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For my family...

Interested in some photos of my mom at age 13 and my dad at age 20? And Grandpa and Grandpa Helm's engagement photo?

I've used some photos in some scrapbook pages that I made recently. You can find them HERE.

Here's a little glimpse of what you'll find!

That Balloon is Gonna Pop!

And I'm gonna be prepared.

Never mind that I'm on a team racing to get the balloon through our legs to the guy at the back of the line who is going to sit on it. They can pass the balloon for me. I don't really get this competitive stuff anyway. Isn't it all just for fun? Who needs winners? Or losers, for that matter. It just doesn't interest me in the least.

I'm here to have fun. And I AM having fun. But I'm also smart enough to know that when that balloon pops, it's going to be loud. And me? I'M gonna be ready.

-- Sadie, AWANA Sparks-A-Rama Team Member

6 Year Old in the House!!!

We have celebrated a week's worth of parties for a curly redhead here... several parties and lots of treats and gifts later, we've created some great memories. It's always fun to celebrate with Aunt Suz whose birthday is the same week.


For a little entertainment, Grandma accompanied Sadie on the keyboard as she practiced a new piano piece. Having family around is the best!