Making Mother’s day last

For those of you who take joy in celebrating mother’s day, may I encourage you to appreciate your mother/sister/gramma on an ongoing basis?  Should our appreciation for our moms shine one day a year?  We should intentionally acknowledge this day, this occasion more than once a year.  Let her know how much you love her.
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to sometimes think like a child, as we grow older

There is great innocence and wisdom that can be learned from the minds of children.  I was just thinking of the joys and freedoms of childhood, if you’ve been blessed with a good, normal one, that is. (Which can be relative, I know)
Tonight, I was reminded of treasuring the simple joys of life, you know, [...]

this is kira & lexi dancing to “rebel” by Lecrae

my sweet babies enjoying their banana split treat made by mommy

a trip to chuck e cheese

advice: not a great idea to try to ‘hang out’ with multiple families at chuck e cheese, maybe unless you’re the dads.
it was chaos. won’t do that again. no offense steve. heehee

This is part of our girls’ breakdance show.

our girls are a blast…enjoy.
this is lexi and kira doing their hand stands.

what a riot to watch them move. i can watch them all day.
they like to dance to Lecrae’s Hands Up High, a christian rap artist.

Family Trip Reno, NV

Our recent family trip to Reno, NV to see Rick’s family. It was a looong drive. An hour into it, the infamous question already arises…” are we there yet?”  oh boy, chips ahoy! “no, honey, we’re not there yet.” another hour…”are we there yet?” “no honey, not yet.” after a few hours, they took a [...]

Looking forward to Spokane, Expository Godfather, and the Minor Prophets

I want to thank the elders of my church for granting me a sabbatical leave to attend the following conference in Spokane, WA. I’m really looking forward to it. I have heard great things about this church from a missionary family that we support which attended this church while living in Spokane. Actually, you should [...]

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow already!

Ok, so I’m apparently one of the strange few (adults) that actually enjoy snow.  It’s been cold here in Idaho.  I’m freezing here in my office too.  For some reason, the 2 front rooms in the upstairs of the house, doesn’t get well circulated air (not good).  So, in the summer, it’s smoltering.  In the [...]

congratulations, it’s a new van!

Ok, well, it’s not so new but new to us.  Yes, folks, finally, after 3 years of anticipation, my husband bought us a van!   THANKS HONEY!  …  But wait, it needs a new windshield… and oh, don’t roll the windows more than a couple inches or it will get stuck…and oh you can’t use the [...]

Apologies to the Obama’s “potential” grandchildren

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Obama,
I want to express to you that my child is NOT a “punishment” to me.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNzmly28Bmg
Let me give you a little background, if I may.  In my junior year in high school, I made a mistake.  The mistake was having premarital sex.  Well, as a result (or consequence of doing something I [...]

“Buddy Walk” for Down Syndrome

We went for a walk this morning with some 700+ in the freezing cold in Boise for the annual “Buddy Walk” to raise awareness for Down Syndrome. For more information, visit http://www.idahodownsyndrome.org and http://www.buddywalk.org.

Recent Hogaboam Outings

Well, our family has been blessed in the past couple weeks to be able to get out and spend some time together. Here are some pics:

Camping in our backyard because I am too scared to go into the woods

At the Boise Zoo, chillin’ with the penguins

Just a pic of my beautiful daughter Lexi sitting at [...]

mom of 3, longing for 10

I’m not mormon. Nor am I crazy. But ever since I was little, I always wanted a large family.  My husband was not a fan of the idea but I think it’s growing on him.  We currently share 3 children and have been working on #4 for the last year.  At least I’ve been making him [...]

Abraham Lincoln and I wish you a Happy 4th of July

I happened to run into ol’ Honest Abe at the “God and Country” Rally in Nampa, ID on July 2nd. He wasn’t too bothered by the 100 degree heat. Anyhow, it was a real privilege to meet the man who occupies a place on the penny and $5 bill.

Kira Hogaboam Turns 4

My daughter Kira turned 4 on June 24th and we had a little celebration for her. Here are some pics:
   

Hogaboam Kids Have a Message for All Family and Friends: “Come Visit Us in Beautiful Idaho”

 
 

Pictures of Hogaboam Family Trip to Snake River

You can read more about this fascinating body of water at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_River
Here are some pics Rick took:
 
 
 

Kira Learning How to Ride a Bike

  
A new friend of ours, Derek, is giving Kira a lesson on dirt bike riding. She had fun!!!