tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84177286349269800472024-02-18T23:10:16.683-08:00Family MomentsBusy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-5449132235790126262018-06-11T10:33:00.000-07:002018-06-11T10:33:30.943-07:00Lake of the Ozarks Camping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past weekend we went camping at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri with Tony and Shannon. We had a blast! The adventure started with a crazy drive that criss-crossed the state via state roads, local roads and even a GRAVEL road! After arriving at our beautiful site, we spent the hottest weekend exploring local caves, swimming in the lake, renting a pontoon boat, roasting marshmallows, playing catch and having an all around great time.<br />
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Until next time!!<br />
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<br />Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-35695015012975723262018-05-26T09:05:00.001-07:002018-05-26T09:05:51.765-07:00I'm Back...It has been 5 years since my last post. So much has changed. Today is just a test run...<br />
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Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-88050967148375698012013-11-06T16:01:00.000-08:002013-11-06T16:01:22.183-08:00teacher vs. mamaIt is no wonder that often I am caught between being a mother and being a teacher. I have said many times that I can not do both well at the same time. One day I'm a great teacher and I am frustrated and yelling at my own children. The next day, it flips. This is not something that I am proud of, but it has been my reality for a while. <br />
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Now picture my lovely children coming home with homework and looking at me like I have 6 horns growing outta my head when I ask them to do certain skill that I know full well are best practice . Brenden HATES the fact that I am a teacher! He and I have struggled with this fact. WELL, today was amazing! I picked him up, we came home and he did homework while I cooked dinner. There was no yelling and no eye rolling...by either of us. He finished his spelling, math, and journal (2 days early) without a single problem!!! I am claiming victory. <br />
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<br />Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-9070672542898880132013-09-03T17:09:00.000-07:002013-09-03T17:09:14.875-07:00I have been teaching for a couple of weeks now, but tomorrow I send my little ones back to school. This night is a stressful one for me. Did I remember all the supplies? Are the kids going to like their lunches? Did I pack enough food? Are they going to like their teachers? Will the teachers love my kids? Oh dear. This list is long...<br />
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I know they will be fine...they will be great. Brenden is now a 4th grader. Wow! I can't believe I am saying that. He is excited, finally, for school. I am so very excited for this school year for him. The love, really just a mild like, is there but it is deep. This is his year! Annie is in 1st grade and she loves school. She is bubbling at her brim! And Wes, this year he is going to preschool without me. He has been with me for 2 years now and he is ready!<br />
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My hopes for my children are simple. Be safe, be happy and love what you are doing.Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-16982706639961755422013-04-04T18:31:00.001-07:002013-04-04T18:31:49.490-07:00Loss of innocenceSo Bren has been struggling with the whole idea of Santa, the tooth fairy, and the Easter bunny. He says he's just not sure that they are real. He has some very valid points. I mean, we all know that these guys don't exist but that's where the magic comes in. He is so much like Troy. He has to be able to prove it in order to believe it. I have been gearing up for "the talk" but I don't think i am the girl for the job. I want my little boy to just be able to believe for a few more years! I will think of something good and keep you updated. Just know that this mama is sad and excited for my boy...Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-57626239608442762312013-04-04T18:24:00.001-07:002013-04-04T18:24:43.396-07:00So I have been a little (a lot) remiss in updating my blog. I am sorry. I just didn't think that people checked it. So, I'm back and will try to stay as current as possible!<br />
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Most recent has been our Easter. Despite a few setbacks, Wes had to go to the clinic because of pink eye and our power went out for a couple of hours, we had a lovely day! The kids dyed eggs the night before and we had a Easter egg hunt after the sugary breakfast wore off! I will download pictures as soon as possible!Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-56458116895000094282012-10-28T08:45:00.002-07:002012-10-28T08:45:43.218-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy birthday party!<br /><br />Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-77343928262301906072012-09-08T04:52:00.001-07:002012-09-08T04:52:07.805-07:00Summer pics...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our summer was amazing! I am sad to see it go...<br /><br />Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-39085988685853458982012-07-07T17:34:00.001-07:002012-07-07T17:34:37.413-07:00It's been a while...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today was a good day! Without going into the long past months that I haven't posted anything, I though I'd just upload a great picture of my kids in our backyard having some summer fun!<br />Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-3476345055171049032012-03-07T16:01:00.002-08:002012-03-07T16:27:31.057-08:00Happy Birthday Wesley!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrM4be1vQiujZJubxyxwKfpl3vwcdjinWm-NEu4MkITSa7GlTXMF2Njtp2UJjILQ0oN-xtqXWkAKfDIG2yU-golWpfM4ep4Lq_0fLs0yui-2M6C2wmRatjIO8glnHkXzbUchZyHCtBVRfA/s1600/IMG_5697.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrM4be1vQiujZJubxyxwKfpl3vwcdjinWm-NEu4MkITSa7GlTXMF2Njtp2UJjILQ0oN-xtqXWkAKfDIG2yU-golWpfM4ep4Lq_0fLs0yui-2M6C2wmRatjIO8glnHkXzbUchZyHCtBVRfA/s200/IMG_5697.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717310014317687954" border="0" /></a>Wes is 2!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkFWwoYitnSvA1ciDzn70_FgnW3iqJCNfO4jhQZ88sYGpT0OeX2EgSEa6LJRkTlxGgz2xodiOrIWujQt4beVrj2AKLICQi4gadrWMDRWlo-v7mOcykidZ4Bl8YxFRyNmhTKrd_lv_k-OD/s1600/IMG_5694.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkFWwoYitnSvA1ciDzn70_FgnW3iqJCNfO4jhQZ88sYGpT0OeX2EgSEa6LJRkTlxGgz2xodiOrIWujQt4beVrj2AKLICQi4gadrWMDRWlo-v7mOcykidZ4Bl8YxFRyNmhTKrd_lv_k-OD/s200/IMG_5694.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717310008409712370" border="0" /></a><br />Who's 2? Wes is!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTiPx_97LkaoTNpUAccO_1ibjr9U8JJ0lPKK2fRH6E63Ya85vxzcsJBIEUYPEsTSkKUDSQZZ8b3OJ-DDoPPkkzAi0yol8UEX51NxmRYWDTcFqvdKtCXDOa-Cgh71x_TG6R-BtDHOmDr42/s1600/IMG_5688.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTiPx_97LkaoTNpUAccO_1ibjr9U8JJ0lPKK2fRH6E63Ya85vxzcsJBIEUYPEsTSkKUDSQZZ8b3OJ-DDoPPkkzAi0yol8UEX51NxmRYWDTcFqvdKtCXDOa-Cgh71x_TG6R-BtDHOmDr42/s200/IMG_5688.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717310000048667314" border="0" /></a><br />Clever little cupcake cake. Wes is head over heals for trains!<br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKrOkGtCpBc0QttbppbLHgDenKhj-YZB5taoWWLd2GN7nrScwCAXfiDv9iqDNtdh3xTrKRYxCL_WG0o7I3skk8FBt4LVq-T9nOrRV3YTDRgU448QilmJlbIEM8dw4y8B98JEXeQdVFsVLl/s1600/IMG_5690.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKrOkGtCpBc0QttbppbLHgDenKhj-YZB5taoWWLd2GN7nrScwCAXfiDv9iqDNtdh3xTrKRYxCL_WG0o7I3skk8FBt4LVq-T9nOrRV3YTDRgU448QilmJlbIEM8dw4y8B98JEXeQdVFsVLl/s200/IMG_5690.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717310023317294050" border="0" /></a>I know that I say this every year, but I can not believe how old he is getting! He's grown so much since last year! Today Wes can count to ten, knows his left from his right, says his ABCs, can identify all his letters, and is working on his address. He is a delight to play with and a handful to say the least. He's learning his boundries and pushing the limits with every decision. He loves to play with his trains and chasing after Brenden and Annie. I am a very blessed mama! Today I am a proud mama of an amazing 2 year old!!Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-87837126977595376672012-02-23T07:09:00.000-08:002012-02-23T07:25:22.285-08:00It's been a while...I could write a lie, something very poetic and lovely, but the honest truth is I haven't really had anything great to say. You know the old adage, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." Well that's kinda where I've been. Don't get me wrong, I have a great job, a lovely home and an amazing family. That's what really matters right? Mmm...<br /><br />I've been in a private slump. I've been working through it and I'm on the upswing. Life has just handed me a stack of cards that I'm not really sure how to play. This December has been the toughest of my life. Yes, I do know that it's the middle of February. The anniversary of mom's death had me really low. I'm not sure why this year was any different but it just felt heavier. Then her mother unexpectedly passed. I want to say that she died of heartache but I'm not really sure why it was her time. I know that I have no idea of the bigger plan and I am looking for the bigger lesson, but I am a little lost. I felt my most vulnerable and then I was thrown another curve to navigate. This is what life is like. But really? Not really sure where I'm going with this but today is tough. Guess today is just gonna be a rough one, could be the rain who knows. Pity party! Table for one!Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-68028869419066933092011-12-10T06:04:00.000-08:002011-12-10T06:07:36.077-08:00Wesley<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4Auise5uaY-077lbuGJTKmBCgO98EFnSnAOOTqxfiDpYFBvfhN4RDwi4FfRNf2lHQfl0cPHDXynCImDcqdrNgWKsNVIgQq7tt_Xw2Rrfg610wd-kYWcbwZqig4w0C_a9QgFQF9RSN4RY/s1600/IMG_5585.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4Auise5uaY-077lbuGJTKmBCgO98EFnSnAOOTqxfiDpYFBvfhN4RDwi4FfRNf2lHQfl0cPHDXynCImDcqdrNgWKsNVIgQq7tt_Xw2Rrfg610wd-kYWcbwZqig4w0C_a9QgFQF9RSN4RY/s200/IMG_5585.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684500512553673474" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdAW-gMs2rCBjD4-n_XyY_nkMGJrHy0Oy9gnbDwB9TF6x3ziCKa4gDUbG1R0FvyEjed7vGnzvzbgG25ZMYAMQeVhUQljpEzBwPAtWG-c-9TFmAEJyLzFLHS92CS9P5YScoyE3vBws0gl8j/s1600/IMG_5584.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdAW-gMs2rCBjD4-n_XyY_nkMGJrHy0Oy9gnbDwB9TF6x3ziCKa4gDUbG1R0FvyEjed7vGnzvzbgG25ZMYAMQeVhUQljpEzBwPAtWG-c-9TFmAEJyLzFLHS92CS9P5YScoyE3vBws0gl8j/s200/IMG_5584.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684500500950873778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FLjWu7oFZYHvlXsEwUCcwhlT4N4RZEV_U-rVibbGLaWBsXWqpWWZq-tljDPCq5De9r8_yKHAwoYSQJjF5mxmfjh4uYMn9MP6Xg7uIXeDK5OOSIyioxw8GxhcdI3QD2ys6bUy57SGB3zO/s1600/IMG_5583.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4FLjWu7oFZYHvlXsEwUCcwhlT4N4RZEV_U-rVibbGLaWBsXWqpWWZq-tljDPCq5De9r8_yKHAwoYSQJjF5mxmfjh4uYMn9MP6Xg7uIXeDK5OOSIyioxw8GxhcdI3QD2ys6bUy57SGB3zO/s200/IMG_5583.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684500498069698978" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhegi7mYEgrthdYhOXpWR9dnOMjc2PCAB5qSg0OxZkI-2Xispy7xUM-WBwh9IK4lQAa0zKyrDs7dpNm4qnsPUvbQkZiFnED8jPtZiEBkvO7wveUHcBfsQtCOJOYyIGhRclr3ln01aWyHCiB/s1600/IMG_5586.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhegi7mYEgrthdYhOXpWR9dnOMjc2PCAB5qSg0OxZkI-2Xispy7xUM-WBwh9IK4lQAa0zKyrDs7dpNm4qnsPUvbQkZiFnED8jPtZiEBkvO7wveUHcBfsQtCOJOYyIGhRclr3ln01aWyHCiB/s200/IMG_5586.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684500523028919698" border="0" /></a>Wes is at a golden age where he is learning to play by himself. It's tough for him when Annie and Brenden need alone time, but he's finally loving his room. We brought all of Brenden's firehouse toys and Wes is in love! So much fun watching him play and have fun! I can't believe he's almost two already. Where does the time go?Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-19439887084403236662011-12-10T05:54:00.000-08:002011-12-10T06:03:39.234-08:00Most wonderful time of year...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1iEdAjEBLmOSMgkoWNy-nzoo2J3BZcSosbbg3iMrpTB1rS8Ej9B58uPzCKDVZBELNvc71vcxpZdbmh4GqIMl6hIqWmLDdqPwed_iOg6yqELAsOK_PKJp2Hg1zpcLIQOjwPl8F2-JkFFH/s1600/IMG_5576.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq1iEdAjEBLmOSMgkoWNy-nzoo2J3BZcSosbbg3iMrpTB1rS8Ej9B58uPzCKDVZBELNvc71vcxpZdbmh4GqIMl6hIqWmLDdqPwed_iOg6yqELAsOK_PKJp2Hg1zpcLIQOjwPl8F2-JkFFH/s200/IMG_5576.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684500064792828034" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bCuouKt-F3lI-nycCthNhxNk_NnwM6NFtN63ATcKb2QIqrsLh29yVqUZ3dFzgi0ITxFPoL0vlerH9bGCxqa3mwen4FtNhbO9jib9KoQMhECorBk7jtAUiZhjS5mPOxJuGIlsmhVY3PfV/s1600/IMG_5578.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bCuouKt-F3lI-nycCthNhxNk_NnwM6NFtN63ATcKb2QIqrsLh29yVqUZ3dFzgi0ITxFPoL0vlerH9bGCxqa3mwen4FtNhbO9jib9KoQMhECorBk7jtAUiZhjS5mPOxJuGIlsmhVY3PfV/s200/IMG_5578.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684500043831765938" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9hGWAn_FczmTaup89cHMJ624tvFrJNLk_ABSAnFGm6RvHl5UhDxP6qbZa5-8gQCknZPTE3d6QkC2dVpEM_1HztGVgW70PT5q1L6SqRQloOuvUes84M2QySXfNwryOambPVNehodSKUP2E/s1600/IMG_5574.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9hGWAn_FczmTaup89cHMJ624tvFrJNLk_ABSAnFGm6RvHl5UhDxP6qbZa5-8gQCknZPTE3d6QkC2dVpEM_1HztGVgW70PT5q1L6SqRQloOuvUes84M2QySXfNwryOambPVNehodSKUP2E/s200/IMG_5574.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684500033378744178" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCetKzyf26U83BzYGtPZeGn8LS_z6zfFGDMzvut0jhvnSL5gy4RwGP2EeHbcRA6hBL8ykSoL4mo7PqYl0Dwt9aSt7r5HLCbly_eu6hrRY0aMwkkT3UotPY8mHR1gL4TiFCdrKBOfyYj1Ds/s1600/IMG_5573.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCetKzyf26U83BzYGtPZeGn8LS_z6zfFGDMzvut0jhvnSL5gy4RwGP2EeHbcRA6hBL8ykSoL4mo7PqYl0Dwt9aSt7r5HLCbly_eu6hrRY0aMwkkT3UotPY8mHR1gL4TiFCdrKBOfyYj1Ds/s200/IMG_5573.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684500027809547762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOK6djuqsE2sg6aCbSH9OUmyMbrDzVws7sOgs0pqeQLxKusVavhaKdWhaV0pTlInqsO1CSKdRlWGuEYESWKGpQAfQLzXGtgl7qP1VZOK2YI7Kdw_36UhS0edt03p5gQLw6wGQfpInhpd3O/s1600/IMG_5582.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOK6djuqsE2sg6aCbSH9OUmyMbrDzVws7sOgs0pqeQLxKusVavhaKdWhaV0pTlInqsO1CSKdRlWGuEYESWKGpQAfQLzXGtgl7qP1VZOK2YI7Kdw_36UhS0edt03p5gQLw6wGQfpInhpd3O/s200/IMG_5582.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684500071906518242" border="0" /></a><br />Christmas is my favorite time of year! This year has been no exception! Thanks to Papa and Sandy, we have a count down timer that is checked often. The tree has been decorated and the presents wrapped. I must say this year is running smoothly. I'm on schedule to get out cards, gifts are ordered or being made, and lists are being checked off. Because we don't have traditional t.v., the kids have no idea what new toys are out and are asking for things that they really want to play with. Amazing really! Last week I looked at my school calendar and realized that I get out a day and a half earlier than Brenden and Annie. YES! The only things missing, dare I say it, is the snow! I know that I may be crazy, but I just can't get enough of that lovely white stuff....All in all, things are going really well for this mama.Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-33661988971721056382011-10-05T16:48:00.001-07:002011-10-05T16:51:01.171-07:00Birthday party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR1GP0OKm_fzWgU_ea6r3rycAysiHxO3sYy-1CGBQMZCpjMU4heorx5VUbio2TmcJGouKnpxDRP1f8M_RXaOyMVLzC_-HMn1pXL2SCJUEyBdywpotwonFynMbmzdlWfjlhYIPsYt2zvhKL/s1600/IMG_5501.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR1GP0OKm_fzWgU_ea6r3rycAysiHxO3sYy-1CGBQMZCpjMU4heorx5VUbio2TmcJGouKnpxDRP1f8M_RXaOyMVLzC_-HMn1pXL2SCJUEyBdywpotwonFynMbmzdlWfjlhYIPsYt2zvhKL/s200/IMG_5501.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660159766377014082" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUH8D5wVNgGt5PJnx9u5-83G51S7xvaGFU8rwlL8exuFFEmuOejKTMcYpuHUSSR9go8UaMPbVtz2xsUPo-KdXYnf10PY0Oi6Fw8xqNUWxXNpjuzTkDA9zoxjiL-s1TFqizVYyjG3cNU6K/s1600/IMG_5492.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFUH8D5wVNgGt5PJnx9u5-83G51S7xvaGFU8rwlL8exuFFEmuOejKTMcYpuHUSSR9go8UaMPbVtz2xsUPo-KdXYnf10PY0Oi6Fw8xqNUWxXNpjuzTkDA9zoxjiL-s1TFqizVYyjG3cNU6K/s200/IMG_5492.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660159760896535282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4cJsNXSVVkFO5NSXNX4w0A4PR9BZfDuWtgEO_znT08pYrzuvvJHOTWhIl1_-DCuG5LY9kX8lw2IQkrbxnVfGeb-SHoM2g9j8B-8IOQ66Xkh6X_tVUERQ36KqxK5qARs9tKUf_jJD6_SU/s1600/IMG_5530.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO4cJsNXSVVkFO5NSXNX4w0A4PR9BZfDuWtgEO_znT08pYrzuvvJHOTWhIl1_-DCuG5LY9kX8lw2IQkrbxnVfGeb-SHoM2g9j8B-8IOQ66Xkh6X_tVUERQ36KqxK5qARs9tKUf_jJD6_SU/s200/IMG_5530.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660159756214633042" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmWmVzHngCHDSZ5gZBwleSdsu80Co1ZlIrNJIXl3XW9cVi2_8jFHyIjJflOkGtVMPVLd4KgOE_AyWt-p5lB1aJaIhy7DC5s9z01oaPFproKH1BlnlMfLd0tN9Aqz7pazbn5ruA_K0eG2s/s1600/IMG_5503.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmWmVzHngCHDSZ5gZBwleSdsu80Co1ZlIrNJIXl3XW9cVi2_8jFHyIjJflOkGtVMPVLd4KgOE_AyWt-p5lB1aJaIhy7DC5s9z01oaPFproKH1BlnlMfLd0tN9Aqz7pazbn5ruA_K0eG2s/s200/IMG_5503.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660159753035315810" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6A4wh2-Ngx__Vc4IZo3RE9ZD92oPgee0YTrbP1w1KwFKiRGG0tlEX4i_BCKpZvAADixWv6MoEoRNtgLwAlJPgfNWUPS_aq_b0iJN20wb1cwxiMMMxHHKpbloULrFfTaxJUPftgzD708sF/s1600/IMG_5520.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6A4wh2-Ngx__Vc4IZo3RE9ZD92oPgee0YTrbP1w1KwFKiRGG0tlEX4i_BCKpZvAADixWv6MoEoRNtgLwAlJPgfNWUPS_aq_b0iJN20wb1cwxiMMMxHHKpbloULrFfTaxJUPftgzD708sF/s200/IMG_5520.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660159748853531058" border="0" /></a><br />If you know anything about me, you know that right now I'm running on fumes. I've finally uploaded/downloaded all the pictures from this month! Here are a few without my ramblings...Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-79757329003513147052011-10-05T16:37:00.000-07:002011-10-05T16:48:11.780-07:00September<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKVWPCZqgz2wHt6uO9AQD_XtIk_vr0U5uSLZQ8mHUVOiqyyH6t4ZOINn_Q4kdi4o2y3-PdVWaplg387z_T0Oc0_BPVqmmqArV3tTeCkQ3dcrLC0i1N1V0H9CqXKpYasqfMh6U-KGbqxMI/s1600/IMG_5468.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKVWPCZqgz2wHt6uO9AQD_XtIk_vr0U5uSLZQ8mHUVOiqyyH6t4ZOINn_Q4kdi4o2y3-PdVWaplg387z_T0Oc0_BPVqmmqArV3tTeCkQ3dcrLC0i1N1V0H9CqXKpYasqfMh6U-KGbqxMI/s200/IMG_5468.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660159077573115074" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcq1aGW4_epi3C8OJVkUOG9ZY07HWtKzV6GV3fr5ycmAfNMTkQDbUVwarB3wDHV_Lg1yc5lbCIqmADBoUUDAMDBFYc8oiXFU3H7oZu54bSkH1yiELQZ4JoMJh5lpjK0wKw3cFOTKRZGW4D/s1600/IMG_5498.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcq1aGW4_epi3C8OJVkUOG9ZY07HWtKzV6GV3fr5ycmAfNMTkQDbUVwarB3wDHV_Lg1yc5lbCIqmADBoUUDAMDBFYc8oiXFU3H7oZu54bSkH1yiELQZ4JoMJh5lpjK0wKw3cFOTKRZGW4D/s200/IMG_5498.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660159074723328322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwV25oG_Hd1DLlC25LqPuYng1qZyB42StZOAmrPC9k1rDYl3jGwD2o9c-DmGOKZ4LpVtNSrDirVjQTUNhpRW74klTT8jlnXy8H-32tMEYOCwXFZtX62c6EvkLiui4oZ1b8JvnSwHwiEpBw/s1600/IMG_5484.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwV25oG_Hd1DLlC25LqPuYng1qZyB42StZOAmrPC9k1rDYl3jGwD2o9c-DmGOKZ4LpVtNSrDirVjQTUNhpRW74klTT8jlnXy8H-32tMEYOCwXFZtX62c6EvkLiui4oZ1b8JvnSwHwiEpBw/s200/IMG_5484.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660159068106011378" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzsoG8LOvmcYdf93P26elfYhRd4FuaMrcGs-daJp_qIYPBvQjWpzdZjERUvsMGna51yRs_juyqATghWr50jDt_14GbNu1QAuYm81PvmQvIddb2z603TOU31GWZWMaGOdyZ4N-sm4kkkpGA/s1600/IMG_5487.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzsoG8LOvmcYdf93P26elfYhRd4FuaMrcGs-daJp_qIYPBvQjWpzdZjERUvsMGna51yRs_juyqATghWr50jDt_14GbNu1QAuYm81PvmQvIddb2z603TOU31GWZWMaGOdyZ4N-sm4kkkpGA/s200/IMG_5487.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660159067211484770" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxS34qQH5ux4_oDKphW3RID6KaD78GMmosdjRgjUkt7FAzTGG4OjkmeZtwOjce_taE0mlSV_CNbBL9_r7TBb21AOWZOGPhrLxuj4Y97LDEAG2yl81sE57zOiheWUPfdGk798hp-wXEcWtK/s1600/IMG_5476.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxS34qQH5ux4_oDKphW3RID6KaD78GMmosdjRgjUkt7FAzTGG4OjkmeZtwOjce_taE0mlSV_CNbBL9_r7TBb21AOWZOGPhrLxuj4Y97LDEAG2yl81sE57zOiheWUPfdGk798hp-wXEcWtK/s200/IMG_5476.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660159061851843682" border="0" /></a><br />Oh, how I loath you September! This happens to be the busiest time of the year for this little family. The month begins with the new school year. I must confess that I do love this day! Everything is new and shinny and still so good. The kids are actually excited to go to school and it is a pleasure to see. Once we have jumped back into the swing of things (for a few days), it is Annie's birthday and then 3 days later it's Bren's. Then we have the long awaited birthday party. I continue to be overwhelmed by this event every year. After the fun filled day, we have the dreaded doctor's appointments. First comes Wes's big day with shots and all. Next Annie and Brenden head into the doctor's chair. Oh did I forget to mention that we have also started soccer? So every Tuesday night we have practice and then Saturday we have the game. Are you exhausted yet???? I know I am but the good month is not over yet! There was the annual trip to the dentist for 4 of us, the endless arguments about why showers and brushing teeth are really necessary, and NOW we're in October! It has been a very busy month and I must say I am not sad to see you leave!!!!Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-75794522993050237032011-10-05T16:33:00.001-07:002011-10-05T16:37:51.402-07:00First Day of school<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgan8XBtaD55LEqS5YNZz1rdsbV3jH_gVrdqH3VtHlgWviz7ww7NgnWBzsG9WjXlMPA8Djr4Qbxd8J_bPPLQ-_pHF2MtInbHkkYUmGbgjSMDrKesp1-Ffuc2WjccXD-2rF7OHLZScvBnqLv/s1600/IMG_5473.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgan8XBtaD55LEqS5YNZz1rdsbV3jH_gVrdqH3VtHlgWviz7ww7NgnWBzsG9WjXlMPA8Djr4Qbxd8J_bPPLQ-_pHF2MtInbHkkYUmGbgjSMDrKesp1-Ffuc2WjccXD-2rF7OHLZScvBnqLv/s200/IMG_5473.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660155586394865106" border="0" /></a>Can you believe that Brenden is in second grade?! This is my young man headed to his first day in Mrs. L's second grade class. It has been a great transition from first grade and things are going very well!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YwSl5p8s1buQjPuQbTKCwezUqiPxF3hu0VGbifR_I1PdANbEEhrD0qGkHD1Vs2d997c_8jpEzNG17svG_oUUzL6JjNTwijSYA61hpCA8GCfBDFN-iqFxzaW4h9UHqw4NzI5tYgI9ReUx/s1600/IMG_5472.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5YwSl5p8s1buQjPuQbTKCwezUqiPxF3hu0VGbifR_I1PdANbEEhrD0qGkHD1Vs2d997c_8jpEzNG17svG_oUUzL6JjNTwijSYA61hpCA8GCfBDFN-iqFxzaW4h9UHqw4NzI5tYgI9ReUx/s200/IMG_5472.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660155583215618018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAiKNUgrqX9Hr6tWuHGEyGujsUxqpaK2eXAyHo8b6Xo32jXzdZco-ylCrMqjW4k0ivWm0G5jCvFl7XowK0JjKo_XCuZPuo5xC8Qq1ZFRO7YqDMleBawa0gVkuP4q650f-z-OapM340fvsV/s1600/IMG_5471.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAiKNUgrqX9Hr6tWuHGEyGujsUxqpaK2eXAyHo8b6Xo32jXzdZco-ylCrMqjW4k0ivWm0G5jCvFl7XowK0JjKo_XCuZPuo5xC8Qq1ZFRO7YqDMleBawa0gVkuP4q650f-z-OapM340fvsV/s200/IMG_5471.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660155574234296306" border="0" /></a>My little peanut is not so little anymore. This is my darling girl getting ready for her first day of K0 )also known as her first year of kindergarten. She has grown so fast!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdAC0p47U3mLIpUNPZxtVwn9iwd6oTcDVbwg_CXDgCVYTyW26s-PE7Si4rJYysSVv2YClr264Zf5oTn1LQlIohTDIgwjM_PtmIKNq5E6t0agz1Kb5fzucuoC1CEjXRcx0d1NPzNNq1nmdy/s1600/IMG_5469.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdAC0p47U3mLIpUNPZxtVwn9iwd6oTcDVbwg_CXDgCVYTyW26s-PE7Si4rJYysSVv2YClr264Zf5oTn1LQlIohTDIgwjM_PtmIKNq5E6t0agz1Kb5fzucuoC1CEjXRcx0d1NPzNNq1nmdy/s200/IMG_5469.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660155568233752946" border="0" /></a>Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-8977547724729931172011-08-31T17:05:00.000-07:002011-08-31T17:14:48.906-07:00Family vacation with the Jewells<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYtiWu6H1F4CA95qH_ZTZ4uViKpMqM0Dpjr4wN0cWwJljDLjNEzEumWTAZcZ_cLi8mCXIxeAhc4w_BLNZscVUnAr__9mfiAkoIgAOpah4dvDoCevVsmPEf072OghyKAL26e-vRb4LW3R-H/s1600/IMG_5417.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYtiWu6H1F4CA95qH_ZTZ4uViKpMqM0Dpjr4wN0cWwJljDLjNEzEumWTAZcZ_cLi8mCXIxeAhc4w_BLNZscVUnAr__9mfiAkoIgAOpah4dvDoCevVsmPEf072OghyKAL26e-vRb4LW3R-H/s200/IMG_5417.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647176341344750866" border="0" /></a>
<br />We chose one of the hottest days to tour our nation's capital. The kids were great! They loved the museums, the trains rides, and of course hanging out with Aunt Roo and Uncle Shane. Can you believe that we got no pictures of them with the kids!? Shame on me...
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<br />Brenden was a trouper in the back with Basil!
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<br />Can you believe that this is my little girl? She is so big!
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<br />Yes, my youngest is eating McDonalds! It really isn't a road trip with out it! He did a great job riding in the car for 10 hours!
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<br />Boys will be boys...
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<br />National zoo. A lovely day in the rain. It really was a perfect day for the
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<br />My kids on the trip back. Simply breathtaking.
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<br />Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-32024979444553369602011-07-19T16:17:00.000-07:002011-07-19T16:28:32.262-07:001 year later<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FBDTZvDD4ArvU-9yOdajBnxjz1T3Bmi2a1kBlD1M9lHGd7Aakwt_eLliLbgSg85PM6OQlE_Ga44QHMhf9rUcifUAzzNWDbT3MsxK8k_kLHbOjzmt4Rr6F8d0MXnW439_Ns3i9_VLRkpo/s1600/IMG_5388.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FBDTZvDD4ArvU-9yOdajBnxjz1T3Bmi2a1kBlD1M9lHGd7Aakwt_eLliLbgSg85PM6OQlE_Ga44QHMhf9rUcifUAzzNWDbT3MsxK8k_kLHbOjzmt4Rr6F8d0MXnW439_Ns3i9_VLRkpo/s200/IMG_5388.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631206927432157330" border="0" /></a>Wes and his tree one year later. The tree is finally filling out. Wes has had a big year. He has learned to crawl, walk, run, sign, speak, yell, laugh, throw a ball, hit a baseball with a bat (nope, not lying), eat solids, feed himself, and express his very own opinions. Simply amazing...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDeLUXCTFaZUgTcSLonf2Wmfy4Ov9j4Q-OhtTtYsaPtmu_27o5SVQfuL5WdYkoQ9PZR4I9DS4HdEXkkJYSBrjQ-u_8D2WkeHgiWXN8h0-ksCD4H5T0szAI2tFm3snjjhmPvg3jw0EnZAQ/s1600/IMG_5384.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDeLUXCTFaZUgTcSLonf2Wmfy4Ov9j4Q-OhtTtYsaPtmu_27o5SVQfuL5WdYkoQ9PZR4I9DS4HdEXkkJYSBrjQ-u_8D2WkeHgiWXN8h0-ksCD4H5T0szAI2tFm3snjjhmPvg3jw0EnZAQ/s200/IMG_5384.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631206677884292434" border="0" /></a><br />Can you believe that this is my little girl and her big tree? Annie continues to amaze me. This year she has learned how to write her name as well as the entire family, ride her bike, spell, sign, roll her eyes at her mama, scream at her older brother, give the warmest hugs, eat 2 slices of pizza, and love with the sincerest generosity. She has also learned that she loves hotels, painting her fingernails, pools in hotels, and singing and dancing in front of an audience. What have we created?!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mBDbnAnCt22OG6Mqwr47-gdczKvQ_v3lA4GV08pkTC6wQvfOQPu2DInolDVBEHB44_myL7gShMqNpiNAZ3h-KdEW_DAT69RmYETkVu_JQ26ZhH75BkQQlELHJL5u47Qo-isjALHWRO_-/s1600/IMG_5382.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mBDbnAnCt22OG6Mqwr47-gdczKvQ_v3lA4GV08pkTC6wQvfOQPu2DInolDVBEHB44_myL7gShMqNpiNAZ3h-KdEW_DAT69RmYETkVu_JQ26ZhH75BkQQlELHJL5u47Qo-isjALHWRO_-/s200/IMG_5382.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631206674982108098" border="0" /></a><br />This is my first born and his huge tree. He has had a tremendous year! He has learned to read chapter books as fast as I can give them to him, ride his bike without the training wheels, write the most creative stories, build almost anything his mind can imagine, created amazing friendships, and that he really does want to be an architect. I am continuously blown away by this boy!<br /></div>Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-61886813223035671772011-07-19T16:09:00.001-07:002011-07-19T16:17:16.514-07:00Independence Day...a little late<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJzg5e-lyXE9l0Qqr6JS-QdhFhhi25D7G8F2ZE2JHJEeRPplnfcntSEJ4qB2-kBmCeHix8nAVOI-i4B5yQsPkaDYkOYrW-3B63-CPgmmT2o-_EYIgy9Uz-UQ6J9nIXgY7YigbwaXdd4YLN/s1600/IMG_5377.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJzg5e-lyXE9l0Qqr6JS-QdhFhhi25D7G8F2ZE2JHJEeRPplnfcntSEJ4qB2-kBmCeHix8nAVOI-i4B5yQsPkaDYkOYrW-3B63-CPgmmT2o-_EYIgy9Uz-UQ6J9nIXgY7YigbwaXdd4YLN/s200/IMG_5377.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631204782592786594" border="0" /></a>Our Independence Day started with a picnic lunch on the Common (Boston Common) and ended with a little dip in Frog Pond. What a wonderful city to be in for the celebration! We had a great time watching the "actors" for the reenactment, but Annie and Wes flipped out when the guys started shooting! Brenden was in a little piece of heaven! Wes and Annie are definitely <span style="font-style: italic;">flight</span> kinda kids.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMptXmYdo5dSoM37lUX3g2-wKX7dbYb8xQMxJrLRA2zh1OEKDsCwXrZne6iZvYWkOO9EXsNbWl_uP6mVURanbSrCR2Qf5EL64ii0drLJphFEwpExkTElDwz6F4oX0xQeb_rnsjSOkwRFQi/s1600/IMG_5374.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMptXmYdo5dSoM37lUX3g2-wKX7dbYb8xQMxJrLRA2zh1OEKDsCwXrZne6iZvYWkOO9EXsNbWl_uP6mVURanbSrCR2Qf5EL64ii0drLJphFEwpExkTElDwz6F4oX0xQeb_rnsjSOkwRFQi/s200/IMG_5374.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631204782049076898" border="0" /></a> I do believe that Wes has got the swimming gene! The water was about 6 inches deep and it was cool and refreshing. The kids had a blast running (which is against the rules) and frolicking about.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDfTBAPD_iwtLc_0ylfWlbNWIezeW4UZ2K536HdUMby_Xd8KqxxzltVPFGlcIZD_-FbphP3p0DeeoGpYFaGTi1lThUtT1z4Pjo9rcA50Yxw578USKX4RnoSNwS482ketA8KGiS-s4Xh0uz/s1600/IMG_5372.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDfTBAPD_iwtLc_0ylfWlbNWIezeW4UZ2K536HdUMby_Xd8KqxxzltVPFGlcIZD_-FbphP3p0DeeoGpYFaGTi1lThUtT1z4Pjo9rcA50Yxw578USKX4RnoSNwS482ketA8KGiS-s4Xh0uz/s200/IMG_5372.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631204777444587410" border="0" /></a>Go colonials!!!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguH84b2r60dNiWZFwkJkYHwvn3bXnf-D7xuhh9f_cEjfQlMyoUNovzaKLo8p0aXGEyqyW5_2XbqatzuJVZ1S4Z-mmU7qjvi3mUrPpTs2ciLALfJe4bwcxiWR-zE1Vx8Yx1NOdzMBLUW_cy/s1600/IMG_5368.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguH84b2r60dNiWZFwkJkYHwvn3bXnf-D7xuhh9f_cEjfQlMyoUNovzaKLo8p0aXGEyqyW5_2XbqatzuJVZ1S4Z-mmU7qjvi3mUrPpTs2ciLALfJe4bwcxiWR-zE1Vx8Yx1NOdzMBLUW_cy/s200/IMG_5368.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631204773006199826" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">BOO Redcoats!<br /></div>Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-52742109510317554822011-06-25T14:31:00.000-07:002011-06-25T14:33:22.791-07:00Our apple tree<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUhrl1VkZUzJNdgIVKoU2Fa1Inmsr4LqgZI0E4Xw8S0SAoyKDejqipF7YPpYoezS86D9QPDrQxhIKzvXNoxu3cHdnyV_sG6ilX16i8LOnuh0ngjrqPHZWZw9cr-LbjBXyUrdH01p4iSp7/s1600/IMG_5324.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUhrl1VkZUzJNdgIVKoU2Fa1Inmsr4LqgZI0E4Xw8S0SAoyKDejqipF7YPpYoezS86D9QPDrQxhIKzvXNoxu3cHdnyV_sG6ilX16i8LOnuh0ngjrqPHZWZw9cr-LbjBXyUrdH01p4iSp7/s200/IMG_5324.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622273667074798274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFtOLZLvUH5bDiLFEwi4hcA2uVNkRKGaOihvb0eracadRB3OsSlIeh0yzqiNaHI3spppWNroTqmBbUBdwOPY2Rp1Vl-p6O7tzM2gJ-pKGIeqb-l3WUQJKjQBCjp6mb_1ezE-kSfXT1jXCp/s1600/IMG_5326.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFtOLZLvUH5bDiLFEwi4hcA2uVNkRKGaOihvb0eracadRB3OsSlIeh0yzqiNaHI3spppWNroTqmBbUBdwOPY2Rp1Vl-p6O7tzM2gJ-pKGIeqb-l3WUQJKjQBCjp6mb_1ezE-kSfXT1jXCp/s200/IMG_5326.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622273546559269922" border="0" /></a><br />Last year our apple tree was most hideous! Troy did some research and some much needed trimming and viola! Our tree was beautiful this year!Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-65456670283319918312011-06-25T14:24:00.000-07:002011-06-25T14:31:28.268-07:00family...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmBy-K6qgFxM2QIDLQZy_vl6X4Y-TDkRQIHo5QZwpUYP2MlfEPMlZEAKZwzHqCJq3SKXBe14PbqHZ3p0V7eBeM3vS5GDPxul8ctnDzjuQYwiNqeEIjP3-S4b9skUig3YZn5-07CwpWp_i/s1600/IMG_5331.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmBy-K6qgFxM2QIDLQZy_vl6X4Y-TDkRQIHo5QZwpUYP2MlfEPMlZEAKZwzHqCJq3SKXBe14PbqHZ3p0V7eBeM3vS5GDPxul8ctnDzjuQYwiNqeEIjP3-S4b9skUig3YZn5-07CwpWp_i/s200/IMG_5331.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622272314299871266" border="0" /></a>Here are some family photos...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjF_ulzqAffPdbf1m3pcGwp0ZGvMo34o99pNyanh2Hb9xFiihvCkXyHMU9T0TctgMasrV8TFolvIensHaoBxMAHDgYFNtmE1vk5s6KgJVef-kYzBmCKlh70KsGf0CWEuBpsmgOLNuF6TMl/s1600/IMG_5349.JPG"><img style="float: right; 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margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho2HcQHXQGj9Fr_XBDa-kO42eFJpgSYsHTiaLprK30rPRJZzW4Cz9nGZDC64gXDnqd6wGgeetlssB1wap4IV51KaT3ivW3DE1Gd_l-8C6HKKzSjwiNbmSF7tuUi4PZDbVpibWllGfMX5HN/s200/IMG_5293.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5622271998615188194" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We've been really busy this spring! Brenden played baseball with some success. He's decided to play both fall and spring soccer next year and forgo the baseball...not enough action for him!<br /><br />Wes got his first haircut and cried the ENTIRE time!<br /><br />Annie has been growing into a lovely, funny, expressive little girl. She's been toted to the Brenden's "stuff" and has been pretty happy about it. She has decided to try her hand at swimming. I'll keep you posted on that front.Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-18878257070171842462011-04-28T18:19:00.001-07:002011-04-28T18:32:40.573-07:00Mom's dayToday is my mother's birthday and instead of paying tribute to her, I pay tribute to a truly amazing person that my mom gave just to me. I am truly blessed to have my sister Heather. I know I have written about her in the past, but this sister of mine continues to amaze me. A couple of weekends ago, she flew up to Boston to be with me and the kids as we traveled west to visit with dad and Sandy. Before she even made it to my house and after flying here, she walked into my classroom and helped me with a very special group of kids without prompting. Then she helped me pack enough food (my kids eat copious amounts of food) for our 15 hour trip in the car. She had no idea of what she was getting into. I know my kids and wouldn't dare ask anyone to be stuffed into a car for 15 hours with them and she did this all with excitement in her eyes! Can you imagine?! During the trip she NEVER hesitated to make bathroom runs with Annie, feed strawberries to Wes, and help Brenden sound out words. I know this doesn't sound like much BUT...Annie has yet to figure out how to go 1 & 2 at the same time SO we're stopping A LOT, Wes is only eating strawberries and can eat a ton of them at a time, and Brenden was reading a nonfiction book about dinosaurs. Heather took care of my kids while keeping me laughing until my inner horse came out! I can not say enough about this woman who is MY sister. So on this day when I would normally be sad, I celebrate my sister because of who she is, continues to be, and who she reminds me of.Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-28985276690654728312011-04-24T13:04:00.000-07:002011-04-28T18:19:03.872-07:00Spring Break<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdxm_NlB-T4bR4L2RBT0-pdZCkcg-GQdArXlxt2R0Ugw8oHUsh6KEQvO99ynInJIaHJyGGoNttCMatoiWlIqNgBDis4a8F0HIKcObu__p2phLTri7kjKMxBPY9ebrcBEIFB3x5sa2-Y304/s1600/IMG_5287.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdxm_NlB-T4bR4L2RBT0-pdZCkcg-GQdArXlxt2R0Ugw8oHUsh6KEQvO99ynInJIaHJyGGoNttCMatoiWlIqNgBDis4a8F0HIKcObu__p2phLTri7kjKMxBPY9ebrcBEIFB3x5sa2-Y304/s200/IMG_5287.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600806598673571906" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf-fogJBLOtN_EAkhLX0bAbX2ka20dTi3BSfjXTwVzAhi4vTxP7BMOJCJW-SbQAPPvyjMwPmC83nqmWObrkzuzHRlWETWpgjYPc9mflLRFgB50qhpr-a9RUjALToXZ-U0pmsdYJFrbgIMH/s1600/IMG_5286.JPG"><img style="float: right; 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margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWn4jv41FNEXS9LzSJnsXFx2Z5tPIscoH1hruQAJpnLwKXRrvvputLqoe89QRUIlsw8YKpJWCjk7j9ZuyB20ussTDijWuefBaDfpPuswribwolZbQDV9SmGWtuZqIhSiIdDbPE6HRZYFZ/s200/IMG_5268.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600806491123604146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkCKjPvGDuPB1lKXIfQsx6ojc8W2ocR9rdRswIIsXgJybMzOsz66rtIEUa2LhzSP2ujjvvWOlYnmcUwLs5T76veH4CgvjFYWkheUx4xtQFOz7kphwaYUdtvo0n8gYJL215Oj4DTHr1SMN/s1600/IMG_5288.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkCKjPvGDuPB1lKXIfQsx6ojc8W2ocR9rdRswIIsXgJybMzOsz66rtIEUa2LhzSP2ujjvvWOlYnmcUwLs5T76veH4CgvjFYWkheUx4xtQFOz7kphwaYUdtvo0n8gYJL215Oj4DTHr1SMN/s200/IMG_5288.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600806605710062962" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This past week was Spring Break for us! I planned a fabulous drive out to visit with dad and Sandy. We arrived (the trip warrants a post all to itself) and the fun began! My dad and Sandy made each on eof my kids feel very special each and every day we were there! We went to the Chidren's Museum on a rainy day, spent hours at the Air Force Museum with Roo and Uncle Shane (Brenden had Shane all to himself!), Easter egg hunting, tons of fun laughing with family, hours of trampoline jumping, and plain old fashioned family fun. It is times like these that remind me just how lucky I am!Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-60057096567039871932011-03-27T08:49:00.000-07:002011-03-27T08:55:58.673-07:00Spring has arrived!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodiafZG6dReKLmBTh4hBB3v_YJg5GgQ2wgC_wP1hnlYbrTG_8lEC70bJC-l1LU3l2qKF06pIdWjefw0WK6VgCgpJMkMD1JBbav52tGAtd_oJzSOL_XDbgTkC4EiV4K9axue3Q3xcwwJX2/s1600/IMG_5246.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodiafZG6dReKLmBTh4hBB3v_YJg5GgQ2wgC_wP1hnlYbrTG_8lEC70bJC-l1LU3l2qKF06pIdWjefw0WK6VgCgpJMkMD1JBbav52tGAtd_oJzSOL_XDbgTkC4EiV4K9axue3Q3xcwwJX2/s200/IMG_5246.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588787708487105266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRwkUC8kzCUvdQQzgYxBGSTz108OJY43C2lUcjVHlCG9mln5OnqayUsCkHr6oaIcOH1eO-AK9jEN7-W5ZiTovkNblUSBOJUhMEPhfNeDd7btSlIDsfCEIrGYYaX9PJqM4kxS3OXjuuqUiu/s1600/IMG_5245.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRwkUC8kzCUvdQQzgYxBGSTz108OJY43C2lUcjVHlCG9mln5OnqayUsCkHr6oaIcOH1eO-AK9jEN7-W5ZiTovkNblUSBOJUhMEPhfNeDd7btSlIDsfCEIrGYYaX9PJqM4kxS3OXjuuqUiu/s200/IMG_5245.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588787704656024642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizH3WDFjzsPevIFRAF3jQe5edIe7gm9ZyFOiVyNsFoEH2VtjY_wvFcRFBDeZ5nv5qCfgbv3oManWtqnG94A8aSOT8dxh6_JdSPmCd011NDuUkosFj5B4Bs64OS8HxVKhT6xfweFeR4uNHV/s1600/IMG_5243.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizH3WDFjzsPevIFRAF3jQe5edIe7gm9ZyFOiVyNsFoEH2VtjY_wvFcRFBDeZ5nv5qCfgbv3oManWtqnG94A8aSOT8dxh6_JdSPmCd011NDuUkosFj5B4Bs64OS8HxVKhT6xfweFeR4uNHV/s200/IMG_5243.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588787699389384674" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHAKZIRKNBIz4kQu9RtO_FDT2wd5fiZNyzd9oWI25OhsNCTfGBfDRRSvLPod1Ei8Xe1lF5dgmGOat5N2vRNftgTEsFKOQkTnfdZ-DzzoV043RVUM8BEBN5enlb5LUJ3Zak3EnvCgkBhyrQ/s1600/IMG_5242.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHAKZIRKNBIz4kQu9RtO_FDT2wd5fiZNyzd9oWI25OhsNCTfGBfDRRSvLPod1Ei8Xe1lF5dgmGOat5N2vRNftgTEsFKOQkTnfdZ-DzzoV043RVUM8BEBN5enlb5LUJ3Zak3EnvCgkBhyrQ/s200/IMG_5242.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588787695941062066" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioEZzwr2MwOx4l6eEyJnrQxpNvtLnw1rZVHABRYhZp7w-rFcw5rUNEbfzLkC994fKIdTtWe4eUV57sXI2PL_7tKpSuvc6cZJdbnEemzhlDnmkm4rHl1QKJPBVAdi2Atb_NHEGCiUjeyfiL/s1600/IMG_5241.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioEZzwr2MwOx4l6eEyJnrQxpNvtLnw1rZVHABRYhZp7w-rFcw5rUNEbfzLkC994fKIdTtWe4eUV57sXI2PL_7tKpSuvc6cZJdbnEemzhlDnmkm4rHl1QKJPBVAdi2Atb_NHEGCiUjeyfiL/s200/IMG_5241.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588787690607989922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Spring has finally arrived in New England! The kids have been outside every day that it's above freezing. Yes, it's still cold here BUT there's no snow! Annie still loves swinging, Brenden is an amazing big brother and pulls the wagon or pushes Annie on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">the</span> swing, while Wes does not enjoy the swing! Can you imagine? One of mine not loving the swing? Bren and Annie used to spend hours in our house swing and loving it at the park! I can't wait for the weather to get warmer! Annie actually asked to put on her bathing suit and run in the sprinkler!! This is a girl who hates <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">the</span> cold weather!Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8417728634926980047.post-41405602392092800982011-03-12T13:02:00.001-08:002011-03-12T13:10:26.085-08:00Big boy!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJHG4chTBkg0FoOBVDAY4RCa3aIoHnOiw12V0fIo8hlYWzY-PLpmYUquO3YVo-sFZ7fejvwOcn6Feek_Wf5NEecanXtK-xXWrd5tQhNz5Jebkqm5nDMR4hkw5RxmWLbTvZkhYb8Wnpad0/s1600/IMG_5216.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJHG4chTBkg0FoOBVDAY4RCa3aIoHnOiw12V0fIo8hlYWzY-PLpmYUquO3YVo-sFZ7fejvwOcn6Feek_Wf5NEecanXtK-xXWrd5tQhNz5Jebkqm5nDMR4hkw5RxmWLbTvZkhYb8Wnpad0/s200/IMG_5216.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583302071881933282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoD340ceHQtNzRBI2J_gZT61_MEYvWRdWVZ1hvn8aMOrIWgWiksHlUMJLjkvJNTJzJPp6_sIoYrnlUtuB_GhxHCcK0doWdq6NAPCyz8gLaQQQbU2B6Q0h2Y7glxCqWBJM0zGsb0LkNW6-/s1600/IMG_5220.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoD340ceHQtNzRBI2J_gZT61_MEYvWRdWVZ1hvn8aMOrIWgWiksHlUMJLjkvJNTJzJPp6_sIoYrnlUtuB_GhxHCcK0doWdq6NAPCyz8gLaQQQbU2B6Q0h2Y7glxCqWBJM0zGsb0LkNW6-/s200/IMG_5220.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583302069060052722" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaw6Uo3hCg5tRpdaHjzDEY_hdYMoGq-60cozhNnesBrWGsaXDZBrNkAsDVMdViu5F9efHLF8CNaAX7SZm1RJl3Tt0hPZQKG_BhlcC2Qxa4-Mhd2hUrlLu3-DBiCLyqgglS156AUxO0bo_o/s1600/IMG_5217.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaw6Uo3hCg5tRpdaHjzDEY_hdYMoGq-60cozhNnesBrWGsaXDZBrNkAsDVMdViu5F9efHLF8CNaAX7SZm1RJl3Tt0hPZQKG_BhlcC2Qxa4-Mhd2hUrlLu3-DBiCLyqgglS156AUxO0bo_o/s200/IMG_5217.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583302048587164770" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0FbZ7XNJCHaPw4SeJF9UcP4k6727dG6tgoKna5l_ileOfcdrSWvogifmXpurk_Y9p8OM_cwJVBDfocGjR-4B4nBIEtAX_HmemnaFrwgDtSN71GYaK6v93DxhGDrHH8BBYxr7NKLZG8wjK/s1600/IMG_5228.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0FbZ7XNJCHaPw4SeJF9UcP4k6727dG6tgoKna5l_ileOfcdrSWvogifmXpurk_Y9p8OM_cwJVBDfocGjR-4B4nBIEtAX_HmemnaFrwgDtSN71GYaK6v93DxhGDrHH8BBYxr7NKLZG8wjK/s200/IMG_5228.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583302039882368610" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KLZhR9lH2Jw5AWZIZb57e6k5TVJ8A5cStQd0PZqmOsjQu6RgZrr4pPxFrf_aPrr4YhGqfzUcaPPmvEFUJjauqZwW1Apz23P9D1fp1NfEdgU5iBb7lIyvOIyUGgHTxFTDqdIp0AIIHwsb/s1600/IMG_5227.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KLZhR9lH2Jw5AWZIZb57e6k5TVJ8A5cStQd0PZqmOsjQu6RgZrr4pPxFrf_aPrr4YhGqfzUcaPPmvEFUJjauqZwW1Apz23P9D1fp1NfEdgU5iBb7lIyvOIyUGgHTxFTDqdIp0AIIHwsb/s200/IMG_5227.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583302033002905938" border="0" /></a><br />It is hard to believe that Wesley is a year old! This year has passed so quickly. Wasn't it just yesterday that we brought him home? He has turned into such an amazing little boy! He has gone from an adorable baby to a walking, dare I say toddler? He is curious about everything! He is mimicking most behaviors, actually playing with his brother and sister, and beginning to really communicate his likes and dislikes! He can pull out all my pots and pans, comb his hair, sign "all done" and "more", say mama, dada, bye-bye, uh oh and has syllables for Annie and Brenden. I know this is cliche to say, but this little boy has brought joy and completeness to our family! I am one of the proudest mamas around!Busy Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531668442885271035noreply@blogger.com0