Happy 8th Birthday Carrie!

Hey Carrie, just wanted to wish you a very, very happy 8th birthday! Ryan has two questions for you: 1) Are you still considered a minor and 2) Can Dad still claim you as a dependant on his taxes?

Man Bag For James

Mr. Kuipers, may I suggest this little item. Real Corinthian leather outside, red velvet fabric inside, with pouches for your wallet, change, small tool kit, calculator, and of course, your phone. Comes with a vinyl lined exterior pouch to keep that turkey salad sandwich fresh, and an optional GPS/universal alarm system, Jr. FBI fingerprint kit, and assorted other safety features. All for a song, so to speak.

Nursery Idea

I went online today to try and find a fabric that I liked for Melodie's room. While I didn't find a specific fabric, I did find this bedroom set, and I really like it. What do you guys think?

And then there was one...

Hi Ceci and Dave -

Just to let you know - we had our appointment today and we have ONE healthy baby with a tiny little heartbeat! We are so excited to hear about your time in Africa. Come home safely!!

Carrie and family

The LONG Line

Hi Ceci - I just wanted to let you know that you are probably sleeping now but mom is in line at Zeeland Christian with a bunch of other excited moms and dads...I stopped by there around 2pm and she was #2 in line!! Its 5pm and she has 2 more hours to go - what a Grandma! We hope you are doing well in Africa. We listed to you as much as we can. Sometimes we get drowned out by Sydney shouting "Bob...Bob...Bob..." when she wants to listen to veggie tales instead.

We'll see you soon.

Carrie

Happy Birthday Dave!

Since we can't call you - we will blog you a Happy Birthday! We hope you are having a wonderful time in Africa!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

James - Carrie - Raleigh - Sydney

South Africa...

Thanks for all your phone calls last night guys, Dave and I are ready to go. Hopefully we can fly out today! I've been fighting a cold, so please pray it doesn't turn into anything more than that. Becky, I looked over your packing list today and freaked because I packed Excedrin and Ibuprofin, not Tylenol and Ibuprofin...now I'm freaking! So, one more quick run to the store is in order.
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't just a tad nervous about leaving my girls...in the midst of this weather nonetheless. Call and check on the ahem girls, if you so feel led!

Love you all.

Ceci