tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50505551103806766202024-03-05T20:12:08.993-06:00Life with these 3 kidson cooking, crafting and crazinessShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04066636218451832629noreply@blogger.comBlogger795125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5050555110380676620.post-65784322771001850942013-01-20T11:31:00.000-06:002013-01-20T11:31:01.508-06:00live, breathe, eat....What am I talking about? Girl Scout cookies of course. Holy bananas. We received the cookies 5 days ago, and I'm telling you it's all we've been doing since then. It's paid off, we've sold 164 boxes so far. Natalie has lofty goals of selling 600 boxes, and I will do everything in my power to help her reach her goal!<br />
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She is such a sweet girl, she's trying to sell enough cookies so that the whole family can go with her troop to Sea World in May. I know she can do it, she's been a trooper! We've walked around the neighborhood on three different days so far, and she (hardly) complains. Even when it's freezing and all we get are "no, thank you"s. She just keeps going. <br />
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I just want her to remember these special times her and I spend together. Trekking around the neighborhood with our red wagon loaded up. Talking about school and friends and life, dreaming about the future. It's fun to hear her views on life. It's fun to be a part of a memory that I hope will stick with her for the rest of her life. <script type="text/javascript">
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Natalie has been going to her ballet academy for four months and it has been amazing. Her dancing has grown by...uh, leaps and bounds, and her academics are right on track. She's even been able to move up a bit in math. I love the flexibility of her school, they tailor it to her skill level, and it's wonderful! She is currently training hard to showcase a trio in the 2013 <a href="http://www.yagp.org/eng/yagp2013.php">YAGP</a> happening in Dallas in February. It's going to be an amazing experience for her. If you are local you should come out to support her, and see many other fabulous young dancers! <br />
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We are also in the thick of Girl Scout Cookie sales! Natalie has a lofty goal of 600 boxes (down from 2,000, haha!) to earn the family a trip to Sea World with her troop. We are hitting the pavement and doing our best to make that happen for her!<br />
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Nat is getting lovlier and lovlier every day. Though we butt heads more than I would like, she is truly a beautiful child. And she is very kind and tender, when she's not spouting a little sass! She is truly a blessing for this home!<br />
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After a rough start to first grade, Brady has found his groove and is thriving! He reads like a fifth grader, loves video games and legos like any boy should, and adores his baby brother. This boy seriously has me wrapped around his little finger. He is tender and sweet, and a definite mama's boy. And I love every bit of it!<br />
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He's been having bad nightmares lately, I think it's due to all the mystery books he's been reading! So we've changed genres and hopefully the nightmares will fade away. He still ends up on the couch at least two nights out of the week. I think he'd sleep with us every night if we let him!<br />
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We did finally sign him up for Little League and we couldn't be more excited! It's been too long in coming, and we are stoked to get him into an organized sport. I think he's going to flourish there, and hopefully this will be the first of many seasons! Lot's in store for this almost 7 (!!!) year old!<br />
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Wyatt: <br />
Oh man. This kid is definitely the glue of our family! He is a ball of sunshine 85% of the time, and we are all so in love. I wish we had video cameras following him around to capture all his silly and sweet shenanigans. This age is the absolute best. He is learning and trying new words every day. He (mostly) eats like a champ, well, he eats like a pig, but he's definitely the pickiest of the kids so far. One week he can't get enough raw carrots/grapes/apples/etc and the next week he won't touch them! It's challenging, but doable.<br />
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Wyatt LOVES cars and trains, and almost always has at least one in his tiny little paws. He loves to ride them along the top of the kitchen cupboards right under the counter on the little "road" there in the gap. It's pretty cute when I'm trying to cook, because he pushes in between me and the counter lost in his own little world, to continue his cars journey. <br />
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He also got a pair of soft fuzzy leather slipper boots for Christmas and it was like love at first sight! He has worn those things EVERY DAY since he opened them on Christmas morning. At first it was literally 24 hours a day (minus baths), it has tapered down to waking hours only, but it's the darn cutest thing! Him and those boots! Let's see, what else about Wyatt? He loves his binky and blankie and always has to have them when we leave the house. He loves waffles for breakfast. And he loves cah-toons. Ooops. He's even been known to ask for them first thing when he wakes up. They are a lifesaver when I need to get something done, but he's very picky, and he's never really sat still for longer than a half hour show.<br />
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Keith: <br />
Keith is loving his new job at a large accounting firm. He works in the international tax division, and it's been very good for him. Challenging, but good. He gets to jet set around the country on short little trips, but he doesn't get to see much of the cities he stays in. Just the hotels, and some of those have been pretty swanky! I may have gotten a tad jealous of the trip to San Francisco and the stay in the St. Regis!<br />
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Shannon:<br />
I am currently in one of the happiest places in my life that I've maybe ever been. Life is good. I watch 2 little kiddos to help fund Natalie's dance, and it's been the greatest blessing. Thankfully the boys are great, not only are they cute, they are well behaved. Makes my job much easier! And though my job isn't glamorous (Wyatt just brought me a booger, thanks bud, at least he didn't eat it), I absolutely love what I do right now. I've finally gotten a routine where I can get a bit of sewing done if I need, I can (somewhat) on top of the chores, I can cook regularly for the family, and still have time for a nap if I want! Haha! <br />
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I've also finally settled into our new ward at church. Only took about 18 months! But, there are some amazing ladies here, and I know it will be a great place to raise our children. I've always been blessed to have good friends, and right now is no exception. Heavenly Father knows my need for outside friendship, and always answers my prayers by sending women who uplift and inspire me to my door. I'm grateful for each and every one of them, and for each of their differences that make them special! <br />
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Hopefully a part of my new found time will be recording a bit more of our every day. And then maybe some crafts and recipes! Here's to resurrecting the blog in 2013!<br />
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1. Start with a basic plan of what you want your finished product to look like. I can't tell you how many forms I've wrapped in a pretty color of yarn thinking I could make something of nothing only to unwrap the whole thing because I couldn't figure out how to finish the darn thing! which leads to #2...</div>
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4. Have fun and experiment. I saw a picture of this fourth of July wreath and I just went for it. No tutorial to guide me. I'm thrilled with how it turned out. (I wrapped 3/4 in white, 1/4 in blue, and did the red stripes on top, finishing off with buttons). With my ombre style wreath I knew what I wanted it to look like and I just tried different ways to create a fading effect that I was happy with. Next time I will do a few more single strands to symbolize the blending of the colors.<br />
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5. Don't be afraid to accessorize! Hot glue is your friend (as well as how I start and stop my yarn wraps), it can help you put all sorts of baubles and trinkets, banners and flowers, whatever your heart desires on your wreath. The possibilities are seriously endless. Again google or pinterest are great for finding ideas!<br />
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In the case of my giant chalkboard I had to use others expertise, and a bit of my own trial and error to make a finished product that I adore! It all started with a HUGE, I mean HUGE empty white picture frame that I found for a steal at a garage sale. I'm talking $2.00 for this bad boy! (I know! I couldn't believe my luck!) I immediately knew it had to come home with me and become some sort of family sign.</div>
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After a lot of work, mess ups, and a little heartache, that white frame turned into one of my favorite pieces of art in our home. I don't have any step by step instructions on how to create a chalkboard, but if you google chalkboard tutorials you get a ton of hits: <a href="http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&site=&source=hp&q=chalkboard+tutorial&oq=chalkboard+tutorial&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&gs_l=hp.3...745562.756015.0.757265.23.7.0.0.0.1.2391.5767.6-2j0j1j1.4.0...0.0.qPZ1eicNbFU&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=22f0b60a6cfc8a6e&biw=1280&bih=799">here</a>. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. First I painted and glazed my frame. I wanted a nice bold teal, with a dark grey glaze. Well, dark grey glaze translated into a dirty brown glaze, which ended up being a good antique look. Not what I was hoping for, but it has grown on me. So, word of advice, if you are going to glaze something, just use black. Lots of tips on how to glaze things <a href="http://www.allthingsthrifty.com/2010/03/glazing-furniture-101.html">here</a>.<br />
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The first wood I chose for the chalkboard ended up being too lumpy. I painted the wood and tried to put chalk on it, and it ate my chalk right up. I couldn't get any of my words to look smooth and it was just a giant mess. So I removed the board and went back to square one. A friend of mine happened to be remaking an empty frame at the same time, and she had some spare wood that worked well, and created a nice smooth finish for her girls to draw on, and she just so happened to have enough extra that she was willing to donate to me! And it turned out fabulously. For those of you wanting to make a chalkboard my advice would be to go to your local hardware store and find the smoothest, thinnest wood for your base. If you have measured your frame (twice to make sure it's accurate!) most places will cut your wood right down to your perfect size! Slap your paint on there (according to the package directions), and you are good to go!<br />
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After I was finished I promptly leaned it up against the wall, and left it there for months because I was too scared to draw on it! But hello? The best part about a chalkboard is that nothing is permanent! I don't know what I was so scared of, because I finally worked up the courage and wrote on my board and I love it! To get this look I hopped on the computer and typed up what I wanted to say, messed around with the fonts until I was happy with how it looked, and printed it out as a basic template for my final board. Through more trial and error, doing the best I could to "copy" the look of the specific font (and plenty of erasing) I ended up with a finished product that looks great on the wall, and is a piece the whole family can enjoy! After summer I plan on putting a family quote or some other inspirational saying that we can see every day. I love the idea of easily interchangeable art, and a giant chalkboard gives me just that!<br />
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We are eating so much better and I don't have to make multiple trips to the store all week. I love it when I can keep this up!<br />
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Wyatt never slowed down. That kid is all over the place. And it's impossible to take his picture! As soon as he sees the camera (or phone) out he crawls over to investigate. So I have to settle for flipping the view so he can see me in the picture, he loves that! I can't believe he is 11 months. He's amazing and is really starting to act like a budding toddler. <br />
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I had to go on the hunt for some new work shirts for Keith. His office moved buildings so now the dress code is a bit more formal. Anywho, I ended up at Kohl's, and due to extensive clearance that was an extra 25% off the reduced prices, I spent $96 on six button down dress shirts and 3 pieces of workout clothes for me. The kicker? Unsaved $256.00!! Insane. Too bad I didn't have an extra 20% off coupon. I would have died of happiness. I love a bargain!<br />
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I ate a ton ton of fruits and veggies. I am trying to be better about what I eat. I started going back to weight watchers and I realized that I must go to meetings to keep me pumped up. I love my leader and she gets me feeling like I can do anything! <br />
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*capturing a smile as long as he can see Mama too*even Wyatt likes the veggies (learning that celery makes a big mess!)*our veggie tray, gonna keep this stocked up for after school snacking*constantly moving these days*<br />
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Because I also get to kiss ouchies and put band aids on invisible cuts. I get to receive the most amazing bear hugs from the tiniest arms. I get to see the joy on my sons face when he wakes up on his birthday morning to cards full of well wishes and declarations of love. I get to watch my daughter dance in a way I never had the chance to do. I get to snuggle a squishy baby in a freshly laundered onesie and kiss his soft skin. I read bedtime stories and sing just one more song and pack special treats in school lunches. I foster the love of reading and creating masterpieces out of blocks or crayons. And so much more. So many small, but incredible things that I get to do each day. Day in and day out. And I love it.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04066636218451832629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5050555110380676620.post-52899929001646615572012-02-11T19:08:00.001-06:002012-02-11T19:08:13.541-06:00Makes me happyI am trying to participate in a fun little photo-a-day challenge on one of my favorite app called Instagram. Today I was supposed to take a picture of something that "makes me happy". If I could take a picture of today, I would. I had so much fun today I took 3 pictures total. <br />
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This morning Keith took the baby after his morning nurse (6:15) and let me sleep till 8 am, when he came in and told me he had made me breakfast! Sweet! Then Erin asked if I wanted to go garaging to hunt for a new dresser (does a bear poop in the woods?), of course I did! After a mild "incident" with Natalie resulting in her staying home to clean her room instead of coming with, Erin and I packed up the baby and headed out to search for treasures. All while Keith stayed home to rip out the bathroom (that's a whole different can of worms). Basically he's awesome. <br />
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Garaging was a bust, we only found one gaudy frame begging for spray paint, but it was freezing cold fun nonetheless. We then headed home to regroup, get Natalie off to dance, pick up a big burger and fries for the hard working Mr. Fix it, and nurse the baby. After all that we decided to hit the thrifts! Keith and Brady had moved on to some quality male bonding over Legos and electronics, so we were safe to scoot. <br />
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Of course, another bust. We came home with a few adorable Clinique free gift makeup bags and a few vintage kitchen things. But the thrill of the hunt is still fun! And Wyatt was making the happiest little companion. He is such a little ball of sunshine now that he is feeling better. (He is recovering from a fever and on antibiotics for and ear infection)<br />
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We then headed home to get Natalie all dolled up for her big date with daddy! Her school is throwing a Daddy Daughter dinner and dance tonight. And she couldn't be more excited! After they got out the door Brady and I sat down to enjoy some chinese take out. Yum! Today was full of things that make me happy. Life is so good, and I am grateful for days like this that help me remember that!<br />
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*ready for the daddy/daughter date*catching some zzz's at thrift town*tearing down the wall*<br />
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...got almost all the laundry washed, most of it folded and some of it put away. Ah well, it'll be there tomorrow. <br />
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...sat on the couch, but nixed the TV. The baby wanted to be held, and he was a little loopy and delirious, which made for awesome entertainment. He is so silly!<br />
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...made that chicken, and it was good! Yum! Super easy, with things I always have. Love adding another staple dish to the repertoire!<br />
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*rocking my boy to sleep*aisles and aisles of pretty things at target (that store is so dangerous!)*another sleepy shot, playing with his bink and talking up a storm*<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjypC_QtBWXb30dw-D5vCTk-9j3EarzO_CqjJ_mln9JBEoJdpSU6HmhraHvDoc8U1JL9aLpuGu8Qc_JlFznaLVE6YfG2-GymhNZyA66Y7BSSbreJA_0nhvpXQGcpIAa_kO5WPe0DgS3ZQ4/s640/blogger-image--572541018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjypC_QtBWXb30dw-D5vCTk-9j3EarzO_CqjJ_mln9JBEoJdpSU6HmhraHvDoc8U1JL9aLpuGu8Qc_JlFznaLVE6YfG2-GymhNZyA66Y7BSSbreJA_0nhvpXQGcpIAa_kO5WPe0DgS3ZQ4/s640/blogger-image--572541018.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh42ZNJE_yiiADfpdzrWuII5XLk0pqBj0UBsJfgXru7OVstzGCwfLkr8lzGswng6ECU4wjm4ZeHZLLMhhk8Y3juluhWYhEhciIB97Xk84UH6LyfzjlY3ELJkxPe7mGsvSTPstksr50lVAc/s640/blogger-image--1680507227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh42ZNJE_yiiADfpdzrWuII5XLk0pqBj0UBsJfgXru7OVstzGCwfLkr8lzGswng6ECU4wjm4ZeHZLLMhhk8Y3juluhWYhEhciIB97Xk84UH6LyfzjlY3ELJkxPe7mGsvSTPstksr50lVAc/s640/blogger-image--1680507227.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktiUlpmneXAmVUBmUKlBK0LCdA8rkSHk27V9dIYoWVCAccner_3_N7fXuCRukC0iIAfz1S22fH_0xIZR-XOWIPLHIigTIpPPJ4c3vat4NKNwACj4yuDecrS8ir0Xsha42rVkWHsaU-ks/s640/blogger-image--1251600224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktiUlpmneXAmVUBmUKlBK0LCdA8rkSHk27V9dIYoWVCAccner_3_N7fXuCRukC0iIAfz1S22fH_0xIZR-XOWIPLHIigTIpPPJ4c3vat4NKNwACj4yuDecrS8ir0Xsha42rVkWHsaU-ks/s640/blogger-image--1251600224.jpg" /></a></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04066636218451832629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5050555110380676620.post-87861996926219318062012-02-09T09:33:00.001-06:002012-02-09T09:33:22.340-06:00Today I am......stuck at home with a congested little baby. I feel so awful for him, but I do very much love that he will snuggle up and fall asleep in my arms when he is sick. <br />
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...tackling the Mt. Everest of laundry yet again. Didn't I just do this? Where do all these clothes come from??!<br />
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...listening to the birds sing to each other through the skylight. I think when I get older and have more time to kill I will take up bird watching. I would love to know what I am listening too!<br />
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...going to make Brady's birthday shirt. Six already! I can hardly believe it. I mean, seriously? How on earth is that guy almost six??!<br />
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...hopefully gonna catch up on some serious TV. Lots of good shows waiting on my DVR! TV and diet Dr. Pepper keep this mama sane, and maybe some chocolate for good measure. <br />
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...making a new recipe I found via Pinterest. Cream cheese, corn, salsa, black beans, seasonings and chicken thrown in the crock pot. Served over rice with salad on the side. Should be yummy!<br />
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What are you doing today?<br />
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*Daddy and Wyatt reading together*My smiling sunshine baby*Helping Mama get ready in the morning*Nat and Keith all dressed up for their Daddy-Daughter date at Chick fil-A*<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvkpMzKNg1ZbLMcoqgnnWFKBqyYU4fyht0oF1YTO5Zc3z9rVod4dUhdvpfS-KzWOBo5kMfAMl5ZTcYH3CeSj5TzZuZP-akGzyCxLKQeOidGLl9wvBYdUUwxSbUmrcggTGwO6NXylH-dkY/s640/blogger-image--76688715.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvkpMzKNg1ZbLMcoqgnnWFKBqyYU4fyht0oF1YTO5Zc3z9rVod4dUhdvpfS-KzWOBo5kMfAMl5ZTcYH3CeSj5TzZuZP-akGzyCxLKQeOidGLl9wvBYdUUwxSbUmrcggTGwO6NXylH-dkY/s640/blogger-image--76688715.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuEtJ1wkkURNVzQ_QsIkBe0bkG1EdGt9oQAsdDc_W9TrOQk5t_nZTrgAbKaFYlgWKTAVbMtwxmn4KUvepOi0EmkR2cAj3lutINunNgnasK1bwbRkCucc5Mq5cIazQKcT5NqsyJJ8di6XU/s640/blogger-image-462064423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuEtJ1wkkURNVzQ_QsIkBe0bkG1EdGt9oQAsdDc_W9TrOQk5t_nZTrgAbKaFYlgWKTAVbMtwxmn4KUvepOi0EmkR2cAj3lutINunNgnasK1bwbRkCucc5Mq5cIazQKcT5NqsyJJ8di6XU/s640/blogger-image-462064423.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrurLSXl5nz-CLMcHmJ778C9agDlMGQwCNwQITAM4pNjqhpK4wIikoyp3YTc-QNkL56Qw2WC3YFW8JkdHdjnFvNH7u3jvttnkKuj2GwHyDuelku-Kh0P0iHpbZ2iddFuAVYB63VDHpY7c/s640/blogger-image-1220235680.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrurLSXl5nz-CLMcHmJ778C9agDlMGQwCNwQITAM4pNjqhpK4wIikoyp3YTc-QNkL56Qw2WC3YFW8JkdHdjnFvNH7u3jvttnkKuj2GwHyDuelku-Kh0P0iHpbZ2iddFuAVYB63VDHpY7c/s640/blogger-image-1220235680.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRvsWY71Fu2a8OKei2WB7Z2UP9io8w7qMtSkDEsItkjQkk5-5OBVanYDpOBEzWGqEGDFKJujr2pxiKy23zlJApTcJx04zlrD1dbOklsXdivHYSsCukmyZvDrq8wzOie5a5ySpQTxho_0/s640/blogger-image-599648900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqRvsWY71Fu2a8OKei2WB7Z2UP9io8w7qMtSkDEsItkjQkk5-5OBVanYDpOBEzWGqEGDFKJujr2pxiKy23zlJApTcJx04zlrD1dbOklsXdivHYSsCukmyZvDrq8wzOie5a5ySpQTxho_0/s640/blogger-image-599648900.jpg" /></a></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04066636218451832629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5050555110380676620.post-86153458701845009282012-02-08T08:15:00.001-06:002012-02-08T08:15:31.795-06:00Tongues and stuffWyatt's new favorite thing is sticking his tongue out. He does it all the time, and of course I think it's adorable. My favorite is when he sticks his tongue out and closes his mouth, though it's impossible to catch on film! The kid never stops moving!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6838039853_8334e0c907.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7006/6838039853_8334e0c907.jpg" id="blogsy-1328710437617.577" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="460" height="614"></a></div>He also crawls everywhere. He is fast, and tiny, which means I am afraid he will get lost! I picked up this, like new, pack and play to keep him contained every once in awhile when I need to get something accomplished and he would rather be trolling the house! It's worked out great thus far. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6838036769_5c1108bf94.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6838036769_5c1108bf94.jpg" id="blogsy-1328710437602.4407" class="clearright" alt="" width="460" height="614"></a></div>Natalie has been doing great at school and is really progressing in her dance skills. She has been working especially hard now that competition season is right around the corner. This year she is even going to have her own jazz solo! She will be competing in the last competition of the season, and also dancing in her spring recital. It makes me so proud that my baby girl will be dancing all by herself up on stage. She is turning into a beautiful and talented young lady! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6838038393_70504fa7a4.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6838038393_70504fa7a4.jpg" id="blogsy-1328710437618.1716" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="460" height="614"></a></div>Brady has been giving me a run for the money at school! He loves to play, problem is he doesn't always know when to stop playing and start listening. This has led to a few meetups with the VP at school. Luckily he is a cute kid, and he changes his behavior when told....most of the time. As far as academics, he is killing it! He started the year out barely being able to read and now he is in the most advanced reading group. He wants to read everything! He is trying to read every chapter book that Natalie reads, I am encouraging him to read all the "easy" books on our shelves before jumping into Harry Potter or something! I love that I have a reader on my hands. Now if only I could get him to work more on his penmanship!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6838041575_38aa75bf15.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6838041575_38aa75bf15.jpg" id="blogsy-1328710437612.2742" class="clearright" alt="" width="460" height="614"></a></div>Keith is in his {very} last semester of school. When he graduates in the spring he will have his Masters in tax law, and a few more letters after his name. Show off. But, seriously, I am so proud of all he does. Keith works 45-50 hours a week, plus school, plus helps out at home with whatever I just can't get to. He's the bees knees, and I try not to take him for granted!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6838051519_1a7447f3d7.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6838051519_1a7447f3d7.jpg" id="blogsy-1328710437566.2761" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="614" height="614"></a></div>Life is moving on, and moving fast. We are making it work every day, and loving it. It's hard work, but the good far outweighs the bad and as long as I get enough sleep I am able to appreciate it! Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04066636218451832629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5050555110380676620.post-45429390377153815872012-02-02T20:38:00.001-06:002012-02-02T20:38:31.085-06:00Testing, 1, 2, 3!<p> I found an app (Blogsy) that may let me blog from the iPad, with pictures!! Let's give it a shot...</p><p> </p><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Found these amazing pillows at Costco. So soft and fluffy, and the most amazing colors. Of course they are $13.99, and there is no way I can spend that on a frivolous pillow, but they are so pretty!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6809786865_c5421f09e3.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6809786865_c5421f09e3.jpg" id="blogsy-1328236467387.3464" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="460" height="614"></a></div><p> </p><p>Wyatt is growing at a rapid rate. I seriously need it to slow down. In fact my brain has started to view every milestone he hits as a tragedy, so now I cry all. the. time. Post-partum anyone? Why can't I just have normal baby blues instead of this weird manifestation? It's like my body is mourning Wyatt's newborn-ness and it's very difficult. I need to stop beating myself up for not being able to remember every minute detail of his infancy. He is amazing nonetheless. His smile makes me so happy, and if I could just play/feed/nap with him very day I would be completely satisfied. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6809788303_d6910883a9.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6809788303_d6910883a9.jpg" id="blogsy-1328236467361.2195" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="614" height="614"></a></div><p>Sometimes I like to pretend that I am cute. Then I see my double chin and spare tire. Ah well, it's a work in progress to be sure. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6809788821_0fc6aff83d.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6809788821_0fc6aff83d.jpg" id="blogsy-1328236467374.22" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="480" height="640"></a></div><p> </p><p>Texas forgot to have winter. It's been the strangest thing ever. We rode bikes and took walks all month long, and February looks to be more of the same. Either the world is gonna end this year, or we are gonna get slammed with ice and cold in a few weeks. I'm not sure which would suck worse. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6809789829_c376c6480a.jpg" target="_blank" style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6809789829_c376c6480a.jpg" id="blogsy-1328236467448.4539" class="aligncenter" alt="" width="614" height="614"></a></div><p> </p>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04066636218451832629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5050555110380676620.post-21712430202312022552012-02-02T19:26:00.001-06:002012-02-02T19:26:19.537-06:00Getting it outI've decided the reason I don't blog anymore is because I hate posting without pictures, but I can't do good pictures unless I am on the computer, but I hate getting on the computer. So I am in a bit of a pickle. I have decided that I need to blog. It's my release. It's how I record my thoughts, and how the kids are doing, and any other mundane things going through my brain. <br />
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So I am forcing myself to blog. And I am doing it on my phone, which means random pictures tacked on the end of what are gonna be, quite possibly, very random posts. But, I've got to do it. Lots of things rattling around in this Mama's brain. Time to get some of them out. <br />
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I can't believe he is 8 months old. The time has flown by, but on the other hand I can't imagine my life without him. He is so special! 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The big kids are playing legos quietly on the floor. Wyatt is sitting and smiling and playing on the bed. Mama is tearing up at the beauty of it all. 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Here are some cutie pie pics I have on my phone! <br />
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1. Wyatt listening to Brady read. <br />
2. Sitting up all by myself!<br />
3. All bundled for the cooler weather. <br />
4. First time in the shopping cart like a big boy!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeR7OJ2-C5uYSiKcA0hhH1EZ9zIGcF13bXvGqQEOsppz2zY_rJM4Zd5lHWFwerObBf1W8M3yvs9R7pwlyvogzaJDrhDtU5jO7K_Gl_0l5ikJw7qeJCFxm5g2_D37yq4snvaoawlvP3V-o/s640/blogger-image--1439449471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeR7OJ2-C5uYSiKcA0hhH1EZ9zIGcF13bXvGqQEOsppz2zY_rJM4Zd5lHWFwerObBf1W8M3yvs9R7pwlyvogzaJDrhDtU5jO7K_Gl_0l5ikJw7qeJCFxm5g2_D37yq4snvaoawlvP3V-o/s640/blogger-image--1439449471.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmaomERKKYMsaHIM8N62on26dRazJddVaY9Jy2QBIROI3pXcCaCkvR6I-iDr89j4QucvMsemlfUFruT9kOU4Yw0a9Nygsikzh6X_QDQXkKgJ1s6Ay3DJpustqt_bsLx59-AwYPX647aJk/s640/blogger-image-1134621804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmaomERKKYMsaHIM8N62on26dRazJddVaY9Jy2QBIROI3pXcCaCkvR6I-iDr89j4QucvMsemlfUFruT9kOU4Yw0a9Nygsikzh6X_QDQXkKgJ1s6Ay3DJpustqt_bsLx59-AwYPX647aJk/s640/blogger-image-1134621804.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Fej7hrnJwJI9aix8DwSCe7qGliXWIc3342ZfFUV1QtwEWrGOiXtWczCxzkl-FOBRMWBgNyt0zgmbYM5f5B-1BYrn4qbvwb3ik_MAQfXzqn-FnOi0ekkzVWAMUQ3Ftqf7WEdsx8gWvus/s640/blogger-image--1633840317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Fej7hrnJwJI9aix8DwSCe7qGliXWIc3342ZfFUV1QtwEWrGOiXtWczCxzkl-FOBRMWBgNyt0zgmbYM5f5B-1BYrn4qbvwb3ik_MAQfXzqn-FnOi0ekkzVWAMUQ3Ftqf7WEdsx8gWvus/s640/blogger-image--1633840317.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPxtS6ds6wLAkezC6CNXh545aP_Q_g9VSI3AqrHfU_HzXT3YyVf2A4CLhV0tD1I60232Vv6ASQPRiJtRujxsmz2UdZd3FTjch4gXDOiJxNSuV6hyXxtq5xUcr1ZICtEDum0rAN0mdGKiU/s640/blogger-image--920881962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPxtS6ds6wLAkezC6CNXh545aP_Q_g9VSI3AqrHfU_HzXT3YyVf2A4CLhV0tD1I60232Vv6ASQPRiJtRujxsmz2UdZd3FTjch4gXDOiJxNSuV6hyXxtq5xUcr1ZICtEDum0rAN0mdGKiU/s640/blogger-image--920881962.jpg" /></a></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04066636218451832629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5050555110380676620.post-45126008528947298442011-11-13T20:37:00.000-06:002011-11-13T20:37:14.993-06:00ketchupWow, I can't believe it's been two months since my last post (confession??). Time flies when you are raising three kids! Let's see, what has happened since I last posted? <br />
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My big sister, Sarah, got to come and visit for a few days (not nearly long enough) and it was amazing. I won't lie, it has been a long time since I have seen her (Brady had never met her, if that gives you an idea of how long!!) so I was so nervous. Looking back I have no idea why I was nervous! This is my big sister, of course it was going to be like I had just seen her a week ago. She fit right in to our family, the kids absolutely ADORED her and Natalie cried for days after she left. We hung out, she took the kids to the park, we took her to her very first IKEA visit, and just enjoyed being together! We need to get a webcam so we can begin some skyping! (We love and miss you Sarah!!)<br />
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My sister, Erin, moved in with us. She is staying here for awhile before taking off on her next adventure, whatever that may be! She has been a joy to have around, and I am not sure that I would have been able to survive the last few weeks without her help! Why? Because...<br />
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Keith broke his foot 5 (or 6?) weeks back and has been in a walking cast and crutches since then. There is something terribly sucky about being on crutches. Keith has one good foot, and both his good arms are occupied with the crutches. This means he is pretty much good for nothin'. Ha! He can't carry anything (even though he tries, freaks me out that he is going to drop or break something else, and subsequently gets yelled at. All in good fun though.), and he really needs to be elevating the foot at home during the evenings because he is unable to elevate it at work and school. So it's been tough. Hard on Keith because he is so active and loves to be moving and helping and feeling healthy. Hard on me because I have been man down for a month and a half. (I will never again take for granted how nice it is to have someone else take out the garbage and recycling, move the sprinklers, change my flat tire [thankfully a good friend stepped up to take care of me there] )<br />
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Kids have been doing GREAT at school. Brady is learning so much and is really growing in leaps and bounds with his math and reading skills. Now we just need to work on the whole "keep your hands to yourself" thing and the "stop when your teacher says stop" thing! He is such a good boy at home though, it's hard to get super mad at him when he changes his card at school! Natalie has been cruising through school like it's no big deal. She catches on very quickly, and for this I am ever grateful. She loves participating in her Girl Scout troop and takes dance lessons 2 days a week and is a member of the competition team. She is amazing and watching her dance makes me cry every time!<br />
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Wyatt is now 7.5 months and is the most joyous baby of all time. Every single person in this house is madly in love with him, and it's easy to see why. He will get ya with his adorable smile, his sweet baby coos, and his chubby cheeks/thighs/belly and his giant blue eyes! Love love my baby boy! Around month 7 he really started getting "mobile" in that he scoots backwards. He loves to back up! He will push up to his knees, but he hasn't quite figured out where to go from there, and I am not encouraging it! Just in the last few days he has really started sitting up on his own, he still weebles a lot, so I don't leave him unattended, but he's getting it and I am not too worried! No need to have him grow up too fast! Oh, and he hates baby food! We have tried so many types and he just isn't into it yet. He does love these little rice cracker things, but other than that? meh. I do keep trying though, because our goal is to have him eating at least one "meal" a day by Christmas! I will try and get a video of him attacking his cracker, it's hilarious!<br />
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And here are some random pictures to go with this random post!<br />
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My cutie pies at the pumpkin patch in Flower Mound.<br />
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Oh and my ears are...listened out? Is that a thing? It should be. If someone talks too loud or too close to my ears it feels like an icepick down to my ear drum. Literally painful. Wyatt and I have lots of quiet time at home. I feel badly because I don't talk to him too much, I like to think we talk with our eyes. It's nice and quiet and everyone is happy, especially my (crazy) ears.<br />
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Much to my surprise, they gobbled it up. I am talking dinner was over in 10 minutes, max. I call that a success, and they were relatively easy, I will definitely be making them again! I had to share my recipe here just in case you are looking for another easy, healthy-ish meal to serve your family. It also makes a lot, I made an 8x8 and put another 8x8 in the freezer, and I still have a bowl of the stuffing left, I just ran out of shells! Here is the recipe, I tried to write measurements, but when I cook as I go I mainly wing it. You can tailor it to your families tastes if you try this out!<br />
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<strong>Chicken Pesto Stuffed Shells</strong><br />
Makes 3-8x8 pans, or 1-9x13 and 1-8x8 (great for freezer meals!)<br />
Prep time: 30-45 mins (or less, I am just a slow cook)<br />
Bake time: 30 mins @ 350*<br />
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1 box large pasta shells<br />
1 jar (or batch) of your favorite smooth spaghetti sauce (I think the absence of chunks in the sauce made the kids love it more)<br />
16 oz grated mozzarella (use the block and grate your own, makes a WORLD of difference in taste)<br />
1 small jar pesto (or make your own, but seriously? Who has the time?)<br />
16 oz ricotta <br />
1 1/2 C. (more or less depending how "meaty" you want it) cooked and shredded chicken (I did this step before hand, earlier in the day and it made the meal prep so much faster)<br />
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First step, cook and shred your chicken. Set aside. Set a large pot of water to boil for the noodles. In a large bowl combine ricotta, jar of pesto, 1/2 of the mozzarella. Mix well. Add the chicken and stir till all mixed together. Taste and make sure it's how you like it, you can add salt and pepper here if you so desire. I felt the pesto added enough flavor. Set this aside and finish cooking your shells, cook until tender, but not soggy, you want a bit of firmness to them. When noodles are done, drain and rinse with cold water. This helps them stop cooking and makes them manageable for stuffing (you don't want to burn you flesh off on boiling hot noodles!) <br />
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Set out your pans of choice. In the bottom of each pan pour a small amount of sauce and spread around to make a thin layer (I did one pan at a time so that I didn't have a sauced pan that I didn't use). Begin stuffing shells, each shell takes a heaping tablespoon or so of filling, you have a lot, so you can afford to be generous. Lay shells touching in your pan. (I got 15 shells in one 8x8). Top stuffed shells with a small layer (1/3 C?) of sauce and then top with 1/3 of the remaining mozzarella. Bake uncovered. Devour!<br />
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Of course the putting it together part is all how you like it! Your family likes sauce? add more! Cheese is your thing? Pile it on. It's the pesto in the filling that makes the dish! I hope you try this out and let me know what you think! Oh, and when I freeze mine, I completely assemble, cheese and all, and then freeze in your preferred method. <br />
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Not a great picture, but yeah, we dug in before I got the camera out! Yum, yum, yum! (If I do say so myself)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnYBJcdYQJb-s1I6vTzHKY3IzzOBp4WHhIBXMWmSEYFULZ1-RxWPxlCkH_NxUGXTvoYBrjaxPM8SoUQvRfGNLw37poPqZCtQ7ApUzs2nEVSgVUfi0P02tuvOdLLMfjFraBaepfZ0ioiLM/s1600/IMG_1805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnYBJcdYQJb-s1I6vTzHKY3IzzOBp4WHhIBXMWmSEYFULZ1-RxWPxlCkH_NxUGXTvoYBrjaxPM8SoUQvRfGNLw37poPqZCtQ7ApUzs2nEVSgVUfi0P02tuvOdLLMfjFraBaepfZ0ioiLM/s640/IMG_1805.JPG" t$="true" width="640px" /></a></div> Let's address this chunkiness. As soon as we unleashed the chub he fell right asleep.<br />
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A special breakfast! We had just had Shipley's for Brady so we decided on cinnamon rolls and cuties. Look at her with that long hair! And her new birthday headband (which is lost now...). Love that girl!<br />
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* She was gearing up to compete in her very first dance competitions, she put a lot of work into her dance and it showed. She has the drive to be good, and it's fun to see her find something that she loves to do.<br />
* She loves to sing (to Taylor Swift) and write songs. If I let her have the iPod all day long, she would listen to it all. day. long. She loves her music!<br />
* She is very bright, she ended the year with straight A's and she was very consistent all year. She makes her Mama and Daddy very proud!<br />
* She couldn't have been more excited to get ready for baby Wyatt to make his appearance, and to move into our new house!<script type="text/javascript">
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