Flashback Friday

Sweet Little Angel
Ellie ~ 2006

Flashback Friday

Hard to believe it was 8 years ago today that my little Ellie Girl came into this world.
She is more precious now than ever.
Love that girl.
10/23/03

Flashback Friday

First Day of School

August 2008

Isaac and Kenny to Learning Center at church

and Ellie homeschooled Kindergarten

We had so much fun.



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This series of pictures was taken in a matter of minutes.

Ellie was 10 months old ~ August 2004. 

She often made very dramatic faces.

This series was taken while enjoying Baby Einstein.

She was a big fan.

LOVE THAT GIRL!!!

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Ellie ~ 21 Months
July 2005

Friesema Family Favorite Flicks

this is a guest post from Ellie age 7 1/2

Friesema Family Favorite Flicks:

Phineas and Ferb

Air Bud

Ramona and Beezus

Winn Dixie

Hairspray

Alpha and Omega

Little House on the Prairie

Pippi Longstocking

Curious George

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium

Tinkerbell

Berenstain Bears

Charlotte's Web

Kit Kittredge

Alvin and the Chipmunks the Squeakquel

Bee Movie

Always watch with lots of good popcorn!!!

Father's Day

We started out Father's Day with giving Daddy his favor coupons. Each of the kids had made a card and included one or more things they would like to help Daddy with or do for him - favors. And we had a pair of "Perry the Platypus" boxer shorts for him too, which he really liked.

Church was great. The music was amazing, including a solo from Greg Cooper, Noah on the shaker, and a slideshow that made everyone cry. Miranda Netherton gave a killer performance like I've never seen before. And my brother-in-law Jason Friesema and Noah talked about their last month of stress and blessings with Noah's tumor experience.

We ate PB&J in the car on the way to take "big K" to her first week long church camp. I think I was more nervous than she was. Praying so hard this week for her to have an amazing camp experience and make great friends and learn how much God adores her.

We then headed down to rock climb at Red Rocks Canyon. Josh climbed once and then Ellie made it to the top four times and Isaac twice. So fun to hang out as a little family and rock climb.

The boys wore their too-small "Son of Super Dad" shirts and Ellie wore her "I love Daddy" shirt.

I love this picture of Kenny and his Daddy hiking to the rock climbing spot.

On belay? Belay on...

This was the first time Isaac made it past 1/2 way. He made it to the top twice. Go buddy!

Ellie made it up four times. She was a little climbing fool. She made her Daddy so proud.

And poor Kenny, our little climbing freak, didn't get to climb. Daddy is all about safety first and he couldn't follow the rules and stay safe. Made us sad that he didn't get to climb. Next time bud.

I honestly cannot imagine a better Daddy for my kids. He loves them and is so good with them. Thanks babe for all you do for these three and the other 25 and counting...

Love you Josh Friesema!

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Ellie and Kezi, June 2008

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Ouray, CO
Memorial Weekend 2005
Ellie was 19 months old
We are headed back to Ouray today!!

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Happy Easter!

Kenny ~ Easter 2007

 

Ellie and Isaac ~ Easter 2007



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Ellie Hiking with Daddy
Spring 2006

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Ellie and I ~ March 2007
In Sterling for my Gramma Fry's funeral
I miss her.

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(a few days late)


Ellie Marie
March 2004 ~ 5 months old
In my dress from 30 years before



Multitude Monday

189. soft 4 year old boy kisses

190. Isaac: I'll never not snuggle you Mommy.

191. a daddy that completely adores his daughter and a time to celebrate that

192. an adorable beautiful daughter excited to have a date with her daddy

193. found library books

194. the sound of little girls practicing the piano

195. little boys loving to help Mommy

196. a special time coming for Josh to just be...with his dad...and his Grandpa...

197. excitement of vacations coming

198. siblings loving to play together

199. walking hand-in-hand as a family to the gas station with allowance in pockets to buy a candy on a cold Sunday afternoon

200. the reminder this week that giving thanks is not only for the "good" things but for the hard things too

201. Sunday morning sermon about how to love especially when it's hard
202. time with my best friend/husband talking about real stuff and laughing

Check back next week for another installment of Multitude Monday. God IS Good. Gratitude precedes the miracle... 

Flashback Friday

March 2006
What Ellie and Daddy did for entertainment before there were brothers!

Dinosaur Party!

Several times a week at dinner Josh and I receive hand made invitations to a party happening either in the boys room or Ellie's room. Sometimes it's a board game party. Sometimes it's a carnival with games. Sometimes it's an animal party involving many stuffed animals. This night it was a dinosaur party that included a puppet show with sock puppets they had made that day (that looked nothing like dinosaurs) and...

the professional reading of a self-authored and illustrated book about dinosaurs...

and then actual dinosaurs...

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Ellie's Dedication at Church
January 2004
My Gram gave Ellie this beautiful Christening gown

Toothless

Ellie lost both of her top front teeth this week! She is 7 1/2. Late bloomer I guess. Seems like much more of a milestone than I thought it would be. No more cute little baby smile. Cute without any teeth though! This girl is growing up so fast. She is an amazing young lady. Looking forward (as long as it doesn't go too fast) to watching her grow and become something great.