Alright, so today I answered the door(cuz it rang) and our mail guy Mike was standing there with a package. While I was signing for it, he says "So how's my miniature fan club doing in Virginia?" to which I replied, "They're doing well." "Well you tell 'em that their friend Mike the UPS guy says Hi. I still miss them down at the end of the driveway waiting for me."
shelley
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Monday, January 23, 2006
They were glued together, body and soul...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my favourite! Dirk is 35 today and none too happy about it. But, I am forever grateful that God allowed me (11 1/2 yrs ago) to be his helpmeet. I love him more today than ever before. He is an amazing Dad and loving husband. I dont know how he does all that he does but I am daily reminded of how blessed our family is to have him. Happy birthday, dearest. I love you. Oh, and the STEELERS making it to the SuperBowl is better than any present I can give him!
Sunday, January 22, 2006
hm....
As I walk through the valley where I harvest my grain
I take a look at my wife and realize she’s very plain
But that’s just perfect for an amish like me
You know I shun fancy things like electricity
At 4:30 in the morning I’m milkin’ cows
Jebediah feeds the chickens and jacob plows... fool
And I’ve been milkin’ and plowin’ so long that
Even ezekiel thinks that my mind is gone
I’m a man of the land, I’m into discipline
Got a Bible in my hand and a beard on my chin
But if I finish all of my chores and you finish thine
Then tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 1699
We been spending most our lives
Living in an amish paradise
I’ve churned butter once or twice
Living in an amish paradise
It’s hard work and sacrifice
Living in an amish paradise
We sell quilts at a discount price
Living in an amish paradise
A local boy kicked me in the butt last week
I just smiled at him and I turned the other cheek
I really don’t care, in fact I wish him well
’cause I’ll be laughing my head off when he’s burning in hell
But I ain’t never punched a tourist even if he deserved it
An amish with a ’tude?
You know that’s unheard of
I never wear buttons but I got a cool hat
And my homies agree
I really look good in black... fool
If you come to visit, you’ll be bored to tears
We haven’t even paid the phone bill in 300 years
But we ain’t really quaint, so please don’t point and stare
We’re just technologically impaired
There’s no phone, no lights, no motorcar
Not a single luxury
Like robinson caruso
It’s as primitive as can be
We been spending most our lives
Living in an amish paradise
We’re just plain and simple guys
Living in an amish paradise
There’s no time for sin and vice
Living in an amish paradise
We don’t fight, we all play nice
Living in an amish paradise
Hitchin’ up the buggy, churnin’ lots of butter
Raised a barn on monday, soon I’ll raise anutter
Think you’re really righteous?
Think you’re pure in heart?
Well, I know I’m a million time as humble as thou art
I’m the pious guy the little amlettes wanna be like
On my knees day and night scorin’ points for the afterlife
So don’t be vain and don’t be whiny
Or else, my brother, I might have to get medieval on your heinie
We been spending most our lives
Living in an amish paradise
We’re all crazy mennonites
Living in an amish paradise
There’s no cops or traffic lights
Living in an amish paradise
But you’d probably think it bites
Living in an amish paradise
Ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh
Ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-yecch!
I take a look at my wife and realize she’s very plain
But that’s just perfect for an amish like me
You know I shun fancy things like electricity
At 4:30 in the morning I’m milkin’ cows
Jebediah feeds the chickens and jacob plows... fool
And I’ve been milkin’ and plowin’ so long that
Even ezekiel thinks that my mind is gone
I’m a man of the land, I’m into discipline
Got a Bible in my hand and a beard on my chin
But if I finish all of my chores and you finish thine
Then tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 1699
We been spending most our lives
Living in an amish paradise
I’ve churned butter once or twice
Living in an amish paradise
It’s hard work and sacrifice
Living in an amish paradise
We sell quilts at a discount price
Living in an amish paradise
A local boy kicked me in the butt last week
I just smiled at him and I turned the other cheek
I really don’t care, in fact I wish him well
’cause I’ll be laughing my head off when he’s burning in hell
But I ain’t never punched a tourist even if he deserved it
An amish with a ’tude?
You know that’s unheard of
I never wear buttons but I got a cool hat
And my homies agree
I really look good in black... fool
If you come to visit, you’ll be bored to tears
We haven’t even paid the phone bill in 300 years
But we ain’t really quaint, so please don’t point and stare
We’re just technologically impaired
There’s no phone, no lights, no motorcar
Not a single luxury
Like robinson caruso
It’s as primitive as can be
We been spending most our lives
Living in an amish paradise
We’re just plain and simple guys
Living in an amish paradise
There’s no time for sin and vice
Living in an amish paradise
We don’t fight, we all play nice
Living in an amish paradise
Hitchin’ up the buggy, churnin’ lots of butter
Raised a barn on monday, soon I’ll raise anutter
Think you’re really righteous?
Think you’re pure in heart?
Well, I know I’m a million time as humble as thou art
I’m the pious guy the little amlettes wanna be like
On my knees day and night scorin’ points for the afterlife
So don’t be vain and don’t be whiny
Or else, my brother, I might have to get medieval on your heinie
We been spending most our lives
Living in an amish paradise
We’re all crazy mennonites
Living in an amish paradise
There’s no cops or traffic lights
Living in an amish paradise
But you’d probably think it bites
Living in an amish paradise
Ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh
Ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-ahh-yecch!
Saturday, January 14, 2006
From John Caleb with love...
conversation with Dad and 'little Caleb' ;-)
Caleb: Dad, how many Bond movies won Oscars?
Dad: ....None. They're not that kind of movie.
Caleb: BUT THEY WERE SO GOOD!!
Caleb: Dad, how many Bond movies won Oscars?
Dad: ....None. They're not that kind of movie.
Caleb: BUT THEY WERE SO GOOD!!
Friday, January 13, 2006
no knowledge is too much to bear in the end
Conversation today in the SlaughterHouse:
Molly: Mom, what does it mean to have a sense of humor?
Kristen: What do you think it means?
M: To really know a lot about life and stuff?
K: Well, mostly it means that if someone has a good sense of humor, they laugh a lot, and make
others laugh and have a good time.
M: Do they tell silly jokes and love to hear jokes?
K: Yes, usually they do.
M: Then I guess Papa has the best sense of humor I've ever heard of!
Out of the mouth of babes...
Molly: Mom, what does it mean to have a sense of humor?
Kristen: What do you think it means?
M: To really know a lot about life and stuff?
K: Well, mostly it means that if someone has a good sense of humor, they laugh a lot, and make
others laugh and have a good time.
M: Do they tell silly jokes and love to hear jokes?
K: Yes, usually they do.
M: Then I guess Papa has the best sense of humor I've ever heard of!
Out of the mouth of babes...
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
it comes down to the art of living on
here are the slaughters, about to check out their new house for the first time!
kristen is trying to figure out how to work that fireplace into her elaborate decorating plan.
the kids were very excited, but henry still wants to know when we're going to virginia.
carrie headed right for the stairs.
big caleb came over too, to give kristen some advice about coordinating kitchen colors.
kristen had those poor kids cleaning as soon as the truck was unloaded.
happy to have a new house!
kristen is trying to figure out how to work that fireplace into her elaborate decorating plan.
the kids were very excited, but henry still wants to know when we're going to virginia.
carrie headed right for the stairs.
big caleb came over too, to give kristen some advice about coordinating kitchen colors.
kristen had those poor kids cleaning as soon as the truck was unloaded.
happy to have a new house!
Monday, January 09, 2006
how many roads have i traveled....
well, here are the promised pictures of our trip to virginia.
the kids colored and watched dvds, and carrie read books like a good little baby.
we were very happy to get out and stretch our legs every three hours.
and when we got back in the car, the kids fell asleep. see how cute they are?
one time, kris and i got very bored. i decided to be dangerous and reach over and take our picture while we were going 75 mph through mountain highways. we like to be dangerous.
after three long days of driving, everyone was very happy to finally make it to annie's house in virginia!
stay tuned for pictures of the slaughter's new house!
the kids colored and watched dvds, and carrie read books like a good little baby.
we were very happy to get out and stretch our legs every three hours.
and when we got back in the car, the kids fell asleep. see how cute they are?
one time, kris and i got very bored. i decided to be dangerous and reach over and take our picture while we were going 75 mph through mountain highways. we like to be dangerous.
after three long days of driving, everyone was very happy to finally make it to annie's house in virginia!
stay tuned for pictures of the slaughter's new house!
Friday, December 30, 2005
Hair today, gone tomorrow...
A lot of us around here feel like we're coming apart at the seams...
~~Granny
Monday, December 19, 2005
cookies!
today was cookie day! every year we get together to make and decorate a ton of cookies. lucky for you, we took lots of pictures!
cj dragged beth out of bed very early in the morning to roll out, cut out, and bake the cookies.
the kids get to frost and decorate them with tons and tons of sprinkles.
the moms have to monitor the children closely to make sure that they don't dump 93 red hots onto one cookie.
they really aren't allowed to lick their fingers, but we caught a few of them disobeying.
after frosting about 6 cookies each, the kids decide that jumping on the trampoline is more fun, and the taller people are left to frost the rest.
there was some dispute over whether this cookie said "go irish go" or "go trish go". we're still not sure.
after several hours, every cookie was frosted, and every tongue was stained with food coloring.
cj dragged beth out of bed very early in the morning to roll out, cut out, and bake the cookies.
the kids get to frost and decorate them with tons and tons of sprinkles.
the moms have to monitor the children closely to make sure that they don't dump 93 red hots onto one cookie.
they really aren't allowed to lick their fingers, but we caught a few of them disobeying.
after frosting about 6 cookies each, the kids decide that jumping on the trampoline is more fun, and the taller people are left to frost the rest.
there was some dispute over whether this cookie said "go irish go" or "go trish go". we're still not sure.
after several hours, every cookie was frosted, and every tongue was stained with food coloring.
Saturday, December 17, 2005
mele kalikimaka
well, last night the we had our traditional "tree night". everyone was here (except dave... :( ), so it was tons of fun, but also tons of chaos! the story goes like this:
first, the moms and dads give all their children a new ornament. it doesn't look like we have any pictures of that part. so the next part goes like this:
we all decorate the tree!
you've all seen pictures of the red bonnet we always put on the top of our tree. traditionally, mom has the honors of topping the tree, but this year, dad cut down a tree that was just too tall for mom.
so, nate had to help her.
the next part is where we eat donuts and drink hot chocolate! (the kids LOVE this part for some reason...)
and then the BEST part: we all sit in the living room and listen as mom and dad take turns telling us about each christmas they've shared together since they've been married. we get to hear about everything that happened that year: the births and deaths, the snow storms and big presents, the company and christmas musicals. it's fun to watch each kid's face light up when we finally get to the first year that they remember!
all in all, a fun night of family, food, and memories.
first, the moms and dads give all their children a new ornament. it doesn't look like we have any pictures of that part. so the next part goes like this:
we all decorate the tree!
you've all seen pictures of the red bonnet we always put on the top of our tree. traditionally, mom has the honors of topping the tree, but this year, dad cut down a tree that was just too tall for mom.
so, nate had to help her.
the next part is where we eat donuts and drink hot chocolate! (the kids LOVE this part for some reason...)
and then the BEST part: we all sit in the living room and listen as mom and dad take turns telling us about each christmas they've shared together since they've been married. we get to hear about everything that happened that year: the births and deaths, the snow storms and big presents, the company and christmas musicals. it's fun to watch each kid's face light up when we finally get to the first year that they remember!
all in all, a fun night of family, food, and memories.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
baby's got blue eyes, like a deep blue sea
Carrie's turn! This is the Warren family "tree topper", the red bonnet that every girl in the Warren tribe wears, and graces the Warren Christmas tree every year. Each girl has looked so sweet wearing this, and it is such a precious tradition to us. Carrie now gracefully passes the honor on to Erin, currently our last baby girl in the family. Stay tuned for her picture...--Kristen
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Every girl's crazy 'bout a well-dressed man
Maybe I was tired of Shelley's Macarena but I also wanted to show off 4/5 of our handsome men. Courtesy of their wonderful Russell grandparents, they all have a suit this year and are very proud. Is it just me or do they look just like their pastor dad?
Friday, November 25, 2005
hey! macarena!
hi everyone...this is a picture of us on the way up to Waxahachie doing the macarena a 10:00 at night in the mcdonalds parking lot. fun stuff. btw...we won 2nd place in competition!!! haha go us! but yeah the whole trip was a blast!
layta
Susanna
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
The Weltys have arrived!
In some respects this will be a difficult Thanksgiving as we continue to await God's answers about CJ's illness and her future. But He's also given us so many reasons to thank Him, and three of those reasons arrived in Texas via Southwest Airlines today! Here's the youngest of the reasons, obviously startled by the hordes of new people who act like they know her (or maybe startled by the appearance of her Granny LOL). Welcome, Erin! (And welcome to your travel companions, Caleb and Annie!)
~~the Matriarch
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
If you've come looking for CJ. . .
....she's around :-) Yesterday she was able to deliver, in person, a LEAKSTRONG bracelet to her neurologist, who really got a kick out of it and wanted to know where in the world we got them....so another thanks to Dirk and Aubrey for heading this up and handling the details. It's been a nice distraction. And any distraction right now is a gift!
The short version of yesterday's appointment: some changes in medicines for sleep, pain, and nausea; a TB test (go figure); an order for another leak study, this time a myelogram; and a discussion of next steps and referrals if this last study is inconclusive. We were very glad to find out that her doctor will be very willing to refer her to another specialist and that our insurance will cover this.
All of us appreciate the prayers and the care and the arms of love that have surrounded CJ and the entire family during these weeks. You guys are the best!
~~The Matriarch
The short version of yesterday's appointment: some changes in medicines for sleep, pain, and nausea; a TB test (go figure); an order for another leak study, this time a myelogram; and a discussion of next steps and referrals if this last study is inconclusive. We were very glad to find out that her doctor will be very willing to refer her to another specialist and that our insurance will cover this.
All of us appreciate the prayers and the care and the arms of love that have surrounded CJ and the entire family during these weeks. You guys are the best!
~~The Matriarch
Saturday, November 05, 2005
10 years come and gone so fast, I might as well be dreamin'
Well, here he is, with and without the Darth Vadar mask. Our first born, helper extrodinare, maker of muffins, reader to all siblings, and blessing to his parents and grandparents, our Jonathan, turned 10 yesterday and Dirk and I still cannot believe it. Was is really that long ago we were living in a tiny apartment in Chicago, timing contractions while watching the Bull's season opener? Oh where does the time go...Jay (his prefered name) is 10, we have 5 other little ones and are now Spurs fans. Amazing. As he told me when discussing birthday plans: " Mom, Im a DECADE now! Its a big deal!"
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