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our family tree

Jude’s first school assignment was to make a family tree.

The instructions called for each family member to trace and cut out their hand.

And then each hand was to be a “leaf” placed on to the family tree.

Our family tree, somehow, didn’t turn out at all like the example.

Seems we are all leaves, and no “tree”.

Here’s to not quite looking like the example.

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10.20.10 · family, Jude 37

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  1. clearness says

    October 20, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    That is the most precious family tree I have ever seen.

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  2. Lucky Mama says

    October 20, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Awesome!

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  3. Gene and Annie says

    October 20, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    It's a beautiful family tree and I love it! I love that it's different and unique!! God has blessed you so much and I can't wait to see where God is taking our family as well!! πŸ™‚

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  4. Lori says

    October 20, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    Us adoptive families go by a different example and our trees don't look like most. It's beautiful!

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  5. Amy says

    October 20, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    But what a beautiful example of what God can do.

    Amy

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  6. Tara Anderson says

    October 20, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    The leaves are on the branches…which is also where the fruit is! I can't help but think of my favorite Bible verse, "If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5) Here's to remaining in him! πŸ™‚

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  7. Colin and Jill Canada says

    October 20, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    I am absolutely in LOVE with your leafy tree! It's SO perfect!

    Jill

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  8. Sharon Ankerich says

    October 20, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    I would say WAY better than the example! Beautiful in fact!!!

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  9. Shelly says

    October 20, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    LOVE it!!!

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  10. Shonni says

    October 20, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    Love it also!!!!

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  11. Patricia/NYC says

    October 20, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Families are made in different ways, and so family trees are as well! Jude did a FABULOUS job! πŸ™‚

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  12. prechrswife says

    October 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    I love Jude's tree!

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  13. Lee Ann says

    October 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    precious!

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  14. Dawn says

    October 20, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    I love it!! I don't think you do not need to show your tree, when your branches bear much fruit.. Thank you for sharing.

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  15. Wendy says

    October 20, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    It's great…I love it!

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  16. Kristi says

    October 20, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Yeah, but how big would that tree have been with enough hands to represent everyone. The trunk would have had to have been an 11×16 posterboard!
    I love his version!

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  17. Emily says

    October 20, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  18. Michelle says

    October 20, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    The only word that comes to mind is BLESSED! πŸ™‚

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  19. Jessica says

    October 20, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    I always wondered about the "family tree assignment", and how that would play out for my children. I LOVE this! And Jude is such a cutie!

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  20. Jenny says

    October 20, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    Considering that a family tree that was like the example would have taken up an entire giant banner….I'm thinking the teacher will like the creative compromise. I sure do!

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  21. The Raudenbush Family says

    October 20, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    A very colorful and beautiful tree. πŸ™‚ Do you think the teacher was already wondering how in the world you guys would do this one?

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  22. mamatree says

    October 20, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    Beautiful!!!

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  23. China Dreams says

    October 20, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    What a cool idea!

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  24. Cindy says

    October 21, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    ….and what a beautiful family tree it is…
    your children are all beautiful!

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  25. Jennifer P says

    October 21, 2010 at 1:43 AM

    Absolutely awesome!

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  26. Rebecca says

    October 21, 2010 at 3:30 AM

    What a beautiful blessing of leaves!!!

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  27. Victoria says

    October 21, 2010 at 4:07 AM

    you…didn't want…my hand on your tree? *sniff sniff* juuuuuuude how could yooooou????

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  28. Aus says

    October 21, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    OUTSTANDING!! And as for the "here's to not looking like the example"…my only thought is I'll drink to that! πŸ˜‰

    hugs – great joy – and some virtual pride!

    aus and co.

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  29. Tammy says

    October 21, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    That is awesome! My son left his twin sister off of his family tree. But, he made room for the dog!! lol

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  30. The Ferrill's says

    October 21, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    Priceless! That is my favorite!
    Stefanie you will SO appreciate this…I went in a craft store to buy fabric for our Halloween costumes. The lady asked me, "Do you have this many children or are you making costumes for the whole neighborhood?" LOL!

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  31. Katherine says

    October 21, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    the leaves are my favorite part anyways. πŸ™‚ what a testimony!

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  32. Daisy Dreams says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    What a great project!!!

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  33. couchtots says

    October 22, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    All of God's creations are beautiful and unique – that's what makes each individual one all the more precious.
    Gorgeous tree!

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  34. The Gang's Momma! says

    October 22, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    LOVE it. Looking like the "example" would be so boring πŸ™‚

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  35. Gina says

    October 22, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this =)

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  36. Football and Fried Rice says

    October 23, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    I think Jude's family tree is PERFECT. Exactly the way that God created it – beautiful and perfect (even has a few nuts :)) Couldn't resist!

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  37. Steffie B. says

    October 23, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    I think it is the most beautiful family tree I have EVER seen! Rock on Jude!!!!

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