This past week’s summary

Travis wrote the following on his blog, Living as a foreigner . To comment and read his original post Click here. Desperate for someone to watch Emma tonight, 4:30 to 9:00… while we are at our Small Group Christmas Party # The beginning another week, start it off well, fall to your knees and hear[…]

Peanut Butter Christmas Balls

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. This is what Emma and I did today. I enjoyed myself but I think she had more fun. I have to be leaving in the next 20 min but wanted to show what fun today[…]

Our morning

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. This a shot into our morning. I made my mom’s famous ‘Poor man Cinnamon rolls’. Basically, it’s just cheap-o biscuits dipped in butter then cinnamon sugar. That’s it. And let me tell you they are AMAZING. Really[…]

A Counter-Cultural Quiet

Travis wrote the following on his blog, Living as a foreigner . To comment and read his original post Click here. This caught my eye while browsing my blog/news subscriptions today and so I thought I’d share it: For some people, the Advent season on the church calendar is one of the most anticipated times[…]

my animals

Emma “wrote” the following on her blog, Emma’s Adventures . To comment and read her original post Click here. here is me showing you my animals. i hope you enjoy it. i know a whole lot more animals but i wanted to see it myself on the camera. i’m fighting a cold today. runny nose[…]

Emma’s Animals

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. It is MY pleasure to announce the one….the only….Emma Eileen Mielonen showing you her animals! (roar from crowd and throwing of roses!) Go HERE to see her showing off her skills. *actually, she knows way[…]

Muddy Buddies

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. As promised I made muddy buddies. And as expected, they rock. Peanut butter and chocolate never tasted so good. Mmmmm. The bag looks pretty gross huh. You would never know what little bites of sweetness[…]

This past week’s summary

Travis wrote the following on his blog, Living as a foreigner . To comment and read his original post Click here. So far so good, still have escaped hearing "Christmas in the northwest" … 26 more days of avoidance. # Oh so glad to be home! Even if it means cleaning up cat puke… #[…]

my new chair

Emma “wrote” the following on her blog, Emma’s Adventures . To comment and read her original post Click here. mommy got me a new chair. i love it!!!!!!!! i love trying to sit in it and it’s even light enough for me to pick it up and move it wherever i want. mommy still needs[…]

Peppermint Bark and Cranberry Granola

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Nothing says Christmas like White Chocolate Peppermint bark. ….actually, I’ve never eaten it before not have I made it. A friend who made this (which turned out beautiful-check her out!!) asked me if I wanted[…]

Sick

Emma “wrote” the following on her blog, Emma’s Adventures . To comment and read her original post Click here. i’ve been sick. it’s not fun but i like to snuggle with mommy and she likes it too. we sit on the couch and look at the fire and i slowly fall asleep on her shoulders.[…]

Chunky Lime Jello with Cheddar Cheese…

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Yes, you read that right. You know when you marry into a family and you see quirks that are…way different from the family you grew up in? Yeah, well Travis’ family doesn’t have that many,[…]

Our Christmas Tree- 09

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Our Christmas is kinda strange this year. We will be leaving on the 20th for Seattle and will be staying there until New Years. Trav is surprising me with a 4 night 3 day surprise…I can’t tell you[…]

I Was Wrong About Church Buildings

Travis wrote the following on his blog, Living as a foreigner . To comment and read his original post Click here. This caught my eye while browsing my blog/news subscriptions today and so I thought I’d share it: If you had asked me eight years ago what I thought about church buildings, I would have[…]

Yes I’m alive

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. (push F11 to see this full screen!) And I haven’t forgotten you. I have been wanting to post, but being in Seattle, not always around a computer and visiting EVERYONE has been a bit overwhelming. SO[…]

This past week’s summary

Travis wrote the following on his blog, Living as a foreigner . To comment and read his original post Click here. Well started today off a bit later than I wanted. But hey I just enjoyed a fantastic time at the beach! # Finally on my way home, maybe we'll actually watch Benjamin Button, we've[…]

The “sex appeal of missions”…

Travis wrote the following on his blog, Living as a foreigner . To comment and read his original post Click here. Now I know that this post might come across as either bias or as complaining… so I’ll start off with this, every living soul deserves the opportunity to learn about salvation through Jesus. So[…]

This past week’s summary

Travis wrote the following on his blog, Living as a foreigner . To comment and read his original post Click here. Full day ahead, more peeps to talk to, more stuff to find and dinner w/ friends! # Where are you discontent? Is this maybe an untapped passion? Seek it out, it jusy lead you[…]

my reindeer

Emma “wrote” the following on her blog, Emma’s Adventures . To comment and read her original post Click here. this is me painting. i like to paint and color. my favorite part is painting with water. it’s like invisible ink. oooooo. i’m shwing mom that i can paint my finer nails too! i like it[…]

Cajun Talapia

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. I have found the easiest meal EVER. Just bake a couple Cajun seasoned fillets of Talapia in the oven at 350′F for about 15-20 min (of until flaky) and you have the best fish ever. I found[…]