http://aprilandrandy.com The website of April and Randy. Blah, blah, blah. . . Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:01:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hockey Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy Kes dug out the wooden mallets that we use to eat crab with, handed them to Randy and me and made us sit down and play her own version of hockey. When she learned the word 'hockey,' I have no idea. Really it's a lot more fun than ... http://aprilandrandy.com/2010/01/18/the-games-we-play/ Happy Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy An imperfect picture of a perfect moment of joy. I'm amazed at how the little things can take over one's life and that can be good or bad. A bad way would be the 20 minutes today that I searched for a piece of paper (which really wasn't ... http://aprilandrandy.com/2010/01/15/happy/ Juxtaposition Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy I balk at the unfair things in my life, the struggles, the hardships, but then something happens, something like the massive earthquake in Haiti, and I am struck silent, dumb. I made a donation to an aid organization today and although I am happy to be able to ... http://aprilandrandy.com/2010/01/15/perspective/ Mining for Chipotle Chips Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy Today, Kes and I stopped at Chipotle before taking her to get her hair cut. Luckily Kes loves the chips at Chipotle (seeing as she doesn't seem to eat much 'real' food in general). We just sat there, me eating my fajita bowl, Kes pulling ... http://aprilandrandy.com/2010/01/14/a-moment-with-a-side-chips/ Laptop AC Adapter Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy I'm laughing to myself when I read the last post on this blog about discomfort. Boy, was I asking for it by posting that! 2009 sucked. Really. It was a horrible year. Although there is ... http://aprilandrandy.com/2010/01/12/a-new-day/ Discomfort Originally uploaded by livingstudios The theme in my life recently has been one of “discomfort.” I keep hearing about living uncomfortably from many varying sources. The idea is that God is going ask each of us to do things that will ... http://aprilandrandy.com/2008/10/23/discomfort/ Squeaky Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy In the midst of getting settled in our new home, I sometimes struggle with the fact that our daughter likes to "help" by generally spreading stuff everywhere and being a bit distracting. In the end, I know that this time is only ... http://aprilandrandy.com/2008/09/27/the-joys-of-childhood/ Packing Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy We have made the plunge and are purchasing a townhouse. Luckily looking forward to the end result is exciting enough to go through the energy draining process of moving. Counting moves where we physically moved ... http://aprilandrandy.com/2008/07/11/moving-again/ laughing and shy Originally uploaded by k-girl One of my favorite organization blogs is having a little contest with great prizes. All you have to do is leave a comment that includes a clean and tasteful joke. Have fun! http://aprilandrandy.com/2008/07/03/clean-joke-contest/ 3 Generations Originally uploaded by aprilandrandy We received news from the Philippines that my lola (grandmother) fell asleep in the Lord yesterday. My mother was able to fly there and arrived just a day before Lola's passing. My Lola Juana lived with ... http://aprilandrandy.com/2008/05/08/sad-news/