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<title>Veddeblog RSS</title><link>http://www.vedders.org/index.html</link><description>Veddeblog</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>webmaster@vedders.org</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2009 Brad Vedders</dc:rights><dc:date>2009-06-28T16:03:40-04:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:05:28 -0400</lastBuildDate><item><title>Wienermobile</title><dc:creator>webmaster@vedders.org</dc:creator><category>Kids</category><dc:date>2009-06-28T16:03:40-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/d905b6bf9ef5598eea7f5298d861d353-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/d905b6bf9ef5598eea7f5298d861d353-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Meghan took Hayley, Jamie, and Sydney to see the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile as it stopped by one of our local supermarkets.    They met up with Aunt Monica, Nate, and Zach as they too visited the giant hotdog on wheels.    Please check out the photos and the video clip to see their adventure.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nine Month Update on Sydney</title><dc:creator>webmaster@vedders.org</dc:creator><category>Kids</category><dc:date>2009-03-09T20:12:50-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/sydney-nine-month.php#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/sydney-nine-month.php#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sydney had her 9 month checkup today and passed with flying colors.    She weighed in at a healthy 21 lbs (that should put her equal with her older sister Jamie) and was 27.25&rdquo; long.    She was in the 50th percentile for all the important things, making her quite &ldquo;normal.&rdquo;    Her sisters were happy that she required no shots; however, she did have to have her TB and iron tested.    Her next visit will be in a few months for her 12 month checkup.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Taste of Spring</title><dc:creator>webmaster@vedders.org</dc:creator><category>Kids</category><dc:date>2009-03-06T20:43:49-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/302de12d5e68e07b16e72a9c649f8496-5.php#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/302de12d5e68e07b16e72a9c649f8496-5.php#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Yesterday and today have been nice, sunny and warm days here in Michigan, giving us an early preview spring.    Meghan took the girls outside to allow them to burn off some energy.    They took it as an opportunity to dust up on their chalk drawing skills (certainly something that will be needed in the months ahead).    Please enjoy the newly added pictures and video showing the fun had by all.    Unfortunately, the weather won&rsquo;t be lasting as we are supposed to get quite a bit of rain tomorrow.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Preparing for Hayley&#x27;s Education</title><dc:creator>webmaster@vedders.org</dc:creator><category>School</category><dc:date>2009-02-28T15:48:05-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/hayleys-education.php#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/hayleys-education.php#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve added a new feature to the website that I&rsquo;m sure everyone will want to take advantage of...    Hayley has a savings account through the fine folks at SmartyPig to help her save for her Kindergarten education.    She would really like to attend St.   Thomas the Apostle School next year.    She is counting on the generosity and support of others to help her reach her goal.    If you don&rsquo;t feel like you can make a cash donation, don&rsquo;t worry we will have many more opportunities for you to show your support (like buying gift certificates through the SCRIP program).    As you can see from the graphic below, Hayley is already at 10% of her personal goal.    You can find a permanent link to the SmartyPig account on our &ldquo;about&rdquo; page.


 <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.smartypig.com/WidgetDisplay.aspx?  accountId=438150da-3634-4426-beff-aa0b7190b875&goalId=a6111728-eee7-4885-8d32-bfb3201ac2ef&sid=1ba33aee-53ce-4e3e-96ab-89d1ee2a76f8 "></script>
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Site Update - Again...</title><dc:creator>webmaster@vedders.org</dc:creator><category>Vedders.org</category><dc:date>2009-02-21T22:13:33-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/site_update_again.php#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/site_update_again.php#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As you have noticed by now from the new front page and redesigned look, this site has undergone another cosmetic change.    Not only does the site have a fresh look, but it also has some different underlying pieces of software.    The program that ran the blog needed to be scrapped so that I could fix a problem with the RSS feed.    As such most of the archive is missing.    I&rsquo;m not sure if I&rsquo;m going to fix that.    I think this blog needs a fresh new start.    That new start will begin today.    Feel free to email me if you have any comments.    Thanks for visiting.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A Proper Ode</title><dc:creator>webmaster@vedders.org</dc:creator><category>Misc</category><dc:date>2008-02-12T21:58:29-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/a_proper_ode.php#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/a_proper_ode.php#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I wanted to write an ode (to my van), so I did some research and found the proper stanza construction [ababcdecde].   &nbsp;Let me just say that rhyming lines not directly next to each other is harder than I thought.   &nbsp;So, without further ado, my ode.


An Ode to a KIA Van.


Today I have rented from Enterprise, a lovely sedan;


It's white, and it's small, 4 doors and a trunk.


It has given me a new appreciation for my KIA van;


And anyone who thinks they're the same, well that's just bunk.


Under the conditions of the roads: they're snowy, slippery, and slick;


The half-ton car I've borrowed gets no traction at all;


I've spun my tires, skidded off to the side, and it takes forever to go.


Besides transferring kids in and out of car seats is anything but quick;


The kids' car seats are so close , they can hold hands, so needless to say it's quite small.


So, let me just say that I'll stick with my van when it comes to my kids and this snow.


So, there you go.   &nbsp;It's my ode, and I hope you liked it.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Announcing Sydney</title><dc:creator>webmaster@vedders.org</dc:creator><category>Kids</category><dc:date>2008-06-30T20:55:47-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/announcing_sydney.php#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/announcing_sydney.php#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It may be a little late, but I thought I would update those that are not aware of the fact that Sydney Grace was born on June 4th.   She weighed in at a healthy 8lbs 5.5oz and was 21 inches long.   To celebrate Sydney's birth the Detroit Red Wings went on to win the Stanley Cup later that evening.


You can find more pictures of Sydney in the snapshots photo section.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>An August Update</title><dc:creator>webmaster@vedders.org</dc:creator><category>Kids</category><dc:date>2008-08-25T21:44:47-04:00</dc:date><link>http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/an_august_update.php#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vedders.org/blog/files/an_august_update.php#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello to the loyal VEDlog readers.    I know it's been quite a while since anyone has updated; but here is a little snippet of updates of what the three girls are up to.    Perhaps one day I'll do one about Brad and myself; but it's not likely to come any time soon.    To spice things up, I think I'll start with the youngest.


Sydney - age: 2 months 3 weeks old.


Nicknames - Syd (the kid) [by Mom & Dad]; See-See [by HayJam].


Likes - Her swing, rattles, her bouncy chair's musical mobile thingy, & her musical bunny.


Dislikes - Stops during car rides, wet diapers, a bath too soon after waking up, & her swing's batteries running out.


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Jamie - age: 1 year 9 months 1 week 6 days old.


Nicknames - Jamers & Jay-jay.


Likes - 'Hop-hops' (bunny rabbit) hair clips, Peppa Pig, Kipper, Elmo, Maggie & the Ferocious Beast, reading books to her baby dolls, playing with PlayDoh, playing with magnetic dress-up dolls, & doing everything&nbsp;Hayley does.


Dislikes - Sitting still, not getting her way, & not being able to do what Hayley's doing.


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Hayley - age: 4 years 2 months 1 week 5 days old.


Nicknames - Hayley Jeanie-beans (mine), Hales, & HayHay (by Jamie).


Likes - Dress-up, playing on the computer, playing with her Barbies & Princess dolls, reading books, making up her own stories & songs, imaginary games, Charlie & Lola, Dora & the Backyardigans.


Dislikes - Going to bed, sitting down to eat, & having Jamie take the lead on whatever they're playing.


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Enjoy the update.   More pictures to come as soon as I figure out how to upload them onto the computer.   I leave you with a funny haiku that made me laugh out loud when I saw it on a t-shirt on Cafepress.com -


Haikus are easy.


But sometimes they don't make sense.


Hippopotamus.


Ha ha!   :)
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