Each and every day I remind you that you are a mighty mighty man of God.
I also tell you that you've got moves like Jagger.
You've got a lot of potential.
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| 24 August 2012 :: 3:56pm |
Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
19 December 2012 :: 203
:: Titus Hinrik ::
Each and every day I remind you that you are a mighty mighty man of God.
I also tell you that you've got moves like Jagger.
You've got a lot of potential.
Each and every day I remind you that you are a mighty mighty man of God.
I also tell you that you've got moves like Jagger.
You've got a lot of potential.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
18 December 2012 :: 202
:: Finnik Liam ::
Today marks four months since your arrival - my little Belgian! Everywhere we go, people exclaim over how sweet and quiet you are. (Disclaimer: none of these people ride in the car with you).
At four months, you are all smiles, drool and cuddles. Part of me wishes you could stay this age forever, but the other part of me can't wait to discover more of your personality.
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| 18 December 2012 :: 8:56am |
Monday, December 17, 2012
17 December 2012 :: 201
:: Brothers ::
Overhead whilst getting dressed for school this morning..
Dutch: Tites, you smell like fish!
Titus: Only in my mouth!
It's true, you did. We might be switching to a more powerful toothpaste.
Overhead whilst getting dressed for school this morning..
Dutch: Tites, you smell like fish!
Titus: Only in my mouth!
It's true, you did. We might be switching to a more powerful toothpaste.
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| 10 February 2013 :: 12:12pm |
Sunday, December 16, 2012
16 December 2012 :: 200
:: Brothers ::
Every time I walk into the living room, I see that the presents under the tree have been moved by little hands and I smile. You are finally old enough to grasp all the magic Christmas has to offer. It reminds me so much of the magical Christmases I had as a child and I hope when you grow up you have the same warm memories.
I want to give you the world; the things on my heart will not fit under a tree, but will be instilled in yours to take with you wherever your destiny calls you. I have no doubt you will be world changers.
Friday, December 14, 2012
14 December 2012 :: 198
:: Titus Hinrik ::
Today we got our first Belgian Christmas tree. You boys went with Daddy to pick it up from your school. Despite your assurances you wanted to help decorate, I ended up doing all the work.
I wasn't too dismayed, as this ensured that our ornaments stayed in one piece to be used for future Christmases.
Today we got our first Belgian Christmas tree. You boys went with Daddy to pick it up from your school. Despite your assurances you wanted to help decorate, I ended up doing all the work.
I wasn't too dismayed, as this ensured that our ornaments stayed in one piece to be used for future Christmases.
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| 14 December 2012 :: 7:56pm |
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
11 December 2012 :: 195
:: Dutch Soren ::
You got this clown nose at Vivi's house. You wore it all night until bedtime and then all the following morning up until you got to school, when you took it off and kept it in the car "to keep it safe".
You're a funny little guy sometimes.
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| 11 December 2012 :: 6:56pm |
Monday, December 10, 2012
10 December 2012 :: 194
:: Brothers ::
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Today Dutch turned 5 and Titus turned 3. Last night I stayed up blew up a million (20) balloons and strung bunting all through the hallway so you'd have a party when you woke up. Your sleepy eyes disappeared the minute you walked out of your room and you both refused breakfast so you could play with your balloons until school.
After school we had your birthday dinner at El Greco and then of course, prezies!!
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| 10 December 2012 :: 06.56am |
Sunday, December 9, 2012
09 December 2012 :: 193
:: Dutch Soren ::
Today you ran into the living room and asked me to turn on "the song that's in Daddy's head." Knowing your father, it could be any number of songs, so I asked you to be more specific. You proceeded to sing the entire chorus of Foster the People's "Pumped Up Kicks".
I thought that was awesome!
Today you ran into the living room and asked me to turn on "the song that's in Daddy's head." Knowing your father, it could be any number of songs, so I asked you to be more specific. You proceeded to sing the entire chorus of Foster the People's "Pumped Up Kicks".
I thought that was awesome!
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| 09 December 2012 :: 1:36pm |
Saturday, December 8, 2012
08 December 2012 :: 192
:: Finnik Liam ::
You are such a good little traveler; with the exception of when you are in your car seat. It must be a Lowrie thing, because both your brothers did it, too.
Today we bundled you up in the stroller and your little santa hat and headed out to get your brothers some birthday stuff. You didn't make a peep, and every time I pulled your little sleeping bag down to check on you, you flashed me a big smile.
You were determined to keep one little hand out and I was so scared that you'd come home with frostbite on your fat little fingers... you were just fine.
You are such a good little traveler; with the exception of when you are in your car seat. It must be a Lowrie thing, because both your brothers did it, too.
Today we bundled you up in the stroller and your little santa hat and headed out to get your brothers some birthday stuff. You didn't make a peep, and every time I pulled your little sleeping bag down to check on you, you flashed me a big smile.
You were determined to keep one little hand out and I was so scared that you'd come home with frostbite on your fat little fingers... you were just fine.
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| 08 December 2012 :: 11:06am |
Friday, December 7, 2012
07 December 2012 :: 191
:: Brothers ::
Overheard whilst playing "bad guy trucks" together in your room...
Dutch: Ok, well I'm gonna go now. Bye!
Titus: Ok, bye!
(Truck drives away, then a sudden U-turn...)
Dutch: WAIT! We forgot - I need hugs and kisses!
Titus: Oh yeah, hugs and kisses!
(smacking noises as the trucks give kisses)
Titus: Ok, see you later! I love you!
Dutch: I love you too!
These are the sweetest bad guy truckers I've ever met.
Overheard whilst playing "bad guy trucks" together in your room...
Dutch: Ok, well I'm gonna go now. Bye!
Titus: Ok, bye!
(Truck drives away, then a sudden U-turn...)
Dutch: WAIT! We forgot - I need hugs and kisses!
Titus: Oh yeah, hugs and kisses!
(smacking noises as the trucks give kisses)
Titus: Ok, see you later! I love you!
Dutch: I love you too!
These are the sweetest bad guy truckers I've ever met.
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| 07 December 2012 :: 11:56am |
Thursday, December 6, 2012
06 December 2012 :: 190
:: Brothers ::
Tonight is St. Nicolas Day; the day when all the Belgian kids get all their presents for Christmas. According to the custom here, you put out a boot with a beer for Sinterklaas (Santa) and carrots for his horse (who has transported the big guy from Spain where he landed in his boat a week ago).
You were SO excited! The next morning you found the beers and carrots replaced by gifts.
Tonight is St. Nicolas Day; the day when all the Belgian kids get all their presents for Christmas. According to the custom here, you put out a boot with a beer for Sinterklaas (Santa) and carrots for his horse (who has transported the big guy from Spain where he landed in his boat a week ago).
You were SO excited! The next morning you found the beers and carrots replaced by gifts.
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| 06 December 2012 :: 7:44pm |
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| 07 December 2012 :: 6:53am |
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
05 December 2012 :: 189
:: Titus Hinrik ::
There's just something magical about watching your children stare out the window in wonder at falling snow.
There's just something magical about watching your children stare out the window in wonder at falling snow.
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| 05 December 2012 :: 9:06am |
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
04 December 2012 :: 188
:: Brothers ::
Christmas is in the air! You both came home today from school singing your little Dutch song about Santa Claus.
Dutch, your class made special plates to put Santa's snacks on and you are very excited to use it. Tites you just wanted to play with it, touch it, look at it, smell it... pretty much anything to get a rise out of your big brother.
Christmas is in the air! You both came home today from school singing your little Dutch song about Santa Claus.
Dutch, your class made special plates to put Santa's snacks on and you are very excited to use it. Tites you just wanted to play with it, touch it, look at it, smell it... pretty much anything to get a rise out of your big brother.
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Monday, December 3, 2012
03 December 2012 :: 187
:: Brothers ::
This morning we woke up to swirls of big fluffy snowflakes falling. We bundled you up in your jammies and headed outside. You're not quite used to snow yet, as you both made it about 4 metres out the door and headed right back inside for breakfast.
Apparently, Belgium is not quite used to snow yet either, as none of the roads were passable, so after an attempt at heading to school, you and Daddy walked right back inside and you stayed home from school.
Neither of you was too torn up about this turn of events.
This morning we woke up to swirls of big fluffy snowflakes falling. We bundled you up in your jammies and headed outside. You're not quite used to snow yet, as you both made it about 4 metres out the door and headed right back inside for breakfast.
Apparently, Belgium is not quite used to snow yet either, as none of the roads were passable, so after an attempt at heading to school, you and Daddy walked right back inside and you stayed home from school.
Neither of you was too torn up about this turn of events.
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
02 December 2012 :: 186
:: Finnik Liam ::
You are busy experiencing all the "firsts" this new little life offers. Your first winter, your first snow, your first Christmas, your first time to be thrown on the floor and covered in lights in a santa hat...
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
01 December 2012 :: 185
:: Brothers ::
I've been hoarding sample Christmas pictures on my pinterest "photog" board for the past year and now was my chance to finally try it out. You bothtolerated cooperated fairly well.
Dutch, I still can't figure out why you pulled out your "gangsta face" for these photos, but I'm assuming it has something to do with being my child and preferring behind the camera to being in front of it. Too bad for you, I'm going to be in your face with that thing until the day you move out.
I've been hoarding sample Christmas pictures on my pinterest "photog" board for the past year and now was my chance to finally try it out. You both
Dutch, I still can't figure out why you pulled out your "gangsta face" for these photos, but I'm assuming it has something to do with being my child and preferring behind the camera to being in front of it. Too bad for you, I'm going to be in your face with that thing until the day you move out.
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| 01 December 2012 :: 7:44pm :: Photo by Nolan Tarnantino |
Friday, November 30, 2012
30 November 2012 :: 184
:: Brothers ::
"The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother” – Theodore Hesburgh... and he does. so very well.
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| Photo by Nolan Tarnantino |
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
27 November 2012 :: 181
:: Dutch Soren ::
Today your best bud, Judah, moved back to Texas. You two have always had each other at school to play with, speak English with, and stand up for.
We are all sad to see your little buddy leave.
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| 26 November 2012 :: 7:44pm |
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
21 November 2012 :: 175
:: Brothers ::
I'm not quite sure how it came about, but somehow the first words out of my mouth to Daddy this morning were something to the effect of "the boys can stay home today if you want; its only a half day anyway" ... and so it came to be.
After your naps (more for my sanity than for your well being), you both climbed up to the big table on your stools and spent the rest of the evening cutting up paper with your 'safe' scissors.
It was really pretty darn cute.
I'm not quite sure how it came about, but somehow the first words out of my mouth to Daddy this morning were something to the effect of "the boys can stay home today if you want; its only a half day anyway" ... and so it came to be.
After your naps (more for my sanity than for your well being), you both climbed up to the big table on your stools and spent the rest of the evening cutting up paper with your 'safe' scissors.
It was really pretty darn cute.
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| 21 November 2012 :: 10:34am |
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
20 November 2012 :: 174
:: Dutch Soren ::
You have a new favourite game to play, where you ask me how to say a random word in French. I nearly always reply that I don't know and you suggest that I "tweeter" it. "Tweeter" is your Google, and so we plop down on the comfy chair and look up random words like "window sill", "ottoman", and poo poo in google translate and giggle at the robotic pronunciation and, of course, then practice it ourselves.
Sometimes I try to guess how to say the word before the robot voice and when I get it wrong, you make me look up how to say "I was wrong" in French. You are just like your Daddy in that you like to be right.
You have a new favourite game to play, where you ask me how to say a random word in French. I nearly always reply that I don't know and you suggest that I "tweeter" it. "Tweeter" is your Google, and so we plop down on the comfy chair and look up random words like "window sill", "ottoman", and poo poo in google translate and giggle at the robotic pronunciation and, of course, then practice it ourselves.
Sometimes I try to guess how to say the word before the robot voice and when I get it wrong, you make me look up how to say "I was wrong" in French. You are just like your Daddy in that you like to be right.
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| 20 November 2012 :: 5:33pm |
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