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Ahrens Family Story: May 2010
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Jared, Yvonne, Joshua, Jenna, and Becca. Saturday, May 8, 2010. To Joshua and Jenna on Mother's Day. Here's a snippet from my journal entry, and a glimpse into Mary's heart (my interpretation, of course! But a somewhat new reaction I had this year was at a profound scene of the movie. I’ve watched it so many times, but I don’t know why it affected me more so this year than any other. And I think, by far, this is my favorite scene in the movie (can I have a favorite? A mother’s love knows no bounds,...
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Ahrens Family Story: August 2013
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Jared, Yvonne, Joshua, Jenna, and Becca. Wednesday, August 21, 2013. First Day of School. From my post in "For Such A Time As This"). Today is the first day of 2nd grade for Joshua. How did 7 years fly by in what seemed like a blink of an eye? I must admit, I get as nervous and anxious as Joshua does! With the start of each year comes a blank slate. What will this year hold? What will he learn? Who will his best friend at school be? He even bought a journal! So, I'm looking forward to our. In addition to...
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Ahrens Family Story: February 2013
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Jared, Yvonne, Joshua, Jenna, and Becca. Saturday, February 23, 2013. 2013 had a stellar start! I didn't used to be, but I am grateful for an early January birthday. As I turn one year older, it's a wonderful opportunity for new beginnings, new hopes and aspirations, and this occurs timely as the new year unfolds. You can read all about my thoughts about turning 40 in my other blog, For Such A Time As This. Here's the link: http:/ forsuchatimeasthis-ya.blogspot.com/2013/01/this-is-40.html. Jared did a gr...
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Ahrens Family Story: From last year...
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Jared, Yvonne, Joshua, Jenna, and Becca. Friday, January 23, 2015. I know I've neglected updating this blog. But here's something I found from last year that I think is appropriate. Here's hoping I'll be more diligent in posting here so you can see what our little family is up to! Sorry about the weird highlighted text. I was cutting and pasting it from my journal entry.). Eptember 17, 2014. No more bottles to prepare, no more pureed or chopped up food, no more onesies, no more bassinettes and cribs....
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Ahrens Family Story: November 2011
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Jared, Yvonne, Joshua, Jenna, and Becca. Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Oh no2011 is almost over! This is absolutely ridiculous! I haven't blogged in almost a year! Jared thinks that blogging has become redundant. But journaling has and always will be a way for me to express myself and document milestones, memories, etc. So why am I not doing this more? I can sum it up in one word.LIFE. But I wouldn't change it for anything! As 2011 comes to a close in a matter of 5 weeks (yikes! While soccer is his favor...
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Ahrens Family Story: March 2013
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Jared, Yvonne, Joshua, Jenna, and Becca. Friday, March 22, 2013. I know we're not the typical parents who throw birthday parties for their children every year, and I pray and hope that my children aren't scarred by that. We just don't think it's necessary to invest gobs of money on a party every year. Rather, as a family, we truly celebrate each person, and get excited about each other's birthdays! Jenna's last night of being 3! We decorated the hallway with streamers and balloons! Jenna got to pick out ...
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Ahrens Family Story: March 2015
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Jared, Yvonne, Joshua, Jenna, and Becca. Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Despite the frigid temperatures, and the kids already missing 5 days of school, February was a month with many firsts, and many fun moments. Most of these events pertained to Jenna. She's had a busy month! Jenna and Jared went on their first Daddy-Daughter Dance! This dance was hosted by the Hoffman Estates Park District, and we've been wanting to do this for a long time! And she went straight to her daddy who affirmed how lovely she was!
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Ahrens Family Story: December 2010
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Jared, Yvonne, Joshua, Jenna, and Becca. Tuesday, December 28, 2010. I see that it's been 6 months since I last blogged. I've been having issues with this blogger website, but thanks to my sister-in-law, Rachel, I figured out that I had to get rid of my original background and stick to the backgrounds that blogger offers. Okay, so enough with the technical stuff. Some of our Christmas traditions include:. We had planned to go see some Christmas lights, but the weather report was calling for a winter snow...
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Ahrens Family Story: August 2012
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Jared, Yvonne, Joshua, Jenna, and Becca. Thursday, August 30, 2012. Our baby Becca turned one last weekend! I really don't know where this past year has gone. Nevertheless, God blessed our family with a wonderful first year with our cutie-patootie. We saw her grow and develop into her own, from infant to now toddler, she truly is a personification of her middle name, Joy! Her happy smile lights up the room, and she just simply exudes pure joy wherever she goes. I really should find out her name! And can ...
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