tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52553774194225495242024-03-12T18:39:58.481-07:00Finding Joy In The Journey...~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.comBlogger825125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-51022178841768617072015-11-04T19:47:00.001-08:002015-11-04T19:47:44.246-08:00Watching over MaWhat a whirlwind of crazy the last few weeks! On top of normal everyday (ca-razy!!) life, we have taken in my Mom for a month as she heals from major back surgery. She was pretty miserable the first two weeks, so I was up helping her roll over, take meds, and any other needs she had, every 2 hours, 24 hours a day. Yup. Just like a newborn! LOL It was exhausting and yet I have felt the Lord lifting me and enabling me more than I can truly say.<br />
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Emma has been a HUGE help! She rearranged her high school/college schedule to alternate with when I needed to be on campus and she has taken care of her Grandma while I am in class. Ma claims Em makes the best eggs and *loves* having her come home after her early morning college class and first period to make her breakfast. (I am so thankful as well so I can get out the door to class!)<br />
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Caleb has loved having his Grandma here and has spent multiple evenings sitting with her in the bedroom asking her questions about her childhood and what she likes in life. He checks in on her all the time, and loves going on walks with her (she is supposed to walk multiple times a day) where he watches carefully for cracks in the sidewalk that may trip her, or low hanging branches that may make her bend over. He is such a sweetheart!<br />
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All the kids have stepped up their game for their Momma and help me keep the household stuff flowing. Laundry has not gotten behind, nor have dishes. I am amazed and utterly grateful!<br />
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This week - week three - she is finally feeling a little less pained and a lot more mobile. She can do more for herself, and the time between meds has increased such that she is waking herself up in the night to take them.<br />
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We are so grateful not only for this chance to serve her, but also to foster relationships that we wouldn't have the chance to enjoy otherwise.~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-47669400507940210312015-11-04T19:20:00.000-08:002015-11-04T19:20:05.059-08:00Double Dates!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We had a busy couple of weekends as of late...</div>
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Here is Sadie Hawkins 2015 at their school...</div>
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And here is Masquerade 2015 the following weekend at SF High on Halloween.</div>
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Theme: The living dead.</div>
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Emma was Emily from the Corpse Bride</div>
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Cody was "R" from Warm Bodies</div>
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And my baby boy went on his first DATES!!! Eeeeek!</div>
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I have been thinking lately about the difference between Facebook and a blog.<br />
Facebook gives any random acquaintance access to most any detail I post at any time.<br />
Those who love me and my family the most read a blog.<br />
Facebook loses many of my posts by choosing which content to share for me so I cannot easily go back and find the information that I want to see again.<br />
I liked if for a time, but have decided that I miss being able to use my blog as a picture filled history of my family...<br />
And so... long story short. I think I am back!<br />
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~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-47280949497770286172013-10-24T07:04:00.001-07:002013-10-24T07:04:38.415-07:00Fall ColorsEach year the landscape makes a beautiful change of colors that brings me joy beyond measure! I know there are some who love to drive around and look at Christmas lights, or to enjoy spring flowers... me? I want to drive around and Oooo and Ahhhh at people's tree choices and absorb the peaceful feeling and beauty that is Fall.<br />
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I love it! It's my most favorite time of the year!! <br />
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And so... here is a little glimpse of the beauty I enjoy when I come home each day...<br />
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Aunt Becky & Uncle Kevin were going to come up from Arizona for Conference this year for a visit, that is until Kevin landed a job in Idaho and they are now quickly getting their home ready to sell! (EEEEEE!! We are SO excited to have them closer!)</div>
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Caleb is just old enough to go, and with Cody gone to Shakespeare and Emma sick as a dog, the two younger boys got to go on a "date" with Dad and Mom.</div>
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We hopped on Front Runner and rode the trains into the city...</div>
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Caleb couldn't believe all the people that were there!</div>
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We had a busy night! Both Caleb's Pack Night and Cody's Shakespeare Showcase were on the same night (and Jes had class!) so there was a bit of running involved to attend and support both! </div>
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Caleb read about George Washington</div>
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Then the scouts tried to get their Cub Scout Master, Brother Porter, to draw what they were drawing in the air...</div>
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It was pretty hard!</div>
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The boys were WAY excited to have Bishop Day give it a go...</div>
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He had multiple boys "instructing" him... so he got two pens going! </div>
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It looked absolutely nothing like what they were trying to get him to draw! But the boys ate it up! What good sports!</div>
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Caleb's leader didn't get his advancements turn in on time, so he didn't get his awards... so off we ran to Cody's performance...</div>
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Cody played "Norfolk", assistant to the King, in this scene.</div>
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He did a good job! I couldn't get many photos because of the lighting and him moving so fast (LOL) but we were glad to make it in time to see him perform. </div>
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~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-58603636282580342712013-09-28T22:24:00.000-07:002013-09-28T22:24:43.175-07:00Our "Cubs"Oh Caleb... sweet funny Caleb... here's a quick update on that little man...<br />
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* He still loves/adores/excels at anything hands-on, dirty or resembles something his Daddy would be doing. He also just spent over 2 hours helping me bottle tomato juice! He LOVES work... as long as it's not school work/reading.<br />
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* Caleb started with a fantastic tutor here in the neighborhood over the summer, and she is helping him succeed by leaps and bounds. He still *really* struggles with the building blocks of reading, but his comprehension is awesome! He landed a fantastic teacher at school, and it's the smallest class to boot! (almost 10 kids less than the other classes!) The school is getting him some help as well, and we are optimistic that he will get caught up this school year and not feel so behind.<br />
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* Caleb has attended Cub Scouts for almost six months now. He is scooting right along with his achievements and last week declared that "even though I am suppose to hate scouts" (wait? what??) "I totally LOVE it now!" He proceeded to explain that they worked with tools, hammered in nails (which "I rocked it better than anybody else!") and did all the things he loves. LOL He is so funny!<br />
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* Caleb has had a lot of fun hanging out with Cam and Tyler, but he also just loves hanging out with Cameron. They have gotten really close the last few months and love to hang out together. One of their favorite pastimes is Minecraft that Caleb got for his birthday. Their little worlds are super elaborate, and they work together to make things work. It's kinda cool. They also ride bikes and love to play outside together with soccer balls and the like.<br />
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* He is on pins and needles... it's almost OCTOBER!!! He absolutely ADORES Halloween! His all time fav! So far he has 100% decided he wants to be a cowboy, or maybe a karate kid or maybe a skeleton. LOL He is so much fun! ~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-39961165676588031492013-09-28T21:30:00.001-07:002013-09-28T21:30:23.889-07:00Mr. CameronSo... to wrap up the updates on us let's begin with Cam...<br />
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* Cam is LOVING sixth grade! His teacher is awesome, and he got to be a part of a special 6th grade class. It's a fine arts 6th grade, and so he gets to incorporate the arts into his everyday learning. One of the coolest opportunities in this class is that they get to pick a topic/subject they learned this year and, as a class, write an opera for it. They then have a music teacher that helps them to compose original music for their opera and next spring their class will perform it!! Talk about unique! He loves it!<br />
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* He also tried out last spring and made it into the Elementary show choir: Tyros. He spent a whole week at a "retreat" at the school during the summer learning 3 detailed choreography dances to perform. Last week they performed at the city's Harvest Moon Hurrah and have another "concert" in 2 weeks. He really enjoys it and his voice is maturing and growing so much... his momma loves it too! <br />
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* Cameron has jumped headlong into scouts. (I think his brother's example helps *wink*) This fall he is attending both the local and the BYU Powwow's and when it's all said and done, he likely could have over 10 merit badges! He was really disappointed when his 2nd 11-yr old scout overnighter was cancelled due to heavy rain (and moved to the church) a couple of weeks ago. His Dad had committed to go with him and he looked forward to having him all to himself! Dad still went with him to the church (they still did the activities etc. just no overnight camping) but he was still a little bummed out. His other 11year old overnighter was missed because of a bad asthma attack. He is REALLY looking forward to turning 12 in January and becoming a deacon and a "real boy scout" with lots of camping opportunities!<br />
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* His best friend lives right behind us (Tyler Day) and they are constantly on the go together. My favorite part about their friendship is that they have no problem including Caleb in their fun. It makes my mommy heart burst! :) They love to jump on the tramp for hours, or play X-box together. Tyler has been a deacon for over a year, and can't wait for Cam to join him too!<br />
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* Another fun thing Cam has been up to... he is passing off his <a href="https://www.lds.org/manual/faith-in-god-for-boys/the-articles-of-faith?lang=eng" target="_blank">Articles of Faith for his Faith in God</a>. So far he has almost 5 of them memorized completely. He wants to receive his award before his 12th birthday. <br />
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Cam is full of fun and laughter. We love his sense of humor, as well as his small acts of kindness he is constantly trying to do. He is such a good kid and we love him to bits! :)<br />
~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-24918795746960861362013-09-19T20:16:00.001-07:002013-09-19T20:18:00.945-07:00William CodyNow to do a quick update on the Code-man...<br />
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He has had a busy summer as well. He committed to mow & edge "Grandma" Carolyn (our next door neighbor in our last house)'s yard each week. It has been a bit of an adjustment for him - he has some depth perception issues so sometimes he had to go back over spots, but he is getting really good at it! For a few weeks he helped mow a couple of other families yards as well. He earned enough to pay his way for Scout Camp, as well as purchase his new iPod touch he has been saving for. Once he reached those goals, he then saved some for his CA souvenirs, and now is helping to pay for his Drama and Choir fees. (he needed a new TUX for choir! WOW! I guess he's set for dances in 2 years...no? IF he quits growing though right?? LOL)<br />
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He had a very busy July - it felt like we rarely saw the boy! We started out the month in San Francisco on vacation. We arrived home early Sunday morning and hurried and packed him up and he left for Scout Camp the next day. He was gone all week (and for his birthday too!! :( This Momma was sad!). He arrived home Saturday and we rushed through getting his laundry done and sleeping bag cleaned up, and re-packed him... he and Emmalee left early Monday morning for a Pioneer Trek for 4 days. The poor boy came home and had NO desire to leave the house... or really even his room... for a solid week! LOL He loved trek and camp... though was really disappointed for both because for Scout Camp his best friend Ethan got dehydrated and went home early, and for Trek Ethan wasn't old enough to go! A few weeks later Ethan moved two towns over and he has missed hanging out with him a lot. :(<br />
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In July, Cody also turned 14, and was ordained to be a Teacher. He was sad to leave the Deacon's quorum, but was relieved to no longer be the D.Q. Pres and "be in charge" anymore.<br />
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Funny enough... his "being in charge" didn't lessen much the following month. August was consumed with his Eagle Scout Project. I will do a whole post (or two) on the project, but in a nutshell it was a way bigger bite than he had planned. He coordinated the efforts to build ladders across the end of the bunk beds at the local Young Women's Camp - Camp Koholowo. This project was completely out of his comfort zone and really stretched him to the limit, but he DID it! We had a lot of great support and love... and honestly... we are all really thankful to see it completed! *grin* We hope to get all the paperwork completed and signed off and are shooting for an Eagle Court of Honor sometime in Jan.<br />
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Cody is loving being a Freshman this year! He is taking Drama, like I mentioned, but he also tried out and made it into the Shakespeare Group. He is practicing with his group and they go to competition the first of next month in Cedar City. We are really excited for him! He also tried out for Choir and made it to the High School Concert Choir. He also is taking a Choir Tech class where he is learning the theatre prep/prop prep/lights & sounds behind the choirs performances. He could go on tour (Nationals) with the Show choir as their "Techie", but it's $2000 and I just don't know if that can happen LOL We shall see... in the mean time he is eating it up and loving every minute of it!<br />
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He started taking French this year and LOVES it! Last night he asked me if he saved up for it, could he go with his French class to France his Junior year? WOW! (Can I just say how much I *love* their school?? So many great opportunities!) Pretty cool!! *I* wanna go to France!!! LOL<br />
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Cody loves his iPod, and his favorite hobbies right now include finding funny pictures (especially of animals) to see (and share). He is annoyed by his little brothers, but is also fiercely protective of them. We all tease that he has definitely become a surly fourteen year-old... but he is such a good kid - even when he acts kinda grumpy LOL<br />
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One of my favorite things about Cody is his willingness to just quietly jump in and help. He really does so much to help out the family. He doesn't love big chore days, but he is the first to rotate laundry, empty the dishwasher, take out the trash and mow the grass. He also likes to help read scriptures at night and keep us on track for <a href="http://www.lds.org/topics/family-home-evening?lang=eng" target="_blank">Family Home Evening.</a><br />
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We sure love our Will-I-am... He is such a great part of our family!! :)<br />
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<br />~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-45128716859263046572013-09-17T15:36:00.000-07:002013-09-17T15:36:08.462-07:00EmmaleeEmma has been super busy as well (I wonder where she gets it?? Bwahahaha)<br />
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Here's a quick sum up of her comings and goings as of late...<br />
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* She finished her first semester of college with flying colors over summer semester. She is continuing her college courses this fall - along with being a Sophomore in High school. She has two EdNet (live interactive) college courses this semester and one AP class. It is TONS of work, and she really wants to do it, but sometimes really just wants to be a teenager and hang out with her friends. It's tough, but she is being so responsible about it and learning a lot of time management skills. We feel really proud of her, but try to not be too proud because we want her to do this on her own if she wants it - it's entirely up to her ;)<br />
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* Emma is serving as the Mia Maid President at church and loves the girls in her class. She prays for them often and is just so sweet about it. <br />
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* Em earned her Young Women's <a href="https://www.lds.org/young-women/personal-progress?lang=eng" target="_blank">Personal Progress</a> Medallion in July (me too!!) It was fun to receive it together and to reflect on how much we have grown together. She has been such a motivating factor for me to get mine alongside her, and it has been worth every minute! When I was being interviewed by the Bishopric member about my experience and about how it has changed my own relationship with the Savior my heart filled to overflowing and my eyes filled up with tears... I hadn't realized just how important my role as a mother is to help my children feel, recognize and develop a relationship with the Savior. I realize that I am His greatest ally when it comes to my kids. It was profound moment as a Mom. Emma is excited to move on to earn her Honor Bee next, and has already completed over 40 hours of service helping Cody with his Eagle Scout Project. She restarted reading the <a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm?lang=eng" target="_blank">Book of Mormon.</a><br />
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* She is still in love with piano, though with her schedule she is self teaching at the moment. She loves Drama and is the same Drama class as Cody. She chose Drama this year as opposed to Choir. She realized she didn't have time for it all. She looks forward to attending the Shakespeare Competitions in Cedar City next month. Cody is in Shakespeare and she gets to go cheer him on. She also wants to get a mask! (see below)<br />
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* Em is screaming up on Sixteen! She has her learner's permit and loves to practice, though the freeway has not been yet attempted. Her Mom and Dad are trying to save up to get her through Driver's Ed in the next few months. She was asked to Homecoming last week. She was so conflicted! Before her Dad and I could even discuss it and make a decision, she made it herself. She decided that it was the right thing to do to follow the standards she knows are for her own good and she told him no. He was a good friend, and was somewhat relieved she said no --- he didn't realize she was not 16 yet and was sick about making her choose! He has agreed to be her escort for her Masquerade...<br />
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* Yep. Masquerade. We are throwing her a Sweet Sixteen party and her theme is a masque (hence the mask shopping at the Shakespeare Festival.) We have a cousin who is a DJ and he is going to come make it a good time! We found Emmy a formal gown in California and she just picked up her shoes the other night on our way to Millie's wedding. It should be an event to be remembered!<br />
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We are so thankful to have her in our family! She is Mom's best friend, Cody's best friend, and we all just love her to bits! She helps to keep our busy family going whenever she has time and without her her Momma would be lost!<br />
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~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-27510379320039724522013-09-17T10:32:00.001-07:002013-09-17T10:32:14.587-07:00JestinSoo... catching you up on Jestin:<br />
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He is busy as ever. (surprised? I didn't think so) Here are some recent highlights in no particular order:<br />
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* Jestin began going to school again this semester, however he moved from UVU to MATC and is getting his certification in HVAC (heating and A/C). He goes for 6 hours a week in the evenings and will have his certification in 2 years. He is excited about it. A lot of the machines at work have those kinds of systems on them, so he would be able to fix them start to finish, but it also will increase his abilities in his side jobs to help out. He really already can do these things, he is just excited to be able to be certified and understand a little better the formulas etc. His bachelor's degree is on hold... but not forgotten.<br />
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* He teaches Cameron's Primary class (11 yr-olds) at Church. He really likes it. He also was just called to be the on the Scout Committee as the Quartermaster. He has all kinds of plans for getting the equipment trailer up to snuff and organized LOL<br />
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* Jes had surgery over the summer for some diabetic issues. He is doing pretty good. It didn't really fix the problem, but at least gave us answers as to the whys. He is considering getting an insulin pump now that he has met his deductible LOL<br />
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* He has been busy this summer helping me with all kinds of projects! He has repaired and painted the chicken coop, sanded and painted the back steps, built shelves in the shed, and the biggest of all helped Cody with his Eagle Scout project (more on that to come). <br />
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* He got to fulfill a bucket list item this summer! He had the chance to eat a fancy seafood dinner at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. He was tickled that my cousin Kayelani & Daniel splurged and joined us. It was really fun for him. The kids even liked all the food! It was delightful!<br />
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* He works as many side jobs as he can and really does SOO much to help our family succeed so that I can stay home with the kids and so I can attend school. He often feel like a complete failure because ends don't always meet and pass each other, but somehow it *always* works out and we all feel SOO blessed that he is our husband and father! <br />
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LOVE YOU JESTIN!!!!!!!!!!</div>
~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-59731146782899675162013-09-17T09:59:00.001-07:002013-09-17T10:01:25.562-07:00I miss my blog...Hello there. I miss you. It's true. I miss my blog.<br />
I used to jot down all kinds of thoughts and updates randomly.<br />
I used to be creative and fun.<br />
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I have allowed my perfectionism to stop me from posting.<br />
* I haven't uploaded the latest pictures! I can't post yet!<br />
* I still haven't uploaded Thanksgiving of last year for Pete's sake... I shouldn't post about what's happening right now!<br />
* I don't have time to do pictures AND a post, so I better not do anything at all.<br />
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UGH! I make myself crazy. LOL<br />
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This is my blog.<br />
And I am going to be better about posting the day to day.<br />
If I do pictures, go me!<br />
If not... I still capture some of our little families life no?<br />
YES!!<br />
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I am tired of loosing my family's history to Facebook who files it who knows where! <br />
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And I just need some space from Facebook... ;)<br />
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No more perfectionism.<br />
Just raw real Dorius Life.<br />
Join us if you want to...<br />
*WINK*~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-59932876829820634372013-07-01T23:00:00.000-07:002013-07-21T17:16:01.528-07:00Dinner on the road<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dinner at Wendy's in Reno</div>
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Jestin was super grumpy because #1 I wouldn't let him drive and #2 because he was hungry, so we pulled over and got something to eat at the kids favorite fast food place!</div>
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To cheer him up, I finally handed over the keys and let him take the wheel (3 days post-op... *gulp*)</div>
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He drove for about an hour before he pulled over and admitted he shouldn't be driving.</div>
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We drove over the Donner Pass in the dark... the outlines of the trees were amazing even in the dark with the moon light shining on them! Can't wait to see it in the day!</div>
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We arrived at Kayelani and Daniel's about 1:00 in the morning.</div>
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The small car was bearable and the snack boxes were perfect!</div>
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Let's PLAY!!</div>
<br />~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-38002606890172946142013-07-01T14:00:00.000-07:002013-07-21T17:18:48.548-07:001st Stop - Bonneville Salt Flats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This first official stop on our trip was at the Bonneville Salt Flats.</div>
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The kids wandered down in the 106 degree weather to explore the salt...</div>
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Mom and Dad set up lunch at the picnic tables.</div>
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Cody & Caleb finding cool chunks of sparking salt.</div>
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Everyone came back to the table to start eating, but Caleb was enthralled! He wanted to keep exploring.</div>
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About 5 minutes later he came running up to the table all excited! He had found a marker on the salt flat! (a permanent marker!)</div>
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We gave him a napkin to try it out on and he opened it up.</div>
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Out fell a huge marijuana joint!</div>
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Mom snagged it up and grab Caleb's hand and as she rushed him to the car to wash his hands with sanitizing wipes, dropping the joint and the marker into the trash!</div>
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Momma scrubbed his hands thoroughly.</div>
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After she was sure there was no ickiness upon his little body, we joined the crew at lunch.</div>
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"OH!!! I get it! You were washing my hands for lunch!"</div>
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BWAHAHAHAHA!!</div>
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Uh - Yeah - Spot on little man!</div>
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Why is it always Caleb...? </div>
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My cousin Kayelani and her hubby Daniel have invited us to come visit them and spend a week playing and exploring with them!</div>
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Aunt Becky & Uncle Kevin (and Amanda & Jake) will be there visiting as well! </div>
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We will get to check off two bucket list items on this trip!</div>
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Heather's bucket list item was to see fireworks over San Francisco Bay.</div>
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Jestin's was to eat fish at Fisherman's Wharf/Pier 39.</div>
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It's SO gonna be worth it!</div>
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A NEW TRAVEL TRADITION!!!</div>
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Space will be very limited and so I worried about how we were going to transport our snacks and not end up with mashed boxes and crumb chips. Not to mention, of course, the inconvenience of mom being the hander-outer non-stop in a tight space... and it all ending up at mom's feet to boot! LOL</div>
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I was at the Dollar Store picking up a few of our cheap favorite snacks when I passed by these tall plastic containers...</div>
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I snagged the boxes, some sandwich baggies, the rest of the snacks and headed for home to share my excitement with the kids. :)</div>
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They were all THRILLED with the idea!</div>
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Everyone got to choose what he/she loved!!</div>
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We broke out the label maker and gathered all the snacks I had been buying on sale for the last 3 months for this trip. </div>
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Everyone kept their box down by their feet and we tossed all the extra space taking boxes and bags the treats came in! YAY! </div>
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** Instead of sugar laden drinks, each child took a water bottle and we took our 5 gal water cooler with us in the trunk and refilled at each bathroom break. It worked out perfectly! (all we ever bought was ice to refill it - the heat of the day melted it as needed!)</div>
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** We also filled a gallon size baggie with celery & carrots and if the kids wanted they had the single serve peanut butter cups in their own boxes to eat with them (Mom & Cody's fav!) </div>
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** We also had another gallon baggie with peeled and wedged oranges and 2 different kinds of apples (cut into wedges) - Em juiced one fresh lemon all over the top of the fruit and shook the bag to coat the oranges and bananas... it kept the apples fresh and crunchy with very minimal browning for almost a week! (have used bottled lemon juice before it is <u>not</u> as effective) </div>
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** The previously mentioned baggies of fresh food we kept in a small ice chest in the trunk, along with some lunch meats, cheese, mayo/mustard and tortillas - we made wraps for the big meals on the trip. There also were some frozen applesauce pkgs (the kind you suck out) for when we needed something refreshing. When we stopped for potty breaks along the way we would rotate the fresh bags when we got water refills. It was lovely!</div>
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** note: Don't divvy up beef jerky into sandwich bags for this - it is too strong smelling and some of our crackers took on the flavor of jerky. Jerky will just have to stay a pass around treat LOL (meat flavored Nilla Waffers was weird LOL)</div>
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** The kids did not eat all their snack items, and often gathered some of their baggies of snacks for their day-packs while were in SF. (each child had their own string day pack to carry their water bottle, snacks, camera, and sovenier $ - that was a back saver for mom and dad! And saved the begging for expensive drinks and treats along the way!) A quick stop at the grocery store and the boxes were refreshed for the trip home as well! This was a real life saver!!</div>
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~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-82300510292707274492013-05-17T21:22:00.000-07:002013-05-17T21:22:03.171-07:00Gearing up for summer...WHEW! That last semester was a doozey! Especially considering my last post was in January! LOL<br />
I will be adding posts and dating them when they happened chronologically, but truth be told my last post was about the anniversary of my sweet Grandma's passing and her photo LOL<br />
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So... here's an update:<br />
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Jestin took two college classes this last semester (his first ones back to school since his Electrical studies) over 12 years ago. Math was TORTURE. We spent HOURS working problems together... up until midnight on the nights he didn't have class trying to meet homework deadlines. His professor was VERY difficult/demanding when it came to due dates... and for a student who worked full-time as well as attended classes at night {and did side jobs every free moment} - let's just say - it was ALL we could do to keep him caught up! I joked that that was all we did as a family for the last 4 months: eat, sleep, school and <strong>homework</strong>. All of us. LOL It was C.R.A.Z.Y. Jes also took a Health class and aced it. He really enjoyed it. But I can't even tell you how relieved he was to be done.<br />
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My semester was good... I took my Math 1050 class (got an A-), and a Library Research class (got an A) and Intermediate Spanish (got a B+... conjugating verbs was killing me! Yes... my fluency came back quickly... but my brain just wanted to reword the sentence to say the same thing without having to conjugate LOL it was rough)<br />
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I also took a Leadership Mentoring class that I absolutely adored! I was working toward becoming a UVU Mentor and was so excited for it! The week before I needed to turn in my application, I was sitting in class and had this horrible feeling come over me. I cried the whole way home. I fought the feeling and fought the feeling.... I didn't want to <u>NOT</u> apply - this was a HUGE step toward my dream of becoming a professor teaching in the Student Success program (and as a mentor I would be helping to TEACH one of these classes!) It made no sense to me, and so I refused to ask if I should not apply when saying my prayers. But I already knew. Finally I asked. Yep. The answer was "not at this time". I was devastated. The day before the application was due, I got a text from the head of the Student Success Dept. He had heard that I was not going to apply... <br />
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He had been in our class "observing" my professor on a day when I taught the class - we had to teach the class twice during this semester to practice the skills we were learning to become a mentor. He told me that I did an excellent job, and that I was an <em><strong>excellent</strong></em> candidate for the UVU Mentor program and he asked to me to apply. I told him that I wanted to - very badly - but that I knew the time was right for me to apply... but maybe next spring I would apply. He told me that he admired my following what was right for me in my life and that he would look forward to my applying and that if I wanted to be involved in the program at all next year just for experience to come see him.<br />
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I couldn't believe it! The guy who some day could be my "boss" took the time to send ME a personal text, asking me to apply, and thought I would be a great candidate! I was stunned. And tickled. And It comforted my heart - as I was a little afraid Heavenly Father was telling me no because I wouldn't do a good job! LOL <br />
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Anyway... I still get a little disappointed when I really think about it - I really wanted to do this! And to do it with the kids I trained with would be awesome... but I think I know one of the reasons why the answer was "the time is not right"...<br />
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Two weeks before the UVU semester ended, Emma and I met with her academic counselor. Long story short... she is a high honor student and had specific goals for her future. Even though she is only going to be a sophomore next year, he suggested a program that her school offers. We did some research, jumped through a bunch of hoops... and 2 weeks later my baby girl had a UVU student ID in her hot little hands. (*sniff*) She participating in a program called "EdNet"... she takes college courses through video conference at her school. If she stays on course, she will graduate with not only her high school diploma... but also her associates degree! :) She is super excited. And super stressed out. It is a HUGE change. But she is up for the challenge ;)<br />
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So now... that makes 3 college students in our household! *gulp*<br />
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I think that as the mom and the scheduler, with 3 college students, plus 3 regular students... I will have my hands happily full.... and being a UVU mentor would require more than I should probably give while Em is adjusting and Jes is as well. :) It will all be good. And I can "mentor" my own little nestlings *grin*<br />
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So... enough about college life...<br />
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Cody is doing fantastic in school as well. He came home with a High Honor Roll certificate. He is taking honors math track and if he keeps up with it he will be done with calculus at the end of high school. He is also working on getting his Eagle Scout project completed this summer. He is Senior Patrol leader and Deacons Quorum President. He is a busy young man. He loves listening to music and reading the newspaper.<br />
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Cameron has been busy in school as well. He gets really good grades and loves to hang out with his best friend Tyler everyday he can. He took basketball classes this spring. He has also been a great friend to Caleb... they do almost everything together. He loves being an 11-year old scout and was really sad to miss his first overnight campout tonight - He has been home most of the week with his first really bad asthma attack in months. <br />
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Caleb was baptized this month. It was a wonderful event (I am sure you saw the post) He is so very excited for summer and the freedom to play and play and play. He still struggles some with his reading, but we are going work really hard on it this summer and see if we can't get him back on track :) Caleb still loves his sandbox, and his newest passion is water balloons. He is SUPER excited to go to Seven Peaks water park over and over, and go on hikes, and have his friends come for a week, and go to San Fransico over the Fourth of July & Six Flags!<br />
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And so... we are gearing up for summer!!!<br />
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Time to plan some fun, some work, some service and some memories! What about all of you? What are your big plans for the 3 months of freedom ahead of us???? :)~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-23020846223845896342013-05-04T20:30:00.000-07:002013-05-16T15:07:24.041-07:00Caleb's Baptism<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Caleb & his Daddy</div>
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We are so proud of him... and his choice to follow Jesus Christ.</div>
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We displayed a poster telling all about him...</div>
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Each table had a center piece representing Caleb's favorite things...</div>
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This one is his Lincoln Logs - he loves to set up elaborate battle fields with Cody on the living room floor. </div>
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This one is covered in insects and creepy crawlies... and there is even a jar of gummy worms... </div>
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A miniature sand box...</div>
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This is where he goes to decompress from his day... </div>
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LOVES his sand box!</div>
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This table was suppose to represent his adoration of LEGOs...</div>
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Oh well--- his LEGO candy that he refuses to eat because he likes to play with them made it! LOL</div>
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This little plaque was made by his Kindergarten teacher, Bunny Barnett. Her little girl Oaklie shared this special day with him and she was baptized at the same time.</div>
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This is an arrangement of water balloons & an up-cycled marble maze he made. He loves to rummage through the recycle for building materials and is known for his many elaborate creations.</div>
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This is his testimony table. His mini "Future Missionary" tag, his favorite tie and behind the statue of Jesus is his chart showing that we read the Book of Mormon as a family for his baptism.</div>
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We were so thankful to everyone that came! :) It was wonderful!</div>
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Mom chatting with Jessica Vincent... and Papa Dorius chatting with Uncle Paul Simmons</div>
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Papa Dorius, Uncle Paul, Uncle Tyler (Caleb's namesake), Aunt Melissa and Grandma Ewell</div>
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Aunt Katina, Gracie & Abby Simmons</div>
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Abby attitude! :D</div>
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Sis. Shannon Vincent and Caleb's friend Cassidy Vincent.</div>
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Papa Stoddard & Aunt Katie</div>
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Katie Vincent, Mom, cousin Nikki Beal, Jessica Vincent</div>
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Papa & Daddy... and Emmalee Anne</div>
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Everyone seemed to be having a great time...</div>
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Emma & Jessica</div>
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Daddy & Cam</div>
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Claire, Gracie, and Abby Simmons with Cody</div>
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Great Papa Ewell playing with Jasen</div>
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Bobbie & Bethani Stoddard</div>
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Papa & Gr'Annie Stoddard</div>
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Uncle Sean & Aunt Katina</div>
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Miss McKenly Jo and the boy of the hour!</div>
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Caleb Nathaniel Olsen Dorius!!</div>
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<br />~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-85293174163090076852013-01-28T11:49:00.002-08:002013-01-28T12:50:01.994-08:00Miss you Grandma!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Last week marked the anniversary of when my Grandma Stoddard was taken home to Heavenly Father. </div>
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Her absence leaves a hole in my heart. </div>
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As I learn more about her, I realize how many of the same struggles in life we share/ed. </div>
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And how many talents as well.</div>
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This photo was taken at my Temple Sealing when Emma was a baby.</div>
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We found it in a box at Jes' Mom's house of all places! LOL</div>
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I absolutely adore it! </div>
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So sweet of Grandpa and Grandma...</div>
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and I love that it looks like she is looking right at me</div>
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and smiling at my efforts as I raise my family!</div>
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It is hung on my fridge so I can see her everyday...</div>
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I know she is one of my guardian angels...</div>
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I have felt her often.</div>
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LOVE YOU GRANDMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-44353280749095594362013-01-22T13:18:00.000-08:002013-01-28T13:43:11.978-08:00The Rest of President's Day Weekend...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Saturday night Amy & I put together two of the </div>
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Pumpkin French Toast Bake </div>
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recipes I had made for Christmas morning...</div>
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it was PERFECT for our Sunday morning.</div>
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No work.</div>
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Just a good hearty breakfast!</div>
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Church was a 1pm.</div>
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We were delighted to find when we got there that it was the mission farewell of Brock Larson, one of the young men in our ward that the Sorensen's knew when they lived here.</div>
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It was a wonderful meeting!</div>
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Amy also got to be there with us as Cody was set apart as the new </div>
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Deacon's Quorum President </div>
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(finally a month later LOL)</div>
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We came home from church and prepared to enjoy the day together!</div>
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Amy made her Mom-in-Law Jo's famous French Bread recipe </div>
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to go with a huge lasagna and 2 huge salads.</div>
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She also attempted to copy the bread from the Italian restaurant the night before... </div>
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While Jes worked on some math homework, and the Mom's made dinner, the others worked on one of the puzzles that Cam got for his birthday </div>
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Dinnertime!!</div>
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After dinner it was time to play games!</div>
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Everyone played! </div>
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Thanks for the new game for Christmas Katie & Greg!</div>
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The T-shirt Game</div>
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(similar to Apples to Apples)</div>
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Cody helping Caleb </div>
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Hmmm... which one is best.... </div>
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Caleb and Sam moved on to Dominoes (their way LOL) after the big game. </div>
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These three snuck off to my room to play Disney "DVD Pictionary" </div>
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Lookin' good guys! </div>
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Eva found a puzzle just her size </div>
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The *ahem* "older set" gathered to play "Greed"</div>
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We didn't do very good Daddy! </div>
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Hmmm... which to keep... which to keep... </div>
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Go Henry! </div>
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Jestin has no luck at all when it comes to dice games...</div>
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No Las Vegas for him! LOL </div>
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He gave up on a second round and went to play with Eva (his bud) </div>
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Austin wandered off to a puzzle too...</div>
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I think he was determined to see it finished! LOL </div>
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They are so sweet together! </div>
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Little Eva has always liked to play with Jestin when she comes.</div>
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Austin got some help... and... </div>
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It was a toughie! </div>
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The next morning, Austin & Amy took over cooking duty and treated us to Buttermilk Pancakes and sausage. I attempted to make some buttermilk syrup to go with it...</div>
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President's Day morning, Jestin had to work.</div>
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Amy & I ran off to do their traditional huge shopping trip to take home to Ely with them.</div>
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I could not stop getting all teary eyed. I didn't realize how much I missed just hanging out with *my* friend (without kids and hubbies). That sounds terrible, but really! It felt good to giggle and chat uninterrupted as girls while we shopped. FUN!</div>
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We were sad to see them load up and go home...</div>
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what a wonderfully fulfilling weekend we had!</div>
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THANK YOU </div>
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to our dear friends!!</div>
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WE LOVE YA!</div>
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Good morning Pretty Girls!</div>
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Eva and Sophie enjoying some warmth from the heater together </div>
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Eve loved Caleb's remote control spider</div>
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Eliza played with some cards and Eva, Emmalee and I colored some pictures too </div>
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These two are so happy to be together! </div>
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Bestest Buds! </div>
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(Huh Henry??) </div>
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Cutie Pie Lou </div>
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He and Eva had a blast! </div>
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This is a birthday weekend this little mite won't forget anytime soon! </div>
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One of the Dad's watching over the starting line... </div>
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My cute teenagers </div>
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The Mom's with the Most </div>
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Jestin and Austin </div>
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Sam was so cute! </div>
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He didn't ride the sled down... he pulled it behind him as he ran down the hill!</div>
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Bwahahahaha </div>
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Eve's on her tum-tum again! </div>
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Ok! It's time for the Mommies to try this thing out! </div>
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And we're off! </div>
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Wicked fun!!</div>
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And a little teary eyed, Amy reminded me that last time we went sledding together (years ago) I could only go once, and it was WAY too much for my heart to do and I was knocked flat for a couple of weeks from one sled run!</div>
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We teared up about how blessed I have been, how much stronger I am, and how life is such a gift!</div>
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(I went down that hill and hiked back up it 2 more times after that... just because I could!)</div>
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Austin took the long one, Jes took the disk...</div>
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Who's gonna get to the bottom first?? </div>
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Cam jumped into the line to join them... </div>
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And Cam and Jes bashed into each other half way down...</div>
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They had so much fun...</div>
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No one remembers who won!</div>
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Cam helping Eve's back up the hill </div>
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YUM! Snow! </div>
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We were frozen, but had a great time!</div>
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We even shattered a brand new sledding disk! LOL</div>
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It was a perfect time! </div>
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YEE-HAW!</div>
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One last run...</div>
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Then home for cookies and hot cocoa!!</div>
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The Mom's and the Dad's went on a dinner date later that evening, </div>
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Sorensen's took us to a yummy italian resutrant in Provo.</div>
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While we were gone, the kids watched another movie and Caleb and Sam built a big blanket fort in the livingroom (wish I had thought to get pictures!) and the two of them "camped" in it that evening! It was a blast of a day!</div>
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Some one's turning <span style="font-size: x-large;">11</span>!!! </div>
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Can't believe it's our Cameron!!</div>
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For his birthday one of his very best friends</div>
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came from Ely, NV to spend the birthday weekend with us... </div>
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Emalinne turned 11 last week,</div>
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so party we DID! </div>
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Grandma Annie, Papa and Aunt Jenny were able to come down and have dinner with us and celebrate! </div>
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Ema gave Cameron a box with treasures, including this special little turtle </div>
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Emmalee & Henry </div>
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Aunt Jenny and Uncle Clint gave him this little Ty Beanie Baby - which he loves and affectionately has named "Gurgie" & some Kit Kats of his own!</div>
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(they are Uncle Clint's favorite too!)</div>
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(he named it after the little creature on the Black Cauldron...</div>
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a voice Cam does really well LOL) </div>
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His Dad and Mom gave him the Kingdom Keepers numbers III & IV.</div>
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He loves this series and received I &II for Christmas! </div>
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His collection is now complete! </div>
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We didn't get a photo of this... but it is a HUGE box of chocolate puddings!</div>
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He is set for the next couple of months!</div>
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Austin & Eva </div>
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Sorensen's gave him 2 really cool puzzles! </div>
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Happy Birthday little Eva!</div>
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We gave her a little monkey she named Michael! </div>
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Happy Birthday Ema! We gave her a little puppy and a BYU T-shirt</div>
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(she wants to be an animator when she grows up... and the Y has a fantastic program for that! </div>
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So though she is only 11 years old... she has a "plan" & a dream to follow! :) ) </div>
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Mom and Dad also gave Cameron 6 weeks of Basketball classes... something he has been asking for for years! </div>
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But Papa and Grandma Annie gave him the most precious gift of all...</div>
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He has a toy harmonica, and loves it, but has been saving his money to buy a real one so he can learn how to actually play one. Grandma Annie heard this and so...</div>
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She gave Cameron the harmonica that HER Grandma played as a teenager and young adult.</div>
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This is his Great-Great-Grandma Mathews' harmonica!</div>
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With the original box.... dated 1823-1903! </div>
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What a CHOICE gift!</div>
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Cam's mom took the box for safe keeping, and Cam went and got his special box to keep it in. </div>
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It will be a treasured item that is FOR SURE! </div>
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Liza helping get the cake ready... </div>
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He requested chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, so we laced his cake choice with his favorite candies as well! :)</div>
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We sang "Happy Birthday"and then the birthday girls helped him blow out his candles!</div>
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We are so excited to play for the weekend! </div>
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Even Mom with her friend too!!</div>
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One of Caleb's longest childhood friends moved away this month.</div>
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We had a little pizza party to celebrate their last play date...</div>
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Britton and Caleb have been practically joined at the hip for most of their little lives. </div>
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Britton lived just across the street a couple houses down, and these boys were two peas in a pod!</div>
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Those impish grins and quick wit made them a force to be reckoned with,</div>
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while their huge hearts and love for others made you weak in the knees.</div>
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Britton, we hope you absolutely LOVE Washington, </div>
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and that we will be able to come see you someday!</div>
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YOU ARE LOVED LITTLE MAN!!!!!!!!!</div>
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(and missed something fierce!!)</div>
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It is always a sad day for me when the Christmas decor comes down. </div>
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This year was especially hard I think because I didn't even feel in the Christmas spirit until 3 days before Christmas. Time is just rushing on and it feels like it is a real challenge to embrace and enjoy each single day by itself.</div>
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(and when it feels like it should be Halloween time, not Christmastime! LOL)</div>
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This year's Christmas was one of my most favorites, in spite of the slow to inflame Christmas spirit.</div>
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Our holiday was quiet, simple and perfect. </div>
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We were able to do one special gift for each child, plus a new book and something else small they would love. It was delightful to shop for them and anticipate.</div>
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Not too much running around in the days before the holiday.</div>
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We got to slow down and savor the time as a little family.</div>
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We are valiantly trying to do that more (as often as possible) because we realize our days of raising children are racing before our eyes!</div>
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This is the hardest part of Christmas for me to want to take down...</div>
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All our cards and photos from friends and loved ones.</div>
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It really helps bring the spirit of love into our home!</div>
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Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season!</div>
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On to the gifts that 2013 have to offer....</div>
<br />~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255377419422549524.post-87912566343009689632013-01-03T12:04:00.000-08:002013-01-23T12:04:54.350-08:00Thought for the Day<span class="userContent">"Life is precious. Live it. Love it. Don't let it slip by unnoticed. Each day is a gift! Be open to it and find beauty & joy... no matter what!"<br /> ~~ Heather Dorius</span>~~heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12188505039193683823noreply@blogger.com0