Life keeps moving and I need it to stop for awhile!
As most of you know, Tim and I have been diligently working towards financial goals set by the Dave Ramsey program. I wasn’t a big fan at first. I thought it meant that we could not finish the basement or go on a vacation. I was wrong. This plan is meant so that we can do all of that and more and to honor God in ways we have not done before. I now understand why Tim is so passionate about this plan. We are working toward many things now and I must say it is coming along nicely. When we both put our minds to something and have a plan—watch out!
"If you will live like no one else, later you can live like no one else."
— Dave Ramsey
Another really great thing that came out of the Dave Ramsey program is the idea of meal planning. My friend Tina told me about E-Mealz one time and then we learned more about it through the Dave Ramsey plan. Once we looked it over, it was a no-brainer. It has been one of the best decisions we have made. I do not get stressed over what to make for dinner anymore.
This summer has been busy and has flown by. Our good friends Andrew and Erlen were in town the last weekend in July. They have a new baby girl - Lauryn. She is just precious. We went to Como Zoo that Sunday and spent all day there. It was absolutely hot and we were all sweating all day, but we all made the best of it.
Caleb is doing very well. Daycare is great. He is learning a lot there and the most importantly he is learning about Jesus. When we sit down to dinner Caleb wants to say the prayer by himself. It’s pretty darn special.
We are looking forward to fall—my absolute most favorite time of year! We will finally get Caleb in swimming lessons and maybe some Tae Kwon Do or Karate. Caleb will soon be 4 years old. We cannot believe how fast he is growing. You know, you go through summer and have shorts on him every day, then all of the sudden there is a cooler day in which he wants to wear pants and none fit! That is when you realize how fast little ones grow.
Caleb has another post-op appointment on Tuesday. Please pray that he does not have to go through another surgery. We will find out on Tuesday if he does.
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| Brady's birthday party |
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| Caleb eating very well at Brady's birthday. |
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| Jamie showing Caleb this Nerf gun |
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| The recycled fish outside the Tamarack Nature Center. All of the frogs pieces are garbage found in the Mississippi River. |
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| Caleb and Lauryn |
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| Andrew looking at Caleb's photo book from China. |
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| Watching Sparky the seal. |
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| Missy, Jamie, Tyler and Brady gave this suit to Caleb. It is a Power Ranger suit and he absolutely loves it. |
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| Miss Amy at daycare painted all the kids' faces. |
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| Our littlest Grandson--Levi |
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| Caleb and Weston playing |
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