tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32627558721865005872024-03-21T17:54:04.703-07:00Proverbs 31: Lady in TrainingCarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-83125222749139594742012-12-06T18:17:00.001-08:002012-12-06T18:17:34.436-08:00Christmas Lights and Decorating<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In morning we made a gingerbread train. It was a mess, but the boys had a blast. Jack was determined to get it completely decorated. Will was a little less focused. In the end it was a team effort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We met our friends for our annual trip to Tim's Pizza and lights on the square. Our waitress was very patient with the 17 kids in our group. The kids got most of their energy out chasing each other around the paths of the lights outside. When we went to take pictures I didn't realize that Will's jacket had a reflective strip on it. How funny our these pictures?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The Polar Express has been one of Jack's favorite books throughout the whole year. I even tried to hide it once so I could save it for Christmas...he found it. So I knew the Christmas Train ride would be a big deal for our family. It has been a family favorite for the last couple of years, but it seems that these things get even more fun as the boys get bigger each year. We started our Advent Calendar so I put 2 Golden Tickets in today's envelope. Jack literally jumped up and down when he pulled his out. Will pulled his out and crumpled it up in his hand. I struggle with anxiety and control issues - Will is definitely my gift from God that teaches me to let go of the small stuff.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The March's (<a href="http://www.adollopofmylife.com/">http://www.adollopofmylife.com/</a>) and Allen's, some of our best friends, met us for the ride. It was only about a 45 minute ride which was perfect since our kids have tons of energy and sitting still for too long is a little unrealistic.</span></div>
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Will discovered rocks today.</div>
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They are such sweet girls and so cute. They make me want to have a little girl that I can dress up! Probably not the best reason.</div>
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Notice what's missing from the Dads' pictures. No kids. Smart Dads.</div>
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What a cute picture with Santa. I think this is Jack's first picture with Santa where he looks happy!</div>
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Every year I read the Polar Express to the boys as we ride on the train.</div>
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Then we drink hot chocolate and eat goodies.</div>
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There was a pony ride after the train ride.</div>
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It was a great morning!! Happy boys with no melt downs. I love that at this age the boys get so excited about doing these fun activities.</div>
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We ended our day picking out our Christmas tree at Wisconsin Trees. It's our 8th year getting our tree there. I love a tradition!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This year I decided my sweet boys (mainly Jack) would enjoy an Advent Calendar. Each day in December we will count down to Christmas by opening an envelope with a fun surprise - a note of what we will be doing that day or a sweet treat. I love the Christmas season, so it will be easy to incorporate some of our fun traditions into the calendar.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here are some of the activities our family will include:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Christmas Train Ride</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Build and Decorate a Gingerbread House</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Shop Together as a Family for Angel Tree Presents</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Go Get Our Christmas Tree</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Meet our Community Group for Pizza and See Lights on the City Square</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Bake a Decorate Christmas Cookies</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Breakfast with Santa</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Make Red and Green Home-made Playdough</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Watch Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Watch Frosty the Snowman</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Make Ornaments</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Go Christmas Caroling at the Nursing Home</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Send a Care Package to Our Friend in Iraq</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Drink Hot Chocolate with Mama - Don't Forget the Marshmallows</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">* Unwrap and Read a Christmas Book (some will be books we already have)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Jack was so excited this morning to start opening. Will just gets excited when Big Brother does. Jack is already asking when he can open the next one!</span> </div>
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Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-89138987351148123012012-04-09T19:51:00.000-07:002012-04-09T19:51:48.941-07:00Easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As my family celebrated the resurrection of our Savior, my Nannie went home to see him. It was a complicated day. We started the day heading to church. Here are my sweet boys in their ties - so cute I couldn't stand it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Here is my Nannie the day that Will was born. This picture makes my heart warm. She loved my boys so much. They are 2 of her 4 great-grandchildren. After battling cancer, she went home with Jesus. She was a strong Christian woman - a great example.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So thankful for all these precious kids that I have watched grow up over the past several years. Especially thankful for their mommies - my great friends!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We started our weekend at GranAnn's (J.J.'s mom) house. She taught us how to make this cute bunny cake. We started with 2 cake rounds and cut one into ears and a bow tie. Jack and his cousin Trenton decorated it.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My family at my parents' house with our Easter basket. What is it about being at my parents' house that makes me feel like a kid again? I love it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My dad went to church with us (my mom was at the hospital with Nannie). When Jack picked out his tie he told me that D'Bob would like it - he wears one to work everyday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-3795646023605972482012-03-05T19:23:00.000-08:002012-03-05T19:23:53.882-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Birthday Jack!</span></strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;">My baby is 3 years old.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him." 1 Samuel 1:27</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dear Lord - I can not begin to thank you and praise you for my baby boy. I lift him up to you and ask that his life will bring you glory. I pray that you protect his tender heart and use it to show empathy to others. I hope that Jack will grow into a strong Christian man that puts you first, others second and himself third. I ask that he will be a 'man after your own heart' and be in your favor. Three years of pure bliss...plus a lot of craziness. His smile, laughter, constant energy and love for life has filled a special part of my heart that was empty before I met him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-54091112550006192522012-02-26T19:16:00.003-08:002012-02-26T20:18:41.380-08:00Mickey Mouse Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqZ7d1SBLZmQ3itTDQ4uSY6rJodB4vg4Nc-g8FJvEauT8XqskY8LlrIPcIPEk1G58F0cvC91HHga_6P2l-wL8dAOsBytt1Tp35TMqkcrR8WQfKMsK2EugPxKm8tX51MRZ_cD1k6j9faih/s1600/party+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqZ7d1SBLZmQ3itTDQ4uSY6rJodB4vg4Nc-g8FJvEauT8XqskY8LlrIPcIPEk1G58F0cvC91HHga_6P2l-wL8dAOsBytt1Tp35TMqkcrR8WQfKMsK2EugPxKm8tX51MRZ_cD1k6j9faih/s400/party+collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love a party. I love all the prep for a party. I love getting together with so many friends. I love the not-so-healthy food at a party. I love all the craziness it brings (sorry to my husband who has to deal with me being a little crazy.) This year we decided to combine the boys' birthdays into one party. Their birthdays are only a week and a half apart. Jack turns three and Will turns one. I still can't believe my boys are so big!! Jack decided he wanted a Mickey Mouse birthday since Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is his absolute favorite show. We played the Clubhouse song as all the kids were coming into the party and had a big sign as they walked into the play area.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My birthday boys are all ready for their party! Their shirts were too cute, almost as cute as my sweet boys. This picture doesn't do them justice. My talented friend "Ms. Ronda" made their shirts. They each had their name, age and Mickey Mouse. They opened these before their party and Jack was so excited.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Those reading this with young kids understand that we had to have "Hot Diggity Dogs." Mickey sings the Hot Dog Song during his show. It is Jack's favorite and Will dances when it plays too. We played the Hot Dog Song as the kids were coming in to eat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrz3_mLWgaNxAv2iYi3oBQrg5h0NfsNyC0EljcryOONLKzi-UlCfQ2cvhvEd5N_IgF2iB7QroINm2kNZJtPW-0b_L9jewn7KnQG6Op7IN4Das5TnPITjR28tWhZLCan7t8kiZrRLO9R6Y7/s1600/DSC06873.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrz3_mLWgaNxAv2iYi3oBQrg5h0NfsNyC0EljcryOONLKzi-UlCfQ2cvhvEd5N_IgF2iB7QroINm2kNZJtPW-0b_L9jewn7KnQG6Op7IN4Das5TnPITjR28tWhZLCan7t8kiZrRLO9R6Y7/s320/DSC06873.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made these cake stands (I am going to blog about that in the next couple of days.) I also made the cupcake stickers. I found an extremely helpful blog that gave step-by-step instructions: <a href="http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-make-printables-without-photos.html">http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-make-printables-without-photos.html</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once I printed the top section, I took them to Signed Sealed and Delivered (a scrapbooking store in Rogers, AR). This store is amazing. They allow you to use all of their tools at no charge. They have tons of paper (and everything else you can imagine) to purchase. I used their circle punches to make the rest of the stickers (not really a sticker at all but really a label.) I taped it all together and onto the sticks with double-stick tape. Double-stick tape became my favorite tool as I was prepping for this party - where has it been all my life? A sweet lady named Billie at the store basically held my hand as we made tons of decorations for the party. I made the birthday banner, Clubhouse sign, cupcake stickers and parts of the centerpiece there!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the circle punches and die cut machine at Signed Sealed and Delivered. I spray painted cheap metal buckets from Target, painted thin wooden sticks from Hobby Lobby, stuck it in floral foam, a little confetti paper, tied a bow and voila - Mickey Centerpiece. I had 4 of them around the room.</div><br />
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</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-13698651711405696692012-02-22T12:28:00.000-08:002012-02-22T12:28:14.037-08:00Happy Birthday Will<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Birthday to My Sweet Baby Will!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dear Lord,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I praise your name for my baby William George. His smile fills up my heart. I pray that Will grows up to be a Man of God. I ask that love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control will be developed in his character. Joy is already rooted so deeply inside him. I ask that he will always give his love and joy as generously as he does now. I pray Will's determination to let me know what he wants will be burned into his heart and grow into a determination to stand for what his right. Thank you Lord for this child - he has ingrained in me (along with his brother) a love I could not have imagine before.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-65274894653081589302012-02-15T20:13:00.000-08:002012-02-15T20:13:11.935-08:00Valentine's Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It felt like Valentine's Festivities went on and on over the past couple weeks. It was too fun with Jack being almost 3 this year. He loves to do crafts (as long as it doesn't take too long.) We had some extra cardboard boxes so we cut hearts out of them. Jack, with a little help, painted them red and then glued glittered on them. We wired them onto my red and white wreaths...voila - Valentine's Day Wreaths.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We ran out of glitter and it ended up looking a little homemade but Jack was so proud of them. He asked everyone that came over if they saw them and that he made them. Sweet boy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Will played on the floor while Jack worked on the hearts. He is usually so sweet to entertain himself when Mama and Big Bro are busy. Jack wanted his picture taken too. He told me he was being "tricky" while turning around on his motorcycle.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Another day we worked on Jack's Valentines for his friends. I saw this idea on Pinterest. We took toilet paper rolls, creased them to look like hearts then dipped them in paint to be stamps. Jack loved it! It ended up looking like graffiti paper, which I thought was so cute. I used picnik.com to make the top part of the Valentine. I put Jack's current memory verse on each Valentine, which was so appropriate for Vday. Then we taped on a sucker - the part Jack decided was the most important.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We went to a party at my good friend Candice's house. She had all the kids over which made it so crazy and so fun. We fed the kids lunch, did crafts, decorated cupcakes and played hard (good naps that afternoon.) My boys had to sport their pink shirts for the special occasion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So many sweet kids. We have all been friends since before there were any. If you noticed that the last 2 pictures were much better quality than the rest, our friend Lindsey is our group's photographer! She took the family pics at the top of my blog and has her own blog: <a href="http://www.adollopofmylife.com/">http://www.adollopofmylife.com/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After tons of fun and excitement on the days leading up to Valentine's Day, on the actual holiday we had to make a special Valentine for Daddy. Jack decided he wanted to use his scissors. So we cut up pink and red paper and glued it in the shape of a heart. I saw another cute idea on Pinterest with hand and footprints. After I did it with Will, Jack decided he wanted to do it too. So both boys had the same Valentines. Daddy was so excited that they are now on display on his desk at work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although all the fun with my 2 boys is always so lovely, my highlight of Valentine's Day was my date with my honey. Since we were dating we have gone to Copeland's every year - 9 times now. We always spilt Jambalaya Pasta and Banana Fosters. So yummy! After dinner we went to see The Vow - it was really good. Family time is sweet but I am so thankful that J.J. and I still love to hang out alone. Another reason I love Copelands is that it takes 30 minutes to get there. This gives us an extra hour of talk and laugh time! I tried to take a picture of the two of us by holding out my camera at the restaurant. It was so awful that it wan't blog appropriate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My dad (D'Bob) babysat Jack and Will. They had a blast. He said his highlight, besides all the fun they had playing, was laughing about the vegetable incident. As he was laying out their dinners, Jack told him that the peas and carrots were for Will. Will refused to eat them. As my dad was explaining this when I got home, I died laughing. Jack is pretty tricky - the peas and carrots were for him. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-57978951140420523582012-02-11T20:57:00.000-08:002012-02-11T21:11:17.638-08:00Jack Singing "Mommy Originals"I make up ridiculous songs and often sing them to my children. Sometimes they are used to persuade my children - like our potty songs. Other times they are merely to amuse. These posting are mainly for my family to see how adorable Jack is and to laugh at my song writing skills. Please don't judge...these songs make my kids laugh. Here are two...be aware...there are several more "mommy originals."<br />
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</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-63719905688524406312012-02-07T12:11:00.000-08:002012-02-07T12:11:26.296-08:00Chic-Tailgate Baby Shower<div style="text-align: center;">We had a baby shower for one of my closest friends - Candice. While there were several hostesses (including me), two of the girls - Rebekah and Katie - really went above and beyond. They made it so special. We had the shower at Rebekah's house and it was her idea to have some Razorbacks but to really focus on making it a little more fancy and chic than a regular tailgate - I think it was achieved. So many of Candice's friends rolled out and she got so many great gifts.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">My job was to make Razorback cookies for the favors:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim1g9YT58wQbcJadQL8S4TLFf3gdzx16OlMjwR1Qk8FPNNcwHPIGI2Vms6hkhF4JPWYi20STi6MBQLuB0n9tiBW9iNnCtllOHzX64La_aAiUJGC3ix7kA-upRD2slARCbxBlVrVZC_m5sb/s1600/DSC06624.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim1g9YT58wQbcJadQL8S4TLFf3gdzx16OlMjwR1Qk8FPNNcwHPIGI2Vms6hkhF4JPWYi20STi6MBQLuB0n9tiBW9iNnCtllOHzX64La_aAiUJGC3ix7kA-upRD2slARCbxBlVrVZC_m5sb/s320/DSC06624.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's my lofty attempts at cookie decorating: <a href="http://p31ladyintraining.blogspot.com/2012/02/razorback-cookies.html">http://p31ladyintraining.blogspot.com/2012/02/razorback-cookies.html</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was also assigned the wreaths for the doors. I used my red and white wreaths that I usually use for Game Days. (Grapevine wreaths, netted ribbon and floral wire) I bought particle board letters from Hobby Lobby; rolled up the diapers and attached them with rubber bands; tied a ribbon around the rubber band and attached with floral wire. I actually did a questionable job when attaching the letters to the wreath (there was a lot of masking tape involved.) No one would've have spotted my quick fix, except after I hung the wreaths and walked back inside I noticed that Rebekah has glass doors. Since the masking tape was clearly visible, we all laughed and then I covered it with pretty paper.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Drinks in mason jars. Each tied with twine and a tag with the letter "L" - the baby's name is Luke. So many sweet touches.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Notice Rebekah is in the background taking pictures. She has a great blog and does a great job taking pictures. Here's her blog with pics of the party: <a href="http://hogwildharrisfamily.blogspot.com/">http://hogwildharrisfamily.blogspot.com/</a> She did almost all of the sweet decorations!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had pulled pork sliders, sweet potato fries, oriental coleslaw and fruit. It was all so good.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Jack made cookies out of his playdo while I cut out the cookies and baked them. I use the Better Homes and Garden recipe for the sugar cookies that I have been using forever. It's easy and always turns out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2dawdkX-HJt9OSEfTXktsftcfcmZUnwVYLGa2s-p0mfAJfHrKjm9Ts-zwaBgFvF290n28dvwi6fsm49k72CXyi0cs1fqwH7BzF9NOdhK9xo8W6XG-3-4II4iDaXYJK_v-kmlSRWF3CxjN/s1600/DSC06610.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2dawdkX-HJt9OSEfTXktsftcfcmZUnwVYLGa2s-p0mfAJfHrKjm9Ts-zwaBgFvF290n28dvwi6fsm49k72CXyi0cs1fqwH7BzF9NOdhK9xo8W6XG-3-4II4iDaXYJK_v-kmlSRWF3CxjN/s320/DSC06610.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My other baby slept. What is it about sleeping babies? So precious. Please ignore my p.j. pants in the background, I didn't make it into real clothes until much later in the day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="heading4"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Sugar Cookie Recipe</span></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="heading4">Ingredients</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><ul><li class="ingredient"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="amount"><strong>2/3</strong></span></div><div class="ingredientContent" style="text-align: left;"><span class="unit">cup </span><span class="name">butter, softened</span></div></li>
<li class="ingredient"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="amount"><strong>3/4</strong></span></div><div class="ingredientContent" style="text-align: left;"><span class="unit">cup </span><span class="name">sugar</span></div></li>
<li class="ingredient"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="amount"><strong>1 </strong></span></div><div class="ingredientContent" style="text-align: left;"><span class="unit">teaspoon </span><span class="name">baking powder</span></div></li>
<li class="ingredient"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="amount"><strong>1/4</strong></span></div><div class="ingredientContent" style="text-align: left;"><span class="unit">teaspoon </span><span class="name">salt</span></div></li>
<li class="ingredient"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="amount"><strong>1 </strong></span></div><div class="ingredientContent" style="text-align: left;"><span class="name">egg</span></div></li>
<li class="ingredient"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="amount"><strong>1 </strong></span></div><div class="ingredientContent" style="text-align: left;"><span class="unit">tablespoon </span><span class="name">milk</span></div></li>
<li class="ingredient"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="amount"><strong>1 </strong></span></div><div class="ingredientContent" style="text-align: left;"><span class="unit">teaspoon </span><span class="name">vanilla</span></div></li>
<li class="ingredient"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="amount"><strong>2 </strong></span></div><div class="ingredientContent" style="text-align: left;"><span class="unit">cups </span><span class="name">all-purpose flour</span></div></li>
<li class="ingredient"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="amount"><strong>1 </strong></span></div><div class="ingredientContent" style="text-align: left;"><span class="unitDesc">recipe </span><span class="name">Powdered Sugar Icing (optional)</span></div></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><strong></strong></span><div class="ingredientContent" style="text-align: left;"><span class="name">Decorative sprinkles and/or small candies (optional)</span></div></li>
</ul></div><div class="crmTargeter"></div><div class="instructions" style="text-align: left;"><span class="heading4">Directions</span></div><div class="textInstruction" style="text-align: left;"><b>1.</b> Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Divide dough in half. If necessary, cover and chill about 30 minutes or until dough is easy to handle.</div><div class="textInstruction" style="text-align: left;"><b>2.</b> On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough at a time until 1/4 inch thick. Using a 4-1/2- to 6-inch cookie cutter, cut dough into desired shapes. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.</div><div class="textInstruction" style="text-align: left;"><b>3.</b> Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are very lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack; cool.</div><div class="textInstruction" style="text-align: left;"><b>4.</b> If desired, prepare Powdered Sugar Icing. Spread and/or pipe the icing (if using) onto cookies. If desired, top iced cookies with sprinkles and/or candies. Makes 14 to 16 cookies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I tripled my batch so I had to make it in my biggest bowl. I like to keep it in the frig while I roll out the cookies. I do just a hand full at a time. Cool dough is so much easier.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kitchen covered in cookies. Isn't that the way it should always be?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizwK1tlePr1-ttHRzwTgzLZx99G2jksoveg7IzpAHbbvX7m3GH6Xpcxf0uJn0ugxnnne6K2jLY5GNx00mLGSTxOppbQXINvRjbwD7mRV7JikYO7ftQZOm1QjZRBfAg3DoV1qzs7bLvI-Hw/s1600/DSC06617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizwK1tlePr1-ttHRzwTgzLZx99G2jksoveg7IzpAHbbvX7m3GH6Xpcxf0uJn0ugxnnne6K2jLY5GNx00mLGSTxOppbQXINvRjbwD7mRV7JikYO7ftQZOm1QjZRBfAg3DoV1qzs7bLvI-Hw/s320/DSC06617.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I stacked them all up to keep them from breaking before I had time to ice them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We ended up with white Razorbacks. I did use a squeeze top bottle for the first time tonight - it was heavenly. I made the icing pretty thick then filled my bottle. I only used my bottle for outlining. Then I thinned out the icing a little, drizzled it on with a spoon and spread it out with a toothpick. I outline 4 or 5 <span style="background-color: white;">cookies at a time and then filled them in. Much faster and prettier than with a bag. I saw this tip on a YouTube video. Those are so informative!!</span> I also used my Better Homes and Garden recipe for icing.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
<span class="heading4"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Powdered Sugar Icing</span></strong></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="heading4">Ingredients</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><strong>1 </strong></span><div class="ingredientContent"><span class="unit">cup </span><span class="name">sifted powdered sugar</span></div></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><strong>1/4</strong></span><div class="ingredientContent"><span class="unit">teaspoon </span><span class="name">vanilla</span></div></li>
<li class="ingredient"><span class="amount"><strong>1 </strong></span><div class="ingredientContent"><span class="unit">tablespoon </span><span class="name">milk (I need more than this)</span></div></li>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The cookies were the favors at the shower so my honey again got roped in and helped me put them into baggies and tie knots.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the cookies at the shower. My sweet friends went above and beyond organizing Candice's shower. It was amazing. Soon I will put up all the pictures from the shower. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-83126181140857042552012-01-24T12:48:00.000-08:002012-01-24T12:48:36.028-08:00Sweet Potato Pancakes - Homemade Baby Food<div style="text-align: center;"> Sweet Potato Pancakes </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYKlYcyKrW8ODgabN4UsOXOKF_SEzwrdgKy99cv9WMnecGZ9R2WU8wowBjLaitZFjIqw_F08lO84d1w9DSgyj9M4P7wqU47rGZMFXgS5r-WHFZZ59I9qI9D-J32TrB_N3LowPFgpgqng6y/s1600/DSC06563+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYKlYcyKrW8ODgabN4UsOXOKF_SEzwrdgKy99cv9WMnecGZ9R2WU8wowBjLaitZFjIqw_F08lO84d1w9DSgyj9M4P7wqU47rGZMFXgS5r-WHFZZ59I9qI9D-J32TrB_N3LowPFgpgqng6y/s320/DSC06563+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We made Sweet Potato Pancakes this morning. I used to make these for Jack all the time. My friend Mandy told me about an awesome website years ago and I use it all the time for my boys: <a href="http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/">http://wholesomebabyfood.momtastic.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It really has great info for making your own baby food. I make Will's food for many reasons - it's way cheaper, healthy and I suffer from Mom Guilt since I did it for Jack. I also thought this would help my kids be great eaters. Both are still pretty picky eaters.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong class="recipebold">Sweet Potato Pancakes</strong></div>2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted<br />
1/2 cup cooked sweet potatoes, mashed <br />
1 egg (or 2 egg yolks)<br />
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (use graham flour for a nice taste.)<br />
1/2 tsp baking powder<br />
1/4 cup milk (or more) <br />
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Mix sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl with egg. Stir in the flour and add the baking powder. <br />
Add up to 1/3 cup of milk while stirring. Stir in 1 tbsp butter. <br />
The mixture should have the consistency of thick, lumpy sauce like an "instant" pancake mix.<br />
Place a non-stick or heavy iron skillet over medium heat on top of the stove and add 1/2 tsp butter. <br />
Spoon batter into the skillet and cook until bubbles rise to the surface of the pancakes and break. Approx. 1 to 2 minutes. <br />
Using a spatula, flip the pancakes and cook another 2 minutes.<br />
Remove pancakes from the skillet and keep warm on a covered plate in the oven. Freezes Well.<br />
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Here's how I make it: <br />
1. Cook it. <br />
2. Puree it. <br />
3. Freeze it in ice cube trays. <br />
4. Put all the cubes in a labeled freezer bags. <br />
(The above website gives great tips.)<br />
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The only thing that really differs is really how you cook the food. Almost everything I steam in a basket in my pot. Sweet potatoes, butternut squash and pumpkins I bake in the oven. The easiest ones to cook are frozen green vegetables and frozen fruit (like peaches and strawberries - just because you don't have to chop anything.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">At 11:20 we successfully pulled out of the house and officially began our trip. Several long stops, 2 pull-overs to<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> change dirty diapers, short naps and a little bit of fussing (mostly from me) we cruised along pretty well. About 2 hours from my sister's house we felt Jack and he was on fire. His faced was flushed and he looked pretty pitiful. So here I come to my sister's to see her month-old baby with 3 potentially sick people. But she let us come. A little after 8pm we finally made it! It was such a sweet reunion and we were so thankful to be there.</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It turned out to be such a great weekend with a few bumps along the way. Nana (my mom) also ended up sick. Jack's fever lasted through the next day. Will's short napping continued. But we all had such a great time. We laughed, enjoyed watching the kids play and ate way too much food (Justin is an awesome cook - he made us smoked turkey and salmon.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you noticed that there aren't any pictures of the adults, we didn't get out of our pajamas or put on make-up for the entire 2 days. My family continues to make me so thankful!!</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-77040141784927039382012-01-07T08:23:00.000-08:002012-01-07T08:23:49.903-08:00Woo Pig Sooie<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Go Hogs! Since the Razorbacks were playing in the Cotton Bowl we had to spend our day dedicated to all things Hogs. The March Family, also a Hog-lovin' family, came over for a play-date. The kids played hard and all earned good naps. Plus, I love any excuse to break out the Razorback gear.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">These cute boys are about the same age as my boys and they play so well together. Lindsey and I have been friends for a long time so it is always fun (and a little wild) when we get all these boys together.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">We made Razorback sugar cookies. Cami bravely came over to play with all these boys. Her mommy and daddy had an errand to run so we just added another little one to the mix. The kids were too cute and loved eating the dough and icing. I have learned over the past couple of years that it isn't the final product but the whole process that is the most important and fun.</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Of course, we had to let the whole neighborhood know that we were fired up for the game with our Razorback wreath on the door. One of my friends, Kristy Hunter, made the Game Day sign. I added the wreath. I used some netted ribbon, floral wire and a cheap grapevine wreath from Hobby Lobby. I love big decorations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Since it was a late game we left the kids at home to go to bed and my honey and I got to have a little adult time. My mom and aunt graciously agreed to watch my babies. Our good friends, the Porbeck's, had some friends over to their house to watch the game. Our great day ended perfectly as we concluded such a great season with a win over Kansas State! Go Hogs!</span><br />
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9. My Razorbacks had an awesome season. While there was some heartbreak and anxiety-filled games, it was so exciting to watch some awesome football! I'm holding my breath for the Cotton Bowl.<br />
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8. I finished my Bible read-through provided by Fellowship (my church.) I gave myself 2 years; I knew that other things might take-up my quiet time sometimes. It is really sweet for me to think that I started when Jack was about Will's age and finished with my new sweet baby. Probably a really crucial time for me to be reading God's Word.<br />
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7. Family Reunions! My family never tires of a reason to get together. Each year my dad's family comes to Northwest AR and we spend several days together playing at Devil's Den and one afternoon at the Jones Center. My mom's side of the family gets together at a shabby little place on the lake by Branson (we have stayed at the same place since I was Jack's age.)<br />
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6. Watching Jack grow into a sweet and caring older brother has melted my heart in so many ways. Everyday I witness them both love-on each other and develop a bond that I know will grow forever.<br />
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5. I did a Bible Study this past summer - Called to be a Keeper with some of my closest friends and some new girls. It was life changing. The study itself was eye opening to the type of wife and mother that God has called me to be. Each week a new mentor came to share their life experiences, they included some awesome Christian women like Michelle Duggar, Amy Hannon and Julie Robinson. I learned so much.<br />
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4. Many of my best friends have moved away but I am so grateful that we all remain close. In 2012 we will all celebrate our sweet Sommer as she gets married!! I'm married with 2 kids and it still feels that we are all too young to be getting married.<br />
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3. My sister and her family moved so much closer (to Alabama) and now she has blessed me with a new niece!<br />
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2. My hubby and I got a chance to get away alone to Mt. Magazine for a weekend before Will was born. (We also did this 2 years ago before Jack.) Not only do I love him more now than I did the day we got married, I like him more. He makes me laugh, get giddy and feel safe.<br />
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1. Top Event of 2011 - My baby boy Will was born. He smiles constantly and lights up my life. I have a feeling that he is going to keep me on my toes. His little personality is already shining through!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our best Christmas present was my new niece Hannah!! Our sweet friend Ronda made me these dresses for the girls. I decided I am starting a tradition of giving my girls Christmas dresses each year. I told my husband it is much cheaper than trying again for a girl. And I made them their bows - so blessed to have nieces that I can dress up. It helps that they are soooo cute! Baby Hannah and my sister, Misty, are both doing great.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a Progressive Dinner with some of our great friends from our Community Group. We had "appetizers" at the Schulte's House. This is in quotes because Candice made enough for an entire meal. They were all delicious. Then back to our house for the actual meal, I love an excuse to set the table and pull out the china! Then on the Allen's for dessert (a cake from Shelby Lynn's - yum). We all have kids around the same age, so usually when we are together it's chaos. Tonight we had hours just to talk together and laugh much too hard.</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our "Community Group" rolled out for our annual White Elephant party. Although we all love the Lord, it gets a little out of control! Our original group started 7 years ago and has added members as the years have pasted and we have spilt into several community groups. Perhaps we all know each other a little too well. For the whole scoop check out my friend<a href="http://www.adollopofmylife.com/2011/12/annual-white-elephant-christmas-party.html" target="_blank"> Lindsey's Blog</a>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our family went to the Christmas Eve service at Fellowship in the their p.j.'s. I have been so excited to do this since before I had kids (but we are usually out of town.) It was a lovely experience - I love Christmas carols and worship. Then we went to my aunt and uncle's house for dinner, but we had to fit in our annual reading of The Night Before Christmas. Then home to lay out cookies for Santa, say good-bye to Thomas (our Elf on the Shelf) and off to bed!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Each month I take a picture of you laying next to the key. I did it with Jack too. Now I can watch you grow!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Will, you are such a sweet blessing. I know that you will be crawling any day now. You constantly get on your knees and rock. I am convinced it is because you want to follow your big brother around. You smile and laugh at everything he does. You have a smile on your face 95% of the time, always willing to give any stranger a big smile. What a charmer!</div><div style="text-align: center;">You hate your bottle (just like Jack did) and cry any time you see it. You love to eat other foods and are just starting on table food.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Praise the Lord that the past few months you have become a champ sleeper. Two longs naps a day and mostly sleeping through the night. As long as you have your plug (pacifier) you are a happy camper!</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-77789420307435823712011-12-16T12:42:00.000-08:002011-12-16T12:42:06.706-08:00It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Christmas is far-and-away my favorite holiday. It's a time of year focused on my favorites things: our Saviour, my family, parties and crazy decorations. The little girl inside of me that craves things that are over-the-top and sparkly comes out </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">in a vengeance. Huge, glittery ornaments...and I start to lose my self-control. While I am a pretty frugal person in general, when September rolls around (yes, that is when the ornaments and ribbon at Hobby Lobby start going on sale) my husband has to reel me back in.</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Much pleasure thou can'st give me!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made our stocking the year I had Jack. I knew I wanted one more baby so I made an extra. Now Will has one, but if God plans on me having more babies I guess I will have to get my sewing machine back out.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The basketball hoop and toys in the background are so appropriate for my life now. I often stress out at the fact that my house is always over run with toys. I know that in a few years when my kids only want to play computers in their rooms I will ache for these messy days. This morning my 2 1/2 year old, Jack, and one his very best friends Laci got out every toy in our play room and packed them up in bags. They informed me that this was necessary because they were "pirates." Where do they come up with these things? Plus, they say it with such enthusiasm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this Nativity Scene. My sweet mother-in-law gives me a new piece each year. I love a tradition! Such a great way to remember the true meaning of Christmas.</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-7933907381114334732011-12-10T12:18:00.000-08:002011-12-10T12:18:52.965-08:00Christmas Crafting<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As Christmas is quickly approaching I have been feeling a decorating itch that can only be solved with all things glittery and sparkly. This year we had to make a new wreath to match Jack's big boy room; plus one for Will's nursery.</span><br />
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I couldn't put this book down. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise when I got sick this weekend. I pawned my children off on my sweet mother and aunt, then when to bed with my book. It's about a bleak world in the future. A strong, female main character that must literally fight to stay alive, who I immediately fell in love with. There's of course a romance (perhaps like a Twilight romantic triangle.) It was such an easy read but it stirred up a lot of difficult questions inside of me. It really made me think long hard about those in our world that don't have enough to eat. Now that I have my own kids - I just can't wrap my brain around watching my kids suffer.<br />
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Loved it!!! Can't wait to start #2.Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-7715335122523897812011-11-02T20:06:00.000-07:002011-11-02T20:06:10.956-07:00Happy Halloween<div style="text-align: center;">What a great Halloween! Jack is at such a fun age and was so excited about dressing up with his friends for parties and trick-or-treating. And, well, Will is just always happy (except right now - he just starting crying as I am typing this.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Baby Will made his first visit to church. He slept most of the service. Jack learned to say "Jesus loves me" in sign language (which he says very enthusiastically.)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj42n54zbKWUe8v20FwpC849vmXw8P4opNZdfFD4qeq_yksjimXEm2VCaPPuWTJG4RoLSeTHonwUZXUCjy1BmRt-meYHm81w-2j9W5KXnUqiuc_E3oyNuK9qkJvVeZWuxNfN2ZLjUNU93hp/s1600/DSC04441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj42n54zbKWUe8v20FwpC849vmXw8P4opNZdfFD4qeq_yksjimXEm2VCaPPuWTJG4RoLSeTHonwUZXUCjy1BmRt-meYHm81w-2j9W5KXnUqiuc_E3oyNuK9qkJvVeZWuxNfN2ZLjUNU93hp/s320/DSC04441.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We successfully made it through church as a family of four. Next it was naptime for the whole family.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCw9qLx6ONEm5rG1CZ3iZc1kitltLISXALYeT9NgvaXdqaEw9fC0YoTbNgoJp-v0M4AF17UN-CWI-oiiNYvwdZdGPscmbWKcYJ7aQyEhTf2N3ASK4F0tpjLm8dN4uK6P5wR2q0N3W_6mEk/s1600/DSC04445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCw9qLx6ONEm5rG1CZ3iZc1kitltLISXALYeT9NgvaXdqaEw9fC0YoTbNgoJp-v0M4AF17UN-CWI-oiiNYvwdZdGPscmbWKcYJ7aQyEhTf2N3ASK4F0tpjLm8dN4uK6P5wR2q0N3W_6mEk/s320/DSC04445.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-28303415416199089852011-03-05T18:46:00.000-08:002011-03-05T18:46:25.118-08:00Will's Pictures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lindsey took these pictures of my babies (picsbylinds.blogspot.com). Aren't they sweet!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4J6IgVw_K84u9N7L1En_VeLv_9YBjy9y9I57sg9q5WIZ1y21VLsOCr1S3w_4HZCR6ibMsoUfdzX93Dhq5mC22BiopIHaKFT-iwPDnTIjwPcr1vZxey6Kw3V1P2mFrhp5aNtjufju4Caab/s1600/IMG_0762.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="213" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4J6IgVw_K84u9N7L1En_VeLv_9YBjy9y9I57sg9q5WIZ1y21VLsOCr1S3w_4HZCR6ibMsoUfdzX93Dhq5mC22BiopIHaKFT-iwPDnTIjwPcr1vZxey6Kw3V1P2mFrhp5aNtjufju4Caab/s320/IMG_0762.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We had the hardest time getting Will to wear his hat. I was ready to give up. I am so glad that Lindsey was persistent!</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What is it about naked babies that makes them so sweet? Love it! I guess I am biased.</span>Carihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16215250909280005378noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3262755872186500587.post-88130882903972301232011-02-21T15:03:00.000-08:002011-02-21T15:03:40.226-08:00Jack's Big Boy Room<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While trying to get the nursery ready for Will, we had to get Jack moved into a "Big Boy" room. Since his D'Bob put together his beds (with Jack's help,) Jack was extremely excited to move into his new space.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmBOwtUSaKVhXjXRLcyWRVH2o1EMoTgCvxt9ESzqo23TAkHdJFCnxEgtOTRqesvpyvCcW0n5_E-XpQ4jMgSRpyJTYkhAsPqMCPJC5DxyxFXhyvwceu2ti9nSG8PSriCJq0WCnGkC6aEW-/s1600/Picture+026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="300" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmBOwtUSaKVhXjXRLcyWRVH2o1EMoTgCvxt9ESzqo23TAkHdJFCnxEgtOTRqesvpyvCcW0n5_E-XpQ4jMgSRpyJTYkhAsPqMCPJC5DxyxFXhyvwceu2ti9nSG8PSriCJq0WCnGkC6aEW-/s400/Picture+026.jpg" width="400" /></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">J.J. volunteered (I volunteered him) to paint the mirror, corbels and frames since I'm pregnant. I appreciate all his hard work! Kristy H. wrote Jack's verse (1 Sam 1:27) on his canvas. And I just love a bunch of color!!</span><br />
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