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We've moved to a new site, visit us at http://www.samandmariadoehler.com/. We'll still keep this site up for a while, but our dot com is where it's happening!! We'll be adding all your links and so much more!

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Yesterday was Sam's mom's birthday! I feel awful that I missed it as she is an amazing person and deserves a lot of credit for raising 13 kids. If that doesn't make a person a saint I don't know what does! You're a wonderful grandma and we love you!!I don't have a good picture of her right now, but no one ever believes she's had 13 kids.

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I have always tried to make chewy, dense chocolate chip cookies, but many of my attempts were unseccessful. Someone finally revealed a secret to me (thanks, Gia), that it all has to do with the quantity of flour. The next secret is to cool them in the freezer. It makes them chewy and it turns out every time.1 cup butter2 cups brown sugar2 eggsHave butter at room temp, cream, and sugar, cream some

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Yesterday I was making lunch for the kids. Everyonce in a while I get all convicted and try and smuggle something really healthy into the lunch. It never works, though yesterday was my worst flop.I checked out the pantry and found organic spaghetti and organic chicken borth, no less. So I thought I could make something like Ramen, but much much better for our precious children.I threw a few whole

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Just a few darling moments with darling little people...Zara found a flower pot....It made her happy...Babies learn through discovery, right?...Danny and Brookey dressed up like shepherds for Word time...

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Ever since I can remenber, and I have a pretty good memory, I compared, analyzed and thought out just about everything that came into my life. I guess it's a Libra curse, but I weighed up everything to see if it was fair or not. Nothing steals your joy like comparing, I am so learning. I cannot proclaim any great victory yet, only announce that I am on an all out war against comparing and

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I'm only posting this picture because, well, because it is just so "us." Sam has taken me Country. It's funny how you adapt to the person you marry. I was never particularly into Country or into anything really, but look at her now!Well, actually, I can't boast of all that much Country, truth be told, I don't have a pair of boots, never eat a Farmer's breakfast, and can't recognize all but one or

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It's always fun to watch the kids free playing on their own, the things they do and come up with show how much (or how little, as the case may be) they think. I managed to get pictures of quite a few of them holding something that was on it's way to their face &/or mouth for closer examination. And then there's Brookey with her baby. I've never met a 2 year old more into babies than Brooke.

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Cade has decided he is a photographer. He want to take pictures of everything, himself. He composes pictures quite differently than I would (then again, Sam is always teasing me about my pictures), but some of them are quite cute, things the way a 4 foot person sees them. Here is a small sampling of somethings picture worthy to Cade.

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This post could be somewhat contorversial, but I thought I would just go ahead and write it since it will be interesting to hear what other moms do. I read a very interesting book called the Secrets of the Baby Whiperer when I was pregnant with my second child. A British lady named Tracy Hogg reveals some "secrets" to understanding your baby and teaching them how to do all the things parents hope

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From Sam D.

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So, to blog about my 10 most favorite people. This is an almost impossible task for me, maybe it's because I am a Libra and simply cannot make up my mind, or maybe because over the course of my life there have been so, so many people who have become special to me. I will probably do this slowly as I painfully try and weigh up in my mind who qualifies. Actually, I should say joyfully as because it

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A few days ago Cade was assigning roles for some game he was trying to play, he looks at me and says "Mom, you be the hippo!" Darling. Brooke said to me "Mom, I want be big so I can work!" I'm so glad that Brooke will get her dream come true!

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We are having a major improvement push on our house. It's great becasue things that have needed to get done for a long, long time are finally getting done, just wish we could have our Christmas party right now. As it turns out, this push is easier done without the kids, so we're off to a more kid friendly place for a few days. Yesterday Brookey stepped on a freshly varnished threshold, that was

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After dinner we were playing this Who Am I game (thanks, Paula, for that good idea). In this version of the game we were guessing the names of different people in the house. So I had my turn, then it was Cade's turn and he says "I am tall, I am precious and you love me more than anything!" "Daddy?" I said, and Cade started cheering for me having guessed it right. I thought it was pretty cute!

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Sam and the kids gave me the most special Mother's Day yet. They all got up early to make me breakfast. The kids were so excited, it was so cute. I had to eat it and proclaim how wonderful it was with every bite. I got all sorts of promises from Cade about how good he was going to be all day, and he really was! Sam got me a gift and took me out the day before. It feels so good to be loved!! A

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Justin is always very concerned about my blog. He often reminds me that I need to post, sometimes with a note of deep concern or urgency in his voice. I have to be honest, I am also concerned about my blog. Before I started a blog I had all sorts of ideas of stuff to blog about, now I am nearly void of ideas. I am surrounded by bloggers who recognize blog worthy material and turn out articles by

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These are the wonderful mothers that I get to live with. But I do also want to say I love you to the mother that made it posible for me to post this post, my mother. Happy Mother's Day!

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Here's a flash clip that I found while I was searching flash video clips. I know that I haven't posted anything yet, and I'm sure that after this you may hope that it stays that way. But on the other hand you may think that this clip is a bit amuzing, (as I did!)Enjoy!http://www.jokefrog.com/flash/dear-penis.shtml

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I am late in posting this, but if you live anywhere in the So-Cal area you'll probably know we all went to Sea World. It was one of the craziest, most fun excursions I've ever been on, beginning with getting the kids up at six. The night before Sam went out and bought a wagon so we could have something for the kids to ride in. This wagon made us the popular ones with all the kids as we waited for

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On the 30th Sam and I celebrated our 5th anniversary. We had such a fun day, not that we did anything really out of the ordianry. Sam and I are like that in general, we're a pretty casual couple, but I love how we fit! Sam is my special miracle, everyday a touch of Jesus love. I'm too tired to say more right now. I'd rather say little than not make sense. I love you, Sam!This is us when we first

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This is a test. I love tests. I test crazy.

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Happy Birthday, Danny! This wonderful little man turns two today. He is one of the most charming little guys you will ever meet! Yes, he is a rascal, but he seriously gets more darling everyday. I'm so glad our kids all get to live together and become close friends, even thougth they are all so young, I know these bonds will last! I know kids won't generally do things on request, but try asking

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Aidan Cade and Lia Brooke. Pictures by Julia

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this person is a wonder! a striking mix of wisdom and humility!

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Here's to another fascinating person! Happy Brithday Alma! Alma is a very youthful person, if you look her way you're bound to see smiles and hear laughter. That is especially outstanding because Alma is often in pain due to back severe back problems. I really admire her cheerful, helpful spirit, may I learn from her.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY AMAZING MOM!If there is one person who's inspired me all throughout my life, who always comes to mind when I think of selflessness, courage, dedication, funny people and wonderful mothers, it's my mom. Mom, you are my hero! I know that is a very cliche thing to say, but it is so true! I pray Jesus gives you the best, and I know He will! He's good like that!

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This post will, unfortunately, be shorter than Nadia deserves, all credit to Zara. Today is Nadia's birthday, her frist birthday as a mom. I feel like I'm just starting to get to know Nadia and I think she is amazing! I love when we hang out together, she's always fun to talk with full of intersting stories and opinions, fun ideas and wise insight. She carries a huge load in the home but she's

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Mike and Anaik have just had their baby! One more girl, very cool! I suspect you all know this already since you live here too. It's wonderful that all our babies have come easily without any complications. PTL!Congratulations Mike and Anaik!

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I had a wonderful day! I haven't had such a relaxing day in so long! It was my witnessing day (well, since most people who read this live here you all already know this). I got my Word tanning out by the pool, it's been years since I've done that! Then Ange and I went out for about five hours, which was such a wonderful break! Lots of quality time together which is usually hard to come by.I have

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I don't really have a lot of time right now, but I am being "encouraged" to post by my blog coach. I've been trying to think of what I might have to post about that would be of any interest to people, and well, I can think of a lot of things, but they all involve time, more time than I have right now. One thing I will do is post something about some friends of mine on their birthday. I have three

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Just in case you're wondering why the link from Paula's blog to ours is called "Floss" I thought I'd explain. When I was thinking of starting a blog I was wondering what to call it. I came up with lots of corny ideas, nothing as cool as "FYI," but then it hit me, I'll call my blog floss. Why? Well, flossing is one of those habits most people don't have, but it's one of the most important health

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So, now, all of a sudden we have this blog. Actually, Sam started it in October and, now that I think of it, I do remember him telling me (at about 1:00 am) that he had created a blog. I had plans to start one some time soon, but he actually beat me to it.Then, this unsuspecting morning he went and showed Justin, dear pal that he is, our virgin blog site. Justin, may he live to be a hundred,

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Hi guys this is our very first post. stay tuned becouse we're going to flood you with sooooooo much cool news that we will become known as the new Mecca for blog!!!!!!!

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We will be posting pictures and stuff of us and the kids soon. DV.

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