tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71013159205852921292024-03-14T02:39:01.228-07:00Our PeanutsGarrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-53590932355980101152011-07-26T13:43:00.000-07:002011-07-28T07:04:53.767-07:00SUMMER 2011<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" > My thought as school was wrapping up this year and we were gearing up for summer was this: " I can't wait to have a low key, chill summer with my kiddos". BREATHE... it has not been chill or low key, but it has been a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ROCKIN</span> summer! Lots of pics and a brief explanation. (Good luck trying to follow).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >My brother and his cute family came into town for most of the summer and that initiated a whirlwind of activities. Starting with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">BB Q's</span>, tennis, camp-outs in the backyard, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Flowrider</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Cowabunda</span> Bay, pool days, park days, any excuse to get together and play games, Cars 2, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Kung</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Fu</span> Panda 2, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Whinnie</span> the pooh, pedicures, wedding (Tiff and Brandon) 3 Babies added to the family and more that I can't think of right now.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2BYO8LFYmJwwlFKVmw15aULAprAUMjl2Q3HxikPEKCn7D5FnZIB_4YtDyzG7QAdW-851ZhZTlOnVcUbH6miHYvNy6vlwMMwlJbC7lhti6GvObU8Ddxly6FMdOp9kabCVlvkg5lpISKY/s1600/SAM_1299.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2BYO8LFYmJwwlFKVmw15aULAprAUMjl2Q3HxikPEKCn7D5FnZIB_4YtDyzG7QAdW-851ZhZTlOnVcUbH6miHYvNy6vlwMMwlJbC7lhti6GvObU8Ddxly6FMdOp9kabCVlvkg5lpISKY/s400/SAM_1299.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633767496055568050" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Gavin waiting for the bucket to drop at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Cowabunga</span>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4F3hSilo40hueA3347mS7rxVGv2ASwCxKX9Rehjsv59m19FE9Jvwwqe_BJukhQwx0t7UCJeAXyijma9RFCWfmreofMgUNtzhyphenhyphenxTNOY0vNWwD9ButPh-GdHaNgabIV1ik2fatrIzC6DQ/s1600/SAM_1295.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4F3hSilo40hueA3347mS7rxVGv2ASwCxKX9Rehjsv59m19FE9Jvwwqe_BJukhQwx0t7UCJeAXyijma9RFCWfmreofMgUNtzhyphenhyphenxTNOY0vNWwD9ButPh-GdHaNgabIV1ik2fatrIzC6DQ/s400/SAM_1295.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633767498680337826" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Gavin and Uncle Jake</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbNtEYwrb1WF0Y2O_Mi2lvPdGt5jB0I5SjD65iylkGRTM-b3AI05rdQ9PpTdsfeQ1Egz84uKiJVy7NEQ0mEyN50g_9zoJFuJ1wEpaNuIW8xqL7gn1Fb_E7dRqTwYJGXliyvyzR0EpFI0/s1600/SAM_1294.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbNtEYwrb1WF0Y2O_Mi2lvPdGt5jB0I5SjD65iylkGRTM-b3AI05rdQ9PpTdsfeQ1Egz84uKiJVy7NEQ0mEyN50g_9zoJFuJ1wEpaNuIW8xqL7gn1Fb_E7dRqTwYJGXliyvyzR0EpFI0/s400/SAM_1294.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633767493566134930" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Cole and Nash were constantly racing down the cold slides! All smiles.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1mWwCup-TwmHQ3__35aqSBQ-fXsM3FGmGWoWf7keGuw68HWTBUXLpw5RQdUfEoLxTuiGV7F1xayJKr5d7gBVLLrUx2wTnKBx_cXg-OWCbcavvBryX-87eA75EGvSNia76o09M1eJxDA/s1600/SAM_1304.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR1mWwCup-TwmHQ3__35aqSBQ-fXsM3FGmGWoWf7keGuw68HWTBUXLpw5RQdUfEoLxTuiGV7F1xayJKr5d7gBVLLrUx2wTnKBx_cXg-OWCbcavvBryX-87eA75EGvSNia76o09M1eJxDA/s400/SAM_1304.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633767493607475154" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Garrett's Sister and her family also came into town and added lots of activities to the calender as well. Cherry Hill is always a must, where we ate lots of food, played in the water, accumulated a broken clavicle, and continued to be happily sleep deprived.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQ6NnHE6GYta11vgHIXB7Kop7hU8M31VhwTt_mN3qN54ndcLZuwBsNp711C4ejS2sGj4VMG5g1wxW_8Xqblnq0FMORkq3e-ZoVQXWdYKEUNFHm-8VLd67V9sS88PaFxzbSVEcQPEJJX0/s1600/SAM_1314.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQ6NnHE6GYta11vgHIXB7Kop7hU8M31VhwTt_mN3qN54ndcLZuwBsNp711C4ejS2sGj4VMG5g1wxW_8Xqblnq0FMORkq3e-ZoVQXWdYKEUNFHm-8VLd67V9sS88PaFxzbSVEcQPEJJX0/s400/SAM_1314.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633767488523307362" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >We blessed our sweet boy Drew. Great grandma Nancy put him right to sleep while waiting for a special fathers blessing.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5grQWuS09yuS76_8UU-z47decLIS303xCoLzBxT1nXWv603JQWwWb9Ab4Ar0v__qzDFyWzuzp0Ejk6Uk4ORX_f5UudcbuCrZolkQ7zgjx8gl6AB9R3W620DVcIali89r4NG6bZHuazU/s1600/SAM_1312.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim5grQWuS09yuS76_8UU-z47decLIS303xCoLzBxT1nXWv603JQWwWb9Ab4Ar0v__qzDFyWzuzp0Ejk6Uk4ORX_f5UudcbuCrZolkQ7zgjx8gl6AB9R3W620DVcIali89r4NG6bZHuazU/s400/SAM_1312.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633766981976997938" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >This is as good as it gets when it comes to attempting to take a half decent family photo. OH WELL.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmvMCCdgq2Ddt1Dq_XdeW0B0Y0wUmx7fGnm33s-Ir5TuDFQHYkx6KUf1cEL7QiS4N6tnHnhXCLKCBqud46e0JLc5sYQKwU6GWv6PWx4vjUVsP_pGE6VeYUOXSeyT9OkVrURN2KtkuGOg/s1600/SAM_1315.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmvMCCdgq2Ddt1Dq_XdeW0B0Y0wUmx7fGnm33s-Ir5TuDFQHYkx6KUf1cEL7QiS4N6tnHnhXCLKCBqud46e0JLc5sYQKwU6GWv6PWx4vjUVsP_pGE6VeYUOXSeyT9OkVrURN2KtkuGOg/s400/SAM_1315.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633766982228142786" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Gavin and his cousins Nash and Cole played on a T-Ball league and learned a lot.... that fielding can be boring and sometimes requires a chip break mid inning, treats and trophies are the best part of each game. and lots of laughing with the best of friends.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnggVvNRvQg651fpELHqZthMlL3kE0durDh0VTYDYDcQWT74Y6LqoRPHsvhJmzpj_eHR5iHVetK5hPOpmbfVYCDi3QAkAHY5CppluZXZc2NkKzAbicyiRVLgDrMguVZsdx5KWi-PfRUVQ/s1600/SAM_1319.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnggVvNRvQg651fpELHqZthMlL3kE0durDh0VTYDYDcQWT74Y6LqoRPHsvhJmzpj_eHR5iHVetK5hPOpmbfVYCDi3QAkAHY5CppluZXZc2NkKzAbicyiRVLgDrMguVZsdx5KWi-PfRUVQ/s400/SAM_1319.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633766979008318498" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >After getting run over at Cherry hill and breaking her collar bone, we found that it did not slow this fire cracker down at all, she was a trooper and complained very little.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_4jhSk9OdPWrdZ3vGxWeGtcOKFYpPRkRtwkKwb5N1UyL6wpz8bfMRmeGLtgYly5ScZABiKbwZ7tkZ0BfEuhn53ld9KEb5DrJwgAHpAgPvQdG_REWKBRXHPfTxYmjd7BKOhtKu8RgSA8/s1600/SAM_1322.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_4jhSk9OdPWrdZ3vGxWeGtcOKFYpPRkRtwkKwb5N1UyL6wpz8bfMRmeGLtgYly5ScZABiKbwZ7tkZ0BfEuhn53ld9KEb5DrJwgAHpAgPvQdG_REWKBRXHPfTxYmjd7BKOhtKu8RgSA8/s400/SAM_1322.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633766973539462386" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >My oldest daughter, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Kenedy</span> turned six and requested breakfast in bed "like mommy and daddy get on their special days". I asked her what she would like me to make her for her special day and she quickly replied " Cereal". She is that easy to make happy. I can't believe it has been six years since she changed our world (FOR THE BEST)! we love having her in our family and she is a great example and big sister to her siblings,</span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd87OydAtVREbIKTJkL3bCzUXaDSDur8cbp3dn6ES2RndE2wsQbP6tX5qO9rwgYXiFIVx6RpXxpiYbDElNw9XNvE69-ktCjZCjHn5y8C-8kiS-HJulco2EvuVdFGaaeWLwtFOJV117YPQ/s1600/SAM_1328.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd87OydAtVREbIKTJkL3bCzUXaDSDur8cbp3dn6ES2RndE2wsQbP6tX5qO9rwgYXiFIVx6RpXxpiYbDElNw9XNvE69-ktCjZCjHn5y8C-8kiS-HJulco2EvuVdFGaaeWLwtFOJV117YPQ/s400/SAM_1328.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633766967383471762" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Cousins at the Lindon aquatic center. Our new favorite pool. Clean, fun, extremely kids friendly and cheap. Topped off with a snow cone.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLdBy6ZHfL0gnSsgR1qsbEk9wB39cYD3ilMP4paS7J22TnNRCXoFkcq1PPruyEBtmV-iCShyphenhyphenr2OkAFdlJcXoD0A4IepdiMPk6Seygcr6onsp_S5tQQG1N4acdx63TGOwixgpKT4xEgbv0/s1600/SAM_1330.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLdBy6ZHfL0gnSsgR1qsbEk9wB39cYD3ilMP4paS7J22TnNRCXoFkcq1PPruyEBtmV-iCShyphenhyphenr2OkAFdlJcXoD0A4IepdiMPk6Seygcr6onsp_S5tQQG1N4acdx63TGOwixgpKT4xEgbv0/s400/SAM_1330.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633765875209741058" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqgDKGO0XfON4MTbDfN8yfuaUoCRP1fM6GK3YRwJKdiiFqSlSNEmLmAHJvPSqyofvnrk5oEu_x6VwYK26hM7ukxvvLnkxaJrT1fbuHm7sr6E7V2U8iAQWx6pcJ5jmcnvk7zu0b18Dvl4/s1600/SAM_1334.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqgDKGO0XfON4MTbDfN8yfuaUoCRP1fM6GK3YRwJKdiiFqSlSNEmLmAHJvPSqyofvnrk5oEu_x6VwYK26hM7ukxvvLnkxaJrT1fbuHm7sr6E7V2U8iAQWx6pcJ5jmcnvk7zu0b18Dvl4/s400/SAM_1334.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633765872362526962" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Grandma Jo holding our babies and the babies taking full advantage of her one on one time.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnTyXONxMU5GguOACx9997oWNGMavhcWTwMk7i42WQiWrmUzX4sj5Y9RS7mj-HhjPiIv04P0bWrA9xIfQjrGMyYHUb8pzA8snZBwppJw4lRMRIh7ksIZ1o94LnDwTBB0kVJRXTgw4XrA/s1600/SAM_1338.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnTyXONxMU5GguOACx9997oWNGMavhcWTwMk7i42WQiWrmUzX4sj5Y9RS7mj-HhjPiIv04P0bWrA9xIfQjrGMyYHUb8pzA8snZBwppJw4lRMRIh7ksIZ1o94LnDwTBB0kVJRXTgw4XrA/s400/SAM_1338.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633765867985808690" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Warming up on the hot cement. Boy does that bring up memories !</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHE9pdLXtxxPPpOUDEP0rMBgvTaxfbUG0fRTW6iPlafFfsxcfWmf9zauxybn-Ls7_W67jP97xrMxIutx15wGVkzKkGHnQBWD5sfgSpXiwu77HhdOdJ8eMQLEHZJSMP_7dk6wDUMwAATzg/s1600/SAM_1340.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHE9pdLXtxxPPpOUDEP0rMBgvTaxfbUG0fRTW6iPlafFfsxcfWmf9zauxybn-Ls7_W67jP97xrMxIutx15wGVkzKkGHnQBWD5sfgSpXiwu77HhdOdJ8eMQLEHZJSMP_7dk6wDUMwAATzg/s400/SAM_1340.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633765869603437618" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The faces of a successful summer day!</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMvXkQT5_C8cbTqW5_myxoP78j_UTB18buqW3QWe72pzTvBDY-czG3k2jJbDXwMVl6GNQeyMDrdWFlyUjxQOnnnju6FO8JXK6pDSbyOuLDUA91drgZTnB2lpTrhsaUynispA5Wc9l_q3U/s1600/SAM_1343.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMvXkQT5_C8cbTqW5_myxoP78j_UTB18buqW3QWe72pzTvBDY-czG3k2jJbDXwMVl6GNQeyMDrdWFlyUjxQOnnnju6FO8JXK6pDSbyOuLDUA91drgZTnB2lpTrhsaUynispA5Wc9l_q3U/s400/SAM_1343.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633765864693886674" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Hot dog roasting with Grandpa Mike.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDigzMSIgLCJoAdxpTqY5qY5CZ9YdlGLbcMghP4-faXJGfW7GT2Neh3aPzQmBRH5uT_Cz6CqTzeWpH0OvYvczBToNjP19m3uzu6haO05DIh4QqxFCw_F5OEHDmUu9au0TBOneerK7Fqyc/s1600/SAM_1347.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDigzMSIgLCJoAdxpTqY5qY5CZ9YdlGLbcMghP4-faXJGfW7GT2Neh3aPzQmBRH5uT_Cz6CqTzeWpH0OvYvczBToNjP19m3uzu6haO05DIh4QqxFCw_F5OEHDmUu9au0TBOneerK7Fqyc/s400/SAM_1347.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633765497345218706" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Celebrating <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Kenedy</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Jaxon's</span> Birthday up and Grandma <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Sydneys</span> house.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANTAU0VngxYxVTHR-9xOoQHzq72kJ_cZYaHdaiwU_LwFCWLINlqR9-O0ZYberp1tKxZ5Lh5ijGfQSA2k7NSTLpNk_yhoyPM60mRYdcccXNHiUH2NVDX9Tq1aP4OvUZ2fZj_wyJm58WAA/s1600/SAM_1351.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANTAU0VngxYxVTHR-9xOoQHzq72kJ_cZYaHdaiwU_LwFCWLINlqR9-O0ZYberp1tKxZ5Lh5ijGfQSA2k7NSTLpNk_yhoyPM60mRYdcccXNHiUH2NVDX9Tq1aP4OvUZ2fZj_wyJm58WAA/s400/SAM_1351.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633765489038988034" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Birthday candles and a warm up treat before the deluxe birthday cake <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Steph</span> made and oodles of ice cream options.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgme0HvUI7JelqRstcyvYaGMZAqOJ1PF5oTiyfgpzyFjy9tKJIR51b1iDMTDl9b9oEw2YWBbcI3zn2as3VxPwpO0KaAkr5hrfWFnrDE-Z3XUC3mvdU2A0Cpg-w5HZ5trLy5WK4aJiT7j_s/s1600/SAM_1362.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgme0HvUI7JelqRstcyvYaGMZAqOJ1PF5oTiyfgpzyFjy9tKJIR51b1iDMTDl9b9oEw2YWBbcI3zn2as3VxPwpO0KaAkr5hrfWFnrDE-Z3XUC3mvdU2A0Cpg-w5HZ5trLy5WK4aJiT7j_s/s400/SAM_1362.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633765492038554530" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Brothers</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2trVT204-MaNdPVDFEeFXW-MBZiRRy9c5ZlUqNKi9pc9v3njAHNiZagZ0OsM-gazRfMODN2gefFPBO0HwSEsVlvmc31lc0xuaazIDWxkebIqYYr1DaPB0xx-IlCnI0p8sv2bfG4-JJA/s1600/SAM_1382.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2trVT204-MaNdPVDFEeFXW-MBZiRRy9c5ZlUqNKi9pc9v3njAHNiZagZ0OsM-gazRfMODN2gefFPBO0HwSEsVlvmc31lc0xuaazIDWxkebIqYYr1DaPB0xx-IlCnI0p8sv2bfG4-JJA/s400/SAM_1382.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633765487540126434" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Kenedy</span> received a bird house kit for her birthday. She painted it and then we purchased some bird seed to fill the house with. She was so excited and pleased with the finished product. This pic. says a thousand words.</span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXedjaiNHxw6DYDKo1PYuUycJ4qilLByN0WcyPDKurznoIacKQZ_FRvweHN6XX-RDM69eoyZOtAA76w-Zd0btmzBJZmSEGpl6CUfl5oovIyXtfJPojKvz7VGD8mszwpFrVU4gcNwb7co/s1600/SAM_1385.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXedjaiNHxw6DYDKo1PYuUycJ4qilLByN0WcyPDKurznoIacKQZ_FRvweHN6XX-RDM69eoyZOtAA76w-Zd0btmzBJZmSEGpl6CUfl5oovIyXtfJPojKvz7VGD8mszwpFrVU4gcNwb7co/s400/SAM_1385.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633765482762308674" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Sadie and Sam enjoying some lunch before round two at the pool.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubE-pxHSquTgH5VOejNNmAtwYbhClpLtFLGwNp-rBKAMfufnRIafRh5aPQOwVZaMwkfdqojo6XuEXyy1zPc0Vyhc-4gSlFF8LVriLF3fskxnxLjAeUEbGJgD6ZfCkq-DyFOLfck0QWhc/s1600/SAM_1388.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubE-pxHSquTgH5VOejNNmAtwYbhClpLtFLGwNp-rBKAMfufnRIafRh5aPQOwVZaMwkfdqojo6XuEXyy1zPc0Vyhc-4gSlFF8LVriLF3fskxnxLjAeUEbGJgD6ZfCkq-DyFOLfck0QWhc/s400/SAM_1388.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633764879507964386" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >The kiddos watching in fascination of Uncle Marcus on the Flow Rider.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiHuu-KNazvj_OKKToSTMGaVW0op-nZbIgKue3YcOMgs5l_U_XvC559beHmFvQsM2keaLV7uJ6DekVs3kQGPSmkI5BoyGJsx8G96811BPI0IZWaZM2wCc7Ou5GUjKXj0JLk5ArlGUmpvE/s1600/SAM_1392.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiHuu-KNazvj_OKKToSTMGaVW0op-nZbIgKue3YcOMgs5l_U_XvC559beHmFvQsM2keaLV7uJ6DekVs3kQGPSmkI5BoyGJsx8G96811BPI0IZWaZM2wCc7Ou5GUjKXj0JLk5ArlGUmpvE/s400/SAM_1392.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633764882811735954" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Bees game.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpFuapO3fxAuKqdOo3hcDupY4ubkqa42qHzaG6es7V7ervL2_RZMZFjrHRo2T4AskFVzm8eyFEfBEHg6pSrv9E5CfIsuaqOLfAT2dbdYGJaUdTLdEiduEMQ9-qcGSjcGnb3ruGQtp0AE/s1600/SAM_1400.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpFuapO3fxAuKqdOo3hcDupY4ubkqa42qHzaG6es7V7ervL2_RZMZFjrHRo2T4AskFVzm8eyFEfBEHg6pSrv9E5CfIsuaqOLfAT2dbdYGJaUdTLdEiduEMQ9-qcGSjcGnb3ruGQtp0AE/s400/SAM_1400.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633764877751160290" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >London walked down the row and was giving out hugs and kisses to all... whether you wanted one or not she was sharing the love.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPK5rS2quAxDzKpQM5WqJoqcx_jWfiJYWdL_i-sBcFNUNUzIyt2lM_QXtz5KCeVlQYvVgh_KfnH4c0NGLgezYFWuiYw8rKlczZeceQIGlvxePBRTk9lsT7B3SRpxeN6xewFokeQn60vRk/s1600/SAM_1409.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPK5rS2quAxDzKpQM5WqJoqcx_jWfiJYWdL_i-sBcFNUNUzIyt2lM_QXtz5KCeVlQYvVgh_KfnH4c0NGLgezYFWuiYw8rKlczZeceQIGlvxePBRTk9lsT7B3SRpxeN6xewFokeQn60vRk/s400/SAM_1409.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633764877137145970" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Samantha turned two and was so excited to have her special day where we could focus completely on her. She couldn't wait to open up gifts.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEq8CWiBuBPFzKnueeUAJQ9WLihD6GJqhbS9jdbgz338YIwxMmFpjkIlVL6WRH6KQsPoEGS14v3_ERutKckWchjE-5JRsOysaWYALjKTTS4zWw_0GUjWDQLG5_JWc3E59GpGVWobJ6pl4/s1600/SAM_1419.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEq8CWiBuBPFzKnueeUAJQ9WLihD6GJqhbS9jdbgz338YIwxMmFpjkIlVL6WRH6KQsPoEGS14v3_ERutKckWchjE-5JRsOysaWYALjKTTS4zWw_0GUjWDQLG5_JWc3E59GpGVWobJ6pl4/s400/SAM_1419.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633764873648221090" /></span></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span">Samantha ready for a birthday date</span> with her grandma JO</span>.</div></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-70736746350033388462011-05-11T12:27:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:40:22.166-07:00Monumental...<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes it is true, at this point in my life it takes something <i>MONUMENTAL</i> to find time to post on my blog. Sad to admit but in all reality it is the truth.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well on April 27Th 2011 Mr. <i>Sweet pants</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Drew Stephen Maudsley</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">joined our family weighing in at 7lb. 3oz and 21 inches long.</div><div style="text-align: center;">When we initially found out we were expecting #4 I thought to myself I wonder if I can go the whole time and not finding out the gender, I had my doubts and it was a pretty half hearted thought at the time. But then when I mentioned the idea to Garrett he kind of laughed and said something to the effect of "<i>Yeah, right that will never happen, you can barely wait the 20wks. for</i> <i>the ultra sound"</i>. So the game was on, I was determined not to find out and once I made up my mind it was not hard to wait for a little surprise baby. I had two ultra sounds throughout the pregnancy and both times the nurse asked if I would like to know and it truly never once crossed my mind to say "YES".</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I was elated when Dr. Terry pulled this sweet human being (who I could not see) and was crying, and my sweet husband simultaneously leaning down and whispering to me that it was a boy!!!!!! Gavin is no longer out numbered and can be the big brother that he so badly wanted to be to another BOY!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4S8hjN6prq4Xq1f0kh4sKVjKA6P9C4WOITLAUrDxHehCN38ezjbyTYQAEYFU5KW2OgNQCYqYIBf7yBAAsIava7rqPbayxm0jxQ03rYTjffLX9d-AMNgqztJR-lvmXjahHmItIy3XnN3I/s1600/-498.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4S8hjN6prq4Xq1f0kh4sKVjKA6P9C4WOITLAUrDxHehCN38ezjbyTYQAEYFU5KW2OgNQCYqYIBf7yBAAsIava7rqPbayxm0jxQ03rYTjffLX9d-AMNgqztJR-lvmXjahHmItIy3XnN3I/s400/-498.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605542116491395586" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Drew 8 days old </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDvz0YGJD9uwLLHUczsrWOV5E7GGhDBtCiI2gdcKK8mxJHIlKsOmCI83UByldutGbatFXa7PH3OIdnxANLj_29sIerdFxHtqLe3hGAxMvDtyPyAzyNKPj5_rpZPbFCK2cHZZoANS6XP0/s1600/-415.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 363px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDvz0YGJD9uwLLHUczsrWOV5E7GGhDBtCiI2gdcKK8mxJHIlKsOmCI83UByldutGbatFXa7PH3OIdnxANLj_29sIerdFxHtqLe3hGAxMvDtyPyAzyNKPj5_rpZPbFCK2cHZZoANS6XP0/s400/-415.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605542108775196850" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Trying to get a picture of four children where they are all smiling and looking at the camera is nearly impossible.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUBl6sHIA8PwvIwZPW8L1dEBVsC-fRnDiNl9tquFrtj62RXe_CSzBGheh5-3FRrn6kTqTaH3Tkt7LDgoKd40E627IHcYnS1Rju0LnK14bZ47Cs7nWYmZO87G2O1u7D2W8Bg24Gq2fLnc/s1600/SAM_1160.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUBl6sHIA8PwvIwZPW8L1dEBVsC-fRnDiNl9tquFrtj62RXe_CSzBGheh5-3FRrn6kTqTaH3Tkt7LDgoKd40E627IHcYnS1Rju0LnK14bZ47Cs7nWYmZO87G2O1u7D2W8Bg24Gq2fLnc/s400/SAM_1160.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605542100469616002" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Story time with dad, Plus 1.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIQs_JaPKmWv5UCRmfJvyRzN1xjlOFjcr-Vj8Wb6CBu-Z5RkpjjC_tyuKC7Do8ySTKkSkZNGhbHAKnBihE0NWrMSNbsvw2fJAllBhsbLRO3bUFdeXQ-yxDboFj8ArBTb1YfalC7Hqa4w/s1600/SAM_1116.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIQs_JaPKmWv5UCRmfJvyRzN1xjlOFjcr-Vj8Wb6CBu-Z5RkpjjC_tyuKC7Do8ySTKkSkZNGhbHAKnBihE0NWrMSNbsvw2fJAllBhsbLRO3bUFdeXQ-yxDboFj8ArBTb1YfalC7Hqa4w/s400/SAM_1116.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605542098457331170" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Mom meeting Mr. Sweet-pants for the very first time. And boy did I think he was cute or what? He doesn't cry hardly ever, he is just mellow, sweet and calm. We are truly blessed to have this little one join our clan. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4qASpYRsJFuMwYh8JfsfF7OUaZSDDLbVoM_u166aaB1Z1okwaS5jplId0ZZ7ZTSaHwGm3GAuVXGMVIOmRjF-yjZ-hQeexaSIPqU5fEc7vAleOrWYgb7a02oi0VHNs8ecD9U8HT-kNbYU/s1600/SAM_1110.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-65766242469259967342010-10-10T10:44:00.000-07:002010-10-14T12:47:39.694-07:00Hello Again, I'm back..<div style="text-align: center;">(Sorry, these pics. are in no particular order and do not follow chronologically).</div><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicGgwE7gMtgUnVqyI5sU7FqrMRdx8HynFAxnKdU-8EN9n9v2Y81WU_wZ35Rwvsy9Rjs5h84i8YvqIXIptzJ3UdGf5hGpfaVEhZKFfhofC0Olns365LMzwj4p58N3gi3vM7nwMAkXYtnqE/s1600/PA090412.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicGgwE7gMtgUnVqyI5sU7FqrMRdx8HynFAxnKdU-8EN9n9v2Y81WU_wZ35Rwvsy9Rjs5h84i8YvqIXIptzJ3UdGf5hGpfaVEhZKFfhofC0Olns365LMzwj4p58N3gi3vM7nwMAkXYtnqE/s400/PA090412.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527988518258691810" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Wheeler Farm Pumpkin Patch</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWMCI3eLAQNwfLyz3m1e9woKc2NH25A7x-FpLPN4hzoHmVhH9qfXIYE_G64z-PYhZYO1USSjBqPcuIp7oG0vjrJFJ7u3ZqC9jVg9hIawrvygxCYGCON7hAIzyUQPD_2NDsoIHX28pMhQ/s1600/PA090410.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWMCI3eLAQNwfLyz3m1e9woKc2NH25A7x-FpLPN4hzoHmVhH9qfXIYE_G64z-PYhZYO1USSjBqPcuIp7oG0vjrJFJ7u3ZqC9jVg9hIawrvygxCYGCON7hAIzyUQPD_2NDsoIHX28pMhQ/s400/PA090410.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527988506066299458" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My five yr. old is now in Kindergarten and thinks she is 15.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rQYaUpDC8j5CQoH7G3NmMP9FH8UJyNg-LtfXRnt_0XVvPawNgg9mZTR1FTEeXkD6wvvcg_QOxX8acn_FO0_44Jk9AkIa1eNUMRj9w2r3vzf7pqLQTYFviH3_HrPqiWHoo0tDRYzrWFE/s1600/SAM_0984.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rQYaUpDC8j5CQoH7G3NmMP9FH8UJyNg-LtfXRnt_0XVvPawNgg9mZTR1FTEeXkD6wvvcg_QOxX8acn_FO0_44Jk9AkIa1eNUMRj9w2r3vzf7pqLQTYFviH3_HrPqiWHoo0tDRYzrWFE/s400/SAM_0984.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527987220544321074" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">St. George Marathon 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeyNZDgq0BqcIH5cm-Mvj_al-CWH8ElhL-cCBj6cVLuksRit8VUsPiqgfo1uuik_-3xl7Wfu_IiaxP9xNurp5yfxZL7S9NVHx6QG9pEvLlIHpQ1TSjasIomSOLa9VdbwQucpu-j1lXXfQ/s1600/SAM_0962.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeyNZDgq0BqcIH5cm-Mvj_al-CWH8ElhL-cCBj6cVLuksRit8VUsPiqgfo1uuik_-3xl7Wfu_IiaxP9xNurp5yfxZL7S9NVHx6QG9pEvLlIHpQ1TSjasIomSOLa9VdbwQucpu-j1lXXfQ/s400/SAM_0962.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527987197543683778" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Kimra</span> looking fresh and ready to go!!!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEDiTIN4KJn46mj8Eztu1f5MjU1rU0FG8y2tG4qVxTR9EqZOLqGdsZDt-uoEwlcuggC0K3vL_eBNC3QsnG_IDcRNRO_NcXyELrY7a-UTbY9_35j34i6jNdCd4XlZXQqESz5XkmFfIg-k/s1600/SAM_0954.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEDiTIN4KJn46mj8Eztu1f5MjU1rU0FG8y2tG4qVxTR9EqZOLqGdsZDt-uoEwlcuggC0K3vL_eBNC3QsnG_IDcRNRO_NcXyELrY7a-UTbY9_35j34i6jNdCd4XlZXQqESz5XkmFfIg-k/s400/SAM_0954.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527986680154002530" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">No words <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">necessary</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvHU2cY3jL9l7R1dGkeR6pjE6pFBHZvRsmSbepljHqE8g1FwsdnSKi5bYTM4Og_zoqmn87yiVhvUIOm2Rkeo5WXAmNyvrr7wzYVMKGnIhHUtsMHef7fpFjCLnMXdKfP3IEfJRpCNrDeAI/s1600/SAM_0948.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvHU2cY3jL9l7R1dGkeR6pjE6pFBHZvRsmSbepljHqE8g1FwsdnSKi5bYTM4Og_zoqmn87yiVhvUIOm2Rkeo5WXAmNyvrr7wzYVMKGnIhHUtsMHef7fpFjCLnMXdKfP3IEfJRpCNrDeAI/s400/SAM_0948.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527986664778349122" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">30 Seconds to Mars</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJbBrt4ncP699E6lEQnSGi-RMEXv-Zz8li8sIC6QvITipKJg6KtsIc3Z8jOMK7i5yT0i1kWRJKzS1ceARjTT1QQwcB6a-lYkUodilUzr2GzM1HaxphfCndIdoD75Ql5sLehmHWqTfL0tg/s1600/SAM_0930.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJbBrt4ncP699E6lEQnSGi-RMEXv-Zz8li8sIC6QvITipKJg6KtsIc3Z8jOMK7i5yT0i1kWRJKzS1ceARjTT1QQwcB6a-lYkUodilUzr2GzM1HaxphfCndIdoD75Ql5sLehmHWqTfL0tg/s400/SAM_0930.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527986662555890194" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I Am Beautiful Fashion Show.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQmozGIhxglfNoXA1sREnCywJkkounx0qEhwkhGVjk68mGhQfYUNu71eIXJGR0J0FWrhBXWZDFsCYiH_nzOdRDl3sofaK6G_g_LkAzabeKBofkayW858y8ujQsQLQP0HIzzjxQeUAEJo/s1600/SAM_0919.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBQmozGIhxglfNoXA1sREnCywJkkounx0qEhwkhGVjk68mGhQfYUNu71eIXJGR0J0FWrhBXWZDFsCYiH_nzOdRDl3sofaK6G_g_LkAzabeKBofkayW858y8ujQsQLQP0HIzzjxQeUAEJo/s400/SAM_0919.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527986652488018962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My sweet Gavin turned 3. Sad to say this was by far the best pic. I got of the day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0hBqrdCuFkR2AdbQBE8PQkawKHsZ1IsadX0ad8HDkPEZdhwaxlhNqRq6wF-QSUHp5FvCPvAd__g2oaz_D2AJcjBKXQFaRXtcMaow4lgFwW5cbfuKS5NaIG8LxfyFt00SM6_WWVyAWZ4/s1600/SAM_0884.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ0hBqrdCuFkR2AdbQBE8PQkawKHsZ1IsadX0ad8HDkPEZdhwaxlhNqRq6wF-QSUHp5FvCPvAd__g2oaz_D2AJcjBKXQFaRXtcMaow4lgFwW5cbfuKS5NaIG8LxfyFt00SM6_WWVyAWZ4/s400/SAM_0884.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527985548648536626" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Disney Parade ending our first night at the Most Magical place on earth.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwsESo6nhW6aq9iGvi3_DJodhd_cXbwL5Gk1SlfROjyHYhJYAZMBAknL2g-BkT-s8HqESjS8FGp6ITBL5xt_Hr991g-DeTU2T6DJErJ0vR2pAX_Jbb1aixDiuWZZl-7HD6YAwbvJ1hYg/s1600/SAM_0882.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUwsESo6nhW6aq9iGvi3_DJodhd_cXbwL5Gk1SlfROjyHYhJYAZMBAknL2g-BkT-s8HqESjS8FGp6ITBL5xt_Hr991g-DeTU2T6DJErJ0vR2pAX_Jbb1aixDiuWZZl-7HD6YAwbvJ1hYg/s400/SAM_0882.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527985532081169026" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRDihnp2dDI5qnQRnUFQPli8x0JfrgSHp50fOu8I7qIGReSObeeu1H9kspr2p-HTktGdGvM_fGF3zWrvltKDSTnmdjFyYgs-tythbA60xHF7zBZUenOHMLeLH8QOKbakF1U1PabKPZsc/s1600/SAM_0877.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDRDihnp2dDI5qnQRnUFQPli8x0JfrgSHp50fOu8I7qIGReSObeeu1H9kspr2p-HTktGdGvM_fGF3zWrvltKDSTnmdjFyYgs-tythbA60xHF7zBZUenOHMLeLH8QOKbakF1U1PabKPZsc/s400/SAM_0877.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527985504186117986" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Gavin wasn't so interested in Belle, he has just finished having a lengthy conversation with Snow White about her red cape. He proceeded to tell her that they had matching capes and that she was the most awesome princess of all because of the cape.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEY2i9JHfMbiPkfXeemyJ9bSYbYx1fGYcaa45GWPKX9MF_ielLNdAtXkxIrTGEmFv0irY2wXM4ssjeLxq9-qhiByGMDyq-19dKhF481dy7xUmZgwSIhUq17SWctdUiVCt5rHW7CkPu0u8/s1600/gpa+dea.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEY2i9JHfMbiPkfXeemyJ9bSYbYx1fGYcaa45GWPKX9MF_ielLNdAtXkxIrTGEmFv0irY2wXM4ssjeLxq9-qhiByGMDyq-19dKhF481dy7xUmZgwSIhUq17SWctdUiVCt5rHW7CkPu0u8/s400/gpa+dea.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527985496021355106" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My Grandfather passes away doing what he loves (Golfing).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmlg9p-9qdw8Budxnb5FjohwzCTOE7SG4o0CfFhSedC-_3lm1iQggj6QrMfANi100WWBV5RUfTxXhQ1u8bJQrT0jW5yuswD3nlYMJVPdpieWwdYa4HPWk2xWvkN95YiBmQc9hF3ChkZE/s1600/funeral+dea.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmlg9p-9qdw8Budxnb5FjohwzCTOE7SG4o0CfFhSedC-_3lm1iQggj6QrMfANi100WWBV5RUfTxXhQ1u8bJQrT0jW5yuswD3nlYMJVPdpieWwdYa4HPWk2xWvkN95YiBmQc9hF3ChkZE/s400/funeral+dea.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527985484252048002" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">At the Graveside of Carl <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Dea</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>It has been quite a crazy couple of months, and again I keep waiting for things to slow down so I can simply sit down and post on my blog. Yet as time goes by and more adventures pass, I get discouraged about posting, and I don't feel like I should post if I get <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">chronological</span> out of order.<div style="text-align: center;">NEEDLESS TO SAY.... THAT IS JUST MY LIFE. </div><div style="text-align: center;">In August: A few highlights-</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Everyone of my kiddos had <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Dr</span>. checkups</div><div style="text-align: center;">* My Grandma got married</div><div style="text-align: center;">* Bees games</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Temple sessions</div><div style="text-align: center;">*First day of kindergarten for my oldest child <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Kenedy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">She refused to let me take pics. of her at the bus stop, asked me not to come to the school to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">walk</span> her in, because she could do it all on her own, acted like she was 5 going on 15. Makes me a little sad to see how much she has grown up. But extremely happy at the same time to realize that she is self-confident and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">independent</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">September:</div><div style="text-align: center;">* Park City</div><div style="text-align: center;">*College football begins</div><div style="text-align: center;">* <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Rylee</span> is baptized</div><div style="text-align: center;">* Went on a whim to St.George/ <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Disneyland</span> with some good friend and didn't tell the kiddos until we pulled into the Disney parking lot. We had a wonderful time and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Kenedy</span> and Gavin loved the rides.</div><div style="text-align: center;">* My sweet Gavin turns 3. Finally I feel like he has been three for "three yrs. or more already". We felt quite accomplished by reaching this mile marker. Fabulous party at Kangaroo Zoo. </div><div style="text-align: center;">*Participated in a Fashion show for Breast Cancer put on by the "I am Beautiful" salon. </div><div style="text-align: center;">*Went to 30 Seconds to Mars with my Hubby and he snuck us into INCREDIBLE seats. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love this band.</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Got a new V.T. partner and actually went visiting teaching. I am terrible at this and am trying to turn over a new leaf. So far so good. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Sara!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Had lunch with great friends.</div><div style="text-align: center;">* Volunteered at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Kenedy's</span> school.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">October: (up to this point)</div><div style="text-align: center;">* Ran the St. George Marathon with my good friend and had a great time doing it. I am so proud of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Kimra</span>. It was a hot one.</div><div style="text-align: center;">* My sweet Grandfather passed away and we relived what we love so much about this great man.</div><div style="text-align: center;">* Wheeler farm for Pumpkin picking, hay rides, and corn mazes.</div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-74837871374231044442010-08-16T12:04:00.000-07:002010-08-16T12:13:33.592-07:00All dogs go to Heaven...<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTnp8YVCzG57kWui6wTk-N2tnDqu5cu8_h0OkIiQ6UhDzeaTikskYDfb97cEHztOqWtaDmcSQWs0gD8B3WYApU0Nit9KJ4V45oyvQlTbtamsZePVoEZrPwnPV883NMzVkj4vKP9CHOKM/s1600/SAM_0693.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTnp8YVCzG57kWui6wTk-N2tnDqu5cu8_h0OkIiQ6UhDzeaTikskYDfb97cEHztOqWtaDmcSQWs0gD8B3WYApU0Nit9KJ4V45oyvQlTbtamsZePVoEZrPwnPV883NMzVkj4vKP9CHOKM/s400/SAM_0693.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506087222556428162" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfUlGTQ4SX-diaHU5BlKZtlCYaXhzdIiUoOKOQo57j8tpJKcpSGkIOGNl5cMTrDZ35To6f30fCeJMLQKBOvpLkn-PcNZ8vC5Xdt77tH3TL4A4rpPmSCX8SDtA-uWTqshv1uus-hltSRSE/s1600/SAM_0691.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfUlGTQ4SX-diaHU5BlKZtlCYaXhzdIiUoOKOQo57j8tpJKcpSGkIOGNl5cMTrDZ35To6f30fCeJMLQKBOvpLkn-PcNZ8vC5Xdt77tH3TL4A4rpPmSCX8SDtA-uWTqshv1uus-hltSRSE/s400/SAM_0691.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506087216351256450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSCu-BlRNbhiyycSW7JW4-uFWsLnKWGg55YozOnjX1FfBG_aBuv2wvDCpiHmdr6Kw0YCh-d5ev3M0fPz5J7lTlavyx32EDlXbBQcPMAYetfB8G-m9_20QIOWKmcDTMic2vyHJmGSueMkQ/s1600/SAM_0695.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSCu-BlRNbhiyycSW7JW4-uFWsLnKWGg55YozOnjX1FfBG_aBuv2wvDCpiHmdr6Kw0YCh-d5ev3M0fPz5J7lTlavyx32EDlXbBQcPMAYetfB8G-m9_20QIOWKmcDTMic2vyHJmGSueMkQ/s400/SAM_0695.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506087205754698818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMAl5ZJc6R_ZdFifJVXOVpOackpJsd3TY4T8saqk82M9AlpIvefC3UlacVmSD42xslcEXpHbUA4CEvbdMqYJhlRy10w-qxhGY-6-peC2B7tm9gosLTPmV_a_8xU1qzTz9ZdH7OxrvEuk/s1600/SAM_0697.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMAl5ZJc6R_ZdFifJVXOVpOackpJsd3TY4T8saqk82M9AlpIvefC3UlacVmSD42xslcEXpHbUA4CEvbdMqYJhlRy10w-qxhGY-6-peC2B7tm9gosLTPmV_a_8xU1qzTz9ZdH7OxrvEuk/s400/SAM_0697.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506087197829771714" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So my friend asked me last week if we would "puppy sit" her <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Yorkie</span> dogs while she was in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Montana</span> and we jumped at the chance.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I looked at the "empty calender week" and thought to myself "this will be perfect, I won't need to plan anything because the kiddos will be quite content playing and taking care of three little pups and their mom. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Well it is day #2 and my kiddos wake up pinning for these cute puppies. They are so attentive and sweet when handling them and they can't get enough of these little fur balls. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have wondered as I put the puppies back in their crate and they immediately snuggle up to go to sleep if we have worn them out TOO MUCH??</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Needless to say my children have been so happy and obedient because of the puppy situation that I truly do <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">believe</span> : ALL DOG GO TO HEAVEN... for how happy they make children.</div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-65846055016723919702010-08-06T10:57:00.000-07:002010-08-06T11:45:40.340-07:00Samantha Jane turns 1!!<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday Samantha Jane</div><div style="text-align: center;">July 23, 2010</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFJY9xNrYNc9Jz0N2bBKgZvly0FRFoOVgLvkxbtalhLJBKYdKhzNywCSwsu4M8MTnLVOdOCaKh3SVzFZEdnO5lyfm9wkz0jknrpNIyplQD_4X5JdvCTLc3HHv60x5DVNVTVSBnrUKKyo/s1600/SAM_0418.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPFJY9xNrYNc9Jz0N2bBKgZvly0FRFoOVgLvkxbtalhLJBKYdKhzNywCSwsu4M8MTnLVOdOCaKh3SVzFZEdnO5lyfm9wkz0jknrpNIyplQD_4X5JdvCTLc3HHv60x5DVNVTVSBnrUKKyo/s400/SAM_0418.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502369033324623026" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1dMi3AZsNdPThFmbt78gIlIqvBZ2WOH8894YVK9jlo9P0Sq8DqtJwURxtODoaufvsgUru3Jga_LJt0FquHHqjnJZTOxeVs4is-eESYU5pp_GuGK12oypW0buBw2VsbDLbcZvljuCNCvY/s1600/SAM_0360.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1dMi3AZsNdPThFmbt78gIlIqvBZ2WOH8894YVK9jlo9P0Sq8DqtJwURxtODoaufvsgUru3Jga_LJt0FquHHqjnJZTOxeVs4is-eESYU5pp_GuGK12oypW0buBw2VsbDLbcZvljuCNCvY/s400/SAM_0360.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502369023881021154" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijs9fl6OYt2BUmnw-CTlbSYJsq8YaEDkiuxPEMVEP1hb65Io93IsgybgWO5N3HESuBq2MDL71f-jfjNxxXxwatf3Ie0nbpucSB3L-p8Q8ccXdUe7AKJwF0rR1FVNGvaFbBmxysWyQ_Puc/s1600/SAM_0371.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijs9fl6OYt2BUmnw-CTlbSYJsq8YaEDkiuxPEMVEP1hb65Io93IsgybgWO5N3HESuBq2MDL71f-jfjNxxXxwatf3Ie0nbpucSB3L-p8Q8ccXdUe7AKJwF0rR1FVNGvaFbBmxysWyQ_Puc/s400/SAM_0371.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502369016555537794" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIAgRQFiFfcNTkR4IhN0POze5gPT93GylaPqIWXOzWemgvJTVI4XdUKuzYEfFTimXHmNbT_kiRbqz9jUsGoyWHGz81VhDZH-n4WTJKNdXhd99VPYKagDwNLkiRsmZw3c2cTLUOQGNOF8/s1600/SAM_0391.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIAgRQFiFfcNTkR4IhN0POze5gPT93GylaPqIWXOzWemgvJTVI4XdUKuzYEfFTimXHmNbT_kiRbqz9jUsGoyWHGz81VhDZH-n4WTJKNdXhd99VPYKagDwNLkiRsmZw3c2cTLUOQGNOF8/s400/SAM_0391.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502369010439564498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksWDz08nhUazWDsDfViMzlDXCT2gu3rVzn1lEQJhvOi6xY9rFo7uAAQB1zv_VeBdFUFMxjmCzvQcQ4-tixRSoHZtZuS8Xpah0_WOvtgnjpoSe75Mq6wJcG8FAXYfDevfhECJmGqtxG0Q/s1600/SAM_0413.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksWDz08nhUazWDsDfViMzlDXCT2gu3rVzn1lEQJhvOi6xY9rFo7uAAQB1zv_VeBdFUFMxjmCzvQcQ4-tixRSoHZtZuS8Xpah0_WOvtgnjpoSe75Mq6wJcG8FAXYfDevfhECJmGqtxG0Q/s400/SAM_0413.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502369000870718098" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Where does the time go?</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I feel like summer has just begun and we have already had one birthday one <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">anniversary</span>, Camp Alma, Girls Camp, youth conference, Holidays, and now my sweet Sam turned one.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She is such a joy and blessing to our family. She loves to think that she is "BIG", as she totes behind her older sister and brother. She has a teasing personality and is also sweet and mellow until you cross her (don't think about taking a toy/treat from this child). And then she pushes and squeals until she gets her point across. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She has ZERO teeth, Yes NONE!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> But that hasn't stopped her from eating everything her heart desires. Right now her favorite things to eat are:</div><div style="text-align: center;">* CHEESE</div><div style="text-align: center;">* TURKEY</div><div style="text-align: center;">* PEARS</div><div style="text-align: center;">* PEACHES</div><div style="text-align: center;">* TOAST</div><div style="text-align: center;">* YOGURT</div><div style="text-align: center;">* CHOCOLATE CHIPS</div><div style="text-align: center;">* FRUIT SNACKS</div><div style="text-align: center;">*ICE CREAM</div><div style="text-align: center;">She never grew accustomed to baby food and would rather starve than actually eat any of it. So at a young age she ate table food. And has never looked back.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She loves to snuggle and give hugs and kisses.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She loves the water and can't find even the smallest puddle to dabble in.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She has gorgeous brown eyes and incredibly long eyelashes.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She is dainty and sweet with a side of spice. </div><div style="text-align: center;">We love her so much and have enjoyed seeing her grow. She is the only one of my children who doesn't need a nap. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She likes to tease her mom and dad and she is determined only when she decides it is something she wants to do. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't wait to see what this next year brings. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love you Samantha!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCWzYJZ8WwfnNeK47kQSWUaJo5yrSQqBvshmYkvvsYY0Xy31NQALuKCQv1JpCk8b4IV8SQIIwo_qmfwjgoLpscE38gD4SbVqll-pVPl4fhVz1lUw4cFbKMdAZOM6baGSUKgPp-cn36Qk/s1600/SAM_0435.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCWzYJZ8WwfnNeK47kQSWUaJo5yrSQqBvshmYkvvsYY0Xy31NQALuKCQv1JpCk8b4IV8SQIIwo_qmfwjgoLpscE38gD4SbVqll-pVPl4fhVz1lUw4cFbKMdAZOM6baGSUKgPp-cn36Qk/s400/SAM_0435.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502360068778841762" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">*</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMuPOlxTdA9xQMkLLIFcZXYvU-Q-5kclNwCd-NsAVhUUfs_u6sioO7wYfgc4zV3zZursBvZcIXpWHDtpanQn0YjPL3jN_9FtDYMCfN46Emrw_rog5p4YZPviUclke3iIZsvLHtMfGFUo/s1600/SAM_0525.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMuPOlxTdA9xQMkLLIFcZXYvU-Q-5kclNwCd-NsAVhUUfs_u6sioO7wYfgc4zV3zZursBvZcIXpWHDtpanQn0YjPL3jN_9FtDYMCfN46Emrw_rog5p4YZPviUclke3iIZsvLHtMfGFUo/s400/SAM_0525.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502360066772175394" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cowabunga</span> Bay!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQdKNm3Kru6KFUK7ZgNh7dY9ZIDtrGITRW-AtCYitRlUzUeCMcaXZd1eSnUqT5WnT77v_SaDbOKQhsRCUzGzau0ZYXNyGz6sqk6plmtYvFv8_qXCc2lS9yJLmvXMaZn8qZ51wtYymSlA/s1600/SAM_0550.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRQdKNm3Kru6KFUK7ZgNh7dY9ZIDtrGITRW-AtCYitRlUzUeCMcaXZd1eSnUqT5WnT77v_SaDbOKQhsRCUzGzau0ZYXNyGz6sqk6plmtYvFv8_qXCc2lS9yJLmvXMaZn8qZ51wtYymSlA/s400/SAM_0550.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502360055569499762" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">She loves corn on the cob.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9zm2YJHvFFU86cnm4iqPNJHiXLnXyPnrIXZwhyphenhyphen-5h9rOZIMT5hG-AfMcJBuLPZCzm-PUC-kAAIUTQnzZInQ0Q4MeGGBusohTLvSpfsY6Wmd6R7HnQcwvXXoC6YJf7llRP4qi14D5zeg/s1600/SAM_0554.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9zm2YJHvFFU86cnm4iqPNJHiXLnXyPnrIXZwhyphenhyphen-5h9rOZIMT5hG-AfMcJBuLPZCzm-PUC-kAAIUTQnzZInQ0Q4MeGGBusohTLvSpfsY6Wmd6R7HnQcwvXXoC6YJf7llRP4qi14D5zeg/s400/SAM_0554.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502360047697402882" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">She loves to smile for the camera.</div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-90080870382423560892010-07-18T03:44:00.000-07:002010-07-18T04:04:32.260-07:00The Fancy Five<div style="text-align: center;">My Independent, Sweet Kenedy turned 5 last week. We were in Idaho for a little family getaway and decided to celebrate her birthday. She had asked her Grandma Sydney for a "Fancy Nancy: costume from the Bonjour Butterfly book. She couldn't wait to receive this gift and let me tell you Grandma does not disappoint. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Kenedy refused to take it off all night, she walked around posing for everyone who looked her way. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Special things that you need to know about my Five year old kenedy:</div><div style="text-align: center;">*She is obedient</div><div style="text-align: center;">*kind</div><div style="text-align: center;">*thoughtful</div><div style="text-align: center;">*A good big sister who "pretends" to marry her brother every time he asks (which is every few minutes). </div><div style="text-align: center;">*Independent</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Artistic - She draws much better than her mommy EVER could</div><div style="text-align: center;">*impeccable memory</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Fantastic reader</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Loves to Sing</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Love running through sprinklers, and anything that has to do with water.</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Loves butterflies and bugs</div><div style="text-align: center;">* Write the best letters to her friends and then hand delivers them.</div><div style="text-align: center;">*Is growing her hair out just so she can be like her Aunt Natalie.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She is determined</div><div style="text-align: center;">*A natural athlete</div><div style="text-align: center;">* An average food order from her consists of: Fruit, carrots, cucumbers, salad, and chocolate chips.</div><div style="text-align: center;">*She loves to play games, dress-ups, and hide and seek.</div><div style="text-align: center;">*She says the best prayers, and never forgets to bless her friends and family.</div><div style="text-align: center;">*She will only wear dress, and each dress has an assigned day of the week.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She named our neighbors three new puppies Coco, Sprinkles, and Theodore (of course, because he is the chubby one".</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kenedy is so full of life and has an old soul. She is such a blessing in my life and I am so grateful to be her mom. She is continually teaching me new things, and how we should treat others. I love her imagination and her self-confidence. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you sweet pea for you being you!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy 5Th Birthday</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_oxLUEl5eEuO5ZRmgzQG8yv_aiGN1cuEiBTh_NIKOu-JPEHw43Oq0ClHrNBe_VZGPYmUk7gvq7XO80MkyNu6Te42DDQnXKiaY1HAATaMGNFQ26ZXuQrpVQk4SPUwYIiF1gcaV01BwJs/s1600/kenedy+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_oxLUEl5eEuO5ZRmgzQG8yv_aiGN1cuEiBTh_NIKOu-JPEHw43Oq0ClHrNBe_VZGPYmUk7gvq7XO80MkyNu6Te42DDQnXKiaY1HAATaMGNFQ26ZXuQrpVQk4SPUwYIiF1gcaV01BwJs/s400/kenedy+5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495196805367822018" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Fabulous and Fancy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXB_ywAso1Ja9PaiIzOCtykb48jwiRe7AGATz2Vl-nQtAvYcAxIcVEr7aHx-nYghvfiPwNwlErYmwKOQTYQLSDnI6rGoTeXKvnVxnPZfuLsljvxL5xESfhOOQmqjY4G7QZzXiArIlqhwk/s1600/SAM_0137.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXB_ywAso1Ja9PaiIzOCtykb48jwiRe7AGATz2Vl-nQtAvYcAxIcVEr7aHx-nYghvfiPwNwlErYmwKOQTYQLSDnI6rGoTeXKvnVxnPZfuLsljvxL5xESfhOOQmqjY4G7QZzXiArIlqhwk/s400/SAM_0137.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495196211430054882" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Leaving her mark any where she can.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love you Sis.</div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-30808700264769539862010-06-28T21:15:00.000-07:002010-06-28T21:29:25.372-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">All Children LOVE the zoo, it doesn't matter how many times they have been it always feels like it is the first time. Let me just say I thought this zoo trip was awesome. We got there early before it was too hot, along with all the crowds. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Jessica for the wonderful day out with cousins!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh50eV-0qboQEybiBGdZIon_tcH5QP1J5NslJD68myKPCyjBCsrmy1ol62PFiyqXU3Qnt63Hm4s4DXEmjf_wj_RvuPt9EWhoOphMDSYwWJLXnrjOh9d-Pn66LcRTtA7f8acbEDu3m6jYPU/s1600/IMG_4991.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh50eV-0qboQEybiBGdZIon_tcH5QP1J5NslJD68myKPCyjBCsrmy1ol62PFiyqXU3Qnt63Hm4s4DXEmjf_wj_RvuPt9EWhoOphMDSYwWJLXnrjOh9d-Pn66LcRTtA7f8acbEDu3m6jYPU/s400/IMG_4991.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488045867395254386" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Logan lent Samantha his sunglasses so she could get a good look of Gavin and Kenedy on the Carousel.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3EXYfbIemJYi3eqhhDKOvqY_r5fDt4hGYlbbJTrT4IrjtYf2njLzdQ8JGQcPwJnvH2GIqcaIBsEVf6Pur6gzxY0sIoRfAzAzReWfe0yOxg28U6vlVccqwLAXDjR5Q2_rLl4tdrpXoKA/s1600/IMG_4978.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3EXYfbIemJYi3eqhhDKOvqY_r5fDt4hGYlbbJTrT4IrjtYf2njLzdQ8JGQcPwJnvH2GIqcaIBsEVf6Pur6gzxY0sIoRfAzAzReWfe0yOxg28U6vlVccqwLAXDjR5Q2_rLl4tdrpXoKA/s400/IMG_4978.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488045859635018930" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Everyone testing our "Chopstick" skills in the Asian exhibit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvlLO16tUvFZKorA0xJ0kn81bXIJaEFyYVfSfG7HGhLBm10R0z_eYkIvdJ0vg51UqE9Gy2Y85Gpj5oA2PjixbNc1unUcd3Jt_2_Xdoil5zUB1ZFoJhJf9TEfiys3Pr-foS1L_LdQ712To/s1600/IMG_4932.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvlLO16tUvFZKorA0xJ0kn81bXIJaEFyYVfSfG7HGhLBm10R0z_eYkIvdJ0vg51UqE9Gy2Y85Gpj5oA2PjixbNc1unUcd3Jt_2_Xdoil5zUB1ZFoJhJf9TEfiys3Pr-foS1L_LdQ712To/s400/IMG_4932.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488045847570115410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Where do you fit in the Gorilla Family?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmjCgUDeakBuKD0bV1WdhlUoe6UpodISYuy7vbsY7YOFYFX2rTtw2EX86RS_1BqzHQyB8D69kifLJcy3UMDQB2s1xq-xwlnBCtZwquhaG4qzNGxw72BcA0XOPmS0s0JU1n7BhKSzLBKg/s1600/IMG_4930.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmjCgUDeakBuKD0bV1WdhlUoe6UpodISYuy7vbsY7YOFYFX2rTtw2EX86RS_1BqzHQyB8D69kifLJcy3UMDQB2s1xq-xwlnBCtZwquhaG4qzNGxw72BcA0XOPmS0s0JU1n7BhKSzLBKg/s400/IMG_4930.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488045839624346786" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Jessica, Kenedy and Logan watching the Gorilla play with his blanket before going to sleep in his hammock.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgieJyP-7UUXtdjQ-klmoX-fBFMc6Tq_Jp4RxYMtdU_X5gMMq015oClUd5nbl1-VwY9cPpIW9nlWTk1T2RaxouuTnbYdNUelCwJR4xEahymsmr8IjF929OKnbGcSB5w8dgMpFz1z12QDnY/s1600/IMG_4923.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgieJyP-7UUXtdjQ-klmoX-fBFMc6Tq_Jp4RxYMtdU_X5gMMq015oClUd5nbl1-VwY9cPpIW9nlWTk1T2RaxouuTnbYdNUelCwJR4xEahymsmr8IjF929OKnbGcSB5w8dgMpFz1z12QDnY/s400/IMG_4923.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488045145666752770" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Baby Suri pushing a pine tree (that he had stripped of pine needles earlier that week) as a toy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIQZvEWMSAaQZFe881nCYkCVPPFXLka-BbWXCd0YjCOBvSCMkLxlXbvGTCp6mJYsJODj6-qifQUyE_VfZObAmyPJQoZSIA_TQZUDswuEnaVcJKyag7ofLhJWIpeUzN_mmxtkBzDT_Om8/s1600/IMG_4896.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIQZvEWMSAaQZFe881nCYkCVPPFXLka-BbWXCd0YjCOBvSCMkLxlXbvGTCp6mJYsJODj6-qifQUyE_VfZObAmyPJQoZSIA_TQZUDswuEnaVcJKyag7ofLhJWIpeUzN_mmxtkBzDT_Om8/s400/IMG_4896.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488045140737356466" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Samantha just chillin' like she always does!!! Such a sweet baby!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFsmSQyMTlKTsNOgV5aSRflxJqCwwL9Vo5eb2LAqAgCAL7RNrNsnoiFOhEb7NCnL-hcbkWOYvh49zfXKHERLR3xs-ob9xZmQQQtCAjvdcNeAOIxv_EEKp8nRwq7QTlnD29iu0poRsUV8/s1600/IMG_4912.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYFsmSQyMTlKTsNOgV5aSRflxJqCwwL9Vo5eb2LAqAgCAL7RNrNsnoiFOhEb7NCnL-hcbkWOYvh49zfXKHERLR3xs-ob9xZmQQQtCAjvdcNeAOIxv_EEKp8nRwq7QTlnD29iu0poRsUV8/s400/IMG_4912.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488045128073775938" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Jamming with all kinds of instruments.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzod1Fz4UJC7SojMBTJP9a7VVt-r5tA406g3DHeclzBFPcTdcMH9_ZcnGN3KBoHaX8zXY3PeiY-t7NgO1XC7m402EEoWvFI4DOUZ5NDrlXDLsmLGdcsYOs0vUlJPFmGYNNtr9nWHlrxM/s1600/IMG_4899.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzod1Fz4UJC7SojMBTJP9a7VVt-r5tA406g3DHeclzBFPcTdcMH9_ZcnGN3KBoHaX8zXY3PeiY-t7NgO1XC7m402EEoWvFI4DOUZ5NDrlXDLsmLGdcsYOs0vUlJPFmGYNNtr9nWHlrxM/s400/IMG_4899.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488045119072702898" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We were the only two not scared of the creepy elephant sound and the spray of water from his trunk. Maybe next time Kenedy and Gavin will join us.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_UC9Bmbnx8cH8pF0tEt_OXPLGqcLOLNH3mgu-9JlfoAI8pgh4CruVbGf1Sm8rwWVsKiLSSdHZCV5YJWu_qV6siHhs0yFCPKXgPzdp36qc04khWQ7MuvB28SbyEbxnVhA1F6Hkd2t1S5Y/s1600/IMG_4886.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_UC9Bmbnx8cH8pF0tEt_OXPLGqcLOLNH3mgu-9JlfoAI8pgh4CruVbGf1Sm8rwWVsKiLSSdHZCV5YJWu_qV6siHhs0yFCPKXgPzdp36qc04khWQ7MuvB28SbyEbxnVhA1F6Hkd2t1S5Y/s400/IMG_4886.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488045105040040146" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ready to go home. See you next time Hogle Zoo! </div><div style="text-align: center;">We love you.</div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-42735290331963629882010-06-03T07:11:00.000-07:002010-06-03T07:23:39.491-07:00Pictures are worth a 1000 words!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So yes, I am addicted to getting (not taking) pics. of my kiddos. I can't seem to take a decent photo to safe my life, so when I need to capture my kiddos personalities I call Syd. She is INCREDIBLE!!!! She is always thinking of new places and inventive poses. My kids love her and she makes it a pain-free and enjoyable </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">experience</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">These are just a few pics. from her last session, I will post more when I get a second, not that you are dying to see oodles of pics. of my angels but I love her work, and she is so great and capturing my </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">child's</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> personality!</span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFHptP54odLpZmhm-QIosQfcRIoRefjcy3SKzamPBsgqNj4H3SgqgFQ58Z92aMHjJeWVJyoZhW1iHWBcckFesK5_aJLuzPWts9pGILwQBkIOR6lJAPLBeokh-nPwIXwZWlUT7ZA5DYPA/s1600/DCF00002.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-V3qShqyz3DoQJuBx2aSyCL1Uk2leMvI9qdvkjzpDsurO3Ff_Zz8iXe2FjP23z_kmgeaekX23nURJjFbxtJgi9wsp1UFiW4ANEo2svc-RW7c02sC7Yj2X_LxkH78mo5yblV3rslQKm8/s400/P5080356.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470850310148324514" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Last weekend we had a great couple of great days before Garrett had to go to Seattle for work.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For those who don't know Garrett, he loves his music and he loves going to concerts. It is something I didn't do a lot until I met him and now I truly love doing this with him. So it's fun to </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">surprise</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> him with tickets, or it is an easy date to plan when you have a band that is coming to concert and you know he will absolutely love it. This time, he </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">surprised</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> me with tickets to see "30 seconds to Mars". They were playing at the Rail and it was a new venue for us. We were lucky enough to get Natalie to babysit our liter of kiddos while we pretended for a night we were young and hip (we don't pretend so well). We were well out of our league. But we didn't care in the least. We had a FABULOUS time giggling and singing. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I don't know if Jared </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Leto</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> was feeling under the weather or just friendly but I must say it was BY FAR the most interactive concert I have ever been to. He crowd surfed while singing, walked throughout the crowd in another song, stopped singing simply to chat with us, and had people constantly on stage with him. It was so much fun!!!!! They may not be the best band live, but they sure know how to put on a show, for a small venue. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thanks babe!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOIA8bQ0ZFrLfZedb778ZaIbpsEmixzSU7rYqkoTyyG7dV0DUkmrqLMHhnMBT88Gw7LUbRFFXHWNkPdELboTTvweq8YbdEpwHar0tTIlcJ6eex5jZevgp_meYWbiT3mNWvuworV0tqI6c/s1600/P5080353.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOIA8bQ0ZFrLfZedb778ZaIbpsEmixzSU7rYqkoTyyG7dV0DUkmrqLMHhnMBT88Gw7LUbRFFXHWNkPdELboTTvweq8YbdEpwHar0tTIlcJ6eex5jZevgp_meYWbiT3mNWvuworV0tqI6c/s400/P5080353.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470846747457455666" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Rewind to earlier that day.... The Famous Easter </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Eggstravaganza</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> at the Williams. My kiddos were able to replenish their depleted candy supply and ride horses with cousins and friends. Not to mention ALL the YUMMY food. For those little ones who could not fend for </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">them self</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> in the egg hunt they got to enjoy an egg bath. So simple and yet they loved hanging out in the egg bucket after the eggs had been emptied of their treasures.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinmBMLvDPQAB8w5lPGVF5zPVsA_cMkz0_xy_xzfa8pEw720DII-pEZplGCcqNHLMDCp0MffHi47CGyhI_JaoCw2-0bwBJZ0VJ1FOBcF2lRWFI3qm9q2m6A6urnsu5B7RnNUbJnng7B-oo/s1600/P5080351.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinmBMLvDPQAB8w5lPGVF5zPVsA_cMkz0_xy_xzfa8pEw720DII-pEZplGCcqNHLMDCp0MffHi47CGyhI_JaoCw2-0bwBJZ0VJ1FOBcF2lRWFI3qm9q2m6A6urnsu5B7RnNUbJnng7B-oo/s400/P5080351.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470846739920656802" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Gavin was so impressed with his stash of treats.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggelzAmLm3mvChIPdHYE_5br28UPrft-Xb6qNDYQoCJ4KcnYJDPX6FVAMdRqy9fBShR_jrm2tdg3jJfYdyfwGf3Ek_1NpqWUcREqisN696gZLXcCOM_eQdnf4Zn_5I3qas9m-FcrHEFA8/s1600/P5080342.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggelzAmLm3mvChIPdHYE_5br28UPrft-Xb6qNDYQoCJ4KcnYJDPX6FVAMdRqy9fBShR_jrm2tdg3jJfYdyfwGf3Ek_1NpqWUcREqisN696gZLXcCOM_eQdnf4Zn_5I3qas9m-FcrHEFA8/s400/P5080342.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470846434005662306" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Who knew buckets could entertain and babysit all at the same time. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6jw9eeJ5yN6jo3AqGtdtreg-NLsprrZk7oAglSGXSEPQ0d69g0wud2uYv-vWUqjGCDwoAGtfXwUXi6XJPpUcv0U-HO_5sSA3cMKjRaLxlEOdJM4MGpKcoyk9YmoBa5Hz8kRiQ2BEZas/s1600/P5090357.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc6jw9eeJ5yN6jo3AqGtdtreg-NLsprrZk7oAglSGXSEPQ0d69g0wud2uYv-vWUqjGCDwoAGtfXwUXi6XJPpUcv0U-HO_5sSA3cMKjRaLxlEOdJM4MGpKcoyk9YmoBa5Hz8kRiQ2BEZas/s400/P5090357.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470846426940127810" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">BRILLIANT!!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeeNpVqlWzVAHsntjbLScJFZESmyX8e9j0PjIlHRhqzDHsYJGBYeSq6PRr0WHa8BRipGt-W8xQB_LoxC1ujifs1ExY3fGqccm11bAPcE_-r04PSRwshYO2EqFoFSwFhwuHJRgTdWB94M/s1600/P5090358.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzeeNpVqlWzVAHsntjbLScJFZESmyX8e9j0PjIlHRhqzDHsYJGBYeSq6PRr0WHa8BRipGt-W8xQB_LoxC1ujifs1ExY3fGqccm11bAPcE_-r04PSRwshYO2EqFoFSwFhwuHJRgTdWB94M/s400/P5090358.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470846417090262834" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; text-decoration: underline;">These two little kiddos kept my bed cozy and warm while dad was away.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MYrb1GtFBJF6BhlUPGUtO-w_PR1Zhma94Hq8hokZRb2MtYYo9YU5EHhrhw5NeHoPkJndCxSvYRd9kJt2uz4aJEir76AAXeR8PhPwlrfoQp1uUypnANi2vTE9kQ-LYACRcLMndCNq4Oc/s1600/P5120359.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MYrb1GtFBJF6BhlUPGUtO-w_PR1Zhma94Hq8hokZRb2MtYYo9YU5EHhrhw5NeHoPkJndCxSvYRd9kJt2uz4aJEir76AAXeR8PhPwlrfoQp1uUypnANi2vTE9kQ-LYACRcLMndCNq4Oc/s400/P5120359.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470846403551395010" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">These two have such a special friendship. Gavin is always looking after her. It has been so much fun to witness.</span></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-59498550799696288992010-05-07T21:07:00.000-07:002010-05-07T22:24:58.047-07:00Girls Night Out!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> So it is funny that I am posting this because I just read Meg's blog which had a lot of the same feelings that I have been feeling about "MY SWEET </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">KENEDY</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">".</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> She is my first born, she was easy as a baby, an even easier, and happy child and the Perfect big sister to Gavin and Samantha. I too have realized that she is the one who I am always expecting the most from, forgetting that she is only four. She is to always be good, act </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">appropriately</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">, help with brother and sister, pick up and give brother whatever will make him happy (even if she was playing with it first). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Garrett and I have been trying to take each one of the kiddos out for an evening with just one of us. A Daddy daughter date, or a Mother daughter date. Garrett took </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Kenedy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> to Boondocks last month and it is a moment she still talks about. Well I decided it was my turn to enjoy </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Kenedy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> one-on -one. To have her as my buddy and not just a child. I got to just talk with her and the things that come out of her mouth are incredible and funny. She is smart, curious, and full of laughter. She is more mature than a mere four year old which makes me sad and proud all at the same time. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> We decided to get pedicures together. As we walked into the salon she immediately took charge. She walked over to the wall of paint colors and immediately knew what she wanted. Red and Green alternating to "make an A..B.. pattern (thank you New Castle, she has her patterns down). Then, a sweet lady escorted her over to a chair where she had her fingernails painted.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Kenedy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> looked so grown up and was quite comfortable making </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">conversation</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> with those around her. She then joined me and we had our toes done. She wanted us to have the same (A/B) pattern just different colors. So she decided I would be Purple and Green with flowers on my toes, while she was Red and Green with flowers. It was so much fun to see her giggle as she tried to enjoy a chair massage, to see her ask her neighboring friend what color she was having her toes painted and then complimenting her on the "Cool Pink color".</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> To telling the sweet lady doing her toes that she didn't like that flower and she wanted a jewel in the center. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">We left there with gleaming toes, hungry tummy's and special memories. We then zipped through Wendy's for a hamburger, MINUS- french fries because they are too big (Adult Fries/ not </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">McDonald's</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">Kenedy</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> is so helpful to me, constantly asking if she can help me with the dishes, letting me know when Gavin is doing something he isn't supposed to be doing, carrying </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">lil</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">' sis around pretending that she is her baby doll. She listens when I ask her to listen, she is so sweet, and kind to all those around her and I just wanted to tell her how proud I am of whom she has become (thus far)!!! I sometimes wonder who raised you? it couldn't have been me, I feel that you learned far more and better than I presented to you, and you are wise beyond your years. Thank you for continually teaching me the important things, and reminding me of how blessed I am. YOU are my blessing, and I hope that I can live up to the kind of Mother you deserve.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> Love You Sis!</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"> I love you </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">kenedy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif36LD4GcvSQ6wNvANWsqtmFLMzMSkoihb86lRBK6X2DMW56WiTgfpxzbF9gpkl2hkgaKpS0cRJ8PHKkpDKXex1oADZM_kADbzMNhDxJPqYWZZ_5DQFaP6Zo396TpVJPawQR4ICRoBG14/s1600/P5070338.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif36LD4GcvSQ6wNvANWsqtmFLMzMSkoihb86lRBK6X2DMW56WiTgfpxzbF9gpkl2hkgaKpS0cRJ8PHKkpDKXex1oADZM_kADbzMNhDxJPqYWZZ_5DQFaP6Zo396TpVJPawQR4ICRoBG14/s400/P5070338.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468747474176895602" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kenedy's fingers and toes all painted up!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0VtgTqPPvelWh37z1qEXnvOwnYRsW9VIgbga5-AfIbAVyrvbPFXniAwTb5NG2e8gjw4gu7HMbjxFKvKe4q9MD6x69H0IflSXwaaF78ZNSCoyiMp7WU48yDBCnYB5Kp1sGxUTfVjmh44w/s1600/P5070337.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0VtgTqPPvelWh37z1qEXnvOwnYRsW9VIgbga5-AfIbAVyrvbPFXniAwTb5NG2e8gjw4gu7HMbjxFKvKe4q9MD6x69H0IflSXwaaF78ZNSCoyiMp7WU48yDBCnYB5Kp1sGxUTfVjmh44w/s400/P5070337.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468747466494895570" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Girlie's Toes/</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_1x-n62-N7HZXCufNKDZ6GeK9wUyHmYrd43GxiWLeR7GKZde_vv0TTzNX71AGUK6mId80xsX1IXq5bQL_yc0B-yrkslN4axTWAOb67azJWGz-fJhf0Rt4I0x8przt_Ml9J0UE1LXmfU/s1600/P5070336.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_1x-n62-N7HZXCufNKDZ6GeK9wUyHmYrd43GxiWLeR7GKZde_vv0TTzNX71AGUK6mId80xsX1IXq5bQL_yc0B-yrkslN4axTWAOb67azJWGz-fJhf0Rt4I0x8przt_Ml9J0UE1LXmfU/s400/P5070336.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468747452357220898" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Twinners!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwnUPdZQIFY8v_nDW3QhO9X1g1-KAtthG7zA32S8n_kCeIH1DBK4uQxURnrbCBZYGvHnXvuzoROV39nu3X-Pg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzVYYLKh1bEbLXHuTFW-apB454qJXl3pFrBIu6Z-fEKOr3j44wTbIFuVPrmfN0FyB2K1RxTm2ylT4NeBrbiBw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-18600873435103066292010-05-05T21:33:00.000-07:002010-05-05T21:58:32.977-07:00Easily Attached<div align="center">Last week as I was getting ready to send my two kiddos to their Aunt and Uncle's house while I headed to St. George to watch some friends compete in the Iron Man I picked up a new travel toothbrush for Kenedy and gavin. Mainly because it came with a travel toothpaste and I didn't want to send the big tube. </div><div align="center"> I also</div><div align="center"> feel that you can never have too many toothbrushes (Often I find them in the tub and it has become the latest paint brush). Therefore I like to have a few extra on hand. As we returned from the store</div><div align="center">Gavin immediately asked for his new toothbrush and refused to let it go. He slept with it that night, and took it along with him all day. And as I have been told this yellow and blue toothbrush became his little sidekick all weekend. Who knew? Such a simple thing could become the latest "MUST HAVE AT ALL TIMES" item.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcMPLfg9uAaIVOVOYHE8Nsdh-gHLdVUj69IeAtSSrjrI-QzOO82zycUF5SEtpu3U17fiGvGgQUIpL95WTB7SPoO47ED4BkIltoKa-FC_OP8hSU7MsFh2oyAvo4oUUJ8OU8AtxEu4U_O0/s1600/P5020316.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468011052564850274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcMPLfg9uAaIVOVOYHE8Nsdh-gHLdVUj69IeAtSSrjrI-QzOO82zycUF5SEtpu3U17fiGvGgQUIpL95WTB7SPoO47ED4BkIltoKa-FC_OP8hSU7MsFh2oyAvo4oUUJ8OU8AtxEu4U_O0/s400/P5020316.JPG" /></a><br />When I returned home from St. George and began unpacking the bags Gavin unzipped the compartment and gathered up all the toothbrushes he had packed. I think he had 9 or 10 total. He wanted to use them all on his teeth. I can at least say its not too bad of a habit to love toothbrushes as long as he will put them to good cleaning use on that darling smile of his. (Which he does). I am continually surprised at the things my children find interesting.</div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_HsSOp21G0VrfnmC7iDt0fzYrSqVIgLL9WBbhER7haQN2Xkgocn3EIStVxyuZKdcHS76I4NtNGCsn-jtVRdeBg_dwpDTioIAVE2uW_Gz2dDazYR_Yy9ImmOMpLqapZJpyCDhyphenhyphenU42C6So/s1600/P5010312.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468011047000370354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_HsSOp21G0VrfnmC7iDt0fzYrSqVIgLL9WBbhER7haQN2Xkgocn3EIStVxyuZKdcHS76I4NtNGCsn-jtVRdeBg_dwpDTioIAVE2uW_Gz2dDazYR_Yy9ImmOMpLqapZJpyCDhyphenhyphenU42C6So/s400/P5010312.JPG" /></a></p><div align="center">While Kenedy and Gavin were in Logan with Kirk and Mel, Sam and I headed down to St.George for a weekend of cheering. </div><div align="center">Garrett and I enjoy triathalons and we find ourselves watching the Kona Ironman on Sunday afternoons on channel 5-2. It seems to always be the same year that they replay over and over and by the end of it I am crying. I know lame right? but its true, I see these incredible people of all ages attempting to push their bodies to the limit. They have trained, they are old and young, big and small. For some it is their first attempt, and others they are well into their double digits of finishing ironmans (one lady in particular was in her 70's and the only one in her age group). There isn't a particular stereotype just sheer drive and dedication. It has always been something we have talked about doing, but is still just talk. We are hard pressed to find the time and complete drive (just yet) to commit. But this year is St. George first year of holding a Kona qualifying Iron man. So Sam and I were the cheering squad for those who didn't just talk the talk they walked it and they signed up and trained faithfully for this moment and it was INCREDIBLE!!! </div><div align="center">Just like you see on TV. Just as emotional, I think I cried for more strangers than I care to admit. For those who ran through the finish line with tears running down their faces, with family by their side, for those who finished in pain and some who decided they could no longer continue. it was such a blast and I loved cheering friends and family on. Congratulations to all those who completed it, you are amazing. </div><div align="center">We came home feeling the bug and wondering if it could be possible.<br />we will have to see....<br /></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-79354243390908020542010-04-08T21:27:00.000-07:002010-04-23T20:48:29.408-07:00Wishing for warmer weather...<p align="center">Where is the Sun?</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4OY3UrWhyudoTpU94nTsvdjRynL_K_i-MXp0yTDuLXmf0KaLbhfxL4E27ttz67o45NkySMsMXUf6nY9n2tjI6eoOzUgcMCfnG3XaKIxHdXAkgw6_r5kBEaQ_DmQL1xiKH2vyugoZatA/s1600/P4130246.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 419px; HEIGHT: 310px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463541887109910178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4OY3UrWhyudoTpU94nTsvdjRynL_K_i-MXp0yTDuLXmf0KaLbhfxL4E27ttz67o45NkySMsMXUf6nY9n2tjI6eoOzUgcMCfnG3XaKIxHdXAkgw6_r5kBEaQ_DmQL1xiKH2vyugoZatA/s400/P4130246.JPG" /></a></p><br /><br /><div align="center">So sometimes I feel like I shouldn't post anything unless I have something exciting or interesting to say. So I wait and wait, anticipating something blog worthy. And then it hit me... this is my blog and the main reason for it is to document my family's life (as mundane as it may be). So right here and now I vow to blog the little moments, the boring(to everyone but myself) moments and the everyday reality of our life. I wish we were more exciting, or that I was better at taking pictures of my kiddos but it is what it is. Life is busy and I feel that there are not enough hours in a day, so the first thing to go is the blog.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">This past week we had a glimpse of spring/summer weather and it rejuvenated me as a parent. I don't feel so uptight and rule bound when we can get outside and adventure. We played our guts out while the sun beat down on us. We thought that winter may have made its way out, only to be slapped in the face once more by major hail storms, rain and snow. So while the sun is hiding here is some things we have been up to:</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ZK3BWnl2ioDxWzftIfpQZ85ePWdsyWfbEsZJHMwYn991Jfhe5m38e1FwH_lvDUpJ3YiIT_QJ8wAVZgMUYSsu9m598uQaoGevhuHrsXo-aGsx0iWVw2GGDkyKGVvPE_qOgZtEcAo0NYA/s1600/P4020237.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463538657798675570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ZK3BWnl2ioDxWzftIfpQZ85ePWdsyWfbEsZJHMwYn991Jfhe5m38e1FwH_lvDUpJ3YiIT_QJ8wAVZgMUYSsu9m598uQaoGevhuHrsXo-aGsx0iWVw2GGDkyKGVvPE_qOgZtEcAo0NYA/s400/P4020237.JPG" /></a> Visiting the Aquarium and seeing our favorite "nemo" fish</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Q8BrOfnmdfJR37tsjffDa-2TpsnpyyWzGYD1_zyFJhMW0bhoUi0LQeSrATXaz5k74zFPnvng-52Dxi1NgUxIIr7TWsEJ3VSrwy6l1PFUrU3IVEUtumksdsnghq0QxRPm2MqCtCNWUsg/s1600/P4180273.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463538651092707090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Q8BrOfnmdfJR37tsjffDa-2TpsnpyyWzGYD1_zyFJhMW0bhoUi0LQeSrATXaz5k74zFPnvng-52Dxi1NgUxIIr7TWsEJ3VSrwy6l1PFUrU3IVEUtumksdsnghq0QxRPm2MqCtCNWUsg/s400/P4180273.JPG" /></a>Enjoying a ever changing baby girl who wants to be like her big brother and sister. She turns nine months tomorrow and I can't get enough of her. She is such a blessing to our family and she lights up our day. She doesn't much care for sleep, but who can complain when she is happy when she is awake. She does a wild army crawl (as if her legs do not exist) and is so proud that she can now get around all on her own. She loves to chat and blow bubbles with her brother. She has two fabulous girlfriends Sophia and Brittlynn who love to sunbathe on blankets while the older kiddos scooter around them. Boy does time fly, and I really am enjoying the small moments.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1TgJMkswQTZq9CngieVNW6pNDVbOyHDG3WqS3iKwJgcHZh57QHECIRuRTcmdczSdnIACs9qn60OInQDa_Y3awjg8pr1AZwWgiLzRjL7utwJl3NEFNxiW-tAo2yCpUfS3JNLblw2jxlcg/s1600/P4130244.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463538638416593458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1TgJMkswQTZq9CngieVNW6pNDVbOyHDG3WqS3iKwJgcHZh57QHECIRuRTcmdczSdnIACs9qn60OInQDa_Y3awjg8pr1AZwWgiLzRjL7utwJl3NEFNxiW-tAo2yCpUfS3JNLblw2jxlcg/s400/P4130244.JPG" /></a><br />Kenedy started soccer this year and loves every second of it. Even if the first game was cancelled due to snow and the second game was freezing cold and the snow had melted earlier that day. She scored a goal in the net and was so proud (even if it was in her own goal). Lots to learn and more importantly great friends and game treats!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWIGLSf_CUowM-W5fXTQF2CZdjGg4el4blL5Oos-iJWniyMVo71aZ32lRjwErBukeNNpI7zf_CsoZaL1iE7TzRwDPvgaJD0KrinJsoOqr_mnMaNDcqXE6_B4Hsw-jBRUzcsNPZmHxhZI/s1600/P3210207.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463538626900878354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWIGLSf_CUowM-W5fXTQF2CZdjGg4el4blL5Oos-iJWniyMVo71aZ32lRjwErBukeNNpI7zf_CsoZaL1iE7TzRwDPvgaJD0KrinJsoOqr_mnMaNDcqXE6_B4Hsw-jBRUzcsNPZmHxhZI/s400/P3210207.JPG" /></a></p><div>We enjoy Friday night "movie night" where we eat lots of popcorn and milk duds and stay up as late as we can keep our eyes open.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVOfNI82uBmTUcy2nlhrJmzvYmFLc9gsX3cxoFTIFM14Qtj61GhjD-OoZBs-Wkbsb6EnlvzlFjmhrsqlOosA7wp_Wl0rwZnvcdEwYT9twy_X7RlhnOahQn4Zw0urMm9fBYUcsqzq10tN4/s1600/P2130126.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457990591414344242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVOfNI82uBmTUcy2nlhrJmzvYmFLc9gsX3cxoFTIFM14Qtj61GhjD-OoZBs-Wkbsb6EnlvzlFjmhrsqlOosA7wp_Wl0rwZnvcdEwYT9twy_X7RlhnOahQn4Zw0urMm9fBYUcsqzq10tN4/s400/P2130126.JPG" /></a>Making sugar cookies because we are craving something yummy and maybe we are slightly bored. Gavin is super particular and loves to be creative in all aspects of art. Including cookie decorating.<br /><div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGKP1ecrEJ12orHbA9MS9VBXCDvd_Sd_dTGf7EHpT6VgUDcrD1cIpJCErQ5UglDku7D8waVAWBbp0kjht5bkOEnjVFVSAtnwOZ02o2ZBng_rAmz977kEzdXzSrYInx2GKnPa2vtuUQbs/s1600/P3240221.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457990571039290978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSGKP1ecrEJ12orHbA9MS9VBXCDvd_Sd_dTGf7EHpT6VgUDcrD1cIpJCErQ5UglDku7D8waVAWBbp0kjht5bkOEnjVFVSAtnwOZ02o2ZBng_rAmz977kEzdXzSrYInx2GKnPa2vtuUQbs/s400/P3240221.JPG" /></a> Smiley Samantha is constantly being entertained by Kenedy and Gavin running circles around her. Who needs toys when my siblings with keep me giggling?<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEsMLLPUgNSCHcvPV2JEkHXgBodsLXMWjFv0sQEb47uTiZErkLPEDGjArFg393QPWrJ8lLLSuh7oJhULJvnJ0gjNSv1nqbpL4jjrDb6N32DXtDYK7xdv1sOjSaCxpl1hAQtQ9OIjMtaQU/s1600/P2250188.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457990563610231154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEsMLLPUgNSCHcvPV2JEkHXgBodsLXMWjFv0sQEb47uTiZErkLPEDGjArFg393QPWrJ8lLLSuh7oJhULJvnJ0gjNSv1nqbpL4jjrDb6N32DXtDYK7xdv1sOjSaCxpl1hAQtQ9OIjMtaQU/s400/P2250188.JPG" /></a> She is just barely starting to experiment with food. No, not baby food, real food, she as I have said before refuses bottles and baby food, and has zero teeth but she loves anything we eat and just has to have little pieces. She is sweet and stubborn!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-16629865315624254222010-03-12T20:53:00.000-08:002010-04-08T21:23:50.757-07:00Olypmic whirlwind<div align="center">Well I wanted to wait and post this segment on our trip to Vancouver when I could get the best pics. and a well scripted story.</div><div align="center">Where does the time go???<br />We got back and we were thrown right back into the swing of "Real Life". Bummer, I just want to go back and relive that special moment for Torah in slow motion.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsDzvVzZia_CPK_nh4sNry9cr6nUSxLYmYGpRIrZaQMND4ENQ8lwktkxx_UUfNVXY3_tlBB8fT9-9iwRo1llCMtq63Pvg231Zcjf6AtbD7vPZc9smqOtH3xa8uTYU2fJmlxqLlO6eYMM/s1600-h/P2200180.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447978464634251570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsDzvVzZia_CPK_nh4sNry9cr6nUSxLYmYGpRIrZaQMND4ENQ8lwktkxx_UUfNVXY3_tlBB8fT9-9iwRo1llCMtq63Pvg231Zcjf6AtbD7vPZc9smqOtH3xa8uTYU2fJmlxqLlO6eYMM/s400/P2200180.JPG" /></a>Roxy threw Torah a Fabulous party at the Country club after winning the Gold and Lucky us, we were able to join the crew for a wonderful night out. Full of wonderful food, even better company and some WILD lessons in Curling. It got pretty intense.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4INoh0ZBIAsoLFe1iwh0yxzNn_xeJAX0BiCQSWszNYK-XBTUr4ClPAL2OK8KqiHRYEYoWuVGXprfkde_PPJ3srJtCZURZGm8jWn9HcFgKqQWmKLkfOojp_GpgQqger9uA_gJMGljqoo/s1600-h/P2180171.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447978458964049842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4INoh0ZBIAsoLFe1iwh0yxzNn_xeJAX0BiCQSWszNYK-XBTUr4ClPAL2OK8KqiHRYEYoWuVGXprfkde_PPJ3srJtCZURZGm8jWn9HcFgKqQWmKLkfOojp_GpgQqger9uA_gJMGljqoo/s400/P2180171.JPG" /></a> We all know who is #1...<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5kGwCOPAWPjtobFv0CD4RsGtt6Rzuiz3sI9nu9xaIfH-q2zHNNMYt8sqmIqUPddhlxAJq2JW_1m9GbjMjSIRjR_zFuf7LhhMPvGcIqlqFDFDnvziM3E-03kf-W-dccEHAdHr6F36IoU/s1600-h/P2180157.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447978454443941010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc5kGwCOPAWPjtobFv0CD4RsGtt6Rzuiz3sI9nu9xaIfH-q2zHNNMYt8sqmIqUPddhlxAJq2JW_1m9GbjMjSIRjR_zFuf7LhhMPvGcIqlqFDFDnvziM3E-03kf-W-dccEHAdHr6F36IoU/s400/P2180157.JPG" /></a>Heidi, Samantha and I enjoying the warm weather and some incredible snowboarding preliminaries.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NxyWqCjGazkALiPnv9RWPFn8o7w0-ymeT8_etdmWCsOiCcaJLi2LgQQlq_Ip56WKc7-idMiego6k9MjZU4CaK5YuIhfODeeQu3LHrMFD6WVqKjFVFlsS1odkGKKIFIFOHBAHgvQvGQM/s1600-h/P2200174.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447978018101697298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8NxyWqCjGazkALiPnv9RWPFn8o7w0-ymeT8_etdmWCsOiCcaJLi2LgQQlq_Ip56WKc7-idMiego6k9MjZU4CaK5YuIhfODeeQu3LHrMFD6WVqKjFVFlsS1odkGKKIFIFOHBAHgvQvGQM/s400/P2200174.JPG" /></a>Garrett and Sam enjoying the Olympic vibe and shopping in downtown Vancouver.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYS3oWE5pQMnm7iVk5xPBcAJGty2BKC5PDHW048KHg52RY-oyVzgQvM1apxofVNQnCocSu118f3whkYec5R-neNLx9Ov-DRoL23WkpyjJTA6RdB8MbGnbQWZak6FCXuxz2cm3MRhZDCc/s1600-h/P2180155.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447978003923305778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnYS3oWE5pQMnm7iVk5xPBcAJGty2BKC5PDHW048KHg52RY-oyVzgQvM1apxofVNQnCocSu118f3whkYec5R-neNLx9Ov-DRoL23WkpyjJTA6RdB8MbGnbQWZak6FCXuxz2cm3MRhZDCc/s400/P2180155.JPG" /></a>Wonderful Samantha in the middle of the "All day event" getting ready for a little snooze.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4FsiblFVqazu65n0uoa_7rZ_2-2nQ90laBQzkaGbEPgt1wT4wfUfcv3mfPAXH72xIT9uVB7kx7yc3PDwWxM7c1Os3vhtpSx1Rqxg7OJIQDaASu3C3e9J6wQFp6HVZMWyFITJp4dZciMQ/s1600-h/P2180141.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447977999396453634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4FsiblFVqazu65n0uoa_7rZ_2-2nQ90laBQzkaGbEPgt1wT4wfUfcv3mfPAXH72xIT9uVB7kx7yc3PDwWxM7c1Os3vhtpSx1Rqxg7OJIQDaASu3C3e9J6wQFp6HVZMWyFITJp4dZciMQ/s400/P2180141.JPG" /></a>*<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1wwmqIfaUhHozfggwOL8ExlGg4TlZlVL8Q7KTPzUdzrjgaHWnT98rgOk6gTAD3ELKdE_stKhrAZ3GCJbT2Su89aGRZTm6-cjGUaXB9U4Fl0Vl8-CijQ2YYrB4Kt_4q8-QOEhQP9A-ag/s1600-h/P2180171.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447977992206385554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1wwmqIfaUhHozfggwOL8ExlGg4TlZlVL8Q7KTPzUdzrjgaHWnT98rgOk6gTAD3ELKdE_stKhrAZ3GCJbT2Su89aGRZTm6-cjGUaXB9U4Fl0Vl8-CijQ2YYrB4Kt_4q8-QOEhQP9A-ag/s400/P2180171.JPG" /></a> *<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8nPOe8k12zpQVxD73mlDvlqTo9RUnm8UlOQuvmV2K4r6mjiafm0aPeAFS36-xXxONretnFG_aHPLY3XvxdvtnvpcQ6kIpT6RmXpMI6kj_F-RBajL2n-AqA_RCSI3rfws1KcgwwQcvrY/s1600-h/P2180152.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447977984800180802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8nPOe8k12zpQVxD73mlDvlqTo9RUnm8UlOQuvmV2K4r6mjiafm0aPeAFS36-xXxONretnFG_aHPLY3XvxdvtnvpcQ6kIpT6RmXpMI6kj_F-RBajL2n-AqA_RCSI3rfws1KcgwwQcvrY/s400/P2180152.JPG" /></a> Torah and Us relaxing before her evening runs. Isn't she such a babe!!!!!<br />I wanted to just get some of these up before it gets even further behind. </div><div>I will post the details as soon as I can so I don't forget what a once in a life time experience it was. </div><div>Along with some incredible pics. from my sisters camera and Casey's as well.</div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-52472130196060703392010-02-16T21:46:00.000-08:002010-02-16T21:54:26.544-08:00WE ARE ON OUR WAY!!!!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">It's offical, we are on our way to Vancouver</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">(tomorrow morning).</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Wish Torah luck and cheer her on for the Australian team in the Superpipe on Thursday night!!!!</span></div><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93ePGgY2N5YobwfuJz6L5BHYzx_zSX2gnOAPFspmc6kNAqmGHU9LzbZ2ShvRYEaZnmtaorfdC7t3VHWC9dhrKYeT-A-rRAKFn8MXr8uMUUobbuCXyDyyGCHpmSc5QnVJ2EU6pZWXCrLo/s1600-h/P2160129.JPG"><span style="font-size:180%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439085737083483234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93ePGgY2N5YobwfuJz6L5BHYzx_zSX2gnOAPFspmc6kNAqmGHU9LzbZ2ShvRYEaZnmtaorfdC7t3VHWC9dhrKYeT-A-rRAKFn8MXr8uMUUobbuCXyDyyGCHpmSc5QnVJ2EU6pZWXCrLo/s400/P2160129.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> Samantha can hardly contain herself!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Torah we love you and can't wait to cheer you on in Vancouver!</span></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-28699711058817242852010-02-07T12:43:00.000-08:002010-02-07T13:31:03.831-08:00VANCOUVER 2010<div align="center"><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ifav0r6PI1I&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ifav0r6PI1I&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <br/>I have to borrow this post from my sister Heidi, about the opportunity we have of going to Vancouver to see our SOON-TO-BE sister compete in the Winter Olympics. She is an incredible snowboarder and an even more incredible person. We love her and wish her the best of Luck in the next couple of weeks. <br /> Garrett will be in Seattle for work, so we decided to make a trip out of it and mix work with pleasure. So after a few days in Seattle we will head up to cheer our GUTS out for this amazing girl and soak in the awe of the Winter Olympics. </div><div align="center"> I hate to admit this but how sad is it, that when the Olympics came to Utah I saw very little. I didn't attend any events and mingled minimally in downtown during the two week event. Looking back I was stupid and should have really taken advantage of such a wonderful opportunity to have the Olympics in my own backyard. </div><div align="center"> So when this opportunity came about, I didn't get my hopes up because I thought we would have to pull a lot of strings to make it work and I just didn't want to be disappointed. But my cute hubby just kept saying "We are going", we can make it work, this is a once in a life-time thing". So he did most of the planning and preparing. And now I can be Giddy and not be disappointed because the strings have been pulled and almost everything is ready (thank you to family and friends for helping with kids, lessons, etc!!!!) </div><div align="center">And what makes this even more special is not only am I attending the Winter Games in Vancouver but I get to cheer on someone I Know, and Love, and truly ADMIRE!!!!!</div><div align="center"> GOOD LUCK TORAH, we love you and all that you represent!!!!!!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8lMR6hzC1pOFkcmuPiaQQHinVIMO9BVjETwc09etm3FmQ7igVCnGslU-XJaQ-zEZsauLr7dxAqY6CEKYSrw19RhjAUpntoxA-yNBnTn6mR7ElNQdYNl8_Y6x5Omc2F68NgvfiVcdqiX0/s1600-h/torahbright.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 319px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435605017159333026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8lMR6hzC1pOFkcmuPiaQQHinVIMO9BVjETwc09etm3FmQ7igVCnGslU-XJaQ-zEZsauLr7dxAqY6CEKYSrw19RhjAUpntoxA-yNBnTn6mR7ElNQdYNl8_Y6x5Omc2F68NgvfiVcdqiX0/s400/torahbright.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmHIZapxDtt6-F-TwGWfcsDtP5-pggFrZxqSnrTvoleoCvkPCumCKHCC9bbvdx4GPk8phKH4XcQKV3PTw5Oo7Ukpg-dP7WgQ_xcTMNzMlP95QNDCUNDCxR_lM3KKepShPvKIoFmvXZ1I/s1600-h/torah-anna-.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435605010561351810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmHIZapxDtt6-F-TwGWfcsDtP5-pggFrZxqSnrTvoleoCvkPCumCKHCC9bbvdx4GPk8phKH4XcQKV3PTw5Oo7Ukpg-dP7WgQ_xcTMNzMlP95QNDCUNDCxR_lM3KKepShPvKIoFmvXZ1I/s400/torah-anna-.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-49938980579916585352010-01-30T19:20:00.000-08:002010-01-30T19:42:53.542-08:00Bottle...Baby Food... Cookie?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4x6K-bDAH74mUGNJ_uEZ0HXd2YBrksW3lUNu7YFov-DF-sgmErz6ZdzVHW9cYs0OFHb6UqshUGbO74HcY8tKGEOPNttorzmq-O8G7MEPboj-XQTHNklKL8EregFrur-4YqzqrmQWlZo/s1600-h/DCF00035.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432743382696939746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG4x6K-bDAH74mUGNJ_uEZ0HXd2YBrksW3lUNu7YFov-DF-sgmErz6ZdzVHW9cYs0OFHb6UqshUGbO74HcY8tKGEOPNttorzmq-O8G7MEPboj-XQTHNklKL8EregFrur-4YqzqrmQWlZo/s400/DCF00035.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center">When I was pregnant with Samantha I wanted nothing more than to be able to nurse her successfully (Without pain, lack of milk, or any other problem that may occur when trying to breastfeed your baby). I remember vividly the moment I met my Precious Sam and as I looked at her face she was sucking, and smacking those lips of hers. I immediately responded "Oh no"! I know, how sad is that.</div><br /><div align="center">I was nervous and scared for the pain and frustration that came along with nursing your baby. But I knew I was going to give it my all, and not expect miracles. </div><br /><div align="center">Well, needless to say Samantha was a natural and took right to it with no problems. YEAH!!! This is exactly what I had prayed for.<br />Now six months later she is still/only nursing. I try solid foods and juice in a bottle but she will have no such thing. ABSOLUTELY Not!!!! Just the sight of either sends her into a fit.<br />So this week Garrett was out of town and she was constantly grabbing for whatever I was eating. As I was eating a cookie she grabbed it and immediately brought it to her mouth. </div><br /><div align="center">and this is what I discovered...</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjJSlYCHG3Q4wyyC5A0vUhPyPt1-1wF2wkD5EX3uvgBScAh2EbKPHhaduo0Fyf_QdR56HhlqnqKMlcpBbbPxCICGFpuZvHwARwdRvwkArvC3-bHik-qp-RxEYnNHqYkWXZIWkX4gKuajE/s1600-h/P1270115.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432739300131981634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjJSlYCHG3Q4wyyC5A0vUhPyPt1-1wF2wkD5EX3uvgBScAh2EbKPHhaduo0Fyf_QdR56HhlqnqKMlcpBbbPxCICGFpuZvHwARwdRvwkArvC3-bHik-qp-RxEYnNHqYkWXZIWkX4gKuajE/s400/P1270115.JPG" /></a> A Giddy Sam sucking the bee-jee-bees out of a chocolate cookie. </div><br /><div align="center">Duh mom, what is not to love?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuT_PbHlhqdn66pco7dBUIwi292AGxhJnMuSiDpc-PWCbdTK2pHFlZhtcWKYVLg0YW5y4yd3AEc45tw72f2kk7ekCuLBd2AtByk0LMQzLh79NenpA-hbtrhEGqONOY1rsL_mHld96rr_Q/s1600-h/PC240003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5432739278654972914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuT_PbHlhqdn66pco7dBUIwi292AGxhJnMuSiDpc-PWCbdTK2pHFlZhtcWKYVLg0YW5y4yd3AEc45tw72f2kk7ekCuLBd2AtByk0LMQzLh79NenpA-hbtrhEGqONOY1rsL_mHld96rr_Q/s400/PC240003.JPG" /></a> So up to this point Samantha solely nurses with a side snack of a cookie, sucker, or pudding. I know I shouldn't be giving her these things but I sometimes cant resist and it is a start to some sort of solid food and not so dependant of Mom. I love you Samantha and you are my precious Angel who knows what she wants.<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-40306809863357130102010-01-15T00:17:00.000-08:002010-01-15T06:31:25.929-08:00My Sweet Kenedy .<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmM45yr3_oIjOPkK-JQsQ9ANaiphN5OHzxqg1kjjVzePODRa8JaxErEg4uMr7TD3QMDEZ53ClIFaYqx7m4c1Q1_ZiZSRlZ5kR48RRLBeqJQNK39R9zjq2IbbEHS0931bJIJifRVZ0h4Yc/s1600-h/P6250058.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426881243869341954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmM45yr3_oIjOPkK-JQsQ9ANaiphN5OHzxqg1kjjVzePODRa8JaxErEg4uMr7TD3QMDEZ53ClIFaYqx7m4c1Q1_ZiZSRlZ5kR48RRLBeqJQNK39R9zjq2IbbEHS0931bJIJifRVZ0h4Yc/s400/P6250058.JPG" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><br />I was driving in the car a week or so ago, and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kenedy</span> said out of nowhere:<br /><br /><br /><br /><em><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="color:#993399;">Kenedy</span>: Mom, I don' t want to get baptized</strong></em><br /><br /><br /><em><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">Me</span>: Well, why not?</strong></em><br /><br /><br /><em><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="color:#993399;">Kenedy</span>: Just because</strong></em><br /><br /><br /><em><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">Me</span>: Why do you say that?</strong></em><br /><br /><br /><em><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="color:#993399;">Kenedy</span>: Just cause mom, I don't want to drown.</strong></em><br /><br /><br /><em><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">Me</span>: (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">light bulb</span> coming on) <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Sweetheart</span> you won't drown. Daddy will be there with you, it's a very special day. I then briefly explained to her the process and that she will receive the special gift of the Holy Ghost.</strong></em><br /><br /><br /><em><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="color:#993399;">Kenedy</span>: (extremely enthused) I will get a gift? the Holy Ghost? </strong></em><br /><br /><br /><em><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="color:#993399;">Kenedy</span>: He is Jesus' friend right?</strong></em><br /><br /><br /><em><strong><span style="color:#00cccc;">Me</span>: It is a special gift to help guide you and comfort you...</strong></em><br /><br /><br /><em><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="color:#993399;">Kenedy</span>: So Mom as soon as I get baptized and get the gift of the Holy Ghost, Then I become the prophet.</strong></em><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">*</span><br /><br />End of Story, not up for negotiation, she quickly decided that she would be baptized and aspire to be the prophet.<br /><br />This is my Special <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kenedy</span>, she is always learning and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">achieving</span> and full of such a vivid imagination. The things that come out of her mouth are hilarious and honest and thought provoking and I laugh on a daily basis. She makes me smile.<br />I told myself I would start writing these things down again, because it is so <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">priceless</span>. So I may have oodles of more short post simply stating a conversation or thought that <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kenedy</span> said.<br /><br />I love you sweet Girl and I know that you can be anything you want to be...</span> </div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-40000651570232364502010-01-15T00:02:00.000-08:002010-01-15T00:16:15.813-08:00BOOYA!!!!<div align="center"> We are almost to the end of this week and I must tell you my little Gavin has been a CHAMPION with Potty-training. I wasn't sure if I wanted to venture this route so early but Gavin was showing interest and I decided to make the leap and try. So Monday night for Family Night we made a big deal about him getting to pick his "Big Boy undies" and lots of treats and drinks that were just for him. (Thank you Cortney for all your tips and advice, it totally worked).</div><div align="center">He loved feeling like he was the most special boy on the planet. We wore him out and he fell fast asleep clutching his new purchase. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">And So the Journey began...</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNiMLd9KghOaTyDru5CzKgvqd7Ga7ZIQ-W2GWLKOKKO4F4TXar9OS8Dr69YBpfmOHKZS_C6JdC3M9-3oWY4pE5lsFxI2E_8dufTepUX_1liarAE-qSfE4Qx3AxuAAEWUu4nDmLSjAdVTk/s1600-h/P1110081.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426874578825232546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNiMLd9KghOaTyDru5CzKgvqd7Ga7ZIQ-W2GWLKOKKO4F4TXar9OS8Dr69YBpfmOHKZS_C6JdC3M9-3oWY4pE5lsFxI2E_8dufTepUX_1liarAE-qSfE4Qx3AxuAAEWUu4nDmLSjAdVTk/s400/P1110081.JPG" /></a>This is how we spent most of our recent days, running "Super Fast" to the potty!</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUW5JGisHZPJ8aZbrYELum1BN1UjMneLmm0pYtjGRYlsGVD_pF9CH0RN40d-TOHzrkv3txTKMaNQ778n5SdpsNdRY-YIGG_ye1iPXJ7yAIFal1Hh0tjbrOeyautTxohH6yEYUPqXOEDQ/s1600-h/P1110074.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426874577122664386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUW5JGisHZPJ8aZbrYELum1BN1UjMneLmm0pYtjGRYlsGVD_pF9CH0RN40d-TOHzrkv3txTKMaNQ778n5SdpsNdRY-YIGG_ye1iPXJ7yAIFal1Hh0tjbrOeyautTxohH6yEYUPqXOEDQ/s400/P1110074.JPG" /></a>This is my happy Gavin after a Successful trip to the potty and getting his umpteenth treat of the morning!!!!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdmu52HQNb_806K2r6aw34aev8inAnrg18eHCir_vTLENM5eknYqBzx9wEgwGq9p4UMRFaGem__1dC8OeV2tBWfMEsTf3fNmTwcBQ9RveoV4W_rg1kak0ma9F0ZoPhCxXG7WMt7xrm0w/s1600-h/P1110076.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426874567154431074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghdmu52HQNb_806K2r6aw34aev8inAnrg18eHCir_vTLENM5eknYqBzx9wEgwGq9p4UMRFaGem__1dC8OeV2tBWfMEsTf3fNmTwcBQ9RveoV4W_rg1kak0ma9F0ZoPhCxXG7WMt7xrm0w/s400/P1110076.JPG" /></a> Buddy we are so proud of you and hope that the days to come continue to go as well as this week has gone. Potty training is definitely wearing on a mom, constantly asking and taking him to the bathroom. Dropping everything in a moments notice to make sure he actually tinkled in the potty.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-89716048062036545452010-01-02T01:30:00.000-08:002010-01-04T21:44:11.114-08:00Where's my string?<div align="center">A few Sunday's back we were on our way down the stairs to get into the car for church when Gavin said to Garrett " Daddy you got your string"? "Where is my string like yours and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Tyler's</span>"? </div><div align="center">So as I am racing down the stairs I see Garrett and Gavin making their way back up and into our closet. They then proceeded to tie one of Garrett's ties on my sweet boy. He stood so <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">patiently</span> for his "string" to be fitted " just so"! </div><div align="center">*</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY77bjIG1q6qZa6ZEeLv0eE6UENBmUMhrjzh6lEdDv7Ni3ynzdQ2UKZzutD2F-QHTSxh7SrOFMDxR9sXt43v9S0B7dz2UdCeRKxfggcU6QfJJNCQ7LIzytEw1k0ZUHLVRanWG4dVy65eI/s1600-h/PC200442.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422073800570814946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY77bjIG1q6qZa6ZEeLv0eE6UENBmUMhrjzh6lEdDv7Ni3ynzdQ2UKZzutD2F-QHTSxh7SrOFMDxR9sXt43v9S0B7dz2UdCeRKxfggcU6QfJJNCQ7LIzytEw1k0ZUHLVRanWG4dVy65eI/s400/PC200442.JPG" /></a> Gavin was so excited to be like his daddy and have a string of his own. He wore it proudly throughout church and afterwards as well. For those of you who don't know Gavin, he refuses to wear pants right now and every Sunday its a battle to get him to wear Church attire. So he asks his daddy what he is going to be wearing and as Garrett explains to him that he will be wearing pants, a shirt/ sweater Gavin is quick to then agree to wear pants (because his daddy is). From a mother's stand point it is such a neat thing to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">experience</span> the bond between father and son. Something as simple as having a tie on like his Dad is a tender moment to witness.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEhQbBgotdcP94fmaNrTLMpHymVVYe0tNen-u439pptPS3RMtbiwOHjGPvtjlonJXkSONG6BkCKVXcqh_D6E2bwfNemn0u-WHensLfLQveyj3fWQUCE_RNcsgvsn9norDzoX-zghsoYXE/s1600-h/PC200446.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422073792101464994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEhQbBgotdcP94fmaNrTLMpHymVVYe0tNen-u439pptPS3RMtbiwOHjGPvtjlonJXkSONG6BkCKVXcqh_D6E2bwfNemn0u-WHensLfLQveyj3fWQUCE_RNcsgvsn9norDzoX-zghsoYXE/s400/PC200446.JPG" /></a>Like Father, Like Son.<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-63317613711629765812009-11-04T09:00:00.000-08:002009-11-04T09:37:17.832-08:00Playing catch-up!!<div align="center">Since I haven't been the best this past month with anything (especially blogging) I am going to play catch-up and throw a bunch of pics. together with a synopsis of what we have been up to this last month or so. I wish I could say it was filled with vacations or exciting adventures but it mostly consisted of the everyday with wonderfully simple highlights nestled throughout.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">In the month of October Kenedy continued to help mom, becoming "mom Jr" which she excelled at reading time, singing time, tummy time supervisor, and just wonderful sister time.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCQ3EktSf7krN3gG5VAeA7fWyFj77NR5Y-AF75LM2sG5kVkdWkONAqEVWIWn00eR0-9kVnjz8tejdz1-qyaMlUsAaEQJPUh7TmfCQDjD3r4_ybta0Y0rAD3jwKtSv9raXNxQLazLwavo/s1600-h/PA280294.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400297821911871346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCQ3EktSf7krN3gG5VAeA7fWyFj77NR5Y-AF75LM2sG5kVkdWkONAqEVWIWn00eR0-9kVnjz8tejdz1-qyaMlUsAaEQJPUh7TmfCQDjD3r4_ybta0Y0rAD3jwKtSv9raXNxQLazLwavo/s400/PA280294.JPG" /></a> Samantha has come alive and is all smiles and silent giggles!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfuMZ6_SJ3BijPYNFqd46NxY05HwMB53E_U_Kxm5z-YsNZqScZMttHKiguidOqFYWG8IFpXRiNp31p0vPsI_e_wwgEyn8RnxGFWVOzO9wAS5JCoZbbo0cRXO5uzwqdmpH16A7v4jgBBCo/s1600-h/PA280287.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400297814603698418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfuMZ6_SJ3BijPYNFqd46NxY05HwMB53E_U_Kxm5z-YsNZqScZMttHKiguidOqFYWG8IFpXRiNp31p0vPsI_e_wwgEyn8RnxGFWVOzO9wAS5JCoZbbo0cRXO5uzwqdmpH16A7v4jgBBCo/s400/PA280287.JPG" /></a>Kenedy and Gavin picked pumpkins from Grandpa Jeff's Pumpkin Patch and couldn't wait to carve them. Kenedy designed her own all by herself and had a strong vision of what her little one was to look like. She did a Fantastic job from start to finish. Gavin played a huge role in designing his and later became distracted by the Halloween Charlie Brown show and left Dad to finish up the minor details. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEnCS0YprNIjqXoIDTSKHA5VsI1WPFaMUvpxieyZy4zCiLqBgp-PhRt7hmhEx_-XDO5j_aIWxbCtHT55RhK0QVnoCbJR2FbUVfuX0ELT2kJ7CUJMHd6deSSR46UswQ_WyV0qcKA7qCGU/s1600-h/PA270285.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400297811809872930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfEnCS0YprNIjqXoIDTSKHA5VsI1WPFaMUvpxieyZy4zCiLqBgp-PhRt7hmhEx_-XDO5j_aIWxbCtHT55RhK0QVnoCbJR2FbUVfuX0ELT2kJ7CUJMHd6deSSR46UswQ_WyV0qcKA7qCGU/s400/PA270285.JPG" /></a>Dad getting Kenedy started on her masterpiece.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzfm2fJGrpDcfMATHlro8wnZ7P0JxIcmSKxnPVQ27csS13CrhsHTlN8kgrnNjE0CwaCB0Mbc8TTWBebEITD71bsih8JQ7IymN3vYO8u7T7-UvNWVzXyw5iyrnYFL1wHkDESE8KVVC5c9w/s1600-h/PA270282.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400297802878643362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzfm2fJGrpDcfMATHlro8wnZ7P0JxIcmSKxnPVQ27csS13CrhsHTlN8kgrnNjE0CwaCB0Mbc8TTWBebEITD71bsih8JQ7IymN3vYO8u7T7-UvNWVzXyw5iyrnYFL1wHkDESE8KVVC5c9w/s400/PA270282.JPG" /></a>Gavin getting his hands nice and slimy. Not sure what to make of the "GUTS" but was dutiful on finishing what he started. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoHIQu4ewXfRYdtSyDbXOVy36G7oywCK2NgdTckzOcGFlv9utfVigE6SSP0a6aFov2I4d3xX0dmQjl7zNlAPZeH8vAiqNAgkaD3ll-6U9GRyK17tzRJ35wKJh9RxOXKoaNB88WJbUBrYs/s1600-h/PA270276.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400297794490928946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoHIQu4ewXfRYdtSyDbXOVy36G7oywCK2NgdTckzOcGFlv9utfVigE6SSP0a6aFov2I4d3xX0dmQjl7zNlAPZeH8vAiqNAgkaD3ll-6U9GRyK17tzRJ35wKJh9RxOXKoaNB88WJbUBrYs/s400/PA270276.JPG" /></a>Sam spent "OODLES" of time lounging with her friend Sophia. They are hilarious together and they can't get enough of each other (Or, truth be told the moms can't get enough of hang out time with each other). And yes, Sophia smiles like that continuously.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FlhBgj_d_BAKqCP8acj-96DH_ZzJApqkCwZ16qGbuT4Krhc50TwCHVvsDapVLl-ovBXhHr72mX6zL4nVL0RPmTs0oQAwgbKlPj3bZu0YYJA7-ze_UXNOmCHkyA2Xl5kBtcYk5LE0UOw/s1600-h/PA160255.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400296289605390226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9FlhBgj_d_BAKqCP8acj-96DH_ZzJApqkCwZ16qGbuT4Krhc50TwCHVvsDapVLl-ovBXhHr72mX6zL4nVL0RPmTs0oQAwgbKlPj3bZu0YYJA7-ze_UXNOmCHkyA2Xl5kBtcYk5LE0UOw/s400/PA160255.JPG" /></a>I got everyday reminders of what a blessing my kiddos are in my life.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAdkySe66pwZOA8bHjRJCRot5nLkzxhuvunuP9n1m7pJIKc2-uscuV6iTcJ-hT01449wRIG63p_pMnsVhbOziMJYlcmUCqsPyzgJNfEx5uWiF_a_svWeGVMkfC-nzMWCE1vfC_ILqiF0/s1600-h/PA070238.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400296289035553586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAdkySe66pwZOA8bHjRJCRot5nLkzxhuvunuP9n1m7pJIKc2-uscuV6iTcJ-hT01449wRIG63p_pMnsVhbOziMJYlcmUCqsPyzgJNfEx5uWiF_a_svWeGVMkfC-nzMWCE1vfC_ILqiF0/s400/PA070238.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div> Gavin had a birthday and turned 2. Leave it to Aunt Natalie to get him exactly what he wanted... a metal bat. We had to tell Gavin right away that this bat was to be "The outside bat". He is quite a slugger and we knew we would see the evidence of his talent in our walls. So each day Gavin says "mom lets go outside and get my Outside bat and play hit".<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2pRnyI8W2_MmQ4Tkjj_KBJ3VLMM-0_236AWGtw1u2nNnjDM63ZKnZQ7x8SB5NI-fh7yiR-DpqoWgL0UuH6_U7S7_drLKJM64XzGdT7jbJ6zovmMC6s-CXWuhyc006VscDxGfBPT-Ooyg/s1600-h/P9270224.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400296276653109650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2pRnyI8W2_MmQ4Tkjj_KBJ3VLMM-0_236AWGtw1u2nNnjDM63ZKnZQ7x8SB5NI-fh7yiR-DpqoWgL0UuH6_U7S7_drLKJM64XzGdT7jbJ6zovmMC6s-CXWuhyc006VscDxGfBPT-Ooyg/s400/P9270224.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div> Also for Gavin's birthday we stole Grandma away for the afternoon to see "Cloudy with a chance of meatballs" in 3D. My mother-in-law introduced the book to my kiddos a long time ago and they loved it. So when it was produced into a movie we were Super Excited to see it. I was amazed that all the kids kept their glasses on the whole time.<br />Thank you mom for all your help ! </div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVl8KXwJs2iOel1-6Hf6tQ5Y79auA-JHSYDvZy50MNgbWPsWCm_L81QwlEiDMg4uLTw9Y2h1r7xeM6qBL4rAj2xsdD2ZoiObPbQYOlHLoykOB1fqGufV8fWleJqVrook0C6CDPenxe3E/s1600-h/P9240204.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400296270849798802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVl8KXwJs2iOel1-6Hf6tQ5Y79auA-JHSYDvZy50MNgbWPsWCm_L81QwlEiDMg4uLTw9Y2h1r7xeM6qBL4rAj2xsdD2ZoiObPbQYOlHLoykOB1fqGufV8fWleJqVrook0C6CDPenxe3E/s400/P9240204.JPG" /></a> We visited Gardner Village where Kenedy found the costume of her dreams.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0IaS971tnlBvgzGEw-_PVwZptMqDSY_s_OvLKkixMZzogBDiN3SzLdOy2vLgbY3hP0b_KH-znUwm7GeVOR06NvwTcOAk9TjsTzNbcNKoYiw-qHYq05K_FLcWUwMeAY-doBsfJA_47NQE/s1600-h/P9180203.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400296267113288850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0IaS971tnlBvgzGEw-_PVwZptMqDSY_s_OvLKkixMZzogBDiN3SzLdOy2vLgbY3hP0b_KH-znUwm7GeVOR06NvwTcOAk9TjsTzNbcNKoYiw-qHYq05K_FLcWUwMeAY-doBsfJA_47NQE/s400/P9180203.JPG" /></a>These pics. are random and totally out of order but just a little tid-bit of what this past month has been life for us. It has been so much fun to just enjoy the day, not knowing if we will actually make it out of the house or get a shower. We find ourselves enjoying the simpler things. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-1134881703402281042009-09-16T20:54:00.000-07:002009-09-16T21:07:07.357-07:00One Spoiled Girl<div align="center"> Every morning when I get my "Little/Big" man out of bed and we pass my bedroom he says "Baby Sam Sweep"? As we then continue on our way downstairs where Samantha is usually already awake and fed he immediately says "Baby Sam WAAAAAKE". "I see Baby Sam"? He then rushes over to her where I cringe that he is going to step right on top of her, he gently gets down on his hands and knees and lays right next to her. I must say it is the sweetest thing I have ever seen.<br /> For those of you who know Gavin he doesn't really know how to play soft or talk quietly. He is often clumsy and destructive. But when it comes to his little sister he has from day one been so tender and sweet. He loves to sing her "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and tell her all the features of her face (as he is lovingly poking her in the eye). There is something about Boys and the way they love and protect their "Girls"!!!!! </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidE7PeYeGbQnKmmov23zmO9yDpWYsKWNnxk872TAt9tyiPwnUCkXxYS6JDwtrvsKDdw6s1OfTPJxZNczIEC3uHNDnKI1BiIMUJu-0KJGaunSyCm95WZftjk9EH1qYZhlRTmKcGPn8BJ24/s1600-h/P9070156.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382280659019419170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidE7PeYeGbQnKmmov23zmO9yDpWYsKWNnxk872TAt9tyiPwnUCkXxYS6JDwtrvsKDdw6s1OfTPJxZNczIEC3uHNDnKI1BiIMUJu-0KJGaunSyCm95WZftjk9EH1qYZhlRTmKcGPn8BJ24/s400/P9070156.JPG" /></a> As I said a moment earlier the Boys love their girls and Sam loves her daddy. When he comes home from work and she hears his voice she tries to talk to him. He can pick her up and in seconds have her cooing and smiling. That is rare and it takes me a LONG TIME to get that same reaction. Little Sam and Garrett have a Special bond and it is such a great blessing to have her in our life.<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382280657429709218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipDAHDgG__DwAA44zRN6510iMZERcUJhAbe-9N0P2difSRV_yFtO1j1wDWQ6FO5JL4qNUaLvSvqrMYVnBQVzMJlHWcNwFgkjKwzbRlWcTgIQrkCsW15IdYwo1uMo-BKbv_Ve7RB3ATuhU/s400/P9150183.JPG" /></div><br /></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-42956953962102659462009-09-01T12:25:00.000-07:002009-09-01T13:05:54.232-07:00Samantha Jane<div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Thank you Cortney for letting Samantha be your guinea pig for practicing with your new camera. I truly benefited from this little photo session and it was an adventure all along the way.</div><div align="center">As we started getting things together and Sam positioned we didn't realize how hard it is to mold a child "NATURAL LOOKING" into all kind of positions without them screaming and stiffening up. The first 30-45 min. was chaotic and we questioned if this was going to work out at all.<br />Needles to say when we got Sam to sleep she was much more delightful to work with (hehehe)! We were just a little more limited on the positions we could use.<br />Props to all those out there who make taking pics. look easy and flawless its hard work and Cortney you are incredible, so Thank You again!!!!!</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCZmkL1uVhNDUkv-yZpf7Y9O8DW2B1sIIha_4zbsYvGzbCxVLbuB_Boe9KU26rkxhOrBtHrOa0mxoB-2Ydp7au32EBXZv2LulaKucNWub-jWq-gHORA3Z0weABO7KyZAB5Y1vQZiGSuk/s1600-h/SAMANTHACOLLAGE.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376590514817992194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCZmkL1uVhNDUkv-yZpf7Y9O8DW2B1sIIha_4zbsYvGzbCxVLbuB_Boe9KU26rkxhOrBtHrOa0mxoB-2Ydp7au32EBXZv2LulaKucNWub-jWq-gHORA3Z0weABO7KyZAB5Y1vQZiGSuk/s400/SAMANTHACOLLAGE.jpg" /></a> *<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJcAy5m9yKZq0wzpcVbMkagFs8yRDSbdVKw2cSPT6lXhJd-vxmKemRwyLETI3B6facom15qkWbSdCivJRMvqsSrhFPRG0XD8vCSQ3Xsa_7vhkxNLAjvjCEJ5iinyU5YgQA9n5V50thipE/s1600-h/Samantha+108ES.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376590501935547922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJcAy5m9yKZq0wzpcVbMkagFs8yRDSbdVKw2cSPT6lXhJd-vxmKemRwyLETI3B6facom15qkWbSdCivJRMvqsSrhFPRG0XD8vCSQ3Xsa_7vhkxNLAjvjCEJ5iinyU5YgQA9n5V50thipE/s400/Samantha+108ES.jpg" /></a> *<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZD8W50bXcSHivsrLv9U4g_l4eWcm8gRqFBvvxFAchGEPzHK4TSj0d3fHCR9BwTecvvWR7069IbBAPaOYYZmQ6ZSrjltIDSFJGVALfwW1L8mN56NkxNhYNget7ilHakgaRIFI6ApEw5A/s1600-h/Samantha+074.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376590499945340146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZD8W50bXcSHivsrLv9U4g_l4eWcm8gRqFBvvxFAchGEPzHK4TSj0d3fHCR9BwTecvvWR7069IbBAPaOYYZmQ6ZSrjltIDSFJGVALfwW1L8mN56NkxNhYNget7ilHakgaRIFI6ApEw5A/s400/Samantha+074.jpg" /></a> *<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HhnVIEXV03DqYc0ncX8Z-FSSNooJYABCOO9x6Jlt8FKDEiodlQOAZ4Rmyyo8vZ10frcibb0S1qdkRdxPPiH0Q_Cwq2oNFqJJflohwGIhCm-sX1voejrtblFl7qb0xF_23gXkTv2pr-M/s1600-h/Samantha+120E.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376582770331810530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2HhnVIEXV03DqYc0ncX8Z-FSSNooJYABCOO9x6Jlt8FKDEiodlQOAZ4Rmyyo8vZ10frcibb0S1qdkRdxPPiH0Q_Cwq2oNFqJJflohwGIhCm-sX1voejrtblFl7qb0xF_23gXkTv2pr-M/s400/Samantha+120E.jpg" /></a> *<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqCEUycHH0HWFzOYYkCFmglXBjMU6HWJAG4x6ko5pmeLaktYm9HuBr5rOwDiY2p5bu0x3PP4wqz5bDn_KTlb0CfZrkfaJbjP2CNyfIQxqBN3UFMIaV5dQUZtRqJCV0U_OQOuaLboauWc/s1600-h/Samantha+2+121E.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376582755761169874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqCEUycHH0HWFzOYYkCFmglXBjMU6HWJAG4x6ko5pmeLaktYm9HuBr5rOwDiY2p5bu0x3PP4wqz5bDn_KTlb0CfZrkfaJbjP2CNyfIQxqBN3UFMIaV5dQUZtRqJCV0U_OQOuaLboauWc/s400/Samantha+2+121E.jpg" /></a> Sisters Forever!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-14800163444413708772009-08-21T20:53:00.000-07:002009-08-23T12:07:33.400-07:00First...<div align="center">We have kind of been caught up in a tornado of craziness this past month and want to let you know we are alive and well (sleep-deprived and not showered but happy). </div><div align="center">Samantha being the third child has just had been such a joy and blessing to our family and she has been a good sport to go with the flow, because we find ourselves not wanting to sit home or slow down sometimes.</div><div align="center">She is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">definitely</span> her own little personality. she has a cry that is always turned to volume 10! there is no <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">variation</span> or cues that it may be anything in particular its just sheer volume. With that being said she <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">doesn't</span> cry often just when she wants to be heard.<br />She loves, loves, to be held and we have lots of days of snuggling! The moment I put her down (she is asleep) she immediately opens her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">eyes</span> wide and starts to stir.</div><div align="center">She loves to hear her brother and sisters voices and she will lie still while they hover above her face and speak with her. She is lucky to have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kenedy</span> and Gavin they take such wonderful care of her. </div><div align="center">So just a little more about our sweet <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Samantha</span> Jane, she eats like a champ, and sleeps just as well. She loves the bathroom fan and classical music on while she sleeps and she does not like her arms wrapped in her blanket. She loves to spend time on her tummy and constantly goes cross-eyed. She has long fingers and even longer/bigger feet, I hope the feet thing will slow down and she will grow into them. </div><div align="center">I can't believe a month has already swept by and this is just a few of her Firsts....</div><div align="center"><em></em></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3Ks0fZqVxZOeBRJGsdSaGzm-4ryno1U9qyBLGR7PPrWOtxSIvQsCR7uLqTfK-uFHwBIjjkmlU6wS1odSVSAMy1eVn1PRc29pCfc_-xX2LMhV1kYI8zwy9N0XAsFXPjUgH6Ifa8JRYTg/s1600-h/P7260038.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373231988833482498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO3Ks0fZqVxZOeBRJGsdSaGzm-4ryno1U9qyBLGR7PPrWOtxSIvQsCR7uLqTfK-uFHwBIjjkmlU6wS1odSVSAMy1eVn1PRc29pCfc_-xX2LMhV1kYI8zwy9N0XAsFXPjUgH6Ifa8JRYTg/s400/P7260038.JPG" /></a> First girl time with her big sister</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBeST9BEcTF5ByOfR-wgkqSW0IFkwQ3vg81U1-9fpnRurM7hzDtAMKr6VP_d4gwlO8JeTwHtfbxCki31M1FdwWmh200rmnKtHWF2wyD0rP41Ro6NhHek9WZCDkaPZ0CyAPD25VC5FNasY/s1600-h/P8030063.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373231984658688850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBeST9BEcTF5ByOfR-wgkqSW0IFkwQ3vg81U1-9fpnRurM7hzDtAMKr6VP_d4gwlO8JeTwHtfbxCki31M1FdwWmh200rmnKtHWF2wyD0rP41Ro6NhHek9WZCDkaPZ0CyAPD25VC5FNasY/s400/P8030063.JPG" /></a> First Family night filled with hammock swinging, Book of Mormon stories, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Popsicles</span> and wonderful weather.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHaUE8O6CuCQSfRtV2iFsB5C4J_LhKj_u2m6BFEx-Tojia4M_6heboqSX957wjzZK4IdKjJTH6miKKAmhhnICswOh8fhKYG1SJ0NZuP3upaHmslj5QwqFJ5p4rRvc6zP__W1-G1q9bx3s/s1600-h/P8010052.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373231975247660130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHaUE8O6CuCQSfRtV2iFsB5C4J_LhKj_u2m6BFEx-Tojia4M_6heboqSX957wjzZK4IdKjJTH6miKKAmhhnICswOh8fhKYG1SJ0NZuP3upaHmslj5QwqFJ5p4rRvc6zP__W1-G1q9bx3s/s400/P8010052.JPG" /></a> First sleepover with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Brittlyn</span> (who is 3 days older).<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisLT1GljuKBR4v77wD1xq5sgyxEnj1-J-xvC_iSe9d1SVzAmDsAXaNfjY5ANsdV5w_QZH9TFOGeYMmsejvcsUde6Ge6errXT1B5BaP9iZQypu8gOD7VBtSWkL1jyCfV6DKxipfDXFvdqU/s1600-h/P8090081.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373231967247395458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisLT1GljuKBR4v77wD1xq5sgyxEnj1-J-xvC_iSe9d1SVzAmDsAXaNfjY5ANsdV5w_QZH9TFOGeYMmsejvcsUde6Ge6errXT1B5BaP9iZQypu8gOD7VBtSWkL1jyCfV6DKxipfDXFvdqU/s400/P8090081.JPG" /></a> First story time.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQywv10kyuZ4rgOxO-6szE4kT7ukOK4RqyQIG1eke67_k4o_maq56dVDTHoQ4ehSCnqsLO4-8si-MBDX-3eWyuf_KcdEQKpqXOMeuyMaQWFW2CskqzouIsPS5VQRR5ZvdsDM5pbbykDGs/s1600-h/P8100095.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373231960086649842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQywv10kyuZ4rgOxO-6szE4kT7ukOK4RqyQIG1eke67_k4o_maq56dVDTHoQ4ehSCnqsLO4-8si-MBDX-3eWyuf_KcdEQKpqXOMeuyMaQWFW2CskqzouIsPS5VQRR5ZvdsDM5pbbykDGs/s400/P8100095.JPG" /></a>First Bees Game with friends.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-KK2ykyQZ1TcZXqbT7I57o38rcWgux-TwZmfMLChACQFOU0HnhLnIfe-8P8Cf7E22EcqYXjK7c4u1_DwazVP1dzL3o6S3udI2GL51JUytMq6dO2h29avl6NFIP_4o8nOb-KxBrVXB7I/s1600-h/P8130098.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373231342625712946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5-KK2ykyQZ1TcZXqbT7I57o38rcWgux-TwZmfMLChACQFOU0HnhLnIfe-8P8Cf7E22EcqYXjK7c4u1_DwazVP1dzL3o6S3udI2GL51JUytMq6dO2h29avl6NFIP_4o8nOb-KxBrVXB7I/s400/P8130098.JPG" /></a>First case of Thrush, with the probability of a few more instances. </div><div>The purple dye was put in her mouth as a one time medicine and it wears off in about three days. On the way home from the pediatricians office she kept rubbing her hands on her mouth so the dye spread to her lips and cheeks. Needless to say she looked a little wild for a few days. We love the dye it does the trick so much faster than oral medicine numerous times a day.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PYjy5d-3so9Vg5dNRSylHJV_5FYFUelxPhnmxV7C4bt3GFGxqUt6neuXLZrxv13VrwtI5SjfZzdSxpVqWYh4LzLFiK_QkFZ4oy4hzwKaRabzPBUZ9kSL6ARbJol-q8qJDeKGC40q-ic/s1600-h/P8150104.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373231334470857010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PYjy5d-3so9Vg5dNRSylHJV_5FYFUelxPhnmxV7C4bt3GFGxqUt6neuXLZrxv13VrwtI5SjfZzdSxpVqWYh4LzLFiK_QkFZ4oy4hzwKaRabzPBUZ9kSL6ARbJol-q8qJDeKGC40q-ic/s400/P8150104.JPG" /></a>First Real Game with the Harris family.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY207jqJnZh520y3Es78auaxUnSa2rzBwbWZ07hrpV_j_VyyLCzt4VjRzSkUjseS6sYtYOOx6xndmKhFi_xUaKjzXM8yWE_MD2tgcmPqVtrh86vYvT1H93u6qpySWvbWQGo4QTA5oFMuM/s1600-h/P8180117.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373231328974692194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY207jqJnZh520y3Es78auaxUnSa2rzBwbWZ07hrpV_j_VyyLCzt4VjRzSkUjseS6sYtYOOx6xndmKhFi_xUaKjzXM8yWE_MD2tgcmPqVtrh86vYvT1H93u6qpySWvbWQGo4QTA5oFMuM/s400/P8180117.JPG" /></a><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kenedy's</span> first day of school.<br />Samantha along for the ride.</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRc2dudUQE61urA_SFx8OydkUyboWJAQjmTxH_qY_RrFt4DmADFuX0LwL7cdRoJEXewV205E7mXXTD1VfCUdsHVu5XMiHr2umKhyphenhyphen1LJBsE566LOSV3cXG3uATk13THLCTYRv3uSSL7R4U/s1600-h/P8210132.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373231319414084530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRc2dudUQE61urA_SFx8OydkUyboWJAQjmTxH_qY_RrFt4DmADFuX0LwL7cdRoJEXewV205E7mXXTD1VfCUdsHVu5XMiHr2umKhyphenhyphen1LJBsE566LOSV3cXG3uATk13THLCTYRv3uSSL7R4U/s400/P8210132.JPG" /></a>First hike up <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Clarks</span>.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12p-PNr9-u646lkX-l3QjbbsjvEkkFThYt6i3NwdmDsg_ZFU7JOVdQ7VcY6U4sciIIfSrz0IehEZxBQY1hKYwCA_zTcAiPby25Ad9s7mrylNV5Du8ZCeaeqI_U2QMiJlfg7WzUIHuYH0/s1600-h/P8210137.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373231310110561330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi12p-PNr9-u646lkX-l3QjbbsjvEkkFThYt6i3NwdmDsg_ZFU7JOVdQ7VcY6U4sciIIfSrz0IehEZxBQY1hKYwCA_zTcAiPby25Ad9s7mrylNV5Du8ZCeaeqI_U2QMiJlfg7WzUIHuYH0/s400/P8210137.JPG" /></a>First day at the pool which she slept through, even in 100 degree weather.<br />We love you Sam and look forward to "OODLES" of more firsts!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-60415276111861494272009-08-05T15:01:00.000-07:002009-08-05T15:06:29.959-07:00This is what a SUCCESSFUL day looks like...<div align="center">3:00 pm (A little late, but definetly better than NEVER).</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkOsnZyBoSAMaADakz4iP03um2VcMk2pQXtdetFYtnbBiIrwf3yUYLj_tHmUSQlIsUqxyJ1nCotGoNg5KR8DhsxSeY4m46BmC981R9t04RZszLPitWzsI-X5zowOb0Ve2BjdRjQZWKtU/s1600-h/P8030057.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366603640616622850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkOsnZyBoSAMaADakz4iP03um2VcMk2pQXtdetFYtnbBiIrwf3yUYLj_tHmUSQlIsUqxyJ1nCotGoNg5KR8DhsxSeY4m46BmC981R9t04RZszLPitWzsI-X5zowOb0Ve2BjdRjQZWKtU/s400/P8030057.JPG" /></a> *</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjZXFfN-ddfJjGbsrtI8n1lbJW3d3-t3VaXu1FeeSNzZYwTLkhH-YZNMdiUJ6si0wm3zaHwsJNJbYYjUbiiWoGnxU-hEMMrs5Wu3BgspEyxU_RbS3vL_F-QpdTcfd1TRXSmHNu8tSuC4/s1600-h/P8050075.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366603624293148786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjZXFfN-ddfJjGbsrtI8n1lbJW3d3-t3VaXu1FeeSNzZYwTLkhH-YZNMdiUJ6si0wm3zaHwsJNJbYYjUbiiWoGnxU-hEMMrs5Wu3BgspEyxU_RbS3vL_F-QpdTcfd1TRXSmHNu8tSuC4/s400/P8050075.JPG" /></a> *<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigEOLVOj017WsOkhi_teARMCKM93ERnScJdLbLhgzhMAMPfd1w4ecGfyY-SUcOxBAcCALcqQnnRBlMrjQ0mmTAqF1dI8eAAtr_vusjXbANzu5Rsr6EtXJ_V2f2eqg9gzPVKKWQ6iov85c/s1600-h/P8050072.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366603614768279154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigEOLVOj017WsOkhi_teARMCKM93ERnScJdLbLhgzhMAMPfd1w4ecGfyY-SUcOxBAcCALcqQnnRBlMrjQ0mmTAqF1dI8eAAtr_vusjXbANzu5Rsr6EtXJ_V2f2eqg9gzPVKKWQ6iov85c/s400/P8050072.JPG" /></a> Sam's headband also doubles as a Beauty rest mask as well, who knew?<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7101315920585292129.post-69899652317696231522009-07-24T17:46:00.001-07:002009-07-24T18:30:41.892-07:00And then there were Three...<div align="center">I awoke on the morning of July 23rd and thought to myself "get your butt out of bed, there is lots to get done today". As I sat up and ran down the list of errands I needed to run I felt as if I had peed my pants. No big deal... shower and get yourself to Costco. </div><div align="center">In the back of my mind I was debating whether to tell Garrett that I thought that there may be a possibility that my water may be broken/leaking. So as Garrett was leaving for work I threw it into the air, and he responded immediately with "Go into Dr. Terry first thing this morning and then call me". "No babe, its not my water, besides I have to hit Costco, the grocery store, prepare a meal for Kimra, fold laundry, and have a play date at Grandma Jo's with all of our cousins". I have way too much to do to have my water break.</div><div align="center">So off to Costco we went only to receive a follow up phone call from my cute hubby asking me what the Dr. said. " I am at Costco and haven't been in".</div><div align="center"> As I was loading my vehicle up with groceries and speaking to Garrett my skirt became increasingly wet with each passing minute and I knew I was on my way to have a baby. As we were driving to the hospital I picked up an incoming phone call from Cottonwood hospital confirming my C-section date for Saturday July 25Th. I responded to her with "we are actually on our way to see you right now" and so we began to pre-register over the phone.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggIQVkjr34Ji4ttUo2TUiK-oUD7eJRyLiMigz23FXPLgayuZ23ApzBcaU-y7bNBbCCD1NFna9l3ro44ykrFNOvfNlpRh0oZsZv8V1KRo3t9vR2cAvQ2-ARGrxSGVDHDdAF8faqgWsux0U/s1600-h/P7230204.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362194713391479474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggIQVkjr34Ji4ttUo2TUiK-oUD7eJRyLiMigz23FXPLgayuZ23ApzBcaU-y7bNBbCCD1NFna9l3ro44ykrFNOvfNlpRh0oZsZv8V1KRo3t9vR2cAvQ2-ARGrxSGVDHDdAF8faqgWsux0U/s400/P7230204.JPG" /></a> Being admitted to have a baby at the new IMC hospital.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcbJXdYeYqtD3ClJ5Q5luQEIFPKu2BVa0CboPpuhFfKe90kAYHthuTQAL4AcgSU08fet4YX4I1CRTWBmVknjCiB93-GR-qtjePx-KjwjU_CCHF9KPA6KhwYHlADj-8Nd9Vi5a2suwJ7s/s1600-h/P7230217.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362194710344926562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcbJXdYeYqtD3ClJ5Q5luQEIFPKu2BVa0CboPpuhFfKe90kAYHthuTQAL4AcgSU08fet4YX4I1CRTWBmVknjCiB93-GR-qtjePx-KjwjU_CCHF9KPA6KhwYHlADj-8Nd9Vi5a2suwJ7s/s400/P7230217.JPG" /></a> My wonderful anesthesiologist Dr. Matthews who made my experience smooth and almost pain free. I would recommend him to ANYONE, and think he deserves a raise for his "Magic Fingers".<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi32DE9KA53RTVCYg_gDNsQha9gbnsfIiZTbaG2GXO6G3Xggn1InHaHMDOmjxr2qGa_IUPzb-erbk92qhRUnzvRB2Xjq8hz9WOncNnnu68UaZFcOku1HEI6hYI3ECwlrKwK0VrUmfp5IEE/s1600-h/P7230229.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362194704717513954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi32DE9KA53RTVCYg_gDNsQha9gbnsfIiZTbaG2GXO6G3Xggn1InHaHMDOmjxr2qGa_IUPzb-erbk92qhRUnzvRB2Xjq8hz9WOncNnnu68UaZFcOku1HEI6hYI3ECwlrKwK0VrUmfp5IEE/s400/P7230229.JPG" /></a> My little man giving me loves after Samantha's arrival!!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcsp73yLwJn4hy0ROoLZr13Hftb-Ce5GD8Snp7-ZC8rRRM9Y7sfF22x1eGSY1mCI7PAoRljQZM3NEEOn4Aua3SiqVpS6MkM-_pUYG3mAm8BJBi4kWlf-LOPNjYE44zaBCWkTQAjb58yU/s1600-h/P7230264.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362194697649357010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcsp73yLwJn4hy0ROoLZr13Hftb-Ce5GD8Snp7-ZC8rRRM9Y7sfF22x1eGSY1mCI7PAoRljQZM3NEEOn4Aua3SiqVpS6MkM-_pUYG3mAm8BJBi4kWlf-LOPNjYE44zaBCWkTQAjb58yU/s400/P7230264.JPG" /></a>Sis giving Sam her first bath. Let me just tell you how grateful I am for Kenedy and what a wonderful "Big Helper" she is. She loves this new baby and is so patient and gentle with her. Sam is lucky to have such a great big sister.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYlh6K1dnciy7dZ-oOVbt6BEpVJt_XT_NkJSIH8RLjROWaUAc6B75tAevMBd_5SL6h5FdfNUeW-DIWxakTDKubu4Zi-L6M0XdW1ho1Z9UcZwqyyRd5GSCQY1Rg269yxeMfTdvq2F8y8o/s1600-h/P7230269.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362194685787660402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYlh6K1dnciy7dZ-oOVbt6BEpVJt_XT_NkJSIH8RLjROWaUAc6B75tAevMBd_5SL6h5FdfNUeW-DIWxakTDKubu4Zi-L6M0XdW1ho1Z9UcZwqyyRd5GSCQY1Rg269yxeMfTdvq2F8y8o/s400/P7230269.JPG" /></a>The kiddos checking on their new baby sister.<br />My camera ran out of battery so I will post updated pics. on my next post.<br />But for now all is well, I feel great, the babe is wonderful and healthy, and we look forward to many new memories with our "NOW" family of Five.<br /><br /><br /><div> </div></div></div><br /></div>Garrett-Ashley & our Peanutshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15736585460663808050noreply@blogger.com9