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Not my normal type post today. Not a normal day. Today’s our baby’s birthday. She was born 18 years ago.

Today’s a dreary snow flurry day, but no bitter cold blizzard like 18 years ago.

18 years ago I went to vote that night when I came home. Today we know the results of the election of 2 days ago. 18 years ago we lost our gubernatorial seat, and they also retained the senate seat. This year we kept our senate and house seats, but lost our Presidential seat.

18 years ago she would have come home to 4 older sisters. Today she’d be living with 4 younger brothers, plus 2 younger sisters. But she still wouldn’t have been able to vote yet – missing it by 2 days would have been a ‘bummer’ I’m sure.

18 years ago our baby was born – and died, 3 hours after she was born. Today I visited her grave, for the 18th time on this day.

We’d be taking her out for dinner for her 18th birthday tonight. It would be quite the celebration. The guys aren’t here tonight – off shopping at Cabela’s. I think we girls will go celebrate – her who has gone before us.

Happy Birthday Mykayah!

Here’s other’s posts from the Reformation Day Faire (link to my post and pics). Enjoy their pics. You’ll find us in the background of a few of them (unbeknownst to the photographers – we didn’t know anyone there.)

But, before I give the links I just want to note one more thing about the faire. I was thrilled to see so many babies in slings. They were all over the place. (Some of the slings in fabric matching the family’s outfits.) It reminded me of homeschool conferences.

On to the pics.

Tiffany’s at Reflecting on the Simple Things in Life and Picasa album here – Can you See Me? (It’s like Where’s Waldo?)

Emil’s pics

Jessica’s pics and Picasa Album – and links to others

Kids for Christ’s Picasa Album and Album 2

The Ryken Clan’s pics

Sierra Candler’s – from Life in the Country -  Picasa Album – includes the Boffer Armory, and even a few with our family in them.

Creath Family’s – Picasa Album (click the pic) – we’re in the background of a few of these

Dawn’s at From the Writer’s Camera

There may be more linked from these in the future, as most of them know each other.

For Me and My House ~ At Jesus’ feet,
Lisa @ Me and My House ~ Discipleship for Life!
1 Thessalonians 5:23
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After having a great time in the Boffer Wars at the Reformation Day Faire last weekend, our boys of course had to come home and make their own Boffer weapons. They were thrilled to have an opportunity to do it soon, as our 11 yos, had his last football game Tues. and dh is his coach and he planned a pizza party for Thur night. for the team. So perfect opportunity to engage again. The boys worked every free moment this week to get the weapons ready – mostly swords. They of course had a great time again, and were thrilled to introduce their friends to boffers.

For Me and My House ~ At Jesus’ feet,
Lisa @ Me and My House ~ Discipleship for Life!
1 Thessalonians 5:23
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