tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16246698208788352732024-03-14T00:37:15.721-04:00The Matthews FamilyRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.comBlogger360125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-54657925142723097972012-06-25T10:37:00.001-04:002012-06-25T10:37:08.886-04:00Birthday party fun!<p>Well, I know I have a lot of catching up to do, but I first wanting to share all of the birthday fun we had this weekend.  Miss Brooke will turn one this coming Wednesday and our family came together to celebrate her birthday this past weekend.  We had such a great time!  Brooke was wonderful and I think she really enjoyed herself.  I just can’t believe she is almost one!  I seriously fell like I just had her!</p> <p>I had a lot of fun making decorations for this party.  The general them was lots of pink and green.  I made this birthday banner that we hung across our window.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-w8pyE4MO0MI/T-h3B8DPgOI/AAAAAAAAJ7I/sEPTY4PfE-M/s1600-h/DSCF4632%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4632" border="0" alt="DSCF4632" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wUBrqasTY1k/T-h3CPHDlPI/AAAAAAAAJ7Q/p0kEbvk_LN4/DSCF4632_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>I also made this birthday photo garland.  I have a picture from birth through each month of her life up there.  It was so fun to see just how much she has grown over the year.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CRN4V0KwaQg/T-h3Cy2WWlI/AAAAAAAAJ7Y/kfSmQoDwxg4/s1600-h/DSCF4633%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4633" border="0" alt="DSCF4633" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-h4ULc981QCg/T-h3DGtoZVI/AAAAAAAAJ7g/gsVRd42VnLc/DSCF4633_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>This is the yummy smash cake and cupcakes that my mom and sister, Emily helped make.  I made the cupcake picks (with the great design help from my other sister, Laura).  I was so pleased with how this turned out!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KQB4l598C8o/T-h3DvfmytI/AAAAAAAAJ7o/09zkJyTtY-0/s1600-h/IMG_9813%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9813" border="0" alt="IMG_9813" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5q0tIGeAzLM/T-h3D0xS3II/AAAAAAAAJ7w/CHfPqsa9fuc/IMG_9813_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a></p> <p>This is a view of the entire food table.  I was able to find some great pink and green dishes at Party City that I felt really helped to tie everything together.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lsFwdfwUdNM/T-h3EVQ1c6I/AAAAAAAAJ74/QPbi7Bj6NW8/s1600-h/IMG_9820%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9820" border="0" alt="IMG_9820" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jn4EuxBxa0M/T-h3EtSIVRI/AAAAAAAAJ8A/BW_69q05j3I/IMG_9820_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a></p> <p>I made this ribbon trim for her highchair to make the cake smashing a little more festive.  I was so thrilled with how it looked!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cTrjz95CCX8/T-h3FG_3XUI/AAAAAAAAJ8I/nPSiZbAWmyo/s1600-h/DSCF4642%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4642" border="0" alt="DSCF4642" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uT4tRlFdkX0/T-h3FVdibGI/AAAAAAAAJ8Q/MLXAFTY8hI0/DSCF4642_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a>I also made her birthday outfit.  I got a onesie and used heat n bond to iron a “1” on her shirt.  I made the tu-tu as well.  I was also able to find some little ruffle bum bloomers and a little bow that was small enough for her to forget about and leave in her hair for a decent amount of time.  ; )</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yC8l9WFlHeU/T-h3Fgk1CBI/AAAAAAAAJ8Y/YziqJ1BAIio/s1600-h/DSCF4635%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4635" border="0" alt="DSCF4635" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kpDy9uPWSuw/T-h3GAPJCeI/AAAAAAAAJ8g/xOPzSZtC1vg/DSCF4635_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p>We also rented a bouncy house which was a huge hit.  Our house is not huge and can quickly feel crowded.  This really helped to pull the kids (and big kids!) outside for a little fun.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tQv4uAUPuC8/T-h3Gnoe4QI/AAAAAAAAJ8o/dCituvw4GKI/s1600-h/DSCF4628%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4628" border="0" alt="DSCF4628" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FGc8eN8PN5U/T-h3G4MsF6I/AAAAAAAAJ8w/0jEI3NFfDIQ/DSCF4628_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>We even let the birthday girl have a little bouncy fun – she loved it and was not the slightest bit timid.  I love my laidback little girl.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LpWttBPZy7o/T-h3HcJakII/AAAAAAAAJ84/NiVRNcEk68M/s1600-h/DSCF4649%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4649" border="0" alt="DSCF4649" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0O2wYT7F_kE/T-h3HnKy3tI/AAAAAAAAJ9A/ipbl_6dqRTw/DSCF4649_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nmFNTUfEQrk/T-h3H6nNGMI/AAAAAAAAJ9I/jDdUSGH6VrY/s1600-h/DSCF4662%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4662" border="0" alt="DSCF4662" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Z3eu_TS0JEw/T-h3IYT12EI/AAAAAAAAJ9Q/Tartlo7kXoY/DSCF4662_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a> <br />I’m pretty sure that Gavin and Mikayla bounced for nearly 8 hours straight.  They did take breaks, but they weren’t for very long.  They just loved it and Gavin has informed us that we need to buy one. : )</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-HHZAWoTXAYQ/T-h3IiiTdKI/AAAAAAAAJ9Y/RO05g-iUERk/s1600-h/DSCF4666%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4666" border="0" alt="DSCF4666" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d1mI5bzCOiE/T-h3JEdhR7I/AAAAAAAAJ9g/8MjNEnTupcM/DSCF4666_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FI9Eh1tv8xo/T-h3Jcdm7VI/AAAAAAAAJ9o/XS8v5ynv2U4/s1600-h/DSCF4668%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4668" border="0" alt="DSCF4668" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DbXImBFwNQ0/T-h3JilLr7I/AAAAAAAAJ9w/4QFZeT7KxWQ/DSCF4668_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p>This was my nephew, Andrew’s first time in a bouncy house and he loved it!  It was so fun to watch!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DAcRaWzOhRw/T-h3KW0bc2I/AAAAAAAAJ94/kJ0pzTvIzVY/s1600-h/DSCF4647%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4647" border="0" alt="DSCF4647" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ijbh-PpOUVY/T-h3K10vOwI/AAAAAAAAJ-A/rXcqd3pMDn8/DSCF4647_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p>Before we had some cake, we let the birthday girl open her presents.  She definitely got into the actual opening of the presents and was a big fan of the tissue paper and bows.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fVxWWF2-SF8/T-h3Lb2iZ4I/AAAAAAAAJ-I/Kq5_rUdfJe4/s1600-h/IMG_9917%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9917" border="0" alt="IMG_9917" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HFk9s4IYPT0/T-h3LmDuD3I/AAAAAAAAJ-Q/3ALDs8RfKzg/IMG_9917_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a></p> <p>He brother and sister were also very big helpers. ; )</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DSDOSjkK1qo/T-h3ML6DCYI/AAAAAAAAJ-Y/OhmJlGgjk2M/s1600-h/IMG_9922%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9922" border="0" alt="IMG_9922" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WVAifiPcPqU/T-h3MSaSjxI/AAAAAAAAJ-g/xfzvxnlLRXs/IMG_9922_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a></p> <p>The birthday girl waiting oh-so-patiently for her birthday cake. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HB0TBpBGwJo/T-h3MwQhhTI/AAAAAAAAJ-o/-KWgQYL0BoM/s1600-h/IMG_9934%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9934" border="0" alt="IMG_9934" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-wKLCQRu6oLA/T-h3NKw6ScI/AAAAAAAAJ-w/9GG9H3-OXq4/IMG_9934_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a></p> <p align="center">The smash cake!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TwVOMraOGDU/T-h3NoNrA3I/AAAAAAAAJ-4/Lo7tQu-pQaE/s1600-h/IMG_9953%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9953" border="0" alt="IMG_9953" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BxhwMG6DUFA/T-h3OCk1UUI/AAAAAAAAJ-8/db7VvVwcg2k/IMG_9953_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a></p> <p>Brooke loved being sung to.  She just kept looking around and everyone during the hole thing with a look on her face that seemed to say, “Is this all for me?”</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lxuQ98LOPkA/T-h3OSg5-hI/AAAAAAAAJ_I/GcPUNXQNFfI/s1600-h/IMG_9957%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9957" border="0" alt="IMG_9957" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FfjZvSi118s/T-h3O7aGXEI/AAAAAAAAJ_Q/Q7HahwOioow/IMG_9957_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a></p> <p>Now, my other children needed a little encouragement to go diving in to the smash cake.  Not Brooke, she went right in and seemed to love every last minute of it (until it got in her eyes and nose!).  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PbEv9wW3CGo/T-h3PSIKh2I/AAAAAAAAJ_Y/GgTsGvYwZ9k/s1600-h/IMG_9958%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9958" border="0" alt="IMG_9958" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0HgDuFTF0YI/T-h3P2cvQ4I/AAAAAAAAJ_g/Z2tSafpCHxs/IMG_9958_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-P5dngegUXG8/T-h3Qol7lHI/AAAAAAAAJ_o/UeZB2PjDK9A/s1600-h/IMG_9965%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9965" border="0" alt="IMG_9965" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CwHElu_tiyA/T-h3RW1maPI/AAAAAAAAJ_w/Duhdp5CR8Y4/IMG_9965_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yq5rjpBL1qE/T-h3RoHP7FI/AAAAAAAAJ_4/IOz1OFUUrOI/s1600-h/IMG_9969%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9969" border="0" alt="IMG_9969" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ipgbtG20g1g/T-h3S2ZzYrI/AAAAAAAAKAA/7lTALmLSUus/IMG_9969_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jETT78mAIrI/T-h3TKWB7iI/AAAAAAAAKAI/n9WEz_7cpDM/s1600-h/IMG_9971%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9987" border="0" alt="IMG_9987" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wo5a86ubsUA/T-h3VSljEZI/AAAAAAAAKAw/0yLVVOuidag/IMG_9987_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-U1wIukHAITc/T-h3V5FRp6I/AAAAAAAAKA4/AV9rkvaCx5w/s1600-h/IMG_9989%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9989" border="0" alt="IMG_9989" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-YEocPOsygqg/T-h3WCr8arI/AAAAAAAAKBA/nOVuBA9oxcc/IMG_9989_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Y63wEIuZkxE/T-h3WRl0OpI/AAAAAAAAKBI/U3YbC1GVcEU/s1600-h/IMG_9990%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9990" border="0" alt="IMG_9990" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1R-7Xwo1LCU/T-h3WwA7-dI/AAAAAAAAKBQ/275lDvOUco0/IMG_9990_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vJ2i66k6oUA/T-h3XcqislI/AAAAAAAAKBY/cZ5dksjZR90/s1600-h/IMG_9992%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9992" border="0" alt="IMG_9992" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3yEkxtqPyr0/T-h3XnhyzaI/AAAAAAAAKBg/l8bwJV9dRIQ/IMG_9992_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WCBq32aAKKs/T-h3X2RUJEI/AAAAAAAAKBo/osD8c5oKR_c/s1600-h/IMG_0002%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0002" border="0" alt="IMG_0002" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jIGpFCYVMEo/T-h3YS5m-iI/AAAAAAAAKBw/dDw2wfgQ9bQ/IMG_0002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a></p> <p>We just had such a wonderful time celebrating this sweet girl’s birthday.  I’m just not quite ready for her to be one, though!</p> <p>Here are some more pictures of the party for your enjoyment. : )</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-K06agTESfi0/T-h3Ywjsk5I/AAAAAAAAKB4/BR2ZEOBdI0U/s1600-h/IMG_9830%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9830" border="0" alt="IMG_9830" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aqFpU92UwQI/T-h3ZLkqIwI/AAAAAAAAKCA/l_e_zWUtzss/IMG_9830_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ErA-PFyvQN0/T-h3ZZ0CUOI/AAAAAAAAKCI/6GaGXWOnKYY/s1600-h/IMG_9835%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9835" border="0" alt="IMG_9835" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IUrjg3yzSfA/T-h3Zx-HPWI/AAAAAAAAKCQ/LhiqIQwbgsQ/IMG_9835_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-z9wy-xidUvk/T-h3acP6_MI/AAAAAAAAKCY/RchmMCkp_lo/s1600-h/IMG_9836%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9836" border="0" alt="IMG_9836" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-t2SDuQS8PBI/T-h3asOfElI/AAAAAAAAKCg/hnAY0Bjvo1I/IMG_9836_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hu3hSKRme5Y/T-h3a4HILgI/AAAAAAAAKCo/6Aa9NEZGibo/s1600-h/IMG_9839%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9839" border="0" alt="IMG_9839" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-tHYEqGTUMXY/T-h3bTVi51I/AAAAAAAAKCw/fh_cxvdDIhQ/IMG_9839_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9hDT2QlycMU/T-h3byrRuyI/AAAAAAAAKC0/XfDbNL4pBcg/s1600-h/IMG_9840%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9840" border="0" alt="IMG_9840" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1xMrnCQgslY/T-h3cavOU4I/AAAAAAAAKC8/hPcK3pQ0Fzk/IMG_9840_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-osfULBvApdE/T-h3coF3PeI/AAAAAAAAKDI/NgO1wEZcYhY/s1600-h/IMG_9863%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9863" border="0" alt="IMG_9863" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lHjFs_FDoRM/T-h3dSf0VpI/AAAAAAAAKDQ/ce0bzAcJsIo/IMG_9863_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wqkEVMfaAXw/T-h3d8u9V4I/AAAAAAAAKDY/Pwwq3xUi9xM/s1600-h/IMG_9867%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9867" border="0" alt="IMG_9867" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7afdzuo61pM/T-h3eQMh2gI/AAAAAAAAKDg/ws6SuB1-LC0/IMG_9867_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GkA3c9ipwus/T-h3erePKXI/AAAAAAAAKDo/RQOiwHOhFt8/s1600-h/IMG_9868%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9868" border="0" alt="IMG_9868" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vrvCKTQ0DCA/T-h3fNh7DVI/AAAAAAAAKDw/MTtye6OQjsE/IMG_9868_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YNnlIPn76CU/T-h3fcxOcrI/AAAAAAAAKD4/eh7O1vf4nuY/s1600-h/IMG_9884%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9884" border="0" alt="IMG_9884" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8CoHIpVfsmI/T-h3f9Jvt3I/AAAAAAAAKEA/u65LCqAyrWU/IMG_9884_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Wugm-9QtZso/T-h3gSkct7I/AAAAAAAAKEE/kRiKy24gX9I/s1600-h/IMG_9885%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9885" border="0" alt="IMG_9885" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aVR_4i-exiY/T-h3hFlKcHI/AAAAAAAAKEQ/bVZ_b9QWKM8/IMG_9885_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lvLKrDoIi1U/T-h3hp6kHXI/AAAAAAAAKEY/HA3DysJLO1E/s1600-h/IMG_9887%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9887" border="0" alt="IMG_9887" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-x7-_PpBxUxU/T-h3iLAo49I/AAAAAAAAKEg/vB6P59ypg64/IMG_9887_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9oFYIvBEZ1k/T-h3icPDbyI/AAAAAAAAKEo/QaM3U1mfOf8/s1600-h/IMG_9888%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9888" border="0" alt="IMG_9888" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VvoQAk0WG6E/T-h3i90tZUI/AAAAAAAAKEw/EPYGpMjfhec/IMG_9888_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xZJjTBcnWok/T-h3jb20BtI/AAAAAAAAKE4/QamhSI4y998/s1600-h/IMG_9895%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9895" border="0" alt="IMG_9895" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rTJl9-4IncI/T-h3j5ZUn4I/AAAAAAAAKFA/AHInXwFxI3c/IMG_9895_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZX0-0jFe1us/T-h3kKow5XI/AAAAAAAAKFI/xx4xM5xTCR0/s1600-h/IMG_9899%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_9899" border="0" alt="IMG_9899" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xnOrHqFG6oQ/T-h3kvoXnTI/AAAAAAAAKFQ/5E6QNiTKBm0/IMG_9899_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a></p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-6439226940309338242012-06-05T02:54:00.001-04:002012-06-05T02:54:29.338-04:002 months!I am just killing some time at work until I can leave in 10 minutes and have come to realize that I haven't posted here in 2 months! I'd like to say we were crazy busy, but my main problem is time management and priorities. I want to make this a new priority. My babies are growing every day and I want to remember the fun things they do and that we do together.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-6480950970895029272012-04-12T01:18:00.001-04:002012-04-12T01:18:01.633-04:00Cheap fun<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dM2jJWXKG2k/T4ZlhdtXrtI/AAAAAAAAJ54/ZgkYq3cU6c0/s1600-h/DSCF4272%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4272" border="0" alt="DSCF4272" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-V_3ICOGOXbU/T4ZliCBkW5I/AAAAAAAAJ6A/9EWELiM84Uk/DSCF4272_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>Spring Break and a limited budge drive you to scour the internet to find some fun, cheap activities for your children.  The sidewalk chalk paint was a huge hit.  I simply mixed corn starch, water and some food coloring and voila! ….two happy kids. : )</p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-16445826441520562862012-04-11T23:57:00.001-04:002012-04-11T23:57:01.597-04:00Fun at the Zoo!<p>Well after walking nearly a mile to the zoo last year and dealing with crazy crowds, we had vowed we would never go to the zoo during Spring Break again.  Well, we decided to roll the dice and try again.  The weather has been BEAUTIFUL and we really wanted to do something outside.  We planned a bit better this time, though.  We had food and snacks packed the night before and we left early and got there right when the zoo opened.  We got great parking and we were able to see the popular exhibits that usually invite long lines before the crowds got there.  It was crowded towards the end, but we had a really nice time.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_bArh2att8A/T4ZSVxgFU3I/AAAAAAAAJ1Y/7YmOqCG-aNo/s1600-h/DSCF4218%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4218" border="0" alt="DSCF4218" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-U-V-qBgWiUk/T4ZSWTdV-8I/AAAAAAAAJ1g/pNdlzLrmjG0/DSCF4218_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p align="center">My three little sweeties…this was Brooke’s first outing in the stroller.  I think she liked being able to look out as opposed to being backwards in her car seat. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NBg-V3svk4M/T4ZSWiBO6iI/AAAAAAAAJ1o/3wRzVJITvoQ/s1600-h/DSCF4220%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4220" border="0" alt="DSCF4220" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lwZDZxeGhCU/T4ZSXCwlvUI/AAAAAAAAJ1w/SlLZstvI1vE/DSCF4220_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">She was a happy girl!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lP6Vj4HThfY/T4ZSXdGiAVI/AAAAAAAAJ14/MWCrTZvYZSY/s1600-h/DSCF4223%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4223" border="0" alt="DSCF4223" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-QOvRwV-vzxE/T4ZSX7R_EzI/AAAAAAAAJ2A/1OOrUlmo1pg/DSCF4223_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">Getting there early gave us the opportunity to see the tigers in a fun way.  They are usually sleeping, but we got to see them playing with their toys and splashing around in the water.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZB_wQ01Onpo/T4ZSYOolwoI/AAAAAAAAJ2I/baAxODq0G4M/s1600-h/DSCF4226%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4226" border="0" alt="DSCF4226" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mcu3dP8JrS0/T4ZSYmd7FlI/AAAAAAAAJ2Q/LNi0bqOXI8I/DSCF4226_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p align="center">Mikayla brought her camera with her and took pictures of everything.  She actually caught some good ones along with the silly ones that you would expect from a 7 year old. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9u7BsUSy4gE/T4ZSZWawdLI/AAAAAAAAJ2Y/HjUmWKH2Nyg/s1600-h/DSCF4231%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4231" border="0" alt="DSCF4231" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UVGaz4FivO4/T4ZSZgVdyYI/AAAAAAAAJ2g/cSnP87P_rDM/DSCF4231_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>This was the best part about going early.  We have always had to wait in a line to see the pandas and then we had to kind of hurry through so that other people could have turns.  This time we were able to walk up and just sit and watch the pandas walk around, eat and play.  This was definitely the highlight of the day.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Zy1vUpLMp0w/T4ZSaOgb7sI/AAAAAAAAJ2o/QSnYmfWTFFw/s1600-h/DSCF4237%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4237" border="0" alt="DSCF4237" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Avk8QVVR6t0/T4ZSalRYwxI/AAAAAAAAJ2w/X5tR-zsMrMM/DSCF4237_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p align="center">The “phanatants” are always a favorite of mine.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HQh_QaiT8u0/T4ZSawXlSuI/AAAAAAAAJ24/DD-JJhuX51Y/s1600-h/DSCF4239%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4239" border="0" alt="DSCF4239" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vcJZl4gDsEY/T4ZScQ7w9WI/AAAAAAAAJ3A/co8q5LFQrM8/DSCF4239_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">I thought this was a cool pic.  One of the zoo employees was walking around telling everyone about this lizard.  The kids really liked being able to get up so close to it.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6PSGVTYB294/T4ZScjO7GyI/AAAAAAAAJ3I/p0WGS15Rog8/s1600-h/DSCF4246%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4246" border="0" alt="DSCF4246" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XsD98c4hc60/T4ZSdH44wbI/AAAAAAAAJ3Q/dQ2m8tzh6KQ/DSCF4246_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">Well, Brooke was not thrilled with this plan, but I just had to get a pic of my little chicks in the birds nest.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-k-srOt2GW5A/T4ZSdk_DJzI/AAAAAAAAJ3Y/e2Ecd0cqOhQ/s1600-h/DSCF4249%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4249" border="0" alt="DSCF4249" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vbMBhByhzlA/T4ZSeaL00NI/AAAAAAAAJ3g/RLeRx1eGj_8/DSCF4249_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p align="center">I always love seeing the gorillas.  They just look so peaceful, yet powerful.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--giksaarIrQ/T4ZSez4DSKI/AAAAAAAAJ3o/v4zGrkTrA50/s1600-h/DSCF4251%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4251" border="0" alt="DSCF4251" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Vl_-KQenRPU/T4ZSfAI8qAI/AAAAAAAAJ3w/HHgMEdePd0I/DSCF4251_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>Its hard to see in this picture, but this mom has a her baby wrapped around her leg and she walks around.  It was so sweet looking.  I feel like this sometimes, maybe that’s why I liked it so much. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C2_0t0g8FhA/T4ZSfkwDLbI/AAAAAAAAJ34/I2uebiFmxyA/s1600-h/DSCF4255%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4255" border="0" alt="DSCF4255" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KIg4kXZTssY/T4ZSgOS3IGI/AAAAAAAAJ4A/TFUrgH_H9IM/DSCF4255_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">Gavin and Kayla had such a great time together…I love how they are best friends right now. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pMn1or6UJnI/T4ZSgSk8SmI/AAAAAAAAJ4I/gn6lUt4LjMI/s1600-h/DSCF4265%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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<br />Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-75040430864421555802012-03-20T11:10:00.000-04:002012-03-20T11:10:10.228-04:00A rare occasionAs our family has gotten bigger, gotten busy and has moved around, it is a rare occasion that we are all together all at once. Well, this past weekend, Dan and Kim were in town for her Spring Break from Tulane grad school. EVERYONE was able to make it down for a family meal and evening together. It was so nice to see them and spend time with them. We took the opportunity to have my parent's neighbor to come over and take a picture of us all. Pretty informal, but so nice....<br />
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<br />Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-57453129358021912452012-03-20T11:04:00.000-04:002012-03-20T11:04:29.928-04:00Musings of GavinFour is such a fun age (most of the time). Gavin is such a cuddly little boy. He loves to just sit with you, hug you and love on you. He also says some just sweet little things right now. Here are some of my favorites:<br />
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Gavin: "Mom, I have something to tell you..."<br />
Me: "Yes, Gavin?"<br />
Gavin: "I just love ya'"<br />
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"I never want another mom" (or dad, if he is talking to Jeremy)<br />
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"Can I be your best boy forever?"<br />
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Of course, these sweet sayings are also coupled with some not as nice ones when our sweet little boy is having a little meltdown about not getting his ways.<br />
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"I don't love you anymore! I'm giving you no more kisses!" This one always makes me laugh. He knows I love kisses, so he's trying to deny me from them.....thankfully, he doesn't hold out for long.<br />
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I love this little guy and want him to stay little forever! (As I do with all of my children)<br />
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<br />Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-33080501474395366282012-03-14T00:44:00.001-04:002012-03-14T00:44:07.323-04:00Mikayla’s new bed<p>So having the girls share a room has been a little challenging in the space department.  They were doing really well actually sharing a room, but I seriously wanted to pull my hair out everytime I walked in there.  It was just….cramped.  There was always stuff everywhere and it drove me nuts.  I saw a bed at Ikea I wanted and lucky me, found a used one on Craigs List for half the price.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PcndbbcWrW4/T2AiCdOAA2I/AAAAAAAAJu8/K4J-4_UZSzM/s1600-h/DSCF4048%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4048" border="0" alt="DSCF4048" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--3l3cAomoyE/T2AiCt4L76I/AAAAAAAAJvE/ShJl9emhCGA/DSCF4048_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>This is  a picture of the disassembled bed.  Not very girly….but I took care of that.  we painted the wood pieces white and covered the blue panels with pink fabric.  This thing was a pain in the you know what to put together.  Well, actually, the assembly wasn’t that bad, but getting those panels into the grooves about put me over the edge.  Jeremy helped me though and with some true Wonder Pets-style teamwork, we got it done. </p> <p>This is a picture of the girls’ room when you first walk in the door.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oOi6xydTLXs/T2AiC6EeLTI/AAAAAAAAJvM/0ncK_qpBcPk/s1600-h/DSCF4072%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4072" border="0" alt="DSCF4072" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0EAaRNUXvPI/T2AiDXOHz5I/AAAAAAAAJvU/0ybAYP_94a8/DSCF4072_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>This is a view of her bed.  I am SOOO pleased with how it turned out.  I really love this bed.  It is a loft bed, but it is only about 4 ft off of the floor, so changing the sheets and putting Kayla in to bed isn’t <em>tooo</em> bad.   It has helped greatly with some storage issues.  We moved the stuffed animals out of their closet and into the bins underneath her bed.  Their dirty clothes, which always seemed to be all of the floor, now has a bin in the closet to stay.   The nightstand will have to move eventually (before Brooke figures out how to crawl out of the crib), but we’ll cross that bridge later.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dqpogWeaAXw/T2AiD8me-fI/AAAAAAAAJvc/2mrqHfgZVuY/s1600-h/DSCF4074%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4074" border="0" alt="DSCF4074" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jbRpq1CGJI8/T2AiELfZQNI/AAAAAAAAJvk/lvXz6TN6qM8/DSCF4074_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>The kids have loved have a little play area.  Mikayla likes to take Brooke under there and play with her and read books to her.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IJtGKv7MYo4/T2AiEo48tfI/AAAAAAAAJvs/Nq2LCyJAVy0/s1600-h/DSCF4076%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4076" border="0" alt="DSCF4076" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3atyPfFLg6I/T2AiE4BpkRI/AAAAAAAAJv0/Y6JJ6_gxkUU/DSCF4076_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>It has been a fun place for all to play.  I also like that her toys pretty much stay under there, which means they aren’t all of the room.  I can actually breath and enjoy this room now.  That’s a success in my book!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ABzXKMUPj1Y/T2AiFEz8ZYI/AAAAAAAAJv8/EGZbZrb8vc4/s1600-h/DSCF4078%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4078" border="0" alt="DSCF4078" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-g7VUXvPxpeE/T2AiFi7hsjI/AAAAAAAAJwE/lR8ivaQBAFc/DSCF4078_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-7568470967173673912012-03-14T00:29:00.001-04:002012-03-14T13:36:57.752-04:00Sweet baby Nora<p>I have a new niece!  My sister had a sweet baby girl on February 24th.  Her name is Nora Jean and she is just so darling.  I love getting to cuddle with her!</p> <p>I was fortunate that Jeremy was off the day after Emily delivered, so I was able to drive to Athens to see the new babe.   I’m not going to lie, I got very teary when I picked her up.  She is so teeny and my baby is so big (relatively speaking at least).  It feels like yesterday that Brooke was that small. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x0Y9kZKK_dw/T2AekSaGMEI/AAAAAAAAJso/2cqatoqhDm0/s1600-h/DSCF4025%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4025" border="0" alt="DSCF4025" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gGxD-veBhg0/T2Aek4Z1yeI/AAAAAAAAJsw/R8Gk72Pcjmg/DSCF4025_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>Doesn’t Emily look fantastic for just having had a baby 24 hours ago?  That’s what you get when you only labor for about 6 hours and push for, maybe, 15 minutes (she’s a delivery rock star!).</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EI0uJ5hxh7I/T2AelYjfEZI/AAAAAAAAJs4/JR4HlLC9s0A/s1600-h/DSCF4027%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4027" border="0" alt="DSCF4027" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zYq7pqrGhmI/T2AemVHX3TI/AAAAAAAAJtA/H6HEDdtUDfk/DSCF4027_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>Look at all of this hair!  And that is not baby fuzz, my friends.  That is big girl hair that you can put all kinds of clips in.  I must say that I am a tad jealous.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-znshM_OCIe0/T2Aem3wmGCI/AAAAAAAAJtI/QR1xH2vfl9k/s1600-h/DSCF4029%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4029" border="0" alt="DSCF4029" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Urw0M601hv4/T2Aend-lSiI/AAAAAAAAJtQ/LlBLcF5Lyf0/DSCF4029_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p>The kids, well, mostly Mikayla were so anxious to see their new cousin.  So the weekend after Emily and Nora came home, I made the trek out to Athens again with my little ones in tow.  </p> <p>Mikayla was a natural holding Nora.  She has had a good bit of practice!  She just loved getting to hold a little baby again.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-epqybqekkoE/T2AenmA-P2I/AAAAAAAAJtY/jOqOE7p_Wp0/s1600-h/DSCF4051%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4051" border="0" alt="DSCF4051" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lDccaIgQh0c/T2AeoOo_HoI/AAAAAAAAJtg/ZNpzm275S70/DSCF4051_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p>Gavin did a good job, too.  He was satisfied with a quick hold, though.  He did remark at how “shute” (cute) she was.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Z6ECPxGVqdA/T2AepRRfpSI/AAAAAAAAJto/NkHihL7y6CM/s1600-h/DSCF4055%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4055" border="0" alt="DSCF4055" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vjebvnsq0e0/T2Aep716MoI/AAAAAAAAJtw/RhNBzi_OyUs/DSCF4055_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>We thought that Brooke should have a turn holding her baby cousin, too.  She was pretty enthralled with her.  She particularly liked trying to poke her eyes out.  I think she is jealous of all of the hair.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-37DUhdxmDWE/T2AeqcM6NxI/AAAAAAAAJt4/BmezOh7jnFU/s1600-h/DSCF4057%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4057" border="0" alt="DSCF4057" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-O6h7YshAYck/T2Aeqp12IJI/AAAAAAAAJuA/opoCjrHuz5k/DSCF4057_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>I love this picture.  Brooke was just so interested in Nora.  I like to think they were reacquainting themselves after their brief separation from their time in Heaven together. : )</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-oXYruDAvVbM/T2AerE8kVBI/AAAAAAAAJuI/iAeD0PSPaG4/s1600-h/DSCF4059%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4059" border="0" alt="DSCF4059" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Xx97ujD6xNY/T2AerrtlQFI/AAAAAAAAJuQ/PBcuPH-Dgqc/DSCF4059_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>This picture makes me a little emotional.  I love how happy my mom is when surrounded by her grandchildren.  She is a great grandma to them!  I also want to note how good Andrew has done with having a new baby sister.  He has been so gentle and patient with her.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Bo_6jOD-pZ0/T2AerwiAkEI/AAAAAAAAJuY/tGqjgD8hMLQ/s1600-h/DSCF4067%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4067" border="0" alt="DSCF4067" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-N7WjSBvt1y4/T2AesZieU3I/AAAAAAAAJug/1ECIk4jHh5U/DSCF4067_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>This is just a funny pic I had to share.  Nora’s foot is on the left and Brooke’s midget-sized foot is on the right.  She is barely in a size 1.  I have no idea what I am going to do when she starts walking. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5r7-Qjgz3w0/T2AeshAiI5I/AAAAAAAAJuo/0Daal1LHRRI/s1600-h/DSCF4068%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4068" border="0" alt="DSCF4068" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CMyUu46Bs6Y/T2AetCBowZI/AAAAAAAAJuw/HsELAeNm1ak/DSCF4068_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p>I get to see Miss Nora again soon and I can’t wait to see how much she has grown….they grow all too fast, especially in these first few weeks.</p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-72517199563472200002012-03-13T00:03:00.001-04:002012-03-13T00:03:11.370-04:00Mr. Scuffles!<p><font color="#aa5557">Gavin’s preschool class has a stuffed dog that gets to spend the weekend with one of his classmates each weekend.  Mr. Scuffles got to come to our home over President’s day weekend.  Here are some pictures of his adventures with us.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-N9AQSR9c78c/T17G5deyaqI/AAAAAAAAJq4/XTp-_B7HdhQ/s1600-h/2012-02-15%25252011.22.07%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2012-02-15 11.22.07" border="0" alt="2012-02-15 11.22.07" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--sKFdT1D-mY/T17G5su-QaI/AAAAAAAAJrA/DBpWbIvQO4Q/2012-02-15%25252011.22.07_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">On his way to a visit at Grandma’s house.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0bJ3b6lhY18/T17G6LWh1vI/AAAAAAAAJrI/2xs27rYFMNs/s1600-h/2012-02-16%25252016.36.16%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2012-02-16 16.36.16" border="0" alt="2012-02-16 16.36.16" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pGI9qLj7xAs/T17G6iS9SHI/AAAAAAAAJrQ/A9u-Ff5pv3E/2012-02-16%25252016.36.16_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">He came with us to pick Kayla up at school after her animal club meeting.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ck61zOsc-bI/T17G7MOAnUI/AAAAAAAAJrY/8t21q3H-e6o/s1600-h/DSCF3959%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3959" border="0" alt="DSCF3959" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Md5cM8GSJvg/T17G7gT1PDI/AAAAAAAAJrg/ZP8wGRqbLO8/DSCF3959_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">We had a twin version of Mr. Scuffles!  They enjoyed getting to visit with one another.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zu2TQ_Dgcyo/T17G8JpuV_I/AAAAAAAAJro/AQRzMeCPJHo/s1600-h/DSCF3962%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3962" border="0" alt="DSCF3962" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EzYWDtQYXvE/T17G8svd44I/AAAAAAAAJrw/8KdCApVB87s/DSCF3962_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WBdLjG4aiUE/T17G9HZIUjI/AAAAAAAAJr4/QXPkI9xaeq8/s1600-h/DSCF3973%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3973" border="0" alt="DSCF3973" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZPtYcOKJA-s/T17G9rCKc8I/AAAAAAAAJsA/3q4X5eSQabc/DSCF3973_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zID4WbizKR8/T17G-LbQvLI/AAAAAAAAJsI/4rQJuUxPVI0/s1600-h/DSCF3977%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3977" border="0" alt="DSCF3977" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8PvZUbbePXs/T17G-yRxUUI/AAAAAAAAJsQ/7VhP_shUF_k/DSCF3977_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>Mr. Scuffles had lots of fun with our family.  It was fun to include him in our everyday comings and goings.  We finished off the weekend with a journal entry complete with pictures.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ESZUf5yxCpk/T17G_CNCFlI/AAAAAAAAJsY/Lwcp6keViuo/s1600-h/DSCF3988%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3988" border="0" alt="DSCF3988" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9AMsiLQOa90/T17G_jTmG1I/AAAAAAAAJsg/etfxRaOd8dE/DSCF3988_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-9766675348307846592012-03-12T23:47:00.001-04:002012-03-12T23:47:36.934-04:00Happy Valentine’s Day!<p>We decided to stretch out our Valentine’s celebration this year.   On Valentine Eve, I made breakfast for dinner ( a favorite here! ).   We had heart shaped pancakes and I attempted some heart-shaped bac0n that I saw on the internet – they looked a little more like bacon blobs.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CIuqHHFmTl4/T17DMjzdGQI/AAAAAAAAJoY/lGyr-aPRzPE/s1600-h/DSCF39403.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3940" border="0" alt="DSCF3940" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iJVQg_VD40U/T17DNclVErI/AAAAAAAAJog/yn37LyRBzck/DSCF3940_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UapCvyhgDUM/T17DNy16iKI/AAAAAAAAJoo/vtm5rJ2HelU/s1600-h/DSCF39413.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3941" border="0" alt="DSCF3941" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CXcwTuqUqFk/T17DOWvGx8I/AAAAAAAAJow/pYD99tbnRV0/DSCF3941_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>On Valentine' morning, I made some heart shaped cinnamon rolls.  Very easy and very yummy!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jknRL7BIZ48/T17DOrdl5fI/AAAAAAAAJo4/TwwxQ_5GK-s/s1600-h/DSCF39433.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3943" border="0" alt="DSCF3943" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-SdEUGypqEwk/T17DPDvz5mI/AAAAAAAAJpA/ubMU5wG1214/DSCF3943_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>I made the kids Valentines this year that they shared with their classes.   Gavin’s were suckers made to look like Super Heroes.  Mikayla’s were suckers made to look like butterflies.  Unfortunately, I don’t have a picture of those.  I made those the night before she needed them while I had a migraine, so the thought to take a picture of them did not cross my mind.  They were cute, though!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JXZYv0hDIk8/T17DP2yfEcI/AAAAAAAAJpI/meQMHSaSnsw/s1600-h/DSCF39363.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3936" border="0" alt="DSCF3936" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VoGAMOUGKOI/T17DQGanpFI/AAAAAAAAJpQ/LpaK7Xtdpa0/DSCF3936_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>On Valentine’s Day, Jeremy had to work late, so my grandparents invited us and my parents to go out to dinner for some Chinese.  I wanted to make sure that Jeremy came home to some Valentine happiness, so we set out cards and cookies for him.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tOC4h1cv9Q0/T17DQlDZGBI/AAAAAAAAJpY/d2m_qwNw224/s1600-h/DSCF39463.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3946" border="0" alt="DSCF3946" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NkVDx-fjHys/T17DRGDaHoI/AAAAAAAAJpg/nqrl7buDDps/DSCF3946_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>I helped the kids make this card for him…their thumbprints made those little heart. <3</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AsQfKiiJPVg/T17DRqbLGiI/AAAAAAAAJpo/JCY1wef8Un0/s1600-h/DSCF39473.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3947" border="0" alt="DSCF3947" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hgnpfuaQdC4/T17DR7-4BzI/AAAAAAAAJpw/fF-Ed7mOoE8/DSCF3947_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>Some pictures of my sweet little Valentines before we headed out to dinner.  I just love them so much!<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-StzLZxxa3sE/T17DSQPEqmI/AAAAAAAAJp4/B0a7f3Cdvlw/s1600-h/DSCF39483.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3948" border="0" alt="DSCF3948" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZKBsJu_q_c0/T17DSipkrvI/AAAAAAAAJqA/cl5zHGlbor8/DSCF3948_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ORrd9r6QwJc/T17DTDekHoI/AAAAAAAAJqI/UDD5bCFfASo/s1600-h/DSCF39553.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3955" border="0" alt="DSCF3955" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-JOVdFM0oyA0/T17DTsBcqRI/AAAAAAAAJqQ/CVdbIMp4yZQ/DSCF3955_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>We had a great night at with my parents and grandparents.  Brooke was quite the little charmer that night!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lGTpe-VHl8o/T17DUbDeFGI/AAAAAAAAJqY/87wMCVA_kj8/s1600-h/DSCF39563.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3956" border="0" alt="DSCF3956" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8zvuX6U31w0/T17DUpIXhcI/AAAAAAAAJqg/L4qe5rxKrMU/DSCF3956_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>When I got home, these were waiting for me…..I have a wonderful husband. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9bBCzPJR8cc/T17DVaP-YgI/AAAAAAAAJqo/dTlWUWQ8boc/s1600-h/DSCF4023%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF4023" border="0" alt="DSCF4023" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-W3CDVrvCNAc/T17DV-2V5hI/AAAAAAAAJqw/dybCxZHeiNQ/DSCF4023_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>I tell you, Jeremy is a master flower picker.  He always picks the most beautiful bouquets.  This one also had lasting power….it stayed near perfect looking for nearly two weeks!</p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-62305837184657870362012-02-11T00:53:00.001-05:002012-02-11T00:53:53.103-05:00Daddy/Daughter dance<p>Mikayla’s school had their annual father/daughter dance this evening.  Jeremy always tries to make it a special day for her.   He had a McDonald’s lunch with her at school – she was so excited.  It was apparently the first thing that she told her teacher about this morning.  Then after school, Jeremy sent Kayla and I off for a manicure and pedicure so that she could get ready for the dance.  It was so nice to have an afternoon with my big girl (plus a foot massage!).  </p> <p>We came home, curled hair, put on a little makeup and Kayla was ready for her date with Daddy.  I don’t know who was luckier.  Jeremy was so handsome and Mikayla was just beautiful….she is growing up way too fast.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VG8FBMImGzY/TzYCYLANzlI/AAAAAAAAJnI/UIOYOlzOOL8/s1600-h/DSCF3926%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3926" border="0" alt="DSCF3926" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PnJ3my0NG_g/TzYCYmGqO9I/AAAAAAAAJnQ/C8gGcPaY90o/DSCF3926_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ST1oN0YVkP8/TzYCZBj9o1I/AAAAAAAAJnY/IEzyZGPAkps/s1600-h/DSCF3927%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3927" border="0" alt="DSCF3927" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-67ERUwkOP8k/TzYCZwwZpTI/AAAAAAAAJng/s60b_ZfAsUg/DSCF3927_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FcZ_49iI6xY/TzYCaokrEVI/AAAAAAAAJno/EVpSPoEGFKc/s1600-h/DSCF3928%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3928" border="0" alt="DSCF3928" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kkVRWQBiLJo/TzYCa3lTTdI/AAAAAAAAJnw/LeicBMTdaqE/DSCF3928_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>Jeremy had to have a picture with me, since we were having a date night at home. : )  Our evening was filled with Pokemon and Super Mario Brothers.  Fun times with my sweet boy!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jpuGjRRerTw/TzYCbbVgi4I/AAAAAAAAJn4/BmS3aEyj9U4/s1600-h/DSCF3930%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3930" border="0" alt="DSCF3930" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EWGvsSKtmBY/TzYCb9gpl_I/AAAAAAAAJoA/URst2xXHGTI/DSCF3930_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-54820871072573037452012-01-30T00:19:00.001-05:002012-01-30T00:19:32.792-05:00A little excitement for the New Year<p>Well, we had a pretty normal New Years Eve and Day.  Jeremy and I stayed up on New Years Eve and watched the ball drop.  We had church on New Years Day.  The kids met their new teachers at church (they have some really good ones) and we had a relaxing day.  On the 2nd, everything was getting back to normal after the craziness of the holidays.  Jeremy was at work so it was just me and the kids.  We had dinner and then it was time to get them to bed.  I put Mikayla in the shower in our bathroom and Brooke in the Exersaucer.   I started a bath for Gavin and then went up into the attic to get a couple of baby items.  Nothing big, just a couple of things that I could throw down the steps.  As I was climbing down, I missed a step, fell back about 4-5 steps and hit the back of my head.  I remember having an instant searing headache when I did this.  That is also the last thing I remember for probably about an hour.  I did not pass out (according to Gavin at least who saw the whole thing), but I definitely had some memory loss.  According to Gavin, I got up, closed the attic steps and turned off his water.  I then called Jeremy, twice apparently, I told him I had hit my head and that I needed him to come home.  He knew something was wrong since I don’t ever do this.  He was quickly trying to close up the warehouse and make the 45 minute trip home.  After calling him, I called my parents.  I told them the same story that I had Jeremy and they quickly started driving.  It’s a 30 minute drive and I apparently was impatient and confused because I called them at least 2 additional times with the same story.  They had my youngest sister stay on the phone with me to make sure I was generally okay.  They also prompted me to call a neighbor from church.  This is when I started remembering things.  I remember opening the door for my neighbor.  Its weird because, I didn’t remember calling her, but I knew exactly why she was there.  During all of the conversations with my mom, she kept asking if I needed to call an ambulance, and I kept saying I didn’t.  As I was sitting down on the couch, with my children now safely in the care of my neighbor, I started putting things together.  I had no idea when it was.  I knew it was Christmas time because of the decorations, but I honestly couldn’t remember celebrating it.  This is when I got really scared.  The downside of being a nurse, is that I started thinking about all of the bad things that I could have done to my head…do I have a subdural bleed, and epidural bleed, a skull fracture.  This is when I decided that I needed an ambulance.  I called them…I’m surprised that I knew what to tell them.  I barely remember making the call.  Thankfully, the firehouse is right around the corner, so they were there very quickly.  My parents arrived shortly after the ambulance did and my dad was able to give me a priesthood’s blessing.   I was very grateful for this.  It helped me to feel less scared about everything.  I was taken to the hospital and long-story short, they did a CT and everything was okay….just a pretty bad concussion.  I took a week off of work to recuperate and now I am mostly back to normal.  I am still having some problems with my memory, but nothing horrible…its getting better and better each day.  I was amazed at how long it took for me to be able to think quickly and clearly afterwards.  I look back on this situation and I am so thankful that my children were protected during all of this.  I somehow knew to turn of Gavin’s water and I knew to call for help, even with all of my apparent confusion.  I keep thinking about how differently everything could have turned out, but I firmly believe that my Father in Heaven was protecting my children and I.  I am so profoundly grateful for that.  </p> <p>Here is a picture of my view from the stretcher in the trauma room at Northside Forsyth….</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zqejvjPJEwk/TyYoYuyGpEI/AAAAAAAAJm0/6-XAB_ap5g0/s1600-h/2012-01-02%25252023.40.14%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2012-01-02 23.40.14" border="0" alt="2012-01-02 23.40.14" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jC0kJ_iBwQs/TyYoZGdfKPI/AAAAAAAAJm8/GA1EMuRXRSU/2012-01-02%25252023.40.14_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>That is the PALS algorithm that is used in a pediatric code…it was nice to see something familiar. ; )</p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-40400804629122916092012-01-29T23:35:00.001-05:002012-01-29T23:35:13.265-05:00Some random November and December pics<p>I had aspirations of doing monthly updates of the comings and goings of Brooke.  Then I remembered that I have three children and life is crazy.  </p> <p>She had her 6 month check up about 2 weeks ago.  She weighed 12 lbs even (<5%) and was 26 inches long (50%).  She is a tiny little thing!  We are actually watching her weight, but I’m not too concerned.  She’s healthy and has a good general appearance.  She is learning new things and progressing as she should.  She can roll over and can sit unassisted for about 10-15 seconds.  She could probably do it longer if she would stop arching her little back!  She loves the Exersaucer and Jumperoo.  She has strong little legs.  She loves to stand up in my lap and bounce up and down.  She is a sweet, sweet girl.  She rarely cries…pretty much only when she is tired or hungry.  She loves to play peek-a-boo and we get the biggest belly laughs when she is tickled.  My only regret with her is that she is just growing up sooo fast.  I feel like this year is flying by and it just makes me sad to think about.  I am enjoying the ride, though, even if it is a little speedy.   </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zZent2znYJY/TyYdaqMDPkI/AAAAAAAAJZs/KpMpisYXwP4/s1600-h/DSCF3534%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3534" border="0" alt="DSCF3534" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fFiZLoJPLOQ/TyYda5lp05I/AAAAAAAAJZ0/eswoRX4zDqQ/DSCF3534_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ApCpa48wLeg/TyYdbPLtQKI/AAAAAAAAJZ8/ebJrpJ1dU6k/s1600-h/DSCF3549%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3549" border="0" alt="DSCF3549" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-am1pwBUvG2k/TyYdbrFLMYI/AAAAAAAAJaE/TS5CXmqr7i0/DSCF3549_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oPK3mmCzJh4/TyYdb4-h5PI/AAAAAAAAJaM/Z7zIxPIZ1As/s1600-h/2011-11-07%25252008.50.50%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-11-07 08.50.50" border="0" alt="2011-11-07 08.50.50" 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border="0" alt="DSCF3860" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vCgR0A-x9qQ/TyYeADHUvdI/AAAAAAAAJjs/DZaQ8BNqIQI/DSCF3860_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>I hope you have enjoyed the photo spamming.  There were just too many good ones to not share. : ) </p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-57797262481811098672012-01-29T22:56:00.001-05:002012-01-29T22:56:49.885-05:00Four generations<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gBu-NLLxmVE/TyYU_qnNhEI/AAAAAAAAJZc/QG2PErveaBc/s1600-h/DSCF3845%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3845" border="0" alt="DSCF3845" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vrHnSZD8tDI/TyYVAGoTxFI/AAAAAAAAJZk/mBsFgS_ozY4/DSCF3845_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="660" height="500" /></a></p> <p>We met with my Grandaddy and Aunt the day after Christmas at Olive Garden for a little post-Christmas celebration.  I don’t get to seem them nearly as often as I would, so it was such a treat to see them.  This was also the first time they met Brooke.  We decided that a picture of the four generations together was a necessity.  I will always treasure this picture.  </p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-50401060495149149522012-01-29T22:50:00.001-05:002012-01-29T22:50:23.807-05:00Christmas Day<p>Well, I will go ahead and apologize that this post will be low on pictures.  My absent minded head left my camera at home, but I was able to <strike>steal</strike> borrow some from my sister-in-law’s Facebook album. </p> <p>After the excitement of Christmas morning, we had breakfast and then got ready to go to Jeremy’s parents to celebrate Christmas day.  We had a lot of fun there!  Kathy prepared a wonderful meal.  We are so lucky to have so may wonderful cooks in our family.  After lunch, Mikayla did a little impromptu performance of the Christmas story and then we opened our presents.  The kids had a blast!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-T12g5iR84P4/TyYTZ_utrJI/AAAAAAAAJYs/bvMrO_eKuGg/s1600-h/388214_10150474896422961_517372960_8676040_1347090314_n%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="388214_10150474896422961_517372960_8676040_1347090314_n" border="0" alt="388214_10150474896422961_517372960_8676040_1347090314_n" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-usttXH71glQ/TyYTaK3TFZI/AAAAAAAAJY0/LMeP7pGissg/388214_10150474896422961_517372960_8676040_1347090314_n_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">Gavin in all of his craziness and glory. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JMt7BGfCs6o/TyYTabhIQcI/AAAAAAAAJY8/lIHQH4iLg2s/s1600-h/398428_10150474896622961_517372960_8676042_902131940_n%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="398428_10150474896622961_517372960_8676042_902131940_n" border="0" alt="398428_10150474896622961_517372960_8676042_902131940_n" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-syi7coVL81Y/TyYTdqrGLBI/AAAAAAAAJZE/MRJpR_6N1Qs/398428_10150474896622961_517372960_8676042_902131940_n_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">Mikayla during her Christmas story performance.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mmqf5-Lo95g/TyYTd6fFgbI/AAAAAAAAJZM/EJYL6UYm61Y/s1600-h/400210_10150474903767961_517372960_8676150_763118936_n%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="400210_10150474903767961_517372960_8676150_763118936_n" border="0" alt="400210_10150474903767961_517372960_8676150_763118936_n" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8kE8evpSRrU/TyYTfqlVc2I/AAAAAAAAJZU/F7AaYDzizOc/400210_10150474903767961_517372960_8676150_763118936_n_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">Ashley had some friends of her there to celebrate with us, so we were able to get a family picture.  That was a special treat!</p> <p align="center">Sadly, after all of the fun we had to go home so that I could go to work.  I shouldn’t complain, though.  Thanks to the ability to trade and maternity leaves, this is the first time in 10 years of being a nurse that I have ever had to work Christmas day.  Also, I didn’t have to start until 7pm, so I was still able to enjoy the bulk of the day with my family.   That was the best part!</p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-49748064256622998122012-01-29T22:31:00.001-05:002012-01-29T22:31:00.538-05:00Christmas morning<p>Christmas morning with children is just magical.  I just love the pure excitement that they have, wondering what Santa has left for them while they were sleeping.   I hope that magic stays in our home for a long, long time.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yfqjQRMKP5g/TyYO3xqG_2I/AAAAAAAAJXc/z6f1_xDTr7c/s1600-h/DSCF3827%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3827" border="0" alt="DSCF3827" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--DFPdBKjrto/TyYO5qmXY7I/AAAAAAAAJXk/0Pwge5lL5JY/DSCF3827_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">Santa’s load before the kids had a chance to rip into it.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GdhxaVG6RnE/TyYO57lPEgI/AAAAAAAAJXs/KAb2PqGeC88/s1600-h/DSCF3832%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3832" border="0" alt="DSCF3832" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sFwjG_2vk0M/TyYO6XK09hI/AAAAAAAAJX0/cHJMyrbNk4U/DSCF3832_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">I think they were excited to get into everything.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HVKrR9lqMns/TyYO69OjRsI/AAAAAAAAJX8/dRT9R9gtZHM/s1600-h/DSCF3831%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3831" border="0" alt="DSCF3831" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tLPMBazotng/TyYO7Wev11I/AAAAAAAAJYE/yQvs_xk69xE/DSCF3831_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">The big kids showing of their Happy Nappers, the most requested present this year.  I also feel I mest explain why Gavin is all dressed on Christmas morning.  That child has a <em>slight</em> obsession with getting dressed down to his shoes as soon as he wakes up.   I was unable to convince him to stay in his jammies…at least he picked out a Christmas shirt. ; )</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ip4-nTdlVF8/TyYO75wlH9I/AAAAAAAAJYM/3-sEgqYgZJw/s1600-h/DSCF3843%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3843" border="0" alt="DSCF3843" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rzVfhzLm2CY/TyYO8GOirqI/AAAAAAAAJYU/tsY2pCRfvlE/DSCF3843_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">Here is Brooke playing with two of her presets from Santa.  She loves them both!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EGU92wiD7KA/TyYO8qVxf8I/AAAAAAAAJYc/KF_JbTBat6s/s1600-h/DSCF3842%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3842" border="0" alt="DSCF3842" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9imMKZe95jE/TyYO82KCtYI/AAAAAAAAJYk/HWAyoMa7e1A/DSCF3842_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">The Christmas morning aftermath.  It would probably make more sense to clean up as we go, but this is just much more fun. </p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-4772542697166802012-01-17T23:25:00.001-05:002012-01-17T23:25:45.086-05:00Christmas Eve<p>Christmas Eve was spent at my parent’s house this year.  It was a full house this year!  The only ones that weren’t able to be there were my sister Emily and her family.  We missed them terribly, but know that they thouroughly enjoyed their White Christmas in Maine.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UWlMGOydeA4/TxZJqnH3NvI/AAAAAAAAJUI/3p1vzfvt7qg/s1600-h/IMG_57423.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5742" border="0" alt="IMG_5742" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-R8PKq98GYx8/TxZJrPtWbiI/AAAAAAAAJUQ/WlVOSldRhLI/IMG_5742_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a></p> <p align="center">That is one full table!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HwAS8rBfDEU/TxZJrV3d5fI/AAAAAAAAJUY/W6wARtRkSWI/s1600-h/IMG_57673.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5767" border="0" alt="IMG_5767" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tOYsVvLMiaA/TxZJrwLQ_3I/AAAAAAAAJUg/ad9JLDO1vTs/IMG_5767_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a></p> <p align="center">The kids had the HARDEST time containing themselves from ripping open all of these presents.  They thought dinner should have been the last portion of the evening.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gERjuAIOFNg/TxZJsJGgtjI/AAAAAAAAJUo/E87TJFOXZHM/s1600-h/IMG_57723.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5772" border="0" alt="IMG_5772" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-A4HdgdjrQ4o/TxZJsVEOwHI/AAAAAAAAJUw/Qsd-INhJ_8w/IMG_5772_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3UDE9Kezb5c/TxZJswmU8_I/AAAAAAAAJU4/raKiimJSTeQ/s1600-h/IMG_57903.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5790" border="0" alt="IMG_5790" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gU934qM6wYM/TxZJtEYQPgI/AAAAAAAAJVA/wdiGKtGjDRM/IMG_5790_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uZURgUv685w/TxZJtpTQTPI/AAAAAAAAJVI/uEwagtWz3aA/s1600-h/IMG_58053.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5805" border="0" alt="IMG_5805" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cVexDYymhHA/TxZJuIFqjNI/AAAAAAAAJVM/PVHwErVU6Fg/IMG_5805_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a></p> <p>This was Brooke’s first Christmas which necessitated a super cute outfit and a mini photo shoot. ; ) I had the hardest time finding a first Christmas outfit that was feminine (not usually a problem). So, I found a cute onesie.  I paired it with some tights and a handmade tu-tu and voila…..super cute Christmas outfit!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_kUrY8v042M/TxZJuVayqHI/AAAAAAAAJVU/abhcSUrEi98/s1600-h/IMG_58133.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5813" border="0" alt="IMG_5813" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8CCXFpCutQU/TxZJukVAzYI/AAAAAAAAJVc/JSSwLK_Rt1g/IMG_5813_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a></p> <p align="center">This is my favorite picture of my three kids.  It just shows each of their little personalities so well. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fhR6X9Kh-34/TxZJvD5oUzI/AAAAAAAAJVk/7-RpouMigE8/s1600-h/DSCF38113.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3811" border="0" alt="DSCF3811" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LiXUyil9V60/TxZJvg2fz2I/AAAAAAAAJVs/iCi5rXAC0dY/DSCF3811_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>Brooke hanging out with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa.  I feel so blessed that they have been able to know each of my children and interact with them often.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-63OX_gEqpy4/TxZJv4mmSvI/AAAAAAAAJV0/SJE_UIbShnc/s1600-h/IMG_58303.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5830" border="0" alt="IMG_5830" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7Jdideo2Yk0/TxZJwf5zBLI/AAAAAAAAJV8/TCTLR2PB__A/IMG_5830_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vI8t5YnEACk/TxZJwjHwMvI/AAAAAAAAJWE/YeKLIamBKTo/s1600-h/IMG_58363.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_5836" border="0" alt="IMG_5836" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TdkxorznxEA/TxZJxEVu55I/AAAAAAAAJWM/XZp0RYfzmQk/IMG_5836_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-59LpCB3SNAI/TxZJxS_f-_I/AAAAAAAAJWU/PDZ8GQf64mo/s1600-h/DSCF38263.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3826" border="0" alt="DSCF3826" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lQD1HqwzioY/TxZJx0ksi_I/AAAAAAAAJWg/wsuqF3_WUI8/DSCF3826_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>I had a hard time finding matching Christmas jammies for the kids.  I was able to find some for Gavin and Kayla, but none for Brooke.  So, I took matters into my own hands and made them matching jammie pants.  I was so pleased with how they turned out and I may have to make this a yearly tradition.  I may add in pants for Jeremy and I next year!</p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-68343652012799740642012-01-12T09:35:00.001-05:002012-01-12T09:35:23.063-05:00My big girl is 7!!<p>Seriously, how did this ……</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--9-ykn3wems/Tw7vj0umRuI/AAAAAAAAJR8/De-LaPDm2-Q/s1600-h/1217023.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="121702" border="0" alt="121702" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Od9AY6mV7cA/Tw7vkYNRJyI/AAAAAAAAJSE/2WVghf9JDQ4/121702_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>(don’t mind her labor battle wound)</p> <p>Turn in to this so dang fast!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SpgatSW4yHg/Tw7vk7sdj6I/AAAAAAAAJSM/7GqVK3hu8OQ/s1600-h/DSCF37254.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3725" border="0" alt="DSCF3725" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TJfw0IM38sc/Tw7vlQUxdFI/AAAAAAAAJSU/xQWanhYtcFk/DSCF3725_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p>My  big, sweet girl turned 7 this year.  I can still so vividly remember the day that she was born.  I can honestly say that is one of the absolute best days of my life.  She made my dream of being a mother come true.  I love her so much and am so grateful for her.</p> <p>Her birthday fell on a school day, so, as you can see from her picture, we made sure that everyone at school new it was her special day. </p> <p>I had lunch with at school and we shared some treats with her class.  I really think she just loved being the center of attention.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mo2MZmPUIFM/Tw7vlwj77wI/AAAAAAAAJSY/nRIUzesCBxw/s1600-h/2011-12-16-11.58.183.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011-12-16 11.58.18" border="0" alt="2011-12-16 11.58.18" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oRrqHovCdws/Tw7vmPgNsQI/AAAAAAAAJSg/ywvx4DcsmmU/2011-12-16-11.58.18_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>Later that night we got together with our friends the Kreugers, Their son Matthew is Mikayla’s best friend, and according to Mikayla, her future husband. : )  We took the kids to Chuck E. Cheese – that was quite the adventure.  Mikayla had a great time, and that is all that matters, right?</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--Dqd3zixqw4/Tw7vmg5ONMI/AAAAAAAAJSo/xv4ZYCm3u0o/s1600-h/DSCF37294.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3729" border="0" alt="DSCF3729" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-libWNHZrlJk/Tw7vnLcdwwI/AAAAAAAAJSw/mTZWvX68hCI/DSCF3729_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3Cap6CCIQN8/Tw7vnZaLfmI/AAAAAAAAJS8/vA6hRhS-TW0/s1600-h/DSCF37283.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3728" border="0" alt="DSCF3728" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-s_-eYoEXb9g/Tw7voXestSI/AAAAAAAAJTE/SJMvMwQDGS4/DSCF3728_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-T8PphP9RIOw/Tw7vpKRunLI/AAAAAAAAJTM/zGw2W9Tvjqw/s1600-h/DSCF373310.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3733" border="0" alt="DSCF3733" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aAnlvo1yzyo/Tw7vpTRQK8I/AAAAAAAAJTU/a_nNBZM_iHY/DSCF3733_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-beNBTX_bboE/Tw7vp-xXwmI/AAAAAAAAJTc/mmctWuLdqTQ/s1600-h/DSCF37353.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3735" border="0" alt="DSCF3735" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S20kgiCoTCo/Tw7vqfaZwaI/AAAAAAAAJTk/6taKvCKp_Ts/DSCF3735_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p>It was a fun night!</p> <p>The next day, we got together for a little family party at my parent’s house.  Mikayla is such a lucky little girl to have so many people that love her!</p> <p>I don’t have pictures right now from her family party (my little sis did all of the picture taking and I haven’t had a chance to get them from her yet).  I will update this post once I do, though!</p> <p>Mikayla is growing up so fast and is really turning into a sweet and thoughtful young girl.  She is a WONDERFUL big sister!  I love just spending time with her and hearing all of the fun stuff that is on her very imaginative mind.   I love her so much!</p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-3172915585379348852011-12-24T10:44:00.001-05:002011-12-24T10:44:14.362-05:00Merry Christmas to our family and friends!<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ojaAQVknf7A/TvXzSl9wlEI/AAAAAAAAJRs/Qdk79zOXtOA/s1600-h/4%252520Photo%252520Filmstrip%252520%2525281%252529%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="4 Photo Filmstrip (1)" border="0" alt="4 Photo Filmstrip (1)" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5OADm9WTotI/TvXzTBnPV2I/AAAAAAAAJR0/Vg7NOePUNB8/4%252520Photo%252520Filmstrip%252520%2525281%252529_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="660" height="477" /></a></p> <p>I had full intention of mailing out Christmas card this year.  I had pictures taken, I begged my sister to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lollieland">design</a> a fabulous card for us, and I even had them printed.  They were delivered two days ago and the printing came out totally wrong.  They were printed in a new “digital” format that apparently cuts 1/2 inch off of your photo, which was a good portion of Brooke’s head.   So, once again, I decided to send them out in digital form.  That’s better than not sending them at all, right?</p> <p>This has been a fabulous year for our family.</p> <p>Jeremy is still employed at The Mattress Firm.  We are so grateful that he has a stable and steady job right now, especially when so many have so much uncertainty with their own employment.  He spends most of his free time being an awesome father to our children and working out at the gym.  He inspires me to be active!</p> <p>I continue to work in the ER at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.  It’s a great place to work and I work with some really amazing people.  My favorite job is still the one I do at home.  I feel so blessed to be an active participant in the life of my children.  They are wonderful little people and make me smile each and every day.  </p> <p>Mikayla started first grade this year.  She is a very good student!  She does most of her math homework in her head and is reading chapter books now.  She is growing up to be such a sweet and caring little girl.  She is a wonderful big sister and is always looking out for her brother and sister.  </p> <p>Gavin is in preschool this year.  He LOVES school!  He loves telling me about all of the adventures he has with his friends and his teachers.  He is my cuddly little boy…I can always count on him to crawl in bed with me in the morning and just lay with me.   He is a wonderful brother to his two sisters and always tries to make them happy.</p> <p>Miss Brooke was born on June 27th.  She is such a joyful little girl.  She is my best sleeper (started sleeping through most nights at around 10 weeks old) and is a very laid back baby.  For the most part, she only cries when she is tired or hungry.  She loves watching the crazy antics of her older siblings.  She has brought so much joy and happiness into our home.  I just can’t imagine life without her!</p> <p>I hope and pray that each of you are having a wonderful Christmas season with your families.  There is NOTHING better than being able to just spend time with those that you love. </p> <p>My hope is that each of you will feel the blessings of our Savior during the upcoming year.  May the Lord bless each of your lives.   We are grateful for His blessings in ours!</p> <p>Merry Christmas and  a Happy New Year to each and everyone of you.</p> <p>Love, </p> <p>Jeremy, Rachel, Mikayla, Gavin and Brooke</p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-32279826411308660102011-12-16T00:29:00.001-05:002011-12-16T00:29:50.762-05:00Random November Pics<p>November was a pretty low key month, but I thought I would share some pictures of the kiddos.  I just love them. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-l-PKwl9bN-k/TurXH23kbnI/AAAAAAAAJNY/pYmZLFOamJQ/s1600-h/DSCF3534%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3534" border="0" alt="DSCF3534" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PtLvhTK2rXY/TurXIJo2p4I/AAAAAAAAJNg/NfKlOPhr9zE/DSCF3534_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R1y3PlGcIA8/TurXIiIFvgI/AAAAAAAAJNo/F6rOVwhBwdc/s1600-h/DSCF3547%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3547" border="0" alt="DSCF3547" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZuWhPrKovGU/TurXJAFG4qI/AAAAAAAAJNw/4LLbErbiRKA/DSCF3547_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nZErV-MjxyQ/TurXJSDSSYI/AAAAAAAAJN4/7SNSy_2-wxg/s1600-h/DSCF3549%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3561" border="0" alt="DSCF3561" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ppK18nty6GY/TurXLRAOFPI/AAAAAAAAJOg/z2dtkwct5iw/DSCF3561_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GoyCysCrAfc/TurXL4GfwxI/AAAAAAAAJOo/pe7MPdPsL2I/s1600-h/DSCF3565%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3565" border="0" alt="DSCF3565" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9L4_pu70xHQ/TurXMeuygEI/AAAAAAAAJOw/fZl0tTStqI0/DSCF3565_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-67lHzfHwx4k/TurXMz4PYuI/AAAAAAAAJO8/vSU_fAYSic4/s1600-h/DSCF3566%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3566" border="0" alt="DSCF3566" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-R2TvYUtC3mA/TurXNjfNPtI/AAAAAAAAJPE/bSuDZ7FqGN8/DSCF3566_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SV0N_gfogOM/TurXN-d1MRI/AAAAAAAAJPM/uMZx6ATMn2s/s1600-h/DSCF3568%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3568" border="0" alt="DSCF3568" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vulGrzEMfyw/TurXOc7SrBI/AAAAAAAAJPU/atKHMMqkMqM/DSCF3568_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="180" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-zu1KkpndEXY/TurXO_mGX-I/AAAAAAAAJPc/DMz5O5uxtms/s1600-h/DSCF3592%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3592" border="0" alt="DSCF3592" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x0JUSNCwzjc/TurXPV5Q8cI/AAAAAAAAJPk/B0Avjxvt9yc/DSCF3592_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tw5OLnNDLNg/TurXPqn1olI/AAAAAAAAJPs/OdPzoDRUyog/s1600-h/DSCF3594%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3594" border="0" alt="DSCF3594" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-pPDTy4oog0Y/TurXQPw75UI/AAAAAAAAJP0/Z-S8PGKbMJg/DSCF3594_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9QXTAXnAwJc/TurXQWkt_-I/AAAAAAAAJP8/Cc9XA1i9lWM/s1600-h/DSCF3596%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3596" border="0" alt="DSCF3596" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-az37kelbgCo/TurXRO8otkI/AAAAAAAAJQE/qIdGMmD-CLI/DSCF3596_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JElUXJYE6ug/TurXRrvV-tI/AAAAAAAAJQM/zf1-QYggTw8/s1600-h/DSCF3606%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3606" border="0" alt="DSCF3606" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-n4BdWMQ5RYc/TurXSLQw5wI/AAAAAAAAJQU/5ihPA4jYnYA/DSCF3606_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mm3z_A5487Y/TurXSv4E2HI/AAAAAAAAJQk/EGsf3l0xMus/s1600-h/DSCF3611%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3611" border="0" alt="DSCF3611" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rdmrSNKB_g4/TurXTVsFWLI/AAAAAAAAJQs/191U5TdgsvU/DSCF3611_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624669820878835273.post-42100539539589596992011-12-16T00:19:00.001-05:002011-12-16T00:19:37.515-05:00Gavin’s Thanksgiving Program<p>Gavin’s school always puts on such cute little programs.  This year our little Indian did a great job.  I love watching him in these things.  He really gets into each of the songs – he loves to perform!  Such a difference from Mikayla who would usually just sit there and stare out at the audience. : ) </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LfrVYM3nDF8/TurU38ligTI/AAAAAAAAJMk/MjXupSYsGLo/s1600-h/DSCF3574%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3574" border="0" alt="DSCF3574" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BWoZmDwDDDU/TurU4PcLm1I/AAAAAAAAJMs/5feKkcxk7L8/DSCF3574_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="260" /></a></p> <p align="center">Brooke patiently waiting for the program to start.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qWlxo-ZznrM/TurU4lFtOtI/AAAAAAAAJM0/JlEIF-D5jog/s1600-h/DSCF3578%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3578" border="0" alt="DSCF3578" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0nh_h-_Y75E/TurU45ulzLI/AAAAAAAAJM8/iyGV1UR60zM/DSCF3578_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200" /></a></p> <p align="center">Gavin performing one of the songs…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-kCUW2385Q8w/TurU5uc2jLI/AAAAAAAAJNE/2uHa82s5jXk/s1600-h/DSCF3583%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSCF3583" border="0" alt="DSCF3583" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-V-LjRDCouKI/TurU6BgVpaI/AAAAAAAAJNM/-GUNL87Tc_8/DSCF3583_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260" /></a></p> <p align="center">The little Indian at the Thanksgiving Feast.  Nothing better than chicken nuggets at 10:30 in the morning!</p> Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902048661084325315noreply@blogger.com0