11.23.2009

i'm thankful for ms. methusula van wagon-heinen the third...

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and for her generous offer of 1 free fortune reading per child on a busy Sunday morning.

I'm thankful for Pilot Rhonda Don DonBurger...
and for her kindness in agreeing to fly an unruly group of island natives to the sunny tropics of TahitaMamma for a couple hours...free of charge.

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I'm thankful for the Master of Movies who opened the theater doors before its normal hours of operations for a special preview of be quiet.

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and offered free consessions.

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I'm thankful for Fancy Pants Face Painting Artist Extraordinaire and for her time consuming process of perfecting each mark of the warrior.

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i'm thankful for this big sister.

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{and for all of her lovely younger counterparts in whom she so beautifully entertains.}

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13 comments:

  1. BeckyNovember 23, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    I'm the youngest of 3 girls and this post made me think about a lot of cherished memories I had doing things like that with my big sisters! She looks like an extraordinary one!

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  2. cupcake studioNovember 24, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    What an awesome big sister! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  3. Jennifer DawnNovember 24, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    She is one fantastic girl! You already know that though. :) I really miss having her in class this year.

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  4. julieNovember 24, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    wow, can i get one of thoses?

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  5. EmmaNovember 24, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Lucky. I want one!!!

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  6. mandiNovember 24, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    a preview of be quiet- hahaha!!!

    this girl is so endearing. i tell ya, it started for me when she wanted that type writer for her birthday.

    sweet, sweet big sister!

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  7. corrieNovember 24, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    I'm so showing this to maddie. Then maybe she'll stop complaining and start playing! Siblings are fun! Siblings are FUN! Say it with me now Miss Maddie!!!

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  8. ShEiLaNovember 24, 2009 at 6:26 PM

    what a blessing.

    ToOdLeS.

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  9. Yo MamaNovember 24, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    I love Dani. What a girl!

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  10. Andi Kate, Children's AuthorNovember 25, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    That is so awesome! Looks like she got your creative gene. Hurray! Taj is already so helpful--I can't wait till he's that age!

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  11. merNovember 30, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    such a great post. That Dani sure is great (must get it from a a great mom).

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  12. UnknownDecember 4, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Can you please let Dani hang out with Abigail a little more often so her skills with the little ones can rub off...what an awesome girl!

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  13. NatalieDecember 7, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    What a great kid! You are all lucky to have her, for sure.

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