tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16221032323047120312024-02-18T21:18:11.645-05:00Double A Double RAbbey, Annie and two Ross'Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-77959246153275562892014-01-01T19:51:00.001-05:002014-01-01T19:51:11.091-05:00One a day-2013Ross<br />
1/1/2013 Today was a fun day we got to spend the day at Mammaw and Boogies house. You had the time of your sledding with Josie and Annie. The thing you did that was funny though was two things. The first one was when you told me that you were hungry and I told you that I was hungry for your love. You rubbed your cheek against mine and said, "There now I feed you, so you shouldnt be hungry." The second was when I said I was getting tired and you started singing Rock a Bye Baby to me so I would fall asleep, so we could stay the night at Mammaw and Boogies house. It didnt work.<br />
1/2/2013 So you have always been the type of child that is reserved and hesitant about doing things. Today we went to Wendy's and you wanted another sandwich. So, I dug through my purse to find exactly $.99. I told you if you wanted to get another sandwich you would have to get in line to order it by yourself. You were so unsure but with encouragement you got in line to order your sandwich. It was so cute to see you ordering your sandwich and running back with it in hand. <br />
1/3/2013 Today we just spent the day at home. You had fun playing ninja with Adrian and his cousin. It was also fun watching you guys do kinect adventures. I also loved that you had to come back and crawl in bed with me to snuggle me even if it was only "for ten seconds" and you for sure counted.<br />
1/4/2013 Today you and Adrian were cracking me up. You two were strumming on the guitar and ukulele making big plans for your band. Then you started to sing a song titled, "Hello Amigo" You were so darling.<br />
1/5/2013 Wow to a nice day. We went to David's baptism which seemed to be a struggle for you to have reverence. But one thing about you is your ability to feel guilty right away. The thing I liked the most was when you told me that the reason you are getting to be badder is because you are getting older. The day quick turned around when we got home and spent time together cleaning and playing games together. We played the hot cold game which is something I played when I was younger and I had just as much fun playing with you guys.<br />
1/6/2013 Say it ain't so you are in the senior primary this year. Talk about a time for Mommy to enter the Primary presidency. My heart was so full seeing you being the bigger kid today. You are such a sweet blessing to our family and to the ward. You were gleaming today when I gave you your dad's old set of scriptures. You said that your teacher would give you a treat. Hey if that works then kudos it is a good habit to start up.<br />
1/7/2013 Today was your first day back to school and it was a tough day for you. When you got home it was just a hurry hurry evening. You did however come home with drawings that you made for your dad at school. I will tell you this as a parent we love all the drawings.<br />
1/8/2013 This was a sad and frustrating day all rolled into one. I confronted your bus driver bout the radio station that she plays will driving. Because you have come home telling me things you heard. Then I went on a wild goose chase all day trying to find your dad's script which meant that I did not get to spend any time with you. I will say this you are an amazing kid. In between my runs I would give you your homework assignments and trust you to do it. You did it no questions asked.<br />
1/9/2013 So I love the fact that you are still young enough to take bubble baths. This evening I ran you a bath and just sat in the bathroom talking with you while you did silly beards and shaves. Oh and another is that you are still young enough to have your mom hanging out in the bathroom. I just felt so bad since yesterday I got no time with you. <br />
1/10/2013 So this incident is seriously going up on both you and your sisters. So Baxter the lovely dog that he is ate a new tub of sour cream. Mind you I never buy it so this was extra special for me to purchase. We got home from piano and I noticed he had a white snout. It did not take me long to figure out what he had done. It was straight to the treadmill for him with some extra speed. I knew he would most likely poop on the treadmill so I took extra precautions. You two seriously had a riot watching him poop it was like the best next to sliced bread. You guys were sitting on top of the washer saying things like: "here it comes" "how much more do you think will come?" "That is so funny" I know it was so gross but it was kind of funny to hear you guys cracking up at Baxter's expense.<br />
1/11/2013 Dont you just love Friday nights? I sure do it is the end of the school week and there is no hustle to get you into bed. I loved getting to watch movies with you and eat my taco nacho pizza. When you got home you said, "I thought we were doing pizza hut? I even wrote about it in my journal at school" You seemed so disappointed. I had to reassure that it would be good and if you didnt like it I would get Pizza Hut on Saturday. I was planning on it anyway. I just had stuff that needed to get used.<br />
1/12/2013 So this was a major milestone for you today. You started up your swim today which I had to take you kicking but you did go. Right of the bat your instructor put you guys in the twelve foot. I was thinking come on buddy you can do it, knowing how you are my cautious kid. I kept giving you thumbs up to tell you that you could swim across the pool. Off you went and you did it. I was getting nervous when you got to the middle of the pool.<br />
1/13/2013 I love being in primary just so I can see you and Annie. Today when they were asking kids if they wanted to try the first article of faith, you raised your hand with confidence. You got up and said, "We believe in God the eternal Father, and in his three sons and in the Holy Ghost." I was cracking up but I loved it so much. You do know it, I just think you got a little tongue tied.<br />
1/14/2013 This evening when we were doing your spelling words you would sometime misspell a word. You then said, "Its not me its my brain." I was cracking up that dang brain can get you every time.<br />
1/15/2013 Today was your first day of no bus and I absolutely loved every minute of it. It was so nice just getting to let you sleep in and relax before it was time to go. I seriously felt this lifted stress. I now know that you are safe and kept from things that are not appropriate for your sweet ears.<br />
1/16/2013 Another positive to no bus we get a better evening. We spent the evening slowing doing your homework. We then watched Princess Bride which was so funny to watch you bury your head when the kissed. Ha Ha you are at that point now. It is a cute movie though. I loved when there were scary parts you were there to help your sister to cover her eyes.<br />
1/17/2013 I think it is so cute of the books that you will choose from the school library. You of course picked a book on paratroopers. You have always been so interested in rescue heroes. I think I might know what you will be when you grow up someone that helps others.<br />
1/18/2013 I went out for a girls night really early in the evening and was gone the rest of the day. So I didnt get to spend a lot of time with you. However, on the way home I loved how you were so excited to play a new game with Parker in the back. All I know is you two were doing something with popcorn kernels that you found in the back.<br />
1/19/2013 So today I will not focus on your totally melt down today and telling me I am the meanest Mom ever. What I am going to focus on his how after you got over your fit and you decided to do the chores I wanted you to do. You asked me, "Mom, when I get done cleaning the bathroom. Do you want me to run you a bath? Would you like it warm or scolding?" I had to laugh as if that was even a choice. You are so sweet and funny.<br />
1/20/2013 Like I said last week and I will say it again, I love being in primary with you and your sister. Today you remembered your "Holy Bible" love how you say it. You got to read a scripture from it. You then told me that you wanted to keep it marked so you could "read it in your spare time."<br />
1/21/2013 Today was such a fun day. We as in you, your sister and me went to the zoo when it was about 19 degrees out. That was not factoring the wind chill. It was so much fun going from one warm building to another. The other bonus we pretty much were the only crazies there.<br />
1/22/2013 So a couple of cute things for the day. Last night I told you that it was going to be very cold and I realized this morning you were wearing your Star Wars snuggie all night. The next was having Connor Simcox over and you were beyond excited. You said, "I have never had a play companion like this!" You guys made toy guns from Trios and then kept playing pranks on the girls.<br />
1/23/2013 Today Baxter was sitting next to me and you said, "Mommy, Baxter's peanut is sticking up. Why do they do that?" Ugh because he is a dog.<br />
1/24/2013 This morning when I got back from my jog with Katie you were sitting on the ottoman eating an apple. I said, "Well, I need to pack your lunch." You said, "I already did. You can check it and look in the bottom pocket because I packet a surprise." I opened and checked every thing you had packed. In the bottom pocket was a gallon size Ziploc bag with a small brownie. I was cracking up. You are so funny and thank you for packing your own lunch.<br />
1/25/2013 So today you decided to be gross. After school you said, "Look Mom its a Caterpillar egg!" I looked and you had a huge green crusty boogie on your finger. You are so gross.<br />
1/26/2013 Today you were rolling out the funnies. But the one that stuck out me was when we were driving home from swim. Annie was giving one of her emotional cries and you said, "Annie is being so T-R-M-A-D-I-C!" I said "I am not sure what you just spelled but okay." You said, "traumatic" Oh ha instead of dramatic. Another funny was when you were changing your clothes after swim, you said "I need my own changing room because I am rich and famous." You then took a towel and covered yourself to change. One more, this evening in the kitchen you said, "I know what the bad word is that goes with son of a, oh I cant say it. But I wont say the "P" word that goes with it and it ends with "itch" I said, "You mean son of a pitch." Your eyes got so huge because I just cussed. I was cracking up.<br />
1/27/2013 Sundays at this time are so wonderful. It is a lot to get you guys out the doors but I love being able to come home and hang out with you two. I hope you always know how much I love that you are always there to help me. Sometimes I feel bad that you are asked to do more than a typical seven year old. You bare it well. <br />
1/28/2013 During FHE tonight we were doing a lesson on people that can help lead, teach, help and walk by our side. Parts from the song I am a Child of God. You guys started naming the obvious choices then you said, "Definitely not Christopher." I asked who was Christopher was. You said, "You know the bad guy." Oh you meant "Lucifer"<br />
1/29/2013 You are growing up right before my very eyes. Today we got to enjoy the beautiful weather outside. You asked to ride on your bike and you said, "I grew an inch one more and I can ride this one." You then asked me if I wanted to set up a stand to sell things to make money. I love how you are always trying to find ways to make money.<br />
1/30/2013 Today was a day of no TV and I loved the sweet peace it brought to the home. When you got home from school we got to listening to music, draw and read books. When I told you that Brother and Sister Wright had a rule for their kids growing which was no TV throughout the week at all. You asked, "You arent going to in force that rule are you?" It is very tempting. <br />
1/31/2013 So I hardly got to see you today because you went straight to piano. On the way home from piano I loved the grown up conversation I got to have with you. I asked you about your day. You told me that you had to go to the gym for an explosion drill. Which meant that you did not get any "itersting" books from the library. You could only get fiction books and not real ones because you didnt have time. You are so funny.<br />
2/1/2013 You got your computer time back today and you were very excited. I was going to a girls night and your dad was asleep. So I had to leave you guys to watch a movie. I asked you to make sure that after the movies were over that you guys would go to sleep. You being you did it of course. I swear you and your sister are the best two kids a parent could ask for.<br />
2/2/2013 Today you went to Ian's birthday party and I guess your sister was having a really hard time. Natalie's mom told me how attentive to your sister you were to her. You kept trying to help her feel better. I will say this you are always so wonderful with her and I am grateful that you are such a wonderful brother. You also tread water for the first time today.<br />
2/3/2013 This was a really hard weekend for you. I think you felt the world was stacked against you. You even said that you could never do anything right. I am so sorry honey. I know my stress probably falls back on you. I want you to know how treasured you are. I could not imagine my life without you. You really are such a pleasure.<br />
2/4/2013 Oh my goodness you and your sister are a trip. You two thought it was hilarious to run circles around the ottoman with your pants down around your ankles. I was cracking up at you guys especially because you guys were cracking yourselves up.<br />
2/5/2013 We were having dinner and your dad asked how your day was at school. You covered your face with your hand and said, "I went to Peek." We both said, "What?" You then said it again with your hand covering your face. This was because you couldn't keep a straight face when you were bluffing. <br />
2/6/2013 Today was the perfect day for a snowball fight and we did just that. It was seriously a blast. I had you and Adrian running for the hills. You kept curling up like a turtle in his shell and I kept nailing you in the butt. Honestly, the most fun I have had with you in awhile. <br />
2/7/2013 You can chalk today as a day of up and downs. We had your parent teacher conference and it was of course wonderful. I think your teacher adores you and finds it hard to believe that you do not listen at home. When you were asked on your goal sheets what do you want to improve on for the rest of the year? Your response was, "I dont need to improve on anything I am a super star at everything."<br />
2/8/2013 I always like Fridays because they re the kick off to the weekend. We got to just hang out. Daddy had to go to work so you and Annie made a beach fort and had fun in there. You then loved watching videos on aliens. You are in the stage of searching for the truth on certain things like aliens, ghost and Bigfoot. I love it.<br />
2/9/2013 Oh my goodness I love beautiful days and today was one of them. We were so busy doing swim, shopping, and cleaning (which was part of your punishment for being so naughty all week) Parenting note: When your children are disrespectful make them vacuum your vehicle. I did this with you and I actually think you enjoyed it. You even made a machine out of the vacuum to make it easier to suck up all the popcorn kernels. The thing I liked most of all was the fact that when I asked if anyone wanted to go run errands with me. You volunteered and said you didnt want me to feel sad if no one went with me. Thank you for going along with me I enjoyed it. <br />
2/10/2013 Today was so much fun. Even though I am always tired and want to just relax after church it was a beautiful day out. This called for time out on the trampoline. You asked me to come out and at first I said no. I then came to the realization that in a few years you will not want to play with me. So I changed out of my church clothes and went outside for the mud bath that awaited me. We had fun getting Baxter to jump on the trampoline and acting like different animals.<br />
2/11/2013 So today implemented the star motivation chart. After the week I had with you last week I knew I needed to do something different in our home. So last night your dad and I stayed up coming up with things we wanted done during the day and the point value. Your first day you did amazing getting 26 stars. You had to cash some in right away. I think it is funny that you cashed in 15 of them to get to sleep with me. I had no idea that you or your sister would actually use that one but you did. You were so excited to get to sleep with me you even said, "I think I am going to do this every night. I dont even care about the other things." You are to funny and I am actually enjoying my time with you too.<br />
2/12/2013 We had a lot of fun tonight enjoying the beautiful weather. We got to play with the Smith boys. You had a blast just running with them. I could not be happier with the experiences you have had with them. They will always be your best childhood friends. I loved the best was your imaginary play with them.<br />
2/13/2013 You had a day off school today and of course I wasnt feeling well. You got to have the Smith boys over to play Just Dance 4 though so that was fun for you. Later in the day Adrian came over and you guys got lost in play too. It was nice having those friends to make your day fun. I also think it is cute that you and your dad have been enjoying his time off. I love how you guys have been doing your reading together since he is been on vacation.<br />
2/14/2013 Happy Valentine's day to you my sweet boy. I love you so much and was so excited to get to have an evening with you. You helped me make a giant cookie. Oh I cant recall if I recorded this or not but it just came into my mind. But you have been obsessed with ghost and have been using my camera to create your own ghost illusions. It is kind of funny.<br />
2/15/2013 You finally lost a tooth. It had been a long time coming. Every child around you has been losing a tooth here and there. The crazy part was it wasnt even that lose. Your dad was getting ready for work and we hear, "HOLY CRAP my tooth came out." I actually thought you were making it up so you could stay up later. Sure enough you were gleaming with a tooth in your hand and blood on your chin. You of course had to sleep with me tonight to wait on the tooth fairy.<br />
2/16/2013 So you losing a tooth carries into today. I was woken at 4:25 in the a.m. by you saying, "Mom, I think the tooth fairy is hiding behind the couch. I can hear fluttering and there is something white floating too." I then asked you what she left. This is when you started sobbing because you noticed that your tooth was gone and she had left you nothing. I reassured you that she did and I started pull back the sheets and searching for your money. It was no where. I figured it had fallen behind the bed so at the we hours of the morning I was pulling the bed of the wall. Low and behold it was there and you were excited.<br />
2/17/2013 I loved today we got to go to Great Shislers house and he got to show off all of his guns. You thought it was so neat and you said, "My dad's head would explode if he saw all of your guns." You loved how big they were and how he had them all over his house. Oh I also loved how you volunteered to read the scripture today in primary. I was mostly proud that you pretty much read the whole thing by yourself.<br />
2/18/2013 Oh my goodness you and Ellie Rehl were so darling today. She had a Valentine's party at her house since you guys were out of school. You guys played toss the marsh mellow into each others mouths. You two were cracking up and she was giggling so cute like every girl would do around any cute boy. That would be one match I would be just fine with, just so you know.<br />
2/19/2013 Okay so there are some days that I am glad that you are still little because you still mix up how things are said. I asked if you told Katie about your tooth and the tooth fairy. You said, "Well yes I did druve down with her." You were also so happy to tell Ms. Graves about your lost tooth. What an exciting event for you.<br />
2/20/2013 Before you got to rotten for the evening you did do something that was extremely kind. I was playing board games with your sister in which she was beating me like always. I acted sad and you came over and gave me a hug and patted my back to tell me it was okay. Plus, after your holy fit you started buttering me up by making me special food and rubbing my back. Might I add you are a very good back rubber.<br />
2/21/2013 Oh my goodness what a day difference makes in you. You came home from school and told me that you were going to be good and that is exactly what you were. You and I just went to the library together and you talked me ear off the whole way there. I loved every minute of it.<br />
2/22/2013 First snow day ever or should I say Ice Day? You seriously never get a day off so when I told you, you were so excited. We made muffins and spent the day watching movies and just taking the day off.<br />
2/23/2013 Today in the car you were talking about when you grow up and get married. Which is something you actually do a lot of. You said, "Mommy, when I grow up and get married I am only going to play video games one day a week and spend the rest with my wife. I know daddy plays a lot but he is still a good father, right?" Yes and you guys have been playing all day.<br />
2/24/2013 Sunday's are typical great days especially because of the time change now. I love that we get to come home and enjoy the whole afternoon. Today we were watching a movie which happened to have a very sad ending. I started to cry and you had to point it out. You could not believe that I would cry. I cried and you laughed at me, thanks.<br />
2/25/2013 We had one of those busy evenings where I felt like we get no time down. However before I knew it we were watching a John Wayne movie. You were so excited to watch this old movie, During the previews you were happy to see there was a whole box set. You begged me to get it for your birthday. I will have to see what I can do. <br />
2/26/2013 You know one thing I love about you? Is how you always do what I ask even if I am going to be gone. I had to take a dinner to a family from church and I asked you to make sure you did your reading and cleared your dinner plate plus empty the dishwasher and fill it. When I was leaving you told your sister that you were in charge. Humm a seven year old in charge of a four year. Anyway, when I got home you did exactly what I asked. You are such a honest kid, I love that about you.<br />
2/27/2013 It is such a sight watching you and sister wiz by on your bikes. She is now allowed to ride on the road as long as I am standing in the middle of the road. Both your little legs peddle so fast it is so cute. I love the size difference and you are always so good about letting her win.<br />
2/28/2013 Oh my dear you are so sick. You were complaining of your throat being sore but you didnt want to miss school because it was library day. Oh so cute however when you got home you were down for the night. You were complaining of being dizzy I had to carry you back to my bed. All night you kept getting hotter and were moaning from pain. <br />
3/1/2013 Your first missed day of school for the year. You were so good this whole year but I couldnt send you into school today. Instead you got to stay home and watch TV all day. We also spent some time together building a Lego creation. Which you know how much I hate but I do it because I love you.<br />
3/2/2013 So today you started to get a rash so I gave you a bath and while you were drying of your sister came in to use the bathroom. You were so grossed out and said, "Yuck, girls are so alien. They pee out of a hole." I told you that you did too and you said, "No I pee out of a stick!" Yep sounds pretty alien to me.<br />
3/3/2013 We stayed home today because you indeed have strep throat. I love the fact that you find joy in playing with your sisters hair and mine. We were watching a princess movie, my choice. I wanted to play with Ann's hair and you insisted that you could make it look like a princess. It was kinda cute watching you struggling to put her hair in a pony tail. Reminded me of when I was getting ready to have you and your dad struggled to put my hair up because I lacked the motor skills at the time. I think you both had the same sense of frustration.<br />
3/4/2013 I have been having these feelings of sorrow and happiness all rolled into one. You are changing right before my eyes. You are taking off with reading. You are learning your Articles of Faith like a champ. My sweet boy you are turning into such a wonderful young boy. You poses a kind heart, sweet spirit, and tenderness. Oh my love you are so dear to my heart and it has been so wonderful this far watching you grow.<br />
3/5/2013 Oh my goodness I seriously had a blast with you and your sister tonight. You told me that Mr. Hower told you that you needed to go home and do the snow dance. We put on Pandora and danced our hearts out. You two also enjoyed running from me while I chomped you guys. I guess that is what you call it. To hear you two giggling made me smile from ear to ear. You also did the most amazing robot dance I have ever seen from a seven year old boy.<br />
3/6/2013 The snow danced worked. We started off on a rocky start for the day but it ended well. We had a blast. You were so happy to play more Pandora Halloween music. We also got to go ever to the Thurston's house for a while and play. Just an all around good day makes me thinking more about homeschooling so I can spend more time with you.<br />
3/7/2013 I swear you are the sweetest brother there is. You remembered that today was your book fair day. I didnt have any money to give to you, so you used your money. You made sure that you had enough money to buy yourself and your sister a book each. You then came home and read her book to her.<br />
3/8/2013 I really do love Fridays. We spent the evening riding bikes and enjoying each other. I especially had fun while you and Annie tried to do killer sit ups while I was holding you. I think on most days you guys think I am a jungle gym.<br />
3/9/2013 You are such a funny boy you were in awe with the Smith's garage sale. You had money to burn and you did just that. However, your cuteness for the day was when we were spending the day outside and Annie wanted to make a bed on the ground. She brought out your white blanket and you said, "Annie you cant bring my blanket out here. It is as white as an angel." I was cracking up.<br />
3/10/2013 All I have to say about today is "Dont get on my freakin nerds!" Ha Ha you are so funny. I was cracking up and because it is nerves. When I was talking about you said you know what I said do you need to get your hearing checked. No I dont but maybe you need to.<br />
3/11/2013 We had so much fun playing hid-n-seek tonight. I was laying under a big pile of blankets with just my head sticking out. You did not see me when you first came into the room and then I yelled Boo at you and you screamed. Oh the joys of parenthood. <br />
3/12/2013 HaHa so you got to experience your first pair of boxer briefs today. You kept calling them very short shorts. When I asked you to put pants on you said, "Why these work just fine?" Uh because they are still underwear. <br />
3/13/2013 You were so excited that there were green foot prints on your table at school. You said that a leprechaun came to your classroom and his name was Lucky. You told me that if you were good all week that he would leave you treasure. <br />
3/14/2013 You make your mother so proud. You came home telling me that Makala gave you her cheeseburger from lunch. I asked if you ate all of your stuff and you told me yes plus her sandwich and you didnt have to pay for it. The proud moment that it takes me back to my high school days when I would sit and wait for my friends to "be done" with their lunch. <br />
3/15/2013 Today at school you got to have three wishes and the only two you shared or could remember were, "I wished for $1,000.00 and a limo." I love how simple things are when you are young.<br />
3/16/2013 Once again you showed how you can be such an awesome brother. You had a play date at the Thurston's and your sister was there too. She once again was very sad and you tried to comfort her. Natalie said you were asking her how you could make her feel better. Seriously love that you are such a great big brother.<br />
3/17/2013 Today was so sweet besides you waking my up at 5 because the leprechaun came. He toilet papered our house and left you guys golden candy. The best was when we got home from church and you said, "You know mom I like going to church it makes me feel good inside." I think someone is preparing for baptism. Oh I love it so much.<br />
3/18/2013 On evenings like this I love being a mom. I got to listen to you read a book I got you from the library and I was blown away about how well you did. You were so excited that your teacher moved you up a level. You are well on your way to being at the second grade level which is right on target. I also loved that I had to run to the grocery and while I was gone you put all your clothes away like I asked. You are a gem. I also loved how you were dragging your sister to bed. Seriously the fact that you still need her to sleep is darling to me. <br />
3/19/2013 Oh my goodness today would have to go down for one of the saddest days of my life for you. You came out of school clearly upset and buried your head into my stomach. I thought you did something at school that was bad and you having this big moral compass couldn't handle it. You said it was something you did at home and you knew I would spank you. I told you that I couldn't spank you or discipline you for something that I didn't know about. When we got home and got Adrian out the door the flood gates opened. You ran to your bed and was sobbing. I told you that it was not good to keep secrets from me and that you could tell me anything. That is when you said, "I dont believe anymore." I was thinking Santa, Tooth Fairy or Easter Bunny. But you then said, "I dont believe in Jesus. My brain is telling me that he is not real." I started crying with you and holding you. The whole evening I tried to explain to you how truly real He is. Made me realize how much Satan can start working on young children when they are so close to baptism. I can testify to you that Christ is indeed real. I know this with my whole heart. He did die for our sins so we can return to live with Heavenly Father again. This will come to pass my sweet boy. The Savior loves you my dear.<br />
3/20/2013 Today Daddy gave you a blessing that was so sweet. I hope that it starts to make you feel better. The spirit was so strong and the words were so dear. I know you are a smart boy and are very in tune with the spirit for being so young. You will get the answer that you are meant to get.<br />
3.21.2013 So your week just got harder the Smith's are for sure moving. You saw a sign in the yard that said "For rent" You said, "That means someone is going to borrow their house."<br />
3/22/2013 We had a sleep over at the Simcox house. You had an absolute blast with Connor. Jen said you guys were up really late just talking. Your dad had to call to make sure that you didnt play any "M" rated video games because he told me that you told him you were worried about it. I seriously love your moral compass always concerned with doing what is right.<br />
3/23/2013 I was watching you do your backstroke in the pool and when you got done, you looked up blew me a kiss. It was seriously the sweetest thing ever.<br />
3/24/2013 Well I think going to church today helped you feel better. However, the lesson was on the gift of the Holy Ghost. You showed me your picture and I was thinking "Huh?" Your teacher told me it was the Holy Ghost giving directions. The picture showed this elaborate kitchen with open flames on the stove with people cooking. Well I guess some people need direction in the kitchen.<br />
3/25/2013 Ha so I think you may get bored at school sometimes. I found one of the worksheets that you had to do and you had this very detailed picture drawn all the way around the worksheet. Something tells me you must have gotten done quickly.<br />
3/26/2013 I love to listen to your imagination run wild. Even though you are seven you will still sit in the hall and make a big production out of your Legos. I would have to say this is one of my most favorite characteristics that you have. I hope you will always have this imagination.<br />
3/27/2013 At dinner tonight I told you that I needed to cut your hair. You said, "No, I want to go to the Barbara instead."<br />
3/28/2013 Today you got to spend the night at Connor's again. You said, "He is my best friend forever." I think the Smith boys leaving is starting to get to you. I am glad however that you have Connor to be your friend. You guys were cute playing out in his woods. I seriously just love everything about you.<br />
3/29/2013 Today you got to spend another day with Connor. He taught you how to burn rubber with your bike wheels. Oh the look on your face when you did it the first time. It was really cute.<br />
3/30/2013 Wow to learning lessons from your own choices. Today I let your guilt be your punishment. You thought you were being funny when you took my mouth guard and threw it across the room. While you threw it you said, "I had a dream that your mouth guard broke." It hit the bathroom floor and broke into pieces. You instantly started crying. I needless to say was not the happiest person since I need it to sleep so I can wake up without headaches and my teeth hurting. Not to mention it is going to cost a lot of money to replace. However, it made me realize how much I love you and how fast I could forgive you. It made me reflect on our Heavenly Father's love for us and how His forgiveness is the greatest blessing we could ask for.<br />
3/31/2013 Today was Easter and it was such a beautiful day. My favorite part was you playing soccer in the backyard with the Smith boys after our annual Easter dinner.<br />
4/1/2013 HaHa you have been waiting for this holiday for months. You honestly think April 1st is an actual holiday. So when you woke up I told you that the Easter bunny brought you another basket. You were so excited you started looking all over the living room. After a minute or so I said, "April fools." You did not think that was funny at all. So for the rest of the day you tried to get me. <br />
4/2/2013 Tonight during dinner Uncle Colin was spelling the word shotgun and you said, "Oh you are talking about guns." He laughed and said, "Oh I cant spell around him." You then said, "Yeah you should just spell it backwards n-u-g." Ha Ha you are so funny.<br />
4/3/2013 You are getting to be a big kid and only doing big kid things is what you want to do. It was so cute today how you wanted to just be next to your dad and Uncle Colin. Glad you could make memories with them. I would have to say I think Uncle Colin is one of your favorites.<br />
4/4/2013 Today we walked and walked all around DC. It was the high light of our spring break. It was just a wonderful day full of first. We got to ride the Metro, buy food from a street vendor and tour the Natural Museum of History. I would have to say for all the walking we did you guys were troopers. I enjoyed having you next to me in the metro holding my hand most of all.<br />
4/5/2013 You were looking at pictures in your Grandpa and Grandma Edward's dining room and said, "Hey, Mom come here." I came and you pointed at the picture and asked, "Are these are incestors?" Ha Ha you always mess up words but you get it honest. <br />
4/6/2013 We got to drive home today. One thing that captured my eyes were when you and your sister were in the back of the car you covered her up with your blanket when she feel asleep. At moments like this I cannot get over what a great big brother you are.<br />
4/7/2013 Today we had General Conference and got to stay home. It was so nice getting to spend time with you and your sister. Reese jabbed me in the eye and I was in so much pain. I actually had blurred vision for the evening. You took such great care of me. I also had so much fun coloring with chalk outside with you. I love that you can still enjoy doing the little things in life.<br />
4/8/2013 Today was the first day without the Smith boys in the car. I was actually sad to not have the normal chatter. However, I did manage to get a laugh. I was driving and thought I had time to go up the lane but it was getting skinner and I had cars coming at me. You said, "Oh no Mom you are breaking the log." Haha seriously kid you make me laugh so much.<br />
4/9/2013 Proud moment as we are driving home today Adrian told me that one of the teachers said that you were such a well mannered boy. You then said, "Yeah I asked for a napkin and said please and thank you. She asked me who taught me my manners? And I said my mom." Oh thank you for being that good boy that I know you are.<br />
4/10/2013 I felt bad today because I barely got to see you because it was your first day of soccer for spring. I then had a Relief Society activity. The thing I loved was the excitement that you had for seeing your friend Issac. The whole way to practice you were asking how many months it was since you last seen him. Plus, you got to have practice with the Smith boys.<br />
4/11/2013 This evening you got up and said, "I am sweating bullets down my back. You want some?" You then picked up your shirt and started firing them away.<br />
4/12/2013 You had another day to ride home with the Smith boys I would say it was the last ride. You guys had a blast just cracking up and I loved every minute of it.<br />
4/13/2013 Two for the day: We were headed to your soccer game and I said, "Ross, you will need a coat." You replied, "I don't need a coat. I was born in October so I am use to this weather." The next one: We were driving past a Baptist church. You are still learning how to read well so when we went past the church you read the sign, "That church is called the bastards." Umm no but nice try.<br />
4/14/2013 Yesterday we got to have some Mom and Ross time while Annie was at a birthday party. You got to spend your long saved money on a Lego set. When I woke up this morning I thought you were in the living room have screen time and you were hard at work putting your set together all by yourself. You played with it all day making it drive through the tail grass in search for its treasure. You even painted my toe nails outside including your sisters. I told you that one day when you have a wife you can paint her nails. You said, "I think I will buy her nail polish as a gift. Do you think she will like it? Will she give me a big kiss?" Oh yes she will who ever that lucky girl will be.<br />
4/15/2013 You know you are seven and a half and you still need your Momma to sleep. I am not complaining. I actually eat it up, you came out of your room and curled up in my arms and fell fast asleep. You also confirmed today that I am the number one person in your life. I will take it.<br />
4/16/2013 You were so tired after school. Today your class went on a field trip which I couldnt go because of the recenter. When I asked who you sat with you told me Brady and Hailey Johnson. Can I just say that I think it is so cute that you are such good friends with this Hailey. She was the new girl that moved in and I think you two have become really good friends. She is always writing notes to you which is something that you do in class for writing exercises. But seriously it is so cute.<br />
4/17/2013 You got to bring home your journal that you have been keeping at school all year long. I absolutely loved it. I could hardly wait till I got home to read your entries. I loved that you always wrote about your dogs and oh how you spelled things killed me. The only sad part is when I got to the part where your dad was suppose to take you camping and he didnt because he was not feeling well. You started to scribble it out. Break my heart I think it would kill your dad even more.<br />
4/18/2013 Oh my gosh you are so cute. I came to pick you up and you had won a poster from the library. It was a picture of a shining yellow Ferrari. You could not wait to show your dad. When I was little I never won anything, so I was so happy for you. <br />
4/19/2013 Friday's are always a happy day. I of course still worked on mulching and you got to have time outside. I noticed something today I am starting to get a little more trusting or lean. When I was put mulch in the back you were riding your bike in the front. Okay so I know this sounds crazy but seriously I still feel like I cant keep my eye of you because it just scares me. You are getting older and every time I said your name you answered right back. I just hate that this is the world that we live in now. When I was a child I would ride my bike all the way around the block and that was a three mile block. Times are changing that is for sure. I guess what I am saying is I am starting to see that you are getting bigger and I can let go some. Makes me sad.<br />
4/20/2013 Wow we had quite a day. You helped me move mulch and then we got to go swimming together. Your sister had to stay home because she hurt her leg. So it was kind of like a mother/son day. You had to pass off a swimming test in order to go off the diving board by yourself. You did amazing no problem. I had a blast jumping with you. Of course you had to yell at me for holding my nose. Something you dont do and that makes you awesome but I never had swim lessons like you. Then to end the day we built a fire pit and built our first camp fire to make smores. Perfect day if I do so say myself.<br />
4/21/2013 As we were going into the church you saw blue broken glass all over the drive way you said, "I know what kind of bottle that is. It's a air bud one because the glass is all blue" HaHa its bud light not a dog. You are so cute.<br />
4/22/2013 You finally got a day with the Smith boys. When I came to pick you up you were hiding under the bed. When I actually got you in the car your mouth was going a mile a minute. You were telling me about your music teacher and how you got to taste coconut and a dry peach slice. I also thought it was funny when you started singing, "A dow a deer a female deer." I then started to sing along and you couldnt believe that I knew the words.<br />
4/23/2013 So we were working on your homework tonight with you and all your humility. You say. "Yeah this stuff is pretty easy. I am one of the smartest kids in my class." You then proceeded list the other few children in your class that are as smart as you. I guess you were just excited because you went up another level.<br />
4/24/2013 It was a very rain miserable day so we got to stay in for the evening. I really like days like this it is just slow paced and I get to snuggle you guys. I thought it was sweet that you wrote your dad a note at school and wanted to wish him well. You are always writing him at school asking if you guys can watch Top Gear together. I love how you sign your letters to him, love your son. What an honor it is to have you as our son. You make me proud on a daily basis. I think a lot of has to do with your gentle nature. I just melt at your kindness to everyone you meet.<br />
4/25/2013 You were showing me this thing you did on slaves. You then asked, "Mom, did you have slaves when you were growing up?" Uhh no child I am not that old. But I am sure I gave those very same questions to my parents.<br />
4/26/2013 I was talking to you dad this morning and asked if he slept or had been up. He said that he slept on the couch because he didnt want to have me do it. That is because you and your sister were sleeping in our bed with me. You said, "Are you being romantic right now?" HaHa you said it in the most grossed out voice ever. And no that was not your dad being romantic he was just being kind.<br />
4/27/2013 You got to have your friend Isaac over today after your soccer game. You had so much fun we even let you buy the game Minecraft. You were through the roof with excitement. It is all you could talk about for the rest of the day. Your one funny was when we got our fortune cookies with our Chinese food. You said, "I cannot wait to see what my legend is."<br />
4/28/2013 You truly are a kind boy. I think I tell you this on a daily basis. I love how you get excited about things. You could not wait to show me your Minecraft house. Then you were so quick to help make decorations for Annie's birthday. You are such a sweet boy.<br />
4/29/2013 It is settled you are in love. Maddy is the girl you desire. You have not stoppd talking about all the things you have n common "peanut butter, soccer, eye color, hair and you are both silly." I am glad that you see the personality. Also, durng dinner you said, "life is wonderful and you need to get to the finish. So I need to get married get old than older then die. Then finish back to heaven." Isn't that the truth.<br />
4/30/2013 This mornng you were having a hard time getting your zipper up because something was stuck. I said, "It's not your penis is it? That would hurt." You said, "No, I would know my antenna is attached."<br />
5/1/2013 Love is in the air you brought out all your silliness around Maddy at soccer practice. Oh my you and Reid were making all your crudeness to catch Maddy's attention. I dont know how that will work out for you.<br />
5/2/2013 We toured your new school today and it is a keeper. When Mr. Probst asked you what you liked most about school and you said, "I like math" Good job buddy way to impress the new principle. We also got to see Connor in the building so that helped put your mind at ease.<br />
5/3/2013 So your cousin AC came up with Mammaw and you had a blast with him. You two actually have a lot of the same personality. Before he came up you were so worried that he was a mean kid and that he was the one that was mean to you. You guys had a blast playing imagination games outside. We also go to do a fire pit. You two then played Minecraft until 11. A fun evening with a cousin, so much fun.<br />
5/4/2013 Today was Mommy's big run but I made it back in time for you game. I felt bad though because I was so sore that I couldnt set up the tent for a camp out like I promised you. You started to cry and told me that I never keep my promises. Which broke my heart because I usually always keep my word. <br />
5/5/2013 We were watching a movie and the princess was like mother nature. The animals were following her around and you said, "She is like Mammaw Nature." Haha you are so funny.<br />
5/6/2013 You are such a funny kid. Jadyn's Mom was telling me that you told her that you really wanted to have a play date with Jadyn but you had "a very busy schedule like on Saturday you had soccer and had to see Maddy the girl you were going to marry on that day. Then on Sunday you had church." I guess you seemed very put out that you had such a busy schedule because you really wanted to have a play date with him. <br />
5/7/2013 You got to take a personal day off of school, translation you stayed home for Annie's birthday party. You were such a big helper, I loved that you helped conduct the games. You were a little sad that she wasnt very grateful for your presents but she did like the big purple ball you got her. You two had a lot of fun throwing that thing back and forth to each other. I love to hear you two giggle back and forth over this. <br />
5/8/2013 Well today you had a broken heart. Isaac told you that Maddie no longer liked you. You said, "I dont know how she could like me so long and then I start to like her for only two weeks and then she doesnt like me anymore." I said, "Welcome to the life of girls." You seemed pretty pleased when I told you to say that you dont like her anymore and like one of her sisters. That is a way to really get to a girl.<br />
5/9/2013 Today you were drawing in your notebook and you started asking me all the things I dont like doing around the house. I think so of my favorite pictures were the "dishanator" to do my dishes and the "tighty whitey" to do my cleaning. Haha you are so funny I love how your mind. goes.<br />
5/10/2013 You lost your iPod time because you were being so disrespectful but you soon earned it back when I made a deal with you to clean up the living room because daddy was having friends over in 20 minutes. You did an amazing job. What amazes me is that you can manage to clean up in 15 minutes which usually takes you guys all day to do. Anyway, after the big clean up we went over to the Rappleye's to play. It thought it was funny that Levi came down not too long after we were there to tell us that you were asleep in his bed.<br />
5/11/2013 A busy soccer game followed by a trip to Dayton for Ann's birthday party. I loved how you were such a big help with Annie when opening her presents. You read her all of her cards. I love to listen to you read you are getting better and better every day.<br />
5/12/2013 Happy Mother's day to me because of you I earned the title mother. It was actually a horrible start of the day. It was like any other day I was looked over. After church you told me to get in bed and lay down and you would do anything for me that my heart desired. Thank you I love you my dear son.<br />
5/13/2013 So I guess not all days can have a good report, but today you made a choice that was not a good one. Jordyn Simcox came in from outside and said you peed on the fence and she could see. Oh boy did you get a talking to and I think sometimes that is all it takes with you. You are such a tender boy with such a guilty conciseness and you felt horrible. You told me that you were sorry.<br />
5/14/2013 I always enjoy the days when I just get to sit next to you and not do a whole lot for the day. I actually heard a song that took me back to the days when you were a little guy dancing around the living room to your favorite movie Cars. Even when I looked at you in my rear view mirror I could still see my sweet little guy and it tugged at my heart. Today was just an embrace you day.<br />
5/15/2013 Oh to the last day of practice and to dinner with the Smith boys. It was so nice to go before hand and get to have dinner with them since we never get to see them anymore. I thought it was cute how you and Reid both got the sour green apple slush. He followed your lead because he had never had that flavor but he liked it.<br />
5/16/2013 Tonight you had your spring concert and you did great. When Mrs. Gardner asked who wanted to sing the solo. I could tell on your face that you wanted to raise your hand but you were unsure. I encouraged you to raise your hands as much as I could encourage from my seat. You then raised your hand so high and stood so straight. When she picked you, you gave me the evil eye. But you did so good.<br />
5/17/2013 Today was your field day and I got to come to the afternoon part. One thing I can say for you is how protective you are of your sister. You guys were waiting in line for a bounce house and you sat there with your little arms around her. After that we went to many other activities and on the last one you came up to me and said, "I think I have a tick back here." I combed my fingers through the back of your hair and sure enough that gross parasite was attached to you. You are now afraid to go outside for fear of getting another tick on yourself. I will say this when the nurse removed it you did not freak out or flinch. You then had to show it off to all of your friends.<br />
5/18/2013 It was your last soccer game and it was so bitter sweet. It was the last time you will play with the Smith boys. I thought it was funny at the end when you were getting your trophy and Coach Brant told the story how you asked him if you could date his daughter when you were only 5 years old. You stood there plugging your ears in embarrassment.<br />
5/19/2013 Here is to a camp weekend that will be filled with fun memories. On our way to the camp site you had a blast riding up with Jadyn and Hayden. It was seriously the most crazy I have ever seen you but in a good way. Watching the three of you dance to Gangnam Style was quite entertaining to say the least.<br />
5/20/2013 You and your friends were shining stars on the paddle boat. You guys put us to shame. I did get the last trip with just you out on the lake and of course that is when you tell me that you had to pee. Good thing we were the only campers in the whole camp site because you stood proudly while peeing off the side.<br />
5/21/2013 Today and yesterday you and Jadyn had a blast swimming together in the pool. I thought it was funny that you guys were "saving babies from the bottom of the pool." The thing that impressed me the most was how quick you could retrieve something of the bottom of the pool.<br />
5/22/2013 I am so sorry today I was late picking you up from school, I always feel bad when you are the last one standing there. Bethany was standing with you though and you were quite disappointed when I pulled up because she was getting ready to take you to her house. Oh you also told me that today you did indeed believe Jesus and he was in your heart. I cannot tell you how happy I was to hear you say that.<br />
5/23/2013 Ha Ha today when I came to pick you up from school, you and Jadyn were doing a secret hand shake. I thought it was so cute you then tried to teach me but apparently I am unteachable. I didn't do it right. I am just sad that this little friendship is coming to a close.<br />
5/24/2013 In the car coming home from school you told me that you said a prayer while you were at school. You asked Heavenly Father to bless you and to help your ribs to start feeling better. I asked you if they started feeling better and you said "Yes, they felt better for the rest of the day." I am so grateful that you can have those little testimony builders.<br />
5/25/2013 We had a fun cleaning playing day. We did the cleaning then playing game. I actually had a blast playing soccer with you, Annie and Reese. These are the moments I will lock away in my memory. <br />
5/26/2013 You were my only companion today for church. Annie stayed home because she was so sick. I also had to give a talk today and I am so glad that I didnt have to think twice about you when I was up there. You seriously are that kind of kid, you know just good.<br />
5/27/2013 Today was Memorial Day we went to the church picnic and it was pouring down rain. That didnt matter to you though. You had so much fun just running around being a boy. Afterwards we went to the Simcox house I just felt bad that Connor wasnt there for you. However, you soon learned that his sister Jordyn could be just as fun. You two were pretend playing black ops. Which is actually a shooting game. Seriously made me laugh to see you and her going around the house Marine crawling around with play guns in your hands.<br />
5/28/2016 We are closing in on your last days at Cedarwood. I will admit I am starting to have mix feelings about it all. You have flourished there but I will glad when the drive is over. However, I love our little talks we get when we are driving. You once again told me how you said a personal prayer at school today. I love how you are really building your testimony of prayer. I am also concerned that you said it was your rib cage hurting again. Oh yeah and tonight while eating an apple you came out with a piece of apple to show me your carving knife teeth, you crack me up. <br />
5/29/2013 You had your awards assembly today at school and I loved that when you woke you were wearing dress pants and your blue dress shirt. It took a lot of convincing that you didnt need to be that dressed up and you would get hot. At the assembly you were awarded the principals award and I was so proud of you it is the top award. You told me afterwards, "I wasnt surprised at all I knew I would get a second piece of paper." Ha think we need to work on humility. Then again you were really good all year long. <br />
5/30/2013 Today was your last day of school and at Cedarwood. I have so many mixed feelings about the change but I hope it will be a better school for you.<br />
5/31/2013 First day of summer vacation and it was jammed pack. We went to the zoo, Alum Creek and then to the Rehls for dinner. Besides the crazy yelling mom that I had to pull out because you were so off the hook. The thing I liked most about the day was getting to feed the sting rays with you.<br />
6/1/2013 So today I said a bad word again and of course you were laying down in my bed without me knowing. I was upset about a medical charge. I then apologized and said I shouldnt have said that word. You then said, "What word? I didn't know bullet was a bad word?" Haha loved that is what you heard and not my real potty mouth word.<br />
6/2/2013 Today we went to Vanessa's baby shower and you were unsure if you wanted to go or stay home with Boogie. When you asked if there was going to be good food and I said yes you were sold. You also got to throw a football with Phil and I got to see how good you could throw. This was the first time you have ever thrown a football. <br />
6/3/2013 So today was an adventurous day at home. While doing yard work I ran my hand over a toad and now he is our pet. You were gleaming. His name is Thunderstrike. The make my heart melt moment was when your sister took a dive on the walk all because Reese saw a squirrel. You put her up on your bike seat and walked her home because she was all scrapped up. <br />
6/4/2013 So your gleam was soon shot down today. I killed your toad. I didnt know that it would suffocate in the container. I checked on him and he was okay an hour later we checked on him and he was dead. I figured it was pretty cool out so he would be fine but the sun took over the shade where he was. I felt so bad for the rest of the day. I do not have a good track record when it comes to amphibians.<br />
6/5/2013 We went to the fountains downtown and I think it is safe to say that you are getting to old for things like this. Maybe it was really just too cold but you just walked beside me with this blah look on your face. You are such an honest kid though. We paid to park at a meter and I knew my time was going to run out so we hiked it back to realize we had 10 minutes left. You watched those minutes like crazy as soon the time was up you<br />
6/6/2013 Oh Oh to the lazy days of a very cold start to the summer. I had big plans for this week but it all kind of got changed around but we made the best of it. I got to clean the garage while you guys played on your bikes. You tried to make your own motor for your bike. I also loved hearing you pretend play police with your own dogs. <br />
6/7/2013 Today was a day when I was reminded of how much you are still my little boy. We went to a new metro park today that had a natural play area and it was a living nightmare. The whole group that was there started off on the off beat path but soon realized that we should turn back. So I decided I would go ahead and take you and the other big boys. It was a woods full of poison ivy, heavy thorns, mosquitoes, and fallen trees. You and I of course were not dressed for the adventure because honestly I went by what the pictures showed me on the website. It was seriously such an awful experience. It crushed my heart to see you so upset in front of your friends. It showed me that you were still so young and my boy. You kept getting caught in the thorns in your poor flip flops. By the end I was carrying you through the woods. It was a lesson to me that no matter how hard it gets for you in your life I will be there to carry you through my dear boy.<br />
6/8/2013 This evening you got to see the Singleton boys, Logan and Christian, at a graduation party. it was kind of funny because you were just asking about them last week wondering how big they were and if they would remember you. You seriously played with them all evening. There was a big bounce house and I could barely get you to leave. You kept asking for five more minutes. At times like this I am pretty lenient. <br />
6/9/2013 You are such a funny kid. You hair is getting so long and of course Autumn saw it and loved it. Then Katie said she liked it. You then replied, "See now I have two votes for my hair." You stinker, I actually like your hair its your dad that wants it clean cut.<br />
6/10/2013 Oh my goodness you were reunited with the Smith boys today and it was the sweetest embrace ever. You guys seriously had the cutest group hug ever in the hallway. You guys kept telling each other how much you guys missed each other.<br />
6/11/2013 You know sometimes brain picks up on so many things and I want to remember them and then it leaves me by the time I sit down at the computer. What I can say about today is we had a blast with the Smith boys at the beach. However, I was surprised that you would not go farther out in the water evening when you thought your sister struggling in the water.<br />
6/12/2013 You could not have seen me get out the door fast enough to spend the evening with your daddy. I am glad that you stayed awake until I got home. It was late too. So glad you got that Dad time you have been wanting.<br />
6/13/2013 Okay I am making this declaration as of today, you are no longer allowed brown eyed girls. You have now decided that you are going to marry Jordyn Simcox. She said she would marry you too and now you guys have been playing all day today.<br />
6/14/2013 We got to go to Natalie's house today for swimming. I stopped and picked up pizza and might I add you are turning into a big eater. I think you ate at least four pieces. The funny thing is I tried to get away with paying for it and when we got home there was money coming out of the mailbox. You could not believe there was money coming out of the mail. I knew right away what it was but you were taking claim to all of it because you found it.<br />
6/15/2013 You know when it comes right down to it you are really just an amazing little guy. I can always count on you to help me. I asked that you guys clean up the backyard. Sure enough you were the one that pretty much did all the work.<br />
6/16/2013 So we went to the Simcox's house this evening to drop things off to them. I guess Jordyn told you that you werent her boyfriend anymore. You got in the car and said, "Man I hate girls." HaHa I had to remind you that you were young and Jordyn was even younger. You just needed to give it time.<br />
6/17/2013 The road trip with you was not the most fun lets just say that. You were complaining the whole time, I was so tempted to turn around and take you home. Made me realize that a trip to Florida is out of the question. What amazes me is that with modern technology you still managed to be bored.<br />
6/18/2013 Oh my goodness we discovered how to dig for crabs today at the beach. We met these nice locals that taught us all about it. It seriously entertained us all morning. Even though the weather is least desirable we are making the best of this trip. I also felt so sad for you at dinner because you were having your chest pains again. When we get home that is priority number one.<br />
6/19/2013 Oh my goodness the weather broke and we had the time of our life on the beach. I didnt put my suit on but I should have. I was going to just walk along the shore line and go in knee deep. That was soon changed when a wave soaked us. We then built a sand castle together and made trenches around it and waited to see how long it would take the waves to take it out. I had a blast having this time with you.<br />
6/20/2013 Today you were kind of ungrateful but I did get to have a special moment with you. As a family we went the boardwalk and rode the Ferris wheel together. Mind you both Daddy and I are not big height fans but we did it both for you. You said, " I am no scared because you are next to me."<br />
6/21/2013 Today was Daddy and I's ten year anniversary so I felt like I hardly got to see you. But one fun thing we did was decorate shells with our cousins and you always did some awesome buckeye hero drawing, You did a Michigan hero first just to ruffle my feathers you stinker.<br />
6/22/2013 This morning we were in the living room and you were getting popcorn to eat and you said, "Hell yeah!" I asked you what you just said I had to quickly tell you that you are suppose to say Heck. You had no clue that you just said a bad word.<br />
6/23/2013 Today was a day that I hope is not repeated for a very long time. I honestly think it is just time to go home. You guys have been fighting so bad. We left church and came home and we all took naps. On a better note you were reading like crazy today. I am so proud of how well you are doing in reading.<br />
6/24/2013 Today we had a day that we got to play in Aunt Lulu's backyard in the sprinkler. I had a blast running around in the yard battling you and your sister. The best part of the day was when we got to go to the yogurt store. Lets just say it is safe to say you had the garbage can of toppings on yours.<br />
6/25/2013 On our drive home you said, "Mom is the word damage a bad word since it has that word in it?" You are so funny. Another tender moment is when I was having major pain on the way to pick up the dogs and I looked in the rear view mirror and both you and your sister's heads were bowed in a silent prayer.<br />
6/26/2013 Your big cousins were in today and you had a blast playing video games with them. It was cute to see you on the couch sandwiched between them.<br />
6/27/2013 We discovered a little tree growing in the front yard. It was one I actually tried to transplant and I thought it didnt take so I mowed it over. But sure enough it was alive. I loved sitting outside by it with you and your sister. We measured it and gave it the name Buddy. I love doing little things like this with you.<br />
6/28/2013 Today was a fun day of swimming and having a guy day with Connor. Mommy had a show to go to and you went to the Sines house and got to spend the whole time playing video games with Connor. <br />
6/29/2013 Today was a down day we still got to swim and by the way I think Jordyn still secretly likes you. You are so oblivious and I think it is funny. Her mom told me that she kept asking if you were coming swimming and she asked why. Jordyn then said it was because you make funny faces and make her laugh. Come to think of it you really do make funny faces a lot. <br />
6/30/2013 You made my birthday so magical. Today was your first day of making me brownies for my birthday. The whole day you treated me so sweet by making me dinner and just loving on me.<br />
7/1/2013 Not by choice but you were giving a little light on what happens to your body while you are going through puberty. Payton decided to fill you in on it. One thing I am grateful for is I think it went right over your head. I will let your dad have that talk with you but I will keep you a little innocent for at least a couple of years.<br />
7/2/2013 So today you said the microwave was sparking. Your dad asked if you had your fork in the microwave and you said yes. He also asked you how long you were microwaving your food and you said, "I dont know I am just hitting random numbers." HaHa<br />
7/3/2013 Today you seriously swam from noon to 9:30. You are by far a fish. It was seriously a wonderful day, it was a little piece of heaven. <br />
7/4/2013 Well today was the forth and we spent the time at Holly's. There were a bunch of children there we didnt know and one of them was mean to your sister. I loved that you hunted that boy down with your friends Conner and Caleb. You are such a protector all ready. <br />
7/5/2013 So today was a big day of cleaning but during your lunch you asked me to get you a refill on your drink. I stood up to get it for you and you insisted that I sit down. By that point I had already filled your cup. You said to me, "I just wanted to get it myself because you already have to do so much around the house." I love you boy!!!<br />
7/6/2013 Today we left for our trip to VA, it was such a nice drive. Seriously you and AC just talked and played games the whole way there. You also got treated like the big kid since you got to help your sister a lot while I drove. And of course you had to freak out when I asked you to take your seat belt off and get something. The whole time you kept saying I am going to die. Oh my goodness you are so dramatic.<br />
7/7/2013 First day at the beach and it was fantastic. Yes it was crazy hot but the thing I loved the most is how you were so willing to help with Logan. He is such a treasured spirit and you were so gentle.<br />
7/8/2013 Today you got to get some Navy things at the Navy exchange. You looked adorable wearing your little hat. Kenton is seriously one of your heroes.<br />
7/9/2013 One thing I have noticed this summer is being at the beach with you this summer has totally turned me into such kid. Today we walked all over the beach burring jelly fish that were washing up on the shore. We dug and dug in the sand. To end the day we saw dolphins so close to the shore they were within reach of us. Today was seriously one of the greatest days with you.<br />
7/10/2013 We had to leave to come home today and it was sad to leave Logan. In the short time that we were there he grew to love you. When you were down on his level reading to him or just on the floor he constantly had to rub your head. Even when we got home from the beach yesterday when he saw you he said, "Rossi is here." <br />
7/11/2013 We got to go and explore a cavern today and it was so much fun. On thing I love about you is how you are so good at picking treasures for keepsakes. Of course you started off looking at the cheapest things in the room. I had to encourage to pick something a little more sentimental. You ended up with a treasure box and a crystal to go in it. To you it was such a prized treasure. <br />
7/12/2013 I love the days when we just have lazy days. We had such a nice time just unpacking and getting the house in order. We then had your friends over and lets just say you and Connor have become best of buds. You were naming your best friends but Parker, Reid and Grayden still took the number one spot. Like they count as one person.<br />
7/13/2013 You win the patience award today. You took the time to teach your sister how to play Minecraft. It was funny listening to you two play the game. Like you saying try not destroy your tree house, or Rossi I wont die because I am in creabitive. Your conversation just kept going on and on. She pretty much had no clue what she was doing but you did most her moving around.<br />
7/14/2013 Today was a great day which I love Sunday's just for that reason. I loved that I got to take a nap while you and your sister played so nicely. Typical this doesn't happen for me. I think it is because you got to help your sister more on Minecraft.<br />
7/15/2013 Fun day at the beach. The water was so green and brown you did a lot of "transporting" in the water. It was actually so funny you would go so low in the water that I seriously couldnt see you then you would pop out of the water somewhere else.<br />
7/16/2013 So today was a first for me, I have never in my life just caught you off guard and slapped you. But you have been getting really smart with your mouth and being disrespectful. Your dad asked you to do something and you were giving him lip as you were walking to do it. This pretty much set the tone for the day. It did get better later in the evening but man I dont know what to do with you. Autumn posted something on facebook about different types of children and come to find out you feel under the sensitive child category. Yep it explained you really well. I will try more patience with you.<br />
7/17/2013 Watching you trying to master your dive today in the pool was entertaining. You look more like sky diving in a ball into the pool. It was so funny. We will get it down eventually.<br />
7/18/2013 Today was another day at the pool. I actually enjoyed my time with you guys before everyone else arrived. I got to judge you on your cannon balls and lets just say you did the most perfect ones. I thought it was funny how I would give you a score each time and you kept adding them up.<br />
7/19/2013 We had a blast all day swimming and going to a pond party. You are my most cautious child ever. There was a zip line and despite your best effort you just couldn't do it. It broke my heart you just buried your little head in me with tears down your face.<br />
7/20/2013 This day was hand downs the worst day of my life. You however always manage to brighten my day. You came back and laid your little head on my chest and said, "I love you forever." You seemed to know what to do in my time of need.<br />
7/21/2013 You went to Jen's house after church and you had a great time. I was still having my time to myself today. I do love how genuine you are. Even when I thought I didnt want to go to church today you were very persistent about going. I am glad that I did go though because the talk was exactly what I needed.<br />
7/22/2013 It always seems that Monday's are a day of leisure. Today was not different from that. You enjoyed playing Minecraft which I dont get the game. You can manage to make some pretty cool clubs on the game though.<br />
7/23/2013 We went on a tour of Columbus today with the missionary that taught Mommy parent's. We got to go to the North Market which is somewhere we have never been before. You were so polite. And when Don asked you what you would like you said, "A burger" He then started calling you the meat boy which is so true. You have always loved meat.<br />
7/24/2013 We went fishing today and you finally got to catch your first fish ever. A couple of summers ago you had fished for weeks straight throughout the summer and never caught a single thing. I loved the smile on your face and your determination to do it all. I loved that I could teach you how to fish. Seriously you are such a great kid. <br />
7/25/2013 So you were wiggling your gross tooth. Seriously this thing just needs to come out. You said, "I dont want it to come out. I want to keep my friend in my mouth." You are so funny so when did teeth become friends.<br />
7/26/2013 You had fun tonight at your friends house Parker Bailey's. I got to come along too but it was mostly so you could have a day with him. It was movie night at their house. I am glad that you have him as a friend. When I asked him to find you on the playground on the first day at school he agreed. I think I might have embarrassed you. I just know you are so nervous about it and so am I. I think that is my job to worry though.<br />
7/27/2013 This evening was such a fun time. We went to the Simcox's house to ride bikes. You felt like such a big kid finally realizing you could ride the big bike you bought off of the Smiths'. The best was seeing you getting a new bike companion in Connor. You two rode up and down the street like no ones business.<br />
7/28/2013 I love days like this when the weather is perfect and we have a nice time at church. You had the closing prayer in primary and I tried to give you some helpful hints to add to the prayer. You said, "I got this Mom." And you did just that.<br />
7/29/2013 A day with the Smith boys is just what this day needed. It was just so nice to seriously spend all day at their new house. You loved being able to just have freedom to go all up and down the street playing with the kids in the neighborhood. You also thought it was funny that I had to stand in front of you while I let you pee outside the school where we were playing. <br />
7/30/2013 We got to got the "movie feeder" as you called it on your summer bucket list. It was a really nice time I just felt bad because for the rest of the day you had an upset stomach because you ate too much popcorn. After that we got to be just lazy.<br />
7/31/2013 So we went to the thrift store today which of course I love that place. You were so excited to find a Blue Jackets jersey with the name Ross on the back. It was destined to be yours. You were seriously so thrilled to find something with your name on it. We also had a fun time having a spray painting party with our friends. <br />
8/1/2013 You poor thing for some reason you always manage to get this awful headache and fever every summer. It is the craziest thing. You were so pitiful on the couch and I had to carry you to the bathroom because you would get dizzy.<br />
8/2/2013 So this week I have been trying really hard to get your summer bucket list done before school starts. So today's challenge was making ice cream. It was a total flop. Out of all the ice cream bowls we had one worked so each child only got one taste. I felt so bad but on the positive note you got to have a fun play date with your friends.<br />
8/3/2013 We had such a blast today. We went to an unplanned activity to a little fair. It was so nice because it was free. You got to try so many different rides that you have never done before. I also thought it was fun how you and Connor could just go and be big kids. You two snuck of and managed to get a total of four bags of cotton candy. They were handing them out for free and I guess you knew a bargain when you saw it. Your tongue was neon pink. <br />
8/4/2013 Today after church you were eating and your dad told you not to finish your food if you were full because that is what fat people do. I said, "Yeah like your mom." You then said, "You are not fat and dont say that." I love you, boy. Now your Dad just farted and you said, "I knew you were going to rip one of those."<br />
8/5/2013 Yeah for a trip to Dayton. We went to the Dayton Airforce Museum and then went to Wenzinger Gardens. You were so cute today playing with Faith especially. You seriously had so much fun playing with her. The thing I thought was so cute though was how you had to wear your Navy shirt to the museum. You have so much pride in Kenton.<br />
8/6/2013 Wow to one of those days of pure attitude. Your sister had her kindergarten evaluation today and it took way longer than expected. Before I left I told you you no technology. When I got home sure enough you had clearly had the xbox on and were then on the laptop. You said, "Dont even say anything, you were gone so long. I had nothing to do." I thought, "Wow who are you and what did you do with my kid." My respond to you was, "I know I was gone long as long as you did the things I asked it is okay." I walked into the kitchen and nothing done. I then asked i you did your reading with no. So that meant the things I asked you to do that would have taken no more than fifty minutes were not done. I took away your technology for three days and you shrugged your shoulders at me with I dont really care no big deal. It took me taking them away until school starts to get a reaction out of you. Wow I dont know what to do with you.<br />
8/7/2013 We had a day downtown and it was so much fun. We got to go to the Scioto Mile, walk down the mile and go on the Santa Maria. The part that was crazy to me was the fact that I could let you go off with Connor at the mile made me realize how much you are growing up.<br />
8/8/2013 You enjoyed making the most awesome fort for you and Connor. It was an all out war with the girls all day. You two had awesome guns made out of Trios. It finally got to the point where I had to keep you guys seperated because you two were upsetting them so much.<br />
8/9/2013 Today you had a chance to redeem yourself from the previous attitude you had earlier in the week. Once again you didnt do it. I seriously do not know how to get trough to you. We at least got to go have a sleep over with the Simcox family. You had fun playing guns with Connor.<br />
8/10/2013 This is going to sound like a repeat for the week but we got to spend the day cleaning. But the fun we did have was when you got to try on all your new shoes that I had put away from buying in advance. When you put them all on I had to come outside and test them all out to see how fast you could run. Then you said "Now all I need is my new book bag and a cool new watch and I will be set for school." Well I guess I might just have to get on that.<br />
8/11/2013 I love how you can be so thoughtful. Your teacher made these really pretty faith stones and since there were extra you asked if you could give one to your sister. <br />
8/12/2013 One last day at the beach and it was a blast. We got to spend time together swimming and you had so much fun in the tube with the Smith boys. The best was getting to toss the Frisbee with you and your friends. <br />
8/13/2013 So one thing you have been doing since you have not been able to play Minecraft is building with your Legos. This evening you were in your room before bed building a museum and built a car carrying a mummy to deliver it. I love to see you playing like this makes me see the little guy in you is still there.<br />
8/14/2013 We thought it would be a nice idea to spend the day at the Thurston's and swim one last time. It was so funny to see how quick you were in and out of the pool. It was seriously so cold.<br />
8/15/2013 It was your open house tonight. A moment in a mothers life that tears her heart out is when her little boy pulls his hand away when I went to hold it. You seemed very nervous about this whole new school thing I am seriously so nervous for you.<br />
8/16/2013 So when you were a little guy we use to pat your back with a rhythm of three pats and a pause. Tonight we were laying down and you started to do the same pat on my back it is like it is a part of you.<br />
8/17/2013 Oh to days like this I love it so much, it was our last hurrah before school starts on Monday. We had a garage sale and you helped me set up so you could earn some money. We then went shopping so you and your sister could buy a movie of your own choice. You guys seriously picked this over ChuckE Cheese.<br />
8/18/2013 Yep one reason I love to serve in primary is just so I can see you and your sister. During the closing exercises I winked at you to see if you were paying attention and you did it right back. I so love you kid.<br />
8/19/2013 First day of school and my emotions were worst today then they were the first day I left you for kindergarten. I seriously was heart broke to leave you on this journey with not knowing anyone. I just sat you down at your desk gave you a hug and told you that I loved you and ran for the door. When I came by the end of the day your teacher gave me a hug and said you did great. You even introduced me to your two new friends Clayton and Jacob. Yeah for new friends.<br />
8/20/2013 You know there are those days were you find yourself heart broke for you kids. Like today when you couldnt wait to take your dad to Alum Creek for the first time and all he did was sit on his towel because his feet hurt. You were seriously so sad. I couldnt do anything to convince you to swim with me and Ann in the water. Finally by the end I convinced you to join in and you said, "I think we should start living like we dont have a Dad." Man that was a hard blow because I had no clue what to say. I love you dear boy with all my heart and I will try my best to pull both our weight.<br />
8/21/2013 So your new friend Clayton gave you a phone call tonight to invite you his church family fun night. It was so cute to hear you two having a conversation. So we did go to his little activity and you had fun. Come to find out his little sister is in your sisters class. <br />
8/22/2013 Man I have never seen you so excited for school. One thing I think is funny is you go to school with so many of your church friends but you dont play with any of them on the playground. I do love that you have made so many new friends. When we were walking into the classroom a boy in the hall said hi to you. It made me so happy that you are already getting settled so quickly. <br />
8/23/2013 Yeah for your awesome behavior all week. You made it to purple today and got a cool camouflage pencil. This was seriously such a draining week but I am glad that you loved it so much.<br />
8/24/2013 We had fun this evening playing volleyball in the backyard with your dad. This was once and a blue moon that your dad felt well enough to play with us. It was such a fun family evening.<br />
8/25/2013 Yeah to a great Sunday. I think it is cute that during sacrament and other times when you are holding both Daddy and I's hands you always try to get us to hold hands. You are such a romantic.<br />
8/26/2013 I will tell you that I am so happy that we started this new school. I was so worried about it but you are fitting right in. I love to see you so happy. I mean today you came home and had so much to say. You were never like this at Cedarwood and now you are. <br />
8/27/2013 So it happened the tooth that was loose for almost 5 months came out. I had to pull it and it killed me. You were seriously crying so hard and it broke my heart but I couldnt let you go to sleep with it that loose.<br />
8/28/2013 Your friendship with Connor is so cute. I love that in your room you have made an area to make "plans" of attack and made a treasure chest labeled "wepens". You two store all the guns you make in it. <br />
8/29/2013 School is seriously wearing you down. We are now working on timed test. This is a new challenge but you are doing great is what your teacher told me. That made me relieved.<br />
8/30/2013 So today you were so excited about getting a door knob with a lock on it. You were saying, "Yeah, I am excited to have a lock so Connor and I can do our business. And I am not talking about #1 and #2." HaHa you are so funny.<br />
8/31/2013 We were out riding bikes and it started to sprinkle a little, you said, "Mom, birds keep pooping on me!" Umm no child that is rain you silly kid. <br />
9/1/2013 So did I tell you how much I love your missing tooth. For some reason when ever you get upset and start to cry I melt. I think it is beyond words cute. I guess in your favor you get away with a lot more right now. Oh and I love how you are so giving. Today one the teachers were passing out crystals and Leah didnt get one and you gave yours to her. One nice boy I have.<br />
9/2/2013 It was a great day pretty much the last day of summer. Autumn took you and your sister out to her parents house and you had a blast. It was so fun I came out later. Autumn's mom sang your praises saying how kind and confident you were. It was cute watching you cruise around on their battery operated cars.<br />
9/3/2013 So there are some words that you say that are funny and today we were talking and you said, " Yeah is it pregnick" That is one word you have always said wrong and it makes me laugh. Oh my goodness you we were watching a movie and you were cracking up so hard your face was turning bright red.<br />
9/4/2013 So with some convincing you decided to play soccer. It took Zach Thurston signing up and now I am coaching two teams. At least you will be doing something active.<br />
9/5/2013 I love how you are such a momma's boy. Tonight when you tucking you in you gave me the biggest hug I could barely let you go. I also love how you will never deny that I am your number one person.<br />
9/6/2013 I hardly got to see you today because you went to Gavin's to spend the night. It was so cute seeing you two reunited again. You both yelled my buddy!!! Seriously so cute. <br />
9/7/2013 Man this day was nice, we got to spend some time with the Barrett family in a gas station. Yeah to funny memories. Uncle Joel bought you lunch and we got to watch a small town parade from the window. You and Gavin got the same sour candy and had fun turning your tongues green.<br />
9/8/2013 During sharing time today I got to be on your team and I was your biggest cheerleader. It was a fun game just watching you and Connor he of course by the luck of the draw was on the team too. You guys are seriously such good buds and I am glad you guys are friends. I love being in primary to see you and your sister. I guess it helps that you wink at me across the room too.<br />
9/9/2013 Man today was a day to just admire you. We went up to Alum Creek after school with the Simcox kids and had a blast. I loved teaching you how to throw a football. I know not a normal thing for a mom to do but hey I am not to bad. For some reason today you were just extra sweet and kind. You brought home school work and got great marks on it. I mean just an all around good day.<br />
9/10/2013 Oh my goodness here is to the hottest day of the summer and I am being serious. Natalie called and we got have one last summer swim in her pool. It was so much fun, I even got in. You are an excellent swimmer. You were doing so many things in the water.<br />
9/11/2013 We went to dinner with your dads uncle. We met him at Barnes and Noble. I actually had a really good time looking at books with you while waiting for a storm to pass. His Uncle Brent bought you and Annie both a movie. It was not an expected evening but it was enjoyable. I at least learned where your middle name came from. It was your great great Grandma's maiden name.<br />
9/12/2013 So asked you if you thought Cedarwood was harder than Taylor. You told me yes it was which I thought was nice to hear. One thing I loved is so far the homework is not demanding so we can actually have family time. We came home did the easy homework and watched the movie Annie got from uncle Brent. It was actually a movie from when I watched from my childhood. It was the Never Ending Story. When it started you said, "Is this movie old?" Ha no way because then that would mean I was old.<br />
9/13/2013 Yeah to fun day Friday's, no homework no worries just fun. We enjoyed the beautiful weather and rode bikes.<br />
9/14/2013 In the quiet of the morning I love the big talk we had this morning. We just talked about my teenage years and why I cant have anymore children. How some people can adopt children. It was seriously one of those tender moments. The best was when you had me say a prayer with you about healing daddy so we could have another child. I love how sweet and faithful you are.<br />
9/15/2013 On our way to church today you said, "Dad I bet so many people are jealous of our cool cars." Ha Ha yeah I bet so many are jealous of our 1999 Durango and 2002 mini van. I love you kid.<br />
9/16/2013 We had such a fun evening tonight. I gave you a new box of crayons and you wanted me to give you challenges for drawing. I also thought it was so cute how you wanted to buy a picture that your sister and I were doing together. When she sold it to you, you wrote SOLD on it. 9/17/2013 You were playing with your sister outside and discovered an ants nest with eggs. You moved them into a container so you could watch them. You were also so into reading a new book. You had to come and read me pages and crack up along the way. <br />
9/18/2013 First soccer practice of the year and you were so excited. And of course there was a cute girl on your team. I think I have figured it out if a girl has brown eyes and hair and can play soccer then she makes the cut for you. When we got home from practice you started to talk about her and I pointed out her features. You got so angry and threw a fit at me. I guess I can never bring up girls again.<br />
9/19/2013 On most days you and your sister get a long. The thing I love the most is how you spend time creating and playing together. Since we are getting into soccer now you two had so much fun just kicking the ball back and forth down the hall. And Reese once again took down another soccer ball while playing with you guys outside. I will say this it is really cute to watch you guys play keep away from him. This is his heaven.<br />
9/20/2013 So I am one proud Momma, this week you had rather difficult spelling words and I sent you off to school with full confidence that you could do it. I know it seems like I work you like crazy but I just remember when I was a child and not doing well on spelling test. But hey today you nailed, Constitution and September. I thought these were big words for a second grader.<br />
9/21/2013 So Annie got a day with Daddy at the Shoe and you got a day with me. It was so nice to spend the afternoon with you. You we just snuggled up, ate and watched football. I felt bad though because your knee was hurting you so bad from yesterday playing soccer with your friends.<br />
9/22/2013 So today we built a fire outside and you were trying so hard to prep for when you start Scouts which your first one will be this week. You were mastering blowing on it. It was so fun to watch your face light up when you would get some sparks a blaze.<br />
9/23/2013 Man today was next to impossible to get you to come in and focus on your homework. The weather was just to darn pretty. You were more than thrilled when I made chili in the crock pot. I cannot tell you the real reason why you were happy for it but I will leave at you are a boy and gross. Speaking of gross oh my word your arm pits smelled after school. I am sorry but you are not even eight yet I am not ready for you to start wearing deodorant. I am sure I will have to give in so you arent the smell kid at school. <br />
9/24/2013 You and your sister are like the flying trapeze. You two were outside planning this whole routine I had to come out and watch. I will say this I was pretty impressed with what you two could do on the swing. She would wrap her legs around you and then swing underneath you while hanging on.<br />
9/25/2013 We had soccer practice tonight and you were so awesome it I do so say myself. We had a race to see who could make it around the tree first while dribbling the ball and you came in first. The thing that impressed me the most is that you had such great control. Also tonight was suppose to be your first Scout outing and that fell through. I could see you just dashed with disappointment. It was cute though how you were stomping up the driveway to make your presence known and no one was there. I felt so sad for you.<br />
9/26/2013 Oh my word you had your school pictures today and you looked beyond handsome. Another thing I noticed today and yesterday but I am no longer allowed to mention it, is how many girls say hi to you. Me being a girl and a little one before completely realize what these girls are thinking. They think you are cute and you are oblivious to this, I love it!<br />
9/27/2013 Excitement for the day beside the SWAT team adventure this afternoon that freaked you and your brother out. You got to go to the Rehl's and camp out in their tree house. You were so excited to have a load of sugar and fun. It was so nice of them to let you guys sleep over. You guys also had fun setting of a glow stick in the potato launcher.<br />
9/28/2013 I am so glad that you love me. I realized that I am not a very good coach for older kids. The competitive soul and me could not help my yelling. It typical tended to be you that was my target of yelling and I am sorry. You did look excellent on the field though and you were a leader on the field. Good job buddy.<br />
9/29/2013 This morning I got up and you were already for church. The outfit you picked was too cute and there was no way I was going to change it up. You had blue dress pants, a blue polo shirt and a white dress shirt. You were absolutely darling.<br />
9/30/2013 A conversation with you that had me cracking up. "Mom I know what the "F" word is." My response, "Oh you do? This is your one chance to whisper it in my ear." "The "F" word is fudge. I cannot figure out why it just ice cream." You then continued to tell me all the other bad words. "The "S" is sexy which means naked, the "B" word is son of a biscuit." Oh boy to I love your innocence.<br />
10/1/2013 You got in the car today and said, "Mom, I have surprise in my back pack and you will be so proud." Sure enough you pulled out a piece of paper that said you were chosen as the student of the month."<br />
10/2/2013 Tonight was your first Boy Scout meeting ever. You got to do your first flag retiring ever. To be honest it was my first time too.<br />
10/3/2013 I woke up this morning and you were ready for the day. You said, "I let you sleep because I didn't want to wake you from your beauty sleep." Oh my dear you are such a sweet heart.<br />
10/4/2013 Oh my you have been counting down the days until your birthday. Everyone you see you tell them how many days are left. I cannot believe that is only four days away. What a sweet treasure you are. You also had a nice evening getting to see friends from Cedarwood. We then bought an large amount of cereal and Halloween decorations. You told me over and over that I am the best mother you have ever had. Well I hope I am the only one you ever have.<br />
10/5/2013 You could hardly contain your excitement when you saw your Mammaw today because you knew she had your presents for your birthday. I will say this you got home and put your whole Lego set together. I was so proud of you.<br />
10/6/2013 I love conference Sunday! Just getting to stay home with you guys was so nice and sitting next to you was even better. Wad fun snacks and just enjoyed the spirit of the day especially because Daddy could be a part of it. One of the most memorable parts was when it started pouring rain and you and your sister could not get away from the window.<br />
10/7/2013 Oh my word it was so cute today. I was babysitting the Rehl girls and watching you make Melan laugh was priceless. She was pushing the shoppin cart and you kept stepping in front of it pretending she ran you over. She was hysterical and I was proud to see that my big boy could make a little thing laugh.<br />
10/8/2013 Happy happy birthday my dear boy, today was such a relaxed day. Besides the fact that you actually woke me up at 4 something in the morning which was actually around the time you were born. You came busting into my room and told me that it was your birthday. You then saw the time on the alarm and said, "Oh its only 4:18. I didnt know." I told you to go back to bed but I heard you every hour after that. I love you dear boy and am so grateful that you came to me on this very day eight years ago. <br />
10/9/2013 You had your first real pack meeting tonight. You were so excited to have your shirt and things. But the part I loved most was playing soccer in the gym with your guys. Yep your mother playing soccer with a bunch of kids, I hope this is one thing you remember about me.<br />
10/10/2013 Well once again another night out. Man I swear I planned my week to avoid this but this has been just one of those weeks. At least you got to have a day at the church with the Bailey boys. You and Andrew tore the carpet off the wall in the nursery on accident. You guys were climbing the walls and we will leave it at that. I could tell you both felt really bad. Boys will be boys!!<br />
10/11/2013 We had a fun evening out, right after school we ran errands. Then I thought what the heck lets stop at Toys R Us so you could spend your birthday money. I loved that you wanted to share some of your money with your sister so she would not be left out. However, the two things you picked were perfect for the both of you. You picked out a ramp and the movie The Croods. Even though you made it very clear that the stuffed animal was yours that came with the movie. Yep you still enjoy those little things that might seem childish. Oh wait you are a child. <br />
10/12/2013 Oh my word I think turning eight means turning into a different child. I see you wanting to be this bigger kid but then the little kid comes out in you. But today it was cute to watch you run with the big boys at the corn maze and then just start uncontrollable laugh in the car ride home. Well maybe that was the little kid in you.<br />
10/13/2013 Oh my word it happened today, you had your baptism interview today. My heart is swelled with joy for you to make this choice in your life. It is the biggest thing that will change your life. Following the Savior will always keep you safe. I pray that you will always strive to follow Him when you take this journey in your life. Christ will never lead you astray. He is our greatest example.<br />
10/14/2013 One days like this I am so grateful to be a stay at home mom. After you got home from school it was just spend time together and spend more. We did bike riding and the best was your sister and you drawing all evening. It was so nice to see you also playing in the living room floor doing your own Lego set without following the directions. <br />
10/15/2013 Yet another fun day with you and your sister. The joys of perfectly cool weather. I was sad for you though. We were outside and you seemed so sad. I asked what was wrong you told me that you missed the Smith boys. It was one of those bike riding days to miss them. At least your evening was brightened by a trip to the library and sneek door dropping of treats. It was our FHE activity. <br />
10/16/2013 You had Scouts today again. You got to do a bike maintenance course. I had my doubts about it but you were so happy when I came to pick you up. Might I add you looked so darling in your little shirt and pants.<br />
10/17/2013 It made me sad today. You cleaned up really fast so you could play with these new boys that are in the neighborhood. And it showed tonight that they only wanted you to come out and play so you would get your bike ramp out. It seriously crushed me on the inside. I convinced you that maybe we should pick up the ramp since it seemed they werent really being that nice to you today. You were trying so hard to play with them but a older kid was out and they kept ditching you. You are such a sweet dear boy that doesnt deserve that treatment.<br />
10/18/2013 Yeah for a funday Friday with the Smith boys. Nothing says it like being reunited with some of the greatest friends ever. You know you have good friends when time passes, you reunite and its like you never missed a beat.<br />
10/19/2013 So there was this road kill cat and its guts were everywhere. You said, "On the outside you are beautiful and your guts are ugly on the inside. Oh but your spirit is beautiful and its on the inside." I love how simple things are in your eyes.<br />
10/20/2013 Oh word you are so funny. I like how sometimes you still get things confused. You stepped on the scale this morning and said, "68 well that isnt my highest score." HaHa then I want a really low score.<br />
10/21/2013 You know sometime in life it seems so crazy and I hate it so much. At least this evening was one we could enjoy each other. I love when we have quiet times especially when it includes you and your sister being nice to each other. Also, you told me today that Ms. Brinkmeyer dresses modest. You said, " I know that Ms. Graves would wear stuff that showed her you know." You pointed in the general area. You proceeded to say, "I always tried to look at her eyes." For real you were in first grade.<br />
10/22/2013 You are such a caring kid and I could not ask for a better child. I love that you are so kind to me. You always make sure that I know you love me and are always giving me hugs and holding my hand. I just thought I would let you know this because it seems like days pass and I forget to tell you.<br />
10/23/2013 Soccer practice was so much fun tonight besides me making you cry because I thought you were being smart. We did experience the coolest cold front coming through. So Tim Thurston got everyone to try and catch the leaves that were falling down. It was seriously one of those moments I enjoyed being a mom.<br />
10/24/2013 So today we were watching all of the Bowman kids and I told you if you helped me I would give you babysitting money. You were so excited to help me. You were making them giggle and laugh. They kept calling you "Connor"<br />
10/25/2013 Tonight was trunk or treat at the church. I love how you get so into your costumes. This year costume was so easy. You wanted to be a zombie hunter. I love that despite my horrible artistic ability you love what I make you no matter what. It was fun splattering paint all over your face to make it look like blood splatter.<br />
10/26/2013 Last game of the season and you almost got a goal. You usually play defense because that is were you feel most comfortable but you played up today and did great. I love how you try your hardest no matter what.<br />
10/27/2013 We had the most perfect weather for a walk and an evening outside mixed with some movies in. You are such a cautious boy and during our walk you stayed close by because you were afraid that your nightmare might come true. Oh my dear boy I guess you had a dream that someone kidnapped you in our neighborhood. <br />
10/28/2013 I love that when you came home today you wanted to just use your imagination. The weather was perfect and I couldn't imagine not being out there with you while you used your imagination. I say this a lot but I just loved days like this. Oh and we were watching Halloween wars and it was cracking me up because every time they would say a "bad word" you would say "beep"<br />
10/29/2013 I am so in love with the I dont have anything to do days. I got you home from school and it was hang out with you and ride bikes. But then we had so much fun playing soccer with the dogs and once again letting them destroy another soccer ball. Those silly dogs but I do have fun playing with them.<br />
10/30/2013 Last practice and it was a cold one. At least enough people showed up to this practice. I felt so bad though because I made you cry. I thought you were being smart with me so I made you run. I then noticed you were crying and it broke my heart. You actually were trying to say that you would enjoy running with me. I am so sorry my dear boy. <br />
10/31/2013 So tonight was a dreadful Halloween night but we made the best of it. We went all over our neighborhood to get candy and might I say what a disappointment it was. I have this strong sense of community and wanting to stay in the neighborhood but that ship has sailed. Next year we are going to the Simcox's neighborhood. They came with us tonight and it was fun but I guess I never knew what I have been missing out on. According to them pillowcases should be full by the end. <br />
11/1/2013 A day before your baptism and you are bouncing off the walls. We went out to dinner with Grandpa and Grandma Edward. I think part of your bouncing was because they were here visiting too. It was such a lovely evening.<br />
11/2/2013 What an amazing special day it was. You were baptized today and it was such a spiritual day. It is hard to describe the feelings. Lets just start with the details. I believe my tears began during your Aunt Amy's precious opening prayer which was followed by Edward Grandma's talk on baptism. I actually felt so bad for her because she actually prepared her talk on the Holy Ghost. It was then time for your baptism. Your friend Emma went first and then you were next. I was over joyed with gladness in my heart. My sweet boy was making a commitment to the Savior and to Heavenly Father. When you were given the gift of the Holy Ghost I dont think I stopped the tears at all. Grandpa Ross gave you the gift of the Holy Ghost. It was an amazing blessing. He blessed you that you will always seek righteousness and be an example by your actions. That you might always seek good friends that will hold you up. That you might find a worth companion to take to the temple. I wish I had been able to record it. Just know that there was so much love and spirit there on your very special day. It was definitely a testimony builder.<br />
11/3/2013 You are such a shy kid and I love it. They asked you to stand today so they can welcoming you as the newest member of the ward. You could barely stand up I had to keep pushing you up to stay standing. It was so funny and I loved it.<br />
11/4/2013 We had the day off from school and I loved the day. You didnt really feel like taking a walk with me and Ann. But you came and I enjoyed my autumn walk with you. The thing I liked most was how you took apart your old tricycle and used the wheel to make a zip line in the backyard. I love how you always like to create. <br />
11/5/2013 You had another day off from school and might I add you have been quiet spoiled in these years. Because this morning you said we didnt do anything fun yesterday. Well thank you but I had fun just spending time with you. But to make up for it we did go the recenter and then went to movies and took your friend David. I will say you were being crude which I think you thought was funny but I did not. We need to work on you know things like not writing on your leg with your snot. <br />
11/6/2013 Yeah for listening to you try to answer questions out of your scout book. Sister Staten kept asking you questions and you were giving the most out there answers that didnt actually go with what she was needing anyway. Seems like we have our work cut out for us but at least you know have the boy scout motto now. Baby steps I am guessing. <br />
11/7/2013 So you and your fashion cracks me up. Boys vs girls are so different. You will throw clothes on like it is nothing important. Who cares if you look totally ridiculous good thing you have a mother that does though. I guess today it was just because you had to go to a play and dress up and I had to redress you. I guess it is a good thing though since you saw Celeste at her school. You then told me that she saw you and you think she pretty much likes you. I then returned that statement back to you and saying I think it might be the other way around. Boy did I embarrass you.<br />
11/8/2013 I love how you are such the big brother to your sister. I mean there are days when I feel like I am looking back into my life. You seriously just want to love on your sister and she screams at the thought of it. Maybe in all reality my brother was just trying to be nice.<br />
11/9/2013 When it comes to little boys and their Momma's it doesnt get much sweeter than what I have with you. There were a couple of times today when I hurt myself. You kept asking me if I was okay because I am the most important part thing in all your life to you including video games. I also enjoyed my job with you again it was seriously so fun to listen to you make up these stories. I think one day you could be a great writer or good liar.<br />
11/10/2013 Oh my word you are the big kid in Primary. It is always so hard for me to see this. I still see you as a little sunbeam but you are so much more. It was the primary program and you read your talk with great confidence. I was so proud of you my sweet boy.<br />
11/11/2013 Your sister and I missed you so much today while you were at school and we were playing in the snow. It was so sad for me to think of how much you guys are growing up. When you got home though it was the first thing we did. You were just to happy to make snowballs and throw them at the dogs.<br />
11/12/2013 In school today you said you had to write about your most favorite person in class and I was the one you chose. You wrote that you loved me because I was warm, fun, loving and watched movie with you. I seriously love that my hard work and love doesnt go unnoticed.<br />
11/13/2013 We had such a wonderful scout experience. As a troop we went to the firehouse which was so nice because we have never done that. I love the friendship you will be building during this experience.<br />
11/14/2013 Those times that make me giggle are when you are such a kissy boy. You were showering me in kisses today and I was cracking up. It seriously makes my heart sing that you are such a Momma's boy. <br />
11/15/2013 You have turned into a little archaeologist. I will try not to focus on the giant holes that are being dug in the yard but on the time you have spent explore and playing with your sister. It is absolutely priceless. <br />
11/16/2013 Man to see your work and improvement in swimming is amazing. You are such a hard worker. I was happy to see that you could already pass off somethings in your wolf book.<br />
11/17/2013 So we sat in front of some kids today that were being absolutely disrespectful the entire time. I was happy to let you know how you are such a kind respectful child. I asked if you could see the difference between the respectful and disrespect. You could too and I am so thankful for you who sat quietly and drew.<br />
11/18/2013 You are such a funny kid. This morning you were joking around with your dad and you said, "Yeah Dad its just a joke. Dont you know what a knock knock joke is?" I love your funny personality.<br />
11/19/2013 Your Mammaw came up as a surprise and you were so excited to see her. We went out to eat with her and oh my word to how much pizza you ate. You were counting them as you were going and said you had eleven pieces.<br />
11/20/2013 I really am so excited to start this scouting journey with you. Tonight we got to learn all about the pledge of allegiance. I cannot tell you how much I love to see you gain this confidence and friendships. Its a good thing. <br />
11/21/2013 Once again you manage to always make me smile. I somehow managed to buy you a pair of pants that were sized wrong. So you put matters into your own hands. You turned them into pants and socks all in one. You actually thought I was going to let you out the door like that.<br />
11/22/2013 I love your training that you do in the backyard. You do this big obstacle course and I encouraged you to do at least ten laps. You actually ended up doing 30 laps. I was so impressed.<br />
11/23/2013 A day with the Smith boys and it was so much fun. It cracks me up how you guys get together and you guys turn into the most crude children ever. I did not hear from you guys the entire day. I actually had fun doing a camp fire with you guys. <br />
11/24/2013 Oh my word you are such a sensitive kid. Yesterday the Smith boys were over and you guys played a game that was not appropriate at all. I told you this morning how the more I thought about how disappointed I was that you played this game. I know boys can be boys but this game was not appropriate. When I told you this, you were sobbing because you felt so bad. You barely wanted to go to church because you were so sick from it.<br />
11/25/2013 I love having FHE with you guys. Tonight we got out our Nativity and decorated the living room. We also played the thankful game I love how you and your sister both come up with the most wonderful things to be thankful for. <br />
11/26/2013 You are so energized for your working out. I am happy that your gym teacher is working you so hard. You said that she had you doing so many things today in class. So I guess that meant that today when you got home we just got to hang out and watch movies.<br />
11/27/2013 I love breaks from school they are my favorite thing in all the world. You got to head over to the Smith's and had a blast with the boys. I am seriously so grateful for your friendship with them. We also had a beautiful snow fall which was so nice to play in even though you seemed less than thrilled to be playing with it. <br />
11/28/2013 Happy Thanksgiving to you my dear boy. We had such a wonderful time at Great Shisler's house and you were so excited that Aunt Lolo gave you your birthday card with money. Great Shisler was holding on to it for you but you werent to sure about it. You also proved tonight that you are truly a mommy's boy. You were suppose to stay down in Dayton for a couple of days so I could have some time by myself. Yeah that didnt happen you were unsure if you could stay without me. <br />
11/29/2013 A whole day with mom is just what you got. I let you spend your birthday money that your aunt Lolo gave you. However to your much disappointment the battery operated bat you picked did not work at all. We had to return it within two hours. You then bought another remote control car. Fingers crossed that it actually works. We also got to go to the Rappleye's house for the evening it was fun seeing you play with the boys. Despite the fact that you hit your head really hard on the ground from play fighting and you also managed to get their little dog to go after you and bite you. I swear you have always had a way with dogs. That is a complete joke since we had to get rid of Lilley because of you. <br />
11/30/2013 So note you never buy a remote control anything. The other thing we got did not work either. Talk about such a let down for you. When we were taking this one back you said, "Are you going to ask for the janitor?" Instead of manager. Third time is a charm you got two video games and a movie. You also bought your sister and yourself a new trendy bracelet. You were so excited to not be the only kid in class now to not have it.<br />
12/1/2013 You are such a kind hearted boys I know. When we were leaving church you took my church bag to carry for me. I told you that I hope when you get older that one day you get a girl that will deserve your kindness. Your response, " I know I am going to marry a Christian so I might just marry Celeste to make sure." HaHa okay I would approve of her. <br />
12/2/2013 The magic in your eyes when you found Betty for the first time this season. I love how excited you get for all things for Christmas. We also got our tree tonight and it was so cute that you wanted to use your special knife you got from West Virginia to get the plastic netting off the tree. I love how you are getting so big but yet so small.<br />
12/3/2013 You were telling me all afternoon about your friend Jacob and how he was in accident. I am actually concerned because you said his mom was still in the hospital. You had a lot to say though how he is your new best friend and that you were glad he was okay. I am so happy that you are fitting in so well and making such wonderful friends.<br />
12/4/2013 You know those day that I melt are when you are so kind to your sister. She was cold on the way home from school and you wrapped your arms around her and covered her with your coat. Then at Scouts tonight you made her a pretty bracelet. Today you won brother of the year award.<br />
12/5/2013 Yeah chance of snow storm and we had to research all the things you are suppose to do for a snow day. By 5:30 in the evening you already had your PJ's inside out, ice cubes flushed down the toilet and spoons under your pillows. We will see if this works out or not. But you also prayed for a snow day too, so that should do the trick.<br />
12/6/2013 Snow day and it was the worst snow day ever. I mean I had fun with you guys but we seriously waited all day for the snow. So in the mean time we went to the recenter, the grocery, and then to Wendy's for a frosty. The snow finally came around late afternoon and we spent the evening playing in the snow.<br />
12/7/2013 I had such a wonderful time with you and your sister today. Can I just tell you how much I love living in the city of Columbus. It seriously is wonderful city to live in. We had swim today and then went to the Commons and had a holiday blast. It was so magical and I plan on doing it with you guys next year too. As much as I loved growing up in the country I think this city will offer a lot of memories for you and your sister.<br />
12/8/2013 In the shower this morning I grabbed for my conditioner to read a message from you, "Hi Mom xoxo." I swear boy you are so thoughtful.<br />
12/9/2013 Can we say lazy day? After my battle with the awful snowing conditions to get you to school on a day that should have been delayed. The funny though I was running an errand and told Net to just drop you guys off but he didnt tell you guys I wouldnt be home. So when I got home the door was wide open and I couldnt find you guys. You two were hiding in the bathroom tub because a brown guy was at the door. Mind you the door was standing wide open crazy kids.<br />
12/10/2013 So you are so cute. On my iPod you started your own clan and it was seriously so cute listening to your criteria. Has to speak English must be a kid under 18 and no one from China, Germany is okay. <br />
12/11/2013 I got to build a tool box with you tonight. Oh yeah it was so funny watching your mom try to help you. We nailed the wrong boards together we were for sure the last to finish but you were so proud of it.<br />
12/12/2013 Your poor little lips make me feel so bad for you. I swear like over night they were cracked and bleeding. I sent you to school with a chapstick. You also did not find humor that I put Balmex under your nose because it was getting chapped from all your snot. Guarantee it will be better by tomorrow.<br />
12/13/2013 You have a way of driving your sister crazy. She cannot stand you to hug and kiss her. It drives her crazy like none other. It is the quickest way to get a rise out of her.<br />
12/14/2013 You are so funny we had our Christmas ward party and I loved how you had to make your own costume for a shepherd. You put on the cords and a white button up shirt. Then you wrapped a scrap material around yourself. You were so cute.<br />
12/15/2013 You and your sister are such funny kids. Even when I am having a hard time like this morning was you both tend to carry this spirit to make me laugh. You guys were playing this funny red light green light game in the car. As we would drive up to a light you would be like, "Green light, green light green light stay," We would get through it and then proceed to the next color chant.<br />
12/16/2013 My facebook status: "<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 18px;">Conversation between my two children, "If that boy ever comes over to our house I will wrestle him to the ground because no boy is going to like my sister." Sounds way to familiar" Clearly you do not want any boys coming to our house. </span><br />
12/17/201 When it comes to back rubs you take the cake. I swear you are the most loving boy a mom could ask for. You just seem to be so in-tuned to my needs and always know what I need.<br />
12/18/2013 Today my dear boy you got your bobcat for scouts. You were so proud of it. I loved watching you get pinned you had this big sense of pride on your face. I also had fun with you guys and the rest of the group playing the winking game. It was so funny watching you guys in actions with all your winking eyes at each other.<br />
12/19/2013 You brought home a card that you made for your teacher Mrs. Brinkmeyer it was seriously so cute. I think it is darling how you get so attached to your teachers but I think she is for sure one of your all time favorites teachers. It was clearly stated on the card.<br />
12/20/2013 I love how you are such an appreciative child. I came in to help in your classroom and there were more than enough parents to help so I thought I should go in and help in your sisters room. After school you said, "Mom, I really appreciate you coming into my classroom even though it wasnt long."<br />
12/21/2013 I had one of the greatest times in all my life with you and your sister at open swim today. It was such a time that I just wished time would have stood still and I could have lived within that moment forever. You guys did so wonderful in your swim lessons that you both moved up a level. during open swim we had friends from church there and we had a blast playing monkey in the middle and in general just splashing.<br />
12/22/2013 You are such a handsome boy and I was cracking up at you with all your posing when I was snapping your Christmas pictures.<br />
12/23/2013 There are those moments when I feel complete despair. And all it takes are sweet gestures from you that remind me how much love I have from you and your sister. You came into my bedroom this morning and gave me a "big bowl of healthy cereal with sliced bananas." You then told me to continue rest, you had no idea that I was crying all night.<br />
12/24/2013 I love that you are such a kind hearted boy you said, "I wonder if Uncle Bubby got me anything this year, if not that is okay I will be happy with a big hug."<br />
12/25/2013 Merry Christmas me sweet boy. You kid me not woke up at 2 am this is the second time in a row. You sat on the couch for almost 4 hours waiting for the rest of us to wake up. I hope all your wait was worth it.<br />
12/26/2013 Man alive it has been a lazy kind of day, I did get a chance to go to the temple. So you guys stayed with the Davies. You had so much fun playing with Justin while you were there. I could hardly get you to leave.<br />
12/27/2013 We went to see a movie today it was Walking with Dinosaurs. It was one you had been waiting for it to come out. The funny thing is years ago you gave me a hard time about sneaking in candy from outside. And who was the one doing it today? Yep that would be you. You told me that you didnt want me to pay to much for candy at the concession stand.<br />
12/28/2013 You and your sister were watching a movie on her VHS tv and it was funny because she was getting frustrated because she thought you were breaking it and you said, "I am reversing it." Ha you instead of rewind yep you are not a VHS generation kid.<br />
12/29/2013 I love the sound of you playing with your Legos. You have been working on them for the past two days and I love to hear them in all their actions. <br />
12/30/2013 I love days that come to be such a fun surprise. Sister Davies had extra passes to the water park near by. We seriously spent all day there. I enjoyed hanging out with on the lazy river and doing the slides. Even though they make me nervous. You had so much fun run with Justin and I hardly saw you for the most of the day. It was an early bed time when we got home.<br />
12/31/2013 The last day for the year. What a better way to end it while spending time with friends. We seriously have started a fun tradition at the Rappleyes. I dont think I saw you for one minute the whole time. This year was such a wonderful year for. You had to adjust to a new school which you have done beautifully. You turned 8 and made the wonderful choice to be baptized. This is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in all your life. Following the Savior will always keep you on the right path to return to live with Heavenly Father again. Also, you are a bright funny and most all passionate little guy. I am so grateful to love and have the love of you my dear boy.<br />
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1/1/2013 We had a blast today sledding and doing all things that were fun. Your funny today though was how you kept calling the sled's sleighs. I just thought it was so cute because this was your first time of actually enjoying sledding or sleighing. <br />
1/2/2013 We had a wonderful day full of you and your brother. You have this horrible "hole" in your foot. That translates to a wart. You have actually had it for a while and we have been treating it. So I convinced you to let me do another treatment. You screamed so hard. It broke my heart so I promised you ice cream. After that you told me that you did not want to go to kindergarten because you did not want shots.<br />
1/3/2013 This evening you were so proud of yourself because you could "spill your own milk" You said, "Look daddy I can spill my own milk." Instead of pouring your own milk. <br />
1/4/2013 This morning after I poured your juice, you said, "Look Mom I can drink like a dog." You then proceeded to drink your juice like a dog.<br />
1/5/2013 So bright this morning you came back to my bed and woke me up scared to pieces. You had a nightmare and wanted to know if you could sleep with me. Oh the look on your face and of course you can always sleep with me when you have a nightmare. One more I wish I could just bottle you up and keep you just the way you are. You spent at least ten minutes making the most perfect PB and Nutella sandwiches. You spread everything so evenly. Like I said perfection but then again you do focus on your coloring and covering every inch. I am guessing the bread was your canvas. <br />
1/6/2013 You are a girl with a set of lungs that is without a doubt. I think you will be very happy for your brother to go back to school. You guys enjoy your time together but I think it is better in small doses. Anything he did even if he was just playing with you triggered a screeching yell. I total played ref these past couple of days.<br />
1/7/2013 One thing you started is getting books and coloring books to draw the cover. Then you will write the title of the book. Which is so sweet because you are really trying your hardest to learn how to write letters.<br />
1/8/2013 What a busy day we had. I spent the day trying to find a script for your dad. You were such a trooper. The funny thing but not so funny. We were leaving the recenter and you picked two dandelions. The whole way home you were taking about how you were going to plant them in dirt and water them. As soon as we got home you were home planting one in the snow. Anyway, there was one left to be planted and you wanted to plant it too. However, I was getting ready to leave to pick up and you said that you wanted to stay and watch a movie. I went over the rules and you repeated them to me. When I got back you were not on the couch and I asked you why you were off. You told me that you went outside to plant and water your flower. Oh no that made me realize that I can not leave you at home. For the record your dad was home but asleep. You started sobbing because you knew you didnt follow the directions. I am just glad that you told me the truth. <br />
1/9/2013 You know on most days I just sit in awe with you. I love every moment I get to spend with you. We have started the reading lessons which you did two today because you wanted to put two suckers in the jar. We kind of hopped around from thing to thing today but it was just wonderful having you by my side. Oh and another funny is that you have now decided that you want to sleep by yourself. This seriously brings tears to your brothers eyes. He seriously loves sleeping next to you. So, tonight I had to make a big old bed on your bedroom floor so you two would have enough room. You say it is because you cant take any sleep when he sleeps with you. Hope tonight works out and fingers crossed no nightmares, You had another one last night.<br />
1/10/2013 So this incident is seriously going up on both you and your brothers. So Baxter the lovely dog that he is ate a new tub of sour cream. Mind you I never buy it so this was extra special for me to purchase. We got home from piano and I noticed he had a white snout. It did not take me long to figure out what he had done. It was straight to the treadmill for him with some extra speed. I knew he would most likely poop on the treadmill so I took extra precautions. You two seriously had a riot watching him poop it was like the best next to sliced bread. You guys were sitting on top of the washer saying things like: "here it comes" "how much more do you think will come?" "That is so funny" I know it was so gross but it was kind of funny to hear you guys cracking up at Baxter's expense.<br />
1/11/13 So this morning we were in the shower and I like always get sad at the thought of you going to kindergarten. So I asked, "Annie, when you go to school who will I shower with in the morning?" Joking because I know it will be no one. You replied, "You can always shower with Hazel." Um I dont think so but you are funny.<br />
1/12/13 Today we started up swim today again. The only frustrating part about the lessons are you both get different instructors each round. So, you were strapped into a life jacket in the bigger pool. You had no problem getting right in. You just started doing big old circles in the water with this big old smile on your face. I was cracking up from afar. You then found me and started a double wave at me while you were still spinning. I seriously love you more than words.<br />
1/13/13 Like I told your brother I will say it again. I love being in primary just so I get to see those sweet little moments that I was missing out on. They were doing a balloon toss and singing the song and if the music stopped on you then you had to say the next line. The song was I am a Child of God. When it landed on you, you said every single line except the line that came next. At least I know that you know the song.<br />
1/14/2013 We had a nice day at home and might I add I love to watch you just dance around. The thing I loved most was playing games with you this evening. While playing the princess game you have to close your eyes and I love how squinty your eyes get. I also loved how for the first time ever I managed to beat you at Memory. It was just a good evening.<br />
1/15/2013 You are such a sweet girl. You are always so aware of the needs of others. I love how you always want to help with Jobie. You will scoop her right up and help calm her down. However, she is getting thoughts of her own and wants to be left alone. When some one ask you what you want to be when you grow up, I love that you simply say a Mommy. There is nothing more important in the world than nurturing and love some of Heavenly Father's choice spirits.<br />
1/16/2013 Oh my goodness today was a day for games. Santa brought you this princess game and that is all you ever want to play. I think Santa did good. I actually think it is darling that you and your daddy play at least two rounds a day. I love it even more when your brother jumps in with you two. So cute to see the guys in your life playing a princess game. Oh yeah and you always say it is stuck in your head that is why you want to play again and again.<br />
1/17/2013 Today during art all the other children left which left me and you to use up the rest of the shaving cream glue project by ourselves. I loved every minute of it. We made the most beautiful snowman. It looked really neat. Was nice making a snowman that you didnt have to wear gloves for.<br />
1/18/2013 So I gave you your second chance to stay and watch a movie while I did pick up. When I got home you once again said, "Mommy, this time I only got off the couch to dance when a song came on." Well I will take that because I know you have a dancing body all the time. Which by the way I love to watch you dance for me all the time. You will always put on your dress ups and have me put on music so you can dance.<br />
1/19/2013 You are such an old lady sometimes. Today at swim you guys were putting your life jacket on and noticed one on the girls in your group didnt have hers on right. You instantly informed the teacher and started helping her adjust it. Mind you this girl was a head taller than you so you would have thought she would have gotten it on her own.<br />
1/20/2013 Today you got to give a talk in primary. I whispered in your ear "make sure you say it loud" You did just that it was so cute. One of the older kids even said, "Wow, you could really hear her." That's my girl big mouth like your Mamma.<br />
1.21.2013 Like I said to your brother, we were so crazy today. We went to the zoo when it was 19 degrees out and that was not accounting for the wind chill. We had so much fun going from one thing to the next with most of the things all to ourselves. I will say this I like going to the zoo more in January than July.<br />
1/21/2013 I love days that are unexpected. Hazel didn't come over so we had the whole day by ourselves. I mean Jobie was here but we had a wonderful day. We did cleaning together and played together. We would set the timer and clean for ten minutes. Then follow it up with something fun. Honestly, the most fun I had was when we were folding laundry together. You are for sure my mini me!<br />
1/22/2013 So this evening you climbed up on my lap and I was loving every minute of it. You then decided to give your daddy a turn, which of course made him happy and me sad. I guess I am done typing because you said it was my turn again.<br />
1/23/2013 Today was once again an extra special day with my little girl. I had the morning with just you. We got to play games and I treasured it once again. You also made your brother a surprise and hid it behind the chair. It was another fantastic Trio hand gun. He loved it.<br />
1/24/2013 You got to have a day with Addison which is always fun for you. However, you told me that she threw a bear at you. You then proceeded to tell me that you didn't really want to be her friend anymore. I have noticed that you have really turned into an emotional thing. <br />
1/25/2013 It was so cute today. You and your brother got to go to the Smith's to sled. They were sledding down there driveway and you were having a blast pushing them down the "hill" I also loved how you were the only girl among boys." Grayden even went to push you down the hill and said, "This is so awkward."<br />
1/26/2013 We had such a wonderful day. I got you moved up to the bigger pool in swim lessons. The only problem is I still feel like you are not getting the attention you need. I dont think they believe me when I say she can swim independently by herself. Oh well you have fun and that is all that matters. <br />
1/27/2013 You are now obsessed with the grade you get for the day. I dont know where you got this from but you asked me, "Mom, did I get an A today at church?" Yes you did you are always good for me.<br />
1/28/2013 This evening you actually sat still for me to lather your hair in olive oil. I put your hair up in a pony tail and it looked so cute. I told you that you looked like a ballerina. So you then of course had to go put on a leotard. You then danced around the house. You even said, "I like my pony tail because it can do this." You then bounced up and down to make your pony tail to do the same.<br />
1/29/2013 If you dont end up getting sick soon I would be shocked. You were an overly tired mess today. Anyway, I will focus on the sweet thing today. As I was leaving to take your brother to school you asked me to cut out hearts so you could paint them for everyone. When I got home you were still work on them and they were beautiful. We hung them in the window so they could be seen.<br />
1/30/2013 You made your own matching game. It was so cute. You cut up pieces of paper and wrote random letters on them. I then had to tell you what they said even though they said nothing. I tried my hardest to put the letters together. When I came up with some word that could put the letters together. You said, "Nope, that is not the word." Well then I give up. You did manage to write the word color on one of the sheets.<br />
1/31/2013 The best part about the day was when you asked me if you could take a nap. How could I have said no you were snuggled up next to me on the couch. I threw out all rules and took a nap with you at 5:30 in the evening. It was just the perfect kind of day to do it. It was cold and snowy. It was short lived though since we had to get your brother from piano. You came back to sleep with me and I felt this gentle pull on my hair. I turned back to you and you said, "What I was playing with your boongies."<br />
2/1/2013 You are my girly girl I think it is so cute that you always have to test dresses to see if they are good at swirling. We were listening to music today and you asked me to fluff your skirt while you spun like they did on the Just Dance 4 game. <br />
2/2/2013 You had such a hard time at Ian's birthday party. Like I said before you are really going through an emotional period. When were driving home your brother was upsetting you and you said, "Rossi you are ruining my feelings."<br />
2/3/2013 You were so cute today sitting next to your daddy. He took out his iPod and snapped pictures of you guys making all kinds of faces. I love the connection you have with Reese. You will just lay on the floor and rub him and hug him.<br />
2/4/2013 Nothing says it like looking in the rear view mirror and watching your daughter jam it out to Modanna's Lucky Star song. You were making the funniest faces ever. Warmed my heart to see you jamming to music from Mommy's time.<br />
2/5/2013 So you and your brother have this nasty habit of interrupting your dad while he is talking, It drives him crazy. So today he was talking and you chimmed in and he of course said, "I am talking." You then started whispering and he then again said, "I am talking." Then you got quieter. You kept doing this it was cracking me up including your dad.<br />
2/6/2013 Man today you were an absolute angel when it came to cleaning up. I was just amazed at how eager you were to help. Typical you are the one that is not motivated. But you had an hour glass timer in your hand and I kept handing you things to put away and you were running to beat it. There is a parenting note for you one day when you have little ones of your own.<br />
2/7/2013 Since your dad is on vacation he is the one getting a lot of special time with you. He told me that you told him that it was, "Pretty fun being a kid. Yep I like being a kid it is a lot of fun." I am so happy that you enjoy being a kid and that I can help you.<br />
2/8/2013 You came running out to me with a rock in your hand and asked, "Mom can I paint this rock so it can bang me on the head and the I can step on it?" It took me a minute to figure out what you were talking about. It was a prayer rock they must have talked about that in your primary class. Update nope that was all your dad that told you about the rock.<br />
2/9/2013 I love the fact that you are such a simple kiddo. So this week I have used pure candy bribing to get you to do your house work. Today was no difference except I all ready had the candy. You actually picked a sucker over a box of candy which made me no never mind since it was cheaper. You finished your house work and got to have a movie. Oh the sweet joys of Saturdays.<br />
2/10/2013 So today I was editing photos and I was trying to just have some time by myself. HaHa joke of the century for a mother. Anyway, you and your brother were hounding me for things like you wanted the photo card. I told you guys to just go and give me some time. That of course triggered tears and made you run to your room and this is what I heard, "I just wanted to capture a beautiful moment." That broke my heart and I called you to give you the camera and sd card. <br />
2/11/2013 So today was just an absolute blast with you which is what most days consist of. The thing I would like to put into my memory box is the sight of a 4 year curly haired blond running down the sidewalk with her 90 lb dog beside her with a leash. I thought it was so adorable. You and Reese are seriously a perfect pair you are his person. At times like this it tears at my heart a little because I know he will be your childhood pet and one day you will have to let him go. We really do love him and will always have this special place in all of our hearts. <br />
2/12/2013 So today we our fabulous day at the salon. You had two funnies while we were there. You and Hazel were sitting quietly on the floor and all of a sudden you were gagging like crazy. By the way this is a new thing for you, gagging. You were like, "Mom, oh my gosh (gag) Hazel (gag) dripped (gag) snot (gag) on my (gag) book." You were actually freaking out because you were so upset about your book. I had to stop in the middle of my foils to get a tissue to indeed to catch the snot rocket hanging from her nose. The other funny for the day was when you were getting your hair cut and you were trying to catch your falling hair. You caught a piece and handed it to me. I asked if I could throw it away and you said no. I had to put it in my purse. While I was getting my hair washed you were picking up the rest of your hair off the floor and putting it in my purse. I knew this because the other stylist told me you were doing it. I forgot about it but thought it was funny. I t became more funny when later on I opened my purse to a purse full of golden locks. <br />
2/13/2013 These past couple of days you have had fun making different places to sleep. Tonight you wanted to sleep in an igloo. So we gathered all of our white sheets and blankets. You had the best igloo a little girl could ever ask for. I loved hearing you giggling the most of all. You couldnt wait to show your dad. I love the simple things that make you happy.<br />
2/14/2013 Happy Valentines day to you my little lovely girl. Today was another day off with you. We went to the recenter and got to have a Valentines day party with some of your friends. We had a pure sugar over load today. Between heart shaped pancakes and a giant cookie for desert and all the candy between. Oh what fun it is to have you by my side Valentine.<br />
2/15/2013 I love Friday's they are so much fun. After the recenter we got to come home and play. You were so happy when I told you we were going to go see Josie on Sunday. Seriously, you love her beyond words. She is an okay one to love and admire. <br />
2/16/2013 We had a fun day of cleaning and movies. My house was spotless thanks to you and your brother. We went nowhere today and it felt good. I got to build you an ice cream truck today as your adventure club. We had fun today play ice cream and coming up with all different flavors.<br />
2/17/2013 Today on our way home for church you told me that you made a bad decision in church. You told me that you kicked a friend. I asked if you meant to do it and you told me yes. I told you that it wasn't nice and that you needed to make it better. You then started to cry. I love your conscience. You decided to write him a message. <br />
2/18/2013 Today you were building with the Cooties game and it was funny listening to you play with those things. Your first quote was, "Oh man I lost my head." and your second one was, "Oh man my head fell off." You then started to roll the "ice" instead of dice. You crack me up.<br />
2/19/2013 I spent the day slaving away at rearranging your bedroom for you. You absolutely loved it. The only stinker thing you did today was when I asked you to pick up one of your puzzles. You said, "You got it out." Ugh I just spent the day cleaning your room and reorganizing board games. You did however pick it up. <br />
2/20/2013 You were such a tough girl today. Your "hole in your foot" was ready to have the seeds fall out. It took me a lot of convincing to let you let me pull them out. You were screaming and crying it actually broke me heart but I knew it would help it heal. After nine months of residency in your foot the seeds came right out together and the wart was gone. I promised you ice cream and you are going to get a big dish. Also, you looked like a doll baby this evening in your little pink Popeye shirt on that use to hang to your knees and is now at your waist. You were also wearing dark pink socks. You just looked cute.<br />
2/21/2013 We got another day together and it was fabulous. I loved that when I got out of the shower you had spent the time setting up your room for party games. You placed two purses, one with candy and another with crayons. We then had to roll a sock to guess which bag had the candy then we got a piece. The next game was a matching game that you made by yourself. The cards had well drawn sunglasses, cupcakes, and party hats. You even decorated your room. Even though we had places to go I couldnt imagine doing anything else at that moment. I am going to miss you when you are gone off to school.<br />
2/22/2013 You are such a tushy smacker. You will run all over slapping your rear and shaking it. And of course you are wearing only your undies and a smile. You are so rotten.<br />
2/23/2013 Conversations with you are always so interesting. We were in the car and this is what you thought you should share, "Mommy when I grow up I want to be a Mommy first, a Grandma next and then a Chuck E Cheese worker." Ha Ha you crack me up.<br />
2/24/2013 You are always talking about who your friends are and who makes the check. Like today I was talking about Alicia and how she could be your friend and you said, "Yep I need to put her on the check." Good she is sweet girl and I think you will enjoy being her friend.<br />
2/25/2013 You were a vision today with your big old hair. We got to spend the day out at Holly's house and you had so much fun playing outside. The sun was shining and so was your hair. I love it when your hair is outlined by the sun.<br />
2/26/2013 I swear on days like this I am getting pure paybacks for the way I was when I was little. You were making one mess after another. Granted in the process you were doing some cute things like making patterns. You took your shoes and coats and lined the couch arm rest. It was really cute. You also were very thoughtful today making Hazel a necklace with paints. You then were into your games, next your Barbies. Do you see a pattern here? You would not stop then when it came to cleaning up you were too tired. I seriously sat on the couch with my head in my hands because I was actually to tired to fight back. I then started to count and point out things that needed to be done and you were on it. For some reason you love when I do that.<br />
2/27/2013 You are always saying the funniest things. I love how you mix up potato for tomato. Like tonight when I made open faced roast beef, you came back to tell your dad, "Daddy I ate everything on my plate except there are still tomatoes." You told me that Hazel said she didnt want to be your friend anymore. This made you sad and you said, "This means my list is only this big now." as you held up your two little fingers to show that you have hardly any friends now. Well, let me tell this you need to not be so quick to get upset with them and tell them you dont want to be friends. You need to forgive them. <br />
2/28/2013 One thing you do that I think is so cute is when we are playing games you have to move your person with one had and use the other hand to count the numbers with your fingers. Nothing says it like measuring twice.<br />
3/1/2013 You got to have a play date with JP and I am glad that I got him for the recenter because no one came. You guys had a blast building a fort, tossing balls and eating instead of cooking. You wanted to bring him back to the house to play but your brother was sick.<br />
3/2/2013 I had to take your brother to urgent care and you stayed home even though your dad was home but asleep. When we got home you had quite the detailed fort made, it was a castle this time. You were laying there with Reese watching TV. At times like this I am so grateful that Heavenly Father watches over you and keeps you safe. <br />
3/3/2013 A day to stay home, another day for you to build and create. As much as I love to watch you create all your many forts and also makes me so tired. The house right now is so turned upside down by little old you but at least I know you are being creative. Thinking tomorrow is going to be a very cleaning kind of day. I love you my little "messy me".<br />
3/4/2013 Today while we were driving to the library you said, "Mommy, Jobie just said Damn." I asked you to say it again to make sure I heard you right. I had to tell you that, that word was a curse word. It was funny though.<br />
3/5/2013 This morning you once again set up your room full of games for our "party." One of the activities was drawing. So, I cut the shapes of eggs and we colored them to hang in the windows. When I was taking the hearts down, you said "Make sure you put those in my room and not throw them out." Yep that's my girl pack rat. <br />
3/6/2013 Ha you are so funny you know have to run for the hills to just fart. You will go down the hall and turn your tush away to let it out. You crack me up little girl.<br />
3/7/2013 We had to run errands today which was going to two different banks and game store. I loved that each bank you had to get your brother sucker too even though he was at school. When he got home you made sure that you gave him his surprise. He smiled from ear to ear and gave you the sweetest hug. Mental picture was like watching two little carbon copies face to face hugging. <br />
3/8/2013 Sometimes I hate my job at the recenter but today was one of my better days. None of the children showed up so I got to spend the time coloring more Easter egg pictures with you. I love these down times we get together. However, you are very competitive on many levels. You insisted from everyone to tell you who had the prettiest picture.<br />
3/9/2013 Today was the most beautiful day ever. We spent five hours outside soaking up the sun. You had to make a bed square in the middle of the sidewalk. You also had to take every single stuffed animal from the Smith's garage sale. You also had fun playing with the "zero tracks" instead of Geo traxs. <br />
3/10/2013 We sprung forward today and you were so tired. I loved that you were so tired during sacarement that you curled up on my lap and let me rub your hair. Oh to the sweet little moments that go by so quick. <br />
3/11/2013 I honestly love Monday's. The pure day of leisure. We got to hang out and do all things girly. It cracked me up that you insisted on me taking pictures of you while you danced. I actually got a really cute one of you spinning with your hair all a mess.<br />
3/12/2013 Oh my goodness we went to Holly's house today and you were loving the baby chicks. It took you a moment to build up your courage to pick them up but once you did you were entertained the whole time. So cute to see that smile on your face.<br />
3/13/2013 The past couple of days you have been so busy making your own jewelry. Today we had to keep changing our necklaces and bracelets back and forth. I loved that you also put a bracelet on Jobie even though it was really big and went all the way over her coat. It was just cute. I especially love the angel ornament I have been sporting all day with a yellow yarn necklace. <br />
3/14/2013 Another day of just you and me. I will say this though I have got nothing done in this house this week because Hazel has not been here and you have been relying on me for everything. We did get to go out and about which was nice except when you left your blanket at a store. My heart was racing as I drove back to the store. You said that it didnt matter that you could sleep anyway. Ha I know that wasnt the truth. Thank Heavens it was on the bench where you left it.<br />
3/15/2013 You had Collin over today and you guys had a blast. You built this awesome train in the kitchen and it was so cute to listen to you guys plan out your stops. You carried that on with you all day. After he left you built another one in the living room. I would say for weeks now your fort building is still going strong. <br />
3/16/2013 Ha Ha you were getting ready for swim today and I told you to pack underwear. You said, "I dont need to I am already wearing them." As you had on just your bathing suit. Silly girl how long have you been swimming?<br />
3/17/2013 "Annie, what are you doing?" "I am making a candy necklace." As you are taking scissors and stabbing holes in the middle of perfectly yummy Rolos and beading them onto a yellow piece of yarn.<br />
3/18/2013 I always find it interesting that during those moments that you are most sad you rely on Reese to comfort you. Of course you came to me first but he was right there checking on you. Your brother dragged you well he tried to get you to climb on his back but you were too overly tired and crying. But your Reese was right there snuggled up next to you on the floor because clearly he cant sleep on the bed. It looks like a giant dog bed on the floor and you two look so snuggled.<br />
3/19/2013 So you were asking me to make you a sandwich and you asked me to burn it. It took me awhile to figure out that you wanted me to toast it like I did from a couple of days ago. Good thing I figured out what you were talking about or I would have burnt your sandwich.<br />
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3/21/2013 Ha Ha you are so funny. You told me that you cleaned my iPod while I was in the shower. I said, "Oh you did? Well thank you." You then said, "Yep I cleaned it like this." You then licked your finger and made swipes in the air. Well thank you I am glad to know that my iPod was cleaned with your spit. <br />
3/22/2013 You had one of your first sleepovers today. You got to go to Kaylee's house for a birthday sleepover. It was actually just you but you guys had a blast. I thought it was cute how you got her a make up bag with nail polish. You guys put a blanket down and she painted your nails. Oh so cute.<br />
3/23/2013 Oh my goodness this was a crazy day, the washer went out and I felt like I spent the whole day trying to line up getting a new washer and finding people to help me. It made me feel bad because I hardly got to spend time with you. I will say this it is hard to motivate you to clean at any cost. I said we needed to clean and it was a nightmare. I even took a bag and picked up things that were important to you and told you in order to earn it back you had to clean. For example you wanted your crayons that were in the bag and I told you to clean for them. You said, "Never mind I dont need to color." You are so stubborn.<br />
3/24/2013 You are such a sensitive thing. Today in church your friend Alica got hurt by you and her brother. When you came into the primary room you looked so sad and concerned for her. I love that you are so caring. This is an everyday thing. <br />
3/25/2013 You have gotten into taping things like crazy especially when it comes to making art pictures. You burned through a whole roll and then moved onto packing tape. Tonight you were taping with Duct tape. I guess what I am saying is I love how you are always making and creating pictures for everyone including the dogs.<br />
3/26/2013 So you did this today which made me remember that I wanted to write it down. Sometimes it is just easier to have you take a shower with me just so I can pick your hair. Anyway, every time you shower with me you want to play kick the soap. You will just stand there and kick that thing as far as it will go up the back of the tub. This seriously keeps you entertained the whole time. I just think it is funny.<br />
3.27.2013 <span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">My daughter, "Mommy when I was in your stomach did I have my blanket?" My answer "No" her response, "Did I at least have a pillow?" She seemed very frustrated to find out she had nothing while she was in my tummy. This was my facebook status for the day. You are such a funny girl.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">3.28.2013 Oh my baby girl you are growing up before my eyes. You really wanted to sleep over at Kaylee's house and I reminded you that you didn't have your blanket. You said, "I am okay. I can sleep without it." You barely said good bye to me because you were off to paint your nails. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">3/29/2013 So Jordyn told you that she was a better colorer than you and that put you into hyper drive. I have never seen you more determined to color in between the lines. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">3/30/2013 You were like "mom will you please clean my ears today? I can see the yellow." Humm very </span><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.987499237060547px;">interesting</span><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;"> that you can see inside your own ears. We also go to join Mammaw for lunch at Der Dutchman and we sat in a buggy to eat. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;">3/31/2013 We got home from church and I heard your brother say, "Mom, come here and see all these nasty ants." You then chimed in and said "Yes, I feed them." As I walk back to the bathroom and see a Pez with tons of ants crawling on it. Shaking my head at you right now. Oh I forget to tell you that when you were putting your Easter dress on and all the </span><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.987499237060547px;">accessories you were gleaming. You said, "I feel like this is my wedding day." HaHa you are so cute. </span><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.99715805053711px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.987499237060547px;">4/1/2013 We were heading out to Maryland for the day. When I was searching for our bed pillows I could not find them. I was looking everywhere and then it dawned on my that you were making your bed earlier. I went to look on your bed and sure enough there they were on your bed with all your stuff animals with their heads on our pillows tucked in nice and tight. I was cracking up because you packed your pillows for yourself and stole ours for your animals. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.987499237060547px;">4/2/2013 You seriously are so cute. Today you drew your Aunt LuLu a picture of the two of you guys. She had her hair up in bun with thick bangs. So the picture you drew of her had the same hair. It was awesome.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.987499237060547px;">4/3/2013 We had another nice day we got to go to Chick fil a. You were so nice about helping your younger cousins the whole time. You honestly are the most dear and sweet hearted children I know.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.987499237060547px;">4/4/2013 Oh the glow that was in your eye today when we got to ride the metro for the first time was priceless. However, the sweetest thing was when you fell asleep on your dad's shoulder. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #37404e; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.987499237060547px;">4/5/2013 Oh to the time we got to spend with Aunt LuLu today. We went to the library and we played roll the dice. One thing that impresses me is you may not identify numbers by the way they look but you can look at a dice and know right away how many dots there are. We also got yogurt and we had nail time. </span></span><br />
4/6/2013 Before we got on the road to come home your Grandpa Edward was giving Daddy a blessing. You were sitting on my lap and said, "Mommy, I need a tissue." I opened my eyes to a big old booger on your finger. I whispered, "Not right now your dad is getting a blessing." You said, "I really need one." My response, "Wait." So you tried to wipe it on their nice chair. I had to hold your hand with your finger extended. While the blessing was still continuing on you finally said, "Fine, I will just stick it back in my nose." I had to pull your hand back from sticking it back in your nose.<br />
4/7/2013 As I said to your brother Reese jabbed me in the eye with his paw. So it put me out of commission because I could barely open my eye. Every time I could squint my eye I could see you putting things next to me to make me feel better. Like a book to read...haha.<br />
4/8/2013 Today was my first day of unemployment and I had a blast with you. I seriously felt this weight lifted. When we were driving to pick up Rossi you said, "Mom, why do I have the purple strings in me?" I said, "Do you mean your veins? They pump your blood." Your response, "No, Mom the purple strings in my arm." Okay Okay your purple strings.<br />
4/9/2013 This was the first really warm day that we had and you spent it outside with Reese. I got to jump on the trampoline with you and push you on the swing. I loved listening to your laugh, treasure you. Your quote for the day, "Mom, I built my club in the shadow because it is so hot in the sun."<br />
4/10/2013 Another day of the precious time I got to spend with you. We have been having issues with ants. So much of a problem that you were hysterical a day or two ago because one was crawling on your arm. We went to Walmart to get ant traps the thing I loved was holding your hand the whole time. You seriously held my hand the whole time and jabber the whole time. All day we checked on the ant traps, you were more than happy to see them all going into the traps. You are not one for bugs that is for sure.<br />
4/11/2013 We had a cupcake day. First we had to have a princess shop to help you pick out the outfit to dress for the birthday party that you were invited to on Saturday. We then read a book about a girl trying to find her cupcake topping. In the back of the book was recipes for homemade cupcakes. So we made cupcakes and you found your toppings. Think I am really enjoying this me and you only time.<br />
4/12/2013 Oh my goodness we had such a busy day. We were at the recenter all day and you were exhausted. We had an easy going evening. We cleaned up the house and got to watch movies. I was not feeling the best today. But you were like always my sweet Angel May. Oh and another thing that you do is when you are giving measurements or talking money. You will always give two random numbers like, "Mom, you are 52 and 89 high." You do this with a lot of things. <br />
4/13/2013 We were heading out to a birthday party and you of course were dressed up as a princess. You were holding a Easter bunny stuffed animal. You said, "Mommy this Easter bunny is kind of chubby." I said, "Yeah it is kind of like me chubby in the middle and skinny legs." You cleared your throat, "Humm Humm you are not chubby Mommy." HaHa thank you so much<br />
4/14/2013 As we were getting ready for church you asked, "Mommy, why do you have those things on the bottom of your shoes and I dont?" You were talking about my heals on my shoes and I really had no answer beside they make me taller and make my legs look skinnier. You are so observant. Oh and you are such a monkey. You seriously climbed a tree higher than the roof. I loved watching you try to figure out how to get up the tree. First you used two sticks that you planted in the ground. You stood on those to prop yourself up. That did not work so you went to your bike. You could imagine how that ended. I then suggested using a turned over flower pot and the game was on. You were so high that even our neighbor came out in awe. <br />
4/15/2013 Tonight during family prayer your daddy asked you if you knew who was suppose to pick the person to say the prayers was. You replied, "Well I will never pick Mommy because her's are too long." HaHa that wasnt the question but now I am glad to know why you never pick me. I am just trying to remember everything. <br />
4/16/2013 You were in heaven today you got to have a play time with Hazel today. You two built a fort under her trampoline. I also loved playing in the first warm spring rain with you and your brother. I hope you two will always take time to enjoy the sweet moments in life. <br />
4/17/2013 Today was a day where I just wanted to squeeze you to death. For some reason today you were just tugging at my heart strings. I think it is me coming to terms with you growing up. I will say this though I loved the innocence of you and Ian watching a movie together with popcorn today. At the end you guys were outside and he was picking you flowers. Pure innocence made me still have hope in this world. I love you so much my blondie.<br />
4/18/2013 So you got a sponge/loofah for Easter and I think it is funny what you call it. Since I dont think I ever told you the name so you call it "a sqeulshy" It is so funny to hear you say it. I love it funny girl.<br />
4/19/2013 Ha I just got my glimpse of what the future will hold for you when you are a teenager and I am not looking forward to it. I watched my friend Jen's girls so she could take her son out for his birthday. You and Jordyn were butting heads so bad. I was listening from the living room and could hear this argument getting bigger and bigger. I walk into my mermaid fairy princess with tears rolling down her face. Talk about crushing the soul. You were apologizing for something that you didnt even need to be apologizing for. Oh my dear it is going to be a long road.<br />
4/20/2013 My poor big helper. You were so excited to help me sweep the mulch out of the van and then you got a big cut down your leg from the broom handle. I felt so bad for you because we were supposed to go swimming as a fun activity. Instead you got to stay home with daddy and watch power puff girls.<br />
4/21/2013 I love Sunday's I get to spend them all day with you and your brother. I of course had to make my second fire in our new fire pit. We had smores in the middle of the day then you and I just laid in the sun on blankets and felt the warmth. Oh my I could not ask for more. You then went and made a spot in the "shadow" again. I could not ask for a better day with you and your brother.<br />
4/22/2013 Today you got to spend the day with Ellie Rehl and you had a blast. Your dad had an appointment and I had to be with him. The biggest love for the day is when we were driving home and you laid your head against the car door and fell asleep with the wind blowing your hair, I could seriously squeeze you to pieces.<br />
4/23/2013 You had day at your friends Tristan's house because the idea of going to the recenter was so dreadful to you. When I came to pick you up you guys were out rolling down the hill with some other children. When we got in the car I thought you looked sad and I asked you if you were okay. You said with a cracking cry in your voice, "Those kids asked Tristan if he wanted to be friends but they didnt ask me. I was just so shy at them." Oh my gosh talk about break my heart you really wanted to be included but you just didnt know how to get yourself in there. I swear honey I dont want you to have this heart break I just think you are so young and dont quite understand it yet. It will get better my sweet baby.<br />
4/24/2013 It was a rainy ugly day so we spent the days indoors playing dress up. You came in with one of old prom dresses and asked me to put it on. HaHa at least I could still slide the thing over my hips and zip it half way. It was seriously one of those moments when I was truly grateful to be a stay at home mom.<br />
4/25/2013 Today was an awful day for you. You had your kindergarten check up with shots. It was so heart breaking for me. I had to hold you against me while you were screaming a scream that no parent wants to hear from their child. I was crying you were crying all I kept thinking in my head is why do I have to put my child through this? You made it through and got to go get frozen yogurt. You were Dr. Dusseau's last patient in that office. What a memorable one that was. It was cute since everything was packed up he was scrambling to find you a treat and all he could come up with was a piece of gum. Bless you heart baby at least you dont have to have anymore shots until seventh grade. Oh and you were dreading this appointment all the way there and you said,"I wish I were another white person right now." HaHa I dont know where that came from or that fact that you already know a difference. Your brother doesnt even pay attention to that tidbit.<br />
4/26/2013 We had an action packed day. We got to go over to Jen's house after recenter. You and the girls made an awesome fort on the front lawn. I love that you have found such great friends in them.<br />
4/27/2013 Oh my goodness to have you next to me is one of my most favorite things. We went shopping to get some things for your birthday. As we were walking through the store you had me jumping onto every square that you jumped on first. It took us forever to walk or should I say jump through the store. Also, when we were walking into the store a guy said wow you have your twin right there. <br />
4/28/2013 We spent the whole day creating for your birthday. I loved that at church you had to pass out all your invitations with the greatest excitement. Your teacher said that you and the other children could not stop talking about it and that it had turned into a costume party.<br />
4/29/2013 Today on the way to pick up I started to sing a hymn then I stopped. You started right up after me whispering the sweetest little song you made up all by yourself. I had the radio all the way down and could hardly hear you. But it was the sweetest sound ever.<br />
4/30/2013 So there are those moments that I just treasure the simpleness of childhood. After your bath you were getting ready for bed and you were putting on these treasured Tinkerbell socks that you had. I just love that you treasure simple things like a pair of socks. Man to keep you this way, it was a moment I wish I could freeze in time. <br />
5/1/2013 So I liked this day a lot. We went to chorus babysitting and we played so many fun things during the time. We played catch with your friend Ethan. We got to see how many times we could throw it to each other without dropping the ball. It was a fun game. Then we sat around and played music instruments. You then had the idea of drawing all different kinds of musical instruments. You actually drew an amazing guitar. I am honestly treasuring every minute with you that I have left with you.<br />
5/2/2013 In the bathroom today I hear, "Oh my poop is so gross, it is green! Mom you have to see this." Hmm I am sure I will when I get the pleasure of wiping your tush.<br />
5/3/2013 It is so cute you have been counting the days down until your birthday. Everyone we see you tell them that you have four days until your birthday. You will hold up four little fingers but then say I did have this many holding five fingers up but that day is done. Oh it is so cute to be so little and look forward to your birthday. <br />
5/4/2013 So I had my big run today and I missed your game but I was told you that you played like a champ. I will be honest the competitive mom in me was worried about putting you in the goal but it is something that has really sparked for you. You are so aggressive in the goal. It is so cute to watch you climb all over the ground to stop the balls. I guess today you got it in the face twice and got right back up. Way to go my big girl.<br />
5/5/2013 HaHa sometimes you can be so gross. You said, "Look Mommy my toenail." You were holding it in your hand. I told you to throw it on the floor and I would vacuum it up. You responded, "No I want to keep it." <br />
5/6/2013 So one thing I have noticed that you do is strum your bongie hair bangs. Whenever you seem to be nervous or shy you will start playing with that piece of hair. I think it is so darling.<br />
5/7/2013 Happy 5th birthday to you my dear mermaid princess. That is what you wanted for your birthday theme because you truly believe that you are a mermaid princess. You are such a blessing and joy to have in my life. I could not imagine life with out you. You have a precious smile that lights up the world. Thank you for being one of my reasons why I find reason to continue on in this life. <br />
5/8/2013 I love how you are so kind, we had such a busy fun day. We did chorus babysitting like we always do on Wednesdays and then headed over to Natalie's. At each place you made sure to do nice things for each child you were around. I enjoyed playing catch with you. The best for the day was when you went poopy and your poop was bright pink from your cake from the day before. I felt bad because you said your stomach was hurting and I hope it wasnt from all the sugar from the day before. You were so excited about the color of your poop you didnt want to flush it, too bad we were at the church when this all happened so it had to go bye bye. <br />
5/9/2013 Whenever I think I am not going to have a busy day it turns out just the opposite. I was planning the morning to just help Jen get some things out of her house but it turned out as an all day thing. I felt bad because I told you I was going to do the park with you but that is one thing I love about you, you are so go with the flow. You did not mind a bit that you had to spend the day with the girls. In the evening you even got time with them and had fun playing games on the trampoline with Kaylee. It was jump over the shoes game. I just loved watching you two play. I think if we manage to stay around you may just have a really good little friend growing up.<br />
5/10/2013 Today was your last day of the recenter and you couldnt have been more thrilled. I just felt bad though because you said your stomach was still upset. So there were times when you sat out of the activity. You did get to do things you loved most of all, art and playing hide n seek in the gymnastic room. It was bitter sweet as much as I was sad to know it was your last day I know you are ready for the next big thing and that is school. I will miss you in the fall that is for sure.<br />
5/11/2013 Oh my you made tears come to my eyes while you were playing soccer today. It was like this switch was turned on. You said, "Okay Mommy, this time I am on the field and I go get the ball?" Yes my dear that is what you do and you did it. You were running all over the field getting in there as well as you could. You even managed to get close to the goal while you were skip dribbling all over the field. I loved watching your little blond curls all over the field. Afterwards, we had your family birthday party. You got to have your Josie time and that matter so much to you. It was sweet she played dress up with you. You even wore one of the dresses she put on you to wear while opening your presents and blowing out your candles.<br />
5/12/2013 Like I said to your brother happy Mother's day to me. I am so grateful to have you as my daughter. You were so dear to hang out with me on my bed and be next me. You made me beautiful pictures and a hug that I did not want to let go.<br />
5/13/2013 You were playing with your bouncing ball and said, "Mommy come and look at high the ball can jump!" Ha little things like that make my day. After that I got to jump the ball with you.<br />
5/14/2013 You were cracking yourself up today. You were tying your Mylar balloon to your body and running down the hall to have it follow you. You were extra happy when your dad tied it to a headband. I was mowing the grass and you came out with it floating over head. It was too cute.<br />
5/15/2013 I love my mornings of painting with you. You will color the perfect lines and be so precise on all your work. You even manage to not mix the paints. You are very artsy.<br />
5/16/2013 You got out your new paints today and let me tell you, you are a girl of detail. You painted a picture of the power puff girls and it was amazing. You knew the color of their hair, clothes and even the puff that follows them. You then painted a picture of the Lorax. I just love to see what is brewing in your head.<br />
5/17/2013 HaHa you are the obstacle champ. At two different locations today you were on the giant blow ups and had to race another child. The first person you beat was your brother and all you other victims fell quickly. We then went to the recenter party and did the same obstacle blow up. I told this older boy how fast you were and that you have yet to be beat. He challenged you and guess who won, you. You were so exhausted by the end but very proud of yourself.<br />
5/18/2013 This was your last soccer game of the year and you were awesome in the goal. You even dropped kicked the ball that you have been practicing doing. I loved the smile that was on your face when you got your trophy and when asking the other players and parents what you were good at they all said "goalie" I think we have something to work on over the summer.<br />
5/19/2013 Oh my goodness you had to give a talk today in primary and your dad was helping you with it. He kept whispering the words in your ears and you kept saying "huh, I dont know that word?" This went on for a good 30 seconds before he pretty much skipped the whole talk and ended with a very short testimony of tithing.<br />
5/20/2013 So you got to do your time today. Last night you and your friends decided it might just be a good idea to write on the ceiling of the cabin. The funny thing is I didnt even remember that I told you that you would have to sit out for some time from the pool. You just sat down in the chair and said, "Okay Mom how long do I have to sit out?" Ha so glad that you remembered maybe one day you will soon realize that I forget a lot. Thank you for being so honest and serving your time. You had a wonderful day the rest of the time.<br />
5/21/2013 So it took two days for you to realize that you could dive into the big pool and to watch you do it over and over again was so fun. You have talents beyond believe. My favorite part of the day however was getting to sit next to you in the bumper boats. Granted I got soaked beyond believe but it was fun listening to you giggly the whole time.<br />
5/22/2013 You have turned into such a little hair tosser. Every time we are talking to you or you get nervous you will start to twist or flip your hair off your shoulders. Honestly, it is to die for funny but I still cannot figure out where you came with all your girlishness.<br />
5/23/2013 Today was the first time ever that you got to go to Chick Fil A with the kids from chorus babysitting. At first I said no to the mom that asked because I had things to do. But then you asked and that changed everything. I reconsidered since you have never went and this would be your last chance before starting school. You had a blast and the best thing is we learned that we could trade the toy for an ice cream cone. That put the biggest smile on your face.<br />
5/24/2013 So you and your brother discovered that Reese is quite the soccer player. It was so priceless watching you three kick the ball around the yard. He was the happiest dog on earth. I love that we have that one dog. That means the one dog in your childhood and all your life that will be the best no matter what other dogs come along. I can say he is you and your brothers one and only dog.<br />
5/25/2013 Oh my goodness we had the biggest house clean up that there ever was today and can I just tell you that you did a wonderful job doing the dishes. As I was cleaning the laundry room all I could hear was you putting away dishes and then before I knew it you were loading the dishwasher. After that you asked if you could mop the floor. You were seriously the master cleaner for the day. You earned ice cream and Tangled.<br />
5/26/2013 Girl you have stinker written all over you. Your dad mentioned that you could maybe stay home from church because your cough was so bad. I said that you didnt have a temperature so you could go and you would be fine. He then said okay we will think about it. Five minutes later you came back to my room and told me that Daddy said you could stay home. When in fact he said no such thing but by this point it was too late since I needed to get to church because I was giving a talk.<br />
5/27/2013 Well I should get the worst mother of the year award for today. I had no idea that it was such a chilly rain and I took you to the Memorial Day picnic in shorts and at the very last minute I snagged you a rain coat. You sat there and just shivered accompanied with your cough. At least I wrapped my jacket around you. To save some face it did warm up and the sun came up. I loved watching you and Kaylee swinging.<br />
5/28/2013 On our way to pick up Rossi from school a song from mommy's day started to play, Girls Just Want to Have Fun. I told you that this was a very fun song that all girls needed to know. We were both dancing as well as we could in a car. I love that you are my little mini me girl. I also love the sweet simple little smiles you always give me in the rear view mirror.<br />
5/29/2013 So you always want me to call you Blossom from the Power Puff girls and some how I can never remember and I always call you Bubbles instead. Heck as I type this I may have it confused. I just think it is funny that you always correct me and I still mess it up.<br />
5/30/2013 It was Rossi's last day of school and we made the best of our time before we had to go and pick him up. I wanted to soak up the last minutes of me and you time. I went to give you a kiss and you told me, "Well you can have a kiss but I am still daddy's girl." Well thank you even after I take you to Target and get you popcorn.<br />
5/31/2013 Today was Rossi's first day off from school and we made the best of it. We went to the zoo and to Alum Creek to swim. We even took "Ellie Rehl" that is what you call her and I think it is so funny. It has been a year since we use to play with Ellie Bruckelmeyer but that is how you kept the two straight. One was just Ellie and the other Ellie Rehl.<br />
6/1/2013 Oh to the days that we get to stay home. I ran some errands but for the most part it was just a day to recover from our day of madness from the day before. You and your brother did enjoy the trampoline and soap again. While I was cleaning the kitchen table off I looked out and saw both of you drinking straight from the hose at the same time. It was too cute.<br />
6/2/2013 Oh my goodness so I think catching bugs are starting to be your new thing. This evening you had Kyra help you catch a fly of some sorts. The two of you then had fun decorating the bottle home for it. <br />
6/3/2013 So we had an extra jammed packed day. It actually felt like two days rolled into one. I think it is because of my no technology rule I put into place. We did so much but the big spill you did was the worst. Lets just say it was the walk of a nightmare. To start it off Baxter is the worst dog to walk ever and he had to go poop. I tried to clean it up to just have him yank my arm which in return go dog crap on my knuckles. Okay to gross I know, I should have just turned around but how could I resist the cuteness of you and your brother. Your brother was just peddling along on his bike and you were happily running down the side walk with Reese beside you. When we got to the corner of where we usually turn I said no lets go one more block. That was a big mistake. No sooner than crossing the road Reese took off after a squirrel leaving you to the sidewalk. You were covered on your whole left side with scratches and raspberry scratches. You were crying and I needed to get to you but I also needed to get to Reese before he took off for good. I got him and you pretty much at the same time. So there I was carrying you and a dog on each side with a bag of dog crap hitting Baxter in the face the whole way home. Your brother did come to your rescue when you decided to walk he then put you up on his bike and walked you and the bike home the rest of the way.<br />
6/4/2013 Today you got a "geese bite" it was pretty big and awful. Some how you got goose bump and bug bite all mixed up to make the word geese bite. Oh and can I say sometimes you tend to be a little la de da. I asked you to pick up the socks from the laundry room floor and put them in the sock basket. You came back to my room three times confirming what you needed to do with the socks. When I came out of the room you said, "See Mommy I am taking the socks and putting them in the hamper." All I could do is give out a frustrated laugh all at once. You were taking the clean socks from the sock basket and putting them in the dirty hamper.<br />
6/5/2013 So today we went to the fountains downtown. You had a blast running through the very cold water, you are such a water baby. The funny for the day was when we were eating lunch. Rossi was talking about if their were three of us each. I said, "Yeah that would be nice maybe we could get a healthy daddy." And you said, "And a sugar daddy." I was cracking up on the inside. You then finished the sentence by saying, "You know one that likes a lot of sugar."<br />
6/6/2013 Today we spent the day a little outdoors but mostly indoors because it was just one of those rainy days. While we were outside you made some of the best wet chalk drawings. You made the sweetest one of me and you with a rainbow over head. You love your rainbows.<br />
6/7/2013 So today we went on this adventure to a new metro park it was a little disappointing but we made the best of it. You, Jordyn and Kaylee had fun catching "Daddy legs" I swear I love all the funny names you kids come up with.<br />
6/8/2013 Today you woke up with an upset stomach and come to find out "three Popsicle a day can cure that" You have made a deal with me that you will only have three a day. I think it is funny that you will count them and be done.<br />
6/9/2013 Today you held up a melted piece of cheese and said "Mom does this look like a stingray?" Sure enough the next piece you held looked like a "butterfly."<br />
6/10/2013 You are such a good helper. Whenever there is need to be done you are the first to jump on it. We have been taking care of Holly's dogs this week and you have been the one feeding them morning and night. You were even excited to pick up the dog poop. I am paying you though so you have money to spend on your trip. Seriously I love how quick you are to help. You just now said, " I am drawing a picture of me and Grayden getting married." You just drew yourself and asked if you looked tall enough to get married.<br />
6/11/2013 So today was a heart stopper for me that is for sure. You got out too far in the water at Alum Creek because you were following Parker out. You are a great swimmer but I think you just forgot what you knew. My heart was racing but I got to you fast enough before the panic was to set in.<br />
6/12/2013 Talk about the night of my life. I got to take you to Wicked for the first time ever. You were all dressed up in a pink sparkly dress, to look like Glinda. The look in your eyes was priceless. They were so full of wonderment. Oh and your little clap every time they got done singing was darling. You even got a compliment from the gentleman sitting next to us on how well behaved you were. I loved holding you on my lap and enjoying that moment with my little amazing girl.<br />
6/13/2013 So I swear this is the first time ever that you got something different stuck in your hair. It was a pine branch it looked like an old fashioned curler. It was so hard to get those suckers out.<br />
6/14/2013 Yeah we got to go to Natalie's house today and swim. I was kind of cracking up because you were talking to her and of course she couldnt understand you. You repeated yourself twice and she she finally said, "Yes that sounds great." Honestly there are those times when you will talk so fast when I dont understand either. You just always have these big ways of understanding the world.<br />
6/15/2013 So I have been talking about how skinny your legs have been looking. Tonight while family prayer you said, "Look at how skin I am." Ha you always crack me up with your mix up with words.<br />
6/16/2013 So today you reminded me that I had to call on you first for sharing time. Because the last month I didnt call on you. You were gleaming ear from ear when you came up first.<br />
6/17/2013 As we started our drive to Ocean City you were checking with us on the details. You said, "So first we go to the hotel, beach and then Edward Grandpa?" Just the way you said Edward Grandpa was absolutely adorable and now I think that is his name.<br />
6/18/2013 So your new thing is "dont tell anyone" this statement is usually followed by something that you did that was funny.<br />
6/19/2013 Little things that I find adorable are when you are getting ready and you just tucked your shirt into your shorts. I cannot think of many children that do that.<br />
6/20/2013 Oh you and your daddy girl thing. We went to the board walk and you were in aw with the Ferris wheel. You of course picked your Daddy to ride next to you. It was such a tender little moment for your daddy.<br />
6/21/2013 Today was a day of me and Daddy. I hardly got to see you guys. I did have fun drawing and decorating shells with you. You were so kind to share all your stuff with your cousins especially your shells.<br />
6/22/2013 So this whole trip has been involved with you "farting" and "not telling anyone" Just this evening you were sitting on the little play horse and farted. You then came over to me and whispered "I just farted on the horse dont tell anyone." It is just funny because we have to give you this whole lecture on manners when at your grandparents house. You have been so good.<br />
6/23/2013 Oh my tears and fighting. This was a day I dont care to repeat for a long time. The best was the very long nap I got to take with you guys. One sweet thing I forgot to mention was the day you picked up Grandma and Grandpa Edward's toys in the living room all by yourself.<br />
6/24/2013 You got to have special time with your Edward Grandma today. She painted your nails so pretty pink. Little moments are the ones that are the best.<br />
6/25/2013 So I dont know if I have told you that you are the best at remembering to always say your prayers. Tonight was one of those very tender moments. I was having a lot of pain in my gallbladder while driving to pick up the dogs and I looked pack to both, you and your brother, with bowed heads. At the moment you two were sending up your little prayers for me, I could feel them for me.<br />
6/26/2013 I love how creative and sensitive you are all at the same time. Your cousin Boone caught a bee and it was well on its way of dying. But you guys built it a little home in the play house equipped with a bed and food. You then came in and got your lady bug that you had just caught to give the bee a friend. <br />
6/27/2013 Conversation with your dad this evening on the couch. He was talking about how he use to get bit by mosquitoes all the time. You and your brother then started naming areas of the body and you said, "How about your penis?" Ahh what are we going to do with you girl. <br />
6/28/2013 You got to stay home this evening and have a night in with your dad. When he had the choice to go out with the guys for a guy night he choose you. He told me that you guys watched a movie and had the best ice cream sundaes ever. They had chocolate chips, Oreo crumbs and sprinkles. I can see why you are a daddy's girl. <br />
6/29/2013 Saturday's are such a great down day. After we woke up from our late night we went to Holly's to get your brother. It was so cute watching him drive you around in the little battery powered car. You two really are a good pair.<br />
6/30/2013 You made my birthday extra special today. I am thinking you told all he kids in your primary class that is was my birthday so to tell me happy birthday. You also made me a yummy lunch which consisted of carrot sticks, yogurt, and a cheese stick with a Capri sun to wash it down.<br />
7/1/2013 We had a fun swim day again. I dont think I have told you yet but you have the most perfect cannon ball ever, you seriously tuck those knees and torpedo into the water.<br />
7/2/2013 You caught a lady bug today and while putting it in the bug habitat you have you told it "to go live its dream." HaHa you are such a funny girl.<br />
7/3/2013 We spent the day at Natalie's house waiting for the fireworks, however we did not see them so we got in the car and drove towards them. When we got close to the grand finale you were gleaming. You came home and said, "Daddy we saw the personality" haha you are so funny. I love that you and your brother both made up a name for it.<br />
7/4/2013 So we went to Holly's house for the forth of July. It was fun we got to watch the fireworks on top of her porch. The funny for the night is when you came in a said, "I know how to spell Kaylee's nickname. It's K.K.....K" Oh my gosh I dont know what to do with you. She really does go by KK. <br />
7/5/2013 So I dont know where you got telling me your every move but I could not escape you today. You had to come to me in the bathroom just to tell me that you touched your side with a fork that you were putting away. Like just now you brushed up against me and said, "I just touched you with my side when I did this." Oh my goodness what am I to do with you.<br />
7/6/2013 We left for our trip to VA today. I love that you are such an easy breezy girl. You were content just coloring and then of course you were ever so happy watching a movie. <br />
7/7/2013 The beach was so wonderful today but the best part of the day was when you were outside next to Kenton talking his ear off while he dug holes. It was seriously so cute you were is tool holder.<br />
7/8/2013 We had a down day today and the best part of the evening was when you were playing baby with Logan and Mason. You were in heaven having your own real life sized baby dolls.<br />
7/9/2013 Girl you are not afraid of anything. We were at the beach today and the jelly fish were washing up on shore and you had no problem picking them. Both your brother and AC were hesitant to touch it but not you. You had fun burring them and writing their names above them. Kind of scary that you were giving them all your friends names.<br />
7/10/2013 Today was our last day and we were headed out to go on our next adventure. We went to Williamsburg and it was so hot. But you had a blast snap every picture possible. The funny thing is you managed to get some cute photos of things.<br />
7/11/2013 Our next adventure this day was going into a Cavern in WV. You guys were in aw with it. You were so proud of yourself for finding crystals in the walls. I really had fun doing this with you guys it was really neat. Also during dinner you were cracking us up eating one noodle at a time. Even a man sitting at another table kept smiling at you. No matter where we go you radiat attention.<br />
7/12/2013 Today was a day of leisure. For the morning it was nice just sleeping in from the big trip. You had fun in the afternoon having your friends over. You guys played and you got to do your club for the day. Even though you girls got a little bossy with each other you still had fun.<br />
7/13/2013 Yeah for a day to see Hazel again. You were so excited to see her that you made her a picture and made me frame it. You then wrapped. It was actually Adrian's birthday but hey that is okay. I guess Net told me that you played with Hazel the whole time and were so good to her.<br />
7/14/2013 I thought it was cute today at church you had the scripture and I whispered in your ear to tell you to speak loudly for everyone to hear. You were just that you spoke so loud and clear. It was so cute because you really are still so little and to help you build that confidence. <br />
7/15/2013 We had a day at the beach well what qualifies as a beach in Ohio. You got to spend the day with Hazel and you had run getting buried in the sand. One thing that dawned on me was that you will always pass out in the car. You were out like a light. It was so cute seeing you in the back with your mouth all open the way daddy does. Oh yeah and since you slept you were up late and spent the evening painting my nails which by the way you did a fabulous job. I could not believe you managed to make dots and strips on my toes. You have very good motor skills.<br />
7/16/2013 So today was not that eventful. Despite my efforts of motivation to get you and your brother to do some small cleaning it took all day with missing things that I had planned. Finally the thing that got you both moving was the threat of taking the Simcox kids away from you. When they got here you guys had a blast. You and Jordyn were totally in your element catching bugs all evening. It was cute.<br />
7/17/2013 We spent the day at Natalie's swimming which it could not have been a better day to do it since it was almost 100 outside. Your sweetness was how much of a helper when cleaning up. You were determined to carry the water jug back. Then when we got home, you said, "Mom, you go in empty handed. Because you always carry the things in." That was so sweet of you since that is one of my rules when getting out of the vehicles. Thank you for thinking of me.<br />
7/18/2013 Girl I swear you are this fearless creature. Your brother has been working on diving into the pool but kept going in feet first or at the same time. So you got out of the pool and said, "Its like this Rossi." And did the most perfect dive ever. Then later on in the day Holly and I were talking about belly smackers and you said "I can do that watch." You stood straight put your arms to the side and fell straight into the water, smack!! You came out of the water like it was nothing. I was cracking up at you.<br />
7/19/2013 Fearless that is you my girl. I swear put anything before you and you will do it. We went to a pond party and you were the first to jump off the diving board and then the challenge of the zip line. It took some convincing but you did it. When you did the zip you got off and said it was so awesome. You amaze me.<br />
7/20/2013 Today goes down as one of the worst days of my life. I hit my breaking point. Even in my time of need you managed to brighten my day. You brought me lunch in bed and brought me the drink that "gives me diarrhea." Ha you are a funny girl. I also liked that you wanted to play Ninja Turtle.<br />
7/21/2013 Oh to the day of rest. Jen was nice enough to take you and your brother back to her house so I could have some time to myself after the day I had yesterday. It was nice though being getting to come and pick you guys up to just watch play with the girls. I seriously think if we stick around you could have some very good friends in them. <br />
7/22/2013 It was a rainy day so we spent it in the rain and then indoors. I love cold summer rains. Your funny today was when you were eating chips and said, " I have a chip in my belly button." Just the way you were sitting there made me smile. <br />
7/23/2013 We got to go on a tour of Columbus today and then go back to a hotel and swim. You and your brother both were more interested in feeding the birds at the market then eating your own food. It was a fun day and much needed break to be treated to something. The missionary that taught me parents were here and they were the ones that took us out and about. <br />
7/24/2013 Yeah for the girl who took her training wheels off. You are still a little wobbly but you did fantastic. I think with about a week of help you should be able to steer and go. I thought it was funny how you had to run to the back yard with your most high pitch noise ever to tell me you did it. The best part was seeing your dad so tired from chasing you. <br />
7/25/2013 We had are salon day today. You got your first shampoo in the big sink. It was seriously so cute. I know I am not that girly but I love doing this with you.<br />
7/26/2013 Okay so it is so true you are the slowest eater on the face of the planet. This whole week has proven that. But today was the worst. I was trying to get you guys to clean so we could go to a friends house but you needed to eat lunch. It seriously took you forty minutes to eat 4 chicken nuggets, carrot sticks and a mandarin orange. You came into this life to teach me to savor and be patient. <br />
7/27/2013 So you and Kaylee are seriously the best of buds. I find it remarkably cute that you two have to have this crazy embraces when you see each other. It is as if you havent seen each other in years even though it has only been a day. <br />
7/28/2013 Oh my goodness I dont know what was into you today during church but you must have had ants in your pants. I usually dont have to say anything to you during sharing time and you were not listening at all. So of course I had to take the thing away and make you cry. You will fight it so hard not to cry in front of people so you will just drop your little head and get little tears in your eyes. I love you even when you are naughty. <br />
7/29/2013 We had a Smith boy day today and for the first time this summer you had no little girls to play with. You were actually pretty bored but it got better for you when other girls from the neighborhood came out. You were so cute peddling your heart out on the playground on your little bike. At least you could run with the big boys today.<br />
7/30/2013 You were putting away the dishes today and for some reason there was a smell in the kitchen and you said, "I can smell that because I have a good sniffer, Mom." Ha Ha sometimes I think you are seriously my entertainment in life.<br />
7/31/2013 So there are many days when I think huh when it comes to you. Today was one of those days. I honestly think I love how your mind works some time. You asked me if you could water the tomatoes and I said yes they probably need it. So you took a cup outside got water from the rain barrel and brought it in to water the tomatoes sitting in the window. <br />
8/1/2013 So your brother was sick today and you got most of the day to spend with me. We were outside this evening waiting once again for the ice cream truck that never comes down our street. While we were waiting you picked a Maple leave off of a tree and started tearing pieces off saying, "He loves me, he loves me not." When I asked who you were talking about you whispered softly, "Grayden." I knew it was him that you were thinking about I just wanted to make sure.<br />
8/2/2013 When you got something on your mind, you will not let it go. We had planned all day to make ice cream. Unfortunately it did not work. So for the rest of the night you kept asking when we were going to do it again. No matter how many times I told you it just didnt register that we weren't going to make it. I tried to make it a learning opportunity that things some time things just dont work out. You were also kind of naughty today I saw you slam Charlie on the ground. I told you that I wanted me sweet Annie to come back and this mean Annie to check out. So during dinner I told you that I loved you. You said, "But you love the Annie from the day before when I was nice not this new Annie." Oh brother yes I love you even when you are naughty.<br />
8/3/2013 We had a blast at a fair today. It was your first getting to ride a lot of rides. You were with your best of bud Kaylee and it was so sweet. The best part of the day was when I actually figured out what you meant by "a low ponytail" For weeks you have been so frustrated at me for not knowing what you were talking about. It took Jen putting a braid in Jordyn's hair for you to say "that is the low ponytail I have been wanting."<br />
8/4/2013 You are such a girl to take matters into your own hands. I was making you guys burritos and you did not want them. So you started climbing up on the counters to make your own lunch. I then hear you say, "Mom can you help me with this jello?" I knew what you meant. I think it is funny anything with sound "gel" in it, it is always Jello. You said this about hair gel and jelly. You are such a funny girl.<br />
8/5/2013 Yeah for a road trip to Dayton. We had such a wonderful time. You had so much fun playing in the water at Wenzinger Gardens. I thought it was so fun how you had fun watching you play house with the kids.<br />
8/6/2013 You had your kindergarten evaluation today. When I asked you the teacher how you did she said, "She really had her thinking cap on." When I got in the car I said, "Wow, I am so proud of you for putting on your thinking cap." You said, "I wasnt wearing a cap. They were head phones."<br />
8/7/2013 We had a blast taking a tour of downtown Columbus. We went on the Santa Maria and when I said it was time to go, you responded, "We havent taking the boat out yet." Ha you thought we were suppose to take this replica out on the water.<br />
8/8/2013 I dont know how I missed this day but I will use this day to tell you how you make me feel. I love how you make me take deep breathes. I read an article about not making your daughter hurry and rush. So I am trying to be more at peace with my little girl who takes pleasure in life itself. Like one instant is the rate you eat. I make all effort to sit with you until you finish and let me tell you it takes you thirty minutes to eat three chicken nuggets and carrot sticks.<br />
8/9/2013 You and Kaylee were the total peace makers today. We were at the store and you both were trying to make the other kids happy. You two started singing made up songs that could make the kids smile and make their tears go away.<br />
8/10/2013 Today was of course a day of cleaning again. You are such a good cleaner and you and your brother both earned a movie and ice cream. I went out with a friend and came home to the most barricaded fort with you sleeping in it.<br />
8/11/2013 Today like most days you oozed cuteness. You let me do a little braid again and wore a cute pink head band with a pink flower on it. There was just enough hair coming out to make it so cute. You then put your little church shoes on with white socks pulled up to your knees. I just love when you are just the sweet little girl so full of innocence. You however did make a not so good choice today at church when you decided to hide in the bathroom from you teacher with Jordyn. <br />
8/12/2013 Wow, so I think it is so cute how you are trying to read. After I read a book to you a few times you are convinced that you can read it to me. I love to listen to you try to retell the story.<br />
8/13/2013 "Can someone get the sweeper for me? You would be a sugar plums if you do" When you ask for something like that how can we refuse.<br />
8/14/2013 So you are my new weight when running. You love to come along in the stroller, it makes it way harder on me but how can I refuse. Today you brought along your Polly Pockets and stuffed animals. That was fun to pick up along the way.<br />
8/15/2013 Open house tonight and of course you put on your charm. This was my facebook status when I got home: "<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800002098083496px; line-height: 17.987503051757813px;">My daughter while meeting her kindergarten teacher tonight: I was telling the teacher that Annie loves to draw and do puzzles and that's about it. The teacher respond that will change by the end of the year. Annie said, "I like to do other things" the teacher, "Oh you do what is that?" Her response, "Sleep" Haha, is sleeping an activity?"</span><br />
8/16/2013 So we had a campfire this evening. Before hand I saw some wood by the curb so I stopped the van to get it. When I was loading it I got dry leaves all over the van. You said, "Hey, you are making a mess and I just swept this van." Ha little things like this make me crack up because I think this every day with you.<br />
8/17/2013 So you are developing this little girl attitude. Tonight when you were looking for your jammies you held up your fingers in the quotation making and said, "I cant find my "Jammies" that you would call real ones." Well then in that case my dear just pick a t-shirt you funny thing.<br />
8/18/2013 I love how you kind of will act before thinking. I may not like this when you are older but now I will take it. You asked me to make you a paper plane during church. You were playing so nice and I figured you knew better to not throw it. Ha that thing went flying. The other cute moment is when we were singing the rest hymn and you started to pack up. I thought I think she thinks we are done. Then Brother Bailey started to talk and I looked over and your arms were folded with your eyes closed tight. You thought he was giving the closing prayer. Seriously you have your own beat.<br />
8/19/2013 First day of school ever and boy was it an adventure. The whole day was one big emotion for me. You could not wait to get to school so we seriously arrived twenty minutes before. The ride there seemed forever for me, I just kept running through my mind I am taking my baby to school over and over. When I asked you how you were doing you said, "I have quabillion butterflies in my stomach right now and I bet you have a kazillion sad ones right now." You couldnt have been more correct. However, you manage to always pull of funnies no matter what. When we pulled up to the school you said, "Wait, I think the butterflies moved to foot now." I think this meant your foot had actually fallen asleep but I wasnt about to correct you. Then when I took you to your room you said, "Okay now why arent you leaving?" Ha you couldnt get me out the door fast enough. However, I was required to stay with you for the day, sorry. I love you baby girl with all my heart and I am so excited for you to start your road of education.<br />
8/20/2013 Well today was a blast with you. As a family we went to Alum Creek. To be honest there was definitely tension between your dad and I. He wasnt feeling well and I really wanted him to come because you guys have been talking about this trip with him for a week. He sat on his towel and did not move. Your brother was really upset and didnt want to do anything because he wanted to play with Daddy who wasnt moving. So you and I made the best of it. We played Frisbee, built a sandcastle, played on the kick boards and did it all over again. You said, "Daddy and Rossi are not being fun right now but we are having fun. And you are spending time with me because you never do." That took me by surprise because I am always with you. I guess I need to make a better effort of doing things with you.<br />
8/21/2013 So we played board games tonight and during Candyland you said, "We cant use the blue, that is Michigan's color." HaHa you make your mom so proud.<br />
8/22/2013 So you made a new friend yesterday at Rossi's new friends church and she happened to be his sister. So during class I guess she kept following you around all day because she really had fun with you. You came home and said, "That girl kept following me around and I dont like being followed." I tried to explain to you that she just wanted to be your friend and you should be nice. Yeah no such luck you were not giving on it at all.<br />
8/23/2013 Today was the first day of the week that you came out with a smile on your face from school. I have been so sad for you this whole week because you have been upset about these whole DoJo points. But today you came out with your cute little braids in your hair with your sweet headband with the smile from ear to ear.<br />
8/24/2013 So I may have told you this before but I love how much you take care of us when we do not feel good. After you came back from Zachary's birthday party you made me the usual you are sick in bed lunch. A cheese stick, yogurt, milk and some new peanuts. It was wonderful.<br />
8/25/2013 So whenever you want a Popsicle you will "pay the toll." This cracks me up it seems like it doesnt matter what time of day it is when you give me a big wet kiss it is all yours. <br />
8/26/2013 So you were telling me about how you try to listening to Ms. Osborne and then Kaylee was talking to you too. You then told me how you used one ear for Ms. Osborne and the other ear for Kaylee. That is great glad to know that you were probably not really listening to either of them.<br />
8/27/2013 Man this whole school thing is seriously emotional for me and you. I dont know how to help you understand and figure out the social norms. It just breaks my heart to see you come to me each day with a misunderstanding of something that happened in class.<br />
8/28/2013 So there is this new tradition that Kaylee has started with you. For some reason she seems to think you guys need a new picture taken every day before school. I will say we have gotten some darling ones. You two are so cute together.<br />
8/29/2013 We went out to the Lamb's to get apples. You and Kaylee were seriously beyond cute playing with the chickens. You two had a blast making one big chicken family. The story kind of followed that of Cinderella. It was such a wonderful day.<br />
8/30/2013 I got to get you all decked out in OSU attire for school today. When we were shopping we found a nail writer in the clearance bin. I got to do your nails before school in buckeye spirit. When your teacher saw you she said you looked like a future cheerleader. <br />
8/31/2013 Oh my goodness you walked in from Ellie's birthday party gleaming. You had a beautiful butterfly painted on your face. It was seriously so cute.<br />
9/1/2013 So you crack me up. In your church or even at home when we ask you a question that is church related you will give the answer "choose the right or the holy ghost" Even Sister Staten was telling me that was how you always answer your questions.<br />
9/2/2013 You got to with Autumn to her parents this morning. When I got there later on you were so excited to see me. You couldnt wait to show me the song you could sing on the stage they had in their basement. The song you were singing was the one from The Little Mermaid. I loved how you have no clue what the lyrics are so you make them up. It is way prettier when you made up your own words.<br />
9/3/2013 Once again you were so upset after school. When I picked you up Jen told me that a boy was whistling in your ears. I then said "That must mean he likes you." Then you said, "No it doesnt" You then started to cry because you didnt want the boy to like you. I also think it is cute that you wanted two braids in your hair today. You told me it is a pattern on how you wanted to do your hair, two braids, down, then one braid.<br />
9/4/2013 Oh my little love. I think it is funny that you and Kaylee seem to think you need pictures together every day before school. I would have to say I have a pretty good collection of photos of you guys together.<br />
9/5/2013 This whole week you have been asking to make a fort in the laundry room with popcorn, capri sun and a movie. How could I resist? So you were talking to Kaylee on the phone and I hear, "I remember when I was four," You then continued to tell her all about your plans. I just thought it was fun that you could recall times when you were four.<br />
9/6/2013 So you got it into your mind that our garden needs to have a playground and home for the garden fairies. You made a very nice swimming pool and your brother even helped you. You two made rafts for it. I then helped you make a diving board and slide for them too. I love how magical everything for you is. <br />
9/7/2013 Oh wow you had me running like crazy today. Your brother spent the night with Gavin so it was just me and you. We got to work on your fairy house more. I loved taking you to the library and most of all I loved walking through WalMart with you. You were such a big helper helping me carrying things and your little blond curls were bouncing all over. Oh and the best thing today you read your first book ever. You have been having such a hard time at school so it was a great confidence builder for you!!! I was so proud of you.<br />
9/8/2013 You are such a sweet girl. We were sitting behind the Bailey kids and you were giving things to Weston underneath the pew to keep his attention.<br />
9/9/2013 Here's to a new week it took a bit of briber to get you to have a good week. When I came to pick you up I asked you if you earned a chip. You were so proud of yourself to say yes. Plus you did an awesome job in your reading with mommy today. I can say I love being your cheerleader.<br />
9/10/2013 So we had a last day swim at the Thurstons house. You were wearing goggles that covered your nose. You were doing somersaults in the water like crazy and you managed to learn how to swim down and retrieve things off the bottom of the pool. What a good way to end the summer on the seriously hottest day of the summer. <br />
9/11/2013 We had a field trip to an apple orchard. The best part of the field trip was seeing you get so excited to ride on a bus for the first time. <br />
9/12/2013 So here lately the Simcox girls have been upsetting you. Now it is Jordyn tell you that she is stronger and bigger than you. This has given you kind of a complex thinking you are not good enough or strong. So tonight you were climbing walls and doing head stands trying to get strong. I had to tell you all the things that you can do that she cant. It made you feel better because honestly you are an amazing girl and I dont want you to ever feel otherwise.<br />
9/13/2013 Boy night and girls night just what Momma needed. We did our make up, nails, colored, watched a movie, and told stories. I seriously loved spending time with you. Every time like this with you makes me grateful for you like crazy.<br />
9/14/2013 Oh my to a wonderful day. Today was a day all about you and your brother. We took a trip to WalMart. You and your brother both counted up your money that you have been saving forever. Today was the day that you were going to spend it. However, when we got there and it took a lot of you to pull out your money and hand it over. But the Ken doll was totally worth it. After your brother decided there were no toys he picked a Beta fish. You were to excited and had to have one too. So you both ended up with a fish. You named yours Simon.<br />
9/15/2013 "Hey Mom can we ride bikes yet?" This is all I heard from the minute we got in the car to come home from church. Even though I wanted to just breath after teaching today. Instead of doing that right off the bat we played games together and watched a movie together. You told me that during the movie I could nap so you could ride a bike afterward. Since you discovered that you could ride your big bike that is all you want to do. It was funny watching you go at your super speed and I mean you could go fast.<br />
9/16/2013 We went tot he library today and there was this little girl who came up and stole a toy out of your hands. She clearly had delays so I didn't say anything. When we were in the car I was talking to you about her and how she had delays. You said that you didn't have any delays and I said do you know why. You said, "Yes because Jesus made me this way." Yes He did and you are perfect. I was thinking because you had a very nurturing mother that gave you the best start but Jesus will always trump me.<br />
9/17/2013 You were a super star at school today. You came home so happy and told me that you got to read your sentence "Ned wants to nap" You were so excited to be a super star for the day.<br />
9/18/20 First soccer practice of the year. You were so excited. You asked, "If knock someone down will I get in trouble?" Uh no that is soccer and it will happen. You did just that and it happened to be a boy. You seriously are amazing at soccer now.<br />
9/19/2013 My facebook status: <span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333015441895px; line-height: 18px;">Giving kisses to my kids before bed I usually always tell my kids one thing I love about them. So they returned the favor and my daughter "loves me because I keep her clean so she can have a boyfriend." Well in that case she will only bath on days that start with T.</span><br />
9/20/2013 I am having such a hard time helping you with this whole Kaylee issue. She was blatantly mean to you but her mom failed to recognize it. My heart just breaks for you because I dont now how to help you with it. Your dad and I have decided to cut back the time spent because I am not going to let you get bullied by someone who is suppose to be your friend.<br />
9/21/2013 So today was your first buckeye game ever and you picked Daddy to go with you. He told me that it meant so much to him to take you there. I was so jealous but I was okay with it. I know you are his girl.<br />
9/22/2013 I am guessing during primary Kaylee was once again not being nice. Rossi said, "I dont know why you are friends with her." You said, "I am not I am just not telling her." <br />
9/23/2013 I got your report card today and lets just say I was not happy at all. This whole school thing has put me in a high stress level. I can see how much you are trying and for some reason your teacher is over seeing what a wonderful little girl you are. Even though I have these feelings about her you seem to be oblivious of it. Just today you made her a decoration for her door. You are without a doubt the sweetest girl I know.<br />
9/24/2013 Today was my first day at the recenter without you. When I told you that I was going you were so sad. I missed you so much the whole time I was there.<br />
9/25/2013 You are figuring out this whole what it takes to be a good friend. After your soccer practice you were playing with Ashlyn. You told me that you were going to say something that wasnt nice but you knew that would not be a good friend. <br />
9/26/2013 This trying to help you in building your confidence is quite a challenge but I will say this you are doing so awesome in my book. You are trying to figure out what rhyming is and I think it is so funny the random words you will come up with that "rhyme."<br />
9/27/2013 Excitement for the day beside the SWAT team adventure this afternoon that freaked you and your brother out. You got to go to the Rehl's and camp out in their tree house. You were so excited to have a load of sugar and fun. It was so nice of them to let you guys sleep over. You guys also had fun setting of a glow stick in the potato launcher.<br />
9/28/2013 You were a little star today on the soccer field. At the very end of the game you were seriously dribbling straight down the field and missed the goal by a hair. You did such a good job some of the other parents on the other team said, "We need to get number 5 and 10 out of the game they are too good." You have come so far from where you were last fall.<br />
9/29/2013 Oh my goodness you were just so snugly today. I think I am going through this I cannot believe my baby girl is getting so big. I just wanted to hold you all day. It helped that you were so tired all day that you just let me hold you.<br />
9/30/2013 Today I gave you the choice of the library or staying home with me to play games. You picked staying home. I made a rhyming game and we played it almost the whole time. I am so impressed with how well you are doing in your school work. You are such bright girl.<br />
10/1/2013 So as much as I struggle with this whole Ms. Osborne thing, you are constantly making her surprises. Today you made a darling rainbow cut out of construction paper then tied with crepe paper. I love that you are naive to her coldness. <br />
10/2/2013 I love to take you to soccer. I seriously cant believe that you are the same girl from a year ago. Today you were just all around cuteness in your little pink skirt. Jordyn came to practice with you tonight and I think you found something that you were better than her at. You have been so upset that she tells you that she is stronger and bigger. You being sweet did not put the two together.<br />
10/3/2013 Since you are starting to get this great understand of sounds and how words are made. You have started write words like crazy. My favorite is how there is yellow and then your "lellow" You even said that is not my way of spelling it because I dont say it that way.<br />
10/4/2013 So we did this last week after recenter but we did it again. We sat outside and did your reading. I enjoyed the beautiful weather while listening to you master words. You got so excited when I told you I could tell the wheels in your brain were going. <br />
10/5/2013 We were on our way to your game and you said, "Great I cannot wait to take people out." Oh word this from the girl who could hardly stand playing last year.<br />
10/6/2013 So it was General Conference today. This evening during the closing song it started to rain you sat at the window and yelled, " Harder, harder, harder come on rain harder!" You then said, "I wished and it came true!" And yes it was one of the craziest rains with wind I have seen in a long time.<br />
10/7/2013 So today we had a plumber out to snack our main line. They man seriously smelled like sewer. I was saying to your dad, "That guy really smells." You finished my sentence by saying, "like crap." HaHa you are so funny.<br />
10/8/2013 So we were talking how we were alike. You said, "We have the same curly hair." I also said, "You also want to be a Mommy like me when you grow up." You then said, "Yeah I am going to make my kids clean all day while I relax on the couch and watch movies." Ha let me know how that works out for you.<br />
10/9/2013 Soccer practice is so much fun but I had way more fun playing with you and your brother at the church after scouts. It was so cute to see you and I against all the boys. I swear you remind me so much of myself. You had no fear going up against those boys. You even got a goal.<br />
10/10/2013 Today was one of those days when I felt like a horrible mother. You were struggling with the reading lessons and I made you cry. You went back to Daddy and he tried with you and you said, "Mommy was making me cry and I cannot do it." It tore my heart out. We took a break that is for sure. I just wish this kindergarten year wasn't such a stress on all of us.<br />
10/11/2013 I will say this you are an amazing artist. You cashed in your "coins" for a box of crayons. I loved the picture that you drew today. It was a beautiful birthday picture of you and a princess with two very dear friends, Mayla and Alicia. <br />
10/12/2013 Soccer and pumpkin patches were in the works for the day. You did amazing at the soccer game today. So close to a goal I can feel it you will get it one day. We had fun going to the pumpkin patch too. You were such a strong girl trying to pull the whole wagon full of corn and pumpkins. The pumpkins we got were so small. I had to take you guys to get some at the store. It was actually so cute seeing you getting so excited to pick the biggest one in the box.<br />
10/13/2013 Oh my little girl when it comes to you. You steal my heart always. I love being in primary just so I can hold you on my lap and hear you sing. <br />
10/14/2013 The light switch is on!! Oh my word you flew through your lesson then picked up some Hooked on Phonics books and read them to me. Yeah you rocked today/<br />
10/15/2013 We were driving to school today and it was quite gray and gloomy out. You said, "It is so hoggy out." I said, "Yes it is a little foggy out today." You then responded, "Oh its foggy would you not tell anyone I said hoggy."<br />
10/16/2013 So whenever you are coloring and drawing a person you will always ask for "the skin color." Which is the peach/cream color. We also had a wonderful girls time when Bubby was at Scouts we went to Kmart and did our make up. <br />
10/17/2013 You are such a dare devil. Nothing scares you today we were out riding bikes and you were doing tricks on it. You would raise a leg and glide along. <br />
10/18/2013 Friday funday's are the best. We had the Smith boys over and it was nice to have them over. You were oh so cute and Katie could not believe how darling you were. She said that you seriously get cuter as you get older. Heaven help me but I believe she is right.<br />
10/19/2013 You had your first school friend birthday party today. The little girls name is Mayla and she is a sweet heart and I am glad that you found each other. You drew her the cutest picture of you and her. <br />
10/20/2013 Oh my sweet angel, today you would not let your brother have me at all. And today was an end of you playing in the street for awhile. You ran in front of a car which was a reminder that you are just still too little. It scared me to death.<br />
10/21/2013 You have mastered the art of snapping and it is cracking me up. Every time I turn around you are snapping. this morning you woke up and told me that your fingers were sore from all your snapping.<br />
10/22/2013 I cannot tell you how much I enjoy my mornings with you. I love that in some mornings you are still sleeping so sometimes Daddy and me get to snuggle you still. This morning was one of those days.<br />
10/23/2013 When it comes to giggling with you life doesn't get much better. I love that we will just lay in the middle of the living room and play. Most of the time it involves tickling or me using you as a weight for lifting. We also have fun just "working out" which might I add you have the push up I have ever seen on a little girl.<br />
10/24/2013 This evening we went to the Bowman's to babysit and you were so excited to have a sleep over with Olivia. You guys were so giggly. I really think Liv is a sweet friend for you and you two had so much fun.<br />
10/25/2013 So tonight was our Trunk of Treat and you looked like the cutest sparkly mummy there ever was. I seriously had so much fun getting you all dressed up. I know I am your mom but you were seriously the prettiest little girl there.<br />
10/26/2013 Today was your last soccer game and you were not having it. You are typically a go get it kind of girl. I think the cold and being tired had a lot to do with it. You even told me that you didnt want to play. I was hoping to see you get a goal this season but I guess cold weather and you do not mix.<br />
10/27/2013 When it comes to you and Reese life doesn't get much better for either of you. He is without a doubt your boy. While you were watching a movie today he just buried his head in your lap. You just pulled and rubbed his ear. He is hands down the greatest dog we will ever have. <br />
10/28/2013 I think when it comes to drives with just you and me in the car by ourselves life just doesnt get better. You will crack me up like crazy but apparently I am no longer allowed to tell people about the funny things you say or do because you told me in secret. So I promise to never tell anyone how funny you are but it will be hard to do.<br />
10/29/2013 So it is decided you finally told me that you can be my world but you will be daddys girl. I am glad that we are clear on this now. You seriously do brighten me day daily.<br />
10/30/2013 You got to spend your money today at the store and you bought a pretty new Barbie like doll. When you got home you gave her the name Elisabeth and then you showed her around the house. The best was when you showed her outside and you two were blowing dandelions. You blew hers for her and told me whispering "I had to blow hers because she is actually not real but dont tell her."<br />
10/31/2013 So it was Halloween today and I had once again so much fun dressing you all up again. I made you extra sparkly. I was actually surprised at how much you ran from house to house. The only disappointment was how few people were passing out candy.<br />
11/1/2013 I actually put you to the test today. Everyday when you get out of school you will run to my arms and give me the biggest hugs. So I brought your dad to see who would you pick since you always say you are a daddy's girl. Well you went to neither of us, you went to your friend and gave her a hug. <br />
11/2/2013 Today was a very special day for the whole family. Your brother got baptized and it was such an amazing day. The spirit was so strong and I felt such a wonderful love for the Savior and to have my eternal family. You also had so much fun playing with your cousin Maddy. <br />
11/3/2013 "That's the bridge thats falling down." Is what you were singing when we got home for church today. I just think its funny how you will fill in lyrics to songs. <br />
11/4/2013 You will always come up with the most creative ways to get things done. So there is no light switch in the living room and you have to turn it off in the middle of the living room. You will stand in the middle of the ottoman and jump and grab the cord and pull. Haha you are so funny. <br />
11/5/2013 So you have discovered that "N-O" spells no. So when you are talking and I ask you a question you will say, "I don't N-O" instead of know.<br />
11/6/2013 You got to have the morning all to yourself with Daddy. He even took you to school for Mommy. You then told me after school that Daddy could no longer take you to school because he didn't know it was your library day. I guess Mommy kind of does know your schedule.<br />
11/7/2013 Oh my word to game night with you. I actually enjoyed this evening with you. We played a matching domino game. We kind of made up our own rules but the best was you watching you count the dots on them. You have always been so quick on recognizing the dots and naming the numbers.<br />
11/8/2013 Talk about break my heart. You are such sensitive girl. On the drive home from school Jordyn told you that your butt was sticking out. You started sobbing and said, "Another girl said that to me." You were so embarrassed and it broke my heart especially because the pants were new ones and I didn't know that they were too big.<br />
11/9/2013 You are such a silly girl. You told me today, "I have three boys that are in love with me." You then went onto name them. I then asked you why so many love you and said, "It is because I am just so beautiful." I wish I could tell you how your face looked when you were describing these boys love for you. <br />
11/10/2013 You were so cute today. You had a pink dress on and a jean jacket when we got to church you noticed that Olivia was wearing the same exact thing. When you noticed it you had to put your jacket back on.<br />
11/11/2013 Yeah to a snowy morning. I am a sucker for snow and was more than happy to join you in the snow. It wasnt the best packing snow but we still got to build a snow castle. You were so sweet though and missed your brother so much while he was gone.<br />
11/12/2013 I love that you are the type of kid that enjoys the simple things in life. We played this new name that song while humming it. Now while we drive in the car it is all you want to do. I like that it is a good way to share primary songs.<br />
11/13/2013 You got to go to a movie with the Simcox family this evening. You were so tired when you got home you were so sad because you didn't get any popcorn. It was hard for you to understand that some people just don't have money to buy popcorn. <br />
11/14/2013 Putting you to the test of cleaning and you are a champ. Kind of cracked me up today though. I said you had to get rid of ten toys. I thought this would be a good way to get rid of some toys before Christmas and help you do service. Yeah to that you put out toy pickle slices and a few dishes. I am thinking that I might have to do something while you are gone.<br />
11/15/2013 I love this confidence you get out of school now. You were so proud of yourself that you did a work sheet without any instruction from Ms. Osborne. I love seeing your face light up. This is such a difference from the beginning of the year.<br />
11/16/2013 You are beyond competitive and it cracks me up. During swim today you were always the first kid in your group to always get across the pool first. When you came up afterwards I told you how competitive you were and you said, "No, I am just a fast swimmer." I could seriously see you on a team one day.<br />
11/17/2013 I think it is so funny how you always want to serve me. When we were driving home from church you said, "I cant wait to get home just so I can serve you and take care of you." Well thank you my dear. I am so happy to know that I will always have you to take care of me.<br />
11/18/2013 So this morning I got done wiping your tush and I said, "I bet your tummy feels better." Your response, "Yeah but now my mouth is hungry."<br />
11/19/2013 So your Mammaw came up this week to surprise you and Rossi. It was so hard for me to keep it secret but well worth it. When you saw her at pick up, you ran straight to her and gave her the biggest hug ever. She stole my Annie hug. <br />
11/20/2013 Besides going to school you got to spend most of your day with Mammaw. You really wanted someone to color with you this morning and I told you to ask Mammaw. You said, "But she keeps opening and closing her eyes. How can she color with me?" Yep that is what old age does to you.<br />
11/21/2013 We got to spend the morning before Mammaw left sniffing candles at Anderson's. It must run in the family to just smell candles and love it. She even bought you the birthday cake candle smell because that was your candle of choice.<br />
11/22/2013 You and your dad spent the morning coloring me the sweetest picture. It seriously brought tears to my eyes. You had him write me a message on it. It was word for word straight out of your mouth. I just loved how you two were being secretive in doing it for me.<br />
11/23/2013 The Smith boys came over today and you were so sad to be the only girl. We tried our best to make you feel special for the day. The thing I thought was the most cute was when they all came in to watch a cartoon and you slowly got your blanket and made yourself comfortable on the floor next to Parker. They did include you in some things. But for some reason they just have this odd relationship with your brother.<br />
11/24/2013 So when you are using a the bathroom to go poopy you always need a stool. Well today at church you need one but did not have access to one. So guess who got to sit on the floor and hold your feet? Yes yours truly. The things you do for your kids.<br />
11/25/2013 You were so happy to decorate for Christmas. We pulled out the nativity. You and your brother did such a great job decorating together. I also love that when we do something fun for FHE you insist that we do it every week.<br />
11/26/2013 You are such a lap sitter here lately. Not like I am complaining I just love having you seriously attached to me. Now to get you the share me with your brother. Even if you arent on mylap you are glued right next to me. I am one lucky mommy.<br />
11/27/2013 You are my snow angel. We had so much fun making a snow head since the snow was not a lot of snow and would not pack. He was the cutest snow head ever. <br />
11/28/2013 Happy Thanksgiving to my little darling girl. Your face lit up when you saw your Josie. Once you saw her I did not see you for the rest of the day. She did have fun taking pictures of you guys and I will say there are some that I treasure. When it was time to leave your brother had to come home with me and you were like see ya. You have always had that kind of personality. I know you love me but you have no problem being away from me. <br />
11/29/2013 You were away from today and it killed me. So I had to call to hear your voice and talk to you. When I asked if you missed me this was the response I got, "Well my heart was sad for you but then I found pictures to see you in and that made my heart happy now. Are we done now?" Wow clearly you did not care that much if you talked to me. I am just glad that you had so much fun with your Josie.<br />
11/30/2013 I got you back today and I was so excited to see my baby girl. You were so wooly headed and tired. We at least got to take you to Toys R Us for the third time and your brother was so kind to buy you a bracelet.<br />
12/1/2013 Even though you wanted to stay an extra day with Josie and Mammaw I think you were secretly happy to see me. When we got home from church you did not leave my side. I loved having you next to me the whole day.<br />
12/2/2013 "Oh Christmas Eve, Oh Christmas Eve. Yeah thats all of the words I know." You seriously crack me up, its Oh Christmas Tree but how could I ever correct you.<br />
12/3/2013 We hung lights outside tonight and you seriously crack me up the way you will shimmy up the tree. You did a great job putting the lights up but I think was the best was when you were singing " Christmas spirit time makes me feel so good." Accompanied with whatever lyrics popped up in your head. <br />
12/4/2013 On a daily basis your brother drives you nuts but today he was so sweet to you. You were cold on the way home from school and he wrapped his arms around you and covered you in his coat. Oh to the sweetness of two sweet little ones.<br />
12/5/2013 You and your brother are so funny. So apparently there are superstitions you can do for a snow day. By five in the evening you guys already had your PJ's inside out, ice cubes in the toilet and spoons under the pillows. We also danced the snow dance. I guess we will see if it works.<br />
12/6/2013 Snow day with my babies and it was such a wonderful day! Even though we had to wait until the evening to enjoy the snow to play in it. I love that every little bit of snow we get you have to build a snowman. They typical look like snow blobs but you dont seem to mind.<br />
12/7/2013 I loved today it was so fun. You were just in all sorts of cuteness. I felt so bad for you today though. We went to this holiday kick off at the commons downtown and you got an ice sculpture and you dropped it. You were devastated.<br />
12/8/2013 Oh my to more snow it is not even winter and we have had three snows already. I think tonight we made our cutest snow people ever. I love how you are just like me and can spend so much time out there.<br />
12/9/2013 So once again on our way to school you were talking about how why you couldnt like a little boy. Here was your words, "I couldnt like him because he is brown and I want skin color." Oh my word child do you realize that brown is a skin color too. No of course you dont because you are five.<br />
12/10/2013 So I got an email from your teacher today and it cracked me up. We were just discussing things and she said, "<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', 'Segoe UI', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px;">One last thing... So today we were rereading our poems in our poetry folders and I asked everyone to turn to one we did a while ago. Annie holds it up and says something like, "This poem is the first time I actually followed directions!" Haha too cute :).</span><br />
12/11/2013 I think it is cute that you come to scouts with us. You may not be able to be a scout but I think you will pick up a few things. You at least got to help your brother with his tool box and hammer few nails.<br />
12/12/2013 Oh my word you are the queen of patterns and I cannot break from it. You have a pattern with your hair. And on the way to choir babysitting you were seriously so sad that your hair was in a ponytail and it was suppose to be down. I had to water it down at chorus babysitting.<br />
12/13/2013 So I helped in your class today and you were so happy. I did have a proud moment too. Your teacher was having me do some filing and of course the test scores are confidential but I will say this you had the highest score out of all the children in your class.<br />
12/14/2013 It was so cute today at the ward Christmas party when Santa walked in. Your little eyes lit up but the cute part was when you forgot to tell him that you wanted another Elizabeth doll. So you got in the line again and waited again so you could whisper to him that you wanted another one.<br />
12/15/2013 You and your brother were cracking me up on our way to church. You guys were playing some kind of random red light, green light game. As I would be drive towards a light you guys would say, "Green light Green light Green light stay."<br />
12/16/2013 This was my facebook status, "<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 18px;">Conversation between my two children, "If that boy ever comes over to our house I will wrestle him to the ground because no boy is going to like my sister." Sounds way to familiar" This was in relation to your love for Chase. </span><br />
12/17/2013 So Ms. Osborne was out sick again today and you came home so sad for her because you "missed her pretty hair" I think you are beyond funny.<br />
12/18/2013 I love that you make the most thoughtful cards. You made and wrote the kindest words to Ms. Osborne.<br />
12/19/2013 Yeah for a fun day at school. I almost forgot that you were suppose to wear PJ's today but your daddy took good care of you while I was at chorus babysitting. You were beyond excited when I picked you up to tell me all about your day.<br />
12/20/2013 HaHa you are such a funny kid. Your cough still has not gotten any better so I took you to the doctor and he ordered a x-ray. The technician was trying to teach you how to take a deep breath and hold it. But you kept jumping up and down while doing it. Once you got it and you were holding your breath she forgot to tell you to breath so you were just standing there with these puffed up cheeks. Funny funny girl.<br />
12/21/2013 Ready set jump and off you went, you completely swim across the entire 12 foot pool. You had to do this in order to jump off the diving board without a live guard in the pool to catch you. We enjoyed a wonderful open swim and it was seriously the best time I have had in all my life with you guys.<br />
12/22/2013 You seriously crack me up. We were talking about what our favorite colors were and you said, "My favorite color is you know violent red." HaHa instead of violet.<br />
12/23/2013 I love days off from school and we seriously did next nothing. But I will say this you have turned into one of my best helpers around the house. I think I know a little girl that will get plenty of presents from Santa.<br />
12/24/2013 You and your Josie that is all I have to say about this day. We had a wonderful day spending Christmas Eve day with the family. You and Josie had fun on your new Spark scooter. <br />
12/25/2013 Merry Christmas me sweet angle. You were such a joy to watch will all your wonderment. Watching you snuggle up in your new light up blanket was so sweet. Your most favorite toy was a new beautiful doll.<br />
12/26/2013 I went to the temple this evening and you got to spend the time with Teegan. You two played the whole time and you had to take all your dolls to show her. The cute thing is you named your new doll Lilley because we once had a dog named Lilley which just happens to be Teegan's dog now.<br />
12/27/2013 I think I know a little girl that loves her new doll so much. We were going to the movies today and you had to take her along with matching hair. You both had a little braid in it.<br />
12/28/2013 You got a new game for a Christmas present and it Guess Who I Am? You seriously love the game. I think the cute part is how you wear the faces around and keep asking me what it is. You just look to darn cute.<br />
12/29/2013 HaHa for sharing time today I needed someone to do push ups and you were my go to girl. You seriously did 15 of them. I was dying no joke. Your little body was shaking so much but you just kept going.<br />
12/30/2013 Here is to an all day event at the water park. Sister Davies had extra bands so we were welcomed to come and play. I love how you will easily make friends with anyone. You are such a kind little girl. You were also so brave to go down the big water slide. I wont lie but it made me nervous but you have no fear.<br />
12/31/2013 This was a wonderful way to end the year 2013. I loved how you had to get all dressed up for the party. You looked like a very sweet baby doll. As this year comes to an end I cannot express how much I loved every minute with you. You have grown and matured right before my very eyes. At the beginning of the year you were a little thing and now you are half way through kindergarten. You are a bright little girl that makes my days worth living. I love your sweet spirit and passion for doing what is right. That is one thing your teacher has even said about you, you are always so aware of always following directions. <br />
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1/1/12. Today during church you were upset that Daddy and Annie were talking during sacrament. I then told you that it was because they were the trouble makers and we were the good kids. You just smiled at me and curled up under my arm. Also, another funny was when we were at church I noticed that your breath was smelly and I said, "I thought I told you to brush your teeth?" You said, "I did but I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">didnt</span></span> use toothpaste." Your breath was so bad that I started searching for gum.</div>
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1/2/12. This morning was fun today we got to workout together. It was cute having you next to me trying to do your own sit ups. You <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">didnt</span></span> make it very long until you had to stop. It was still fun having you by my side. Another tender moment today, you kept singing "I love my mom" followed by kissing me on the face. Thank you for that.</div>
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1/3/12. Today you are being a great big brother, it is your last day of Christmas break and you are building a fort with your sister. You just said, "I am going to miss you guys when I go back to school." We will miss you too, you are such a kind hearted boy.</div>
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1/4/12. This morning when you woke up you came stumbling into the bathroom just to give me a kiss. Despite the fact that I was on the toilet, I thought it was cute. Annie and I also came to help out during lunch, you then had indoor recess. We got to enjoy our time with you in the class. I forgot to add another tender moment with you, when I was leaving your class I leaned over to tell you good bye and you laid a wet one on me. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ohhh</span></span> you are not ashamed to kiss me in front of your friends yet!!!!</div>
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1/5/12. While eating dinner we were talking and out of nowhere you say, "Reese is the best dog in the university!" instead of universe.</div>
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1/6/12. So, today you came home telling that you stayed by Reid today to protect him. Yesterday he had an incident when children were beating him up. You said, "Yeah, I pretty much like him, he is funny, disgusting but funny" Makes me think what he does that is so funny or should I say disgusting.</div>
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1/7/12. So this actually took place last night but I really wanted to take the time to let you know how much I adore you. Last night you curled up in my arms almost to big to fit but you made it work. Annie gave us a blanket and I covered you up. Before I knew it we were both asleep. At times like this I am reminded at how much you have grown but how much you still need your mom. I finally woke but I just sat there enjoying the moment of you in my arms. Today has kind of been one of those days too. We enjoyed playing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Kinect</span></span> together and also watching some movies together since Annie got to go to her first birthday party.</div>
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1/8/12. This morning was so sweet somehow you and Annie both ended up in bed with me. While you were still sleeping you reached for my hand to hold it. Oh how much you must love your mom! Another funny, you said, "Mom, one day when I get married can you make sure that you get me presents and make sure one of them is the movie Avatar?" I said, "Yes, I will get you plenty of presents." I think that is because you know you will be old enough to watch that movie when you are married.</div>
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1/9/12. Today was your day to plan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">FHE</span></span>, it was such a treat to have you set up one of your made up games. You are always creating, it is something you have done since I can remember. You lined up your game down the hall with objects covered with paper, we had to spin the globe to go to our next spot. The purpose of the game was to get back to Heavenly Father. Very cute very creative.</div>
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1/10/12. Lets see what to say about today, we had our regular day were I sent you off to school. We had recenter tonight and I was so excited about signing you up for Karate. You on the other hand did not want to take it because you wanted to be "a good kid". I am guessing that you did not want to take it because you thought that hitting kids would make you a bad kid. So, instead you chose to stay by my side and doing cooking with me. At first I was a little frustrated because I wanted you take a class that I was not teaching but then I needed that little reminder that you are in school all day so why not spend that time in cooking class with me. I am glad that I let you because you had a blast.</div>
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1/11/12. So today was so horrible, we missed your bus which was no fault of our own. The bus driver/district never informed us of a time change. So, I had to take you to school which completely through the day off since we stood outside and waited for the bus for 35 minutes. So, to brighten my day you came out holding an envelope with a letter saying you received the Golden Opportunity. Congratulations that means that you went above and beyond when making good choices. So, proud to call you my son. </div>
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1/12/12. So, once again it was one of those days but you still managed to brighten my day. I had to pick you up today in the focus and you got to ride in the front. It was not ideal but it was the only choice we had since the Smith's had their car in the shop too. I will admit it was kinda cute having you next to me. And right now you are just content building with your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Legos</span></span>. You are such a dear to me.</div>
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1/13/12. Oh to Friday the 13<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">th</span></span> it kinda started off that way. Your school bus completely forgot to pick you guys up. It was the first winter weather advisory and we were waiting for an hour and forty minutes. Ugh it was a nightmare but at least I bundle you up like the boy from the Christmas Story movie. You had a blast rolling all over the snow and throwing snowballs at me. </div>
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1/14/12. Today was nonstop fun. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Mammaw</span></span>, Brianna, and Josie came up for a visit. We did so many fun things. But your funny quote for the day happened when we pulled up to the recenter to get them leisure cards. You said, "Hey guys Eric is here. He is my friend! He is a grown up but he is still my friend." That just melted my heart. You are such a sweet kid and yes Eric is your friend as is Mommy's friend too.</div>
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1/15/12. This is kinda of the same thing I typed to your sister. She was asking about where her doodle bear was made. She asked if it was made in China. I said yes. You then said, "No, it was made in the North Pole!" You are so cute and bright.</div>
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1/16/12. So, today was a hard morning for Mommy, I just <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">wasnt</span></span> feeling well. So, I went to lay down you then brought me breakfast in bed. You said, "I made you breakfast and it is in the shape of a smiley face." The plate had two <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">pilled</span></span> oranges as eyes, a piece of toast for the mouth and a peppermint patty for the nose. You then would come back and check on me throughout the morning reminding me to drink my water. Thank you for being my concerned son.</div>
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1/17/12. This morning was a funny morning even though we had short time to get you to the bus you still managed to tell us about your "nightmare" You told us that you had a dream about a squishy monster ball that was under your bed and that Daddy smashed it with his foot. You told us that you were not scared at all. So, glad that you managed to have a non scary nightmare.</div>
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1/18/12. So today and ever day your sister has to make sure that she loves you back to the moon and back before you leave for school. Your response, "I love you back to the newly discovered planet and back." <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">haha</span></span> you are so funny.</div>
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1/19/12. So today you had to tell me about a boy that was bulling you at school. When I was trying to get the story out of you, you told me it with such conviction. You then said, "See Mommy my fist are angry" As if you were showing me that you were ready to go and defend yourself. I love you so much.</div>
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1/20/12. Today was your big day you got your pancake breakfast for being a golden opportunity student. It was cute to sit there with you and eat pancakes. You then had to say, "There he is the boy in the blue coat! He is the one that is going to beat me up." From a distance he looked harmless but the thing that was cute to me was your Dad sitting there telling you how to handle the situation.</div>
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1/21/12. So today was a fun stay at home day. Of course you got to do the usual Saturday video games with your dad but the thing I thought was most cute is when you were dancing in the living room with your sister. The best is when you started your disco dancing which of course was done in your undies. </div>
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1/22/12. So today this is just a quick cuteness. We got home from church were you immediately took off your pants and you were standing in the bathroom with your/dad's dress socks on paired with your little boxers. You looked like such little big boy. </div>
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1/23/12. When it comes to passion and empathy you are top notch. Reid was sick and all you could think about was getting him a get well gift. You hurried home from school and got straight to work making him a card and taping goodies on it. You even gave him a Lego which was extra special.</div>
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1/24/12. I know it is only suppose to be one but you had two funnies or awe moments. The first one was when were eating breakfast and you said out of nowhere, "I just love my family." I responded with, "And your family loves you!" The second was when we were driving home, I actually surprised you with coming with Katie. Anyway, for some reason you are always gassy on the way home. So, I pointed it out and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">couldnt</span></span> believe how you are always stinky. You then said, "It is because you always feed me green beans and pork all the time!" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">HaHa</span></span> I do not.</div>
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1/25/12. So you are clearly a funny boy, when we were getting out of school to you were acting like a bird. Before I knew it you had your friend Ryan on the ground and you were pecking him. It was quite funny.</div>
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1/26/12. What a raining day it was and of course I couldn't find my umbrella to go to the bus stop. So, I pulled out the trusty Redneck umbrella, trash bags. You were getting your book bag wet so I took one and draped it over your bag. You at first didn't like it but then I told you that you looked like a superhero. You then started running down the sidewalk with the bag flapping in the wind and rain. It was quite running the Smith boys were cracking up at you. </div>
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1/27/12. So today you had your first dance and it didn't take me long to realize that you are really liked by the girls. At the dance you had to use tickets to get treats and food. I was working one of the booths so I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">couldnt</span></span> get away to get you tickets. Some how you managed to come up to me with a handful of tickets. When I asked you were you got them you replied, "Kristen gave them to me." Way to work it little boy. </div>
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1/28/12. Today you went to Reid's birthday party, you were so eager to go. You did a great job making him a nice picture and stuffing his bag full of goodies. The thing that I loved the most was watching you run down the street to the Smith's home. Oh how I treasure these memories. So glad that they moved back so you could have these childhood memories.</div>
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1/29/12. So, today while building <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Legos</span> with you, you said, "I would rather follow the instructions in my head." Sounds like a good idea because digging through all the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Legos</span> to find a certain piece can be a major headache.</div>
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1/30/12. So today must have been the day for punishments from your Mom. You and Annie both had to have me come down on you guys. Anyway, on our drive home from school you took your backpack and hit Parker over the head with it. This of course made me not happy since it is never okay to hit your friends. So, your punishment was sleeping by yourself. I know sleeping by yourself is a punishment but you and your sister <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">dont</span> have the norm when it comes to sleeping arrangements. Anyway, you went about your evening and I honestly thought you thought I would just forget about it. Because you started your bed routine and when I reminded you that you were to sleep in your bed you started to cry. It was then followed by this statement, "Man, Mom you don't forget anything!" Ha Ha Ha truth be known I forget things all the time.</div>
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1/31/12. Oh today was a sweet day with you, I love the days when you will just sit on the couch and wrap your arms around me. There are those times as a parent when you wish could freeze time and today was one of those days. I swear you are the sweetest boy I have ever known, you are pure and I love you for that.</div>
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2/1/12. Today was such a sad reality for you. Mommy had a confrontation with a police officer and it was an absolute nightmare. The man was actually threaten to arrest me and take you and the Smith boys children services all over a misunderstanding in communication in traffic directing. You guys could not believe how mean he was, you even said, "Wow, there is no way I ever want to be in the police!" Such a sad day for you to see that not all police officers are good guys. Just know that your Uncle Andy is a good one. </div>
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2/2/12. So today you got home and were beyond excited to know that your Uncle Colin and Aunt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">LuLu</span> were coming. So, excited that you were running circles in the living room you then said, "Mommy I am training for a marathon and I can hold your hand the whole time!" </div>
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2/3/12. So today in the car while I was talking to Aunt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">LuLu</span> about about I was saying how "Daddy was kind of a homebody" and before I got the word homebody you threw in "a butt!" ha ha ha.</div>
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2/4/12. So today you were my big helper, Uncle Colin had the bright idea to move the treadmill to the laundry room. You being very eager to play video games with Uncle Colin you ran through the house like lightening moving and helping me reorganize the food storage. </div>
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2/5/12. You just told me that baby's come from heaven then to the stomach then out. "Heaven, stomach, then out!" You are so right.</div>
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2/6/12. I am sure I have never told you how I actually enjoy the rides home with the Smith boys after school. But today you and Parker were cracking me up. You guys were sitting in the back of the car lip-syncing to what ever random song was on the radio. </div>
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2/7/12. This morning with you was so nice, we got to spend some time together before you had to go to school. I however loved your bright description of your awesome dream you had. Lets see it included you having x-ray vision, seeing the germs in your body, taking pills that were actually little mini people to fight the germs. </div>
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2/8/12. Today I got to come and help at lunch again. For some reason it was such a sobering moment with you. It made me realize how much my little boy is growing up and how much I missed you while you were at school. I had this moment were I just wanted to mother you and hug you. It is a ball of emotions to watch you grow up but I am glad that I get to be here to watch you do it. </div>
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2/9/12. Today I went in early to your classroom and it was so nice to see you at work. You were helping put the chairs up for Mr. Carlson. You are such a great kid always in the blue!!</div>
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2/10/12. For some crazy reason you were up before the rooster today. So which of course meant I had to get up. We got to enjoy a great morning together. When you came home from school you seemed a little tired but it didnt take long for you and your sister to take off and start building a huge fort behind the furniture. Thinking you might be sleeping back there tonight.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">2/11/12. So today was just a </span>fantastic day with you and your sister both. We got to go run errands together. However there were a few tender moments today that I loved.<span style="font-size: 100%;"> First was listening to you and your sister giggle as you two continued to play tricks on Daddy and me. The next one was when you sat on my lap and told me that you loved only me the most out of everyone in the house. Daddy thinks you are a Mommy's boy, I might have to agree.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">2/12/12 You are a boy of passion that is without a doubt, you have the sweetest kisses ever. I love how you will sit next to me and just lay a wet one on me whenever you feel the need. For some reason you did that a lot this evening.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">2/13/12. Today was a fun day with you, on the way home we were listening to some weird </span>Scottish music and the song was called give me some elbow room. I started putting my elbow in your space and you started pushing back. It was funny to just giggle and laugh with you since you were right next to me.</div>
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2/14/12. So, today was Valentines Day your first at school. It was kind of a let down since there was a no party rule but you guys still passed out candy. Some of your friends still managed to get candy into your box. On the way to Dayton you were great sharing all of your candy with your sister.</div>
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2/15/12 Today you didnt have school so we got to take a walk together. You were on your bike and we were playing tag. I would have to try to catch you as you peddled your fastest to get away from me.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">2/16/12 So today was a hard day for you for some reason. You kept talking mean to me every time I asked you a question. It really started to upset me that you were showing me such disrespect. The last time you did it was the last straw. You even realized that what you did was wrong and that is when the waterworks began. You have always had this sense of guilty. Afterwards you started hugging me and calling me Mam. Just to make things better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">2/17/12 You got a big laugh out of Dad and me this evening. After dinner you started playing </span>charades with us. You were trying to tell us what you wanted next but we could not get it. We were guessing wrong until I just gave up and said yes you could have it. I think this made you so happy because it meant you could have a warm delight. <span style="font-size: 100%;"> The best part you made one for yourself and Annie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">2/18/12 So today I realized how talkative you are, this is something that is new. For example, today while I was in the shower you couldn't help but come talk to me about my new iPod touch. I actually think you know more about it then me. Then on the way to swim you just continued to talk telling me about your games and what you were building. Even though I could only hear half of what you were saying because the road is so loud. I thought to myself man I am so glad he just wants to talk to me, I hope this continues through his teenage years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">2/19/12 You have the sweetest spirit of any kid I know, you were sitting by your dad and told him, "You know Dad when you are r</span>esurrected<span style="font-size: 100%;"> your leg wont hurt anymore." I think your Dad actually needs those little reminders. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">2/20/12 Today you had off for Presidents Day and I have </span>absolutely<span style="font-size: 100%;"> loved having you home. You have been so playful and creative. You have taped things to my bedroom door telling me what code needed to be entered to get into the room. So, I figured I needed to play along so I entered it every time. You then put on boots and a coat and told me that you were "Going to go through your memories and go outside." </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/21/12. So today was a sweet tender moment with you, as we were leaving the recenter you saw a tv by the dumpster and wanted to bring it home for your room. I then told you couldn't have one in your room. You said , " when I turn 19?" I then told you that you would be on a mission. You then said, " okay after I get back from my mission I can have a tv and a girlfriend" followed by an eyebrow lift. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/22/12 What a brave boy you are! Today you had to go to the doctors and get a throat culture. I did not warn you because I hated them growing up. You handled it like a trooper. Way to go brave boy!</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/23/12 once again it was do nice to have you home. I had to keep you home for one day. Unfortunately I had to go to work so I left you here by yourself well kinda your Dad was asleep. You told me not to worry you would find things to do. You did just that by the time I got home you managed to use up three rolls of tape making a base out of a shoebox for your army men. I loved seeing my little Ross back. It made me realize how much I miss you.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/24/12 today you had to go back to school, we missed you. When I picked you up you wee back to yourself. I don't know if I have told you before but you have inherited the name woodpecker from you friend Ryan. I swear everyday that you get out of school you have to chase that boy down. I am so happy that you are making such great little friends.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/25/12 Today you got to go to a movie with daddy. You were so excited to go see Star Wars in 3D with the Smith boys, Parker even called you to remind you to wear you Star Wars shirt. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/26/12 You are without a doubt a wonderful child, today during church I had to take your sister out before sacrament I was worried about you being by yourself hoping that you were doing what you were suppose to be doing. Sure enough when I came back in the brother that was sitting behind us said you were such a good boy. I live you so much, you are such a pleasing boy.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/27/12. So once again I got the privilege of one of you fine dinners. This time it was bread topped with cheese melted in the microwave. Yummy then for dessert you were convinced you were going to make cookies from bread. I had to encourage you to choose a break and bake cookie from the freezer. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/28/12 Before you even left for school today you had your dad and I cracking up. First was in regards to your egg sandwich your dad was telling you how lucky you were that you got such yummy breakfast because he never got good ones when he was younger. You asked me to cut it in half since daddy was needing to make up for an unfortunate childhood. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/29/12 Kid you have personality, when Katie pulled in to drop you off she was cracking up. Because when she pulled up you said, " honey, I'm home." you really are a funny kid</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/1/12 Today when driving home from school I had you up front with me and I was just blown away with your sweet darling brown eyes. I remember when I was younger I dreamed of a blue eyed boy and now I couldn't imagine you any other way.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/2/12 You are a boy of confidence. I was cracking up at the site of you running down the street in your Star Wars pj's. You had a pajama party at school, so you got to wear them. It was adorable.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/3/12 Today is Great Shisler's birthday and we are going down for his birthday party and you asked what we should get home for his birthday you then said I know " we can give him a hug!" you couldn't be more correct. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/4/12 Today was by far one of the worst days of my life but through it all you stood beside me. I love you so much and am saddened by the grief that you felt today. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/5/12 You are such a sweet kid, while working on your homework you told me that you did not want to go to school anymore because of the bad language. When I asked you what they said, " I don't want to break the spirit so I cannot say it."</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/10/12 this week was such a hard week for us especially you, you had strep throat and seriously laid in the couch for 60 hours straight. I felt so bad for you. You eventually got your strength back and turned back into your old self.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/11/12. Back to the old routine you had your health back in full force. I loved having you holding my hand while you feel asleep. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/12/12 Today was such a nice day after school, you asked me to play Legos with you and I thought how could I resist. You even told me that what I built was cool enough to show your friends.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/13/12. Today you were so excited that I came to surprise you at pick up, we went to the park after school and you got to ride with your friend Ryan. I love how you are making little friendships.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/14/12. What a proud moment I had today of you, last week we cashed in your pop cans. With the money that you earned you bought a big boy bike off of Katie. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/15/12. I have noticed here lately this transition from a little boy to a big kid. You are growing up before my eyes but there are still those moments that you still very much need me. Like this evening when you snuggled up on my chest to fall asleep. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/16/12. So this evening was not one of those evenings I was looking forward to. Mainly because Spencer got you all excited for the Lephercaun to come to our house. Katie tried to save it because we are not Irish but you had your little heart set on him coming. You cleaned the house made a sign that said yes on the front door to let him know he was welcome. You then stripped your clothes off all the way. You out on green underwear and camouflage paints with a green thermal just to make sure he knew to come . </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/17/12. Today was funny when you woke up and saw that the Lephercaun came you rehid the candy because he didn't hide them well enough.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/18/12. You have mastered underarm farting and you are cracking yourself up. You have figured out water works best. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/19/12. Today I found it such a precious moment when we were walking the dogs. I was of course walking Baxter and you had Reese. I loved watching you two run down the sidewalk side by side. Nothing could be more precious than a boy and his dog. He had his tongue falling all over in happiness.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/20/12. It has started girls wanting to kiss you. The look on your face when you were telling me about it. It was like no I don't want her to kiss me but I really do. You even wrote her a note telling her hands off and no kisses. </span> </div>
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3/21/12 I love how you are really starting to take off with reading and writing. Tonight just for fun you wrote a book about a cat and a mouse. I loved how you spelled some of the words like "mas" mouse, "hmin" human, and "awtch" ouch</div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">3/22/12 Today you were creative in the kitchen by placing lazer beams all over. You were actually using twine and wrapping it all over everything. The kitchen looked like a giant web.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">3/23/12 So today Mommy I got the joy of taking you to school I had one of those sad moments. You took off and never looked back. I even asked you if you wanted me to walk with you and you just kept going. It made me so sad.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">3/24/12 So today while you were in the bath and you said, " I am going to put air conditioner in my hair to make it extra soft." You meant hair conditioner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">3/25/12 You are such an extra sweet kid, today my head was killing me and I wanted to lay down. So you went on the hunt to find everything that could to make me feel better. </span></div>
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3/26/12 I love how you are always creating and using your imagination. Before I could even get in the door you were already in the junk drawer pulling out all possibilities for building a real robot. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">3/27/12 I swear you really are heaven sent, today again I was not feeling well and you started rubbing my back and shoulders. You then got me extra comfortable to support my back. I then said, "Wow, how am I going to give you guys baths?" Your response, "It's okay Mom, I can just lick myself!" ha ha you then </span>proceeded<span style="font-size: 100%;"> to lick yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">3/28/12 Today I loved taking you to the library, we got to go and pick out movies and books together. My most proud moment was when you picked out books and could read a whole page. I love watching you grow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">3/29/12 For some reason today I missed you so much when you were at school, I think part of it was that I wasn't home when you got home from school. For some reason I just needed a big hug from you. Another funny for the day was when we were done praying you laid down on the floor and I started rubbing your back. You then </span>proceeded<span style="font-size: 100%;"> to say, "Now </span>that's<span style="font-size: 100%;"> the spot!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">3/30/12 So I guess I am free to remember other things you have done and write them down. I cant </span>remember<span style="font-size: 100%;"> the exact day but it was recent. You came home from school and had to show me your toe nail. You said, "Mommy I am going to let this grow out. So, you can use my nail to open up boxes and stuff." You then </span>proceeded<span style="font-size: 100%;"> to cut the tape on a box with your extra sharp toe nail. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">3/31/12 Another precious moment today during general conference your sister curled up next to you and fell asleep. While she was asleep you just sat there and ran your fingers through her hair. You then said, "I love Annie so much."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">4/1/12 Today you spent most of the day on the ipod which I cannot stand but I will focus on your great shoulder rubs that you gave me during general conference. You can seriously rub some mean shoulders. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">4/2/12 I love when you and your sister will just get lost in play. This evening was another one of those times. You spent the evening dressing her up, first you started by twisting up her hair and putting her new clips in it, then applying make up and to finish it off you had her put on a princess dress. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">4/3/12 Today I didnt get to see you much that was most in part because Katie took you to Bethany's after school and lost track of time. It was cute to hear your cute voice over the phone when I finally got a hold of someone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">4/4/12 Today I got to go on your last field trip to the AEC. It was our turn for the jungle nook. I was actually very surprised that you were not afraid to try anything. Your little friend Hunter was with our group and he kept saying, "It's okay Rossi, I got you. You are my best friend." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">4/5/12 Today you didnt go to school, I think it was do to the AEC yesterday. I think you pulled your stomach muscles on the zip line. However, later on you started to feel better and then you bragged at how you tricked Mommy. That my dear was not a good choice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">4/6/12 You are now. officially on spring break. It was nice to take you to the recenter with me. I loved having you back by my side. After the recenter, I took you and your sister to Wendy's to get a bite to eat before we went to meet uncle Joel. You told me, "Mommy, this time I want the brown thing (the meat) cheese, ketchup, mustard, and a potato oh no wait what is it called? Oh yeah a tomato!" When we got up to order you said, "Did you remember what I wanted on?" The funny thing is you ate it all, you are branching out. Which you get the tomato thing from your dad because I hate tomatoes on anything. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">4/7/12 I came down to pick you up from Gavin's house. I think you had a great time. The cute thing today was when we were at Mammaw and Boog Boog"s house. I told Mammaw how you could give Annie piggie backs now. So you </span>squatted down and she climbed on and you both feel back. You did this several times all along giggling. <span style="font-size: 100%;"> </span></div>
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4/8/12 Happy Easter, what a great day it was. You were so eager to find all the eggs and were so tickled that all the eggs were scattered about the house. The best part of the day was spending dinner with the Smith's. I love the friendship you guys have. </div>
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4/9/12 Here is to spring break let the sibling rivalry begin. I will say this today though you guys did a great job working together and cleaning up the house. We also got to walk to Subway with the Smith boys for lunch. You did an awesome job eating your sandwich with tomato and spinach on it this time.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/10/12 Lets just say all days cannot be perfect and today was one of those days. For some reason I see my little sweet innocent boy going away. Today you drew an </span>inappropriate picture, which part of it was funny but not nice. And today you lied to me which broke my heart. If there is on thing I cannot handle is a liar. <span style="font-size: 100%;"> Besides your bad mistakes I also loved watching you at the Works. You put together this wonderful electrical grid to turn on a light bulb and start a mini motor. I am thinking you will have to be an electrical </span>engineer<span style="font-size: 100%;"> one day.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/11/12 You are so sweet to me, I love how you always call me sweetheart. Whenever I ask you to do something you will say, "Sure thing, sweetheart!"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/12/12 Today we got to take a trip to Mammaw and Boogie's house for a camp out. You were so excited to get to have your cousin Gavin come along. To my surprise I actually thought you guys would wake up in the night wanting to go in but you guys braved to cold and we had a blast. Of course you guys had your fun playing with the fire which of course is such a guy thing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/13/12 My tender moment was in the morning when I got to wake up in the tent next to you and your sister. You guys were still sleep so I just laid there </span>quietly admiring my two greatest blessings.<span style="font-size: 100%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/14/12 So today was so much fun with cleaning related. We played this fun cleaning game I cleaned the kitchen and you did the living room. The fun part was if you found something that belonged in the kitchen you would throw it over the line. The object of the game was to see who could clean up their area faster with the throwing of the objects to make it harder for the other person lose. You did such a great job and I had a blast playing it with you. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/15/12 So today you came up to me and said, "Hey mom look at my beard, it is made of spit." You had spit dripping down your face.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/16/12 Sad moment for me today, as we were walking to the bus I reached for your hand and you pulled it away. This just shows that you are growing up and more independent. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/17/12 So, I thought I would tell you about our morning routine. Since your bus comes so early I find myself on a daily basis dressing you while you sleep. Today was one of those days. Another part is to head out the door when the bus should be pulling up to the bus stop all with me hoping that the bus driver has hit some red lights so we can make it to the stop. So far so good.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/18/12 Today I came in helped during your lunch. While I was walking you back to your class after recess you asked, "Can we scramble tonight at practice?" Instead of </span>scrimmage<span style="font-size: 100%;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/19/12 Today was a very proud moment you rode your bike without training wheels!!! You have been working on it all week but you finally got it when I let you go on the road with me running beside you. This was </span>for sure<span style="font-size: 100%;"> one of those tender parenting moments. Just to hear you giggling with excitement. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/20/12 This morning you were up so early, you got ready to quick just so you could show your Dad what you could do. I think you are starting a new love for bike riding. Because when we got home from school you were right back out there. Even though you kept falling, you said, "I am not giving up on this."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/21/12 Today you had your friend Ryan over for a play date. It was a pretty low key day but I am quite happy that you are developing such wonderful friendships at your school. Also, Mr. Carlson came to your soccer game, you were very silly. But I am so happy that he came to support you. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/22/12 We had stake conference today and it was long. But one sweet moment was when we were sitting there thumb wrestling and arm wrestling. It made me happy to know that I am still stronger than you.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/23/12 So today we had a great FHE. It was to see how many blessings we could come up with and the more blessing we had the more candy we got in the end. It was so cute to watch you and your Dad high five each other each time you came up with one. It was almost like you guys were against me but that is okay it was a fun activity and you got something out of it.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/24/12 Man, you are such a great kid. I think Heavenly Father every day for blessing me with you. At times when I am most tired you will jump into help me. Or no matter what I make for dinner you will eat it no questions asked. I am simply amazed at what a wonderful kid you are. I just felt like sharing that with you today because today simply was just one of those days.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/25/12 It made me kind of sad today for you. Your dad's work schedule and your school schedule just made me realize that you did not get to see him at all today. Before you went to bed you crawled up in bed with him just to rub his face and give him a kiss. Seriously broke your dad's heart. He told me that when he got up. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/26/12 What a day, there was a big storm which somehow made you guys wake up 3 am. I thought you guys were still asleep but no at 5:00 am you two were running down the hall. I told you guys to go back to bed and you said, " I can't I am cleaning my room so I can ride my bike tomorrow!" Ugh because of this we totally slept in a missed the bus. At least you got to ride your bike.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/27/12 Another reason why I love you, tonight you just kept rubbing your hands through my hair. You said, "Okay Mom, I will only do this for two minutes."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/28/29 "Hey Mom, do you know what my favorite lobby is?" My response, "Your what?" "My favorite lobby?" As you are saying this I am thinking you are going to turn into a lobbiest. I asked what does it mean. "You know your most favorite thing to do." Oh a hobby. Ha Ha I love when you mess up words reminds me of myself. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/29/12 Today was a church day of course which always seem to be my trial. I know it is the right thing to do and I wouldnt change it for anything but man some times you and your sister give me a lot of grief. You however when you are at church seem to be my shining boy of reverence. Thank you for that I could not ask for more. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/30/12 Katie told me your funny for the day. She said on the way home you guys were talking about what you guys wanted for your birthdays. She said that you said " I want a 8 trillion pecka dollars for my birthday, oh no wait that isn't a real number. I will just take 8 million dollars instead." I better start working on that.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/1/12 This is going to be a long summer ahead of us. My little guy has </span>transitioned from this sweet little guy into a guy that enjoys being gross. Your arm pit farts have hit a new high a long with your belching and picking of the nose. I have no idea how to break you of this but I know your sister cannot <span style="font-size: 100%;"> handle it. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/2/12 One thing you have been doing here lately is spelling everything. If I ask you a question you will be like, "Y-E-S of N-O" the best is when you are trying to spell words that you dont know how to spell. For example milk today was "M-E-L-K"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/3/12 Today was just a great evening, I actually loved how you and your sister just played in the backyard. Oh your funny but not so funny, this morning you and your dad were looking at guns online. You two then </span>proceeded<span style="font-size: 100%;"> talking about booby trapping the house and you said, "Uh yeah to keep all the brown bad guys away!" Your father and I were both blown away by this comment, I instantly said, " Not all brown guys are bad and not all white guys are good!" This seemed to shock you but it is the truth.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/4/12 Today we got to take a walk well I walked and you rode your bike. You amaze me how great you are doing. You actually did everything you were suppose to do so you could earn your bike back. That is one thing you are so good at is cleaning up when ever I ask you to.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/5/12 So for real today I hardly saw you, I think it is </span>because I was running the half marathon and then we went to Aunt Lolo's for Annie's birthday party. When we go there you will just disappear. Daddy said that you did awesome in your soccer game and you even had an assist.<span style="font-size: 100%;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/6/12 So you have started celebrating your sisters birthday early. Today you gave her money from your own piggy bank so she could buy some ice cream for herself.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/7/12 Your sisters birthday was today and you were so </span>absolutely adorable, you made her breakfast in bed before you went to school. Her breakfast included a banana , orange slice, Hershey kiss and cotton candy. You then started her a movie on your Leapster. Then when you got home from school you made sure to spend all the birthday time with her. You helped make her day so magical. <span style="font-size: 100%;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/8/12 So today was your Dad's birthday and we went out to eat. For some reason you were so cute and giggly. You had a Zhu Zhu pet and you kept sitting out on the table thinking the waitress would get scared by it. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/9/12 Thoughtful should be your middle name, Daddy showed me today what you gave him for his birthday and it was $.56 from your piggy bank and some of your </span>remaining<span style="font-size: 100%;"> Easter candy.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/10/12 Today you gave me my Mother's Day card early. You drew a picture that had raining orange juice, cookies and a couple cans of Dr. Pepper. It said, "Dear Mom, I love my mom. You are the best, "OAU wobne" That translated the thank you in the world."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/11/12 Today you got to have your friends, the Smith boys, for a sleep over. They of course started laughing at you </span>hysterically<span style="font-size: 100%;"> when you came out of your sleeping bag in your underwear and T-shirt. Note to you when you have friends over you need to wear pants.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/12/12 You were running ragged all day today with the Smith boys well make that two of them. Since Reid wasn't feeling well because of his arm. But in all your crazy running around you still managed to take the time to check on him </span>periodically.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/13/12 You really do know how to make a mothers day bright, while I was still sleeping you </span>sneaked into my room and left me a note with Hershery kisses lining my night stand. I was woke up by the scampering of your feet going out of the room. It was seriously so cute, you then insisted that I stay in bed all day. You even brought me a bowl of cereal with a big glass of milk to eat in bed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/14/12 You were so funny today, you told me that Parker told you that if you stick up your middle finger it is using bad language with your fingers. You then said that you did not believe him. I told you that he was right, you then said, "Stop hurting my leg!" instead of pulling my leg. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/15/12 You take being loyal to your friends to heart. Reid and you were accused of something and when I asked you if it was true. You said, "I dont want to get my very best friend in the whole world in trouble." Neither of you got in trouble but I hope you know that you always need to be honest with me.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/16/12 We had so much fun today, we had soccer practice. Can I just say you are seriously a natural? I love watching you move on the field with the ball. Then when we got home we played out back and played more. I think this will be a fun summer.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/17/12 Today was your field day and it was truly a field day. The thing I loved the most is how you took such great care of your sister. I had to help with a station and I asked you to keep an eye on her. You gave me an eye roll but you did not let her leave your side. Every time I would look over for you two, you would be holding her hand or helping her with the activity. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/18/12 So today you came out of your room to tell me a story. It started off with you </span>introducing<span style="font-size: 100%;"> your </span>character<span style="font-size: 100%;"> as a "99 year old boy" and his name was "light bulb" you then continued to say how he was going to finish his Lego project but died at the age of 100. Poor boy.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/19/12 So as we were sitting in the laundry room looking for your matching soccer sock, you said "I cant wait to turn 100!" I said, "I cant wait for that day either" your response "You will be dead!" I then </span>proceeded to say that I would be with Heavenly Father waiting on you." The way you ended our conversation " Man I just hope our headstones can be next to each other!" This was a conversation <span style="font-size: 100%;"> I had no idea I would have with my six year old.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/20/12 You were out of control today. I think the main part is being nervous about going to camp you could hardly get to sleep. But your super cute thing was when you told me that you said a bad word when playing angry birds. I then asked what you said. You said, "MOG!" Instead of OMG, ha ha, you are so funny. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/21/12 </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Conversation with my son this morning: As we were petting the dogs which are both male. He said, " I wish we had a girl dog, so we could have puppies." I replied, "Well, both our dogs are fixed so they couldn't have babies anyway." He said in return, "No, Mommy only girl dogs have babies." I almost tried to explain that you need a boy dog too but then I stopped. I am not ready to go down that road yet.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">5/22/12 So today was our last day at camp, I think you had a blast I loved watching you just be a kid and have fun. I cannot tell you how grateful I am to have found this wonderful school for you. This year you have changed into this wonderful little boy. I really think you are one of Mr. Carlson's favorite children but today you showed him your real side. You kind of got smart with him which made me not to happy. When I told you that you had to talk to Mr. Carlson you got embarrassed and upset all at once. It broke me little heart to see these big old tears coming down your face but I knew you had to tell him that you didn't mean to get smart with him. You did it even though it was hard on you. Just know Rossi that you cannot always be perfect but when you make a mistake you have to right the wrong. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">5/23/12 Today during dinner we were talking about how when you turned 7 you would not be far from getting baptized. You then said, " I am kind of afraid of mercury" We could not figure out what you were talking about. You then said, "You know when you go under the water then come back up." Oh yeah immersion is what you were talking about. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">5/24/12 So on our way home from school we were driving past a grave yard. You asked, "Mom, why do they call it a grave yard?" I started off with an explanation and when I was done with my reasons you said, "Yeah , they should just call it a dead yard."</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">5/25/12 We went to Layne's graduation and I was amazed out how well you and your sister were behaved through the whole thing. You had nothing to do but you sat quietly. Afterwards, Aunt Lolo took us to a little yogurt shop. It was a self serve and you load up yours with toppings. Then the shocker was when we went to Mammaw's you asked to watch a movie and you stayed awake for the whole thing. You never stay awake and this movie went into one in the morning. What a night!!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">5/26/12 So today was such a hot day, we spent some of it playing in the water but you actually </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">preferred to just ride your bike. Our electricity went out of course so you and your dad spent time playing Angry Birds. It was a pretty low key day.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">5/27/12 You and your sister enjoyed your time building an awesome fort in the back patio. It was a bird look out and you even had your play guns to shoot at them. Oh and on a sad note, you seriously have a group of stuffed dog animals that you sleep with. It broke my heart to see you crying yourself to sleep because it was missing.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">5/28/12 So today was Memorial Day and you were on a non stop playing kick. We went to the church picnic and you ran ragged for 3 hours and after that we went to my friends house for a surprise birthday party for her. It just happened to be your friend Emma's house. You told me that one day you wanted to spend the night. When I asked you why it could not be such a good idea you responded, "Well I was talking about sleeping over with Soren." Her little brother who is Annie's age. Ashley and I both just cracked up at that idea. You then asked when you could sleep over at Emma's. I said, "When you are old enough to marry her!"</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">5/29/12 So we have had this baby birds nest in our backyard and for the past two weeks you and your sister have been watching it daily. Today on of the baby birds left the nest but it was still hanging out in the yard. You came to get me to show it to me. It then flew away and you said, "This is the greatest experiment ever!!" It is so true and it has been so much fun watch them with you guys. Also, tonight you and your sister decided to dress me up. When you were putting make up on me you added some lip gloss to me then demonstrated how I needed to rub my lips together. You smacked your lips so big, I just started laughing so hard at you smacking your lips. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">5/30/12 I am beyond believe proud of you today at your awards assembly you won the Teacher's Award! This was only given to two children in your classroom. I wont lie there were several different types of awards given and they saved the Teacher's Award for last. But when you didn't get any of the first couple of ones I could not believe because you were seriously beyond good this year. I guess they saved the best for last. For your treat this year we went to Steak and Shake. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">5/31/12 Today was your last day and it was bitter sweet. We had a great evening after school we went to the park and you got to play with some of your friends from school. Jadyn actually upset you and you said he was being mean. So, I told you to tell him that you did not like it. So you went over and gave him a firm talking too. It was so funny. You got your little payback by throwing water on him. It was funny.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">6/1/12 The kick off to summer vacation started with a raining trip to the zoo. It was fun though we met our friends the Rappeley'e's th</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;">ere. You had such a blast running wild with them.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;">6/2/12 So this morning you were being so funny. You kept saying I got my "character camera so you better watch out!" We had no clue what you were talking back but then we figured it out. You meant security camera. </span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;">6/3/12 Today we headed to Dayton for Layne's graduation party. I loved how you were just spending time with your cousins and having fun. I also noticed how tall you are for your age both Andrew and AC are older but you were the same height.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">6/4/12 So today was such a blast Josie came up to spend the week with us. You guys ran all around the backyard but the fun part is when I told you that you could go to the late night movie. You of course had to give my a lesson in being honest because I wanted to sneak in food from the outside. It is something I have always done because the food is way over priced but I left the food in the car. I also loved how you almost made it through the movie but by the end you had to move next to me and fall asleep on my arm. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">6/5/12 The joy of summer break, we got to ride bikes with the Smith boys this afternoon. We were talking about BFFs and you said that you had "t-w-o BFF'S and they were Reid and Hunter." Then you said, "No wait I have three BFF's Parker, Reid and Hunter. Yep thats F-R-E-E BFF'S!!" Katie and I were rolling. You are such a funny kid. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">6/6/12 So today you were racing Josie down the street on bikes. I was cheering you on telling you to pedal faster. You were so cute peddling as fast as you could go and then you wrecked. Your poor chin got into a fight with the road and the road won. I am so sorry sweet boy, I hope it doesn't scar. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/7/12 So today you convinced your dad to let you have your pocket knife. You were so proud of them all day and could not wait to show the Smith boys. When we were playing down there you had your knife on a chain around your neck. You then started acting like "a bad teenager". You were turning your head to the side and pretend spitting. That roll matched you perfectly with your banged up chin and bruise above your eyes. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/8/12. It was so cute today your Grandpa and Grandma Edward came up, it was so cute in its own way to see you get so excited to see them. You would ask me every minute is it time yet. Finally when the did arrive you and your sister were actually sitting by the door and you said, "Oh man its just Net!" You started to get sad and when I looked at the clock I knew it could not have been Net. Sure enough it was Grandpa and Grandma you were seriously jumping for joy.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/9/12 as we were talking about moving and I mentioned that there may be rattle snakes you said " well if you are going to make me move to Hannah Montana then I am not leaving the house. "</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/10/12. So after church you and your sister were outside playing she messed up the swings and didn't want to let you have a turn. You came in spelled " She is in a b-a-d m-o-o-n!". Instead of a bad mood. Your spelling conversations always add joy to my day. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/11/12 so today we started the library reading time, you were so cute. You said, "Mom I am going to be in first grade now this stuff is not big enough for me. I am just going to read books to myself." You just sat in the back of the room and looked at books. But by the end you did get up and do the movement. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">6/12/12 I tell you what you love to be around the big kids. I have always noticed you tend to enjoy playing with older kids. Holly came over today and you were ecstatic to play with him. You got to swim with him and show him your video games. It was cute too you said, "this one is rated T" I think you wanted him to think that you were a big kid. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/13/12 What a day we had, we went to the zoo and walked around for what felt like ages. You had fun running once again with the big boys. But by the end I had to give you a piggy back ride, so happy to know that I can still carry you on my back. Another funny for the day was when I was reading scriptures, I wasn't paying attention to what you were doing but right before I started reading you and your sister discovered a spider. So you put on your dad's shoes and started stomping across the living room like a cowboy and once again did a fake spit. You are such a funny kid.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/14/12 Today you were having such a blast today with Adrian, it was so cute to see you just running around playing with him. I just love how much you treasure all your little friends. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">6/15/12 Today we went to Zachary's house to swim, it has been a year since we have been in his pool. You were so nervous that you would not be able to reach. To your great surprise you could reach and you had an absolute blast. Today was also cute we had a free date night sponsored by the young women. It was so cute you came out with your hair all spiked and said, " I am ready for my boys night with the Smith boys."</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">6/16/12 Man today was such a cleaning day, I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am that you are such a great helper. You and your sister do provide a great resistance but you two will eventually help and when you do it takes no time at all. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/17/12 Oh my goodness when it comes to someones special day, you love to take it to a whole new level. You made sure that your Dad's day was extra special. You first made him breakfast in bed while watching cartoons with him and Annie. When we got home from church you made him a dinner. When I asked you what you were going to make you said, "I dont know but it will have love in it." </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/18/12 You were in the pool and you said "Hey, Mom look I can swim like a submarine and here is my scope!" You then dove into the water with your arm bent out of the water.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/19/12 When you were going outside you said, "I need to get my sunny D" as in you were talking about getting your D from the sun. Ha Ha you are so funny.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/20/12 Today was such a hard day for me because I was sick for the most part. So it was hard for me to interact with you but your dad made up for it. You asked him when the two of you were going to get to have a boys night so he said you guys could have it tonight. I was asleep but when I woke up to get some water I think you were still playing video games at 10:30. So cute to have those one on ones with dad.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/21/12 Today I was still recovering from being sick but Adrian and you made the best of it in our backyard. You two made an awesome fort in the playhouse. One thing I have started making you guys do it read to each other for reading time. It is so cute to listen to two little ones trying to figure out what unknown words are.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/22/12 Today we took a trip to Dayton with the Smith boys, it was an absolute blast. I cannot pin point one thing that stood out to me besides how lucky you are to have such great boys to grow up with, Oh wait your cute for the day, when we pulled up to Boonshoft's I told you that you have been before. You swore that you didnt remember a thing but then when we walked in you said, "Wait this place really exist, I thought was just a place from my dreams." </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">6/23/12 Today was a battling to get you and your sister to clean. When you two finally surrender and started I found the most disgusting thing. It was a dehydrated pear, it looked like a giant raisin. I of course thought it was gross but you thought it was the coolest experiment ever.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/24/12 You were in the kitchen and asked me for a drink of water. I was getting it for you and you soon realized that you were taller. You said, "Oh Mom I have gotten taller since last night. I can actually reach." You could not believe that you grew over night it was to most amazing thing to you. In honesty you have gone through this crazy growth spurt. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/25/12 You were so happy to have a day with the Smith boys we didn't do a whole lot but it was still fun. We got to go to the library and you guys got a kick out the guy performing, Marco Rossio. He was a silly singer and you guys were cracking up. So great to see you guys laughing together.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/26/12 Today once again I got to see how extremely creative you are. While you and Adrian were outside you guys built a bird trap. You set it all up and told me that once you trapped the bird you guys were going to draw it and submit it to the museum. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">6/27/12 Man there are seriously those days when I just want to bottle you up and keep you just the way you are. We were talking about how my birthday was only three days away, you then dissappered into the laundry room. You came out with a handmade card for me with a fruit roll up in it. The best was when you decided to make me a very special dinner and you said, " I am making this for you because you have been my mother all these years."</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">6/28/12 Today was a great day up until the very end, today was the first time you told me that I was a mean mom. Thank you for the great complement. The reason for me being mean was because I was simply trying to get you to read one book with me before I read you the chapter book we are reading together. You threw a big fit and I told you to just go to bed. I love you but I do not love when you dont let me speak.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">6/29/12 So today was the storm of a life time. We were suppose to go to your friends house to swim but we cancelled it because of the potentially dangerous thunderstorm. So we decided to go to the library instead and check out at movie. On our way there we got to witness the coolest color sky and the craziest winds. Your sister was with us too but you were the one that was most excited about all the weather going on around us. The storm was so bad that we lost electricity. I remember when I was young I loved watching storms and now I have you to watch them with. You even told me that your prayer worked because you prayed for rain.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">6/30/12 Today was day one of no electricity and we made the best of it. We spent three hours in the air conditioned van watching movies. We even got to play in the swimming pool. You and your sister love using me as a jungle gym in the pool. I was more than happy to be in there with you guys. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/1/12 Today we did not have electricty again and I could not wait to get to church. We even went to church early. When we got there we were sitting in the foyer, you asked what we were doing and I responded with sitting in the air condtioning. When were in church you were surrounded by your friends and when I asked you to be quiet you did just that. Also when were getting ready to leave you told me that you were not going to pack anything because you were going to just count in your head.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/2/12 We stayed at Holly's today and it was so cute. You asked Faith to play Barbie's with you. When I asked you about it you got all embaressed and said, "Mom dont embaress me I was only playing with the boy Barbies."</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/3/12 Yeah we got out power back on, it was so nice to just be home. We spent most of the day just playing outside. You discovered that you have a funny button when you ask someone to push it you make funny faces and on most occasions follow it by farting. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/4/12 Wow to today you and your sister were beyond difficult as much as you wanted to do fireworks, you were not willing to clean. It only took a call the Emily to get both of you guys moving. When we finally cleaned up we went to the little fourth of July fesitval. We got to make fun snow cones and you and your sister got to ride your first ride. My most favorite part of the night was when you were watching the "green finale" as you have always called it. You were so fixed on it you did not blink. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/5/12 So today we went down to help with Mammaw she had just had surgery and you were more than happy to be Josie's assistant. I think Mammaw loved having all her babies helping her through the house. You were directing her like she was an airplane.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/6/12 So today you discovered that you can climb the walls. You will straddel the walls in the hallway and walk up until you get at least half way up then clap your hands and jump down. You also had a great time dictating a game and movie night. When I got home from the recenter you had stations set up with all the different games. It was really cute and I loved it.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/8/12 So one tender moment I had with you today was doing reading time with you, I have loved sitting and watching you progress in reading. We are working on a chapter book together and we will switch off on ever other page. You did tell me that I could keep reading because you like the way I read.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/9/12 I love the fact that Adrian is here almost every day. It brings out the old in you. You spent the entire morning building a detailed castle with your trios. Then when he came for the day you guys played quietly in your room. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/10/12 We went to Slate Run today and you were such a joy. You told me that you were having such a great day and you loved being there. When you found a certain nut on the ground you were so happy to show it off. Then Holly found a sign and told you that it was a Hickory Nut, You were so excited to know that you found a "History Nut."</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/11/12 yeah today we got to go to the Scioto Mile and see your friend Jadyn. You two had a blast running around but the best was watching you two trying to trap birds by the crackers you guys smashed. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/12/12 You and Adrian had a blast building a secret fort under your bed. You guys had snack and lunch under your bed. I love to see you two just using your imagination. You both also played all day with your Trios. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/13/12 You are such a big brother, Annie wanted to sleep next to Adrian and you just couldnt handle it. When she was upset you told her that it wasnt appropriate because they werent married yet. Therefor she could not sleep next to him.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/14/12 Today was so funny you were looking at a picture of Daddy and his siblings. You pointed to everyone but Aunt Amy in the picture trying to guess who Gavin's Mom was. When I pointed to the only one left you said, "that cannot be her why does she look like a boy?"</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/15/12 So today you were so excited you got to g spend the night with Jacob for a couple of days. But before that you were such a sweet boy, I was sitting outside your classroom at church and you brought me out a thank you note for being such a great mom.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/16/12 Well Debbie had to give me your one a day. She said that you were moving Jacob's bulky booster seat to the back and were having a hard time. She said you said, "Now this thing is just plan weird" You are such a funny kid.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/17/12 So I came up to get you from Jacobs and you had such a blast. You had to tell me all about the party you had in the basement. I also managed to make you cry because I told you that I had your favorite music to play. I started Wicked and you seriously broke into tears because you hate the music that much.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/18/12 So I think it is so cute that you have this big dream that you are going to be this great chef one day. You even came up with this great recipe for a milkshake and you were so excited to make it for everyone. The shake recipe was as followed "ice cream, Oreo crumbles, chocolate chips, peanut butter and milk!"</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/19/12 I love to see your creativity in full force. You will take a piece of string and turn it into a great invention. Like today when you built a projection type contraption and were secretly using the remote to change channels. I love it! It also showed how you like to be tricky because you were hiding the remote/ </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/20/12 Today was just such a great day with you which always tends to be the normal. But today you were extra sweet showering both Daddy and me with hugs and kisses. You even crawled up in bed with Daddy to just snuggle him on his chest.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/21/12 So today was seriously one of the best days a mom could ask for. You, your sister, Josie and I ran The Color Run together. It was the time of my life, you were Josie's running partner. Even though I could not just let you two go, you two did run ahead of me and your sister. You and Josie would wait for us at each check point. Josie said you were a good little runner. It seriously was "the happiest race on the planet"</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/22/12 There are just those moments in life that I wish I could freeze and dancing with you in the living room this evening was one of those moments.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/23/12 You had such a wonderful time with Gavin today. I think I hardly saw you today. You were funny during dinner tonight without even knowing it. We had the missionaries over and when you were done eating the shredded beef your teeth were filled with it. You looked like such a funny kid. But that did remind me that you have always been one of those kids to get meat stuck in your teeth.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/24/12 Today my friend Amber came up with her kiddos. You had a blast just hanging out with her son. I swear you can just get lost when you have new people to play with. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/25/12 When saying our prayers I think it is cute that we remember to pray for Kenton, when saying it you will say 'Kenton and Stacy" Instead of Kenton Stacy. I just thought it was cute how you do that.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/26/12 I love that you are my little storm watcher. We were outside watching the storm coming in. Then we sat by the back door and watched it with you. I am just trying to type this before the power goes out. But I love that you have always loved watching storms with me. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/27/12 Your gym teacher would be so proud of you and your cup stacking. You spent the whole day stacking cups to the ceiling. You were so proud of your accomplishment.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/28/12 So, you and your dad went yesterday to buy a gun. I will not express my feelings about it but I will say this, you were so excited to have that moment with him. So, today we went to Gander Mt. and you guys spent an hour looking at all things guns. Then we drove out to the house that Mommy loved and when we pulled onto the road you said, "See, Daddy there's the ugly house." So true it does need work. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/29/12 So today when we were getting ready for church I was doing your sister's hair. She was not happy with how I was doing it. So you asked her if she wanted you to do her hair. She said yeas and you rushed to do it. When you were done with it, you asked if she liked it. She said yes. You then asked her to not tell anyone that you had fixed it because you would be embarrassed. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/30/12 So I just love how you are so inquisitive, when pulling up to the house you were thrilled to have the window down just so you could stand up and put your head out the window just to be as tall as the branches of the tree. You always seem to have these pondering's inside of you and then you just go for it. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/31/12 So today was such a great day with you. We spent the morning making clay creations. You made an awesome spaceship. Then wrote TNT on the front because it could also blow up. You carried that ship with you all day. Then together we made a character to go with it. You then said, "hey this looks like the dolls from the old days. I bet Great Shisler played with something like this, even my grandpa too!" That was so cool to you. I also thought it was funny that you thought they played with dolls with no legs.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/1/12 So today you were up to making another trap in the backyard to get the random bug that you guys say keeps stinging. I also thought it was cute that you even drew a picture of the thing getting shocked in the machine. You are always coming up with things to build. Even when we were at the breakfast table I was talking about people we were related to that were great at drawing. But before I could finish my statement about Grandpa Ross being one of them you said, "cooking" Let me clarify I said, "Do you know what Grandpa Ross is good at?" You jumped in and said cooking. Which was cute because he loves to cook. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/2/12 Today you, Adrian, and Zachary were making a big web with ropes and strings all over his backyard. That is seriously one of the things I love about you. You could spend a day creating something with next to nothing. You are so bright and I love watching you working with your friends too.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/3/12 Once again you spent the day in the backyard creating a dog club for Reese. You had a pretty impressive contraption set up for him. He had great shade from towels and walls from anything you could find in the backyard.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/4/12 Today your dad was trimming your hair and said "your hair is so hard to cut!' You replied, 'That's because of the force field"</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/5/12 So today we were talking about your name and asked you how you liked be named after your daddy and grandpa. You said, "Its okay but I wish would have been called virus instead" I started laughing so hard. You then preceded to tell how cool the Smith boys were because they were named after super heroes. I had to think about it because I was not seeing the connection. Then you said, "You know Peter Parker" </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/6/12 So today was our trip to Michigan, cannot believe I even typed that. Anyway, we had a hard time getting a hotel. The one we were suppose to stay in had an indoor water park but it was closed so we had to drive around for two hours more to find a place to stay. After five tries we finally hit the "jackpot' as you called it. We had a room with a Whirlpool tub. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/7/12 Yeah you conquered one of your fears today. I was so proud of you, you swam across the pool in water that was deeper than your head. It took some convincing but you managed like a pro. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/8/12 Can I just say how much you are changing before my eyes. It seemed just like yesterday you were my little guy and now you are ordering off the big menus. You were so proud and told me that you wanted the #5. I was thinking there is no way he knows what this is but you were more than pleased with your big bacon cheeseburger. I then explained that you would not get a toy and you said, "Yeah, I know but I get to order off the big menu." </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/9/12 So I think it is so cute that you want to play with this rope that your dad has. Today you made shoes for your bear with it. You then asked me to tie some on your wrist so you could make a best friend bracelet for Adrian. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/10/12 Today we journeyed to Maryland. It was just you, Annie and I. One of your cute remarks was when you were talking about your Leapster. You said, "Mommy, do you know why I wanted Mammaw to get my the Leapster?" I said, "No, why?" You replied, "Well, I figured it would help me develop my abilities. Don't you think it has worked." Yes you sure do have some great abilities.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/11/12 We went to Target today and Grandpa Ross gave you $20 to spend how you wanted. Let me just tell that it was quite interesting letting two kids spend their own money. You kept going back and forth in what you wanted. I was trying to convince you that you could get more things if you divided your money out. I thought I did a good job up until the last minute when you put it all back to just get a video game. You were happy about it though.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/12/12 Today you wanted to call your Dad. So you asked me where the phone was and I was so impressed that you dialed the number. Yep, you seem to amaze me everyday on how much you are growing up. You were so excited to tell him about the video game that bought.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/13/12 Today we were driving home and you were more than excited to get home to play your video game. You came home and finished your reading 100 lessons, way to go. You were then onto the video game. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/14/12 What a fun day we got to go school shopping. I am kind of getting sad to see you go back to school. Anyway, your cuteness for the day, so there are suppose to be these great meteor showers all week long. You have been dying for years to see one. So when you went outside this afternoon and saw clouds and storms you came back in to tell me how you prayed for the clouds to go away. You also said that you really hope Heavenly Father heard your prayers. So, after your bath you were more than excited to see that He answered your prayers and the clouds went away. Oh what great faith you already have.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/15/12 You really will be a great chef one day. Today you insisted on making dessert for the whole family. I thought this should be interesting. You toasted bread, dumped syrup, sliced fresh bananas, and added freshly frozen strawberries. You arranged the fruit on top so nicely. Then we all got to set on the couch and drip syrup down our faces but it sure was yummy. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/16/12 You have discovered that you like to tie knots with your dad. You guys will spend hours lacing knives to make cool knots. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/17/12 Today was such a blast with you guys. We had a blast having a sock battle, you came out wearing goggles ready to take me on. But the best is when you asked if you could trim the hedges to see out the window. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/18/12 You were so sad to know that you waited all week to see a wishing star. We went to see them at Mammaw's and Boogies and stayed up until midnight to see that the clouds never cleared. You said, "Wow, that was a huge disappointment."</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/19/12 Today we went to Logan's birthday party. You were so cute cousin Lance told all the kids if they cleaned up he would give them candy. You were happy to do it but got even more excited when he offered money. He gave you four quarters and you were gleaming. You are really getting good at saving money. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/20/12 We had your open house for your school tonight. You got to meet your new teacher. When I got home you said, "Daddy, Mommy said she is really pretty!" Haha no I said she was pretty fantastic. You only heard the first part. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/21/12 Oh my goodness you had the best last day ever according to you. We got to go to Chuck E Cheese followed by the thrift store. Where you found a bag of Legos. I told you that they were you going back to school present. You were tickled to come home and play the rest of the afternoon. Later in the evening we curb dug and got plenty of Christmas decorations. When we were walking home you said, "This is the best last day of summer ever we got to go to Chuck E Cheese and get the neighbors trash." </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/22/12 So today was your first day of school and it went well. You seemed pretty happy at pick up. I missed you all day. Your funny for the day was when you started cranking air beside your hip like you were Jack N the box. Once you were wounded tight enough you would let out a fart. It was pretty silly, I dont know where you come up with this stuff.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/23/12 So today as we are driving and just having a conversation it was just moving along then in the middle of your sentence you say, "Wow I just saw a beautiful Robin. They are my most favorite bird!" I just thought it was funny and cute at the same time that you would have a favorite bird. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/24/12 Well your day at school went much better. I think you are getting the hang of it. When I asked your teacher how you were in class she said, "He is one of the leaders of the class already." Yeah here is to another year of year. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/25/12 So today I was getting out your GeoTrax to send to Ethan and you could not handle it. Even though they have been in the attic for two years it was like getting a new toy. When I started to box them up you begged me to keep just a couple of the cars. You played with them quietly throughout the day. It was so nice to hear you playing again instead of playing video games. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/26/12 You are so into learning about missionary work. Wanting to know exactly what you are going to be doing. When I tell you that you will be teaching others about the Savior you will start asking about everyone in the family and if they believe in Jesus. During dinner you told me that even if you have a wife and children that dont want to go to church that you will still choose to go. Ahh warms my heart, I pray that you will always strive to know your Savior. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/27/12 So we were sitting at the dinner table and I was asking about your day. You told me how your day was on the bus and you told me since you cant sit with your friends you make games up in your head. I asked what kind of game it was, You said, "You know when driving a long the road and you see those silver things? Well I put those down in my head a long the road to block driveways to make cars crash when they are pulling out." You had me rolling, the things that go through your head. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/28/12 Today you had a blast with your sister and me. We got to take down the pool and play in the hose. The best of the day is when she ran and jumped into her arms when you were coming out of school. You just embraced her and told her that you really did miss her all day. Melt my heart with the bond you two have.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">8/29/12 </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">My 6 year old son, "Mom, can you pack me an energy bar for tomorrow so I can run fast? I have these girls after me!" This is what I shared on facebook today because it made me laugh so hard. So did another 33 people on my page. For the rest of the night you were focused on your speed. I managed to get you to eat salad because I told you eating healthy would help you go faster. You crack me up.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">8/30/12 What a relief the girls did not chase you today, it must of been because you refused to let me fix your hair because you did not want to look cute. Another funny, I was reading the name Herman Cain and you said, "His name is Hurricane?" </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">8/31/12 So today was a sweet moment. We were walking home from the Smiith's house and your sister tripped and fell. You scooped her up in your arms and carried her home. It was seriously one of those moments that I was so happy that you are her big brother.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/1/12 So I know this happened a couple of days ago but I just remembered it. I was giving Adrian some cider to drink in a Tinkerbelle cup and your sister was upset. So I told her to switch even though he had already taking a drink. You said, "Annie, you cant drink after him youre not even married yet!" </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/2/12 You were my little gum chewer today. It was so funny you kept chewing the gum and asking me how your breath smelled. You were even </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 17.983333587646484px;">convinced that it would settle your stomach. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/3/12 Holy Cow can I just say it took us all day to clean your room today? It was Labor Day so I told you it was a day to labor so we cleaned. I tried to bribe you with a movie but that still didnt help. It took us four and half hours to clean. I will say there were some fun parts of the whole cleaning out process. Like when I had you trying on your clothes from last year and you would pull out some witty thing that you became while wearing it. For instance you were a candy cane with a striped shirt and a rain drop with another shirt. You are such a funny kid. We also got to go to Walmart so you could spend your money. I loved watching you put your money in your little pant pocket for safe keeping. It was cute that you had all this </span><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.984848022460938px;">jiggling</span><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;"> change.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/4/12 I got to come into your class today, I loved surprising you it was so much fun. I still love that I can kiss and hug on you in front of your friends without you being </span><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">embarrassed. I think I will cry the day that happens.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/5/12 This evening you were so exhausted from your busy day at school. After your shower you curled up on my chest and fell asleep. Another one of those moments when I thought when is he going to be to big for this. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/6/12 So you are starting to be more </span><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.984848022460938px;">in tuned</span><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;"> with your body. You were walking home from Katie's house with Adrian and as I am driving by you were pulling your sleeve up to show him your muscles. I thought it was so funny.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/7/12 One thing I love about you is your </span><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.984848022460938px;">absolute sweet spirit and good nature. You came home so excited that you only had 6 more whole punches until you get to have a piece of candy in class. I love that you have only been in school for 3 weeks and you already are on your way for another great year. </span><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/8/12 You had so many one a days today but one that made me laugh was your gaining knowledge discussion. You and I were outside and you were decorating your bike to make it extra cool. You then said to me "Mommy, I am gaining good knowledge because I am being creative and playing. And Annie is not because she is just watching Netflix on your iPod."</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/9/12 So you termed this new word yesterday and then called me it agian today so I thought I should write it down before I forget it again. Last night when you were playing with me hair you said I looked like a weehag. But the funny thing is after a google search I found an actual dog breed. The funny thing is they have very fluffy crazy hair which makes it even more funny. So now your term for fixing hair is weehag and that is what you wanted to do to your sister today for church.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/10/12 Today was grandparents day at school and your Mammaw of course came to have lunch with you. You were so excited to have your Mammaw next to you. She told me how you were so cautious to eat all of your sandwich but she was sneaking it for you so you could eat your cookies.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/11/12 Today I had fun with you and your sister for FHE. We kind of worked backwards we had our treat for dinner then spent the evening playing with your bike. You would get it cranked and going. Then you would give your sister sticks to put in it so they would get broke. To me this was just classic moment with you guys. Free of television and </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 17.981481552124023px;">video games. It was just beautiful sitting there with guys and watching once again the wheels in your head turning. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/12/12 Today you showed me this drawing that blew my mind, You drew an under ground vampire changing the sun into a moon so the vampire could be out all the time. I loved the detail and the fact that you had an awesome plot to go with it.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/13/12 So today your sister was trying to give you a kiss as you were going out the door for the bus. She climbed up in your arms like she always does and tried to lay her usual wet kiss on you and you pulled your face back and said, "That is just nasty." Ugh you are turning into this big boy and it is breaking my heart.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/14/12 I got to go to school with you today and have Goodies with Gals with you in your classroom. It was so nice of your school to do that. I noticed though when I was walking down the hall with you and I tried to hold your hand you weren't holding as tight as usual. I think you are starting to get to big for me. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/15/12 Today you spent most of the day with Gavin for his birthday. I love that you have a cousin that you get along with so well. I loved that when I got there you were hiding from me but soon found me when I pretending to not know what you were doing. You then snuggled up on my lap, I then said you must have missed me. You replied, "Nope, not at all." Well thank you. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/16/12 So yes I think you are always sweet and I usually have tender moments but today was a different one. During Sacrament meeting Sister Bailey was playing a special musical number on the piano. While she was playing the song I heard your sweet voice singing along softly. I loved that you picked the song up just be hearing it get played. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/17/12 The first thing you have to tell me when you got home from school is that a girl at school blew you a kiss. You were beaming when I asked if you blew one back you said, "No, way and by the way she was black!"</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/18/12 While sitting in the laundry room we were talking about your day at school. I said, "Come on tell me, you love when the girls chase you." You then replied, "Stop it Mom, you are making me jealous!" Instead of embarrassed. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">9/19/12 </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">Another moment when I think my child really is compassionate, I was at his school today and during recess there was a little boy who was standing alone at the tether ball. My son was running with other boys but stopped what he was doing to play with that little boy when that child asked him to play. Love him, ( this is what I posted on facebook)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/20/12 So, in conversation today we were talking about something I guess you thought was stupid and you said "Isn't that so leotard?" Just goes to show you have no idea what retard is and makes me grateful that you did not use that word.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/21/12 Today was a sad day for you, when I picked you up from school I told you that you got to go the Rappleye's house with the Smith boys. You guys were seriously so cute. We then got home and you started to complain of your throat hurting and given that Grayden just had strep throat. We kept you home but it was kinda of nice to get to spend time with just you.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/22/12 You did manage to make it to your game today and you did such a great job against kids that were at least a head taller than you. I did however have to pull you out of the game because you started to look a little pale. When we got home you had to take it easy for most of the afternoon. You even felt so bad that you even missed your friend Skylar's birthday party. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/23/12 During dinner your dad was saying how you needed a hair cut and how important it is to be clean cut. You responded, "So, right now my hair is dirty cut?" Hahaha you are so funny.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/24/12 Oh my jump for joy your ukulele came in the mail today for your birthday. You were so excited you could hardly contain yourself so of course I let you open. There are some times that I would make you wait but for this I thought what the heck go for it. You carried that that thing around all evening and even slept with it across your chest. You also convinced me that you would like a baby cactus because your teacher had one too. You beg for it for your birthday too. So why not, I was in the mood to spoil you for the day. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/25/12 When picking you up from school today the first thing you told me was that you made a new friend and his name was Corey. You talked about him all evening and how girls were after him too. I love how you are so easy to get along with. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/26/12 Yeah to your open house, I came in to see your a picture of your cute face hanging on the Cedarwood Full </span><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">Commitment Wall. </span><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;"> I also loved how you had to bring your ukulele to show to your teacher. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/27/12 Today you got to go out with the Smith boys for Grayden's birthday because he wanted to go with all of his "brothers". </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/28/12 You can bring me to tears on a drop of a hat. Today when I picked you up for school you and the Smith boys were gleaming with excitement to go on the Father Son Camp out. But </span><span style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px; line-height: 17.98666763305664px;">unfortunately your dad was not feeling well and it crushed me to tell you that you guys were most likely not going. I had to explain to you how it really hurt Daddy that he was not able to do the normal things that dads' can do. You just shook your head like you understood and it crushed me. At least you got to have a video game night with him followed with ice cream and Doritos. </span><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/29/12 We got to have such a busy day today but your one a day started early. During your first soccer game you were playing in the goal. When your dad and I looked over at you, you were just having a finger play with yourself. Glad to see you were so into the game.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.727272033691406px; line-height: 17.999998092651367px;">9/30/12 </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">So a couple of days ago the dogs broke a flower pot that belong to my grandma. You just asked, "When your Grandma is resurrected, is she going to be mad at you for the broken pot?" You are so funny. And to answer your question I dont think she would be mad at me.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/1/12 You came home from school in stinker mood. I asked you how your day was, you hung your head and said, "I went to Peek today because I yelled at a kid." You kept this charade up for awhile then started laughing. You were wired but you really do have such a funny personality. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/2/12 Today was a race to the bus again. I am glad that you at least turned around to give your sister a hug and kiss before getting on the bus. We also had a fun time making a Lego cut out guy for your birthday party. We had so much painting it for "family home evening" as you said. It was so nice to do it with you even though I had a different vision ours turned out better. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/3/12 Sometimes when you are talking about things I love how you will change the name. Like when I bought candy for your birthday and you saw that I bought "butterscotch fingers" </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/4/12 During soccer practice tonight I just looked over and noticed how you are such a natural. I miss coaching you but I know you are in good hands. You have really taken on a new friendship with Coach Brant's son. You cannot wait to have a big play date with him. You are such an easy kid to get along with.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/5/12 Today was your big friend birthday party. It was crazy but fun. It made me see how truly blessed you are. You are surrounded by such good children that are so pure. I hope that you will always seek out these kind of people throughout your life. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/6/12 So today while driving in the car we were talking about the </span><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">presidential</span><span style="line-height: 18.88888931274414px;"> debates. You said, " So Mitt Romney went to Mars to get more candy bars and Obama went to Jupiter to get more stuppider?" Ha Ha yes I guess if that is what you want to say. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/7/12 Wow to this day, some are never meant to be perfect and today was one of them. But on the bright side you are </span><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">getting</span><span style="line-height: 18.88888931274414px;"> bunk beds which made you smile from ear to ear. You have been wanting them for years. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/8/12 Happy Birthday to you my dear boy. It was such a great day to spend with you. I got to go on a field trip with you and afterwards we took you out to dinner. You were so excited to get a cheeseburger with bacon and cheese. I loved how when the workers started to sing happy birthday to you, you were so </span><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">embarrassed</span><span style="line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">. Today was such a wonderful day to just reflect on you and how blessed we are to have you in our lives. Words cannot express how much you are loved.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/9/12 You are so funny with your money. You actually made bank on your birthday. You keep dreaming big and it didnt help that we got a Toys R Us catalog in the mail with a coupon. I am trying to encourage you to get a big Lego set because it isnt every day that you get over $100 as a seven year old.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/10/12 I had a girls night tonight here at the house. I said that you guys could watch a movie in my room thinking you would fall asleep because after all you are like me. Your sister came out at 10:30 to tell me the movie was over. I then asked if you were asleep and she said no. Oh my goodness I am so sorry, it is going to be such a long day for you tomorrow. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/11/12 We went out to Holly's house to do pictures and you could hardly handle yourself when it came to the pond. You so wanted to get the pictures over with just so you could play in the pond. We are now proud owners of two </span><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">polliwogs</span><span style="line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/12/12 We got to go swimming this evening. It was so much fun. You were doing fantastic in the water. I still am amazed at what you can do, you can honestly do more in the water than me. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/13/12 On a daily basis I am constantly reminded of how sweet you are. You wanted to play video games after our long trip to the pumpkin patch. I told you that you needed to help me around the yard before you could play. As I was sitting on the couch you came through the living room with a trash bag full of stuff from the yard. Then five minutes later you walked back through again with another bag full of yard stuff. Seriously you are amazing. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.88888931274414px;">10/14/12 So when I asked you to get in the bath before church you ran into my room and said, "Look, Mom I am one of those </span><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">Chinese guys that wears the skirts!" You then turned around and showed me your bare bottom. Your shirt was covering your front. You thought you looked like a </span><span style="line-height: 18.866666793823242px;">sumo</span><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;"> wrestler.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/15/12 You got a not so good grade on your spelling test today. You came home so upset and wrinkled it up and threw it on the ground thinking I was going to be mad at you. I was not mad just upset that during the week you spell every word correct for me then go to school and mess up. You even started crying during our practice test we do at home to just study. It broke my heart to see you crying so much over these words. This is your struggle for sure. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/16/12 When you came home from school, I was so excited to just hang out with you. Usually I feel so stressed but today was not that way. We got to make our own pizza's together and you made a twist on yours. You rolled it up and made a large </span><span style="line-height: 18.866666793823242px;">pepperoni stick and it was delicious. </span><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;"> I also enjoyed playing a game with you. I was also excited that you loved the books I got you from the library. You even thanked me. Just one of those days that I loved.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/17/12 Well I guess I could tell you that today you were not very nice to me or your sister but I wont. After you turned off your bad attitude you enjoyed doing a puzzle with us and it even gave you interest in buying one with your own money. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/18/12 Today I was so sick and could not do anything. As soon as you walked in from school you started taking care of me. It made me feel so good inside. I love that you are so kind and thoughtful. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/19/12 This morning you got so grossed out by my bra that was in the floor. You said, "That is just gross it is the house for your b-o-o-b-s!"</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/20/12 I think on a daily basis you are constantly doing things that are thoughtful and kind. After your soccer game the coach passed out fruit snacks and Parker got a princess one. This really bothered him, I think part of it is because they are a house of boys and girl stuff just doesn't fly. When we were walking to the car I said, "Oh. Parker was upset that he got the princess one and I was going to have you switch so your sister could have that one. Then I would give you another at home." You did not hesitate for a minute and took off all the way across the field to trade him. When you came back you just gave it to your sister and said she could just have it. And that you were okay with not having one. You are really a thoughtful child. I hope it sticks.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/21/12 It seems here lately that I have been focusing on the the little things I love about you. One thing I love is how you are so affectionate. You will just sit next to me or your dad and put your arm around us. When you do it to me you will run your hand through my hair. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/22/12 So you have been on a Food Network kick. We have been watching Halloween Wars like crazy. It is just so cute that you get </span><span style="line-height: 18.878787994384766px;">disappointed that you have to wait for a whole other week. </span><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/23/12 I got to come to your class today and listen to you play your ukulele for all of your class. It was seriously so cute, it made me smile from ear to ear. I am just glad that I got to see you do it and tape you doing it.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/24/12 So today and yesterday I spent my day putting together your mega big Lego system. You told me, "Mommy, I really appreciate all that you are doing. Is that the right word?" Yes it is I got it and you are welcome.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/25/12 I felt so bad for you today, we had the recenter Halloween and you came late. By the time that you got there everything was gone. You did not get a single piece of candy. You said, "This was such a disappointment." I am so sorry I should not have made you go to piano. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/26/12 You are turning into such a big boy. It seemed just like yesterday you were this little boy that needed to be walked around at the church's trunk or treat. But tonight you took </span><span style="line-height: 18.878787994384766px;">responsibility</span><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;"> for your sister and yourself. I have noticed these past couple of weeks that you are making this transition. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/27/12 You had such a fun day spending it with your friend Issac. He first came to our house before your soccer game. After the game he was excited to have you over to his house. One thing I loved most is today you wanted to play with play dough which I think is so cute. There are times when I think you are such a big kid but then you still enjoy doing things like this with your sister. Also right now you are creating something with your ice cream maker. You love to be in the kitchen.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/28/12 It was so sweet eating dinner next to you today. We sat in the living room watching a movie and eating tomato soup and grilled peanut butter sandwiches. Which by the way you thought sounded gross until you tried it and then you were sold on it.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/29/12 You are only seven years old and you are all about this election. You came home and said, "Mom. on the way to school I counted 30 Obama signs and only 4 Romney signs." You were so disappointed but I assured you that there were more Romney in the outlying areas. That made you feel better. You are like your mother that is for sure.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/30/12 This evening I was asking your dad if his foot was feeling better. He said "Yes" You then replied, "Daddy, do you know why your foot is feeling better? Its because I prayed for it to feel better." Talk about the faith of a child, it seriously made me want to cry. I love you so much.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">10/31/12 Today was the day of pure determination on getting candy. You looked so cute and were very happy that I bought your chains for your costume. You managed in the cold rain and did not want to give up. I seriously love these moments with you and your sister.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/1/12 You came home and told me that you dropped your teachers glove in the toilet. I thought oh great but then you reassured me that it was clean water. You said it was because you didnt want to touch your guy while you were peeing. You are such a funny kid. Now I think I need to replace some gloves for her.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/2/12 This evening you got on the scale and said, "Oh man, I lost pounds." It was so funny because prior to you getting on it earlier in the week you had your costume on with chains. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/3/12 We went shopping today. You and your sister were such troopers. Anyway, on our way home you were talking to me about video games. I thought it was cute how you were saying the graphics of Mindcraft weren't as good as Dad's games. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/4/12 A little moment today but so cute. We were on our way to church and you put an ink pin in your front pocket like your Grandpa Ross always does. I had to take a picture. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/5/12 We had the sister missionaries over and the did the lesson on the restoration of the gospel and I was amazed at how much you knew. The best thing was when they asked you why you wanted to serve a mission and you said, "So, I can come home." Which translated to you just want to get married but you know you have to serve a mission. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/6/12 What an emotional day this has been for me. You came home and told me that a girl in your classroom told you that she hated you and your family because you supported Romney. This broke my heart because I have you to be above this and then you are a target. I did love sitting on the couch with you holding your hand in </span><span style="line-height: 18.878787994384766px;">excitement to see who the winner would be. Unfortunately, as the night unfolded our hope for America came crashing down. </span><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/7/12 Today I had to take a stance for you because of something a little girl said to you on the bus that was not appropriate yesterday. You came home so relieved that you got to have a sit down with her and the bus driver and another teacher. I hope you know I will always stand behind you and look out for your best interest. I pray that you always know this. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/8/12 I am always happy to have your one a days first thing in the morning. We were sitting at the table eating breakfast talking about what you wanted Santa to bring. This is what you said, "I really want Just Dance 4, it is usually $40 to $50 but for Christmas it is FREE!!" Ha I love you.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/9/12 There are moments in a day where I just wish I could freeze time. You came up to me as I was walking down the hall and gave me the biggest hug. You then said, "I love you, Mommy" That is when I realized that my baby boy is growing up so fast and you are sure to start calling me just Mom. There is a song that says, "Don't Blink" and boy I did. Also, today I loved how much you and your sister played together. You guys are great buddies.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/10/12 You seriously crack me up. We went out to eat with the Rappleye's and your last plate cracked me up. You walked up with one crab raggon on it. You love them so much that you had to go up for just one more.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/11/12 You gave me another reason why you cannot wait to go on a mission. You said, "I am excited to go on a mission because I can ride my bike a lot then." You are such a funny kid and I am glad you are coming up with so many wonderful things to look forward to when going on your mission. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/12/12 You are one fantastic boy. The best part of my day was when I was done helping in the kindergarten room and I came in to read with you. When I came into the room, you seriously gave me the biggest hug ever. Update for the day, you just came out of the room and told me that you cant sleep because you feel like a crock pot because you are hot. Oh and another funny, I called Baxter a hooker. I then said dont ever say that word it is not nice. You said, "It is just a hook that you hang your coat on. It's not that bad."</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/13/12 You got to go to Gamestop with your dad. You were talking about all the games you wanted. You said that you needed to make $50. He told you to go make it. You ran back and got a piece of paper and drew two $50 bills. You are so funny.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/14/12 You had the day off today from school. So we made the best of it. We went to Cosi so you could see the Lego exhibit and have a play date with Ellie Rehl. I think above all the things I loved most about this day was just getting you all day. I also thought it was funny when I dished Jobie off on you to hold. You had this look of shock on your face. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/15/12 Today while driving home from school you asked if you and Reid had the same color hair. I said yes and then you pointed out that you both had brown eyes. You then asked Reid if he liked peanut butter. When he said yes, you were beyond excited that you two could be so </span><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">similar</span><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">. You said, "We could be in each others families because we are so alike." Just thought it was cute to see your eyes get bigger and bigger as you discovered the likeness that you guys had in </span><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">common</span><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/16/12 My poor little guy, I got a phone call from your school today. I instantly asked does he have a fever because all of the Smith boys do. She said, "No, he had a potty accident." My heart sunk for you because it took me back to my younger days when kids would get made fun of. I of course rushed to the school and signed you out for the rest of the day. Side note it was almost two when I got the call. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/17/12 You had swimming today and you were the first kid in your group to get the other side of the pool. We also had a blast watching the buckeyes together as a family. These will really be some of those great family memories. Nothing says it like screaming in the living room as a family.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/18/12 So all day you were not very nice to your sister. So, I told you that you had to write her a letter of things that you like about her and had to sleep by yourself. You were so upset because you can not handle sleeping without your sister. While you were in your bed you wrote her a note. You told her how much you liked playing on the "champrolin" with her. This is one of my favorite things about you and your writing. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/19/12 You had your child lead conference today. Your dad and I were blown away by your writings. I was cracking up at what you wrote about your dad. The funny part is when you started to be silly with your dad and your teacher started to smile because she said that she has never seen that side of you.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/20/12 I love the moments when you still snuggle me and want to be wrapped up in my arms. That was how it was this </span><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">morning. I think that was mostly because we stayed up last night as a family and watched a funny show called Top Gear. I hope you have a good day at school.</span><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/21/12 Seriously you and your sister have been playing together all day. You got ride bikes, jump on the trampoline, draw and clean together. Somehow you also convinced me to get all the Christmas decorations out. So you and Annie also hung lights in her room. You also managed to convince me to let you two sleep on the trampoline tonight. It's going to be a cold one. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/22/12 Today was Thanksgiving and the cutest thing you did today was, when you got "dressed up nice" for Thanksgiving. I came out from having my shower and you ran down the hall and said, "I am dressed up nice for Thanksgiving!" You were wearing black dress pants, a plaid shirt, and a black blazer jacket. My heart melted, you looked so cute. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/23/12 We spent the day at Mammaw and Boogie's house today. I was tired from my night of shopping but the best part of the day was when we got to go to Mason's birthday party. We were eating and you wanted more food and asked, "Is this like a buffet?" When I said yes you were elated to go back up to get chips and pretzels mixed up. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/24/12 As soon as Daddy and I picked you up after the game, you got in the car and said, "I ate a booger today!" Oh gross is what I thought but I did ask how it tasted and you said, "Squishy" </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/25/12 Sunday's always seem to be a challenge for me but your so sweet moments was when I called Emily to see if the kids wanted to go to church. Adrian said he did not want to go. When I hung up the phone you said, "Umm Adrian is not making a good choice." Well he did eventually did decide to come. You were then very pleased with his "good choice" I think when you are a teenager and you are giving me a hard time about church I will refer to this day. Maybe I will be lucky and you will always strive to do what is right.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/26/12 One of my most favorite things about Monday's are when I come to help in another classroom and I get to see you. Today Annie was lucky enough to get to come in during your quiet reading time and you read to her. I seriously love those little memories we are building.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.883333206176758px;">11/27/12 I love fun evenings with you. Honestly, we didnt do a whole lot but it was just good quality time. I loved that you got to read with your daddy which you never get to do because he is always asleep or going to work. You then wanted to play on the computer so you took the time to read four books to your sister. The thing that warms my heart is that you still do things that remind me of how you are so young and sweet. I love how you like to pull out old toys and find a new love for them. I started a new bed time routine because you have been crabby at me for the past two days. I let you play quietly in your bed and you picked that toy. </span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">Seriously, tonight was one of those nights were I felt this great gratitude for you. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">11/28/12 Ha you are so funny. I put a new pillow case on your pillow while you were at school. You walked into your room and said, "Hey, cool a new pillow sheet!" I just thought it was funny.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">11/29/12 This is how an after school conversation went with you. "Mom, Reid and I found a picture of a girl on the playground and it said e-x-y." My response, "Hum, what was the girl wearing?" "She was wearing a black dress and is said e-x-y. Dont worry Mom I know that it said sexy (with a hushed voice). I told Reid to take it to the teacher." Ugh I am so grateful that you go to an intercity school. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">11/30/12 There was a free babysitting at the church tonight. So, Katie and I total took advantage and went out for girl time. The thing I loved the most is when I came back to pick you and your sister up and Sister Madden told me how much you would look out for your sister. She said that you would keep going to her to make sure that she was okay. Melts my heart of the bond that you two have. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/1/12 You are such a good sport. Sometimes I love to tease you, this time it might not have been very nice of me. We were at Levi Rappleye's baptism and they were singing primary songs while they got changed. You were sitting on the edge of your chair and I gave you a little push with my foot. You slipped off and gave me this look. Then did the I am watching you signal. Oh yeah this was because the whole time we as in Holly and Faith were on it too. This is why you are such a good sport. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/2/12 Today was so funny you got up before me and wrote me a letter. The letter said, " can you plees go to the diner table. i am on the copooter." On the table sat two plates with bread and nutella on it. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/3/12 I dont know what it is about Mondays but man you came home again off the hook. I had to think of something for you to do to get your energy out. So, I had you race my counting to pick up stuff in the living room. I had you running like crazy. The thing I find interesting is how much you love to be challenged in that way when it comes to cleaning. It makes for a much more enjoyable clean up. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/4/12 So today you got Smarties for being good at school. You of course shared them with all the boys in the car. The thing I loved the most was that you were trying to call back Parker because he only got one while the other boys got two. You just wanted to make sure everyone got he equal amount. You are always so giving. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/5/12 All I can say is ghost about today. You came home so excited to tell me all about the book that Parker got from the library. It was all about legendary ghost stories. So, you and Adrian made ghost guns, put on ghost coats, you got a medal colander for your head and then went in the backyard to hunt for them. To end the night you were to afraid to sleep by yourself. I got the joy of you needing to sleep next to me because you "needed to be next to me."</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/6/12 Wow, I barley saw you today. I dropped you off at Adrian's house for piano. When I came back you did not have it yet. The best part of the day was when we got home and you guys both got letters from Santa. You were so excited to see if you were on the naughty list. Guess what you are on the nice list. Oh yeah when I came to pick you up from school you had to whisper in my ear about the speech teacher passing away. You told me during dinner that you were sad for the day. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/7/12 This was a lazy night you started to not feel well. So you got to snuggle up on the couch and spend time with your dad. You were both feeling pretty pitiful but I know he loved spending time with you.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/8/12 So today you had a sore throat and some how woke up at 4 a.m. to spend the day with your dad playing video games. I was actually surprised to see that you lasted until 8 p.m. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/9/12 So you woke up feeling much better today. You felt to good that you set up games in the hallway for us to play. You then had a table at the end with the prizes listed that you could buy. It was absolutely adorable. The best part you offered Snickers as a free choice. I also loved that you had to bring Dad and me an apple slice in bed.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/10/12 On days like this I am so glad that I am a stay at home mom. I got to spend all day at your school helping with the Christmas shop. While I was waiting for it to start I got to go and read with you and your sister. You really have a great teacher. She is so kind to let me come in and read with you. I loved that every minute I saw you, you would ask if it was time leave for the dentist. When we were on the playground you said, "Mom, I am C-O-L-L so stay right here." You then walked away from me because I guess I am not "C-O-L-L" I did however tell you that cool is spelled C-O-O-L. You crack me up. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/11/12 You had your annual Christmas concert for your school tonight. I loved it besides I could hardly see you. I kept motion for you to move over and you tilted your head. I did love the song your grade sang. Your teacher said that most of the children said it reminded them of their moms. When you guys were singing it you picked me right out of the crowd and pointed right at me when the timing was right. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/12/12 Tonight when you were reading scriptures I loved the way your dad was looking at you. It was this warm loving look of pride. Seeing the way he looked at you made my heart melt. I hope that I look at you in the very same way my dear boy. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/13/12 So we have an elf that has arrived. This morning you were freaking out. You came running back to me and told me that there was an elf on the shelve and it about gave you a heart attack. </span><span style="line-height: 18.878787994384766px;">Unfortunately Annie touched her which instantly made her lose her magic. You two wrote Santa a letter asking how to get her magic back. We will see what happens. You also had to tell the Smith boys about your elf which Parker was quick to tell you that it wasnt real. You confirmed to him that it was indeed real. You even had to ask me and when I said yes you knew for sure that it was a real elf. </span><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/14/12</span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.880001068115234px;"> So today was a tragic day in the nation. There was a horrible evil school shooting that involved very young children. It was so heart breaking. That night the only thing I wanted to do was hold you in my arms and not let go. This tragic event was a reminder of how precious life is and how you should enjoy </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.878787994384766px;">every</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.880001068115234px;"> moment.</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/15/16 Today you went to Jadyn's birthday party. It was a skating party and lets just say you did not have a good time. They all could skate and you just kept falling down. It broke my heart for you. It was so upsetting for you. You just wanted to be able to play with your friends but instead you just kept falling. I will say this I loved being there for you each time you fell. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/16/12 We had our annual hot chocolate party with the Smith family. You were beyond excited. I thought it was so cute how I told you that they would be here around 6:30. You did not move from the kitchen clock. When the clock struck the time you ran into the room to start the Yule Log video over so they could have the full effect of our awesome party. However, they were running late so you sat and waited at the window to be the alarm for when they arrived. Such wonderful traditions we are making.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/17/12 Today was so hard for me to put you on the bus after the tragedy that took place on Friday. I had to fight back the tears to let you go. I know you will be safe but it was still scary. This whole thing changed me as a parent. I have now managed to let things that arent big deals roll off my back when it comes to you and your sister. When you got home from school I was so happy to have you in my arms again. I loved reading with you and doing a fun FHE. It was seriously just wonderful have you and all your energy back in the house. And you for sure had a lot of energy you were bouncing off the walls again.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/18/12 So you were talking with your dad in the bathroom about your role in a play coming up on Friday. You said, " I am the Dad and Tiane is the mom. Did you know that I am white and she is black, isnt that strange?" Holy smokes we have some work to do here. He did tell you that it is not strange at all. I then pointed out to you that your friend Jadyn had a white mother and a black father. When I told you this it was like a light bulb went off in your head. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/19/ 12 So today I was asking you if there were any teachers besides Ms. Graves that you would like to get something for Christmas. You said, "Yes, I would like to get something for Mrs. Gardner because she really works hard too." I said, "Maybe we could get her a plant or something." You said, "That would be great because her last name is Gardner so she has to like plants." You are so funny.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/20/12 So we were at the dinner table and you asked me what your nut was for. That was so not a question I want to deal with. So I turned the question back to you. You told me that you think that they get all full of pee and then explode and then you get new ones every day. Yep sounds good to me.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/21/12 Today we went down to the school for a play that you were in. It was so cute to see you doing the little play and the best was seeing the smile on your face when you saw that your dad came too. I also loved how you went around passing out all your presents to your teachers. You were extra excited to give it to Mr. Hower because you said he was funny. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/22/12 You were so cute today when you were oping your presents. When you opened your Nerf vest you said, "Oh my goodness my face is going to explode." I think that meant you were very happy.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/23/12 You looked like such a handsome boy for church today. You guys sang as song for the Christmas program. I could only see your eyes and knew you werent singing. When you got back you said, "I wasnt singing" I whispered, "I know." You little stinker. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/24/12 One thing I love about you is how quick you are to help me. Today I was feeling kind of guilty about it because instantly jumped to help clean the kitchen and living room plus your room. You are such a treasured boy. I also loved how you and your sister were playing together while I was cooking in the kitchen. I can say without a doubt this is the Christmas present that I love the most. I will miss these times when you two are older. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/25/12 Holy Heavens can you just say that you were beyond excited today for Christmas? You seriously woke up at 2:40 a.m. I tried to convince you to go back to bed but it didn't happen. The sweetest part of the day was that you asked Santa to fix your blanket. So when I told you to get your blanket and go back to bed your dad tried to give you your blanket. You were like, "that is not my blanket!' I then said, "Yes, it is you remember you asked for it to be fixed." You then said, "My blanket is in the shadow box, wait it isnt in there. Oh my this is my blanket." You have had it next to you all day. Merry Christmas my sweet son, I hope it was everything that you hoped it was. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/26/12 Oh my goodness I had so much fun with you today. We got to play in the snow and I loved every minute of it. We did snowmen, throw snowballs at Baxter, and I pulled you guys in the sled. I also loved playing just dance 4 with you and your sister. It was seriously a blast, I think I found a new fun activity with you and your sister. I thought it was funny to watch you shake it to songs that honestly required some hips. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/27/12 I love Christmas break it is so much fun with you. I got to take you swimming today and it was fun to see how much stronger you are in the water. You were swimming in deeper water and getting dive sticks. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/28/12 We went to Cosi as part of your break from school. It was crowded but we got to do a lot of things. I think the thing that excited you the most was the fact that the big kid room was remolded and it was improved. I think you and Adrian could have spent all day in there. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/29/12 So today started off hard, I couldnt motivate you and your sister for anything. However, I will say this you are one of the best helpers. Even though I may ask at least three times you are always pretty good to help me. Even though I think for the first part of the day you seemed down or sick. I couldnt figure it out, maybe it was just because it is your video game day and I would not let you play until the cleaning got done. While the time passed and I you two kept resisting helping me, I kept thinking "Just you wait until you have kids" Anyway, today turned out nice. In the end I got what I wanted, a clean house. Plus, I got to spend time with you and your sister playing new games that you got from Santa.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/30/12 I always love when you will snuggle up next to me in sacrament. You are seriously such an affectionate child. You will always grab my hand to hold it or just give me hugs to tell me that you love me. I also loved when they were passing sacrament you moved to help your sister and then bring the bread and water to me. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: lucida grande, tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 18.880001068115234px;">12/31/12 Happy New Year Eve my sweet son. Today we were going through all the holidays you asked me, "When is that holiday when we watch that ball drop?" I said, "That is the one we are doing tonight." You then said, "Yes, I love that one!" Then when we pulled up to the Rappleye's house and you saw that the Smith's car was parked in the front of the house, you said, "I didnt know the Smith's were going to be here. Now it will be even better."</span></span></div>
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1/1/12. Today was your first day as a Sunbeam. You just walked in the primary room like you owned the place. I then wanted to watch you walk to class and you went by me like I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">wasnt</span> even there. Way to go big girl. Right now you are suppose to be asleep but you are belting out your own song.</div>
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1/2/12. While I was on the treadmill today I put on music and that gave you the go to start dancing. You ran back to your room and came back as a little vision in your mermaid dress up. It was cute with your little red and white polka dots PJ's underneath. I had to get of the treadmill and join my little girl.</div>
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1/3/12. One thing I have always wanted to write down about you is how you love to show us how nice you can be to your babies or stuffed animals. You will say, "Look, Mommy!" Then you get this big scrunched up face while giving the biggest hug to your horsey. This is what you did today that made want to make sure not to forget to write down. Another one for you, I walked into your room and you were staring into the mirror you said, "I like my pretties." I said, " You do what are your pretties?" I was thinking you were talking about your dress ups. You then said, "Yeah I am pretty cute!"</div>
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1/4/12. Today was a fun day with you. We got to help at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Rossi's</span> school. Since he had indoor recess you got to play in his classroom. You blended right in, I think you are mature for your age. After, we helped at the school we got to go have girl time. We went to Wendy's and you got a frosty. I loved sitting across from you at our little two <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">seater</span> table. We then went shopping which is always fun. I love girl time with you!!</div>
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1/5/12. This morning you got in your cute moment right off the bat. You woke up wanting to watch the "Mermaid Movie" I had no clue what you were talking about. So, then you started Peter Pan. I said, "Oh she was talking about Peter Pan?!" You then said, " I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">didnt</span> pee my pants!" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">HaHa</span>.</div>
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1/6/12. So the past two days you have been completing involved with doing puzzles. Which is kinda of nice since I have been consumed by reading a book. Makes me feel bad but you are doing something that you love. Another thing I loved was when we went to get Daddy's prescription you sat in the back of the car singing once again your own song going something like this, " I love my mommy, I love my brother, I love <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Rossi</span>, I love my horsey, I love my bear....." You truly are a loving girl.</div>
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1/7/12. So, the thing I am going to tell you about today is something you do most everyday. While you were doing your puzzle you will ask, "So, Mommy which one do you want me to do?" You will then list the choices, I will then give you the answer. You then say, "No, how about I do this one instead?" I just have to laugh because as much as you want my input you still do what you want. You will do this with many things like what you should eat first on your plate, which picture you should color, or even which body part to wash.</div>
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1/8/12. Another little Annie tick, you will always say, "Mommy remember when I didn't like this and now I do?" This was in regards to your pink polka dotted jumper for church. However I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">dont</span> actually ever remember you not liking it. You do this statement a lot with food too. Just like your chicken from last night. With that being said you are an odd girl when it comes to eating. You prefer to eat raw vegetables over other "normal" kids food. I am not complaining at all.</div>
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1/9/12 So today was a cute moment for you. I was cleaning the kitchen and watching you play outside. I kinda started to feel bad because you had no one to play with. Then I soon realized you were in great company, you had your shadow. You stood out there with your little legs and arms moving while watching your shadow move with you. It was so darling.</div>
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1/10/12. So, today was our first day at the salon together. It was so fun to have my little girl there with me getting her hair all done. You could not believe that the Rhonda turned my hair yellow. It was a blond highlight. </div>
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1/11/12. Just right now as you were sitting on the floor doing your puzzles, you sneezed. Since Daddy and I were both preoccupied you said, "Uh I need a bless you!" Oh yes you do, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">haha</span>.</div>
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1/12/12. One of those days as I mentioned to your brother. I got to enjoy during the hours at the recenter. One little Annie moment was when you came in and told me that Matt said that you could have a book. When I was leaving I said, "So, Matt you said she could have the book?" He said, "No, I asked her to ask you if she could have it." Oh I see how you are working all ready little one. </div>
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1/13/12. Today was of course one of those days, it was the first kinda of real snow. So, after my long wait with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Rossi</span> at the bus stop you were dying to go outside. I thought for real? But you laid in the middle of the living room floor and said, "I want to make these!" You were making a snow angel in the living room so how could I say no. We got bundled up and off you went making snow angels down the side walk. I got to take pictures so it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">doesnt</span> get much better than that!!</div>
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1/14/12. Today was all about hanging out with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Mammaw</span> and your big cousins. You of course knew who your Josie was but all week you kept saying who is the other one? I would answer Brianna. Once they were up here you were in heaven. I think they like you and all your cuteness. I think <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Mammaw</span> enjoyed your braveness in the water at the pool. You have no problem jumping in and getting your face wet. You are such a fun girl with a sparkling personality.</div>
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1/15/12. So today when we were leaving church you asked, "Mommy, is my doodle bear made in China?" I said yes, then your brother said, "It was made in the North Pole, not China." He was right but you were convinced that the tag said "Made in China" You are a funny girl.</div>
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1/16/12. So, today was a hard reality for you. You finally lost at a board game. As crazy as it sounds the luck is always in your favor. Somehow you always manage to win. And trust me I am not one of those parents to let you win because you are the baby. That is evident today after playing a good game of Memory you realized you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">didnt</span> have as much cards as your brother and me. You broke into tears because you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">didnt</span> win. I gave you a hug and said sometime you just <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">dont</span> win. You did a nice job counting your cards though. All the way to 13.</div>
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1/17/12. Oh enjoying my time with you at home is so joyful. You were just sitting on my lap with a party blower and blowing it in my face and giggling. I kept turning away. The thing that is funny is the pride you take in being a stinker, which is exactly what you were doing.</div>
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1/18/12. So today we got to go to chorus babysitting and I have soon learned that you are a girl that moves at your own pace. There is nothing I can do change that. I swear you make me late to everything but for some reason it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">doesnt</span> make me mad. For instance I was holding your hand walking up the hill to go to chorus babysitting which was actually cutting the distance in half to get us in the building quicker since we were already running late. But you of course had to drop my hand because you wanted to walk up the pretty walking path. If you have taught me one thing in this journey of parenting it is patience. </div>
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1/19/20. Today was a down day for you. You got sick in the night so we are just taking a slow couch day which I actually <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">dont</span> mind. Your funny for the day though, you came in and said, "My yogurt doesn't feel good." I had to think about what you meant, Oh it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">doesnt</span> taste good. </div>
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1/20/12. So today I discovered how truly meticulous you are about things. Besides the fact that you cannot stand to have your sock toes twisted, wet clothes, or your bed not arranged properly, I discovered a new one today. While you were getting into the car you had to stand outside the car and kick the snow off your shoes before you could get in because you couldn't handle the snow on your shoes. It just made me laugh to watch this four year old precisely kick the snow off her shoes. You are such a fun girl.</div>
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1/21/12. So, I just asked you what you did today that was cute and you said I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">didnt</span> do anything cute. However, that is not true because you actually ooze cuteness. You were so cute dancing with your brother, you would have to run and change your outfit for every song. The best was when you had a purple leotard, pink hate, a red and white boa and sparkly shoes and you said, "I look like a cowgirl!" <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">Hummm</span> I think I need to expose you to a little more country. </div>
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1/22/12. After church we decided to watch a show that was called deadly animals with your brother and you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">didnt</span> want to watch the show. So you said, "Mommy, I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">dont</span> want to watch this so I am just going to look at you because you are so pretty!" Well thank-you.</div>
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1/23/12. To the girl with no fear, I swear nothing scares you. You will stand on top of anything and just jump. Like the old sewing machine and the kitchen table. Today you were jumping so high when you were going off the sewing machine and reaching for the ceiling. You actually came really close.</div>
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1/24/12. Today was just full a sweet and tender moments. We actually got to spend an afternoon with Katie. You of course wanted to just go home to your Ressey. But it was still fun to hang out with Katie and have girl moments especially since she doesn't have one. The thing that I thought was darling is that you actually prefered to hold her hand while walking in the parking lot. Oh and another you were sitting on the couch looking sad and I asked why you were sad? You said, "Because I miss my Josie."</div>
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1/25/12. Another fantastic day with my girl. I got to go and hang out with you. During our whole adventure everywhere we went people complimented you on your hair and how beautiful you are. I thought I would throw this out there since this seems to be a common thing when we go out. Which is also something Mommy always got too.</div>
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1/26/12. We went to the library today to pick up some materials. As we were walking in I just looked into your big eyes thinking how much I love you. You then said, "Mommy, I love you sometimes. Well a lot then a little at other times." Well thank you but I love you always.</div>
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1/27/12. To my little girl with fashion sense, oh how adorable you looked when we left the house today. You had cute little lace leggins with a skirt. You wore a cute green shirt with a Minnie Mouse sweat shirt with a floral rain coat. You then paired your outfit with white socks and black sequins mary janes. The best was your choice of hair accessory, a bright pink head band with a sequin butterfly. You looked so dang cute I just wanted capture the moment. You are winning me over every day little girl.</div>
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1/28/12. You are a tumbling girl that is for sure. Here lately you have been upside down on your head. I am amazed at how strong you are. The best is when you are on your head and then you use the ottoman to balance one leg while you stick the other in the air. I think one day you will be a great gymnast. </div>
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1/29/12. So lets see you are always doing something funny but this is one I want to report before I forget. Something you do on a daily basis is after you get finished eating you will stand up tall and say, "See how taller I am!" As if in thinking that you have grown an inch or two by eating your food. You are a funny girl.</div>
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1/30/12. So this is cute even though you were being naughty. I was trying to start FHE and you didnt want me to turn the TV off. So, you grabbed my hand and pulled it back as if you were the boss. I firmly told you that you are not to grab my hand like that and tell me what I am to do. You instantly got this face on you that seemed to say hold it in and dont let her know you are sad. You then ran to the hall closest shut the door and let it out. You were in tears. Not that I think this is funny but you do tend do this a lot when you are upset. </div>
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1/31/12. When you find things that you dont want to do you will do everything in your power to get out of it. This is from the past, when I was making you wear a jacket that "chocked" you, you would start to cough and gag. You did the same thing during your reading lesson today. You started to cough really hard telling me that you couldn't do it because you couldn't talk from choking. You are one creative girl. </div>
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2/1/12. Today was a reminder of how girly my girl is. We were getting ready to go on a date with Daddy. While he was getting ready you sneaked into the bathroom and started applying my make-up. I then was going through my jewelry and you found a pretty necklace that you just had to wear. The funny thing was it was the necklace I wore on my wedding day. I thought to myself one day she can wear that on her wedding day. You were so proud of it and had to show it to everyone that you saw.</div>
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2/2/12. One little thing I know I wanted to write down is how you say xbox. You will always ask, " Can I watch Netflix on the xbok?"</div>
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2/3/12. It's official you are such a mother hen. You had such a blast today dragging around Ethan telling him to come where ever you are. At the pool you were so cute straightening your little pink towel so Ethan could sit by you then you covered both of you up with his little towel. The best is that just sat there with your arm around him.</div>
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2/4/12. So, today you were having a tummy ache and you were more than content to just snuggle on my lap and suck your little fingers. This moments are few and far between, the best was I got to just play with your hair. </div>
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2/5/12. Today you were assigned to give the scripture in Primary for the first time, it was so cute helping you say the words into the microphone. It was 3 Nephi 12:6. You were such a big girl!!!!</div>
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2/6/12. So today was a day of recovery for you, after we got home from church on Sunday you started throwing up. Poor thing you spent the day watching TV. However, your Dad came out and told me that you were back and that is because you were flipping upside down again. So glad you are feeling better, I hated seeing you sick.</div>
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2/7/12. It is official you are the queen of sneek, this morning I thought you were being funny and hiding. However, You were actually hiding in the closest drinking a juice box which of course is only for Rossi's lunches or special days.</div>
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2/8/12. You are by far a girl with determination, there is nothing that can hold you back. As soon as you woke up and saw that there was snow on the ground you yelled, "WOW!" You then had to make sure that you got to go out and make snow angels. Even though I told you that you needed to wait because I needed to get your brother to the bus that would not do. You started dressing were soon out the door.</div>
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2/9/12 So I really think this is one funny thing you do. Whenever anyone farts you head for the hills. You will refuse to sit by them and have nothing to do with them for at least 10 minutes. For example, this evening you and all your many stuffed animals and babies were sitting next to Daddy on the couch. As soon as he let one out you moved to the other side saying, "Not even bunny and Black Baby want to sit next to you!" </div>
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2/10/12. For some reason I feel the need to tell you some of the funny ways you say things, like Mc Donalds "Pick A Donalds" or crocodile "Actadile" </div>
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2/11/12. Like I said to your brother we had a great day just enjoy each other. My most enjoyable moment with you was you taking a nap on me. I loved every minute of it.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">2/12/12 So, you are </span>continually<span style="font-size: 100%;"> doing cute things so it is hard to report one a day. I think in part I love how you just talk, your conversation and </span>intellect is amazing. Another word that you say that is funny to me is wash cloth. "<span style="font-size: 100%;">Cloth Clof" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">2/13/12 Today you had your sass turned on at full </span>throttle, I actually for the first time had to lay down the law with you. One of my punishments is to put your blanket into time out. I am not a big fan of putting kids in time out because sometime I dont think it sinks in as much as taking something away. So, this evening I continued to ask you to pick up and you told me, "No, I am too tired you can pick it up!" I couldn't believe my ears, so I said fine but you can go to bed without your blanket and stuffed animals. Once, you were in bed it didn't take long for you to realize that you needed your blanket. So, sure enough you got out of bed and cleaned up all your messes. Now you are sleeping tight. <span style="font-size: 100%;"> </span></div>
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2/14/12 Today we got our first kind of snow, so you insisted on playing in it. You were just happy making snowballs and throwing them at me or on Daddy's car.</div>
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2/15/12 My sweet girl I am thinking that I cannot take you to see your Grandpa and Mammaw anymore. Whenever it is time to leave them you seriously create these huge crocodile tears. It breaks my heart that you get so sad to leave them.</div>
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2/16/12 Once again you are always cute, the sound of your voice in conversation is enough to go on and on about. However, this evening you looked so cute because you were battling with Rossi and ran to put your fluffy Tutu on for protection.</div>
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2/17/12 Today I noticed something about you girl, you are an easy going child that naturally attracts other children. Other children just seem to navigate towards you. Today at the recenter you played well with two of the other little girls there, Megan and Ameil. When we left Ameil gave you stickers and a picture. You then said, "Ameil, is my best friend!" After that we went to Sam's Club and meet Addison there. When we were done her mom asked if you could come and play. I of course said yes, her mom told me that you are the only little girl that she is nice too. You really are an easy going little girl.</div>
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2/18/12 As I mentioned in Rossi's post on this day you also pointed out how Rossi was talking so well. It was kind of funny you insisted on taking a bath with me so while we were in the bath he came in talking about a mile a minute. After he left you said, "Rossi can talk good, so can you, so can Daddy, so can Josie yeah you guys can all talk good." Ha Ha you like to point out the obvious. </div>
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2/19/12 One thing I have been noticing about you is how you can say things wrong and they make me laugh. For example, when we were coming home from church Rossi was being loud and you said, "Stop, you are giving me a headich!" You have been cracking me up with that headich term here lately.</div>
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2/20/12 It is for sure that you are a girl with no fear, you and your brother set up an obstical course up outside. It was walking across a board that was connected on each side. You were the first to cross it, you didnt even think twice. I love how daring you are.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/21/12 so today I thought I would share how cute it is when you sniffle. I don't know what it is about the way you do it but I love how your little nose scrunches up, you look like a little bunny .</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/22/12 while driving in the car you said, " mom, the sky looks like turtle!" sure enough there was this big old cloud shaped like a turtle. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/23/12. I love how you are such an easy going spirit. You have a certain way of attracting children to play with you. I think it is your general sweet demeanor. For example her three today; first was when you were leaving Amanda's house, I looked out the front door and you and her were just laying in the grass together. Second rad when we were in gymnastics and you had to make sure that another child was okay because she was crying. The last was when we were leaving the recenter and you were playing with another megan and Ameil. You guys were pretending there was a crocodile in the creek. It was so cute watching you guys pretend play together. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/24/12 You are my sunshine even when the days are gray.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">I thought I would just let you know how much I love having you by side. Especially when it just you and me in the car, I love the little moments of looking back at you just to hear you say that you love me.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/25/12 I find it so darling that you will be randomly playing and tell people that you love them. For example, you were building forts with your brother and said " Rossi, I love you!"</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/26/12 Little Ann you are such interesting girl. I love that you always have to carry an entourage of bags and stuffed animals with you everywhere you go. However, today was not one of those days you forgot your bag full of your treats and had a melt down during church because I couldn't go and get it. I love you and know that you are going to be a fun teenager. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/27/12. So today you made me crack up, you were riding your bike down the drive way and it almost tipped over. You gave me this face at first you were scared then I gave you the thumbs up you then gave me this cowgirl click from you mouth then gave me a thumbs up. Your face was classic. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/28/12. Today was a fun day for you, I started watching a little girl today. You were such a great helper. I love that you have the willness to reach out to others. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">2/29/12 What a fun day at the thrift store we had today! You had to pick out all things that glitter for me however I had to refuse most if them. One for not being modest second for being just plain ugly. You did get you first pair of Dr. Martens today. We were walking by the shoes and you could not get out of the cart fast enough. You then of course had to have these pink boots with penguins on them. You said, " Mom, let's make sure this stay in the cart!" </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/1/12 I don't think I have ever told you how funny you are with the dogs. It cracks me up at how bossy you are with them. Like today even you were watching a show and Reese was in the way, you first asked him the move but he didn't budge. You then yelled, " Reese, I told you to lay down!" he was down in a second.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/2/12 You are a girl of love and to quote you, " heart with is you, Daddy, Rossi, Reese and even Baxter."</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/3/12 Out of the mouth of you, " Mommy, you can just call me juicy girl!"</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/10/12. This was one horrible week for me, we were all sick. I could barely hold my head up. So I am starting again today. One thing I noticed you did a lot this week is when we were snuggling you would lay and pat or rub my arm. Another one of you funnies for the week was when you said, "Mom, my blankie smells like a bum will you wash it?"</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/11/12 I love how when we are going to church you will always ask me "Do you think my teacher will be happy to see me today?" Of course she will be happy to see you, you are a ray of sunshine.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/12/12. Your mom has come along way with you and the whole princess thing. Today at the library it was princess story time and you got to dress up for it. You even had to add your own accessories.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/13/12. Today was preschool and when we were doing the reading lesson I couldn't help myself with your funny t click sounds. You would scrunch up your eye and all. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/14/12. What a great day I had with you. I truly treasure every moment I get with you. We went to help with Rossi' s lunch and afterwards we went to the park and painted our nails.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/15/12. Today you got to be big helper with your friend hazel. Her mommy and daddy just had a new baby. That is one thing I love about you, you are such a peace maker.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/16/12. I wanted to let you know some of your other funnies that you say, like " blanana" or when we got tokens from the recycle place you called them "chockens" </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/17/12. You are the sweetest little girl I know. I loved when we were leaving Mammaw and Grandpa's house you were blowing little dirt faced and teary eyed kisses to everyone. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/18/12. You are a little chatter box here lately. I think you like to talk a mile a minute when it comes to talking to your daddy I know he loves it.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/19/12. You have turned into a peddling mamma. I love to watch you peddle along. You will just sing random songs and play red light green light with yourself.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/20/12 Today was a down day for us, you got to have Meghan and Ellen over for preschool. When we were outside playing you guys were riding bikes and you beat them both home. I think you needed that little ego boost. You even rewarded yourself with one of Mommy's old soccer trophies for coming in first place. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">3/21/12 Today we got to go to your friend Addison's house. I loved watching you two girls playing. I am starting to think that if we are still here in 10 years you two are going to be great buddies. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">3/22/12 Once again my tough girl shown through today. We were walking into the recenter and you face planted into the sidewalk. I thought oh my gosh she is going to be screaming because I know I would have been. You cried a little but soon stopped only to start up again after 30 minutes when you looked in the mirror. Another side note Net took you and Hazel to the park while I was working and he put flowers in your curls. I was absolutely taken by it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">3/23/12 What a fun day we had today, I love just having you by my side. We got spend time at the recenter by the way you call it the library. You call the real library the "story library" and the recenter the "library" </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">3/24/12 You had a day with your daddy for the most part. You insisted on dressing up and singing your own songs to him. Your lyrics went "I like to play, I like to play all day. I do my spin then I look right then I look left!" It actually had a really good little beat to it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">3/25/12 Today during church you curled up in my arms, life seriously cant be any better than having your baby asleep in your arms.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">3/26/12 Right now you are sitting on the couch reading a Tangled book to your little Black Baby. You keep </span><span style="font-size: 12px;">whispering</span><span style="font-size: 12px;"> words in her ears. You then told me that you are being a good mom and reading to her. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">3/27/12 Today you were such a great helper, you helped Mommy water the plants. I planted raspberry bushes and you were so excited to help water them. </span></span></div>
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3/28/12 You are my little slow poke. I love that no matter how much of a hurry I am in you have to take your time to express your love to your dad. You always give your hugs, kisses, blown kisses and love to the pizza and cookies and back. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">3/29/12 I swear on a daily basis I could just eat you up. For some reason I got you all ready for the day when I say that it is because you usually insist on doing it yourself. But today was one of those moments when I realized that you have grown in to this beautiful young little girl. You will always be my baby but you are growing up. I treasure all your sweet ways especially the soft blown kiss you gave on your way back to bed. One more funny is that you get so mad when your dad calls anything Sparkly pants in </span>reference<span style="font-size: 100%;"> to all the names you will give your stuffed animals. Just today you gave him a scowl and told him he was rude.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">3/30/12 So today you were convinced that you were going to have all the mommy time in the world. I was more than happy to give it to you except I wanted to clean. So while I was work my boss asked me I wanted to work all day. Well, it looks like you got your wish, we got to come home and pack a bag of games and puzzles to spend the day at the recenter. I enjoyed my day much better spending it with you at the recenter playing games. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">3/31/12 Today was a trial run on your hair for Easter and can I just say it was </span>absolutely adorable. You said, "I feel like Rapunzel" It was because I put pretty fresh flowers in your hair. I seriously adore having you in my life. <span style="font-size: 100%;"> </span></div>
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4/1/12 Today you were playing ring around the rosies with each and everyone of your stuffed animals and dolls. One of them a brown bear you have named "Silly" </div>
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4/2/12 Today I went on a field trip with Rossi, so you got to go to the Aha museum with Amanda. When you got home you were so excited to tell me all about the "Mehigh" museum followed up by lunch at "Chickadonalds" </div>
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4/3/12 This was such a great day, first like always we had preschool. But my favorite part of the day was when we got to spend time together. I had a blast playing I spy bingo with you. You are such a bright girl.</div>
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4/4/12 I took Rossi on a field trip today, so you got to go and hang out with Katie all day. She said at first she was afraid that she wouldnt be able to get anything done. But surprising enough she was proud to report what a great little girl you were. She said that you would just sit on the couch coloring and talking to her while she was folding laundry. </div>
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4/5/12 Today was another fun day for you as always. You got to do preschool and recenter. While cleaning the kitchen you were outside playing with your brother. I love watching you two together. I loved watching you twist up the swing and spin around. </div>
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">4/6/12 Today you got to go to Uncle Joel and Aunt Amy's house today. Of course you and your brother packed your own bags. It kinda cracked me up </span>because<span style="font-size: 100%;"> you made sure you had your essentials, like all your teddy bears, blankie and dolls. Good thing I packed you another bag.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/7/12 You and your Josie is all I have to say, you </span>absolutely<span style="font-size: 100%;"> love each other. You got to enjoy your time with her and she pretty much just carried you around. You also had a fun time blowing bubbles with your Mammaw. These are the priceless memories that I will always cherish. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/8/12 My little beauty queen, I loved getting you all dolled up for Easter. I pinned fresh flowers in your hair, you had a darling pink and green dress right down to your white shoes. I will say this though, you are just like your mom. While taking pictures you managed to step in dog poop and brush up against the van to get black all over your dress. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/9/12 Oh to my sweet little kissy girl. I love when you will just start kissing and hugging me. Today was a great surprise when you gave me the sweetest kisses. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/10/12 Today I really enjoyed my time with you, we went with the Smith boys and Katie to the works. I loved hanging out with you, we spent a lot of our time in the kiddie area. We got to do puzzles and a puppet show. I also loved helping you climb on the pull up bars. You are on strong girl. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/11/12 You always seem to amaze me with your </span>curiosity, like this evening you were amazed that the white star was following us while driving in the car. <span style="font-size: 100%;"> The white star was actually the planet Venus. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/12/12 Today we went camping at Mammaw and Boogie's house. You had such a great time with your JoJo. I think the most precious time was when you guys were playing ring around the rosie. You two really do have a special bond. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/13/12 So today you got to be extra spoiled because Gavin and Ross were selfish. They drank all the Capri Suns without thinking about you. So, I took you to </span>McDonald's<span style="font-size: 100%;"> and let you get whatever you wanted on the menu. If there is one thing I cannot stand is people that are not considerate. So I am hoping that Rossi learned his lesson.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/14/12 Today I took you to Amy Bravard's wedding reception. I was so excited to take you so you could see her in her pretty white dress and tell you how she was </span>righteous and got married in the temple. You were also darling in the corner dancing with Meghan and Ellen. Oh to the sweet memories of little girls dancing in their pretty dresses. <span style="font-size: 100%;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/15/12 You are a little girl that loves church, it makes me so happy. On our way to church you were singing once again one of your made up songs. "I love to go to church, I love church." Then when I came to pick you up you were not ready to go and I had to come back to get you. One of the precious things was when you and Meghan walked Hazel to nursery. You both just held her little hands and walked with her. This is one memory I do not want to forget. Your sweet act of kindness. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/16/12 So these are the days I love most. I got to take you to the library and spend the rest of it at home with you. It was nothing exciting but it was what you like most of all in your words "spending time together" You ask me that almost everyday.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/17/12 Today was a day with the Bruckelmeyer girls. You like both of them but there is </span>definitely a special bond between you and Meghan. I think she will always be a dear friend to you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/18/12 So, I left you home today to spend time with your Dad. On almost every morning you guys lay on the couch and watch television shows. It is funny to hear you both shouting at the TV, "It's the map" .</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/19/12 Little girl you are loved, there are moments in which I wish I could just freeze time. Like when you are sandwiched between your Dad and me. We will give you big kisses on your cheeks. I love to look at the twinkle in your eyes when we are doing this. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/20/12 When we were eating some cool whip, you asked, "What are these on here?" pointing at the raspberries. When I told you that it was the same berries that we were water outside. You got so hot with me because you said, " I told you I wanted carrots not berries!" We will plant them I promise. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/21/12 I seriously crack up on a daily basis from you and everything that involves you. </span>Especially<span style="font-size: 100%;"> the way you control the dogs. You have such a way with them. Like when Reese left your room without your </span>permission<span style="font-size: 100%;">. You came out of your room and told him to get back in the room. He picked up his bone and walked back to your room.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/22/12 After church today you </span>disappeared into your room when I came to check on you, you had scattered all your animals and babies around covering them up with everything. The cutest thing was your horse was covered in your purple princess dress. <span style="font-size: 100%;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/23/12 Here's to your painting party. I have come up with an idea for your birthday. Instead of having a birthday party with your friends we are going to have a painting party. Everyone you saw today, you told them that you were turning 4 and you were having a painting party. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/24/12 So you and your friends decided to take care of a dead bird today. We discovered it in our yard on Sunday but it died. You were still convinced that you were going to give it water and build it a home. You guys even named it "Rainbow Angel" Honestly the home you built it looked more like a burial covering. The bird was covered in violets and </span>dandelions.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/25/12 Let your creative side out is all I have to say. Your brother is the king at making things but I think you are right there with him. Today you made an ant trap in the bathroom. You used my basket liner and then put a cup with water in it. Then to trap them you put grass in it. Some parents might call this making a mess but I call this creative thinking. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/26/12 You are so super cute, today I finally got to pull your hair up in a pony tail. This might sound crazy but I have been waiting almost four years to pull all your hair up. Oh and your funny for the day was when you had the magic in your hands. You were sitting on the edge of the bed and said, "watch me make the magic appear in my hands." </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/27/12 You are one proud farty girl. I was getting your tush and before I knew it you were farting on my hand. You just started cracking up and giggling.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/28/12 You love </span>dandelions<span style="font-size: 100%;"> and they love you for sure. You were outside blowing them and said, "Look Mom its snowing!" Oh yes it is and thank you for spreading their wonderful seeds. Still cute to see you out there blowing them though. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/29/12 Today was on of those days, they tend to be hard on me when your dad doesnt come with me. But I did love the way you </span>accessorized <span style="font-size: 100%;"> yourself. You wore a necklace made of straws and had bracelets up your arms. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">4/30/12 Daddy shared this one a day with me. He said that you woke up for a night treat and told him that you were hungry. He gave you a piece of bread, you ate a whole in it. Then held it up and clicked it to take a picture of him.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">5/1/12 So today and on many other occasions have found you saying that, "I only love Rossi and not you." This actually breaks my heart because it could be any further from the truth. I </span>absolutely<span style="font-size: 100%;"> love and adore you.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/2/12 So, you like to count down the days by the darker days and now you are telling everyone you know how many darker days until your birthday. I think it is cute too because now that it is lighter now you seem to think you can stay up later because it is not darker time. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/3/12 Today at the recenter you did such a great job writing your letters in a Mothers Day card for me. You are such a bright girl. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/4/12 So your dad has been one the ball lately catching your one a days. He told me while I was gone you asked if you could play in the "water rope" which translates to the hose.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/5/12 We had your birthday party today with the family. It was such a wonderful day, you were surrounded by so many people that love you beyond belief. What a blessing it is that you have all these wonderful people in your life. You were glowing when everyone sang the Happy Birthday song to you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/6/12 You and your brother were playing a magic show. You put flip flops on your hands and feet. You then said, "Rossi turn me into a flip flop man!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/7/12 Happy Birthday to my sweet Annie May. I hope all your day was magical. Mommy had your friends over for a painting party and when they sang happy birthday to you, you said, "So, now I am 4?!" Yes, my dear girl you are four. We then spent most of the day just running errands and doing other things. But when your brother got home you two had a blast having a painting party of your own. You guys were covered head to toe in paint and water. I seriously think it was a very magical day. I love you so much and could not imagine my life without you in it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/8/12 Today was your dad's day to shine, I think one of the best parts of his day was getting to spend it with you. The best part though is when you snuggled up next to him and fell asleep for the night. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/9/12 I love how today you were playing a matching card game with your new Cocopup and bunny. I said, "Wow, Annie I am sorry you have to play by yourself." You replied, "I am not playing by myself. I have Cocopup and bunny." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/10/12 So today in the recenter we made our second part of the Mothers Day gifts. We painted glass jars and put flowers inside the jar. I thought the one you made me was pretty cute. However, you walked into the house while I was holding my pretty flowers and you said, "Here let me have these." You then walked over to your dad and said, "Look, Daddy at what I made you. I love you." Talk about crushing me.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/11/12 You are such a fun girl, I kinda felt bad for you today. The Smith boys came to spend the night and you were having such a hard time playing with them. They are of course rough and tumble boys. When they all got off of the trampoline you got on and started jumping. You said, "Look, Mommy its my cheerleader jumping!!" You were doing little spread eagles all over the trampoline.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/12/12 So, your daddy once again filled me in on your funny. While I was at the soccer game he said you were going to the restroom, you said, "Wow, that big poop was hard to get out!" You then asked him if he was going to have to plunge the toilet.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/13/12 Oh mothers day, I love it!! You came back with a homemade letter to me. It actually only had letters that you were learning to write. You said, "Mommy, I am going to read my letter to you. Dear Mommy, I love you. You are the best Mommy, you love Daddy, you love Rossi, you love me, you love Baxter, you love Reese, you love my stuffed animals. This is why you are the best Mommy in the world."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/14/12 You are about ready to make me crazy with your obsession with band aids. You will get a minor and I mean minor scratch, and you will run for a band aid. On any given day you will go through at least 4 band aids today. I noticed today that our hallway was littered with the wrappers and no sooner did I get them picked up and put away you were bringing Hazel in for a band aid. I love you!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/15/12 What a great little day we had, we got to spend most of the day here at home. I seriously love watching you play outside. You are so proud that you have mastered swinging. You will just sit out on the swing and sing your little heart out. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/16/12 For some reason you are starting to get extra sensitive here lately. You are having a hard time interacting with friends thinking that they dont want to play with you. It breaks my heart. I dont know if it is the change at home with the new babysitting, I just hope you know how much a leader you are. I have always noticed this children are drawn to you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/17/12 Today we got to go to Rossi's field day, you were such a good girl. While we were waiting for it to start you just sat quietly outside the classroom doing puzzles. I swear I have been blessed with the most two amazing children in the world.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/18/19 So today you called Adrian a "poop brain" which I think you thought it was a nice term to call someone, I had to quickly correct you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/19/12 We went to the library and the grocery together. I swear everyday with you I grow more and more attached to you. At the grocery you piled all the groceries on the belt. The lady behind us said that you were such a good helper and that is so true.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/20/12 Today was so darling you spent the time getting your baby doll ready for church, you then forgot her. But when you got home you drug her around pretend playing church with her. The cutest was when you two were sitting along the TV and you started having music time with her. You started singing popcorn popping, then told her to stand for the welcome song. You are so darling.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/21/12 So today I was headed off to Ross' camp with him so this morning I tried to spend as much time with you as possible. I actually enjoyed our little time together. You have been enjoying watching a birds nest in our back yard. You will stand on the table to watch them. It cracks me up when I am on the other side of the window and you push your face against the window and start talking to me like I can actually understand. But I do know that half of it is about the birds.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/22/12 I was so happy to come home to my bright girl today. You are one smart cookie your daddy took you shopping yesterday and let you spend your birthday money. He got you a doddle pup and a 60 piece puzzle. It only took you two times of doing the puzzle before you had it down.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/23/12 So today you were laying on the couch to show Daddy and Mommy your "mosquito bump." I seriously think it is so funny when you make up or interpret your own words.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/24/12 So today while we were outside playing you said, "It is so hot. I think I will just sit here in the shadow." Instead of the shade. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/25/12 So when your Dad got home from work, you woke up and said, "Daddy, I stayed up and played way in to the darker time and then I had to rest my brain."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/26/12 You know there are moments in life where I wish I could just freeze time and spend every moment of my life there. Today was one of those days with you. I loved hanging out with you. You first started off on your slip and slide, you started doing somersaults down it. Then we came inside for a little rest. Later in the day we went out and did water in the trampoline. You were practically doing head stands on it. Most of all I loved watching your blond wet curls bouncing up and down.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/27/12 So, I have to use this time to talk about the book Pink. Your dad read it to you once and now you have it memorized. You will "read" it to us all the time. I think it is so cute and smart. Now your brother is reading it to you and you are helping him with some words that he does know. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/28/12 Today was an action packed day and I swear you had a list of one a days. To start it off when I was talking to Mammaw on the phone you said, "I need to speak her something." I then gave you the phone keep in mind you were outside during this. So while you were talking you continued to swing and hang upside down on it. Then before I knew it you were taking to your Grandpa and doing somersaults on the trampoline. Then later on in the day we were headed to my friends house for a surprise birthday party. When you asked, "Mommy where are we going?" I said, "Alicia's house." You replied, "No, I want to go to Soren's house," I said "Okay, I can do that." Since they are twins and live at the same house. When we were getting close you changed your mind again and said, "No I want to go to Alicia's house because she has that puppy." Your brother chimed in, "IT'S THE SAME HOUSE!" I thought I was just going to crack up, you are such a funny girl. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/29/12 So tonight you and your brother played dress up with me which you two always seem to make me up so beautifully. But when you were putting on my lipstick you were so focused that your little mouth was wide open. It was seriously the cutest little thing!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/30/12 While we were driving to Rossi's award assembly, you said, "Only one more day of school for Rossi and then we get whole days with him!" You had this gleaming smile like you could not wait to spend the days with your brother.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">5/31/12 So today as part of Rossi's last day of school we went to Magic Mountain for a little celebration. We were just playing to arcade games. You always seem to have this unbelievable luck and you won 50 tickets by dropping one coin into this game. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">6/1/12 So last night we discovered lighting bugs and you said, "Mom, can we catch sleeping bugs again?" </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">6/2/12 So today you really know how to win me over. We went to the store and bought a pool. As I was setting it up you kept saying "this is the best day ever!" Then as I was working hard on setting it up you insisted on helping me. Kind of reminded me of myself when I would follow my dad around to see what he was doing. The best was when you told me that I was the best mother and the most beautiful mother ever.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">6/3/12 So last night we set up a pool and I was up until 3:30 in the morning filling it with water. At 6:30 in the morning you came in to my room and said, "Mommy, the pool is done can I swim?" Of course I said no for a couple of reasons. One being it was so early and another because it was cold. But by the time I got up you and your brother were out there in full force even though it was only 63 degrees out.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">6/4/12 So today was just a fantastic day, Josie came home with us from Layne's graduation. You three just played outside all day. I loved just seeing you guys running from the pool to the trampoline all day. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">6/5/12 Man girl you are getting this new found temper, when things are not going your way you will just storm off. I begging to think it is the new babysitting job I have started. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">6/6/12 So today you did something that you do almost every day, when ever your Dad leaves for work you will tell him to be safe. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/7/12. So today while we were at the Smith boys. They were painting themselves with mud and it cracked me up that you had nothing to do with it. I just think it is cute how you are all girl. The opposite of me when I was little I would of been the first one in.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/8/12. Today you made some major head way in the pool today. You were so brave and I told you that too. You then said, " yeah I am not scared of anything like the dark, climbing and everything.". This could not be more true.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/9/12 today you were ozzing cuteness as I was in the shower you came in to show me your outfit. You said, "mommy, look at my outfit. I put on this pretty flower skirt and put this Christmas shirt on and I put on my stripped underwear!". I just started cracking up. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/10/12. While we were getting ready for church, you came in with sunglasses and said you needed them to protect your eyes. I then encouraged you to put a headband in too. You then said I need to go look in my sparkly mirror. When you saw your reflection you said " yep I am pretty awesome!"</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">6/11/12 Just a little note your Grandpa and Grandpa Edward came to visit. It was so cute how happy you were to go and give them your big Annie hugs. The whole evening you had to be sitting on Grandpa or Grandma's laps. You were just so very continent to be by their sides. They also got you a Polly Pocket which you were so protective of and you put each piece back in its exact spot.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">6/12/12 So today we had to say good bye to Grandpa and Grandma it was so darling to watch you say good bye to them. You of course had to give your great send off by your one last hug, your be safe comment and your lovely blown kisses followed by soft waves in the air. Such a treasured girl you are.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">6/13/12 Today we went to the zoo and spent the whole day there, it was such a long day. You kept saying you wanted a turn in the cart which you meant the stroller. When the spots were full I got the joy of giving you a piggy back. I then set you on the handle of the stroller while I was pushing it you laid your head on me and said, "Mommy, now I am going to go to sleep." I just loved having your sweet little head on my chest reminds me that you are still my baby. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/14/12 So it cracks me up how you will insist on saying the prayer every day. So of course we have to let you say them but on thing you will always say is "Thank you for Jesus and Jesus' name" To me this shows me that you are trying to remember the order of prayer. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/15/12 Wow can I just say that when it comes to the water you are one impressive girl. We went swimming today and you were one amazing fish. You first started off pretty nervous and only wanted to use your two noodles. But by the end of the day you were jumping off the side of the pool to me going completely under the water.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/16/12 We went spent most of the day cleaning but we did get to have some mother daughter time at Sams Club. I think the thing I loved most was when we were driving home the windows were down and the sun was shining on you and you feel asleep. I thought to myself how precious you looked with the sun shining on you.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/17/12 Today during church you feel asleep on me but then soon woke up so you could go to class. As I was on my way to teach your teacher brought you to me because you had a 'headich" So I guess that got me out of teaching since i had to bring you home. You truly were not feeling good and I could tell by the time I got home. You snuggled next to daddy and went to sleep.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/18/12 So after last night you actually ended up throwing up, so today was a down day. When you started feeling better you were like your old self. Just swimming and having fun. So glad that was short lived.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/19/12 I guess I spoke to soon, this virus is such a bad one. One day you will be fine the next you will be down. You didnt wake up until 11:00 and then soon went down for a nap around 1:00. Your one cute thing for the day was when you asked for "Raisin Brain" for breakfast. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/20/12 We still had a day of recovery today, I got sick too so it was just a plan old down day. I actually didnt let you in the pool because you were still sick. It broke my heart to see you standing on the side line because you love the pool. You however didnt seemed to be phased since you got to watch a movie with Daddy.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">6/21/12 Today was Mommy and Daddy's anniversary. You got to enjoy our evening with us. Rossi went to Adrians to spend the night but since you were still sick you stayed with us. We did take out from a steak restaurant. It was actually enjoyable to have you sitting with us while we ate in the comfort of our home. You were just one little reminder of how our love has grown in the years. </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/22/12 Oh my goodness today you were like a water goddess. We went to Dayton with the Smith boys and went to Wegerzyn Gardens. I think the fact that you havent been able to be in the water all week you ate it up. You were just soaking up the water fall. Of course I got plenty of pictures of you.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/23/12 Today was pretty much just battling your brother, Mommy thought she was going to loose her mind. But once you two started cleaning up the day got much better. You finally got to go swimming and the best part is your dad finally got to see you swim for the first time. I even saw you do something new too, you did full circles under the water. I dont think I could even do that.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/24/12 You and I took a trip to Dayton today to see my cousin Lindsey and her boys. After everyone had left it was just Mammaw, Great Shisler, You and me. You had this idea to play a game of toss your blanket with all of us. it was so cute to see you just giggling and choosing who was the winner or loser. We were only a winner if we only threw the blanket back to you. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/25/12 The performer at the library today called you his curly haired sister. You thought that was so funny and you giggled. You seriously do have the cutest hair. Oh and a new thing you started was this blowing your hot air in my face. I will fight back and you will just laugh then run back and say "You didnt get me!" </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">6/26/12 So I thought I would focus on your strength and how strong you are. Last week we were at the recenter and you climbed on top of the bars in the gymnastic room and stood straight up. And today you were swinging on the swing and flipped yourself upside down and was holding yourself with just your legs. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">6/27/12 You have always loved to color in your coloring books but today you said the cutest thing. You said, "Mommy, I like to color because it is a quiet thing to do. I am not like Rossi who likes to be loud." Ha ha you are so funny.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">6/28/12 I would have to say that the days that you and your brother sleep in the same bed are over. You made it very clear to me that you "do not want Rossi sleeping with you because his legs stretch out to far and I want my own leg room." In a way it made me kind of sad made me realize how big my kiddos are getting. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">6/29/12 So today you and Adrian were in the pool holding hands and going under the water to talk to each other. It started off cute then you started singing true loves kiss to him. You were all giggly and you had that look that little girls get when they like a little boy. I thought holy crap this isnt suppose to happen until she is much older.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">6/30/12 So this day was suppose to be a special day for Mommy since it was my birthday but half of Columbus was without power because of the storm that hit. We got to at least go out for lunch since we of course had no power. It was nice to have lunch with my family and you guys quietly sang happy birthday to me at the table. Oh and another note you said " I think Adrian is so handsome."</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/1/12 Day 2 without power, so I of course couldnt wait to get to church. When we were in the shower this morning you told me once again that you couldnt wait to marry Adrian. When I asked you where are you going to get married, you said "the temple."</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/2/12 We stayed at Holly's last night because I could not endure another 85 degree house. I brought the dogs over in the evening since it was likely that it was not going to be restored anytime soon. She was amazed at how you could control our dogs. I did not want to lose the vision of you standing between the both of them with the slobbery ball. While making them sit. </span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/3/12 Yeah the power has been restored!! We now dont have to live like displaced refugees. Today was just a day to come home and get things back in working order. You were very happy to just get back in the pool and you even asked if you could spend all day in your room coloring. I said sure thing and you did spend all most the whole day coloring in your room.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/4/12 So today was suppose to happy 4th of July but I spent the whole day fighting you and your brother to just help me clean. The only motivating thing that worked was when I called Emily and asked her what her plans were. You and your brother cleaned up so well after that. It was fun to actually take you guys to a real 4th of July festival. You and your brother both got to ride your first ride. You then got to have a snow cone and fireworks with Adrian.</span><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial;">7/5/12 So this morning when you woke up you went potty. You then asked me to wipe your tush but Daddy got to it. This next part is kinda of gross but funny. Your poopy was all the different colors of the snow cone. You said, "Wow that is so beautiful." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">7/6/12 Today we stayed half the day in Dayton helping take care of Mammaw. Your Great Shisler came in and you ran to him and wrapped your little arms around him. So precious. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">7/7/12 Oh for the days of sleeping in, I never get to sleep in of course. Today was different though you and I both slept in. I did wake up early to you sucking your fingers really hard and sleeping on top of my head. You then accused Daddy and me of crowding you in bed. Huh that is funny since you slept on my head. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">7/8/12 Today in church you were once again a tired girl. You feel asleep in my lap while I was playing with your "bongies." That is what you call your curls and you always ask me if your bongies are cute.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">7/9/12 So you are turning into a great little gymnast. You are now working on a front walk over which is actually a pretty difficult thing to do. I also wanted to tell you about the beautiful painting you made in art today. Something you always do is make sure every inch is covered on your paper but the lines and paint strokes are always perfect. When you were showing your picture to Daddy Rossi also had to show is picture too. You then chimed in wanting to know who was the prettiest painter. You are pretty big on this wanting to know who is better at whatever. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;">7/10/12 Today we went to Slate Run and spent the whole day there. Might I say you are such a little trooper only once did I have to carry you and I enjoyed every hot moment of it. I also thought it was darling how you and Hazel were sitting so nicely just watching the horses work. You two were carrying on this darling little conversation.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/11/12 You have this giggle that goes on for forever. I wish I could just bottle it up. We went to the Scioto today and you had the time of your life running through the water with Adrian. I know you confess that you are going to marry him but for right now you guys are pretty good friends. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/12/12 Today you managed to impress me again with your strength. While in gymnastics class you did a bridge the right way for the first time with your head off the ground. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/13/12 Yesterday Adrian spent the night with Ross and you were convinced that you were going to sleep next to him. You cried yourself to sleep because you couldnt sleep next to him. It crushed me to see you curled up in the hall crying but at least daddy and I got to snuggle you to sleep.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/14/12 Oh what a sad day, we cannot find your blanket. You cried yourself to sleep but you managed to fall asleep. I am so sorry I hope we find it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/15/12 Oh what joy we found your blanket the way your face lit up was priceless. Lesson learned your blanket stays home. I could hardly sleep.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/16/12 So today was just a day with Adrian and Hazel because your brother was at Jacob's house. I tried to take you to get ice cream but because of the bad traffic I had to resort to begging Emily for a small dish to take on the road.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/17/12 So since you are such a little gymnasts you will stop in the middle of the hall, driveway, parking lot well pretty much anywhere and bend over like you are ready to do a front walk over.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/18/12 We went to see a movie today and I loved that you had to curl up in my lap reminds me that you are still very much my baby.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/19/12 So we went to get your Josie today and it is very clear that she loves you so much. You guys were laying on the living room floor and your giggling was filling up the room. When I was turning the lights off you were just curled up and she had her arm around you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/20/12 Every day you amaze me even more, you seem to accomplish something great at least once a week. Today was you swimming above the water in water that was deeper than your height. Of course with the help of Josie you were swimming to the ladder in no time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/21/12 Today was one of those sweet moments in life were I seriously had one of the best</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">days with you and your brother. We did The Color Run which was actually your first 5k ever. It was a run were you dress in white and as you are running you get to places in the course and people put a dry paint on you. By the end of the race you are covered head to toe. I loved it so much because you were seriously my running buddy when we got to the start I told you it was time to run and off you went, running side by side with me. You made it to the first check point but felt like you needed to walk a little bit, but throughout the race you would run a little then need to walk. Out of 12,000 people we were seriously the last besides one other family. I encouraged you to finish strong and you did just that we ran to the finish.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/22/12 "I will be I will do" is what you were singing all day long. Instead of "I will go, I will do" Besides this you had the worst day ever because a little girl from church told you that you were a "whiny butt"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/23/12 So today your funny was when daddy was carrying you around like a 'snack of potatoes!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/24/12 Holy Cow you were in rare form today. You were having such a hard time relating to Amber's youngest son. You were ultra sensitive and constantly telling on him. It dawned on me that you are not use to playing with younger children. I think you are the youngest and it is hard for you to understand that they are younger. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/25/12 So today was one of those days were my heart filled with pride as a Mom. Like I mentioned last week you swam to the ladder in Natalie's pool. But today was when your confidence took off. When I was in the pool with you I simple asked if you could go down the slide and swim to the ladder. So you did and off you took. You swam the length of the pool and did a back float half way across the pool. This is impressive since you are only four and most kids your age tend to be afraid of the water.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/26/12 So something I say to you when you start to get tired and whiny I will tell you to find your fingers. You did that just today and are now taking a nap.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/27/12 You have discovered that your heart has a "beep" You have been astonished that you can feel your heart beep.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/28/12 Today was Parker's baptism after he got baptized you came back and said, "I cant wait to do that!" Oh we cannot wait either.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/29/12 Something you do on a daily basis is ask Daddy if you look beautiful. He has to confirm that indeed you always look beautiful. The past two days you have repeatedly told me that I am the most beautiful mother ever. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/30/12 So today you told me that you wanted to watch "Ego" today. It didnt take long to figure it out though especially since you started singing "Rescue Pack" I just love to hear when my kiddos mess up words makes me realize they come from me!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">7/31/12 So here lately you and your brother have been into making traps and such. So when we were driving home from Adrian and Hazel's grandparents, Hazel ripped off one of your stickers from the car window. You were so mad. So, when you got home you pretty much made her an integration chair because you wanted to get to the bottom of why Hazel would tear down your sticker. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/1/12 So today I made rice crispy treats to take to my friend Rachel's house. When it was time to have them you came and asked "Mommy, can I have one of those Christmas treats too?" </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/2/12 We went to Natalie's or as you like to call her Matalie. You were all over the pool it was so cute too. You were racing Sheridan and Faith across the pool. You actually won.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/3/12 So today Baxter knocked you down and you started to cry. I scooped you up and while you were on my lap you said, "I farted on you." you then continued to cry. I was laughing so hard.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/4/12 You are so in love with Wicked. You will go around singing all the songs. Even though you totally mess up the words like "grabity" instead of Gravity. Then you asked me to dance with you and sing. You wanted to be the green witch while I was the blond one. So, we got dance around the living room singing partial songs. You are such a fun girl. I cannot wait to take you to the concert. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/5/12 We were looking at pictures on facebook. You saw a picture of my friend Amanda and her husband. You said "Hey look its Amanda and her husband." HaHa I think it is funny how little ones always get things like that confused. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/6/12 Oh my goodness your looks have changed so much here lately. I think it is because you have two bongies in the front of your hair now. All day long you would pull them and strum them. You even told me that your hair was more bongie than mine. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/7/12 So today was the first day were you got to see a large body of water. You had no fear when it came to the waves. You went into them head first. Both you and your brother kept calling it a pool. I really enjoyed building your first sand castle with you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/8/12 Here lately I have noticed this little hint of attitude coming out in you. Some of the situations are funny though. Like when you got a present from a lady from church. Rossi was trying to convince you to share and your dad was telling him that you did not need to share. You totally let your daddy have it by saying, "Well, Rossi is my brother and I love him and I will share with him!" It was so funny. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/9/12 Oh to my little girl with a lot of drama. We were at one of Mommy's friend house and I asked you two to get your shoes on because it was time to go. I didnt want to be late for our hair appointment. So instead of doing that you and your brother decided to get back in the pool and not listen. Of course I had to raise my voice at you guys and that is when the water works started. You cried all the way home and even half way to the hair appointment. You kept saying over and over how I broke your heart. But then I put on Wicked and you said, "Wicked makes my heart feel a little better." Then when we walked into that salon you said now this makes my heart feel much better. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/10/12 We spent a lot of time in the car today coming to Grandma and Grandpa Edward's house. You were quite a little talker when we got there. You just had to tell everyone about the things you knew about. I love how you are just so open and carefree. I also loved hearing you and Ethan just giggling together during dinner. You two and Rossi were sitting at the counter eating and you kept making faces. He was giggling so loud, I just loved it. You for sure have a little cousin that looks up to you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/11/12 Today was a nice day with you and I soon realized you had this great motherly instinct in you. Being around your cousin Blake proved that. You were so excited to have a little kid that you could pick up and help. Even though he really didnt need help, he was a good sport. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/12/12 Wow little girl you are full of love. When it was time to tell Grandma Edward good night, you were giving her the biggest kisses ever. You then followed it by telling her how much you loved her and was going to miss her. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/13/12 So today during FHE, I asked if you wanted to conduct the song. You then went to each of us and tapped us on the head and said, "Duck, duck, goose!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/14/12 You were full of giggles today, I loved how much you and your brother got along. The best giggling was when you got to get something of the ice cream truck for the first time. You came inside gleaming. It was seriously the cutest thing ever. You and your brother also had a blast making the ultimate soap fight in the bath. It was seriously such a delight hearing you two giggle all day long.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/15/12 So already this morning you got your one a day. I was getting ready to go on my walk with Katie. And you came running out in your purple t-shirt and big white hair fresh from the bed. You yelled, "Mommy, come back!" So I of course came back thinking you had something really important you needed. When I got back to you, you said, "I love you," I just started cracking up. By the way I love you too. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/16/12 You had fun today swimming at Alum Creek. You were all over the water and sometimes even made me nervous. You were braving the water so well even to the point of opening your eyes up under the water. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/17/12 One of your most favorite things to do is to have time together with your dad. You will spend the evenings coloring. For you and him it is such treasured time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/18/12 You had fun with your Josie tonight. She had you dressing up in Mammaws clothes then having you walk into the room to blow us kisses. She also put make up on you which made you feel even pretty.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/19/12 So I dont know if I told you how you requested that I call you Princess Buttercup. but now you switched it up and asked me to call you Princess Fairy Buttercup.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/20/12 We went to Rossi's open house for his classroom at school. You had fun going around the room looking at all the names to find the letters in your name.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/21/12 So today you were showing your extreme gross side. Mammaw could not believe that I would let you fart at the table and sing. You then farted and the giggles turned on. You were cracking me up you giggled for the rest of the dinner.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/22/12 You were so sad to see your bother off to school. You just kept hugging him and the sweetest was when we got ready to leave the room. Your little arms were so tight around his neck I could hardly get you off. Then on the way out of the room when things were starting to settle down you yelled "Bye Rossi" So hard to let him go, then through out the day you kept asking when Rossi and Adrian were coming to home to play. When Rossi walked through the door and sat down you were giving him the biggest hug again. You are seriously a sweet heart that adores your brother.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/23/12 So today you got to spend the day playing with Grayden while Katie helped Mommy clean out the garage. You two had a blast spending the last days of summer in the pool. A sad moment is when you discovered that you had a wart on the bottom of your foot which me being your mother I just want to cut it out but I cannot handle causing you that pain. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/24/12 Today was for sure day for you and Hazel. But we did get to get to put a 100 piece puzzle together which I will say you did most of it by yourself. Another sweet thing today was when I was making pear sauce and you brought me the big heavy pan and said you just wanted to help me.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/25/12 You make me smile on a daily basis, but today you made my heart happy. When we got home from Ellie's birthday party you curled up on the couch because you were tired. I laid right next to you and got to take a little nap with you. I love those moments.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/26/12 So you are by far a sweet girl even when other children are not being the nicest. Today during church Hazel refused to share her doll with you. You then whispered to me , "Mommy, I am waiting patiently for Hazel to choose to share with me." Oh I love you so much.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/27/12 Today during your bath time you asked for a wash cloth and soap. I know a shocker there. Anyway, when you were washing I asked if you were done. You said,"No, I got to do my neck to make sure I get all of my body parts." Then you took the rag and pulled the rag against your neck. You crack me up.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/28/12 You are a absolute sweet heart. You will tell me that you think I am the most beautiful mother and I always wear pretty clothes and have pretty hair. Tonight before bed you just leaped on me out of nowhere and started kissing me and hugging me all over. Today was a very good day of melting my heart. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/28/12 This week your laughing and giggling has been infectious. For instance this evening you were giggling up until you fell asleep. Most of it is because you are just having a great time with your brother. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/29/12 What a special day I had with you today. I had no babysitting kids with me. So we got to have a mother daughter day. We went to see the movie Brave and you loved riding the escalator. You thought the moving stairs were so neat. I loved just walking through this empty mail with your little hand in mine and listening to you awe over everything. Such a great day with my little girl. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/30/12 We got to have a busy day go to Rossi's school and help pass out Popsicle to all the kids during recess. You were so happy to be there and to see your brother. When you saw him you just embraced him. Which is something you have seem to be doing since he started back school. You will jump into his arms and hold on for dear life. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">8/31/12 Today was the day to fight over who gets to spend time together with daddy. Even though he colored with you, you wanted more. Because he is always asleep when you are awake. You also went to the window today and breathed on the window and said there I cleaned the window. You are such a funny girl. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/1/12 We had our yearly buckeye party and you were so excited. After it was all over you asked when we were going to go to the buckeyes. You looked so fun in your buckeye clothes running with the boys.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/2/12 Today for church we both wore polka dots and that was all to do with you. You had your dress all picked out and you had to help me get dressed too. Which is something you have been enjoying helping me do is getting ready for church so I could be pretty.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/3/12 Today we spent most of the day cleaning Rossi's room. Tomorrow is your cleaning out day. But we did make it to a movie and it was fun even though we missed at least 20 minutes of the movie. Afterwards, we went to the pet shop that was close by. You got to hold this little tea cup chihuahua. It was so darling that could have tempted me to buy you a small dog but nope we have our big boys at home. I will say your cuteness was when you kept saying, "Oh that puppy wants to go to its home." I dont think you understood that the dogs did not yet have a home. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/4/12 This was a run day. You got to go to Hazel's and play today which you had a blast doing. She didnt come today because she had an appointment. So one thing you did was take a big box and set up a fashion show with all your barbies, dolls and stuffed animals. It was so cute to watch your idea unfold. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/5/12 You came up to me and had a ruler and a wooden block. You were holding the wooden block under your chin and strumming it with the pink ruler. I asked what you were doing you said, "Playing the violin."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/6/12 Today while cleaning your room you gave me a penny and said, "Mommy, I dont need this anymore. So today is your lucky day!" Oh thank you for that bit of luck.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/7/12 My girl you are the most stubborn little thing I have ever met. Sometimes that can be a good thing though but not in this case. Last night you refused to eat my food. It was rice and chicken with sweet and sour sauce. Pretty simple if you ask me. So, I served it to you for breakfast, nope not going to happen. Next came lunch still no luck. Your dad even tried to sit with you and convince you to try it. You still refused by this point I was concerned because you insisted that water was all you needed. I did cave a little by giving you carrot sticks. By dinner though when I was making pizza you gagged it down. I cannot believe that this was such a struggle with you today. I honestly just wanted you to try it because you had already formed an opinion without even trying it.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/8/12 We got to have a family day just watching football and you are starting so young. You just kept chanting Lets go Bucks! It was so cute you then asked when all the other people were coming to our buckeye party. I just love how you are such a sweet heart.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/9/12 Oh to you being a daddy's girl. You were pulling at his heart strings tonight like no other. He was trying to get to work and you just kept sobbing because he always works to much and you didnt get to spend time with him and the time is too long to be apart and so on and so forth. So, of course he had to promise you ice cream for the next day just so he could get out the door. You then looked at the front window and blew him kisses until he got to the car. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/10/12 This is a cuteness that goes both ways for you and Hazel. We were walking into the school and she lost her shoe in the crosswalk. You said, "Dont worry Hazel I'll get it for you!" You ran back and looked both ways. Then Hazel yelled, "Be careful Annie"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/11/12 Today you were so cute, after you had a potty accident you came out with a new sparkly outfit on. You said, "Look Mom my skirt has sparkles and so does my shirt. I am so sparkly but my underwear is not." You then had the same conversation with Adrian on the way home from pick up. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/12/12 Today was a wonderful day beside you giving me a little attitude and then you started to cry because I corrected you. That of course made you cry and you told me that I broke your heart. But I loved being your soccer coach for the first time tonight. I loved seeing you in your cute little pinkness. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/13/12 Today we went to the recenter and after all the other children left we were engrossed in painting. I got to just sit and paint with you which was such a welcoming break from the week I have been having. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/14/12 Holy throw a fit today, I have never in my life witnessed such a thing from you. It was all over me wanting to dress you up like a cowgirl for the church hoedown. You told me that "Cowgirls are ugly!!" </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/15/12 Today you got to see your Josie. When I stopped by Aunt Lola's so you could see her your little face lit up and you jumped into her arms. The sad thing though she had a friend over so I think she didn't give you that much time. But at the end of Colt's soccer game it was cute because I came behind the stands to find you and she was giving you a piggy back ride and all you could see is this blond fro. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/16/12 Today after church was a dream. I got to sit and listen to you play with all your stuffed animals. You were reading them books, giving rides, putting them to bed and building forts with them. These are some of my most favorite moments. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/17/12 So you are all about making our hearts happy and when you were with Katie you had to share that with her. You are so right I just think it is so cute how you will give us big hugs and ask if our heart is happy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/18/12 This was kind of a funny today. During gymnastics you did a roll and then started to yell that you were stuck. I looked over and your hair was stuck to the Velcro. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/19/12 You got your day started off right quick with your one a day today. It was when your brother and I were going to the bus stop and you were still asleep. Well at least I thought you were it took no time for you to wake up and come yelling out the front door in complete hysteria because you didnt get to give your brother a hug or kiss. The temperature was cold and you were in your little Barbie gown. So I had to wrap you in my jacket and reassure that we would get to your brother before the bus. As soon as I told you that the bus started coming down the street. You jumped out of my arms and started sprinting trying to get to your brother before the bus did. All the way screaming his name and crying. It seriously brought tears to my eyes to see this little fluff of hair and an oversize jacket racing the bus. You got there but a little too late, the bus pulled up and he got on the bus. The bus sat there while you were crying because you didnt get to give him a hug and kiss. Then the door opened back up and he stepped off to give your good bye hug and kiss. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/20/12 So something you do on a daily basis that I love is you will stand in the window to blow kisses and give the I love you's to every place imaginable. You do this the most with your dad but it makes my heart swell when you do it for me too.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/21/12 Today we got to have a day out with Holly. We went to the thrift store. You were admiring all the clocks in the display case. You just had to have one, so you picked out a clock bracelet. It was actually a working watch so good find. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/22/12 Here is to your very first soccer game ever. You tried hard but it is sweet to know that you are so passive. You didnt mind if kids passed you or ever got the ball. You did great at throwing the ball in and even managed to score a goal by default. You kicked the ball and another player on the other team kicked it in the wrong direction to make it go in the goal. So they gave you the goal credit. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/23/12 So at church they have pass along cards by the Bishops office and every week you have to stop to select a picture. You some how always ask for a picture of the temple. You are such a good girl. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/24/12 Today was hands down one of the best days I have had with you in along while. You and I got to go to the zoo together by ourselves and I loved every slow walking moment of it. I especially loved seeing your face light up when you got to ride the carousel. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/25/12 Here lately you are always willing to give me a back rub. Just like today you asked me if my back was hurting. I said " yes." You started rubbing my back nice and soft. Love you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/26/12 We got the chance to go pant shopping with Mammaw today. You and Hazel had a blast playing in the clothes racks. You even managed to make a new friend in the store. On the little girls way out of the store she told you good bye calling you by name. I have really got to work on that stranger danger with you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/27/12 So today your dad got his dream tv and it came with a lot of "microphones" as you would call the Styrofoam. We had fun making a snowstorm in the living room. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/28/12 Today while driving in the car Hazel had on her purple sun glasses. You told her that she looked "Popular" You then proceeded to tell her what popular meant. You said, "It means to be pretty and rockstar!" This is all thanks to the Wicked song Popular and this is what you got from the song. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/29/12 Today we got to go to Gavin's baptism and afterwards we went to Aunt Amy and Uncle Joel's house. We were in the basement watching TV and you were having a hard time because Gavin was not being the nicest. So when we asked you who you wanted to snuggle me or daddy. You picked your Aunt Amy because you said that you did not get to see her all that much. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">9/30/12 You are once again amazing me in your strength. Your brother accidentally throw your George over the fence. So, you came right in and got your shoes on and before I could even get to you to help you get over the fence you scaled the fence in no time flat. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/1/12 It was just a day with me and you again for awhile. Holly did come over and we got to Sam's today. One thing I noticed you are turning into this caring little girl that always wants to help. You were so eager to help with the laundry today. The one thing I loved the most was you wanting to help so much with Jobie. I really do think that if you were to ever become a big sister you would be great at it. However, that may never happen so it is nice to see your face light up when you are talking to Jobie.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/2/12 Man my heart was breaking for you today, you are getting what Mommy had last week. You hardly had a voice and I couldn't help you get your stuff up. You couldn't even sleep.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/3/12 So today while you were passing out your princess stickers. You said, "Mommy, here I am going to give you your favorite princess sticker." I then asked do you know what my favorite one is. You said, "Yep, it is Belle." I love how you are so aware of the things that I like. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/4/12 We got to spend the day with Holly and Collin. You two had so much fun together, I love how you are always so thoughtful when it comes to children younger than you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/5/12 So today proved that you do have a little competitiveness in you. Today during gym class this one girl kept bragging how she was first and beat you. For some reason it charged you up and you could not let her beat you anymore. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/6/12 So you have now changed up your Halloween costume on me. You said, "I want to be a princess fairy. I can wear a dress and wings, something sparkly on my head, a necklace and some shoes." Okay great sounds easy enough for me. You just crack me up how you have an opinion on everything. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/7/12 Man like I said to your brother it was a hard day for all of us. You guys were at each others throats all day. But again it reaffirmed that you can hold your own against him.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/8/12 While i was getting dressed this morning you asked, "Mom, why dont adults wear underwear?" I said, "We do, I am wearing them right now." You gave me this look and said, "Those are not underwear" Ha Ha I then tried to explain how in fact they were and the significance of them but you were not seeing it. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/9/12 On days like this I always feel bad. We were on our way to the bank and you were complaining of your stomach hurting. I hurried you out the door and we only made it two streets over when you started throwing up. I felt so bad but had no clue you were sick. I am so sorry. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/10/12 You were still recovering today but you had a fun time going to play at Addison's for her birthday. You were very nice and polite even when some of the other children were not being their nicest to you. I love how sensitive you are but I dont know how I can help you get past this.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/11/12 While playing with Hazel today you were giving your thoughts on being nice. This is how it went, "When you are playing with your friends play nice. If you are playing with family be nice. Then if it is someone you dont know be mean." I started cracking up.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/12/12 We got to have fun out at Holly's house. You were the oldest kid there which is hard for me to think because to me I still view you as my baby. You once again had a really hard time with kids not being very nice to you. You started to cry really hard when Collin laughed at you. I really am struggling how to get you over these sensitivity issues. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/13/12 Today was a day of rest for you. For some reason you really did not have much of a desire to do much. Even when we went to the pumpkin patch you lagged behind. You told me that you just wanted to go home to sleep. And boy did you sleep, you slept for four and half hours. You woke up just in time to watch football and eat popcorn with me. You had me feeding your stuffed animals too. Moments like this make me so grateful to be your mom.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/14/12 So as we were driving to great Shisler's house you were studying the clouds. The clouds started to split and the sun started to shine through. You said, "Mom, look that means Jesus is coming back!" It was so sweet, I love how you already have that faith in your Savior and know that He will come back.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/15/12 I had such a wonderful day with you. The thing I loved most was cleaning with you in the morning. You were so eager to help me and lend a hand with the laundry. The one thing I despise the most in house work. You truly have no idea how much I appreciated your willingness to help me. I also enjoyed our outing to the library, it was just a perfect day with you. You make my heart happy which is what I always tell you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/16/12 Like I said to your brother, today was just a great day. We stayed home besides the recenter. But I loved playing memory with you. You were so funny we had to negotiate princess cards because I got Ariel and you really wanted her. So you traded me Belle for Ariel. You are such a funny girl. Oh and you developed the independence of wanting to pick your own hair. Which you have no idea how hard it is to actually work with curls. You always keep me on my toes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/17/12 So you started this new thing and that is having to wave and blow kisses when people are leaving all the way until the vehicle is out of site. It really is so sweet, you mostly do it when daddy is going to work. You seriously melt my heart. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/18/12 Today I was so sick and I could not do anything with you. It made me feel so bad that all you did was watch TV. At least we did get some good snuggle time in the morning while I was resting.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/19/12 While eating dinner tonight, you yelled "Who ate all the macaroni?" We were having pepperoni pizza. You crack me up.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/20/12 You had such a blast today at Rossi's soccer game. You had so much fun playig in the mud which is not typical of you. But one thing that made me laugh is when you and Grayden were playing in the discuses area and you started to spin like you knew what the thing was for. It was pure </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">coincidence</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> that yo</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">u were doing it but it made it so funny.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/21/12 Today was such a long day for us. We had stake conference and you got to spend the time playing with Alicia and Emma. It was so nice to get to listen to most of the talks while you built little friendships with girls from church.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/22/12 We went to the zoo today and you had a first. You got to go the Stingray Bay and touch them. Then you got to feed them, you were giggling and smile from ear to ear.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/23/12 One thing you do in the van a lot is try to find my eye in the rear view window and you will just wave at me all the time. And ask "Can you see me Mommy?" I just love seeing you wave at me in my mirror. I love seeing your sweet face looking back at me. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/24/12 So when we were getting ready to go to the bus stop you were still in the tub. So you jumped out of the tub to get ready. You then said, "Wait, Mommy I forgot to flush the tub!" You then went back and drained the tub. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/25/12 Oh my goodness I got to dress you up for the recenter Halloween party and you looked sparkly beautiful. You insisted that you were going to be a princess fairy. I just think it is cute that you had to combine both of them and you couldnt be just one of them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/26/12 We went to meet my friend Amber so Mommy could take pictures of her kids. I think it is funny that you were jumping into getting your pictures taken too. I have you trained so well. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/27/12 Today your brother got to go to a friends house and this made you sad. You came home and we had a movie and hot chocolate because it was so cold. I really love spending mother daughter time with you. I also loved that you were playing with your bother and play dough and you loved lining the arm of the couch full of stuff for me. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/28/12 I always just love my days with you and your brother. One our way to church you sat in the back of the focus but on the way I let you sit up front with me. Just a side note the air bag turns off and I did not use the interstate. But you thought it was a big deal and loved picking the song on the radio.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/29/12 Holly actually gave me your one a day. While I was in Dominoes she said that you looked out the window and saw a pine tree. You said, "Look, at that corn on the tree!" It was actually pine cones but you insisted again that it was indeed corn on the tree. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/30/12 You were so excited today to get to the bus stop. I tried to encourage you to stay home but you were to anxious to get out in the cold to show Katie your scarf. I tried to tuck it in your coat the way it should be but you would not have it that way. I also loved how I told you that you needed really warm clothes. So, you came out with a button up sweater which was open and leggings. I told you to put another shirt on with it and you came out with a thermal shirt over it while it was still unbuttoned. You crack me up.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">10/31/12 You were such a cute fairy princess for Halloween. You started off so strong running from house to house. You could hardly contain yourself when it came to knocking on doors. By the end you were very tired but you gave it your all. The reward was dumping all your candy on the floor. Treasured times that is for sure.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/1/12 I love the days that I get to spend with just you. We got to clean together which you are so good at. We also went to the recenter and you got to play with your friend JP. It was fun going to the library with you too. Oh anyway your impressive thing for the day, is you are mastering a mean headstand. Once again your strength amazes me.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/2/12 Another wonderful day with you. I had to go to a meeting at Rossi's school. You were so good just sitting at a table coloring so quietly. After, that we went to the library to search for a Strawberry Shortcake book. You were so upset yesterday because Hazel had one and you did not. The thing I enjoyed most about the day was getting to sit in the van with you and read all the books you selected. These are the moments that I love the most.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/3/12 Well you will be up all night, I thought you were being awful quiet. You said that you were looking a books and before I knew it you were asleep in the fort that you and your brother made. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/4/12 Today was such a great day with you and your brother. You guys truly are such a sweet blessing to me. I loved how when we were taking sacrament today we were so spread out but you helped pass it to me. You are growing up before my very eyes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/5/12 Oh for a day of you and Hazel, you guys played like crazy all day. With that equaled a very messy room. You two were great supports in helping which you always are. The thing I like the most is you chose to go to Rossi's school with me while I helped some of the children. You were so good just coloring quietly and doing your puzzle. You really are a gem. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/6/12 We got to exercise our right to vote today. I took you with me and you got to push the buttons. You were giggling the whole time. Seriously, loved this moment with you. I am glad that I got to share this teaching opportunity with you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/7/12 There are just those moments in the day that I am in just complete awe with you. Like tonight at the dinner table we were having chocolate chip pancakes. Your pancakes were so big that you were resting your chin on the table to make sure you got them all in. You were so darling. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/8/12 You walked up to me this morning and said, "Do you want to hear my coconut song?" I said, "Yes, of course" You then started to click your tongue. You are such a funny and quick witted girl. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/9/12 You my dear are a little social butterfly. There is this new girl at the recenter named Lilly and she will actually go to Cedarwood next year so you will be in her class most likely. Like today in gym class you two had so much fun racing your mommies. Then during the stretching you two got lost in your own conversation that you were not paying a bit of attention to me. This may be trouble next year. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/10/12 Man oh man you said the funniest thing to me during dinner and I thought yep that is her one a day. Then of course by the time I get home I have already forgotten what you said. I will say this though you stand out among the crowd. As we were getting our food from the buffet a lady stopped Katie to say how beautiful you were. She said all the children were darling but you just stood out because of those curls. You reminded her of Shirley Temple. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/11/12 You are such a sweet girl. Today was your first primary program for church. You looked so adorable. You did a really good job but I could tell you were getting bored. You also managed to just walk off the stand to tell me that you had to pee for the second time in one hour. The thing I loved most about the program is watching you do the hand motions for the wise man song. Treasured memories that is for sure. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/12/12 You got to have a day with Addison again. Katie took you out while I went to the doctors. I also had fun playing dress up with you guys. You thought I was funny trying on all my old prom dresses. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/13/12 We were driving to pick up Rossi from school and you were gazing out the window. You then started to giggle. You then said, "Look at those clouds touching the ceiling" They were pretty heavy clouds that were low hanging. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/14/12 Today you were for sure having an emotional day. So why not end it with you snuggling in my arms and falling asleep. Man I love those moments. I got to sit in stroke your curls and think to myself how truly blessed I am to hold this little girl in my arms. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/15/12 Today was another great day that I got to spend with just you. These are my most favorite days of the week. Even though when we got home from the grocery you asked if you could play outside with your doggie stuffed animal and book. I said yes and you were happy to jump on the trampoline with them. The other funny was when you were riding your bike and a guy said hi to you and you told me that you didnt say hi back because he was drinking coffee. I tried to convince you that even though someone drinks coffee it doesn't make them bad. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/16/12 We were driving out to the Rappleye's and you were getting so excited that you were seeing all the letters in your name on signs. The best though is when you said, "Mommy, they have my big "A" and my little "eh"." You know pretty much what every letter says but have yet started calling them by their name. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/17/12 Mommy's nerves were put in full force today when your swin instructor took you in the 12 foot. You had a life jacket on but it still made me nervous. You were so cute being cautious with your little fingers in your mouth and pulling at your hair. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/18/12 Today was kind of a hard day. You and your brother were at each others throats. Even on days like this I still am reminded how much I love you and your brother. Especially when you give me your big kisses and hugs before you go to bed. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/19/12 First thing this morning you called me to your room to show me the beauty outside your window. You pulled your curtain back to show me the beautiful sunrise. I loved getting to see all the pretty pink colors with you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/20/12 Those little moments that are so tender. Your brother had fallen asleep without a pillow. You were getting a pillow for him and gentle picking his head up to place it under his head. You are such a sweetheart. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/21/12 So you said this a couple of days ago but I just remembered it. You took my water bottle and needed a drink. I then went to drink out of it and noticed floaters in it. I then said, "Never mind you can have it since you put floaters in." You took it then said, "Mommy, those arent floaters it just my cookies!" But as for today you are having a blast having your brother home. You guys played all day. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/22/12 Today was Thanksgiving one of my most favorite holidays. You insisted on wearing of course tights that did not match. This was just another thing I had to be thankful for, your independent spirit. The funny was when Layne saw you and said how much you have grown. She has been away at college so it has been awhile. Your response to her was, "Yeah it is because I have starting eating all of my food and I am getting plenty of sleep." Ha Ha you are so funny.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/23/12 We went to Mason's birthday party and I loved watching you play with Logan. You were so gentle and kind. He has a CP and you helped him so much. You are a sweetheart. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/24/12 I love how you will always say funny things that are for sure your words. Like for instance you said, "I didn't take any sleep last night because the TV was on all night." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/25/12 Yes, mission accomplished I manged to convince you let me put your hair in full pony tail. I said I would only do it once a month and you agreed. The bonus you kept it in all day and you looked absolutely adorable. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/26/12 Today was just an awesome day. We got to go down to Rossi's school and you got to hang out in his classroom with him. I loved that you sat so quiet next to him. Another thing you did today was helping out Alexis a little girl that Katie Rappleye babysits. All the other children were jumping on the trampoline but you stopped to help her down. You are always so aware of others needs and I love that about you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/27/12 Miss thing you are always making me laugh and smile. Tonight I asked if you wanted to help me fold laundry. You were so excited to help me. We were sitting next to the dryer and you were pulling out only your clothes to fold. You then said to me, "Mommy, I am such a good folder. I think I should take a class on this because I am so good.' I was cracking up because I have told you before how good you are at gymnastics so I need to get you in a class. So, what I am getting is you think anything that you are good at you should take a class for it. Oh and by the way yes I love folding clothes with you. You told me how much you enjoy folding laundry with me. It makes it so much enjoyable with you by my side. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/28/12 You were a ball of emotions today. It just didnt seem to be your day. Every time you turned the corner you were being hurt. At least that opened up the day for plenty of hugs and kisses. The thing I want to remember from the day however is your sassy personality while wearing your purple sun glasses. I asked you to put some clothes in the hamper and you put the glasses up gave me a wink then put them back over your eyes and gave me your crunchy attitude face. Your dad and I were laughing our heads off. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/29/12 One thing I love about you is how you love jumping over cracks. We will just be walking in a parking lot and you will just hold my hand and jump over the smallest cracks.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">11/30/12 You spent a lot of your day away from me but the time we got together was still fun. I love that you have to always race me wherever we are going. You are quite fast too.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/1/12 Oh joy to our very busy day today. We got to go and pick out our tree today which is of course one of my favorite things to do. You were tickled to run through all the trees to find the perfect one. Plus, you once again did not take enough sleep to clean today so you had to go and lay down. I think this was to avoid cleaning but you did eventually since you wanted to get the tree anymore.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/2/12 On the way home from church I was asking you what you guys did during church. You tried to explain a game that you played. You said, "You know Ross would know." But he did not. So you continued, "Daddy would know but he wasnt there, the dogs cannot talk so they would not know." I was cracking up because you kept listing all these people but the best was the dogs not being able to talk. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/3/12 I love how sensitive you can be. We were at your friends Ian's house and accidentally spun around and hit him in the head with the paper guitar you were playing with. He started to cry and then you chimed in too. You will always start to cry when you hurt someone. I loved that I got to hold you and tell you that it would be okay.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/4/12 You are such fun girl on a daily basis I am just beside myself in all your craziness. I loved that you were giving out horsey rides. First it was Hazel and then it was Rossi who of course weighs way more than you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/5/12 You one day will read through your days and see that I repeat myself a lot. That's the joy of being a parent. But one thing I love about you is how you will always thank me for dinner. If you really like the dinner you are always for sure to thank me with your sweet little voice. I love you so much.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/6/12 I love how you are so attached to all things teddy. You will pick a stuffed animal for the day and make it you partner and crime for the day. During gymnastics you and your bear were doing all the tumbling. The best was watching you do all the flips. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/7/12 Today instead of telling me that you had a fever and your forehead felt warm you said, "Mommy, I have a forehead cough." You are so funny.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/8/12 This evening you were snuggling on my lap because your brother made you cry. So as you were sitting on my lap I started to play with one of your bongies. Then I looked down and saw that you were playing with one too. Oh yeah and you jumped off the diving board for the first time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/9/12 One thing that you do on a daily basis but I saw you doing it today and didnt want to forget to document it. I love when you are asking how to make a letter and then will write it in the air. I think it is so funny. You will also draw with your finger in the carpet too. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/10/12 Did I ever tell you that you are one of my greatest loves? I love how you are such a free spirit and how you are oblivious to all the people around you that are in aw of your beauty. We had a dental cleaning today and I swear at least five people had to complement you on how beautiful you and your hair are. The thing I liked the most is that I took you with me to Rossi's school and you were so well behaved all day. I also thought it was cute how you had to skip, run, and make a slow squeaking sound like a mouse up and down the hall while we waited to get called back for our appointments. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/11/12 Today we went to Rossi's Christmas concert. I had you dress up just so you would look nice. When we go there you wanted to know when it was your turn to go. It broke my heart because you saw your friends going up to sing. I then told you that you would get your turn next year. That put a big smile on your face. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/12/12 I love how your idea of matching clothes consist of if there is a matching color in each piece. Like tonight when I was getting ready for my relief society Christmas activity and was wearing my ugliest attire. When I asked your dad if the sock hat looked okay with the outfit and he said it didnt really look right. You had to jump in and tell him that indeed it did match because the hat had red just like the sweater. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/13/12 So today you found your princess ruler and were so excited that you found clock. You were looking at it and said, "Mommy, is it 2 or 4 o'clock?" I was cracking up. It made me realize that I have never told you what a ruler was called. Glad to see that you were trying to figure it out on your own.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/14/12 Today was a fun day for us that was until I heard of the tragic event that occurred in the nation. You did get to sit on Santa's lap today and tell him what you wanted. You looked at him in awe as you whispered to him what you wanted. You seriously are so dear to me. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/15/12 On most days you will take a shower with me. It helps to just pick your hair for the day. Today when you got out of the shower, you wanted your towel wrapped on top of your head just like mine. You were smiling from ear to ear.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/16/12 Sometimes you can say the funniest things. Like today when you were drawing a picture in your room. You said to me, "Mom, you can still be a princess and I will be a mermaid because I am so good at swimming."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/17/12 So you were doing this funny snoring sound that had your brother rolling. But it also triggered a funny from last week that I didn't get to write down. As we were returning things to the library one of them happened to be a book with six Dr. Seuss all in one. You said, "When we read stories from that book it makes me brain go honk shoe honk shoe." Which means it makes you want to sleep because the pages are too long to read. Your snore is really funny sounding.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/18/12 So today while driving in the van I always catch myself admiring you in the mirror. This is something I should probably stop so I dont wreck the van. Anyway, when I changed the station Little Drummer Boy was playing and as soon as it came on you started singing along. It was so cute to see your cute little cheeks going up and down. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/19/12 So today your hair started to lay down. I was in awe at how different you looked with your curls not standing all over. You look so much older now. I am not wanting to trim your hair now. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/20/12 I love Thursday's especially today. We got to go and have a day of shopping and going to lunch. We also met Holly and Collin. You were such a sweet friend to let him have your toy from your kids meal. I did promise you something sparkly when we went to Joanne's. You picked a sparkly Christmas tree. It is actually really cute. Another funny is every time we were picking something for your Mammaw you kept insist it was for your Great Grandma. It took while to figure out who you were talking about but it was actually Daddy's mom. Not quite sure were you came up with that in your head but it was really cute. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/21/12 We got snow today and you were so excited to go and play in it. You were the first to go out and the last to come in. You were cracking up and making snow angels on the trampoline. It made me realize that even though we dont have a very big yard and it is in the city we are still making so many memories. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/22/12 Girl you are amazing. You had swimming for the last time this session. I was reading on my iPod and happened to look up, you were standing on the diving board without a life jacket. I ran to that end of the pool and got my iPod ready for you. Even though it took me three jumps to figure out my iPod you did it beautifully. The best pride moment was when a women sitting behind me said, "She is only a preschooler." Yep and that is my little preschooler. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/23/12 We were watching the Grinch tonight and during the part when the kids were being mean to him you said, "I dont know why that part always makes my eyes watery." You are so cute.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/24/12 When I think of wonderful memories with my kids I couldn't think of any more sweeter than the sounds of you and your brother playing together and dancing to Christmas music in the house. I was cooking and living in that treasured moment. I will always treasure you two more than you will every know. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/25/12 Merry Christmas my sweet little girl. You were the opposite of your brother. He was up at 2:40 a.m. and by 6:40 a.m. I tried to convince you to get up to open presents. You did but were very tired. Then when it came to opening the presents, your brother blew through them. While you slowly opened each present studying each one closely. Merry Christmas my sweet little girl. I feel so blessed to have you in my life, you are one of the sweetest gifts I could every want. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/26/12 Oh my I think you love having your brother home. You guys played all day up until Hazel and Adrian came. We then got to play in the snow. I seriously cannot tell you how much I love to play in the snow. I love building these memories with you guys. I hope you will love the snow as much as I. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/27/12 We had a day that was so much fun besides getting you to clean up. We went swimming and you were having a blast. It kind of cracked me up because when you jump into the pool you jump straight out in a dive form. I got in trouble because you weren't jumping right. The problem is you do not know how to jump with your feet first. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/28/12 You are one proud girl you are so happy that you can pick up and carry Jobie around. I dont know how much she likes it but it is giving you great practice for the future.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/29/12 As I said in your brothers one a day, I will say the same to you. I tried my hardest to motivate you guys to clean so we could move on with our day. But you two were the ultimate reliance shield against me. However, I did get you guys to clean even if I had to start pitching your stuff in a garbage bag. One thing I noticed though which is something you do a lot, I will give you three basic directions to go get something and you will return not knowing where it is. Like today when I told you that the Lysol wipes were on my dresser in my room on the ledge of it in the yellow bottle. I had to tell you it three different times before you finally found them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/30/12 Oh my goodness you are so funny. You were really getting into Angry birds on the way home from Dayton. About every two minutes I would hear you yell, "I got one star, three stars." I was cracking up I think you actually beat some very hard levels. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">12/31/12 Last post of the year so why not make it a funny one? We went to Natalie's house for the evening. You had to go to the potty really bad so I took you. While you were sitting on the potty you stopped your pee and then started going again. You then said, "Did you hear my pee singing?" HaHa yes I had no idea pee could be musical.</span></div>
Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-44280100224606256272012-01-27T21:00:00.002-05:002012-01-27T21:33:07.396-05:00SomedayHave you ever felt like you need to write down your feelings just to find peace? So here I go, today was a hard dish of reality. My reality is that the likeness of me having another child is not going to happened. I dont think I have ever cried so hard in my life. How is it one day you feel so much hope and excitement just for the following day to have it crushed by disappointment? It seemed like everything was lining up in my favor and all I need was this one thing to make it happen and nothing. I have felt my heart shatter in a million pieces today. I feel like I need to just write a letter to that little spirit that I know is not coming to me.<div><br /></div><div>To my little spirit </div><div>You have no idea how badly I want you in my life. I have dreamed of you and saw you with your brother and sister. I have imagined the joy I would find again with you growing inside of me, the joy that would come by those first flutters to let me know you were there. Picturing what you would look like what you would sound like. To see if you would come out with your siblings same sweet disposition. You are loved dearly even though you never really were but the thought of you is enough to love you. But I am sorry that I cannot give you the body you so badly desire. I feel like I am fighting the losing battle here. I keep telling myself it only takes one of each to make you but for some reason it is not happening. I cannot continue with this heart break, it is killing me inside. However, I have to face the facts and know that this is just not in the cards for me. I still hope for you and pray for you to come into my life. I will not give up but I know I need to take a break for a season. Until we meet, know I love you and I cannot wait to be your mother.</div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-72486502101015319552012-01-26T20:03:00.003-05:002012-01-26T20:26:41.558-05:00To another monthSo, to my surprise I went in for a follicle check at day 10 and I have one egg measuring at 21. So, tomorrow is the day!!! This actually surprised me immensely because it seems so early to ovulate on day 11. I also see a great blessing of following the promptings of the Holy Ghost. When I was scheduling to have the follicle scan the nurse said that my doctor would not be in on Thursday but would be in on Friday. At first I said yes I would like to do it on Friday then I had this strong impression to do it on Thursday instead. Man am I glad that I listened. My visit at the office went well today they gave me my shot today and I am feeling great. I came home and told my husband to rest as much as he needed today because I am really counting on him tomorrow. <div><br /></div><div>Now on to how I am feeling emotionally. Yes, I am excited but not getting my hopes up to much. I have learned to look at it this way, insemination is only bettering my chances. I feel like without insemination it is a lost cause. I wont lie though I have been brain storming names today. If it is a boy I know without a doubt he would be Pierce Charles Edward. Wow, seeing that written out looks so royal ha ha ha. The girl name is a toss up I like Matilda (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tilley</span>) for short or Adeline/<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Adalyn</span> (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Addey</span>) for short. I am doing the "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ey</span>" spelling so she could have a tie to my name since I spell my name different. Anyway, I actually am being pulled more to the thought that if it does happen it will be a boy. Even though at this rate I will be happy with whom ever comes. </div><div><br /></div><div>So, prayers are always welcomed even though hardly anyone reads this, I know I will be saying plenty from here to tomorrow afternoon. </div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-67195298788591039172012-01-17T19:39:00.002-05:002012-01-17T19:51:19.552-05:00Welcome Old Man Winter<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>As A child growing I up I looked forward to every drop of snow we got. I think for the most part is was because I was blessed to have an awesome sledding hill at my childhood home. In addition to the hill I grew up in the country were snow drifts would be 5 feet tall. The memories for me are fresh in my mind. We would spend the day digging in the drifts making forts and making ramps on the hill. I am now happy to have children of my own to make memories of one of the best seasons. I know I might sound weird but I love all things snow. I still get to take my children to my childhood home where my parents still live. Even though I live in the city now the kids and I are still making memories. They enjoying jumping on the trampoline with the snow piled up and who doesn't love diving into the snow to make snow angles? So, I am happy to say welcome to Old Man Winter. Oh and another positive is getting great pictures of the kiddos in the pure white background.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1wmO3QVfvSJvOiQsBCkJDd7XVZEgmw08cYFUWOfZzPIz40KeU9n77vHuhr9ehjOomN642CL9diHQi89dLVMWSKbjISCmGu8JQ8Rc4TQLZOGzV_7G15oN-PKfan0UHbr9_IaL1THuyldlg/s1600/DSC_0918.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1wmO3QVfvSJvOiQsBCkJDd7XVZEgmw08cYFUWOfZzPIz40KeU9n77vHuhr9ehjOomN642CL9diHQi89dLVMWSKbjISCmGu8JQ8Rc4TQLZOGzV_7G15oN-PKfan0UHbr9_IaL1THuyldlg/s320/DSC_0918.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698765776481543810" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDh7qf0ZdDBrnFADDxe91WmXqGNmFLK1z61hab8-l4YJ29eDfg7FToNYZzrB0BGEyyIr6i5jdLChzHTP9eYO4nFQMS76hzeZMU2wXvKV25YEzBwfPwg10eOK_ljHjaTvBfraEbun5wCsT/s1600/DSC_0910-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqDh7qf0ZdDBrnFADDxe91WmXqGNmFLK1z61hab8-l4YJ29eDfg7FToNYZzrB0BGEyyIr6i5jdLChzHTP9eYO4nFQMS76hzeZMU2wXvKV25YEzBwfPwg10eOK_ljHjaTvBfraEbun5wCsT/s320/DSC_0910-1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698765772666535138" /></a>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-58243564814428005462012-01-01T20:16:00.003-05:002012-01-01T20:52:37.733-05:00Resolutions<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTR6S1kvp9DuKnSm-T1KgzmuMckRmk5prmHjU5yytGotUcO7MOQIdiO8_Uyl3iPOyomB_Fd7KxFVOySW8IgqrJwX6ILLalfxke-LEYr_BhDxpEo7c3azOsiRw2k9l-r16AuSEaVbBwbe-_/s1600/DSC_0794.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTR6S1kvp9DuKnSm-T1KgzmuMckRmk5prmHjU5yytGotUcO7MOQIdiO8_Uyl3iPOyomB_Fd7KxFVOySW8IgqrJwX6ILLalfxke-LEYr_BhDxpEo7c3azOsiRw2k9l-r16AuSEaVbBwbe-_/s320/DSC_0794.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692845813829019426" /></a><br />As the year 2011 came to an end I almost had this sense of guilt come over me. I could see my lack of motivation fall to the wayside. I believe this in part is do to my desire for another child. All I could think about was this little baby that I wanted. I would sit and google baby names and their meanings, write them out on scrap pieces of paper. While letting all my motivation go and the addition to drugs that made my hormones go crazy I gained a significant amount of weight. I could not believe how good I looked when I did the half marathon in May 2010. Now I am back to the same Abbey before I started to train. 2011 allowed for many fun memories of course most all of them included my children. I enjoyed my last moments at home with Rossi before sending him off to school. Annie grew into more of a firecracker and I am enjoying every moment with her. So, with this little brief or background on my feelings about 2011 I would like to state my goals for the 2012 year.<div><br /></div><div>For the year of 2012, I am going to turn my thoughts closer to the Lord putting my trust in Him. I am still going to continue to do fertility treatments but I am not going to let it control my every moment. I will know regardless of the outcome that it is His will and not mine. I will pray daily for strength to get me through this test in my life. While this is one of my focuses I know that I need to be HOME more. I also realized that in 2011 instead of being home doing the things that I needed to do to "keep" my home I would run the other way. I spent the last day of the year getting my house clean so I could start with a clean slate for the 2012 year. My biggest example of a clean home was my friend Katie. She always seems to have this great schedule and every time I see her house it is most always kept. So, maybe the underlining solution for me is to have better time management. So now I am going to list the things I feel need to be included in a daily schedule: 1. morning personal prayer 2. scripture study 3. morning prayer with the family 4. exercise 5. shower 6. one on one time with each child 7. 20 minutes a day to spend with my husband 8. 1 hour of house work 9. personal time for myself which means start reading again 10. Have better quality dinners, with this being said make out dinner menus like I use to do. 11. Have evening prayers with my family plus scriptures time. 12. Have my bedtime prayers</div><div>13. get at least 8 hours of sleep. No more staying up being stagnant on FACEBOOK when I can be sleeping. 14. Write down at least one thing you loved about each child for the day.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There it is, I am not setting goals to lose weight but I am wanting to get into a better mental state. So, I think if I can do this other things should fall into place.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's to a new year and starting over.</div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-56574389503014438912011-12-23T22:06:00.002-05:002011-12-23T22:43:35.621-05:00Sorrow<div><br /></div><div>For those of you who dont know me or talk to me often will most likely not know what I have sorrow over. My husband and I have been struggling to have another child. It has been two years and nothing. We have started fertility and with the first month of insemination a fail I have to once again pick myself up and put a smile on my face and carry on.</div><div><br /></div><div>Many people will say, "Oh you have two children you should be grateful for that." Let me put this out here I am eternally grateful for my two healthy children everyday I see them I am reminded of the constant love that surrounds me. With that being said it doesn't take away for the heartbreak of the child that I feel is missing from my heart. I know some may think how is it possible to have heartbreak for a child that never was but it is. I know it is not the same as a miscarriage because that is even closer to knowing a child was there in you and is no longer there.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I feel as if there is this sweet little spirit waiting to come into our home but the longer it goes with nothing happening, the further away I get from that feeling. It has been two years and nothing and I usually dont tend to be a quitter. However, I feel like my body and emotions can only handle so many pills, shots and let downs. So then I start to question myself am I really meant to have another one or am I just trying to force something that is not meant to be? With prayer and reflection I feel like I have gotten an answer that it is meant. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then of course I get the when it is on the Lord's schedule. Yes, I agree with that too I know however that we need to use medical help to get there too. So, I dont want to push anything that is not in His plans but I do feel strongly that it is meant to happen some day. So, do I continue with the pills, shots and many doctor visits until something happens? </div><div><br /></div><div>With all this sorrow it has shown me what joy can come. I truly feel the love of my Heavenly Father even in my darkest times I could feel is gracious love. I could feel His love through the hugs of my husband and children. I could feel His love through the my mom's voice on the other end of the phone. I could feel His love through the comfort of my friends smiles and occasional hugs. I could mostly feel His comfort knowing that I had this large support group praying for me and lifting me up. In my little existence in life I can say that I feel truly blessed to have so many people to lift me up.</div><div><br /></div><div>As with my sorrow I also came to the realization that there are so many other people in this world that have it way worse than me. So, I am guessing when you start feeling bad for yourself maybe you should seek out others to serve even if it just to offer up prayers for those that you know are having a hard time. I could not think of a better way to serve others. Just this week alone I found out about a friends divorce and another's mom who is at this moment at the hospital undergoing breast cancer surgery. </div><div><br /></div><div>Another thing that has brightened my spirit is knowing that I get to celebrate the Saviors birth. How lucky are we to live in a country that allows to worship freely. I am so grateful that I get the chance to know Him and strive to live by His example and deeds. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-38740808430544974112011-12-23T19:21:00.004-05:002011-12-23T22:06:04.729-05:00More to the kids<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_INMPh1fTygL47xASST_81lAcg2xgIWvWX1dN3rzxnss7cGV2Rz0ixlEXhusxlEs4u_MwYCYk1Vz_msMovShHzo47MQgV1IHl0qNxCF21LXNAdm_VMYWdojuTSPzQceg6VQTThYdgxhw/s1600/DSC_0840.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_INMPh1fTygL47xASST_81lAcg2xgIWvWX1dN3rzxnss7cGV2Rz0ixlEXhusxlEs4u_MwYCYk1Vz_msMovShHzo47MQgV1IHl0qNxCF21LXNAdm_VMYWdojuTSPzQceg6VQTThYdgxhw/s320/DSC_0840.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689524590120737842" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This picture was taken the night of Ross' school performance </div>Ross,<div><br /></div><div>Here lately you have been lighten up my days. I have been struggling emotionally lately and your sweet spirit has lifted me up. One day we were leaving to go somewhere and as we were getting in the car instead of you getting in first you said, "After you my lady." I had to start laughing because you were so serious. So of course I had to get in the car before you. </div><div><br /></div><div>Another thing that I enjoy is our little walks to the bus stop. We always have these great little Ross talks. Like this week we were walking you proceeded to say, " I have a job now Mom, so now I can get married!" You then went on, " Yeah so Skylar and I's job is to tell teachers when children aren't being safe." I then said, " So the teacher put you guys in charge of this?" Your answer was, "No, we made up this job." I then said, "Rossi this is not a job you shouldn't be telling on children." </div><div><br /></div><div>I also love how you get so excited for things. Just this week we went to Chuck E Cheese and you said, " I am so excited I have bunnies in my stomach!" Instead of butterflies.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another proud moment as your Mom is when you told me about how upset you were with your gym teacher for knocking over your cups. That is a whole different story. I contacted your teacher and he told me that he would talk to the gym teacher for me since the principle never called me back. After I went to the office to stress my concerns I got home for you telling me that you were no longer mad at your teacher. This was because you told me that you guys had a talk and made things better. I was so proud of you for being so big and expressing your feelings all by yourself without the help from me.</div><div><br /></div><div>This week as I said was a hard week for me emotionally and the night I realized that once again I wasn't pregnant, you snuggled me on the couch. I held you in my arms and you feel asleep in my arms. Before you fell asleep you told me that even if we never had another baby that you would always be mine. </div><div><br /></div><div>I love that for some reason whenever I am down you and your sister both know how to brighten my day.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am truly grateful for the sweet boy that you are and that you were sent here to be my first born son. You are an amazing little guy.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>To my precious Annie,</div><div><br /></div><div>How much could a mother love her daughter? That can only be answered when you become a mother yourself to a little curly haired curl with as much spunk as you.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Everyday I spend with you brings more joy than the day before. It is the little moments that I cherish the most. I love watching you skip around with your little frizzy curls. I love to snuggle you at night as you are spent curled up in my arms, especially when you are sucking your "sucky fingers". I also love to watch you grow in knowledge, you can master any puzzle that is put in front of you. You also do an incredible job at coloring, you will spend the day coloring "softly" as you like to say. </div><div><br /></div><div>One day this week we were walking out of the "library" a.k.a the recenter, there was music playing and you stopped in the middle of the parking lot to just shake your tush. I was cracking up because you were oblivious to all the workers outside of the center who were laughing at you. I love most of all how you march or should I say dance to your own beat. </div><div><br /></div><div>The new thing in the house is tushy slapping in the house, you will jump at any moment to slap someone in the rear. This mostly started between you and your dad but has now turned to a family affair on most occasions. It actually brings a lot of laughter into the home.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yesterday, I was telling you that you needed to clean up so Santa could bring you presents. You then said, "He doesn't have to leave me anything because I dont like to clean. You are only a day away from Santa visiting and your room still doesn't look that great but at least you tried.</div><div><br /></div><div>You are also a night owl. I keep thinking that maybe naps should be ousted but they are such a benefit to me in the afternoon. However staying up until midnight is not okay either. What to do with you? That actually seems to be a topic of conversation between your father and I a lot. We know that you are cute and so do you. You use this to your advantage on a daily basis. This especially holds true when I am trying to get you to go to sleep and all you want to do is come out to give me one more kiss. How could I resist?</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, my bright eyed girl I love you so much. You and your brother have made my dreams come true. You are everything I wanted in a girl and more. I love you so much my dear Angel May!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Love Mommy</div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-27243401307751277142011-11-20T19:49:00.004-05:002011-11-22T20:51:24.357-05:00Letters to my loving childrenMy dear children,<div><br /></div><div>It has been awhile since I have written to you guys in your journals and I have realized that recording it this way might help me do it more frequently.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Rossi,</div><div><br /></div><div>It has been such a crazy past couple of months, you have started kindergarten. To be honest your first day was a holy nightmare, your teacher was not a dream come true by any stretch of the imagination. I was so excited to get you all ready in your clothes of choice. You were truly excited to got to school in all your decked out Star Wars attire. I think you were all butterflies, one help was that Reid was put in the same class as you. However, that didn't last long which given the first impression of your teacher who could blame Katie for pulling him out. Needless to say your teacher was more like a rule enforcer and less of a teacher. To me it was the biggest let down for your very first day of school. To back track a little on the whole school thing, it was a Friday that they tested you on what you knew. You did an awesome job, the teacher could not believe that you never attend preschool. Because you did so well they put you in this K/1 split which explains the whole teacher thing. I just don't think she was designed to teach kindergartners . When we got into the room she never once acknowledged us parents in the room, she just got down to business and started telling everyone the rules. I left the room in despair I was so heart broken that I just left my baby with someone that I have never met. The follow weeks were pretty much the same, the only benefit is that I made friends with one of the mothers in the classroom. We used each other as supports to endure the huge disappointment of a teacher and experience that we were dreaming of. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>As luck would have it the district decided to make a third kindergarten class which got you moved out of her room. This at the time was hard on you because regardless of my feelings of your teacher I kept my feelings to myself. You were happy with the teacher so I never said a word about her, you actually took the move to the new room hard. Thank Heavens your new teacher was incredible and made your transition easy. This is his is first year teaching so I am sure you guys will always hold a special place in his heart. I am thankful that you have him as a teacher he is very warm.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is also wonderful to me to see your mind grow each and every week. I cannot stress to you how important and education is but trust me when I tell you that no one can ever take your education and knowledge from you. I just hope that you will always strive to do your best. </div><div><br /></div><div>We had your teacher conference last week, you did very well. I got to listen to you read a book which made me one proud Mommy. You also got to share your journal entries with me. I loved the detailed drawings that you made and the story that went with it. When Mr. Carlson asked you where you got your ideas for all your pictures, you replied, "My brain!" While we are on your conference one thing you seemed to have as a strength was math. I would have to say that you get this from your daddy. He has such a bright mind. </div><div><br /></div><div>You make us so proud, I think the thing that I am most proud of is you are a kind obedient boy. You were the first child in your classroom to get all ten hole punches for being a good example in following the rules of the classroom. This allowed you to get a choice from the class treasure chest. This is actually not a surprise to me, you have always been the type of child to walk the line. </div><div><br /></div><div>There was a time when you were playing with your newly bought Legos and you realized that the age recommendation was ages 6 to 10. You said, " Oh no Mommy I am breaking the Lego Law." </div><div><br /></div><div>I love you so much and thank my Heavenly Father every day that he has blessed me with you. </div><div><br /></div><div>Love </div><div><br /></div><div>Mom</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>To my little girl,</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You brighten my day on a daily basis. I cannot believe that you are three years old. We have had quite an adjustment with your brother going to school. Everyday you will ask me, "Mommy, tomorrow are we going today?" Which means what are we doing tomorrow. Ever since your brother has gone to school we have kind of slowed down. We still do the split preschool which you love to go. We are actually working on reading, so I kinda think you may be reading by the time you got to school. I actually get excited to think that I get one more year with you before school. I treasure this time with you immensely, I enjoy the fact that on most days we have no where to go so we get to do puzzles, dress up and coloring together. One thing I enjoy the most is when we take the time to take naps with Daddy. I seriously love getting that time during the day to just take a nap with you sandwiched between us. On the other hand I actually like when I get that two hours a day when you are napping to get things done. </div><div><br /></div><div>Have I told you how much I love your sweet personality and spunk all rolled into one? You have finally warmed up to not "haten kissin's" no more. Sometime I question rather you have come from the south when you pull out your southern charm. I also adore the fact that you will continue to say my name until I answer just to tell me that you love me. </div><div><br /></div><div>So, last week I spent a whole day painting your new bed I swear it was a labor of love. I absolutely hate painting but you were convinced that you were going to have a purple bed. So, I knew I had to delivery and give you the bed of your dreams. I believe the thing that got me through it was having you by my side thanking me every five minutes for making your bed. It made it a lot more enjoyable. Kinda made me think back to my days as a child when I would sit and watch my dad do things. </div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of your gratitude you always make sure to thank me for things. For instance whenever I make a yummy dinner you will say, "Mommy, thank you for making me dinner." However, when I make something you don't like you are always not hungry anymore. Another fun is when you tell me that your stomach wants to eat that.</div><div><br /></div><div>You are such a joy to be around and might I add a very girly girl at that. A couple of weeks ago you told me that you wanted boobs, I tried to smooth it over and tell you that you did. That did not work because you wanted big ones like mine. I just started to laugh while your brother said, "This is why I want a brother." </div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway, my dear baby girl I will write more when you say something off the wall funny which happens daily so I hope this writing online will help me be more frequent. </div><div><br /></div><div>I love you,</div><div><br /></div><div>Mommy</div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-28074901100644796382010-09-01T12:42:00.003-04:002010-09-01T12:58:00.759-04:00Annie's New BedSo Annie needed a new bed, so I got creative. My sister gave me a mattress that was taking up the floor space and I couldn't handle it. I just kept think what can you do with that space wasting under there. So the pictures below explain it step by step.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1cqnuY4UQdPL6IjZnxy-P3NbhE9to34MI-_Io10lxrfvRhqnF72yfT9-xmEPmRgRXuI3oVgyhhzGsJi7qqLES6dBd6wPZ7JzQ5ln4hsOBKlJQesjTExtGK-Cj-0Qcx_r8pb25rNrSlrK/s1600/DSC_0030.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz1cqnuY4UQdPL6IjZnxy-P3NbhE9to34MI-_Io10lxrfvRhqnF72yfT9-xmEPmRgRXuI3oVgyhhzGsJi7qqLES6dBd6wPZ7JzQ5ln4hsOBKlJQesjTExtGK-Cj-0Qcx_r8pb25rNrSlrK/s320/DSC_0030.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511986746602683698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJqlIxnpv4QfcyVrHJBBZOlF-pUR3-ddeC8M9rstrgSpW-RYAav5LqjRtYxSaQwogjCVbxKynh29LtRQC5GnQ6yZ3_V_TOkzU9A58UukYlNNzot5Ka0cctaVjZLwRi5bGP_f_SikViu7r/s1600/DSC_0029.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJqlIxnpv4QfcyVrHJBBZOlF-pUR3-ddeC8M9rstrgSpW-RYAav5LqjRtYxSaQwogjCVbxKynh29LtRQC5GnQ6yZ3_V_TOkzU9A58UukYlNNzot5Ka0cctaVjZLwRi5bGP_f_SikViu7r/s320/DSC_0029.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511986740789624722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggAtlfWXV0j4ofvvzTICHHVtlpteiL07Z0YOjrBwVn8CTmT7_q4OwmwR0M4WcNgoLKa1fLFtIDv4F5kOMZLgDiui1tgyCCt9EplvEz2ajCyAbrRXcdCQW2OghdvG_9ti5xexSrfjQBXK5V/s1600/DSC_0028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggAtlfWXV0j4ofvvzTICHHVtlpteiL07Z0YOjrBwVn8CTmT7_q4OwmwR0M4WcNgoLKa1fLFtIDv4F5kOMZLgDiui1tgyCCt9EplvEz2ajCyAbrRXcdCQW2OghdvG_9ti5xexSrfjQBXK5V/s320/DSC_0028.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511986735714028098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OCGTG3ugYl1T_X0W-SwTcse7fXfrEIaDTq4MS8wcU9CMebW5S2KJ-Ph5OFaR-tyxxZWezsZjX4fi04eKz_RZqtblSdSHq_jgKLUGAVTtpTr4Sbk0FcXMK9pufaxGk6auVcFj9MB6zCQ_/s1600/DSC_0027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8OCGTG3ugYl1T_X0W-SwTcse7fXfrEIaDTq4MS8wcU9CMebW5S2KJ-Ph5OFaR-tyxxZWezsZjX4fi04eKz_RZqtblSdSHq_jgKLUGAVTtpTr4Sbk0FcXMK9pufaxGk6auVcFj9MB6zCQ_/s320/DSC_0027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511986728508162242" /></a>First I got free milk crates from the recenter, next packed can goods along with other foods around the crates, placed a backer board that was left over from a project from many years ago on top to protect the food. After that I put a shear on top to cover the food and last I put the mattress on. Oh and the sheet was $2 from a thrift store. Needless to say I was pretty tickled with the bed or should I say my second pantry.Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-64645204666742684432010-06-27T21:23:00.003-04:002010-06-27T21:31:06.652-04:00The Newest Member<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So, while I was at work on Thursday my friend Amanda had this little kitty follow her to the center. Me being the softy gave in and welcomed this little stray. The children absolutely love her. Rossi calls her Sour. So, I guess she will be our little "Sour Puss"</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gpA6BWi8RVPipbM35BLyzFgRJ9cUqt6Rkl4eHdhH5m5Po7gPZATxrxw_bvek79p5OpulLMsxabkeY_oPoDflz39l0ovYm1ezqbHMTSPRJp93UNsMiaZF7C7StBaFBqTgqUk9SqQEIhX5/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8gpA6BWi8RVPipbM35BLyzFgRJ9cUqt6Rkl4eHdhH5m5Po7gPZATxrxw_bvek79p5OpulLMsxabkeY_oPoDflz39l0ovYm1ezqbHMTSPRJp93UNsMiaZF7C7StBaFBqTgqUk9SqQEIhX5/s320/007.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487629777162278914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Ed2-DLKFXk6LseRQaEXs4dixA0EfBI-cl9UdYpMN5El7edasyR7D1LndHk2xEbli6XOeu5vJS7C-z1uZT1bhWwzyFgJPPUNmcZ0yl9jy6_swrNvjj0pcvYhaUgllLE9U9-QVwdN9VoWq/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Ed2-DLKFXk6LseRQaEXs4dixA0EfBI-cl9UdYpMN5El7edasyR7D1LndHk2xEbli6XOeu5vJS7C-z1uZT1bhWwzyFgJPPUNmcZ0yl9jy6_swrNvjj0pcvYhaUgllLE9U9-QVwdN9VoWq/s320/002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487629776341666498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrygPOqpqpJzDfjRKOAV6gnVmjl0nzGsiegvCqxdazox5GmkWlW_oBDDnUiBSpYpM4xZkClw71TA6unu2hcktGhwAI_xUb46NRngHjLGYSa-GZJ3Ehtb72VYevnyuQViX7IBHQIJFqCix/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGrygPOqpqpJzDfjRKOAV6gnVmjl0nzGsiegvCqxdazox5GmkWlW_oBDDnUiBSpYpM4xZkClw71TA6unu2hcktGhwAI_xUb46NRngHjLGYSa-GZJ3Ehtb72VYevnyuQViX7IBHQIJFqCix/s320/001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487629756503715522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe4PteWnSA5s5MCFZf6HT4uIVbrEjhhg_asgUN6gHGp9l4bXCGE3b9TUpAtIJ8lB_EPzk_oSifornJRdfVoYVD5xXpMS-ru299kjgpVRTP04eIVqCIJPWAKy2UtQzfk2qGpkgpON1Dv6TM/s1600/062.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe4PteWnSA5s5MCFZf6HT4uIVbrEjhhg_asgUN6gHGp9l4bXCGE3b9TUpAtIJ8lB_EPzk_oSifornJRdfVoYVD5xXpMS-ru299kjgpVRTP04eIVqCIJPWAKy2UtQzfk2qGpkgpON1Dv6TM/s320/062.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487629747090236450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgl6wQt2dWcz-zfWBRgokgRaogb7LiInseAjqST4ckvEIiKlUzXc9AqZcwprJwv85LLO8tOsUkbinvyyCjPE6ttWRE-qS7M404nCj7GJtwKmMPvLi_p_pCSH5xmsNk_NFwWSjEbqqqJJPP/s1600/061.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgl6wQt2dWcz-zfWBRgokgRaogb7LiInseAjqST4ckvEIiKlUzXc9AqZcwprJwv85LLO8tOsUkbinvyyCjPE6ttWRE-qS7M404nCj7GJtwKmMPvLi_p_pCSH5xmsNk_NFwWSjEbqqqJJPP/s320/061.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487629731840013826" /></a>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-18495670082121294932010-06-19T22:40:00.005-04:002010-06-19T23:16:34.069-04:00Almost a Year heres an updateSo, here are some random things we have been up to. I also realized that the children have changed so much so I figured I would update it if anyone looks at my blog. Rossi looks and acts so grown , Annie is looking more like a toddler and less like a baby. I have been so busy with my babysitting and rec center job. Thinking back I stopped blogging when I started working there or maybe it has something with Katie moving back. I however realized that it is great way to tell the world about my children and my life. Plus, it is a great way to see what your friends are up to.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Rossi with a play gun, he is your typical 4 year old boy into good guy bad guy play.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4-HpUu5Afxz7Ez9HrZlFQaoF6_gJV9YsFVCrmAgewyoZU4woEXkTumRmHZae0aUsPIvf95B1oRum27CKSBqrq0UPD2k72vn5sV25yv1vju90n2JqW8p-EJf1u48QuWy0fmDYifFqgjoZ/s1600/905.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4-HpUu5Afxz7Ez9HrZlFQaoF6_gJV9YsFVCrmAgewyoZU4woEXkTumRmHZae0aUsPIvf95B1oRum27CKSBqrq0UPD2k72vn5sV25yv1vju90n2JqW8p-EJf1u48QuWy0fmDYifFqgjoZ/s320/905.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484682829736546034" /></a>We have had many trips to my friend Autumn's parents house and there Rossi learned to ride a 4wheeler.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOdxgfw2Hou0GhlZYcIwRCroAMO-2MC3oFPtO2gWXn7UuvnvzCVmh0m-_HWN9N-BxGWB_YOKoXD5a_BOU9-MNO2j_c_YbZMxBtRneRPStGoX1OJS1TsaF0HdDfUe9p67joRqSNDCr0gUj/s1600/544.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUOdxgfw2Hou0GhlZYcIwRCroAMO-2MC3oFPtO2gWXn7UuvnvzCVmh0m-_HWN9N-BxGWB_YOKoXD5a_BOU9-MNO2j_c_YbZMxBtRneRPStGoX1OJS1TsaF0HdDfUe9p67joRqSNDCr0gUj/s320/544.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484682816969224050" /></a>My Mom and I took the kids to VA Beach to visit my cousin Lindsey.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspB1WzB0G_OFg9tASPnRikpeJ7R9lz5kcN05yVzfQPFQyuwGeUtmlJizbh1XEAg9-oGphALlmPAMu9iR1yu34sMFQakIDNtOFoaE5Ltg5KmcTHdaEjE-fbOnk64nvBMN5mdSRxJFgQWYC/s1600/424.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspB1WzB0G_OFg9tASPnRikpeJ7R9lz5kcN05yVzfQPFQyuwGeUtmlJizbh1XEAg9-oGphALlmPAMu9iR1yu34sMFQakIDNtOFoaE5Ltg5KmcTHdaEjE-fbOnk64nvBMN5mdSRxJFgQWYC/s320/424.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484682809215886994" /></a>Me and Annie, she is a hand full but very precious to me.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAoBF5xlGMvK32Au4MDFGuieB7sHV3nO11UQTgbaC_AcYVNQjOdesV1tvYumGTgj9QRAcgICZElFyyTMQo-1d8oSa_Em2bkp3ZVU6bhPzrGv5U1I7y5kPEWULOb47SeGwE81-_YnqQcUk0/s1600/202.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAoBF5xlGMvK32Au4MDFGuieB7sHV3nO11UQTgbaC_AcYVNQjOdesV1tvYumGTgj9QRAcgICZElFyyTMQo-1d8oSa_Em2bkp3ZVU6bhPzrGv5U1I7y5kPEWULOb47SeGwE81-_YnqQcUk0/s320/202.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484682799564636626" /></a>Ross and Rossi with Reese.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ntMlrcg79Ic7YICezeXLszL4EGQrsPiHPNEeOqAAC57ZxB23g-XppIH6FnOgpD2TzouQRselu_6r8ZhP1kWVV4PxLQf_Xajbn-ou4I0nkSMFl1E3GgjZmWX1xaMABBVRUYosfCNOYTRS/s1600/191.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ntMlrcg79Ic7YICezeXLszL4EGQrsPiHPNEeOqAAC57ZxB23g-XppIH6FnOgpD2TzouQRselu_6r8ZhP1kWVV4PxLQf_Xajbn-ou4I0nkSMFl1E3GgjZmWX1xaMABBVRUYosfCNOYTRS/s320/191.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484682795662375042" /></a>We took a mini family trip to the indoor water park by our house.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2C74_LGCtQD_E1QF9JjCTsI5KRiROKHCUbemXMPXr0GhS9TdBOhs_ei34wDbesAApE3ZTmvkPrM54vj4EEh0wKw98Svah9lTJwrxzkJ6RhLxSrqFig3PbGpNTRNb-WMHmKEXFX3xQCFbT/s1600/021.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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I love this picture.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVi1NrUA98cE-Kcc19PbhENCD7dWX3oLvubwIUW_2IkDshRCjrmJojE8BDPWx33k6LIr96mx9h311Alo2YggjgH5NEjJ-zPTzSkmaq12Nokwb_24tIrrvg0lw6gY62kgUaKzP_yzGCZW8/s1600/085.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVi1NrUA98cE-Kcc19PbhENCD7dWX3oLvubwIUW_2IkDshRCjrmJojE8BDPWx33k6LIr96mx9h311Alo2YggjgH5NEjJ-zPTzSkmaq12Nokwb_24tIrrvg0lw6gY62kgUaKzP_yzGCZW8/s320/085.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484681541413827666" /></a>The last two pictures are just for showing off my babies.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1NDd0hiDjY0q38p-l1A1g_zNTRWlRUi-ghSV2udmwqrfb9f8LTWv3U677PnKpYX4lL9ICycVYv8U8M15VicfmNB2IVYeNmFheetQOU1PlLsFRfHf81-NUmRERWlAwO48_UbNEizaqsoQ6/s1600/036.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1NDd0hiDjY0q38p-l1A1g_zNTRWlRUi-ghSV2udmwqrfb9f8LTWv3U677PnKpYX4lL9ICycVYv8U8M15VicfmNB2IVYeNmFheetQOU1PlLsFRfHf81-NUmRERWlAwO48_UbNEizaqsoQ6/s320/036.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484681532465703170" /></a>Annie is wearing this headband because she thinks its "pretty"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsQQZZuDS_Bv8Iq5YJfhCVKLMHiMzs3CUqH0X1moCtluJJdZqrQVUtQlJJTfP16rQEyryqiCebD9yU8Sc2TPTXf4fJdjc-pIFm0LpCVMvPxsR4U-mF1e8niuu1oSEC8PyIA2xsoI3phzW/s1600/038.JPG"></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsQQZZuDS_Bv8Iq5YJfhCVKLMHiMzs3CUqH0X1moCtluJJdZqrQVUtQlJJTfP16rQEyryqiCebD9yU8Sc2TPTXf4fJdjc-pIFm0LpCVMvPxsR4U-mF1e8niuu1oSEC8PyIA2xsoI3phzW/s1600/038.JPG"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAsQQZZuDS_Bv8Iq5YJfhCVKLMHiMzs3CUqH0X1moCtluJJdZqrQVUtQlJJTfP16rQEyryqiCebD9yU8Sc2TPTXf4fJdjc-pIFm0LpCVMvPxsR4U-mF1e8niuu1oSEC8PyIA2xsoI3phzW/s320/038.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484681514267049026" /></a>I have been enjoying myself for the past year. I have discovered that it is great to be a mother but also great to find yourself, this past year has been one of those years. I feel like I have become more spiritual which you cannot go wrong with that. Having personal time to pray and study your scriptures can truly help you through your day. I have enjoyed working out with my friend Katie at 6 am every morning rain snow or ice. That is how I survived the winter. It also help me train for the half marathon we did in May. Reading is becoming something I am starting to enjoy. However, I now know why people get so mad when people make movies out of books, it is because the movie never does the book justice. Anyway, this is my little update maybe my next blog won't have such a big break.</div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-80645381122451929462009-09-18T20:48:00.007-04:002009-09-18T21:34:40.371-04:00Random ThingsThe march on D.C., my friend Autumn talked me into this and I am sure happy that she did. It was a blast and made thankful for my right to protest even if the president flew to Minnesota, so he wouldn't have to be there to actually see that there were 1.7 million people that didn't agree with him.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipNeFgpmKsM_ARkpJuNsbxxGeJYxmVdzY9BqnDLVulrrXKdoBtmrm3kbRYixWcHtdCYCAYTZdnmp_vHFzHB87M6L6XmsIZCAa5UrggDQdT6h9TN4w6sb1SNpNzfpgQgVa-S0pJHmjHVrZ9/s1600-h/IMG_6670.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382984267307822274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipNeFgpmKsM_ARkpJuNsbxxGeJYxmVdzY9BqnDLVulrrXKdoBtmrm3kbRYixWcHtdCYCAYTZdnmp_vHFzHB87M6L6XmsIZCAa5UrggDQdT6h9TN4w6sb1SNpNzfpgQgVa-S0pJHmjHVrZ9/s320/IMG_6670.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Okay so this was a nice painting idea that turned into body painting. You can always count on children to take it in a whole other direction.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQhPys52uKQ3nCococWhm3LYOzErFXWLzmPRCf3ijtQz9LjpIGrX_QX4OZclA6jNuIwbMq9JFm0-RZ_X4YvIfApXSCAEfbgRX2FgF9-WKOalzNNu_nx9XBTC_z8TdHisVcY4io_MspaSz/s1600-h/IMG_6404.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382980077762629538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQhPys52uKQ3nCococWhm3LYOzErFXWLzmPRCf3ijtQz9LjpIGrX_QX4OZclA6jNuIwbMq9JFm0-RZ_X4YvIfApXSCAEfbgRX2FgF9-WKOalzNNu_nx9XBTC_z8TdHisVcY4io_MspaSz/s320/IMG_6404.JPG" /></a> Rossi is a monster here. Doesn't he look scary?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3lChms92eYPcPfD2BN3EfmHofAcZ0xvwq2VptVaCOC_1J9Xjjrvt3QoO1wnuSwlV_mgXPlpEvUKdh6Wt9N4W0aC1l-yy-4rVE2MV37b8bMEC3QAezLDmzzMXxf5vwylDK3vknmq1ldB1/s1600-h/IMG_6428.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382980067679945058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj3lChms92eYPcPfD2BN3EfmHofAcZ0xvwq2VptVaCOC_1J9Xjjrvt3QoO1wnuSwlV_mgXPlpEvUKdh6Wt9N4W0aC1l-yy-4rVE2MV37b8bMEC3QAezLDmzzMXxf5vwylDK3vknmq1ldB1/s320/IMG_6428.JPG" /></a><br />Annie is the one that started the body painting.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTPxoMK0jdJ-kJjaXccPMHTL3iRLAWvfK9t0YpUn_cSRC2C7MP0Zf23Pf-3RO9hp53QDjaVklNXKkLnPKuE0uiIqmRWVmFgy4KGTVcUg6cu_dzcbYLhtBY5O4M1beSao0t3b-rYveYhq-/s1600-h/IMG_6427.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382980055394466306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTPxoMK0jdJ-kJjaXccPMHTL3iRLAWvfK9t0YpUn_cSRC2C7MP0Zf23Pf-3RO9hp53QDjaVklNXKkLnPKuE0uiIqmRWVmFgy4KGTVcUg6cu_dzcbYLhtBY5O4M1beSao0t3b-rYveYhq-/s320/IMG_6427.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUcRhyphenhyphenC-21lPJ85XKR0JYdzdMxicxRacqqJQzlYnLKfYlW5scuXyaMcl1LPBHrzy259Go5QObBhSf16sfffE2L49upg76RUiFnZ_3fcUb4Aohdyv7OH3ncGZAMMbHWJ3rb8OZcqUwYrMyo/s1600-h/IMG_6425.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382980042603854578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUcRhyphenhyphenC-21lPJ85XKR0JYdzdMxicxRacqqJQzlYnLKfYlW5scuXyaMcl1LPBHrzy259Go5QObBhSf16sfffE2L49upg76RUiFnZ_3fcUb4Aohdyv7OH3ncGZAMMbHWJ3rb8OZcqUwYrMyo/s320/IMG_6425.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHybNamthNGJZ-56M8ZqrAzNrfMQsub1-qQC0WF6i65Y5eyU88d4n8Yv14IHXsw3sQPpuyhW6-367XZScHR2B4T1REdkVlteNzhnJWwHGLwGgHJ5yS1Rj2Agc-q7p6XHDmIbqCtOrcb0W/s1600-h/IMG_6415.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382980036238216562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnHybNamthNGJZ-56M8ZqrAzNrfMQsub1-qQC0WF6i65Y5eyU88d4n8Yv14IHXsw3sQPpuyhW6-367XZScHR2B4T1REdkVlteNzhnJWwHGLwGgHJ5yS1Rj2Agc-q7p6XHDmIbqCtOrcb0W/s320/IMG_6415.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhBhy0G3VGZx4XkBEd4E7vedvVQA7r4HXlk0vRAuT7Df_ySf7orX7XwO23tfo8TCyymA5FpaHXg7Ob-wO0wlg0asY0LFLIiLkAlxDw0uAMN1Bp3rETp_XRtroufZskSphfr97338Shtue/s1600-h/IMG_6413.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382978802648557170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKhBhy0G3VGZx4XkBEd4E7vedvVQA7r4HXlk0vRAuT7Df_ySf7orX7XwO23tfo8TCyymA5FpaHXg7Ob-wO0wlg0asY0LFLIiLkAlxDw0uAMN1Bp3rETp_XRtroufZskSphfr97338Shtue/s320/IMG_6413.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />The kids in the box from the toilet that I installed by myself. I am still excited about that.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5Rp4Hn8LTPJ-32WYyT9ph42lHVCrJNX91W4QQjUxT2j61zlkzr7m70B9V4XDf_hKcOI0ojDOFHaXu87OwSXvDboxMHi7pLI_xuPrKP4Ess-jHCTg2v8NsVIcGXF3G4rMNPB1HrIr0fWZ/s1600-h/IMG_6400.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382978791907386258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5Rp4Hn8LTPJ-32WYyT9ph42lHVCrJNX91W4QQjUxT2j61zlkzr7m70B9V4XDf_hKcOI0ojDOFHaXu87OwSXvDboxMHi7pLI_xuPrKP4Ess-jHCTg2v8NsVIcGXF3G4rMNPB1HrIr0fWZ/s320/IMG_6400.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />A church dance where you were suppose to dress from decades ago. My husband is supporting the nineties.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Kb-kmrfwu2Mu5FUNISlMp8oMOvKcv9VEKJL_L2FL9Gcux7EWLFsB8R4eGocMbOC7Ph4PTH7D5bEZE4udM7wN4teBCxuKkDNp7MSQwdlqa6NAuNqlqc3fZxzNArLthZXP5UaB64O4qPkC/s1600-h/IMG_6369.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382978779685488866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Kb-kmrfwu2Mu5FUNISlMp8oMOvKcv9VEKJL_L2FL9Gcux7EWLFsB8R4eGocMbOC7Ph4PTH7D5bEZE4udM7wN4teBCxuKkDNp7MSQwdlqa6NAuNqlqc3fZxzNArLthZXP5UaB64O4qPkC/s320/IMG_6369.JPG" /></a><br />The children enjoying a dance with daddy.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHVMm-O3gX12-W_ji2Vvmn1tPEtPC-3SWcgqAiXlOOIxL3YwoQJWaO3NTV8r3G5479pUaCnoSE3CU9tOEsob9czUGKQa3YqqlRjnN-yRoq9Jotr8rWoCmlFLjVOadzLczM9zq-FFVVcC_-/s1600-h/IMG_6356.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382978774129381506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHVMm-O3gX12-W_ji2Vvmn1tPEtPC-3SWcgqAiXlOOIxL3YwoQJWaO3NTV8r3G5479pUaCnoSE3CU9tOEsob9czUGKQa3YqqlRjnN-yRoq9Jotr8rWoCmlFLjVOadzLczM9zq-FFVVcC_-/s320/IMG_6356.JPG" /></a><br />This is Rossi dancing with Ellie. She wanted to dance with him so bad, he gave in for a moment then he realized that his leg hurt so he took off running. You have to laugh about that. I am sure one day he is going to be knocking on her door for a date.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH19BihN0MLsGRU-7DVZRVcwNzXZHX3BsCWPkZYKtlpK_YT6tGfcQcLP1bEP0D6jTJ4xoWOD1FOtZVbQEVcnaTU8_CQeQ1OlHFQsZVnbzqtC8-s8ZB99QHIXprekem5LkP3cTdMB-_uWKW/s1600-h/IMG_6361.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382978762357523602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH19BihN0MLsGRU-7DVZRVcwNzXZHX3BsCWPkZYKtlpK_YT6tGfcQcLP1bEP0D6jTJ4xoWOD1FOtZVbQEVcnaTU8_CQeQ1OlHFQsZVnbzqtC8-s8ZB99QHIXprekem5LkP3cTdMB-_uWKW/s320/IMG_6361.JPG" /></a> Me (i was trying to pull off the 70's) I think I had the wrong dress for the era but It was cute and cheap from a thrift store. It was vintage. My friend Autumn and Katie both nailed the 80's.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNPYW9J5YqjMUHf7nWAaqB8K-YFi8TU4NbDQ_eVuVyhU48ETKlWwBG_gWACt9DohbRDvrkdOvHPwrqUL7GE1md5RHbhir_GxRPNVvuZ6U9ZboQO8n716ev7WH9bDrg1wRQ35UmbCrzZ6cF/s1600-h/IMG_6360.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382977074362500562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNPYW9J5YqjMUHf7nWAaqB8K-YFi8TU4NbDQ_eVuVyhU48ETKlWwBG_gWACt9DohbRDvrkdOvHPwrqUL7GE1md5RHbhir_GxRPNVvuZ6U9ZboQO8n716ev7WH9bDrg1wRQ35UmbCrzZ6cF/s320/IMG_6360.JPG" /></a>The kids showing us their food. Rossi took me seriously that is why you only see his plate.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijHlxDMUm0W2GLCS-T9dA_JvmbnJZnBaU4cDvbrAxMqJdVm45RotwddK_dWigYJ5hZrZRNiKiclpFLdSPrASEABHs4QjoIaUMzz2FudGcHKy_zNhDWzyg1C1tPShjP0e-mHoExqUpwgOOh/s1600-h/IMG_6328.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382977058303234738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijHlxDMUm0W2GLCS-T9dA_JvmbnJZnBaU4cDvbrAxMqJdVm45RotwddK_dWigYJ5hZrZRNiKiclpFLdSPrASEABHs4QjoIaUMzz2FudGcHKy_zNhDWzyg1C1tPShjP0e-mHoExqUpwgOOh/s320/IMG_6328.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_eIO8WDcgfDDkCWDyvxAkXk5dQGQLgbSnG0mZcynQPv17GoYSb24ER9CQDf92xIxdkbwv975TnHMgKbfpo_K3UHIJ6tNiNph9Z0tdVYjaOGsLoi9eBaI_F8o5Wanl7t7yKJ3U6cu44ytZ/s1600-h/IMG_6325.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382977050216685330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_eIO8WDcgfDDkCWDyvxAkXk5dQGQLgbSnG0mZcynQPv17GoYSb24ER9CQDf92xIxdkbwv975TnHMgKbfpo_K3UHIJ6tNiNph9Z0tdVYjaOGsLoi9eBaI_F8o5Wanl7t7yKJ3U6cu44ytZ/s320/IMG_6325.JPG" /></a><br />Uncle Colin stopped by on his way back to Utah and took what I was hoping for was a good family picture, this was the end result.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYIbb2dRlu9BfQAYzGnT1qpX2sd7ae4BlXFHxH7mGzUDOkv4941mwbrsIy-uX39Btra4MsYA2NnBkUtzNchpcgQGn6wjGtWEuUs-LuCzp5FTt0wtp_1Y_Xuoa6XdUMq0jdWE1OZTXo9FEP/s1600-h/IMG_4178.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382977040061785394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYIbb2dRlu9BfQAYzGnT1qpX2sd7ae4BlXFHxH7mGzUDOkv4941mwbrsIy-uX39Btra4MsYA2NnBkUtzNchpcgQGn6wjGtWEuUs-LuCzp5FTt0wtp_1Y_Xuoa6XdUMq0jdWE1OZTXo9FEP/s320/IMG_4178.JPG" /></a><br />Family night at the zoo, I got to take my niece Josie and my nephew Gavin. It was a blast.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84sDjNOOQOQ8ESbPGRUFi1apLLrCph1198L2kkJvJnS8nCa-QTbGXjnvwLeGcm5H0zYTnRFI_aHbuyozdmG7Ajk2UmKsOTnRSGtfXieJqsQm4vuc-Sgp8Wd4JQhI6X3UOrfYjDgYn1FVH/s1600-h/IMG_6288.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382977028496449826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84sDjNOOQOQ8ESbPGRUFi1apLLrCph1198L2kkJvJnS8nCa-QTbGXjnvwLeGcm5H0zYTnRFI_aHbuyozdmG7Ajk2UmKsOTnRSGtfXieJqsQm4vuc-Sgp8Wd4JQhI6X3UOrfYjDgYn1FVH/s320/IMG_6288.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-54929554949930764282009-08-05T13:06:00.005-04:002009-08-05T13:57:00.022-04:00TBDBITLOkay so thanks to my wonderful <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">employer</span> they got me tickets to see the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">OSU</span> marching band. Tom was nice enough to not only get me tickets but he also reserved me a table. Since my husband and family were unable to go I got to take some of my friends. Okay so when I say Tom <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">reserved</span> me a table I mean we had the best seats in the the place. It was kind of funny I don't know how many times workers asked us if we a had a table in the area, lets just say we probably looked out of place. We were the only ones in the area with children. Anyway, I had an awesome time and it totally got me pumped for football season.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSD4Cyre2omXnTEk_3SpTkXe-hT9cCC72rg51hzi8DC7VaEVs6BiSxW2mKmF15r39Egug95OQ5Q74MRBMt9lculYNPiGUNA5GLgo70aR9GyqH00vdNbeBWn5dQPh9TN_AEgBeLhJazVV65/s1600-h/IMG_5715.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366536607549047394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSD4Cyre2omXnTEk_3SpTkXe-hT9cCC72rg51hzi8DC7VaEVs6BiSxW2mKmF15r39Egug95OQ5Q74MRBMt9lculYNPiGUNA5GLgo70aR9GyqH00vdNbeBWn5dQPh9TN_AEgBeLhJazVV65/s320/IMG_5715.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiGb2roiLLyKn2GeagQmvr8u_QfP6xpa-nKtKO4PLBhpBPQ7oxZThZljF6lxxtqcxXpwlr55cJo8cf_WeNP1swPb2C1Z5ZrbmK1BdYjplQf7hs2bbMDqHD7_ClKlh6zkeNFDzE4LevQxP/s1600-h/IMG_5800.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366536600618377218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiGb2roiLLyKn2GeagQmvr8u_QfP6xpa-nKtKO4PLBhpBPQ7oxZThZljF6lxxtqcxXpwlr55cJo8cf_WeNP1swPb2C1Z5ZrbmK1BdYjplQf7hs2bbMDqHD7_ClKlh6zkeNFDzE4LevQxP/s320/IMG_5800.JPG" /></a>Trying hard to get a picture by the sign but it was the end of the night. I didn't <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">realize</span> that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rossi</span> pants were undone.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7JFbYB8UCb-ZIZne7PT0e3USlP3KFgkuSlwkK7oMQ4LEO94ORbiyXnPDWLTgC0UPiWUfQ3RMeG7YvYpAQAymfELwhOomHx-V05y-Q9Xo1c01IBfCkRJF08FBS3U34W-0bgq9joUbyjHK/s1600-h/IMG_5799.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366536596555153218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7JFbYB8UCb-ZIZne7PT0e3USlP3KFgkuSlwkK7oMQ4LEO94ORbiyXnPDWLTgC0UPiWUfQ3RMeG7YvYpAQAymfELwhOomHx-V05y-Q9Xo1c01IBfCkRJF08FBS3U34W-0bgq9joUbyjHK/s320/IMG_5799.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I love this picture. I am so happy that Katie and her four boys are back.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_MaSxIAlkcoBoQk9Fab8OCyAXZUclOx3KJSRWIiFr1dgpfZZkNHAE96Uz07V342IUb7NdkSSnBcxZAzfy49b2Iso0DaP5MowWM6D9qPXJ3eVWjq2DDgtHi9-w-Y92PXVL5yhVJiA3MkN/s1600-h/IMG_5758.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366536585766046498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_MaSxIAlkcoBoQk9Fab8OCyAXZUclOx3KJSRWIiFr1dgpfZZkNHAE96Uz07V342IUb7NdkSSnBcxZAzfy49b2Iso0DaP5MowWM6D9qPXJ3eVWjq2DDgtHi9-w-Y92PXVL5yhVJiA3MkN/s320/IMG_5758.JPG" /></a><br /><br />The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rehl's</span>.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjitxAwXfVpe9h8oPQv9H14saM_ueZft1tp1euE5FN9ACyHEzUM9jZb1PDABhsV9dYHZQ6jwfoG2N5F2fWJpgQQUFVxnXG8LuYXFK7fbiT1teo0ClTnoyn7V3eiWNiuRASn2TbkIKiXLUpu/s1600-h/IMG_5681.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366536581934449970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjitxAwXfVpe9h8oPQv9H14saM_ueZft1tp1euE5FN9ACyHEzUM9jZb1PDABhsV9dYHZQ6jwfoG2N5F2fWJpgQQUFVxnXG8LuYXFK7fbiT1teo0ClTnoyn7V3eiWNiuRASn2TbkIKiXLUpu/s320/IMG_5681.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfutAPQZXcgrNDsh2TRyL2Unh_ZcNwuxd1bpQlkeB_EEcmU6L8_eO8GML_jdjnl1gfVrEP9f7rFfnYZcUREdMNY2FPPO7jlwLim9a6LplA0QRqfVLw5KS34LiYQXvR4vkInMtWrKn934X-/s1600-h/IMG_5795.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366530164691900978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfutAPQZXcgrNDsh2TRyL2Unh_ZcNwuxd1bpQlkeB_EEcmU6L8_eO8GML_jdjnl1gfVrEP9f7rFfnYZcUREdMNY2FPPO7jlwLim9a6LplA0QRqfVLw5KS34LiYQXvR4vkInMtWrKn934X-/s320/IMG_5795.JPG" /></a> At the end of the night they put of fireworks. The kids loved it!!!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDyYFHOCqyKUCyu0TzqKtXXeh0dHgPWI68a7d8q-jI44Zo8fpWI8om7YoivNoiRQgoYz5Ae_LRJQwAz2x0UpUTE7SYpWKOH0eCjrMUA_7nvPtE32B_4lV344aq7BE9WwP5a_VENK2Wt3FO/s1600-h/IMG_5783.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366530162562520450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDyYFHOCqyKUCyu0TzqKtXXeh0dHgPWI68a7d8q-jI44Zo8fpWI8om7YoivNoiRQgoYz5Ae_LRJQwAz2x0UpUTE7SYpWKOH0eCjrMUA_7nvPtE32B_4lV344aq7BE9WwP5a_VENK2Wt3FO/s320/IMG_5783.JPG" /></a> I love Ross and Reid's faces in this picture.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7dLmEttK9vRmvQgOOEsFJPno6skxA-LVf6dUQiZsgcrD3Fifg1Q_KBpugvtojDieDMXM1XNyNvd8KpKE7aryiMGIXYQAT4_e_wwIjNwdKweDswg52ZC4eSQFQtcTlUrSHACD9xaSinOlG/s1600-h/IMG_5659.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366530155325948594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7dLmEttK9vRmvQgOOEsFJPno6skxA-LVf6dUQiZsgcrD3Fifg1Q_KBpugvtojDieDMXM1XNyNvd8KpKE7aryiMGIXYQAT4_e_wwIjNwdKweDswg52ZC4eSQFQtcTlUrSHACD9xaSinOlG/s320/IMG_5659.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybtuEzDW4dMkiGzsuH8jadyQq7n03hUiA2dctgjNHvBELIeyHeL9txbANKBV563wAuwGWJ6CENqmwnSXqaxsTSdMtcpvmptNhllHUqGBfCBdpAb65dgcNWlKwX9IhmU_N6L3wl3GY5ZEo/s1600-h/IMG_5703.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366530145812350242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiybtuEzDW4dMkiGzsuH8jadyQq7n03hUiA2dctgjNHvBELIeyHeL9txbANKBV563wAuwGWJ6CENqmwnSXqaxsTSdMtcpvmptNhllHUqGBfCBdpAb65dgcNWlKwX9IhmU_N6L3wl3GY5ZEo/s320/IMG_5703.JPG" /></a><br />Ross took the camera and snapped these two pictures of Parker and Ellie. Not to bad since it was pitch dark.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPYNIWYtrV07B_IH2iEC4cgaboJ3hXeZgLv65POs1pyF4yzaqsM8rDFgPUXi09MIeyAUc16HqGb5Z6n1VUY9GHzFovZ7Yif_TtRYYz27JKEKa05TqI89TYwSiMUxC7S6lsUBkE8BC1piP/s1600-h/IMG_5704.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366530143194452146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuPYNIWYtrV07B_IH2iEC4cgaboJ3hXeZgLv65POs1pyF4yzaqsM8rDFgPUXi09MIeyAUc16HqGb5Z6n1VUY9GHzFovZ7Yif_TtRYYz27JKEKa05TqI89TYwSiMUxC7S6lsUBkE8BC1piP/s320/IMG_5704.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Here the Drum Major took the kids to do script OHIO and I wanted <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rossi</span> to run but he told me no because he was "in the marching band" He took this very serious.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwafmRNZbw6CwzYAmw1DnY8WVFgPgIU59bIxFVFzuuD7E6SdpeZ6f1Whwcau2ieHmXVNJ9m0qThwyhXqRLyCTpRed-JRq8a27f9EqM6YH-zSHwv_mMhssaa6cWLnbRMecVbShil2u5851/s1600-h/IMG_5748.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366528715528323858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwafmRNZbw6CwzYAmw1DnY8WVFgPgIU59bIxFVFzuuD7E6SdpeZ6f1Whwcau2ieHmXVNJ9m0qThwyhXqRLyCTpRed-JRq8a27f9EqM6YH-zSHwv_mMhssaa6cWLnbRMecVbShil2u5851/s320/IMG_5748.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Look at how close we were to them.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRUyH6PTSDZlf_y-bLYsxL1SXZGGRddYOkHtqTUS114MZs36WqAoZwUOUtuQFh3cukOsjnNgj_U8xE1VrcPM-rJtlzTTbv7G_VV03nvn7DqaqmaVnpTXSUy-HuY41PSFDPSncIYt92M3qk/s1600-h/IMG_5721.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366528710491883314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRUyH6PTSDZlf_y-bLYsxL1SXZGGRddYOkHtqTUS114MZs36WqAoZwUOUtuQFh3cukOsjnNgj_U8xE1VrcPM-rJtlzTTbv7G_VV03nvn7DqaqmaVnpTXSUy-HuY41PSFDPSncIYt92M3qk/s320/IMG_5721.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rossi</span> is all smiles.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkRmse255eXnE3FdsRxujKhVJGckDxRrGqzy47r8VboyCy7ZIya8XQEsZOsO5r8uB-xJmiLdjk6HazZqqqG8oX0wcNvqZygebYnDq1mr-BI0MbKjtpwoauACDKaF9UGrGQtgY8I_fBwEF/s1600-h/IMG_5695.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366528705623703234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkRmse255eXnE3FdsRxujKhVJGckDxRrGqzy47r8VboyCy7ZIya8XQEsZOsO5r8uB-xJmiLdjk6HazZqqqG8oX0wcNvqZygebYnDq1mr-BI0MbKjtpwoauACDKaF9UGrGQtgY8I_fBwEF/s320/IMG_5695.JPG" /></a><br /><br />So, is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grayden</span> cute or what? Oh yeah the other boys are too.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0AefswH1eT8U3MjDR10Jik6NApV2lUX1Qz0zZ-v-hAvN5V9uvn4zKx3l0U4ySujbufMJEHBuxEMifp7qFylXDERFHz0TymVPdPO3ge95qOWB7wl6m6yqMS_VXe9CR4NfQ5_JbLfh_kCcb/s1600-h/IMG_5661.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366528694361846946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0AefswH1eT8U3MjDR10Jik6NApV2lUX1Qz0zZ-v-hAvN5V9uvn4zKx3l0U4ySujbufMJEHBuxEMifp7qFylXDERFHz0TymVPdPO3ge95qOWB7wl6m6yqMS_VXe9CR4NfQ5_JbLfh_kCcb/s320/IMG_5661.JPG" /></a><br />Even though my husband couldn't be there I had some pretty cute dates.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTP3JueEQeL7ps8tvvzfx8ODQ0ueYHZsYj-fNTFFy-EnvOyUDo60fo3Od0AZKlv7OrOoor5Bmj89pNM7E-Ue681U06h95JebvGNrn6AoRI0TiDQTvkgJJgWhzsnfl9Y_BPWcXXppVvxwqC/s1600-h/IMG_5677.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366528687033778962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTP3JueEQeL7ps8tvvzfx8ODQ0ueYHZsYj-fNTFFy-EnvOyUDo60fo3Od0AZKlv7OrOoor5Bmj89pNM7E-Ue681U06h95JebvGNrn6AoRI0TiDQTvkgJJgWhzsnfl9Y_BPWcXXppVvxwqC/s320/IMG_5677.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-29951894857554195462009-07-25T17:08:00.006-04:002009-07-25T17:52:11.764-04:00Funtimes in JulyWe have had a fun time this month. We went to the picnic with the pops, Maryland, and to my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">grandpa's</span> house.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxbcBs2ZsFQ2Laleze74P305x2ovVFYGIoSyLVeoin9zcxnSdFxySNu2r8zqdHT5IY0YDdgwKE629aoQ3rMfJRa2RjwJubPgtr98DVaxlNZVK_N6UaLpBD59-24GIwSEWggUhu4HgUxDH/s1600-h/IMG_5561.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362513735160534610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxbcBs2ZsFQ2Laleze74P305x2ovVFYGIoSyLVeoin9zcxnSdFxySNu2r8zqdHT5IY0YDdgwKE629aoQ3rMfJRa2RjwJubPgtr98DVaxlNZVK_N6UaLpBD59-24GIwSEWggUhu4HgUxDH/s320/IMG_5561.JPG" /></a> This is at the picnic with the pops <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rossi</span> made himself fit right in with this group of kids. I will be honest this little guy is already drawn to older girls. That is why I took the picture. What am I to do?<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkh5sqsne4zNd6KRLntxwQ0a8ottEvek9xPz3iD9w6EIT7Bt4r86pobK6tkwoEqFOyI0B5Kb1HJIndWAVw9Ctnwl6nlJHrNQQXZy98PcAW-_chxkwHF-2RL5KAN6j7eujA8mWP2ECViaV6/s1600-h/IMG_5541.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362513727616210450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkh5sqsne4zNd6KRLntxwQ0a8ottEvek9xPz3iD9w6EIT7Bt4r86pobK6tkwoEqFOyI0B5Kb1HJIndWAVw9Ctnwl6nlJHrNQQXZy98PcAW-_chxkwHF-2RL5KAN6j7eujA8mWP2ECViaV6/s320/IMG_5541.JPG" /></a> Let the dancing begin.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFijYygYCRLTH7NXnW6n_uRhQFmtDyTAJO-sAoVFbyZXqx-HbQRTEupnLccEZ-v2Vdm5sKBXRhdsPPLeBEV-aqhc0nGOEE7zUYRZDvUE_YfjIBplfkMZ4EIhHB4hoKbXgYkO3SzcuqvPP/s1600-h/IMG_5542.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362513718114866498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaFijYygYCRLTH7NXnW6n_uRhQFmtDyTAJO-sAoVFbyZXqx-HbQRTEupnLccEZ-v2Vdm5sKBXRhdsPPLeBEV-aqhc0nGOEE7zUYRZDvUE_YfjIBplfkMZ4EIhHB4hoKbXgYkO3SzcuqvPP/s320/IMG_5542.JPG" /></a><br />They first did activities. Here is the art activity.<br /><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362513694905249346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfdkjgwKXr1mmE81ygEZE1MICHw5NNVEpmSW23EFZ0s2NOgJG6SIV_whVqMuk7m_5W1zU4eIN2bYTRRbtZYIsW7FdEFtwDDmFaVQUQ67hOopjivJsX5gVIRsO1JMhlreYwcW6e4PjzDUhL/s320/IMG_5502.JPG" />Playing the violin. He looks like a natural.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXmNdYZbLRFctM25UCvUSosvgTas6iuzLryJkDjfiete5IVPfyluND8pVWByZDZ2n4Xs50Bz-uRTFik-mCjaplo-m9q5XrR5wGXfkKKfWSPNOptYKbrRqs89dtJkx-zf-7s1LYRdi1Jh5/s1600-h/IMG_5492.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362511845029449010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXmNdYZbLRFctM25UCvUSosvgTas6iuzLryJkDjfiete5IVPfyluND8pVWByZDZ2n4Xs50Bz-uRTFik-mCjaplo-m9q5XrR5wGXfkKKfWSPNOptYKbrRqs89dtJkx-zf-7s1LYRdi1Jh5/s320/IMG_5492.JPG" /></a>Face painting or arm painting.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsPuw2j6_eU7OjTppy9DdBJlWqZlFkEIw77hV2Jr4kBkYyniIDllDnjzwdNhOP9f4WcsramM1lB3Z2q9RsoGN9Yc2frb-Koj7ZY_e7WXRYB_NVUEHBMWbh4kIuIxQ2W0TBk9JUcnVdpat/s1600-h/IMG_5468.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362511840004020002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsPuw2j6_eU7OjTppy9DdBJlWqZlFkEIw77hV2Jr4kBkYyniIDllDnjzwdNhOP9f4WcsramM1lB3Z2q9RsoGN9Yc2frb-Koj7ZY_e7WXRYB_NVUEHBMWbh4kIuIxQ2W0TBk9JUcnVdpat/s320/IMG_5468.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWe-76sA_Rier1iFmqm1VE-OKEMq_cSiJIH6ddlVBQTydPI4GWSkKoe0BGzkie5amjKqmJ8FjCNXf0lpVLk1Nd9E7im30WgUVRqO9cSoCYgS4gcF0-qQzs8HwdrruXmwiuXbfDXPdLV8E/s1600-h/IMG_5466.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362511831548916610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWe-76sA_Rier1iFmqm1VE-OKEMq_cSiJIH6ddlVBQTydPI4GWSkKoe0BGzkie5amjKqmJ8FjCNXf0lpVLk1Nd9E7im30WgUVRqO9cSoCYgS4gcF0-qQzs8HwdrruXmwiuXbfDXPdLV8E/s320/IMG_5466.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KmdlYI6gCmutZ51N3BsoWHrPiQiQsGMgB9vQ1N4qGH3x5ckhqPlyV955XSvLvJInSumD5ksqdBNwHCSZnK8A4EJQuvN4OAbBU3VuaB8rdwAXK-gyoh4WF5z1gIgIVbLesrtnN72CLSvy/s1600-h/IMG_5477.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362511822884254658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KmdlYI6gCmutZ51N3BsoWHrPiQiQsGMgB9vQ1N4qGH3x5ckhqPlyV955XSvLvJInSumD5ksqdBNwHCSZnK8A4EJQuvN4OAbBU3VuaB8rdwAXK-gyoh4WF5z1gIgIVbLesrtnN72CLSvy/s320/IMG_5477.JPG" /></a>Thanks to Jacob's Dad I was able to enjoy this outing. It's nice to have friends in high places.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWjSlXbS2lvIziIk8FN8rDbtRqjMHzC17-hySqjco74dwiiGOBR3Vf65G5Pqk5X9tOZiZCNwtu01PJk81AZk_FoQukIUbO9Se4RvgRZPHXbXgaf-r-8VgIK3KJadwVi1WSWpfhhSw1VYy/s1600-h/IMG_5476.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362511814491576690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUWjSlXbS2lvIziIk8FN8rDbtRqjMHzC17-hySqjco74dwiiGOBR3Vf65G5Pqk5X9tOZiZCNwtu01PJk81AZk_FoQukIUbO9Se4RvgRZPHXbXgaf-r-8VgIK3KJadwVi1WSWpfhhSw1VYy/s320/IMG_5476.JPG" /></a>Parachute fun.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrerARawsiLexIGmjDzTlB2ntZbe9MnDde51thOVVh9d9DYa7YIJtxJa9SzDblEL4s0z9HBoCeu5Fik0h6HJ7O5n1zVHCGSWuoiGA6eG7CsnYXt96URb92AcND2TECnz-hCkxPoM7Y-MXB/s1600-h/IMG_5475.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362510455405598578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrerARawsiLexIGmjDzTlB2ntZbe9MnDde51thOVVh9d9DYa7YIJtxJa9SzDblEL4s0z9HBoCeu5Fik0h6HJ7O5n1zVHCGSWuoiGA6eG7CsnYXt96URb92AcND2TECnz-hCkxPoM7Y-MXB/s320/IMG_5475.JPG" /></a>Ellie and Autumn got to come along since my husband wasn't feeling well. Can't let a perfectly good ticket go to waste. We had a blast <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">with</span> them.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLpWtvlTcbL2I-HquXN1jyIUBRH_NA2bcPz8kK5l0Y4WH70B1dTkW8-vSROcVjALyN4ViMzPSyAAWD_Q8Cc1McELepbdIFDYhUdCdSm4BubBjTarGv0ZXNPZKVGOX48ZbMmDI6WeLTsTKB/s1600-h/IMG_5474.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362510445734982514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLpWtvlTcbL2I-HquXN1jyIUBRH_NA2bcPz8kK5l0Y4WH70B1dTkW8-vSROcVjALyN4ViMzPSyAAWD_Q8Cc1McELepbdIFDYhUdCdSm4BubBjTarGv0ZXNPZKVGOX48ZbMmDI6WeLTsTKB/s320/IMG_5474.JPG" /></a>At the beach in Maryland.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYtnT93I95y5UhlBc6WPEy31LPS2uTgX7XzCNAiBoSwduXvneJ8937ekHQm7NjA7lBYZoYPNKsIu5QQp2Gyq5Cyk8OTteivgo7gbXGChtevYBzeKZFO8vjy3G1fwVLIupaJk6p3F_XBtNc/s1600-h/IMG_5312.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362510437391643346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYtnT93I95y5UhlBc6WPEy31LPS2uTgX7XzCNAiBoSwduXvneJ8937ekHQm7NjA7lBYZoYPNKsIu5QQp2Gyq5Cyk8OTteivgo7gbXGChtevYBzeKZFO8vjy3G1fwVLIupaJk6p3F_XBtNc/s320/IMG_5312.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9birK3naaoNgv0WVodn7bL1Shb3CWURoRr6_W1224u6Iqv6WR8nWpGshw9BGsDHvjHu-s6y6aCeNyoAYO6KEhZ6qBrv_ecG1Kdxs0le3lWsuOzZwGrM-2oz34c4lz7wUEl7GDJGC0TJF/s1600-h/IMG_5289.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362510422456191378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ9birK3naaoNgv0WVodn7bL1Shb3CWURoRr6_W1224u6Iqv6WR8nWpGshw9BGsDHvjHu-s6y6aCeNyoAYO6KEhZ6qBrv_ecG1Kdxs0le3lWsuOzZwGrM-2oz34c4lz7wUEl7GDJGC0TJF/s320/IMG_5289.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I love this picture with my little girl.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cIRsRvct5S86bStylJ1k5o6kq2EhNl2zko9tSs8XgxQ02-bTRKe0uB12NNy0dz_uDJdp7zVVJVtXljlETt4ruQ7k5LR6byE69o_W8bGsDkcB84v2GzTOIBVJ_uUF3n2IE9TvTMQ_WnOq/s1600-h/IMG_5364.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362510418026949698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3cIRsRvct5S86bStylJ1k5o6kq2EhNl2zko9tSs8XgxQ02-bTRKe0uB12NNy0dz_uDJdp7zVVJVtXljlETt4ruQ7k5LR6byE69o_W8bGsDkcB84v2GzTOIBVJ_uUF3n2IE9TvTMQ_WnOq/s320/IMG_5364.JPG" /></a><br /><div>At Great <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shisler's</span> house and in his rebuilt Dodge truck. Its a beauty.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6iGyOFA73aO4UWH9ufwaqOJIb2N8WwsQ6opMZeIEoD6kMwrvRxjgPWMf1cul1nNFf_PDNlgg6jgN1RwIK_tsNZJ-joFk6KGKQWAv234jjOsurGxMJkiUj8g4_Swsc1EgXH1Xmb3m6BHzy/s1600-h/IMG_5220.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362508939455739794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6iGyOFA73aO4UWH9ufwaqOJIb2N8WwsQ6opMZeIEoD6kMwrvRxjgPWMf1cul1nNFf_PDNlgg6jgN1RwIK_tsNZJ-joFk6KGKQWAv234jjOsurGxMJkiUj8g4_Swsc1EgXH1Xmb3m6BHzy/s320/IMG_5220.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hgI5bbG1S20lzl8OuuojcC2NlYOXrJLwupAILCjkMPxyr8-pWgayQ5s7N3attCnv4ujCfqmk7d7VkmdgxARdZGU7T4f3vJym9n39krnlNVPi6FDZPvALpLSg3D8OBWxUSSxyLp-fycC1/s1600-h/IMG_5212.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362508927577992754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hgI5bbG1S20lzl8OuuojcC2NlYOXrJLwupAILCjkMPxyr8-pWgayQ5s7N3attCnv4ujCfqmk7d7VkmdgxARdZGU7T4f3vJym9n39krnlNVPi6FDZPvALpLSg3D8OBWxUSSxyLp-fycC1/s320/IMG_5212.JPG" /></a>More pictures of us in Maryland.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362508918180129682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo-rlTq-qb67nDOhNwekuWrVo79dm-kNygPiu_W0N4M0v8Uygd-qvqxtp1F0o3ZF52Ql7-PYGOslDjbzrarhnZkbAI0rDLyL3S7eWdQlI_W3YpOUDvrb8oY95w_z1sh95L19jHqG9QXdmg/s320/IMG_5401.JPG" />Meeting Little Ethan was a treat.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6FeEZxJfoO1_DCM6H5CGyl7ZAlr9nu2iaq_a99Ha2DxwgSK0m6fVVT7JYGoCmMj3Tbi4eDtk9Bo0sRl-NXk_xyLQeFQsODpyj05MngpY9PslH2_Bivn8bJn8Q6-6wa_zS3tCVwlUInED/s1600-h/IMG_5390.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362508913826066562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6FeEZxJfoO1_DCM6H5CGyl7ZAlr9nu2iaq_a99Ha2DxwgSK0m6fVVT7JYGoCmMj3Tbi4eDtk9Bo0sRl-NXk_xyLQeFQsODpyj05MngpY9PslH2_Bivn8bJn8Q6-6wa_zS3tCVwlUInED/s320/IMG_5390.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2FFzuaJu701OfJhqz2jjdom_9v5KWyFsTo0sc6b4nCK04cHki-I8gYTJuXgKpDSJE-hxQKblSs9OB5yfSSkoE6XyZtsQEXLxxVtmPA9z1DDNo2K05yw4IkOUBzfu56AMz5OvmYs8Tsk_/s1600-h/IMG_5393.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362508905950395602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2FFzuaJu701OfJhqz2jjdom_9v5KWyFsTo0sc6b4nCK04cHki-I8gYTJuXgKpDSJE-hxQKblSs9OB5yfSSkoE6XyZtsQEXLxxVtmPA9z1DDNo2K05yw4IkOUBzfu56AMz5OvmYs8Tsk_/s320/IMG_5393.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-10623748557425718512009-07-04T16:07:00.003-04:002009-07-04T16:49:17.500-04:00Happy birthday and blessings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6P36LHyvvawZnxtP-S4Ju39cMyLHoA1OSw1EozuFHcEqqk5oJTHbLr2jGVlEO15TtVixQkMImj2avfEd1-fMXnWMd4q9-ubINcQTGIECQpCExA0Bd6qZXgcr9FOgbCsDhTmDbzwqaRCL/s1600-h/IMG_4820.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6P36LHyvvawZnxtP-S4Ju39cMyLHoA1OSw1EozuFHcEqqk5oJTHbLr2jGVlEO15TtVixQkMImj2avfEd1-fMXnWMd4q9-ubINcQTGIECQpCExA0Bd6qZXgcr9FOgbCsDhTmDbzwqaRCL/s320/IMG_4820.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354700226143481490" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy6_04PId5vzN6C9wbBj8iw5ipHv4zyWzx4c7MnaUKGwUMp4VaMFJUE4OZPVqbNL_fkLFz8SzB4L0D0UNtxJ4U8PpLBe-cO-2_BBsD5r7-BXvvgP2DdTORKN7awV28D5oLwGkAEQHhojAh/s1600-h/IMG_4893.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy6_04PId5vzN6C9wbBj8iw5ipHv4zyWzx4c7MnaUKGwUMp4VaMFJUE4OZPVqbNL_fkLFz8SzB4L0D0UNtxJ4U8PpLBe-cO-2_BBsD5r7-BXvvgP2DdTORKN7awV28D5oLwGkAEQHhojAh/s320/IMG_4893.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354699755855209474" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70f98MtWL2e2x-_ubDPtEleNr2itdfIpF5860Fmhx-MQMBfebHIDv7pPaoYZLT48niYfwraM_3CnUKI9ypQ_b_n6f8kCZ8rze9ca9po6TAl9-TK3DuN5U-gK8nPgo9wVKRVsrtshxFD3d/s1600-h/IMG_4891.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70f98MtWL2e2x-_ubDPtEleNr2itdfIpF5860Fmhx-MQMBfebHIDv7pPaoYZLT48niYfwraM_3CnUKI9ypQ_b_n6f8kCZ8rze9ca9po6TAl9-TK3DuN5U-gK8nPgo9wVKRVsrtshxFD3d/s320/IMG_4891.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354699749426457202" border="0" /></a>Okay so this week I got to celebrate my last birthday in my twenties. Can I just say that this has been one of my best birthdays since I can remember. To kick off the whole celebration I have this wonderful friend, Autumn who tagged around with my at an antique store three weeks prior so I could pick out my present. It is the wardrobe pictured above. Then on the Friday before my birthday Autumn had a Dutch Oven dinner and made me a poster and had balloons up . And the best part was her daughter Ellie so excited to be giving me a "birthday" party. She made me a cute present with a yellow bow. It was so nice of her to do that small kind act. Then on Saturday I got to pick out a new mailbox that I have been wanting for at least 2 years and that is what my mom got me. I know you are probably thinking a mailbox but I am practical and that is what I wanted. Plus, on Monday my wonderful in-laws sent me a beautiful card with money so I bought a zoo pass that I have been putting off. I had a wonderful day on my actual birthday too. I got to go to a free movie with my children and Jacob, plus Holly and her seven children, plus Mary Ann and her daughter. It was wonderful we took up an entire row and had four buckets of popcorn. Thank Heavens for the free refills. The whole day was filled with kind acts of others. My friend Bylle brought me wonderful cookie bars and a beautiful card. My friend Amanda brought me these to die for brownies that I was wanting my husband to make but she made them instead. This was so kind given both of her girls have been running fevers for days. Katie also brought me this darling dish bottle with pink dish soap in it and cute pink rubber gloves all tied together with a pink bow. One nice thing is she came during nap time so I got to visit with her for awhile. I felt bad when Bylle stopped by because I was having my daily power struggle with my son so I couldn't visit. I think she understood. Anyway, the day was just filled with many people calling to wish me a happy birthday. Heck, I even got a phone call from one of my childhood friends at 9:45 at night which woke me up to wish me happy birthday. As for the blessing part in my title, I just saw this as an opportunity to show how very grateful I am to have such a wonderful family and to have such wonderful friends that took time to remember my one my day. It made me realize that I need to do a better job at remembering them.Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-33411585962355896842009-06-28T09:11:00.002-04:002009-06-28T09:25:43.958-04:00Welcome back Smith's<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFnAlyNbn6Mw1YCSguQPuWdOAqAEQIMPfcrFSD-CBnkltZ_Ck4VvwLsCKPt2kZYZyMVbqbQu0XHFJHukMebyG97xiXRBKbK2ifPilUuDbxYyUVXZvomBeDfe-WVPhkoC5KZVGsZ4Ii7VJ/s1600-h/IMG_4735.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352366362022606738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFnAlyNbn6Mw1YCSguQPuWdOAqAEQIMPfcrFSD-CBnkltZ_Ck4VvwLsCKPt2kZYZyMVbqbQu0XHFJHukMebyG97xiXRBKbK2ifPilUuDbxYyUVXZvomBeDfe-WVPhkoC5KZVGsZ4Ii7VJ/s320/IMG_4735.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1aSVmSPSnuzmKWr7ORC1SGP6J3sk1KLc5YbIEVkKD0v7pj8e32Jejm7X6PXLKh8kzUzGj1vg3rGrgFQII8MXENb_muLhVofVFsczM-nroiE7_UViINzx3rhW_-StK-UbXHXZGUQB98ahr/s1600-h/IMG_4731.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352366357118462914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1aSVmSPSnuzmKWr7ORC1SGP6J3sk1KLc5YbIEVkKD0v7pj8e32Jejm7X6PXLKh8kzUzGj1vg3rGrgFQII8MXENb_muLhVofVFsczM-nroiE7_UViINzx3rhW_-StK-UbXHXZGUQB98ahr/s320/IMG_4731.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4BNFvxAMqHKpXCN_dRPVVZftAfpD92mNhQdnv94ocKrYTgmrVXfOYljcm3FhcZaCeM5gF0EzUdF9tm3TYrHSY9wYU9oSU7CzV6xydOs6kz9kXia2GPF8xkRIQ3grlNnsZGZ3D_IKEWWcE/s1600-h/IMG_4734.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352366350554113522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4BNFvxAMqHKpXCN_dRPVVZftAfpD92mNhQdnv94ocKrYTgmrVXfOYljcm3FhcZaCeM5gF0EzUdF9tm3TYrHSY9wYU9oSU7CzV6xydOs6kz9kXia2GPF8xkRIQ3grlNnsZGZ3D_IKEWWcE/s320/IMG_4734.JPG" /></a>We are so excited to have our friends back. I honestly think I have spent more time with Katie since she has been back than before she left. Anyway, we are happy to have them back. I still find it hard to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">believe</span> that they are back but I am very grateful.<br /><div></div></div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-105073106310658762009-05-23T09:55:00.001-04:002009-05-23T10:01:56.223-04:00Annie's 1 year pictures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuApozBOdiPxRhIvLSbXPnUGrtv2qbzIpVJMsLc2w9C_coK0oEEIpDk82pdSuBJSJ15tc2U3dFvKdp6SOf6ST_oSH2wEi3J82PWDgTVITRZqYRx8JikSG3GfMedPSXcKmM0BL1LK3O9Exx/s1600-h/annie0028.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339018840052598626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuApozBOdiPxRhIvLSbXPnUGrtv2qbzIpVJMsLc2w9C_coK0oEEIpDk82pdSuBJSJ15tc2U3dFvKdp6SOf6ST_oSH2wEi3J82PWDgTVITRZqYRx8JikSG3GfMedPSXcKmM0BL1LK3O9Exx/s320/annie0028.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFpqoREos6OQOvAaedzRiHO4Uv2xinbeqL_i7aYm3T9PYwC3LTMZbXoNcE2xfAY6rqeG3BvChFnp00e_VW46UFVrS_IKLauCWid1kuHPabiYkWUuhZB7s3X4YEfDiCtrkhjA7sNgWPM6jt/s1600-h/annie0021.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339018838194080146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFpqoREos6OQOvAaedzRiHO4Uv2xinbeqL_i7aYm3T9PYwC3LTMZbXoNcE2xfAY6rqeG3BvChFnp00e_VW46UFVrS_IKLauCWid1kuHPabiYkWUuhZB7s3X4YEfDiCtrkhjA7sNgWPM6jt/s320/annie0021.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuoHWI8FpfeMgFtVamHxkH0BgN-oN4J2G2_kfKI9a8ZEEmRnDAjku9HGUA367_rRU2fnyVZmQG0il8MXU2pyp-l9tnMb7hRxt1KXmiFUGwUBArRkG8bHBGQJSjfYBqGtoSLaG17sN4WX-F/s1600-h/annie0017.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339018837708436322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuoHWI8FpfeMgFtVamHxkH0BgN-oN4J2G2_kfKI9a8ZEEmRnDAjku9HGUA367_rRU2fnyVZmQG0il8MXU2pyp-l9tnMb7hRxt1KXmiFUGwUBArRkG8bHBGQJSjfYBqGtoSLaG17sN4WX-F/s320/annie0017.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GWZdC1qnnl0RzmoHV3TADlkQOGRtRj6zZ6CX5D1EuLy65NcqL2Oe2rIffc1hEEyT1R9dqYlXZtROOuKuEJlu6OWuTLrawnLSKotdYpga76qB4qOE9RANML-H7StiZ3SBomDLFYMOoBL0/s1600-h/annie007.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339018832946086450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GWZdC1qnnl0RzmoHV3TADlkQOGRtRj6zZ6CX5D1EuLy65NcqL2Oe2rIffc1hEEyT1R9dqYlXZtROOuKuEJlu6OWuTLrawnLSKotdYpga76qB4qOE9RANML-H7StiZ3SBomDLFYMOoBL0/s320/annie007.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cInXdUymgMM2r-vqU50hi05YesWLgaeOpCpzWcrxCLPNglI1ffxGgyfGG5QOZdCCsWo2mcLlxPyDqCVMyWra-OIF-a0dJmULTQH_J5Z5xmYyCzm2opc2f_w-oKmS_h1Q6UVaY6oCb6hk/s1600-h/annie006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 312px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339018832459789314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_cInXdUymgMM2r-vqU50hi05YesWLgaeOpCpzWcrxCLPNglI1ffxGgyfGG5QOZdCCsWo2mcLlxPyDqCVMyWra-OIF-a0dJmULTQH_J5Z5xmYyCzm2opc2f_w-oKmS_h1Q6UVaY6oCb6hk/s320/annie006.jpg" /></a><br />These pictures were such a challenge. She was moving no stop, I am surprised I got one good picture out of it.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-45710140748823297642009-05-21T20:19:00.006-04:002009-05-21T20:59:10.573-04:00VacationOkay so it didn't seem like much of a vacation. Since, we spent the entire time with a stomach virus. Little Ross was sick for two days throwing up while he spent the rest of the days with diarrhea. We however managed to spend one action packed day at the jump yard and going out on Lindsay's parents speed boat. I managed to get sick too, so one day Ross and his dad took little Ross to D.C. so at least he got spend some time out. I will say that I enjoyed visiting with my sister-in-law Lindsay, I got to take her to her Doctor's appointment then she treated me to lunch. It is always nice to have some girl time. I guess the only bonus of the virus we spent a fraction of what we were planning.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDusQeZgAwq6MeUwxchRRbjNDfk-4C4vZBY2PbcaDA665mzSiAZKs1Oh5YOHVGuBAv59sSeHnzxuPV2en5s1rvBlehXliWe0KEYZVzL1H_hZRczZGeXHlnIIa1IkV21Fua2n7TOGb63f0Q/s1600-h/IMG_4491.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338440526707468130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDusQeZgAwq6MeUwxchRRbjNDfk-4C4vZBY2PbcaDA665mzSiAZKs1Oh5YOHVGuBAv59sSeHnzxuPV2en5s1rvBlehXliWe0KEYZVzL1H_hZRczZGeXHlnIIa1IkV21Fua2n7TOGb63f0Q/s320/IMG_4491.JPG" /></a> Family pictures always a challenge but these seem to have worked out.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJnZ9rDT46iZuKnl2M9c9ctF4DM_SzaHRZlBZwbej0f77CkFaf4E6dRrgZTnOOix2f_XK1qQH0yUaL5dSfYS95Af3rgN6QaYUjcCJnju9iDWMJ2WNhLQGibOVe7ktirYBrtY1pXqSvtfC/s1600-h/IMG_4489.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338440521023889602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJnZ9rDT46iZuKnl2M9c9ctF4DM_SzaHRZlBZwbej0f77CkFaf4E6dRrgZTnOOix2f_XK1qQH0yUaL5dSfYS95Af3rgN6QaYUjcCJnju9iDWMJ2WNhLQGibOVe7ktirYBrtY1pXqSvtfC/s320/IMG_4489.JPG" /></a> Ross with his girl. She is so in love with him.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLJQqjsqLT3ACd0OdjrP97Zgso-2HTdTpLjayxOZVEcRP76XQ5ej1UNRVIpOr7TkClLeFjxeffyQOrmJo0mPayagn8tJWQrA3NPzp-kCziNo5-HsouJIhE8YygLxvgbu4eYwgoUIaeqQgR/s1600-h/IMG_4488.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338440258630683874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLJQqjsqLT3ACd0OdjrP97Zgso-2HTdTpLjayxOZVEcRP76XQ5ej1UNRVIpOr7TkClLeFjxeffyQOrmJo0mPayagn8tJWQrA3NPzp-kCziNo5-HsouJIhE8YygLxvgbu4eYwgoUIaeqQgR/s320/IMG_4488.JPG" /></a><br />He is so much like me it is scary, he is my little sidekick.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhjbWKH8OIz3zjx7z92hbtePzPetBDcy1Yy3nHOPs0BjfKH1YxzkHA-nVTNKNykcLhj669i3bk8nWXrNTb1HhdiShjYj9ZGH4DWxfMuUJfFAtzzSNCaR9_x0j8Tm-nP0bgB5whIeTOUwY/s1600-h/IMG_4486.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338440252430966482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhjbWKH8OIz3zjx7z92hbtePzPetBDcy1Yy3nHOPs0BjfKH1YxzkHA-nVTNKNykcLhj669i3bk8nWXrNTb1HhdiShjYj9ZGH4DWxfMuUJfFAtzzSNCaR9_x0j8Tm-nP0bgB5whIeTOUwY/s320/IMG_4486.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Me and Lindsay, she is so much fun. We spent an entire day just talking, that was wonderful.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbWP44MDiSCH-IVbMM229Og3KNAkdEc_f5_MhzYNzPeFwaQnnacfAfP3C3LcpLlwnz7gFK04KJD_1Dp2h-ErZfAtO-snq8HxiAexcBMOG9WS_k2HKaAeg-Hvy8Lwx8gtn4LgW8ktMLKwrm/s1600-h/IMG_4485.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338440253570334930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbWP44MDiSCH-IVbMM229Og3KNAkdEc_f5_MhzYNzPeFwaQnnacfAfP3C3LcpLlwnz7gFK04KJD_1Dp2h-ErZfAtO-snq8HxiAexcBMOG9WS_k2HKaAeg-Hvy8Lwx8gtn4LgW8ktMLKwrm/s320/IMG_4485.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />At the museum with Daddy.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijl6UgcHdk35G-J_bSU-pxgmBAbij3lbstefO4u703scWxmzwLW51Oy6WTrs5InCx6GGShjOc39FjnYOBm9jtDudavFtiusmQ_rW0jXO3sBAHxXZUDsi8g48YamUygx2D-SctnFglTodCE/s1600-h/IMG_4481.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338440249688840626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijl6UgcHdk35G-J_bSU-pxgmBAbij3lbstefO4u703scWxmzwLW51Oy6WTrs5InCx6GGShjOc39FjnYOBm9jtDudavFtiusmQ_rW0jXO3sBAHxXZUDsi8g48YamUygx2D-SctnFglTodCE/s320/IMG_4481.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Okay so this is Lindsay's parents house and it absolutely gorgeous. It backs up to the bay.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixs-PGNs6IHDvaViJHzNs591sZmE9KbAG82r0T_SNQBvo5Oo9mfGV50RImTftznrP8gvKrufON8wKviw8y7QIPAqbX9we-loKrntNtpuGaE1cGE-BZ3lordBkv0uHF311uurohHrIBTKWr/s1600-h/IMG_4477.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338440247969578706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixs-PGNs6IHDvaViJHzNs591sZmE9KbAG82r0T_SNQBvo5Oo9mfGV50RImTftznrP8gvKrufON8wKviw8y7QIPAqbX9we-loKrntNtpuGaE1cGE-BZ3lordBkv0uHF311uurohHrIBTKWr/s320/IMG_4477.JPG" /></a><br />Yeah so this is the back. I love that walk out basement.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuM7G0OL5zvmCmnWgwBl_lalySEdSIzoX9uJhz276Eiq2pLJKU-zhQ30F7bR_JwVbzwh0vezQb_WkaNwtgN3iGJPSwEARhAHh-cVXL4BLSPfJUBArYXcYN5s5q619nOwuJ6vN6PFk21Bkm/s1600-h/IMG_4470.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338439588154132402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuM7G0OL5zvmCmnWgwBl_lalySEdSIzoX9uJhz276Eiq2pLJKU-zhQ30F7bR_JwVbzwh0vezQb_WkaNwtgN3iGJPSwEARhAHh-cVXL4BLSPfJUBArYXcYN5s5q619nOwuJ6vN6PFk21Bkm/s320/IMG_4470.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xOfLaRbXukrrc1TDljbYa23PGWLtYOxAIyMxDBB0fbd2T-NX1SMBBrTginFIyPUi4dRiu8G0SuBmgef35dnN14SToCvX4CuFFSRxnxWBBLMNtfiRn5pqoXVT8Js2aSelAQ4vtwDTvUx6/s1600-h/IMG_4458.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338439589706203746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9xOfLaRbXukrrc1TDljbYa23PGWLtYOxAIyMxDBB0fbd2T-NX1SMBBrTginFIyPUi4dRiu8G0SuBmgef35dnN14SToCvX4CuFFSRxnxWBBLMNtfiRn5pqoXVT8Js2aSelAQ4vtwDTvUx6/s320/IMG_4458.JPG" /></a><br />On the boat, It was fun. I just loved how Annie fit in this life jacket.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6wwKktpwW37PYR4zl2f3taX62LyKsmPCaAu-T9I5VNE767nd6ZKnHhwVjQwsVJ7djD6sgiySqoiKvxtXk3Q8I2hGBZKhAezETUawVaQp9iAMQdvmIPoEFatinjnAO3fHPcF_pzA-3w3m0/s1600-h/IMG_4454.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338439585612929762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6wwKktpwW37PYR4zl2f3taX62LyKsmPCaAu-T9I5VNE767nd6ZKnHhwVjQwsVJ7djD6sgiySqoiKvxtXk3Q8I2hGBZKhAezETUawVaQp9iAMQdvmIPoEFatinjnAO3fHPcF_pzA-3w3m0/s320/IMG_4454.JPG" /></a><br />Rossi was so excited to get onto the boat. Love this picture.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj01yLznzKMHfurozAz48MnBODLngr1W25LvLcLfEykU9IHdB7v6mQk0A28G8VAHCE4R6mTMnh1oXsZe-S-ZAkeotT_ifCRGqYxcqSe6zFWk_aOFdNmTD9fgnRl_cMWhZIeSdzxpw_B8Zlw/s1600-h/IMG_4447.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338439585598314946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj01yLznzKMHfurozAz48MnBODLngr1W25LvLcLfEykU9IHdB7v6mQk0A28G8VAHCE4R6mTMnh1oXsZe-S-ZAkeotT_ifCRGqYxcqSe6zFWk_aOFdNmTD9fgnRl_cMWhZIeSdzxpw_B8Zlw/s320/IMG_4447.JPG" /></a>At the jumpyard. this place was so nice we were the only people there. So it was like we were having our own little private party.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriXcS-NbT3GxzuW-Kgl4Bl6H5-o84ZZBmAJoHL00-CcPqpBDp2ONemXspJ_nojYK5HvJNc9VWD6UqO4lUeLfsihScAmYsN9LHu074mQHZmItDIhf6wv7Y3CHqHE1EHCHLANfJHmi_uHom/s1600-h/IMG_4411.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338439578913024962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriXcS-NbT3GxzuW-Kgl4Bl6H5-o84ZZBmAJoHL00-CcPqpBDp2ONemXspJ_nojYK5HvJNc9VWD6UqO4lUeLfsihScAmYsN9LHu074mQHZmItDIhf6wv7Y3CHqHE1EHCHLANfJHmi_uHom/s320/IMG_4411.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh97UEcGga6O5mL4w9rV9a3_-9CFFntKjlzFQ0MY1-ONB7TD8gq87y6OUQJPGIDKLXmwXHOBYZnKzc4EdfxDGCjo1-RgjhB57rAKshQWuW9iXlYor-gRffJwvZS3QcXhHrtg68JVs-mR37n/s1600-h/IMG_4408.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338439194987869762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh97UEcGga6O5mL4w9rV9a3_-9CFFntKjlzFQ0MY1-ONB7TD8gq87y6OUQJPGIDKLXmwXHOBYZnKzc4EdfxDGCjo1-RgjhB57rAKshQWuW9iXlYor-gRffJwvZS3QcXhHrtg68JVs-mR37n/s320/IMG_4408.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDURzspmey8-LGjsR-EsPzfFxo-SaIstjXBiYEDmjKLiXUPRuWlYWlsRN1J-G_UatnIL0GUoPAq90Q6k53qCOKkHoTrTnCp_SrWnHbIYZBELKTjbC9E5S9dgClH1rQzuivDNpfOJ7QOCIC/s1600-h/IMG_4402.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338439189357623586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDURzspmey8-LGjsR-EsPzfFxo-SaIstjXBiYEDmjKLiXUPRuWlYWlsRN1J-G_UatnIL0GUoPAq90Q6k53qCOKkHoTrTnCp_SrWnHbIYZBELKTjbC9E5S9dgClH1rQzuivDNpfOJ7QOCIC/s320/IMG_4402.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamRuli1eoy3RlLRvmNvCxG7M-p-dXDPhXBBT3B57L8S9S94KM-J1_6BfllkW1g7WmOJ705W2mZ5-zuZRnrLHHDfw9PjmGk9TYW5lftwuOTqsk0h5jwslSlKmgohiG55hzz-XWxhFWV9Hc/s1600-h/IMG_4396.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338439183399871010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamRuli1eoy3RlLRvmNvCxG7M-p-dXDPhXBBT3B57L8S9S94KM-J1_6BfllkW1g7WmOJ705W2mZ5-zuZRnrLHHDfw9PjmGk9TYW5lftwuOTqsk0h5jwslSlKmgohiG55hzz-XWxhFWV9Hc/s320/IMG_4396.JPG" /></a><br />Ross and I even enjoyed the big slide. By the way I got rug burn from doing that.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRhCLu85rL0fLBO7clzijKOT28PKYtIqO4nxl0WDpD2x_i0ibKlah9hPBOFbusZT5t2Y7TrgB0RJWeJYjB1lbjAVAyI6Au1WvJk7ziXsn02EVPDFJu5RsGALHKoGeHzsBptHQR-ew_XIx/s1600-h/IMG_4395.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338439183925628754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRhCLu85rL0fLBO7clzijKOT28PKYtIqO4nxl0WDpD2x_i0ibKlah9hPBOFbusZT5t2Y7TrgB0RJWeJYjB1lbjAVAyI6Au1WvJk7ziXsn02EVPDFJu5RsGALHKoGeHzsBptHQR-ew_XIx/s320/IMG_4395.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq9a0P9RwzwzsdUD0yV2rVg_9UarUrsBh5NNR1OI_e3GoDQWxOu0Q5dSjgShwDIokrBlsVXfw7gB0m07QUKpKS2n0WyKFpXxoxTKEfbDNeRkIMovjJde_bu3Ioy8wMQCzrQJ_qjr8osy5W/s1600-h/IMG_4390.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338439182830262786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq9a0P9RwzwzsdUD0yV2rVg_9UarUrsBh5NNR1OI_e3GoDQWxOu0Q5dSjgShwDIokrBlsVXfw7gB0m07QUKpKS2n0WyKFpXxoxTKEfbDNeRkIMovjJde_bu3Ioy8wMQCzrQJ_qjr8osy5W/s320/IMG_4390.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODsYnbzS4TnWFL2h4df1oVcV89UPZt1c7dUhlcEnxwQXZKmcUT-QOAxAwlNnnqmB2ne7NEolmnAg0S6mpbw2NVTDY_ccS2aeeCKKnVsSxkxAzyHrefc6g9JgueOmQKmBUJ54wkaVNoGsH/s1600-h/IMG_4380.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338438831854408738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODsYnbzS4TnWFL2h4df1oVcV89UPZt1c7dUhlcEnxwQXZKmcUT-QOAxAwlNnnqmB2ne7NEolmnAg0S6mpbw2NVTDY_ccS2aeeCKKnVsSxkxAzyHrefc6g9JgueOmQKmBUJ54wkaVNoGsH/s320/IMG_4380.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7J53geBTdQ9NXZIRS6rBNWIKyQjzKJO42Zuh9vy9lCcj2_kOFBN11abc-BcoUexESrzO0pVDL7bTMhWk6YjdytTBRc32DwqtoziRSBw-EpzKrxfHOvzHEUSE0YBp3Wz-3xY8rjthBux8a/s1600-h/IMG_4378.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338438828135978754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7J53geBTdQ9NXZIRS6rBNWIKyQjzKJO42Zuh9vy9lCcj2_kOFBN11abc-BcoUexESrzO0pVDL7bTMhWk6YjdytTBRc32DwqtoziRSBw-EpzKrxfHOvzHEUSE0YBp3Wz-3xY8rjthBux8a/s320/IMG_4378.JPG" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVmnK7WICi669FTN-kBfwEJgUAJbok05oRCyezWMQzBvpDkv3FLSHQPjeXCpnl1WvxRSFRkHfOz7rWRXH-aAdxDQLfC8xjiRtpov59nup_RvIQLxVEnX0UifXELBIgCDa2OjuMHBRrRtd/s1600-h/IMG_4371.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338438828863710834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZVmnK7WICi669FTN-kBfwEJgUAJbok05oRCyezWMQzBvpDkv3FLSHQPjeXCpnl1WvxRSFRkHfOz7rWRXH-aAdxDQLfC8xjiRtpov59nup_RvIQLxVEnX0UifXELBIgCDa2OjuMHBRrRtd/s320/IMG_4371.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3rGQa8FdyVlQMvrVlXbn4GsV9uYMmTZ9Q0iLXubrj9oFSrThn88iU8YIkhvXiRUYtEPCSlCfWLe8Q36rpZnZ3wfgPmvIWtOevEC4LFN61E6o3gpXqDKv-tKuqD4Mv-6tGgqi7a7Tqr2r/s1600-h/IMG_4370.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338438824976811618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg3rGQa8FdyVlQMvrVlXbn4GsV9uYMmTZ9Q0iLXubrj9oFSrThn88iU8YIkhvXiRUYtEPCSlCfWLe8Q36rpZnZ3wfgPmvIWtOevEC4LFN61E6o3gpXqDKv-tKuqD4Mv-6tGgqi7a7Tqr2r/s320/IMG_4370.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpdigTQOcP2kc_a_RDG1qnWB6nrMDvsiRDkUXDdU7n4REdXUOLh85lwFP7R6kw0j7A3g2nsUE8aKo_ifMP8sZFK82aLGit9s03F8OfyhDd0zapnoLO3hQcCe7AjzdQ4s8nn8m6sYsoJSj/s1600-h/IMG_4357.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338438821394976322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpdigTQOcP2kc_a_RDG1qnWB6nrMDvsiRDkUXDdU7n4REdXUOLh85lwFP7R6kw0j7A3g2nsUE8aKo_ifMP8sZFK82aLGit9s03F8OfyhDd0zapnoLO3hQcCe7AjzdQ4s8nn8m6sYsoJSj/s320/IMG_4357.JPG" /></a><br />All in all, it wasn't a bad trip I just wish we could have seen more. Thank heavens for Colin and his projection TV on the wall and for introducing us to the show Chuck. That is how we spent our sick days. Fun times!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-88816256572707453072009-05-08T23:15:00.004-04:002009-05-08T23:34:12.425-04:00Another Happy Birthday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqm2Pd3eWdEviVGUk52Fn-x2liiiK8NHAvwrPxtCsRxd3YSt-u_VWZLCOHI8KVayTO6Ag_a2gzgnsUf6Dq9UoMJVl9jUaMmkZq7uXAox1L7yP8k2IayrCr0270sT8dwRADX4AERoiRB-sE/s1600-h/IMG_3200.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqm2Pd3eWdEviVGUk52Fn-x2liiiK8NHAvwrPxtCsRxd3YSt-u_VWZLCOHI8KVayTO6Ag_a2gzgnsUf6Dq9UoMJVl9jUaMmkZq7uXAox1L7yP8k2IayrCr0270sT8dwRADX4AERoiRB-sE/s320/IMG_3200.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333659893217430770" border="0" />The three Ross'</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9j4YoWUolnl87fRIIH_INTMx4SDDOALy-ZQ6Au1uC7MgtyA3suepNacR9V7fnRg8oHSfLj7RNtIXICe3MkRO17xkFhY4VzGhvgmipVsbwBtlg3Bk5JUil6jtXXEs9mbHGNZBDnXjIiw6M/s1600-h/IMG_1945.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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They are too cute.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ3oFGu4g91t33AD342RH5lNpHY2ejf1-10571ep-vPcb_K1d7Tr4WtgEZHKD0ZuSQKgX0hAhClp-etiwNQ2EKYE2BoR-hldiXy29oTTmDtJs-oVdEaOCVHmqfPKSJ1sn_kProTf9PsGyO/s1600-h/IMG_0115.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ3oFGu4g91t33AD342RH5lNpHY2ejf1-10571ep-vPcb_K1d7Tr4WtgEZHKD0ZuSQKgX0hAhClp-etiwNQ2EKYE2BoR-hldiXy29oTTmDtJs-oVdEaOCVHmqfPKSJ1sn_kProTf9PsGyO/s320/IMG_0115.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333658435628012210" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkqA5usLD0QBsYvVwidmtsSdOmzy7Tno9EvOcFQcC0v6U8EDHoI8qQ_XqA5do-v2_LmfUZ7ID1-lfjtGvmspZ-BVGYeZgubE0A_WE0V9SNAiNzC0o1XC9oXf4rtn_Uq1PJQ4reKQHiNTH/s1600-h/IMG_0106.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 1px; height: 1px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkqA5usLD0QBsYvVwidmtsSdOmzy7Tno9EvOcFQcC0v6U8EDHoI8qQ_XqA5do-v2_LmfUZ7ID1-lfjtGvmspZ-BVGYeZgubE0A_WE0V9SNAiNzC0o1XC9oXf4rtn_Uq1PJQ4reKQHiNTH/s320/IMG_0106.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333658431619003522" border="0" /></a>These are just some pictures of Ross over the past year and I was just wanting to show him off in all his many faces especially the one with the purple teeth. I am sure I will pay for that one. Ross is now three decades old and still cute as can be to me. We had a wonderful day celebrating his big day on Saturday with Annie. Anyway, I just wanted the world to know that my sweet husband is now 30 years old.Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-69258855800737221042009-05-07T15:18:00.003-04:002009-05-07T15:18:00.539-04:00Happy 1st Birthday Annie May<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0LscznmudhyphenhyphenhTbdU2bfVokZKYRO4Oi0Gy3ZYKr8hZdExzBRFeBbi0RUaGr4TA4pdldoCG_QAtCO8uF26UBG3zGlAzMX7ODhz-2WeZrOxYT725UnnRnuptrCG08zTKk768yv7wNP24MDW0/s1600-h/IMG_0120.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0LscznmudhyphenhyphenhTbdU2bfVokZKYRO4Oi0Gy3ZYKr8hZdExzBRFeBbi0RUaGr4TA4pdldoCG_QAtCO8uF26UBG3zGlAzMX7ODhz-2WeZrOxYT725UnnRnuptrCG08zTKk768yv7wNP24MDW0/s320/IMG_0120.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332868874348444450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY20IApyVzCQu-X3TWmKGJatuZ1GHeVkg8R7sCzCp44nsM_ettQHGsFViieQjjhpn2CKpnSsS6bK2aHFPJJaK3g5dYz0KiPkUXp5dXVY1XDdP6KpJft8cpK2wLOKnTPax6y-ZpUZhP-UWJ/s1600-h/IMG_0134.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-wmpEiW7E_p9G76BbotNv-U3tkYsV7nSQiAkgv_d6-4Ewy7dQwTZbeu_4zIt4I-PqVHpAdkTCcXTAGMMotrKjQyHvQBJWV6yJi0fD3mrtahaJ_-SYpskyRWWe2xJ3tkShKx9aYVtLYHpH/s320/IMG_4198.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332852782617705986" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3fYLrU73K_43PKd1o-RC4v1vvAeziNt836qypgWElae5TJIWkzFbmWiaAgrRTLhwa9cWzzK-o8s9xlhPvahEY4wAznkjmCIEwDLSvJF16cUM1wVoYSb49ddeubpf03AiGkUwKtkayEoyc/s1600-h/IMG_4241.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3fYLrU73K_43PKd1o-RC4v1vvAeziNt836qypgWElae5TJIWkzFbmWiaAgrRTLhwa9cWzzK-o8s9xlhPvahEY4wAznkjmCIEwDLSvJF16cUM1wVoYSb49ddeubpf03AiGkUwKtkayEoyc/s320/IMG_4241.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332852778358703730" border="0" /></a>What a difference a year makes. I cannot believe that Miss May is already a year old. Can I just say how much we love her. She is such a wonderful addition to our family. Sometimes I still find it hard to believe that she came to our home. She is all girl with the toughness of a boy. But then again who said girls aren't tough. I am still surprised that I cried at the idea of having a girl. I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for sending me this beautiful girl inside and out. Annie May Happy 1st Birthday we love you!!!Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-40943613874272223832009-05-06T18:54:00.004-04:002009-05-06T19:04:15.892-04:00Almost Like the Real thing<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDM12Tux8_HSrvyBXhLvUBM36Q_2j4fKBpBX1FgL-23zx4KebninI26hpqSheyP1v3L2Sj_hMc6dTxyQoci31OLWf3uB6vhvOuoHekUBOqM2To8UtnQqSCFaWIn8ueaSrC1yArxvxU37xI/s1600-h/IMG_4147.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDM12Tux8_HSrvyBXhLvUBM36Q_2j4fKBpBX1FgL-23zx4KebninI26hpqSheyP1v3L2Sj_hMc6dTxyQoci31OLWf3uB6vhvOuoHekUBOqM2To8UtnQqSCFaWIn8ueaSrC1yArxvxU37xI/s320/IMG_4147.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332849057367341378" border="0" /></a>So we headed to the Spring game and had an outing with Rossi. He was so excited. He could not wait to go to the "OHIO" He was so happy to march to the bands music and see Brutus.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSGQZkdYiBEFAPX8Bf5Ovz6OhAcYuTEDx-TqSXLi20QyklZvvUcuG4ScYvYy8h4KQIAUqF80w9YBwwoBU5gMUBkkdYw1nA4g3NVFOBDMWlDfrs2CBiCzdkTDivpZ7s1WRBW0dvqX45NCx/s1600-h/IMG_4143.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiSGQZkdYiBEFAPX8Bf5Ovz6OhAcYuTEDx-TqSXLi20QyklZvvUcuG4ScYvYy8h4KQIAUqF80w9YBwwoBU5gMUBkkdYw1nA4g3NVFOBDMWlDfrs2CBiCzdkTDivpZ7s1WRBW0dvqX45NCx/s320/IMG_4143.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332848872105164162" border="0" /></a>One extra surprise, I ran into Connor one of the little boys I babysit. So he got to enjoy his time with him.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBa_J4XYq6BrWKM5dUnHU0q866SRlLnIwITMmpPNsIq2w96GmfuXhK5yqcP_y1nyM8bY2dqNgK55NVyPKAASM2ot9x7PmYqAiCifCbFRe4Maf4kU5X4tJ1Fwf3In5ABpR4g_hv-smpWGWS/s1600-h/IMG_4146.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBa_J4XYq6BrWKM5dUnHU0q866SRlLnIwITMmpPNsIq2w96GmfuXhK5yqcP_y1nyM8bY2dqNgK55NVyPKAASM2ot9x7PmYqAiCifCbFRe4Maf4kU5X4tJ1Fwf3In5ABpR4g_hv-smpWGWS/s320/IMG_4146.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332848700784638882" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggjdaLsAfVByKbbSqQ_BxE21Lz7eY1bWOjzZDGmJUYkFHGc4PIFJQkkWEbhJPqS04p3H4Dn-YaenVgfSDpmxAe0IqimGE-4zscdFeLfYAvL5QQBTaI5URz9wuFisFbSEvz4Hi25EnOWP4w/s1600-h/IMG_4136.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggjdaLsAfVByKbbSqQ_BxE21Lz7eY1bWOjzZDGmJUYkFHGc4PIFJQkkWEbhJPqS04p3H4Dn-YaenVgfSDpmxAe0IqimGE-4zscdFeLfYAvL5QQBTaI5URz9wuFisFbSEvz4Hi25EnOWP4w/s320/IMG_4136.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332848697472566162" border="0" /></a>This was a picture that Rossi took.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtpZ4et5p05bPIG5rAaCn5eH_uMz-927w494yk7yAMk1eBNYdeg3Yyof-ZcS6ETD53YOOwABJ5gHWwHzROwbQ2YGJc98bBAR927S1S0b_aJyd3uzbmhGAPv-uHEXe1H-JSCvAnJdMyCEM/s1600-h/IMG_4135.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtpZ4et5p05bPIG5rAaCn5eH_uMz-927w494yk7yAMk1eBNYdeg3Yyof-ZcS6ETD53YOOwABJ5gHWwHzROwbQ2YGJc98bBAR927S1S0b_aJyd3uzbmhGAPv-uHEXe1H-JSCvAnJdMyCEM/s320/IMG_4135.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332848690773345282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8913X15WqbXx8BIjP40i55QpOdU3hs7ssogaMeRGiHu9hGINkCPjOe58iBE2H3PvQJxpCzlhBdhExzCHn4iez4riUi5R-fdqTUShwJMmc0GokdV3pcOLd0iQ6ePUiRht3qAv4fppkq4xn/s1600-h/IMG_4133.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8913X15WqbXx8BIjP40i55QpOdU3hs7ssogaMeRGiHu9hGINkCPjOe58iBE2H3PvQJxpCzlhBdhExzCHn4iez4riUi5R-fdqTUShwJMmc0GokdV3pcOLd0iQ6ePUiRht3qAv4fppkq4xn/s320/IMG_4133.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332848687950979746" border="0" /></a>This was before the game, I told him he needed socks so he grabbed the first pair he could find.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lrLXnPrGou3q4wGDfrUIdgLYtjpOSk9UPocktafjqkarV5bW0hgvcphyphenhyphentOlLoGOgzKbN6Ld20hDKiV6tCzE6gRpCqf3_Ef9hDibmpvJcSg6ZYhjubq5plcZLtn7G9D_57MbAGRWdHSIK/s1600-h/IMG_4130.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3lrLXnPrGou3q4wGDfrUIdgLYtjpOSk9UPocktafjqkarV5bW0hgvcphyphenhyphentOlLoGOgzKbN6Ld20hDKiV6tCzE6gRpCqf3_Ef9hDibmpvJcSg6ZYhjubq5plcZLtn7G9D_57MbAGRWdHSIK/s320/IMG_4130.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332848681238830242" border="0" /></a><br />Just a note on the game there were 95,000 people at this game and it was just a scrimmage. How crazy is that?Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-30429228870577771902009-04-27T21:48:00.002-04:002009-04-27T21:54:17.044-04:00How to eat a cheesball...without getting your hands dirty. Rossi was done getting his hands dirty from the cheeseballs so he washed his hands and put plastic sandwich bags on his hands and dug in.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuvLx1AqeOtRpB0frjLJPLAl0OzFSu_H2k0Sjm6gUdfVDXT-UQNji6-ww2SIZZrQMxAP_nK1dOCGSnHWqOYoOFPqFTW_2PgwTToFqe8hpNCiSzPpbRGgyjyCChMLqHENgbA48zXF7K-b5/s1600-h/IMG_3616.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329554074331200482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuvLx1AqeOtRpB0frjLJPLAl0OzFSu_H2k0Sjm6gUdfVDXT-UQNji6-ww2SIZZrQMxAP_nK1dOCGSnHWqOYoOFPqFTW_2PgwTToFqe8hpNCiSzPpbRGgyjyCChMLqHENgbA48zXF7K-b5/s320/IMG_3616.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFiigXhkalZ_uBjrEzoY4P0vILkQAIw7LsoHFQ6QykQ_XWR_cJaoE72l5L7vBfE6so07CP-tvqgQZStltj6zasKAg0Q23FmiSgio4Eef2c09-na6MffzzmuEoRRKVrTf8JjQ5UAv1Jgu-/s1600-h/IMG_3614.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329554070313376674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNFiigXhkalZ_uBjrEzoY4P0vILkQAIw7LsoHFQ6QykQ_XWR_cJaoE72l5L7vBfE6so07CP-tvqgQZStltj6zasKAg0Q23FmiSgio4Eef2c09-na6MffzzmuEoRRKVrTf8JjQ5UAv1Jgu-/s320/IMG_3614.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQyAe9GzQ4jsB6cXWph-D4m19y9joB6GMrlQ9THOgyemFB5M1nSV3H7g8yPQ_g63fFz0iQaXraEBET4CSnb6i3oexMOcC4ttLFkNAFqb1rKvX7pHPp0Awd201MkXZL_Vl_kyG9oglOK9Z1/s1600-h/IMG_3613.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329554064028762018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQyAe9GzQ4jsB6cXWph-D4m19y9joB6GMrlQ9THOgyemFB5M1nSV3H7g8yPQ_g63fFz0iQaXraEBET4CSnb6i3oexMOcC4ttLFkNAFqb1rKvX7pHPp0Awd201MkXZL_Vl_kyG9oglOK9Z1/s320/IMG_3613.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-82610830957032574922009-04-27T21:33:00.004-04:002009-04-27T21:48:28.655-04:00One of the GUYSAnnie just loves being with all the boys, she maybe little but she keeps up.<br />Here she is leaning up against Connor sharing his cheeseballs.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrL2lwADUORNV2DGLWBc1H0Hj79fhNWbU2EYQ2JN0anx4_SYLpGLOHH7neBakJxxeolxC9veNGA4IsiPAtBbK1qepOU-lyLYhnq8aLtK_1cOCRfsziuQZGjRsp8SyelejD3VFQvEp9Iqm/s1600-h/IMG_3779.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329551313642849042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrL2lwADUORNV2DGLWBc1H0Hj79fhNWbU2EYQ2JN0anx4_SYLpGLOHH7neBakJxxeolxC9veNGA4IsiPAtBbK1qepOU-lyLYhnq8aLtK_1cOCRfsziuQZGjRsp8SyelejD3VFQvEp9Iqm/s320/IMG_3779.JPG" /></a> In the bed tent with all of them.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGnzPjSqWEKVjfMMOmJ_c-pA0RUkxJ1Obyf4oSEOMAsSGSM8EF8VM7XNlA3WLPT_FCH07eUHXg0cVY7SuXsLJe2d0crkSeQHzMu0sF3GVmp0rm4zmqhMU3te7FAniM_5eKyiM9lbDlgm1/s1600-h/IMG_3765.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329551308869035218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGnzPjSqWEKVjfMMOmJ_c-pA0RUkxJ1Obyf4oSEOMAsSGSM8EF8VM7XNlA3WLPT_FCH07eUHXg0cVY7SuXsLJe2d0crkSeQHzMu0sF3GVmp0rm4zmqhMU3te7FAniM_5eKyiM9lbDlgm1/s320/IMG_3765.JPG" /></a> Connor kissing her hand.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik11ZGd8geAWed5bAMmqiGdpSwWaKiPzXHQ4GtPvUVLYJQCTYN7siYtWfM4WCbPorGc7syO2kSoI5XXAGWIfzk7tI3qwsX29S4opPnmbE-UBdma21rQbGD03q0xy6lz1M6VBdgSl2G5gIa/s1600-h/IMG_3764.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329551303497194322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik11ZGd8geAWed5bAMmqiGdpSwWaKiPzXHQ4GtPvUVLYJQCTYN7siYtWfM4WCbPorGc7syO2kSoI5XXAGWIfzk7tI3qwsX29S4opPnmbE-UBdma21rQbGD03q0xy6lz1M6VBdgSl2G5gIa/s320/IMG_3764.JPG" /></a> Pinning down Caleb.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBw3rgt7Mdq03su96zfo4mAv0qJtlWI1GMh9hyphenhyphenxYAhp5tymn_hilx0k3zkKVdhNfz5a5Y9oVtLtFc027plSwIKjmyAN_kzkBFznOTi8SStNmhWrWjCwNYUK01uEav24La0VYRqUTZAyIT6/s1600-h/IMG_3652.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329551295207120338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBw3rgt7Mdq03su96zfo4mAv0qJtlWI1GMh9hyphenhyphenxYAhp5tymn_hilx0k3zkKVdhNfz5a5Y9oVtLtFc027plSwIKjmyAN_kzkBFznOTi8SStNmhWrWjCwNYUK01uEav24La0VYRqUTZAyIT6/s320/IMG_3652.JPG" /></a> Hanging out in the dog cage with all of them too.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Yt6pbohhJcBOUbgWs2sd_xUblY8Pr-vPqKiXk7mjzFpHf9xcXlhCCwFZrEbT0s5bGl1k_5auFRMBDxe_MHyISsptD2PqJ_LK78j3kesooWL5UZ0KQJLcwL3YZKL3fQ0UvDE1kYKJXlyA/s1600-h/IMG_3626.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329551295851386322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Yt6pbohhJcBOUbgWs2sd_xUblY8Pr-vPqKiXk7mjzFpHf9xcXlhCCwFZrEbT0s5bGl1k_5auFRMBDxe_MHyISsptD2PqJ_LK78j3kesooWL5UZ0KQJLcwL3YZKL3fQ0UvDE1kYKJXlyA/s320/IMG_3626.JPG" /></a> She is such a little trooper I think I may have my tomboy!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1622103232304712031.post-90936811536220173282009-04-27T21:13:00.002-04:002009-04-27T21:32:30.313-04:00What to do when the rain just won't stopOne thing is to bake cookies. Rossi is the master egg cracker.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyLNk4Xd6EMdzD9aXZFGtuYoXORV3l1_auHZtvvFoFEOOhloSoGsf0zKi2t1uQhgbwMGij9O-xyKjr74VAtjTwSyhAOQB-Q6dxJsUjLVESkXveSeuwFwPMaT4huOuKi-rrR8NCjw4HisdM/s1600-h/IMG_3637.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329546760962286770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyLNk4Xd6EMdzD9aXZFGtuYoXORV3l1_auHZtvvFoFEOOhloSoGsf0zKi2t1uQhgbwMGij9O-xyKjr74VAtjTwSyhAOQB-Q6dxJsUjLVESkXveSeuwFwPMaT4huOuKi-rrR8NCjw4HisdM/s320/IMG_3637.JPG" /></a> I could never get one of those fancy mixers because Rossi would be out of a job. He loves to help me bake.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLUXcRclwofacQ7qjnLadvqnijLIE-K96N-NZZe04SL4y-72JuYMQVwY-n2Sq9JTm3D0BGqzLP0oB1el7BkYVAEJxbnU72Uuo4VIFWyYiIdULfVkg5-g71N7P89iIkzwiClprEUfZ4qGT/s1600-h/IMG_3634.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329546754325471474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGLUXcRclwofacQ7qjnLadvqnijLIE-K96N-NZZe04SL4y-72JuYMQVwY-n2Sq9JTm3D0BGqzLP0oB1el7BkYVAEJxbnU72Uuo4VIFWyYiIdULfVkg5-g71N7P89iIkzwiClprEUfZ4qGT/s320/IMG_3634.JPG" /></a><br />On this rainy day I hung a curtain shear from the ceiling fan and it turned into a house, spaceship and a tent. Their little imaginations went wild.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvp_01FsQaf9fGEvlEPXWk8RRSwIuLnBsd-yHcTeTnQ10mweEdrVkjAyFJkPslclyh1UL_E08lf-VAQYyzURsIhsgsQ4kX8-FjXAUmpYgF1mYO1MLJurJHneeGMgT67nmTgbnyVr9I2U0N/s1600-h/IMG_3974.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329546751466718738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvp_01FsQaf9fGEvlEPXWk8RRSwIuLnBsd-yHcTeTnQ10mweEdrVkjAyFJkPslclyh1UL_E08lf-VAQYyzURsIhsgsQ4kX8-FjXAUmpYgF1mYO1MLJurJHneeGMgT67nmTgbnyVr9I2U0N/s320/IMG_3974.JPG" /></a><br />Or after all the rainy days surrender and let him wade in it. He had so much fun. The funny thing is he dressed himself and went for it. I think he had enough of the rain and just wanted to play outside.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdMxzAkRLO5lf2tYibyy1pBF_aKzBHtl9iuZBnCQv5tnmkMfDQaO9mGy6CBdEih5dYJ85KR0uAijLXrjvaY4cCM2Uh_EADPPDzxPQ787sPajN-4fVU95P_OGgvztxybiLY9FGY5JKvFtb/s1600-h/IMG_3967.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329546742717738658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdMxzAkRLO5lf2tYibyy1pBF_aKzBHtl9iuZBnCQv5tnmkMfDQaO9mGy6CBdEih5dYJ85KR0uAijLXrjvaY4cCM2Uh_EADPPDzxPQ787sPajN-4fVU95P_OGgvztxybiLY9FGY5JKvFtb/s320/IMG_3967.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Abbeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14108228017200203990noreply@blogger.com0