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The Survey Results

Posted on April 20, 2011 | in Funny | Tagged , |

Thanks to so many of you for completing last week’s survey!  I received a much larger response than I expected, and I’m grateful for every, single answer. Although the survey is now closed, you can always post your comments or … Continue reading →

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On Your Marker Contest Winners

Posted on February 19, 2011 | in Funny | Tagged , |

On Sunday, I shared an artistic masterpiece I created at the tender age of 11.  Because nothing says “Happy B-day, Mommy” like a frowning man in a dress. By way of a contest, I invited you to rewrite the inside … Continue reading →

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On Your Marker

Posted on February 13, 2011 | in Beth, Funny | Tagged , , |

Today, my parents brought over evidence that I missed my vocational calling as an artist. This is a card I made in 1984, when I was 11 years old: Because nothing says “Happy B-day, Mommy” like a frowning man in … Continue reading →

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And The Winner Is…

Posted on January 21, 2011 | in Uncategorized | Tagged , |

Wow! You Dutch people can get out the vote!  Way to represent. Carina, congratulations. The Giant’s Shoe pictured here with your kids Koen and Roos is our contest winner.  (Send your snail mail address to me at fivekidsisalotofkids@gmail.com, and I … Continue reading →

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Contest Finale Draws Near

Posted on January 20, 2011 | in Uncategorized | Tagged , |

Get your votes in for the Photo Contest! Keep the votes coming until 9:00pm PST on Friday, January 21st.  (For those of you fabulous folks in the Netherlands, that’s 6:00am on Saturday, January 22nd… does that mean you have an … Continue reading →

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They’re Here: Photo Contest Contenders!

Posted on January 18, 2011 | in Uncategorized | Tagged , |

Thank you, thank you for sending your vacation photos. I had a fabulous time viewing them and reading your stories. This excerpt from Carina reminds me of SO many of our family vacations it made me giggle all the way … Continue reading →

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Vacation Photo Contest

Posted on January 10, 2011 | in Uncategorized | Tagged , |

In 2003, we went to Guatemala to adopt Ian and Aden. We brought along my mom, my brother, and our oldest daughter Abby. While we were busy managing the bewilderment of our 1- and 3-year-olds upon their abrupt addition to … Continue reading →

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We have a winner!

Posted on December 20, 2010 | in Family, Funny | Tagged , |

Ladies and Gentlemen, My sincere thanks for your entries in the Overwhelmedness Contest last week.  You made my first contest an overwhelming success, and I’m grateful for your honesty, your willingness to laugh in the face of crazy, and your … Continue reading →

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Contest Time!

Posted on December 14, 2010 | in Funny | Tagged , |

Most of the time, when I talk to moms with fewer than five kids, they follow up their stories of feeling overwhelmed with a statement like, “and I only have two children.” I’ve never felt, though, like five kids gives … Continue reading →

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