tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74479382949425529662024-03-14T01:25:56.865-05:00One Moore Family. . . on the path to Happily Ever AfterOneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-53484859987547495802011-10-27T22:14:00.001-05:002011-10-27T22:16:08.884-05:00{tricky trick-or-treaters: a how-to}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Halloween! Cooler weather is heading my way and I'm so excited! I'm ready to decorate the Christmas tree but I really need to enjoy Halloween first. It was never my favorite holiday and so I was in the habit of rushing it . . . until I had little boys. They loved all things frightening and fearsome. They were also terrible pranksters. <br />
My own little tricky trick-or-treaters! <br />
{India . . . She dressed up as a princess every year for 10 years! I have loved it all.}<br />
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My mischievous little kids really helped me learn to enjoy Halloween. Once that happened, I started getting ideas. <br />
Now trick-or-treaters are a <u>real</u> treat at my house!<br />
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Oh, how my boys were pranksters! {Well, truthfully they haven't changed. They're just taller.} <br />
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Trick-or-treaters really are SO cute and I decided to find a way to enjoy the little darlings for more than one night. </div>
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I made three of these little life-sized ghost when my boys were young and about the same size. My intentions were for decoration purposes only but since everyone knew my boys, these ghost took on a life of their own . . . when guest arrived at my front door and they saw ghost inside they always thought my boys were dressed in costume and prepared to scare! <br />
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We tricked people unintentionally! It was always a fun treat in the end.<br />
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They are super easy to make and not very expensive if you have spare materials on hand. This was the year to finally create a 4th ghost to represent India. I'm so glad Nolan is home - he made me one!<br />
We even used old purple pants and glitterized girl's tennis shoes.<br />
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1"x 4" boards {I used random pieces left over from a construction project.}<br />
Screws {I used 1 5/8"}<br />
An old pair of children's jeans / pants<br />
Old children's shoes<br />
Wooden dow or old pencil<br />
Styrofoam ball<br />
Felt<br />
White twin size sheet<br />
baby sized quilt batting or small, old blanket<br />
Trick-or-treat bucket or bag<br />
Large safety pin<br />
Craft or hot glue<br />
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{Tips: If you don't have old jeans, shoes, or sheets at home I recommend looking for them at a garage sale or thrift shop. I was sure to use some without much wear left so I wouldn't be wasting what others needed. <br />
I used sizes 6x-8 jeans and 11-2 size shoes. The pants need to be wide enough to go around the board at the waist. I love the pants with elastic adjustments because they cinch up! The shoes have to be long enough to stabilize the body. You may choose to add weight to the front of the shoe too.}<br />
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As you see, we really used odd, old boards this time.<br />
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Suggested board measurements:<br />
1 - Spine: 15"<br />
2 - Legs: 20"<br />
1 - Shoulder: 9"<br />
1 - Hips: 9"<br />
2 - Feet: length depends on size of shoes<br />
1- Neck {dow rod} 7" long<br />
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Hole for dow: 1 3/4"<br />
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We also cut tapers for each ankle to allow the board to fit in the shoes.<br />
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Use 2 -3 three screws for each "joint" and 1 screw for the feet. We also screwed the shoes on through the sole.<br />
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After you cut and assemble the boards, put on the pants and shoes. The first time we actually put the pants on before screwing in the boards for the feet since it's easier. However, this week we thought the assembled picture would be a better example.<br />
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Wrap the batting or small blanket around the body but keep it at the waist {feel free to use pins to secure it but the batting actually sticks to itself really well} and add the styrofoam ball on top for a head.<br />
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Fold the sheet in half and drape it over the head and body. I kept the sheet shorter in the front.<br />
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Cut oval shapes from the black felt and glue in place for eyes.<br />
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Pin the plastic pumpkin on the sheet at about the height of a child's hand and you have a tricky trick-or-treater!<br />
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The ever beautiful Lia! My children have far outgrown ghost of this size but an eight year-old works perfectly. I happen to have an eight year-old niece. AND she loves "photo ops."<br />
Who wouldn't want to give these kids candy?? <br />
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I must make time to finish blogging my Argentine adventure. I must make time to blog my life. </div>
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However, I had to make time for Halloween! I'll admit, it's a lot more fun with these ghostly residents. </div>
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So, feel free to trick-or-treat at my house if you dare!</div>
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I'd also be thrilled to see pictures or blogs of any ghost that you might create - we'd love to have ghost cousins.</div>
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</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-26686180767303872492011-07-21T22:07:00.000-05:002011-07-21T22:07:20.922-05:00{I'm definitely NOT superwoman}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh well. I tried. I'm definitely NOT superwoman. Guess I should have mentioned what the boy's Eagle Scout projects will be! If they are approved . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Keaton will be working with the Christian Care Center. He met with one of my favorite {and always beautiful} women in the world . . . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHQBnWOVr64IcDNkscIMsWaN0g_kQ7aQkRG9xlh1zxVxL1Jh4012kyn3ykqrHFYTJsRY2XZmdHBPVM5A5WC5xD4d6ZOK3nOUz4d9-atwnSBZ9t1JVp_RH7omlZppiEPcVZQZXWvgq0pk/s1600/IMG_2002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHQBnWOVr64IcDNkscIMsWaN0g_kQ7aQkRG9xlh1zxVxL1Jh4012kyn3ykqrHFYTJsRY2XZmdHBPVM5A5WC5xD4d6ZOK3nOUz4d9-atwnSBZ9t1JVp_RH7omlZppiEPcVZQZXWvgq0pk/s640/IMG_2002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">. . . he will collect food . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_zDV3_hcfLxeS4FosT5JrOI9rjns1YwzJ-cv4lq1yK5wZMRY3ZM6V3Ea0BpaBxxTuKWz5l-fvnrxVd7bvxoN2qu5MNFiIPn2MvXOeZ9Jfn0clhoYzjr-oqyrt8y6anG52oVJDqRSZbY/s1600/IMG_2005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF_zDV3_hcfLxeS4FosT5JrOI9rjns1YwzJ-cv4lq1yK5wZMRY3ZM6V3Ea0BpaBxxTuKWz5l-fvnrxVd7bvxoN2qu5MNFiIPn2MvXOeZ9Jfn0clhoYzjr-oqyrt8y6anG52oVJDqRSZbY/s640/IMG_2005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> and assemble snack kits for children. Such a great way to help families in need with after-school snacks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUH6ZrFKRfLTt9wAEFX0Zyl7o6tnawAJX53GhquQ64m8EHXZT7YJ8y9MjixcIPT9tIxEELPCX6gEL1QQ2RwGNTa-I9WEpzO9nSpydH-UVHCKASM0aTeXomIwpdux2xsGtqMtTnFp5_88c/s1600/IMG_3642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUH6ZrFKRfLTt9wAEFX0Zyl7o6tnawAJX53GhquQ64m8EHXZT7YJ8y9MjixcIPT9tIxEELPCX6gEL1QQ2RwGNTa-I9WEpzO9nSpydH-UVHCKASM0aTeXomIwpdux2xsGtqMtTnFp5_88c/s640/IMG_3642.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Landon met with my friend Holly. She's a gorgeous Army wife and . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVaYOKo8B00735ITXI163xBtqqSQYwGXb37CEwSBK0-KBeS9PD63qCllxJ065TZXZx_2RVOwoTClfDmisyukVMZmwTmvS2LjpxjeG6CXHTQ2umryE_2jrP9pSGddFSsedbrHWeE1hyphenhyphenx0/s1600/IMG_3683.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKVaYOKo8B00735ITXI163xBtqqSQYwGXb37CEwSBK0-KBeS9PD63qCllxJ065TZXZx_2RVOwoTClfDmisyukVMZmwTmvS2LjpxjeG6CXHTQ2umryE_2jrP9pSGddFSsedbrHWeE1hyphenhyphenx0/s640/IMG_3683.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">. . . her husband is currently deployed. Wow, I appreciate him. He's the charming Sergeant on the left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV92sZJQ0cnzfHjC6bg6e9WSbyHkHnFse27iGYYuSiMpIjqNllPZgVxvRyZ6NDxe4_RdupKXOm67XVcJBDiA3uWqkqUdBdW3WYl55kAid7YiNx2h_3d5eRiWLuHsR63bonj7vjeGS7hv4/s1600/100_0393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV92sZJQ0cnzfHjC6bg6e9WSbyHkHnFse27iGYYuSiMpIjqNllPZgVxvRyZ6NDxe4_RdupKXOm67XVcJBDiA3uWqkqUdBdW3WYl55kAid7YiNx2h_3d5eRiWLuHsR63bonj7vjeGS7hv4/s640/100_0393.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Landon was collecting supplies so he can make neck coolers for this special Sergeant and his detachment in Iraq. They will be home for a two week leave in the near future and Landon can meet them in person!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqIGM1BRHq0-hAWmQyriCz5vURNO13M9zbvYfGxb295xczVSEbnLc-5ZQAXk8obILwvdJkZq_SKY33ZZ0CP6Uo5a3H_z6OrQhwrBFhVs8GNH2YwJB4IHXK_mJEi93liUKhktnULxrenFY/s1600/IMG_3686.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqIGM1BRHq0-hAWmQyriCz5vURNO13M9zbvYfGxb295xczVSEbnLc-5ZQAXk8obILwvdJkZq_SKY33ZZ0CP6Uo5a3H_z6OrQhwrBFhVs8GNH2YwJB4IHXK_mJEi93liUKhktnULxrenFY/s640/IMG_3686.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-18062981351588111422011-07-20T20:49:00.002-05:002011-07-20T21:38:00.572-05:00{I MIGHT be superwoman}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not sure . . . but I might be. I'm seriously looking for a cape to wear in some pictures. Just for future reference you know. Being superwoman is exhausting and I have very little sanity left - that's the only reason I'm slightly doubting my powers but I survived and that's saying something. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 half gallon of your favorite ice cream - I {heart} Blue Bell</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 jar of ice cream topping</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/4 cup of butter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">12 oz. container of Cool Whip</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 pkg of Oreos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Besides being easy, the best thing about homemade ice cream cakes are the options! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My kids prefer Mint Chocolate Chip or Cookies & Cream so I use hot fudge topping.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pecan Pralines & Cream is delicious with Carmel topping. Of course, Chocolate Covered Stawberry ice cream is awesome with Strawberry topping . . . let me know what flavor combination you adore! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{It will give me an excuse to make another for a taste test.}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">2. Remove the ice cream from the freezer and allow it to soften just a little, remove the Oreo crust from the freezer and cover with scoops of ice cream. Smooth the top and then return it to the freezer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">3. When the ice cream is throughly frozen take it out of the freezer. Remove the lid from the ice cream topping and microwave it for 30 - 45 seconds. You just want it to soften. Spred it over the ice cream and then return it to the freezer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span id="goog_1935587308"></span><span id="goog_1935587309"></span>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-46517084870495101842011-04-08T18:07:00.000-05:002011-04-08T18:07:58.710-05:00{Flashback Friday}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I adore my children. They make everyday worth waking up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Being married to Sir Thomas is actually reason enough.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The part where my kids grow up so fast is not such a favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My sweet cousin, Caroline, just welcomed baby Solomon to her precious family! I'm so happy for them!! He's #4 and I happen to think having 4 children is wonderful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm so grateful for modern technology. Having precious pictures of my children is priceless. These pictures make me so happy. I just wanted to look at them again - so here they are.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have so many favorite pictures, someday I'll post more. Looking at them makes me realize this is REAL! It is a blessing to be a mother. So many want the privilege and I don't want to take this journey for granted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, they're BIG! And still oh, so handsome & beautiful.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">When my crazy kids were WILD little kids . . . "knowing" adults would look at me with a bit of a scowl and warn (complete with wagging finger), </div><div style="text-align: center;">"Just wait until their teenagers."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For the record . . . anyone with little ones, </div><div style="text-align: center;">"Just wait until their teenagers! It's SO much fun!"</div><div style="text-align: center;">Teenagers, at least mine, are wonderful to be around.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I love these happy memories! We're going to make more tomorrow!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">The preparations for the Birthday Ball are exciting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">I can't believe it's already here! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">I hope it's lots of fun and everyone enjoys it - that's the whole reason for hosting it.</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-79152497119694929962011-04-05T16:09:00.003-05:002011-04-06T09:13:44.330-05:00{India's date}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sir Thomas is so wonderful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I still don't know how I managed to get him but I'm so glad I did.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were out of town when The Southeast Texas State Fair opened. Usually, we all go together but I think a family vacation is a good excuse to miss one year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fortunately, Sir Thomas took India for a </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">daddy-daughter date Friday night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She said it was THE BEST date they've ever had!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They didn't spend much money and only rode a few rides but they had a great time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">One thing we virtually never do is play the games . . . but Friday night was different.</div><div style="text-align: center;">India played one game and WON!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">She loves stuffed toys and couldn't have been happier. You may have noticed how stiff these stuffed prizes are and they're not very cuddly. India's creativity and ingenuity never cease to amaze me. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She found the seam used to sew the tiger closed and reopened it . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;">removed the styrofoam filler . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;">re-stuffed it with poly-fill . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;">and sewed him closed again!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(You will notice all the cleaning paraphernalia. It made a BIG mess. The styrofoam beads stuck to everything. Luckily, I like to clean. Guess there's a future for these stiff critters after all.)</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It is SO soft now! Isn't she brilliant!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a feeling she will keep this treasure forever. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(I hope her someday-spouse likes white tigers on the bed.)</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-77179174981333803352011-04-04T19:54:00.001-05:002011-04-08T18:11:12.759-05:00{my favorite weekend}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">My least favorite weekend of the year comes with the beginning of Daylight Savings Time.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't like to lose an hours sleep!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lucky us! We got to experience it TWICE!</div><div style="text-align: center;">England did not change the date for British Summer Time when the U.S. decided to change and begin Daylight Savings Time two weeks earlier and end two weeks later.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yep, it was fun.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The good news . . . I also have a FAVORITE weekend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">(actually two of them)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I LOVE watching <a href="http://lds.org/general-conference/sessions/2011/04?lang=eng">General Conference</a> on the first weekends of April and October.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I feel like a new person!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This year was no exception. All the talks were uplifting and inspirational. I'm so glad I was able to spend the weekend with my family as we were uplifted and counseled by living prophets.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I definitely feel inspired to be of greater service,</div><div style="text-align: center;">tell people how much I love them,</div><div style="text-align: center;">be humble and work on my weaknesses.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm actually really excited to start listening to the talks again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We started the best tradition a couple of years ago . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Conference Breakfast"</div><div style="text-align: center;">The missionaries are part of this tradition.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They are so nice to go with us to a big buffet breakfast.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">We always take quite a crowd, but it's more fun this way!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Breakfast was wonderful . . . many, many thanks to the kind people at Golden Corral for cooking AND doing the dishes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Concerning Daylight Savings Time, once I get adjusted to the change, I actually really like it. I guess I just want to whine sometimes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last, I expect to see quite a few new clocks on the market after hearing the sweet sentiments of Elder Richard G. Scott. Years ago, he wrote his wife a note saying, "It's time I tell you I love you." She put it in her kitchen clock where it has stayed for many years. Etsy will probably be a mecca for such fabulous finds. I'm hoping to get creative and make one myself because I love it! I also want to give them to everyone I know. </div><div style="text-align: center;">He's right, it is time that I tell you . . . I do love you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-17862095414223749752011-04-02T16:16:00.000-05:002011-04-02T16:16:46.928-05:00{On Holiday - The End}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are home! We are happy! We had fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The last full day in London was incredible. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have so much to blog about and could reminisce about this trip for weeks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think I may know the difference between a palace and a castle . . . SIZE.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"This imposing edifice what first meets the eye is the" weekend home of Queen Elizabeth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Recognize the movie quote?)</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It is impossible to get a complete picture of Windsor Castle . . . unless you are in a helicopter . . . up very high. (<span id="goog_714602925"></span><a href="http://guide-to-castles-of-Europe.com/windsor-castle.html">Windsor Castle</a><span id="goog_714602926"></span>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">This castle was built 900 years ago and I cannot even begin to describe it in a way that would explain the size and splendor. It is 480,000 square feet inside (or 150 - 3200 square foot houses)! That doesn't include the courtyards or walkways or anything else!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Les Miserables at The Queen's Theatre!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I still can't believe we were so blessed to see this production in London!</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I asked each of my children about their Top 3 favorite things we did in England . . . they all had </div><div style="text-align: center;">Les Miserables on their list! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The next morning came EARLY and we were excited to head home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">. . . although everyone was tired.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I am SO happy we had this amazing opportunity.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know the Lord loves us and I realized even more how much He loves all of his children. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I quickly came to love the people we met in England.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I appreciate their kindness to us and pray they are blessed for their goodness.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">(It was tough to get the shot on a moving train!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"This imposing edifice what first meets the eye is the home of Admiral Boom. The whole world takes it time from Greenwich, but Greenwich they say, takes it's time from Admiral Boom." - Burt</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Greenwich = Grenich . . . I love the way they pronounce things!</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-21992045361142442042011-03-29T04:57:00.000-05:002011-03-29T04:57:29.799-05:00{Marvelous Monday on holiday}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Monday was another fabulous day! There is so much to see and so little time . . . we have to walk fast. Sleep? We can sleep at home although our bodies aren't convinced that so little sleep is a great idea.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">India's favorite princess is Princess Diana, which made Kensington Palace a must see! It was so exciting to walk in her house!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The Natural Science Museum building is breathtaking. We didn't get to take everything in but we loved what we saw.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Madame Tossauds was really fun! Rachel & India had this on their "must do" list. (I think it had something to do with Justin Bieber & Robert Pattinson.)</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Sadly, The Lion King wasn't showing on Monday night . . .</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">. . . so we saw Legally Blond. The whole day was tons of fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">One more day in London. I'm excited to go home and sad to see the adventure end. Thankfully, it's not over yet! I need to go have a little more fun.</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-77067582776138617272011-03-27T17:27:00.000-05:002011-03-27T17:27:40.301-05:00{Keaton's dreams come true}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All of Keaton's dreams of London came true today! He had a very short list of MUST-DO things so he was easy to please: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hedge Maze at Hampton Court Palace & The Eye of London. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Actually, everyone has a short list so we're all really happy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Transportation is still interesting - I think it's due to the weekend at the moment. There weren't any demonstrators though!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have experienced the tube, double-decker buses, trains, LOTS of walking (which I love), and even a chartered bus. The chartered bus was called in to rescue everyone waiting FOREVER for a trip to Hamptom Court Palace.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thomas sat next to this precious gal on the train. I think I have better pictures on my real camera but I'm so happy to have iPhone photos for now. This darling girl was folding paper into tiny paper cranes and flowers. She even gave us some! Her family lives in Japan and although they are safe she knows people are still in need. She was traveling to Hampton today to help raise money to send to Japan for the relief </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">efforts . . . the beautiful paper cranes were her gifts for those who donated. She was just too amazing so we had to donate. Isn't she an angel! Her Japanese grandmother taught her to make them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Hampton Court Palace is GORGEOUS. The inside photos are even more spectacular. How can a person ever be mean enough OR nice enough to convince so many people to build them this?? (I'm gonna practice being nice to see if it works.) Technically, Cardinal Wolsey started building the castle but . . . you know Henry the VIII. Considering it belonged to King Henry VIII . . . well, maybe I can understand why they said "Yes!" and made it LARGER.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">All the grounds were beautiful and the flowers smelled incredible. Seriously, you could smell them as you strolled along.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Keaton's first dream come true for the day . . . <s>walking </s> playing in the Hampton Court Palace hedge maze. There are some things you learn about in homeschool that just grow to be larger than life. Keaton learned about this couple-of-hundred-year old maze and the London Eye and has been so excited to experience them in person.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The hedge maze was the best! We found the entrance and exit so many times I lost track but these boys had the time of their lives and we got to cover every inch of this maze. Super fun day I tell you!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I read the kids a book about the first Ferris Wheel and Keaton's brain started turning. He researched Ferris Wheels and discovered THE largest Ferris Wheel was in London, England . . . known as The Eye of London. He decided to ride it some day. Some day was today! Thank you Keaton for attracting this experience. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Big Ben makes a fantastic back drop for these four gorgeous kids!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">We had other grand adventures but since it's late in London and I'm going to regret this tomorrow, I'll have to say good-night - hoping my memory will be up to documenting this fabulous holiday a little later.</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-66188233324696156212011-03-27T04:48:00.001-05:002011-03-27T15:17:01.022-05:00{our English holiday - continued}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jane Austen's <u>Northanger Abbey</u> portrays Bath in a beautiful, romantic light. <u>Persuasion,</u> not so much. I think I'll stick with <u>Northanger Abbey.</u> Bath is beautiful! The people in Bath were so lovely (at times it's more noticeable within).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The biggest question on everyone's mind is . . . has Sir Thomas had need of any English hospital facilities? Happily, NO! Being married to such a freak-accident prone man even causes me to wonder about the sanity of our travels. He is so brave. I think he really is Superman. If it weren't for him, I never would have been able to see the world. I'm not the brave type. I'm so grateful for him and this opportunity.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The beautiful arched doorway of Bath Abbey . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Didn't I mention how lovely the people are? Rachel found this out through a horrifying first hand experience. Silly Girl! She left her beloved camera in the loo after visiting the Roman baths. This was only discovered AFTER we were out on the street. We approached a very distinguished looking gentlemen in The Pump Room to inquire about her prized possession. After offering a VERY detailed description of her camera, it was returned! See, they are such lovely people and return valuable items that don't belong to them. We are taking precautions to avoid a repeat occurrence. :)</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I have the MOST wonderful family and they absolutely indulged me! We got to visit 40 Gay Street, Bath, London! It's the home of the Jane Austen Centre. She lived in Bath for a short while and I REALLY wanted to see it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Following our visit to the Jane Austen Centre they indulged me again with a quick stop down the street at 25 Gay Street, which was her actual residence. It is currently owned by some very smart dentist. They are obviously wonderful people because one of the lovely assistance offered to close the door for us to get a proper picture. (The door was propped open to allow them to enjoy the beautiful weather.)</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Royal Crescent in Bath. (We also stopped by number 7 in The Circus. It was recently the home of Nicholas Cage. That is interesting trivia my friends.)</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The tunnel under the Thames</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The Tower of London</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Tower of London</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Benjamin Franklin's residence in London</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wait until you hear about this! Protestors! We stayed safe. :)</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Big Ben</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Following Stonehenge, we visited the beautiful cathedral in Salisbury. Sadly, it was a bit dark for iPhone photos. We are having a wonderful time & the people are incredibly helpful and friendly. That has probably been the most surprising thing of all. I never expected them to be rude or unkind but they are absolutely lovely. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We are now headed to Bath. (*sigh* Jane Austen) We won't have internet tonight although we will have so much to tell!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-77247307160906423862011-03-22T16:06:00.000-05:002011-03-22T16:06:42.659-05:00{the exciting life}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Is this REALLY my life?!?! I can't believe today has arrived! I keep pinching myself - it's not St. Patrick's Day either. My life is generally rather routine and today even started routinely but it's about to get EXCITING.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">India is ready for exciting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We're all ready for exciting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We are flying to England tonight. Not New England. The REAL London, England.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been very self-conscious and not wanted anyone to know. I feel bad that not everyone gets to go. The bummer . . . Nolan is in Argentina and won't be in England with us. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">After feeling embarrassed to be going I decided to get over it. We got round-trip tickets from Houston to Heathrow for $294 a person! How could I pass that up? Obviously, I couldn't. What's even better than tickets for $294? Enough frequent flyer miles to pay for the tickets. I know! I wonder why I'm getting all these blessings too! That's why I feel so self-conscious. I want everyone to be as blessed as I am.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We will have internet at some of our lodging locations. Hopefully that means a little blogging! Since this blog is my fancy new-spangled way to journal I'm going to think of my posterity and blog about the trip anyway. I'll also keep hoping that no one hates me after this! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I agree, I really have been blessed beyond what I deserve.</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-52366034438053396382011-03-21T12:01:00.001-05:002011-03-21T12:01:37.482-05:00{the birthday princess}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Raising children is wonderful. I love the carefree moments. India came inside last week and announced, "I. Am. Amazing!" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She was having so much fun riding through the grass with the wind in her hair and her arms opened wide. At times, I wish it could stay this way forever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My children don't want it to stay this way . . . they like growing up! I'm trying to not be sad about the whole process. I'm actually rather tempted to cry. This will be a rather long post because she just turned TWELVE. I don't want to forget a single moment of her fabulous journey to becoming.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday, March 20, 1999 was a miraculous day! Our little princess made her debut into the world </div><div style="text-align: center;">at 4 lbs. 11 ozs - and really early. She was excited about entering this world and was ready to get started. She came home early too - only weighing 4 lbs. 5 ozs. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She was definitely excited about life!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sunday, March 20, 2011, in her opinion, was a magical day. She has been so excited for her 12th birthday! It is an exciting event because she gets to wear make-up and attend Young Women's. (The youth organization in our church for girls.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">India has never been average and I think her ideas for a birthday party were particularly different. She invited a distinguished group of guest on Saturday to help her celebrate . . . </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Elders (beginning on left) Marlar, O'Conner, Fonnesbeck, Kemp, Orndorff, Hoffman, Reed, and Jenkins for coming! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Rachel is the best! We're so glad she was here too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The missionaries were SO sweet and brought India birthday cards. With eight missionaries, they got two cards they could all sign. It was perfect!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love their sense of humor! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Elder Clunas completed his mission on Valentine's Day but there was no way he could miss this party! He managed to attend in spirit with his face attached to Mickey's body.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Some people in this world are beyond amazing. I know some of those people! The Serdar's. Their wonderful son is serving in our mission although he is no longer in our specific area. We love him. We love his family. Crazy, but we got to meet his family on a trip last year and all I can say is, "They. Are. Beyond. Amazing!" They sent India this beautiful birthday gift! (Sir Thomas is beyond amazing like the Serdar's and he stayed in the background grilling hamburgers!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Missionaries are another group of "beyond amazing" people. We were VERY surprised when they arrived with a special birthday gift for our birthday girl . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">An "autographed" Justin Bieber poster! (I still can't stop laughing.) These guys are THE best!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Their comments and signatures were so classic! (Including the ghost signature of one Elder Clunas.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had the usual birthday festivities.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Another tradition . . . the birthday guest gets to choose their piece of the cake.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">India entertained us with one of her many talents . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">As much as she loves the new poster, she had a better idea! The missionaries would make a better poster than Justin B. We're going to have this made into a poster and get it autographed!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">After seeing the card and the gift, you won't be surprised with their further creativity in pictures . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The concept: Everyone jump together and get a great air shot.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The reality: Hilarious! Synchronizing the jump was harder than expected.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The question: Should we begin the jump ON the count of three or should we already be mid-air?? Jump AFTER three? (This post is already long or I would show you a few more FUN attempts!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Success: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, my beautiful princess is now 12 and all smiles!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday, as I took this picture before church I wanted to freeze time. </div><div style="text-align: center;">India is 12! They've grown up so fast. It is still quite the process to get a picture of everyone looking at the camera, eyes open, smiling . . . I'm glad that hasn't changed! (Keaton is a happy guy but was being funny for the pictures with his "serious" look but everyone's eyes are open and they're looking at the camera!) </div><div style="text-align: center;">I NEVER want this to end!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-60875236045363564272011-03-17T18:12:00.001-05:002011-03-17T21:48:29.029-05:00{lessons learned}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sometime last year Nolan was able to send us a disk of pictures of his mission (through a missionary returning to the States). </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I love looking at them! I also wish I had more. :)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Nolan amazes me. Each week as I receive his letters I see his growth. I have learned so much from him these last few weeks. He has taught me about some important principles.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"Virtue"</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">". . . It seems to me that Virtue isn't just something pretty, as it appears in the scriptures. It's something hard and durable. It is self-discipline to the point that we control our thoughts and keep them where they are supposed to be. It is complete self control in our thoughts and our actions. It keeps us from acting rashly, it makes our knowledge valuable, and gives our patience a purpose. While it is to garnish our thoughts unceasingly, it is to garnish our charity that our charity may have more strength, for how are we to love with a pure love without sacrifice?"</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I had never looked at virtue from that perspective before! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> My heart continues to go out to the Japanese people and the incredible challenges they are facing. They appear to have learned these great principles as an entire nation. To me, as a whole, they are virtue and patience on display.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Public virtue</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> means to voluntarily sacrifice personal benefit for the good of society.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Japanese people possess public virtue. I treasure their example.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img alt="japan-earthquake-2011-HELP.jpg" height="208" src="webkit-fake-url://94231C5B-7A85-41E1-A3C1-A34C9E4273D9/japan-earthquake-2011-HELP.jpg" width="400" /></span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2011/images/03/12/t1larg.yamada.quake.afp.gi.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">t1larg.yamada.quake.afp.gi.jpg</span></span></span></a></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">After personally being affected by two hurricanes in recent years, I am better able to empathize with them. Our challenge was so minor compared to their reality . . . it looks like a nightmare.</span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(This woman is so beautiful! She is so composed and regal regardless of her surroundings.)</span></span></div><div style="font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We were not sent to earth to be mediocre. The strength of the human spirit inspires me.</span></span></div></div><div style="font: 12.0px Helvetica; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been thinking about things that inspire me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been so blessed to have such a sweet mother-in-law and people often tell me . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"She's the salt of the earth." She really is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last week, Sweet Laura had a doctor's appointment before she came to stay with us. Her appointment was REALLY early and after the appointment she felt she needed some food before she could drive very far. She stopped at an iHop. She asked the waitress the cost of a cup of hot chocolate. (It was a COLD morning.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sweet Laura is a smart girl and remembers the effects of the Great Depression. I'm sure her face said it all. She replied, "I believe I'll just have water." After bringing her food, the waitress returned with a cup of hot chocolate saying . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> "Have some hot chocolate, it's on me."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yep, it made me cry and inspired me. I've prayed for that sweet waitress.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Laura is sweet like that herself. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm thankful she gave me these beautiful bowls. When I look at them, I want to be beautiful too - on the inside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Other things also inspire me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have WONDERFUL parents. On Saturday morning, we were privileged to help clean our church. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My parents volunteered the same day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My dad saw me and called me "gorgi-boofer," which is the family word combination for gorgeous + beautiful! While it is true that all fathers are blind when it comes to their daughters, my dad really is blind. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(He has 9 daughters so I still like to think that he knows something about "gorgi-boofer" girls.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He is legally blind and has almost no vision due to Retinitis Pigmentosa. His willingness to volunteer inspired me although I had no idea what he was going to do. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I only had my iPhone but I couldn't resist:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He walked around the entire, LARGE building dusting all the "chair railing." My mom is just as amazing. I'm a lucky girl . . . and very inspired to be better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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"I plead with you that you be happy in your work. Wear a smile on your face, and have a song in your heart as you serve the Lord. I am an old man now. I simply do not have the energy to do what I once did. But I will not permit myself to be unhappy in doing what I can."<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> - President Gordon B. Hinckley</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-15847608553334539152011-03-11T21:35:00.005-06:002011-03-11T21:37:58.011-06:00{just my luck}<div style="text-align: center;">Today was my lucky day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I got to spend my day with these BEAUTIFUL ladies . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">As well as these BEAUTIFUL ladies . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jealous??? That's what I expected. Sorry! <br />
I'm just lucky like that.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't always have perfect luck . . . I only had my iPhone camera (and they still look gorgeous!).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What did we do?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just boring things like make-up counters, shoe department, clothes, lots of laughs, made plans for the BALL . . . picked up a few books to help with our upcoming trip. Nothing too interesting so I hope you aren't feeling left out. We really wish you'd been there.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">India's 12th birthday will pretty much be FANTASTIC after shopping today. She's getting some REALLY great stuff. I know because Kelly & Rachel helped me find the PERFECT gifts. (They also kept India entertained so I could make the purchases!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was SOOOOO fun!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I did promise to show you what my sweet Laura gave me yesterday . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't it beautiful! I LOVE crystal bowls. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She actually gave me TWO! The second non-identical bowl is also beautiful! I even took lovely pictures of them together. As luck would have it, I ran out of space for pictures in Blogosphere. I have no idea if I can delete extra pictures but I did purchase MORE space! Guess what! Luck . . . it "may not be available for 24 hours." Apparently, they were serious and I'm out of space. You will have to come back to see the lovely pair. Laura is ever-so sweet and thoughtful. I'm so glad she thought of me when she wanted to give them a new home. She claims she wasn't using them . . . I will! What should I serve in them first?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-47730101620149336982011-03-11T00:02:00.008-06:002011-03-11T00:12:37.059-06:00{an eclectic day}<div style="text-align: center;">Here I am posting about my day after midnight! <br />
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Thursday was nothing like what I had planned but it was still a great day. My blog still looks the same (and so does my house). Sometimes life gives us something better. That was a tough lesson for me to learn. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Many years ago, I was a very busy girl with three little boys and big ideas. I had a sweet friend and her children who would visit us EVERY afternoon. Their visits coincided with Nolan's homework, cooking dinner and a myriad of to-dos. It's embarrassing to admit but I NEVER stopped for their daily visits. I was happy to see them and would visit with my friend while I continued with my tasks. She would follow me around my house or sit and visit as I worked on whatever I was doing. What was I thinking?? (I previously mentioned I'd never be a Hostessing Diva. Please don't act surprised by my behavior.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then, I got sick. I got really sick and was in a lot of pain. By the end of the day, I was often wheelchair bound and in tears. My friend and her children came to visit one afternoon after I had begun to get better. I sat in the living room and as we began to visit she said, "Now you HAVE to sit and visit with me." OUCH! I deserved that! She has since moved away. What a dear friend to teach me a lesson I've never forgotten.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Time is the great equalizer. Regardless of health, wealth, or interest it is the one thing in life that will always be fair - everyone has 24 hours in a day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today my mother-in-law, sweet Laura, came to visit - ALL day and she's staying the night!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm glad I changed my plans. We visited! We went to the Resale Shop! We even stopped to visit with my mom and sister while we were out! We had visitors for lunch! (It got crazy so she went and sat by the pool.) Too bad I didn't get more pictures!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The missionaries stopped by and shared our LEGENDARY "Mickey Sandwiches". Six missionaries added to my crazy crowd is always a party! <br />
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I'm definitely not a hostessing diva. I didn't care when my sweet India brought out snowman plates . . . in March.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's been a FABULOUS day! We had more visitors drop by this evening and I was thinking - it's ALL GOOD. Tomorrow, I'll show you what my sweet Laura brought me!</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-15069730327907857792011-03-09T17:57:00.000-06:002011-03-09T17:57:12.196-06:00{my blog and distractions}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's Spring Break and I had BIG plans! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The week is not over and I still have hope. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My internet was having technical difficulties until late last night. (*sigh* Sir Thomas is my hero!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I'm just now getting to blog for the first time this week. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my BIG plans was "operating" on my blog. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I still need to learn how to do so many things! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not to mention, I want it to look really great!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of the distractions:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. NO internet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Cute kids</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. Pesky pets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">India is a #2. She's abetting a #3.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you see why we are distracted? Raja is TOO cute and India is smitten.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She would much rather attend to Raja than anything on my list!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(I actually sympathize.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rambo is NOT my dog. He is a #3 and belongs to Keaton. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My problem? He wants to be a lap dog - my lap dog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How I wish I had crazy photo-editting talent. Can't you picture me with Rambo in a cute cozy around my neck like India and Raja?!?!?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rambo thinks he is like Raja. Dog = Dog</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He stays under my feet, keeps his head in my lap, and begs for attention.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blogland impressions of me are important so I included the pictures of me smiling . . . making him look endearing. Rambo, please go find your boy now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-81144550375258630322011-03-09T17:19:00.000-06:002011-03-09T17:19:10.527-06:00{missionary moments}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We love having the missionaries live behind our home! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I could create and entire "missionary moments" blog </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">. . . and it would be AMAZING!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This post is not just about our backyard missionaries. There are three sets of "elders" living in our area along with another great companionship living in Orange. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are real people with real birthdays so we like to celebrate! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday, March 5, was Elder Orndorff's birthday (pictured on the right).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">His companion, Elder Kemp's birthday was Monday, February 28.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How cool is that?! Birthdays in the same week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday morning, March 5, was Birthday Breakfast time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are not "our" backyard missionaries but we're so glad they come over anyway!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Everyone has to love the inflatable birthday cake!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such a great group of guys! We count our blessings that they not only tolerate Rambo but seem to like him!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not everything went exactly as scheduled. Sir Thomas created a delicious breakfast quiche . . . which wasn't ready on time. :( Never fear! I served store bought pastries for "First Breakfast." Does that make me a REALLY BAD hostess or just a BAD hostess?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I should clarify. If I had my own cooking show I would title it: "The Distracted Chef". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I get terribly distracted when I cook. I always intend to come right back . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sadly, I have found myself exercising and wondering what was burning. Dinner!? I ONLY left for a moment to start a load of laundry. HOW did I manage to end up exercising while the food burned?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, India presented them her precious handmade cards. Then, we sent them off to be missionaries while we got everything ready for "Second Breakfast" . . . to be served around the time of a traditional lunch. ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">While the quiche finished cooking, I made myself STAY in the kitchen to make cookies. I'd been promising Keaton some homemade oreos and this appeared to be a great day to make them. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Homemade Oreos are my kid's favorite! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I should make them more often.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I always make the UGLY kind but my darling friend, Janene, rolls hers out so they're PRETTY. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who doesn't want to be like Janene?? Exactly! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I rolled my cookies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(You can visit her lovely blog and make her cookies: <a href="http://aaronandjanene.blogspot.com/2011/03/super-yummy-homemade-oreos.html">Super Yummy Homemade Oreos</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(P.S. She's currently on vacation and I didn't get permission first but I'm really excited because this is the first time I've copied a link!!! I feel successful!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This blog is probably too long anyway so I won't post ALL the pictures from "Second Breakfast" but at least these guys didn't complain!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Birthday Kemp & Orndorff! I hope your wishes come true!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Some days I feel really lousy. </div><div style="text-align: center;">No, Saturday wasn't perfect. I served homemade cookies instead of homemade cheesecake. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out the styrofoam cups! Nice. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll never be a diva! </div><div style="text-align: center;">"First Breakfast" was a bit of a disaster, </div><div style="text-align: center;">thankfully we had enough salsa to garnish the quiche for "Second Breakfast." :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yet, it's still a really great life and these guys are so amazing! I thank them for showing up, smiling, and always coming back for more of our craziness. </div><div style="text-align: center;">If missionaries knock on your door . . . let them in!</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-30360668205400823432011-03-04T22:49:00.000-06:002011-03-04T22:49:14.886-06:00{beautiful skin, beautiful make-up, beautiful girl}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">16</span> days. Yes, in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">16</span> days India will become <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">12</span>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She is SO excited! (I am too!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tradition = wearing make-up at age <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">12</span>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There are so many things a girl should know:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">WEAR</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> suncreen daily, DON'T WEAR too much make-up, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">KEEP your skin clean, HOW to apply make-up, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">WHERE to buy make-up, DON'T share mascara,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">WHICH brands are good brands, WHAT colors are best . . .</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">India is beautiful and has such precious, beautiful skin!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">There are so many fun cosmetic brands and counters to visit.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It could be hard to decide where to take her for some girly fun . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">. . . not for us. We have Alicia!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Alicia is SO fun to visit with and knows EVERYTHING about skin care and make-up. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The best thing of all - she shares her expertise!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Alicia makes a girl feel like the princess she is and REALLY listens.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We went to Alicia's today and had the best girly fun imaginable!</div><div style="text-align: center;">India has literally been counting down the hours until her "appointment".</div><div style="text-align: center;">She learned so much about cleaning her skin, </div><div style="text-align: center;">keeping it moisturized, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and wearing SUNSCREEN daily!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The magic of being a girl!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Alicia is beautiful and understands true beauty.</div><div style="text-align: center;">NEVER hide behind make-up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">India was happy to learn that magic tip!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">India LOVED this day! Isn't Alicia amazing?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm SO grateful we had this fabulous opportunity.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Having a girl is so much fun!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Her make-up just enhanced her natural beauty.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Alicia & India for helping me have such a wonderful day!</div><div style="text-align: center;">You are both BEAUTIFUL!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-91655664932276989562011-03-03T18:44:00.000-06:002011-03-03T18:44:01.621-06:00{things I loved about today}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Lunch was wonderful . . . </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">a freshly juiced orange and lots of crisp spinach.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Watching India work on her crafts always makes me smile.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I love this girl! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">She is so creative and always busy doing things.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Few things can make me happier than hearing my children practice piano. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Thank you Landon! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">True music to my ears.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I LOVE listening to him play. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I love to read to my children more than anything! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It is truly my FAVORITE thing to do.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Keaton loves reading on his own so of course I love this!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I miss Nolan SO much. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I loved rereading his letter today.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Receiving weekly emails is a miracle. Technology!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-51671837332888971282011-02-28T12:25:00.000-06:002011-02-28T12:25:52.420-06:00{1 birthday boy and 3 sick kids}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">February 25th is a wonderful day at our house! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is the day we celebrate Keaton! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This February 25th allowed him to "become" 17. I think keeping our traditions alive is important . . . he was really great to pose with THE birthday cake. He probably outgrew the excitement of this picture long ago but he's a sweetie and kept with tradition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Friends are wonderful! Some of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">HIS</span> wonderful friends arrived EARLY - as in before 6:30 a.m. early - to decorate his room. We had already left for seminary and they did a great job. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As a mother, good friends for my children are priceless! Thankfully, Keaton has the BEST.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">His expression says, "You've GOT to be KIDDING me! Toilet Paper!"</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Just joking! Actually, he LOVED it and was all smiles.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">HUGE thank you to Keaton's friends! The entire day was FUN!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Rachelle is his darling cousin. She brought green milk and cookies to seminary for him! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm SO thankful they are close friends.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">We LOVE these guys! They really made Keaton's birthday special.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mark, Michael, and Jay - along with Amy, Britten, and Rachelle made fun plans! They invited him to IHOP and a movie. (I really wish we had pictures of their outing.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">These guys had plans that continued all the way through Saturday night! A BIG thank you to the Crossley's for hosting a good deal of their impromptu planning. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Jay was the MOST excited about Keaton's choice of "cake" - homemade ice cream cake! He decided to enact blowing out the candles before we even lit them! FUN!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The birthday boy did get his chance!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I really hope his WISH comes true!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Life has a way of taking the fun out of things at times. Poor Landon. He didn't get to go and do all the fun things to celebrate Keaton's birthday. He had the flu.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">He tends to run really high fever when he is sick and we battled 105 and 106 degrees frequently over the past week. He is such a great patient. He listened to audiobooks on his ipod when he was feeling decent.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">He became close allies with that thermometer! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">How grateful I am for Sir Thomas. He's a wonderful dad! His help with these sick children is another priceless gift in my life. I should mention how much I love him . . . A LOT!!!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Of course, when I show up with the camera they start cracking jokes about "making the blog."</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yep, he might have been sick but he was still making wisecracks.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations guys . . . YOU made it!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE being a mother? I'm especially grateful I'm his mother.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My teenagers are sweet . . . even when they're sick.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Landon finally decided that he'd had enough. He was weak. He was aching. He might have even been delusional and he was definitely tired of being sick. He was lying on the couch for a change of scenery when he stood up and announced, "I QUIT! I'm tired of being sick so I just quit."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I LOVE that attitude . . . and it's working.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happily, Landon is recovering from his week long illness.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Apparently misery really does love company. Landon was still a bit sick when Sunday morning arrived and India awoke with fever and felt terrible. Poor little girl. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">"Lucky" girl managed to get some sleep and then enjoy some computer time. Being sick really isn't ever lucky but she has a way of making it appear better than it is. India is the kind of girl that can do that.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Keaton's birthday weekend was officially and completely over on Sunday morning. Like India, he also awoke with fever and felt terrible.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He never lost his sense of humor! He had me laughing when he said, "Well, I guess I'm glad I got sick too so I could make the blog." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Being a mother is the best decision I've ever made . . . of course that is AFTER saying, "YES!" to Sir Thomas so I could have a chance at HAPPILY EVER AFTER. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It isn't always happily ever after but then again . . . it isn't THE END.</div>OneMooreFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634750307025957120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447938294942552966.post-47677622937118327112011-02-25T11:32:00.000-06:002011-02-25T11:32:58.119-06:00{get-away}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sometimes a girl just needs to get-away. It's not my kids. They're wonderful! It's not my life. I love it! But sometimes I still feel the need to run away from home and pretend there are no schedules, no expectations and I'm still alive.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It was SO foggy! We've never seen such fog in the afternoon. Fortunately, technology allows us to brighten our pictures to ensure our memories are particularly rosy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I'm still amazed at the difference in the landscape post Hurricane Ike. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Believe it or not, behind those boats and through the fog . . . the waves were crashing on the shore.</div><div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It was particularly thoughtful of "Ike" to deposit a few boats on shore for photo ops. The cost of removing the boats is $$$ high $$$ so the owners typically leave them for a few years until the government condemns them as abandoned. The boats then belong to the government who gets to pay for the clean-up. So . . . if you want pictures with random boats you should go now!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Fog at 3:00 p.m.? It actually made for romantic walks on the beach. The view up close is really good, don't you think? Sir Thomas is much better to look at than miles of beach and surf.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I've never been one to carve my name in a tree. Terrible idea! Drawing in the sand . . . that's totally different!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The temperature dropped and the breeze was blowing. I was wishing we had a personal photographer. It would've been so nice to have great pictures of us <b>together</b>.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The following picture is for Keaton! He LOVES Jack-in-the-Box. Although it was only across the street it was tough to see through the fog. We knew Keaton would've been able to spot it! I should mention: </div><div style="text-align: center;">1.) Today is his birthday so I'll be blogging again soon </div><div style="text-align: center;">2.) Although he LOVES Jack-in-the-Box, he doesn't eat there very often since he's figured out it's not healthy.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">From Galveston, we drove to Kemah. I love Kemah. Sadly, everyone else has discovered our little secret and so it gets rather crowded. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Good marketing, I assume.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> The fountains are the best! It was cold. I was wet. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was FUN!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This is my favorite necklace right now. I think it says everything! </div><div style="text-align: center;">{Except, Melissa hearts Thomas too.}</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">We ate at the Aquarium. Yummy. The atmosphere is a bit loud but we particularly enjoy watching the fish. We were disappointed that Lefty no longer has a residence at the Aquarium. He was a sea turtle and we felt like he was our friend. He had lost his left flipper in an industrial accident and was being rehabilitated. Originally the "experts" working for the government said he couldn't survive on his own. They changed their minds. Being an endangered species, Lefty was released. Good luck, Lefty!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It's fun to be a kid! Sir Thomas enjoys playing in the fountains even more than I do. I'm so glad he's teaching me how to play. I've never been very good at that.</div><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">The rest of our little get-away was wonderful! I'm so thankful for an amazing husband. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">He loves me. I love him. </div><div style="text-align: center;">That makes me one happy girl.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It also made me a girl that was ready to go home to my sweet kids.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Last year, when Keaton turned 16, he had some great friends that decorated his room and really made his birthday special. He knows how nice it is to be thought of and so he likes to make other people feel good too. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Today, one of his really great friends turned 17! He decided to surprise her with a cake. All I can say is . . . I'm impressed!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">He borrowed my iPad to do a little research and found the perfect design. A Sandcastle!</span></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Due to appointments, I was gone when he started this process and he was on his own! He obviously didn't need me. (Well, maybe I'll help with the laundry.)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">He's decorated a cake before and decided that he definitely likes the sand effect - much better than trying to keep the crumbs out of the icing.</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This wasn't going to be just a plain sandcastle. </span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I really hope this made her birthday feel extra special! I'm also really glad that he has great friends that deserve great cakes!</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I thought his juggling, unicycle, gymnastics, and piano were impressive enough but now he has serious cake decorating skills! </span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">He's amazing!</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I'm so thankful that I get to be his mother.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I'm also thankful for all the time I get to spend with him.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">(I do love homeschool.)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Nothing could be any better than being a mother!</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Fabulous! However, I don't think the pictures do it justice.</span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">My very sweet & very talented Keaton will be 17 next week! He's only requested a plain homemade ice cream cake so the pressure is off! I'm thankful! How would I top his creation? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">However, I still have "birthday" on my mind . . .</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I'm FINALLY going to be 40 this year!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I'm having a 40th Birthday Ball! Yep, we're going to wear formals and dance and have a magical evening! Yesterday, I met with my wonderful party planner and it will be so fun!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The above pictures were kindly taken by my sweet 11-year-old photographer who feels its best to keep you guessing . . . </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">and she's right. . . </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">stay tuned! (Or send suggestions!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
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