tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112151972337558132024-03-13T12:03:48.066-07:00Just Another Day in ParadiseLinzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-6934759810856074632012-01-18T10:12:00.000-08:002012-01-18T18:46:46.631-08:00How about another?<div align="center">
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Ok...why not!:)</div>
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I couldn't tell much from 45 minutes later....BUT she took another one when she got home....so this would have been about 4 hours later.....BIG difference!</div>
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The good news....she'll see progressive results over the next 72 hours the more and more the toxins are flushed outta her system!! Who WOULDN'T wanna see results this fast?! Comment or Inbox me on facebook for more details or questions:)</div>Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-5057028480616666082012-01-14T15:26:00.000-08:002012-01-14T15:48:58.932-08:00The Very 1st ItWorks Wrap Makeover!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Ok friends....prepare to be amazed:) I wrapped 2 lovely ladies today and (with their permission) wanted to share with you their before/after pictures! Of couse, they're going to remain nameless, but I wanted to give you an ACTUAL visual of just what 45 minutes can do by being wrapped! </div>
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The 1st lady lost 2 inches total from her midesection! The beautiful part? It's a progressive toxin loss over the next 72 hours so she'll most likely lose some more! What else can do that in 45 MINUTES?!</div>
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Seriously take a look around her belly button and how much tighter it looks, as well as the improvement from her surgical scar. </div>
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And my next gal, lost 2 1/2 inches total in her midsection!</div>
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And AFTER! Amazing right?! Bye bye, baby belly:)</div>
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Once again, she'll see even more progressive results in the next 72 hours! The best way to see these results really take affect is by drinking plenty of water, that way you're literally flushing the toxins out of your system while the product does it's work!</div>
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Hope you like seeing what this stuff actually does....it really does amaze me. As one client said, she visualized laying down all slathered up for 45 minutes without being able to move--totally not the case here! You have a cloth laid over your stomach, or whichever area you choose to have wrapped, then we seran wrap you tight so it stays in place, and you're free to move about with your clothes on and still be completely comfortable:) It's pretty great!</div>
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So there ya go, now you definitely need to make sure you make it to my next couple parties, right?;) Tuesday night will be here before we know it! Can't make it? That's ok....come Wed. the 25th and you won't regret you made the decision!<br />
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FYI: Dudes, need an idea for your wife or significant other for Valentine's Day? (Or any special day for that matter:-)) Treat her to a wrap! It's like a mega cheaper version than the spa;) And she still walks away feeling great!</div>Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-86869735730541061192012-01-11T09:04:00.000-08:002012-01-11T09:14:24.098-08:00Little Lady's 1st Haircut.....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Brooke doing her magic:) It was nice to have a kid that didn't scream through their entire haircut this tme ( cough...Kahler!...cough) May didn't seem to mind it, even though the middle pic looks like she's a bit pouty;) She did a great job!</div>
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And how cool is this?! She got a little certificate with her baby hair in it:) Great keepsake for her book!<br />
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Can't believe my baby is going to be a year and a half in one week! Wow!</div>Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-17348869414560419882012-01-10T14:54:00.000-08:002012-01-10T15:02:11.699-08:00Hello 2012!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Pretty much explains how our holidays went...but it was a good one! I was actually really sad to see Christmas come and go so quickly, but we thoroughly enjoyed this season celebrating.</div>
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But Happy 2012! I'll tune you in quickly on how we finished out the rest of 2011:)</div>
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Isaac recieved a pretty amazing Christmas gift this year. He was "anonomously" donated an I-pad. We were at a loss for words at the generosity of this gift to help Isaac and his communication skills. Isaac gave his daddy and I one amazing gift as well. He actually went on stage at ths year's Christmas program (which he has never done before...it's always been too much for him). As he comfortably went up there I watched through tears as he jumped and clapped to the music. It was amazing.</div>
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<br /> We rang in the new year starting out with dinner at Hana Yori's with our wonderful friends.....YUM! Afterwards we stopped over at the Byng's to play games and watch the ball drop.</div>
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That night was so much fun for us...relaxing with friends and no kids:) We played a hilarious game, Quelf. It's so worth getting if you haven't heard of it! Oh and we can't forget about the pyramids...Ginger, where are those pictures?! LOL!</div>
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Christmas break was somewhat enjoyable. I ended up working at a vet I've filled in for in the past to make a little extra cash, so that was nice. Brock and I literally switched roles as he took on being a stay-at-home dad while I worked:) We rewarded ourselves with 2 date nights over those 2 weeks:)</div>
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I must admit I was actually ready for school to get back into our routine again. I really think Isaac was missing preschool:) So now we can re-focus and get things rolling again after a crazy few weeks!</div>
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A couple new things for 2012 in our family that you'll see on the blog...and very recent new things I might add:)</div>
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I just signed up to be a distributor for ItWorks Global. It's all natural products that work to detox your system. All very good for your bod and I'm loving it! In another post I'll talk about it a bit more but you'll get to see a lot of before/after pics of "headless" clients to see how awesome this stuff works! </div>
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I'm also booking a few more future brides to do their wedding makeup too! So between Mary Kay and this new business, I'm staying busy:) I also combined the 2 products to make a sweet bridal package deal. So hopefully you'll see more of "my work" coming from that:) </div>
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Stay tuned! My little lady gets her 1st haircut tomorrow:( I'll definitely have pictures! </div>Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-62158238505120893752011-12-04T12:32:00.001-08:002011-12-04T12:47:38.334-08:00blessed to GIVE.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Is it December already? Crazy how fast this past month flew, but I am READY for the Holidays. I absolutely love December and the start of the advent month to remind us what Christmas is all about.</div>
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A couple weeks ago my church handed out paper ornaments with names/ages of kids to buy a gift for them, and pray for that child as that ornament is put on our tree. I went up to the table and selected a 3 year old boy named Sebastian. I figured that was an easy place to start since I have a 3 yr old boy myself, and know what boys like! </div>
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1. Snowboots-size 8</div>
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I don't know why...but I immediately looked at "comforter" and felt a big place in my heart to get just that for Sebastian for Christmas. If any of my kids needed a comforter to keep them warm at night, you better believe I'm not going to let this little guy go without one too. <em>Things we take for granted.</em> </div>
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So last Friday evening I took the day to get my Christmas shopping done and stopped at JoAnn's to find the best fleece blanket to make. I love making tie-blankets, and thought any 3 yr old boy would love a Superman blanket right?:)</div>
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I am blessed beyond words to gift this to Sebastian, and wish I could see the look on his face when he gets his comforter for Christmas. I'm blessed I could be put in a position to give to another human being on the best time of the year, and give him something to keep him warm at night.</div>
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Why do our own kids need more <em>things? </em>I encourage all of you to take the time to give to a stranger, or a family in need you don't know....just because. I'm promising myself to teach my own kids to do this too...instead of counting each present they get each year.</div>
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<em> </em>Remember the reason for the season....and bless someone this Christmas:)</div>
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Merry Christmas Sebastian!</div>
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I watched my show <em>Parenthood</em> tonight. Absolutely love it. I make myself stay up for it since it's on from 10-11 at night. Kinda stretchin' it for me to be functional the next day, but tonight is a different story. After watching this particular episode, my mind just would not rest. I discovered a couple newfound anxieties that I haven't acknowledged much until now. </div>
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Parenting a teen.....and bullying.</div>
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The boy, Max, suffers from Aspberger's, which is a high-functioning form of Autism. The parents decided to mainstream him in a public school this particular grade. He's a junior-higher I believe. Having Aspberger's, he's an absolute genius at math, however has some odd habits and is awkward socially. So, of course, he is made fun of by his so-called friends. Max is oblivious to the fact that this is happening, but the parents see it happening after school right in front of them. So, the mom decides to do something about it and approaches the bully herself. As parents, they feel better about confronting the situation, and the episode goes on from there. </div>
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It really got to me. I'm going to be a parent dealing with this situation someday. And I keep asking myself how I will handle it. I can completely picture myself being that "Mama bear" and taking control of it right then and there. I tell ya, it gets my blood boiling just thinking about it.</div>
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My problem is, why are there so many darn kids that do it? Why aren't we teaching them <u>as parents</u> to not be mean and not bully others? Why aren't we teaching them why some kids are <em>different</em> than they are? </div>
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Just the other week I had to answer questions from a child about Isaac. The conversation simply went like this:</div>
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Short and simple conversation with this young child, yet SO MUCH I felt was underlying in these questions. <em>Why do you think Isaac is mean?</em> <em> Do you think kids that don't know how to talk are mean? </em> <em>Do you know my son?</em> Obviously not. <em>And WHY aren't your parents talking to you about this child that you're around so much, yet know <u>so little</u> about his "differences"? </em></div>
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If you're a parent....do me a favor. TEACH them differences. TEACH them that not every kid is like them. <u>Take their blinders off</u> at an EARLY age so they don't hurt another kid by asking them what's <em>wrong</em> with them. TEACH them that not every one is perfect like they think they, themselves are.</div>
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The title was "Labels" (how appropriate, right?:)) </div>
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Nothing like havin' some big 'ole trees chopped down to provide some free entertainment around here! </div>
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The lot next door to us is squeezing in a home built by Habitat. So they started the process yesterday by taking these guys down. Not so sure we're going to be thrilled about our new view in a few months when we'll be looking at a wall of another house instead of this=/ Hopefully it's not too bad. </div>
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But here's what Kahler got to watch all yesterday morning:)....</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Those 2 on the left also had some branches right over our house so I'm thankful they'll be gone, however they also provided our yard with much-needed shade=/</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kahler kept looking out and saying "aw mess!!" </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It did look like a big mess...but they did a very good job keeping it out of our yard!</td></tr>
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Finally had the opportunity (with everyone being HEALTHY for once) to do a little outing with the corn maze/fall fun thing with the kids. Normally we go to Fashion Farm in Ligonier as a tradition, but missed out on that last weekend. However, Kahler still got to go with Papa, Grandma and the Wogoman cousins....so he got his fill of the fun there! </div>
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This year we tried out Knollbrook Farm which is right down the road from us. It's a super fun, spread out area that's kid (and parent) friendly! We had our friends, the Clarks, go along with their 2 kids and had a great time! Weather was definitely feelin fall-ish with the wind, otherwise it would have been perfect!</div>
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and I guess I'll mention that this was our "pretend hayride". We waited...and waited and waited after getting on at 7pm for our ride and no driver showed up...until we were literally deboarding the wagon! But we sat on there and enjoyed it...just no movin'! ha! </div>
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Fun little Saturday....glad our kids had a good time:)</div>Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-13245898645671788732011-10-06T09:07:00.000-07:002011-10-06T09:10:00.829-07:00It's time for a facelift!.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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HAPPY FALL!! What a beautiful week for it right?!</div>
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Leah's professional pictures by To the Roof Photography are finished! Wanted to share these after seeing just the candid makeup pictures from the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2211215197233755813#editor/target=post;postID=8011160508010230379">first post of her wedding.</a> Thought these photos really captured how beautiful Leah and her ladies looked! </div>
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Thanks Leah, for making me so <em>proud</em> of what I love doing! You looked stunning and "showcased" the makeup beautifully!</div>
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As you might have noticed....the cat was out of the bag on Thursday night. Brock was having issues with the overnight arrangements to stay on Saturday as well. He didn't feel comfortable making the call on who we should stay with, so that's when he decided he needed my input. </div>
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And spoil his surprise:( boo. </div>
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So the big scavenger guessing mystery whatever-you-wanna-call-it wasn't such a big mystery anymore, however he had one very excited wife! </div>
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We ended up venturing to the Noblesville area to visit lotsa friends with Kahler and Maylin in tow. Isaac got to stay with the grandparents, so he had a fun-filled weekend as well!</div>
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Anyways, we have 5 couples down in that area that live within 15 minutes of each other that we're good friends with. It's crazy how many people we get to see within a short couple days! </div>
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Friday night we stayed with Brock's cousin Davie and Jen, then Saturday we spent the day going to my gal pal Andrea's, then my cousin Brandi's, then hit up Josh & Angie's new crib on their moving weekend. That was exciting! Then our last stop was at the Loy's for supper, football, and the first Loy/Maust sleepover! Our boys had a great time together!</div>
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On Sunday we headed out the the Children's Museum, which was a great way to top off the weekend for Kahler! Maylin had her share of fun there too:)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kahler and his new pal, Brayden....playing with the dinosaurs!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kid-zone room....specifically designed for kids 5 and under....it was awesome!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They even had a little area for kids 2 and under...so Maylin enjoyed that...she's loving herself in the mirror! what a girl:)</td></tr>
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Brock DID manage to get away with one surprise out of the entire weekend. To have me curious he asked me a few days before to "pick a color". He was probably thinking I'd choose something super basic or whatever, but I said "lime green". Yep...that threw him off. His response: "hmm,..that does make this a little more difficult" :) </div>
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So.....as we were scrambling around to leave the house on Friday we jumped in the car and what do I find on my seat?!?</div>
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A LIME GREEN I-pod shuffle!! </div>
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I'm pretty excited. I had yet to own anything with "I-" in front of it....so I'm pumped! Especially the fact that I've wanted one of these to be my new "running buddy" for a long time now! Now it's the fact that I haven't ran in 2 weeks that will be a tad tough to get back into the groove due to Brock's pneumonia episode, followed up by me being sick. We've both come to the conclusion that we both got sick a lot easier when we stopped working out super faithfully ever since our work out buds moved away! (Yes, Angie, if you're reading this I'm blaming YOU!) ha ha! U know I still love ya:)</div>
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So yes...beautiful weather ahead this week.... so back into the running game I go!! Now I need some new running tunes...suggestions??:)</div>
Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-79657407416895054772011-09-29T08:25:00.000-07:002011-09-29T08:31:38.733-07:00One day away.....<div align="center">
<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Thursday!</span></div>
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First off, wanted to give you all a Maylin update from her lab results, since some are asking.</div>
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Both tests came back clear...so no pin worms...nothing yucky goin' on in her insides. That's good! </div>
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So our next move? I will feel more at ease once we take a little trip to FW to her surgeon. He performed her umbilical surgery when she was 2 weeks old in the NICU. Underneath her cutie belly button is her incision site, and a gathering of cartilage in between. Part of me thinks it could be pulling at her skin, so maybe that's why she does what she does? And another part of me thinks she just does it for a simple soothing sensation. But I do not think she is showing us an Autistic trait. As a baby, she is completely different from Isaac and a lot more "with it"...so we aren't leaning towards that. Which is a great thing!! </div>
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Anybody watch the show Parenthood? It's become a new favorite show of mine. I'm intrigued with the family with the boy that has Asperger's. The mother of the boy is pregnant with another baby, and they just had an ultrasound on the last show and decided to know the sex. She was terrified at the thought of having another boy, knowing the chances of having another child with Autism disorder is a lot higher in siblings and boys. When they told her it was a baby girl...the relief on her face was incredible! Pretty sure that hit the spot and watching that moment gave me a piece of mind too. Hey if it's from a TV show...that's ok with me:)</div>
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So that's where we're at with that. Thanks to all those that have prayed about Maylin and what we would find out! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And tomorrow....</span> is the big day for my <span style="color: black;"><strong>Mystery Belated Birthday Date/Getaway!</strong></span> I'm very ready! Still no clue as to where we're going...but I'll keep you all clued in as much as I will be on facebook:) </div>
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The only things I know? We're taking Kahler and Maylin along...and it's 2 nights instead of 1 night. So I'm clueless! Oh and he said to bring swimsuits....so I'm guessing a hotel room somewhere now. But that's it! How do I pack for something like this?!:) I know we're not going "out out" with having both kids...so that kinda helps. </div>
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Sooo....make sure you help me make my random decisions as we're going on facebook tomorrow! </div>
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Adios people!</div>
Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-80111605080102303792011-09-24T14:26:00.000-07:002011-09-24T14:30:20.598-07:001st Wedding Makeup Post!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Lately, my big passion is doing makeup on women for their special occasions: weddings, proms, special dates, etc. I absolutely <em>love</em> it! I've been an Independent Mary Kay consultant for 6 years. I used to be really big into doing all of the parties and all that before kids. Now I just don't have the time to do what I used to. However, I love meeting with women one on one and getting the chance to personally do a look for them, especially for fun occasions.</div>
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So last weekend I had the honor of doing my friend, Leah's makeup for her big day...along with all of her bridesmaids including one of my besties:) It was a ton of fun "transforming" these girls into a great look for the day. As they got their hair done I worked on the girls inbetween so we were able to get a couple before and after shots...my favorite!</div>
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Hopefully we'll see some formal wedding shots of Leah in the near future to show off more of her makeup, and see the bridemaids in their chocolate brown dresses. I'll be sure to post them when they do:)<br />
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And as always, remember me for your next special occasion! (referrals are great!) I would love to be doing this a lot more often!</div>
Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-33362279632898795402011-09-23T13:06:00.000-07:002011-09-23T13:10:19.622-07:00Happy Fall??<div align="center">
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Really...what's my deal?!</div>
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I can't seem to make up my mind right now because I really do LOVE fall! September especially is my favorite month for a few reasons:</div>
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1. It's my b-day month:) Hooray!</div>
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2. I love football season....just not all the take-away-my-husband time that comes with it.</div>
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3. Boots...scarves....sweaters....love fall clothes!</div>
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4. Campfires</div>
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5. The colors! and it gave me a chance to add some of those pretty colors to my site to vamp it up a little bit for the season....you like?:)</div>
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5. The start-up of MOTTT's (Moms of Tots to Teens). A group I finally get to attend EVERY Thursday morning and see some amazing mommies each week. Another plus to being a SAHM too:)</div>
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6. Mums! so very perdy.</div>
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Ok...so what the heck is my problem, you ask?</div>
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Well...the fall season thus far has not been very kind to our family lately. It's officially the first day today and we've already been hit with the sickies. Just a couple weeks ago I was touched with a 24 hr flu bug, then this entire past week the hubs had a small case of the flu, followed up by a good case of pneumonia. </div>
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He was home for an entire week. This never happens. And it's football season!</div>
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So into our basement he went, cooped up down there like he was in a dungeon. The doc gave him a script to help him out so finally today he's been fever-free for 24 hrs. and things are looking much better for him. Thank the Lord.</div>
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Now also today, little Miss Maylin woke up from her nap with a nice little fever goin' on. Lovely. Pretty sure it's not a teething fever with all the germies running around in our house. So I hope this girl doesn't get anything too serious. </div>
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Due to all the sickness factors, my birthday, which was yesterday, was not a whole lotta fun. This entire week I've been running my hiney off non-stop taking care of not 3, but 4 kids (Brock!) and literally doing EVERYTHING around the house. I definitely started feeling a little run down yesterday with all of that. A couple bright sides of the the day was that I was able to go to MOTTT's in the morning and had my short "me-time" there. Then in the evening one of the football coaches treated us to an humungo pizza for supper. What a life-saver! Then my mom and dad picked up the kiddos in the evening so that Brock and I could just rest and sleep. An entire uninterrupted night of sleep was super nice!</div>
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So.... I'm not too bummed out, because I only turned the big 2-9....so not like it was a big milestone. Just the last year in my 20's...so not trying to get too depressed about that fact;) </div>
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What I'm REALLY ready for...is next weekend! Wanna know why?? I'm going to include all of you in my <span style="color: black;"><strong>Mystery Belated Birthday Date/Getaway!</strong></span> It's gonna be fun...and I have NO idea where we're going! Brock's got something up his sleeve...and even has me making random decisions on this little adventure. You'll be able to catch me on facebook with my random decisions...and can help me vote! Fun right?! so stay tuned for that!</div>
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And since this post is dedicated to my love/hate relationship for fall right now....here's my next thing on my to-do/birthday to myself item: </div>
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Isn't it so very pretty? I have a little problem tho....this is my ONLY mum that is this big and bloomin' right now. It's kinda my "special ed" mum because he doesn't know what the heck is going on:) So either I need to add more to his little family or do something with him....what should I do? ideas?</div>
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Also....need to fill in my bed with some color too. Thought some little mums would do good in towards the front there....and a couple up top next to another itty bitty one. Thoughts on colors? We have a light yellow house so didn't know if the orange like above looked best? Do a variety? Not sure. Input would be lovely!</div>
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I'll leave you with an entertaining pic of the week. The boys are kinda in a regressing stage with their potty-training of doing #2 here lately....so I'm constantly swapping one boy for another to sit on the john. It's super fun. Be jealous. But Kahler manages to keep the potty scene interesting! =)</div>
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And <strong>welcome</strong> blog follower #40! Was stuck at 39 for a while there....so 40 is a nice round number...thanks:) let's get this baby up to more round numbers....how bout it?! Just click the "Join this site" button and you can see the new posts when they roll it...and maybe this can get bumped up to 50...maybe 60 followers soon??!:)</div>
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Have a great friday all...and a HAPPY FALL! right???</div>
Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-10935948780370315042011-09-19T08:22:00.000-07:002011-09-19T09:07:29.562-07:00An amazing gift....from an amazing friend.<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
Most of you have heard of <a href="http://scentsy.net/?r=true">Scentsy</a> right? They're pretty amazing. Non-burning scented warmers with amazing designs and all sizes and yummy scents to smell up your home...in a good way. Love 'em. </div>
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Well this past summer I was looking through a spring/summer catalog and came across this special warmer that was from their Scentsy Family Foundation that contributes to certain causes. </div>
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I wanted this one so bad right when I saw it, and what do you know, my dear friend Andrea bought one for me and gifted it to me as an early birthday present!</div>
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It's from <a href="http://www.autismspeaks.org/">Autism Speaks</a> and the warmer is called "Piece by Piece". The puzzle piece is used as a universal symbol for Autism. So I absolutely love this warmer!</div>
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Here it is when it's glowing and smelling up my house with a Honey Pear Cider scent for fall. Yum!</div>
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Thank you Andrea, for your friendship and gifting me with something so amazing and thoughtful to our family! Love you!!</div>
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<em>*Scentsy is dedicated to making a difference in every community it serves by broadening our mission to warm the heart, enliven the senses, and inspire the soul. We created the Scentsy Family Foundation to offer philanthropic support througha combination of scholarships, charitable cause products, and direct donations toward individualefforts and community-based causes.</em></div>
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<em>Twice a year, Scentsy features a special warmer to raise funds for a designated cause or organization. All profits from sales of this warmer will go directly to the beneficiary.</em></div>
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Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-80602385398376589762011-09-16T12:09:00.000-07:002011-09-16T14:40:39.390-07:00Doctor's orders.....<div align="center">
This morning I took Kahler and Maylin to their yearly check ups. It was Kahler's 3 year and Maylin's "1 year" (technically 14 months). They had their well-visits where we weighed them and made sure everything's working right...all that good stuff:)</div>
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And today my facebook status read:</div>
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"<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Random fact even one year later.....the smell of the foamy hand soap at the doc's/hospitals (since they use the same kind) STILL haunts me to this day. So weird."</span></div>
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">And so true. Every since Maylin was in the hospital I cannot stand that smell to this day. I have a sensitive "memory nose" too. I smell something familiar and it takes me back to that time. So I got to endure that lovely scent today when washing my hands to take K-bub potty at the doc's office. =P </span></div>
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Anyways, Kahler weighed a whopping 39 lbs. That boy is my beefcake:)</div>
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Miss May weighed 18.8 lbs. She's 10% on the normal weight charts! Her height puts her at 58% on the height charts....so she's my tall skinny string bean!</div>
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So everything looked great with both of them, however, I had to address an issue going on with Maylin for quite a few months now. Most of you that have seen her recently know about her "pushing" issues. Whenever she sits on the ground or gets held she arches her back and does this pushing motion over and over. That part has been going on for a while. Then a few weeks ago she broke out down there in what looked like a typical diaper rash. However it didn't subside in a couple days after treated and she was doing her pushing motion even more. So I finally took her into the doc to be seen. Her regular doc was out so she saw the other one in the practice. He ruled out a UTI and thought it was more an allergic reaction. This sort of made sense to me considering I had recently switched her to store-brand diapers instead of Huggies. (Trying to save a buck here!) So ok...an allergic reaction, we went ahead and treated her with steroids and anti-itch cream. Got rid of the itching, and rash going on, but she STILL was doing her pushing motion.</div>
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So...fast forward to today and I addressed the issue with her doctor that she always sees. After I told him the ongoing occurrences, he wanted to say two things:</div>
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<u>1</u>. <em>"Well, want I almost want it to be are pin-worms." </em></div>
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Ok...so my quick education session on pin worms is that they come out at night only. Where do they come out? Well basically out the tail end. Lovely, I know. They are caused by kids that like to play in dirt....sand boxes....mud pits....or just dirty farm kids. </div>
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Ok so really Maylin didn't really do any of the above this summer. However, they can be transferred as easily as her hand touching the ground and it going in her mouth. Yuck. So how do we know it's pin worms?</div>
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Doc told me to try a little procedure tonight. With scotch tape. Yep.</div>
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I am supposed to open up her diaper (it has to be night time when I do this. Which I'm thinking...<em>it's always dark in a diaper, so does it really matter??</em>) Anyways....when I open her diaper I'm supposed to take this piece of scotch tape to her rectal area. Once it's applied I'm to remove it like a bandaid. She's gonna looove that. =/</div>
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THEN...after you do that and calm down your baby from a bloody screaming session from ripping the tape from her behind....I need to examine the tape under a light and check for lint-like particles on the tape. THOSE, my friends, are supposed to be pin worms. </div>
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Ok, so that's scenario #1. Honestly I'm hoping for scenario #1 since it can easily be treated and rid of. Hoping that the scooting/pushing discomfort will go away.</div>
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Doc says, "Well, we have to keep in the back of our heads that since she has an older brother with Autism that this could be a characteristic/habit linked to that."</div>
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Um.....ok. After the hit-with-a-ton-of-bricks feeling, I understood what he was talking about.</div>
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Apparently kids with siblings with Autism, also have an increased chance of having it too. Not a lovely statistic either, but it's something all families face when they have another child, once having one already with the disorder. What Maylin has going for her is that she's a girl, and luckily it's less-likely to occur in females...so that's a plus. </div>
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However, if it's a habit she's showing us already, I'm praying for pin worms. Probably the strangest thing I've ever prayed for in my life. Definitely an abrupt change of mood in this post....but with a realization from having 1 child, to 2 children with Autism, would be a <u>never-ending nightmare</u>. </div>
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So please....pray for pinworms or something else besides the latter! </div>
Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-90385223618734188872011-09-11T13:39:00.000-07:002011-09-11T13:39:28.716-07:003 Years.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This has seemed to become a tradition for me to do a photo timeline for my kids when they turn, once again, another year older. I actually <em>love</em> doing these posts. It's so fun for me to look back on how much they've changed....and how they keep their "look" about them, even as a newborn. </div>
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So here's my middle bebe....in 3 short years. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1 Year Old....my handsome blue-eyed boy:)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 Years Old....We knew we were in trouble here!;)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And 3 Years Old! What a handsome little man you've become K-bub!</td></tr>
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Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-47511014429584601042011-09-11T12:46:00.001-07:002011-09-12T07:13:34.165-07:00Kahler's 3rd Birthday!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;">We had a great day this year for Kahler's big day. Kept things simple and threw a little party in the back yard with the family. Even with just the family, our get-togethers are anything BUT small! But it was a great time and everybody enjoyed the cooled off weather and played with tons of balls! That was Kahler's favorite part:) <br />
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Everybody came sporting their favorite team too!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready to party....gotta play my game of Angry Birds first:)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">The bebes of the fam having a bonding time together...Maylin, Bryce & Whit</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the next 3 pictures....they sum up the fun the kids and parents had at this party! Maylin and Grandma havin' a gigglin' good time:) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We gave the kids bubble wands for their party gift and they went crazy!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Haaaappy Birthday to You!!!" Blowin' out his candle....and the bubbles too:)</td></tr>
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Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-66146041446772220092011-09-09T07:00:00.000-07:002011-09-09T07:00:05.460-07:00Hello weekend!!......<div style="text-align: center;">
It's Friday!! It's Friday!!</div>
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I think this is the first Friday since football started that I am actually excited for the weekend! </div>
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I get to pack my little monsters up this afternoon, take them to my mom-in-laws for the night, then Brock gets them when he's done with the game tonight.</div>
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I, on the other hand, get to head south to my favorite getaway spot with my favorite ladies at Purdue! Gonna be a fun night! After this week at home....it's just what I need:)</div>
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I wish I would have kept a final tally of how many times I did this throughout the week:</div>
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*changed underwear</div>
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*washed the dirty underwear</div>
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*broke up a wrestling match</div>
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*hung up clothes on the line (I'm being diligent about this people....trying to save $$ on that dryer not running allll the time!)</div>
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*washed the dishes and bottles</div>
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*Poured juice or milk into cups (my boys drink juice like a camel does water....A LOT) It's a good thing we dilute it to half juice/half water or we would be buying 8 jugs of juice instead of 4 every 2 weeks. I wish I were kidding!!</div>
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*refilled a bowl of cheerios</div>
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*Said "do you need to go potty?"</div>
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*Said "Close the fridge!!"</div>
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*Or "Close the door!!" (Pretty sure my boys were born in the barn)</div>
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*Said "May May, get out of my make-up!" The little stink is startin' early....getting into everything in my bathroom drawers. Lovely.</div>
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OH there's so many more:) </div>
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But I wouldn't trade it for the bazzillion smooches and hugs and giggles I get every day. That <em>(sort of!</em>) makes me forget about all the rest=)</div>
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Have a happy Friday and a great weekend!</div>
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We're celebrating our middle monster turning the BIG 3 tomorrow!!</div>
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Stay tuned!</div>
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Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-6855094304188693532011-09-07T07:11:00.000-07:002011-09-07T08:28:28.676-07:00The nitty-gritty of Potty Training....<div align="center">
I'd say this is definitely a continuation of the non-glamour part of staying at home with my kids.</div>
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Potty training.</div>
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I think I've dreaded these words for at least 4 years now.</div>
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When I decided to stay home with the kids this year, we knew there would have to be sacrifices made in our everyday household lifestyle. Diapering 3 kids is tremendously expensive and I highly do not recommend it! That was kind of an oops in the family plan;) </div>
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So, when school started and our second source of income slowly faded away, I decided to start nailing the potty training issue hard-core....not just with Isaac, but with Kahler too. </div>
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Potty training not 1, but TWO kids. </div>
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And they're boys. </div>
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Not. easy.<br />
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Luckily, Isaac caught on really well with needing to go #1. Summer time helped too, as he was found most of the time streaking all over our house, then training him how to go potty that way. </div>
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He is currently staying dry all the time, through the night and naps, riding to and from places, and going to preschool and Sunday school. Super happy about that!</div>
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Our issue with Isaac is the #2 part. This is an ongoing problem anyways with Isaac as he struggled with it even when he wasn't potty training. So now it's extra hard. He has the problem of clenching and holding it in all the time. So right now we are catching him in the act and making him sit and do it that way. I think he's starting to get the idea. </div>
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This is now not just the problem for him, but for his brother too. </div>
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How do 2 boys inherit the "I'm going to clench and hold my poop in pose"?? <br />
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The John has recently become the most popluar room in our house lately. You'll find me in there with one of the boys...sometimes Maylin thinks she needs to join in the party too. Most of the time, after I catch on the the clenchers doing their "pose" I'll swipe them up, rush them to the potty, and I'll sit there with them and almost feel like I'm coaching labor! lol! After a minute or so they lose focus and just start making goofy faces at me and or anything else that entertains them while sitting on the john. Such a fun time! ;)<br />
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So now, I'm at the point, especially with Kahler,of wiping just little bits of poop here...making him sit.....catching him again....wiping more.....making him sit. </div>
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It's a vicious cycle!...and of course NOT a glamorous job!</div>
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And we all know what happens to kids that constantly have to be wiped. His hiney is now suffering a very painful blistering from the non-stop wiping. </div>
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It's a fight every single time....and I'm so ready to give up! I'm trying to stay positive and remember he's doing pretty good with going #1, but even that's not very consistent.</div>
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Another problem...Kahler is <em>OBSESSED</em> with wearing shorts. All the time. Diaper or no diaper he thinks he HAS to wear them. So not only does he have accidents, but his shorts are constantly being washed with whatever accident he has. </div>
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Any suggestions are welcome....especially how to care for a blistering hiney for my soon-to-be- 3 yr old!=/ The A&D and Balmex are not cutting it!</div>
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So there you have it....the non-glamour and nitty gritty of potty training. </div>
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Tell me something. If you were me? Would you take this job seriously??:)<br />
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Pray that I have a good update next time this topic up again!:)</div>
Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-84304656507956902542011-09-06T06:16:00.000-07:002011-09-06T06:16:41.875-07:00"SAHM-isms"<div align="center">
What's a SAHM? (pronounced "SAM" ....or you'll sound weird if you say "SA-HM", right?)</div>
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Welp....it's my new job title: a Stay-At-Home-Mom, of course:)</div>
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Thanks to some gal pals, this is a new quickie way I've learned to say what means a total ton of different occupations.</div>
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I'm going to touch up on a couple of topics that I've discovered these past couple weeks of being a full time SAHM. So stay tuned for more topics! While we're at it...tell me some of yours....would love to hear 'em.<br />
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Some of you may be thinking, "Linz...been there, done that!" But this is an all new "job world" to me so here we go:).....</div>
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Topic #1: It is NOT a glamorous job. At all. </div>
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Here's why:</div>
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Let's take last Friday for example. On that day, the last time I had done my hair, or my make-up for that matter had been that previous SUNDAY! Almost an entire week.<br />
Those of you that know me?? This is NOT heard of! </div>
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Going from a 6 am routine of showering, washing my face, doing my make up, getting dressed in work clothes for the day, drying my hair, straightening my hair, brushing my teeth days are OVER!<br />
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My normal, typical look now is my crazy bed-head hair from being washed the night before, pulled up half-way cuz it's not long enough for a ponytail, teeth brushed (thank God!), and comfy shorts/t-shirt is my typical look for the day. Oh and a bare face (and hopefully a washed face.....my skin is probably mad at me=/) If you came to visit me during any hour of the day I look like I've just rolled outta bed probably:)<br />
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I know...lovely huh? <br />
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And my new showering at night? NEVER have done that before. I just get through the day then have been trying to run at night. So I figure...not going anywhere today? I'll just wait til after I get nasty n sweaty anyways...then I'll shower. Good theory. <br />
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I'm trying to look at the pro's of this whole new way-of-life by being "all-nat-ur-al" an entire week. So maybe, just maybe I'll see some benefits like:<br />
*Saving $$ on the make up: If I'm only doing it like 2-3 days a week instead of 7 that's GOTTA help on the wallet right?<br />
*Energy cost of the process of doing my hair everyday (hair dryer....flat iron??) energy savings!! <br />
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Maybe I'll have healthier hair from NOT damaging it every day.....maybe it'll grow easier? Then I can actually wear it up?! Then I wouldn't have to go get my hair cut or touched up every 8ish weeks...whoah. The possibilities:) ha! <br />
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Side note: I can't remember the last time I've had long hair (my wedding?) And it wasn't even that long. So I'm debating if it's time I try. I've had the same short bob-cut for a while, so maybe it is. We shall see.<br />
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*Gonna be talking about more of the non-glamour of a SAHM! I know...there's plenty!<br />
*And let's talk about some money-saving tips u mommies have. I only have a couple....but I hope they're working!<br />
*Potty training talk...oh boy oh boy. (another "been there done that" topic...but it's been quite a doozy in our house!)<br />
*And of course, the PRO's of being a SAHM....also....many on my list!<br />
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See you soon:)<br />
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Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-43713262529173878262011-08-31T12:05:00.000-07:002011-09-02T10:12:42.174-07:00Back to School....<div align="center">2 Posts in 2 days...I believe this is a new record for a while, people!:)</div>
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<br /><div align="center">Anyways, it's a new school year....and this is what I get to see every day at about 12:15 pm. </div>
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<br /><div align="center">...which means you need to stay tuned for my new "SAHM-isms" :) </div>Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-44842738448971867072011-08-31T07:47:00.000-07:002011-09-24T17:34:07.172-07:00pArTy GIRL!<div align="center">
I told ya I would get these pictures up;) finally got a hold of 'em.</div>
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So for this little lady's big day I chose to do a "Sweet Safari" theme. Turned out really cute! </div>
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This is the goodie table....</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcd4zx0IibMkf2PfSYLRhGIY-luJKMs7Elfjh2Bm-ZJIi9__pVbw9OnOZ3dGF6ECP2CpbgsaqGzdVrgb-8lYzX5e3gFnQU1toZQhfnbLNnOFJADzY4qjFBCY82BAc3dGRECVH_JF0CnAk9/s1600/100_0701.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647092519340240690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcd4zx0IibMkf2PfSYLRhGIY-luJKMs7Elfjh2Bm-ZJIi9__pVbw9OnOZ3dGF6ECP2CpbgsaqGzdVrgb-8lYzX5e3gFnQU1toZQhfnbLNnOFJADzY4qjFBCY82BAc3dGRECVH_JF0CnAk9/s320/100_0701.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> Instead of going the cake-route and having a crap ton leftover, I decided to venture into the new craze of the cake balls/pops. A girl named Brooke from "The Sweet Life" made them for me. I tell ya, I was NOT disappointed. They were a bit on the pricier side but oh so worth it! The pops in the back you can't see very well in the goodie table picture, but Brooke made a customized animal out of 4 of the pops...really adorable! I wish I could have been the crafty domestic mommy and make them myself, but it's just not my cup of tea...and I'm ok with that;) <br />
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After we sang to her....she attempted a try at her birthday cake, then declined=/ My 12 month old....who's technically a 10 month old at this point had yet to venture into people food. So Momma was not surprised with this outcome! <br />
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Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-46401443515775529692011-08-23T14:32:00.000-07:002011-09-24T17:38:37.653-07:00Summer Wrap Up.....<div align="center">
So I really can't believe how awful I am at keeping this thing up...especially during the summer! Who reads this thing anyway??! </div>
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Since we're in the back-to-school mode, thought I'd do a quickie summer wrap up of the main happenings in our summer. If you are friends with me on facebook, then you've probably seen these pictures already on my albums there. However, I feel like I need to keep this photo-journal going to look back on when things happened here too! If you haven't done it in a while, I encourage you bloggers to go back to your first blog posts, and read up to where you're at now. It's incredible how much has changed in so little of time! <br />
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Anyways, here's what the Maust's have been up to. I can truly say, a lot of this summer has been so fun! A lot different than last summer having to care for a new preemie babe and being cooped up for 3 weeks in the hospital majority of the good part of it! </div>
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We celebrated 1 year of Maylin being out the NICU at Parkview North Hospital's NICU reunion in June. This place will remain super special in our hearts. Had a great day revisiting her doctors and nurses. They had all kinds of fun free stuff for the NICU grads and their families for the day, so I'm glad we went!</div>
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After the 4th of July Festivities we took a mini-getaway to South Haven MI. the following weekend. Our stay also fell over our 6 year anniversary so that was a great way to celebrate! Only this year we didn't take our kiddos, but our good friends, the Shepards. What an amazing, relaxing time we had! It was so nice not to have a set schedule and just enjoy each other's company. Fun days at the beach all day and dinghy rides, going out to eat in the evenings, and plenty of Kilwin's waffle cones, right Tony?;) We will be doing this again!:) </div>
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End of July.....if you're from Elkhart County then you know the last week of that summer month revolves around THE FAIR! (well to me it did, and still does!) I should have asked Brock if he was a fair guy before I married him;) JK. He just doesn't share my passion for the fair like I did. It's just how I was raised....going from literally living at the fair the entire week, to only going a couple of evenings out is quite the transition for me! </div>
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Anyways, we did a couple nights out there, one being just a date night for Brock and I going to the Trace Adkins concert. LOVE him! He's always been a fav of mine....so I was pretty excited to see him again in concert! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite pic of him and his cousin Brady on the motorcycle rides. He is like Brady's shadow, and probably listens better to him than his own mother!:) <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My last fair outting was with my girl, Angie! We had a Ladies Night and went and saw The Band Perry....awesome!! <br />
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Beginning of August....my 10 Year Reunion!! </div>
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I can't believe I've been out of high school for ten years. wow. I'm sure everyone feels like that when their reunions come around too! I was a class officer so I was pretty much rounding up a committee to help head this thing up. We started meeting like in January and met once a month trying to track people down (thank God for facebook!) sent out invites, figured out a budget, and planned everything down to the last detail. It was a LOT of work! I was so glad when it finally came and when it was over it was like a huge weight off my shoulders. </div>
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It ended up being at my parent's pole barn (now my dad's shop), so it worked out perfect to have it there. Turned out to be a great night, but could have done without the hot night. AC was definitely needed!</div>
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We decorated the entire place for only $20. Yep. Used everyone's white Xmas lights, mason jars with tea lights everywhere, and some wildflowers for the tables. It looked great! </div>
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We also enjoyed a yummy dinner from Nelson's! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our MC's for the night....buddies Ryan & Ryan. They were hilarious heading up the night with trivia and prizes for everyone:) <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old friends having a great time! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love these girls to pieces! A couple missing from the crew here....but when we're all together it's just like it used to be! :) <br />
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So that's our summer in a nutshell! One major event missing from this post is baby girls 1st birthday party pictures! That's what I get for not having my own camera right now=/ They're all on my mom's so I need to get them uploaded! </div>
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Trying to decide if I want a new camera for my b-day or an I-pod shuffle for running??....hmm...decisions decisions:)</div>
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So stay tuned for her party pics! </div>
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Also coming up:</div>
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*A back to school edition dedicated to Isaac</div>
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*Stay-at-home-mommy stuff....what my new everyday life consists of! ;)</div>
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<br />Linzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12558597190691039476noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2211215197233755813.post-79477303809933664882011-07-18T08:27:00.000-07:002011-09-24T17:49:32.209-07:00Dedicated to the Birthday Girl!<div align="center">
Dear May May,</div>
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One year ago on this day, our family went through what was probably the scariest moment in our lifetime. At this point I had been in the hospital laboring on and off for 5 days starting at 30 weeks and 5 days along. You decided you wanted to see the world a lot earlier than expected. After 2 normal full-term pregnancies with your big bro's, this was definitely an unprepared moment for us. Take the fact that your daddy was at the time in North Carolina for a training conference, imagine the state of panic when I called him letting him know our baby girl was going to come any time now. God had definitely showed us He was in control with his timing and how everything worked out. I had arrived in Ft. Wayne by ambulance and your dad showed up not 10 minutes later into that very room. Amazing. Once labor was stopped a few times throughout the course of those days, it wasn't enough to keep you from doing what you wanted to do. Thank God I was in the hospital when my water broke at 5:00 pm on the dot because a short 17 minutes later....there you were.....<br />
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31 Weeks and 1 Day along....<br />
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All 3 pounds and 12 ounces of you:)</div>
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You were perfect.</div>
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I documented this daily journey here: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.maylinmaust.blogspot.com">http://www.blogger.com/www.maylinmaust.blogspot.com</a> ,and so glad I did. When I re-read what you went through it all comes back raw with emotion all over again. I am continually amazed at how strong of a baby you were, and what you've become in just one short year. <br />
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In honor of your big day, here is a quick photo timeline of your first year.....enjoy:)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here you are! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6 days old... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">at home....almost 1 month old! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 months....Newborn pics... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mommy's girl:) <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almost 1 year old! <br />
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*I am guessing you are about 18-19 lbs. by now. At 10 months you were 17.3 lbs so we'll see!<br />
*You are wear a wide-range of 6 month to 12 month clothes! Gestationally, you are a 10 month old, so I'm pretty darn amazed at how fast you caught up so quickly!</div>
*You wear Size 2 in diapers<br />
*You have 2 cute little bottom toofers:) At this point your bro's had a whole mouthful....so you're a late teether to me!<br />
*You LOVE the water! Heck with the kiddie pool, you get ticked if you aren't in the big-kid pool!<br />
*You are sleeping all through the nights for us about 11 hrs....we only hope that keeps going:)<br />
*You nap normally twice a day<br />
*You recently started using a sippy cup<br />
*You are army crawling ALL over...and have learned how to go up to a sit from there.<br />
*You go up on all 4's quite a bit, I think you'll be crawling on all 4's very soon!<br />
*You can pull yourself up to a stand on occasion<br />
*You love your car rides!<br />
*You still love your paci and blankie to sleep with<br />
*You say "da da" and "mum mum" a lot when you want us<br />
*You started waving bye and clapping more<br />
*You love your baby food still...and like everything we give you. <br />
*You haven't had much people food yet, in fact, you weren't stoked about your b-day cake...which was kind of disappointing, but I wasn't surprised!<br />
*You light up whenever Daddy or your brothers come into the room<br />
*You giggle and laugh when they each give you a goodnight kiss before I lay you down in your crib for bed. <br />
*You think Kahler is hilarious! You crack up/belly laugh whenever he makes goofy noises at you. <br />
*You always <em>want</em> Isaac. You always grab at him and love pulling at his hair. He makes you smile:)<br />
*You share a love for movies like your brothers already. You even like the same ones they do. (Like you have a choice?!:)) I think you prefer "Tangled" though!<br />
*I would say you have the widest range of babysitters that really love you. We have trusted you in their care when I went back to work and I don't regret one bit of the people we chose. To this day, many of them love and miss you all the time! <br />
*What we love most...you are the smiliest, happiest baby ever! We are extremely blessed you have been such an easy 3rd baby to complete our family! And that's how it's felt....<em>complete.</em> <br />
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So HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY to you, sweet girl! You stole our hearts and blessed our lives from day 1....I cannot wait to see what a beautiful little lady you will grow up to be one day:) We love you to the moon and back!</div>
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Love Mommy, Daddy, Isaac &K-bub</div>
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(Stay tuned for pics from the big Par-tay!!)</div>
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