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Being A Super Hero is Exhausting

Posted in Kids, Photos, tagged , , , on January 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Sweet Lilly left it all out on the field today! She loves fighting crime…and she LOVES her dog!

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Itty bitty glimpse into Missy’s world of homeschooling…

Posted in Family, Kids, tagged , , , , , , , on January 10, 2012 | 2 Comments »

I saw that my lovely wife posted something on Facebook today in response to a friend’s comment about how we home school our five kids.  The timing was interesting because I’d just read a blog post today that I felt resonated with our life. The blog post was from a site called The Better Mom & [...]

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Nine years ago today…

Posted in Kids, Photos, tagged , , , , , on December 29, 2011 | 2 Comments »

…our first born son was born – Daniel Ryan Leventhal . It doesn’t seem possible that it’s already been nine years. Daniel – you are such an indescribable joy to me. I love your compassion and your passion I love your competitive spirit and I love the way you comfort the broken-hearted I love that [...]

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The Penn State Tragedy: A Deficiency of Love

Posted in Audio, Kids, Spirituality / Theology, tagged , , , , , , , on November 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Like most of you I have been wrestling through the tragedy that’s been unfolding at Penn State.  As I’ve read the articles, reflected on boys who have been victimized and spent time with my kids (especially my almost 9 year old son) I have been crushed.  This mess has affected my physically & has been [...]

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T4: Things that keep me laughing…

Posted in Thankful For [T4], tagged , , , , , on November 12, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

This was taken on Halloween. I can’t help myself…I have to keep watching it because it is so stinkin’ funny! This video was shot in the truck the other day & I can’t stop laughing at my little southern girl! UPDATE #1: . I have no idea why WordPress imports videos sideways from my iPhone. [...]

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A reminder that there are many who are waiting….

Posted in Adoption, Family, Foster Care, Kids, tagged , , , , on November 12, 2011 | 4 Comments »

Earlier this week Missy sent me an email that contained the image to the right. For the month of November the kids are doing a daily journal on thankfulness & on this particular day Daniel said he was thankful for me – dear old dad.  Here is what he wrote: November 10, 2011 I am [...]

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T4: Another Great Father / Son Campout

Posted in Kids, Photos, Thankful For [T4], tagged , , on October 23, 2011 | 1 Comment »

I’m thankful for another great father/son campout. This is the 3rd year we’ve gone on this campout with other guys from our church! We had a GREAT time! Highlights include: > Lots and lots of whittling (check out my Harry Potteresque wand below) > Dairy Queen > Great weather > Lots of football throwing > [...]

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Happy Birthday Caroline!

Posted in Funny, Kids, Photos, Thankful For [T4], Videos, tagged , , , , on October 20, 2011 | 2 Comments »

7 years ago today we were blessed beyond measure by the birth of our second kiddo – my sweet Caroline!  She is such a joy to our family – so full of spunk, energy & opinions! This morning we got up and carved out some special time together.  We started off with a stop at [...]

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T4: A Full Quiver

Posted in Kids, Photos, Thankful For [T4], tagged , , , , on October 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

“Behold, children {whether biological or through adoption} are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with [...]

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T4: My Welcome Home Committee {Video}

Posted in Family, Thankful For [T4], Videos, tagged , , , , , on October 14, 2011 | 2 Comments »

I spent a couple days out of town this week & this was what greeted me upon my return: I sure am thankful for this motley crew of kids!!

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