tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84898635148509324462024-03-21T03:27:37.902-05:00The Story of UsMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.comBlogger785125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-18903646168389685342016-09-05T12:11:00.001-05:002016-09-05T12:11:35.368-05:00Project Life {Summer Edition} Weeks 20-31Yep pretty sure this is just going to be a scrapbook blog. It's just easier right now as I spend what free moments I have scrapbooking our weeks I may as well share them as such. These pages bring us right up through summer. I really felt like this summer just flew by--moreso than in years past; probably just because for once we were busy. HA!<br />
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Our summer in review--<br />
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Week 20--Finishing up the school year and getting our new carpet installed was the highlight of these weeks. This carpet is glorious and we may never move now. ;)<br />
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Week 21--a new baby!! So blessed to have friends that are practically family. We are are still so smitten by our baby Graham cracker.<br />
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Week 22--Summer is now starting!!!<br />
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week 24 was our first vacay of the summer. Now usually we go nowhere, but this summer we had several trips planned. First up Branson with my in laws. We had a great time and it was a fun way to kick start summer.<br />
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The first night we went to the Dixie Stampede--I say this is worth while experience. The food was delicious {even without utensils} and the show they put on was very cool. Highly recommend.<br />
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Riding the duck. I will say this wasn't as fun as the first time and I think it really depends on your driver and their personality. Our driver just wasn't as lively as the first time we went on, but definitely a fun tour.<br />
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Ah! Silver Dollar City. Always a good time. Lo is really into amusement parks now and wants to ride all the rides which I love! Although now that I have a ride buddy I am realizing my equilibrium isn't what it use to be---HA! We started the day off in line for the cave tour--Lo quickly commenced into a panic attack about it. Look, I am the kind of mom that pushes you into your fears rather than running from them, because I have spent my entire life running from anything that seemed to scary or difficult to master--crazy thing is once I started pushing past that amazing things happen--werid right?! Anyway, we made her do the cave tour (two different ones actually) 2 years ago and she is still panicking. We stood in line all the way up until it started and when she broke down crying I decided this wasn't the time to push. Sometimes I can be compassionate. ;) So Lo and I went on our own adventure of the park and scouted it out. She even found a bracelet place to make her own personalized bracelet--something that is hard to come by when your name is Leighton.<br />
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The rest of the day was spent dripping in sweat but riding all the rides and having a blast. I think our favorite ride was this boat that you could squirt water cannons at passerbyers and they could squirt you. We were laughing so hard and were completely drenched. I was also proud of MW for getting on lots of rides and being brave---something he struggles with too! It was a fun time and we can't wait to go back again!<br />
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Another fun experience was riding a train. I just felt like Hermione Granger on my way to Hogwarts. I just sat their so excited. The kids were slightly less than thrilled, and proceeded to go to the bathroom 17x! This train is also the Polar Express at Christmas---now that is something I would LOVE to do someday--it is a bit pricey but I think so worth it. Especially since the kids love that movie.<br />
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More train photos...Iron was even spotted on the train.<br />
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Some random photos from the trip. Leighton posing in front of Layton's store is always fun. :)<br />
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Week 25--in the throws of summer and recovery from vacay #1! I was exhausted because you know moms do all the work.<br />
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week 26--the highlight of this week was VBS. These kids love going and ask about when they can go back approximately 1 day after it ends...<br />
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week 28--mostly all that occurred this week was the 4th celebration and me spending the rest of the week in Real Estate classes!<br />
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MW finished up Tball this week. It has been fun putting him in all the sports and seeing him go from not having a clue to gaining some mastery of that particular sport. He is a lefty so his daddy is happy. I just love having a boy and doing these boy mom sports.<br />
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week 29--the big news here is I passed my Real Estate exam and now I am officially a REALTOR! Anyone need a house in KS???<br />
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And then we left for a mini vacay to KC for Worlds and Oceans of fun with my family.<br />
Once again it was a blast. On the way up there we could see the storm clouds looming. The meteorologist kept predicting heavy heavy rains...I was praying it off, or that somehow this will work out because this was disappointing everyone. What I learned is that some times you do have to walk through the storms to get best---not always pray them away. Sometimes it seems silly to liken everything back to God and a lesson you can learn from it--because it is a vacation not a life-threatening situation--but I really try and find God's messages to me through everything. And again this may seem trite, but because it stormed and rained so hard that no one went to the park that day. And by the time the storms passed at 2ish and we went in no one was there! We practically owned the park. We had zero wait times and rode until our hearts were content! The storms ended up being a great thing. The weather was cooler :read less humid!! and we ended up having the best day. The next day there was longer waits and we couldn't get on everything we wanted--so yeah, I will take that as a blessing and a lesson in God's ways and timing.<br />
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Lo was all about rollercoasters although she wasn't tall enough to get on most of them. She found spinning dragons and we rode that no less than 10x! She loved it. Meg and I hit up Patriot and I just sat there with a big dopey grin on my face {no screaming/ vocal rules ;) } MW struggled more with his fear, but he quickly learned to trust us that if he didn't he would miss out on the fun!<br />
Camp Snoopy was a hit. Meg and I even had fun in there!<br />
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We all stayed in these cool cabins on the property---I didn't even know this existed. They were really cute and slept all 7 of us. On day 2 the humidity felt like 1000% so my favorite ride was that water sprinkler. HA!<br />
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And just as soon as we got back from KC--4 days later we left for the lake! Table rock is like my heaven on earth. I love this trip and spending time with our small group peeps. Adults and kids start planning and counting down the days until the next one as soon as we drive home!<br />
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Oh my MW. Guys, last year he would barely even swim in a regular pool let alone the lake. This year he was diving off the dock like Micheal Phelps. These kids have grown up like cousins and are very best friends. Their ages are 1.5-10 for the 6 of them. I am sure next year baby Graham will get to join their gang. ;)<br />
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On day 2 on the lake I asked MW if he wanted to go back to the house for a bit...he was just slightly hesitant and I insisted he responded with "okay mommy" and then 10 minutes later he is past out on my lap. Those are the moments. Moments I haven't experienced in years. Lo of course rocked the skiing...she is really hamming it up--sliding side to side, holding the rope with one hand etc...<br />
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Week 31--back to reality. We got to babysit baby Graham. I had two really excited kids and helpers. I love that they get to be big "sibs" all the while giving the baby back. To me that is win-win. Although Graham is so good I would keep him.<br />
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And those are some of the highlights of our summer! It was a great one for sure and I am so glad to have documented the whole thing! Sometimes I grow weary of this project, but I push on towards my goal because being able to look at these later brings us all so much joy as we are flooded with memories. I don't care what you do or how you do it--but record your kids through photos and video because you will forget their little smiles, quirky expressions and tiny voices.<br />
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We did just get back from Branson, so I plan on uploading those photos and events. It was a really great time. We went with grandma Rachel and Tom. I think trip memories the kids make with their gps are worth more than gold to all of us--possible more to the GPs than the kids. So stay tuned for that.</div>
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Last I wrote was how our lives had come to a stand still until I got caught up on my pages. I don't know why I say dumb stuff like that--as if I could ever truly be caught up. I did get "caught up" about 1 day after I posted the last entry--but can you believe this---LIFE kept going on?! Whoa. How rude!{said in my best Stephanie Tanner voice} ;) </div>
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So I just keep plugging along...</div>
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Here is the latest pages for our album.</div>
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Have I said how much I love how I am doing it this year yet?! Because I am and it is working for me.<br />
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I do this because <i>"Stories have to be told or they die, and when they die, we can't remember who we are or why we're here."</i> SUE MONK KIDDMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-41692592518876003262016-05-02T15:18:00.003-05:002016-05-02T15:18:40.407-05:00Project Life 2016 {Weeks9-14}At this point the world has come to a stop until I get Project Life 2016 caught up. Lord help my family. We are still eating, and clothed but past that it's a little rough around here. HA! The one thing I love to hate about this project is that I always think "well I am caught up enough" and then bam! A month goes by and I am far from on track. Also, if you don't stay within a month of this project {at least for me} I will just end up quitting and then my first born perfectionist nature will kick in and I will be so disappointed in myself yada yada yada...<br />
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So here we are weeks 9-14! In Real Life we are on week 19--so I am within reach of my goal. MUST STAY FOCUSED. Only 7 more pages to go by the end of this week...<br />
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My process is to scrap all the insta photos/random weekly photos on to one page and then if a major "event/moment/milestone/etc" happens that gets it's own page. I am loving this process as it keeps me caught up and not all over the place, but it is time consuming. One day I really hope my kids appreciate this. HA! But I wouldn't do it if I didn't find complete enjoyment out of creating these pages.<br />
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So without further ado...<br />
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Also digging how I made that little snowman into a snow bunny by adding ears...I just thought I was so clever. HA!<br />
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And while I haven't even had time to blog about it Lo's 3rd Gym Meet in Wamego.<br />
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Well that's all I have for now...back to Week 15!Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-66921542019022090042016-04-12T13:01:00.000-05:002020-02-25T13:30:13.437-06:00Little Buddy's First Soccer Game<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Well ladies and gents, MW finally gets to play a sport.</div>
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Lo has been doing gymnastics for 6 years {she's 7}. </div>
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Poor Mw hasn't really done much. </div>
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1. Because my gymnastic class is so full I can't have him in there and focus on the other kids...he is a bit of a momma's boy.</div>
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2. We were doing it wrong. We ASKED HIM what he wanted to do and he kept saying a sport that was in the previous season or in the next. Parents DO NOT ask your kids their opinions. Why? Because the have them! HA! And let's be honest he is 5 he doesn't have a clue what is truly good for him, what each sport does and what could be fun. </div>
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{Sorry for the bunny trail but I had a parent last night tell me how she needed to ask her 4 yo how she felt about doing certain gymnastic classes. People I never wanted to smack my own head more. Lady NO!!! This little girl wouldn't know what was good for her if it smacked her in the face--BE A PARENT-- I digress}.</div>
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Anyway I signed him up and said let's go have some soccer fun! </div>
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He was pretty excited to try on all his new soccer gear. What a stud.</div>
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Finally the first day came. It was so windy and cold. This is why mommy likes indoor sports. HA!<br />
Look how excited he is---mostly to get gatorade.<br />
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He is on a young team, and is one of the oldest ones, but since none of us knows a thing about soccer other than don't touch the ball with your hands--it was a good starting point.<br />
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They practice for 20 minutes and then play a "game." for 20 minutes.<br />
These kids are hilarious. They just keep kicking the ball until they hit a fence. Who needs these stinkin' lines anyway?<br />
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He made a goal! So excited.<br />
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Again parent participation is highly encouraged/required...would probably be more accurate.<br />
Look at us go!<br />
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Gatorade break! Really I think this is the only reason he likes soccer. The gatorade. It's a special treat around these parts.<br />
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That's a wrap on his first game. Hope he has fun and learns the values of handwork and teamwork.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-55259357673221682112016-04-06T16:18:00.001-05:002016-04-06T16:18:27.303-05:00Easter Snow?!!Oh Kansas.<br />
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Crazy! We had big egg hunt plans too---which just got moved indoors. But now I am getting ahead of myself.</div>
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First we had to dye some eggs. MW was less than impressed. Lo taking her time to make each one special and pretty. That took place Thursday.</div>
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Saturday morning the gymnastic team Lo is on hosts an Easter Bunny breakfast. We have gone for 5 years and this was the first year we had to help work it. We had fun and of course the kids got to eat tons of pancakes and sausage.</div>
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After we left the breakfast we headed to a local trampoline park to celebrate Easter with my side of the fam. We LOVE trampoline parks and this one is my favorite. Meg and I pulled just one or seven muscles pretending we were 15 again...oh well YOLO right? We had a blast.</div>
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There are videos out there of some of my mad moves...maybe once my youtube channel gets going for videos I will post it. I will say I still {mostly} have it from back in the day. Once a gymnast always a gymnast.</div>
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This was the best we could get of all of them {minus the babe}. Sigh. Good thing they are cute. HA!</div>
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As a side bar being the traditional good Southern Baptist girl I was raised to be it took me a LOOONG time to be ok with Saturday night church... I mean what kind of heathen doesn't go to church on Sunday, what is wrong with you. HA!<br />
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Here are my babies...Oh MW...I use to think this was a phase, but now I am pretty confident this is in fact his personality. Lord help to get one decent photo, he just doesn't get it. HA!</div>
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Lo woke up first and instead of making her wait for her brother we decided to let her get her basket. Daddy had to be at church early and would miss it all waiting on MW. {although he woke up moments before daddy left!}</div>
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Lo got an Ivy and Bean book. She is such a reader! She has gone through most of the Junie B series and a HS girl I work with suggested Ivy and Bean--so naturally I passed that info onto the EB {Easter bunny}. They both also received yo-yos, cotton candy, bath crayons, bubble Star Wars light sabers and applesauce packets {Their FAVS!! and special treat around here}. </div>
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Since the high was 45* we had to get out right away and play in the 3 inches of snow. I still couldn't believe this was Easter in March with snow. Mind blown. MW lasted about 20 minutes before he "needed" hot cocoa. Lo was out for at least a good hour.</div>
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Oh look I did get an Easter photo. HA! This was the extent of my snow journey. The nice thing about spring snows is that it is warm out and you don't have to bundle up as much, just keep from getting soaked. Makes playing outside much more fun for this mommy.</div>
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Then we packed it in for an indoor Easter egg hunt at a friend's house. That was so much fun and something we don't usually do, but so thankful for these friends and the memories our kids are making together. Made for a really fun Easter.</div>
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Of course by the time we got home the neighbors were home from church and had built this!! Our neighbor always puts us all to shame. HA! The girls each made baby bunnies. Again it's Easter--How crazy is this?? An Easter to remember for sure.</div>
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I hope you all had a happy Easter. Celebrating our Savior's death and victory over death! In that we may all have eternal life. The Easter snow reminded me of the verse in Isaiah 1:18 <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow..."</span> And HE did on that cross. He fulfilled that prophecy. And for that I am thankful.<br />
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-11551328457391717722016-04-01T13:38:00.001-05:002016-04-01T13:38:05.437-05:00Project Life {Weeks 5-8}Hello.<br />
I promise to post more than just my project life pages, such as Lo 7.0, Easter, MWs first soccer "game" and just general catch-up things. However, my focus is trying to catch-up on my scrapbooking. I have said this 100x but this is just one of my main priorities to stay on top of, so a lot of other things get put on the back burner, while I am on project scrapbook catch-up.<br />
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So without further ado PL2016<br />
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<a href="http://www.keethlerstory.blogspot.com/2016/02/my-bar-princess-gymnastic-meet-edition.html">First gymnastics meet.</a><br />
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Someone turned 7 this week.<br />
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I have always wanted to make videos on how I scrapbook and how I get it accomplished quickly, stay on task etc...hopefully I can get that going sometime soon. I know I find myself watching lots of different youtube videos learning tons of great ideas from organization to just daily living.<br />
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I am really loving my process this year and after nearly 7 years of digital scrapbooking I feel like I finally found the perfect system and flow. Insert praise hands.<br />
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Coming soon scrapbooking videos.<br />
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-86634558463459494402016-03-07T11:56:00.001-06:002016-03-07T11:56:59.833-06:00Project Life 2016 {week 1-4}Project Life 2016 edition has commenced.<br />
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This past Christmas I spent weeks making a book called <a href="http://keethlerstory.blogspot.com/search/label/Kids%20Say%20Darnedest%20Things">Kids Say the Darnedest Things</a>. It was a dream of my to compile of the funny, crazy, witty things my kids had said over the years into one easy to read place. It was a feature on my blog once upon a time when I blogged routinely. Once I finished that little project to give as gifts to the GPs I found my old project life scrapbook that I had never taken the time to print. Persnickety Prints was running a promo for their little 5x5 books and so I decided to go ahead and print the PL2013 book as a 5x5. I fell in love with it and it inspired me to do PL once again. {Which I will show you sometime in the future}.<br />
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And after 7 years of scrapbooking I think I may have come up with the perfect system. PL PLUS detailed and focused pages. Now with Instagram I have so many fun memory photos but they just get lost...now they go in my PL spread and if a more focused event occurs during that week that gets its own spread. I am hoping this new system will keep me caught up and make for a more well-rounded scrapbook of our story...of course it is week 10 and I am way back on week 5.<br />
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Here are the pages thus far:<br />
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I am hoping by posting these it will keep me motivated to finish the year strong.<br />
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Anyone else love doing PL? What is your system?<br />
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-14379842738613829102016-03-04T16:27:00.002-06:002016-03-07T11:14:39.382-06:00MW 5.0<br />
Well this is LONG over due. AND I haven't even done Lo's at all. Funny how life just gets busier the older they get. I think this is such a fun way to remember them. A few months ago Chad was editing an old video of the kids for their yearly video Chad makes and there was a part where MW was stuttering so badly and we just cracked up! At the time I was so worried about it, but now looking back, I am so glad to have that video and little memory since I had totally forgotten they way he use to talk.<br />
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MW is so full of life. That is actually an understatement. He does all things with intensity and gusto, including our snuggle time. His love language is physical touch at a level I am not sure I can meet. HA! He has to be snuggled a minimum of 3x/day for at least 20 minutes. I do enjoy it because one day our "loving time" as he refers to it will soon be another distant memory.<br />
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He is super smart. And I know all parents say that, but seriously he is super smart it is frightening. However, can't write to save his life or color in the lines. So you win some you lose some. I am so interested to see how he does in Kindy next year! The teacher may have her work cut out for her since he can't go more than 5 nano seconds without talking. {again wish I were joking}. However, the church SS teachers tell me he is a great listener AND participator...so maybe there is hope.<br />
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He is into Super heros BIG time. He plays with daddy's old super hero action figures all the time. Correction all the time he isn't watching TV or playing his kindle--which seems like a lot.<br />
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He is hilarious, just like his daddy and has wicked good timing. I love being around him all day. He is my little buddy and I am so so so going to miss him next year when he is off at school everyday.<br />
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I never thought being a boy mom would be as fun as being a girl mom, but wow I was wrong. The energy he brings and the boyish books and toys are tons of fun. We recently discovered Marvel Super Hero short chapter books that we read and we both love them. It's our special thing.<br />
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Now without further ado your 5 year old interview<br />
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Lo started gymnastics at 18m. I was very pregnant with MW through out. I remember watching her and dreaming of the day that she would 'hopefully' decide to pursue gymnastics and compete. However, that day seemed eons away. Evidently it was just a blink away.<br />
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Gymnastic days came and went until I started working there in 2013. From then on she was a gymnast--her choice. She has worked and worked and this past May 2015 made our level 2 team. She has grown so much. I am so proud of her. And it is an extra privilege I have to be one of her 3 coaches. It's just one of those full circle moments for me that I can't even put into words.<br />
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Her first meet had us both so excited, but I think I was more-so. I really didn't care how she did, I just wanted to see her do her thing and she did. I was one proud momma.<br />
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Here are some photos from her first meet at the end of January.<br />
Some things to note:<br />
*The gym set up was horrible and there was little seating and made it hard to see let alone take good photos.<br />
*After we bought our DSLR way back in 2012, we talked how once the kids got into real sports we would need to invest in a long lens...guess what they are and we hadn't purchased one yet. After seeing these photos, Chad promptly got one. Love him.<br />
*And now the need to learn the DSLR in manual is becoming apparent, so we are still practicing to get those really amazing shots...each meet Chad gets better. {I am on the floor and not much help HA!}<br />
*Finally, I haven't edited these as of yet. But at the end of the day it is so nice to have these and see her progress, her shapes and the joy she has doing the sport she loves.<br />
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Just a few of her teammates. Her Level 2 team is huge. It's the beginning competition level so there is always tons of interest and as the years go on and they have to work harder to move up and progress they start dropping out for other sports---I always wonder how far Lo will make it?!<br />
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The started on bars and Lo was the first of her team to compete. The other coaches and I worried how she would do at a meet, since she sometimes can have some drama at practice, but we were surprised that she walked up there and CRUSHED IT. She is our little bar princess. Weighing in at 35# {soaking wet} and 3'8" she can go into beast mode princess and rock those bars. She took 3rd. If you could have seen my face as I stood there. I was like who are you and where is my daughter? She came to compete. It was over for me then. IF she quit right then I was happy. HA! </div>
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Next up was beam. She had a nice routine. This judge was rough. That is the tough part about gymnastics--it is just so subjective. Sometimes it is hard to understand the scores, but as I tell all my girls, you are competing with yourself right now. Get out there do your best, have fun and make one improvement. That is all I am looking for. We aren't exactly training future Olympians here. </div>
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The Handstand dismount.</div>
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Lo finished 7th place on beam.<br />
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Ah, me doing what I do best...seriously, love my job. So much.<br />
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Floor. I just think she is so freakin' cute. She did well, but added some extra stuff to her routine--which I take the blame for, and it cost her, but again she went out there and did her thing. Another 7th place finish.<br />
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There is also vault of course but it was really hidden and unable to really capture on film.<br />
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These are my favorite photos...the end of the meet!!! All the praise hands. We did it. As a team I was so impressed with these girls. They all did really well.<br />
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Greeting her entourage.</div>
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I mean I am not sure any man will ever live up to him in her eyes.</div>
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The awards ceremony.<br />
To break this down each girl places and medals in AAU on all 4 events and then All-around. So they go home with 5 awards, each meet. Hello medal shelf. HA!<br />
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Bar Princess taking 3rd!!</div>
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It is broken down by level--obviously, and then by age division. While she is a level 2 she was only competing against other 6-8 yo level 2s. None of the older ones. And if there were more and 12/13 6-8 yo L2 then that would be broken into 2 "heats." Meaning they would rather medal out to 12 twice than to 24th place...that part annoys me, but there are pros and cons for everyone getting a medal mentality. I will just leave it at that. HA<br />
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She took 7th in everything else.</div>
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Then there is the team award. Gymnastics seems individual, but everyone is also busting their butts to bring in high scores so the TEAM does well. Team score is based off the entire teams top 3 scorers on EACH apparatus.</div>
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As a team we took 3rd! Not too shabby out of 7 teams.</div>
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A few candids. Auntie Meg thank you so much for showing up to the meets to help capture these moments!!<br />
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Caught admiring her medals.<br />
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Can I just tell you I am not a girly mom. I want to be into make-up, hair, fashion--and I do try, but it isn't my thing or passion. So bless her, trying to do cute hair was definitely a challenge. BUT thanks to youtube I am starting to get the hang of this stuff...slowly. Thankfully, Lo is being very patient as I learn.</div>
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And that's a wrap on her FIRST MEET!!!</div>
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Because let's face it it took me a month to post on her first meet let's just toss in the second one too.<br />
This was our HOME meet. These poor babies didn't compete until 7p Saturday and the meet ended at 9p followed by awards. AH!! Let's be honest that is too late for me! HA!<br />
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Oh, this is how MW does meets. I don't think he looked up once. HA! #gymnasticbrother<br />
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Me and my awesome coaching glory. ;)<br />
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She took 3rd on bars again!!! She really wanted 1st, but we will get there...<br />
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Placed 5th on Beam, and 10th on Floor and Vault.<br />
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Once again well done. I couldn't be more proud of her. I can't wait to see what the future holds.</div>
Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-61762302068838624462016-02-10T15:49:00.000-06:002016-02-10T15:49:06.222-06:00Happy Birthday MW and Lo! {Party Style}Hello.<br />
I am back to share about MW's Fifth Birthday and Lo's 7th {early} birthday party.<br />
I decided on a joint party because two different family parties within weeks of one another is a lot of work for me and our schedules. Thankfully they don't seem to mind.<br />
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Lo went low key this year with just brownies. I asked if she wanted anything special on it and she kept saying "No, just brownies and ice cream." Thankfully I found this cute little bunting at Target to dress them up a tad, along with a name candle. She was thrilled. I love you baby girl for being so simple and easy!!<br />
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Next up was MW's cake. He requested spiderman. He wanted a red cake with a web, but I didn't realize that no matter how much red dye you add to white frosting you still get pink! Apparently I learned later that you have to buy a special red dye to get the desired red...who knew...cake people that's who. Thankfully MW was so sweet and said "That's ok mom, I still love it! Thank you for trying." Oh my sweet boy and THAT is why I love you. Your tender and understanding heart.<br />
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I have to include this--we ran to Dollar Tree a few days before the party for supplies and we saw these balloons. I mean how do you say No to a $1 balloon for the birthday kids? You don't. So we were talking about his party and the following transpired--</div>
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Touche buddy. This kid cracks me up. His wit is on point like his father. </div>
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{Shhhh don't tell Chad I said that. ;) }</div>
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On a side note---we still have Lo's balloon going strong a whole month later. Her real birthday is on the 15th. We wanted to see if it makes it. So dollar tree balloons are where it's at for future reference.</div>
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The party consisted of family going out to eat at Chick-Fil-A, a little play place fun; finishing off with cake/brownies/ice creams and gifts at home. The party stage is set.</div>
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These two are just two really great kids. I couldn't feel more blessed.</div>
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Ready to sing Happy Birthday!</div>
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This boy was surprisingly not interested in cake, only presents---actually I am not at all surprised. He loves to get gifts. I feel like he gets a "high" from receiving stuff. He could care less what it is, just that he gets something...<br />
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Now this girl loves gifts, but she {mostly} cherishes what she gets. When she wants something you know she really wants it. Like this puppy dog. Last year, she wanted another Our Generation tiny puppy. I said not right now, for your birthday. Well, when her birthday rolled around it was out of stock--EVERYWHERE! She was heart-broken. She eventually found another one she liked just as well. Fast forward this year she finds another Our generation puppy she really wants. I said no, we need to wait for your birthday...only this time I got smart and had Chad distract her while I sneaked it to the checkout. Over the month she would go and check on her dog at Target---he was gone. She was so sad---and then this happened on her birthday!! She couldn't believe I "found" her dog...well, let's just say baby I learned a lesson last year.<br />
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Playing Legos with Auntie Meg. </div>
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Lo made MW these worksheets. Such as tracing his name, a color by numbers and a connect the dots. She is just so clever and sweet. </div>
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Back to MW and his love of getting stuff. He wanted this Jake Skull Rock/Ship thing we found at Tuesday Morning. He begged for it. I said no--maybe for your birthday. Unlike Lo I knew he wouldn't be disappointed if it were gone. He moves on to the next thing like a butterfly. But as his birthday rolled around he asked again--I really tried to say "no." I knew he wouldn't play with it. So we got it. He doesn't play with it. Look for it in my garage sale for $5. ;) And now I learned another lesson about trusting my gut. HA!</div>
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We have very limited family time due to crazy work schedules. So when we are together we try to have a game night or movie night. Lo really is into Monopoly. We taught her how to play the adult version--but as you know that takes for-evah to truly complete. So she asked for this for her birthday--the Jr. version. We have spent many an evening playing. She is so good at it and somehow usually wins!</div>
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Well that sums up their party. Next Monday on her actually birthday we plan on going out as a family to celebrate more. I just can't believe they are 5 and 7. I can't even handle this. MW is going to Kindy in the fall. Lo is reading Junie B Jones all by herself. Stop growing. </div>
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I love you both so much! Happy Birthday to my two favorite kids!!!</div>
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Once upon a time I got this ingenious idea {from pintrest I am sure} to take my little boy's photo in a tie. I wish I would have gotten the idea when he was a newborn, but gasp---Pintrest was just a little tiny beta dream back then. Shocking...I know. </div>
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However, I decided then that I would do my best to re-create said photo at ages 1, 5, 8th grade and senior graduation. </div>
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My friend and photographer did his ONE year photo for me. This is my favorite.<br />
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I put the tie away knowing it would be YEARS until he was five...guess what it wasn't. It was like minutes. I don't know how we got here so quickly, but we did. My teeny tiny 4.5 week early preemie baby boy is five. He's my last, so it is a big deal. He is my little buddy. He shops with me, and snuggles me. He talks my ear off and makes me laugh. I am going to be all alone when he heads off to kindy next August. I may hyperventilate. It's no secret this mama didn't want a stinky boy...but oh my word how wrong I was. He is just one of the best things God has ever blessed me with. And well, now he is five.</div>
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MW was trying so hard to smile and be natural and Thatcher he's like look mom this is how you do it. HA</div>
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And one with the beloved Blankers. I think he looks a little Toddler GQ cover model here.</div>
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<br />Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-24250746558292450072016-01-12T11:13:00.000-06:002016-01-12T11:13:05.049-06:00Christmas BlitzWe are approximately 2ish weeks post Christmas and the toys are already collecting dust, but that doesn't dim the memories made and joy expressed during the Christmas season.<br />
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At some point {soon} I will add in all the fun little things we did, but this post is simply a Christmas re-cap.<br />
Our church has 6 Christmas eve services. Three on the 23rd and 3 on the 24th. Chad is on staff in the children's environments and had to be present for all 5 plus one to actually attend. It made Chad miss out on some things, but teaching our kids about balancing service and life is worth it. My family went to an afternoon service on the 24th. The kids had this cool live nativity in their environments, but because we got there so early we had to hang out in the sanctuary where Micah was thrilled to learn his name has a WHOLE book in the Bible!<br />
It was an amazing church service per usual.<br />
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Since the kids and I were riding solo on Christmas eve we decided to invite ourselves over to my parents' house to hangout until Chad was done at 730p. Some friends supplied us with donuts. Win.<br />
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At my parents' we had quite competition between us girls: Meg, myself and Lo on who did the most work on putting together the puzzle. Hint: it was me. ;)<br />
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Chilaxin' at my parents watching movies, eating cookies, popcorn, cheese queso dip and crackers and meat was the first time this entire season I got to actually enjoy the Christmas season. Yep. on Christmas eve. I know all the moms out there feel me. We are usually the only ones that make this time magical for the whole family. We do the cooking, the cleaning, the baking, the buying, the planning, the wrapping, the elfing {is that a word?!} etc. Sometimes I wonder what Christmas would look like without me. HA!<br />
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When we got home we found Izzy had left us our good-bye note. As much grief as this little elf causes, I always hate to see him go. The kids just love looking for him each morning. But on Christmas Eve the magic lifts and we can give him hugs and kisses to say good-bye.</div>
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Then it was time to write our letter to Santa and gifts to Jesus. Leighton is just growing up so much. She doesn't need hardly any help writing her letter. Tear.<br />
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MW on the other hand still needs lots of help. HA! Boys.<br />
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'Twas the Night Before Christmas with Daddy. My heart.<br />
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All set and ready to see what the morning brings. I thought they would never fall asleep and well Santa's helper had to make an early stop to help get the bikes over to the house.<br />
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Christmas Morning has come!!<br />
The first thing we do each Christmas morning is sing Happy Birthday to Baby Jesus.<br />
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Santa went rogue this year and got bikes. The kids needed them, but it wasn't what they asked for, I was a tad nervous for how that wold go over. MW seemed a tad disappointed but once he realized the other gifts he asked for were under the tree he was happy.<br />
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So our good camera died seconds after the kids woke up, grr. When will I learn. Thank goodness for cell phone cameras.</div>
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All they really asked for was remote control cars and helicopters. Lo got one of those little tiny drones and MW a truck. After about 3 days Lo and daddy finally got the hang of the drone. It was a bit sensitive to fly. </div>
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Lo rushed over to see what Santa wrote. Crazy that she can read now. Have to be so careful about leaving notes out regarding anything top secret. :)</div>
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Christmases are just so fun. I am enjoying being able to sit and relax in the morning and play. The kids are so fun to watch and interact with.</div>
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They got these cool drawing boards. It is LED and with a push of a button the screen clears. Sure beats the old fashion doodle boards. ;) Which they draw on religiously every time we get into the car.<br />
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Lo made MW a coupon book of chores or games she would play with him. He loved it. He always wants to play with her, but she either says no or wants to be a bossy Bessie. Now he gets to be in charge.<br />
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Another kiss for baby Jesus.<br />
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At least is was a decent day so we could test out our bikes and remote control car outside before we headed to Grandma Rachel's for lunch.<br />
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At Grandma Rachel's for Christmas part 2.<br />
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Lo is always so thoughtful and grateful for gifts...<br />
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MW...well if it isn't his turn he is a tad pouty. HA!<br />
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Then on Saturday we were on to Christmas part 3 with my side of the family. This year my sister's family has moved back so the whole family got to be together for Christmas. The kids, especially, MW was so excited to see their cousins. MW and Landrey are two peas in a pod. They both are high energy balls of life. To me they have 2 speeds: off and full blast. HA! Genes they are funny things. Then there was Lo, she gravitated towards Gannon--he was more her speed, quiet. Of course MW is a huge baby fan so playing with Kamdyn was also a win. It was a good time.</div>
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My parents got the big kids their own kindles. For MW the one who loves all things tv, movies, video games and electronic he had died and gone to heaven. He couldn't be more happy than to have his very own device. He had recently tried to take over my old iPod touch, but now iPod touch what? HA!<br />
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And then the kids disappeared with their kindles and that is pretty much the last we heard from them for the day. Christmas was once again a fun and wonderful time. We are so blessed with wonderful families who spoil all of us with gifts and love. Thank you for our wonderful Christmases!<br />
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"Where are you Christmas? You're in my boxes. We won't see you 'til----next year. Your gone."</div>
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Last Thursday was Hometown Christmas.<br />
This is such a fun tradition our little town has.<br />
Santa arrives on a fire truck and lights our city tree.<br />
Our family has these very special best friends. We are all close--the kids see each other as cousins or siblings as do the mommies. It is so special to have forged such great friendships.<br />
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The kids entertained the crowd by singing Christmas songs as they paraded around the tree.<br />
These ended up being my favorite photos of the night.<br />
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Then came Santa. I do have to say I was a tad disappointed about the backdrop or lack there of...I wish they would have thought it through better. There is a tree just on the other side of MW. However the angle of the chair means it won't show up in the photo. Just a tad annoying but the real reason is for the kids to see Santa and that is all that matters. Who needs a photo op? {ME! ;) }<br />
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Grandma Rachel brought over this suit jacket of Chad's from his childhood on Wednesday. MW thought it was the most wonderful, coolest jacket ever. When I told him to get around for Santa he insisted on wearing his fancy gold button coat for the occasion. There was no way I could say no. So he is looking quite dapper for his visit.<br />
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MW is finally getting ok with seeing Santa. Here they are telling Santa their wishes.<br />
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The rest of the night was spent eating chili, making smores and crafts. It was a really fun night made extra special with good friends.<br />
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-370750829533016892015-12-01T14:41:00.000-06:002015-12-01T14:44:50.620-06:00Fa La La La LAAA <br />
That really just seemed like a fun title, but really this is more hodge podge.<br />
First up a few photos from my parents while watching my kids a few weekends ago. I so appreciate this. Chad is now on staff at our church for all the 5 weekend services and when I sing we are in a bit of a childcare dilemma. I love our church and our kids love our church but 5 services is pushing it for them to attend. HA! My parents always graciously watch these ya-hoos. They always have a ton of fun.<br />
Here they are watching movies.<br />
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Auntie Meg is the best. :)<br />
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After my last weekend signing I realized that my voice was really struggling. I kept dealing with chronic hoarseness and/or laryngitis. No matter what I did I would be back in the same boat after a long day coaching or just singing in the car. It was super frustrating. One of our worship leaders is super talented and knowledgable on all things voice. He encouraged me to get to the ENT and get scoped, which is my least favorite thing. HA! Think tube up your nose and down your throat.<br />
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So I did---after much drama from that office. Apparently this practice doesn't believe in second opinions; as in if you have already seen one doctor you can't see any other doctor in that same practice! I mean what kind of "rule" is that?! It is my care, my $$, all to say super frustrating--I finally got in with another doctor and was scoped. I have nodes. Yes insert Pitch Perfect movie clip here.<br />
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Here is my perfect boy, patiently waiting at my doctor's appointment. He was SOOOOOO good.<br />
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It is super frustrating as a mom, coach and singer. I am vocal rest for 6 weeks. Now I am down to 4, but still...shoot me now. Everyone has been supportive and helpful.<br />
Vocal rest means little to no talking period. I am only talking on a as needed basis--hello I am a mom. Coaching is proving the most challenging. And the reason I am dealing with this. While I don't yell a lot it is super loud in there and you are constantly re-directing. Now I use a lot of white boards.<br />
So if you see me don't be offended if I don't speak to you. Prayers appreciate.<br />
That is the latest on my life. The holidays should be super fun. HA!<br />
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Back to life.<br />
We had 3 rounds of Thanksgivings.<br />
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Round 1 was with my MIL, where we had lasagna {insert praise hands as I am not really a turkey fan.} and then went to the Peanuts movie.<br />
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Round 2 was on the day with my FIL side. They had ham, so that made Chad happy. No photos. Our poor kids are really the only kids there, but we always have a good time catching up since it is really the only time we see that whole extended side.<br />
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Back to round 3. We got together with my grandparents and sister's family.<br />
The girls trying to break the wish bone...maybe they will figure it out next year. HA!<br />
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My grandparents with the grandkids from-- well us. They have 4 more from my cousins side.<br />
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Grammy with all the grandkids at the Good Dino movie. It was a good movie with a great message. </div>
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Our Tree of Thanksgiving.</div>
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For the last few years we each {most days} write one thing we are grateful for on a leaf and place it on our tree. It has been a fun tradition and been fun to see what the kids come up with each day.</div>
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These two ready to brave the cold, rain and ice.</div>
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Oh and lest we forget this hot mess. That isn't a shadow. That is water leaking in from our roof. AWESOME. {insert sarcasm}. It rained, iced, rained, iced, rained and rained some more for 5 days. Now I am all for the rain--bring it on, but when it starts leaking into the house--rain rain GO AWAY!!!<br />
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Apparently according to our amazing contractor friend who climbed up on the roof in the rain to check it out found that the ice on the roof was sealing in the melting water underneath and well the water needed a place to go...so it ends up not being too big of a deal, just a fluke situation. And we weren't the only ones this happened too---we had at least 6 other friends have a similar problem. At least it wasn't a big fix, especially this close to Christmas.<br />
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Here are our magical Thanksgiving photos. If you have followed this blog since the beginning, you know every Thanksgiving we gather together, put the camera on a timer and take a family photo. They always turn out great in 1 take. Every.time. Micah has always made this challenging, but it is who he is so it counts. This year he was much better. HA!<br />
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The perfect photo. :)<br />
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And then we started the tradition a few years ago of doing crazy out-takes. These actually end up being my favorites.<br />
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And noticed the fireplace is WHITE this year. AHHHH!! :)<br />
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Leighton has been BEGGING to decorate for Christmas for weeks. I told her the week of Thanksgiving we would slowly start...I care about baby reindeers and I don't want their deaths on my hands. :)<br />
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I promised that on Thanksgiving day we would put ornaments on...as luck would have it the power went out at 8am. I became very grateful for power. AND the linemen that braved the cold, icy rain to fix the lines. I mean how else do you get the coffee in the mommy? 3 hours later the lights were on! </div>
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Leighton is quite the helper. I love having a daughter.</div>
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MW went to his room to decorate his little tree. Good job buddy. Good job!<br />
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Oh look who wants to help? Yep lasted for about 2 minutes...<br />
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The finished product. We moved the tree this year. I like it there so much better---not so shoved in the corner.<br />
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And now on to the Advent season.<br />
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MW and I having some quiet Bible time on the driveway.</div>
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I thought it was so cool that I was reading in Proverbs 24 and the Bible study page he turned to to "read" was from Proverbs 24. It's the little things.</div>
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To be honest I have been struggling with out new normal. Letting go of the pre-school toddler years and spending all day everyday with them has been hard for me, mostly because I go to work in the evenings shortly after Lo gets home, so it limits family time. However, I am learning to enjoy the time we do have together.</div>
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On to our days.</div>
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Mornings start around 7am. </div>
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The kids are at a great age where they can take care of themselves as long as we pour the milk. </div>
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Chad usually does the breakfast duties.</div>
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740a--Chad and Lo are heading out the door for school. I love that he is in the same school with her. I love that he can check in on her and see how she is doing throughout the day.<br />
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A few weeks ago daddy and I had lunch with Lo. It made her feel so special. </div>
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Micah and I spend our days hanging out playing, taking bike rides, grocery shopping, laundry, editing, coloring, snuggling and sometimes cleaning.</div>
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I have said this before, but I am appreciating our mommy son time together this last 2 years. Next year he will be off in Kindergarten and then I will be all alone; and while somedays I cherish that idea to be able to think or finish projects un-interrupted I know it will be too quiet at times---and if you know MW you will understand how quiet is an under-rated thing around here.<br />
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He plays really well by himself. Sometimes I feel bad for him because he doesn't have a playmate, but he always makes his own fun.</div>
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On Tuesday MW goes to MDO {Mom's Day Out}. This is his absolute favorite thing. He starts counting down the days until next Tuesday. I am so glad he likes it, it has been a great opportunity for him to have something of his own and to get a little "school time." He is a tad jealous of sissy going to school everyday, well most days at least.<br />
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Wednesday is my only morning I work. While I miss teaching all my little pre-Ks it has been nice not having to run off to the gym each day. Although, in hindsight perhaps I should and you know run a lap once in awhile---nah, that's just silly.</div>
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Friday mornings we get together with some friends. Mw plays with his friends and mommy gets to drink coffee and chat about life. Bliss.</div>
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Quiet time is around 130. I use this term loosely as MW doesn't comprehend the word quiet. Most of the time he plays in his room on a rare occasion he may slow down enough to doze off.<br />
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On Tuesdays Lo has team gymnastic practice from 5-7. I can't believe she is a level 2 already. I am so excited to watch her compete in a few months. I don't even care how she does or how many falls she may have, I am just giddy with excitement!<br />
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Wednesday is small group night. The kids love spending time with Grandma Rachel when she comes to babysit so we can go.</div>
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Days after school consists of snacks, shows, and homework.</div>
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Bedtime promptly at 730p.</div>
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Now I wish I could say my angel babies went right to bed and I didn't see them again until morning...but you know they always need one more hug, drink, story and comment.<br />
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Again the playing all alone. He took all his lovies out their to be his friends.</div>
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This year Lo decided she wanted to be a police officer and MW well he was all over the map, but he finally settled on Michelangelo the Ninja Turtle. I love these costumes because they were so easy, and cost me practically nothing. The largest expense was MW's turtle shell. Everything else we had lying around the house.</div>
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The week before our local HS did a trunk or treat. Look more TMNT!!<br />
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Getting their faces painted.<br />
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I was impressed by this girl. The other girl only wanted to do pumpkins or ghosts, this one googled images and was pretty talented. MW got the bat sign.<br />
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Games!! With lots of great cheap trinkets as prizes...my favorite. :)<br />
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On Sunday we decided to take it easy. I wasn't feeling that great so we turned on Vampire Dog on Netflix and ate pizza. It was a really nice and relaxing morning.<br />
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Of course the weekend wouldn't be complete without a trip to Target, where it just so happen to have a little trick or treat party going on. WIN!<br />
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Halloween.<br />
Trick or Treating Grammy and Papa.<br />
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Our neighbors got together to do dinner and then treat the 'hood. Quite a assortment of kids!<br />
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It was an absolutely BEAUTIFUL evening. No wind, no rain and the temperature was comfortable {read not freezing}. I mean it is October 31st, so I did expect it to be less than warm.<br />
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At one point we headed over to another friend's hood to finish out the night. 3/5 of my favorite girls.<br />
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This one was D-O-N-E done. He couldn't be asked to go to one more door to save his life. Oh MW!<br />
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Now, for the officially Halloween photos. We did them after family pictures last week. We had to test run the costumes because while I had a good idea of how their costumes would flow, I hadn't really thought it all the way through. Lo's turned out a lot cuter than I expected.<br />
My Little Police Girl.<br />
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TMNT!<br />
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Ought oh! Someone is in trouble!!<br />
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No fear. I have captured the bad guy! MW's face in this photo is perfect. He looks so defeated.<br />
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Oh no! He escaped. Watch out Officer Lo!<br />
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Happy Halloween everyone! I hope you had a fun night getting lots of free candy. Let the holiday weight gain begin. HA!<br />
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Finally got my birthday gift from<i> last</i> year. Family photos.</div>
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Last weekend I had my sister come over to take our photos. She and I are in the process of trying to launch our own photography and design business. I love the editing and creating side of things and she loves film and photography. We are a perfect pair. </div>
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I got several photo poses off pinterest to re-create. Those photos had these perfect angel children in them...I knew my kids wouldn't quite pull off that look, but I wouldn't want them too.<br />
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Photos should reflect your family dynamics and personalities. Photos tell stories. That is why I love them so much and spend countless hours scrapbooking and documenting. I want our family to shine through. And I think we do a great job of capturing just that.<br />
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Micah is a stinker and very hard to photograph. He can't sit still, or be normal and all the photos that the rest of us looked top notch in he has in some way "messed" it up. However, I just started looking at the photos as who we were and that is Micah. This is the stage he is in then fine--go with it. Honestly, when I am old and gray I will look back and laugh at his little personality and just miss it.<br />
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This photo captures my kids brilliantly and it is the first time I can see that they actually swam in the same gene pool. HA! They love each other fiercely. Sometimes a bit too fiercely, but at the end of the day they are still BFFs.<br />
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These two have such a special bond. It is the epitome of a father/ daughter relationship that most strive toward. I pray it is always that way.<br />
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I love this photo. It turned out better than I expected. I want to make a canvas print of it and hang it in our entry way. As a beautiful reminder of what our purpose is on Earth. That we would strive to go deeper than we would on our own.<br />
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Gosh I think she is so cute.<br />
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This girl. She loves me, but not the way she loves her daddy. She teaches me so much and I love the way she thinks and her creativity. We have that in common. Really we are the same person which is probably why she and I don't blend as well together and why she is so drawn to her daddy; and him to her--he is her calm in her chaos; it is why I love daddy.<br />
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And then there is these two crazies. Two clowns trapped in the same pod. They both just think they are hilarious and always up to something.<br />
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My boy. He is just my little buddy and we do everything together. He brings laughter into my world when I can't seem to find anything to laugh about. He loves me so much. I never wanted a boy, but man I am so glad I have one. My world would be a little less bright without him.<br />
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Trying so hard to smile "normal" bless his heart he is Chandler Bing. {Friends reference}</div>
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We celebrated by going to the pumpkin patch with the kids.</div>
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But first this moment...I love their budding relationship...<i>most </i>days.<br />
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On to the pumpkin patch.<br />
Adorable Minion hay bales were all around.<br />
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Pumpkin shooters with Papa.<br />
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Barrel Train.<br />
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Took some cute photos, just wished they were dressed a tad cuter...such is my life. HA!<br />
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Our crazy family.<br />
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The rat race. Maybe next year MW will get the hang of it...</div>
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Such a cool dude.<br />
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One of my favorite photos of the day.<br />
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Zip line fun.<br />
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Cutest pumpkins in the patch.<br />
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It was a very happy birthday. I am not really a birthday fan, but spending the day as a family was super perfect. We don't get a lot of weekend times around here anymore due to work schedules and church commitments, so this was really all I could ask for, for my birthday. That and family pictures...ahem Megan.<br />
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Chad unintentionally got me a new AC and dishwasher. :) HA!<br />
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And my In-laws got me the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0718031822/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0718031822&linkCode=as2&tag=thstofus00-20&linkId=I3R73BZ7UJZNSH2L">FOR the LOVE</a> that I have been dying to read. It is so good so far. I just love me some Jen Hatmaker along with a few journals and fun pens for my Bible studies. Perfect gifts all around. </div>
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Thank you to everyone who made my birthday special!<br />
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-64170078929111066052015-10-09T11:40:00.001-05:002015-10-09T11:40:19.668-05:00Rewind {September}I wanted to do a quick recap of randomness from September.<br />
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First up random photos.<br />
Last year for my birthday I wanted to get our family pictures updated. That was nearly 1 year ago {this Sunday} and still I have no photos. I didn't even take the time to take proper 4 year photos for MW and 6 year photos for Lo. It's my own fault for just not making the time...I just kept putting it off. This year I am planning on getting them done next weekend. I do them myself in case anyone was wondering.<br />
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Moving on...my kids over heard this and were subsequently looking at the last photos I had of them in our large collage frame and they decided they wanted to re-create those. How could I say no...this was totally spur of the moment and I didn't expect Lo's to turn out so cute.<br />
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First up MW:<br />
Here he is at 6 months with this tie. Ginger took his ONE year photos in this same time and I plan on doing it again when he is 5, 5th grade promo, 8th grade promo, and a senior. Even though we are still a few months out from 5 we gave it a practice shot.<br />
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There is another photo of Leighton in the frame of her looking just like this. I for the LIFE of me can not find it on my computer, so this is a poor fb quality one. :( </div>
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MW re-created for me. HA!</div>
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Then there is Sass. This is one of her 4 year old photos. She will be 7 in February!!! TEARS.<br />
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She doesn't really seem that different looking to me. Just a little sassier. :) This is straight out of the camera and I think she looks super cute.</div>
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Bouncing on my bed. What the kids love to do most. We should think about getting them a trampoline for Christmas...o wait! WE HAVE ONE! That they seldom use because evidently our bed is way more fun. I saw a photo like this on some photography blog/site and wanted to re-create it, but here is where actual photo skills come into play, that I don't have. Oh well, it was fun. She loved doing her flips on the bed. With her guard dog. HA!<br />
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Growing up so fast. And becoming a little lady.</div>
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Her school does Pawsitvie Awards for 2 kids from each class each month for being good role models etc. Lo got one right out of the gate this year. She had no idea and I surprised her at school. She was so confused why I was there.<br />
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Well that is all that has been going on lately. Just living life and trying to enjoy it. The years are passing quicker and quicker.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-83846688990971546862015-10-08T09:00:00.000-05:002015-10-08T09:00:02.440-05:00Hello Fall.I hope it is safe to say Fall is here.<br />
There is a few warm days in the forecast over the next few days, but overall cooler weather seems to be here.<br />
Which means it is time to bust out the fall decorations.<br />
I don't have a lot of decorations and I don't go too crazy-- although my living room does look like Fall just threw up in there, it is the only room I decorated. My kids call it the spooky room. I don't see it...<br />
So without further ado my Fall decor. My kids helped me decorate while the dishwasher was being installed. They added their own touches, which I can't help but leave.<br />
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I love that little scarecrow lamp/night light. He is just so cute. The spray arrangement {if you can even call it that} behind the frame came from a centerpiece at a wedding I believe--who's I don't know??!<br />
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My living room is still a work in progress since this summer when I got a wild hair and decided to get rid of everything {decor wise} in my living room and start over. Well, may not everything but pretty close. I am still working on the pillow situation, but for now I am loving those orange tone pillows from Target and my placemat pillow {in the dark teal}. My goal is to put the word HELLO on it in gold, but just haven't taken the time too. </div>
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A little closer look at the faux mantle. I made those tiny little jar arrangements many moons ago from stuff from Micheals. I scored the Harvest sign from Goodwill 5 years ago and the little broom came from my mom's box of decor that I raided. </div>
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I have a problem when it comes to picture frames. I love them. If they are on sale and under $3 they will come home with me. However, I seldom find photos to go into them in a reasonable time period. Such as this one that has sat empty for 5 months. Lo helped me out by making a pumpkin to put in it. Thank you girlfriend you just bought me 2 more months!<br />
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I am a fall baby...as in my birthday is coming up...soon. So I get these type of decor things a lot as gifts. My sister Meg, made me a snowman pumpkin {combing my two loves!} Hers was made from real pumpkins, and well those don't keep...so one year we went to Micheals and got craft pumpkins and re-created it! He is my favorite. The witches hat is from Target's dollar section 2/3 years ago?!? And the broom again from my mom's old stash. Thanks mom!<br />
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I had grand plans to each year get a new Halloween frame for the kids, but I stopped after 2 years. HA! Mom fail. The weird white thing in the middle of the garland is Lo's ghost. He is the Head ghost and takes care of the little TP roll ghost sitting next to Pum-laf {Get it Pumpkin +Olaf}.<br />
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This is just a little nook in my kitchen that flows from the Living room. Kid made candy corn banner and a little boo sign again from the dollar section at Target.<br />
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Piano.<br />
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This I got last year from my grandma. It is actually for Lo when she is grown, but for now I display it. It is so precious and a sweet gift from my grandma to her. Pretty sure it is from Hobby Lobby. The meca of holiday decorating. Have you been in there lately...Christmas is in full swing! I mean seriously slow down HL! HA.<br />
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Yet, God remains faithful.<br />
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This past week has been a trying on in the Keethler home as it feels like we are hemorrhaging money.<br />
I needed a new dishwasher. The other mostly worked, but our dishes were not getting clean and the tines on the racks were rusted out and broken. So naturally after 4 years we finally bit the bullet and picked out a new one.<br />
She is pretty.<br />
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However, after a long ordeal just to get her installed last Saturday our good friend BW and Chad got her up and running. We leave for church {yes on Saturday} at 1ish to get my kids to my parents so Chad and I could serve all 5 services. I sing, he does tech. We didn't get home until 830p-ish that evening and as soon as I walked in I commented how hot it was in our house.<br />
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If momma is hot, it is hot. I looked at our thermostat it is reading 81*, well no wonder--I started to walk away and then I realized wait! That isn't right, it should have NEVER gone about 78*. Period. I mean it is the end of September, not July when it is 100*+ and leaving a door open for 2 seconds would cause that sort of jump.<br />
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Yup. The AC was broken.<br />
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I do what I do best google search and watch youtube videos on what could be wrong and Chad does what he does best and watches Top Gear and says he will call the repair people on Monday.<br />
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Thankfully, it is September/October and temps aren't too bad. Matter of fact the last few days this week have been downright perfect. I even woke up freezing. HA! So we had some wiggle room. PRAISE.<br />
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One company came out and thought it was a bad fuse. Nope.<br />
The next said we need a whole new unit. That is stressful because AC units aren't cheap. But God worked in some details that are making it less expensive. Still expensive, but slightly less. PRAISE.<br />
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We still don't have AC yet, but at this point I don't care. We may not turn it on once we do if the weather keeps up like this. Hello Fall!!<br />
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Oh, and did I mention in all of this mess Tucker our first fur baby had to have eyelid surgery for some janky growth on his eyelid. I have been putting that off for 2 months to see if it would get bigger {like the assured me it would}. It did and it was time to get that taken care of.<br />
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So good times, but again that bill ended up being nearly a $100 less than we were told and well I am going to Praise God for that too.<br />
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In full disclosure I have had several meltdown moments over all of this hitting at once. However, one evening my son told me his Bible verse he learned this past month in church. Phil 4:19. "MY GOD will meet ALL YOUR NEEDS." In his cute little boy voice. It just struck me that we have never gone without. God has always provided. And in the most unexpected ways, which He likes to do to make sure you know it was Him.<br />
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So while it is hard right now, these present sufferings are nothing in the grand scheme of life. {Rom 8:18} God has always been faithful and that is all we can rest in right now.<br />
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I do pray we are on to sunnier times, but if we aren't we will just dance in the rain.<br />
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-77916627527008752702015-09-22T12:59:00.000-05:002015-09-22T12:59:05.704-05:00CircusThe end of August we went to the circus.<br />
I am not sure I have ever been to the circus? Maybe when I was very young?!<br />
Anyway, a first for me.<br />
The kids enjoyed it.<br />
Before the show they let everyone down on the floor to peek around and see a few acts up close.<br />
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Lo trying her hand at tight rope walking...not too shabby goes with being a gymnast.<br />
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The coolest thing was seeing the elephants up close. Even at the zoo we love watching the trainers have the elephants show us tricks. It is very impressive.<br />
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Micah was worried they were going to bring out tigers. They did not, matter of fact they didn't have tigers---I thought was weird.<br />
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Clowning around {pun intended}<br />
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First act was a unicycle basketball team. very impressive.<br />
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The two clowns although hard to see.<br />
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3 Motor bikes in the sphere. whoa. When they turned on the lights it was really cool to see them racing inside there.<br />
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I love this family photo. Lo and Daddy smile the exact same and MW and I both have these wide eye weird smiles. HA! Genetics at work.<br />
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No trip to Intrust would be complete with out a popcorn snack!<br />
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They gave the show 2 thumbs up!<br />
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It was a good time! Thanks for taking us Grandma Rachel and Tom!</div>
Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-73397001956106192302015-09-16T15:10:00.000-05:002015-09-16T15:10:51.633-05:00And He is Off {MW rides a Bike}Kids.<br />
They are so interesting to watch. No wonder researchers study and study them. Each is their very own anomaly. I currently have two research subjects of my own and they each have produced such varying results. Maybe it is a girl/boy thing or maybe it is just a human thing--who knows.<br />
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Take MW he is 4.5 yo.<br />
He just learned to pedal this bike, well any bike for that matter 3 weeks ago.<br />
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Then there is Sass, at the exact same age she was off for the races sans training wheels. She had spent the previous summer on training wheels with zero desire to change.</div>
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Back to MW. He is kind of a fearful kid. He just doesn't like to be out of control...hmmm. I am not sure why that sounds so familiar...anyway, daddy pushed him one day to do it and said we weren't going in until he tried.<br />
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Well, that only took 3 minutes and he was off! He couldn't believe how much fun this was.</div>
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Now he begs daily for walks and bike rides and if the morning time allows we go. We have both really enjoyed our walks and I am so impressed how far he can ride. The first few days though you weren't allowed to talk to him because he was "concentrating." HA!</div>
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Now he is golden and can talk and ride!! Watch out for Mr. big shot.<br />
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We take some pretty long walks and I got curious one day and figured there has to be an app for that! And of course there was MAP MY WALK. I downloaded it mid walk and found out we walked a little over 2 miles!! Not too shabby little buddy.<br />
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However, you have to have a little rest break at every bench, that is just silly not too.<br />
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And that is how we roll here. {Pun intended}<br />
We do things nice and slow and then the rest is history.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-49900519994097438812015-09-15T13:09:00.002-05:002015-09-15T13:09:53.138-05:00Rewind {August}Hey Michele welcome back to blogging.<br />
I really {believe} I mean it this time. I am about 78% confident I am going to start blogging on the regular again.<br />
Honestly, I have contemplated doing vlogs {video blogs--in case you don't know} just so I can talk to a camera and get it done quickly. Because I am a way faster talker than typer. However, not having it written out freaks me out a bit AND let's face it I can run photoshop like a wizard, but I don't have a clue when it comes to video editing. That is Chad's department. So we shall see.<br />
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So here is a peek into what has been going on this past August.<br />
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Up first praise team.<br />
You guys you have no idea the joy being on praise team brings me. none. I would do it every weekend if they would let me. It blesses me beyond measure and I pray that through our worship we bless those and prepare their hearts for God's word. And that is a privilege to be apart of.<br />
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Then there is this.<br />
Please note this is no ordinary swimming photo. This is MW in the SHALLOW end. Not on the steps, but the shallow end. Say it with me the SHALLOW END! Praise hands. He has spent the ENTIRE summer on the steps--having a blast mind you but nonetheless on the steps. I begged, I bribed, I tossed him in even, nope nada. Not getting off those steps. Then one day we finally coerced him off the steps {on one of the last days of summer} and the rest is history. That boy goes running for the water whenever we get a chance to go, which is getting fewer and farther between due to school and crazy weather patterns. Anyway, summer goal completed!<br />
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A trip to the zoo. I think this was right before school started. It was a nice family day. We struggle with family time due to polar opposite work schedules, so when we can all be together we so enjoy it!</div>
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I have to include this.<br />
Lo has a heart like her daddy. She loves to write notes and give gifts. Mommy bought diet oreos {aka the regular stuff kind and not the double stuff} there was only one double stuffed left and Lo saved it for Chad and wrote this note and placed it lovingly on his pillow. She is so sweet it hurts. She does stuff for me like this all the time. Such a giver.<br />
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Here we are not impressed with dinner. Oh, and you should always wear swim goggles to the table.<br />
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This was another family day right before school kicked off. Bowling! They love going and we had a ball. {get it...?! :) }<br />
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Last swim of the summer {before school started}.<br />
This is the Fat Sheep gang. I am not entirely sure why they call themselves this, but they did and it stuck. Next year MW and Jayne will start school too. Tear.<br />
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This is how mommy and MW spent day 1 of school! At the park...and being silly.</div>
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Chad now works at our church and is gone all weekend. So we chillax on Sundays, in our undies, on the table, watching Tarzan and playing transformers. Yeah, it is awesome.<br />
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One evening we took a walk and the horses up near where we live were out and walking towards us. The kids beg to pet them, so we did. Thatcher not a fan. This horse was so nice.<br />
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And that concludes this installment of Rewind. We did a few more things, but I thought separate posts would work better for those things.<br />
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CheleMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464704043348707244noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489863514850932446.post-83262137992779182162015-09-10T12:04:00.000-05:002015-09-10T12:21:33.122-05:00First Day of MDO for MWLast Tuesday it was Micah's turn to go to "school."<br />
To say he was a little excited is an understatement. Just watch the video clip below to see.<br />
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/138461637">IMG 3813</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user4371017">Michele Keethler</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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This kid is so full of life, it is contagious. He has been begging and begging to go to school for a year now. I was never one for Mom's Day Out and Lo certainly never went, but he wants to go. I tried to talk him out of it, but there was no changing his mind. Every morning he asks if it is MDO day.<br />
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I will say it is kind of nice to have 4 hours to get things done or just let the voices in my head talk to one another without being constantly interrupted by a need to be fed, wiped, helped, dressed and so on.<br />
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He was so excited to pick out his lunch box and he loves that they go swimming every time. I am glad he loves it and I am glad it is flexible. If it stops being fun or life gets in the way then we stop for a month or two and start back up later.<br />
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I am a strong believer in just letting kids be kids. I don't do pre-K, simply because they have their whole lives to be in school, so why start at 3. MDO seems like a happy medium. Only one day/week full of mostly fun and play with just a bit of learning tossed in = perfection.<br />
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Here is his chalkboard print. I love that he wants to be a Helicopter Driver. :)</div>
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FREEDOM!!</div>
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I am going to miss my little buddy though. I am trying to soak up this last year with just him at home all day. I miss Lo, but she had my full attention for two years pre MW and now it's his turn to get all my focus.<br />
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The things he says to me. For the record I wasn't sad and didn't cry because it was only one day.<br />
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He is incapable of taking a normal picture.<br />
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His first craft an Apple for the letter A.<br />
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This was from my time hop this past week. I was sort of feeling like a mom failure because MW has zero interest in writing and learning letters. Last year I tried and tried but gave up making him trace letters, one year later he comes running out of his room exclaiming MOM! Look I wrote my name all by myself. {albeit out of order, but hey that is a start!!} I was reminded that not all is lost he will and can learn.<br />
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So what did mommy do while MW was gone?</div>
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Painted the fireplace. AH!</div>
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I thought about doing a vlog about this, but maybe when it's all done.</div>
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I have been slowly redecorating the living room over the last 6 months. And I have been dying to paint that fireplace for.ev.er. Chad was not on board. And well, something that permenate I needed him to be on board. So I did lots and lots and lots of pintrest-ing and researching on this. I finally wore Chad down with my incessant talk about it. He caved. He really just wanted me to shut up about it. Whatever I will take it. </div>
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Except. Then I couldn't pull the trigger. </div>
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So of course I continued to go on and on about it and lost countless hours of sleep over it.</div>
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Finally on the day of MDO I just went for it. I was so freakin nervous. I was having heart palpitations the entire time. </div>
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I kept stepping back thinking dear Lord what am I doing?!!? But there was no turning back. I finished and texted a photo to Chad he said it looked good. I of course then shared the photo to Facebook because where else do you get validation from? HA!</div>
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I didn't love it at first. I didn't hate it. But I most certainly wasn't sure I did the right thing.</div>
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It took about 24 hours for me to fall in love with it. I think simply because it was such a stark contrast to the original, but now I am so happy I did it. I love it. The room no longer seems like a tomb. </div>
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So there you go what I did on MDO.</div>
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