giving Jared some flack

Since Jared does not have the comments option on his personal blog, I'll post what I would have posted there here. Is it just me, or does anyone else find it interesting that Jared goes to Israel for 2 weeks - the HOLY LAND, where JESUS lived - and when he comes back, he posts no pictures on his personal blog, tells no stories, just makes a slight mention of it. And then talks about coughing and wheezing and having pneumonia. *sigh*

Jared, when you're recovered from the pneumonia, I hope you will post some stories about what you saw and did in Israel, including Tel Aviv but of course the Christian holy sites in and around Jerusalem. I saw your pictures on Facebook, but there was very little explanation.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

Happy Anniversary Dad and Mom! Forty years is a long time, but you made it look easy. I love you and am grateful you're such great parents and grandparents. Laurel, Stevie, Allie, and I are all looking forward to seeing you in Virginia next year. We're sad we can't be there now. I hope everything is going well with you and that you're able to get out and enjoy your special day.

Love,

Eric (and Laurel, Stevie, and Allie)

another blog

Hey family .. I have a new blog. It's a blog for my art. It'll be easier to update than the family website version, and looks a little bit more professional. I haven't linked it to the insanityinc site yet, but I will soon. In the meantime, find it here: mindycreates.blogspot.com. Please go and leave lots of comments .. that's the best part about a blog!

the big ONE!

Happy birthday, Baby Emma!
We love you!

Love - Aunt Trina, Uncle Adam, Summer, and Marnie

2009 gift exchanges

With Halloween done now ... here's the list for the Christmas gift exchanges:

SIBLING GIFT EXCHANGE
Trina & Adam - Nathan & Amanda
Eric & Laurel - Jared & Michelle
Jared & Michelle - Clarissa
Tawnia - Mindy & Aaron
Emily - Trina & Adam
Nathan & Amanda - Tawnia
Mindy & Aaron - Emily
Clarissa - Eric & Laurel

Mindy suggested ANYTHING food related ... cookbooks, cooking utensils with recipes, new dish towels, gift card to a restaurant, even a box of chocolates. (That enough ideas to get you started?) Any opposition to this? Speak up quick, or we're going with food.

COUSIN BOOK EXCHANGE
Summer - Allie
Rosemary - Joshy
Stevie - Bryan
Allie - Emma
Brooke - Henry
Bryan - Summer
Emma - Stevie
Joshua - Brooke
Henry - Rosemary

Happy Christmas planning!