Family Time

by Joe Thorn on June 24, 2006

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I took the fam’ to a local forest preserve today for a picnic. We ate, the kids ran around and played, and then we followed a hiking trail. Afterwards we hit Trader Joe’s to stock up on dark chocolate covered espresso beans, raisins and almonds.

The dog is our newest addition. “Manu” (German nickname for Manuel) is a female Mini Dachsund. How she wound up with a male name is a longer story. She is a sweet, mellow dog when inside, and playful when outside. She does not shed, and rarely barks. Perfect.

About Joe Thorn

I am the Lead Pastor of Redeemer Fellowship in Saint Charles, IL, and author of Note to Self: The Discipline of Preaching to Yourself. Jen is my wife, and Katherine, Elias, Madeline and Kilian are my kids.

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  • http://blog.wordsarenotenough.com Joe Kennedy

    We got my dachsaund when I was 4 years old, and she was a part of our family until I was 22. Miniature, like yours, but she grew to be sort of in between miniature and regular sized, and she was short haired. They’re really a great size, and loads of fun. Mine could play soccer like Pele with a beach ball. Congrats on the new addition to the family.

  • http://www.stevekmccoy.com Steve McCoy

    Beautiful pic man.

  • http://www.joethorn.net Joe Thorn

    Thanks guys. Yeah Joe – even I am liking the dog a lot.

  • Sonya D

    Joe,
    You have a beautiful family!

  • http://www.joethorn.net Joe Thorn

    Thank you Sonya. I am immeasurably blessed. Back in college I was asked by – even some of the staff – “How did a guy like you get a girl like that?!” The answer is, like everything, grace.

  • Jesse Perry

    That’s awesome, Joe. It’s nice to see some family pics. Blogdom can be a very impersonal place.

  • http://laurabethonan.blogspot.com Laura Beth O’Nan

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful family with us!

  • Stuart

    Joe,
    That’s a great pic. Beautiful family.

    ps
    What size hat do you wear?

  • http://www.joethorn.net Joe Thorn

    Thanks man. Actually it just says “Pumpkin” on the label inside my hat. It’s even harder to find sunglasses that fit.

  • http://cwrambles.blogs.com Chris W

    Personally, I like the intense eyes and tough-guy fist ya got going there. As if to say “I’m all sweet with my family, but I’ll knock ya flat, buster!” You must be trouble after a few refreshing grape beverages when you’ve aquired the false confidence of ‘grape muscles.’

    You know I’m kidding with you. That’s one beautiful picture of one beautiful family.

  • http://www.doneydepot.blogspot.com Marcguyver

    Beautiful picture and family! Your daughter’s smile lights up the page!!

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