Wednesday, October 20, 2010

A 200 Yard Joy Ride

I took this picture from the bus stop. As you can see the school is literally across the street from the end of our road. Kind of silly that I drive to the end of the road to wait for the school bus when I could just as easily drive across the street and pick Hope and Joseph up at the curb.




So why don't I just drive across the street to pick them up from the school?

Because I have a little boy who climbed up into the Fed Ex truck last week and wouldn't come out until I came in after him. And I have a little girl who loves her brother a lot and who volunteered to sit with him and supervise him. All for the joy of riding in a massive yellow vehicle......

......a 200 yard joy ride but a joy ride nonetheless.
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21 comments:

  1. Michelle ZOctober 20, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    He looks so happy!! I love his smiling face!

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  3. Merany :)October 20, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Ok, so if you ever get tired of Joseph, I'll take him!! He's so stinking precious. But then again, in pictures, he is STILL. Not sure I could handle him in real life!!! :) Thanks for the comment on my blog the other day... it was too sweet! :)

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  4. AnonymousOctober 21, 2010 at 3:07 AM

    That smile makes it all worthwhile.

    Jan

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  5. JuliaOctober 21, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    PRECIOUS!! I love the exhausted parents shirt!

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  6. Sylvia MiaSara TruewellOctober 21, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    Oh my goodness -- that's too funny about the UPS truck! He sounds like such a fun child and I love hearing stories about his antics!
    One of my kiddos is similarly mischievous and while it keeps us on our toes, we wouldn't change her for the world because her mischief is usually so darn entertaining!
    -Truewell

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  7. Lisa (DanielsMommy)October 21, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    I could seriously just eat him all up!! And I love the way you think!!

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  8. Larsen FamilyOctober 21, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Definitely having fun on that joy ride. :)

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  9. ShellyOctober 21, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    Too cute! One BIG smile for a little FUN! :)

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  10. MoniqueOctober 21, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    I know he is a handful for you all but what a wonderful happy boy he seems to be :-) You were blessed.

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  11. amyl4October 21, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    The bus is a big hit with my boys too! Caleb RUNS out the door when the bus stops at our house.:)

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  12. The McEachernsOctober 21, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Too funny!

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  13. Pan CratiusOctober 21, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    I can't wait until they ride in the Grey Goose in Sacramento...

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  14. JennyHOctober 21, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    That is too funny! I LOVE his smile. In our school district if you live within 2 miles of school then you have to pay for bus-riders, unless they are a child with special needs. Pretty much the entire school boundaries are within 2 miles. kinda silly.

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  15. Deb D.October 21, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    I love how you think and your priorities. You are a joy-filled Mom who sets the stage for joy in the lives of your family. Love it.

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  16. UnknownOctober 21, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    That is precious!!!

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  17. June BergerOctober 21, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    That certainly is a JOY ride :oD

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  18. AnonymousOctober 22, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    I LOVE how Joseph LOVES life! He is so passionate about the things he likes. Such a cutie. :)

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  19. Karin JOctober 22, 2010 at 8:15 PM

    Why is hope in school and not being homeschooled?

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  20. MelissaOctober 23, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    So cute!

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  21. jennifer...October 23, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    I wish Joseph would learn to love life a little...

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