tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61268504057531924012024-03-05T11:34:51.668-08:00A Dimple A Day...And other life blessings!Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964105721420550500noreply@blogger.comBlogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126850405753192401.post-73165051950388260792012-11-05T20:07:00.000-08:002012-11-05T20:07:10.781-08:00First Day of School Fall 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A few pictures of Davis' first day of school this fall! I also took some of Noah's first day of school (the very next day but I can't seem to find them anywhere :( I will keep searching. He was precious and did great the first day!</div>
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Davis and Gabriella (some of our best friends)...<br />
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A little teacher's gift...<br />
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We think we struck gold this year with both of our boys teachers this year! And let me say that is SUCH a wonderful blessing!!! This was a picture I took with my cell phone Noah's first day. He always looks so cute in his car seat- perhaps because he has to be still!<br />
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A little steak-n-shake for a back-to-school treat!</div>
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<br />Gormangirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16524415957810394957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126850405753192401.post-11412095715480600622012-11-05T19:14:00.000-08:002012-11-05T19:14:48.475-08:00Graduating 4 year old preschool- May 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our family had the opportunity to go to Disney World this last April! My dad had a business conference in Orlando and we tagged along! Overall it was a great trip! We were slightly concerned our children were to young to fully enjoy the experience (epecially with the high cost associated with such a trip). And perhaps they were to some extent but I'm still really thankful we went! I really loved seeing the joy on their faces and delight in their eyes! </div>
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One major downside of the trip was that Noah was pretty sick (high fever & low energy) for the whole trip. The fever could be controlled pretty well with Tylenol but lasted consistently for a week+. We went to urgent care the first day we were there and received the worst examination in the history of medicine. The nurse was so very unhelpful and obviously didn't want to be there. We left with a diagnoses of the stomach flu and a prescription for Tamiflu. We ended up taking him back to the doctor upon arriving home and we all agreed whatever he had was certainly not the stomach flu. However, he kicked it soon there after and the rest is history. The nice thing was that the fever could fairly easily be controlled with Tylenol and the low energy level made him really calm and passive. He strolled around Disney world like a champ and still had a good time!</div>
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Davis was at a fairly fun age! The first ride we went on was Peter Pan and both our kids cried. It was dark and our kids didn't know the premise of the story at all (not sure how we failed them on that one but we have since read Peter Pan). When we came out there was a man blowing bubbles and Davis said "I like this ride [chasing bubbles] much better than the other rides here." Awesome. We could have bought .55 cent bubbles at home but instead we came to Disney World! </div>
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Fortunately, his view quickly changed once we rode Dumbo.....</div>
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He loved it! And I think he rode it quite a few times! Noah has never been much for rides- even in good health. He did a lot of strolling and waiting. And of course, Gigi and Grandaddy spoiled them with prizes.<br />
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Sickly Noah...<br />
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I love this kids expressions though!</div>
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It's as if he was trying to figure out if Woody the Cowboy really could come to life like the movies :)<br />
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Davis rode on a lot of new "big boy"rides and LOVED them!!!!! He is an adrenaline junkie!<br />
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Gigi, Grandaddy, and Davis headed to the Magic Kingdom's parade and firework show the first night. MG and I stayed home with Noah in hopes that some down time and good rest would get him feeling better. Davis loved the Magic Kingdom at night and still references that night!<br />
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Woody pretty much went everywhere with us this trip!<br />
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We did a few character dinners/ lunches. My boys weren't exactly "in" to the characters but they weren't afraid of them either. Davis was very particular over which characters could sign his autograph book.<br />
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We did Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios this trip (Matt and I had a date night in Epcot one night and ate at a delicious Mexican restaurant with the most beautiful view. One of the highlights of the trip).<br />
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Noah has always loved Daisy Duck for some reason! He even kissed her on the beak :)<br />
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Hollywood studios was surprisingly one of our favorite parks! It just thought it catered so well to little boys! Mater and Lightening McQueen were a big highlight of the trip! Davis was just sooo thrilled to see them in person!<br />
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Waiting for the parade at Hollywood Studios. Our family loved the Toy Story Mania ride at HS too! We rode it repeatedly and though fast passes are great, the waiting area for the ride is so entertaining and fun too!<br />
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We stayed at the Old Key West Resort inside the park and it was fabulous (thanks Dad)! Having a condo was so nice and the shuttle buses/transportation to and from the park was a breeze! We also spent a good amount of time at the pool! It was a great trip and I look forward to going back when the kids are well into elementary school. Though I will always be grateful for the opportunity to see Disney World through my children's eyes when they are young. Thanks Gigi and Granddaddy for inviting us! We had a great time! <br />
<br />Gormangirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16524415957810394957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126850405753192401.post-75917251164898760202012-08-11T13:57:00.000-07:002012-08-11T13:57:21.432-07:00A Simple Recap of the beginning of 2012...<strong><u>January- February-</u></strong> <br />
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The beginning of the year was rather uneventful at our house- a nice change. Noah started sleeping in a big boy bed! He started climbing out of his crib numerous times and landing on his head- ouch! I kept telling him that gravity wasn't really on his side but he didn't seem to listen :) Also, though I didn't include pictures Noah had an awful skin condition on his facial cheeks (which started back in August). It doesn't look bad below but trust me- it was bad enough to where his cheeks would get bright red and even would start bleeding. :( So sad. We had started seeing a dermatologist in the fall but were getting little to no results. We then started driving to Atlanta to see a pediatric dermatologist and have seen wonderful results with the extensive treatment. It is virtually gone now- but I think most of the credit is due to the summer weather. We will wait until fall rolls back around to see if it flares up again. Right now, I'm just thankful for those cute healthy cheeks!<br />
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<br />Davis' class had a class dog that went home with a different kid each weekend. Below is Davis and Freddie enjoying a little trip in his truck.<br />
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Davis also got the Cars Wii game for Christmas and LOVED it! He became quite good and often would beat his daddy and I by a long shot. He liked to have his picture taken when he had a really high score!<br />
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March and April were filled with Baby Showers for my pregnant sister Jennifer and her little blessing on the way, Emery Frances! It was so fun to celebrate and anticipate this little bundle of joy. My sister had a wonderful,l healthy pregnancy and never complained once about the side effects that come with pregnancy. She was a trooper and handled herself beautifully considering the roller coaster of emotions that accompanied this pregnancy since the loss of sweet Reese less than a year before.</div>
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<br />We also started having more play dates with our friends and enjoying the outdoor weather! <br />
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On Easter weekend we started another adventure. We went camping in our new camper! The boys were super excited about sleeping in bunk beds and really did quite well. We went to Stone Mountain and saw the laser show, went on the duck boat ride (where Davis got to drive the boat), took the sky buckets to the top of the mountain, had smores using Easter peeps, and generally got in some good quality family time! Matt had been working a lot of overtime due to a new position at the hospital and the quality time was much needed. Fortunately the Easter bunny was able to find us and we got to teach the boys that no matter where go, the victory of Jesus rising from the grave can be celebrated anywhere and should be celebrated every single day.<br />
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<br />(this will also forever be known as the the train ride where Noah through his toy train over the rails right as we departed- and was heart broken as we pulled away. Fortunately, his daddy saved the day when we pulled back into the station and retrieved said toy). I wish I could say he learned his lesson but he is a bit stubborn and I'm learning not to draw those type of conclusions too soon :)<br />
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<br />Blowing bubbles...<br />
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We arrived home to go to Gigi & Grandaddy's house for an Easter dinner and egg hunt...<br />
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<br />We also went to Disney World in April but that adventure deserves a completely separate post :) To Be Continued....</div>Gormangirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16524415957810394957noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126850405753192401.post-69757183668862497792012-07-26T19:05:00.001-07:002012-07-26T19:14:39.679-07:00Delight...<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Bible says the Lord delights in you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>[Zephaniah 3:17]<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Delights in YOU.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">To be delighted in is
an amazing thing, especially when coming from our Creator.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s hard to imagine really, seeing how he
also knows all our flaws.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, to be
delighted in is to know you are loved, valued and cherished despite our
ourselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To find another human who
also delights in you is a gift.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">God sent me a gift in the form of my grandmother,
MamaYearty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was with my
grandmother as a child, she made me feel so very cherished.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Time stood still when we were together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looking back it’s the small moments that
left the biggest impact.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could lay my
head in her lap and she would play with my hair in the most soothing manner for
what seemed like hours- and then act like I was the one doing her the
favor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was watching little house on
the prairie episodes together and then laughing at how cheesy they were.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was baking blueberry muffins together when
I spent the night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It came in the form
of faithful attendance at countless softball games on hot, hot days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was the way she made me feel like I had
all of her attention, when we were together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Never did I feel rushed in her presence or like a silly little
girl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I often heard her refer to me as
“My Shannon”-I was her Shannon & she was my gift.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As much as I felt like the center of her universe, it was
very evident that her heart was the Lords.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I can remember her doing bible studies and quite times when I was at her
house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a wonderful example!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also remember going to church with
her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had a wonderful sense of
humor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I loved how we could convey
messages to each other by just a look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For instance, I have a distinct memory of standing in the pew with her
and my grandfather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And though my family
does have many beautiful voices, my grandfather’s was not one of them (God
bless him </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This small fact didn’t stop him one bit from
belting out a hymn loudly..<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
grandmother would look at me with her expressive big brown eyes that have been
passed down through generations and just giggle with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know God loves a man who worships him in
abandonment and we loved him to- but our ears needed some divine healing
afterwards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had such a lovely sense
of humor and a heart of gold. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">When I was 17 my grandparents stopped by my house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their green ford ranger truck was parked
outside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They handed me the keys and
told me they wanted to GIVE it to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
wasn’t my birthday, even if it was that wouldn’t warrant the present of a CAR,
they just wanted to give it to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
was humbled and taken aback.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They said
they knew it wasn’t the ideal car for a teenage girl but nonetheless they felt
compelled to give it to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
grandmother said, “You’ve never complained about not having a car and that
makes me proud.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Due to her short
stature she preferred to drive cars where you sit up high and suspected that I
would too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She was right- I still to
this day prefer bigger automobiles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
was such a tangible lesson on God’s grace in my life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t deserve that car but they gave it to
me anyway.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Maybe she was so good at being present in the current moment
because she knew that she wouldn’t always have a choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately due to Alzheimer’s (and I
suspect what would be classified as early onset Alzheimer’s) her memory began
to slip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By the time I entered college
her world recall began to fail among many other things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When she met my husband I can remember her
trying so very hard to tell me something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It took her a few moments but she was able to tell me “he sure is pretty
to look at” (sorry MG)! </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I remember laughing through blurry eyes
because I valued her thoughts and the effort it took to convey such a message. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My junior year of college I went with my dad
and grandparents to look at assisted living facilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She
very much needed to go but had resisted the idea for so long. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We thought my presence there might help
things.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Perhaps it did, I’m not sure but
I do know it was heart-wrenching.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a tough time in our family as we could
all see that the road ahead was full of challenges. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One day I had the simple realization that although
she may forget everyone around her and maybe even Jesus, He would not forget
her.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Cross triumphs even the
darkest of diseases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s simple I know but it resonated with me
despite all the many questions I had (and honestly still have). God was with
her & our family as our world began to change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More than a decade later I can testify that His
grace proved sufficient till the end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">MamaYearty words and actions taught me countless lessons:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love God, love your husband, respect his
parents, take care of your skin and protect it from the sun, peep toed heels
are a staple in any woman’s wardrobe, take care of your body and stay in shape,
serve others, practice your right to vote, hard work is good for your soul, and
no matter how old your children get they are always going to be your children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">While those are valuable lessons,oh how I long to sit down
with her face-to-face, woman-to-woman, mother-to- mother and ask even more
questions that aren’t on a young girl’s radar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>How do you pick a good juicy cantaloupe every time?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What is your recipe for Thanksgiving
dressing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How did your body react to
pregnancy (we have a similar build and I wondered about her throughout my first
pregnancy)?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of all I would inquire about
raising two boys!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be a
challenge, let me tell you!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, my
dad hands were severly burned before he was two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This caused him to go through several
surgeries & skin grafts during childhood- as a mom I can’t imagine, but one
would have to think the Lord taught her many things through that
experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And honestly, I just wish
she could have met my kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think she
would have been tickled pink by their personalities and get great joy watching
my dad excel at being a grandfather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
too savors my kids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know he had a
wonderful example to follow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And thus one
of the many ways her legacy lives on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My grandmother passed away on Sunday after more than a
decade of being imprisoned by Alzheimer’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m so overjoyed for her new found freedom and restoration in
Heaven.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She left such an amazing legacy
here on Earth and an awful disease such as Alzheimer’s can’t even begin to
tarnish that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is fully restored,
with a mind as sharp as tack, and being delighted in by her loved ones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
imagine she is singing praise to her Savior side-by-side with my grandfather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can’t wait to be reunited with them
both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m just trusting God that in Heaven ear plugs
aren’t needed <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>Gormangirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16524415957810394957noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126850405753192401.post-12741208505205594982012-07-23T13:50:00.001-07:002012-07-23T13:50:39.950-07:00Beach Boys...Ahh.... from Christmas to the beach! It's been too long since I last blogged (as my dad and husband like to remind me frequently:). I plan to write a recap of the months from January- June but today I will focus on our recent trip to the beach!<br />
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We recently bought a nice camper (hmmm.... those are words I never thought I would type) and stayed in it at a beautiful national park at the beach. My parents & grandmother were also down in the same area for most of our trip and we met up with them a few days. For the past 5 years, going to the beach with kids has been more stressful than relaxing. But this year, ahh this year, the tide began to shift. Both boys enjoyed the sand & ocean. Unlike years past we spent more time at the beach than the pool and had a blast! Both D & N have been taking swim lessons this summer and have become quite the swimmers (especially Davis and he LOVES it)! My parents got D a boogie board at the beach and he took to it quite well. <br />
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He got knocked a few good times, but persevered. I was so proud of his carefree spirit and determination.<br />
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My Dad and Davis in their sand chairs enjoying a well deserved smoothie. Is that not the look of satisfaction on D's face or what? :) They are two peas in a pod!<br />
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My sister text me to ask if the sand bothered Noah. This is what he was doing at that moment.... </div>
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I replied back "Ummm.... No! It doesn't appear to bother him in the least."<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiud8M2pweA3bGnJLpKog2y-cnZRNp4yUPR7D7QEVy4MVjjAvlufbf_Ci5jGwp-Qd78-8cyitJmBrrUuXClYSjIgddZqYTnMXElZaOuDZEW-RTg4NipEStGsPJrE43kHn0uE1FiroCP/s1600/DSC_0906.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
I personally love pictures of kids playing in the sand! I think it reminds me of a simpler life- no electronics- just good old fashion play in the midst of God's creation.<br />
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<br />I love these silly faces too.<br />
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A few pictures from the day after Christmas, once the rain cleared and we could play outdoors! Davis couldn't get that smile off his face even if he tried!</div>
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After a lovely Christmas Day we headed over the my grandmother's house for a BIG family get together. Here is a picture of my dad and Davis in their red sweater vest. Davis never wants to wear a sweater vest but if I tell him that Grandaddy man wears them then he stops complaining and puts it on. :) </div>
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Jimmy got a nerf gun from his sister for Christmas- yes he is a grown man, yes- it was a brilliant idea and yes- I hate that I didn't think of it! He was nice enough to let Davis play with it and Davis LOVED it- I'm not sure everyone else in the room did but they were good sports too!<br />
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Davis passed out presents which is no small feet with this clan. He did great and was rewarded by getting to be one of the first ones to open presents!</div>
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Christmas Eve I was determined to get a picture of my boys sitting in front of the Christmas Tree with my new camera! Sounds simple enough, right? Wrong. Getting two little excited boys to sit still on Christmas Eve is virtually impossible! They just love to mess with each other! I hated to ruin the fun, festive, silly mood so I just had to go with it. So this is real life.... on Christmas Eve.... and looking back it was perfect even if the picture are not!</div>
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We set out the truck before we went to sleep (our gift to the boys) and Santa came when we were all snug in our beds :0)</div>
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We thought that perhaps this was the year we would have to get up at the crack of dawn because the boys would wake up! However, they actually slept late till about 8:30. Merry Christmas to us! :) Davis was excited it was Jesus' birthday from the moment he woke up! He also started thanking Santa for his gifts before he even got down stairs! Here he is upon first glimpse! <br />
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Her is our sweet Noah, not willing to let go of his old trains, to embrace his new shake-n-go Mater :) I could just squeeze him he is so cute in his plaid PJ's!<br />
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Davis got a headlamp in his stocking. He proclaimed "Now I can creap around in the dark just like Daddy." Makes you wonder doesn't it!?!</div>
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The boys literally didn't notice the Ford F150 truck until about 15 minutes into the morning when we had to point it out to them! Kind of crazy but sweet all rolled into one! It has a real radio in it and I still can't decide if that is a good thing or a bad thing. Hopefully it will remain positive but certainly something to keep me on my toes! </div>
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Just after these pictures Davis drove forward almost taking down our tree (not to mention me)! Ha!<br />
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Noah wasn't at all interested in the truck and to this day, is still not. I hope it will grow on him because it was his gift as well. We are trying not to push it upon him so only time will tell. It rained ALL of Christmas day so we really didn't have a chance to drive outside until the next day! Davis couldn't believe it was raining- after last Christmas he fully expected snow (no joke).</div>
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It was a wonderful, laid back morning! We had some monkey bread, breakfast casserole, coffee, and Christmas music. All of it was so ideal (minus the fact that the kids had terrible colds). We are so thankful that God has given us more then we ever could have asked for. This past year has been a difficult year for both sides of the family and I think Matt and I have really realized how much things can quickly change. I don't say this lightly or as a cliche but we are so very blessed. I hope and pray that we are able to communicate to our boys that all of these things, our house, our food, our family, and Jesus himself are precious gifts. May we be reminded of that throughout the year.</div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964105721420550500noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126850405753192401.post-10335344360831152462012-01-13T13:59:00.000-08:002012-01-13T13:59:01.743-08:00Christmas Eve Afternoon...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Christmas Eve day we went to Gigi & Grandaddy Man's house! I thought the boys might be exhausted but nothing like a ton of presents to get the adrenaline going! :) Matt surprised me when we got there by giving me my Christmas present: a new camera! I didn't <em>need</em> a new one but had been desiring to update mine for quite a while. I hadn't realized that I had ever really vocalized this but apparently I've casually mentioned it in conversation. My husband listens well (most of the time)! :) My boys spoil me. Speaking of spoiled- here is proof that we are all are very spoiled. </div>
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Have I mentioned that we are ecstatic that my sister is expecting again? You can ready more about this special little baby <a href="http://www.incuteshoes.blogspot.com/2011/12/merry-merry-christmas.html">here</a>! I think she may have had just as many presents as anyone else at Christmas! We are just so excited! If you could please pray for our family as her pregnancy continues that we will be blessed with peace and that the baby will be blessed with good health! We have learned to take nothing forgranted- especially the miracle of a sweet little baby! :)</div>
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And for posterity sake, here is a glimpse of our 2012 Christmas card!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbddito-M4bIA4LgI2hCF0XWczwDstDmJcmlFD2zu-kepHmemxVXsF2fwkocfGyALMhwBh_X4IOL_PwLVJfJlEzqq1WzGOFR6n984UZBgzXn012bKg5o0dpt_8emrFII8LaWawIgtmMog/s1600/Christmas+2011+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> </a></div>
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Anybody care to tell me how me how these boys got so big?!? Better yet, does anyone care to tell me how in the world you get 3 boys to all look at the camera and smile at the same time?!? I feel like I've gotten so close recently but yet am still so far away from achieving a good "cousin" picture!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunVcyflFfrgqQxcZRjZDRZsL67FRNnFaeLyUALeqvq2ZZ9JHhqm6UBvHAg-6EcJcIncPmWuH2pleNlXecp8UOXlxBdw6eRVOxwZ-B07G63g_8mkHamdqZHscsAfW6VsaoFKhOttyAUOE/s1600/IMG_4792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjunVcyflFfrgqQxcZRjZDRZsL67FRNnFaeLyUALeqvq2ZZ9JHhqm6UBvHAg-6EcJcIncPmWuH2pleNlXecp8UOXlxBdw6eRVOxwZ-B07G63g_8mkHamdqZHscsAfW6VsaoFKhOttyAUOE/s400/IMG_4792.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
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The weekend before Christmas we had a small family get together! There were a few presents opened and good times had!</div>
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Christmas Eve morning G-Mama and Papa came over for breakfast and we exchanged presents with them! It was a lovely morning and my boys soaked up all the attention!</div>
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Inside the box below is a 24 piece Thomas puzzle that G-Mama and Papa gave Noah. That could have been the only present he got all Christmas and he would have been perfectly happy! He is obsessed wtih that puzzle and puts it together by himself at least 3 times a day!<br />
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Davis wearing his Santa hat! He was pumped about all his gifts but especially his cars2 wii game. He loves to play that game with his daddy! I try but he made his preference clear on the first day when he said "Mommy, you are normally a good driver, but not in this game." For the record- I'm getting better! :)<br />
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The professional one is much better but the expressions are the same! Once again, Davis asked for Fin McMissile only this time he asked for battery's to go with it. Santa looked up at me and said "He is very thorough." I had to agree! Noah was just happy to be back in my arms. Davis was concerned that this Santa wasn't like the one we saw on the train. I had to agree but didn't know what else to say. Then he immediately concluded that the Santa on the train wasn't the "real" Santa because there were people dressed up as all sorts of things. Thus, this Santa "the one we saw today was REAL Mommy!" </div>
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Very exciting and I loved hearing his thought process!</div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964105721420550500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126850405753192401.post-68340509388195196992012-01-03T15:15:00.000-08:002012-01-03T12:19:30.059-08:00School Christmas Parties<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We had a first this Christmas. Now that Noah attends a mothers morning out program- my boys Christmas parties conflicted! Same time, same day! I've seen moms pop in one room and then go pop in another room but I was afraid that Noah wouldn't really "let" me do that- once he sees me he is rather attached (oh to feel so loved). Since my mom previously taught with Davis' teacher more than 2 decades ago, she offered to go attend his class party so I could attend Noah's. I ended up coordinating the class party for Davis- so I hated to miss out but I know he was thrilled to have his Gigi with him and flooded her with memories from long ago!</div>
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Below is Noah- enjoying the food at his party! He loved every item on his plate and was in Heaven!</div>
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He is sitting by our friend Will who was born the day after Noah at the same hospital. I went to high school with Will's parents and we have remained friends over the years! So nice to watch our boys grow up together!<br />
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Isn't he adorable? Every time I go pick up Noah, if Will is still there, he looks at me like "Won't you please take me home too?" I would if I could buddy!<br />
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Not a flattering picture of me below but how can you not post it when Noah's grin is sooo sweet!!!<br />
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Davis and Gigi- at his party! Unfortunately I didn't get to take many pictures at his party but I heard it was lots of fun and a great success! We brough reindeer PB&J sandwiches for his class and they loved them!<br />
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The weekend after Thanksgiving my in-laws graciously took us and my SIL & nephew on a train ride! Anyone who has met my kids know that they love, love, love trains! Trains + Christmas = Bliss Doens't get much better than that!</div>
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The ride lasted about an hour and Noah was quite a handful during that hour. The train consisted of singing common Christmas songs and visits from Frosty, Rudolph, and Santa. There was also a bear and a grinch outside of the train, which Davis didn't really appreciate either one of those! Below is Noah glancing at one of the characters up ahead.<br />
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Davis with his G-Mama and Papa<br />
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Noah's cute fish face!</div>
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Rudolph.... need I say more?!?<br />
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And of course, SANTA! Davis was apprehensive at first so Matt "called out" to Santa that Davis wanted a pink tutu! Davis was MORTIFIED and begged his Daddy to stop!!! We now know he can be easily embarassed by us! :) Davis had to go see Santa himself to set the record straight- he didn't want a pink tutu at all but rather a shake-n-go Fin McMissle from Cars2! He told Santa he could give the pink tutu to his Daddy instead :) Noah was fine with Santa as long as I was by his side but preferred not to talk to him. <br />
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It was a fun- long day! Noah might have been a little young for the experience but overall did pretty good. Davis was slightly cranky that day and I'm still not sure why. Perhaps it was lots of unkowns for him but he was just talking about the train ride the other day so I know he appreciated the experience! Thanks </div>
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Better late than never right?!? It's a new year but we've got so much to be thankful for! </div>
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Showing off his annual turkey hand print placemat. We adore this kid.<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2a0B8zGJIlA/Tv6bbHYRBWI/AAAAAAAAAps/3tSkizdO11g/s1600/IMG_4504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" rea="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2a0B8zGJIlA/Tv6bbHYRBWI/AAAAAAAAAps/3tSkizdO11g/s400/IMG_4504.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964105721420550500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126850405753192401.post-9405068751623347962011-12-22T17:22:00.000-08:002011-12-22T17:22:34.093-08:00Let the Celebration continue...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few more pictures of the big birthday weekend and our gathering at my in-laws house to celebrate my wonderful husband and youngest son! We are a blessed family!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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My timid 4 year old isn't scared at all when it comes to riding rides (and FAIR rides, at that- ignorance is bliss my friends)! It is wonderful to see him be so brave and excited! We didn't now how Noah would react so when Davis said the first ride he wanted to go on was Nemo- we though it looked like a nice tame ride to start Noah (typically our wild man) out on. Below is an accurate documentation of his reaction....<br />
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I love the look on Noah's face below. I think he thought people were crazy to be riding such rides!<br />
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Once again, our boys proved to be opposites that day! However, each is so endearing and I'm going to say something I never thought I'd say.... I had a GREAT day at the Fair!Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964105721420550500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126850405753192401.post-45363840067339498972011-10-29T19:49:00.000-07:002011-10-29T19:57:00.990-07:00First "Camp Out"...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Over the summer Davis found a new interest in camping! We wanted to try an take him sometime this fall but logistics were quite difficult for some reason. Therefore, we decided one Saturday night to camp out in the backyard. We started the evening with a little game of red light, green light that got a little out of control as you can see below...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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More pictures to come from the big 4th Birthday!Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964105721420550500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126850405753192401.post-52611214099393091622011-08-23T19:01:00.000-07:002011-08-23T19:01:05.386-07:00Noah's First- "First Day of School"....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have now survived two first days of school days this week... yesterday Davis', today Noah's! Not only did we survive but I think we can chalk them up as a success!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjGB_94ZFknL2FQNa3CBKbhW8Jc1kAoHmtqPo14Ofp9T7JWJFkeLPSVDeE7edrYTwVB-7c9YnKL5i6QJvD08a8CoGDfA-5WIRSuCA84n6zNkthnaSDkoqg3x3VCMwUvZ5-FfdJOw6klrU/s1600/IMG_3831-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjGB_94ZFknL2FQNa3CBKbhW8Jc1kAoHmtqPo14Ofp9T7JWJFkeLPSVDeE7edrYTwVB-7c9YnKL5i6QJvD08a8CoGDfA-5WIRSuCA84n6zNkthnaSDkoqg3x3VCMwUvZ5-FfdJOw6klrU/s400/IMG_3831-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> This little guy was in a good mood this morning, until we walked into the doorway of his school and crouched down like I'm not going a step further. So after a few tears- I'm told he calmed down quite nicely and had a good day! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TxsovStMZKdhEqq7YrvNJIBeQcWmQZVrhewHrGbV7UTDqICh1aKiAm0pXWkH07DQDqusmZ_5UuvvBs87K0RdRXrFibwqkJQtYymquOwFPjMRQ4WfYUC6lMJ77KW3oTFE1EpOpXGjwNc/s1600/IMG_3860-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TxsovStMZKdhEqq7YrvNJIBeQcWmQZVrhewHrGbV7UTDqICh1aKiAm0pXWkH07DQDqusmZ_5UuvvBs87K0RdRXrFibwqkJQtYymquOwFPjMRQ4WfYUC6lMJ77KW3oTFE1EpOpXGjwNc/s400/IMG_3860-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And I ADORE him! I'm so grateful that he has this opportunity to spend some time away from home with other kids, in a structured loving environment. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmovSanwx2xDGj9RJAwPf03fd58x-96JzscL3SHhuQGvfWEEnj1XNgmxCb40LQqanMVtasPC74nBNNE11FihNXChW2w7zACb6_N3RyLHcsGHFWwI5rSZ3j7JiycgluWACkMjMU2c63UdA/s1600/IMG_3861-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmovSanwx2xDGj9RJAwPf03fd58x-96JzscL3SHhuQGvfWEEnj1XNgmxCb40LQqanMVtasPC74nBNNE11FihNXChW2w7zACb6_N3RyLHcsGHFWwI5rSZ3j7JiycgluWACkMjMU2c63UdA/s400/IMG_3861-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are blessed... and he is a mess! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7b0nE5KGFQLcLC463U5b76WMJYV80JcP2PuNujG45PSeiSnUi99oPTfvJd4o48SoLPuau1eIfkMciK695_nLkLkEvwjMSYV9ewT1i74fn29gIecl5c1qOYNk8k5vTd5Q_Ewd7Puhyphenhyphen8mU/s1600/IMG_3862-Edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7b0nE5KGFQLcLC463U5b76WMJYV80JcP2PuNujG45PSeiSnUi99oPTfvJd4o48SoLPuau1eIfkMciK695_nLkLkEvwjMSYV9ewT1i74fn29gIecl5c1qOYNk8k5vTd5Q_Ewd7Puhyphenhyphen8mU/s400/IMG_3862-Edited.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964105721420550500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6126850405753192401.post-26239303593335839672011-08-22T14:23:00.000-07:002011-08-22T14:29:42.696-07:00Back to School....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Guess who started 4 year old Preschool today? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You guessed it....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4q_-p4QUu7iNrhyphenhyphenq0CO73j1oiRfuvfZifG5vOJNGQaolvCtEqkET6YObQf594i_zCQr-376ATxG7MjDPlTTmtTukjJMfB8mTT_rlZscCldBmd1Z7koKCwnoeAdVH6cntGx20en9CeGI/s1600/IMG_3802-+Edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4q_-p4QUu7iNrhyphenhyphenq0CO73j1oiRfuvfZifG5vOJNGQaolvCtEqkET6YObQf594i_zCQr-376ATxG7MjDPlTTmtTukjJMfB8mTT_rlZscCldBmd1Z7koKCwnoeAdVH6cntGx20en9CeGI/s400/IMG_3802-+Edited.jpg" width="266" /></a></div> Davis did! He was pretty excited! I was pretty <strike>emotional </strike>excited too.. no really it's time for some routine again! However, I would like to suggest to the school systems that they avoid making the first day of school coincide with the children's birthday weeks- for the mother's sake. Is that too much to ask?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk8nCs0714-TlUMX-3tH45WDqpreGSV8pZk_K3qXveq9DM746FWFiPdGanfHZVeoF2FrFdC-NG_IRZLVP3AlEJID24sxb8_aMeFTt-PVJb9wpXLfTaarVagrFWXcMDuJslLFBAj_noQ9g/s1600/IMG_3805-Edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk8nCs0714-TlUMX-3tH45WDqpreGSV8pZk_K3qXveq9DM746FWFiPdGanfHZVeoF2FrFdC-NG_IRZLVP3AlEJID24sxb8_aMeFTt-PVJb9wpXLfTaarVagrFWXcMDuJslLFBAj_noQ9g/s400/IMG_3805-Edited.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>Its just a double dose of the classic "My child is growing up way to fast" syndrome. And that can be a pretty serious thing. Especially if your child admittedly announces that he doesn't want his mother to walk him in on the very first day. Little Stinker....<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And this little one simply enjoyed the murals on the wall- he was especially drawn to the elephant! :) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOWUH0T1-j8AHMsuAj8f_Xp2TJSHASFEO2gfkLt8cSaL6BitvvIQZaSPlKq7Q7RiaSZAAajE-WFjWdXFqVNOKTKZp-yVcWIOU0uVcsx4B-6V0rHX62KB3uV6YbBxd8n8-7SNvgSUc_es/s1600/IMG_3822.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" qaa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOWUH0T1-j8AHMsuAj8f_Xp2TJSHASFEO2gfkLt8cSaL6BitvvIQZaSPlKq7Q7RiaSZAAajE-WFjWdXFqVNOKTKZp-yVcWIOU0uVcsx4B-6V0rHX62KB3uV6YbBxd8n8-7SNvgSUc_es/s400/IMG_3822.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>He has his first day of Mother's Morning out tomorrow and I'm trying my hardest not to over think that one as well! Fortunately, it is required that I walk him in! :) <br />
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