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Wed, 09 Apr 2008
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| FINALLY... |
Hello! Yes, I have neglected the website, and I'm
going to do my best not to do that again! Life has
been crazy, and now that Madeleine is two, it's
amazing how time flies! She is such a great kid,
although facinated with water and climbing. Can't
decide whether she wants to be a fish or a monkey.
Either way, she's stinking cute! And way too smart
for us. She's a tricky kid, but that means she's
just like her parents! She's awesome. Wish we could
share her with you more often! Blessings on you
all! Kate
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Posted 23:39
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Fri, 02 Nov 2007
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| Ta Da! |
Introducing our new basement! I know it was
finished a while ago, but we've just now posted
pictures. Its amazing! Apparently the church has
decided to re-do our laundry
room/bathroom/hallway, which is the remainder of
the basement. They were going to get started
today, but its been raining and snowing off and
on. Also new to the picture gallery are photos of
Madeleine in the snow for the first time this
year and halloween photos. I had to work at the
Fitness Club that night so we both had to dress
up. I was a bumblebee (you can't see my antenae
in the photo, sorry) and Madeleine was my little
flower. It was a lot of fun, lots of kids. One of
her best friends showed up as a pumpkin so that
was fun.
Madeleine and I are on our own this weekend as
Phil and April, the new youth intern, head up to
Golovin, Alaska (North of where we were at camp
this summer). They'll be back Sunday or Monday
depending on weather. Madeleine and I have lots
planned for the weekend, including getting ready
for Christmas, which means I'll be cleaning all
the stuff piled in the living room (left over
from basement remodeling). We are excited in that
my parents are coming to visit mid-December, its
been a while since we've seen them, well, not too
long, but long enough. We sincerely regret that
we cannot come down to the lower 48 for the
holidays, but between money and schedules, it
just won't work out this year. We are hoping to
get down to see Phil's family maybe sometime next
year, but that all depends on money as well.
Especially since Madeleine will no longer be able
to fly for free after March 1st. Guess you'll all
have to come up here! I was blessed to be able to
speak with my sisters in Ethiopia last weekend,
its great to hear about their adventures, they're
joys and even the struggles. I miss them dearly
but know they are in the Lord's capable hands.
Well, we are off to work now, so time to go fold
bulletins, love you all! Kate (and Madeleine)
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Posted 16:13
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Fri, 10 Aug 2007
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| Summer |
Hey, all. This has been an absolutely crazy summer.
I can't even begin to describe it. We are both so
stressed out this summer, especially Phil. We are
in the process of having the basement redone, a
wonderful group from Colorado came and got it
started, a huge start, and now that they're gone,
there's a lot left for Phil to do. He's great, but
doesn't know a lot about construction so he's
feeling alone. The church is asking a lot of him
lately, on top of trying to finish the house, its
been a bit much. We really need to get out as a
family for a weekend. Maybe we will be able to
soon. On the upside, the basement does look
fantastic, but has a long way to go, and my dad
comes up this weekend. He'll be speaking at Alaska
Christian College, so we won't get him the whole
time, but we're so grateful for the time we're
getting. Keep us in your prayers! PS. Sorry about
the lack of pictures, we're having difficulty with
the connection between camera and computer.
Hopefully we'll get that all worked out soon. Kate
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Posted 17:25
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Mon, 23 Jul 2007
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| So much to tell you! |
I am so sorry that I've really let the website back
up! There is so much that has happened since I
logged on last. Its been a crazy busy summer, not
that its a good excuse for keeping you out of the
loop. I'll try to update you as best I can! First
of all, and most importantly, I'd like to thank you
for your prayers and support regarding my Uncle
Cully and his bout with cancer. Cully passed away
on July 12th. He was able to spend his last few
weeks at home surrounded by family and friends. He
passed peacefully and pain free at his home on the
morning of the 12th. This has been a crazy time for
us and our family. On the 12th I was enroute to
Chicago for a family wedding on my mom's side, when
we got word that Cully, my dad's brother, had died.
So, that weekend was filled with much joy and much
sorrow! We celebrated with my cousin Heather and
her daughter Hayley and we welcomed Jason into our
family. My dad was able to meet with his sister and
mother the day they found out about Cully, and that
was a healing time for them. After the wedding, at
which all of my family was able to attend(except my
wonderful husband who had a youth event with kids
from our Anchorage youth group that weekend. Mom,
Dad, Sarah, Maren, Madeleine, and I all headed up
to the family cabin in Upper Michigan. We were
there for about four days and then all but Mom
drove back to Chicago. Madeleine, Dad, and I flew
back home to Anchorage to attend the memorial
service for Cully. We were accompanied by my
Grandma Mylander, Aunt Carolyn, and Uncle John &
Aunt Cathy. Cully's memorial service was on
Saturday, July 21st, a beautiful cloudless day. The
service was beautiful was well. It was evident that
God was a big part of Cully's life and that he had
impacted many with his faith and his positive,
accepting, attitude. We will miss him greatly, but
we rejoice in the fact that he is waiting for us to
join him in heaven!
Other things that have happened since I last wrote
on the website:
1. Both Phil and I had our birthdays for this year,
Phil turning 31, and me 28.
2. In June, Phil was ordained by our church
denomination. He is now the REVEREND Philip Paul
Cannon II. So cool! We traveled to Portland,
Oregon, where the service was being held, and were
met there by all of my immediate family (with the
exception of Sarah, who could not get off of work).
3. We have been blessed to have Phil's sister
Elizabeth staying with us! We were so excited to
get here up to be with us and we've had such a
wonderful time with her while she's been here.
4. Shortly after Liz got up to Anchorage, she,
Phil, and I headed up to Covenant Bible Camp in
Unalakleet, AK, a long plane ride NorthWest of
here. Phil spent two weeks at the camp, while Liz
and I were there for just senior high week. I had
the joy of being a counselor to a bunch of great
girls, and Liz joined a cabin as a student. The
week went great and we had so much fun at the camp,
getting to know the people and enjoying the beauty
of God's creation. It truly is an amazing place!
5. Currently we are in the process of getting our
basement renovated. Hopefully sometime in the next
week or two we'll have two bedrooms downstairs and
we can move our stuff downstairs as well as give
Madeleine her very first bedroom. I have been
saving all the Classic Pooh decorations and items
from when she was born so that when she got a room,
I could decorate it. I can't wait. It will also be
nice to have her bed out of the living room, for
added space, yes, but it will be easier to stay up
at night while she's not sleeping in the living room.
Anyway, I think that's my update for now, I know
its a lot to take in, but thanks for hanging in
there with me! Grace and Peace to you! Kate
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Posted 11:44
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Fri, 25 May 2007
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| At the Zoo |
Madeleine and I went to the zoo last weekend, it
was so much fun, she made all of her animal noises,
it was so cute! She meowed at the tigers until I
told her what they were (they were far away) and
then she roared at them. We had a blast by the
black bears because they come about 5 feet away
from the trail. The polar bears were fascinating,
but never went for a swim so that was
disappointing, and the elephant was sick so we
didn't get to see that one, but all in all, it was
a great day! See pictures!
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Posted 02:56
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