tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17853895449178198042024-02-02T02:22:26.188-08:00Six and a Half KidsAn ordinary Mom trying to capture our wonderfully ordinary life!
PS The half is our dog.Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785389544917819804.post-82234719360887646302015-07-05T21:09:00.000-07:002015-07-05T21:09:39.247-07:00Christmas in JulyWhen the 4th of July is over, it means Christmas is right around the corner. Just to get you in the mood I thought I would finally do a Christmas recap from last year. I am festive like that. <br />
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My favorite part of the Nativity was the star...that's Lauren in the yellow jumpsuit. It makes me smile whenever I look at this picture! </div>
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Isabelle played Mary, Luke was Joseph, and of course Benson played Baby Jesus. </div>
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Holden's Wiseman costume was pretty snazzy and as you can see we had some very reverent shepherds. </div>
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13 year old boys...what can I say?</div>
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Happy Angels...</div>
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The firstborn grandchild holding the last born. </div>
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We got a special visit from Jeris, a friend that is like family. </div>
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Three is a magical age at Christmas. </div>
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The Grand Marshals of all the Holiday Festivities. I think by the time this night rolls around they are pretty tired. We try to make them think it is worth it by giving them nice little gifts like these. </div>
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I am forever taking pictures at family gatherings, Ryan caught me in action. </div>
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I was getting snapshots of this chaos. </div>
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After another memorable Christmas Eve at Grandma and Grandpa's house we came home to open one gift under the tree and get to bed. </div>
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James loves snuggling with mom AND taking selfies. This was pretty much a Christmas Dream Come True for him. (not!) </div>
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Annie is not big on dolls, but she is big on clothes....so the nightgown that comes with a matching one for your doll was a win for both of us. (I love seeing her edited about playing with dolls!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSeYYI327pXX0y78zkl4Z95iN6Ful8fbngfnwBZE5RHT2eD87fdSSxeqG7duG4lGLP1JANQI5Gqs_Q1HeoU0sjLURjFG1bwxENY6-nM5tjTDCtIMV7yTf4FzqK-GMmrwUAw5usisEAdY/s1600/IMG_3159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGSeYYI327pXX0y78zkl4Z95iN6Ful8fbngfnwBZE5RHT2eD87fdSSxeqG7duG4lGLP1JANQI5Gqs_Q1HeoU0sjLURjFG1bwxENY6-nM5tjTDCtIMV7yTf4FzqK-GMmrwUAw5usisEAdY/s640/IMG_3159.jpg" width="432" /></a></div>
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Grandma is so nice to let us tornado through her house the night before Christmas, that way we can leave things peaceful and tidy for one short moment before the chaos begins at our homes the next morning. Looking back at these Christmas pictures really makes me miss our maroon and peach walls....not. I have to admit they are nice and cozy. We have not done much to change the house since we moved in, but we did finally paint the area pictured here, and I can't believe what a change it made! </div>
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Can we always have the breakfast table set like this the night before? </div>
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I was so excited for Christmas Morning that I had to peek and see if Santa had come when I heard something that night...sure enough, he had! </div>
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Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785389544917819804.post-87154631656281643852015-06-27T12:29:00.002-07:002015-06-27T12:59:47.042-07:00I actually like to blogI actually like to blog even though this past year it has gone by the wayside. Do I feel like by not editing pictures and writing about them I have so much more time? No. If you stop doing one thing, you just fill that time with other things. I don't remember what all those things even are. Many of them are probably very good. The thing I like about blogging is that I do remember when I click on a blog post what I was doing that month. I tend to forget all the menial tasks and taking time to record is my memory catcher. Without stopping to make a record the days fly by and all of the sudden I have a kid that will be 17 this year and how did that happen? So, here it is almost July...but I am making some Summer Goals. <br />
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The hard thing about this is when do I do that? My days get so busy and I just don't have time. There are usually never those ideal summer afternoon moments you dream of to do such things. No more "nap/quiet times" with so many age groups. Nights are just as busy and everyone needs tucking in and I am tired. (Teenagers don't ever go to bed, did you know that?) I am already committing to exercise in the morning, so when should I do this task? If I don't make a time it won't happen, right? I think I will just have to pencil it in day by day the night before depending on what is going on the next day. <br />
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This one is also something I like to do, it is not as hard for me because it has become more of a habit. I usually only hit 4x max, despite my best intentions, and even with Marathon training. I do Zumba a couple of times and run a few times. I have starting walking with our Church ladies Monday mornings. As much as I fight it...I have finally surrendered to the Universe... mornings definitely work best! It's either mornings or 5 days just won't happen. Don't get me wrong, I do love an evening run too...but with kids you just can't depend on it happening so it often gets trumped by other things. Best to do it BEFORE the chaos of the day hits. Plus, exercise is my sanity drug. So I might as well get that boost first thing in the morning when possible. Let's not fool anyone, I am not a natural early bird...but I am shooting for waking at 630-7ish and heading right out. I often wake up but get distracted and decide house work is more pressing...I WILL NOT be distracted. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">3. Scriptures</span><br />
Normally, I listen to a <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/?lang=eng" target="_blank">Conference</a> talk every day on my iphone before I allow myself to read or listen to anything else. I love this. I learn something new every time. If I get distracted and the next day I can't remember what I listened to the day before, I re-listen to that talk. I have already gone through all the April 2015 Sessions. I decided this summer to focus on the Standard Works. I am trying to listen to the Book of Mormon as I do my regular tasks or as I am getting ready for the day. I naturally enjoy Conference more...but I will let you know how my Book of Mormon "listening" goes. I have never "read" it this way. I also am committing to Scriptures with the Family Daily. I am NOT consistent with this one. <br />
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I have a friend that is so great at saying prayers. She doesn't rattle the same old things her Heavenly Father. She is so specific it always amazes me. One small example was just yesterday. Sophie was having dental surgery and I was texting my friend while I was waiting for Sophie in the waiting room. (Okay, it is Marla, she won't mind me saying so.) Marla didn't know Sophie was having surgery so immediately told me she would pray for her. I received a text a few minutes later....<br />
<i> "I prayed that the Dr would know where exactly to look for the teeth they need to extract and that they would be able to do it with minimal damage to Sophie's mouth so her recovery time would be minimal and that you would be inspired to know when to give her pain meds so she wouldn't be in pain." </i><br />
<i> </i>Ok, WHO DOES THAT??? I would have just said, "Please bless so-and-so that all will go well...." She is ALWAYS very specific with her prayers and she has an amazing connection straight to heaven. I didn't even think to pray for what she thought of praying for. After the surgery was over, I went in and Sophie did SO well. The doctor then told me during the surgery he was afraid they were going to have to cut her gum up above her front teeth and pull the gums back to get Sophie's extra tooth out....but "luckily", he ended up being able to get the tooth out without doing all that cutting...and with "minimal damage to her mouth so her recovery time would be minimal". It was a direct answer to Marla's prayer! It was no surprise to me that her prayer had been answered. I can't tell you how many times she has prayed for something very specific, and the Lord hears her and that specific thing is granted. <br />
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I am going to be more like Marla...get on my knees, and pray out loud for the things I specifically need. Cause let's be honest, I need some stuff. <br />
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So that's it. Those are my goals. I would like to add ones in the mothering/wife area. But, I figure if I am sane and doing well...I will be better in those areas too. <br />
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Halloween at the Elementary School is always so fun. Pierson and Olive came to join Avery in her first parade at the school. </div>
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We are pretty lucky to have cousins at school with us...here is Isabelle.</div>
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I am Michael's Room Mom this year, but we were able to pop in Annie's class and say hi. </div>
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Olive was pretty sad when she realized she would have to go home after the parade and not stay for the parties. Who can turn that sad face down? We talked her mom into letting her stay for the festivities for a little while longer. </div>
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Michael's teacher is Ms. Anderson and she is AWESOME. All the 5th grade teachers were characters from the Wizard of Oz. </div>
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Even Benson came to school! </div>
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After School it is off to trick-or-treat at Grandma's House. She feeds us dinner too. </div>
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Grandma and all the Grandkids except for the Arizona Crew. :( </div>
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It seems every year there is a "hit" character or costume. This year it was Elsa from Frozen. In our family alone we had three. They were pretty cute I must say! </div>
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I guess we really had FOUR, because even our cousin Amelia in Arizona was an Elsa too! </div>
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Annie decided early on that she wanted to be a Cow Girl. She had exactly what she wanted in her mind and pretty much got her costume together. Luckily, Sophie went along with the plan. </div>
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Cutest Cowgirls I know! </div>
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Our crew...Luke (Army Guy), Michael (Old Lady) Gunnar (Gandalf) Joshua (Teen Dad Since he is holding Benson.) James (Nerd), Sophie and Annie (Cowgirls)</div>
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We did pretty well considering we had been in our new house ONE DAY. The entire house was in complete disarray and chaos. I had no idea where the real costume bin was even at. </div>
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Luke wore Grandpa's real Army Jacket and Boots. </div>
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This little Cat Lady had some serious junk in the trunk. </div>
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Gunnar is Gandalf. I love this picture. </div>
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Joshua is really growing up. He didn't dress up this year, so when he posed for me holding Benson, I told him that could be his costume...Teen Dad. (That would be a true Halloween Nightmare!)</div>
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Abigail and her friends were "Three Blind Mice". </div>
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Loved Emmaline's Costume too! When I was about this age I was obsessed with Poodle Skirts and would have loved to wear this outfit!</div>
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Cutest Pippi Longstocking! (I think Benson was the hit Halloween Accessory) </div>
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James was a last minute nerd...</div>
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Soaking up every minute of her new favorite holiday. </div>
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Carly somehow had a baby in October and also managed to hand make the two Elsa costumes. Way to go, Mama! </div>
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Luke and Gunnar have been trick-or-treating together since first grade. They always manage to bring home LOTS of loot! </div>
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My Soldier Boy. </div>
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From Grandma's we headed to the Church for the Trunk-or-Treat. The fastest Candy Dash you will ever see. </div>
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I love to see neighborhood and ward friends all dressed up. This little guy was one of my favorites. I think of him like this now whenever I see him! </div>
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More great costumes...my visiting teaching partner and daughter pulled this look off a little TOO well! They were awesome. </div>
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I LOVED this Maleficent Costume, and I love the girl wearing it. </div>
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I had a pretty awesome costume too...</div>
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And the last picture of the night...the kids literally asleep in the car. They were exhausted not only from a day of parties and a night of running the streets in search of the most loot..but a crazy week of moving. It was another great Halloween to add to the books! </div>
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I don't know what I am waiting for as far as keeping current on my blog! I keep waiting for the never-ending projects and daily tasks to end and then maybe I will have time to sit down and catch up, to edit photos and organize them. Well, NOT HAPPENING. I guess something is better than nothing. It's so much better to do a little each day, than to not do anything. That's the story of life with just about everything...finances, scripture reading, cleaning, exercise, and projects. Little acts added up each day amount to a lot. So, here is a picture dump from my iPhone this month, leading up to Valentines. </div>
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Carly's family took a family picture every Sunday growing up. Michael and Carly have continued the tradition in their own family. I think it is great to see how the kids and the family changes week to week. I have not been that great at it...trying to get all my kids to pose for a picture is like herding cattle. However, this was the ones I did get a few Sunday's back. </div>
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Selfie with Sophie to send to Dad. </div>
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Poor Cousin Pierson, and poor Sophie, I see heartbreak on the horizon. She talks about Pierson everyday, all day. She put on this jacket and thought it would look so great for Pierson. (It actually got her to start dressing herself this month, so It was good motivation.) </div>
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I found her practicing faces in the mirror, and wish I could have snuck in so she would not have seen me! </div>
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Another thing about Sophie, besides a serious cousin crush, is that her most common phrase is, "I hungry." She is hungry ALL the time. She doesn't like to eat a lot at once, she is a grazer for sure...but she is always on the look out for what comes next! </div>
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Ryan always wants me to take a picture of myself to send him since he is out of town. I always feel dumb doing it. I thought this one was funny, cause Pierson back there was doing the serious posing but I didn't realize it until I looked back at these pictures. </div>
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I think he appreciated this one the most...Pierson and Sophie told me what to do. </div>
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Annie had her first "real" tooth loss. The one up top she knocked out when she was two. Now she has a nice big space there and she looks pretty darn cute! </div>
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This furniture came with the house when we moved in. Since we still had a ton of furniture in the storage unit is was time to move these out! I sold them on Craigslist to the cutest newlywed couple from BYUI. </div>
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Ryan and his parents arrived here from CA and his parents surprised us with two nights at a hotel. It was nice to get away and get a good nights rest. (The second night Ryan worked until 530am, but I got a good rest!) Joshua was grossed out that we were going to a hotel, the thought that his parents might get busy if they got out of the house was too much to think of. Ha ha. </div>
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We had our monthly FHE at David and Melissa's this month. Uncle Michael had an awesome lesson about putting on the Full Armor of God. Here is the group telling us about the Breast Shield...</div>
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The swords were definitely the most popular item. </div>
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Nana was a great help to the kids...she always jumps right in to help. (More to come on their trip here.)</div>
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Ryan, James, Michael and I had to leave a few minutes early to get Michael to his Priesthood Preview. I caught this picture as we were leaving. It was beautiful! </div>
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I have about 20 pictures just like this on my phone. They make me smile and crack me up whenever I find them. It is like having a camera in the mirror. You gotta love when kids take Selfies with your phone.</div>
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We did a lot of moving from the Storage Unit. Papa put everyone to work and we got a ton done! Tyson (the Cowboy) came to help out for a bit. It is so nice having strong boys around to help out. They found their Air Soft Guns they had lost so that was their reward. </div>
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We took Judy to Costa Vida, but the only picture I got was cute Benson. He is the best baby. He just sits so good and smiles. Such a sweet boy. </div>
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Making Valentine Boxes was on the "to do" list. It was so nice having Nana around to help supervise activities like this and keep everyone on task! </div>
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At Zumba we had a Valentine Special Zumba and you better bet Angie and I got all decked out in every shade of pink and red we could get our hands on. (That is Chelsea and Lacy, Melissa's sisters back there too!) We had so much fun. I can tell I have not been working out so much...how is it that you lose your fitness level in a matter of weeks? Okay, it might be a few months. I need to step it up! </div>
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Well, that's my Recap up to Valentine's! I love pictures. I have been organizing my really old photos and finally putting them in albums. It is so fun to see old ones and amazing how they bring back things you had forgotten. I am so grateful to live in a time that we can take pictures galore even if organizing them stresses me out. :) Happy Thursday!<br />
<br />Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785389544917819804.post-17613219221385086922015-01-08T09:30:00.001-08:002015-01-08T09:49:41.505-08:00Families are HARD and Birthdays are FUN. <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These are the memories we want to preserve and that make us happy. (Who doesn't love such happy pictures?) But, if you didn't know better, you might think parenting was just one big bowl of cherries all the time. </div>
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Yesterday was not my best and most rewarding parenting day. Shocking, I know. I usually don't care, except for the days that I try extra hard, and it is so disappointing. I had wanted to go skiing yesterday with my parents and Annie. However, Ryan was going to be in Boise, Joshua had an orthodontist appointment, Sophie was starting a little dance class, and I felt bad leaving the kids alone. I also had lots of sleep interruptions the night before, and had not gotten barely any sleep. I called and backed out that morning. It just didn't seem like skiing was in my plans. </div>
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Wednesday's are early release and so the kids came trailing in soon after lunch. Back in the day, when I was a faithful Oprah watcher I remember (I think Maya Angelou was the guest) them saying this...</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have never forgotten that and so when my kids wake up or when they come home from school or something, I try to make eye contact and smile when I see them. I think about it so much that I THINK I always do it. However, as I honestly think about it, I think that as the kids get older, I don't do it as much. </span>When they are little and wake up with their messy bed head and look so cute and cuddly, my eyes are huge and they know they have my heart. However, as they get older, I sometimes just call out a casual greeting, momentarily lifting my head from what I am doing at the moment. I need to do better at that. </div>
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I feel like my kids are easier when they are little mentally. They always love you and think you are the best thing ever. But they grow up. They see your flaws, they don't like your rules, and sometimes they are downright rude. I was so excited to see the kids when they came home from school yesterday. I had illusions of finishing their responsibilities quickly so they could have a leisurely afternoon and evening. I hate conflict and want things to be rosy all the time. </div>
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However, due to not going to bed on time the night before...eventually all four of my youngest kids had complete MELTDOWNS. We are talking huge. And one of said kids can be brutal...spewing all sorts of ungrateful rudeness at you. As a parent, you are sacrificing so much for these little human beings and when they act like that back, it makes for one grumpy mama. I take things so personally and even though logically I KNOW what they say isn't true, or is ridiculous, I still let it upset me.</div>
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Was he out of line? Completely. </div>
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My lesson from this was that I need to be more still, more centered. I need to "not let the man get me down." If I truly believe what I say I believe-that motherhood is a divine calling, that it is a long-term project, that I can have Heavenly help and guidance, that I can be happy regardless of my children's choices, that I can show unconditional love, that I choose to love and serve them regardless of what I "get out of it", that I am trying to give as the Savior gave without expectations of immediate gratification and payback...then I should not get so rattled when things go awry. Usually, when my kids apologize and come back and hug me, I am quick to forgive and tell them I love them. Yesterday, I did that with one of them...but I still acted kind of cold toward the other child, internally "punishing" them for ruining my day. </div>
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I had always thought that God gave us families just to make us happy and feel loved and to take care of each other. When singing about Families being Forever, I just thought of all the things families were "supposed" to be and I only though of the good things. Families are so great for those reasons, for the love and built in support they provide. </div>
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But as I am now raising my own family, I also am realizing He also gives us families because it is so dang hard to live with them! (Think extended family vacations.) </div>
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It is precisely BECAUSE of these hard things that in the process of living with our families we can become more like Christ. We can become less selfish. Hard things make us better and stronger people. (Hard things can also bring out the worst in us and make families fall apart.) However, if we take advantage of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImlzsxHbTRQ" target="_blank">Enabling Power of the Atonement</a> we can rise above our "natural man", we can become more patient than we thought possible. In families, we are forced to get constant practice in forgiving to people that may have hurt us, being kind when we don't feel like being kind, living with people that have faults and loving them regardless, learning how to deal with being "annoyed" and tired, serving children out of pure love, and sticking with people we sometimes don't wanna be with! We are forced to put aside current feelings, emotions, and wants for the greater good. In what other environment do we get the opportunity to sacrifice so much? It is through sacrifice that we are sanctified. </div>
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I need to remember when immediate or extended family problems arise...that it is normal and part of the plan. It is precisely BECAUSE of those issues and problems, that we become "who He wants us to be." </div>
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Thankfully, we get chances we have to look back on happy family moments. (I am so grateful for cameras to remind us of all the times we might forget!) </div>
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Michael turned Eleven! </div>
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This year the kids decided that instead of Friend Birthday Parties, we would get Season Alpine Slide Passes for the Summer in Park City. I think it was worth the trade! Luckily, we have lots of family close by to come over and still make the day special! </div>
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We are so glad Avery and her family now live so close! </div>
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One year Michael and Luke wrapped up a bunch of gifts for Joshua and James and put them under the tree. When Joshua and James opened the gifts they found they were things that already belonged to them and had been taken from their room, or things like toilet paper. So the prank continues...</div>
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It was a great day to celebrate a great boy. He makes me laugh and has such unique talents. I hope he doesn't lose his creativity and drive...I can't wait to see what he does in life. There is no one like Michael. He is truly one-of-a-kind!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I LOVE YOU, Michael Wesley! </span></div>
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So next time you wanna do this...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(My mother must have been feeling similar towards "her" Michael! Just kidding, my Michael got this awesome AirSoft Gun mask for his Birthday. )</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love new beginnings and fresh starts...but I am not quite ready for the Holidays to end. I wish somehow I could slow everything down during December, so I could squeeze in a little more. Somehow it doesn't work, so for now, I will drag it out a little longer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not ready to take down our pathetic little tree we had this year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love me a wreath all year long and I love all the holiday colors. (The paint color? I would like to change that up in a heartbeat.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who knew that having a 70s metal room divider could be so great for garland and lights?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Remember how when we moved we went for a month with no TV? Well, we made up for lost time this month. (At least these guys did.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Willow likes the tree too...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am sad all the family gathering is almost over...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The nice thing about Idaho...is this part of the Holiday Party keeps on going for about three more months! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love that January brings....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Cozy House and less running around (crossing my fingers)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Bluebird Skies and Sparkling Snow</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Ski Trips to Targhee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Getting organized </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-New Goals</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-Downton Abbey</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">( I do have a goal to make some New Years Traditions....it's usually just an "I am exhausted from the last holiday" type of thing.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For now we will stick with about the only tradition we have....Chinese Food. Yum. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785389544917819804.post-27630437286199966032014-12-11T23:18:00.001-08:002014-12-11T23:19:14.463-08:00Thanksgiving and Fun with Papa in Lodi<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Today is Papa's Birthday. I really thought that we would call him when everyone was home AFTER my RS Christmas Party....however, since I am such a wild party girl, by the time I got home it was too late. Sad times. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So since Papa is my most loyal reader of the blog...I thought I would dedicate my recap of my next part of our trip to him. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My two handsome guys slicing up the turkey...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Papa just had knee surgery on his second knee. He is improving day by day, but isn't quite back to his normal break-dancing self. (Hopefully he will be better than his normal self...with new knees!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">One thing about that Papa is that he has something against sitting at the table. This seems to be his favorite spot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I had Sophie all dressed up in her Thanksgiving best, but when the sun went down she thought it was PJ time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">PJ's and Thanksgiving dinner are actually a really good idea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">On Thanksgiving I was really wishing I had my camera...but iPhones are pretty handy so I am grateful for a back up. Our good friend Debbie and her twin sons joined us for the Feast. She offered to take a picture Thanks, Debbie! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">James had a meeting with the cranberry sauce. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I think the cranberry sauce won the tasty award this year. So good. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am just going through my iPhone pics and these next few are screen shots I took of articles I must have been researching to back up my distain for children and technology. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Let's just say the kids consumed A LOT of media on Thanksgiving...and no me gusta. We were on vacation...so I have to give them a pass sometimes. However, I find it makes them fight more and get GROUCHY. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Steve and I were pretty much BFF's when it comes to parenting techniques. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I think that most of America has bought into the idea that more technology in the classroom is a good thing. If I had it my way there would be black boards, chalk, and LOTS of books. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">What do these screen shots have to do with Thanksgiving? LOTS. For starters, I am so thankful for Google and the ability this technology (that I am sometimes so against) gives me to look up any facts to support any opinion I may take. Thank you, Google. You are pretty fantastic. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Back to the good stuff-these girls love spending time in Papa's office. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Papa is pretty fun to cuddle on the couch with and watch a movie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Papa is the best and cutest photo bomber. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And apparently he is more photogenic that Katie and I were. (I told him it was my wonderful photography skills, but we all know it is because he is such a stud.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> PS Papa is also the King of Bear Hugs and always is willing to give a weary traveler some love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I wish tonight for his Birthday we could all be together to have a feast like this one we had at King Tsin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">King Tsin has been our favorite Chinese Food in Lodi (for some of us, in the world) for years. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Had to get Nana in there too because she is pretty cute too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Annie was a little solemn since it was her last night in Disneyland, I meant Nana and Papa's house. Pretty much the same thing, right?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We sure love you, Papa!!!!! Hope you had a wonderful day and got to have a few special moments to know how much you are loved. We are glad you are on the planet with us. </span></div>
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December is here, and it is going to be a busy month. However, compared to the last couple months of crazy...I've got this! I have started putting up a few decorations. Just a little at a time. I don't know how much I will do this year. However, no matter how much a try to keep it simple, I usually can't help myself and I end up decorating to the hilt. While in CA, my Mother-in-law gave me full permission to play around and decorate some of her house. I just love to do it! If anyone else wants to cook for, feed, and entertain my children to the max I will be happy to come decorate for you too! </div>
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Now...on to our Thanksgiving week. I brought my good camera to CA, but forgot my memory card. So, it was all iPhone photos for me. </div>
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Getting out of town is always the craziest part of the whole trip for me. This time was especially nuts because I didn't want to leave the house in such a crazy state of unpacking/moving-in-madness. I ended up pulling a couple practically all nighters to get out of here. The actual day we left I told the kids I needed lots of help if they wanted to get off to see Nana. It was the first time I have seen Sophie so motivated to work. She spent about an hour meticulously folding her pile of laundry. It was so cute I had to document it. </div>
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EVERYONE, especially my older boys, were pining away for a van after this trip. We are all officially over the suburban for long trips. Santa, could you please bring us an extended van? Thanks, that would be great. </div>
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We arrived in Lodi at 4am. After sleeping in that morning (at least some of us did) we all headed out to the park. Lodi was just beautiful all week. We could not have asked for better weather. </div>
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I wish I could figure out how to upload the tricks Joshua was doing on the swings. We got some crazy slow-mo footage of some stunts and crashes. </div>
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Getting the kids to pose for a family picture was no easy task. It reminds me why I still don't have a picture for our Christmas Card yet. </div>
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Lunch was at In-n-Out. When you are Nana, you get to park however you want. </div>
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Our first item of business while in California was some desperately needed haircuts from our favorite barber ever. </div>
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After all the boys and Ryan had been cleaned up the Barber and his family headed out to get pizza with us. Every time we see these guys it makes me miss them and we pick up right where we left off. </div>
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I posted that one on instagram. "When did this happen?" #growingup</div>
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These guys are all crack ups. That's Ryan and Rion in the back. </div>
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Just looking at these pictures makes me smile. </div>
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I sure hope that Katelyn comes to BYU up in Rexburg next year. </div>
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After we pretty much got booted out of the Pizza place because they were closing, we headed back to Lodi. In 24 hours we had driven from Idaho and had a full day of fun in Cali. </div>
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Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785389544917819804.post-31680158356267577342014-12-01T11:52:00.003-08:002014-12-01T11:58:11.005-08:00Bogren's Play Baseball at Bear LakeI wanted to do a recap of our Thanksgiving trip to California while it is fresh in my mind! The kids had the whole week off of school and so we decided to take advantage and take a trip our to visit Nana and Papa for the Holiday. It was a great break away from the business of regular life. I will have to show more from the trip another day though. My pictures are not uploading! In the meantime, I have not caught up with so many fun things we have done since summer...I figured why not do a little recap of our other Bogren trip we had not too long ago.<br />
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We had a mini-Bogren reunion at Bear Lake in September. The weather was beautiful! It was so fun to be able to go back and sneak one last trip in at the lake. One thing the crew did a lot of was baseball games in the back yard. I caught a lot of the action on camera. <br />
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September is a beautiful time to be at Bear Lake! It feels like a different place than it does in July though...very quiet! </div>
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Aunt Melanie has some baseball skills...me, not so much. I just stayed behind the camera. </div>
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Check out little Amelia's hair...she is a mermaid I tell ya. It is so white and so beautiful. </div>
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Luke</div>
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James</div>
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I think someone might be smack-talking the other team here...</div>
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Ezra playing his own little game while Daddy looks on. </div>
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(Looks on laughing...)</div>
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Sophie is more a "sit and watch" type of girl. She was happy to play with her new pink pony. </div>
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Uncle Dane finding a ball in the weeds...</div>
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Joshua is always full of excitement. </div>
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Dad is pitcher. </div>
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Uncle Dane helping Annie out. </div>
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Look at her tongue up above and here, she is not the only Bogren that does this. </div>
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Go, James! Dad's gonna get you! </div>
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Safe?</div>
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She has it down! </div>
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Ballerina-Baseball Player</div>
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Joshua getting into the game...</div>
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Michael bares his tongue too...</div>
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This picture is out of focus, but I love how Luke is keeping his eye on the prize. </div>
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Also out of focus, but the only one with me! </div>
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The sky was always changing, and it was so beautiful! </div>
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So much beauty in every direction. </div>
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During one of the games I took Amelia on a little walk and look what I found! A mother Moose and her baby, RIGHT IN FRONT OF US. </div>
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More pictures from the reunion to come! Such fun memories. I guess this is a Thanksgiving Post after all. Looking back at these pictures makes me feel so thankful! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">I am thankful for my children that are healthy, growing and developing into great people even though they can sometimes give me some serious stress and cause me to freak out occasionally.</span></div>
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October was seriously insane. </div>
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I think it was my busiest month ever, but a good busy so I can't complain! </div>
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The first weekend in October was the St. George Marathon. I had been somewhat training for it all summer. It went better than expected and I was glad I did it, but even more glad to have it over with! It was kind of a metaphor for the whole month-one long marathon from start to finish. And just like in a marathon the last 6 miles seem longer and harder than the first 20....the last 6 days or so of the month were the most intense. </div>
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I stole this pic off an email they sent me...it was that last brutal stretch when all I could think was "GET THIS OVER WITH".</div>
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October was the last month we spent in our house on Redonda. I don't really miss the house, but I miss the sunsets and the views. I can't believe how much Idaho changes from the beginning of October to November. I think it was the most beautiful Octobers I have ever seen in Idaho. I wish I could have slowed down a little to enjoy it more. But, it was not really an option. </div>
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We had lots of days with blue skies, and we were still wearing shorts. (A trip to the new house to help the people that we bought it from pack.)</div>
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Check out this kids hair. </div>
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It was so great to have the Garza's meet us in St George and cheer me on for the Marathon. They are the best! </div>
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So sad, we never got her picture taken. The line was so long and as you can see here, she was not cooperating so much. </div>
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My favorite tree at our old house...</div>
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This was my view everyday....</div>
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Ryan was really busy with work and made a couple trips to California. This is not him... just pics from Engineering Sites that show up on my Photo Stream. Ryan is not a picture taker...so these are the only kinds of pictures on his phone. Awesome. </div>
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Carly had baby #4.... welcome sweet baby Benson! (The hospital requires masks now.) Our cultural traditions require full head dress. </div>
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I love this picture I had on my phone from his first few days home. </div>
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I do miss a few things about my old house. I loved the stairs. </div>
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We had the lunar eclipse...</div>
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Okay, I also miss our old street. It is seriously so close, but we just don't drive it a million times a day like we did. I think it is the prettiest street in Idaho Falls. And while I am at it, I miss our neighbors. But less you worry, we have lots of wonderful new neighbors, and pretty new views. </div>
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I co-hosted a baby shower for a good friend that was having a girl after five boys. </div>
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(Her first is a girl, and her last...seven total! ) </div>
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I was in charge of the Primary Program (along with the other awesome people I served with) and I am probably biased, but I thought its as the best program I have ever seen. We have an amazing song leader and the songs were just spectacular. The kids all did such a great job with their parts, having them all memorized. It was like a farewell gift from the children to us as their leaders. Like everything else this month...it was awesome, but I was glad to have it over with and done! </div>
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(Please excuse my special needs child. Sophie was not in the program...and she should not have been in this picture.)</div>
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Remember this pretty tree a few weeks earlier? All the yellow leaves fell off by the end of the month. It was the trees way of telling me goodbye. </div>
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I did not remember moving being that much work! </div>
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We had SO much help. I feel so grateful for the insane amount of help we had from friends, neighbors, and family. They babysat, brought food, loaned us cars and trailers, scrubbed, packed, and moved. We could not have made it without the hours of service we received! </div>
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Once everything was moved out, the house already seemed different. It was no longer home. Goodbye, house on Redonda. Thanks for the good times. </div>
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We made many trips to donate all the junk we have accumulated. (I love that feeling! Goodbye, junk!) The house we were moving into was already furnished so we have had to get rid of a lot from both houses. We said goodbye to our table from the last ten years. Right after we refinished it five years ago, Luke carved his name into it. </div>
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Goodbye, Kitchen Table. Thanks for the homework sessions, school projects, family fights, family laughs, and hundreds of meals and snacks. Oh, and thanks for being the dog's favorite spot in the house.</div>
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We organized, sorted, packed, scrubbed and cleaned. And then we dumped everything in our new house...and had to organize, scrub, sort, and clean again. Just looking at this picture makes me depressed. I am so glad we are past those first crazy days. We had a tangle of all the stuff the old owners had left, and trying to figure out where to put our new things...things have already greatly improved! (I would like to tell you we are close to done...but this part of our life will be an ultra-marathon.)</div>
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Amidst all the chaos, Halloween fell smack in the middle of the move. Since I am a room mom/helper, a week earlier another mom and I were responsible for gathering donations and getting a theme basket together for the School's Annual Fall Carnival. Got through the Carnival (check) and then it was on to Halloween Festivities. I was in charge of Michael's 5th Grade Room Party. The house had to be put on hold! </div>
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Just finding costumes in the craziness of our house was a challenge. It all came together though. The best costume award went to our new house...it dressed up as a hoarder this Halloween. </div>
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Army Guy (Luke) Old Lady (Michael) Gandolf (Gunnar) Cowgirls (Sophie and Annie) </div>
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The morning after Halloween...it was November and the Marathon Month was over. We could finally take a breath. </div>
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Our first weekend in the new house, we had a few moments of downtime. </div>
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Like I said above, I have a feeling the next few months will be an ultra marathon. Next week brings Thanksgiving, traveling, and then bam-December is here. Oh, December, I wish you would wait for me. I am not ready for all that you bring. However, I will keep on running and try to enjoy the race along the way!Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785389544917819804.post-17063911842805317482014-10-12T20:42:00.002-07:002014-10-12T20:42:25.100-07:00Our New House (in a few weeks)A few people have asked for pictures of the house we are going to be moving into here at the end of the month. We are SO excited about it. It does have a lot of work, it was built in the 70s. But it has good bones, great location, and 3 1/2 acres to go along with it. We are pretty happy about it. I just took a few pictures the other day with my iPhone, but they give you the general idea. <br />
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If you are facing the house, over by the barn, this is our field and looking over to our neighbors to the right (or East). Our neighbors have lots of horses, and a really well-kept home and barn. That is always nice. </div>
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If you stand in the field, and look South this is your view. </div>
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This is our driveway, it leads all the way down to that road. And it is all ours! I think the kids will love riding their scooters and bikes on it. </div>
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Tadaaaa! This is our new house! </div>
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This big tree in the center of the circle, reminds me of Grandma and Grandpa Milligan's tree they used to have out front. </div>
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This is the left side of the house. The house straight ahead in back of us, belongs to some of our really good friends. The shed type looking thing is actually part of the house, a sunroom area. The field on the other side of the fence is partly ours and leads back to the street. </div>
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Here is the field and another view of our driveway and that field on the right. </div>
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Driveway and field to the left. </div>
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Our neighbors with the horse property. </div>
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This is our backyard, complete with Apple Trees...love that! The pasture behind the trees was used for horses. We will have to figure out what we want to do with everything. I don't think we are adding horses to the mix anytime soon...we first have to get our monkeys under control. </div>
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This is the back of the house. </div>
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That horse pasture I was talking about behind the backyard. </div>
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Walking around the back yard, you can see the barn up there. </div>
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This was also used for horses, it needs a little work. </div>
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I can't wait to paint the barn, and clean it all out. </div>
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Well, that is our new home! We are pleased as punch. I never dreamed to have all that land, PLUS a house. I think it will be so great for the kids. I am so grateful to live in a place that you can still afford to have some property even if you are not a gazillionaire. Sometimes I do envy city living. There are definite pluses to other lifestyles and locations. However, I think this place will be perfect for all these hooligans to explore and roam and hopefully work too. My kids will walk down our driveway just like this, to catch the bus. </div>
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So, if you are wondering what happened to my 100 Days of blogging....well, it didn't happen. But, I decided, it doesn't look like life is slowing down anytime soon here. So, if I want to keep a record, I better learn to squeeze it in somewhere. Now, I better get packin'!<br />
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PS How about that blue sky? Almost 80F in October? I will take it! Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785389544917819804.post-67339438646388302372014-09-22T08:19:00.003-07:002014-09-22T08:19:49.395-07:00Pictures from the iPhone Make me Smile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Since I only have a minute I thought I would catch up on a few misc moments as caught on the iPhone this month. A lot of them make me laugh as I look back through them. </div>
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This is pretty telling of this month...usually on the first day of school I bake special cookies for when the kids come home. This year, it was was treats at Maverick. No time for baking cookies! </div>
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The Elementary Crew got to hang out at the High School while I finished registering Joshua for his Sophomore Classes. </div>
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The days are getting shorter, and as usual, I can't help myself snapping pictures during my favorite time of the day. </div>
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I took Joshua's phone away one day for some minor infraction. Sophie and I posed and reset all his screen savers to this. "I love my Mom" pictures! Unfortunately, that feature doesn't have a passcode to lock it...he changed it right away upon getting his phone back. I don't know why he would not want this as his screen saver. Sheesh, kids these days. </div>
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My favorite tree at our house. I told Ryan when we move to our new house we need to plant this one right away. Then I discovered our new house has the same tree! I had not noticed it before! Yahoo!</div>
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Dear Judy, Thank you so much for giving Ryan Papa's old leather jacket from the 90s. When paired with Ryan's favorite BYU sweats, it really makes for the perfect work attire for this hard working engineer. </div>
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We all can't help snicker whenever we see Dad hard at work in his leather jacket. Hey, it keeps him from getting the chills and that's all the matters...or so I have been told. </div>
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Disclaimer: I stole this off the internet. My dear friends and I have been passing pregnancy pictures via text back in forth that we find on photography sites and whatnot. I wonder if my kids will be sad I never got a belly snapshot when I was prego...especially with some teddybears. Kidding. These type of photos leave me feeling very confused. </div>
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The flowers at the temple a couple weeks ago were just gorgeous! I was in a huge hurry and literally snapped these running in my heals. Still so beautiful! </div>
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Some people can't wait to get home to test out the raspberries. </div>
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We went to the Parade of Homes in Idaho Falls this weekend. I don't feel super legit posting lot of pics since most you were not even supposed to take pictures. However, most of these I am just showing because they make me laugh. And some are really cool so I snuck a few in. The pictures are all terrible lighting and quality. </div>
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I love this screened in porch. </div>
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We loved this medicine cabinet and I think I love Ryan showcasing it even more. </div>
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This whole house was so classic and traditional...and so beautiful. What girl would not love that great window seat to read a book on? </div>
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Their theater room was the best theater room I have ever been in. I wanted to get a picture so Ryan and Michael posed in a warm brotherly embrace. </div>
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The pictures of Carly make me laugh the most. Since she is due in less than a month...she especially appreciated the reclining chairs and I think she would have been happy to stay there for the remainder of the tour. </div>
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Carly said the seats had warming and cooling features...sweet. </div>
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We thought it was especially cool that they had a little stage up by the screen. We figured if we were ever so lucky to have such a room, the kids could get up on the stage and perform for us. Michael demonstrated the possibilities with a little jig. </div>
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And then we found the workout room...aka "Heaven". Carly said this massage chair was better than getting a real massage.</div>
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I really don't think she wanted to leave. Ryan was trying to check out the brand of chair it was...as if we are going to be getting one any day now. </div>
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A few more beauties from another house...</div>
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More pictures of Carly, just because I think it is funny to harass people who are 9 months pregnant. This is her trying to catch up with us fast-non-pregnant people. </div>
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My favorite thing on the tour? We have ALWAYS wanted to do this in the boys bathroom...and we are not alone! Someone else thinks it is a great idea and they actually did it. Nothing more fabulous to me! </div>
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Locker room/MTC style....one drain in the bathroom, spray the whole thing down. What is not to like!!!??? With my four boys, I am all over this! It was so fun to see it actually done. </div>
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Yesterday evening, I stopped by Jennifer's to chat with her and Heather while Abigail modeled her Homecoming dress for me. Sooooooo cute! </div>
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Ryan said we were being inappropriate doing our nails in church. </div>
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The next week Ryan snapped this at Stake Conference. He said it was perfect cause he caught me giving him the "you are being inappropriate look". I guess we are even. </div>
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And finally, it is never inappropriate to snap 20 million pictures every evening because the sky is just so beautiful. I am so grateful for beautiful sunrises and sunsets. What a beautiful world we live in. And guess what? Even if you will never live in a home that looks anything like a "Parade of Homes" tour. Sunsets are FO FREE. That's right. Heavenly Father blessed the rich and the poor equally with the sun in the sky and beautiful clouds. Glad we don't have to pay because they would be worth a million bucks fo sure. </div>
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Idaho Falls has the second largest 4th of July Fireworks in the COUNTRY. You heard me right....ranked right below Philly. They last about 30 minutes and every minute looks like a Grand Finale. It doesn't get dark until after ten at night so we just play cards, people watch, and eat while we are waiting for the party. The real show really is the people watching part. </div>
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Card playing...</div>
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A little football...</div>
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These two were sporting their new 4th of July Maxi Skirts. </div>
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I need my family to jump on the photography thing. Whenever I ask someone to take my picture it is blurry, or cuts half of us off...you get the idea. (A kind lady at the river was the photo taker this time and most were not so great, but hey-we got one!)</div>
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This was my favorite picture of the night. </div>
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Those guys are my sister-in-law Melissa's parents (who are our kind neighbors/friends). He is in the Stake Presidency and she is in the RS Presidency. My kids have been known to sneak out and escape to their house. They make themselves at home, get some yummy food, and think about moving in. </div>
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I love these pictures of Will and Sophie. </div>
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Who would have guessed Will could have taken Sophie down...I remember when the twins were just teeny wheeny coming home from the hospital, maybe four or so pounds and Sophie was a chunky 20 lbs. What Will may lack in chunk he makes up in spunk, even with a broken collarbone. </div>
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Cousin Lauren and her newest little cousin on the other side. </div>
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And that is a wrap on our 4th of July. I sure miss it staying light that long! By the time the fireworks finally start, we have to be packed up because we beeline it to the car so we don't get caught in traffic. The 4th of July is our Christmas of the Summer, and now it seems we are cruising towards Christmas and it will be here before we know it!Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785389544917819804.post-33504051053982391912014-09-05T17:26:00.000-07:002014-09-05T17:26:23.592-07:00Slip and Sliding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Every Fourth of July we go to my Mom's house for a BBQ and she sets up a giant Slip-n-Slide for the kids. This year we had an extra huge crowd since my brother-in-law's family joined us and also some good friends of my brother's from England. We had to show him how we do it here in America. :) </div>
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Holden taking one of the twins down...or I should say it looks like one of the twins is taking Holden down. :)</div>
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I don't know why...I had a ton of pictures of James. I think he had a lot of fun!</div>
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James again....</div>
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Here comes Annie...</div>
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I can't tell if Isabelle is happy or in pain. </div>
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Abigail</div>
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Sophie was happy to watch from the side...</div>
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I think Chloe took this picture for me....she took a bunch of pretty landscaping pictures around the yard. </div>
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This little guy was all worn out after a fun day in the sun. </div>
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This year I decided to skip the parade in the morning. You have to be up and out the door early, then you come home and party all day at Grandma's...and then it is off to Fireworks at the River that don't start until after 10pm. It is insanely long for the little ones so I decided not to wake most of the kids up for the parade. BIG MISTAKE, they were not happy when they woke up and realized that we missed it. </div>
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Last year our first day of school looked like this-man these kids have grown! Joshua is lucky, he doesn't start until tomorrow. </div>
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Annie starts FIRST GRADE today. I think being away all day will be a big adjustment, but just in the past few weeks she has grown up so much...I know she will do great. </div>
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What an awesome looking bus driver! How fun to have Avery join them this year at their school. Thanks for taking them today, Aunt Carly! </div>
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Now I have about 20 million things to do...I don't know what to do first. Maybe I should take a nap.Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785389544917819804.post-91205234811527595442014-08-18T09:46:00.002-07:002014-08-18T09:46:29.019-07:00DAY 11- Gymnastics, Soccer, and thoughts on Over Scheduling <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It is that time of year again...with the start of school comes all the extra-curricular activities. I am trying to really weigh out what works best for our family, and what is best for each individual child. This past year each child was able to participate in a few different things and I felt like we were not as over-scheduled as we have been in the past. Each year, it changes and I really want to be deliberate in what I "sign up" for. Sometimes, you sign up ahead of time for this and that and before you know it, an entire season is spent in the car and all other family activities come to a halt. </div>
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As I was deciding what we want to participate in this year I went back and read one of my all-time favorite General Conference Talks, "<a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/10/good-better-best?lang=eng&query=family+time" target="_blank">Good, Better, Best</a>" given by Elder Dallin H. Oaks. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>"Team Sports and tech toys like video games and the Internet are already winning away the time of our children and youth...some young men and women are skipping church youth activities or cutting family time to participate in soccer leagues or pursue various entertainments." </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>"The amount of children-and-parent time absorbed in the good activities of private lessons, team sports, and other school and club activities also needs to be carefully regulated. Otherwise children will be over scheduled and parents will be frazzled and frustrated." </i></span></div>
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The number of those who report that their “whole family usually eats dinner together” has declined 33 percent. This is most concerning because the time a family spends together “eating meals at home [is] the strongest predictor of children’s academic achievement and psychological adjustment.”<sup class="noteMarker" guid="344b031f-c219-483d-bc50-60f9cc67e9df" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/10/good-better-best?lang=eng&query=family+time#3-" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #486fae; font-size: 9px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3</a></sup> Family mealtimes have also been shown to be a strong bulwark against children’s smoking, drinking, or using drugs.<sup class="noteMarker" guid="61dbda0e-a628-486c-bc03-348785cec302" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-size: 10px; line-height: 1; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/10/good-better-best?lang=eng&query=family+time#4-" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #486fae; font-size: 9px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">4</a></sup> There is inspired wisdom in this advice to parents: what your children really want for dinner is you.</div>
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I really want to make sure we are getting all the basic MOST IMPORTANT things in....family prayer, family scripture study, family home evening, and spending time together having fun. These are the things that I know will bring long term success and happiness. </div>
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Then I have to consider the talents and needs of each child. During different seasons, "cutting back" has meant different things. Now that we don't have a newborn, I feel more free to run here and there. Some kids are just not interested in structured sports as much as others and I feel like that is okay. I think our culture pushes that they "must" do these activities. However, I often think they get more exercise, use their imaginations more, and learn how to interact with others more by running around outside after school. </div>
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The other side of the coin I was discussing just the other day with my sister-in-law. You want the child to have a set of skills, talents, things that make them feel confident and like they can participate with other children. It is a good feeling to know that they have mastered a goal or worked hard to learn various skills. Sports can keep many kids out of trouble and a sense of purpose during a challenging time of life. And then there is the whole college thing. Kids are REQUIRED these days to be well-rounded and participate in various activities. </div>
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So, while I decide what I will choose to devote our time and money to this next year...here is a little recap of some of our Spring Activities we did last year. </div>
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Our High School Cheerleaders put on a clinic for young girls on Saturday. They learned a cheer and a dance routine and I think Annie had a lot of fun. </div>
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The year before last, I signed up Annie for dance and she enjoyed it, but didn't LOVE it- so we didn't sign up again. Then a friend told us about her gymnastics class and Annie really wanted to give it a try. She LOVED it. </div>
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They did an end-of-the-year Gynmastics Meet and Annie was able to show off some of the routines they had learned this year. She even brought home a few ribbons! </div>
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This girl now pretty much does cartwheels instead of walking. It has been fun to see her find something she really enjoys! </div>
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It was a dream having Michael and Luke on the same Soccer Team again. It makes it so easy for our practice and game schedule! Both boys have really improved and had a great season. </div>
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Michael givin' it his all...</div>
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Luke going for a steal...</div>
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Coach Rick...</div>
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Luke played some awesome defense our last game...</div>
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Michael has gotten really aggressive and always gets right in to get that ball...</div>
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And one final one of Luke...</div>
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After years of putting music on the back burner...with just a few lessons here and there, we are making time for it this Fall! I have always wanted the boys to learn to play the bag pipes...and I finally found someone that teaches it! We might just have a Scottish Bag Pipe Band on our hands in a few years. I will keep you posted on how it goes. Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785389544917819804.post-46244152043998009882014-08-12T23:33:00.000-07:002014-08-12T23:33:21.030-07:00DAY 10 My Niece AbigailWow, Day 10, only 90 to go. :) <br />
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My niece Abigail is pretty amazing. One thing that she is not, is frilly, fancy, fussy, or any of that! I would say she leans on the side of being a bit more of a tomboy. She has never been overly into her appearance. She isn't into clothes and makeup. She and Joshua have always bonded over games, movies, skiing, anything the boys did...so did Abigail! Well, this Spring (at the very last minute) one of her friends talked her into doing the Jr Miss Pageant. Abbie is super talented and smart, and really pretty even though she doesn't focus on that...so why not give it a shot? It would be a good experience and she could maybe earn a little scholarship money at the same time. <br />
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I am SOOOO bummed we didn't get pictures of her up close at the beginning. She looked A-mazing. Her hair was gorgeous, we were like WOWZERS when we saw her come out on stage. Not that she doesn't always look cute, but since she usually doesn't do her hair and make up to that extent, we were all blown away. I am talking super model here! And I only have these crappy, grainy pictures taken from a distance to prove it! (There she is in the middle...)</div>
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In the front row on the left...SOOOO sad I didn't get better pictures. But you can still see her cuteness...</div>
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Abigail has been playing the violin since she was a whee girl. She is not just some girl that learned a fancy song on the violin or the piano for Jr Miss. She is REALLY good. Like, really good. And she looked so cute up there with her skinny legs and cowboy boots playing her music. Speaking of music...the people running the pageant screwed her music up so she could not hear when to start and it kind of threw her off for a minute. But still she was amazing and her talent was way more difficult and a MUCH more technical piece than the girl that won the talent part...THE INJUSTICE! </div>
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We were seriously bummed she didn't win more. (Except for the Physical Fitness Section, fine, I will concede maybe she didn't win that. She really isn't too much of a dancer...but how does being a dancer show that you are physically fit? It doesn't. She is in GREAT shape, she just ran a half- marathon. But somehow doing cheesy cheerleading moves is supposed to demonstrate Physical Fitness. I will concede that ONE area.) </div>
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Overall, she was amazing. I am not not just the biased Aunt. She KICKED BUTT in the "question and answer" part. Do you remember <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3iNxZ8Dww" target="_blank">this</a> pageant answer? Well, I am telling you, they had a few of those that night. Not Abigail, she answered clearly and confidently, and most important INTELLIGENTLY. I think she won that section. </div>
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Let's just say, there was one devastated aunt at the end of the Pageant when she didn't win. But, don't worry, I carried on. I am fine. Abigail is fine. If I was rich, I would have given her my own scholarship called the, "You should have Won in my Humble Opinion Scholarship."</div>
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Abigail comes out to great her waiting fans...</div>
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I have NEVER seen her with very much make up at all...so this is like a different girl with her stage make up. But isn't she the cutest? And also, she should get extra points just if the judges knew how OUT OF THE BOX this was for this little Tom Boy. </div>
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Joshua, James and Annie came to cheer her on, can you tell Annie had been skiing all day? </div>
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Abigail with one of her closest friends, who also happened to win the whole Pageant. She was really great. Watch out world for these two ladies...</div>
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Abigail, YOU WON IN MY HEART! </div>
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A few weeks later Abigail went to Prom (also kind of last minute). When I heard, I zoomed over to her house with my make up bag to pretend I was a make up artist to the stars. We had fun giggling and putting on make up. As usual, not much to add since she is young and beautiful already. </div>
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We had a good time embarrassing her when her date arrived. </div>
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Remember when you were little and people that went to Prom were SOOO grown up? The people on Pretty in Pink equaled fully grown adults to me. What??? These guys seem like babies now. I guess I am truly getting "old". </div>
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And finally, as long as I am bragging all about Abigail...this Summer she wrote on Essay for the Freedom Festival and WON! It was about Abigail Adams, fittingly. Here she is practicing her reading of it on the 4th of July. She would read it later that night at the Freedom Festival. </div>
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All of us taking it in at our 4th of July BBQ. </div>
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Chloe did Abigail's hair all fancy for the Festival. Joshua said it looked "pioneerish" but he don't know nothin' about girls hair styles. (PS If you are thinking she was blonde before, you would be right. After school got out she died it darker.) Chloe is also pretty amazing I must say, and she rocks it when it comes to hair and make up! When she is a REAL stylist to the stars, we will be begging for her help! </div>
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This is the look Abigail might give me for all this "attention" on my infamous blog about her. </div>
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This is a picture of a TRUE awesome memory I made with Abigail this Spring. We had some serious fun in this powder over Spring Break. </div>
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Thanks for the fun times, Abigail! We love you lots and are grateful for the example you set as the oldest cousin! </div>
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August brought home this camper....</div>
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He had been at Scout Camp all week and they had a great time. They hiked and camped at the base of the Tetons. The week ended on a great note as they won the Camp's Spirit Stick. Ryan was able to spend the week up there too and I think everyone had fun. </div>
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Last Wednesday, we all welcomed my brother's family to Idaho from Oklahoma! I had remembered that when we first moved to Idaho we were greeted with an awesome sign. We wanted to recreate that for these guys! </div>
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Hi, Michael! </div>
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"Uncle Michael, Look at my teeth!"</div>
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It was a grand reunion! </div>
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Dad took Annie and Sophie to get a new bike one Saturday. Annie wanted a bike for her birthday, so now that it was August, we decided we better go get one! (This was from an instagram post about how much more fun girls are to get ready for church than boys.)</div>
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Here she comes! </div>
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It is her favorite bike ever, Hello Kitty! </div>
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One morning last week, some friends showed up at the door with a load of everything Barbie you could imagine. What an awesome surprise! </div>
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The next morning, we had another surprise at our door. I heard Annie yell from outside, "Mom, there are horses in our yard!"</div>
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They didn't like the sprinklers so much. </div>
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One day it's Barbies, the next day horses....not a bad week! </div>
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We have also had some crazy lazy mornings. </div>
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We ended the week with a dinner at Grandma's and it was fun to have the "new" family here for the occasion. I think it makes us miss having the Garza's even more though since they are the only ones gone. :( We spent a chunk of the evening recapping our Bear Lake Adventures for Michael and Carly, catching them up on cousin dynamics, and sharing our favorite quotes of the summer, "You a braaaaaat." (Inside joke for the Garzas) </div>
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My favorite time of the day...the Rosy Hour. </div>
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This duo of cousins is an extra squishy combo. He is so cute! </div>
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A Perfect Summer Evening...</div>
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May the last few weeks of August drag very slowly as we soak up Summer's final rays of sunshine, the sound of crickets at night, trips to the pool, snow cones, movie nights, and long days without strict schedules. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(And my we not be bothered by the endless snacking in the kitchen, the messier house, and kids 24/7 late into the into the night and early in the morning.)</span></div>
Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785389544917819804.post-3354195102808635792014-08-07T23:29:00.001-07:002014-08-07T23:29:10.782-07:00DAY 8 School and Summer VacayThe days are getting shorter and I don't like it one bit. By 9pm it is dark. It was just a month ago we had sun until after 10! That just means that school is right around the corner. I really should not be complaining as I look on social media and see tons of back-to-school pictures already. We don't go back until after Labor Day, THANK GOODNESS! Between Scout Camps, family vacations, reunions, and whatnot, you need one month to just relax, swim, and recoup! (Really it is more like do yard work, catch up on chores, and get ready for school...but I still like it.)<br />
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Since school will be here right around the corner, I figure I better quickly recap the end of last year and a few things that I love about school so that I don't get too depressed about it coming up again. <br />
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I love the when the kids do special programs at school! </div>
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With all the emphasis nowadays on testing, and mandatory things that teachers MUST do, it seems they don't have time to do things like singing, art, and performances, so it makes me so happy when teachers go above and beyond to give the children these experiences! Our kids do a Lewis and Clark Program in 4th grade, and they work on it for months. It was awesome. That is Michael to the right of the teacher, Mr Hamilton. His little head is sitting on top of the girl in front of him's hat. Michael did a great job on his part, and it was fun hearing him practice the songs around the house. He took it very seriously and they sounded awesome. </div>
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One of the last days....where is Luke? I am not sure. (Annie-Kindergarten and Michael-4th grade, and Sophie-thank goodness is still home with me!) Luke-3rd grade</div>
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The last week of school, our Kindergarten always takes a trip to the zoo. Here is Annie with a few friends and her sweet teacher. </div>
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Why does it seem like just yesterday that Michael and Luke took their Kindergarten trips to the zoo? This picture was taken the year I went with Michael's Class...I took Annie and Luke along with me because they were not in school yet. Look at how little Annie is! And then look at her above, all grown up and ready to head off to 1st grade. </div>
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A. How Small and CUTE they are! B. These knuckleheads will be in 5th grade this year. </div>
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Michael and Annie</div>
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Speaking of Annie, she had a program as well...her Kindergarten Performance. Here she is shyly getting her book from her teacher. </div>
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It was an awesome year! </div>
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For the first time in forever, Field Day was WARM this year! It was a tad windy, but we won't be picky! I was able to go help with Michael's grade. </div>
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I helped run the Hola Hoop Station. </div>
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Looks like Michael is a natural! </div>
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For Luke's grade I helped pass out popcorn and water for their movie. </div>
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Teacher gifts are always a relief to get sent off! </div>
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Loading up for the last time as my little Kindergartener....</div>
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Sophie and I joined Annie a little while later for her Field Day. I got to be Snow Cone maker, which I didn't mind a bit since it was not freezing outside! I love this picture of all the girls! </div>
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A final sweet moment with Annie's favorite teacher! </div>
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Joshua's last day as a Freshman...no field days, field trips, or snow cones. </div>
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Just a, "see ya later, Mom!"</div>
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Last day of 7th grade, teacher gifts in hand. He was so mad I made him pose for this picture, in front of some other kids. (SO embarrassing, Mom!)</div>
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It would not be the first time I have embarrassed him, this is my usual get up on the way to school. </div>
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Aunt Carol passed on this awesome robe to me when she was sick. I told her I liked it when we went to see her in Palm Springs. She literally "took the clothes off her back" and let me have it. She got it from Gma as a gift. I think of both of them when I wear it. </div>
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I think my kids just think of hiding in the bushes when I wear it. </div>
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It was a good school year.</div>
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Cheers to one more month of Summer Vacation! </div>
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I am kidding! In documenting my final pictures from our California trip, it was all our fun times in Lodi...so the song just seemed a fitting title. </div>
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When going back to CA, we always want to go see all our best buds...combine that with trying to maximize family time-we never seem to fit it all in! Our dear friends offered to come see US this time in Lodi...and that was the perfect idea! We met up at Lodi Lake one afternoon. </div>
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Cade and Michele came along too, but if I remember right Axel was ready for a nap so I talked them into leaving Presley to play! The kids sure had fun with her. </div>
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My crew relaxing and waiting for the party to arrive. </div>
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Presley, Sophie, Annie, and James</div>
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Presley buries Sophie in the sand...</div>
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Our friends arrived! Sophie took right to Midiam! </div>
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Luke, Trenton, and Michael...three raskels.</div>
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I can't believe this crew...how did our little kids get so big? </div>
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For years, these girls were used to being surrounded by all these BOYS! I think Danielle might have thought she had a whole slew of brothers, and thank goodness for Katie always being the calm in the "storm". </div>
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(Annie was a baby when we moved and I didn't have Sophie yet.) </div>
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When I got home, I found a surprise photo shoot with Katie and Annie. Pretty cute! </div>
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Marla getting in on the photo action! We have to document these kids because the next time we get together they will all have grown and look completely different. Why do they think that is acceptable? Stop growing already! </div>
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Trenton and Annie on our way out...</div>
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Good bye dear friends! It was so sweet of them to come up to Lodi and we always love being back together! I truly have been blessed in my life with the BEST FRIENDS! <br />
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Next up in Lodi...a Breakfast out on the town with GMA! <br />
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The kids LOVE going to IHOP with Nana, Papa, and Grandma. See that hot chocolate Papa is drinking? That is my favorite. </div>
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Even Dad was able to sneak away from work for some Waffles with the fam!</div>
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WE LOVE GRANDMA!!!! </div>
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We love Bacon, and French Toast, and Pancakes, and Waffles, and PAPA too. </div>
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I can smell Bacon as I look at these pictures. </div>
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We love Nana! </div>
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Happy Memories </div>
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Why do so many of our Lodi Memories and Fun Times revolve around food? </div>
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Between Nana's Cooking, Michele's Baking, and going out to eat....a trip to Lodi is guaranteed to put five pounds on your frame! </div>
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The trip came to an end too quickly. They kids squeezed in one last game of Candy Land with Presley before we headed off. </div>
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One last picture with Nana and Papa, we LOVE you! Thanks for EVERYTHING! </div>
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I love Sophie's little giggle in the one above...but liked this one too. Sorry for the repeat!</div>
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Goodbye hugs. </div>
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Michele didn't appreciate the photo op with her sporting her robe, but I think she looks so cute!</div>
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Judy doesn't like this pic because we had just woken Gma up to say goodbye and she was still in her pajamas and didn't have any make up or her hair done. But, you know what? When you are her age, that's okay! (Judy, we promise we won't do this to you.) I think she looks great. I hope my brain is working anywhere near as well as hers does when I am her age. Ryan has some pretty awesome genetics on his side. Both of his grandmothers are alive, and know their great-grandchildren and despite having health challenges over the years, they are SURVIVORS. </div>
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This trip ended a little bit on a sad note just because we knew next time we come to Lodi, Grandma won't be there. We will miss playing cards with her, sneaking treats, and her bossing all of us around! This Summer she moved back to Pennsylvania, back to her home. That is where she was born, raised, and raised her children, and lived the majority of her life. It has been a blessing to have have her out West and be able to spend so much time with her over the past ten or so years. We hope she makes many more happy memories with the rest of the family back home. Maybe one of these days we can make a trip back East and find an IHOP there! </div>
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As usual, it was good to be stuck in Lodi again! We hope to come back soon! </div>
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Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785389544917819804.post-57936100994406514362014-08-01T09:31:00.001-07:002014-08-01T09:32:33.244-07:00DAY 6 SAN FRANCISCO Busted. I didn't post my Day 6. It was my birthday, I get a pass. :) <br />
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While visiting Nana and Papa, I really wanted to go into the city for a day with the boys. One thing I have been wanting to do since reading this book with my boys is take them to Alcatraz. Back in the day, when company would come visit we would get them tickets to Alcatraz maybe a day or two before they wanted to go. No more. I checked on line for tours, and it was booked like months in advance in the summer. So Alcatraz didn't happen this time. </div>
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These two didn't really want to come to San Francisco that day, but I am sure glad I made them. We ended up having a lot of fun. Ryan had a work meeting in Oakland, so we took BART into the city and he headed off to his meeting in the car. </div>
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Joshua told me that the trains in the East Coast were way better than BART. I had forgotten how bouncy and loud BART is. It is still pretty cool I think. </div>
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We got off downtown at Powell and then took the Cable Car down to the Pier. I hadn't ridden the Cable Cars in years. It is something you just have to do at least once. </div>
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Doesn't Joshua look thrilled? </div>
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Joshua did cheer up...probably because he felt so lucky to be taking a selfie with his mom. </div>
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In honor of Aunt Michelle, we had to stop at Auntie's Donuts...or whatever that place is called, and get a bucket of Cinnamon and Sugar coated deliciousness. To be honest, Mom was a little sad that it wasn't a gallon sized bucket, but that's okay. </div>
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A sweet girl on the Pier took our picture...all of us together! </div>
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Michael had really wanted to get a fresh crab, so we stopped at the wharf for one. </div>
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It turns out that everyone liked the crab, but Michael. He said it was too sweet. We feasted on crab and Sour Dough Bread. </div>
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The kids were especially interested in this statue because they thought Sophie would like it so much. Ha ha ha. </div>
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We definitely had a few "moments" during our day. See below...Luke is holding up his fingers making the "Loser" sign at Michael. At this point, after spending about ten bucks per ice cream treat for these boys, I was about to send them off to Alcatraz. </div>
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I don't remember why these two wanted me to take this picture...but they were all being pretty silly at this point in the day. I think they were all daring each other to do random things. </div>
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We could not stop laughing when someone dared James to go take a picture next to these two people making out on the Pier. I wish you could see this guy busting us better. We were not quick enough with the camera, and I think they eventually heard the kids all cracking up. It really was a little crazy, the lovely couple carried on for quite some time and there was no holding a back.</div>
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The Plan had been for Ryan to join us in the city when his meeting was over. How were we to know he would not be coming until 830 that night? These guys were getting really tired of walking. </div>
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These two were especially "cooperative" and just might have ran away from us at one point. We were literally playing hide and seek in the city. Not the safest game to play with your children. I would not recommend it. We found them and then were spying from afar, hiding behind bushes so they would not see us. I don't think other families do these things when they visit San Francisco. </div>
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We decided everyone was tired and we would just sit and relax for a while, in hopes that Dad would soon make it across the bridge to rescue us. </div>
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And lo and behold he did. Hurray! I wanted to take the kids to the other side of the city to see more, but everyone was tired, they wanted to head home. </div>
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Goodbye, San Francisco.</div>
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This Summer we have had several bugs hit our household. Doesn't the virus and bacteria world know that it is Summer and they need to take a hike!? At least it has spared the family on trips, camps, and vacations so I will forgive the Summer Sickness. </div>
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Annie had a 36 hour stomach flu. I was VERY grateful that no one else came down with it. Grateful and surprised.</div>
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The day before she had been out in the sun all day, could it be a weird sunburn? </div>
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Sophie is not one to burn easily, and after it spread to her legs, someone suggested it might be Fifth Disease, also known as Slapped-Cheek Rash. I remembered she had seemed a little warm and been fussy and irritable the previous days. I am pretty sure that was what she had. However, once they have the rash, they are no longer contagious. </div>
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Luke came down with it as well, but his symptoms were very mild. </div>
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Exactly a week ago today, Sophie was super clingy one morning, and by afternoon she was warm with a fever and just wanted to be held. The next day, I was either holding her or she was sleeping. About 48 hours later, she had made a full recovery. She woke up and announced, "I not sick anymore." </div>
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On Friday, Michael came down with the same thing. However, he complained that he was near to death. His throat has been KILLING him. </div>
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Ryan left to take James up to Scout Camp today. An hour later, Joshua came home from work, you guessed it, sick. </div>
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So now Joshua has the illness. He went to bed this afternoon and I haven't heard from him since. </div>
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So, pretty much everyone has been hit with something. Ryan had a terrible cold/body-ache-thing leading up to his river rafting trip. He finally had to take an antibiotic to kick it. I chalked him getting sick up to the fact that he is known to go days with no sleep. </div>
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The only person to stay healthy? ME. After a couple years of getting sick ALL THE TIME. I have had a pretty awesome streak- Barely even a cold this year. It has been YEARS since I went a whole winter with no major cold/fever/flu type thing. I have tried to make sure I don't go on less than six hours of sleep and I try for eight, although I usually never get that. I think my sleep has made a big difference. </div>
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Now I am going to go do a huge KNOCK ON WOOD, and go to bed. Tomorrow is my Birthday, and the way this flu has moved up the family, I should be next. (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waEC-8GFTP4" target="_blank">"Aint Nobody Got Time for That"</a>) I especially "don't got time for that." I have my birthday, and I have a Court Deposition at 10am. You heard me. I have to go testify in my neighbor's divorce case. That should be REAL fun. Nighty, night! </div>
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School got out the first week in June and we packed up and headed to California to visit Nana, Papa, Grandma and family...</div>
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We decided the kids needed a break from the car and stopped at Wingers in Elko to eat dinner/lunch on the way. </div>
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The first couple days California was having a heat wave and we were dying. June is just warming up here in Idaho and we were NOT used to the heat. However, we quickly found our way to a pool to cool off! </div>
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The boys were being so crazy and having so much fun on the diving board that night. We made a ton of slow-mo video's of various jumps of the board and it kept them entertained for a quite a while! Thank you, Kerr Family! </div>
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There are always so many friends to see when we come back to California, we never seem to be able to see everyone. Since this trip we mostly came to see Grandma Critchlow, we didn't spend much time in our old stomping grounds. However, Ryan and I did sneak away for a date with old friends one night. It was SOOOO much fun. I can't remember the last time we were all together and it was great. I really miss these guys...they make me laugh like no one else. I am always cracking up the WHOLE time we are together. </div>
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Love my girls! </div>
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I was so grateful we were all able to see each other SO last minute, can't tell you how much fun I had. </div>
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These guys....there are no words. Let's just say, Ryan is right in his element with his bros. How I wish they were in my ward here...they would really "spice" it up! Sorry, Idaho, I love you, but you are a little boring at times. </div>
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Later when Ryan was working, we HAD to get haircuts at Troy's Barber Shop. How we wish Troy could be our Barber here. (Nothin' compares, nothin compares...to you....) He is simply the best at what he does. </div>
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Later that afternoon we met up with Nana for an afternoon at Mickey Grove. A trip to Lodi would not be the same without a stop here! </div>
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James was a good sport, taking Sophie on lots of rides. </div>
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When we left the Barber Shop, Trenton was able to come hang out with the boys for a while. These guys were all born right around the same time and were just little baby boys together. (Let's be honest, sometimes they still are baby boys.)</div>
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Annie flying high! </div>
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While in Lodi, we never go without food! We had yummy corn, some delicious Steak on the BBQ, and the kids ate Nana out of peaches everyday! Michele made us several of her tasty, tasty treats. Even Grandma joined everyone at the table. She was so peppy throughout the trip, we will sure miss her next time we go back. She is in Pennsylvania her other children and grandchildren right now. </div>
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Presley and family are living at Nana and Papa's right now, so it is pretty much a built in party for my kids. Grandparents AND cousins under one roof, it couldn't be better than that! The girls had so much fun together and Presley has grown up so much. She is little miss personality plus. </div>
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Nana reading to Sophie and Presley</div>
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Cousins with matching hairdo's. What could be better? :) </div>
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This weekend seemed like the first weekend this Summer that we didn't have any major plans, we were not on a trip, packing for a trip, it was just nice doing a little yard work, relaxing, going on a quick date for Mexican, and visiting with good friends. </div>
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While I was at the store, Ryan sent me a picture of his new assistant. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Email me if you want to know where we got the wallpaper or carpet, or if you want to know any paint colors for our office. Just jokes, just jokes.) </span></div>
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We had a surprise visit from some good friends that moved to St George last year. We wish they still lived here! I got to hold this cutie, Walter, all night. He is only 12 days old and he didn't make a peep. I told her I would keep him for her, but she didn't want to leave him. I can't imagine why! </div>
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Kristy and Joe invited us over for Brownies and Ice Cream. We enjoyed a perfect summer evening talking as the sun went down. The kids loved their yard. </div>
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The girls just love talking to Joe. I don't even know what they like to tell him, but they sure love him!</div>
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Even though he doesn't look like a Grandpa, he is, so he must just have that "grandpa" thing going where little kids love him!</div>
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They have the greatest tree in their back yard that wraps around the whole fire pit. There is even a great story to go with it. </div>
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Thanks for the great evening, guys! </div>
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The evening kind of ended abruptly when Luke was pushing Sophie on the swing and she did a full front flip out of the swing and started crying, and crying, and crying. We all piled nosily in the car. James said he was not feeling too well...and when we got home he said, "I just want to go to sleep!" What? The would be a phrase this child has never said...ever. I knew he must have gotten the fever a couple of the other kids had already had that week. The only bummer was Scout Camp started today. He is going to stay home and rest and probably go up with Ryan tomorrow. </div>
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And finally, I leave you with a joke in honor of all the moths we have flying around in our house upstairs. I HATE moths and we have no AC and no screens, so that equals moths. </div>
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PS You bet I am counting this post as Sunday's post for my 100 Days of Blogging. :)</div>
Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785389544917819804.post-82432276503745711252014-07-26T13:27:00.001-07:002014-07-26T16:28:18.534-07:00DAY 2 New Years and WeddingsOk, I know it's going back a bit. However, not only am I trying to catch up on blogging, I am taking time each day to clean up my photo library. I am deleting loads of duplicates, hundreds of pictures taken by my kids of random things around the house, and fuzzy pictures, you know what I am talking about. While going through my massive library I have found a few gems that never were documented. So, let's start at the very beginning. ("A very good place to start"-The Sound of Music)<br />
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Wedding #1-My cousin Lauren was married a few days after Christmas in Cove, Utah. Annie and I hitched a ride down to the wedding with the Garzas. My uncle owns a tree farm and they decorated the entire church with live trees. It was like a winter wonderland. And the brownie sundae's were not bad either! </div>
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Austin and Adam...these two crack me up. </div>
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The quality on all these pictures isn't so great. However, I was trying to capture the second generation of cousins chatting it up. What are they talking about? </div>
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Maybe Austin was sharing a funny story...</div>
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I don't know where they get all their chatting skills from...could be they come by it naturally from this crew?</div>
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Holly, Ben (brother and sister of the bride) and Ben's wife Ally. </div>
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Holly and my favorite Aunt Kathy! </div>
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When Ben came home from his mission, I was like, "Oh my goodness, it's my son Michael." I think they have a lot of similarities. It's kind of funny cause Michael is my only child that people ever comment looks like me, however, no one has ever really told me I look like any of my Milligan cousins. I guess I must! </div>
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I don't know why I barely took any pics of the beautiful bride and groom! </div>
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Even though I think this is the MOST hideous picture of myself, I will put aside my vanity for the sake of the memory. Starting on the left: Heidi (sister), Emily (cousin), Holly (cousin) and some crazy lady having a bad hair day, bad clothes day, and looking a little possessed. </div>
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My three nieces Abigail, Sadie, and Chloe got down and dirty reaching for that bouquet. I think Chloe came away with the prize. This picture just makes me laugh. </div>
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Okay, now onto a few more pictures leading to our New Year. I just like these I found of Annie. </div>
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Helping Mom in the Kitchen</div>
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Maybe she was helping me to make up for earlier when she was refusing to pose for a picture. </div>
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Some bribing (or threatening) might have taken place. </div>
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This is what is usually happening when I try to get a picture. </div>
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Loving her new Christmas Clothes and boots. </div>
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This is where I often find Annie. There are ALWAYS loads of papers, paper clippings, scissors, markers, pencils and pens lying around. </div>
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The cousins came over for some good old "Just Dance" on the Wii. </div>
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On to Wedding #2- My good friend Kristy (my friend, Joshua's BFF's mom, and two of my children's school teacher) was getting married to Joe. Joe is the greatest guy and we were just SO happy they found each other. They decided to make the wedding short, simple, and sweet and to do it on New Year's Eve. I thought it was a great idea, since we never do anything too exciting on New Year's anyway, what could be better than a WEDDING party!? I told Kristy I would help with ANYTHING she needed...and she took me up on it. I kind of became in charge of getting the church ready and things in place for a short ceremony and a meet and greet afterwards. <br />
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If you look closely, I mostly just grabbed all the decorations from my house, and brought them to the Church to make it more cozy. My sister, Jennifer was a LIFE SAVER, and brought things from her home too and helped me set everything up. I would never have had made it without her. </div>
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The ward was awesome, everyone made treats and appetizers to share. </div>
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Here's the beautiful bride. </div>
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James and friend, Jaime. </div>
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I love this picture, it's like Ryan is giving some fatherly advice to the groom or something. Who knows what they were talking about. </div>
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The happy couple...</div>
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They both deserve a long life of happiness together...</div>
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The Chapel...</div>
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After cleaning and packing everything back in the car, we got home about midnight...just in time to ring in the New Year. </div>
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The kids were all watching the fireworks go off all over the Valley. </div>
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Nothing like an orange popsicle to ring in the New Year. </div>
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New Year's Day brought playing with friends. I was laughing so hard when I saw our neighbor, Keisha, had walked through the snow to play- in her older sister's high heals. </div>
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We went out for Chinese as a family. </div>
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We ran into some people we knew at the restaurant. :)</div>
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The newly wed's son, Michael, came along with us. Annie enjoys teasing him. He is the youngest in his family so I think he likes the chaos. :) </div>
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I don't know what we were thinking (because we usually never even take all our kids out for dinner) but we went all out and got ice-cream too. New Years only comes around once a year! </div>
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Sassy...</div>
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Five boys...</div>
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It was fun to look back and revisit our New Years! How is 2014 going for you? It will be this time of year again before you know it!Natalie B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13880791218122932517noreply@blogger.com0