tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4034386011170379242024-02-20T20:31:41.336-08:00My Shadows Are Greater Than MeI once thought I was smart, maybe even ahead of the game--that is before I had two amazing children who outsmart me every single day. Each day is filled with endless adventures, mishaps, and learning experiences that I wouldn't trade for anything in the world.ChyCohMommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493291045638801387noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403438601117037924.post-19365999304459971532014-04-07T12:28:00.001-07:002014-04-07T12:28:32.101-07:00The Not-So-Pinterest-Worthy Carnival Party<div align="center">
<em>You know those plans that you have in your head for months and months about how something is going to turn out and then when it is time to put those ideas to life it just doesn't quite turn out? <br />Oh no? Yeah me either. :/ </em></div>
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<em>Last weekend, we celebrated Chyenne turning six years old with what was supposed to be "the greatest birthday on earth" according to her invitation. (Edited for privacy but the bottom said the location and something about an inflatable slide, horse rides, tons of games etc).</em></div>
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<em>I had planned everything out and I had made everything all adorable. I printed off handmade signs for every game and food. I printed off individual labels for individual bags of cotton candy and even stuffed the bags with the sticky goodness myself. I made beautiful birthday banners with glittery cardstock and pretty printed paper. I baked a very simple cake (which isn't like me at all) along with very simply cupcakes (without toppers!!!). I was going the "easy route" and simplifying everywhere I could because I wanted the actual party to be great! I even cleaned the house, knowing that it was an outdoor party. </em><br />
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<em>Oh did I mention that before the party I took the time to make about SIXTY balloon animals?! Yes I kinda sorta taught myself how to make balloon animals to make the party super special. </em></div>
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<em>Luckily Chy adored them all. </em><br />
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<em>It rained for two whole days before Sunday, the day of the party, yet God graced us with an amazing sunny blue sky. Everything was coming together nicely... until it was time to take everything outside to set up. </em><br />
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<em>The wind was horrid. Absolutely terrible.</em><em> </em></div>
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<em>We set up the adorable pallet carnival stands (courtesy of a great friend), tables, chairs, pennant banner, </em><em>and the bouncy slide. Then, we went to put the balloons in place when the wind picked them up and carried them probably a million miles away... </em><br /></div>
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<em>Thankfully, I still got a cute picture of Chyenne with her precious balloons after I <strike>slaved</strike>, err lovingly filled them with helium and <strike>torturously </strike>adorningly tied ribbons to them. </em></div>
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<em>I was so upset--so I tried my best to run after the beautiful balloons that matched the colors of the party so well. Too bad nobody was there to photograph THAT! </em></div>
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<em>So, I took a deep breath once hubby sent a friend to the nearest store to get a few more balloons and began to hang the banners that I spent forever making by hand (and silhouette machine, but still). </em></div>
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<em>And the <strike>devil </strike>wind decided to kick it up a notch again--it blew ALL of the letters off of my precious banners!!! </em></div>
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<em>At this point, I wasn't upset anymore, I was pissed. We rushed around like crazy people retrieving the scattered letters and I painfully stapled each one in place. </em></div>
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<em>It wasted SO MUCH time. At this point, I realized I hadn't done my hair or makeup or anything yet. And believe me, I looked terrible. It was still about an hour from party time and I had half a million games to get from inside the house onto the hellacious windy lawn. I was stressed! </em></div>
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<em>So I ran to and from the house countless times carrying tables and chairs, table cloths, ribbons, popcorn, cotton candy, game pieces, game signs, balls, boxes, etc etc until people were arriving (early, mind you) and offered to help set things up while I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off.</em></div>
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<em>I didn't even get good pictures of the before. Which is one of my favorite parts about actually throwing a party. Selfish, yes, but still what I enjoy.</em></div>
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<em>It was finally about 30 minutes into the party when I remembered to grab my phone and take some pictures before I breathed a sigh of relief. The kids were running around wild, smiling from ear to ear while the parents were commenting on how cool everything was. I guess all of that made up for all of the disaster of everything. </em><br />
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<em>We had fake money to give to the kids upon arrival so they could buy their own tickets. What kids wouldn't want to be in charge of a ton of money and tickets!? At least that panned out well. </em></div>
<em>I also had adorable cardboard boxes printed with a little thank you for the kids to put their prizes in. </em><br />
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<em>We served nachos, large pickles, popcorn, cotton candy, sugar cookies, cupcakes, cake, and ice cream cones. We also had bottled waters and kid drinks. </em></div>
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<em>We had an inflatable slide, horse rides (which left many kids in a long line for quite a while, but they didn't seem to mind), face painting (until the kids took over and decided to paint each other instead of wait for an adult to help), balloon animals, photo props, a ton of photo booth props (most of which went unused because the wind kept blowing them away), belly boppers (sumo wrestling inflatable things), bowling, sack races, balloon pop, ring toss, cover the spot, knock 'em down, puppet show, bean bag toss, tic-tac-toe toss, and large bouncy balls. </em></div>
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<em>Although this party didn't turn out quite like I had envisioned for approximately 11.5 months, it was still a hit with the kids and my new six year old had the time of her life. </em></div>
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<em>So, the moral of the story is, don't try to overdo things by yourself--or if you do, don't let the wind anywhere near your party! ;) </em></div>
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<em>Without further ado, the not-so-pinterest-worthy carnival party for my girl's sixth birthday: </em></div>
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<em>The first picture of the birthday girl in her mama-made hat and meme-made tutu</em>. </div>
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<em>The bouncy slide was a hit!</em></div>
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<em>The wretched wind was even knocking down the bowling pins! WHAT?! </em></div>
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In just six short days my beautiful, amazing daughter will be six years old. These past six years have easily been the most rewarding years of my life, even though they flew by far too quickly. I do not know who I would be if I weren't her mommy.</div>
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Now, she suffered through a ton of clumsiness, bumps and bruises along the way--but here she is, almost SIX years old. Continuously growing, changing, learning, achieving.</div>
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In honor of Chy's upcoming sixth birthday, here are six words that describe her right now:</div>
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<em>Creative, spirited, compassionate, clever, entertaining and ambitious.</em></h4>
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She is wise beyond her years and she strives for perfection in all that she does. Truthfully, she is good at just about everything she tries. Yet lately her goal of perfection has hindered her will to try new things that she wouldn't typically excel at. </div>
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She is very mature and very strong willed. She is easy to talk to and is constantly pondering the advice she gets. She has this adorable way of having to have everything make sense-- for example: I will tell her something snd she will rephrase what I said by saying "so you mean that if ______, then ______ will happen? Not always but usually?" Precisely, darling.</div>
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She is very competitive and strong. She is great at just about everything she tries. She excels in school, in sports, and at home. She has quite a bit of OCD tendencies yet she keeps her room fairly messy. She loves to be in control yet she also loves to be cuddled.</div>
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She has an incredible way with words and the most amazing sense of humor. She loves to make people laugh, but she's more often heard correcting people. For example, today Cohen was coloring a picture from St. Patty's Day and I told him to color the peanut, Chy quickly corrected, "umm that is not a peanut. That is actually a prata. Prata is the Irish word for potato. In Ireland, they eat potatoes to celebrate St. Patty's Day because they're an Irish favorite. But, I guess you could color it the same as you would color a peanut". In a super sweet voice, of course. ;)</div>
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She is so much like me, yet so very different. It's so crazy how so many things that I dislike about my self are the very things that I absolutely adore about her. She is extremely bright, yet she is very hard on herself. She also has a lot of anxiety, but she is so easy to talk down from things. She understands so much which makes her the best conversationalist. </div>
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She is remarkably fearless in a sense, always urging me to let her try new things, to drive her faster on the four wheeler, RZR, or boat, and making new adventures for herself. But, she also exhibits quite a few fears and crazy anxiety--she's terrified of rain and storms. The weather channel is her worst enemy. She doesn't like spiders or bugs. She has an intense fear of natural disasters, house fires, and worldly crime. Again, she understands so much and has the largest heart. </div>
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She is empathetic. A couple of months ago, her class did a book exchange. Everyone except one person received a new book, but that one received an old tattered book. The kid began to cry and Chyenne said "it's okay, I will trade with you. Do you like this book better?" As she offered her shiny new book in exchange for the dingy one. Her teachers were incredibly impressed and even sent a note home in attempt to explain why Chy got an old book. I asked her about it and she nonchalantly stated, "I traded my book to a kid who was crying about this one. We have so many books, it doesn't matter if I get a new one". My girl. Always making me proud without even trying. She has a ton of friends and she makes friends easily wherever she goes. Lately, she has been making friends with girls older than herself. </div>
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She has been really faithful lately, eager to learn more about our Savior. She is constantly asking questions about how Jesus would handle a situation and often corrects me when I am too quick to judge others. Last week we celebrated Ash Wednesday and in attempt to sacrifice something she enjoys for Jesus for lent, she decided to give up candy and chocolate milk. Now she doesn't get a lot of either on a regular basis, but it is definitely a treat for her that she feels is worth giving up until Easter. She's been doing pretty well on sticking to her sacrifice. </div>
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Her imagination intrigues me. She has always been a bit of a realist, yet she has a wild imagination that she can turn on at any moment. She loves to make up fantasy stories with me. My favorite thing is her ability to find things in clouds--it's one of her favorite pastimes. "Mommy! Look at that one to the right! It's a circus elephant!" She has the most creative spirit and an unfaltering memory. </div>
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She loves to draw, paint, color, create. She loves to sing and dance. She loves to read and write. She loves to play outside: jumping on the trampoline, swinging high on the tree swing, going on backyard adventures, collecting shiny things, riding bikes (without training wheels), riding four wheelers, riding dirt bikes, sliding and making up games. She is an incredible swimmer who is eager to join a swim team. She is a wonderful soccer player who is easily the most determined on the field. She recently started tae kwon do and is already excelling. She's an all-around great girl. Colt always calls her the "perfect American girl". To us, it is totally true. </div>
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So far, she has lost 2 baby teeth (well 3 counting the surgically extracted one) and has two more loose. She also already has all four of her six year molars.</div>
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Her favorite foods meal is creamy cheesy baked chicken and broccoli with rice. She enjoys all fruits, most vegetables, pastas, meats, etc. She loves asparagus too!</div>
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Her favorite drinks are water and yoohoos.</div>
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Her favorite toys are: art supplies, books, Lego friends, American girl dolls, and the iPad. She isn't a big fan of watching tv but she loves to sing and listen to music. She prefers to play outside unless she's doing arts and crafts. </div>
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She dreams of becoming a farm veterinarian, an artist, and an author. She also really wants to be a mommy with at least two daughters, named Lucy and Isabella. She wants to live on a farm and still has a deep love for pigs. </div>
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Her favorite color is pink, but she loves green too. She adores glitter and anything shiny. She wears a bow or a headband every day and is always willing to wear accessories to match any outfit. She would wear a dress or a skirt every day if I let her. I love it. I love everything about her. Even her sass and occasional attitudes.</div>
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She is such an amazing little girl. She wears a giant grin most of the time. She smiles with her entire face and her eyes tell all of her feelings.</div>
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Despite me willing her to stay little forever, she is nearly six years old and it aches my heart while simultaneously swells me with pride. She is my pride and joy. Everything I have always dreamt of in a child.</div>
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Three years old. Same infectious smile.<br />
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Her beauty is astounding. Her laughter is infectious. Her intelligence is breathtaking. She is simply perfect and I believe God couldn't have created a better daughter for me.</div>
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I can hardly believe my baby girl is almost six. Every day I think I couldn't love her more, yet every day if all more and more in love with her. She is my baby girl and my best friend. </div>
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<em>The second week in February, we celebrated this amazing boy's 10th birthday. Malaki is my first nephew, the boy who made me an aunt. I cannot believe he's already 10. <br /><br />We first celebrated with a dinner at his favorite restaurant, a local Japanese steakhouse where they cook in front of you. Below is Cohen and the birthday boy. Although there are quite a few years in between them, they are the best of friends and actually play quite well together. I love their friendship and I pray that it lasts as they grow older, despite the age gap. First cousins are definitely something to be treasured. </em></div>
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<em>We finished the celebration of this beautiful boy's 10th birthday with a fun bonfire. He is such a silly boy! </em><br />
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<em>I am sure you all have seen those hilarious photos where people recreate their old photos--Malaki and I had to try one out too. He's much heavier now. ;) He has really turned into a remarkable boy.</em><br />
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<em>Last Sunday, we took the kids to the circus, the second annual cousin's circus day. The boys wore their matching shirts from last year and the girls wore cutesy clown attire too! The only thing missing from last year was my middle sister and her kids. These cousins are as close as they come! They spend a lot of time together and lately, it has been without squabbles, which I adore!</em><br />
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<em>We had a blast! Below is me and my "sissy". The girl I used to call dogbone when I was a kid. It was a compliment, I swear. </em><br />
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<em>A few days later, I got off on my lunch break to have some fun at the park with my kids, my sister and her kids. :) We always have a great time together. </em><br />
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<em>Below: Cohen, Azlynn and Anzley feeding the ducks. They are 10 months older than Cohen, but he's bigger than they are. LOL!</em><br />
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<em>My sassy girl was so giddy when she was feeding the ducks. It was presh.</em><br />
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<em>Sisters, again. </em><br />
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<em>See?! She was so joyful! Maybe we should get some ducks... and a lake. </em><br />
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<em>Sweet, sweet cousins. Cohen, Chyenne, Anzley, Malaki and Azlynn.</em><br />
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<em>Me and my Malaki. </em><br />
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<em>Beautiful cousins! It is always fun to see their personalities in a group still-shot. They are all so very different from one another, despite how close they are.</em></div>
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<em>Cousins. Built-in best friends. <br />Kadence, Chyenne, Korben and Cohen</em></div>
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<em>Now, these cousins do not spend nearly as much time together, but they definitely still act like family.</em></div>
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<em>These two girls are two peas in a pod, even though they are so very different. </em></div>
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<em>Chyenne is very girly and Kadence is very...not girly. She likes girly things but she's definitely a tomboy at heart. </em></div>
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<em>Korben is at a fun age--he absolutely adores Cohen. Much like Cohen adores Malaki. It's a cycle. </em><br />
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<em>I hope they share a lasting friendship as well. Cohen is so excited to teach Korben things, especially how to build blocks and ride dirt bikes. He even wants to teach him how to play soccer and shoot bow and arrows. </em><br />
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<em>I love the bonds they share with one another. I love watching their friendships grow. I hope they always have each other, for ever and ever. </em></div>
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<em>As I mentioned in a previous post, Cohen is now taking martial arts: tae kwon do to be exact. It is rather hilarious how he cannot properly pronounce tae kwon do. He says something like "tike wonk to". HAHA! </em></div>
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<em>Anyway, since being in "karate", he has had an explosion of confidence. I am pleased to see the "yes I can" attitude, even out of the studio. </em></div>
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<em>This past Thursday, in class, he received a medal. Now, this is a huge deal for this boy--especially since he has been quite jealous of Chyenne's medal for reading/sight word mastery. His Grand Master stopped class, mid-instruction, to present this medal to Cohen. Cohen was the only one to receive the medal and apparently it's quite a high honor. The Grand Master stopped class and asked Cohen to come to him. Cohen quickly walked over while shouting "yes sir!". The Grand Master gave a spill about how Cohen is very determined and how he works so hard. He said that he puts in great effort and he is advancing very quickly. He commented on his eagerness to learn and his excitement when he gets things. He said that although Cohen is the smallest and youngest in the class, that he is always the loudest and the most determined. </em></div>
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<em>I really could not be more proud of him than I am now. His Grand Master says that he is pretty much ready for testing which gives him the ability to get a yellow belt in place of his white belt. Testing isn't for another two months though, so I hope he continues to work as hard as he has. </em></div>
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<em>The next day at "karate", he broke his very first WOODEN board! He has been breaking the folding plastic boards this entire time. He shouted "YES I CANNNN!" and broke the board with one hit of his hammer fist. This boy is going places, I am sure of it. </em></div>
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<em>Now, for being confident outside of the martial arts studio: <br /><br />Cohen has always just gone with the flow. Although he can be hardheaded, he likes to make others happy, so he doesn't offer much confrontation. Until recently. He has been a lot pickier against Chyenne, forcing me to play referee a lot more, but it is such a welcoming experience. He is actually standing up to her and realizing that he does not always have to do things her way. He knows his voice and he is now willing to use it. </em></div>
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In fact, last week his Grand Master made all of the other students do push ups for not being as loud as Cohen. </div>
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In other news, he is also excelling at school. He is the youngest one in his pre-k class and virtually the youngest kid in his whole elementary school. I met with his teachers last week and got nothing but great reports. He demonstrates incredible leadership skills, amazing creativity, compassionate teamwork, and so much more. His teachers said that he is right on target for everything and excelling in many areas. He knows all of his letters and letter sounds. He knows all of his numbers and can count past 100. He recognizes patterns and sentences. He is eager to learn. I was most impressed with his report of being so mature. That is something that many young kids in school struggle with. Maturity. He doesn't. According to his teacher, he is one of the most mature children in the classroom. He understands things at higher levels, he possesses great empathy and he controls himself. I have no doubt that his "karate" will help build on that. </div>
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Cohen, I am certain that you are going places, my boy. You have no idea how proud you make Daddy and me. You have a special joy about you that is completely indescribable. You are diligent and confident. You are strong and amazing. I am so very lucky to be your mommy. I am in awe of you every single day. Thank you for being you. </div>
ChyCohMommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493291045638801387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403438601117037924.post-85601509360590711622014-02-09T11:58:00.000-08:002014-02-09T11:58:02.374-08:00Snow in GeorgiaIn usual Georgia-weather fashion, we were surprised with a snow storm a week ago... after many days of 50-60 degree weather. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAyqDrmg74aOgC5PvUWcpoMactA0A5Xq_J_MTuqKwnKtH81T6HQ5qmNMwHXf2twxypmBVR0jcyQZ6ojuiuEs687ljXb9tnwxmxzww3JWyqhxZWjXM_800Ij8i7qYTgbyqTm08ZeNTcsK1/s1600/136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAyqDrmg74aOgC5PvUWcpoMactA0A5Xq_J_MTuqKwnKtH81T6HQ5qmNMwHXf2twxypmBVR0jcyQZ6ojuiuEs687ljXb9tnwxmxzww3JWyqhxZWjXM_800Ij8i7qYTgbyqTm08ZeNTcsK1/s1600/136.JPG" height="320" width="239" /></a><br />We literally went from getting sweaty in regular hoodies and jeans to freezing our tails off in umpteen dozen layers of clothes in the snow. </div>
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It was a regular Tuesday. The kids' school closed because of the predicted snow. Thank goodness. I went to work, as usual and Daddy was lucky enough to be able to stay home with the kids. I came home on my lunch break to have lunch with my favorites. It was starting to snow flurry. So beautiful. None of us expected it to stick. So, I took the kids to a local restaurant to have some lunch and we watched the snow fall and stick in a matter of minutes. We wrapped up our lunch rather quickly as we could see traffic starting to thicken as the snow thickened on everything. </div>
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When I say we aren't prepared for it, I mean it! We don't own snow boots or snow clothes. We don't have snow plows or anything like that. </div>
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Needless to say, much of Georgia shut down for the snow. We were fortunate that we all made it home safely. The roads were terrible and countless people were left stranded on the interstates. Many children were stranded on buses or still at school--for those schools that did not close due to the chance of snow. Here in GA, our chance of snow means flurries that you hope and pray build up enough to make ONE snowball. </div>
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Well, we got so much more. <br />Hubby got called in to help people who were stranded in the winter storm with the military... so the kids and I just played and played. When we were too cold to play any more, we came in to warm up by the fire, eat something warm, change our clothes and head back out again. <br />(BTW, I am STILL trying to catch up on laundry. When we don't have proper snow clothes, we layer... fifteen layers were good.)</div>
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I love snow!!! There is absolutely nothing more beautiful than being snowed in with the ones you love. I know a lot of people were going stir crazy, but I loved it. Georgia, you can send us snow any time! </div>
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ChyCohMommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493291045638801387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403438601117037924.post-37305526044708038932014-01-16T18:55:00.004-08:002014-01-16T18:55:52.227-08:00Christmas 2013Better late than never! <br />
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Christmastime is my favorite time of the year. The magic of it all warms my heart. I get giddy thinking about presents, shopping for the kids and for family. I literally cheer up when I see little Christmas decorations, lights, nativities. Despite all of the hustle and bustle this season brings, it will forever be my favorite. <br />
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Our first Christmas celebration was the weekend after Thanksgiving. We had a little (rather impromptu) North Pole Breakfast with Christopher Elf. I don't know about you, but things just went by way too quickly and I was just so busy that I barely remembered our annual North Pole Breakfast. It turned out alright though. The kids were happy and that is all that matters. <br />
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I don't think there is much cuter than kids in Christmas jammies. (Every time I hear the phrase "Christmas jammies" I think of the cute little video card that went viral on youtube. You saw it, right?!). </div>
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Our second Christmas celebration is by far my favorite of the year. Our annual Christmas Pajama Party, some call it a North Pole Party. Either way, it's the best. All of the kids wear Christmas pajamas. We make "gingerbread" houses from graham crackers and loads of candy and icing. We make ornaments and other crafts. We eat and drink hot chocolate. This year we also had Grinch Floats courtesy of my sister. YUMMY! Several kids also found time to watch some of the Grinch movie. There is so much joy and laughter. I wish every day could be like our Christmas Pajama Party day. It is THE BEST! <br />
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Now, before I get ahead of myself, I should mention that we put CHRIST first in Christmas. Our children know the true meaning of Christmas. We talk about why God sent his only son to us. We talk a lot about salvation. We talk about giving. In fact, our children believe that Santa brings us gifts on Christmas because God first gave his son as a present to us and then the wise men brought presents to baby Jesus. We talked, a lot, about Jesus. Cohen is finally to the age where he listens intently and asks no less than thirty questions at a time. Just about every night in December and thus far in January, while I tuck Cohen into bed, he asks "mama, tell me more about Jesus!". I tell you, this boy has a heart of gold, even if it appears a little rough around the edges at times. </div>
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As far as giving goes, we usually sponsor a family or two during Christmas. We also let the kids give money to all of the Salvation Army offerings. This year, I got a call at the last minute that 4 kids didn't have any Christmas. A mentally handicapped 17 year old, a 12 year old, an 11 year old and a 5 year old. Bless them. I let the kids help me think of ideas for them and I went shopping on my lunch break, spending money that I had accounted for in other places, but I wouldn't change it for the world. When I met with their social worker to give her the gifts, she embraced me with the sweetest hug with tears in her eyes. That is what it is all about. I couldn't imagine my own child waking up to nothing on Christmas, much less anyone else's. I wish I could have seen their smiles, but just knowing that they had something, when we already have so much is the best gift of all.</div>
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Chyenne had her very first Christmas performance at school. She was chosen to be the mother in the play. She's a lucky girl (or a great girl, whichever you choose to believe) because only a handful of kids from all six kindergarten classes got to have a part. She rocked it! Even though she was a bit shy to be in her pajamas in front of everyone. ;) She also sang really well and did the best hand motions ever! She was quite the performer. </div>
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<br />Of course no Christmas post is complete without pictures with Santa. We lucked up and saw Santa twice--once at Church and once when we went to a local park to ride the train through a Christmas light display. </div>
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We had a couple of family celebrations including one with my side of the family on Christmas Eve and one on Christmas Day with Colt's side of the family. Before we celebrated with my family on Christmas Eve, we let the kids "open" their big present that had been hiding in our closet for a couple of weeks... GECKOS! They were pretty surprised and totally thrilled. We got them a huge aquarium for them and everything. </div>
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My favorite part about celebrating holidays with family, besides the yummy food, is seeing all of the kids together. Even if they all refuse a good picture. HAH. </div>
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On Christmas Eve, after all of the chaos, we got the kiddos ready for bed in their Christmas jammies and baked chocolate chip cookies--from scratch this time! It was so fun! </div>
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Then, after making sure Santa had plenty of milk and cookies and the reindeer had plenty of carrots and peanut M&Ms (we hear those are their favorites), we snuggled in bed. First, we read T'was the Night Before Christmas and then we read the story of Jesus' Birth and even watched a cute little Bible Heroes clip on my phone. They loved it. We said our prayers, Cohen asked at least 20 questions about Jesus and Santa before the both of them fell fast asleep. </div>
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Chyenne actually came into our room around 3am saying Santa had not came yet... he had, she just didn't notice in the dark. She slept with us until Colt and I decided to wake the kids since we had a long day ahead of us. I went upstairs and woke Cohen up while Colt woke Chy up. They were both so excited! Chyenne exclaimed, "wow! This is way more than I thought I would get!" and Cohen kept shouting "this is the best Christmas EVER!". It was so precious. Chyenne was happy to find a lot of American Girl Doll accessories...only she was a bit sad that she didn't get the doll she had been eyeing for months and months... she actually almost cried.</div>
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After all of the chaos of the Santa gifts, we unwrapped gifts from each other. TONS of them. Chy's first gift was her American Girl Doll, Caroline, the one that looks JUST LIKE HER! I have never seen her so excited about a toy! She didn't even finish opening it before running to hug mommy and daddy! It was adorable. Cohen was in love with all of his presents and couldn't get enough of his dinosaurs and his castle (wrapped present). </div>
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We finished off the last of 2013 with a small but thrilling kid-friendly New Year's Eve party with my wonderful sister, my gorgeous nieces, Colt's little step brother, one of my best friends, her husband and their girls. We had a blast! We had a different activity lined up for every 30 minutes that we counted down. We played games, danced, ate, laughed (a lot), and managed to have an awesome nerf war. My favorite was our "snowball" fight using giant marshmallows. I love having kid-friendly parties for every occasion. </div>
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The end of 2013 was filled with tons of tedious, everyday tasks, but loads of amazing memories. <br />
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My hubby managed to surprise me for my birthday. Anyone who knows me, knows that I don't like surprises. I am the type of girl that shows my emotions very easily and I can't fake a smile. So, I don't like surprises, for fear of hurting someone's feelings. Well, this turned out to be fantastic! We had planned to go to the mountains for our anniversary in September, but we couldn't work it out with our work schedules, so we decided to go for my birthday! The kids couldn't miss school or their cousin's birthday, so we decided, for the first time EVER, to go without them. AHHH! I was a nervous wreck. So, we got up to Pigeon Forge/Galinburg, TN, found our adorable cabin and spent some time exploring, the day before my birthday. Colt and I had a blast! We rode go karts, went to a dinner show, and hung out in the hot tub. I didn't sleep well that night because I missed the kids so much. I woke up crying, having to spend my birthday without them. Colt planned for us to go white water rafting, despite his loathe for cold water. It was THE BEST TIME EVER, even though I ended up with poison sumac on 90% of my body! EEK! Afterwards, we were hanging out at the cabin, I was finishing schoolwork but getting really upset that I didn't get to see my kids. I was so ill. Colt wasn't spending much time with me, as he was on the phone and I was an emotion wreck, being totally ungrateful for all that we had gotten to do and experience. Well, it was getting late and Colt decided we should drive to look for bears!!! I agreed, although I really didn't feel like doing anything. On our search, we noticed MY PARENTS, MY KIDS, MY SISTER and MY NIECES AND NEPHEW in two cars searching for our cabin!!! All the time Colt wasn't spending with me, he was planning for them to meet us there to celebrate my birthday! I cried! Happy tears! It was the best surprise ever! My favorite sister carried a balloon and a cake for me! It was the best! We all made pallets on the floor and everywhere in the small cabin so they could all stay the night! I got to spend my birthday night with my BABIES! Hubby definitely got best husband/daddy award that night! <br />
We woke up the next morning and all went horseback riding! It was the best! My sister and her kiddos left and then my parents left later that evening. The kids stayed an additional night and day with us at the cabin before we all traveled home. We enjoyed go karts, walking around the shops, Ripley's Aquarium, a gorgeous picnic in the national forest at a waterfall, and all of the sights of the Smokey Mountains. It was the best birthday ever! :)<br />
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Every time we race, it is always girls against boys. Chyenne and I are ALWAYS number one, but the boys beat us on the last race and decided to shove it in our faces. ;)</div>
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As if that celebration wasn't enough for turning 25, we also celebrated my birthday with other October birthdays in our family and friends with a huge bonfire party. We took turns taking the kids for rides on the RZRs, four wheelers, and golf carts. We roasted marshmallows. We danced. We laughed, a lot. It was a blast. </div>
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Another big birthday celebration was for my twin nieces, better known as the STINKY TWINKIES! I CANNOT believe they are FIVE now! They celebrated on a gorgeous day in the park. PERFECT!</div>
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Fall gave us plenty of good memories. Chyenne and Cohen both finished up their soccer seasons (same team) with a winning jamboree. I have coached soccer for years and years, but this past season was definitely my favorite. Chyenne ended the season with a shiny trophy and an award for "best field player". She has become quite the go-getter and I couldn't be more proud. Cohen ended the season with a big shiny trophy too and an award for most improved. That boy has spunk! When I was calling out the awards, I was describing them to see if the kids could guess who each award belonged to. For Cohen's, I said something along the lines of "this little soccer player started off the season being the slowest on the team and the least likely to go to the ball" (in all fairness, he was technically too young to play in the u6 league, but I moved him up anyways), he smiled really big, pointed to himself and exclaimed, "it's me! it's me!" haha. He's the best. </div>
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Chyenne had a field trip with school to a local pumpkin patch. I was excited to be able to go with her. We had a great time with her friends. Later in the month, Cohen also had his first field trip with school (pre-k) and I couldn't take off work. I missed Chyenne's pre-k field trip due to work last year too! Boo! Luckily, his uncle joined him and sent me tons of pictures of him having a blast! We didn't do too much for Halloween, as it isn't our favorite holiday, but the kids sure looked cute. Chyenne was a funky, girly clown and Cohen was Snake Eyes, the black ninja from GI Joe. We went to a church event and they went trick or treating from door to door for the first time ever. :) <br />
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We were also incredibly busy with cheerleading for Chyenne. I wasn't too impressed with the overall experience. Chy looked adorable, Cohen developed a deeper love of football, and we all learned a lot. The football team she cheered for went to the championship and WON by 31-0! It was pretty fun. But, her name was spelled incorrectly on the banner. Then, the "banquet" was such a mess with no room to sit, so we left after getting her trophy and award, which BOTH had her name spelled incorrectly on it. UGH! She ended up with "most spirited" which is just about the best award a cheerleader can get. ;) I am already dreaded next cheerleading season, but I have promised Cohen he can play football when he is FIVE. How cute will it be for him to have his sister as his cheerleader?! <br />
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Sometime in November, Cohen received a Role Model award from the school. I am so proud of him! His teachers say that he is the absolute sweetest kid in the class, with the best manners. He follows directions perfectly and sets a great example for the other students! I love that he is a leader, especially when he is the youngest in his class. My boy is going places, for sure! <br />
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One of my favorite parts of fall is getting to explore in the gorgeous weather. We rode four wheelers and RZRs a LOT! We also scouted out a lot of new hunting areas for Colt. He started hunting this year for the first time ever. He also managed to bag 3 great deer! 2 of which were good enough to be mounted! I have also learned to cook deer meet without it tasting too gamey. It's Cohen's favorite. </div>
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Also in November, we experienced great tragedy. Chyenne's kindergarten teacher delivered her son early just shy of 32 weeks gestation, but he passed away the next day due to several complications including Down Syndrome and heart defects. Thankfully, I was able to pass on great support to her from an incredible lady, Patti Rice, <a href="http://babynumber10.blogspot.com/,">http://babynumber10.blogspot.com/,</a> I emailed her and she wrote back immediately with the sweetest message and best information. Thank you so much Patti. I gave the information to Chy's teacher along with a gorgeous Willow Tree figurine, Angel's Embrace. Now, the hardest part of it all was explaining the situation to Chyenne, who had learned so much about the baby's development and had become to love the little boy so much. My girl has a very big heart with a great understanding, even though she is only five. She is probably one of the most empathetic people I have ever met. She cried, a lot. We prayed together. She drew pictures and wrote letters for her teacher. She is healing now. Fortunately, her teacher decided to return to school after Christmas. She calls Chyenne "her angel" for all that she has said to her. So special. :(<br />
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December was our busiest month, even though soccer and cheer were over. Work was hectic for both me and hubby. School was full of Christmas cheer. Chyenne was in her first school performance, and even got to be the mother in the play! There were only a handful of students in all of kindergarten (6 classes) that their very own part! She did great! Unfortunately, I had to miss both of the kids school parties due to work! BLAH! <br />
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We had our annual Christmas Pajama Party for the kids with an amazing turnout! I will blog about that and Christmas next! <br />
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2013 thank you for a great time. <br />
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Here is Chyenne on her first day of Cheerleading practice. </div>
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One evening, after dinner, the kids were running wild around the house and I decided to surprise them with the sprinkler. They ran around for nearly an hour in only their undies. Oh the joy! Cohen kept shouting, "this is the best day ever!" </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1MQjTLGQDVehocf-2nLlsWfhN1ITkZdalnoP5_xN2bSueVUkYLwudWmH7igz4nyqBk91-bGyTfacHhnZbuMETk9jaCe6D_X9iWIkLeJPIDGK7YOD2TEl27TGNvrTr9rQ0_NqSnej3hdnj/s1600/490.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1MQjTLGQDVehocf-2nLlsWfhN1ITkZdalnoP5_xN2bSueVUkYLwudWmH7igz4nyqBk91-bGyTfacHhnZbuMETk9jaCe6D_X9iWIkLeJPIDGK7YOD2TEl27TGNvrTr9rQ0_NqSnej3hdnj/s320/490.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />Finally, their well-checks. We delay vaccinations, so Chyenne finally had her 5 year well check. Due to her vitamin deficiencies, she is never truly "healthy" so she only gets one shot at a time. <br /><br />Cohen is now 43 pounds. He turned 4 on August 4th.<br />Chyenne is now 45 pounds. She turned 5 on March 25th.<br />They both have perfect vision and are growing right on track. They are both developmentally off of the charts for their ages. WOO!</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiftmXSspMLx_ckxtTpwb8kusJuADdSz0nOXH3LGf4g0WkmLPH1rRg9-oUKLAJoVKwkHPpolukFgKWmi7clgs1HGTSrqOtPyhRvLHbE0sw2O8GaMtZd8msP_R3XYtnV1HwMCntlJMLhPGw-/s1600/829.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiftmXSspMLx_ckxtTpwb8kusJuADdSz0nOXH3LGf4g0WkmLPH1rRg9-oUKLAJoVKwkHPpolukFgKWmi7clgs1HGTSrqOtPyhRvLHbE0sw2O8GaMtZd8msP_R3XYtnV1HwMCntlJMLhPGw-/s320/829.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />Summer's end allowed for a date night... not a traditional date night for most people. Hubby and I prefer low-key nights of going fast & getting dirty. Yeehaw. ;)</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLY4ifSpyvkzdZxUq-bv-CogU9eLa6696-iuGFE9oI4RK8pFtcCynnEBm7vlBMD4YaKs-d9gvrAFNR4oRpg7HQ0R575pa38TqTx5nW3wQ3EALhQHz9mVotiANIdVDn7Gx4F9RWnY4skFQ_/s1600/879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLY4ifSpyvkzdZxUq-bv-CogU9eLa6696-iuGFE9oI4RK8pFtcCynnEBm7vlBMD4YaKs-d9gvrAFNR4oRpg7HQ0R575pa38TqTx5nW3wQ3EALhQHz9mVotiANIdVDn7Gx4F9RWnY4skFQ_/s320/879.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /><br />Quite possibly my favorite part of the end of summer, beginning of fall is SOCCER! Soccer season is in full swing and my two are quite impressive on the field. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg38Tzhs63GExwrJ5FiUISYIPq_C_kcZaUVlz6hJ6i4OhI69xlu0KVUyOvynKDXDJdz-Z60QqhxODi580NNxKoKPn46ln0k5MsYy4qGsDM4lSxPgigi0wO8bQ45c-GlA5lOkxz4tyjr3qqc/s1600/109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg38Tzhs63GExwrJ5FiUISYIPq_C_kcZaUVlz6hJ6i4OhI69xlu0KVUyOvynKDXDJdz-Z60QqhxODi580NNxKoKPn46ln0k5MsYy4qGsDM4lSxPgigi0wO8bQ45c-GlA5lOkxz4tyjr3qqc/s320/109.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />Chyenne is getting better and better at balancing, but her real skills are on the field. She is our most aggressive player with great ball control. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOEUa9sGFZb7_G6-LVBKpjxcM_1eHrWVktjFWO9eTNsQL8-7yWHYujIUZ2pJFCob1qyMbWqHJCHXLRrg2-vTFARN0wSNGx60wgKrQrVRJ2VDzB7bgDmfLy3rk631CKj5Xb74st0Pcsgm9/s1600/115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOEUa9sGFZb7_G6-LVBKpjxcM_1eHrWVktjFWO9eTNsQL8-7yWHYujIUZ2pJFCob1qyMbWqHJCHXLRrg2-vTFARN0wSNGx60wgKrQrVRJ2VDzB7bgDmfLy3rk631CKj5Xb74st0Pcsgm9/s320/115.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /><br />Another goody about recently is obtaining joint custody of this little princess. Meet Cassidy, my niece who is with us now 50% of the time. While it's definitely tough, it is such a joy to help her learn and grow, especially knowing that spending time with us is one of the only way she gets attention. Poor baby. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnCs8YFqyTSeM5Zu0I8s-bGM91ziCh28DUtbjqU2diVwpQH-c_34GIEfRr8bnv77Qnm_PixtP2h-gDyltkA0rU23Xlyq46XNRLcyEZuSsNNIhN4cxLpVmCVr8baBfus5JCKfjkievS2-VF/s1600/695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnCs8YFqyTSeM5Zu0I8s-bGM91ziCh28DUtbjqU2diVwpQH-c_34GIEfRr8bnv77Qnm_PixtP2h-gDyltkA0rU23Xlyq46XNRLcyEZuSsNNIhN4cxLpVmCVr8baBfus5JCKfjkievS2-VF/s320/695.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /><br />One of my best friends (since kindergarten, yall!) and I attended a gorgeous country wedding for another bestie. We had a blast. </div>
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<br /><br />Shooting rockets is another favorite. Cohen and Daddy worked hard to build their rockets, but it was even more fun when Pops, aka Colt's dad, came over to help build and launch them. Below is a picture of Colt and his dad launching a rocket. </div>
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<em>Well, the time has come for both of my babies to be in school. A real school. Elementary school. </em></div>
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<em>First, we had the Pre-K parent meeting. Here was Cohen's reaction to that. HAHA! He's in the same class Chy was last year... the Pink Pigs. If you know my manly man child, you would know that he doesn't like anything pink or girly or anything less than macho. LOL. Luckily, he loves his teachers. </em></div>
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<em>Next, we had open house. I can't believe my girl is a kindergartener already. She has grown up way too fast. I also cannot believe my boy is a Pre-K student. It is amazing how quickly these years have went by. </em></div>
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<em>Chyenne was ready and really excited to meet her teacher. She was also anxious to figure out which friends were in her class. </em></div>
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<em>Cohen? Well he was much less excited about Open house. In fact, he cried in all of the pictures I took before we left the house. He fell asleep in the 4 minute car ride to the school. Poor buddy. </em></div>
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<em>Cohen sat right down, ready for school! He talked to his teachers and told them all about his summer. He found his name easily on his table, his cubby, and his lunch tag. He acted so grown up. He had just turned four years old two days prior to open house! He shouldn't be this big! :(</em></div>
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<em>Afterwards, Cohen was in good spirits as he showed off his HOUSE he drew for open house. Oh my boy, you are the best!</em></div>
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<em>The night before school brought a lot of excitement. We had a favorite dinner of turkey spaghetti before our baths. After baths, we got ready in our favorite pajamas and read several stories about school. Cohen was so excited. Chyenne was excited, but very nervous. Mind you, she cried a LOT last year in Pre-K, so school has not been her favorite thing, despite how smart she is. We said our prayers and gave tons of hugs and kisses before they drifted off to sleep. </em></div>
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<em>While they were sleeping, I decided I had to make the first day of school morning extra special. I decorated the kitchen in red and green apples and set up a great back to school breakfast of sausage biscuits, boiled eggs, fruit and milk. </em></div>
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<em>They LOVED it. They both said it was a back to school party. Oh I love them! </em></div>
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<em>They each led the way to their classrooms. We walked Cohen in first, so that Chyenne could give her old teacher a hug and we could all wish Cohen a very happy first day of school. He looked so small walking down the hallway with his backpack bigger than he was. He knew exactly where to go and almost sprinted to class.</em></div>
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<em> He put his backpack and lunchbox away and sat right down to get ready for school. I was so nervous that he would cry. I mean, he had just turned four only four days prior. But in true Cohen fashion, he surprised me and gave me the biggest hug as he told me he would see me later. I am SO SO SO proud of my boy. </em></div>
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<em>Next, Daddy and I walked Chy to her classroom. She led the way, very slowly. She is in the green frogs class this year. Ironic that my frog-loving boy is in the pigs class while my pig-loving girl is in the frogs class. :) </em></div>
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<em>She put her things away very quietly as she found her cubby and her place to sit. She refused to make eye contact with me or daddy as she hugged us goodbye. I just knew she would cry, but she gave us quick kisses before I told her I would see her in a few hours. She was so quiet. It sort of broke my heart. </em></div>
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<em>Overall, no tears were shed from either one during drop off. Man, I am so very proud of my babies. I cried a little when we got back home to the eerily quiet house. </em></div>
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<em>Pick up time could not come soon enough. Unfortunately, it was raining when it was time for school dismissal. I was worried about Chy as she is very scared of rain. Poor kid. <br /><br />Luckily, they both had amazing days at school. Chyenne only cried once during gym time when she missed me. Oh my sweet girl. Cohen said he didn't cry at all because he's a big four year old. <br /><br />They have been doing great every morning and every afternoon. They both love school. They are both making new friends. Oh school, please be good to my babies.</em> </div>
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<br />ChyCohMommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493291045638801387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403438601117037924.post-63693900976454764922013-08-08T18:25:00.002-07:002013-08-08T18:25:44.236-07:00Superhero Party: Happy 4th Birthday Cohen!<div style="text-align: center;">
Last weekend, we celebrated Cohen's fourth birthday. </div>
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I can hardly believe that my sweet, 8 lb 13 oz newborn baby boy is now 43.5 lbs and four years old! He is really into superheroes lately. In fact, the day after his Shark party last year, he said "mama when I four, I gonna have a superhero party!". So we stuck with it. </div>
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AWWW. Look how precious he was and is! Newborn, 1st birthday, 2nd birthday, 3rd birthday and almost 4th birthday! He has grown up way too fast but I am so proud of the little boy is! </div>
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As a young girl, I had always dreamt about having kids of my own... a girl who loved crafting and playing with babies and a boy who was the ultimate, rough and tough, frog-catching, mess-making son! And that's exactly what God blessed me with. Cohen is everything I have ever dreamt of and I am so thankful God saw me fit to be his mommy. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-FBWF_W9Z8D8qtmlWpmCAuFpZGR4Ra4Ln-KNd5AOFraaUospeWueE4fp3xcFQLfr3Xn8klXJzIk5VF_9q7DqGJzfwF6k2aMcAbIIWRhKMj-fDJtTVTgEfp3cX_uSuHFEMKInx1MWloIGW/s1600/748.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-FBWF_W9Z8D8qtmlWpmCAuFpZGR4Ra4Ln-KNd5AOFraaUospeWueE4fp3xcFQLfr3Xn8klXJzIk5VF_9q7DqGJzfwF6k2aMcAbIIWRhKMj-fDJtTVTgEfp3cX_uSuHFEMKInx1MWloIGW/s320/748.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /><br />He is at THE BEST age for opening presents. His face lit up with each and every one. He mostly got superhero toys, legos, and puzzles. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEW0Cso3EMqSquMYYdMvmFyoH8XAQR80ApdIa6OM61CU1bBGQ7ejIhzY4cmsq2tcFu-AEkTM9_cOWCE8WuynPjIHiEBpffeDaRMk611-Rivh3tPdIlOJWatiSkb1SrkVB4zvvBCCt7eCAN/s1600/837.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEW0Cso3EMqSquMYYdMvmFyoH8XAQR80ApdIa6OM61CU1bBGQ7ejIhzY4cmsq2tcFu-AEkTM9_cOWCE8WuynPjIHiEBpffeDaRMk611-Rivh3tPdIlOJWatiSkb1SrkVB4zvvBCCt7eCAN/s320/837.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />He had a great birthday party. He was thankful for everything and everyone. I am so proud of my boy! <br /><br />The next morning, Sunday, was his actual birthday. He woke up early (no surprise there, as he was born at 5:48 am!) and asked "Mama, is I four now?". Yes sweet boy with horrible grammar, you are four years old. Happy Birthday, son. Thank you for being the boy of my dreams. <br /><br />We played with his new toys and games and then he was ready for breakfast. Bullseyes per his request. I am so glad I was able to celebrate my beautiful boy.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlUanZ25yzjx9sQfDfNuj3oX5CVMz0OKjb-EevuPOYNpuFdLQ15Nb08cbgptU79lojnB1Gr5MDihXjCJcRmoEnagMvJq_Tn6YeYi7dKkt9G_CkVfk6ENo7VtM2VNlPy8m6F_UGKV-daL3D/s1600/893.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlUanZ25yzjx9sQfDfNuj3oX5CVMz0OKjb-EevuPOYNpuFdLQ15Nb08cbgptU79lojnB1Gr5MDihXjCJcRmoEnagMvJq_Tn6YeYi7dKkt9G_CkVfk6ENo7VtM2VNlPy8m6F_UGKV-daL3D/s320/893.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />Cohen, I hope you know how loved you are. I hope you know how happy you make us. I love you more than words can even attempt to express. You are the boy of my dreams who just so happened to complete our little family. I cannot imagine life without you. You are spunky, smart, creative, imaginative, thoughtful, kind, loving, fierce, strong, beautiful, hilarious, sincere, and simply amazing! Happy birthday baby boy. </div>
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Cohen starts pre-k just a few days after he turns four. He has been working all year on buckling and unbuckling himself in his car seat in preparation for school. I know this sounds like some easy task, but I have never wanted my kids to buckle or unbuckle themselves. I wanted them to be as safe as possible. They understand that they must be properly buckled at all times in the vehicle. Well, when Chyenne turned four, I started working with her on buckling and unbuckling, so by the time she started pre-k (which was four months later), she could buckle and unbuckle, making for smoother drop-offs and pick-ups. <br /><br />Cohen has been trying his hardest. He can buckle his top buckle always. He can rarely buckle his bottom buckles. He could NOT unbuckle. <br /><br />Until Friday! Woohoo! Way to go buddy! He tried so hard. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSRmKmf4sV-yeDVjcNL1f6v0PbeRlJxKGQKGTMDfUJ2eHH-rd1FxG3NnBtVL3LsWIqwRWLq6ArxTa7tp3Gq0KQxL-fikYs2VUGuGWwdG0QrbO1Q7PuumTX50sjSOeSqbeTkOZVKyMbCGE/s1600/625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSRmKmf4sV-yeDVjcNL1f6v0PbeRlJxKGQKGTMDfUJ2eHH-rd1FxG3NnBtVL3LsWIqwRWLq6ArxTa7tp3Gq0KQxL-fikYs2VUGuGWwdG0QrbO1Q7PuumTX50sjSOeSqbeTkOZVKyMbCGE/s320/625.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />He got the top pretty easily. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4fUpcJA7dw2g_dffjT8qqcOw-Q6Xv3WB5dk-Mfxo0DLRh9z2Ff7y1OsAkeLAAReLcGYemINLJvymqlEGSd2oWwHL1xnihsGO6DHOJnLhe79XgmaQSRnp5TlDqZvJ7gdI-1apCuA_oDPtX/s1600/626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4fUpcJA7dw2g_dffjT8qqcOw-Q6Xv3WB5dk-Mfxo0DLRh9z2Ff7y1OsAkeLAAReLcGYemINLJvymqlEGSd2oWwHL1xnihsGO6DHOJnLhe79XgmaQSRnp5TlDqZvJ7gdI-1apCuA_oDPtX/s320/626.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />The bottom? it was tough. He pushed and pulled and grunted. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeriUjt2RQ8VDidrxAo3ctZbwWNLcKkrjq89IZSM7IRH_c3jrW8WGUyuJyKd6ZdwIPeGpMxpDtFx0v4ncyZ-fJAFrLu4s0wuTLMo7EouaZr3kEi_qi9kbIgVcbgxlW-_PouER8TAQFvL_a/s1600/627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeriUjt2RQ8VDidrxAo3ctZbwWNLcKkrjq89IZSM7IRH_c3jrW8WGUyuJyKd6ZdwIPeGpMxpDtFx0v4ncyZ-fJAFrLu4s0wuTLMo7EouaZr3kEi_qi9kbIgVcbgxlW-_PouER8TAQFvL_a/s320/627.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />And POP! One buckle came loose. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqzfNteb7wdYD0XE88KZ0yTWtFOYpEHRPMslQeqsQR-MTi_naNwvGJR_8I5olU-A3i1_7e3aOboSSJ8CFyBlxneCBWQ6WjcUhT2oKYGoC0IgphWnN0h2WFuDL1virsv7SvhSJsPqHr0ar/s1600/630.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqzfNteb7wdYD0XE88KZ0yTWtFOYpEHRPMslQeqsQR-MTi_naNwvGJR_8I5olU-A3i1_7e3aOboSSJ8CFyBlxneCBWQ6WjcUhT2oKYGoC0IgphWnN0h2WFuDL1virsv7SvhSJsPqHr0ar/s320/630.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />He was sooooo excited and soooo proud of himself. Look at that sweet face! He did not think he could do it. He tried and tried and he did it!</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIX_6eQYRE-HZHK4aDmaL21LvwXhsTV-noYjK1Q3ekpK2FWwR07bxoL3l8EMwzE5_vAORhQKs3fjCy5NOH0BsyjUGPHixS-7KuZj5LihdQm5vg586mjaq5n3us9NF45m0nihyiLwWPrV9/s1600/631.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdIX_6eQYRE-HZHK4aDmaL21LvwXhsTV-noYjK1Q3ekpK2FWwR07bxoL3l8EMwzE5_vAORhQKs3fjCy5NOH0BsyjUGPHixS-7KuZj5LihdQm5vg586mjaq5n3us9NF45m0nihyiLwWPrV9/s320/631.JPG" width="240" /></a><br />I told him to try again to get the second bottom buckle loose. He looked at me like I was crazy. </div>
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<br />ChyCohMommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493291045638801387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403438601117037924.post-51670087806011889252013-07-15T06:36:00.002-07:002013-07-15T06:36:40.649-07:00A Great Visit With Grandpa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
For as long as I can remember, my grandpa was the strongest man I knew. He's an Air Force Veteran. He, at almost 75 years old, still does push ups daily. He rides a motorcycle everywhere he goes. He has tattoos. He is smart, really smart. He never sits down. Well, my daddy told me that my grandpa was having some medical issues (he has COPD) and that he was frequenting the V.A. Clinic a lot more. So, we made a surprise trip to visit him. It's a good, long drive from our house, but he is ALWAYS the one who commutes to us. He moved to Lake Hartwell about 9 years ago and this is the first time I have been to his place. He comes for every birthday, every holiday, and anything else that is important to us. I'm going to make a habit of going to see him more. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WruiowazWIG581C0v3O9rGdO6tFKQi8gSQ8Dzj1GRAkJow1JuGskMMozRV6ixHocdCrQ3tGwkRMF3VTsi1AyNuuZQ00NTNamvMv_s4VkOpUH0NygE-S0jIGxmR3IV15WwRyN7CJVw8ZW/s1600/203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WruiowazWIG581C0v3O9rGdO6tFKQi8gSQ8Dzj1GRAkJow1JuGskMMozRV6ixHocdCrQ3tGwkRMF3VTsi1AyNuuZQ00NTNamvMv_s4VkOpUH0NygE-S0jIGxmR3IV15WwRyN7CJVw8ZW/s320/203.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />I talked the hubby into driving. ;) </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOR09QimeQcmMV22Fh0BGaj1MFFfKdoq7ymkx5EbXaDLwu9UPBe6Puh4hovTkaobE2HpZBhe_8bkCLmfxDFunjnVfA8OjDh9krhjf4Toi-L98_FdL7E9Blj-q-RNytb38n6v8wdnCvDszh/s1600/207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOR09QimeQcmMV22Fh0BGaj1MFFfKdoq7ymkx5EbXaDLwu9UPBe6Puh4hovTkaobE2HpZBhe_8bkCLmfxDFunjnVfA8OjDh9krhjf4Toi-L98_FdL7E9Blj-q-RNytb38n6v8wdnCvDszh/s320/207.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />Chyenne slept some of the way, then was a giggly girl before we got there. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA53C34OgXy6NwRUMQVvKZww7ApxKyAs5h4PuvA0w_a4uH78r2Vi4WJ0oSkNDSxDYj360W5PxkC113NJDVJFqiuvhry4KhPU4Oyh-8gumhEAbRn_7XU3_BcvMlUcYfcdpG_ZozC4k1rr0n/s1600/209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA53C34OgXy6NwRUMQVvKZww7ApxKyAs5h4PuvA0w_a4uH78r2Vi4WJ0oSkNDSxDYj360W5PxkC113NJDVJFqiuvhry4KhPU4Oyh-8gumhEAbRn_7XU3_BcvMlUcYfcdpG_ZozC4k1rr0n/s320/209.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />Check out this view. I'm a country girl at heart. Oh I love this. </div>
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<br />Cohen also slept much of the way, but he was all smiles when he woke up too. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQfhzGAcKlLVdIDEFeKfJLqIrAtpAB4Dy6K0puK7ETGrwJr4jlgjrgEWKZq_by1sysvD4RVFFnXL4_5dqXUZfx66aO7YlruiT-tOABON87ISBDY9anc4_TSoRncULFJkvfVCITnM2Qy3H/s1600/255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyQfhzGAcKlLVdIDEFeKfJLqIrAtpAB4Dy6K0puK7ETGrwJr4jlgjrgEWKZq_by1sysvD4RVFFnXL4_5dqXUZfx66aO7YlruiT-tOABON87ISBDY9anc4_TSoRncULFJkvfVCITnM2Qy3H/s320/255.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />She is brave too. Very brave. She is also getting better at balancing. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWO7_9Z1m7VV0w76Ega0Y861ZJceRx4JH1T2aBdmpB7AdT45k5xGZQ6k9hHeWg-4AX35d8htGB0F8zKNEl3Hrx2GrsayG8kPyO87GPc_kM2mokO6Yb-MoY1xYT78kC18INxqMHTFI1BMS/s1600/262.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWO7_9Z1m7VV0w76Ega0Y861ZJceRx4JH1T2aBdmpB7AdT45k5xGZQ6k9hHeWg-4AX35d8htGB0F8zKNEl3Hrx2GrsayG8kPyO87GPc_kM2mokO6Yb-MoY1xYT78kC18INxqMHTFI1BMS/s320/262.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />Cohen loved the water too. He spent so much time making his area muddy.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOVcwYYFFFd1HlPf8tE-5G0a8S3TP_Q5prFoYGidMBWge2J2PDikD8XRFDudIb78q2Bi-VBGTcPq2wAorTOEfiPYgTmvpvY1zw4Sej1NGWVsbt1vF3n4A9cXAw2xAcQ4tAVvZkPYUj9p1/s1600/263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOVcwYYFFFd1HlPf8tE-5G0a8S3TP_Q5prFoYGidMBWge2J2PDikD8XRFDudIb78q2Bi-VBGTcPq2wAorTOEfiPYgTmvpvY1zw4Sej1NGWVsbt1vF3n4A9cXAw2xAcQ4tAVvZkPYUj9p1/s320/263.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />It was so serene. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvhIfbsFE1W9i9IoC-35C3zQoUF2QnyXqyVhJ1qYQXoHjnsVH1ECOa4XqbxGWiFuH-yr-d_wz2JE46VsJ-zlS4cWai3XYZgB_sjTAhrwS4It1HSr5XdgMQu5xLmXOcy-NmCCyt5jZZdXz4/s1600/268.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvhIfbsFE1W9i9IoC-35C3zQoUF2QnyXqyVhJ1qYQXoHjnsVH1ECOa4XqbxGWiFuH-yr-d_wz2JE46VsJ-zlS4cWai3XYZgB_sjTAhrwS4It1HSr5XdgMQu5xLmXOcy-NmCCyt5jZZdXz4/s320/268.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /><br />The kids wanted Grandpa to help them climb trees. He did. But I could tell he wasn't really up for the task. My kids are both a little over 40 lbs. The Grandpa I grew up loving would not have a problem with that, but the same Grandpa we visited today did. </div>
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Overall, it was a wonderful trip. A trip that was much needed on my part and one that was well-deserved on Grandpa's part. I never want to forget the memories we made. I hope he's around for much, much longer. He turns 75 the day before Cohen turns four. He is planning on coming down for Cohen's party and I am planning on surprising him with a special treat for his birthday. We love you grandpa. </div>
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<br />ChyCohMommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493291045638801387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403438601117037924.post-59278449127795713432013-07-15T06:07:00.002-07:002013-07-15T06:07:13.922-07:00All-American Boy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br />Or All-American Muscle. Whichever way you look at it. <br /><br />Here is Cohen from Independence Day. He really is, ALL BOY. He wore his tank top with his jeans and cowboy boots. Oh he looked like such a little redneck. But he pulled it off. Bless him. He insisted on a "Mohawk" for the day and he totally rocked that too. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNYF5Z72R5txV1scK7F9ltMctwdeIv-PBX4XrK1adS87pQjkvvGj6hTsepGXTf-tgn5WpfEQt2bWUEIIyIaBCChXWIMHDlVQp4JcvNABqTQhgxQd3q2bLBcCVW-XggRj7pLHYCUlW-0I3S/s1600/101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNYF5Z72R5txV1scK7F9ltMctwdeIv-PBX4XrK1adS87pQjkvvGj6hTsepGXTf-tgn5WpfEQt2bWUEIIyIaBCChXWIMHDlVQp4JcvNABqTQhgxQd3q2bLBcCVW-XggRj7pLHYCUlW-0I3S/s320/101.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />That tattoo? A little secret. I really, really, really dislike rub-on tattoos. I cannot stand them, really. I usually throw them away before the kids notice them in goody bags. But, Chyenne had gotten a "gift" from her cousin and saved the turtle tattoo for Cohen. He totally rocked it with his redneck look. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZgReLkMnS36rWcsE24Imjqi-B83TU6NstnBMOSo4AIyn9U81u7QXc8GzXcVHzmM_c0HJhvwZOK5Dn_vVxXe4yuhzLfXgatkIGmCHRfCsg8j9KxwyEmDVbqcW-SJb558rW6_gALnJDxmq/s1600/128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZgReLkMnS36rWcsE24Imjqi-B83TU6NstnBMOSo4AIyn9U81u7QXc8GzXcVHzmM_c0HJhvwZOK5Dn_vVxXe4yuhzLfXgatkIGmCHRfCsg8j9KxwyEmDVbqcW-SJb558rW6_gALnJDxmq/s320/128.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><br />I cannot get enough of him. He is so charming. So sweet. So strong. So feisty. He does everything wide open. He's either incredibly sensitive or incredibly fierce. He's my favorite little guy in the whole wide world. I love catching glimpses of who he is going to be when he's older. Can't you just see this strong boy turning into a very strong, athletic teenager? Ah. It makes me sad to think about it, but happy at the same time. I love my All-American Boy!</div>
<br />ChyCohMommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493291045638801387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403438601117037924.post-38619974584320980332013-07-15T05:56:00.002-07:002013-07-15T05:56:41.753-07:00First Tooth<div style="text-align: center;">
I know it's an expression that I use a lot, but my children are growing up fast...way too fast. I wish time could slow down or even stand still for a bit. I love their imaginative spirits and everything about each age they have been. </div>
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Even teething. Yes. I enjoyed teething with both of my babies. They handled everything so well. It was not a big deal. I have always been nervous for the day when they would lose baby teeth & go through that awkward stage of "big teeth, tiny mouth". I have pretty much been dreading it. </div>
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But you know what? It really is not all that bad! Well, we're still waiting on a "big tooth" to come in. I am sure she'll rock that look like she does every other. </div>
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Chyenne lost her first tooth (7-11-2013). She is only 5 years old. I did not lose my first tooth until I was 6 or 6.5. Wow. <br /><br />The same tooth (front bottom) has been loose since April or May. </div>
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So, I explained to her that mommy or daddy could pull it out if she wanted. Well, she did want. And, since I told her about my daddy (her papa) pulling out all of my teeth, she decided it was a daddy's job. </div>
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She cried a bit at first when she saw blood, but then she was SO HAPPY! "This means that the tooth fairy is going to bring me some money!" </div>
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Now, isn't that little gap precious?! Of course it is, when she's beaming with pride at least. :)</div>
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She sat down to write her letter to the tooth fairy. She only needed help with the spelling of a few words. Yes, she asked for $20. Dream big, kid. </div>
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Flash back to when she first got her teeth... the bottom two came in two days at six months old. So sweet. She was 7 months old here. </div>
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As we were getting ready for bed, she was so excited to put her tooth and note under her pillow for the tooth fairy. BUT, she did not stay in her bed all night, she came into our room in what the kids like to call "the floor bed" which is basically a cushiony pallet in the floor. She brought her tooth and letter. <br />She was sleeping late, daddy had already left for work, I was off work, and Cohen was already awake. I decided to wake her. THEN, I noticed blood. Poor girl had a pretty intense nose bleed during the night and did not wake. Blood was everywhere (see the pillow?). I said, "Chyenne, do you want to wake up and check to see if the tooth fairy came?" Her response, "you check, I'm sleeping." Oh boy! She finally did wake, I cleaned her face and hands of the blood. She was very excited to check under her pillow. </div>
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The Tooth Fairy did leave her a twenty dollar bill... a very glittery twenty dollar bill and my girl was so pleased. </div>
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Swimming: Cohen has been doing SO well in the pool this summer. He can hold his breath under water, float on his back, doggy paddle, and even swim short distances under water! He is getting braver with jumping in the pool and diving to the bottom to fetch toys. I am SO proud of him. </div>
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We have also enjoyed a lot of ice cream sundaes, bike rides, dirt bike practices, family and friends, board games, playdoh, catching fireflies, and so much more. I hope all of you are having a terrific summer as well. </div>
<span id="goog_1193503194"></span><span id="goog_1193503195"></span><br />ChyCohMommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493291045638801387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403438601117037924.post-41734237138977220852013-05-29T11:50:00.001-07:002013-05-29T11:50:33.123-07:00Family: Taken For GrantedIt seems as if every day I tell my girl, "be nice to your brother, he's the only one you'll ever have" or I'll tell my boy, "be kind to your sister, she's the only sister you'll ever have". Every time I say it, I can't help but feel a pain that maybe our family isn't complete. Maybe, despite careful planning and prevention, our family is not done growing. Maybe, just maybe, my children will be lucky enough to have more siblings one day. Maybe I should be more careful with my word choices. Maybe I should say "be kind to your brother, because he is the only biological brother you will ever have" or "be nice to you sister, she is the only biological sister you will ever have". Maybe our family could grow through ADOPTION. Yes, adoption. <br />
My heart has been heavy for orphans for the past year or so. Specifically, special needs orphans. My heart aches for them. I spend endless hours searching the web for adoption blogs, success stories, and horror stories. I spend countless hours looking at special needs orphan websites like Reece's Rainbow and other amazing sites. I google statistics. I mule it over and over. I pray about it. I discuss it with my husband, my sisters, my parents. I can't get it out of my head. <br />
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I know. I truly know that we are not in the best position to adopt at this point. Maybe within the next 5-10 years. Colt could deploy again in the near future. I am still finishing up school and my medical career is just taking off. I am still slightly undecided on whether or not I should pursue more teaching opportunities. We aren't financially stable enough to afford adoption. We have debt, tons of it. We have plans, selfish plans, with our small family. It doesn't keep me from wanting more.<br />
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Far too often, we take family for granted. We expect to come home and have our family love on us. We even expect them to get on our nerves and annoy us. We neglect our graciousness because we rely on family. What if we did not have the families we were born into? What if we didn't have mothers and fathers to call? What if we didn't have children to love and adore? What if we were like orphans. Family-less children who desperately need a family to cherish them? Family-less children who really just want love and affection and a place to call home with people to call family? What if? I can't imagine thinking of my two amazing children sitting in a place without constant love. <br />
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What if we were able to make a difference in the world? One person cannot help everyone in the world, but everyone can help at least one person. <br />
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I have been reading an amazing blog, <a href="http://www.tinygreenelephants.com/">http://www.tinygreenelephants.com/</a>, where this inspirational family took the plunge to adopt two incredible children. <br />
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I desire to be compassionate enough, gracious enough, and Godly enough, to grow my family through adoption. <br />
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In the mean time, as I continue to pray about it, talk to hubby about it (he has his doubts), and research it, I want you to look at this sweet face: <a href="http://reecesrainbow.org/52215/iris">http://reecesrainbow.org/52215/iris</a>, the face of an angel who just wants a family. I so wish she could be a part of our family. I know she would fit right in, despite her "special needs". My heart aches for her happiness. Maybe, one of you readers can help her find her forever family. <br />
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Praying for Iris and all of the other family-less angels in our world. XOXO!ChyCohMommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493291045638801387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403438601117037924.post-9747344036114201052013-05-23T14:23:00.003-07:002013-05-23T14:23:51.870-07:00A Beach Wedding? Count Us In!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At the end of April, we had a beach wedding to attend. Hubby & the kiddos were in the wedding, so we couldn't say 'no', right? We totally wouldn't have passed up a beach wedding anyway. ;)</div>
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We had a blast the entire weekend, despite me finishing up finals the night we got there & the next morning. Blah. </div>
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The first night, we had the wedding rehearsal on the beach. Cohen couldn't get enough of the sand. </div>
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<em>I finally got to experience my life-long (I'm totally not being dramatic here... really I've dreamt of this my whole life) dream of going to DISNEY WORLD! </em></div>
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<em>Man, Walt Disney did NOT disappoint. </em></div>
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<em>Oh it was wonderful. We went at the beginning of May and we're already trying to plan our next trip. </em></div>
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<em>Sunday, we arrived at Disney World around 8am. We drove all night...well hubby drove all night. :) <br />We went to Shades of Green to purchase our military discounted tickets. Then we went to Downtown Disney to walk around and eat our picnic breakfast before we explored. </em></div>
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<em>We loved Downtown Disney. Especially Cohen, who was able to build a dinosaur. He's a dinosaur fanatic. We then checked into our resort (Disney's All Star Movies) and the kids and I explored the place while daddy took a much needed nap. After daddy woke up, we went swimming in the several pools on property and had a blast. We got in bed fairly early. </em></div>
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<em>Monday: Animal Kingdom super early for Extra Magic Hour park enjoyment. Then back to the resort to rest for a minute & to pack our dinner. We then went to Hollywood Studios around 5pm and stayed until Midnight! So fun. </em></div>
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<em>Tuesday: Epcot & our princess storybook lunch. </em></div>
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<em>Wednesday & Thursday: Magic Kingdom </em></div>
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<em>Friday: Check out & Sea World then the drove home! </em></div>
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<em>Saturday: arrived back home around 4am. Cohen had 2 soccer games (9am & 11am). </em></div>
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<em>EXHAUSTED but so worth it! </em></div>
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<em>Our kids were amazing the whole trip. Perfect behaviors. They WALKED the entire time (mind you, Chyenne just turned 5 at the end of March & Cohen won't be 4 until August) minus a few turns riding our shoulders. We literally stayed at the parks each day from the time it opened until they kicked us out. No meltdowns. It was incredible. </em></div>
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<em>We survived Pre-K. Yes, we. It was tough but we made it. </em><br />
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<em>Pre-K was interesting to say the least. Chyenne's social skills blossomed and she learned how to take direction from people other than mommy and daddy. She was disappointed all year long that she didn't get to take tests and do intense homework, but she still enjoyed herself. She was far too smart for her class and was given other work to keep her occupied. She also went to a different classroom for reading and math. She scored 113/100 on her Kindergarten Readiness Test. Um how is that possible? Well, she's just a smarty pants. She is excited for the opportunity to be tested for the gifted class in the fall. :) She's reading at an advanced first grade reading level and I am sure she will top that over the summer. I am so proud of her. So yes, we survived. <br /><br />She even wore home a shirt to prove it. </em></div>
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<em>Here she is in the drop off line unbuckling, eager to begin her last (or second to last...we're still undecided about sending her to school tomorrow) day of Pre-K. </em></div>
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<br /><em>And here she is with her teachers after giving them the gifts she picked out for them. (Ms. Lura is the one in the white and then the assistant (who was only there part of the year) is in the pink). </em></div>
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<em>And here she is today! On her (possibly) last day of Pre-K. <br /></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_j4a4t-fAFK1t1Zg7-qYVwGhGO_2mBV2HcUG73taxnz2cdkIIgIa-bnjeezRrwg9GhmM9S6A0EYgPFt7WFNK8efE6hVKgPk-2lkHtJRAiC9-S59fCpQFSX8CwOX7NATwuFlSd2d_1pR3/s1600/101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><em><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_j4a4t-fAFK1t1Zg7-qYVwGhGO_2mBV2HcUG73taxnz2cdkIIgIa-bnjeezRrwg9GhmM9S6A0EYgPFt7WFNK8efE6hVKgPk-2lkHtJRAiC9-S59fCpQFSX8CwOX7NATwuFlSd2d_1pR3/s320/101.JPG" width="240" /></em></a></div>
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<br /><br /><em>Really, she's growing up way too fast! Didn't I JUST take this picture, YESTERDAY!?!</em></div>
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<em><br />My baby girl has grown up so much in the last 9 months. I am already nervous about her beginning Kindergarten in August, but I know she will love it and she will have many more opportunities to grow. </em></div>
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<em>Let's not forgot this sweet boy. He loves catching frogs and stealing mommy's heart. This big guy starts Pre-K in August, just a few days after his fourth birthday, so I'm sure I'll add another sentimental post all about him growing up too fast soon! </em></div>
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ChyCohMommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493291045638801387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403438601117037924.post-26601998670096107322013-02-18T07:33:00.001-08:002013-02-18T07:33:16.477-08:00Celebrate Each Day<div style="text-align: center;">
Every day is a gift from God that deserves to be celebrated. </div>
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All of these pictures show love worth celebrating. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtmQquZvipde1FErPKYm5uoAKvgwcoPg6nUx2Tm51uTFzr5Cm-yZS-Izju2M4f5nUUwvoRboFKblCw28Q5IInoSDPNdK1tI5Ja2q4ccMg96rs9f88C2jlO6vyySNSfWs1SjR-iF2OBNFmz/s1600/2228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtmQquZvipde1FErPKYm5uoAKvgwcoPg6nUx2Tm51uTFzr5Cm-yZS-Izju2M4f5nUUwvoRboFKblCw28Q5IInoSDPNdK1tI5Ja2q4ccMg96rs9f88C2jlO6vyySNSfWs1SjR-iF2OBNFmz/s320/2228.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />Oh I love celebrating my babies and their adorableness.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1OnqxVX6FE3JaKEweIAWZOajwNha-Zdl-0ylqNgbAE3B18PPQt95tM8mHC7gQD7K21I3_LHvqm-N4FOnN6Lc1CfW7QjskivVBgRp3AqTAW-oYK9ndB1MEDMptkWLRwoD2Ta0bbufkte8c/s1600/2257.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1OnqxVX6FE3JaKEweIAWZOajwNha-Zdl-0ylqNgbAE3B18PPQt95tM8mHC7gQD7K21I3_LHvqm-N4FOnN6Lc1CfW7QjskivVBgRp3AqTAW-oYK9ndB1MEDMptkWLRwoD2Ta0bbufkte8c/s320/2257.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />I will celebrate team work amongst siblings.</div>
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<br />ChyCohMommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493291045638801387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403438601117037924.post-23503694406793430882013-01-18T20:06:00.001-08:002013-01-27T06:32:42.909-08:00Friday Favorites<em><span style="color: #444444;">Attempting to start posting on a regular basis. I need an outlet. I have way too much "important" crap to deal with each day. I need fun. So, for a nerd like me, this IS fun. Wild, huh? <br />
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Friday Favorites: A favorite for tonight. Box forts. Gotta love my children and their imaginations. <br />
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October 2012 brought on much exhaustion. Cohen and I soaked up the last couple of weeks together during the day before I went back to my old medical assistant job. Luckily, I am able to take Chyenne to school still and I'm off on Thursdays to spend all day with my boy and early afternoons with my girl after school.<br />
Chyenne was Princess Aurora (Sleeping Beauty) for Halloween. Cohen was Iron Man (the super hero squad one--he made sure to announce that to everyone who simply called him "iron man". Lol)<br />
We celebrated Halloween with Chyenne's first school-wide party and dance. She had a blast. Cohen and I did too. We also had a halloween block party with some friends and family and only went trick or treating at the great-grandparents house.<br />
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Chyenne also went on her first school field trip to a pumpkin patch & Yogi Bear park. Daddy and Cohen accompanied her as I had to work. :( Sad day for mommy but my babies had a blast.<br />
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November brought more fun. Chyenne got several "outstanding achievement" awards for reading! She came home from school one day and said, "so I thought I was in trouble because I was reading to miss charlise and ms Lura called the principal in there...but really, she just wanted me to read to her!" My sweet girl. She will be placed in a kindergarten reading class in January. Her teacher said to expect Chy to spend more time with the kindergarten class than the pre-k class. Cool. Cohen mastered shooting his BB gun that he received for his 3rd birthday (which reminds me that I need to post that too!). We had a glorious family thanksgiving celebration with both Colt's family and mine. This holiday was especially tough as it was the first big family holiday since Granny passed away in March this year. <br />
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December flew by far too fast. My newest nephew was born on 12-12-12. Sweet Korben Warner {insert his last name here} was born weighing 7 lbs 13 oz and was 20 inches long. He is perfect but he gave us all a scare staying in the NICU for 13-14 hours before being back in my sister's arms. He's great now and I'm such a proud aunt. I now have 3 nephews and 6 nieces. One of the best blessings ever.<br />
Chyenne went to the pediatric neurologist at Scottish Rite for her migraines. She has an MRI scheduled for the first week in January. Praying for good news. Not only do we deal with severe vitamin deficiencies with her, she had been diagnosed with migraines in addition to her usual divaness. She also has fevers very often. Patience ad prayer.<br />
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December brought on lots of shopping, working, school work, and fun for us. I threw the kids (Chyenne, Cohen, their cousins and some of their closest friends) a big Christmas Pajama Party. It was SO fun. We baked cookies, made popcorn, made Christmas crafts and Christmas ornaments, danced to Christmas music, decorated faux gingerbread (graham cracker) houses, ate too much candy and too many sweets, drank out weight in hot chocolate, laughed with friends, read Christmas stories, took pictures, acted silly, and enjoyed the magic of Christmas. It was purely beautiful. <br />
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Christmas was wonderful. Chyenne and Cohen were completely spoiled, as usual....but not as much as usual. :) We had a great, fairly quiet Christmas. Cohen's favorite gifts were his drum set, nerf guns, wooden blocks, and his monster trucks. Chyenne loved her vanity, her scooter, her doodle bear, and her real "nurse kit". They both fell head over heels in love with their shared gifts: a four wheeler and a puppet theatre. <br />
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2012 was a year of joy, sorrow, happiness, pain, laughter, learning, growing, needing, togetherness, separation, tears, grins, smiles, and so much more. I hope 2013 goes by a little bit slower. I need more time to soak in the goodness that is life. <br />
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Here's to hoping I can keep the blog up to date! <br />
Pictures are coming as soon as I get my computer fixed! I cannot figure out how to import pictures from my phone or my tablet! UUUGGGGHHHHH! <br />
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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR4S3sQaNLo9PMObPcRzAV10KnDwDRQo49x41i3opW7QMb34oVupjF4TrBRZUCkXCp17L7o53ywr0LPB1ZdQm5LXGx3xC5AtjU3ZHthJwOFJtnF2ymOKWU3SVzM9UXqicwynhp67tZOPVQ/s640/blogger-image--1398276460.jpg" /></a></div>ChyCohMommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493291045638801387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-403438601117037924.post-53133060070619877392012-09-28T14:19:00.002-07:002012-09-28T14:19:37.023-07:00fun facts Friday: 25 things about meWhile browsing other blogs today, I noticed that I never talk about myself. Here goes!<br />
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1. I hate surprises. I don't generally filter thoughts and my expressions are usually direct results of emotions. My husband loves to surprise me. I have often disappointed him with my reactions...I'm just a planner I guess.<br />
2. I am terrified of failure.<br />
3. I don't care for TV.<br />
4. I detest being late.<br />
5. I hate crowds. I get anxious in crowds.<br />
6. Repetitive sounds annoy me greatly.<br />
7. I am the youngest of three girls & I am most definitely the most independent.<br />
8. earthquakes terrify me.<br />
9. I'm outspoken but hate confrontation.<br />
10. I love sports & I have a very competitive nature.<br />
11. I love family game nights.<br />
12. I believe the worst thing someone can be is a bad parent.<br />
13. I dislike public speaking whether it be a speech, reading aloud, praying etc. I stumble over my words.<br />
14. I don't like talking on the phone. I'm a texter, for sure.<br />
15. I constantly correct spoken grammar.<br />
16. I love watching children interact.<br />
17. I love to read. I actually read shampoo bottles every time I wash my hair.<br />
18. I'm a counter. When running or something, I count my steps.<br />
19. I adore fall.<br />
20. My favorite colors are grey, blue, and green.<br />
21. I love dates, even if it's a simple movie and popcorn st home.<br />
22. I believe that everything happens for a reason.<br />
23. I second guess myself, a lot.<br />
24, I hate shopping unless it's for my kids.<br />
25. I am generally optimistic about others but pessimistic about myself.<br />
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Whew! Now you know a little more about me.<br />
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