tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27424673459078910142024-03-05T01:55:14.443-08:00J and J HallJeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.comBlogger206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-88206032022740099572013-08-19T11:18:00.001-07:002013-08-19T11:18:55.468-07:00Our new baby GIRL!<p>It’s been over a year since my last update on this blog so I’m not going to playing catch up but I wanted to include some pictures of our newest addition to our happy family: </p> <p><strong>Charlotte Jane Hall</strong></p> <p>She was born July 2nd at 8:07pm, weighing in at 7lbs 8oz, and 20.5 inches long.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QC9dd4q5lE8/UhJhPKH6fOI/AAAAAAAAE08/IIVKuL-FF0c/s1600-h/Charlotte%2525201%252520day%252520old%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlotte 1 day old" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlotte 1 day old" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-g4SVLLBwqmk/UhJhPkrgcKI/AAAAAAAAE1E/-cHWD87e_7g/Charlotte%2525201%252520day%252520old_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="563" height="384"></a> </p> <p>We sent our boys up to RV for the 4th of July and Jeremiah and I got a few days to spend together before Charlotte’s arrival. I called Jeremiah home from work at about 2:30ish on July 2nd because my contractions were getting strong. We had a false alarm a few nights before so I was in no hurry to rush off to the hospital. We headed to the hospital at about 4:00 and I was dilated to about 5cm. Charlotte arrived just 4 hours later. Dr. Huff was on his way back from India so we had the on-call doctor deliver her. (I can’t remember his name right now.) Me and baby Charlie stayed in the hospital until July 4th. We left early that morning to head home and enjoy a quiet holiday with just the 3 of us. Jeremiah bought us some steaks and corn and I grilled us up a wonderful little 4th of July celebration dinner. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LcoekL5I84A/UhJhQSiJbEI/AAAAAAAAE1M/WpTEsC-AYYE/s1600-h/IMG_1858%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1858" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1858" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gSN3JZyTLcI/UhJhQySopSI/AAAAAAAAE1U/KjLmwvak2xQ/IMG_1858_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="467" height="322"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VFV5A3zKja0/UhJhRrAb7yI/AAAAAAAAE1c/mLYj_1Ij9VE/s1600-h/IMG_1383%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1383" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1383" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-itRv3z0SyXk/UhJhSEw6Q8I/AAAAAAAAE1k/tmR6iTI_XF0/IMG_1383_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4aSb4s_KEhg/UhJhSuTq-HI/AAAAAAAAE1s/YWStD9leWZU/s1600-h/IMG_1386%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1386" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1386" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lNZc8C-pClo/UhJhTJNGXzI/AAAAAAAAE1w/qpHDruS21jg/IMG_1386_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="139"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-udPg4e-tKeI/UhJhTtij7rI/AAAAAAAAE18/2wL-jUqHm3w/s1600-h/IMG_1389%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1389" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1389" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tg5q60kwMZg/UhJhUDiUV3I/AAAAAAAAE2E/mi3d35v921k/IMG_1389_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-srICZqP--Aw/UhJhUsQomNI/AAAAAAAAE2M/TTCZ0dQB8ko/s1600-h/IMG_1393%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_1393" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="IMG_1393" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DWarbTihcbA/UhJhVG5xL5I/AAAAAAAAE2U/WDaaGlkDbAU/IMG_1393_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="208" height="273"></a> </p> <p>The boys came back that weekend and got to meet baby sister for the first time. Ryan and Mason took the approach of “If I just ignore her, maybe she will go away and mommy can spend more time with us.” Mason came back with a case of “Terrible Twos” and he has had a hard time adjusting to the new change but after almost 7 weeks now he is getting used to the new routine and he is loving his baby sister. He calls her “sisser” and he loves to rub her soft little head. He also LOVES her car seat, bouncer, and her baby doll. :)</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ipWi5pEu5Pk/UhJhVw9HXcI/AAAAAAAAE2c/8gDdkWPDKcw/s1600-h/Charlotte%2525204%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlotte 4" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlotte 4" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-L-ANf29SSnQ/UhJhWggc7YI/AAAAAAAAE2k/-Uz70GWXHmU/Charlotte%2525204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="764" height="525"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--JM3mrX3N6o/UhJhXJVhDEI/AAAAAAAAE2s/3kd3wMPWKFA/s1600-h/Charlotte%2525202%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlotte 2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlotte 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FyaNqhIZUiA/UhJhXnyVKLI/AAAAAAAAE20/xVP6K_knwtY/Charlotte%2525202_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="679" height="463"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2Xaq0P6Jymg/UhJhYKYS_dI/AAAAAAAAE28/Comq_2oapp0/s1600-h/Charlotte%2525205%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlotte 5" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlotte 5" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lY24nah0kqA/UhJhYmezWkI/AAAAAAAAE3E/YeyNtvAH5IQ/Charlotte%2525205_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="696" height="475"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XDg2qD8sfVI/UhJhZEr0v3I/AAAAAAAAE3M/c8osDaSIPN8/s1600-h/Charlottle%2525208%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlottle 8" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlottle 8" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FbnHI9Q_un3qQ5ei3_lqOX5B-IMFk6wF-HYLpJ0c1f2HNikkMNkOghD0PYVYffvOiVbBAqHWH7V2TxgR64yv-ikx1Uv0E2mdAie8nXYng71HMGB6ZwkjBolKfvXIrFeW17g9KTNTX4I/?imgmax=800" width="706" height="485"></a> </p> <p>Like I said, it has been 7 weeks since we had our darling little baby girl arrived and things are starting to get into a routine with Simon starting 2 grade 3 weeks ago and Ryan starting preschool again in September. We spend our days at home cleaning up messes, making more messes, and sharing experiences. Our boys are getting some good house cleaning experience as they are learning to do chores to earn time playing games. I am learning so much from them every day and I am amazed at what they are capable of! I am hoping to get my life back into a healthy routine too now that I can start exercising again. </p> <p>Life with 4 kids has been wild and at times almost more than I can handle but it makes me appreciate them all the more. I love each one of our amazing kids and their uniqueness. Each one is so different from the other but we all fit together so well. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XMhjcKoHvTE/UhJhaVe2cQI/AAAAAAAAE3c/35MGmR5ukIk/s1600-h/Charlotte%2525201%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlotte 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlotte 1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LRGy4G3Cxaw/UhJha9zZpyI/AAAAAAAAE3g/HSR_vY36Sws/Charlotte%2525201_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="664" height="453"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HDKM15QQxlw/UhJhbW2yf9I/AAAAAAAAE3s/j0701mkTCGk/s1600-h/Charlotte%2525204%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlotte 4" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlotte 4" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MGyiUGmhW7E/UhJhbxuxKFI/AAAAAAAAE30/EMJOvDro3zo/Charlotte%2525204_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="686" height="468"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-20JwnDbty94/UhJhcdWN_OI/AAAAAAAAE38/LEqotuOrqtU/s1600-h/Charlotte%2525205%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlotte 5" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlotte 5" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUkmp45cQbZ-tYvNdXcG7TOagljXG3iGc7yBmCW3YKh1i66pWDL0bPhX8Tjmmht3wxhcja_-W9M8ZvjZ0R6md7DP6-ETTq7bDw6DaPcSlnaOAokqt9tOolsfoFcgE82SVfCRTJK-jM2ak/?imgmax=800" width="699" height="477"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5_uoAOJKYH0/UhJhdQ9-ePI/AAAAAAAAE4M/P5WQiWH2uC4/s1600-h/Charlotte%2525206%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlotte 6" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlotte 6" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BJdPwEcH2qc/UhJheGqQzOI/AAAAAAAAE4U/grcK2zPU-PQ/Charlotte%2525206_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="410" height="589"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qJdjgUUjlgzeWYO4uh0KtMKQi81kRbx0mJtXqhb_KWl58TDXf9yP3YUM0ZNlhzMCf5aSfurhyJeHnvQaoV_gm9iKAexd9_RZ_bD8Q7LR5vLgbDbBzWCQsE_UahnJiOgL5vFkagJTv6g/s1600-h/Charlotte%2525208%252520B%252526W%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlotte 8 B&W" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlotte 8 B&W" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NzW4VZnKo8o/UhJhfAT4uJI/AAAAAAAAE4k/ippouepmfRo/Charlotte%2525208%252520B%252526W_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="630" height="430"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MPYP1n09WxQ/UhJhfi5kjAI/AAAAAAAAE4s/iu9GgmiClEE/s1600-h/Charlotte%25252011%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlotte 11" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlotte 11" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QL88XHcZkLo/UhJhgGlgWKI/AAAAAAAAE40/tNSw3-C-_mg/Charlotte%25252011_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="638" height="435"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S8xhCjmvODI/UhJhgsuSEQI/AAAAAAAAE48/eo2rH48Tdvk/s1600-h/Charlotte%25252012%252520B%252526W%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlotte 12 B&W" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlotte 12 B&W" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-i4OtrUCog40/UhJhhD-laCI/AAAAAAAAE5E/rcqbRaQ6AAE/Charlotte%25252012%252520B%252526W_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="690" height="470"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QTT-tProX24/UhJhhuPnKGI/AAAAAAAAE5M/m_4XhUfg2cQ/s1600-h/Charlotte%25252014%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlotte 14" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlotte 14" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dS55wniSQXc/UhJhia0qrjI/AAAAAAAAE5U/l3nT8j4KJMM/Charlotte%25252014_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="750"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gOV71JjxWNI/UhJhi13Jd_I/AAAAAAAAE5Y/ezGtE0g3eAg/s1600-h/Charlotte%25252015%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Charlotte 15" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Charlotte 15" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Rp1h0vZEjBY/UhJhjnTufjI/AAAAAAAAE5k/9StTAzE12ZU/Charlotte%25252015_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="743" height="511"></a></p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-56235367019722880712012-09-23T23:21:00.001-07:002012-09-23T23:21:33.826-07:00My Bad Luck Birthday 5/21<p>I had to write this story down because it has already been 4 months and the details are getting fuzzy. </p> <p> </p> <p>I turned 29 this year! Only one more year in my 20s. It’s so bitter sweet. I don’t mind the idea of turning 30 next year but my only problem is I still feel like I should have only 19 candles on my cake. I’m 10 years older than I feel. </p> <p>Anyways, my birthday started out like a typical day. Jeremiah got ready for work and I made breakfast for the kids. We have a tradition of making chocolate chip waffles for breakfast on birthday. Jeremiah needed a ride to work so I packed the kids in the car and jumped in the driver seat still wearing my pj’s. After saying goodbye we drove back home and as soon as I pulled into the driveway I realized that I didn’t have my house key!!! I was locked out of my house, in my pajamas, on my birthday!!! But I am always prepared for just such an emergency. See, we weren’t completely locked out.The back door was left unlocked but since we have a dog that likes to scratch and dig his way out of the back fence I had it blocked well enough that I didn’t know how I was going to get through. </p> <p>Should I jump over? Could I even get my chubby, weak self over that 6 foot fence? nope. So I carefully, tediously moved that boards, buckets, and rocks that blocked in the fence and was finally able to get into the back yard. Victory!!</p> <p>I got the kids inside and changed out of my pajamas that had gotten dusty and dirty from sitting on the ground reaching my hand under the fence. I even had the privilege of actually getting ready that day. Not just the 5 minute slap on some mascara and throw my hair in a bun routine. I actually got out my flat iron and straightened my thick, curly, red hair, and I spent some time putting on more that just mascara so I would feel cute on my 29th birthday. I dressed up semi-casually in my new white skinny jeans and flowing blue tunic. Then I took my cute little self back to the kitchen and did the dishes, and cleaned up breakfast. </p> <p>After Mason woke up from his nap we decided to go get some lunch so I wouldn’t have to cook. I got outvoted by Ryan who chose McDonalds over a classy restaurant like Red Lobster, but I didn’t complain. I was elated at the thought of the kids playing in the Playplace while I enjoyed a quiet lunch of chicken nuggets, fries, and Dr. Pepper. Of course I would be sharing my french fries with my little sunshine baby and I was ok with that too. So off we went. </p> <p>We arrived at Mickey D’s and ordered our Chicken nuggets and happy meal and my much anticipated Dr. Pepper and with a baby in one hand and a high chair in the other I corralled the kids to the back of the McDonald’s only to find to my utter disappointment that the play place was CLOSED!!!! I stared at the silver chain and little white sign blocking me from my peaceful birthday lunch. It said “Playplace closed for floor repair.” I turned around and sullenly sat down and explained to my eager little Ryan that they wouldn’t be allowed to play today. Ryan broke down into tears. He asked me over and over again “Why can’t I play, mom?”</p> <p>We did end up having a pleasant lunch though. They are the cutest dates I could ask for. When we were done we refilled our soda cups and piled back into our SUV to go home. Only we didn’t make it very far. Our gas gauge on our SUV has been broken for a couple of years now and we haven’t had it fixed because #1 it is expensive and #2 we keep track of the mileage so we know when we need to gas up. We were getting close to the mile point where I normally fill up the tank and I had a strange feeling that day that I should stop for gas before McDonald’s. I should trust my intuition. We ran out of gas only a 1 1/2 miles from McDonald’s. It was 103 degrees outside and I was wearing flip flops. Luckily we still had drinks left over from lunch. </p> <p>I called Jeremiah 4 times with no answer so I started calling my backups. Karissa, no. Cabrena, no. By this time we were walking down the road in route to the closest gas station that I knew was about 3/4 mile down the road. One hand holding Mason, one hand holding Ryan’s hand. I had to practically drag Ryan along because he could not understand why we were leaving our car behind and walking down the sidewalk. I finally got Jeremiah on the phone and he told me he would come rescue me so I wouldn’t have to walk back to my car in the heat. It took him some time to get away from work so we got to know the 3 isles in the Diamond Shamrock very very well. We got the kids another drink to share and we waited another 20 minutes for Jeremiah. </p> <p>As you can guess, he showed up and saved the day! My hero! </p> <p>He gassed up my car JUST in time for me to buckle the boys back in and go pick Simon up from school. </p> <p> </p> <p>For the life of me I can’t rememeber what happened the rest of the day. I think we went to Swan Thai for dinner. The good news is that after my super hero saved me my luck changed and my day went really well! But this birthday will infamously go down in history as my Bad Luck Birthday. I’m hoping 30 will bring more luck. </p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-1796324907585122832012-09-23T22:35:00.001-07:002012-09-23T22:35:54.736-07:00Mason’s First Birthday! 5/25<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-G3KtBNzZAx8/UF_wvEjX03I/AAAAAAAAEig/bc-GAYDgNjI/s1600-h/IMG_0517-1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0517-1" border="0" alt="IMG_0517-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FQVa-lzEwTk/UF_wwBliE0I/AAAAAAAAEio/WpUa1cQ_2sE/IMG_0517-1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="569"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-q4DoOGWbxBM/UF_wxNH5wDI/AAAAAAAAEiw/zldqKrduJvM/s1600-h/IMG_0525-1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0525-1" border="0" alt="IMG_0525-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-31tft0J_EvI/UF_wx_6RzXI/AAAAAAAAEi4/Pyz7ZQHr3-w/IMG_0525-1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="593" height="467"></a></p> <p>Lucky boy got to celebrate his birthday over Memorial Day. We were in Springerville/Eagar and we planned a party at my mom’s house for Mason. I prepped all the food before we left. All I had to do was frost the cake and feed the hungry guests. This is how it all went down, (note, all of the pictures are unedited. This is real life, baby.): </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iFNdy1S6vUs/UF_wy2wSpmI/AAAAAAAAEjA/9DzLaMZ_x8I/s1600-h/IMG_0529%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0529" border="0" alt="IMG_0529" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-X8quNYhUWA4/UF_wzbOWBkI/AAAAAAAAEjI/5H4wxzY_Unk/IMG_0529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="418" height="328"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-owR7weG6Kr4/UF_w0qwgeVI/AAAAAAAAEjQ/OZj8xX9lPyg/s1600-h/IMG_0531%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0531" border="0" alt="IMG_0531" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS2dYkZlmSOnFFjzuOUX3IbfFQV-NtgTyetv_L6p1T0dJ32_KAl5o_DxTRBOJ6FFVdiGVjvz8H53SgV23VtI0IDY7opkT_fk6Md-uBh1UeWeupzJUX_Q4k1hKyahfjNJU-dTi339cEa1o/?imgmax=800" width="421" height="325"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vZePpMVKYwg/UF_w2eQ2xdI/AAAAAAAAEjg/bFGIsIiJi7o/s1600-h/IMG_0534%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0567-1" border="0" alt="IMG_0567-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Vyt3Tkwqv64/UF_xHQWcSgI/AAAAAAAAEmI/winUfQxyep0/IMG_0567-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bHIBxymhcFo/UF_xIOzB6uI/AAAAAAAAEmQ/7mIEQwCUuzM/s1600-h/IMG_0568-1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0568-1" border="0" alt="IMG_0568-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-g5f8j_ORC0g/UF_xIvrev6I/AAAAAAAAEmY/1ydj_xm2XBs/IMG_0568-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SzrVSvgHjd8/UF_xJfJ35NI/AAAAAAAAEmg/jiQ8G4au93s/s1600-h/IMG_0573-1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0573-1" border="0" alt="IMG_0573-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EooZEMCojaA/UF_xKDWsklI/AAAAAAAAEmo/pSHpwzOQE5w/IMG_0573-1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="503" height="370"></a></p> <p>I was hoping to do “smash the cake” pictures with the brightly colored rainbow cake but Mason was so sleepy he was falling asleep with his Aunt Karissa. So we gave him some bites of his cake and called it good. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qWzwb50XsCs/UF_xKpzvwmI/AAAAAAAAEmw/T9H7R4ybGjw/s1600-h/IMG_0579-1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0579-1" border="0" alt="IMG_0579-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sAO1ZTDV4-A/UF_xLED79gI/AAAAAAAAEm4/CVkQ97Bli4Q/IMG_0579-1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="316" height="451"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-U8e0biH6IzY/UF_xL4bNURI/AAAAAAAAEnA/rorxTLP8U2Y/s1600-h/IMG_0581-1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0581-1" border="0" alt="IMG_0581-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qtHsbvMsgGM/UF_xMsD7VhI/AAAAAAAAEnI/kTC2fMNWQ2w/IMG_0581-1_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="330" height="448"></a></p> <p>Mason got to wear his special birthday shirt. My family teases me about owls since they are all over his room but I love them and Mason reminds me a little of an owl with his big eyes. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mq1yOoluY84/UF_xNgIOK6I/AAAAAAAAEnQ/DeycEuAkV0w/s1600-h/IMG_0593%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0593" border="0" alt="IMG_0593" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PVvaU-C7swM/UF_xOGdTrBI/AAAAAAAAEnY/C1NZ8Z3Felk/IMG_0593_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="278"></a></p> <p>Ellery, a.k.a. Ellerina Ballerina (that’s my nickname for her, no one can steal it!) She and the balloons became best friends. What a cutie!</p> <p> </p> <p>As I type this Mason is only days away from being 16 moths old. I thought the first year flew by and the second year is soaring by even faster. I am determined to find a way to slow down the clock so I can enjoy more snuggles with my baby before he grows up. I call him “Pookie” (like Garfield’s teddy bear) because he is so cuddly and warm and soft. </p> <p>I love you Mason! This past 16 months with you has been the most phenomenal time of my life! You are my ray of sunshine! I am so intensely thankful that God sent you here to me! I needed you as much as you need me. </p> <p>Happy birthday (and beyond) Pookie!</p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-76429623460431115992012-09-23T21:38:00.001-07:002012-09-23T21:38:29.061-07:00Easter at the 40<p>Yes, these pictures are WAAAAAAY old but I need to have these on my blog. This is Easter 2012. We spent our Saturday-before-Easter playing in the dirt and having a blast at the 40 acres outside of St. Johns. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-I_OBw2vSD_8/UF_jS-gZz4I/AAAAAAAAEdc/5p3bt2qCv00/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520012.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 012" border="0" alt="April 2012 012" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-N_34ugjbHEc/UF_jTqfP72I/AAAAAAAAEdk/oF7Kerd7_xY/April%2525202012%252520012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="270" height="366"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wVFGLn_fuf8/UF_jUtyQR0I/AAAAAAAAEds/a2Ic8e851iA/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520019%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 019" border="0" alt="April 2012 019" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-l0wJTIlow5U/UF_jVE8r-CI/AAAAAAAAEd0/NmCJEoUT5ao/April%2525202012%252520019_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="267" height="367"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7poWFW1ZyKSfDTDdXZ_LI0D__AcBtmIseweW5HujbU3caks-82U62PIeJh-oHT5M2AfElr0HJMYX-m8uJ7K5Gm9hef03j36z-WcNMmsjNUV5hjk0DZyYTgCx7_bke4vgFCUCb83-8_eo/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520032.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 032" border="0" alt="April 2012 032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUUDSNCg0-tRYewkFzynhyphenhyphenKotB56nU-vM7REXaQz_xI1VBOuKrTGl_U7cBrfCKRNjZyfplMb0W4kiKM8j4C6oSXYvIjTsG8VB2r5Uw0YhTZRFrOvZUCeLr4itHYMuOH-U-Ox1i5y40xk/?imgmax=800" width="497" height="384"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7EHHXak5M1g/UF_jYfiR1PI/AAAAAAAAEeM/gwzJmN6dtp0/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520022.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 022" border="0" alt="April 2012 022" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5NYLOpQs5KU/UF_jZZqJy4I/AAAAAAAAEeU/JJQlkK4YDck/April%2525202012%252520022_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="392" height="303"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-slT-oqdVIXk/UF_jaFwSpfI/AAAAAAAAEec/fJC8YfS3v3M/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520026.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 026" border="0" alt="April 2012 026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbyChTlJTNNOThEV31Wyl3a24OGppJszfwF3qLtuNnPCI9p-eTgRMXmjCy1ZVOczc6aNjMQwab0IStOHGbZuClEpSQ09VLAGgSN6QOomygC3lqp7z2kBaySUd1iNgKSq5HhG9UbKxf22I/?imgmax=800" width="237" height="321"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RVy_O2xzFv4/UF_jb0NBk7I/AAAAAAAAEes/8Qlx-t-rr2s/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520033.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 033" border="0" alt="April 2012 033" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Y_wN85BXaMw/UF_jcZmI64I/AAAAAAAAEe0/z2sqgBWC0Sw/April%2525202012%252520033_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="401" height="310"></a></p> <p>This kid knows how to eat a cupcake!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-axc8k4wCWMo/UF_jdRDNBNI/AAAAAAAAEe8/7jaz_4PqwUg/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520038.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 038" border="0" alt="April 2012 038" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gso0ne8K9pI/UF_jd7vsp3I/AAAAAAAAEfE/k40UUE7rqTE/April%2525202012%252520038_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="436" height="337"></a></p> <p>Jeremiah and his “mini-me”.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c1psuaesukY/UF_jeg793PI/AAAAAAAAEfM/T7j5j8y8ZB8/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520039.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 039" border="0" alt="April 2012 039" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-w2Mg-oxyK-U/UF_jfJFlCsI/AAAAAAAAEfU/GLOn_McmQJo/April%2525202012%252520039_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="314" height="426"></a></p> <p>Easter Egg Hunt. They could be anywhere! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xdx0GbNZORI/UF_jglRuxGI/AAAAAAAAEfc/hLOicUie9ys/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520041%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 041" border="0" alt="April 2012 041" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ma8MmGUO8Gw/UF_jhe3jc1I/AAAAAAAAEfk/4YP5o3as06M/April%2525202012%252520041_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="439" height="344"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gr2ahllxpQ0/UF_ji2QdU2I/AAAAAAAAEfs/4FR9_cLDYWo/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520042.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 042" border="0" alt="April 2012 042" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hYVzyQBGPRI/UF_jjq8CemI/AAAAAAAAEf0/5EcuATX1ySM/April%2525202012%252520042_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="435" height="336"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Z5IexbnrdEA/UF_jlP2qh9I/AAAAAAAAEf8/LVQk-QhPExE/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520046%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 046" border="0" alt="April 2012 046" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-btsKj_kgjwg/UF_jljYZC2I/AAAAAAAAEgE/T8SKs779mN0/April%2525202012%252520046_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="437" height="343"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u9I8mGs2YZg/UF_jmskyI-I/AAAAAAAAEgM/n9oRnRkaQ0c/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520048.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 048" border="0" alt="April 2012 048" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iPye4Od43B4/UF_jnREQe9I/AAAAAAAAEgU/tfLRDo-78pM/April%2525202012%252520048_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="457" height="353"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-S-quoCrsAR4/UF_joeKeXDI/AAAAAAAAEgc/I-ONgde6T8w/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520051.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 051" border="0" alt="April 2012 051" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--xczigoZtb4/UF_jo114SKI/AAAAAAAAEgk/PlkoQCmjDBc/April%2525202012%252520051_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="437" height="338"></a></p> <p>I had to sneak a photo of “Papa” Hall. He’s camera shy. (shhhh, don’t tell him this is on here!)</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWh6iALEBuiLqUmY9ZTaOvRnhgl8mxVASamroAoNA_dSBMV0tGgl5t6YD2l4sWASNSe22Viq1iIOOP01vjaBmymM4hFxoxQKtqKzyvSpeG2VHV8w2zrf0vMf9aSeCOT1GFobv4A5gWfM/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520056%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 056" border="0" alt="April 2012 056" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PpFIcT7WHBs/UF_jqvAQCZI/AAAAAAAAEg0/HxWVoloW7hc/April%2525202012%252520056_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="353" height="485"></a></p> <p>Showing off the loot! Keaton found the golden egg with a $5 prize inside! </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbfffNwFdN9tFaIHnE83db4cs3ZPMco8_HskFH88vyi8stHGC0K7BEuczymCtLRO-Lmb7ypoiFkzCLHTjx6BNB5AyNoD-L4XHBYFuejVTQM4gnLN-3njkyU1WnWhhWHDswWG8-ihQbUhw/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520063%252520copy.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiabpiICAU42O8zw9SXf4iHpGaKw6xtVg8JEFV25ccP0YIZnZNiBDzwAg1-SdcWNBqLvnp3EE4akcael_0jYnz3B72JF4rU4DHAGM3nQTmEjqv7vfftJ75UvW6QJjhlxA9C11wipUJzhqg/?imgmax=800" width="609" height="470"></a></p> <p>(By far my favorite picture! Everett, Keaton, and Ryan (in yellow) playing in the dirt under the big tree.)</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1Xp4rGKxsoU/UF_jttLcvGI/AAAAAAAAEhM/Sow83btpHQY/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520067%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 067" border="0" alt="April 2012 067" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3kdjblxMUAEi6HJ3IMGeobcHYVje_tclT83QT-sis2AM9FpYhk5TVGEBwIDsc79i81G2MidGZBROpwNHd6xYMQjUbbgxm_iXdZlioWU-QrLgimSxGUrh7ulvZN6mp_hHUpxXfjiKNE0/?imgmax=800" width="393" height="541"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qpqrltUU4bc/UF_jvLRoZgI/AAAAAAAAEhc/Ntb-tkLeFvE/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520068.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 068" border="0" alt="April 2012 068" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sn1VByMAQik/UF_jvjuTarI/AAAAAAAAEhk/WeogAQ77XEQ/April%2525202012%252520068_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="344" height="467"></a></p> <p>Me and Jeremiah hijacked a quad and went searching for fossils. (True story.) There’s a dinosaur dig not far from this place so it doesn’t hurt to look. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mqjQBgw2aI8/UF_jwVw2T7I/AAAAAAAAEhs/gDxO8yfh6qM/s1600-h/April%2525202012%252520082.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="April 2012 082" border="0" alt="April 2012 082" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wQ7PbGeF9VI/UF_jw-4abtI/AAAAAAAAEh0/TQmCpTrj31Y/April%2525202012%252520082_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="455" height="352"></a></p> <p>Batter up!</p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-88899513777804065352012-07-31T09:58:00.001-07:002012-07-31T09:58:45.537-07:00Playing with photography- April 2012<p>While I was going through the zillion photos I have waiting to be posted on my blog I found these. Photography is just a hobby I have that I am still learning and I realize I have LOTS to learn but I really enjoy seeing what can be done with just a camera and a little Photo Shop!</p> <p>These pics I did while Simon was still in Kindergarten. They are the most updated pictures of my boys which means we are overdue for a photo shoot! (woo hoo!) I wanted them to be whimsical and fun because that’s how I see my boys and our lives!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XHA5uo-XR_A/UBgOdyPVd5I/AAAAAAAAEZg/lI4PzHU4noc/s1600-h/april%2525202012%252520057%252520copy%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="april 2012 057 copy" border="0" alt="april 2012 057 copy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lB8vFQCIhbM/UBgOeeg8piI/AAAAAAAAEZo/gNPFo9jC-UY/april%2525202012%252520057%252520copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="308" height="392"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tut4GPHo1j0/UBgOfIWsYaI/AAAAAAAAEZw/2Dm_QlKzAEQ/s1600-h/april%2525202012%252520108%252520copy%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="april 2012 108 copy" border="0" alt="april 2012 108 copy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sWxwDSwL8Qk/UBgOfhHHnuI/AAAAAAAAEZ4/fo2v_NJFrfo/april%2525202012%252520108%252520copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="325" height="360"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OYkmuy3-qjc/UBgOgvlRWbI/AAAAAAAAEaA/T8VxoyqEZc4/s1600-h/april%2525202012%252520116%252520copy%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="april 2012 116 copy" border="0" alt="april 2012 116 copy" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4ux5Y_JrWWM/UBgOhOdbuaI/AAAAAAAAEaI/iIcoKh3fH2Q/april%2525202012%252520116%252520copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="409" height="404"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZwjhhhymuMQ/UBgOiNNaBjI/AAAAAAAAEaQ/palsIDPWaCY/s1600-h/april%2525202012%252520137%252520copy%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="april 2012 137 copy" border="0" alt="april 2012 137 copy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Q2MmmuM-naM/UBgOig6YhTI/AAAAAAAAEaY/tnYNLbzZa2Y/april%2525202012%252520137%252520copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="485" height="357"></a></p> <p>These are the sweetest little boys and they are growing up so fast. </p> <p> </p> <p>The next photo shoot was senior pictures with my cousin Jessica Udall. I was thrilled that she asked me to do her pictures but I was scared that they wouldn’t turn out! I’m not a professional photographer and this was my very first time doing senior pictures. I normally and snapping shots of little kids and this was so much different;so much easier!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-e2_Vg2KTpW4/UBgOjnwRAcI/AAAAAAAAEag/KjnB-mzE9SY/s1600-h/Jessica%252520Udall%2525202012%252520036%252520copy%252520edited%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Jessica Udall 2012 036 copy edited" border="0" alt="Jessica Udall 2012 036 copy edited" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZhWXDTSNHFc/UBgOkKCFbWI/AAAAAAAAEao/76paRUGLOt8/Jessica%252520Udall%2525202012%252520036%252520copy%252520edited_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="412" height="309"></a></p> <p>The shadows were pretty strong because we went out before the sun started going down but for my first session I think I got a few keeper shots. What more could I ask for?</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Fne3FKcZoLE/UBgOlIoWySI/AAAAAAAAEaw/s7gReLFnv0s/s1600-h/Jessica%252520Udall%2525202012%252520062%252520copy%252520edited%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Jessica Udall 2012 062 copy edited" border="0" alt="Jessica Udall 2012 062 copy edited" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2HZ8ORagIfs/UBgOl8lrLJI/AAAAAAAAEa4/jbEDSxvxG5A/Jessica%252520Udall%2525202012%252520062%252520copy%252520edited_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="439" height="329"></a></p> <p>I love a good sun flare. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-b8aGpG98GL8/UBgOmh-_p7I/AAAAAAAAEbA/IsYJsYfdkv0/s1600-h/Jessica%252520Udall%2525202012%252520082%252520copy%252520edited%252520copy%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Jessica Udall 2012 082 copy edited copy" border="0" alt="Jessica Udall 2012 082 copy edited copy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-byQ1AnRvxF8/UBgOmyCTRUI/AAAAAAAAEbE/gmFdJX7uhYY/Jessica%252520Udall%2525202012%252520082%252520copy%252520edited%252520copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="284" height="433"></a></p> <p>Isn’t she so pretty!?</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3GR0-AMaZag/UBgOnn-FmFI/AAAAAAAAEbI/uk2ICIs4OUg/s1600-h/Jessica%252520Udall%2525202012%252520089%252520copy%252520edited%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Jessica Udall 2012 089 copy edited" border="0" alt="Jessica Udall 2012 089 copy edited" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a9gZ8PWp-bI/UBgOoP6Ky7I/AAAAAAAAEbM/cUFXa4DRmb4/Jessica%252520Udall%2525202012%252520089%252520copy%252520edited_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="297" height="424"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-02WhZunql2I/UBgOpG1212I/AAAAAAAAEbU/xNLNrp5Gm9c/s1600-h/Jessica%252520Udall%2525202012%252520092%252520copy%252520edited%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Jessica Udall 2012 160 copy edited copy" border="0" alt="Jessica Udall 2012 160 copy edited copy" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qeqQ8CWmH-4/UBgOxJ4zOrI/AAAAAAAAEcs/6XZtH1EUDiA/Jessica%252520Udall%2525202012%252520160%252520copy%252520edited%252520copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="310" height="473"></a></p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-80149494967493396132012-06-17T22:20:00.001-07:002012-06-17T22:20:49.826-07:00Spring Break–Wildlife World Zoo<p>Let’s go way back. Back to April. This was Simon’s first official Spring Break and we spent most of our time just hanging out at home, enjoying each other’s company and being able to sleep in. Just the Simon and Ryan slept in, Mason’s an early riser, which means I have to be too. </p> <p>We did go on a fun adventure that week to the Wildlife World Zoo. We originally planned on going to the Out of Africa Wildlife Park but it was a long drive and we wanted to spend the day outside and not driving. </p> <p>The Wildlife World Zoo has a great Aquarium. They even had a “petting zoo”, if you could call it that, where you could touch the starfish, sea urchins, and some other creepy critters. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BDNvdwncvB4/T966Yndw3kI/AAAAAAAAEVw/MhKN4ht76vA/s1600-h/March-2012-0016.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 001" border="0" alt="March 2012 001" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl5ixyw9tdrwtTC4CFhqvhzCXSIk9pgqQgFaupbgfldzdjgR6E9YlI8m0604QSxdtuj-1Iy2lIKags4xaO8rbjUqK8bMylgNmMRo_5Gmxwc48e_5knVckBEo8bgbyvqYQDyWdoqMRWJsk/?imgmax=800" width="463" height="370"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yt1-LtLZeHs/T966Z3HboMI/AAAAAAAAEWA/ykcNyqCFx5E/s1600-h/March-2012-0024.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 002" border="0" alt="March 2012 002" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ntTkrdzT6rw/T966aC0HyqI/AAAAAAAAEWI/DYUk5XtI6pY/March-2012-002_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="389" height="301"></a></p> <p>I’ve never seen so many fish before! This was my first time (that I can remember) that I have been to an aquarium. Maybe I was a sheltered child. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hJWkHjMiXwg/T966a6K1ECI/AAAAAAAAEWQ/aZDM0pqpPzU/s1600-h/March-2012-0044.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 004" border="0" alt="March 2012 004" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-a42v-JvuKaA/T966bSvNfoI/AAAAAAAAEWY/yiwFi9v5mcY/March-2012-004_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="279" height="378"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j8Z772N-Xt4/T966bwT-2tI/AAAAAAAAEWg/HKkXPjYcfWw/s1600-h/March-2012-0055.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 005" border="0" alt="March 2012 005" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DzMGixZ_nwg/T966cfyE9jI/AAAAAAAAEWo/7nq_ciQmVos/March-2012-005_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="378"></a></p> <p>Sharks, Rays, eels, and a zillion fish. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tLgZLRFgox4/T966dLqyebI/AAAAAAAAEWw/d1NmE3WJ6u0/s1600-h/March-2012-0086.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 008" border="0" alt="March 2012 008" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GsO-WzQjZqc/T966d8huULI/AAAAAAAAEW4/xRpcjuFH3D4/March-2012-008_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="555" height="441"></a></p> <p>The zoo was so much different than the Phoenix Zoo. All of the animals were so close to you! There were TONS of birds, especially Macaws. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BfpJVC0UBfk/T966eUQHpeI/AAAAAAAAEXA/ptny7HGL3sw/s1600-h/March-2012-0117.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 011" border="0" alt="March 2012 011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xiYdIasvCZo/T966fDNaIDI/AAAAAAAAEXI/gpoTqaGCeko/March-2012-011_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="532"></a></p> <p>Ever branch of the zoo had some type of Macaw exhibit. Not that I’m complaining. I think they are just lovely. <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-q-AUHqr3x2U/T966gbQ4QnI/AAAAAAAAEXQ/l1mCCFUMeoY/s1600-h/March-2012-0134.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 013" border="0" alt="March 2012 013" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yyzdxZ2_Bsk/T966hC6RHiI/AAAAAAAAEXY/NCCfkcQUmS4/March-2012-013_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="394"></a></p> <p>This little guy made us bust out laughing! He was just chillin in his cage, eating his banana, sitting on a very uncomfortable looking branch. ouch!</p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 023" border="0" alt="March 2012 023" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TEE6dvvW_Qc/T966htAy1lI/AAAAAAAAEXg/4Dum3PjenPA/March-2012-023_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="507" height="392"></p> <p>When I said it seemed like you could reach out and touch the animals I wasn’t lying. This cheetah was RIGHT there! The cage goes up and over the walkway and she was sleeping just above our heads. If I wasn’t afraid of losing a finger I could have reached through the links and touched her. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TouVlIxvJvU/T966ih-stBI/AAAAAAAAEXo/UDC4bn82CMo/s1600-h/March-2012-0255.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 025" border="0" alt="March 2012 025" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-INIwZebgvKo/T966jXAPvWI/AAAAAAAAEXw/pJcdM3DmJEE/March-2012-025_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="403" height="553"></a></p> <p>I have no idea what this is. We thought it looked like a dinosaur bird. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UMDuzdxgZBM/T966kFwYQMI/AAAAAAAAEX4/L4bTtGixu6Y/s1600-h/March-2012-0265.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 026" border="0" alt="March 2012 026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH_xx6DfPW3MFGf5Cy3d3V4PcIk9xBBoqs6ynxNKomHbyOjoHbQQB6fJw-RCZC4VnfhmooFuBbp4NvbjrmBF9cLg2Pocfqrqj5Wgl0Pw7SCgZaOEc0Coov3lsO7YOL9IvQh_rxCiNckQE/?imgmax=800" width="552" height="431"></a></p> <p>All hot and tired, hanging with a croc. He was ginormous!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-liA9h4_kv_A/T966lmr7IQI/AAAAAAAAEYI/0i31_GZjjA4/s1600-h/March-2012-0274.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 027" border="0" alt="March 2012 027" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IzKu-_dKRG4/T966mQhc77I/AAAAAAAAEYQ/R-20YbiptmQ/March-2012-027_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="546" height="422"></a></p> <p>Behind Jeremiah and Ryan is the Giraffe feeding area. We watched some other other people feed the giraffes little food pellets. The giraffes would stick out their really long black tongues and catch the food. I could not believe how long a giraffe’s tongue is! Even the baby had a foot-long tongue!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Q48gtD1GT-8/T966mxuXQCI/AAAAAAAAEYY/HFWVIQWnCRI/s1600-h/March-2012-0284.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 028" border="0" alt="March 2012 028" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-W2IZwyjc8vg/T966ndIe7sI/AAAAAAAAEYg/C9QWfLG9fys/March-2012-028_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="326" height="442"></a></p> <p>Mason was exhausted by the time we were finished. But he is a good baby and barely made a peep. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-n3Cpga19Gvw/T966oGemXgI/AAAAAAAAEYo/8mv3H8b_sBk/s1600-h/March-2012-0474.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 047" border="0" alt="March 2012 047" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9CUWgb62mXQ/T966oomeo1I/AAAAAAAAEYw/I4LykH5lodM/March-2012-047_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="501" height="387"></a></p> <p>Before we left we convinced Simon that he wanted to ride the log flume. He was a little bit hesitant but I went along with him. The ride was a blast but Simon wasn’t prepared for the huge drop at the end. It think it will be a while before I get him on any other rides. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RCIwuODGN9k/T966pxYLxHI/AAAAAAAAEY4/SeicedhGb1g/s1600-h/March-2012-0525.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 052" border="0" alt="March 2012 052" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kSqZHhOa4wI/T966qtVpNSI/AAAAAAAAEZA/G2RZmhQm3Xw/March-2012-052_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="573" height="448"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--dY9k5TQH2U/T966rW1Bq_I/AAAAAAAAEZI/IEq5DzJzk0A/s1600-h/March-2012-0545.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 054" border="0" alt="March 2012 054" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-e2Kehp8R8SQ/T966sEGSbqI/AAAAAAAAEZQ/Me3lGgC6e2w/March-2012-054_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="611" height="478"></a></p> <p>A quick trip to the gift shops, where you can swim with the fishes. </p> <p>This place was a hit with the kids and I can’t wait to take them back!</p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-72857152731189240622012-04-16T00:44:00.000-07:002012-04-16T00:44:14.223-07:00Feel Great in EightIt's exactly 12:00 midnight and this moments marks the end of an 8 week journey. Me, Melesa, Brett, Heidi, Austin, Aimee, and Austin's brother and wife joined together for a challenge called Feel Great in Eight, (a.k.a. FG8.) I wanted to write down a few words about how the last 8 weeks has effected my life. <br />
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10 days before this all began I picked up a book called The 4-Hour Body and I read through only about half of the book but I was intrigued by some of the concepts that the author, Tim Ferris, shared about weight loss and shortcuts he had found to getting the body you want. After reading a few chapters I decided to try his diet plan, altered by me since I was and still am nursing Mason. The diet was mostly lean protein and lots of veggies. No fruit or other sugars are allowed on his diet but everyday I allowed myself a green smoothie sweetened with fruit. Also on this diet Saturdays were free days so I could eat anything I wanted, which I took full advantage of. Oreos? yes please!<br />
After about 10 days I had lost 3- 4 pounds and I had removed all processed foods, including sugar, from my diet 6 days a week. Quitting the sweet stuff was by far the hardest part. Once the FG8 challenge started I was to the point that I didn't crave sugar anymore and I found that fruit was plenty sweet for my taste buds. <br />
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Once FT8 started I found that even though the diet guidelines were a lot easier that what I had been following, I had a harder time sticking to it. I realized that I was much more motivated when I was telling myself what to do, instead of a piece of paper on my fridge bossing me around. But I stuck through it because I wanted to be in control of myself. Soon I found myself really enjoying the endless options of foods! I had fun taking old recipes and making them more healthy. Since Jeremiah wasn't doing the challenge with me I still kept some of the bad food in the house but I found it easier every day to say no to the temptations. I was finally mastering self-control over food! <br />
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By the last few weeks I didn't even have to think about what I shouldn't be eating. I just gravitated toward the healthier foods and shunned the ones that I shouldn't be eating. And when I did cheat and have a cookie, or soda, I could feel the full effects that sugar has on my body. It makes me woozy, makes my mind feel cloudy, and gives me headaches and stomachaches. No bueno. <br />
That makes it a million times easier to pass on the donuts, or candy, or Oreos. But I was thankful for the occasional cheats. <br />
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We were also asked to pinpoint an addiction we earned points for every day that we abstained from it. Mine was soda. I have been addicted to caffeine since my college days when I lived in the dorms and ate in the cafeteria where we could have free soda for breakfast lunch and dinner. My poison of choice was Pepsi and I drank was more than my fair share. I don't drink it nearly as often since college but I still love it and crave it. In the entire 8 weeks I had soda 4 times. Not bad for a caffeine addict. And now that FG8 is over I am determined to limit soda to only a few times a year on special occasions. <br />
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The biggest change in myself came through adding new exercises to my daily routine. I love to run and I love to exercise but I was stuck in a post-partum rut. I was weak and didn't have the energy to make it through my fitness dvds. I felt like I would never get my body back again. This sounds overly dramatic but it's true! Mason was only 8 months old but I felt like I should have been back in my size 3s already. With FG8 I started making myself workout for at least 30 minutes a day. My favorite workout was turning on my Kinect and dancing with Dance Central or Just Dance 3. When I felt a little more brave I would turn on Your Shape 2012 and kick my booty with their 12 minute Boot Camp. Soon I worked my way up the the hardest 18 minute Boot Camp and it was HARD! I would also make sure to walk or run to Simon's school daily and ride my bike where ever I could. I started to see a difference when I looked in the mirror. My arms were more toned, my legs felt strong, my back didn't hurt as bad, and one day I noticed I could actually see my abs! Best day ever! <br />
I lost a total of 8 pounds, and I really am back in my skinny pants now!<br />
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Not only did we fix our physical habits but the challenge included daily prayer and reading uplifting books, such as scriptures. I have never made scripture study a daily habit but I did my best during these 8 weeks to read daily. Me and my boys would read Book of Mormon stories over breakfast in the mornings and I learned so much! This is definitely a habit I need to keep going. Daily scriptures and prayer brighten my day and make me feel much more productive and happy. <br />
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I really loved that this was a whole-life habit forming challenge. And it has formed habits for my whole family that I want to keep in place for good. I would love to do this again sometime and invite some of my favorite people that just need a little motivation to be healthier and master their own self-control!<br />
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<br />Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-27597298952053492092012-03-15T06:59:00.001-07:002012-03-15T06:59:32.148-07:00perking up the pad<p>We have been living in the same house for almost 8 years now. 8 whole years! It seems like we just moved in a year ago. Ever since the first day we moved in we had been planning on painting the interior of the house in fun colors. Well, I had planned on painting fun colors. It turns out that the bosses, a.k.a. Jeremiah and his parents wouldn’t particularly love vibrant blues or deep dark red or sunshine yellow on their living room walls. So my dreams of livening up the living room were smashed to bits. Ok, not really. I guess I agree with their philosophies of keeping the living area neutral. So now, 8 years after we talked about painting the living room I finally did it! </p> <p>Here is the terrible before picture. In all of it’s messy pre-contruction glory! yowzah!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Au99UVDgxC8/T2H1l7bwOEI/AAAAAAAAEDk/otrQ4CkCBPc/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520026%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 026" border="0" alt="January 2012 026" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9j5Z9O-RHYo/T2H1mtiWHWI/AAAAAAAAEDs/wBiQp7nixhE/January%2525202012%252520026_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="361"></a></p> <p>We picked out a pretty khaki grey called Stonington from Valspar. It is light enough to keep our room from looking like a cave since we don’t have a lot of natural light in this room, and it adds richness and warmth. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7Uv7qC90z7c/T2H1ncLjEZI/AAAAAAAAED0/LuWgG4lpu4c/s1600-h/February%2525202012%252520002%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="February 2012 002" border="0" alt="February 2012 002" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DlVMlkJNt_I/T2H1n7QkLTI/AAAAAAAAED8/0q9NPEJ-GvA/February%2525202012%252520002_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="355" height="488"></a></p> <p>And, as you can see, I couldn’t leave it with just a boring coat of paint. I dreamed of damask stencils and I found a way to make it possible. The big stencils themselves normally cost about $50 each, or more! I fell in love with this design and found a way to make my own. My cutter only does 12 inches wide and the stencil needed to be 24”. I eventually ended up piecing together 4 pieces of stencil plastic I bought at Hobby Lobby. They were carefully cut and taped together to form a decent $4 substitute for the $50 stencil. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mqM-_vhxoSs/T2H1o3P5x4I/AAAAAAAAEEE/3zLJVsU5IUs/s1600-h/February%2525202012%252520003%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="February 2012 003" border="0" alt="February 2012 003" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GJ_VBbaKPRc/T2H1pdCMXjI/AAAAAAAAEEM/Owy-YA1nvjI/February%2525202012%252520003_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="368" height="499"></a></p> <p>This was about the time that Mason caught a nasty virus and ended up sick with bronchiolitis for a week, putting a quick halt to my stencilling. The latter stayed up in my house for about 3 weeks while I nursed sick kids back to health. (Simon and Ryan got sick too.) And I slowly finished the wall, one print at a time. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Z33VWEoH8no/T2H1qYmRdxI/AAAAAAAAEEU/g1CxtAwpyGc/s1600-h/February%2525202012%252520005%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="February 2012 005" border="0" alt="February 2012 005" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hA1hkEx6tGI/T2H1rJ3PikI/AAAAAAAAEEc/vIdT8LHE-5k/February%2525202012%252520005_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="453" height="350"></a></p> <p>Mason would watch baby Einstein or practice his new skill of rolling around to get where he wanted to go. He is such a good baby! </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yDPv0r220Mg/T2H1sW-TSLI/AAAAAAAAEEk/Q8MZoTra2Qg/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520027%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 027" border="0" alt="March 2012 027" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vVVKB8L5rFE/T2H1tLX_nMI/AAAAAAAAEEs/E9E9kJTHslE/March%2525202012%252520027_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="542" height="477"></a></p> <p>And then one day I actually finished! I love how it turned out! It looks just like I pictured it in my head. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_faRR0jQBH4/T2H1uTCHi9I/AAAAAAAAEE0/3NV3JL4wFZE/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520036%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 036" border="0" alt="March 2012 036" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PRtnrIdBft0/T2H1vN8znBI/AAAAAAAAEE8/3gGCiqQ6Dcs/March%2525202012%252520036_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="608" height="425"></a></p> <p>The reason it took so long is that I had to roll on each stencil, wait for it to dry, then apply the gold accents. Then I could move the stencil to the next position. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9ATLpGcrf8E/T2H1v5QuILI/AAAAAAAAEFE/jewnAN6drKs/s1600-h/March%2525202012%252520041%252520copy%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="March 2012 041 copy" border="0" alt="March 2012 041 copy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AVTDMSTGA0M/T2H1wl6ZstI/AAAAAAAAEFM/q20nSJXZX0c/March%2525202012%252520041%252520copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="491" height="521"></a></p> <p>The gold adds texture and a touch of glamour. With a house full of males it is nice to add a little feminine touch here and there. </p> <p>So now you are wondering, “what did ‘the bosses’ think?” Jeremiah likes it ok, his mom loves it as much as I do, and his dad is just happy he doesn’t have to live here. haha. </p> <p> </p> <p>Now to put my pictures back up and I’ll be ready to move on to the next room! </p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-11686341319626351412012-03-12T23:45:00.001-07:002012-03-12T23:45:10.611-07:00January 2012<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PeosVfVlGkc/T17svEK2hEI/AAAAAAAAEBE/MqxgGjP03Ho/s1600-h/Happy%252520Mason%2525201-10-12%252520copy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Happy Mason 1-10-12 copy" border="0" alt="Happy Mason 1-10-12 copy" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hhIIl2FS8qpypvgr4tXVR91moGk0sZflVVH8Ig4hyphenhyphenBa3B46mCVRRzMOPM8yFNoGjAEkDugN_r_4s5bwYxbGsqdXh-P2R-iNI5gm12HxZLaPT-a9IW1J4kJ2GMTAYAzjfbXZQr-ZjDmY/?imgmax=800" width="590" height="456"></a></p> <p>I can’t resist this much chubby cuteness.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pOKBQFndzEc/T17swHItWTI/AAAAAAAAEBU/OYnKpecpt5I/s1600-h/Mason%2525201-10-12%252520copy%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Mason 1-10-12 copy" border="0" alt="Mason 1-10-12 copy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-43wjJ6iagmk/T17swlBBRUI/AAAAAAAAEBc/wHAyFozx2hM/Mason%2525201-10-12%252520copy_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="584"></a></p> <p>This is Mason at 7 months old. He has two cute teeth and lots of baby fat. Just after I took this picture he spit up carrots all over his green tie and now every time Ryan sees this picture he tells me that Ryan threw up “orange stuff”. haha. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ig_9IRu7tp0/T17sxpSWzZI/AAAAAAAAEBk/NQi6JXFyJro/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520164%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 164" border="0" alt="January 2012 164" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1M9Wb4VHP4k/T17syYH9LyI/AAAAAAAAEBs/8kwPE9S7-48/January%2525202012%252520164_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="330" height="448"></a></p> <p>Mason loves his Jumper and he has learned how to jump super high and even swing himself in this thing. It’s high quality entertainment for the rest of us. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Iu6t1ExExLI/T17szUZRH6I/AAAAAAAAEB0/A7eBMruqbB8/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520173%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 173" border="0" alt="January 2012 173" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6gGvZ7aDn_k/T17s0W_-omI/AAAAAAAAEB8/Q8_D6npAGME/January%2525202012%252520173_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="327" height="444"></a></p> <p>His favorite toys are: anything that mom doesn’t want him to have, like keys. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i2yViye3ghc/T17s14rEImI/AAAAAAAAECE/OUFW_b9HEOs/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520171%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 171" border="0" alt="January 2012 171" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dwj2Kk-G8AI/T17s2eAOfWI/AAAAAAAAECM/_LtHZRLaBNM/January%2525202012%252520171_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="389" height="301"></a></p> <p>I got a new camera for Christmas with 14x optical zoom so I was testing it out at the park. It’s great to be able to take pictures of the kids on their bikes from all the way across the park. Me + my new camera = love. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3RM_WAUrdcU4bGCmt4v4CIJtYPWa-_jo5BCt2jGyczOpl-f04PM2EJSzlfjr5VkvL0_bt-mFDRJv_c8tBP6tjefTMS2Ti8v_02Z3T-XO0HRPO7H2jXCeOSzAmho4i83_90pL51eBA1Q/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520172%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 172" border="0" alt="January 2012 172" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VrpoGC95iAY/T17s31ObZHI/AAAAAAAAECc/mHozyGi1sck/January%2525202012%252520172_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="412" height="318"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pn7KbAmdz8s/T17s4viQG6I/AAAAAAAAECk/A6wC8NoxcPw/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520002%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 002" border="0" alt="January 2012 002" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7uEyZuSrQ-s/T17s5PTriTI/AAAAAAAAECs/cRgU28yMdxI/January%2525202012%252520002_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="502"></a></p> <p>Mason learned how to sit up all by himself. Dad helped him practice. </p> <p>As you can see he is a drooler. He finally got his top two teeth in February so his clothes aren’t always sopping wet anymore. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mxFxy0haMEc/T17s5_uPVVI/AAAAAAAAEC0/IZpsnrkVjmc/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520008%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 008" border="0" alt="January 2012 008" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LajWBEGAYW8/T17s6dh0ChI/AAAAAAAAEC8/NgMcpe-0znc/January%2525202012%252520008_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="349" height="479"></a></p> <p>As I mentioned, Simon loves science. This is one of the many experiments we have done. We made cornstarch “oobleck”. There was oobleck on the counters, the floor, his clothes, his hair. It was more fun the you can even imagine. He still asks me at least once a week if we can make oobleck again. It is pretty amazing stuff. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAgm-n-3OAHQ_eui928YvNxVKYufJPhrChxcRSQpyLx_NtcnbexNGNK1iscnn332g_6a3LOF6ykTJMHXefQ0GMIq_tNNfhVH05oMsm_W6KP2lFI4Pr2PHI16AQ18tw91mrWmJMUst9m_I/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520010%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 010" border="0" alt="January 2012 010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizpQZ3-boUwJ_eLA4GgCL4ZRtDtsR2sEVC5ZP3bXvFGyWY2evR-I_nWmWcV6cuRmNtUxNaqtGR9ZfcnlPfkR64BgaLOOf02J3mafEy_s50xQJRvtUir6x4CwBO5QeLmYLHHlS9OAdgCCY/?imgmax=800" width="516" height="399"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lNxnGZuNTRM/T17s82AscxI/AAAAAAAAEDU/kYWteXf8H6k/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520030%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 030" border="0" alt="January 2012 030" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qiFEiaq62_o/T17s9TJwjMI/AAAAAAAAEDc/mXiaAFJykHk/January%2525202012%252520030_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="337" height="457"></a></p> <p>And here is our little drummer boy. He sits on the floor and bangs on the bowls while I make dinner every evening. I love this age!</p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-5723638787624425242012-03-12T23:19:00.001-07:002012-03-12T23:19:33.136-07:00Catch up- New Years 2012<p>Since we decided to stick out Christmas in the desert we were craving some cold weather and snow for New Years. So we drove up north to Round Valley to spend New Years with our parents. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4tKQ6_XIztw/T17mmGawuUI/AAAAAAAAD9c/us1mSAl7hbE/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520177%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 177" border="0" alt="January 2012 177" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8uCsZ7UGqyM/T17mmifWDgI/AAAAAAAAD9k/xAb2xMfC5Hk/January%2525202012%252520177_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="464" height="359"></a></p> <p>Brian gave Jeremiah a load of firecrackers for Christmas, and guess who was the most excited to watch them. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DoTqJFTa3a8/T17mnpLBwxI/AAAAAAAAD9s/DV8r_-W2orE/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520179%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 179" border="0" alt="January 2012 179" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GGlxteg6sFA/T17moO46ElI/AAAAAAAAD90/n4ldWL5zhPs/January%2525202012%252520179_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="353"></a></p> <p>I’m a little concerned that he might be a pyro when he gets bigger. haha. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7uRJh0gk0Qg/T17mpNI2YmI/AAAAAAAAD98/YDkefWAOulw/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520181%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 181" border="0" alt="January 2012 181" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--SUm_2EPL0M/T17mped9CDI/AAAAAAAAD-E/e1WXyI_1JIc/January%2525202012%252520181_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="448" height="346"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uW1G5Pdy2zQ/T17mqJpn24I/AAAAAAAAD-M/ODQEt2kRcRU/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520184%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 184" border="0" alt="January 2012 184" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Dj03KUlO57U/T17mqfPajYI/AAAAAAAAD-U/zlrarohFR1E/January%2525202012%252520184_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="449" height="347"></a></p> <p>Like his dad. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-e1Uf2u3ur0s/T17mr6MsBZI/AAAAAAAAD-c/Zg0B8sLaPQ4/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520186%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 186" border="0" alt="January 2012 186" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-goDraa6rkWM/T17msbo9ONI/AAAAAAAAD-k/7K1vRBzhLSE/January%2525202012%252520186_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="449" height="354"></a></p> <p>Ryan didn’t like the noise so he stayed inside and munched on pretzels while we froze to death outside. But it was totally worth it!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-g7r6cKWVU4A/T17mtX3I9DI/AAAAAAAAD-s/dFzLGaDHXzE/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520189%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 189" border="0" alt="January 2012 189" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-G_nZQ-kH90A/T17mtxNsIAI/AAAAAAAAD-0/0hcif_d04Kg/January%2525202012%252520189_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="453" height="350"></a></p> <p>Jesse and Randi made the trip that weekend too. They are always a ton of fun. We played everyone’s favorite board game “The Logo Game”. Ok, so no one liked the game but it was fun to hang out with these two crazy kids!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Fv8vWqBNvjY/T17mu7CxTsI/AAAAAAAAD-8/kKsqFLu-yhA/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520191%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 191" border="0" alt="January 2012 191" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oLDC5lckppA/T17mvrGhZsI/AAAAAAAAD_E/ZWAopEzfNPE/January%2525202012%252520191_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="466" height="360"></a></p> <p>I couldn’t resist sneaking a shot of the sleeping baby. Why do they have to grow up so fast?</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OWu7S6dGb-o/T17mwzvQ7BI/AAAAAAAAD_M/1jZVizggH4c/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520193%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 193" border="0" alt="January 2012 193" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2vqEc-gbQVU/T17mxg6MvEI/AAAAAAAAD_U/KL8NFEin_wc/January%2525202012%252520193_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="463" height="358"></a></p> <p>What’s that? The best Christmas gift ever! An ABC train puzzle!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4FAnO7_WHaE/T17mylx-tyI/AAAAAAAAD_c/Vc38H5LZpx8/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520195%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 195" border="0" alt="January 2012 195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQ3W5NvqkkJ5AmnvPX-1QgiXTHjXvTdNsakfNGRPu8QzTtPHdvrxyCSOUV35QlN4je1Znz1bpcq5_lNhhq0LPd5gH8XumyU-9OCrZYK2iHzh9NtIRy5obge-fF8RpQbDarZTpPp64fr8/?imgmax=800" width="384" height="526"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SDqYT5hsYEY/T17m0Ui0sfI/AAAAAAAAD_s/OCGYG6qmscc/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520198%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 198" border="0" alt="January 2012 198" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ghrwW4fZUuk/T17m1BjC2-I/AAAAAAAAD_0/XNNgV-YWz98/January%2525202012%252520198_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="503" height="389"></a></p> <p>Before we came back home to Mesa we took the kids sledding at the old ski run. Best. Day. Ever. </p> <p>It was cold and we had to cut our day short because the kids didn’t have snow pants and Simon forgot his socks. But they had a tremendous good time. I even got to take Mason down the hill a couple of times. </p> <p>Ryan rode in our teeny tiny blue sled and he would fly like lightning down the mountain. Then he would wait for mom or dad to go get him and pull him back up the hill to do it all again. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JBmNw8H6XIc/T17m2pJQ7OI/AAAAAAAAD_8/Jv3_BigKE58/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520201%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 201" border="0" alt="January 2012 201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPtiJB-JYqrJN-F1nwV1xU5agBmzuNrplM0ZBn8US18LlTmlj3Yb9DaGkxMcfr8NT5slvaUxbUVh5FzO1JKe2X-YFREk45vYBingl10Moqp3zh3gc99fKCvfC-2TyJDM0GxEoe4jLX7ec/?imgmax=800" width="523" height="404"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgipJBzvqsc-SX5DTfxqB6Yz-GNaO6BLuwN0xv7pTsg7Sc8C2YPBYK-WNHTo36vKLDJ7q9-LDjE638DCAQW-safReu-YxymkIU9A8KXzVddnpEy2NXreI90oE9xC9rbh-wikgCXOVuyS9g/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520202%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 202" border="0" alt="January 2012 202" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vUf60e1uW7E/T17m5ID_x-I/AAAAAAAAEAU/vyLEyFvt2Ww/January%2525202012%252520202_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="293" height="227"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dSpCrp2dJ84/T17m6SaunPI/AAAAAAAAEAc/7irlaInEsYY/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520203%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 203" border="0" alt="January 2012 203" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6DoV_tN7EmE/T17m6vG1G9I/AAAAAAAAEAk/jzN7MFbI27c/January%2525202012%252520203_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="295" height="228"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-C2GLD4akkpY/T17m7xEw2iI/AAAAAAAAEAs/YZa_H9MDREw/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520206%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 206" border="0" alt="January 2012 206" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-b1au0Ps1T4w/T17m8yxANCI/AAAAAAAAEA0/RAAa8NWAzN0/January%2525202012%252520206_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="528" height="413"></a></p> <p>Mason even tried the tiny sled but he wasn’t a fan. So we gave it back to the big boys. </p> <p>I didn’t get any more pics of the kids on the hill but let me tell you the had FUN! We can’t wait to do it again!</p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-42935073686835815912012-03-12T22:49:00.001-07:002012-03-12T22:49:56.775-07:00Catch up–Christmas 2011<p> </p> <p>This is going to be the start of mega posting because I am determined to finally catch up on all the things that have happened through December, January, and February. </p> <p>First up, Christmas.</p> <p>We put up the tree and got out the boy’s favorite part: the train!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ARQbeH1rHiI/T17fcT0SlaI/AAAAAAAAD4E/SE79jZVOiiw/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520006.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 006" border="0" alt="January 2012 006" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4ZVpJTmcyGU/T17fdMuRYOI/AAAAAAAAD4M/_kFrmFg2cOc/January%2525202012%252520006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="569" height="378"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3qDHgNfulDw/T17fedXB8hI/AAAAAAAAD4U/buuYBIu3zYw/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520092%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 092" border="0" alt="January 2012 092" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u0f2yqv0ggM/T17fgIq26uI/AAAAAAAAD4c/UabjWaY9dSk/January%2525202012%252520092_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="309" height="419"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dtBN2t-_k64/T17fhZ0rGkI/AAAAAAAAD4k/bf7KKkuwR5g/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520022.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 022" border="0" alt="January 2012 022" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bORVYtiBq5I/T17fiP9b35I/AAAAAAAAD4s/Q3BsQRl7AmE/January%2525202012%252520022_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="533" height="405"></a></p> <p>Our sweet little Mason turned half-a-year on Christmas day. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TKmpCZEbOG8/T17fjKcxwCI/AAAAAAAAD40/Pue_B00ZKAg/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520030.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 030" border="0" alt="January 2012 030" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hS_-tNg5jaY/T17fjqY_zmI/AAAAAAAAD48/xqwNg0wvhac/January%2525202012%252520030_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="259"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ruWKKYUy2o4/T17fksmnt0I/AAAAAAAAD5E/nwFw-fJjYv8/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520031.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 031" border="0" alt="January 2012 031" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1-Uyw0GuSSg/T17flQLuOCI/AAAAAAAAD5M/5TLRi4a4WY0/January%2525202012%252520031_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="367" height="254"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--Z3kaOeV6CU/T17fmcIzimI/AAAAAAAAD5U/hkVWeuFIdK0/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520033%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 033" border="0" alt="January 2012 033" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aojxpEnlfj0/T17fnMujIQI/AAAAAAAAD5c/zTr9gpmznZk/January%2525202012%252520033_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="367"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bwHTt47BqwA/T17fn_1lhHI/AAAAAAAAD5k/SkM8ZoU3LcM/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520036%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 036" border="0" alt="January 2012 036" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FCrvfo4-kEU/T17foRcGY2I/AAAAAAAAD5s/1Q4dWl_BiL8/January%2525202012%252520036_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="238" height="369"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RkfY-0vuP8g/T17fpY7E7SI/AAAAAAAAD50/GXUqgY5lxsg/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520035%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 035" border="0" alt="January 2012 035" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Wa8ozDlSRx8/T17fp6wLeJI/AAAAAAAAD58/f3uNVYMD3CQ/January%2525202012%252520035_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="239" height="370"></a></p> <p>We always find time to decorate a few sugar cookies. </p> <p>We had our first Christmas in Mesa and it was so different than what we were used to. I absolutely loved waking up Christmas morning and seeing our boys faces when they saw their loot from St. Nick. It was quiet, maybe a little too quiet. We missed the snow and the chaos of splitting Christmas between 2 families but we had a blast and I may try to convince Jeremiah to make this a permanent tradition. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DdUtvI2fRYQ/T17fqz-FoeI/AAAAAAAAD6E/-0T-090kNEA/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520101%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 101" border="0" alt="January 2012 101" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-5nA4iZew2g8/T17frTyMGgI/AAAAAAAAD6M/inYoG55pug0/January%2525202012%252520101_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="175"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l36QU_byHV4/T17fs4F_GiI/AAAAAAAAD6U/LQLQfdn2QgQ/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520104%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 129" border="0" alt="January 2012 129" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WJ_kwsszgrM/T17f4n9iU8I/AAAAAAAAD78/0fq1FXodqwQ/January%2525202012%252520129_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="365" height="269"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zO186vdu7LE/T17f5herihI/AAAAAAAAD8E/AngcWTkGESQ/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520136%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 136" border="0" alt="January 2012 136" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lJ99I9iO_ME/T17f6FKOVqI/AAAAAAAAD8M/ld1Vhaqv7mQ/January%2525202012%252520136_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="222" height="301"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rKs-ZFFlpgQ/T17f625ae_I/AAAAAAAAD8U/Ra3KOKkXsxM/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520159%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 159" border="0" alt="January 2012 159" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QxHmrWGp3uY/T17f7YBj_6I/AAAAAAAAD8c/GUbtEs75zLE/January%2525202012%252520159_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="270" height="366"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SXi3ayXvBeg/T17f8RldPdI/AAAAAAAAD8k/jMr52TB0l-k/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520162%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 162" border="0" alt="January 2012 162" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1I1R2Urr2KU/T17f85C9BaI/AAAAAAAAD8s/Ll_MzDmOHUw/January%2525202012%252520162_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="367" height="284"></a></p> <p>The problem with waiting too long to blog about a big event like Christmas is that I have already forgotten some of the funny little stories that would have made it into this blog post. We did have a great time though. </p> <p>Ryan got a Lightning McQueen laptop and Simon got a RC Car. They also got a slot car track and Simon got tons of science stuff, including a volcano making kit and Science experiment books! He is a science nerd and we love that about him. He asks a billion questions a day and he wants to know how everything works. Surprisingly he even seems to understand when I give him the complicated scientific version of why things happen.The boys also got hex bug robots and a couple new Thomas trains and track sets and a whole bunch of other great stuff. Ryan’s very favorite thing he got was a stomp rocket! We let them play with it in the living room because we are cool parents.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bitzIqiSVY8/T17f-3UFEuI/AAAAAAAAD80/eKUo19pkqrk/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520147%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 147" border="0" alt="January 2012 147" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xgt0zmFOMss/T17f_dqo9hI/AAAAAAAAD88/dSokMWURbqI/January%2525202012%252520147_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="465" height="359"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9O0bE9Vr-sg/T17gAaRMDfI/AAAAAAAAD9E/9DfHF3oJqt8/s1600-h/January%2525202012%252520127%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="January 2012 127" border="0" alt="January 2012 127" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cb5wEHVcvK0/T17gAh7uPrI/AAAAAAAAD9M/A9J-9e66QBU/January%2525202012%252520127_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="262" height="361"></a></p> <p>I made Mason a crinkle taggie toy that he played with for about 3 seconds. A couple weeks later we lost it at Wal-mart <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-sadsmile" alt="Sad smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lluux0aJr10/T17gA7r3iPI/AAAAAAAAD9U/kUpIsWI45lk/wlEmoticon-sadsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800">. Good thing I didn’t spend too much time putting it together or I would have been broken hearted. For the older boys I made a Lego/Train mat. It’s a big circle with tracks and roads painted on it. It has a drawstring along the outside so the boys can just push their toys into the middle and turn the mat into a bag to put away. </p> <p>Breakfast was “campfire” eggs and fried ham. A mixture of our family traditions. Choosing our own traditions was so much fun! I can’t wait until we get to go through all this madness again. </p> <p>That is the cliff notes version of our 2011 Christmas. </p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-49982387489005312662012-01-22T21:56:00.001-08:002012-01-22T21:56:48.447-08:00Pima Air and Space Museum<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4sIOhNs_zdM/Txz19TUqQRI/AAAAAAAADwk/TO52ZyuPWl4/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520229%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 229" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 229" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-V47sFoF99z0/Txz190xT0tI/AAAAAAAADws/8XxBjlXQ6bs/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520229_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="555" height="348"></a></p> <p>On our way home from Carlsbad, way back at Thanksgiving time, we stopped by the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-36P_7BZa1N0/Txz1-2c2-1I/AAAAAAAADw0/KrxcbUJJpQk/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520107%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 107" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 107" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9yPDotDX3U0/Txz1_nZAKKI/AAAAAAAADw8/XyH5f0MYxYo/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520107_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="558" height="391"></a></p> <p>Jeremiah was like a kid in a candy store. We took our time walking around the HUGE indoor and outdoor museum. It made our trip long last way too long but it was totally worth every second!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0Sg2knBU2XU/Txz2AjA9W3I/AAAAAAAADxE/M6D-3VapCIk/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520129%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 129" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 129" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-32nlON_r-6w/Txz2BCO8ZOI/AAAAAAAADxM/9hvkdy1Ih8o/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520129_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="389"></a></p> <p>I don’t know the names of the planes, that’s Jeremiah’s department, so I’ll just post some pretty plane pictures. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-O95udonEuOw/Txz2CmyD9lI/AAAAAAAADxU/7QU5EOuxOm4/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520130%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 130" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 130" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NPklsrATkH0/Txz2DiZbONI/AAAAAAAADxc/eRB4TTEoCk0/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520130_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="665" height="458"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Agev5QNcGJE/Txz2EEDnMUI/AAAAAAAADxk/bLliyR0nUdw/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520133%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 133" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 133" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AvFaHqRDEo4/Txz2E8aEUII/AAAAAAAADxs/08avQ0YI58I/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520133_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="333" height="508"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-y1k8D99W5Pw/Txz2F3NYDxI/AAAAAAAADx0/sfpi6MRytAw/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520136%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 136" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 136" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-J1vt-EbsX5E/Txz2G4Z6zfI/AAAAAAAADx8/3w-luU4Fzns/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520136_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="637" height="477"></a></p> <p>Big planes, little planes, and every size in between. The kids got to climb into this teeny plane and play around in it. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CbcIEdnq2Vo/Txz2IFiNu_I/AAAAAAAADyE/aE_cCzqQGP8/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520145%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 145" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 145" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gQE4meys9Ho/Txz2JGrkfKI/AAAAAAAADyM/3X7DfQypzFk/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520145_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="619" height="427"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OatuPqq8ARs/Txz2KF7w6xI/AAAAAAAADyU/kEc6eppDJ6k/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520149%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 149" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 149" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-i-Ex14uMHlg/Txz2LByouGI/AAAAAAAADyc/VB3A4xkyjVw/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520149_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="619" height="427"></a></p> <p>We rolled the kids around in a wagon. They were road weary and sleepy but they had fun, almost as much fun as the grown ups. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pxylNr-_354/Txz2MHnDtCI/AAAAAAAADyk/rf8Ybtu4F3Y/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520154%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 154" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 154" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wHWAw53tWKg/Txz2MyzdQ1I/AAAAAAAADys/oXJRsPxz_z0/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520154_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="249"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3sNmzDIrXg0/Txz2Nnkfe4I/AAAAAAAADy0/JohonfUMrZA/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520156%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 156" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 156" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EEITwiZtfQI/Txz2OErncHI/AAAAAAAADy8/7C13LDivQ-c/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520156_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="458" height="316"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUKJjvVg-ndwFsmfc6mpyN4LCovwPrlOyM2ines8kS2mFxdHYH_ZulA_bhUT-vQ0ufxeQPjIRUNuvTze63SGKWezOPgkh3hfiFs6PBKgK9ENgewI3j84xlIVDkh2U0I14wTAUHQYFpvg/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520160%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 160" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 160" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8Qwy1f3vky4/Txz2QDhOhSI/AAAAAAAADzM/GYJCJKKw4Dk/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520160_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="575" height="397"></a></p> <p>Air Force One. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-qm5NHEvgXSk/Txz2RSmGsZI/AAAAAAAADzU/BwSAh4BPmWg/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520161%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 161" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 161" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-F5gV1qUVZrk/Txz2SY7ZdgI/AAAAAAAADzc/71A0tI48EVU/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520161_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="580" height="400"></a></p> <p>My favorite room was the space museum. The tired boys got out of the wagon for just long enough to play around in the little kids area and take pictures as astronauts!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yLtEd1XSY_8/Txz2UlfRXmI/AAAAAAAADzk/o9Y_UgPYThw/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520163%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 163" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 163" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CStlnuXoAfY/Txz2VXVEM7I/AAAAAAAADzs/k3yCVP2Jx5A/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520163_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="576" height="397"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cJa1mr_14Ac/Txz2W-MbGaI/AAAAAAAADz0/GSj0ZoOxFNU/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520167%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 167" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 167" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-24F0t7QMl20/Txz2XoP4yKI/AAAAAAAADz8/FvSSkPCU8U0/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520167_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" height="389"></a></p> <p>So cool! The Apollo command Module. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_xN2lpcvYCA/Txz2YUdzUQI/AAAAAAAAD0E/vXtOeMB3f2o/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520168%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 168" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 168" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Bs0esseHBuc/Txz2ZIm42xI/AAAAAAAAD0M/iLhN4eopYiE/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520168_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="412" height="284"></a></p> <p>Recently Ryan has been so interested in the earth. He gets excited to see maps and globes and I am starting to teach him the names of the continents. And he knows where to find the United States and Arizona! So naturally he loved the giant globe.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixe6jQiBha8bE_szv0n-gpGsW_jfDb-xpJA-w2JyQ16FQrTyNfofcuVp1wiQ1yP12N-NwKt5W10_119ebavsQMOHxNpN0cyr7fN51jbTSInMPoemOhL0FlO546rg2IKucAVUrIMwdp0uA/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520201%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 201" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 201" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hKJ5IFirg-E/Txz2akn8oUI/AAAAAAAAD0c/6-VFOTG6hes/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520201_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="560" height="392"></a></p> <p>Interesting planes were everywhere. This one has double props. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZX-4mNE0iWA/Txz2bl1DW4I/AAAAAAAAD0k/_yWZYVrm-lE/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520202%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 202" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 202" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8Sb3fQmNBg4/Txz2cDbztEI/AAAAAAAAD0s/ILHLz9xNOZw/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="637" height="439"></a></p> <p>We saw this plane from the road. It was by far the biggest one on the lot. It was a massive bubble plane!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FZAOTnQvOcE/Txz2dGNjF9I/AAAAAAAAD00/o7G1Gg3rd90/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520212%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 212" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 212" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mxe8zSrreSs/Txz2eMeoOzI/AAAAAAAAD08/wDQAXKYIR0I/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520212_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="608" height="419"></a></p> <p>Here’s the back of it. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KNYjRUfxZn0/Txz2fQmRydI/AAAAAAAAD1E/Ul1NBSg_sH0/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520213%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 213" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 213" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sb7DgsUN-wg/Txz2gPugMUI/AAAAAAAAD1M/9PuNWaCve_g/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520213_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="390" height="269"></a></p> <p>They call it the Super Guppy, and it is made to carry space stuff. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-La4SV7DRqVk/Txz2hOwXbTI/AAAAAAAAD1U/cyZPH1PJeVs/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520220%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 220" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 220" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sqz5_JuepZM/Txz2h8cwccI/AAAAAAAAD1c/unXHL4gvjno/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520220_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="596" height="411"></a></p> <p>“Saw here for emergency rescue.” </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6B0b5E_IpjShD-raZL1Sn1orbM_Hy8amswpIbHo3NosHe0ugem1wasDqxkvfNkqasMEHwcp7c4VIQm9F3yO5mfFhAlIdqQuy9DsSUMw6hXnOqhPeLVKMeZGVIPEPZM9GdVF-naoC6FgQ/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520221%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 221" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 221" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VeM8yq84Xfk/Txz2jK8w46I/AAAAAAAAD1s/kAZDO0wdBo8/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520221_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="327" height="499"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--wli0BOR5d4/Txz2jvr3y7I/AAAAAAAAD10/JZ9IDoM3D1k/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520206%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 206" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 206" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ooBqvPAQtQo/Txz2kE_Y4tI/AAAAAAAAD18/ow4R1Ngvg2c/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520206_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="458" height="713"></a></p> <p>This picture gives you some perspective on how big these planes are. Ryan looks so small under the giant propellers. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-40NLhdGLT7I/Txz2nKO1UtI/AAAAAAAAD2E/OFv9WjAXuoU/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520228%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 228" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 228" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LmpVYehKsPo/Txz2n01CYiI/AAAAAAAAD2M/IqgC7W2uAeU/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520228_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="352"></a></p> <p>Before we left the museum Ryan was fast asleep in the wagon. We wore them completely out. </p> <p>We got in the car and drove back to Mesa and stopped 5 more times in that supposed to be 1.5 hour drive home. Bathroom breaks, gas, feed the baby, bathroom breaks again, and one more bathroom break. We couldn’t have been more relieved to finally walk into our own home and sleep in our own beds. We had a fantastic trip and we can’t wait to do it all again!</p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-80816247304609475992011-12-27T20:43:00.001-08:002011-12-27T20:43:17.295-08:00Carlsbad Trip. Thanksgiving 2011<p>Be prepared for some pictures! We had a magnificent time driving out to see Melesa and Brett’s family in Carlsbad, NM for Thanksgiving this year. The best part was that we weren’t the only ones making the trip out there. Heidi and Austin, and Jesse and Randi drove out too! </p> <p>We split the 9+ hour drive there between 2 days. We left Wednesday night and drove to Lordsburg, NM (about 4 hours) and stayed in a hotel Then woke up bright and early Thanksgiving morning and finished the trip there. We drove through Las Cruses, NM and El Paso, TX. The kids were excited about being in 3 different states in 2 days. </p> <p>Between El Paso and Carlsbad there is a stretch of nothing. No trees, no mountains, and no cell phone service. But we did find what looked like a ship, out in the middle of nowhere. I had to snap a picture because Jeremiah’s dad was talking about buying a houseboat to put on his land, like a mobile home. haha. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mI-AYEmFniM/TvqdieNN1pI/AAAAAAAADnI/lv8q4ET14bU/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-0074.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 007" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 007" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ujQ0LdI3N58/TvqdiyKkkLI/AAAAAAAADnQ/HJ6lYP5hIYY/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-007_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="498" height="344"></a></p> <p>Down the road another 45 minutes or so we found a real houseboat on a semi trailer parked on the side of the road. I missed the photo op but we laughed pretty hard. </p> <p> </p> <p>I have 0 pictures from Thanksgiving day so picture this in your head: TONS of good food, pie coming out of our ears, family everywhere, kids playing, babies, guys at the shooting range, more food, laughing, story telling, and everyone having a great time. </p> <p> </p> <p>Friday we drove to Carlsbad Caverns, the most anticipated part of the trip for Simon (and me). </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-559WItc85CU/TvqdjsZ68MI/AAAAAAAADnY/g3GfYfIat0U/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-3014.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 301" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 301" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x20DRNDnkOU/TvqdkDa5A5I/AAAAAAAADng/hAsRgtl_Tgw/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-301_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="507" height="392"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jiH7bkbfxBU/TvqdmJuR-EI/AAAAAAAADno/IBNJhl48hOw/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-3035.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 303" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 303" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5k7uklG3Sas/Tvqdmt8FsVI/AAAAAAAADnw/ibIsLBA8RB8/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-303_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="572" height="447"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xvEcZyIkld4/TvqdnMZcEnI/AAAAAAAADn4/EFMEY2DyBEI/s1600-h/IMG_7596_edited-15.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7596_edited-1" border="0" alt="IMG_7596_edited-1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQ3iYb2itmQb_onMtZ34JdwJHsF75hJUNCkB1RNR_B-8bW_A1cxOAge6n6O7eufTmjRpTGwbxFucYPSYRQlQAugpr85Lvf4cQKj2rW1t07vwMhr15hQznBXyfA4-QjRi0rEd87Lr5_QE/?imgmax=800" width="374" height="576"></a></p> <p>Ranger Simon</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-U8rkoOB6AOc/TvqdovQl2vI/AAAAAAAADoI/9bH4a-1uYd4/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-3054.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 305" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 305" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6kOmm2BTZVQ/TvqdpHfIYXI/AAAAAAAADoQ/h-rHwRJLadU/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-305_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="383" height="520"></a></p> <p>Coming up to the mouth of the cave. It was massive! Jeremiah was excited too. lol. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KQd9EHPnolU/Tvqdqp7rMpI/AAAAAAAADoY/BD5wSAkbHls/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-3064.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 306" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 306" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MHcD7CJF3Sg/TvqdrZMz8EI/AAAAAAAADog/4HzTqAsXICE/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-306_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="536" height="414"></a></p> <p>Simon was in heaven! He knew all of the names of the different parts of the cave, the stalactites and stalagmites, columns, etc. He spouted out cave trivia through the whole hike. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DiC6aKQkYa4/TvqdsaA9fYI/AAAAAAAADoo/wnF5K6xHUCg/s1600-h/IMG_7606_edited-17.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7606_edited-1" border="0" alt="IMG_7606_edited-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-I02i2DgLQwY/TvqdtR-axSI/AAAAAAAADow/9vXADhLrGhQ/IMG_7606_edited-1_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="446" height="699"></a></p> <p>It really was a hike too. It was 1.5 miles to get into the “Great Room” of the cave and another 1.5ish miles around the Great Room. The hike in was steep and no strollers were allowed (for good reason) so I carried Mason in his Snugglie, and Jeremiah ended up carrying Ryan most of the way in because he was so tired and didn’t want to walk. When Jeremiah’s arms were about to fall off from carrying a 35 pound kid we tried putting him in the Snugglie instead. When that didn’t work Randi, my hero, took him by the hand and somehow convinced him to walk the next 2 miles!!!! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3n6l7BbK4jU/Tvqdt1tC2xI/AAAAAAAADo4/v5EJEAaAuNU/s1600-h/IMG_7618_edited-14.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7618_edited-1" border="0" alt="IMG_7618_edited-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ufDQaLjK33s/TvqduE6oLNI/AAAAAAAADpA/b8a-us-8mHE/IMG_7618_edited-1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="294" height="448"></a></p> <p>I switched Mason to the baby sling and he instantly fell asleep and stayed asleep until we got to the very end. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xT_tiTy_-p8/TvqdvBk6X_I/AAAAAAAADpI/gAqbBriHcX4/s1600-h/IMG_7671_edited-15.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7671_edited-1" border="0" alt="IMG_7671_edited-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FQeEBHY7x9Y/TvqdwA_dAcI/AAAAAAAADpQ/6KPnT2uZc0Y/IMG_7671_edited-1_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="731" height="510"></a></p> <p>Oh, and by the way, I borrowed most of these cave pictures from Melesa. I had some major issues with cameras during this entire trip. About 1/4 of the way into our hike into the Cavern my camera battery died. So thank you Melesa for taking pictures!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MXEJKIdgvIM/TvqdxWasNgI/AAAAAAAADpY/7DoAu_GJWCI/s1600-h/IMG_7674_edited-15.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7674_edited-1" border="0" alt="IMG_7674_edited-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AT9tbvv26sg/TvqdyRCDFCI/AAAAAAAADpg/hbuEDXSGUro/IMG_7674_edited-1_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="727" height="506"></a></p> <p>Yeah! We’ve been there! </p> <p>(Ryan was asleep in the car.)</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-58drEvE5pUQ/Tvqdz-2eXpI/AAAAAAAADpo/nd92kvGpkaM/s1600-h/IMG_7577_edited-14.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7577_edited-1" border="0" alt="IMG_7577_edited-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-zuUq4qvv05E/Tvqd0uVhZDI/AAAAAAAADpw/hQOBt0GjFzM/IMG_7577_edited-1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="582" height="401"></a></p> <p>Every night the boys had a sleepover party in Jackson and Kimble’s room. I got to read stories with them every night. I got to see what a great reader Jackson is too. These boys are so fun!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QkGO9IGn2j8/Tvqd1ae6QbI/AAAAAAAADp4/-_i05Lfgy8c/s1600-h/IMG_7853_edited-15.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7853_edited-1" border="0" alt="IMG_7853_edited-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Q3DbDVpR1co/Tvqd10ZnxPI/AAAAAAAADqA/QNtTALzHqg0/IMG_7853_edited-1_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="510" height="358"></a></p> <p>Mason is the happiest baby! He smiled and smiled and hardly cried at all. I’m such a lucky mommy!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2LOTKQYSuHw/Tvqd27ouUXI/AAAAAAAADqI/Zjjlvbr3tzA/s1600-h/IMG_7881_edited-14.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7881_edited-1" border="0" alt="IMG_7881_edited-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rYoLxRqxTeE/Tvqd3ZDD56I/AAAAAAAADqQ/tL_HMM8g2jI/IMG_7881_edited-1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="538" height="398"></a></p> <p>More cute baby pictures! We finally got a picture of the two babies together! Mason and Ellery will be buddies for sure! Aren’t they sweet?</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-51hZsTGG0wM/Tvqd4Lj0NWI/AAAAAAAADqY/Flkwx4Zt6D8/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-0234.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 023" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 023" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6SR3YXdB2cw/Tvqd4fX6cVI/AAAAAAAADqg/5J-Ks-EkEeM/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-023_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="474" height="327"></a></p> <p>The guys stayed occupied by playing Xbox. Modern Warfare 3. </p> <p>Most everyone left Carlsbad on Sunday but we stuck around an extra day and just enjoyed the company. Carlsbad is a fun little town. We got to drive around a bit and Melesa took our family pictures. </p> <p>Here are some of my favorites that she took.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZINqAFuD_9c/Tvqd5U7WJnI/AAAAAAAADqo/IH7kzbJEIO4/s1600-h/IMG_7899_edited-14.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7899_edited-1" border="0" alt="IMG_7899_edited-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qHe_GnDjUzM/Tvqd6NRUjMI/AAAAAAAADqw/WeYn9H5kz5g/IMG_7899_edited-1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="559" height="386"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BP0aN1PjyS0/Tvqd8olHcRI/AAAAAAAADq4/LorlAzoYlUc/s1600-h/IMG_7893_edited-17.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7893_edited-1" border="0" alt="IMG_7893_edited-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PgfkYAhd68M/Tvqd9X9dVQI/AAAAAAAADrA/QIevQyt1kzc/IMG_7893_edited-1_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="550" height="456"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IXlivEA7rQI/Tvqd_tzdH_I/AAAAAAAADrI/DVj2nsfm5jc/s1600-h/IMG_7925_edited-24.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7925_edited-2" border="0" alt="IMG_7925_edited-2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-T0CEmrtDTxg/TvqeACYUbSI/AAAAAAAADrQ/akEQerg-FCo/IMG_7925_edited-2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="596" height="411"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NSraPMkXGpg/TvqeBJdXazI/AAAAAAAADrY/HHOb1vZ5NvQ/s1600-h/IMG_7935_edited-24.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7935_edited-2" border="0" alt="IMG_7935_edited-2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mGgZg4YGSN0/TvqeB7VDn3I/AAAAAAAADrg/7DJhWmvJjrA/IMG_7935_edited-2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="551" height="380"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oVepbh5OUHM/TvqeCQcufxI/AAAAAAAADro/0CJMNN2qt20/s1600-h/IMG_7953_edited-14.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7953_edited-1" border="0" alt="IMG_7953_edited-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WzjMRitcRg4/TvqeC2yTEiI/AAAAAAAADrw/_b4tM2SS-dw/IMG_7953_edited-1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="389" height="594"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oXL_ZbuqmtU/TvqeDqfyRsI/AAAAAAAADr4/1E2dci5rHpE/s1600-h/IMG_7973_edited-24.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_7973_edited-2" border="0" alt="IMG_7973_edited-2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qZure_WIEAU/TvqeEVEnWeI/AAAAAAAADsA/0CwYFw1J9Tw/IMG_7973_edited-2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="390" height="595"></a></p> <p>On Monday it was time to go back home. We didn’t the chance to go to White Sands with Melesa’s family so we decided to change our route home to include a trip to White Sands. </p> <p>So we started driving. </p> <p>I was the navigator and I put my trust in my Blackberry GPS map to get us to White Sands. </p> <p>I won’t every trust my Blackberry again. We missed our turn and we drove an extra 45 minutes in the wrong direction. AH! </p> <p>And we ended up on highway 13: a shortcut back to the road we should have been on. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vOyHI6PayIY/TvqeE5qouVI/AAAAAAAADsI/sei_qpkcpOk/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-0634.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 063" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 063" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zIYaVImlFcc/TvqeFOti9XI/AAAAAAAADsQ/rK76NW8DRpg/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-063_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="411" height="284"></a></p> <p>It was just a narrow old paved road for the first 30 minutes until we reached a real road. Jeremiah was getting worried that I had sent him the wrong way, again. </p> <p> </p> <p>After leaving Carlsbad late, going the wrong way, and stopping for way too many potty breaks, we didn’t make it to White Sands until about 5:00. The park closes at 6 but we went in anyways and the park ranger didn’t even make us pay the fee to get in (yay!).</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rZ6AYXY8q0M/TvqeFzieIMI/AAAAAAAADsY/gfaOlib29v0/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-0674.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 067" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 067" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-w7bpu1CUQkM/TvqeGLavsvI/AAAAAAAADsg/yzgq-fYDbVk/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-067_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="432" height="298"></a></p> <p>So even though we didn’t get to spend much time playing in the sand, we go to see what all the fuss is about. It is stinkin’ COOL! It really looks like snow!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-O8D0BEC7d4M/TvqeGh2K7iI/AAAAAAAADso/yg8MRIgxruM/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-0696.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 069" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 069" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qx0KFs96zNk/TvqeHIp7mwI/AAAAAAAADsw/7b8LI5yIsRo/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-069_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="337" height="526"></a></p> <p>It was chilly outside and we grabbed our jackets and hiked out through the dunes. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--Zxuqvnn6zw/TvqeH3pjVgI/AAAAAAAADs4/8RU5s4vqmlA/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-0714.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 071" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 071" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oTIXxlqxy8g/TvqeINg4_rI/AAAAAAAADtA/y_aCiY_A0Io/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-071_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="474" height="327"></a></p> <p>Ryan thought it was snow. And it really was cold.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-27FCdJC2rqA/TvqeIw2q2rI/AAAAAAAADtI/8v_oiHwF-b4/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-0704.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 070" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 070" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TadrBPW_xfg/TvqeJVLbQeI/AAAAAAAADtQ/cl13RUFhYkE/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-070_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="337" height="514"></a></p> <p>And once again I was having camera issues so I don’t have very many pictures of this amazing place. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-o1UkokrJGXo/TvqeJ19RrPI/AAAAAAAADtY/3m-7IYM1QQo/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-0764.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 076" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 076" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfx9fghnKVlZGMPLu-zWU2oY_bvMRScXWoETkkptI82rlAppvtc253534AEacCu_oWSbtl6-FGtcV-vg4PzuX6rUSR_m4Kd5dtJTI0L1JhdxVkOj3VeuJc3rRHKg-Mn_fcN8Z3G5DZVcM/?imgmax=800" width="448" height="309"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cJNTpNL0DlU/TvqeLMuC9EI/AAAAAAAADto/ohaKDWBkpSI/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-0835.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 083" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 083" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cDp7Zx9C5dM/TvqeLvi59sI/AAAAAAAADtw/Z4_FMtygJ1w/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-083_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="596" height="418"></a></p> <p>But luckily we did get a few pics to look back on. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BZUHvFEiAJU/TvqeMCPi_gI/AAAAAAAADt4/YIJ_25TSNaI/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-0885.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 088" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 088" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Srh9RBhi79Q/TvqeMssbDII/AAAAAAAADuA/WBL_kDod0B0/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-088_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="330" height="509"></a></p> <p>After taking this shot I set my Canon Rebel on the handrail to do a timed shot so I could be in it with my family and when we pushed the button for it to start the timer the vibrations from running to get into the shot knocked my precious camera into the sand! (Yes, I almost cried.)</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Mu77c4L70q8/TvqeNNoRu1I/AAAAAAAADuI/TNNK04jgq58/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-0924.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 092" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 092" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tdhtfTaxd1w/TvqeNed22LI/AAAAAAAADuQ/rlLrf6r2kZw/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-092_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="378" height="261"></a></p> <p>And the rest of my pictures turned out like this. And the flash wouldn’t work. ugh!</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CQAaDVZLbUM/TvqeOdKdJwI/AAAAAAAADuY/p1foqQbIdZA/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-3424.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 342" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 342" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-krllI5LfKiU/TvqeOuVPDKI/AAAAAAAADug/9-efhm133aw/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-342_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="622" height="480"></a></p> <p>But Jeremiah got some great shots of the sunset with our other camera! (He’s a lifesaver!) Watching the sun go down over the pure white sand was absolutely breathtaking. It was like being in another world. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RUXnkFHE9Rg/TvqePs7KddI/AAAAAAAADuo/wK4YruzGVA8/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-3454.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 345" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 345" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kbFRlphfOY8/TvqeQNwhCBI/AAAAAAAADuw/gfIObNi2uy8/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-345_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="498" height="385"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ti9j7Dszcuc/TvqeRO4PJZI/AAAAAAAADu4/JeYQL9DYOxc/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-3474.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 347" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 347" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RbN8gbZVzlE/TvqeRp2sxWI/AAAAAAAADvA/2_CPIaoBA4M/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-347_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="574" height="443"></a></p> <p>Sand angels!</p> <p> </p> <p>Then we got back on the road again and drove through Las Cruses once again,</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SKlq3v0gOaI/TvqeSnOLTEI/AAAAAAAADvI/djykKKb6O8M/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-3564.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 356" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 356" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2gEjtF_KWhw/TvqeTJR47VI/AAAAAAAADvQ/uZ8bpHtyyKE/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-356_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="536" height="414"></a></p> <p>and to our hotel in Deming, NM. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-srpXPna5Bqw/TvqeUNKkmlI/AAAAAAAADvY/_7STb9EuXqk/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-3584.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 358" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 358" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XWQtgdRiakE/TvqeUrpnWaI/AAAAAAAADvg/URqTVcsLiFg/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-358_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="412" height="318"></a></p> <p>The boys really enjoyed the hotel since we rarely stay in them. We got to sleep in this time and eat breakfast and watch cartoons. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bqViebnSGQc/TvqeVepNgQI/AAAAAAAADvo/uhDrp_1YyDc/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-3605.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 360" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 360" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8Qv05upZegM/TvqeV9SIGNI/AAAAAAAADvw/ctH3Fjoq7DM/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-360_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="485" height="381"></a></p> <p align="left">And Mason was a little angel, of course. </p> <p align="left"> </p> <p align="left">The rest of the trip home felt like an eternity. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wWxGVlHMRuY/TvqeW7TxSOI/AAAAAAAADv4/bidC4wNtzOQ/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-3634.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 363" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 363" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6_Ar-07yNt8/TvqeXODFagI/AAAAAAAADwA/ykqW7c2USw8/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-363_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="492" height="380"></a></p> <p>After so many hours in the car we were stoked to see this sign!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLf1t8t5BbZYUuwe63ZOvs9QXTWyCkiDhRSS89Gqnv5wO8ogOHdj_V2L1P-SnOOHMcak8BpjRU5Tis8F8CnKs14ZUH70QejaLhKZqpXD5xnRsMfYKLi0n3AP9aLTYwmqOM9zgCb6nHaaw/s1600-h/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-1005.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 100" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 100" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fwkB6kEAFWc/TvqeZOXGXRI/AAAAAAAADwQ/Rb2do8nPq6I/Thanksgiving-Carlsbad-trip-2011-100_.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="347"></a></p> <p>And we stopped at good ol’ R&R Pizza in Benson, AZ. </p> <p> </p> <p>Once we reached Tucson we stopped again to see the Pima Air and Space Museum. 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I talk a lot about what a smarty Simon is. Well, I finally have some proof! I caught him reading the Disney Christmas Collection book a few days before Christmas. (Please excuse the sniffles, he was battling a cold.)</div>
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He was reading a story about Wall-E and Eve. This isn't a simple book either. It's full of big words and there are only a few pictures and a lot of reading! <br />
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Here's a really fun video of the boys just being themselves. Simon turns into the SimonBot 360. <br />
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Hope it made you smile! </div>Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-8870624056477178132011-12-15T10:46:00.001-08:002011-12-15T10:46:34.450-08:00Halloween post (now that it’s almost Christmas)<p> </p> <p>Once again I am way behind on my posts but what else is new, right? </p> <p>I just couldn’t resist sharing our fabulous Halloween fun. This is more of a picture montage than a real post. </p> <p>Sit back and enjoy!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Rw1JcAQVkQA/TupAEdz1pHI/AAAAAAAADbU/E2VhCNylCv4/s1600-h/October%2525202011%252520003%252520copy%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="October 2011 003 copy" border="0" alt="October 2011 003 copy" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rKvNIsi765o/TupAE5i6iRI/AAAAAAAADbc/MHCYuRPTGZs/October%2525202011%252520003%252520copy_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="247" height="398"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JitldewHZmQ/TupAFozRIII/AAAAAAAADbk/V3iZr3hSuoU/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520255%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 255" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 255" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HcackrcxhhU/TupAJaa9XwI/AAAAAAAADbs/msznr22qaV0/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520255_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="255" height="346"></a></p> <p>Ryan was bound and determined to be Wall-E. And luckily I had a box in the perfect size just waiting to be turned into a robot costume. I'm pretty sure this is my favorite costume I’ve made yet. I waited until the last minute to make it so he is missing wheels and hands but no big deal, Ryan loved it, and he made the cutest Wall-E ever! Especially when he would get sad or scared and tuck himself into his box, just like the real Wall-E. 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I crocheted his hat and sewed “feathers” and wings onto his onesie. I just want to snuggle with that cute little owl. I love this baby sooooo much! He is a little beam of sunshine in our home. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vCTLcd-aBYs/TupANOZ_qxI/AAAAAAAADcU/3hfMFqtMM_w/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520256%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 256" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 256" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YUo0Oe2BKt0/TupANU1MhzI/AAAAAAAADcc/UICOyvaaqBs/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520256_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="382"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-940y3sOOpyQ/TupAOZjPc3I/AAAAAAAADck/5xXMOKrTpDQ/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520262%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 262" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 262" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ud0mYe-RuW4/TupAO2HfgtI/AAAAAAAADcs/z1Eeix3wNtY/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520262_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="268" height="363"></a></p> <p>Simon was a robot too. Not just any robot. . . the SimonBot 360! I didn’t get pics of his costume until we were in Round Valley at our Halloween Party. He loved his costume too. A little metallic silver spray paint, a couple of boxes and some dixie cups, easy peasy! And he got “voted” the best costume of the night by our friendly neighbors when we went Trick-or-Treating. Ryan, a.k.a. Wall-E went trick or treating with us too but after about 5 houses he was exhausted from wearing his big ol’ box and his Aunt Karissa took he and Mason home to play. </p> <p> </p> <p>As I mentioned, we spent Saturday and Sunday in Round Valley. We had a fabulous family Halloween party with spooky food and costumes. </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PEfupDU_iAU/TupAQDNyI7I/AAAAAAAADc0/BlW4v7KZKwA/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520264%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 264" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 264" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-k2FVIVhPYUA/TupAQvb6FtI/AAAAAAAADc8/Q3UUf7TEhkw/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520264_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="428" height="331"></a></p> <p>Here are our boys with their cousins during our costume parade! Simon is disappearing into his costume. Now he just looks like the XBox 360 instead of the SimonBot 360. haha. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-howVhhZqmok/TupASBxPMqI/AAAAAAAADdE/ZWIKmAlKdwQ/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520270%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 270" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 270" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RoUL3GPIf8E/TupASxd5hwI/AAAAAAAADdM/IwSmt48QORs/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520270_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="496" height="396"></a></p> <p>Being Goofy! (Keaton, Allyson, Ezra, Everett, Simon, and Ryan)</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Are you Hungry!?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-88HzFIp8atI/TupAUG1RFBI/AAAAAAAADdU/2cEPVaJBH-Q/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520240%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 240" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 240" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sQaBu2L8rW0/TupAUh_ydII/AAAAAAAADdc/q8M8UHfyHd0/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520240_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="407" height="320"></a></p> <p>How about a plate of slimy worms! </p> <p>This stomach churning dish was our contribution to the party menu. It’s hot dog worms! To make it just just up you hot dog into 6 long pieces and boil until they start to curl a little, then add some BBQ sauce. That’s it! </p> <p>And what goes better with worms than meat feet?</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gzmOZ8hL1R4/TupAVgAdEOI/AAAAAAAADdk/VzhS8l4kJMQ/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520241%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 241" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 241" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r4xdIacn_h0/TupAWMMM5zI/AAAAAAAADds/qm9yAvT_ACc/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520241_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="403" height="312"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Grandma Sue made these frightening meatloaf feet! eewww! (they tasted great!)</p> <p>Here are some more random pictures of our trip.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rrsOiB6QXGM/TupAXZHL0QI/AAAAAAAADd0/zd16NW_zpZQ/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520247%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 247" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 247" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-il6kPyrfvsM/TupAXlF9bkI/AAAAAAAADd8/ZJIo8F3A8ec/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520247_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="309" height="243"></a></p> <p>Cabrena being green. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MRom_mFaQ-Q/TupAYxU0tdI/AAAAAAAADeE/_iNR7m72M1k/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520249%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 249" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 249" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OSABQSQJSkA/TupAZQRSlEI/AAAAAAAADeM/Wy-CJDDREkU/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520249_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="312" height="241"></a></p> <p>Pumpkin Rice Crispies!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_iW3tt3BdLA/TupAbjS-gLI/AAAAAAAADeU/sN-DlkxiAvs/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520252%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 252" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 252" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--ySfQ4fZiyg/TupAcDdYjJI/AAAAAAAADec/rvQEVmLNz1k/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520252_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="405" height="319"></a></p> <p>The kids were fascinated by the witches brew. Dry ice is amazing!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Eel6omF6GXk/TupAdKJAv_I/AAAAAAAADek/wvMtJoqzUfI/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520235%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 235" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 235" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wGW4Plxgq2A/TupAdj0LxLI/AAAAAAAADes/8CwMDi52FSY/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520235_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="435" height="329"></a></p> <p>On our way to the mountains we found this souped up Camero with black racing stripes. The license plate says GR4NDMA. From now on I will be proud when someone tells me I drive like a grandma. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SnWpafneIWI/TupAelrmM8I/AAAAAAAADe0/VWQq9ycyC5U/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520263%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 263" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 263" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-trjrpUDufA8/TupAe13_LxI/AAAAAAAADe8/teMkJ6H8gf0/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520263_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="262" height="355"></a></p> <p>Ally loved my butterfly wings and she made a beautiful butterfly! </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZhmsL5QIdAU/TupAf8ulKGI/AAAAAAAADfE/bccgUGZUccs/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520266%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 266" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8enc6ZHVUxsjP47B-14XleJILFyQpqK_mdeA-jXASwvSPsiXx59lIzU-S-kveOB7oIKLhU3ZZNwmc7DZD5wPcDB3PmhSRAyOZ3hP1Z2VoBb-U6uRxfYE7Ig4tEFSryXh4xsW6l9id38/?imgmax=800" width="263" height="357"></a></p> <p>Where did everyone go?</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XcnpZqYkx2o/TupAh405njI/AAAAAAAADfU/ZBs5AJ6wU7g/s1600-h/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520273%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 273" border="0" alt="Thanksgiving Carlsbad trip 2011 273" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-c0PGriIbrJg/TupAiXAy75I/AAAAAAAADfc/IhxaXLcVqlU/Thanksgiving%252520Carlsbad%252520trip%2525202011%252520273_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="453" height="356"></a></p> <p>And the final pose! </p> <p>Good times! I can’t wait until next Halloween!</p> <p>I have a camera full of pictures from hiking, Thanksgiving in Carlsbad, and Christmas time. Be prepared for more mega posts in the near future!</p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-91792219690404547262011-10-25T08:07:00.000-07:002011-10-25T08:09:10.873-07:00I Heart Faces - Let them be little<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am already miss this tiny curled up baby, fresh from heaven. How he smelled, his delicate soft skin and baby fine hair. The little squeaky noises he made while he slept so peacfully. </div>Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-30889340679760880842011-10-23T21:42:00.000-07:002011-10-23T21:42:55.619-07:00All about Ryan<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;">
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Ryan is the most amazing little boy. He brings so much joy and sunshine and happiness into my life. I can honestly say that life would be dull without this little firecracker around. I wanted to make special post all about Ryan so I can look back and remember all the silly and fun things that he does. </div>
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1. Ryan's favorite joke: <em>Why did the mouse go to the doctor?</em> (<em>Cuz he was feeling cheesy</em>!)</div>
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He tells this joke to me and Simon all the time and I laugh EVERY TIME because he so cute!</div>
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2. He LOVES his big brother and always wants to be around him. He gets sad everyday when Simon goes to school. They play together so well (when they aren't fighting, that is.)</div>
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3. Ryan is LOUD! He doesn't do it intentionally but his voice carries through the whole house, especially when he is upset. This leads to a lot of "inside voice" lectures and a crying baby Mason who often gets woken up from his naps. I have a feeling that someday this kid will make a fantastic singer, or sports announcer, or TV Commercial voice. </div>
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4. He is very, very sensitive. His little 3 year old world can be turned upside down with a single word (typically the word "no".) He doesn't understand the concept that people can tell him that he can't do something or have something. If he hears that dreadful word "no" it often results in a complete and utter breakdown or super tantrum (refer back to number 3.)</div>
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6. He is a picky eater. Not picky in the typical sense, he doesn't like to eat anything that may be messy or that requires extra work to get into his mouth. If it requires a fork or a spoon he would much rather have mom or dad feed it to him (which we are forced to do on days that he refuses to eat anything.) Sometimes I wonder how this child survives when he never eats anything I put in front of him. I will have him help me make his own sandwich with everything he wants on it only to find the same sandwich with only one bite out of it sitting on the table 3 hours after lunch time. He does like some sweets but he will even leave them on his plate. He will take one bite of a cookie and leave the rest behind. I don't know if I will ever understand his eating habits but I'm doing my best to keep him healthy. We have found that he will drink smoothies, since they aren't messy and he can drink them from a cup, like juice. </div>
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7. His favorite sandwich (which sometimes he actually eats) is: Bread with ketchup, mustard, sweet relish, American cheese and ham. He and Simon invented this concoction that is like a hot dog sandwich with ham instead of a hot dog. </div>
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8. Ryan LOVES the color ORANGE! He wears orange shirts just about everyday and he even has 3 pairs of orange plaid shorts to match his orange shirts. He will sift through all of the clothes in his drawers and closet until he finds something orange to wear. Here are his other favorite things that are orange: His "special sippy cup", (which is just a regular take-and-toss sippy cup but it is vibrant orange),our orange IKEA forks and spoons, orange crayons, his orange church tie, and of course oranges and orange juice, and Cheeze-its (see #5).</div>
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9. He can run! I take him with me in the mornings and afternoons to Simon's school and he runs the whole way there and back. It's only about a 10 minute walk/run but for a 3 year old that is some serious cardio!</div>
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10. He LOVES TRAINS! Not surprising because of how much Simon loves trains too. He plays trains every waking moment of the day. He always has one or more of his trains with him, his favorite being "wooden Thomas". They come up with funny names for their trains and they build tracks out of anything they can find. Today it was books and letter blocks. </div>
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11.One of his favorite things to do is read books with mom and dad, and Simon. And he is beginning to learn how to read too. We work on letters while Simon is at school and we are to the point now that I can spell out some simple words and he can sound them out. The only letter that currently stumps him is letter U. He gets a kick out of letter games like "what does this start with." </div>
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12. His favorite game to play is I Spy.We play I spy in the car and at home, or wherever else we may be. He just got a set of I Spy books and he loves them so much he takes them in the car with him, and even to bed. </div>
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13. Ryan's catchphrase: "I'm sooooo sad!" <br />
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Heartbreaking right? He really does say this about 100 times a day. Not because he is really sad but whenever someone tells him he can't do what he wants to do he takes it very personally and tells us how sad it makes him. (see #4). He says it when he is tired, hungry, thirsty, grumpy, mad, or if he is just looking for some extra attention. </div>
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14. What makes him very happy? Movies. He loves watching movies whenever he gets the chance. His favorites being Thomas the Train, Chuggington, and his new favorite: Wall-e. </div>
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15. His nicknames are Ry, Ry-guy, and occasionally Ry-man, Ryno, or Ry-Ry. </div>
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16. He is a sucker for some good quality attention. He loves to be silly and make people laugh. Jokes, funny faces, silly sounds and jumping around like a monkey. This kid is FUN!</div>
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17. He tells me he loves me everyday. He picks me a little flower every day on the walk home from Simon's school. He loves to cuddle and he gives the best hugs. I'm forever thankful that I was blessed with this little guy. I am so proud of what he is today and I can't wait to see how much he will grow tomorrow. </div>Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-74148430388820707782011-09-29T09:53:00.001-07:002011-09-29T09:58:32.104-07:00No boredom here.When school is out for the day and the boys are getting restless, it’s still to hot to play outside, they need something to do.<br />
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That's when a Drive-Thru Theatre makes it’s way into our living room. The boys helped cut, color, and decorate their own cars. Simon had added windshield wipers to his but the pipe cleaner wipers fell off before the movie. <br />
I have so many memories as a kid playing in big cardboard boxes and making them into houses, cars, rocket ships, etc. Once the boys were satisfied with their cars we “parked” them in the living room and watched their new Thomas the Train movie “The Day of the Diesels.” Then they “drove” their cars around (we cut out the bottoms so they could move them around) until they fell apart. <br />
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Simon has some new interests these days. I am so happy he is moving outside the world of trains. I love trains too but the world is full of so much cool stuff I am really happy he is discovering new things!<br />
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He really likes volcanoes, and other stuff that has to do with dirt, the earth, science, space etc. I just ordered a volcano book for him through his school and he asks me everyday how long until his new book gets here. <br />
Here’s another afternoon activity. Volcano painting! <br />
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All you need is a cookie sheet, baking soda (about 1/2 cup), vinegar and food coloring. <br />
Spread the baking soda onto the cookie sheet. Put about 1/4 cup of vinegar in 3 cups or bowls. Add a drop of food coloring to each bowl. Find different ways to drop the vinegar onto the baking soda. We used straws and small spoons but droppers would be fantastic for this project. <br />
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And for an even bigger impact, we made a volcano!! KABOOM!<br />
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Simon loved it so much he keeps asking if we can do it again! He’s a budding scientist! I can’t wait to try new science projects with him. Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-63000869747344587672011-09-25T22:17:00.001-07:002011-09-25T22:31:37.234-07:00Jeremiah and the big 3-0Jeremiah is officially 3 decades old!<br />
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If you need a reminder, Jeremiah’s birthday falls on September 11th. This year his 30th birthday was also the 10 year anniversary of the Twin Towers tragedy in New York City. <br />
Since his b-day fell on a Sunday this year, we decided to celebrate the day before which happened to be 9-10-11.<br />
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This is what me and the boys gave to him for his birthday. We had these pictures framed for him. (I got to test out my new tripod!) <br />
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We really really REALLY love Jeremiah! He is the best dad and the best husband! He is a hard worker and after working his tail off at Farnsworth Wholesale Company, he comes home and tucks the boys in bed and always finds ways to make us all smile, even when I’m stressed out.<br />
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I had been anticipating the big 3-0 for some time now but I didn’t know what we would be able to do to celebrate. Since I am nursing Mason I usually don’t leave him with babysitters and when I do he has break-downs. So the closer Jeremiah’s birthday got the more I worried about not being able to do anything fun. Jeremiah earned some extra $ at Farnsworth and was able to buy his ultimate birthday gift: a new AR-15! He wanted to take it out shooting for his birthday, and I wanted to go too, but we decided that since Jeremiah needed more bullets, and we didn't want to leave Mason for that long that we would postpone our plinking outing until another day.<br />
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I took him to the most manly place: As You Wish. We painted pottery. haha. <br />
Jeremiah painted a “Plinking Pennies” jar, so he can get donations for bullets for his new gun. He painted it to look like a grenade! It’s so clever, and manly. <br />
And I made a yellow plate with black swirls that says “The Halls”. My last platter shows the family in stick figures and Mason isn’t included so it was time for a new one. I’ll have to take some pictures of our projects. <br />
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Ok, it’s not shooting up loaded soda cans but we had a lot of fun. The best part is that we get to sit and talk. That doesn’t happened very often when there are 3 kids around. <br />
Later that night we had a bunch of Jeremiah’s family over for dinner and a big ol’ chocolate Costco cake with 30 candles. <br />
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On Sunday, the actual day of his B-day, we headed to Thatcher for Ellery’s baby blessing. I was so grateful that Jeremiah was willing to spend his day on the road so we could make it to the special occasion.<br />
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I had forgotten that it was Sept. 11th until we got to Globe. <br />
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As we drove through downtown Globe we saw this. We pulled over to take a picture because it was stunning! The flag was huge! It was a beautiful, patriotic sight to see!<br />
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I had planned a nostalgic picnic at the “duck ponds” in Safford. A place where we used to go when we were dating in college. <br />
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I packed our picnic lunch but rushed out the door without snacks for the trip to Safford and the kids were starving. We had to stop halfway there so I could feed Mason and we ate our sandwich rolls and grapes. Then when we got to Safford we hit the Burger King drive through and got burgers and 2 large drinks, one drink for the grown ups and one for the kids. <br />
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When we arrived at the fair grounds we grabbed all our stuff and Jeremiah asked Simon to hold the boy’s lemonade. As he was walking down the stairs he tripped and fell down, twisting his ankle and spilling the entire large cup of lemonade. (Did I mention that Ryan LOVES lemonade and he had been waiting so patiently so he could drink it?)<br />
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Simon was crying, I had my hands full with a stroller, picnic bag, the other drink, and baby. As the lemonade splashed onto the sidewalk and dripped into the grass I almost joined Simon in a good cry. <br />
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The boys didn’t enjoy the rest of our picnic. Their little hearts were broken at the loss of their precious lemonade. <br />
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Then there was the ants. Giant ants EVERYWHERE. Simon was scared of them because someone had told him that they are like fire ants and their bites hurt so bad they make you cry. I’m pretty sure these ants don’t bite but we didn’t give them a chance to try. We did have a nice walk around the park, watching for ants and blowing in the wind. Yes, there was wind too. <br />
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At least Mason had a pretty good time.<br />
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Things got better when the boys got to cross a bridge and play around in the gazebo. They made friends with another little boy playing there and they finally all had smiles on their faces. <br />
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Then Mason started to get cranky because of the wind and it was time to get dressed and go find Heidi and Austin’s church. <br />
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The baby blessing was beautiful. And Ellery was absolutely adorable in a crocheted dress that Heidi wore when she was blessed as a baby, and a hair bow that Heidi made for her sweet little girl. I wish I had pictures. Ellery is such a doll! I wish Heidi lived close by so I could see her and and Ellery all the time. I just can't get enough of that baby!<br />
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On the way home from Thatcher we stopped about 5 times for nursing, potty breaks, and dinner. Once again our “quick trip” home ended up taking almost twice as long as normal. <br />
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I think Jeremiah had a birthday to remember. <br />
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Happy Birthday to the best husband and daddy to our sweet kids! We love you so much! Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-61306914748563790492011-09-25T20:48:00.001-07:002011-09-25T20:48:33.488-07:00More fun at the 40<p>The day after Ryan’s Birthday we hopped in our car and drove up to RV for Labor Day weekend. I didn’t get many pics from our trip but trust me, we had a great time. We taught the boys how to play the ABC game in the car, and we played some of our other favorites like I Spy (Ryan’s favorite car game). </p> <p>We had to stop a few times on the way because Ryan has a small bladder. Our normal 3.5 hour drive now takes us no less than 4 hours. And on the way back it was more like 5 hours. </p> <p>Anyways, we arrived in RV Saturday afternoon and we soaked up the unbelievable weather. We had been dealing with 110+ degree weather for the two weeks that led up to the weekend. The lovely 75ish degree weather was AMAZING! Then we packed up a picnic and some other supplies and headed out to “The 40”. (40 acres of land outside of Saint Johns.)</p> <p>The kids found the best place to play: The Dirt!</p> <p>They dug and dug and dug, and built a dirt slide down the side of a hill for their cars, and for them. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EL6BeENzGLA/Tn_1_qARn-I/AAAAAAAADTw/3doBWkU6piY/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520059.CR2_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 059.CR2_thumb[1]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 059.CR2_thumb[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kgYhROrhLBM/Tn_2AHU7IQI/AAAAAAAADT0/f19YWutZoRU/Sept%2525202011%252520059.CR2_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="345"></a></p> <p>They had dirt from the tops of their heads to their toes. And they had the time of their lives. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R6RqKB5lsm0/Tn_2ATYELlI/AAAAAAAADT4/XUr85QbYlBU/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520055.CR2_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 055.CR2_thumb[1]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 055.CR2_thumb[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_KVilZ7QPCc/Tn_2Awc0r5I/AAAAAAAADT8/wtX6wscnhmU/Sept%2525202011%252520055.CR2_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="494" height="341"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IEpIFoRn_vY/Tn_2BYpfNWI/AAAAAAAADUA/wGZt-HnKtXg/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520063.CR2_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 063.CR2_thumb[2]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 063.CR2_thumb[2]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-72SWviZyTa4/Tn_2BksL-QI/AAAAAAAADUE/bBaT5AGBsNE/Sept%2525202011%252520063.CR2_thumb%25255B2%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="288" height="445"></a></p> <p>The sky was beautiful too. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6edTZ7pqoy4/Tn_2CDG6zQI/AAAAAAAADUI/-jFLwbeFqhE/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520053.CR2_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 053.CR2_thumb[1]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 053.CR2_thumb[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QyQrAZaCELU/Tn_2DMOMM1I/AAAAAAAADUM/rlkacAUePEw/Sept%2525202011%252520053.CR2_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="546" height="377"></a></p> <p>Jeremiah and Karissa helped set up the new fancy grill. We cooked hamburgers and pigged out. And we all got eaten alive by mosquitoes. Jeremiah had about 20 bites on his legs. I told him it was because he is so sweet. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WdHrsM2ryUo/Tn_2DjWpkDI/AAAAAAAADUQ/Vl8_YxwTrM8/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520067.CR2_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 067.CR2_thumb[1]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 067.CR2_thumb[1]" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2KO-BXDtIrjNjTmFnq3XcP54XO5GJv60gasieromPTUITnHq0io5JkJqxngo-p8w_58LTH6qCGnD8VtwOEU1ZnzsSMlP618IDqbglpvME9x3iCWT9ENXU5GAG-7Ylmpw5_qxd2bFyCk/?imgmax=800" width="575" height="397"></a></p> <p>Mason loves being outside and he enjoyed most of the time out at the 40. Just as the sun started to go down he had a complete melt-down and no one, not even me, could get him to stop crying. </p> <p>We finally had to grab our dirty little boys and hit the road. Once we got back to the highway Mason calmed down and fell asleep. I think all the crying was caused by him being over stimulated, over tired, and in a new place. I was just relieved that he finally calmed down. </p> <p>The next day we spent some time at the Udall house and picked green apples in the rain. I got to climb the apple tree in my parents yard, just like old times, only now I am so much bigger, and weaker, and chubbier. haha.</p> <p>Jeremiah and I took advantage of our available babysitters and left Simon and Ryan with Grandma Udall and Uncle Jason while we went to TrailRiders and had the yummiest deep fried tacos ever! mmm, my mouth is watering just thinking about them. Then we picked up the kiddos and headed back out to the 40 acres to take Jeremiah’s family some water. Jeremiah took the two older boys out to look for cool rocks and he took them for rides on the quads. Me and Mason stayed back at the cars and tried to stay out of the wind. Once again we had to cut our time short because Mason hated the wind and we had to stay inside our car instead of enjoying the lovely outdoors.</p> <p>As always, the weekend away was much to short. I’m starting to understand a little bit why Jeremiah wants to move up there so badly. There is family, cool summers, a slower life, and you can see the stars at night. </p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-20797353847020305442011-09-15T13:59:00.001-07:002011-09-15T13:59:13.953-07:00YIPPEE! Ryan’s 3!<p>Can it be? 3 years since this little boy joined our family? </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cqUx7SI8PN4/TnJm-752NpI/AAAAAAAADSY/ySGMuziSmZA/s1600-h/Baby%252520Ryan_thumb%25255B4%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Baby Ryan_thumb[4]" border="0" alt="Baby Ryan_thumb[4]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y8K0eEuEd2o/TnJm_GfC9hI/AAAAAAAADSc/mFZQT_Z-VBA/Baby%252520Ryan_thumb%25255B4%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="328" height="269"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KwtctzyH59g/TnJm_hEzDAI/AAAAAAAADSg/StJ34P7B5Qs/s1600-h/Baby%252520Ryan%2525203_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Baby Ryan 3_thumb[1]" border="0" alt="Baby Ryan 3_thumb[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UVc2UQO9p6E/TnJm_3oPMNI/AAAAAAAADSk/3sAI_tAgT6w/Baby%252520Ryan%2525203_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="341" height="264"></a></p> <p>After only 3 short years I feel like he has been part of this family, and a part of me, forever. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-BLocvidimMs/TnJnAdAXOmI/AAAAAAAADSo/O0m9w4LZ76g/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520013.CR2_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 013.CR2_thumb[2]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 013.CR2_thumb[2]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KTpuxBQMvPs/TnJnA0demDI/AAAAAAAADSs/kviRXB2cpoQ/Sept%2525202011%252520013.CR2_thumb%25255B2%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="314" height="484"></a></p> <p>Ryan’s birthday is September 2nd and falls in the midst of Labor Day weekend celebrations. The last 2 years we made plans to spend the long weekend in the White Mountains. I convinced Jeremiah that we needed spend all of Friday (Ryan’s birthday) in Mesa so we could celebrate. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eaY6yTCGcuE/TnJnBBnTMGI/AAAAAAAADSw/eeJlqiCvhW8/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520049_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 049_thumb[1]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 049_thumb[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-NmOfp2CWDAQ/TnJnBs0BrrI/AAAAAAAADS0/7R4XAh6hOPg/Sept%2525202011%252520049_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="336" height="260"></a></p> <p>We opened presents in the morning before Simon went to school He got “Moon Dough” and new paints and markers. </p> <p>Then we juggled naps and fun. Me, Mason and Ryan went to the Arizona Museum for Youth (AMY for short). It was just perfect for a 3 year old! They had all kinds of hands-on fun activities for little people. Including an exhibit all about Charles Schultz, the creator of Peanuts. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mz4a0xsbP4U/TnJnCL2i7zI/AAAAAAAADS4/x6k-zisF7F4/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520020.CR2_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 020.CR2_thumb[1]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 020.CR2_thumb[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tW5lAMCISq0/TnJnCaLT-FI/AAAAAAAADS8/djir-CcBhos/Sept%2525202011%252520020.CR2_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="396"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8Pao3p2bZwE/TnJnDKHd9_I/AAAAAAAADTA/ctBJNVKtvAE/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520025.CR2_thumb%25255B4%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 025.CR2_thumb[4]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 025.CR2_thumb[4]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OfxtjAfrlR0/TnJnDhyJQhI/AAAAAAAADTE/Nuk2HCV6ACc/Sept%2525202011%252520025.CR2_thumb%25255B4%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="401" height="285"></a></p> <p>Of course Ryan doesn’t know anything about Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Schroeder or the rest of the gang but I have a soft spot for Peanuts characters since I worked for a MetLife Insurance company. </p> <p>They also had tons of art projects and a whole wing of the museum was dedicated to little kids, 4 and under. Ryan played with play food, making me all sorts of yummy concoctions, and his favorite part was building with these gigantic puffy blocks. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-c2ICD2a2spM/TnJnD0iU14I/AAAAAAAADTI/Me3uGrUNni8/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520036.CR2_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 036.CR2_thumb[1]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 036.CR2_thumb[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-E6ZhoYJN_gA/TnJnEbXNn_I/AAAAAAAADTM/sAVvS4PYtfY/Sept%2525202011%252520036.CR2_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" height="290"></a></p> <p>He would build them up as high as he could reach then crash into them and knock them over! It was so much fun he got the other kids doing it too. </p> <p>We didn’t get to stay nearly long enough. Before we knew it, it was lunch time and time to pick up Simon from school. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYUiKJVwhGIDILvvk7D3wWoyalMKl17BQ0Lr_Ol0mqYycns1CWHFs4LfkaMhwkxTbnErlRylXKtQihcggIrQIQGsecbywfP8eH3OsW23obtEFCGedoAQ0l8LBBJ_7FBOoXGx-JeQ6S8DM/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520037.CR2_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 037.CR2_thumb[2]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 037.CR2_thumb[2]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6jyHuE6ogiM/TnJnFaegMcI/AAAAAAAADTU/07CoU62GQ6w/Sept%2525202011%252520037.CR2_thumb%25255B2%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="555" height="390"></a></p> <p>Ryan didn’t take this news well. I had to drag him away from his blocks and he cried. Yes, I made my son cry on his birthday and it broke my heart. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DCodLZBtdbM/TnJnFybKckI/AAAAAAAADTY/wIotRgGjJ-E/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520038.CR2_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 038.CR2_thumb[2]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 038.CR2_thumb[2]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-q70po0F4RJg/TnJnGdNCAVI/AAAAAAAADTc/XeBt8VfRtdc/Sept%2525202011%252520038.CR2_thumb%25255B2%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="458" height="323"></a></p> <p>But once we were in the car and on our way to get his free Krispy Kreme doughnut he was just fine. I bought a few extra to share with our visitors (Grandma and Papa Hall) and we picked up a hamburger kids meal for Ryan, per his special birthday request. </p> <p>Then we picked up big brother from Kindergarten and Ryan took a much needed siesta. </p> <p>After Ryan woke up I took the boys to Toys R Us so Ryan could pick out a Thomas train. This was the only thing he wanted for his birthday. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ufcYNNnvSuI/TnJnGyCuuMI/AAAAAAAADTg/1s2I-j3zk5E/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520050_thumb%25255B1%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 050_thumb[1]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 050_thumb[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7rrYoeT1bek/TnJnHH85wnI/AAAAAAAADTk/J8twZROPlpc/Sept%2525202011%252520050_thumb%25255B1%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="253" height="343"></a></p> <p> <p>and he enjoyed a pretend ride in Lightning McQueen.</p> <p>That night we had an impromptu birthday party. We had Grandma and Papa, Karissa, Cabrena, and Talyn, Ezra and Allison (Dana’s kids). And Ry got some great gifts, like a new wooden Thomas train track set, a giant coloring book, and an Iron Man car. </p> <p>We ate yummy train cake and ice cream. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9nBI0aQAizY/TnJnHtZtluI/AAAAAAAADTo/r1YprZ2wf5s/s1600-h/Sept%2525202011%252520040.CR2_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sept 2011 040.CR2_thumb[2]" border="0" alt="Sept 2011 040.CR2_thumb[2]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9cJzGyW5HPc/TnJnIBNuz1I/AAAAAAAADTs/V1z1699B8dg/Sept%2525202011%252520040.CR2_thumb%25255B2%25255D_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="386" height="273"></a> </p> <p>Ryan picked out all of the candy for his cake. Oreos, bottle caps, and “sweetest fish”. </p> <p>Then we all went to bed to get ready for our next adventure, Labor Day in the mountains. </p> <p> </p> <p>We love our sweet little Ryan. He is so smart, funny, and he is very emotionally sensitive. He can always sense when someone is feeling upset or if they need a hug. He is a wonderful brother to Simon and he loves giving both of his brothers hugs and kisses. I really don’t know what I would do without this amazing little boy. He keeps our house lively and fun!</p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-37125270293440219182011-08-26T21:15:00.001-07:002011-08-26T21:22:16.190-07:00Makin’ stuffI’m doing my best to live up to my super hero name: Craft Maiden. (cue cool super hero music.)<br />
I’ve been crafting like crazy in my limited spare time. I’ve been doing a little bit of everything. I figured I really need to post my projects on here so I can look back at them later. <br />
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This was a super simple project from this week: flannel diaper wipes. I have been using cloth diapers on Mason for the last couple of weeks with great success. With washable wipes I can just throw them into the diapers and toss everything into the washer. Saves money and reduces the amount of trash we are throwing out. <br />
This is only a few of the 20 wipes I made. They are quick and easy and I already had the fabric sitting in my garage. Cost = $0<br />
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Now, rewind back to the end of July. I made a bunch of shirts for Simon to wear to school. This one was my fave. It is a knock-off of one I found at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/peek-epic-t-shirt-infant/3201163?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=0">Nordstrom.com</a>. I fell in love with it and wanted one for Simon. I had one of those “I can do that” moments and I taught myself a new printing technique to get the vintage style color printing on a dark tee. I love how it turned out! It is super soft too. The Nordstrom shirt was $28, not including shipping. My shirt = about $5!<br />
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This is the original t-shirt I found at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/peek-epic-t-shirt-infant/3201163?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=0">Nordstrom.com</a>. <br />
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And here are a couple of other shirts I finished for Simon. There are still a couple more that I haven’t taken pictures of yet. Another post, another day. <br />
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Frayed applique Captain America shirt. I experimented with using my Pazzles Inspiration craft cutter to cut the circles just right. <br />
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Transformers. More than meets the eye. <br />
This shirt used a similar distressed printing technique. <br />
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Before and after shots of the processing. This lightning isn’t good but you can see how after it is processed the colors really pop. <br />
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I finally made myself a new solar cooker last month. This one folds up very compact so I could stick it in a backpack and take it camping. We cooked chicken and veggies in it one day and brownies the next day. With the temperatures being well into the 110 degrees, I love having the option of cooking outside and not turning on the oven inside. <br />
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Speaking of cooking outside, Karissa and I made these rocket stoves out of popcorn tins and vent pipe. They are fueled by small sticks and leaves. They are very efficient outdoor stoves. We finished these at about 11:00 pm that night so the only things we cooked were toasted marshmallows. Since then we have made turkey burgers and campfire eggs and hash browns over our rocket stove. It’s like having a mini campfire in our backyard. <br />
If you want to learn more about these, just look up “rocket stove” on YouTube. <br />
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My sewing machine is getting a workout too. I’ve been making shorts and pants for my boys. I made these grey retro style shorts for all 3 of my boys. One day soon I hope to get a picture of all 3 boys wearing their shorts. I have also made a few other styles but I have yet to get them captured on camera. Like I said, another day, another post. <br />
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And how about a tie and suspenders onesie for Mason? He wore this to his blessing “party” after we changed him out of his blessing outfit. <br />
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A few weeks ago we went thrift store treasure hunting, (looking for popcorn tins for our rocket stoves) and I found this beauty. This chair was 50% off and I paid $15 for it. I wanted it for a photo prop, and to just be a cute chair for our back porch. After scouring the paint section at Wal-Mart I chose to paint it sunny yellow.Now I am in LOVE with this chair. I used it as a prop for baby Ellery’s photos. It is so bright and cheery and, as Jeremiah says, WILD!<br />
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Mason was testing it out before we did Ellery’s pictures. The yellow chair is a far cry from the retro black and gold it was before. The original chair did remind me of my mom’s rocking chair though. <br />
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We have made a goal in our house to eat healthier as well as stick to our budget. I killed 2 birds with one stone with this homemade “crock-pot” yogurt. The idea of making my own yogurt was scary to me but it was so simple. And it takes just as good, or better, than store bought yogurt. Sweeten with a little honey and add fresh fruit and YUM! I have also experimented with making Greek Yogurt, which is my new favorite. <br />
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This was a really fun project. We created a tornado maker using 2-liter soda bottles and tape. I used a little plumbers tape on the inside to prevent it from leaking, and duct tape on the outside. We got hours and hours of entertainment out of this project. I couldn’t help but play with it every time I walked by it. And it was sturdy enough to last through our 2 and 5 year olds. And it’s still going strong!<br />
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It’s a science lesson and a toy in one. This was a big hit with the whole family. <br />
And since I’m talking about making stuff, I have to show off this adorable onesie that Randi made for Mason. <br />
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I LOVE personalized gifts. Randi is such a talented girl. We are so lucky to have her in our family. <br />
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Ok, do I still have your attention? And thats not even everything I’ve been working on. I think I have a problem.<br />
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And. . .you may see these and other projects popping up on my <a href="http://draft.blogger.com/www.cantaloupecorner.blogspot.com">Cantaloupe Corner</a> blog in the near future. Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-79616383389809102002011-08-25T23:08:00.001-07:002011-08-25T23:08:30.177-07:00Mason’s Blessing<p>August 7th was a special day for our new baby. It was his blessing day! </p> <p>We had a ton of family show up to support Mason including Mason’s Grandma Udall, Uncle Jason, Grandma and Grandpa Hall, and his Great Grandma and Grandpa Udall, Great Uncles Ted and Chris, Jesse and Randi Udall, Karissa and Cabrena Hall, his Great Aunt Marie and her 4 boys, including Bryan, and his girlfriend Whitney. I think that is everyone. We had a housefull! </p> <p>Just before church started I dressed Mason in his white blessing outfit and shed a tear or two at how amazing he is and how Simon and Ryan wore the same outfit for their blessings. </p> <p>I dried my eyes and we hurried off to church so we could get there in time to reserve enough seats for our entire entourage. I can’t even describe how good it felt to be sitting there amongst so many of the people I love so dearly. Even Jeremiah’s step-Grandpa Jake showed up and bore his testimony. Jeremiah’s Grandma passed away about 2 weeks before so we were happy to see Jake looking up-beat. (I need to post more about Jeremiah’s Grandma and her funeral, she was an AMAZING person!) </p> <p>The blessing was beautiful. Jeremiah got to give him his blessing, as he has done with our other kids, and he is always so in tune with what the Lord wants him to say. He spoke about how Mason’s middle name, Henry, is very special because it came from his great-great grandpa William Henry Burk. He was one of the most incredible men I have had the privilege of knowing in my life. Mason was blessed to remember where his name came from and to try to be like his great great grandpa. There were other special promises and blessings given to him also. Jeremiah got up later to bear his testimony and joked about how Mason is a chubby kid and how he got that from his mom’s side of the family. lol.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBUMZjQYMtvFQAut6PxZqYGPY65j7mg6IocSoXKJyZ2hB9UW81RQsUQHIw19oUchmTUSzbpflp3EyjW1ukL7-aAzZRktnUhcxBf_GytazmGm5YEr-jf-iT7H46JLLbihfF2HhYcfFbsa4/s1600-h/august-2011-044_thumb2%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="august-2011-044_thumb2" border="0" alt="august-2011-044_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4qdJdSaGlBc/Tlcx-L7qKxI/AAAAAAAADOM/Lj-Gtr8fAFw/august-2011-044_thumb2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="484" height="339"></a></p> <p>After Sacrament we all met back at our house for Pulled Pork Tacos, and yummy deserts. We had so many people show up that we ran out of food! All the pork was gone in no time and the deserts disappeared even faster. I made a scrumptious Brownie Trifle. It’s one of my favorite deserts and it is so pretty.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HlGYI0XeHJM/Tlcx-U1XfXI/AAAAAAAADOQ/tMzKTeXape4/s1600-h/august-2011-052_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="august-2011-052_thumb1" border="0" alt="august-2011-052_thumb1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yDzp_kHwN88/Tlcx-8n7INI/AAAAAAAADOU/dK899Y7jw9g/august-2011-052_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="345" height="238"></a></p> <p>Here are a few pictures from the day. It was special and memorable. Some day I’ll be able to tell Mason about his blessing day and how much love we all have for this sweet little boy. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_VwtT_xcm9U/Tlcx_GT9WsI/AAAAAAAADOY/m4hRTumwrrA/s1600-h/august-2011-041_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="august-2011-041_thumb1" border="0" alt="august-2011-041_thumb1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-eNUpKkKtyDI/Tlcx_h_TD8I/AAAAAAAADOc/wE2U7d4Op9Y/august-2011-041_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="463" height="318"></a></p> <p>Before church; Cabrena got some quality cuddle time with Mason. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ijEt6RalnXA/TlcyAIBIcNI/AAAAAAAADOg/TFVhLQbDHSA/s1600-h/august-2011-045_thumb2%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="august-2011-045_thumb2" border="0" alt="august-2011-045_thumb2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mRPRr76C-bQ/TlcyAiyExyI/AAAAAAAADOk/psVqspTBhMo/august-2011-045_thumb2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="336" height="518"></a></p> <p>Jeremiah did NOT want his picture taken. But I had to get him in here since this day was special for him too. <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AvjR57OxTRA/TlcyBE9EfVI/AAAAAAAADOo/sssU1in5YAc/s1600-h/august-2011-047_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="august-2011-047_thumb1" border="0" alt="august-2011-047_thumb1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TPtt4BPnO7k/TlcyBaxqM6I/AAAAAAAADOs/8Dc289_LDSU/august-2011-047_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="277" height="422"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uYkbDjU_5RM/TlcyBoLV1vI/AAAAAAAADOw/8u9gA1gj9Mo/s1600-h/august-2011-049_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="august-2011-049_thumb1" border="0" alt="august-2011-049_thumb1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dkPHsP5ssIM/TlcyCEU2ozI/AAAAAAAADO0/dNGF3d7p_vI/august-2011-049_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="474" height="327"></a></p> <p>This is the reason we ran out of food. boys. <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" alt="Winking smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oRCb3Wlearw/Tlc4WIVluYI/AAAAAAAADO8/XA2_ebO0nFk/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ci1S89ywq5c/Tlc4W9QnbcI/AAAAAAAADPA/J9Z6Rf6mCXU/s1600-h/august-2011-054_thumb1%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="august-2011-054_thumb1" border="0" alt="august-2011-054_thumb1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-i5gEPJwacok/Tlc4XI8dyfI/AAAAAAAADPE/rteCK1jKObg/august-2011-054_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="409" height="282"></a></p> <p>This shot is blurry but I wanted to post it anyways. I love seeing Grandma Udall with my boys. She loves babies so much and she is the cutest Grandma! She was really enjoying her time holding Mason. </p> <p>I wish I had more pictures to post. I did all of the cooking and most of the preparation and I didn’t have time to get more pictures. Next time I’m going to hand Jeremiah the camera. I’m so grateful for my Mother-in-Law. She helped me put all of this together! I don’t know what I would have done without her.</p> Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-5578388433932441422011-08-16T13:39:00.000-07:002011-08-16T15:39:06.490-07:00I Heart Faces - Beautiful Eyes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This week on<a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/2011/08/photo-challenge-beautiful-eyes/"> I Heart Faces</a> the challenge is: <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/2011/08/photo-challenge-beautiful-eyes/">Beautiful Eyes</a>. How could I resist this photo challenge when my boys have such lovely blue eyes? <br />
This is one of my favorite shots of 4 year old Simon just before he got his hair cut. It's one of the few happy shots I have of him where he isn't making a funny face or cheesy smile. <br />
I love this kid! I get to look into those beautiful blue eyes every day. I'm such a lucky mom!Jeniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04549922955708615162noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2742467345907891014.post-37262845618523591512011-08-15T11:28:00.001-07:002011-08-15T11:36:17.128-07:00Baby Ellery Jane<span style="font-family: Arial Rounded MT Bold;">On August 2nd, Heidi and Austin had their beautiful baby girl. They named her Ellery Jane VanSkoyk. Don’t you just love her name?!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial Rounded MT Bold;">I finally got to meet little miss Ellery on Thursday night! Heidi and Austin stayed at our house Friday night so they could drive to the airport and fly to Utah on Friday morning. Heidi is so much braver than me. Little Ellery was only 9 days old on her first flight. When Heidi arrived late on Thursday I got to hold their baby for a few minutes before we all went to bed. She was SO TINY! I knew Mason was a big chunky baby but he was at least twice as big as Ellery! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial Rounded MT Bold;">On Friday morning, after walking Simon to school, we dolled Ellery up and did her first photo shoot! I even made a tutu for her to wear. Heidi was a dancer in High School and college, she even did ballet. So I thought the baby tutu would be so fitting for Heidi’s daughter. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial Rounded MT Bold;">I had been looking forward to taking her pictures because I had so much fun taking pictures of Mason and I just really wanted to try some newborn girl pictures too! We didn’t have a lot of time since Heidi and Austin had to get to the airport but we made the best of the time we had. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial Rounded MT Bold;">I am completely in love with Ellery. She is the sweetest, prettiest little baby. She stayed awake for our entire photo shoot (about an hour) so I didn’t get to put her in the cute little squishy baby poses I had been hoping for but I got some pictures of her beautiful eyes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial Rounded MT Bold;">Heidi, thanks for letting me do her pictures. I enjoyed every second!</span><br />
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