. He recently entered an essay contest through HEB about health and nutrition. That alone is comedy (he is a walking garbage disposal!), but he got 2nd place for his school and a $10 gift certificate for HEB. He was so proud, and was dying to get to HEB to spend his well earned prize.We went to the store together, and all the way

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Today marks the opening of the Little League season. We enjoyed misty, cold weather for opening ceremonies this morning. After we did our duty by buying bake sale brownies and cupcakes, we beat a hasty retreat to the warmth of home. I promised to post their game schedules, and I will try to update with wins and losses too...

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We just got back from a great trip to Bastrop. We got there late Wednesday night and woke up to beautiful weather! The kids spent the entre day outside- digging in the dirtpile, flying down the zip-line, and playing in the water. We relaxed in the hammocks and took peaceful walks in the trees.We took a trip to Buda to go to Cabela's. They had several different exhibits of taxidermy from all over

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This week has been a blur of fever and snot. The flu is a delightful period in a mother's life. Last night as Tod and I were regrouping after a long day, we were discussing the people we knew who were currently expecting babies. It is an odd thing for me to be the observer in this area instead of an active participant. I asked Tod if he was sure we were done, and he said our #4 would be birth

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Well, we are officially in the throws of baseball season (no pun intended!). The boys are excited to have their new teams. Aaron will be on the Rangers and Josh will be a Mariner. Aaron is thrilled, but Josh thinks he got stuck with a wimpy team name. What is intimidating about someone who sails around and catches fish? (Sorry John!) Practice has begun, and opening day is the last Saturday in

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This Saturday we took the kids to their first funeral. We thought that it was important for them to go, since they knew the little boy and are friends with his older siblings. Of course it was sad. It was the largest funeral I've ever been to- over 700 people in our tiny chapel; they spilled into the gym and up onto the stage. I think the sheer number of people there was a help to his parents. I

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Sitting here this Valentine's Day, I can't help but be grateful for my family. Last night, the 14 month old son of close friends, was struck by a car, and died as a result. As we share their grief, I hold tighter to my own little ones and the opportunity I have to share their time on this earth. We are so grateful for the blessing of a forever family. If you are reading this blog, we count you as

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Okay I have a confession to make. I am just as bad at keeping up with the blog as I am at housekeeping, journal writing and being patient. A lot can happen in four months. A quick summary is the best I can do!October:In October we celebrated Aaron's 10th birthday. He is an amazingly helpful, fun and interesting kid 99% of the time, but we can see little bits of what it might be like in a few

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With school starting at the end of August, all the stresses of life begin again. Emma started school, turned six and became a big girl seemingly overnight. Josh is loving second grade and new friends, and Aaron is learning to balance two schools, tennis, Webelos and friends as he begins the second decade of his life (gasp...!). Anna and Leah are quickly becoming the best of friends as they spend

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It is done... Mom and Dad are officially residents of Texas. Papers are signed, and Greta and Woody are enjoying their new, greener surroundings.Tod and Jared went to Las Cruces to help pack and load, and then drive the ridiculous caravan across the state. Lots of hard work, and sweat, and stress later, there is a beautiful new home in Bastrop that we call "Grammy's forest".After spending a few

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We just finished a very busy weekend! Saturday night we had a company picnic at the ballpark. We ate all-you-can-eat barbeque, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, drinks and any snack you could want, and watched a Rockhounds game. It was a great game with free Rockhounds hats and even a grand slam! We ate ice cream out of mini helmets, and laughed and joked with the other guys and their families. It was

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Those of you who have been to our house in the last 18 months know that we were remodelling our bathroom. After finding mold, holes and other shameful things under the wallpaper, we stripped the whole thing down to the studs, and now, with a lot of imagination Tod (and a little Rebecca) has rebuilt it. He is turning out to be an amazing DIY man and boy am I grateful. Prepare yourselves- the next

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This past Friday we celebrated Leah's 2nd birthday. We went to ToysRUs and picked out presents, and she ate her Sonic Kid's meal for lunch. We had a barbecue with the Cunninghams, and played with new toys. A Cake topped with barbies and a new "big girl" bed topped off the night. We can't believe our baby is 2 already!Leah is a sweet, loving and affectionate girl. She is quiet, but silly and

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This past weekend The kids and I spent 4 days in Las Cruces. We picked up Elisa at the airport in El Paso and we were so excited to see her. She loves to spoil the kids, and I love to laugh and joke with her like we were kids again. There wasn't much time for fun, as we were busy helping mom and dad get ready for the move. On Saturday we had the most exhausting garage sale I've ever been part of

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Here we are at the start of another summer, and lookind forward to all that it brings.Josh's baseball team placed second. He was proud, but also relieved that they didn't have to play another game. I guess even kids have their limit?The boys both got straight A's all year, and were given a plaque at the end of the year. Aaron got into the GEM program (Gifted Education Midland) and will be

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We have mixed feelings about the end of Spring Ball. It is a marathon of games and practices, sometimes every night of the week. I think we've all had enough Sonic, Pizza Hut and concession hot dogs to last us till Fall Ball! So tonight we play our last game.Aaron's team was eliminated in the city tournament, but we are happy to report that he gets better each season. He even got to pitch this

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Hey there friends and family of the Midland-Lindners! In order to keep everybody posted as life becomes increasingly busy, I decided to follow the lead of so many others and do a blog.

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