tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32213950645015772022024-03-13T07:49:13.850-07:00All Things Ryan"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." -John LennonJudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.comBlogger245125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-86740509708292780762012-01-30T16:51:00.000-08:002012-02-03T14:07:01.676-08:00Parker's 'Village'Much of Parker's BIRTHday is a blur to me (drugs, nausea, and numbness--oh my!) but I do know that on that day and the couple that followed, so many of our favorite people came to welcome our sweet boy into the world.<br /><br />These pictures are in no particular order because, frankly, I don't have the energy to fight with 'blogger' tonight...but I'm thankful to have a partial record of those who came. I say "partial" because sadly we missed snapping a pic of several friends. Boo! But to each who came (<span style="font-weight: bold;">and the many more who were with us in spirit</span>) we felt your love and friendship in a strong way. How blessed we are and how blessed our kids are to have all of you!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWztQg0cUKnBtxLKX_JD09xZ1ro1_ul9sPyWwYRVwEQkL_ACdq_dcLBoD1hTuR72pfD25nvvnkQ0Zcetk5QjtoxzaD1TXedl0FRqFXjqLhXzweEez2IRqPqynCM7p46llwJyac8VbFges/s1600/IMG_1157.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWztQg0cUKnBtxLKX_JD09xZ1ro1_ul9sPyWwYRVwEQkL_ACdq_dcLBoD1hTuR72pfD25nvvnkQ0Zcetk5QjtoxzaD1TXedl0FRqFXjqLhXzweEez2IRqPqynCM7p46llwJyac8VbFges/s320/IMG_1157.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703603702261084354" border="0" /></a><br />Allison. She's one of my go-to baby snugglers if/when I need a break. But I also love that sometimes she just shows up on my doorstep to get her fill of sweet baby. :) Having favorite friends as neighbors really is the best!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21RCjA379Hib_RsyORnAyEUt-BMRrc51jaCCFIl-PVsRIHfxRw8m9vtWLwbXiqKIi0v_iJ7jZdDxACBxbSHtJebastv12hvHbmUwvp7GFyHkbGRTVleXq1fDws7qR62oPVsVCklN3H5c/s1600/IMG_1161.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21RCjA379Hib_RsyORnAyEUt-BMRrc51jaCCFIl-PVsRIHfxRw8m9vtWLwbXiqKIi0v_iJ7jZdDxACBxbSHtJebastv12hvHbmUwvp7GFyHkbGRTVleXq1fDws7qR62oPVsVCklN3H5c/s320/IMG_1161.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703603693056687538" border="0" /></a><br />Uncle Jason. He is such a good, fun uncle. Parker has a lot to look forward to!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6IE8kQBM_qSn04A8srVh4wA63jjj9S2P2K0EBLaAEVcvS6yXRxkGt7iJQBQspYD0nswbzZo4ZPID98M303BOc18aeydJ_MRM_asCKC3fhOveG6qtLyNSV-WfmBkoh2nkYLOH_oebbPg/s1600/IMG_3453.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6IE8kQBM_qSn04A8srVh4wA63jjj9S2P2K0EBLaAEVcvS6yXRxkGt7iJQBQspYD0nswbzZo4ZPID98M303BOc18aeydJ_MRM_asCKC3fhOveG6qtLyNSV-WfmBkoh2nkYLOH_oebbPg/s320/IMG_3453.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703603684489914418" border="0" /></a><br />My mom. We will forever be grateful for how much she does to help out our family. She truly is an amazing grandma.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-V0XnPzS3x36Ddxos-p4iV3T1ANc71cHMIRnkyIHo7ayH6mZfNMWzxugrM6ZBG2ilM-M7g-YnxizPU1cL2OPqAUxBHX8fsr-hiVyCqWokDfeMWrgnCCKwEcmI2vw84uXdYQR0VBKuMRE/s1600/IMG_3457.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-V0XnPzS3x36Ddxos-p4iV3T1ANc71cHMIRnkyIHo7ayH6mZfNMWzxugrM6ZBG2ilM-M7g-YnxizPU1cL2OPqAUxBHX8fsr-hiVyCqWokDfeMWrgnCCKwEcmI2vw84uXdYQR0VBKuMRE/s320/IMG_3457.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703603682997128466" border="0" /></a><br />Papa.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9nlIEeC4Q6lpRxkT_8UcxKx7qr66INfiY6NZwGLpXv8pET8v-8UyfGkgwGOWUv6BFToogKszpzf8sZxtsyTq5GMr40PXmnS9YGarNHrmQJodyQHRQpKgx6GF5xY7rwYUObXHr60iXEc/s1600/IMG_1150.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9nlIEeC4Q6lpRxkT_8UcxKx7qr66INfiY6NZwGLpXv8pET8v-8UyfGkgwGOWUv6BFToogKszpzf8sZxtsyTq5GMr40PXmnS9YGarNHrmQJodyQHRQpKgx6GF5xY7rwYUObXHr60iXEc/s320/IMG_1150.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703603707242108562" border="0" /></a><br />"Auntie" Sarri. First in the waiting room EARLY that morning. Thank you, friend. I hope you <span style="font-weight: bold;">know</span> just how much you mean to our family (because any words that I could come up with right now would just fall short). Love you.<br /><br />This next family--they are the kind of people who you can always count on. And though we don't often run in the same circles anymore (different churches, different schools, and different seasons of life these days), the friendship between us runs deep. And the past keeps us connected. It didn't surprise me one bit that they were there with open arms to welcome sweet Parker, just like they were there almost 9 years ago with Grayson. Thank you, DG and Brady (and Katie and Anna).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78niTEyh6OdaPegRC24XR8RzQgzXPx4GjfD-3BgoO3OWqkERWRhU0nm0VmLxbMYkSOeNpZneIMAVX17pLOtTxF54xORoRKuYMn1naNZK9GGmmHhHLQALWpgW5anqpKUEPynpeG-Xe8Qw/s1600/IMG_1166.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78niTEyh6OdaPegRC24XR8RzQgzXPx4GjfD-3BgoO3OWqkERWRhU0nm0VmLxbMYkSOeNpZneIMAVX17pLOtTxF54xORoRKuYMn1naNZK9GGmmHhHLQALWpgW5anqpKUEPynpeG-Xe8Qw/s320/IMG_1166.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703602514978264690" border="0" /></a><br />Katie. Such a beautiful, smart girl...who I used to hold in MY arms when she was a baby!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB9mtI7tx0NnYSheh15cndGbFeiIdEizYHlKYJ9x3NmDPMxBpIzC6K6OVNcAvZ0P5kGJeXtDI754NYKccs5GroLay1BJVWhXfjrymBM_Ah3bWVH6doSdigFYTxRycXeY2oY9kIthkdnRc/s1600/IMG_1167.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB9mtI7tx0NnYSheh15cndGbFeiIdEizYHlKYJ9x3NmDPMxBpIzC6K6OVNcAvZ0P5kGJeXtDI754NYKccs5GroLay1BJVWhXfjrymBM_Ah3bWVH6doSdigFYTxRycXeY2oY9kIthkdnRc/s320/IMG_1167.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703602508245086098" border="0" /></a><br />Brady.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipmnJa-9PO6o0ViX8VsG_9UiIj7zoziz7Q3FGoyL_uIv7oeKOSGQaN9I4SxVq-qXg5p3nixbey2w3cLBUzQARZouhLqSJhGeRsqw_213zxn-cdJeC5oSjY7MMtV2uWKdWRM-zw0KQgDMI/s1600/IMG_1168.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipmnJa-9PO6o0ViX8VsG_9UiIj7zoziz7Q3FGoyL_uIv7oeKOSGQaN9I4SxVq-qXg5p3nixbey2w3cLBUzQARZouhLqSJhGeRsqw_213zxn-cdJeC5oSjY7MMtV2uWKdWRM-zw0KQgDMI/s320/IMG_1168.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703602495648807730" border="0" /></a><br />Anna. Seems like just yesterday that SHE was the baby! Sigh.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JkZ_-hqSGMQ7469bnLsA0i2plCmzc_dDv_oXUFYSZSa6qo4s2M-QPLf_H2zkPaAiEH-rA3fr4rywOXG7oJ0Apzt3nNMV6xBzsf4Knla59KubzXkFDJPyk_qvToiFuusoSte68oxLqxw/s1600/IMG_1170.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JkZ_-hqSGMQ7469bnLsA0i2plCmzc_dDv_oXUFYSZSa6qo4s2M-QPLf_H2zkPaAiEH-rA3fr4rywOXG7oJ0Apzt3nNMV6xBzsf4Knla59KubzXkFDJPyk_qvToiFuusoSte68oxLqxw/s320/IMG_1170.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703602494452426226" border="0" /></a><br />DG. Love you, friend!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXj4CMHPTJInjC7XIlQEF-xSJg8Q2-Bs0RTBl7v70ecT50zECrh8NxqOZcTI1yRZ2R_vpV8fQOdTzIyjaQGBvg_xKb35v7KBU6kgXdGOm9hxDiMKBsSQRRVAQ9Pyr9XitzZGn2Fc8sAnU/s1600/IMG_1165.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXj4CMHPTJInjC7XIlQEF-xSJg8Q2-Bs0RTBl7v70ecT50zECrh8NxqOZcTI1yRZ2R_vpV8fQOdTzIyjaQGBvg_xKb35v7KBU6kgXdGOm9hxDiMKBsSQRRVAQ9Pyr9XitzZGn2Fc8sAnU/s320/IMG_1165.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703602537326168914" border="0" /></a><br />Zac.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLFOXXanE1Ad_yst8TXDX-YE__UhyphenhyphenUVhMUXaqa3vgmwvl94g1SGLQgrbmLzdjS_12x3O6ikCt-kBL5NxtG_yAOQBqeReP2pO7iDKKVS_7z8EUtojOW3mBPYUeNQPfqEKGAmL8y2hOwX1g/s1600/IMG_1164.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLFOXXanE1Ad_yst8TXDX-YE__UhyphenhyphenUVhMUXaqa3vgmwvl94g1SGLQgrbmLzdjS_12x3O6ikCt-kBL5NxtG_yAOQBqeReP2pO7iDKKVS_7z8EUtojOW3mBPYUeNQPfqEKGAmL8y2hOwX1g/s320/IMG_1164.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705033380443084754" border="0" /></a><br />Isaac.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFM3cCWrt7lbcAciD8A6o3bLvhLRIOg9IqJ9YujGqc8GNNYeDQ3g1SK6KCN_rSm2aTVF5vy8mf65hEK2a7_SGwxFisdaU7OX3BdJhTF-yBN6XScUBOqJsfeeQzhkT7ho-ZN7FcD0qjJI/s1600/IMG_1179.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTFM3cCWrt7lbcAciD8A6o3bLvhLRIOg9IqJ9YujGqc8GNNYeDQ3g1SK6KCN_rSm2aTVF5vy8mf65hEK2a7_SGwxFisdaU7OX3BdJhTF-yBN6XScUBOqJsfeeQzhkT7ho-ZN7FcD0qjJI/s320/IMG_1179.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703601924707272658" border="0" /></a><br />Abby.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkevgiK5sbN9bME0RdJJkk_Dh3j2QLZHaLBTyuFH9fYYA0rn-NVN6cLqqT9sx2MAsR0r7IvA0QBWpslqMGwiiDJm_3UARu5sDRavnDrmANE6jGvhV3eC_zeODHJqojuZAKqhrPvZvqvD4/s1600/IMG_1181.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkevgiK5sbN9bME0RdJJkk_Dh3j2QLZHaLBTyuFH9fYYA0rn-NVN6cLqqT9sx2MAsR0r7IvA0QBWpslqMGwiiDJm_3UARu5sDRavnDrmANE6jGvhV3eC_zeODHJqojuZAKqhrPvZvqvD4/s320/IMG_1181.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703601911204599570" border="0" /></a><br />Josh. Um. I have no words for this picture other than "what happened to my baby?!" He looks like he just lost the UFC title bout!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrIHOUx1UkIdPJfk5trZuIhUsDKwKIIHms2_WboX9W8wKWQF6Gmc3mJB6N5Tikj5roABRAL7rUkldBedY_Je45qbaBl9ZqN2gDvJheb8sYoOfXIUFeggyreNeKUj8XRSZ6T5Z9nYfXfak/s1600/IMG_3467.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrIHOUx1UkIdPJfk5trZuIhUsDKwKIIHms2_WboX9W8wKWQF6Gmc3mJB6N5Tikj5roABRAL7rUkldBedY_Je45qbaBl9ZqN2gDvJheb8sYoOfXIUFeggyreNeKUj8XRSZ6T5Z9nYfXfak/s320/IMG_3467.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703601910399831490" border="0" /></a><br />Sweet Carter.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjepXzGH7oAdy9VDoTWIF3IAVH-CPWEd8jfpg9MotsQSakxnSm_Mm08FJA7Vo_F3mI_11E3b17yqjHlhhnGko0BRtPfQHldXfSB2lSK_Iq3YQwjw7CU8m1zTG7tCW9wSGKKdxb1Q3gqbaU/s1600/IMG_3470.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjepXzGH7oAdy9VDoTWIF3IAVH-CPWEd8jfpg9MotsQSakxnSm_Mm08FJA7Vo_F3mI_11E3b17yqjHlhhnGko0BRtPfQHldXfSB2lSK_Iq3YQwjw7CU8m1zTG7tCW9wSGKKdxb1Q3gqbaU/s320/IMG_3470.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703601898450031986" border="0" /></a><br />Garrett.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZTfRJbZ_6uPNxken2zEtSvM3QcCY1Sz50-M-NZa9c8vIKMqQJlxnHMBv2pycEq4XeUFKhC7B0URoQN78rzahgfijrphyphenhyphenUUWGvJENZvfQyjwmYnYz2uIMfAfHtHz3Onxlby_bPuVaR3wo/s1600/IMG_1178.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZTfRJbZ_6uPNxken2zEtSvM3QcCY1Sz50-M-NZa9c8vIKMqQJlxnHMBv2pycEq4XeUFKhC7B0URoQN78rzahgfijrphyphenhyphenUUWGvJENZvfQyjwmYnYz2uIMfAfHtHz3Onxlby_bPuVaR3wo/s320/IMG_1178.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703601939650905042" border="0" /></a><br />James.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbOrL4hQRJdsxjCpw7T_uniBQCTa31vwMgaTTc-3ZvJd3AtkKc4cJRLzSEcxTR6zDK53R2TaoDVVkJVarlPCLVN5zw6N1Yv42Bh8wOzpg2TS1QFBmmb1t2iIhNKa4hsc_sFjy9zC94fY/s1600/IMG_3480.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbOrL4hQRJdsxjCpw7T_uniBQCTa31vwMgaTTc-3ZvJd3AtkKc4cJRLzSEcxTR6zDK53R2TaoDVVkJVarlPCLVN5zw6N1Yv42Bh8wOzpg2TS1QFBmmb1t2iIhNKa4hsc_sFjy9zC94fY/s320/IMG_3480.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703600988826358194" border="0" /></a><br />Joel. We've never called him "Uncle" like we call Sarri "Auntie", but he is just as much like family to our kids! And, more than once, we have fallen victim to the phrase "I wish Joel was my dad." Ha! Ha! We're just thankful that our kids do love him as much as they do!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4hmA0Q3xACIFtz8TFw-gevPwgwt6TeBH4qMlE8B7j5UXcalzDrJ72u8MPrqs6lZvrWC5ZRsu8e67wXOsw_yhrnQ_6dRBG8sbtXf8o98kfOKSmqlxcnFGWngOJwDUfWRyqS25Dqj-MQk/s1600/IMG_3482.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc4hmA0Q3xACIFtz8TFw-gevPwgwt6TeBH4qMlE8B7j5UXcalzDrJ72u8MPrqs6lZvrWC5ZRsu8e67wXOsw_yhrnQ_6dRBG8sbtXf8o98kfOKSmqlxcnFGWngOJwDUfWRyqS25Dqj-MQk/s320/IMG_3482.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703600975529819122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPFtwlNtNfbhocbn8U0IfW4BNW5zDla6j2HxWulJplOoYEpJZeJKHeCzg9BYf4Q1WUXFQy3PJ1Bttai0mtBHNuy8LI2WjxGgkJ_a2qeBz8XUDqFZsPdiljNDt6CYRsj7YUIEfPaWniUE/s1600/IMG_3485.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPFtwlNtNfbhocbn8U0IfW4BNW5zDla6j2HxWulJplOoYEpJZeJKHeCzg9BYf4Q1WUXFQy3PJ1Bttai0mtBHNuy8LI2WjxGgkJ_a2qeBz8XUDqFZsPdiljNDt6CYRsj7YUIEfPaWniUE/s320/IMG_3485.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703600969650533618" border="0" /></a><br />"Auntie" Sarri. She kept finding a reason to come back, and we're so glad she did! ;)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyzEUZE8HBV-NEEtibTh0cpxOdSco0CwU6O5mKfAo30xsq3NZD15gKRzA6Yrs4o075zF7BqG44ly4nR2lnPF8GABKCDtpCHqiWOZ_3nJm5fTQZOj0RYL0qWNb8uup2jipDtKFcR1vzU0g/s1600/IMG_3486.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyzEUZE8HBV-NEEtibTh0cpxOdSco0CwU6O5mKfAo30xsq3NZD15gKRzA6Yrs4o075zF7BqG44ly4nR2lnPF8GABKCDtpCHqiWOZ_3nJm5fTQZOj0RYL0qWNb8uup2jipDtKFcR1vzU0g/s320/IMG_3486.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703600961392348882" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtBpO41rQz3189n8ELuuyc8IYaR-KKCh5_kVkLV4QhIuVvvznH06SsQOp4oGyl_lpCZiJVBDkTAQJmckWQkZzjDg26uv6DHURZWmV8s5tSr9lGzaYdCBDPtJ2snOOX4HDj3rwiA6avwE/s1600/IMG_3476.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgtBpO41rQz3189n8ELuuyc8IYaR-KKCh5_kVkLV4QhIuVvvznH06SsQOp4oGyl_lpCZiJVBDkTAQJmckWQkZzjDg26uv6DHURZWmV8s5tSr9lGzaYdCBDPtJ2snOOX4HDj3rwiA6avwE/s320/IMG_3476.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703601005333354866" border="0" /></a><br />Maddy. Another beautiful, smart, sweet girl...who could potentially make a lot of money off of us during her prime babysitting years!!! Can't wait! :)<br /><br />Like I said, there were many others who came, too. Nana Pam, Rich, Michelle, Morgan, Nathan, Jonathan, Lacey, Brooklynn, Crew, Rhonda, CB, Jon...how we can't wait to tell Parker his story and how all of you were there. For him.<br /><br />Welcome to the "Village", sweet Parker!Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-90925839574911858982012-01-23T08:59:00.000-08:002012-01-30T13:24:02.454-08:00Happy BIRTHday, Parker James!As I reflect on all that happened during the last weeks of 2011, I'm again reminded that "hindsight (really) is 20/20". Things just usually, well, work out the way that they're supposed to. Like Parker's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">BIRTHday</span>...<br /><br />My friends can all attest to the fact that originally I really, really wanted my little guy to arrive BEFORE Christmas. For various reasons but mostly because at 38+ weeks I was really, REALLY done being pregnant! And wouldn't it have been fun to have a brand new baby at home on Christmas??? (Um, now I know that the appropriate question would instead be "Fun for who???") Because the truth is, I don't think it would have been that fun for any of us! Special? Yes. Fun? No. Because guess what? Those first few days at home with 2 older kids who've missed you, a newborn, and a stitched up incision on your abdomen are HARD!!! And painful!<br /><br />But that's not what this post is about. And I don't want to sound negative. Honest but not negative. Because truthfully, the joy (and relief) that I experienced in that operating room 5 weeks ago was palpable. Intense. Feelings that I will not soon forget. And for that, I am thankful.<br /><br />It was a different kind of joy (and relief) than I experienced when <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Grayson</span> and Molly were born, stemming from the fact that my 3rd pregnancy turned me into a crazy person! A crazy, irrational worrier. I just couldn't shake the feeling that this time we were playing a game of Russian <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Roulette</span>. As ridiculous as that sounds--I mean, seriously, TONS of moms give birth to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7+ healthy babies--here I was questioning if I was one who "deserved" 3 perfect babies. I mean the creation of life is so mind-blowing miraculous--what has to happen for a healthy baby to come to be is amazing and almost incomprehensible! And I just had such a hard time letting myself believe that I would be lucky enough to bring 3 HEALTHY babies into this world. Of course that doesn't mean that I wouldn't have loved a 'special needs' child with all my heart and risen to the challenge of that reality, but when was the last time you prayed, "Dear God, please let me give birth to a child with serious medical problems or birth defects."? Exactly. I didn't think so. That's not how my prayers go either. Instead I prayed fervently that my sweet Parker would be the poster child for healthy babies. But still. There were serious chinks in my armor (aka my faith). After all, I'm human. And remember? I already admitted to being a crazy, irrational human. So I worried. About everything! First I worried that he wasn't moving enough. Then I worried that he was moving too much! At one point I even, kid you not, found myself googling 'seizures in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">utero</span>'! I'm not even sure those exist! And then, the big blow. Parker's ultrasound midway <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">thru</span> my pregnancy revealed that he had something called an 'echo <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">genic</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">foci</span> on the left ventricle'. Say what?! I found myself sitting in the doctor's office--just me and my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">widwife</span>--with tears streaming down my cheeks because honestly, as much as I worried, I never actually expected her to tell me that there actually was something wrong! And to hear the words "a 'soft marker' for Down Syndrome" left me literally almost gasping for air. But then in the next breath, she told me that the 'something' would likely turn out to be nothing. (She also told me TWICE that it was his BRAIN in question and not his HEART--it was his heart--but that, in itself, is a whole other (WEIRD) story!) So it was my call to make. Either go see a specialist to follow up on the finding or choose to trust the statistics that indicated that the odds were in our favor. I did neither. Instead I prayed. And prayed and prayed and prayed. For Parker's good health, yes, but mostly for peace. The kind of peace that would let me let go of the fear. And thankfully I did, to some extent, find that peace. Really I did. Most days. Some days, not so much. As strong as my inner sense was that my baby was fine, still if I let my mind go 'there', all those fears and worries would come storming back with a vengeance.<br /><br />Then it was December 27<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">th</span>. Our scheduled day. I should have known better than to think that Parker would make his entrance early! In fact, I don't think any of my babies ever knew that was an option! Ha! Ha! Speaking of my other babies, I wanted to go into that day feeling confident that Parker's birth would mirror the wonderful birth experience that I had with Molly. Everything about that day with Molly just went right. I remember feeling after the fact that I wished I wouldn't have wasted so much energy being nervous. Because peace and calm truly blanketed me throughout the whole experience. I even got a great night of sleep the night before! This time around? Well, the prize was just as GREAT at the end, but getting to it was neither peaceful nor calm! Ugh. I think I'm still peeling off sticky tape residue from the 2 failed IV attempts in one arm and the one that finally worked in the other. Ouch! And then there was the anesthesia ordeal. Really if quitting (on my part) was an option, I think I would have! Darn curvy spine! It took so, SO long (though I must say that the anesthesiologist was so, SO nice). And thankfully, once everything was FINALLY in place, the surgery itself (aside from feeling like it took forever) went just as it was supposed to. I was so happy once Dave finally came in the room and was right there with me. And then...the tug, tug, tug...and finally...THE CRY!!! Lots of loud, loud crying! Music to my ears! And the moment I had hoped and prayed for:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IHv3lM-4RrLZ8t7PQ5sjqmTeSfCxeq5wt2g5Xc_BoT9Zyf0qdA8Cp4It2oP8E8P78TkK4gEk7EF-EM90v9Q-FX7AVWxV9VMUvzw5X_U0xzvTsSGBqqJKdpDAHTveGxF6fH6pC1F0lDA/s1600/IMG_1129.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IHv3lM-4RrLZ8t7PQ5sjqmTeSfCxeq5wt2g5Xc_BoT9Zyf0qdA8Cp4It2oP8E8P78TkK4gEk7EF-EM90v9Q-FX7AVWxV9VMUvzw5X_U0xzvTsSGBqqJKdpDAHTveGxF6fH6pC1F0lDA/s320/IMG_1129.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703499758513324834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhib9BygW7r20y6BW_P_5p8cyue2wznK1iiH2Pz_eRN_bZMFSSh50M46XsSXc_gSHDPxVYH6IJUUS6HWpdKx3TWolsak7KtQDGJp0sjVLl_X3srZgiAPCEtDukRKuQJL0NCPCPF9FoEpxs/s1600/IMG_1137.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhib9BygW7r20y6BW_P_5p8cyue2wznK1iiH2Pz_eRN_bZMFSSh50M46XsSXc_gSHDPxVYH6IJUUS6HWpdKx3TWolsak7KtQDGJp0sjVLl_X3srZgiAPCEtDukRKuQJL0NCPCPF9FoEpxs/s320/IMG_1137.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703499762099603682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSN7a_Na7qJQk3X8oO0kj6ECAhWWBDqqCCzujZIwuNyNThM9aF5Ya6yk7Ro3InrpD68Mzv3KosMAqd-SJjb2Mmy1rXuugGWPFlaV_k5GrvjjrchjLdBmiiviD_uO7wHXeW3ESE3l9dfhU/s1600/IMG_1138.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSN7a_Na7qJQk3X8oO0kj6ECAhWWBDqqCCzujZIwuNyNThM9aF5Ya6yk7Ro3InrpD68Mzv3KosMAqd-SJjb2Mmy1rXuugGWPFlaV_k5GrvjjrchjLdBmiiviD_uO7wHXeW3ESE3l9dfhU/s320/IMG_1138.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703499771836743138" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Oh. I probably could have inflated a giant hot air balloon with the sigh of relief that I let out at that minute. In fact, right this minute, as I remember that minute and look at these pictures, I find myself once again breathing in deep in a "savoring the moment" kind of way. And then I breathe out, and I can't help but close my eyes, smile from ear to ear, and thank God (again) for our precious baby.<br /><br />December 27<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">th</span>, 2011 - 8:26a.m. - 6lbs. 12oz. - 20 inches<br />Happy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">BIRTHday</span>, sweet Parker James! We're so glad you're here!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9_EANg0gWLdZoxzaeaZAujLRILMin5cZmaczZnOUhTjKO0gI6WDkj-VVXKbIOvGZX7qIWdadDu3soiAaQEoCOkAZXXk7OhBUz2gygvPCIItQCVgdTz8pggXLjlKto_hnMFYLSyHbv10/s1600/IMG_3450.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk9_EANg0gWLdZoxzaeaZAujLRILMin5cZmaczZnOUhTjKO0gI6WDkj-VVXKbIOvGZX7qIWdadDu3soiAaQEoCOkAZXXk7OhBUz2gygvPCIItQCVgdTz8pggXLjlKto_hnMFYLSyHbv10/s320/IMG_3450.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703535441047685938" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLkh_mGj3q3ANlCv6FJHUmcqMzlc2TndIBG26usjJwL3Di9QZXGDn588oFkyS4CAnp89xI7e-itCQwU3PRmbZ8Q-f_bE21iaOlIkkOSxBdLkeQElnao0eq1ZzACP5UzAow9M4LCSg73A/s1600/IMG_3441.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLkh_mGj3q3ANlCv6FJHUmcqMzlc2TndIBG26usjJwL3Di9QZXGDn588oFkyS4CAnp89xI7e-itCQwU3PRmbZ8Q-f_bE21iaOlIkkOSxBdLkeQElnao0eq1ZzACP5UzAow9M4LCSg73A/s320/IMG_3441.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703535417428277762" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSaw1tgw_6GaZWLlbLFH3yhxvtxmePdgjSxvXCnZ8Fr0JKWYdvkj9ZmYrpTNNMadsG0TJ-vyiZjC4Q3VOnijN8Asxtn3P8tCz_2cAytw-Iu94Gaf4l33OYDcHqXEKgy8NN9fsmDjFaLPY/s1600/IMG_3447.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ICe3oyUb9P-3bxt6oR1_IBsTVWh9JwAxUKoMRbPswNBiqpikv9GgHH0w6WRM6bPW85qB1Soz5Ibo3DC9kAtLzW1zidSg3DP0eLr7QnMtY_A8VQjFyehtOmNRv1tQfNI-Yk6IIiiXd7o/s320/IMG_8174.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686613417811621090" border="0" /></a><br /><br />July (summer fun on the Umpqua and at the beach)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyzsEF-l_Jgo4k6RGhRAqTvA4TLcw8K0uO5nzY1vOj3R3dG5LTZpVrhU7mmcBAEFHgUa5HnfKa16fiqcJpeXjvLNuMEXn3g_7InOyL_fIyjAg-EJEjWiv3wJ0VipfIWKTTET5cj-2HvrQ/s1600/IMG_8196.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyzsEF-l_Jgo4k6RGhRAqTvA4TLcw8K0uO5nzY1vOj3R3dG5LTZpVrhU7mmcBAEFHgUa5HnfKa16fiqcJpeXjvLNuMEXn3g_7InOyL_fIyjAg-EJEjWiv3wJ0VipfIWKTTET5cj-2HvrQ/s320/IMG_8196.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686613413509858786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqStDsESvDQMClRULR3XFDHWnT2k4D_JIQO_gPmysqFpwV8cFVfYgtrk9G99Q6hZGiki3NuO-i8PNrJzqnoD1tFw1bftc21XhpGYeVdSmKtQz5NTE4pXy22mjT6AAjV841w5IrgXo65Aw/s1600/IMG_8198.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LtRfpuZpdNJ74jTc_w4EaqnOQtTrYH4cFjVRPx4v4bxfiS5GwQEy5ttBxtFvoL943QDZmjo6PaS4TAzpH0D6_1YC4ZUpGbXx8-FkBvpiFKKIrh4N0PplQFlSWQWNpyuvqDqh-qZI7Tw/s320/IMG_0980.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686612799516301682" border="0" /></a><br /><br />August (sunny days in McCall)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Re0bamrliuLdB1_mmW7NQhplN3Q8Se07ywxDZR0qRbOPFTYqNu6o-qf8dAoDAE_S5cfTcWpGM1urIng63CRRbtFQboYKzxMSPBCiy1RmKQUtaFRCv0eJASnk9ctE7rPYUBgkLgrX9rI/s1600/IMG_8276.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Re0bamrliuLdB1_mmW7NQhplN3Q8Se07ywxDZR0qRbOPFTYqNu6o-qf8dAoDAE_S5cfTcWpGM1urIng63CRRbtFQboYKzxMSPBCiy1RmKQUtaFRCv0eJASnk9ctE7rPYUBgkLgrX9rI/s320/IMG_8276.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686612795376512050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLsv8hcXEejNEMLYaV-AwBRAUhMM6228r0vM42AfmlldAUpNTMWCJCo5hKG2VMZ3hwwCGovzEOOv1fl3CXhk1I7x0H7NRJvsZrgWIqwXYV4IAMk4Ujl_6qSR4Dlcwk_G6uNGvlzw3BUbI/s1600/IMG_8282.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; 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It's still the same month as my last blog post! Ha! (Really, does the year matter? Such a trivial little detail. I mean, 2010? 2011? No difference, right? Right?)<br /><br />Okay, yes, a WHOLE year has gone by. In fact, the only reason that you are reading this latest post is because a.) you get instant alerts (and if that's the case, I hope that my 'return' to blogging did not shock you computer into crash mode or b.) you're my mother.<br /><br />I make no promises about my 'return', but when I look back at my old posts, I love that they are there. And not seeing anything from 2011 makes me sad. :( Because it has been a GREAT year! A BIG year!<br /><br />...best friends returned from Ethiopia as a family of 6, our resident 5 year-old celebrated her special day with a chef-themed party, Dave turned 36, Grayson turned 8, there was a dance recital, spring soccer, a pre-school graduation, I turned 35, swim lessons, fun summer trips to Umpqua, Kape Kiwanda, and McCall, a big first day of school for TWO Columbus Cougars, more soccer, new "village" additions to the neighborhood, Halloween, basketball, ...<br /><br />Oh, and one other thing. It...I mean 'he'...is kind of a big deal. A really big deal.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-l4khxrnrl3GUB-4747sdyhRLeGdeRxTRN6yi6ms56QkkE9oDcYCvbJovFncriNY84SHY7hsLqlsX0iRNPU4JIJPxlGUiwqTFpzVtHsJs8c6KS33Uuzzd1uZD3B64LR807aZTztESIQ/s1600/RYANJUDYL20110817095251763.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-l4khxrnrl3GUB-4747sdyhRLeGdeRxTRN6yi6ms56QkkE9oDcYCvbJovFncriNY84SHY7hsLqlsX0iRNPU4JIJPxlGUiwqTFpzVtHsJs8c6KS33Uuzzd1uZD3B64LR807aZTztESIQ/s320/RYANJUDYL20110817095251763.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682875827964855842" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So we shall see! But I'd say that sweet Parker James is a pretty good reason to 'return'. Stay tuned!<br /><br />(Oh and I leave you with possibly the only proof that Parker will ever have to prove that he was, in fact, actually in my tummy! Poor third child...)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEYOWYUj6DEWB6tp8JtwKsII3jIrVbdqgqevVE8_iPIBhQXTD1JqCH5pUEr2yZXBpuJXXs-wDUDMC271NntBLaLoZTeyOfFLFzxMfxRSKnxJpi5LHI62gFyDRC_UJ9u5v-9Dg4Ref6Jwo/s1600/IMG_8665.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEYOWYUj6DEWB6tp8JtwKsII3jIrVbdqgqevVE8_iPIBhQXTD1JqCH5pUEr2yZXBpuJXXs-wDUDMC271NntBLaLoZTeyOfFLFzxMfxRSKnxJpi5LHI62gFyDRC_UJ9u5v-9Dg4Ref6Jwo/s320/IMG_8665.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682876227248084466" border="0" /></a><br />Thanksgiving, 2011 (almost 36 weeks)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSrgxc24vnJwejbkW5YWEt6cJUeORnqSe2PuhFvxZaB4XYJEDn3omx4j-4yiiSQFBJcYLNeY8og4RAc5lYjfsmWadbo4lP1UIrrxqDxw0okcoTYwZe2zbTI7-4pSmpGecQQlsWl4hqVK8/s1600/IMG_8662.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSrgxc24vnJwejbkW5YWEt6cJUeORnqSe2PuhFvxZaB4XYJEDn3omx4j-4yiiSQFBJcYLNeY8og4RAc5lYjfsmWadbo4lP1UIrrxqDxw0okcoTYwZe2zbTI7-4pSmpGecQQlsWl4hqVK8/s320/IMG_8662.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682875829778318642" border="0" /></a><br />Sweet Baby BoyJudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-11422356019163944952010-12-22T10:34:00.000-08:002010-12-22T17:48:13.559-08:00Finding the 'Merry'I can relate, on so many levels, to my friend Allison's post <a href="http://theeitzenzoo.blogspot.com/2010/12/perfection.html">here</a>. Too often I try to create the "perfect" experience...only to end up disappointed because of my own too high expectations. It's a character flaw of mine, for sure. But this year (no, I can't claim to have created or experienced what I would consider a grandiose "perfect" holiday moment) I've been experiencing the 'merry' part of the season at unexpected times. Nope, they're not big moments and so far I haven't heard any trumpets blare, but I suspect I will remember them as being some of the best, 'merriest' moments of this holiday season.<br /><br /><div><div></div><div>Shopping:</div><br /><div>Thankfully, this year, shopping was a relatively 'merry' experience for me. I hit some online sales and boom! Done. But for my sweet 7 year-old, holiday shopping didn't start out quite so 'merry'. It was Black Friday. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grayson</span> really wanted to hit some of the stores, in hopes that he'd find something to buy for both his dad and his best buddy Garrett (currently in Ethiopia). So we set out. G had his wallet in tow, with just a minimal amount of cash inside. (But hey, it's the thought that counts, right?) Anyway, we got to the first store (you know, the BIG famous toy store?) and temptation began to rear its ugly head. All of sudden, G started to find a lot of things that HE really wanted. Go figure! And speaking of figuring, he's good at math. He knew that if he spent all of his money on gifts for others, there would be nothing left to buy what HE wanted. For himself. So he was having a hard time, and we ended up leaving the first 2-3 stores without any purchases. He just couldn't decide what to do. I knew that he was conflicted. Then finally after a couple of hours of indecision and about 4 stores, he stopped talking. Words gave way to big, giant alligator tears rolling down his cheeks! He felt awful! Definitely a little sad for himself but mostly a whole lot of guilty. It was really heart-wrenching to watch. But, after a few minutes, we convinced him that if he was so conflicted about how and who to spend his money on, then it was probably a sign that he should just wait and spend no money at all. We explained the whole "sleep on it" theory to him, and he agreed to just head home empty-handed.</div><br /><div>Fast-forward to a couple of weeks later. He was ready to try again. He had, during that couple week <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">time span</span>, found and purchased a "special" (in the eyes of a 7 year-old) tree ornament for his buddy (think monogrammed plastic <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">snow globe</span>), but he wanted to get something more. So after much discussion and a lot of "Are you sure?" and "Do you remember how you felt last time?" we set out. Again. And again, at first, it was hard. This time he had more money in his wallet, which in theory meant that he could buy HIMSELF an even bigger toy--one of those Lego sets that he really, really wants--but I gently reminded him of his purpose. So he got back on track, though for the first few trips up and down the toy aisles he was very keyed in to the prices. I could tell that he was looking for the most inexpensive things to give. (Again, it IS the thought that counts, but really, does that hold true when one is pinching pennies for his own gain? I think not.) But then, it was as if the true spirit of Christmas grabbed hold of my sweet (but perhaps age-appropriately selfish) boy! He forgot about himself and began to trek up and down those aisles with new purpose until just the right gift had been found. And purchased without any hesitation. And now? Now it, along with the "special" ornament, sits wrapped under our tree waiting for an even more special friend to get back from Ethiopia. This mom is 'merry' and proud.</div><br /><div>Santa:</div><br /><div>You'd think that Santa would be an <em>expected</em> source of 'merriment' during the holiday season, but perhaps you've forgotten that we have Molly and Santa is a "boy". He kind of ranks up there with Mickey Mouse. She likes the <em>idea</em> of him, but don't think of asking her to get within arm's reach. So you can imagine how <em><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">un</span></em>expected and 'merry' it was when, after 7 years of at least one child screaming and/or flat-out refusing to go anywhere near jolly old St. Nick, my quest for the perfect Santa picture was fulfilled!!! (if I do say so myself)</div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnOs1tB6DLu4DX_mztvIsdP2QOa-mZT5Iln1QlFBqxSxv445_aQK5sIeqK5jxKx03wb6T9HME8aH4YK1TF_vI4_u6u9RLarAvRfPRPRdhdDKrZTkiOWlF0qk3qR7Tw7pbgDhS3-dqmGgA/s1600/IMG_7586.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553595373596154946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnOs1tB6DLu4DX_mztvIsdP2QOa-mZT5Iln1QlFBqxSxv445_aQK5sIeqK5jxKx03wb6T9HME8aH4YK1TF_vI4_u6u9RLarAvRfPRPRdhdDKrZTkiOWlF0qk3qR7Tw7pbgDhS3-dqmGgA/s320/IMG_7586.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkPk8Q4tQhRKhEYDlQ6N5CZj553Dn1wE6Lb5nqxmD225JndWUoO78WXicVp-pkrwKfL_aEY4pE32kam_yfA1qGiMSXy5pGyIJC_MqdwD-rSYSZuYd0ZDKnWiIUBfzcQCRr8eMvz2gY_g0/s1600/IMG_7588.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553577510390024018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkPk8Q4tQhRKhEYDlQ6N5CZj553Dn1wE6Lb5nqxmD225JndWUoO78WXicVp-pkrwKfL_aEY4pE32kam_yfA1qGiMSXy5pGyIJC_MqdwD-rSYSZuYd0ZDKnWiIUBfzcQCRr8eMvz2gY_g0/s320/IMG_7588.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div></div><div>But really Santa, it's no wonder that kids are scared of you! It looks as if you're about ready to pounce on my 4 year-old! :) ...</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJOfxXonSoUDNqMMsnJIy26YqkY9mlltaoEAVJpMWdAFD7EyZA8s9a63peUXwgRLICij_mC-eQwBseaWZUVpyY4vndQEJphs-HF4R06v8Kf_zTsXTlOkWuwpFzBFDuzQsE4JZj8ZEpwI/s1600/IMG_7583.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553577516521942658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMJOfxXonSoUDNqMMsnJIy26YqkY9mlltaoEAVJpMWdAFD7EyZA8s9a63peUXwgRLICij_mC-eQwBseaWZUVpyY4vndQEJphs-HF4R06v8Kf_zTsXTlOkWuwpFzBFDuzQsE4JZj8ZEpwI/s320/IMG_7583.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div></div><div>And then, well then there's the Gingerbread Man:</div><br /><div></div><div>For a couple of years now it has been a tradition of ours to make gingerbread men cookies. The kids love it! Mostly because the first year we made them, 2 of them ran away! And if I remember right, that year they reappeared a few days later in the kids' beds (after neatly finding their way into plastic <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">ziploc</span> bags so as to not leave crumbs. huh! imagine that!), leaving a long trail of chocolate chips behind them all the way down the stairs. And, well, some things kids do NOT forget! Ever! So every year since then <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Grayson</span> has begged to make gingerbread men just so that one will hopefully run away!</div><br /><div></div><div>This year we do plan to make them, it just hasn't happened yet. Perhaps on Christmas Eve. But G did make a gingerbread man ornament at school. Not a cookie, but an ornament. But still he insisted on decorating it with icing. After all, without a proper mouth and ears, the gingerbread man would likely not be able to escape (???...The logic is a little iffy, but oh well.) So he decorated it. But it didn't run away. He still holds out hope though! So much hope that the other day I went upstairs to find this:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8G1yf6xsaSggvwRi5mI0PF6TruAKUoNOU7qz2CwURk0Wzff0jEuHj8gtr6wcuKo0YAQ_XgU3nWOqNI9LIgX8AhaITnfhGkenOX4nbIF6DLkjFLxQ5ydvajXrHJJISIOid08GUfB5LbM/s1600/IMG_7597.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553577529340676418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE8G1yf6xsaSggvwRi5mI0PF6TruAKUoNOU7qz2CwURk0Wzff0jEuHj8gtr6wcuKo0YAQ_XgU3nWOqNI9LIgX8AhaITnfhGkenOX4nbIF6DLkjFLxQ5ydvajXrHJJISIOid08GUfB5LbM/s320/IMG_7597.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div>It's a trap. Constructed out of an old Build-a-Bear "condo".</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnA7RGHJKmVgMDYztyrOTFEd3smKS38FtvSYTQzmaP2VXY5BVuXgGotO-Fpt__YzqFJTVPZKMwoELO1VR-zHNLY9oPfYCx8OEy4Es1jzNqmgcLMOECv6icaAtF9K038HPLRImevj9YCoU/s1600/IMG_7592.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553577654812980786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnA7RGHJKmVgMDYztyrOTFEd3smKS38FtvSYTQzmaP2VXY5BVuXgGotO-Fpt__YzqFJTVPZKMwoELO1VR-zHNLY9oPfYCx8OEy4Es1jzNqmgcLMOECv6icaAtF9K038HPLRImevj9YCoU/s320/IMG_7592.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><div>"A house for you, Gingerbread Man. Filled with snacks." (a.k.a. chocolate chips)</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jSeXoIiro0ki_OJa0Dg_fxObC1CNjSHt9ZvatbFsgyjJhWSLuTs_B-TDJTMLO7c7dT2w0tPeks3vlRWcBv6qeDgV7_R69vUzRYQgvpPKcYWVL9nhafbUyEYkszwFAsv2zDwpw4jKdwM/s1600/IMG_7595.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553577534393762178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jSeXoIiro0ki_OJa0Dg_fxObC1CNjSHt9ZvatbFsgyjJhWSLuTs_B-TDJTMLO7c7dT2w0tPeks3vlRWcBv6qeDgV7_R69vUzRYQgvpPKcYWVL9nhafbUyEYkszwFAsv2zDwpw4jKdwM/s320/IMG_7595.JPG" /></a><br />"Push. Then close and push the tape to the wall so no bad guys will get you." And see, when the gingerbread man pushes on the tape that is carefully placed on the inside of the door, he will be stuck. Trapped! And just for good measure, all of the windows have been covered and taped as well. Poor gingerbread man. He won't know what's coming to him! ;) </div><div></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0arkmdCSkFniK2O6ZY1xH-Ifg7nKFLeTGIrc7_tHVUraiElUzrp069B45aUCfUbDkGTXehyphenhyphenKu-0W-DrCY5_3IswXC9a19Anc70J7w-YPDJpRtWAOz8yhL8U3PH0Wwd1ioEZT8VfVnFDo/s1600/IMG_7598.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553577521442517186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0arkmdCSkFniK2O6ZY1xH-Ifg7nKFLeTGIrc7_tHVUraiElUzrp069B45aUCfUbDkGTXehyphenhyphenKu-0W-DrCY5_3IswXC9a19Anc70J7w-YPDJpRtWAOz8yhL8U3PH0Wwd1ioEZT8VfVnFDo/s320/IMG_7598.JPG" /></a><br />Finding this little "scene" at the top of the stairs made for a whole lot of 'merry' in my heart. :) Oh to be 7 years old again!</div><br /><div></div><div>And finally, because I am the author and I believe it affords me the right to be at least a little self-indulgent, here is definitely another reason (for me) to be 'merry':</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQYW3kmFc6IlAr5z0kEt3tYhaAP9v1huk1lgk21DUCIRaniwNgyt-fRHr-bPeWQTm-JDVqCziAQxGhYeaK7ZKqOK7l6vUSGEDndy0Y89XDEzSUqy2ruBRBS6BPt2RFz12y3_DvtIZJ_o/s1600/Judy%2527s+new+smile.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553676928479128866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnQYW3kmFc6IlAr5z0kEt3tYhaAP9v1huk1lgk21DUCIRaniwNgyt-fRHr-bPeWQTm-JDVqCziAQxGhYeaK7ZKqOK7l6vUSGEDndy0Y89XDEzSUqy2ruBRBS6BPt2RFz12y3_DvtIZJ_o/s320/Judy%2527s+new+smile.JPG" /></a><br /><br />I have a tooth. Granted, it's plastic and I can't chew on it, but it's there! After all these years and SO much money spent on specialists, surgeons, x-rays, experimental treatments, and braces, I can finally <em>almost</em> see the light at the end of the tunnel! And the best news? This current part of the treatment process? Being done FREE. OF. CHARGE! How's that for 'merry'?! (Okay, now I'm done making this all about me.)</div><div></div><div>All in all, it has been a wonderful December. Yes, we've been busy but thankfully not overrun by the stress that this season can bring...if you let it. We've had the privilege and opportunity to keep tabs on our <a href="http://5gsplus.blogspot.com/">friends</a> in Ethiopia, as they welcome their new adopted daughter, Rebeka Elle, into their family. Talk about 'merry'! How we can't wait to love on that girl and kiss those sweet cheeks!</div><div></div><div>I pray that you all, too, have found the 'merry' in your daily lives this season. It's there...and it can even be free of charge! And (note to self) you don't even have to plan for it! Imagine that.</div><div> </div><div>(But Allison, I SO would have LOVED your Christmas weekend downtown!!! Talk to my husband, will ya?!)</div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-29581993099738422332010-12-22T10:22:00.000-08:002010-12-22T10:33:50.525-08:00Tree Hunt 2010<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhem8D3e7LObs6yBgBusOzTSrhVhW9_lIgv-rEvfhElD7JFMJi7CP1Vx2_6SNM2cLktrFXGnYbwbqeG5ADIYfJv19-JK-4I_baYkObWRNHqBJLvZD7Pp1dG3qhu4IPnwXi0LkJVce5PaNg/s1600/IMG_7523.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553575654459563778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhem8D3e7LObs6yBgBusOzTSrhVhW9_lIgv-rEvfhElD7JFMJi7CP1Vx2_6SNM2cLktrFXGnYbwbqeG5ADIYfJv19-JK-4I_baYkObWRNHqBJLvZD7Pp1dG3qhu4IPnwXi0LkJVce5PaNg/s320/IMG_7523.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPnUu2WaIk7YijUJELNiGPg31Jgqp3c3CxeyrROhCu5dxWDK6myLNGEBU58nAcoLDwW9BljzF1y7iSBoQXpkgxWvqqkB5FRHTnAdpL9S3Al_EA2kLCJg91rUvzYIF1u8oRlU9dPf6P0Q/s1600/IMG_7524.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; 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HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553574702647426770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKA8AJ3UqsN8EvKOulTzDGruWrhuQAjKQvXm6NRq-VyhwbGk0CCv4tcQmvszmMvBoK8NotjAo5UawtuYwbS4xEwE3JJq6SnEsEa6g-lzVNh7WueE3GuuWUlAKISvRPc0a-h5VPENTAxdo/s320/IMG_7547.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEv7l0aNjt5Zp8BBlTD23Y7nVbAuD098CCY3rTKdd0cQ83ROTyycHE-OFNVMilXLWKOd-u5gJWTBLmY3ngcquuMoxTPjKS7MivnnmULL6mYZ_i1kUqx9n60CrtIhyphenhyphen2cABw3Fv3Pm9UG-I/s1600/IMG_7548.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553574693380725234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEv7l0aNjt5Zp8BBlTD23Y7nVbAuD098CCY3rTKdd0cQ83ROTyycHE-OFNVMilXLWKOd-u5gJWTBLmY3ngcquuMoxTPjKS7MivnnmULL6mYZ_i1kUqx9n60CrtIhyphenhyphen2cABw3Fv3Pm9UG-I/s320/IMG_7548.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-48768546908618688602010-12-20T09:54:00.001-08:002010-12-20T10:20:47.933-08:00Snowbound!As I sit and type this morning, I am reminded that last year at this time we were in McCall. In the snow. Lots of snow. Being super tourists. Sledding, skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating. I'm not sad about staying home this year--I will definitely enjoy the slower pace for a couple of weeks--but I do <em>kind of</em> miss the snow. The cold and wet of it I could live without, but it IS beautiful. MUCH more beautiful than the buckets of rain currently falling outside. And the snow, of course, can be fun. So I am sad for the kids because they enjoy it so much. Okay, I admit it! Even after all these years of living here in rain country, I miss having a WHITE Christmas! I'm sad for me! There, I said it. So I'm so glad that we didn't let the zillion things on our (my) "to do" list stop us from heading to the mountain a couple of weeks ago with our neighbors. There were a million reasons that I felt like saying "no", but I KNEW that if we didn't go with friends, then we'd likely not get up to the snow at all this season. So we threw our long list of (mostly unimportant) to do's out the window, packed our gear, and headed to Government Camp for a few hours of fun and snow!<br /><br />(FYI: If you go, it's practically criminal what they charge to use their tubes!!! And of course you have to use their tubes. Who knew that my 7 YEAR-OLD was an adult?! And $18 adult at that!!! I decided to skip the sledding and be on camera duty instead.)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1NJl5lKGjtvb2O-oxhGQiODU9p4U8hcgBku0MmTRrfVpDMNow-bCkqpwGjgdmCqqMSIRlxWh1sR9QOAazlrWr7o1ZQv3pdGmk9FZKSL3-wz-mlsRpmJ2LabB2HTG9O934EuNlLOEzGA/s1600/IMG_7481.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552824979018709810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1NJl5lKGjtvb2O-oxhGQiODU9p4U8hcgBku0MmTRrfVpDMNow-bCkqpwGjgdmCqqMSIRlxWh1sR9QOAazlrWr7o1ZQv3pdGmk9FZKSL3-wz-mlsRpmJ2LabB2HTG9O934EuNlLOEzGA/s320/IMG_7481.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNSykOdbo7FicO2TGXQ2Z_IkMlF45zCSrQqoxeHemKAiCl-8UcTyTaAAD5AGR-M3kTR_4wRHOOU91a7V2iuqrvSgQLyVr6niJL5yMx5l1Hme3RHC1dUwigB8Fa4q3ggzGn3flYy-mZuE/s1600/IMG_7487.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552824971499402994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimNSykOdbo7FicO2TGXQ2Z_IkMlF45zCSrQqoxeHemKAiCl-8UcTyTaAAD5AGR-M3kTR_4wRHOOU91a7V2iuqrvSgQLyVr6niJL5yMx5l1Hme3RHC1dUwigB8Fa4q3ggzGn3flYy-mZuE/s320/IMG_7487.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7o4BqgPZP6LwIsQhQVpRdZN2wYPpGzu4Tcn4FP-HF0UdtXp_vz4tpgz7QfmqFQDWtLyklo-5oZtknM8bt1BVoKoKKWkj52CRJ4GUBqvvI5x3S7_ghDEjxaX7Gxnb-Os5p_oEBHtrseis/s1600/IMG_7490.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552824967839044242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7o4BqgPZP6LwIsQhQVpRdZN2wYPpGzu4Tcn4FP-HF0UdtXp_vz4tpgz7QfmqFQDWtLyklo-5oZtknM8bt1BVoKoKKWkj52CRJ4GUBqvvI5x3S7_ghDEjxaX7Gxnb-Os5p_oEBHtrseis/s320/IMG_7490.JPG" /></a><br />We worried (after we shelled out the big bucks for her) that Molly wouldn't even be willing to try it. After all, last year she wanted NOTHING to do with sledding or tubing. But thankfully, a year made all the difference. Granted, she wouldn't do it by herself (like our 3 year-old neighbor friend, Brooklynn) but she loved going down with Dave.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRJ-sI6BF_8pCSkQWIyo43KL-nCzVIQiNPPYREZk6E49i04GQG-Job4_Kvp1ZVhLjo0_ugtA4Hfd1X06Rn27gdW-X0-NXsvyV55pGtqJAJyHhMstMUX3eD1WTaw2OlM4Euh9UEawwaWA/s1600/IMG_7494.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552824962884136690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRJ-sI6BF_8pCSkQWIyo43KL-nCzVIQiNPPYREZk6E49i04GQG-Job4_Kvp1ZVhLjo0_ugtA4Hfd1X06Rn27gdW-X0-NXsvyV55pGtqJAJyHhMstMUX3eD1WTaw2OlM4Euh9UEawwaWA/s320/IMG_7494.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPYFlPOm4AWX0-p3wRgDyMiZbfQg_q_Uw_bY3BGm2qUbm11SFmXYtDsWuJeDBelCgKnxfqHH4Qx8DFArGyw5rEPbqWQEYM2gZMT034upg-VG9RqmxkTQks45LPSjh_aaVATj2ewsyIEU/s1600/IMG_7499.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552824781888000242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPYFlPOm4AWX0-p3wRgDyMiZbfQg_q_Uw_bY3BGm2qUbm11SFmXYtDsWuJeDBelCgKnxfqHH4Qx8DFArGyw5rEPbqWQEYM2gZMT034upg-VG9RqmxkTQks45LPSjh_aaVATj2ewsyIEU/s320/IMG_7499.JPG" /></a><br />Our neighbors, Rich and Nathan.<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SOC0KUADmSjMf-I5PXuu7NYsZ6rChrl82PWJrvZsNVl2_jd0XcfvWhHFWHWE-scnMUJvjhoePwp_sLxGszVSV34lbFuruIGyIAJY1BMcOQTMACdmHeJdwG4agUUcTX-owHrdEaWLTqk/s1600/IMG_7502.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552824774401754978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SOC0KUADmSjMf-I5PXuu7NYsZ6rChrl82PWJrvZsNVl2_jd0XcfvWhHFWHWE-scnMUJvjhoePwp_sLxGszVSV34lbFuruIGyIAJY1BMcOQTMACdmHeJdwG4agUUcTX-owHrdEaWLTqk/s320/IMG_7502.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixwZTvXhEfE3tS7YvVNg_BG9dJousm2vOTJuuG2txu4CQ5dfAws8yAkd0xXfXWfrLl_sLjwB9thw9ZED64AcAQQDWvKckTyZTNVsWIOapmnzWBmLgqzatCmOHWuDLfWE989govOn-6gk/s1600/IMG_7503.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552824767712835970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiixwZTvXhEfE3tS7YvVNg_BG9dJousm2vOTJuuG2txu4CQ5dfAws8yAkd0xXfXWfrLl_sLjwB9thw9ZED64AcAQQDWvKckTyZTNVsWIOapmnzWBmLgqzatCmOHWuDLfWE989govOn-6gk/s320/IMG_7503.JPG" /></a><br />Nathan.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UK_WIl5pm9TZZeX4mwu8ux11XPezaZwav1ae2w961KFPYNo-GBoSuem3jhEk5wuQvTSxOeLRTfHRWeLiUIqMrr7YvaQtLUlEg_2d3IHb_quNs-8fbkGGDXQlNCz8uyzD5f2SjA02NVk/s1600/IMG_7506.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552824762852653074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UK_WIl5pm9TZZeX4mwu8ux11XPezaZwav1ae2w961KFPYNo-GBoSuem3jhEk5wuQvTSxOeLRTfHRWeLiUIqMrr7YvaQtLUlEg_2d3IHb_quNs-8fbkGGDXQlNCz8uyzD5f2SjA02NVk/s320/IMG_7506.JPG" /></a><br />Wheeeeee!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLnsJ-Q5A6GB8gi9GqphOB55pMBBClNd8Bzje3Vw5ongguDaTMMmcPcpcQ2_0zdtiJrbfADwWRuds2bBBbA1yT5ynzGYXyciWkujS1EWT4myhr3OlN6f01nWa87toDOI8IroGxGUPVGWI/s1600/IMG_7507.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552824562524911026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLnsJ-Q5A6GB8gi9GqphOB55pMBBClNd8Bzje3Vw5ongguDaTMMmcPcpcQ2_0zdtiJrbfADwWRuds2bBBbA1yT5ynzGYXyciWkujS1EWT4myhr3OlN6f01nWa87toDOI8IroGxGUPVGWI/s320/IMG_7507.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1p7B3qO73CFp2fJ6TTyU6pOf-zDjPVTgI4ouDPTSMswYTI0yOAyljhyphenhyphen5KwrHm7WtIaHagqXACnsE9ed7R4MHtO7HuG-kx1aBa27GHbYNqy487rqKUpBgydTb257HZRaQb3zN18Wf3a8/s1600/IMG_7510.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552824557132327410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho1p7B3qO73CFp2fJ6TTyU6pOf-zDjPVTgI4ouDPTSMswYTI0yOAyljhyphenhyphen5KwrHm7WtIaHagqXACnsE9ed7R4MHtO7HuG-kx1aBa27GHbYNqy487rqKUpBgydTb257HZRaQb3zN18Wf3a8/s320/IMG_7510.JPG" /></a><br />Neighbor Jon.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5n8XA-BqVxLEP_mIOGMfXj0CMbW6ZN_8EvewGvW5DWZ1kiNphy4Z3TjMq9ygKdRUOPwYFgR22p-Yt5_9I9pwJf34n-7LB2Iwf0DRmB45ns58zbvtlIP8D2OPC7qbcN_F1eakNraTtksM/s1600/IMG_7514.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552824550737914130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5n8XA-BqVxLEP_mIOGMfXj0CMbW6ZN_8EvewGvW5DWZ1kiNphy4Z3TjMq9ygKdRUOPwYFgR22p-Yt5_9I9pwJf34n-7LB2Iwf0DRmB45ns58zbvtlIP8D2OPC7qbcN_F1eakNraTtksM/s320/IMG_7514.JPG" /></a><br />Happy family. Seriously, the kids were amazing! They never complained about the cold, and even Molly (who sometimes lacks the stamina to go up our stairs at home!) tromped up the hill by herself every time! </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZTUuHAsLSpouyWf0PSIlhj-_HwLG5hDrxgdSEBw95lLWdNMY3C8AUBXBV26CQnYNRsjtssdjqSV6nbFO_Vfr09rycGj7PmCxrmi2dFHNaLr67iQNxo5gseqFxXY-RSjwhQacuftkpyX4/s1600/IMG_7517.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552824546435018098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZTUuHAsLSpouyWf0PSIlhj-_HwLG5hDrxgdSEBw95lLWdNMY3C8AUBXBV26CQnYNRsjtssdjqSV6nbFO_Vfr09rycGj7PmCxrmi2dFHNaLr67iQNxo5gseqFxXY-RSjwhQacuftkpyX4/s320/IMG_7517.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8qZ1OZlAsTtpixfRnHr3JZ2Vl0IStGo8Fb9eExi608jIr0YI7PzlCF4oDMxds6cY3COeC80sxsAr85DKyum7eVi51vxxE4Y4YK_yTRoDXPZwk8AYJXfU0h9X0Fliqy20ZsfZM1VqMys/s1600/IMG_7519.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552824542806326082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD8qZ1OZlAsTtpixfRnHr3JZ2Vl0IStGo8Fb9eExi608jIr0YI7PzlCF4oDMxds6cY3COeC80sxsAr85DKyum7eVi51vxxE4Y4YK_yTRoDXPZwk8AYJXfU0h9X0Fliqy20ZsfZM1VqMys/s320/IMG_7519.JPG" /></a><br />Molly and Brooklynn.<br /><br /><div>Thanks, neighbors! It was FUN!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-54385995968274131922010-12-20T09:31:00.000-08:002010-12-20T09:53:03.672-08:00'Tis the Season...for a Holiday Program!I don't care what anyone says, I LOVE Christmas programs! Yes, I know they take A LOT of time to pull together, which means A LOT of time out of the classroom. And yes, I know that the kids hate to give up weeks of their "normal" routine, including P.E. Trust me, as a teacher and one who's been there, done that, I know that getting ready for one of these programs can threaten to suck all the joy out of the season. BUT! When I get to sit in the stands as a parent, oh my, my! Especially when I watch my boy--the one who we worried about ever finding his own wings of independence. Thankfully, he's found them! He's really growing up...and growing into a super smart, confident, ready to try anything kid! In fact, he looked so comfortable up there on the risers that for a minute, Dave and I both feared that he might break out his own brand of "hip-hop" (complete with lots of bum slapping) during one of the songs! Phew! He didn't. But he sang his little heart out with confidence, did all of the motions, and genuinely looked to be enjoying himself. And boy did I enjoy watching him!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4aXPdLeMe31sZ6ZZ4x8rWViGxbS9aVNhGVDWy5B3jDHt8C9bVG-wbjlrOBNSAcdnYZH624QTh-MThTCysRClcQRllvIY1cCpFIGH7fJYO7ViAX2m00tnSOSgPCVa1aiRNz4hxlFZRyA/s1600/IMG_7444.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552819559700380946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD4aXPdLeMe31sZ6ZZ4x8rWViGxbS9aVNhGVDWy5B3jDHt8C9bVG-wbjlrOBNSAcdnYZH624QTh-MThTCysRClcQRllvIY1cCpFIGH7fJYO7ViAX2m00tnSOSgPCVa1aiRNz4hxlFZRyA/s320/IMG_7444.JPG" /></a><br />This girl liked watching her brother, too!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZrJJSEjzikHILg1SyVyHSHL_uy8-b-RwxJ1IxRdaW99NWYgRIL-fLw9j3OVmud4wxWOaE0QOF3G50IfblPbfOojkCCQYeXuKBL_8148gp00NMMrSV51T85UZgNrlb9gHG8YdFoht1nv8/s1600/IMG_7452.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552819555650709618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZrJJSEjzikHILg1SyVyHSHL_uy8-b-RwxJ1IxRdaW99NWYgRIL-fLw9j3OVmud4wxWOaE0QOF3G50IfblPbfOojkCCQYeXuKBL_8148gp00NMMrSV51T85UZgNrlb9gHG8YdFoht1nv8/s320/IMG_7452.JPG" /></a><br />This boy knows how to please his mama! He knew I was taking pictures and was ready with an ear to ear grin each time!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mMQXjYguyjwm9MwGgmhSC-YLQtFyM_Au0UxGyDqzLqQp_XR-TxpohWtcEnFV0UXaOP_JD79bjZ6IOp7Ah_g9lbXlL8KdeLPcIK3mN7F73HtuFlh5CQFteXfCi8hLLg9WWN48w-a50rc/s1600/IMG_7457.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552819458154880178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mMQXjYguyjwm9MwGgmhSC-YLQtFyM_Au0UxGyDqzLqQp_XR-TxpohWtcEnFV0UXaOP_JD79bjZ6IOp7Ah_g9lbXlL8KdeLPcIK3mN7F73HtuFlh5CQFteXfCi8hLLg9WWN48w-a50rc/s320/IMG_7457.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEp7Sz15x-yuBB4Nf8WM0DhpkcyJfgSw_-eqWz5gMJYv9HsLaelLbM2QLu9_5jV4cwg6E31P1-9Akac1773yeODNcJn54yf7Tb0N3Egpso8mRulMUAf0XAfwtCQKMJeWayXPrw0xO6rdY/s1600/IMG_7460.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552819451559120002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEp7Sz15x-yuBB4Nf8WM0DhpkcyJfgSw_-eqWz5gMJYv9HsLaelLbM2QLu9_5jV4cwg6E31P1-9Akac1773yeODNcJn54yf7Tb0N3Egpso8mRulMUAf0XAfwtCQKMJeWayXPrw0xO6rdY/s320/IMG_7460.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNN6ymQlfB2m1uMyrKttgWCwoztR8qioeK9uP2sbUxYW1D1Tvl5jTnnWDESNIdTCql5KElahCyqiJimC7MjSmvep-Ku9_zmlnrfTJrCDBcPTKBLSKYimMg9rCCTlKZ5FJrorxC6k8X9KA/s1600/IMG_7468.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552819448491023410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNN6ymQlfB2m1uMyrKttgWCwoztR8qioeK9uP2sbUxYW1D1Tvl5jTnnWDESNIdTCql5KElahCyqiJimC7MjSmvep-Ku9_zmlnrfTJrCDBcPTKBLSKYimMg9rCCTlKZ5FJrorxC6k8X9KA/s320/IMG_7468.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3wplIIcwfd2yyqHegFQI4usMMTx8zq9K-Iss5xxyodTMblO6eCa0SJhcAKZ_YdypHEk3BQei_xOUYelFk8aGcaZxtwWMY-fye5sH1OBdk9VkHdx8_bkUoGYO9HdwLrNsrdalBcAb0xs/s1600/IMG_7474.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552819446293776994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3wplIIcwfd2yyqHegFQI4usMMTx8zq9K-Iss5xxyodTMblO6eCa0SJhcAKZ_YdypHEk3BQei_xOUYelFk8aGcaZxtwWMY-fye5sH1OBdk9VkHdx8_bkUoGYO9HdwLrNsrdalBcAb0xs/s320/IMG_7474.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVfnpvI1hm7HUIJQ5cLxcPrWywJzPyljI-SE05Y-FkWQl9_EwNSZ-M8K9a-ljJbUU8NxA_YBaEYKYKUTQlE8ZFqy9rOTCKiRQnSlN9WYm1yV9sli46XiyEhxhG7LExp3r-KyDsCzYjv4g/s1600/IMG_7475.JPG"></a> 'Tis the season!</div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-35782708424163263992010-12-20T09:19:00.000-08:002010-12-20T09:31:21.234-08:00Let's Get This Season Started!We had a really nice, quiet Thanksgiving this year. (Well, besides the surprise minor "surgery" and the stitches that I got the day before when I went to the oral surgeon for what was supposed to be a check-up. He checked and found an infection. Ugh.) Anyway, we still had a wonderful time together. Turkey and all the fixings, dessert with friends, the Santa parade on Friday, a movie at the theater on Saturday, and then finally--the annual gingerbread house: <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPeRzXTnudXxsI7o6cVH3w7FDqMbedVfmQ6e6dDRAHyMUfXi-dB6hcITxBzwR-31Qy3IK1NYvjc7KH44pLPCpPaAMlXEYhousGXvqSO-d3KvgqSh03bXp4j6mUTYXlgLAgtDkHOpYkJEI/s1600/IMG_7427.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552816065800713570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPeRzXTnudXxsI7o6cVH3w7FDqMbedVfmQ6e6dDRAHyMUfXi-dB6hcITxBzwR-31Qy3IK1NYvjc7KH44pLPCpPaAMlXEYhousGXvqSO-d3KvgqSh03bXp4j6mUTYXlgLAgtDkHOpYkJEI/s320/IMG_7427.JPG" /></a> </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJLGptgO3rUb0uk-AE0SBs__ghaKb-WUef8z9e0mwu-w_dmLDRvi6oCT69U_PYPgZr26wdXnClNkPvx5Vywd7JtO4Ygmkhfol58Okn4Jyjs7G8IS5rKL4LlvwwaCerOK6aT_EfMQB_rg/s1600/IMG_7432.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552815995985823170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJLGptgO3rUb0uk-AE0SBs__ghaKb-WUef8z9e0mwu-w_dmLDRvi6oCT69U_PYPgZr26wdXnClNkPvx5Vywd7JtO4Ygmkhfol58Okn4Jyjs7G8IS5rKL4LlvwwaCerOK6aT_EfMQB_rg/s320/IMG_7432.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxJsjUs8uQTIPuz5U1bHMPU2zvPUBBJD-DZ_FyZNXjxRXC_b6jZWIrZ7bHxGf9igyVg7hOVx7GuIDyEV_VgAkMs2oIatl0wIl4R1pF5AyxsIOfU-1Sd1RfflN-5LmPi3fhy09-dbdZVWA/s1600/IMG_7436.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552815986035293074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxJsjUs8uQTIPuz5U1bHMPU2zvPUBBJD-DZ_FyZNXjxRXC_b6jZWIrZ7bHxGf9igyVg7hOVx7GuIDyEV_VgAkMs2oIatl0wIl4R1pF5AyxsIOfU-1Sd1RfflN-5LmPi3fhy09-dbdZVWA/s320/IMG_7436.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsxeWgZGGPGS9Wl0pak1UxZlrS1YcXPdjh1B4FSSIxvWsruX_eXyHGACBsA3ERcu8dATDQOLAm1FVT3UakAEi4PdvfExsv2aFWH_Z74oXlbTVMTgxEJ9j3uoKj3z-9w2UtGz88fNOX4lg/s1600/IMG_7437.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552815976935845058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsxeWgZGGPGS9Wl0pak1UxZlrS1YcXPdjh1B4FSSIxvWsruX_eXyHGACBsA3ERcu8dATDQOLAm1FVT3UakAEi4PdvfExsv2aFWH_Z74oXlbTVMTgxEJ9j3uoKj3z-9w2UtGz88fNOX4lg/s320/IMG_7437.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPy1ox26s0p24-ukgT11TfZnQeI511gG-XxrH61KcBAAjNm6ms11z0oAEFDIS4omYxiTBx60IxLwqgf17YW7XzTttZubYPMyTZFbLn7F8U12iph53NCzKet_cD1EEQV1nP2gEgv9CoR0c/s1600/IMG_7438.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552815975043157026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPy1ox26s0p24-ukgT11TfZnQeI511gG-XxrH61KcBAAjNm6ms11z0oAEFDIS4omYxiTBx60IxLwqgf17YW7XzTttZubYPMyTZFbLn7F8U12iph53NCzKet_cD1EEQV1nP2gEgv9CoR0c/s320/IMG_7438.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-z93ZiiXcXi2W6FZq09YSkrcCwyqxsKLJ37OQBvrn5hJMSB32ATzD07-y6s1N90lgkCrtdU-_iO8R_V9dnFAjM0xuAX_XlK7ylzN21qCG5bsjdu1yig8_ez8NW2B52EsqY83VG93pcyg/s1600/IMG_7439.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552815970984761586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-z93ZiiXcXi2W6FZq09YSkrcCwyqxsKLJ37OQBvrn5hJMSB32ATzD07-y6s1N90lgkCrtdU-_iO8R_V9dnFAjM0xuAX_XlK7ylzN21qCG5bsjdu1yig8_ez8NW2B52EsqY83VG93pcyg/s320/IMG_7439.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>I'm a tad bit crazy about these crazy kids of mine!</div></div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-83098094139797077912010-11-28T21:49:00.000-08:002010-11-28T23:09:04.111-08:00Bon Voyage!This past week we said good-bye to our good friends, the Gibsons. For them the time finally arrived for their family of 5 to make the long journey to become a family of 6. Actually, I suppose, the journey started a long time ago, but this past weekend they boarded a plane bound for Ethiopia where a precious baby girl is waiting for them. In the coming days they will meet her for the very first time even though they have loved her for months now. And then they will stay--their whole family--in Ethiopia until the adoption process is complete, probably 2 months or more. Boy will we miss them! Boy how we already <em>do</em> miss them!<br /><br />You'd think they were leaving and never coming back the way I've been feeling lately. Maybe it's silly. After all, it is just 2 months. But I guess in all honesty, it has been so hard--so sad--because I feel like I'm missing out. (Sorry Nana Pam, I know I'm preaching to the choir!) It's just that for over 8 years now, our families' lives have been completely intertwined. We've been thru so much together. We've shared in heartache, elation, and everything in between. When my babies were born, Sarri was one of the first ones there. When her babies were born, my arms were at the ready to snuggle them during their first day of life. I got to be there. This time I don't get to be there. And selfishly, that makes me a little sad. Because I can only imagine how incredible those moments are going to be--those moments when Sarri and Joel and their kids are going to see that sweet baby girl for the first time in living color. Oh my. It, in fact, is almost too overwhelming to really imagine. But, even though I, too, can't be on African soil with them these next 2 months, I am definitely there in both spirit and prayer. And really truly, my own (pitiful) sadness in NO WAY compares to the joy that I feel for my friends. I was there, sitting behind them in church, the day that Joel leaned over and told Sarri that they should do it--that they should travel the long road to Baby R. I'm so proud of them. And even though I know that it has been a very emotional past several months for them, they have dealt with everything with so much grace and strength. No doubt they are going to be such a blessing to so many while they're away, not just Baby R. But when they're done and their journey is complete, believe you me, "Auntie" Judy will be ready!<br /><br />Before they left, our playgroup surprised Sarri and the kids with a 'chance' (or not) meeting at Starbucks. It was one last chance for all of us to wish them well and say our good-byes. We also (thanks to CB and Teresa) gave them a scrapbook full of pictures from the past 8? 9? years and a photo "album" of sorts, complete with recorded sound bites of each family--all 7! I know it touched Sarri's heart deeply, but hey, no one ever accused our "village" of not loving and supporting fiercely. And we do Sarri, we love you! Bon voyage, my friend! Can't wait for February!<br /><br />Waiting for the guests of honor...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_eCV9Ic6lpLIXNXJB7xVTsVUCQ7xoIMjMiyf3iLPp6-p1Bqmbuhm8Va3mmDLRorXgnLTXJAc9ZF5GUgig3YbfaLUys8ewHzJdYKNTtfDXNARq6BkQZYWQdHemNIQM5EVvczAVfJXUeM/s1600/IMG_7368.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544847147788051362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_eCV9Ic6lpLIXNXJB7xVTsVUCQ7xoIMjMiyf3iLPp6-p1Bqmbuhm8Va3mmDLRorXgnLTXJAc9ZF5GUgig3YbfaLUys8ewHzJdYKNTtfDXNARq6BkQZYWQdHemNIQM5EVvczAVfJXUeM/s320/IMG_7368.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzfuD3Hllcs-n34EUWu8H8C-noQDaSqEEIhEAHuPJx54QDlXWFwdRJxl9r29NU8nWsgwswQCx1H8dn29xtxYOiudZVGvXbKRGVeljuLAYCupBbmkBtrCvsUCPQAJYsSyP7BkZI4eiWwk/s1600/IMG_7369.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544847053981999506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzfuD3Hllcs-n34EUWu8H8C-noQDaSqEEIhEAHuPJx54QDlXWFwdRJxl9r29NU8nWsgwswQCx1H8dn29xtxYOiudZVGvXbKRGVeljuLAYCupBbmkBtrCvsUCPQAJYsSyP7BkZI4eiWwk/s320/IMG_7369.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1WzPbIgspE62vfARVhPiDp_4luHas0XCknwlkHPBw1of4iOK8R-6s3Yxmq9yr3Fjo_aLy8AnvUfF9dgC0RYm3WcY-_qhZM81K9SUs85P9PvSZQT37sJJ7VP1gx1NjHGXYeZjEVj96eRQ/s1600/IMG_7370.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544847045535189426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1WzPbIgspE62vfARVhPiDp_4luHas0XCknwlkHPBw1of4iOK8R-6s3Yxmq9yr3Fjo_aLy8AnvUfF9dgC0RYm3WcY-_qhZM81K9SUs85P9PvSZQT37sJJ7VP1gx1NjHGXYeZjEVj96eRQ/s320/IMG_7370.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />Surprise! Maddy came in first...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDx4vZGpLNLjbMzSE8eNRfIekAQesm2im6XNapcPxsWT4p8N8fuRF5VjJCF0sztCu1xk74cElzn33X2-TljJLdVsTx8yIyRv526Sx5OI00g9mfAnVYdxOXsbIfWc5A4z0nB86Oj2Ddhc/s1600/IMG_7371.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544847038245309074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDx4vZGpLNLjbMzSE8eNRfIekAQesm2im6XNapcPxsWT4p8N8fuRF5VjJCF0sztCu1xk74cElzn33X2-TljJLdVsTx8yIyRv526Sx5OI00g9mfAnVYdxOXsbIfWc5A4z0nB86Oj2Ddhc/s320/IMG_7371.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />...then Sarri.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIETCBWbYECoaNcHMdkqWAuenK7UrY7QWsSy7-4TBWCMWXGk2ECUe07zZp7LnfffpfAnZ14uA-pySbbhWtOjdvSvriyD3HPj59dYduWOU4vjRCyf6nBMrL3S-uT5JcDTbXBnLg6M-6Qo/s1600/IMG_7372.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544847026696850178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIETCBWbYECoaNcHMdkqWAuenK7UrY7QWsSy7-4TBWCMWXGk2ECUe07zZp7LnfffpfAnZ14uA-pySbbhWtOjdvSvriyD3HPj59dYduWOU4vjRCyf6nBMrL3S-uT5JcDTbXBnLg6M-6Qo/s320/IMG_7372.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZC_sy1hyeRpBvMb8VI-BKU3QgbcC7ZSDwHsnBgPg5CGD7gJ3ofqzOY740aHsdOtxMwXdVW0hWDQ5cJ0lfpSX0Ab2LAUVdcbpbgkP-uDBtadxt8ZBGjPKdwLalfoUionCgJucEnrUuic/s1600/IMG_7373.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544847021868198802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZC_sy1hyeRpBvMb8VI-BKU3QgbcC7ZSDwHsnBgPg5CGD7gJ3ofqzOY740aHsdOtxMwXdVW0hWDQ5cJ0lfpSX0Ab2LAUVdcbpbgkP-uDBtadxt8ZBGjPKdwLalfoUionCgJucEnrUuic/s320/IMG_7373.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsymUb0b4oCo0DXZIS4_9Y84ivL2LZMDinWfaca1uwW6SJPPNnHy1OD2dcWBW2MrnQQENJzPJWXjPoAEsgF70modUWIaXJGcOOjcxuoHMueJZP6vGSZ7LWgFdAH4qTCbxCI0cV2vbasEM/s1600/IMG_7379.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544846756822407154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsymUb0b4oCo0DXZIS4_9Y84ivL2LZMDinWfaca1uwW6SJPPNnHy1OD2dcWBW2MrnQQENJzPJWXjPoAEsgF70modUWIaXJGcOOjcxuoHMueJZP6vGSZ7LWgFdAH4qTCbxCI0cV2vbasEM/s320/IMG_7379.JPG" /></a> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGV120CyP8EP_LjeR8s1DEir6yoEcRL0x3amDMTlgSL2l8xKP79OBmVEcB3O5CTivQ6JXTYJvwsPgNZb9LGW4QxuNrGq8Gy2IxAsf4mO2NHgDVb0gucYBDToh9Kkg99p7SZhbGuVbkuLI/s1600/IMG_7380.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544846739572675026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGV120CyP8EP_LjeR8s1DEir6yoEcRL0x3amDMTlgSL2l8xKP79OBmVEcB3O5CTivQ6JXTYJvwsPgNZb9LGW4QxuNrGq8Gy2IxAsf4mO2NHgDVb0gucYBDToh9Kkg99p7SZhbGuVbkuLI/s320/IMG_7380.JPG" /></a> </div><div><br />Present time!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTD1VN92n2oavStz9Xm41UlywBl7eAcYW1wkkdsJzv2Gc1WztDQjFxt1fxnT2TyZoPmgb8tcL3DQR6onpn26pcY9GRrTIAM-9r4xiJpEZ2QKYEFJUS8ngUXev99ZJ7Hx-Nq87oW7ehYA/s1600/IMG_7386.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544846713687877362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTD1VN92n2oavStz9Xm41UlywBl7eAcYW1wkkdsJzv2Gc1WztDQjFxt1fxnT2TyZoPmgb8tcL3DQR6onpn26pcY9GRrTIAM-9r4xiJpEZ2QKYEFJUS8ngUXev99ZJ7Hx-Nq87oW7ehYA/s320/IMG_7386.JPG" /></a><br /><br />(complete with many tears)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZAe7WQBVNYRuV7P0qmbCI8bs9nDHgjV5TsPHhwbBsu_MJxsQlu4xYw9wU5LdG_MkjDTB5We1SNfILPYBf0MgrmAdk3tCYjBW8x8ND_qDGZF6P4lPNFrJZ_xzX3RLO2HLNVX65vkjzeII/s1600/IMG_7388.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; 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HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544846289295248194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnv1Bsr7itoCmreN4n2jrWVzBGB8pQwolG4utB0pQkA0OynEeWq0oMPHZ6zOvEzpaQeQFOl-gvTK_zPsYyZPStdCkFQIRI2-EhI5yp-M-6n4-p9zyr6Wj8wk3n6VmpBrVy20XwSsWaxRw/s320/IMG_7396.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Sweet girls.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDhvI6k0Inv5rQEFABWlforay7CVetE0tncTsIO1V2QR2NU5k2Udi1pVXPLkY5ZCBAHVRDDPjW6h-HqKjZOkGoLPIhVAqUH6lao4HlhGxnRBdBTiDPxRMrNExN0ZqpJV1OinmkZM5Q184/s1600/IMG_7395.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544846284453042482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDhvI6k0Inv5rQEFABWlforay7CVetE0tncTsIO1V2QR2NU5k2Udi1pVXPLkY5ZCBAHVRDDPjW6h-HqKjZOkGoLPIhVAqUH6lao4HlhGxnRBdBTiDPxRMrNExN0ZqpJV1OinmkZM5Q184/s320/IMG_7395.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Another sweet girl with her "Auntie".<br /><div><img style="WIDTH: 240px; 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Love them!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwd9S7-leFjEAYzH9J73MmK-MZXGjNBcdOLbpuvks1mu-EeHeJE4ivYnpAe6jByH5KBYrtJg_Qhm5pLe-zZNfFK8F0vnJDl1VmiYQgr00UuSyRX1euW4-9NfgKU8PdPmaw7UGd6MGYj0/s1600/IMG_7411.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544845840927247762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBwd9S7-leFjEAYzH9J73MmK-MZXGjNBcdOLbpuvks1mu-EeHeJE4ivYnpAe6jByH5KBYrtJg_Qhm5pLe-zZNfFK8F0vnJDl1VmiYQgr00UuSyRX1euW4-9NfgKU8PdPmaw7UGd6MGYj0/s320/IMG_7411.JPG" /></a> </div><div><br />Enjoying the new scrapbook...</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSR70Aog6xTJ1bd0WTklGdpUKMGaGW9BIDspz4os0Ywx0p-WGEHTfqwGIO5vFKJG7Ff_wjHHw9cNyJL4ppECk16RE2I5PQNSHadnrezu8du3FP1lT9Nqn9h76CTcuf48Ge1xF4nvcF48E/s1600/IMG_7412.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544845835068851106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSR70Aog6xTJ1bd0WTklGdpUKMGaGW9BIDspz4os0Ywx0p-WGEHTfqwGIO5vFKJG7Ff_wjHHw9cNyJL4ppECk16RE2I5PQNSHadnrezu8du3FP1lT9Nqn9h76CTcuf48Ge1xF4nvcF48E/s320/IMG_7412.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLs5c56WXXI9wcSadgcD_R_4inARfYdZ_ykusL4jDXtQvD-XMf_DCE0XF3iwBWN1PINgXV85SKrCCzlS6Ema-ZSmEwPq35zxC5ubZAFKF3Remc01SJm0OEm9FFguoGuTpf5IdbTUtk7AY/s1600/IMG_7414.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544845807571211170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLs5c56WXXI9wcSadgcD_R_4inARfYdZ_ykusL4jDXtQvD-XMf_DCE0XF3iwBWN1PINgXV85SKrCCzlS6Ema-ZSmEwPq35zxC5ubZAFKF3Remc01SJm0OEm9FFguoGuTpf5IdbTUtk7AY/s320/IMG_7414.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Sweet and sad all at once. :(<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzGBZfOfhrHsLw6yfCOmzKQP8hxBLd-SuJfNpMh3a1_6q3dAodkyHeAqBqNZ893FvgcZ3oOECcFf9h2HCsKNrTHQGlHjsyNOttqh0x5eZ89hPNBWeUcokVHdHSVZnbuES2lPV6H-MvEM/s1600/IMG_7415.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544845409243139970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzGBZfOfhrHsLw6yfCOmzKQP8hxBLd-SuJfNpMh3a1_6q3dAodkyHeAqBqNZ893FvgcZ3oOECcFf9h2HCsKNrTHQGlHjsyNOttqh0x5eZ89hPNBWeUcokVHdHSVZnbuES2lPV6H-MvEM/s320/IMG_7415.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguEcUd3ljq6cl7b8nts0WjAqZtkK2DPblHb3xLpZXMWvJv2c3fO4_gg6lIMeFSwrwJ5TKV_ocixacfW0xa2bULcgCYzSZDCX7JGSidEu0_sODsuZpFUp-P9TOvHf9mfQzSnzV54GDLkxM/s1600/IMG_7417.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; 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HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544845386959452946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyAs7yS42o9iSrdMHyoKN1hXiMXEhZ6x7VoDO_Ws4P5_7U41KPFzhSLEIQf9C055V4mLl8ZRRclVSmCRplbh2Vl7-MMBMqFgWvBq5zN5qULTCchmQuM_7xJULfFsqVxwudoljagUnGWYc/s320/IMG_7420.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaGdJ_ObcdcWzs5NcaVH-3Yn_9KiAioxrIya5CnUmfbfmgHzH0v_hMvvAFfOORsQ25e89Yz58jGoP1pyiS8UI4c62aPqm5dUKEGu_keZPczJY1MT_cTiDP-FWrA-PVbHZSguu_kjtuPY/s1600/IMG_7425.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544845377155427186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYaGdJ_ObcdcWzs5NcaVH-3Yn_9KiAioxrIya5CnUmfbfmgHzH0v_hMvvAFfOORsQ25e89Yz58jGoP1pyiS8UI4c62aPqm5dUKEGu_keZPczJY1MT_cTiDP-FWrA-PVbHZSguu_kjtuPY/s320/IMG_7425.JPG" /></a><br />Love you, friend!<br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-90486242753390871412010-11-11T20:41:00.001-08:002010-11-11T20:44:39.059-08:00Old Navy "Modelquins"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Hi8dwpLdn7K2y_9dKakspegUFH3jFecRtqo70KTADgegzn9jKPBmDDcsw5PRLFxDum2LbmRJj8ueGEjjUpdO7v13-ykyfi3KKjbAZSem2OsPvnxi94hiPb34jAqHjGBX_xHiJunPNZk/s1600/IMG_0808+%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 369px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538518961503431106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Hi8dwpLdn7K2y_9dKakspegUFH3jFecRtqo70KTADgegzn9jKPBmDDcsw5PRLFxDum2LbmRJj8ueGEjjUpdO7v13-ykyfi3KKjbAZSem2OsPvnxi94hiPb34jAqHjGBX_xHiJunPNZk/s400/IMG_0808+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I'm a big fan of the one on the right! ;)</div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-72762456326987781342010-11-11T20:31:00.000-08:002010-11-11T20:40:54.754-08:00Last Days of Fall?The weather--it's gonna be a-changin'! So we've been trying to get out and take advantage of every last dry day!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6rlEAEW3GF4Mkx0bjQRrkGDkROGogWHF1Atm0bBDmcukISnLBPMEAm6kJ3aazX2uRgl3Z2sndgVQDUb635Szc6t90q4q6q9qlq9IIgRpOS84EscLP71gjCPPpr40WZH2YUCFYqwtr8E/s1600/IMG_0873.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538517026957038834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6rlEAEW3GF4Mkx0bjQRrkGDkROGogWHF1Atm0bBDmcukISnLBPMEAm6kJ3aazX2uRgl3Z2sndgVQDUb635Szc6t90q4q6q9qlq9IIgRpOS84EscLP71gjCPPpr40WZH2YUCFYqwtr8E/s320/IMG_0873.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPcp-4e6V7dtVB6CDTgEr4btYNQCGRpWba-Gz0QNgXnV2nvydVoayj3Dnc-8wweqIllXEhpeyF2APps4rvqb5AjKAy5DdBgaVGXgnN1nEo_5W4wjI7fq1gCN64cCdeNmmuOB9-zxapbE/s1600/IMG_0877.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538517020594634610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcPcp-4e6V7dtVB6CDTgEr4btYNQCGRpWba-Gz0QNgXnV2nvydVoayj3Dnc-8wweqIllXEhpeyF2APps4rvqb5AjKAy5DdBgaVGXgnN1nEo_5W4wjI7fq1gCN64cCdeNmmuOB9-zxapbE/s320/IMG_0877.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUeroHRFJ2M4wzz0tWp6fP9gNAbEBF9rkxQpiQWT_AutvCI9Gec2lU_cn56O9AhuQ-LgohJVBkfgUsCCDaCW0gC6CzE5flflW4M_3Qedrnk3DtC21SP_ai3KrrXpsisjSuWkT4aI0aPjw/s1600/IMG_0874.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538517009870196306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUeroHRFJ2M4wzz0tWp6fP9gNAbEBF9rkxQpiQWT_AutvCI9Gec2lU_cn56O9AhuQ-LgohJVBkfgUsCCDaCW0gC6CzE5flflW4M_3Qedrnk3DtC21SP_ai3KrrXpsisjSuWkT4aI0aPjw/s320/IMG_0874.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCbsYWwdquI9sAc2od6hbaFDicjW1TgXgYkdQK1vL6ek-7QcufIwqd-Wn1m4n6vz1U6_NUKjUwy1SDx_ptm7nZOxq1Un8J2DrRQk1wjPpzdr4HMXd6RDD3SRLldRyRjQ5JkxfRlpba-M/s1600/IMG_0875+%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538517000327456050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCbsYWwdquI9sAc2od6hbaFDicjW1TgXgYkdQK1vL6ek-7QcufIwqd-Wn1m4n6vz1U6_NUKjUwy1SDx_ptm7nZOxq1Un8J2DrRQk1wjPpzdr4HMXd6RDD3SRLldRyRjQ5JkxfRlpba-M/s320/IMG_0875+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a><br />Such a good looking kid. Too bad he's in a "I want to grow my hair out" phase. Ack! Please let it pass before the holidays!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1yXr5-z1Ao8xZJQTBZ1HDMF5EsTBpDdDlUSfbnxpWDMBq-8BZjPgTDNY6d_ZnOWN_pRpPyv9b87hl3MhfwcrGj3D4dl1Is3IZgCmRlxAZECbX2oYfxQv1deip4Y3Ky7ux0OTspkI47o/s1600/IMG_0876.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538516998377908674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1yXr5-z1Ao8xZJQTBZ1HDMF5EsTBpDdDlUSfbnxpWDMBq-8BZjPgTDNY6d_ZnOWN_pRpPyv9b87hl3MhfwcrGj3D4dl1Is3IZgCmRlxAZECbX2oYfxQv1deip4Y3Ky7ux0OTspkI47o/s320/IMG_0876.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Sweet girl.</div><div> </div><div>It was a great Sunday afternoon at Airport Park.</div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-88644892688676548642010-11-11T20:15:00.000-08:002010-11-11T20:31:08.439-08:00Leaf HuntLast Saturday Grayson got invited to go watch Donkey Basketball with his 3 best buddies. 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Fun!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFTP7poyjHk2Tq-vaa8sHenxTsyHFi2lNwQeAfNgcUeGERRyTL5uie9SseAV0R3m6vkG3nSGUaaveCOGHmqQJx3MZVS3fZ4vQ8Fy-o_eJ29wrwoxqW1c-BtIaqD-lrsvOltjC3lnETDUQS/s1600/IMG_7278.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538513587200512802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFTP7poyjHk2Tq-vaa8sHenxTsyHFi2lNwQeAfNgcUeGERRyTL5uie9SseAV0R3m6vkG3nSGUaaveCOGHmqQJx3MZVS3fZ4vQ8Fy-o_eJ29wrwoxqW1c-BtIaqD-lrsvOltjC3lnETDUQS/s320/IMG_7278.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Bm4HaBLzB04WPIQ6I_4H7GAJewFxQfJ_LLXMz5xlxgW10zCfFJ1djaocxaV4SzofVLXIS9tU5m7gpgjSmSGk4sMe-mXVH1XrpAh6U0cnp01bGcFcarDf6Hdp_9sajyE0ljQJuKNiSW5n/s1600/IMG_7282.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538513579401974146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Bm4HaBLzB04WPIQ6I_4H7GAJewFxQfJ_LLXMz5xlxgW10zCfFJ1djaocxaV4SzofVLXIS9tU5m7gpgjSmSGk4sMe-mXVH1XrpAh6U0cnp01bGcFcarDf6Hdp_9sajyE0ljQJuKNiSW5n/s320/IMG_7282.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo1DMSMBJUyPgJeZmmttngfmmPU1zen_Pr3F2px2HVNiMuu7I8jdlOub26pWfwJwbzavbMTPmL69hsoVzEzPGGGjq0c4-8stxiJy2pL6yDxMN2YTCbyE5v7QmjyAgYlG1saiXrtZoVNpDK/s1600/IMG_7284.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; 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HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538513195277278610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33XAWUNEcTUB7n1wsRGywVX5ElNhKN0yE9__ye23v9TVF4vZZY13wtQ5BXhxMOuOt-aYHsL5sL2N0UH2YE8J6ISGadVK-61FVQR-Ymftign9GijW_yIndxLpehYAPfvqiILMhf8AWNKGo/s320/IMG_7296.JPG" /></a><br />Favorite picture of the day.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8wQgrtIIzUq8f-rr7tavqdDc9cXZdkNtkQbmQSqkLBWJGmleHM4xPTbeTRPgnZI8PbR6yGHv_rWzG76p6ZyeDyPrDQ-Iti5ULRh-R3omGfURMaRa5c2t7dAxfXfQnqIew-TTn_z1P8T4/s1600/IMG_7306.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538513193428097266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq8wQgrtIIzUq8f-rr7tavqdDc9cXZdkNtkQbmQSqkLBWJGmleHM4xPTbeTRPgnZI8PbR6yGHv_rWzG76p6ZyeDyPrDQ-Iti5ULRh-R3omGfURMaRa5c2t7dAxfXfQnqIew-TTn_z1P8T4/s320/IMG_7306.JPG" /></a><br />And because a leaf hunt maybe doesn't rank <em>quite</em> as high as Donkey Basketball, we threw in some ice cream for good measure!</div></div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-84407012128078014002010-11-11T19:37:00.000-08:002010-11-11T19:50:49.299-08:00Trick or Treat!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-1P5Jj_D6KE2jrsP6719DatqIlzeXbnzB6fIJuNZ0q_gAn8HWO9XBrzsxWP8p4U1oFCYsgMlrbKf98DqP4W45zAxdjEvefWnGIA6hmvwxYNgTX07kP0OnJ9TE1MeiqsnzNAS8XuBJc4j1/s1600/IMG_7215.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; 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HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538503669119158162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlAMnXxwLWJQuUrc0e9bQoXqZAHaVJHRmeU2gN-8CY1L1qIJx4E80gfUbe9FeaM0e8OOoVXeq23uFpoY9DB74-KN-28-b17vblM3VFaBeLUaqO6p-aNbHcPV3bLZP87BwxBYddW72AfFS/s320/IMG_7201.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-5076400201677691942010-11-11T19:18:00.001-08:002010-11-11T19:37:13.463-08:00Her First Field TripMolly and Dave went on a field trip to the pumpkin patch with M's pre-school class at the end of October. It was a cold, wet day (I know this because I also went to the pumpkin patch that day. With my class. Different patch) but fun all the same!<br /><br />Speaking of pre-school, we're so happy with where Molly is at this year. We (Molly included) adore her teacher and love that she's with a relatively small group of kids. She knows them all by name and is a fan of each--the girls AND the boys. It's pretty cute to watch them interact, and no big surprise here, but we've got a little social butterfly on our hands!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezJFghZYSGIaMj2137uKN_5TD485feOrEnLsQ3SWHS4wID1j41BrJ3nlIrJ6tOrhHIu2yDd_XfcLa5aSQLBa6D5bVcQJGwrBNiMzpxSKnhRvPCu_ZuICsOdr3jYK8TODF-4wdfbWTfOdf/s1600/IMG_0857.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538498892847856882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezJFghZYSGIaMj2137uKN_5TD485feOrEnLsQ3SWHS4wID1j41BrJ3nlIrJ6tOrhHIu2yDd_XfcLa5aSQLBa6D5bVcQJGwrBNiMzpxSKnhRvPCu_ZuICsOdr3jYK8TODF-4wdfbWTfOdf/s320/IMG_0857.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SQaCpnAMt67Qn7RTxZf636m5Z_xsKTHZShESmBfhIm4OjKhlbO8CQtdSnJjCk8p5wzz0XuSI6cL6XkFfuS17mFgVP3NK46WJO5I3bi7eVT24yDH2uxrga91K6SS-IUbikktn9Azn0yo_/s1600/IMG_0855.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538498888816910274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9SQaCpnAMt67Qn7RTxZf636m5Z_xsKTHZShESmBfhIm4OjKhlbO8CQtdSnJjCk8p5wzz0XuSI6cL6XkFfuS17mFgVP3NK46WJO5I3bi7eVT24yDH2uxrga91K6SS-IUbikktn9Azn0yo_/s320/IMG_0855.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAiqQefmDnboklL8p9PUu25pfDbjL857HBnakv_VqwBTdDcEKfRtShqg_jIoPKQn7FU_0yP7MAqitij8VXg9a5242gIPu70rnogDGOfycjqZ2BAwsmmTW1XA_e1U-oQI0BNwWHvH3p3uX/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538498619764002194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAiqQefmDnboklL8p9PUu25pfDbjL857HBnakv_VqwBTdDcEKfRtShqg_jIoPKQn7FU_0yP7MAqitij8VXg9a5242gIPu70rnogDGOfycjqZ2BAwsmmTW1XA_e1U-oQI0BNwWHvH3p3uX/s320/IMG_0859.JPG" /></a><br />Silly girl.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh336-5QKNO6lQEh4o9MQ0l9JRMrCl4wNQM5F68Gv6IXZ97CfAuD84bdEGEXIIKr7OA_VpqTxRzyBlQEV40MmmnDkWDg73IyE7hoRmc6BeGpFUt9Vse3nlHxVHsLeseJdfknDnONuAeXwTc/s1600/IMG_0860.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538498609951034786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh336-5QKNO6lQEh4o9MQ0l9JRMrCl4wNQM5F68Gv6IXZ97CfAuD84bdEGEXIIKr7OA_VpqTxRzyBlQEV40MmmnDkWDg73IyE7hoRmc6BeGpFUt9Vse3nlHxVHsLeseJdfknDnONuAeXwTc/s320/IMG_0860.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAnLao4KoC9EdpjN_w_zZ585IK-1X8JV-QcwYiKUG4CU9_pA0sVVaALwqbwoIyFJqOIPsKyQxRvzskPoP8lcdeh3a-ctrHcOG3mn2l0NtDlio_Mub23kW9yhSszm0HdF7l2Qe_hR9O7JG/s1600/IMG_0862.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538498598935804226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPAnLao4KoC9EdpjN_w_zZ585IK-1X8JV-QcwYiKUG4CU9_pA0sVVaALwqbwoIyFJqOIPsKyQxRvzskPoP8lcdeh3a-ctrHcOG3mn2l0NtDlio_Mub23kW9yhSszm0HdF7l2Qe_hR9O7JG/s320/IMG_0862.JPG" /></a><br />Searching for just the right one...<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ahu6LPnDR4B2HGwth3tOVek3YqPUTp990j5fXYiaU0beWjnkPJUz8WKZ2OTcf4Rd4Hx4mgpRIkzhFjI0AzHCQhB62IQZq5AIl6wZuaeCxXsPf7C-P8ME51crbuuXEIwKawZKjaodJGQ0/s1600/IMG_0863.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538498590424727570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ahu6LPnDR4B2HGwth3tOVek3YqPUTp990j5fXYiaU0beWjnkPJUz8WKZ2OTcf4Rd4Hx4mgpRIkzhFjI0AzHCQhB62IQZq5AIl6wZuaeCxXsPf7C-P8ME51crbuuXEIwKawZKjaodJGQ0/s320/IMG_0863.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iuniK4GuhdrcIxbD6JBC7FsZQMdSnFe_CSpjtjyp2Ka9HRsfXECtjR8pRhMpveR-ox3wH_uLUTIRsMbmmmR7JjP5UT1U-D7WtkpodWeboq4GQZ9LLZ9ik0stb9-c1wTI8ZY_TdAy5qCa/s1600/IMG_0864.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538498583325478162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5iuniK4GuhdrcIxbD6JBC7FsZQMdSnFe_CSpjtjyp2Ka9HRsfXECtjR8pRhMpveR-ox3wH_uLUTIRsMbmmmR7JjP5UT1U-D7WtkpodWeboq4GQZ9LLZ9ik0stb9-c1wTI8ZY_TdAy5qCa/s320/IMG_0864.JPG" /></a><br />Found it! (Goof ball.)</div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-84640297989236775982010-10-24T16:13:00.001-07:002010-10-24T16:18:56.802-07:00Sticky and Sweet......my kids AND the apples! What a fun way to spend a Saturday night at home with the family!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkczYivDufC_lo7v_2e0wybbuA7FMYa7IRAVOshi103nho1jymIFu0bEqN0zs5elXkIHWaigCjjeSxYgs90xS_BqEeWPyFmYy4hT0uBeyTs_4GAn921CMyVFJhCJ9kDFKpy9YurI91LzSy/s1600/IMG_7067.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531755652924186498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkczYivDufC_lo7v_2e0wybbuA7FMYa7IRAVOshi103nho1jymIFu0bEqN0zs5elXkIHWaigCjjeSxYgs90xS_BqEeWPyFmYy4hT0uBeyTs_4GAn921CMyVFJhCJ9kDFKpy9YurI91LzSy/s320/IMG_7067.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ChThiff0tOwESr4MBG3DTWf8jDbWVBcRfErdgKmRVStpKRIGDVYrpBSEFZALFuugTGFA96zhcr7tTOdp2L0sOC3hSG8ZWG_cfZrBmR9MLoZtuNBKBz7zgZ62UJGZag45vGARnyfAFYlp/s1600/IMG_7070.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531755651472491378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ChThiff0tOwESr4MBG3DTWf8jDbWVBcRfErdgKmRVStpKRIGDVYrpBSEFZALFuugTGFA96zhcr7tTOdp2L0sOC3hSG8ZWG_cfZrBmR9MLoZtuNBKBz7zgZ62UJGZag45vGARnyfAFYlp/s320/IMG_7070.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwiuWSh5O6VhaMH0UrVHwoUaTzdS0Uw8dPUuHgQRSONU9Boe1b32LAEEi4tcIfMgW7dN7DSNYNp9VeMaZdkzgdsbyeKY95lib7GNM8RGzDyltb6hSAmgXx-kMLUozPuTbYMBNjH5Z0p4N3/s1600/IMG_7074.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531755644234829810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwiuWSh5O6VhaMH0UrVHwoUaTzdS0Uw8dPUuHgQRSONU9Boe1b32LAEEi4tcIfMgW7dN7DSNYNp9VeMaZdkzgdsbyeKY95lib7GNM8RGzDyltb6hSAmgXx-kMLUozPuTbYMBNjH5Z0p4N3/s320/IMG_7074.JPG" /></a><br /><div> </div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-75656011601239372932010-10-24T13:51:00.001-07:002010-10-24T16:12:02.430-07:00Pumpkin Patch: 2010 EditionLast Sunday we woke up to beautiful blue skies and crisp cool air--a PERFECT fall day for the pumpkin patch! Apparently the rest of Yamhill County thought so, too, because the place was packed! But that just added to the fun because we saw so many people that we know, including some best friends. (Hi, Eitzens!) And I know that I'm not alone in saying this (because the author of every other blog that I've read in the last month has, at some point, said the same thing) but I LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbmqKNVCbQcPB0X4ERoIDa_qZAXtzrMTqs9QrMQRXsz0eGibdjcghp1Xhltm4WqHKJnCz0ih7r7lVdXQKNfnEimW1OfJb43AWkHP-fjquy2Nhjpj3LOD-LrZUYXRVita-Wv6pBSnetLZMo/s1600/IMG_7007.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531720334891019970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbmqKNVCbQcPB0X4ERoIDa_qZAXtzrMTqs9QrMQRXsz0eGibdjcghp1Xhltm4WqHKJnCz0ih7r7lVdXQKNfnEimW1OfJb43AWkHP-fjquy2Nhjpj3LOD-LrZUYXRVita-Wv6pBSnetLZMo/s320/IMG_7007.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNGgfH4V-0CFnBmkJJM0SKmJqJPGMhQOUeoS8ZUYikcA0ZfvAp3Vo8bArNLJJ6l58SrgUxwFWuMtLa5fgKn8Znc_jqZTyymXY9lmXlcnKKVvrgfT-o7jZYijg0uR6J_Cq1qaveEpkohTFK/s1600/IMG_7011.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; 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HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531718783956092002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2fCfawSIIFzdzFIT3p3r6JdSU1c9t5JseKsEI9VIDJoK5PwU3eXhqWQvnGrmHa_22Ws-oN4Sy9s6pnKMV2Uh7N-ziDeVm7wYyD6Wah7KZ9DiQpU5kTBjRMPKJo-YdOpIA3ZthhUayjhw/s320/IMG_7065.JPG" /></a><br /><div> </div><div>Stay tuned for some pumpkin carving fun!...</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-63883587088019711742010-10-08T14:02:00.001-07:002010-10-08T16:03:32.046-07:00A Distant Memory...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGeK8X0V1o0q_PiKLHsHs1QhiS07Q2dvczLN32WaI8MNPLUbSxce-THqU5PawHTMdlGHf_t2ZNFFWdCk-QT-sG2n5IkX9Qpjo4gSTj9pEYtniBUl6h1EVc6jd5SNzlqG3I6dPrrm1z8fuF/s1600/IMG_6934.JPG"></a>Back when I FIRST thought about blogging the months of July and August, summer was just a hop, skip, and a jump behind us. Now, because it's me we're talking about, summer feels like it was AGES ago! (Or a month and a half ago.)<br /><br />Anyway, it feels good to be back in school. Not only do I love the predictability of our routine (albeit a crazy routine) but I really do love what I do. And again this year I have been blessed with a sweet bunch of kids and lots of eager-to-help parents. I think it's going to be a great school year! I just pray that my super duper, up to now organization holds fast!<br /><br />The kids are doing great, too. G seems to love 2nd grade, and Molly has thankfully settled into her 4 days a week preschool routine. Outside of school, we keep busy with play dates, dance lessons, and lots of soccer. Lately Grayson has also become quite popular among the neighborhood boys. Yes, he is a nice kid who is fun to be around...but he's also a kid who has a super cool "Big Wheel". It's pretty much the envy of the neighborhood. Ha! Ha! The boys will spend hours outside after school each day riding all their wheels--bikes, scooter, skateboards, etc... Thank goodness for these beautiful rain-free Fall days that we've been having!<br /><br />As for Molly, she has become quite a crafter lately. Many times during the day you can find her in the toy room coloring, cutting, taping (the girl has a thing with tape!), gluing, etc... She's always working on some kind of creation! And I know that it probably sounds cliche, but that tonsillectomy she had back in August? It seriously changed. her. life! It was the best gift we could have ever given her. And I think that it probably added a few years to our lives, too (a gift in itself!), as now we don't have to worry about whether or not she can breathe.<br /><br />As for me, I guess I never did blog about my 2 big "procedures" over the summer. For starters, I got my braces off!!! Thank the lord! And while that was definitely a welcomed procedure, it was still just a step in the very. long. process to fix the problem in my mouth (which, neither you nor I have enough time left on this earth to read or write about in detail!). Another step was procedure #2--the tooth extraction and immediate dental implant. Now when it comes to teeth and mouth issues, I have become one tough cookie, but it was pretty much the worst experience EVER! And so, so painful. A certain 4 year-old tonsil patient bounced back after surgery way sooner than her mama! Ugh.<br /><br /><br />And because of all those medical procedures, we've found ourselves with something that we're not used to. Debt. The bad kind. As in credit card debt. Bleck! My goodness, it has been YEARS since we've had a balance on one of our accounts. And I know that for lots of people, that kind of debt is just a fact of life, but for us? Seriously uncomfortable! Like it's this huge weight on our shoulders. Double bleck! But I don't mention any of that to garner pity. Absolutely not. It just happens to be something that is a fact of life for us these days. And in truth, even though I CAN'T STAND the "new" envelop/cash system that my husband put us on, I can't deny that we are ALL learning valuable lessons in spending money and making choices. And living without (not that our 'without' even BEGINS to compare to what so many others live 'without'). And having faith. No, we're not on poverty's doorstep. We're just being stretched beyond what <em>has been</em> comfortable for us. Which, comparitively, is still a lot.<br /><br /><br />Whew, there's a little piece of honesty for you!<br /><br /><br />And here? Here's how the first day of the 2010/2011 school year went down for the Ryans!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMVO1_A9guZunm8PRwpMDCpSIuIdQEHsDxZiMA03zQU_8IQg0vNj_lRPoSJC5IV9XpWE-IMEJJOqRZmgsKYudiSpgkl6YjxQtdF6SVuj6ttlVu_rDKmA0INELREpiLpMh4DtrNRq05g91s/s1600/IMG_6935.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525784459144063282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMVO1_A9guZunm8PRwpMDCpSIuIdQEHsDxZiMA03zQU_8IQg0vNj_lRPoSJC5IV9XpWE-IMEJJOqRZmgsKYudiSpgkl6YjxQtdF6SVuj6ttlVu_rDKmA0INELREpiLpMh4DtrNRq05g91s/s320/IMG_6935.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnW9HgSFYmcA8cVVIxLymifCBQIXgE4hsKedtu0CfBSAwshDpIQrsGn_ypWa01aYklixTW3LyJuxn9GNnw3O9HfHIjiiZwWffPfqvkAgb5pdRC5Itq-y33GUUWMSDROXtsvM-pBLYi4AHr/s1600/IMG_0813.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525784449155130098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnW9HgSFYmcA8cVVIxLymifCBQIXgE4hsKedtu0CfBSAwshDpIQrsGn_ypWa01aYklixTW3LyJuxn9GNnw3O9HfHIjiiZwWffPfqvkAgb5pdRC5Itq-y33GUUWMSDROXtsvM-pBLYi4AHr/s320/IMG_0813.JPG" /></a><br />Big boys, G and Isaac.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZMD3X2qdXzNfv-BRAdS4UmzMFSfJjAF61SJtkwSEkJYNqGYK6TXtHKHCBP9DRyjOlyqEX7MgtqYIpkuqHIyANWY17nqHXuo_MvCCz1LD5JroJPoTpFSvrfUwAPx7ZAfxNZGTOxlH4eQY/s1600/IMG_0814.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525784438050042722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZMD3X2qdXzNfv-BRAdS4UmzMFSfJjAF61SJtkwSEkJYNqGYK6TXtHKHCBP9DRyjOlyqEX7MgtqYIpkuqHIyANWY17nqHXuo_MvCCz1LD5JroJPoTpFSvrfUwAPx7ZAfxNZGTOxlH4eQY/s320/IMG_0814.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETRwWA54iA3HzMtBdCUCweuRaG-4-Z4PPd-te6Qck4nPpxuXp1ZBCU0x_iL9yGRo5m9mRt_l8VYZ63rfozuq81i1mTYM64pliRqp4BaqEe_UCQt1oxmreJa8qADie2n-A-9a4MAI6kH7n/s1600/IMG_0816.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525784056398459090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETRwWA54iA3HzMtBdCUCweuRaG-4-Z4PPd-te6Qck4nPpxuXp1ZBCU0x_iL9yGRo5m9mRt_l8VYZ63rfozuq81i1mTYM64pliRqp4BaqEe_UCQt1oxmreJa8qADie2n-A-9a4MAI6kH7n/s320/IMG_0816.JPG" /></a><br />Saying good-bye to Brother. It was almost her turn...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7YCMCUXYwMgE1hNmHx3yIGakcoyrV3qah5nIjlqtxW8ooySuWrXlBngWgqe6ROtqFt08qfHVTk8jXFBIAgx9Io0-MDiRDVkOOs5Ou-kWoIqffjNnyJ0cRCgjNyqNWxwowh2OGnfnKeIgZ/s1600/IMG_0817.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525784054445444226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7YCMCUXYwMgE1hNmHx3yIGakcoyrV3qah5nIjlqtxW8ooySuWrXlBngWgqe6ROtqFt08qfHVTk8jXFBIAgx9Io0-MDiRDVkOOs5Ou-kWoIqffjNnyJ0cRCgjNyqNWxwowh2OGnfnKeIgZ/s320/IMG_0817.JPG" /></a><br />A failed attempt on the iphone. Sigh.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZBhGDim1sMXQ9ItGUGDxIi5-6RzqGjRZNCtwZOvoglNDPoUlHCOYdur0iEXPkYcMnduQE8XJiJXFUjRJWfF97LxOKi_0Nkv-qcNYZgnI0PEWOYUTjmR_MBfZR-B6SJAPLHxdqzOQMjqo/s1600/IMG_0819.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525784047381881426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIZBhGDim1sMXQ9ItGUGDxIi5-6RzqGjRZNCtwZOvoglNDPoUlHCOYdur0iEXPkYcMnduQE8XJiJXFUjRJWfF97LxOKi_0Nkv-qcNYZgnI0PEWOYUTjmR_MBfZR-B6SJAPLHxdqzOQMjqo/s320/IMG_0819.JPG" /></a><br />How did we get to 2nd grade already?!?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZ3MbQmEuPVKIHgWFxZsSwqaiino2LacpKdtFfOg4apLPlzr55NZLB3FF0WEdh7KtMQqhIWowsrzPJ-HBh1Bw3HYl054jGZ2XrRw_KetXIPqwwcPeJmXbdoHsE5Z9v86JnXkX-oUQ3VaI/s1600/IMG_0822.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525784045200459314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwZ3MbQmEuPVKIHgWFxZsSwqaiino2LacpKdtFfOg4apLPlzr55NZLB3FF0WEdh7KtMQqhIWowsrzPJ-HBh1Bw3HYl054jGZ2XrRw_KetXIPqwwcPeJmXbdoHsE5Z9v86JnXkX-oUQ3VaI/s320/IMG_0822.JPG" /></a><br />One last look at Daddy while sticking pretty darn close to the teacher!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjiwMQnWD2ZNMKI56DerusKp39s_o3MTeYdZ1r0yV7ntunzu-hgG1BwLaAV90YZdl0dpYWsZ6e2_9lITccr6KnDDWXFoSF1XRummC26ORw2FE-M17FIQBsZBekj8T9ltTuRCfAOj_530C/s1600/IMG_0821.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525784037011239090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHjiwMQnWD2ZNMKI56DerusKp39s_o3MTeYdZ1r0yV7ntunzu-hgG1BwLaAV90YZdl0dpYWsZ6e2_9lITccr6KnDDWXFoSF1XRummC26ORw2FE-M17FIQBsZBekj8T9ltTuRCfAOj_530C/s320/IMG_0821.JPG" /></a><br />And then she was good! (sniff, sniff)<br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-22576687386081985602010-10-08T13:40:00.000-07:002010-10-08T15:54:24.918-07:00Tangle...what?For one day in July, we became a family of tangleboxers. While you might be imagining us in a ring with gloves on, we were actually on a county-wide treasure hunt. Searching for??? Tangleboxes, of course! Little (plastic or metal) boxes that are hidden in 11 different parks near us. The challenge? Use the clues in the "official" tangleboxing <em>Passport </em>to find the hidden boxes. (Each box contains a special rubber stamp for your passport.) We managed to find 7 in one day!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUTnNbGexzF4Dg8GcraeY1hRlDi2XMsJ7WuWFKLAb0EviifeG7vkjOoNi8uYTqabYThQZ1HErOczrM0aR_JAnqjGGObUbmSR11yHr6eYBIQk7hqpfc-5KcUUHi7ly6DrbQt3NyocvMN3-/s1600/IMG_0539.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525778885084957090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUTnNbGexzF4Dg8GcraeY1hRlDi2XMsJ7WuWFKLAb0EviifeG7vkjOoNi8uYTqabYThQZ1HErOczrM0aR_JAnqjGGObUbmSR11yHr6eYBIQk7hqpfc-5KcUUHi7ly6DrbQt3NyocvMN3-/s320/IMG_0539.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdRrzz2n0sqDBYotq7rw_ERn77TvMBJsqqwwUeqaOS5wVFiIeFVy7KLeHuIOIhm7M7r_rkbNmp59ELDmfGckf-pMXjvs4ONlCbfATwXIPR_poZINsC1-CPsII-__JHPWd7qqLZRJ3QFiz/s1600/IMG_0541.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525778879206694018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdRrzz2n0sqDBYotq7rw_ERn77TvMBJsqqwwUeqaOS5wVFiIeFVy7KLeHuIOIhm7M7r_rkbNmp59ELDmfGckf-pMXjvs4ONlCbfATwXIPR_poZINsC1-CPsII-__JHPWd7qqLZRJ3QFiz/s320/IMG_0541.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirX9Kdrv_Fm-M96eNnw1BiPzQ7QEieQT4nmjyyW4BXkvMN1n42rDCMI_1rVWnhSBsGgmz2e87TgAiq-IpKI2ELtGCzQDSUD7KLekoqQk9oQcZHSqvcwSMd2cpZwnWIWz9ZxRWtAzjK0Jjm/s1600/IMG_0543.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525778525632765730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirX9Kdrv_Fm-M96eNnw1BiPzQ7QEieQT4nmjyyW4BXkvMN1n42rDCMI_1rVWnhSBsGgmz2e87TgAiq-IpKI2ELtGCzQDSUD7KLekoqQk9oQcZHSqvcwSMd2cpZwnWIWz9ZxRWtAzjK0Jjm/s320/IMG_0543.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioj6E_SB2CmG_7o_gKl29UXeGQybGSHVOrIKbutJCVGmSzrZokFgZCkKJIcevzTo4eoL9PQN1KrSgume7qqvjwJiasVa1S3GC7HXN8np7iE01orKiiiipgMroviTLpo0pxgphx7hb9pBmV/s1600/IMG_0546.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525778521693178738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioj6E_SB2CmG_7o_gKl29UXeGQybGSHVOrIKbutJCVGmSzrZokFgZCkKJIcevzTo4eoL9PQN1KrSgume7qqvjwJiasVa1S3GC7HXN8np7iE01orKiiiipgMroviTLpo0pxgphx7hb9pBmV/s320/IMG_0546.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLMNP2BHOUuxwSq8TEAVl9L3ygctXRnPm7qJgMkDqaIRMiorrSBCSLcYRrRkYeV6W_RUiksdjmO34h0rlv5oplgzzyNo5cOt5s02G2Vafv8jQh_ZMfUm-Fh347oXMYEASelNAT_tbgxjCg/s1600/IMG_0548.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525778517751812210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLMNP2BHOUuxwSq8TEAVl9L3ygctXRnPm7qJgMkDqaIRMiorrSBCSLcYRrRkYeV6W_RUiksdjmO34h0rlv5oplgzzyNo5cOt5s02G2Vafv8jQh_ZMfUm-Fh347oXMYEASelNAT_tbgxjCg/s320/IMG_0548.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Fg7bX2zTKcdmqt5nxt4Sr6oHERYV60-FTVTXrq_oyEPHeGHNxGWmqhqIk5LGwfkZRFhm7Py6-fi9qF8M75OOvInEvRWOA3icQoQyR67qeFFrqjNLErsJ5QquUs7TTORBhFb6ByU208S7/s1600/IMG_0561.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525778503918114226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Fg7bX2zTKcdmqt5nxt4Sr6oHERYV60-FTVTXrq_oyEPHeGHNxGWmqhqIk5LGwfkZRFhm7Py6-fi9qF8M75OOvInEvRWOA3icQoQyR67qeFFrqjNLErsJ5QquUs7TTORBhFb6ByU208S7/s320/IMG_0561.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD56QXvxff2jkKTZINg-BptT5SCvLzXkMYgzeYSOTci2rRuzWCnLnNejJ-w0NzWd3q_NQ66rZdgiT502zly0BzBSG1ykEA-lwIXa5CsdyInZtR8v_dtcAt4dlmZd9ctOhI1InVWgNtQlWe/s1600/IMG_0563.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525778497961675186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD56QXvxff2jkKTZINg-BptT5SCvLzXkMYgzeYSOTci2rRuzWCnLnNejJ-w0NzWd3q_NQ66rZdgiT502zly0BzBSG1ykEA-lwIXa5CsdyInZtR8v_dtcAt4dlmZd9ctOhI1InVWgNtQlWe/s320/IMG_0563.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>It was super fun to find the boxes, sign the guest book inside each one, and explore some new-to-us parks! </div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-57076495597195483122010-10-08T12:48:00.000-07:002010-10-08T15:53:34.058-07:00Fun Summer Night with FriendsSometime back in July, the Gibson boys filled up their marble jars and got to pick a reward. They picked a trip to the nearby 'Family Fun Center'. Us? Well we just had a coupon, and we hate to miss out on a good time, so off we all went for a night of fun with friends! And it was a fun night. Lots of games, rides, sunshine, and a THOROUGH soaking on the bumper boats!<br /><br />The boys tried out the SkyTrail:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPPPSetjVx0YQvO_79BgssZ7UcQHCDYwAFxXbFU0uNuubFMGVNsvdjO_PAosoZLrY2WdE-fmqPNFrQHL2xsp96IwL2mk5rcvYDs5FQNEerRwFME2rytEe4e0hBKX6PFOm8PY25YeKUvf9Z/s1600/IMG_0743.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525766871981882578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPPPSetjVx0YQvO_79BgssZ7UcQHCDYwAFxXbFU0uNuubFMGVNsvdjO_PAosoZLrY2WdE-fmqPNFrQHL2xsp96IwL2mk5rcvYDs5FQNEerRwFME2rytEe4e0hBKX6PFOm8PY25YeKUvf9Z/s320/IMG_0743.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEHaPs62AiIkVxkxZ-fk-66Zh28BWXEvmpTTyOktSoWXAtGiQncYSRL7BZUYryJca2w9IqM8TDW8TlFYc16Zezy9kKPlTMtnkiFVZ6dmXhVyjXZWxzJPQAPdxxB5AAPlT7IHBJ8CIaOwN/s1600/IMG_0745.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525766856378112802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWEHaPs62AiIkVxkxZ-fk-66Zh28BWXEvmpTTyOktSoWXAtGiQncYSRL7BZUYryJca2w9IqM8TDW8TlFYc16Zezy9kKPlTMtnkiFVZ6dmXhVyjXZWxzJPQAPdxxB5AAPlT7IHBJ8CIaOwN/s320/IMG_0745.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuf7yBKl30WB1Y0SR9XkTxuiVRIk94Kx1ATzgoj4Cau3KGpiflVY6SFE-HjJwAW9l1nlFPhudQaViRT1TdWpELdoSQdgXjZuvVevFlA6ZiTQDJTQLXIPKbEsrNLvlyAgO5k5M-cCt-ybaL/s1600/IMG_0746.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525766848210525394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuf7yBKl30WB1Y0SR9XkTxuiVRIk94Kx1ATzgoj4Cau3KGpiflVY6SFE-HjJwAW9l1nlFPhudQaViRT1TdWpELdoSQdgXjZuvVevFlA6ZiTQDJTQLXIPKbEsrNLvlyAgO5k5M-cCt-ybaL/s320/IMG_0746.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTbbA8d_5hCDhW4Lit_rWt1i_HTPTWRnBEOW6Z7o3bd2pmCjfbHG92C7c2-NcPMe8Or502OP8XQn2vqwZWUai1teJc2ULjBGxQcRJhZZO35DjX1htEHcTN83I5ZCz5WTQaTmaOagWENtu1/s1600/IMG_0575.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525766840765036578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTbbA8d_5hCDhW4Lit_rWt1i_HTPTWRnBEOW6Z7o3bd2pmCjfbHG92C7c2-NcPMe8Or502OP8XQn2vqwZWUai1teJc2ULjBGxQcRJhZZO35DjX1htEHcTN83I5ZCz5WTQaTmaOagWENtu1/s320/IMG_0575.JPG" /></a><br />Molly and her daddy ready for the go-carts!<br /></div><br /><div>One time on the bumper boats was enough for me!</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE3WbpQvssJB02Y7HQiKzXgsaOFA0JBfULjIvmn-VoEVJOWYi-IQD0xI1DWhhWfE3zOAlrj3jptbdfyZYWdSfVKd_h0Yf9nq_ktGM5ZKAmvDJ2iiQ_VMG99c4LvEfxMMi6xjCd1hel7WAf/s1600/IMG_0577.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; 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HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525766529823848178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTZcx3dK36oV3hgpV0ENYEcqADrt7B8LMZ4bBjjKuwOlPH5PqAgU9CYOpMln7HKR1ZCe-R1yOt3zzBOpBLUFSL2PTLsZh6-mrENt1z5x3fYxVHKxi-vly9Kx52R7fRLWYDCG1ZSYWRu01/s320/IMG_0583.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>A round of mini golf...</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj37QDmIwDb1seTyswyWOhOt2qpdjYHuYgPIRiriV39PLtzAz6gdv_e3eUnZtQTUW8rMoHXe5IbKSi_MsCT-SNiurVb88UwefgB6HOIty3B2dIsvP2n4rgiNepliIaIzpY3squQE4KVl7Yv/s1600/IMG_0589.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525766524582040818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj37QDmIwDb1seTyswyWOhOt2qpdjYHuYgPIRiriV39PLtzAz6gdv_e3eUnZtQTUW8rMoHXe5IbKSi_MsCT-SNiurVb88UwefgB6HOIty3B2dIsvP2n4rgiNepliIaIzpY3squQE4KVl7Yv/s320/IMG_0589.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcvOI56wRf2J-DImitTjzR3jl6hmzVdUrbCP_j-BETSvDsYwlsGTD7gfugTfDH7Py320SDoSBhhSQYMJUpNX4wRP-8UOPtcuvzkQa20VzlZ3_2v5MXQ18MKZudHKE8xlt4FLY1udrT-sBz/s1600/IMG_0591.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525766514916315570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcvOI56wRf2J-DImitTjzR3jl6hmzVdUrbCP_j-BETSvDsYwlsGTD7gfugTfDH7Py320SDoSBhhSQYMJUpNX4wRP-8UOPtcuvzkQa20VzlZ3_2v5MXQ18MKZudHKE8xlt4FLY1udrT-sBz/s320/IMG_0591.JPG" /></a><br /><br />More go-carts...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlXyuvWQwtf4rbqDJza3DueCKOk1pHbADXF8e_P5xJYT_Ext6xWL_lX8wgsW8NMoy1b-5AZxd7I0qsLVn_f9TN7mFdAMQtQTIis0CNhaqundDgpIY9bukiXUoWavUkHAgRQlUTFiqqjkM/s1600/IMG_0592.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525765706156181746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlXyuvWQwtf4rbqDJza3DueCKOk1pHbADXF8e_P5xJYT_Ext6xWL_lX8wgsW8NMoy1b-5AZxd7I0qsLVn_f9TN7mFdAMQtQTIis0CNhaqundDgpIY9bukiXUoWavUkHAgRQlUTFiqqjkM/s320/IMG_0592.JPG" /></a><br /><br />...and lots of rock climbing...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYn8XP-YUllmNicmFCetsh0x29XL8EK9nHcETI5lQctpCfM_VwsqbbqcT8jfeXGTEuFUgbkOzuiBE5-xbbCF7Ug3grY5QnPXc5GfM4a70ZIij4ox4ysgDQlqyFrScUt07Xs4PzUK0q5k7/s1600/IMG_0601.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525765689729877346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIYn8XP-YUllmNicmFCetsh0x29XL8EK9nHcETI5lQctpCfM_VwsqbbqcT8jfeXGTEuFUgbkOzuiBE5-xbbCF7Ug3grY5QnPXc5GfM4a70ZIij4ox4ysgDQlqyFrScUt07Xs4PzUK0q5k7/s320/IMG_0601.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2sNoYlYYPS0-geJ7axe6MZY8belCPUF_6BlbtmIJG1ymTREctM36YvN0VNTz5JqQrdWECb3HuzOW9gQRQDcUWNYGFBoq3yKTk18t2whg-19nA7ArQ3vNyj-MAAcNc5BAOz-4wBsVxLPhQ/s1600/IMG_0603.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525765680523564354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2sNoYlYYPS0-geJ7axe6MZY8belCPUF_6BlbtmIJG1ymTREctM36YvN0VNTz5JqQrdWECb3HuzOW9gQRQDcUWNYGFBoq3yKTk18t2whg-19nA7ArQ3vNyj-MAAcNc5BAOz-4wBsVxLPhQ/s320/IMG_0603.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02ltHAdN8JDivmq3qbNpU0mLgI5IEbIUCh3x-HVShW4Z-32Kw-WocVHPHdD5ptengSLq7XIrZlNjashdeQcel4gbaxmG2-yICPUl08y1mW6DErJwXgOYuHXQxWVgGBUSk0h0CQv2ZA1Pp/s1600/IMG_0607.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525765676549784226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02ltHAdN8JDivmq3qbNpU0mLgI5IEbIUCh3x-HVShW4Z-32Kw-WocVHPHdD5ptengSLq7XIrZlNjashdeQcel4gbaxmG2-yICPUl08y1mW6DErJwXgOYuHXQxWVgGBUSk0h0CQv2ZA1Pp/s320/IMG_0607.JPG" /></a><br /><br />And finally? You can't not take a turn on the Frog Hopper!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5e02kBZQuSwgNOJg-dXDWjNAKEU7mBrkim-H67ixsU8CsUBREWDsXexGNaZWoTUkfFn04yqGC7Sv8L8qg702IVljW_yP0cHgke7g0SLu0NZ6mcmWXRQnrJm_iOb5o3Liui0GvdvIZrtbt/s1600/IMG_0611.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525765665458064562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5e02kBZQuSwgNOJg-dXDWjNAKEU7mBrkim-H67ixsU8CsUBREWDsXexGNaZWoTUkfFn04yqGC7Sv8L8qg702IVljW_yP0cHgke7g0SLu0NZ6mcmWXRQnrJm_iOb5o3Liui0GvdvIZrtbt/s320/IMG_0611.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-21522751104374696252010-10-08T10:32:00.000-07:002010-10-08T15:52:35.028-07:00Swimming Success!This past summer Grayson AND Molly got to take swim lessons at the local pool. Awwww. For the first time since Molly was born, I got to just sit and watch and chat it up with friends. There was no diaper bag, no stroller, no need for snacks, nothing. Blissful. So blissful and easy that we signed up for 2 rounds!<br /><br />Round 1 was great. G FINALLY moved off the steps (where they put the beginners...and apparently the really short kids) and into a deeper part of the pool. Yahoo! He was ready...albeit a little bit nervous, too. But those nerves were quickly erased when his best buddy Garrett ended up in the same group! Moms and 7 year-olds alike both breathed a collective sigh of relief.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM_25xbmQJz_QV5kUdNfvaG06tJu_SgK-SsS1ydQqcsj_0xXN71J-u8fhFo2zc0jB0FoUtqj-ejbNRXIujyoZxjfUuW7F83xqQBV9ewonQhsSKfHfwHq1jamnrbzIc7bFwy5DNkFUehg8r/s1600/IMG_6675.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525731727641379282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM_25xbmQJz_QV5kUdNfvaG06tJu_SgK-SsS1ydQqcsj_0xXN71J-u8fhFo2zc0jB0FoUtqj-ejbNRXIujyoZxjfUuW7F83xqQBV9ewonQhsSKfHfwHq1jamnrbzIc7bFwy5DNkFUehg8r/s320/IMG_6675.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwpD7qAan2NuNzeY6cPjmUpn1k5erzjF4-Av4m2k5NQ-jpQTIC-5gSKiWQA9d61eGQrQT0lv2OfeFnjJFRGUTGOpVFHFHmJCdy1gAjfyoYWB38fRKNzSJY_omH3GimmiznvlRLhOZhoP15/s1600/IMG_6678.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525731716863845602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwpD7qAan2NuNzeY6cPjmUpn1k5erzjF4-Av4m2k5NQ-jpQTIC-5gSKiWQA9d61eGQrQT0lv2OfeFnjJFRGUTGOpVFHFHmJCdy1gAjfyoYWB38fRKNzSJY_omH3GimmiznvlRLhOZhoP15/s320/IMG_6678.JPG" /></a><br />(Yes, their "teacher" really may have been about 10. We're not sure. Ha!)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHHJtBO7AxpR6ErLapdMtU2atGqGYP7PgKTobyZWHUK4-C2xK-EcN43htnJ7ds44M4XK8TWDFiBPbiReCXriTv5bEXBFxqFr8fzBhfm0BfhJf-Kd-lS3yUt9hhFc9zTuOhQPzisvBLRZIg/s1600/IMG_6681.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525731708849513250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHHJtBO7AxpR6ErLapdMtU2atGqGYP7PgKTobyZWHUK4-C2xK-EcN43htnJ7ds44M4XK8TWDFiBPbiReCXriTv5bEXBFxqFr8fzBhfm0BfhJf-Kd-lS3yUt9hhFc9zTuOhQPzisvBLRZIg/s320/IMG_6681.JPG" /></a><br /><br />And Molly? She, thankfully, was a happy little girl in the water.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOFTgTwp2Aizq-qatxXowBfD_AimB5zlPkceiOcY0Z2pgTGtRyImgRQpJEyMwYbwyy1rIBIobFIKXWXmX7ehyphenhyphen4kbVPtrd86dRNf_aQPxbo9apujhp59bjE_AM-473t73fXYCjTUsn1TcR/s1600/IMG_6691.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525731449322461858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOFTgTwp2Aizq-qatxXowBfD_AimB5zlPkceiOcY0Z2pgTGtRyImgRQpJEyMwYbwyy1rIBIobFIKXWXmX7ehyphenhyphen4kbVPtrd86dRNf_aQPxbo9apujhp59bjE_AM-473t73fXYCjTUsn1TcR/s320/IMG_6691.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhap54A7aOCcw8CnhqWDxe5-Ky4E5T9_SJPbFHh0MNkRytNoH-YGty41aebfC4XkAyrc_pthW2AZCHwvDmEfiW2Qys1ZXNRdP6Rs1XVbYZSdqlTaos8AT-JD3C9LQHFO6PfEhqTAKRbdFNO/s1600/IMG_6693.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525731436333774546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhap54A7aOCcw8CnhqWDxe5-Ky4E5T9_SJPbFHh0MNkRytNoH-YGty41aebfC4XkAyrc_pthW2AZCHwvDmEfiW2Qys1ZXNRdP6Rs1XVbYZSdqlTaos8AT-JD3C9LQHFO6PfEhqTAKRbdFNO/s320/IMG_6693.JPG" /></a><br />Sportin' the goggles...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_UFsz_PfE_pvIYbOWMr63Ep_ZEZXSXX7TJpF8pGTSDNpS-uMUQw1uchoT_P3i9MY0G79rSIJn3eoWdXO3-4BEv2ngAIRxmiuKDRUQgFD9l6NZGkTX3M1QT94EkScBhiod6G9zGx-BLpm/s1600/IMG_6696.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525731428917679106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_UFsz_PfE_pvIYbOWMr63Ep_ZEZXSXX7TJpF8pGTSDNpS-uMUQw1uchoT_P3i9MY0G79rSIJn3eoWdXO3-4BEv2ngAIRxmiuKDRUQgFD9l6NZGkTX3M1QT94EkScBhiod6G9zGx-BLpm/s320/IMG_6696.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xOFng7B_pKxop32PF20TxOrVf3vR5d8ZLCSfwGv1HucS8HQ4iIqyLf1KeETFhTLQRVyB4oYN-yvsKp4BRIxkNcHEKsiwq7lnHCTk0-WmnZCksBJAmhzAFZ6VireyNH8xbRqPXVs86Acn/s1600/IMG_6697.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525731423976803506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xOFng7B_pKxop32PF20TxOrVf3vR5d8ZLCSfwGv1HucS8HQ4iIqyLf1KeETFhTLQRVyB4oYN-yvsKp4BRIxkNcHEKsiwq7lnHCTk0-WmnZCksBJAmhzAFZ6VireyNH8xbRqPXVs86Acn/s320/IMG_6697.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDtdbqGLADo_lVcTSn-bJQ5fie40bOSIlzMw_dQLZrrxMS44QQGso3TI2OCu_oOLkzGzmimGxzepjNh9NDZumGMAi0Fvfj-jblTTN31QeF0N3wJ7_IpxqnXgGocAbzOs2tUK3Kuj8O357/s1600/IMG_6700.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525731418490165458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmDtdbqGLADo_lVcTSn-bJQ5fie40bOSIlzMw_dQLZrrxMS44QQGso3TI2OCu_oOLkzGzmimGxzepjNh9NDZumGMAi0Fvfj-jblTTN31QeF0N3wJ7_IpxqnXgGocAbzOs2tUK3Kuj8O357/s320/IMG_6700.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWRL37bMVuXFoHkmRCYn9d4HseHpmYmJYPUIXCqzmWIs2utC3D1nl63jqq6BacMUF2NTNUojhFDLhUhp6Z6_BXACDNwrM7tsePSAGSsFdRwlKlLdtWdI0aYzZ3tFxmd6QcEBdyAU5nYAZ/s1600/IMG_0571.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525730832600522850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWRL37bMVuXFoHkmRCYn9d4HseHpmYmJYPUIXCqzmWIs2utC3D1nl63jqq6BacMUF2NTNUojhFDLhUhp6Z6_BXACDNwrM7tsePSAGSsFdRwlKlLdtWdI0aYzZ3tFxmd6QcEBdyAU5nYAZ/s320/IMG_0571.JPG" /></a><br />At the end of Week 1. So proud!<br /><br />Week 2 proved to be AWESOME for Grayson and a bit challenging for Molly. She decided that week to be terrified of "boy teachers". So you can imagine her anxiety leading up to the first day, not knowing if she would have a "boy teacher" or a "girl teacher". Thankfully it turned out okay. Her teacher was a girl. But boy oh boy, we are ready for this phase to pass! Now "we" are wary of Sunday school teachers, dance teachers, and preschool teachers. And unless "we" move out of this stage soon, kindergarten could be a nightmare! Because you got it...the most likely teacher for next year? HE is a boy. Wish us luck!!!<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFRqLeGNxXLbQ7_KmucwZT-kqxgzUOp6CCS6dqI2dKzP1beH7o4rMS0AT8ONYVLc0XKVur8urSfw0khJ46XWZD6K8co9vRdAxEZMB2wetmExmOA4nadK9vjhbOpdRbEk6lY97Vj6_FmjK/s1600/IMG_6898.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525730825462065234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwFRqLeGNxXLbQ7_KmucwZT-kqxgzUOp6CCS6dqI2dKzP1beH7o4rMS0AT8ONYVLc0XKVur8urSfw0khJ46XWZD6K8co9vRdAxEZMB2wetmExmOA4nadK9vjhbOpdRbEk6lY97Vj6_FmjK/s320/IMG_6898.JPG" /></a><br />Making sure to smile for the camera. Good girl!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtb6B37NHo28Q4XzZOW8UlMbgXH0G_hsPwIlv1fkHrrgzsHbcQAdv924tv98jcMCzcg_kvleHMsYHcGkYy6h_Xrpi6S53-a_sYh9tRfpKwfZk83XNfO0r9i5CXoeit0XDuHb98ZzZg2hpH/s1600/IMG_6901.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525730784900637842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtb6B37NHo28Q4XzZOW8UlMbgXH0G_hsPwIlv1fkHrrgzsHbcQAdv924tv98jcMCzcg_kvleHMsYHcGkYy6h_Xrpi6S53-a_sYh9tRfpKwfZk83XNfO0r9i5CXoeit0XDuHb98ZzZg2hpH/s320/IMG_6901.JPG" /></a><br /><br />While M became terrified of "boy teachers" that week, Grayson became an honest to goodness SWIMMER! Like on his own without a life jacket or someone holding onto him!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Q1uYw8UjJXrHxRYwjrb85kG9ocakcLqmr89GZJCjDMkzaR6axGgW0i094T1vQV2oyhpwTCz6BmA5a3CWS4eTNYOtMQL26wdY0caGe5HJamX3CbbP27Onv_YLuVWCFw6fySyrlWjggk-E/s1600/IMG_6905.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525730782482973554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Q1uYw8UjJXrHxRYwjrb85kG9ocakcLqmr89GZJCjDMkzaR6axGgW0i094T1vQV2oyhpwTCz6BmA5a3CWS4eTNYOtMQL26wdY0caGe5HJamX3CbbP27Onv_YLuVWCFw6fySyrlWjggk-E/s320/IMG_6905.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>The next few pictures show something A-MA-ZING! G and G's teacher thought they were ready to swim the ENTIRE length of the pool ALL. BY. THEMSELVES! My G thought otherwise. He was N-E-R-V-O-U-S! (A mother knows these things just by looking.)</div><div> </div><div>But?</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWjoP0lxMsvZXtWUSxr8117VUcrE6HBVRODVRak4mb5y9__q9cy8AUqYi_GOkNLcUdR9XU-G4xx78MR01l5rNigGqJeiCfwbO9lrt6mutoMIKesum9vaGBsjCRzUBlwmVASc-RMAH6NU8/s1600/IMG_6908.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525730319269169314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWjoP0lxMsvZXtWUSxr8117VUcrE6HBVRODVRak4mb5y9__q9cy8AUqYi_GOkNLcUdR9XU-G4xx78MR01l5rNigGqJeiCfwbO9lrt6mutoMIKesum9vaGBsjCRzUBlwmVASc-RMAH6NU8/s320/IMG_6908.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8tsrv8fIQBI0le2AH3VoPJDXgOVlJPP4YaaPvqMLTyzA_JV07UkMz0QWUCU9yZ56Ej8vsFjEUO2jw1soUgsnS0O-nlAiCthd3FjrX8Je5XrhPcchm4UKHI8a_Ia0w_qesQpCxb6bxou2h/s1600/IMG_6909.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525730315298874626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8tsrv8fIQBI0le2AH3VoPJDXgOVlJPP4YaaPvqMLTyzA_JV07UkMz0QWUCU9yZ56Ej8vsFjEUO2jw1soUgsnS0O-nlAiCthd3FjrX8Je5XrhPcchm4UKHI8a_Ia0w_qesQpCxb6bxou2h/s320/IMG_6909.JPG" /></a><br />(As a side note, keep in mind that when Grayson has to come up for air, it's not like he can touch the bottom of the pool and take a break. He's too short!)</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjod2AnJW1ZTUFJGoP47WHm_Zc5FZ-XIAQQjwAIFyPVENleAikbCgHE3u-xT0Dry4PYP7ElJHV56GRc6TYsXIAyYEErryiDoeTZYEYSYUF19AQS44xulDFucOo7QS5N6yskvsR1nuXBs8YX/s1600/IMG_6910.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525730289769677570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjod2AnJW1ZTUFJGoP47WHm_Zc5FZ-XIAQQjwAIFyPVENleAikbCgHE3u-xT0Dry4PYP7ElJHV56GRc6TYsXIAyYEErryiDoeTZYEYSYUF19AQS44xulDFucOo7QS5N6yskvsR1nuXBs8YX/s320/IMG_6910.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflv2lKPrAEMnSt5Mn4tJMGtptOOn-odMWYilKA_8GD9DhcPRHMTI3sekf7boAeX0Ug7qKnt_BzYVBiH8QwHUf1w-vNGjdW69UGMtpEawPCcdN8naWkqOV4a00uO0jkO16MvbWgGayb66E/s1600/IMG_6911.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525730283878444066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflv2lKPrAEMnSt5Mn4tJMGtptOOn-odMWYilKA_8GD9DhcPRHMTI3sekf7boAeX0Ug7qKnt_BzYVBiH8QwHUf1w-vNGjdW69UGMtpEawPCcdN8naWkqOV4a00uO0jkO16MvbWgGayb66E/s320/IMG_6911.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdBXGy2IkdDj9W1rrD44cWxqWLKWA-DoGV2lnTVSsuBND_NjQv9XxU0d8RqedB3RpIMZ1qknXFwrofuwucCG73qMrZKnhuhbJ9w4FRBaVskdjWDmk73zujql1XrlhjKkFHe5LWokCgFZCM/s1600/IMG_6912.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525730273552591698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdBXGy2IkdDj9W1rrD44cWxqWLKWA-DoGV2lnTVSsuBND_NjQv9XxU0d8RqedB3RpIMZ1qknXFwrofuwucCG73qMrZKnhuhbJ9w4FRBaVskdjWDmk73zujql1XrlhjKkFHe5LWokCgFZCM/s320/IMG_6912.JPG" /></a><br />They did it!!! We were SO proud of them!<br /><br />Yay for swim lessons!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-77735768401070521762010-10-08T10:17:00.000-07:002010-10-08T15:50:08.838-07:00Four Wheelers and Four Year OldsGrayson got to spend a sunny Saturday in August riding pint-sized 4-wheelers for the first time ever! He was a BIG fan!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFHmbFGdEtITdCWqT_8EVWtKzbis7mfzi_9eKfTxQCpklMuRBhQHLVaVOZTOrkEEO9LPUsXrQ2t7gEKFmZHIef0wlDNzSCNxu6YbuxHvr95DRawc3fXFGRrhpQG0vq7G2vFWx07WWYWve/s1600/IMG_6920.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525726955983859506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFHmbFGdEtITdCWqT_8EVWtKzbis7mfzi_9eKfTxQCpklMuRBhQHLVaVOZTOrkEEO9LPUsXrQ2t7gEKFmZHIef0wlDNzSCNxu6YbuxHvr95DRawc3fXFGRrhpQG0vq7G2vFWx07WWYWve/s320/IMG_6920.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2v4XO39Dog1w1N2KCHBpjawUTNGLW4GnFJGvVxjxNX9bpsp7IjRbbc_2E7vD6vLMlf9uaJyShvBE0WWRwOieJV2On77E7szqxcDgdmtDv3kla76ccCnyIFI1BuuYqUZ9yAzQHvB8TuO_d/s1600/IMG_6921.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525726948569172866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2v4XO39Dog1w1N2KCHBpjawUTNGLW4GnFJGvVxjxNX9bpsp7IjRbbc_2E7vD6vLMlf9uaJyShvBE0WWRwOieJV2On77E7szqxcDgdmtDv3kla76ccCnyIFI1BuuYqUZ9yAzQHvB8TuO_d/s320/IMG_6921.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWX87o2KufxmJPw50SMABztFk7bUJOZQ86N_ixXMb5lZrWTv6Xz9Q25RCVrqp1wXTJG0qa9TdVvGKBi9gMPl3kqBZXZZHqTX85tgoOPYyMPwR3ZwkSsZ55Z-6DikeVg4VSFOWQZaeHxTzT/s1600/IMG_6931.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525726945821963522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWX87o2KufxmJPw50SMABztFk7bUJOZQ86N_ixXMb5lZrWTv6Xz9Q25RCVrqp1wXTJG0qa9TdVvGKBi9gMPl3kqBZXZZHqTX85tgoOPYyMPwR3ZwkSsZ55Z-6DikeVg4VSFOWQZaeHxTzT/s320/IMG_6931.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Meanwhile, Molly had her first girlfriend sleepover with Miss Abby a few nights before her surgery. Daddy took care of the little divas by painting their toenails. Sparkly purple and pink, of course!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRT0MnBJccffrc9njKs0_YiCtulzE2NrfE0Bi0PSnz27ZECJLmnU_b2PlftcfhljNymaYEfncqPuWRkh-9SqEpIqu9ggv82sy_O-Bq3GxQHGqmN4ULhpQRmdrIh3I94kqaJQl9tXXVmtLf/s1600/IMG_0623.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525726938244479154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRT0MnBJccffrc9njKs0_YiCtulzE2NrfE0Bi0PSnz27ZECJLmnU_b2PlftcfhljNymaYEfncqPuWRkh-9SqEpIqu9ggv82sy_O-Bq3GxQHGqmN4ULhpQRmdrIh3I94kqaJQl9tXXVmtLf/s320/IMG_0623.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-22658459572541446692010-10-08T10:14:00.001-07:002010-10-08T15:49:37.708-07:00Look What's Missing?From September 11:<br /><br />The tooth fairy has been waiting a LONG time to visit our house!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpdaOzGtS-iwJGy96glb_7fbl4FRZL20Yi1ZoNBCfR8itaexAN9g9_ab5BlXiLJ3Bgl_g4gCEdb_9JU1gDmsoF7XZ1Y85w31HKrABB7qbOA_ZbQnC6hJznmnnws-lPEcklMvSXBaF56IN/s1600/IMG_6983.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525725197443232626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpdaOzGtS-iwJGy96glb_7fbl4FRZL20Yi1ZoNBCfR8itaexAN9g9_ab5BlXiLJ3Bgl_g4gCEdb_9JU1gDmsoF7XZ1Y85w31HKrABB7qbOA_ZbQnC6hJznmnnws-lPEcklMvSXBaF56IN/s320/IMG_6983.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWzmHDPNc5HohMU270BE7a2taGfj5y1Rwl-EGENIZNK8kRowXkRNJw9owGXHAGk1CfhDApPo69AVk_H7xcQO1yCnAxy1Jgh0c53soQJ6SAHce2GZ_9csX42N_b0WCW6lZMVZ-Cvk0CyQn/s1600/IMG_6984.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525725194506999138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWzmHDPNc5HohMU270BE7a2taGfj5y1Rwl-EGENIZNK8kRowXkRNJw9owGXHAGk1CfhDApPo69AVk_H7xcQO1yCnAxy1Jgh0c53soQJ6SAHce2GZ_9csX42N_b0WCW6lZMVZ-Cvk0CyQn/s320/IMG_6984.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnL56IW7AfFWIzxfbNeBstVe0BAdg9uu-6RnIB5PfswW0Bq73mzKi9qm6S0Ed4aNoiGp3dP-3GPb742MZ9bK2texo1Br9egIBvFumkLYGNJDLsiYhGvAdG9bjj8nsmoBe-mMGtCOJOdUlI/s1600/IMG_6987.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525725188658492082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnL56IW7AfFWIzxfbNeBstVe0BAdg9uu-6RnIB5PfswW0Bq73mzKi9qm6S0Ed4aNoiGp3dP-3GPb742MZ9bK2texo1Br9egIBvFumkLYGNJDLsiYhGvAdG9bjj8nsmoBe-mMGtCOJOdUlI/s320/IMG_6987.JPG" /></a> </div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-80531045888986151742010-10-08T10:04:00.000-07:002010-10-08T15:49:06.580-07:00Here and NowThese days? Soccer season is in full swing. So far the weather has been beautiful (even hot!) and our li'l Red Huskers are doing great. One husker, in particular, has already scored 2 goals this season--in the same game! Boy, his mama must be proud. ;)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3dSLVR3D41lJU2svOdQuCkajrDKiKlwiPHanq5XEQqtsK1LmwVXyTc5XZ0EZ3YjusTeFsZhlBnmpAHU2cGgprtBIm1wcCP3nzElnfCbdVZ_-zfe1EmVVKr5CNMTGz9jUs6MjTlypUr07/s1600/IMG_0653.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525724501740527762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3dSLVR3D41lJU2svOdQuCkajrDKiKlwiPHanq5XEQqtsK1LmwVXyTc5XZ0EZ3YjusTeFsZhlBnmpAHU2cGgprtBIm1wcCP3nzElnfCbdVZ_-zfe1EmVVKr5CNMTGz9jUs6MjTlypUr07/s320/IMG_0653.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13sayAH8sTOwGMrlYWdevTrTaddE40M0rxZDtxfXKD4VO321Bt8Ayb7h0HMEG5U5irzztXnWQ5z4issatREmwmYPWcI1TldfpmOeakKeVp8NJYNhZwm0gACwOPczmAOJ8f7YnGp5AEKT8/s1600/IMG_0654.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525724497683639058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh13sayAH8sTOwGMrlYWdevTrTaddE40M0rxZDtxfXKD4VO321Bt8Ayb7h0HMEG5U5irzztXnWQ5z4issatREmwmYPWcI1TldfpmOeakKeVp8NJYNhZwm0gACwOPczmAOJ8f7YnGp5AEKT8/s320/IMG_0654.JPG" /></a>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3221395064501577202.post-49843883537745176142010-08-15T11:45:00.000-07:002010-08-15T15:21:34.083-07:00Little PatientAugust 11:<br /><br />Molly has always been a dainty little thing. Almost everything about her is petite. Except, if you ever heard her sleep, you'd think she was a 300 pound linebacker! Seriously, the girl was LOUD! Crazy loud.<br /><br />Back when Molly was a toddler, Dave began to worry that something wasn't quite right. At first (for a long time, actually) I downplayed it, chalking it up to some kids are just loud sleepers. But then she became not just a loud sleeper but a loud breather. All the time! And it was a little alarming (just ask Kim and Sarri) if you weren't used to it. It was as if just going about her day winded her. Poor thing. And then there were the tics that manifested. Oh the tics! When Grayson was 2 and 3 he stuttered, so of course I went straight to the speech and language specialist at my school in a panic, CERTAIN that he would suffer from the condition his entire life! <span style="font-size:85%;">He, uh, grew out of it a couple of months later.</span> I should have learned my lesson. But when M's first tic surfaced--a highly annoying, constant blinking that she seemed to have no control over--I spent a few nights in tears, mourning the fact that my sweet daughter wasn't in perfect medical condition and that she CERTAINLY had Tourette Syndrome! <span style="font-size:85%;">Oops, maybe my diagnosis was wrong because, uh, she kind of stopped the blinking thing.</span> Huh. Go figure! But then (and this gets us back to the whole breathing/throat issue) she started this most irritating snorting, sniffing thing that again, she seemed to have no control of. Ugh! Having to sit by her while watching a movie or reading a book was almost too much to handle! And I haven't even mentioned what her throat actually looked like! Before, I never gave much thought to what one's throat was supposed to look like, but when I looked at Molly's and then looked at Grayson's, I knew (as Dave had suspected for a long time already) that hers wasn't right. Thus began our quest to convince the doctors...<br /><br />At age 3 no one, including her pediatrician and an ear/nose/throat specialist, denied that her tonsils were big. VERY big. But they also didn't act too concerned. Instead they took a "let's wait and see" approach. So we waited. And her breathing didn't get better. And her airway seemed to get smaller, if that was possible. A year of waiting was about all we could handle, and thankfully at her 4 year well-child appointment her doctor decided that perhaps it was time to actually <em>do</em> something. He supported us taking her back to see the specialist. And then her dentist took one look in her mouth at her regular cleaning and quickly affirmed that something <em>definitely</em> needed to be done. Good. We had people on our side just in case we needed to plead our case to the specialist. In fact, we thought we probably would have to plead our case because doctors, so we hear, don't routinely remove tonsils like they used to. There has to be a legitimate reason for them to operate. We of course thought our reason was legit. We didn't pay for a sleep study, but all of M's symptoms pointed to sleep apnea. So we were armed and ready earlier this month when we took her back to see the specialist. He took a (quick!) look in her mouth and said, "At this point I would suggest removing her tonsils and adenoids." But!...I prepared to launch into my argument...Wait. What??? He agreed with us? Thank God.<br /><br />I was never scared about the surgery. It is, after all, a very common and relatively minor procedure. But nothing about it was common or minor for our sweet 4 year-old. Ugh. I felt sick that she was so, SO scared. And nothing I said was going to take her fear away. :( But in truth, the moment that they had to wheel her away from us into the operating room wasn't nearly as bad or as heart wrenching as I thought it was going to be. Likely, it was the medicine that they gave her beforehand that helped. It calmed her down just enough so that she wasn't in hysterics (or even crying, for that matter) when the nurse wheeled her out of the room. I know she was still scared though, and my heart is thankful that I didn't have to see the look on her face as she was wheeled thru the hallways.<br /><br />Thankfully, the surgery went as planned and lasted just under an hour. And the best part? The very next day, less than 24 hours later, I COULD NOT HEAR HER BREATHE while she napped. All that laboring that she used to do just to get a breath...gone. The snorting tic...gone (so far). We are so relieved and so thankful!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy46NECdAI5z_VI1WnUXwbxFRB1fv__PZF1fKEvwIOzhJ0hphzWr874dANLE97Dv-WUEBlWBJXRedxHSC-Jcf1hxDJWbLDAjyHqlwq8ODyr7HctMnw-kyq7ITjxUwTVF4ZmdDU8VxA22fX/s1600/IMG_6855.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505713865187052722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy46NECdAI5z_VI1WnUXwbxFRB1fv__PZF1fKEvwIOzhJ0hphzWr874dANLE97Dv-WUEBlWBJXRedxHSC-Jcf1hxDJWbLDAjyHqlwq8ODyr7HctMnw-kyq7ITjxUwTVF4ZmdDU8VxA22fX/s320/IMG_6855.JPG" /></a><br />Changing into her hospital jammies.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_tbj6LznfibxIfl5uNBjEC1c5NWm7hTONIS-HtFgUKedGJs9kGGmZDtn5qUzXbQLwO6nZu8Y9Wp5-HlGeX3hnS8tSMz_40g6ByRT3tFEZjxIP6D8ph2sdfLJgsZ70PPZubr6x0f9cYbS/s1600/IMG_6860.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505713693054748210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_tbj6LznfibxIfl5uNBjEC1c5NWm7hTONIS-HtFgUKedGJs9kGGmZDtn5qUzXbQLwO6nZu8Y9Wp5-HlGeX3hnS8tSMz_40g6ByRT3tFEZjxIP6D8ph2sdfLJgsZ70PPZubr6x0f9cYbS/s320/IMG_6860.JPG" /></a><br />Showing off her giant tonsils one last time.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxmP5HrdS05ePCbkFRK7i2FrJzf7aB16GcVNBVqhU_WrkoQ7w4esPx2L9W70ni8a8pCoDeBLt-LnpGonI6bOwBlWy5FKYRks7zHTOgbKURRmKMuGJO0vUdoBjjjsIcKcfNgboaQAz8YQmy/s1600/IMG_6863.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505713681030636370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxmP5HrdS05ePCbkFRK7i2FrJzf7aB16GcVNBVqhU_WrkoQ7w4esPx2L9W70ni8a8pCoDeBLt-LnpGonI6bOwBlWy5FKYRks7zHTOgbKURRmKMuGJO0vUdoBjjjsIcKcfNgboaQAz8YQmy/s320/IMG_6863.JPG" /></a><br />Daddy trying on M's hospital cap.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPxnv-CjWwE8Z_XeM63fPcIf95O2PiEK2jODoRZ0QhZoLCh6cLx6u_flh8Jmk6KMS__Vt4ot7areCcfHUQiY_wStzDG9GDn1GeEX1-iagWeYH9O74WrGmsaYyGQBtNQmn5MK3ymY4bnh9/s1600/IMG_6866.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505713672310506866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPxnv-CjWwE8Z_XeM63fPcIf95O2PiEK2jODoRZ0QhZoLCh6cLx6u_flh8Jmk6KMS__Vt4ot7areCcfHUQiY_wStzDG9GDn1GeEX1-iagWeYH9O74WrGmsaYyGQBtNQmn5MK3ymY4bnh9/s320/IMG_6866.JPG" /></a><br />Holding up a very sweet letter that Grayson wrote, assuring her that everything would be okay.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3F5PfmdRqYTJmAhFnNXLzEdemSLm2i7LYPlpyIsIMxAIoJu6I7RNIpEA0AEELz1l51-f59p9heT0Hh7oogIoriqRbI3CNS75cVuV38jATAtqr2CNe_4hm-9NOiQ0YcCvqR7CumKnKphXK/s1600/IMG_6869.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505713670625606162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3F5PfmdRqYTJmAhFnNXLzEdemSLm2i7LYPlpyIsIMxAIoJu6I7RNIpEA0AEELz1l51-f59p9heT0Hh7oogIoriqRbI3CNS75cVuV38jATAtqr2CNe_4hm-9NOiQ0YcCvqR7CumKnKphXK/s320/IMG_6869.JPG" /></a><br />The pre-anesthesia medicine kicked in, and she got silly!...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9HG6Wpen26kqqGTT3seRkf_fEznFOjiR7Eb0NZFsHoA9GxD8p5ZwxSjBD3OvPcTdykcoQNID6VAnNeSgDTor3S5DEDP74SphWqMrIteWOqHAj6y8-Do4DJsosactU9YwqOx23kIYf2_Fv/s1600/IMG_6871.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505713661947085474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9HG6Wpen26kqqGTT3seRkf_fEznFOjiR7Eb0NZFsHoA9GxD8p5ZwxSjBD3OvPcTdykcoQNID6VAnNeSgDTor3S5DEDP74SphWqMrIteWOqHAj6y8-Do4DJsosactU9YwqOx23kIYf2_Fv/s320/IMG_6871.JPG" /></a><br />...but still scared. When it was time to go, she wouldn't let go of Dave's head. Sad. :)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfTp7T2LumrPF4gObOJInRvyZv5JjxAVOGMGVnTHdGg1uPVzfKzC26BW66e-f3LBdz9LbbI_I4E2iV8FkAU7xb5o5bki8i1jrLYgn9MQa-zqnfE3OG5yWN7pCjfEkGp5Eg5b9khZq8el07/s1600/IMG_6872.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505712948844986354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfTp7T2LumrPF4gObOJInRvyZv5JjxAVOGMGVnTHdGg1uPVzfKzC26BW66e-f3LBdz9LbbI_I4E2iV8FkAU7xb5o5bki8i1jrLYgn9MQa-zqnfE3OG5yWN7pCjfEkGp5Eg5b9khZq8el07/s320/IMG_6872.JPG" /></a><br />Not wanting to go...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeASLekTyVT87WQUTm2KzP7yEQXva_BCM-7JcKYxwQZioOgo_-fztUElw4taOc_ElNikDFTI9hXrqXvP4yy3tcYGN3lz4UMr2_7PR1klj0CwmKWl0K5RbemgBNJ6LA8Tujd1q2JMVqNhW/s1600/IMG_6873.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505712939807392402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeASLekTyVT87WQUTm2KzP7yEQXva_BCM-7JcKYxwQZioOgo_-fztUElw4taOc_ElNikDFTI9hXrqXvP4yy3tcYGN3lz4UMr2_7PR1klj0CwmKWl0K5RbemgBNJ6LA8Tujd1q2JMVqNhW/s320/IMG_6873.JPG" /></a><br />Scared but calm...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7bqS6Z4lDXkkqgJqG8HNLR8yiHRtYRqJx9LYtsYuliVzP6w7iuZGCbvWAdBODE2CzQhiqat7-NgIRFKRNbP9GCp3BeIZGsd9LASLfeKt4L3kNL3HTvgOInMWx9VS-kgWmZuwrNddc73uP/s1600/IMG_6874.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505712933121063842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7bqS6Z4lDXkkqgJqG8HNLR8yiHRtYRqJx9LYtsYuliVzP6w7iuZGCbvWAdBODE2CzQhiqat7-NgIRFKRNbP9GCp3BeIZGsd9LASLfeKt4L3kNL3HTvgOInMWx9VS-kgWmZuwrNddc73uP/s320/IMG_6874.JPG" /></a><br />And off she went. Sob! (Not really. I was okay.)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHa5dvBCcEH44RIpZum_o-OsUvKrsUUwJWXs0Qf89-EHOlvSrM7iwJNHaPC9gICRqlbRq8C9D58bcEUXE9S_AhLoHjGU5oaa-Gwm0iw6NnnsRVHHZQ0qg3w0NNzoRKc0Jc_s2TvwPM9G2/s1600/IMG_6876.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505712925663915714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJHa5dvBCcEH44RIpZum_o-OsUvKrsUUwJWXs0Qf89-EHOlvSrM7iwJNHaPC9gICRqlbRq8C9D58bcEUXE9S_AhLoHjGU5oaa-Gwm0iw6NnnsRVHHZQ0qg3w0NNzoRKc0Jc_s2TvwPM9G2/s320/IMG_6876.JPG" /></a><br />Post-surgery. Sleepy girl battling a bit of nausea.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-XKsDAbbMvbRR3DbLiPK8xD97hh-zYtVfWCUDuuVhk18RAdDWL0YlhnIkaUvlrF3oX9u4hsqxmddIIrP61pkAQYKRV5S34EWCoF8MDYy2YGWeA-Zp1wvwxAppFezM8rDueDNR6UGvf2I1/s1600/IMG_6879.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505712919578065266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-XKsDAbbMvbRR3DbLiPK8xD97hh-zYtVfWCUDuuVhk18RAdDWL0YlhnIkaUvlrF3oX9u4hsqxmddIIrP61pkAQYKRV5S34EWCoF8MDYy2YGWeA-Zp1wvwxAppFezM8rDueDNR6UGvf2I1/s320/IMG_6879.JPG" /></a><br />And then her eating streak began...2 popsicles, a slushy, an ice cream cup, 1 jello, a pudding, 2 bowls of mac and cheese, a smoothie, and a milkshake...all before bedtime! Wowzer. </div><div> </div><div>Part of me has a feeling that my girl, who has been 32.5 pounds for 2 years now (!!!), is going to start growing like a weed! Stay tuned...<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Judyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08687477498365291808noreply@blogger.com2