tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39713780522340157682024-03-14T08:39:41.270-07:00the fOURdice familyramblings, recipes and raves:: Jay and Michelethe fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-61714957736750694822012-07-04T17:54:00.004-07:002012-07-04T23:52:22.117-07:00COMMUNITY: all the flaws and beauty to be had<br />
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">“What we have realized
is that community isn’t the romantic ideal so many believe it to be.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s hard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Every relationship takes work and every community has its tragic flaws.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></sup></span><span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">Community
always comes with expectations and demands.</span></sup></span><span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It always requires <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">sacrifice</b>.” <o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> - The Cry, Word Made Flesh
by Chris Heuertz<o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">If we were all honest
about the realities of living in community, wouldn’t we all agree with the
quote above?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you chose to live in your
neighborhood, apartment building, loft…you chose it with this inner ideal of
what life should be like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of us
choose homes with big yards to enjoy our personal space and some of us choose
the apartment building because it has a built in gym, swimming pool, and no
landscaping required!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But if we were
honest with ourselves, in all our business, ALL of us cry out for community in
some way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, even us introverts!<o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">When Jay and I moved
into our townhouse seven years ago, we had NO idea we’d still be here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Due to the economy, a growing family, and the decision to have me stay at home…well, you see where this is heading.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As it turns out, staying here in our small home has been the best scenario for our family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I am so glad we did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only am I thankful that it only takes me
5 minutes to vacuum my entire downstairs or 30 minutes to clean my 2.5
baths, but I am thankful for the relationships we have built along the way.<o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">Building relationships
takes time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Over that past few years
we have seen many of our neighbors and friends come and go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s the very nature of life,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>AND the very nature of living in a community
with a high rental rate. Some friendships are for a season. <o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I have learned to hold
on to each relationship with open hands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Faithfully, loyally serving my neighbor, but loosely placing them in the
Lord’s hands.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">We have one neighbor who
lives across the street from us. She lives alone and has become a dear friend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She serves as another set of eyes for me over my children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She loves our boys, prays for them when she
sees them on the sidewalk playing, and praises them for how much they have
grown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We trade cooked goods, water each
other’s garden, and when the winter months are cold and dreary, I check every
morning to see if her shades are up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
knows that if I don’t see her shades open by 10am, I will call and check on
her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ve been to the ER together. We’ve prayed for healing over her when she was very sick. And we have cried over
the loss of family with her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have
celebrated Christmas morning together.</span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">And we have down right
OFFENDED each other. <o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">As with every
relationship, there are sacrifices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some
we don’t knowingly sign up for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></sup></span><br />
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">At the potential </span></sup></span><span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">loss</span></sup></span><span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">
of personal space, time, and money, we have </span></sup></span><span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">gained
</span></sup></span><span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">so much more. <o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">We pray our boys learn:<o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">:: when we make cookies,
jam, or ice cream, our first response is always, "who can we share this with?"<o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">:: when there is young
child who has fallen off their bike, they run up to them and see if they are okay.<o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">:: when they see another
child being picked on at the playground,</span></sup></span><span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> they will stand up for justice.<o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">:: that the clothing,
toys, and items we have are not our own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They are gifts given to us to bless others.<o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">::when they really want
something (ie.the next best toy to be had) or someone so much…that they remember what's more important - to love the Lord their God with
all that they are and to love neighbor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">I believe our God and
Creator always intended us to live in community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Jesus was talking with his disciples
about the most important commandment, this was his wise response:</span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“The most important
one,”</span></sup></span><span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> answered Jesus, </span></span></sup></span><span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“is
this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love the Lord your God with all your heart and
with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as
yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Mark 12v29-31<o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">And as much as this
"mother bear heart" wants to lock her boys up inside all day to protect them from
bad influences, foul language and perverse humans, I know that we
cannot teach these thing to our children without our community.<o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>
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<span class="woj"><sup><span style="font-family: "Helvetica","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">To all our incredible
neighbors and friends…thank you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-71968607657664075592008-08-18T21:10:00.001-07:002008-08-18T21:18:44.496-07:00Portland CityFest this WEEKEND!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1xrhNasmtgEz1An6NLaE44Es3j_Yt40c8_S9Ug5etAfsb471wBTmZ5KI6FtIElTp7TwUDuqWN7H1juiwzdqzhAgAsge-m6J-_JZz0Nh9GV4bOP58y9CendGjEbUtuVx6SsIwqH2AuKam/s1600-h/125X125-Webbanner.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5236077695470410098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1xrhNasmtgEz1An6NLaE44Es3j_Yt40c8_S9Ug5etAfsb471wBTmZ5KI6FtIElTp7TwUDuqWN7H1juiwzdqzhAgAsge-m6J-_JZz0Nh9GV4bOP58y9CendGjEbUtuVx6SsIwqH2AuKam/s320/125X125-Webbanner.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Envision the largest party you've ever attended. Multiply attendance by 100 or even 1,000. That, my friend, is a Palau festival. These events have taken place around the world. And now one's coming to our own backyard…<br /></div><div> </div><div>Portland CityFest with Luis Palau features each of the following, so there's somethingfor everyone. It's one party you don't want to miss! </div><div></div><div> </div><div>For more info visit: <a href="http://www.portlandcityfest.com/">http://www.portlandcityfest.com/</a></div><div></div><div> </div><div>Hope to see you there!!!</div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-65812909044898295932008-08-10T20:09:00.000-07:002008-08-10T20:25:49.935-07:00chuncky monkey celebrated his first year of LIFE<div align="center">48 family and friends (i know... a bit out of control) crammed into our garage this weekend to celebrate Carter's first birthday! We are overwhelmed sometimes when we think of all the friends the Lord has blessed us with. Thank you to all our family and friends who came to celebrate with us! It has been an amazing year! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Love to all our friends and family around the world who celebrated with us from afar!!! </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheYazyuE2MdkDzTi1j7yhPcQJutSvNERwNMBHSDjnNecD6YCCATXS_OdGGc1fxT2NWCp0DIdItI82pHBX9lsvY_GlesNg8qaTwcVSl9QKbNKCGwmYaajpO5M_VBjkH9JyTBWuOh9sGSolQ/s1600-h/DSC_0301.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233092815539839170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheYazyuE2MdkDzTi1j7yhPcQJutSvNERwNMBHSDjnNecD6YCCATXS_OdGGc1fxT2NWCp0DIdItI82pHBX9lsvY_GlesNg8qaTwcVSl9QKbNKCGwmYaajpO5M_VBjkH9JyTBWuOh9sGSolQ/s320/DSC_0301.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">His first slide ride at the BIG paaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrtaaaaaa!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXAmyDeV0CTf93sKs1Em8IRx5UTfgaNJU_24bjf5LtogA26gv6X-1alhV-tu09298R1HMhd7qsWM6goGmUatiCX78GvxYuIjCLXVUMGvmGlKhj-uZldOUQ2x2wUx4olG8m_bO4ukwa7h_F/s1600-h/DSC_0290.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233092662542349410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXAmyDeV0CTf93sKs1Em8IRx5UTfgaNJU_24bjf5LtogA26gv6X-1alhV-tu09298R1HMhd7qsWM6goGmUatiCX78GvxYuIjCLXVUMGvmGlKhj-uZldOUQ2x2wUx4olG8m_bO4ukwa7h_F/s320/DSC_0290.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Post party celebration... forget presents... all he wanted was balloons!<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElHauWvm3EjIM2WPNZldCBNVqAZSNrhLzSalzDfZBUmNEp1oqGPlQgwtq6X7kqiQLR-T9trz9kKy-s_th0WI8ro9r0KYq1ZE-AU1o5XL85KNq60Ub7QdCA1cUWHio8ZQJUKNVke_1Qj1V/s1600-h/DSC_0208.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233092437711942034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElHauWvm3EjIM2WPNZldCBNVqAZSNrhLzSalzDfZBUmNEp1oqGPlQgwtq6X7kqiQLR-T9trz9kKy-s_th0WI8ro9r0KYq1ZE-AU1o5XL85KNq60Ub7QdCA1cUWHio8ZQJUKNVke_1Qj1V/s320/DSC_0208.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">All the Fordice counsins<br /></div><div align="center"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNV9DrszNCV9OOTK-VoZ4Hjp_YQ0TojvEhPqFuG-cEA-zTamqDDOFm2tsiLzh1-pUwIyXeydn76RiHw3Qe9fTeGGdx9Q1-DnDqE_YDPhDXjFQDs2YxTkVDpzSEhprFu53FMGE7GfB3sD24/s1600-h/DSC_0269.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233092446324074978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNV9DrszNCV9OOTK-VoZ4Hjp_YQ0TojvEhPqFuG-cEA-zTamqDDOFm2tsiLzh1-pUwIyXeydn76RiHw3Qe9fTeGGdx9Q1-DnDqE_YDPhDXjFQDs2YxTkVDpzSEhprFu53FMGE7GfB3sD24/s320/DSC_0269.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a></p>he demolished the cupcake in 10 seconds flat_______the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-22493058674580975882008-07-18T16:17:00.000-07:002008-11-12T22:53:01.088-08:002008 Cali vaca<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34trv9nAv8dvLCJlz5-zDUz0pNSxfErFRQEtXQcXnIorA47uFEtc5srr0i6IZbz-0ogrwFIMRFrmAAtEyJ1UY9ZV3gb0myWtLPGP4OtOaRT45fKi87oXLy12hd8OCGxNZZ-bzQIgq2R73/s1600-h/054_54.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224501583324829762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34trv9nAv8dvLCJlz5-zDUz0pNSxfErFRQEtXQcXnIorA47uFEtc5srr0i6IZbz-0ogrwFIMRFrmAAtEyJ1UY9ZV3gb0myWtLPGP4OtOaRT45fKi87oXLy12hd8OCGxNZZ-bzQIgq2R73/s320/054_54.JPG" border="0" /></a> Auntie Pater & Auntie Court<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224502578361036530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqEKM9N42nTGvteg5VXGKreihj1KYKYtlhNe-U2TqxoZYy7NwCjKP1L5-P5_N2WlGUPxvDXR8i6BXEgnviJGy47CVP4-kPK1gTkiHaZgW6q6KzXUBX1ANXwUWZAHFiPnfpudw7lsblM0G0/s320/DSC_0623.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Grandpa Pate and Carter eating watermelon</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGzxomSHIhy9JofDhMg9RALVZkjg6ROQDDu0n5SA2BZopfePzPF3AA9S9UQ0n4kcR8LrxqxUYgjqCuCCvum5UhBogJML6ReDQT2ybSiIdBj4VW19lu8JHJ8VE1Hb7UcWDZL2g6ct72mYq/s1600-h/DSC_0540.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224501584295313570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzGzxomSHIhy9JofDhMg9RALVZkjg6ROQDDu0n5SA2BZopfePzPF3AA9S9UQ0n4kcR8LrxqxUYgjqCuCCvum5UhBogJML6ReDQT2ybSiIdBj4VW19lu8JHJ8VE1Hb7UcWDZL2g6ct72mYq/s320/DSC_0540.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> Jay's favorite new game: Rock Band. We got to stay with Andres and Cristina Ichaso. We can't wait to meet Tiago in September!!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Gp7FjA6H8V3YzchsqpotOs137t4IKtY0mhID5TkBzCRYd-A51sFi_-mic-7POoN7HL5VkbCUfGorZqnOMZ_ATRkP8bBfJl1hos8PyB4fOlYCwvFd_U6S6BrnNP8MI7RDSkpx8BiYY5LJ/s1600-h/DSC_0560.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224501588295359554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Gp7FjA6H8V3YzchsqpotOs137t4IKtY0mhID5TkBzCRYd-A51sFi_-mic-7POoN7HL5VkbCUfGorZqnOMZ_ATRkP8bBfJl1hos8PyB4fOlYCwvFd_U6S6BrnNP8MI7RDSkpx8BiYY5LJ/s320/DSC_0560.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><div align="center">Mom's favorite<br /></div><p align="center"><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZD2oN_gdaUsPUotPocLUf9sf1khyDSzD9AyZm1KBruwdVQ0Jb5GfX1w_cB5wL5lIsRfjEQAbKotiytsIQlsAxblXQwyR0ChqcsFsgRz4hm5KitnZsKiLXVuMBgDMiCepB_Qh2GnyMozCg/s1600-h/DSC_0592.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224501594251533586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZD2oN_gdaUsPUotPocLUf9sf1khyDSzD9AyZm1KBruwdVQ0Jb5GfX1w_cB5wL5lIsRfjEQAbKotiytsIQlsAxblXQwyR0ChqcsFsgRz4hm5KitnZsKiLXVuMBgDMiCepB_Qh2GnyMozCg/s320/DSC_0592.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"></a>Our cali hottie.... Carter had NO fear of the water. He'd dunk himself in the salt water again and again, ate sand and now has a nice golden farmer's tan!!</p><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDT34OK0Lq2_WKj61kvoKJiwfUpysJMnw5qelc9UqPwxVgOjNmgv1dqSgIcFo6hdb0WPk1ZL2GRg07Yw_2R-9prBMlWNxSoTNqQWxLeVvK30VIji1UC6CpkIZMrk2q9cA3G-0i-ej0SOCJ/s1600-h/DSC_0613.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5224501593952422018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDT34OK0Lq2_WKj61kvoKJiwfUpysJMnw5qelc9UqPwxVgOjNmgv1dqSgIcFo6hdb0WPk1ZL2GRg07Yw_2R-9prBMlWNxSoTNqQWxLeVvK30VIji1UC6CpkIZMrk2q9cA3G-0i-ej0SOCJ/s320/DSC_0613.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"></a>the fam at Ventura Beach<br /></p>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-75703411841277870332008-06-01T14:01:00.000-07:002008-11-12T22:53:01.515-08:00the month of may came and went<div align="center"></div><div align="center">Carter is almost ten months old, which seems crazy to think we are only two months shy of celebrating his 1st Birthday! Carter took his first steps two weeks ago and is communicating a ton. We have caught him in the back seat laughing hysterically... we have no idea what has been so funny! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCIXcArC8Qw9Qolu1XCvLrHliHDOQimAue9Ru5rIlAbltoBfcUijkHgAML2XcZ7tmpV70d9UKqYD8Mm-Y_zT474UO8pFu7_za-UN58RWy26QhrPlbWQoqlVzAapKj84-z1u_fHEIRRaFc/s1600-h/DSC_0400.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207023446852761058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCIXcArC8Qw9Qolu1XCvLrHliHDOQimAue9Ru5rIlAbltoBfcUijkHgAML2XcZ7tmpV70d9UKqYD8Mm-Y_zT474UO8pFu7_za-UN58RWy26QhrPlbWQoqlVzAapKj84-z1u_fHEIRRaFc/s320/DSC_0400.JPG" border="0" /></a> My brother, his girlfriend, Krisiti, and Nanna came to visit on Mother's Day weekend! We had a blast showing them around Portland. It was a great way to celebrate my first Mother's Day!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjgf4UFb2Dt7xLoz94VMAERe28imb8ocJn6gdvKwCw5nC_AEiA8bPPiPM0qy-PTfIap_WEzGYbD4fuRHJav_9ffsGGivDIW-Xz338PuC1O0xZdRsssY7VjrKmFsHm3wXoErNSPwkrCOAu/s1600-h/DSC_0389.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207023451147728370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjgf4UFb2Dt7xLoz94VMAERe28imb8ocJn6gdvKwCw5nC_AEiA8bPPiPM0qy-PTfIap_WEzGYbD4fuRHJav_9ffsGGivDIW-Xz338PuC1O0xZdRsssY7VjrKmFsHm3wXoErNSPwkrCOAu/s320/DSC_0389.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8S3nwRn0E_FNgzj2DfCqqJzdFWprJqfpDD1t6t95OEDuWc-L2ug47ICsQjqaKj85wfGIg-UtjEO1eTPpRKmR3v7sCDjHx05aPrg0B-ZqAUToP2Lyy2Ljgkj71zGrXeSmYK7QlYoQ6aFL/s1600-h/DSC_0423.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207023257874200018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8S3nwRn0E_FNgzj2DfCqqJzdFWprJqfpDD1t6t95OEDuWc-L2ug47ICsQjqaKj85wfGIg-UtjEO1eTPpRKmR3v7sCDjHx05aPrg0B-ZqAUToP2Lyy2Ljgkj71zGrXeSmYK7QlYoQ6aFL/s320/DSC_0423.JPG" border="0" /></a> We had to show you "Spike"! It's our bathtime tradition!<br /><br /><br /></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-39179095890216752202008-04-27T23:01:00.000-07:002008-11-12T22:53:02.102-08:00New lands to conquer<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0sPu7NwyNoU4rxGxm8d1KoZjvXscK-6bTgd0NPYFcD0qa6BlvR5_v2C576wLNatwWMVfATGIm61BThkBkLoLUwgQyM4qC1AOMU0vVXxv9lcjzehOoAx2lhzhJUIcbGe6Ws3VZTVYlRY4/s1600-h/DSC_0300+(2).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194173788808986658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC0sPu7NwyNoU4rxGxm8d1KoZjvXscK-6bTgd0NPYFcD0qa6BlvR5_v2C576wLNatwWMVfATGIm61BThkBkLoLUwgQyM4qC1AOMU0vVXxv9lcjzehOoAx2lhzhJUIcbGe6Ws3VZTVYlRY4/s320/DSC_0300+(2).JPG" border="0" /></a> Carter's second trip to Seattle. We found out we were prego with Carter in Seattle, December 2006!!! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">We drove up to Seattle for the day to see Ashley, Fran, Anna and Nick. So much fun! Miss you Ash!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWpB8IORXGW8eNnrUwgZRB0FPfWqYQdTn6XSLiOgUwQKthJYTHFMds8wwqGYFDrNODFSRjiSkCq4UJf4hccA9bXCX5tmgcYi0te-4KlXzVDUH6Eurc7qI3L09X6rFd89tPdmESrEDOnLH5/s1600-h/DSC_0313.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194173793103953970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWpB8IORXGW8eNnrUwgZRB0FPfWqYQdTn6XSLiOgUwQKthJYTHFMds8wwqGYFDrNODFSRjiSkCq4UJf4hccA9bXCX5tmgcYi0te-4KlXzVDUH6Eurc7qI3L09X6rFd89tPdmESrEDOnLH5/s320/DSC_0313.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Our new favorite picture of Carter. Oh, he is just a doll!</p><p align="center"><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQ2mSEMTujfpKeLXbjga2Sg14oohx5kNjjsPe27576sPhRaw3_hgaCVFtYY2mSu9XXW06Js4BdpCrZaEwN7AaAxTw7xoWw184gd4dp_eOegbpMQs7OVA9S-c-hbx_Fvrz_N7HxjNvOqYV/s1600-h/DSC_0360.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194173793103953986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQ2mSEMTujfpKeLXbjga2Sg14oohx5kNjjsPe27576sPhRaw3_hgaCVFtYY2mSu9XXW06Js4BdpCrZaEwN7AaAxTw7xoWw184gd4dp_eOegbpMQs7OVA9S-c-hbx_Fvrz_N7HxjNvOqYV/s320/DSC_0360.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Can't stop kissing those chunky cheeks!<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbSOZeBpBJuxMtgTQuV601np22P8MuPBKnJGty9hTraJ2WIiGFguwDfZIlw0HGQsZu0i9erQYITSrQ_cu5h2Osx7yFvtTm6ymweKEN737HVgmubZ0oB6F2elXrypGU8X_IJTTzzpWz45J/s1600-h/DSC_0371.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194173797398921298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZbSOZeBpBJuxMtgTQuV601np22P8MuPBKnJGty9hTraJ2WIiGFguwDfZIlw0HGQsZu0i9erQYITSrQ_cu5h2Osx7yFvtTm6ymweKEN737HVgmubZ0oB6F2elXrypGU8X_IJTTzzpWz45J/s320/DSC_0371.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>I love my puma pants Uncle Richard. Carter is now crawling and climbing all over the place. His little mind is going 100 mph as he discovers his new life of mobility.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghOTIv3AlJ2NmUZrHCkc6RYJraM9RQmFMXpUWmCDVyPI_uRLV4vUWWkARumnzVP2hMZiXt-ZDNdc-xmijVCwzKfKbnaxPs8TVF83fdNLOZgCbAxX1J8MWBcsLUsmVqnuoPiUmKJuOCsPc4/s1600-h/IMG_1797.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194173801693888610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghOTIv3AlJ2NmUZrHCkc6RYJraM9RQmFMXpUWmCDVyPI_uRLV4vUWWkARumnzVP2hMZiXt-ZDNdc-xmijVCwzKfKbnaxPs8TVF83fdNLOZgCbAxX1J8MWBcsLUsmVqnuoPiUmKJuOCsPc4/s320/IMG_1797.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Conner, Carter, Jackson and Mack! All these cute boys were in their first commercial together for the nonprofit, Twinkle Toes! </p>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-61880664848145817522008-03-20T23:16:00.000-07:002008-11-12T22:53:02.398-08:00Spring Fever<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgfEWZbfValBPsi-r87BKLhmROw2Xm6YRzh5p5wWQOFR_aPBiwW5p5tazwXttjH0sSVkrQ3c5dK-Z5HgzVpaJlVrGIsKAfCv4QwVEJYZb31U-ERnRqZKyfeT5rWeauajyawLfACvb-AdU/s1600-h/DSC_0260.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180075268922945234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgfEWZbfValBPsi-r87BKLhmROw2Xm6YRzh5p5wWQOFR_aPBiwW5p5tazwXttjH0sSVkrQ3c5dK-Z5HgzVpaJlVrGIsKAfCv4QwVEJYZb31U-ERnRqZKyfeT5rWeauajyawLfACvb-AdU/s320/DSC_0260.JPG" border="0" /></a> Carter is now a few days shy of 8 months. His first tooth came in at 2:30am today.... he wasn't to happy with life but for the most part he is a smiling, laughing, and squeeling little boy. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxAP5YmcmP2h4FbiJrfmJW5QlWFcFCwF9H-_vC5vieh4em_gjwHaShO3EgnbDcg7_3LKgtRTEkynBickqqBizMO-37D5mSjITOyJo8U5zMG8IavZul6sIyUXtq5RrZSr63xJyzAa6jgbpk/s1600-h/DSC_0194.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180075161548762818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxAP5YmcmP2h4FbiJrfmJW5QlWFcFCwF9H-_vC5vieh4em_gjwHaShO3EgnbDcg7_3LKgtRTEkynBickqqBizMO-37D5mSjITOyJo8U5zMG8IavZul6sIyUXtq5RrZSr63xJyzAa6jgbpk/s320/DSC_0194.JPG" border="0" /></a> Carter got to try out his NEW (and first) swimming trunks at gramdma and grandpa's indoor pool at the beach house. He loved posing for his picture but wasn't too sure what he thought of the water.<br /><br /><br /></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-32532856240601774522008-02-13T22:59:00.001-08:002008-11-12T22:53:02.982-08:00I eat everything in sight...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBMSJnLrXOvzrQ5xYWj8hiufKgLY82TpKabfx6wxDbk43u7ErPXqI4hk2vVMKJldVty6vskYK9q-DqMmsvvEMYmVgDoIxEoxPsYhM87_vgpojhgh_l74DgNN4DET7AcGNe-5hZm3t4HIc/s1600-h/DSC_0356.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166727262954334146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYBMSJnLrXOvzrQ5xYWj8hiufKgLY82TpKabfx6wxDbk43u7ErPXqI4hk2vVMKJldVty6vskYK9q-DqMmsvvEMYmVgDoIxEoxPsYhM87_vgpojhgh_l74DgNN4DET7AcGNe-5hZm3t4HIc/s320/DSC_0356.JPG" border="0" /></a> My new nick name is Chunky Monkey!! Carter really isn't chunky... yet. But we were excited that we finally are on the charts for weight gain. He loves his food, well at least wearing his food! </div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzV1JpsM9xTjPW3Ef_W_0fDfIMOGi4yHDEW8ElMZilAh753PihBe-MmrMoCTxAC0iWaLJN02P9cek_FjLkl_s2TutvzbzMWdvFydCSeIYvV34xNt9vjwkKFNm5Ajh8Tk3XLv0dJQLhwYcd/s1600-h/DSC_0353.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166727159875119026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzV1JpsM9xTjPW3Ef_W_0fDfIMOGi4yHDEW8ElMZilAh753PihBe-MmrMoCTxAC0iWaLJN02P9cek_FjLkl_s2TutvzbzMWdvFydCSeIYvV34xNt9vjwkKFNm5Ajh8Tk3XLv0dJQLhwYcd/s320/DSC_0353.JPG" border="0" /></a> I just can't get enough of those brown eyes!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3U-UUoHk3ccZRMKHrSUzGOpbxtTAmDT4KIfhYthB_R3zIX1jttyIZrJOwM66mzj4fTeD9TOOVZVQGFZUpwaTsSY5mk6zJEUmzsojQAOdLKF-rc-aaeIDqjSw7rrwdYTqiBnJ7_rr1xqF0/s1600-h/DSC_0352+(2).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166727013846230946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3U-UUoHk3ccZRMKHrSUzGOpbxtTAmDT4KIfhYthB_R3zIX1jttyIZrJOwM66mzj4fTeD9TOOVZVQGFZUpwaTsSY5mk6zJEUmzsojQAOdLKF-rc-aaeIDqjSw7rrwdYTqiBnJ7_rr1xqF0/s320/DSC_0352+(2).JPG" border="0" /></a> Carter has discoverd his toes and will do just about any kind of acrobatic move to get to them!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-8960623193977963702008-02-12T22:42:00.000-08:002008-11-12T22:53:03.104-08:00I heart YOU!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfsOPzyyGCehaJt7ThDznTB9wVCiR79Ox25R9mxUutzTYixZpLYSjLdw9a2MHUOEk0UpVkg-5OIgAolTEy_pKyMeHpAL8429RvYDXg2lycepANh6Xbsarsh638-ZD-WAY4FTFhchQGo42z/s1600-h/DSC_0345.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166351818388154258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfsOPzyyGCehaJt7ThDznTB9wVCiR79Ox25R9mxUutzTYixZpLYSjLdw9a2MHUOEk0UpVkg-5OIgAolTEy_pKyMeHpAL8429RvYDXg2lycepANh6Xbsarsh638-ZD-WAY4FTFhchQGo42z/s320/DSC_0345.JPG" border="0" /></a> Carter got hit by cupid a little early this year! One night we called grandma and grandpa last minute to babysit. While we were out for sushi grandma and grandpa thought it would be funny to put a heart tatoo on Carter's butt. We cracked up so much we had to share it with all of you for Valentine's Day! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Happy Valentine's Day!!<br /><br /></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-4708834872919289752008-01-26T15:04:00.000-08:002008-11-12T22:53:03.696-08:00Sittin Pretty<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztfqZOavK5bx5CSRXLKOolfGME8jYNQwShs0PnqNPmEU8j1THaljMxh70WZfGWZDWg8NT02Lz9GnsX1XQkaS8kpMcYUogeHn3_C9SLYTV_weCP2OuR9nN3vffwmWGxqG5NLn7KzJKn8ZL/s1600-h/DSC_0330.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159932360595977650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhztfqZOavK5bx5CSRXLKOolfGME8jYNQwShs0PnqNPmEU8j1THaljMxh70WZfGWZDWg8NT02Lz9GnsX1XQkaS8kpMcYUogeHn3_C9SLYTV_weCP2OuR9nN3vffwmWGxqG5NLn7KzJKn8ZL/s320/DSC_0330.JPG" border="0" /></a> Carter is almost 6 months old and sittin pretty all by himself! He's smiling and laughing all the time. Anything can set him off and the giggles just keep coming!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAgSNA6m8-CvyoKjUbh_KMLP5QdJ32Z1o1PEbOXBEQQ4OyGUr1LFeGJit25fxJ9D929tEV5MWJmsVT1xdU0RfTWpPY419mx1CXJX6BCpD6-L8GnUJY78RbO0OZx8Kjg7DiIwdDQQdJJgc/s1600-h/DSC_0326.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159932240336893346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisAgSNA6m8-CvyoKjUbh_KMLP5QdJ32Z1o1PEbOXBEQQ4OyGUr1LFeGJit25fxJ9D929tEV5MWJmsVT1xdU0RfTWpPY419mx1CXJX6BCpD6-L8GnUJY78RbO0OZx8Kjg7DiIwdDQQdJJgc/s320/DSC_0326.JPG" border="0" /></a>We started solids at 5 months old and Carter just loved the rice cereal! This is his first meal! <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Fg8sjyUKBkS7P7B5xi1035kXX_GxlBQ0youtbZvh0zNpmchGIfyT1bqwov_TPGLjtpL9srdIPGs_mM1BiM5ieQr5adxQT4dHq2RMmV-iMikUod2_yxW3RpP49FeWNfU5u6PQk7Vi6KUi/s1600-h/DSC_0315.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159932124372776338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Fg8sjyUKBkS7P7B5xi1035kXX_GxlBQ0youtbZvh0zNpmchGIfyT1bqwov_TPGLjtpL9srdIPGs_mM1BiM5ieQr5adxQT4dHq2RMmV-iMikUod2_yxW3RpP49FeWNfU5u6PQk7Vi6KUi/s320/DSC_0315.JPG" border="0" /></a> I just had to take pictures of Carter wearing his first pair of Nike's. <br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-1929161217069166342008-01-18T18:43:00.000-08:002008-01-18T18:47:33.015-08:00Parent Job Description<div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way, I don't believe any of us would have done it!!!!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">POSITION :</div><br /><div align="center">Mom, Mommy, Mama, MaDad, Daddy, Dada, Pa, Pop:</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in anoften chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">RESPONSIBILITIES :</div><br /><div align="center">The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :</div><br /><div align="center">None. </div><br /><div align="center">Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :</div><br /><div align="center">None required unfortunately.On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">WAGES AND COMPENSATION :</div><br /><div align="center">Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">BENEFITS :</div><br /><div align="center">While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth, unconditional love, and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.</div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-84618763882435059042007-12-06T21:57:00.000-08:002008-11-12T22:53:03.914-08:00Meeting Santa for the first time!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDA9OVuHIvO3ovVPZu4rolH4ESfOshNvCIoL6MUvaMdnNGajMDPyteFU5XQynQ41AqtNoMBnqNR6_2NOOqiEus1o9PJRUqMTkEJYcwPlUcy1ncgRPVr8o0cGXxZoOQsu2tkmpnEdqpeq9/s1600-h/Santa.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141107083366513746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDA9OVuHIvO3ovVPZu4rolH4ESfOshNvCIoL6MUvaMdnNGajMDPyteFU5XQynQ41AqtNoMBnqNR6_2NOOqiEus1o9PJRUqMTkEJYcwPlUcy1ncgRPVr8o0cGXxZoOQsu2tkmpnEdqpeq9/s320/Santa.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-10282108823310366252007-12-06T21:37:00.000-08:002008-11-12T22:53:04.383-08:00California Trip<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sKC0-7vCOgVjVvQGeizQLIqbrx3VmimsMUseY6aBrcPm7bZwYzhyNgdKRhbx6fsvhjk-P95kz7xParloOBtCWdZQGRMTmDAcyeWsf-8xC987IVs8iRneiWvs10Sxa0kVnook6c4SG0E_/s1600-h/DSC_0006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141104776969075778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sKC0-7vCOgVjVvQGeizQLIqbrx3VmimsMUseY6aBrcPm7bZwYzhyNgdKRhbx6fsvhjk-P95kz7xParloOBtCWdZQGRMTmDAcyeWsf-8xC987IVs8iRneiWvs10Sxa0kVnook6c4SG0E_/s320/DSC_0006.JPG" border="0" /></a> Grandpa Rick and Uncle Richard<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3xuUrXuIU_Ii49vW62tFRf-I1HQw86pH1aXxTGNQSFvMNMM93BtNIRisuP6SrItwxi-92dVWFipyHeBktKrWtdciiJqt40lanGXnLpdD5QWgvvtmGBJrwtZxalBTdYRjaswLGzLYUJOn0/s1600-h/DSC_0020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141104368947182642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3xuUrXuIU_Ii49vW62tFRf-I1HQw86pH1aXxTGNQSFvMNMM93BtNIRisuP6SrItwxi-92dVWFipyHeBktKrWtdciiJqt40lanGXnLpdD5QWgvvtmGBJrwtZxalBTdYRjaswLGzLYUJOn0/s320/DSC_0020.JPG" border="0" /></a>Great Grandpa Pete<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8kJgRad-cVXSiY7y1I1w1sGUKryLGmflQGL6LEPJ3MU6Rtkoh2N4BPKG1YIBdoCLMFfGLCxxRJNggUeSD-8hyphenhyphenUTUwPNPDP7mDMtRbDt_Pq9P2OohV_1LZSeop5mGRMhusUbU29pq46em/s1600-h/DSC_0052.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5141103892205812770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8kJgRad-cVXSiY7y1I1w1sGUKryLGmflQGL6LEPJ3MU6Rtkoh2N4BPKG1YIBdoCLMFfGLCxxRJNggUeSD-8hyphenhyphenUTUwPNPDP7mDMtRbDt_Pq9P2OohV_1LZSeop5mGRMhusUbU29pq46em/s320/DSC_0052.JPG" border="0" /></a>Where did my new friend Oscar go?<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-67033179379060727092007-11-23T21:52:00.001-08:002008-11-12T22:53:04.726-08:00Pete and RE-Pete<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRprzaJ_mnWtYrh1MFpkV-um-CrEh8yEXY1Dvw-wrRftS-lhblDUgj1uMmu-JfnE8VK4SBVVqovzlQXBtOxQmJMLgcU4U0eBEsFieAoyy04uMIXXovt4rL1pgBi0VLjR0QBCOl4sc7BZxQ/s1600-h/Carter+Face.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137785407825730242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRprzaJ_mnWtYrh1MFpkV-um-CrEh8yEXY1Dvw-wrRftS-lhblDUgj1uMmu-JfnE8VK4SBVVqovzlQXBtOxQmJMLgcU4U0eBEsFieAoyy04uMIXXovt4rL1pgBi0VLjR0QBCOl4sc7BZxQ/s320/Carter+Face.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdv2SiTjWctFkfnRyRCXHLo-XJCpj9K3jsQVLZo48dEpR0x_pCfL5pK64Vm2EHwqRAmfLkgYFGFPODP1nr940JIMECC51ACNav8T69bYrsW5DKiyOcU0mAkSqSG9R2lY79ypfnaVNyxsW/s1600-h/Jay.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137667605462735538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdv2SiTjWctFkfnRyRCXHLo-XJCpj9K3jsQVLZo48dEpR0x_pCfL5pK64Vm2EHwqRAmfLkgYFGFPODP1nr940JIMECC51ACNav8T69bYrsW5DKiyOcU0mAkSqSG9R2lY79ypfnaVNyxsW/s320/Jay.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center">Like father, like son! Little Carter and Little Jay. </div><div align="center">Can you tell which is which?</div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-22909984203464369302007-11-18T21:43:00.000-08:002008-11-12T22:53:04.862-08:00Galoshen it up this fall!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkvoA0EGL-PW59NQ5SVEqB_uVX4DstHeclk60ZrpWeJ33GggbFOt3SCp1SmvqAAleux7FNGSJRMfJf-K8DSuC4c8spPk8ItdDvbWzDnp9JDLpsTymvsqzpHfxYDtZ4yWIwtJKOdpb1rR_/s1600-h/DSC_0169.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134423277361650290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOkvoA0EGL-PW59NQ5SVEqB_uVX4DstHeclk60ZrpWeJ33GggbFOt3SCp1SmvqAAleux7FNGSJRMfJf-K8DSuC4c8spPk8ItdDvbWzDnp9JDLpsTymvsqzpHfxYDtZ4yWIwtJKOdpb1rR_/s320/DSC_0169.JPG" border="0" /></a> He cannot talk. He cannot walk. BUT he has galoshes!! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZdQl6yLpVogHbY5DSTL1EVSLljrTqK2D7455J6W-4F71wPaBLvkqFJiH7rsY94d8xeD4absClTIOs3QaVvHYX1_bKNe2VVfi2wq2NVahJW_JOj3iwuij43khPC94vhEUki1rHAOlbf4-/s1600-h/DSC_0090.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134423178577402466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZdQl6yLpVogHbY5DSTL1EVSLljrTqK2D7455J6W-4F71wPaBLvkqFJiH7rsY94d8xeD4absClTIOs3QaVvHYX1_bKNe2VVfi2wq2NVahJW_JOj3iwuij43khPC94vhEUki1rHAOlbf4-/s320/DSC_0090.JPG" border="0" /></a> Carter is pretending to stand on his own but daddy couldn't help show off his overalls. They're WAY to big for him, but not long enough! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />"Grandma has to mend all my pants because I am a skinny boy!<br />Thanks Grandma!" </div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-26144330372016258702007-11-01T10:34:00.001-07:002008-11-12T22:53:05.269-08:00Trick or Treat...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVGC6-tlTb2g6GqFgVkwoGB1HdYi2n7CS60V3MMdMQ1WYMLZbOM5ZXpjgHcdc8h6uYm0eNAzYknBZHTURlz5URQdrJdbqaqMHZ9r1Ez5kOG5YKrNxQseX6EYK65bcHhVJuEebJ0k72f4M/s1600-h/DSC_0116.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127926922533705074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqVGC6-tlTb2g6GqFgVkwoGB1HdYi2n7CS60V3MMdMQ1WYMLZbOM5ZXpjgHcdc8h6uYm0eNAzYknBZHTURlz5URQdrJdbqaqMHZ9r1Ez5kOG5YKrNxQseX6EYK65bcHhVJuEebJ0k72f4M/s320/DSC_0116.JPG" border="0" /></a> We love our lil' pea in the pod!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-ELSc-z8jcBnWslbpRV10XkXkpcIIU4pEV1G7soeyhUVL1yhyphenhyphenn-LkBZSYJA0-m-k_q8FJdHNKK0sS2GQJSFdJP_2EFeAx6JBSvH_PX1w_yPj-gkO8rnWx7v1CnKKZVnUXq9ZVP5NUBLr/s1600-h/DSC_0101.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127926699195405666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-ELSc-z8jcBnWslbpRV10XkXkpcIIU4pEV1G7soeyhUVL1yhyphenhyphenn-LkBZSYJA0-m-k_q8FJdHNKK0sS2GQJSFdJP_2EFeAx6JBSvH_PX1w_yPj-gkO8rnWx7v1CnKKZVnUXq9ZVP5NUBLr/s320/DSC_0101.JPG" border="0" /></a> The fordice cousins at grandma and grandpa's.<br /><br /><div></div><br /></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-79137188505377382442007-10-24T23:11:00.001-07:002008-11-12T22:53:05.859-08:00Carter's 11 weeks old!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHk09XHaNnVgcJiHIRv8dEqMa4NfTIjWAJUd451536D5VpkbDojGHYevasFBQ9MKJkbuW7HVc_RaT9mhq0ywd8jnn-AbFyBaA0m7Y6xEbkg3jgM_WQvBTZCWPv_0XnnGMuI_efatugXwp/s1600-h/DSC_0055.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125153421632509250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwHk09XHaNnVgcJiHIRv8dEqMa4NfTIjWAJUd451536D5VpkbDojGHYevasFBQ9MKJkbuW7HVc_RaT9mhq0ywd8jnn-AbFyBaA0m7Y6xEbkg3jgM_WQvBTZCWPv_0XnnGMuI_efatugXwp/s320/DSC_0055.JPG" border="0" /></a> Carter is mesmerized by his Baby Praise DVD and loves his baby elephant!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125153559071462738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcutYbK8fe7D4D9Wl7NdUBjDQGcLSKgJY8XeBfQsQVWD-eOGuwI4oKe6XYU6_sSY39hWcWGTNrkkHT9kX0mMpPQz-UOGwFfiBViUAKda2G9ZaQ70SiJeU6sn7sLqOuZabrUcpGwo-4wfKk/s320/DSC_0063.JPG" border="0" />He caught daddy taking a picture of him!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD5MFBDoAUNCyCzAp6TaSivRlSb4uaFksdm8-Fl_Sh47kmSQIwV7eWqZUjIPAMBg2wyXzw-BZIOLvLFjTaDDFP_2j6svDcwjuMjxetl6vePY1efyolHxcZx0iTTOou81yHIfzkjYPlFFk8/s1600-h/cute+carter.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125153318553294130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD5MFBDoAUNCyCzAp6TaSivRlSb4uaFksdm8-Fl_Sh47kmSQIwV7eWqZUjIPAMBg2wyXzw-BZIOLvLFjTaDDFP_2j6svDcwjuMjxetl6vePY1efyolHxcZx0iTTOou81yHIfzkjYPlFFk8/s320/cute+carter.JPG" border="0" /></a> Daddy brought Carter home his very own Argentine Soccer Jersey!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP28mjBy6onT_apaJYPvLfdKPL9boj11CGbpLP_o87eE5pzgVan7ZkvRKOMmmwr5jHkX1sbKH-orkv0W5uwHovmIeg05dXeezCHbtie6bRSNyivcMnG0dCJ0PWiM8VA5uIO9iHOV9IMsyw/s1600-h/DSC_0040.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125153224064013602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP28mjBy6onT_apaJYPvLfdKPL9boj11CGbpLP_o87eE5pzgVan7ZkvRKOMmmwr5jHkX1sbKH-orkv0W5uwHovmIeg05dXeezCHbtie6bRSNyivcMnG0dCJ0PWiM8VA5uIO9iHOV9IMsyw/s320/DSC_0040.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Carter makes us laugh all the time! He is such an easy going baby. He loves to stand up (not on his own), and to talk to us by making his funny high pitched squils. He laughs at himself when he sees himself in the mirror. We just laugh our heads off! We couldn't be more blessed with such a wonderful son.<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><br /></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-29087204710932340702007-10-24T22:57:00.000-07:002008-11-12T22:53:06.110-08:00Our lil Sweet Pea in the Pod<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hM-RNP27VPs6yAERWw25JiNXU8gfnQ2Rrs_tti6P2rTbU9g16onLy0CMTtpPqjjk9EsCX-IyLIWd6WXZzesiq9wrQxrsWEYMM9toW-g94Fb2loDvv3H6VgpiH9Vikgkl0XG3QljwvZPh/s1600-h/DSC_0071.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125150041493247250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hM-RNP27VPs6yAERWw25JiNXU8gfnQ2Rrs_tti6P2rTbU9g16onLy0CMTtpPqjjk9EsCX-IyLIWd6WXZzesiq9wrQxrsWEYMM9toW-g94Fb2loDvv3H6VgpiH9Vikgkl0XG3QljwvZPh/s320/DSC_0071.JPG" border="0" /></a> Just look at what my parents do to me!!!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBF2iQ-88OxZBiQD3XPa3We6h9FCGWaS70x1V3ova3S-UuH5LPMWRFiuEKYnSMam5PjFseNNZrmbJGFwTH2bHcUbOcYHVTf6ax50aeySsC-s3aJTEBjFROS8al21YuJSykyeEhc4k3yVA/s1600-h/DSC_0073.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125149564751877378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBF2iQ-88OxZBiQD3XPa3We6h9FCGWaS70x1V3ova3S-UuH5LPMWRFiuEKYnSMam5PjFseNNZrmbJGFwTH2bHcUbOcYHVTf6ax50aeySsC-s3aJTEBjFROS8al21YuJSykyeEhc4k3yVA/s320/DSC_0073.JPG" border="0" /></a> Happy Halloween!!<br /><br /></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-22528347907592183372007-10-10T22:18:00.001-07:002008-11-12T22:53:06.357-08:00Our lil Old man<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_j3kyMSuIH5rmuWs6jXufIw_N_43TWumYDd7vxjv4TpXymLpUoOteyZkbT8RkcU2RkyfoDmLTddcfKt0PziubElD616qIGQDGVUNDgjXz5_OEZN-AT5rsQ6j2taKf-4OhZLJ-_FjM7Y0/s1600-h/DSC_0306.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119944395016240050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_j3kyMSuIH5rmuWs6jXufIw_N_43TWumYDd7vxjv4TpXymLpUoOteyZkbT8RkcU2RkyfoDmLTddcfKt0PziubElD616qIGQDGVUNDgjXz5_OEZN-AT5rsQ6j2taKf-4OhZLJ-_FjM7Y0/s320/DSC_0306.JPG" border="0" /></a> Honestly... can he get any cuter? With Carter's receding hair line, little baby wrinkles, and baby grunts, he couldn't be a cuter lil old man!<br /><div></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-59704741917901052892007-09-24T19:14:00.000-07:002008-11-12T22:53:07.174-08:00seven weeks and counting...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTUpwOdpOysrr0Htzree48MEjSwHGlUHJlsQZC_6Z5D8JnVC5yJh4uTjqH-erruMnZ_698aTfmnnoNp7T_NRJMPJbGbTbo5IOTQjbDOv7i3TTBrzy0PUOhalPpfkNIPLce6pgS3SiWRbb/s1600-h/DSC_0186.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113964477690280866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTUpwOdpOysrr0Htzree48MEjSwHGlUHJlsQZC_6Z5D8JnVC5yJh4uTjqH-erruMnZ_698aTfmnnoNp7T_NRJMPJbGbTbo5IOTQjbDOv7i3TTBrzy0PUOhalPpfkNIPLce6pgS3SiWRbb/s320/DSC_0186.JPG" border="0" /></a>Scrub - a - dub - dub...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9p_yhqpxM96A8_qRo99R7jOgxtWJQeVFGSGpIC2e0Cpd_nUthsDMLZJamEPrN8YGEMKl1nZeHyUmEh6P5Yl6zcmJcZ7iQMbyyhufFKvUu24A-dxBeAEx-AmI9Mdmkimilxr2Q-DJg5d6K/s1600-h/DSC_0198.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113963811970349970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9p_yhqpxM96A8_qRo99R7jOgxtWJQeVFGSGpIC2e0Cpd_nUthsDMLZJamEPrN8YGEMKl1nZeHyUmEh6P5Yl6zcmJcZ7iQMbyyhufFKvUu24A-dxBeAEx-AmI9Mdmkimilxr2Q-DJg5d6K/s320/DSC_0198.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KT9a0rH9zS07DhzmTGc0rXdbQ6k6iVkHiP5UVj3OsOmPCri8Q6_-VgEIqupiyXvEgtFwVZAOAxfhrelcJcIwqwlrJVHeT6aPBeyT863Wd-NC630QU7ix4h5Zm7mu5_KU7slSPTaqdeUO/s1600-h/DSC_0178.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113963588632050546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KT9a0rH9zS07DhzmTGc0rXdbQ6k6iVkHiP5UVj3OsOmPCri8Q6_-VgEIqupiyXvEgtFwVZAOAxfhrelcJcIwqwlrJVHeT6aPBeyT863Wd-NC630QU7ix4h5Zm7mu5_KU7slSPTaqdeUO/s320/DSC_0178.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div></div><div>Grandpa's 60th Birtday Party<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpy5-0EkE20R8eqwK53lnGkuxxq6IEli0_DTAU95L3z-mB0i8MKhqLVgdhwQAqhTyNkYAdk332A0USllQdjxKCwuF0cBUx_E5cmoyc_66FsJU2rk4Z0YYmNj5I-e4FZ76X7ZX5jhayz40/s1600-h/DSC_0129.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113963489847802722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNpy5-0EkE20R8eqwK53lnGkuxxq6IEli0_DTAU95L3z-mB0i8MKhqLVgdhwQAqhTyNkYAdk332A0USllQdjxKCwuF0cBUx_E5cmoyc_66FsJU2rk4Z0YYmNj5I-e4FZ76X7ZX5jhayz40/s320/DSC_0129.JPG" border="0" /></a>Carter and cousin Abby<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0_bQ1Tm7HVNv7R0VSnJJQikuU2YZTGobT1QpXtCDQyr-_vKpv7KHDF5F4xH_3SdaqDDUPRh9hK8yMGuJNGajmVmXUUcsoNuJ80OY1Q5T6jgC0nIBMcjD3NOYXuMU22suLq6h5_hn5Wqv/s1600-h/DSC_0105.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113963416833358674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0_bQ1Tm7HVNv7R0VSnJJQikuU2YZTGobT1QpXtCDQyr-_vKpv7KHDF5F4xH_3SdaqDDUPRh9hK8yMGuJNGajmVmXUUcsoNuJ80OY1Q5T6jgC0nIBMcjD3NOYXuMU22suLq6h5_hn5Wqv/s320/DSC_0105.JPG" border="0" /></a> The Fordice cousins: </div><div>Ellie, Cami, Carter, Abby, Ruby, Hailey, Maisie, and Emma<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJDw8XlP78h8wcjoyPFpU713fa2hRin2OVEbrKcmFda4YjjdoigtLC17uO00e5RRYECO3BCuqottwaEhOrND97dTeOvTMepn4fRzgcRLcLF8js8MZ_nArhaoNHDx-aNJOGj85YL74m7g3/s1600-h/DSC_0056.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5113963270804470594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJDw8XlP78h8wcjoyPFpU713fa2hRin2OVEbrKcmFda4YjjdoigtLC17uO00e5RRYECO3BCuqottwaEhOrND97dTeOvTMepn4fRzgcRLcLF8js8MZ_nArhaoNHDx-aNJOGj85YL74m7g3/s320/DSC_0056.JPG" border="0" /></a>Carter's first vacation at Cannon Beach, Oregon<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-61404733591361957952007-09-06T22:41:00.000-07:002008-11-12T22:53:07.736-08:00the little guy is growing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTUdwqza2kgVjaIUBEBepQqkcpppDldHCYSKEbnS_tHq6bvmKXPrcaDI-BnksK-FOKuDrzCOb1ZPB6XuuLRqGuyYQwTaQgvdaPMVA-IzMwsmx9ScbLhR6Y0f2zmXaErNv3JtAHzCAKkY5a/s1600-h/DSC_0444.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107335276999055922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; 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After that, he's grounded. We're not messing around any more.<br /><br />Okay, maybe we'll cut him some slack. After all, he's young. But seriously, how long do you have to wait to get this show on the road?<br /><br />Michele is doing well, and we have plenty to keep us busy (<em>Friends</em> on DVD), so it's not like we're in dire straits. But we are ready to meet this little guy, and Michele is ready to see her toes again.<br /><br />Carter was pounding on Michele's tummy this evening. Grandma Marnie and Great-Grandpa Mel we're there to witness it.<br /><br />We think he was pounding to get out. Or he was shaking his fists in defiance - "Heck, no. I won't go!" We're praying it wasn't the latter.<br /><br />There's not much more we can do than grab a good book, a bottle of hot sauce, and wait.<br /><br />We have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. After that, we'll know more ... hopefully.the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-66718607759409842702007-07-25T22:35:00.000-07:002007-07-25T22:44:41.101-07:00the waiting game continuesNo, nothing yet.... <br /><br />Little Carter is still keeping us guessing. Michele had a doctor's appointment today. Not much progress (1.5 cm dilated, 80% effaced). <br /><br />It was actually a relief for us. With the anticipation that little Carter could come any day, it makes it somewhat hard to focus on anything else. (Everytime I got a phone call yesterday I was sure it was Michele saying she was going into labor.) <br /><br />Sure, the little guy could still come at any time, but it seems for the next few days the pressure is off. <br /><br />So, that's the word. Sorry it's not very exciting. Carter has decided to chill out for a while and give us a few more nights of somewhat uninterupted sleep. (We're very much appreciative.) And Michele is doing great, so there's really nothing to complain or worry about.<br /><br />Just hanging out, waiting. <br /><br />We'll keep you posted. And just figure for now, no news is ... well ... no news.the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971378052234015768.post-1890346660251139752007-07-21T21:54:00.000-07:002008-11-12T22:53:09.977-08:00calling in the troops<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYBKIYfBG0foiniNfYErbb0zbLDKguYvuH09vv24a_7WzpVT48qYZt3LnyJSOkvblM8X996UYyUbxAncMXSbvVeylYkIyb49ApXhcw6CJcTE-82TQEI4SSzSTm3dbt-h47jW6DkfMqGY2/s1600-h/MicheleSarah+7.07.2+small.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5089884111674732338" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYBKIYfBG0foiniNfYErbb0zbLDKguYvuH09vv24a_7WzpVT48qYZt3LnyJSOkvblM8X996UYyUbxAncMXSbvVeylYkIyb49ApXhcw6CJcTE-82TQEI4SSzSTm3dbt-h47jW6DkfMqGY2/s320/MicheleSarah+7.07.2+small.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOdtzoKHofR9Kba115mg0om99sq6_ZAJ7YUg7-gftlL6K4vHOsfM5HMfoUXEQkGZFMggo4OTlgf1z7ve7jKblJxpXyfjna6QzrmDPlu27l-1RK6Is7uFVcdTYCC5BLIR12yHUmPuteHlQE/s1600-h/MicheleSarah+7.07.3.JPG"></a><em>Welcome Pater!</em><br /><div></div><br /><div>No, we're not in labor. (At least I'm not. I haven't checked with Michele in the last few minutes.) And no, we didn't rename the little guy Pater.</div><div></div><br /><div>Pater is Michele's friend Sarah (Pate) Garcia who arrived in Portland today!</div><div></div><br /><div>We thought it would be great to have Sarah come up for the next few days -- helping Michele get ready, having some fun, and just relaxing until the Big Day. Sarah is hoping Carter decides to make a break for it on Monday. <em>(That works best into her schedule.)</em> We'll see what we can do.</div><div></div><br /><div>Until then, there are only so many walls you can paint, rooms you can clean, and projects you can finish. <em>(I must say, our fridge looks extremely clean and our pantry is quite orderly.)</em></div><div><em></em></div><br /><div>Keep praying, and stay posted. </div></div>the fordiceshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17514916307263406232noreply@blogger.com4