tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61013735528322008702024-03-12T23:03:02.482-05:00The Brown FamilyAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.comBlogger1312125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-49271475275788511762020-12-31T12:41:00.035-06:002021-01-01T14:22:33.932-06:00December Little Things<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">December came and went like the blink of an eye! I can't believe 2020 will be over in just a few hours! Here's how we spent the last month of this crazy, unforgettable year:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We started the month with our elf, Charlie, returning. He brought with him a few treats for the kids. Lily was so excited to see him again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-doVPhPmP06g/X-u66r1PQ8I/AAAAAAAAZEc/pLpAZBF8_cAQXS0VwP8wrljofdUml11rgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2901.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-doVPhPmP06g/X-u66r1PQ8I/AAAAAAAAZEc/pLpAZBF8_cAQXS0VwP8wrljofdUml11rgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2901.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We got the Christmas tree up and the house decorated after Thanksgiving. I didn't want to put the outside lights up but Parker really wanted to so I told him I'd pay him to do it without my help. He took me up on my offer and did a great job!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LjLg3vheXEs/X-u66VnSH4I/AAAAAAAAZEY/2DjP9r-Ef5EYvt5Y4OIAPVC92FRHKfoUACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0487.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LjLg3vheXEs/X-u66VnSH4I/AAAAAAAAZEY/2DjP9r-Ef5EYvt5Y4OIAPVC92FRHKfoUACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0487.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cory had cataract surgery a couple of months ago and the company that makes the lenses contacted him to see if he would be in their promotional video. They came to our house to interview him and then went up to the clinic to video him at work. I had no idea it was going to be such a fancy setup.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UpteQ33Cv-A/X-u649iv68I/AAAAAAAAZEQ/2kYSiS_5j3MBVEAcznI6HqLe7hnjJLqegCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0479.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UpteQ33Cv-A/X-u649iv68I/AAAAAAAAZEQ/2kYSiS_5j3MBVEAcznI6HqLe7hnjJLqegCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0479.jpg" /></a></div>Stay tuned... Maggie will soon make her acting debut in this promotional video! She apparently was the star of the whole day!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-300OySqW_n0/X-u64jPxrFI/AAAAAAAAZEI/v-amDA9krkgwgmW14U86zLh1zA4paw8MgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0480.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-300OySqW_n0/X-u64jPxrFI/AAAAAAAAZEI/v-amDA9krkgwgmW14U86zLh1zA4paw8MgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0480.jpg" /></a></div>Cory took Parker out to Heath's one afternoon to shoot guns and ride 4 wheelers. He had a great time!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-inXbUmKpkMA/X-u657Skz6I/AAAAAAAAZEU/scTnyb3SW_I2uAZwlod2zHTDrSGPvDcSACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0481.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-inXbUmKpkMA/X-u657Skz6I/AAAAAAAAZEU/scTnyb3SW_I2uAZwlod2zHTDrSGPvDcSACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0481.jpg" /></a></div>Our church put on an outside telling of the Christmas story so Lily and I went and participated one evening. It was cold outside but they had hot chocolate to warm us up.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1GdcMptF8ro/X-u68c-lYgI/AAAAAAAAZEk/FFir3qv2CMQKqi-YYRUzB6D0HiT-qf9TACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2951.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1GdcMptF8ro/X-u68c-lYgI/AAAAAAAAZEk/FFir3qv2CMQKqi-YYRUzB6D0HiT-qf9TACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2951.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The last week of school, our PTA did some fun things for the kids including a train ride around the school during their PE time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kRsyvt-g5WM/X-u64vEBA7I/AAAAAAAAZEM/69SsoMsWf_MAJ7cAK5XT27NhSdOOleXlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/FullSizeRender.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kRsyvt-g5WM/X-u64vEBA7I/AAAAAAAAZEM/69SsoMsWf_MAJ7cAK5XT27NhSdOOleXlgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/FullSizeRender.heic" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of Lily's best friends is Nikkee, who is also one of my ESL students. When she told Lily that they might not have Christmas presents this year, Lily asked me if we could do something special for her family. With the help of several teachers and family members, we were able to purchase toys and clothes for every child in her family. Lily loved shopping for her family and truly learned the meaning of giving this year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-abnc-MipyTs/X-u69YVpudI/AAAAAAAAZEw/-7XPapeBn5872dwnVnCFBzKDKVJBbeE1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-abnc-MipyTs/X-u69YVpudI/AAAAAAAAZEw/-7XPapeBn5872dwnVnCFBzKDKVJBbeE1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3021.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of Parker's best friends, Kayden, had knee surgery and is confined to bed for several days. He has a long recovery ahead of him so we took him a basketful of snacks/drinks to cheer him up. They have been friends since preschool and I love that they are still such good friends after all these years. Parker is sad that he won't be able to finish the basketball season with Kayden but hopefully he will as good as new after he fully recovers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t_7oCWw4cYQ/X--CK0EPhCI/AAAAAAAAZGY/QeAdnDjQAWUpulffnts8j2JkusOl_mqIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3307.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t_7oCWw4cYQ/X--CK0EPhCI/AAAAAAAAZGY/QeAdnDjQAWUpulffnts8j2JkusOl_mqIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3307.JPG" /></a></div>Lily and I spent the last day of the year making a lot of freezer meals to use once school starts again. In just a few hours we made 2 lasagnas, 2 manicotti, a poppy seed chicken, two batches of energy bites and a chuck roast for street tacos. She is such a good help in the kitchen and I don't know what I would have done without her!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5hEg7CweVI/X--CLQ5aOqI/AAAAAAAAZGc/8sOY8SFQ3mQIPGx4KsNBvOTFYIXjnOiUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3310.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5hEg7CweVI/X--CLQ5aOqI/AAAAAAAAZGc/8sOY8SFQ3mQIPGx4KsNBvOTFYIXjnOiUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3310.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">And we will end the year with a few more pictures of Maggie! She has been spoiled rotten this year and has loved us being home more often. She continues to be a great snuggler and curls up next to us any chance she gets. She had a rough few months recovering first from surgery and then complications from surgery but is almost back to 100%. I'm thankful every day for her unconditional love and am so glad she joined our family almost 5 years ago!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AXOHBBXr-y0/X-u68Jb-eBI/AAAAAAAAZEg/oQTm1fsLlMAPUGDqZmtBYWDNqqbzVjmqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2965.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AXOHBBXr-y0/X-u68Jb-eBI/AAAAAAAAZEg/oQTm1fsLlMAPUGDqZmtBYWDNqqbzVjmqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2965.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_RlWBTvcGLo/X-u68_SgJJI/AAAAAAAAZEo/Ks0ya7Lwq70oIP2Rsk37am0dL1m7p6mkACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3001.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_RlWBTvcGLo/X-u68_SgJJI/AAAAAAAAZEo/Ks0ya7Lwq70oIP2Rsk37am0dL1m7p6mkACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1HMxzoq7r6s/X-u69Bh8uSI/AAAAAAAAZEs/EM_gi46HbF4C0RbFhAcKKyS4PZq-iDKTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3008.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1HMxzoq7r6s/X-u69Bh8uSI/AAAAAAAAZEs/EM_gi46HbF4C0RbFhAcKKyS4PZq-iDKTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3008.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C81HIg5sQYw/X-u69334zeI/AAAAAAAAZE4/e1ex0vUwszMTtYCuKO0KjTBsvzSO_tWdACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3291.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C81HIg5sQYw/X-u69334zeI/AAAAAAAAZE4/e1ex0vUwszMTtYCuKO0KjTBsvzSO_tWdACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3291.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Peace out 2020! It's been a crazy 12 months and I'm not sad to see you go! I'm praying that 2021 will give us a fresh start and bring back a little more normalcy to our lives. And if it doesn't, I pray that we will continue to stay healthy, make memories and find joy in the little things in our lives. </div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-32617926522089303202020-12-25T21:59:00.000-06:002020-12-31T22:52:28.335-06:00Christmas with Granna and Granstan<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Everyone arrived before lunch to start the Rhone Family Christmas! We've learned over the years that if we tell the kids they can't open any presents until we've taken family pictures, they are more likely to cooperate. We actually got a great group picture this year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1vh72eDHD4s/X-uzJkWtpFI/AAAAAAAAZAk/qdsxq5xErZ8X8Ztg0lRojzwD2WDLdRkXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s6000/DSC_0698.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1vh72eDHD4s/X-uzJkWtpFI/AAAAAAAAZAk/qdsxq5xErZ8X8Ztg0lRojzwD2WDLdRkXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC_0698.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ytRZzjyyGA/X-uzHQ01FpI/AAAAAAAAZAU/zaHZadN16uUhcXbzcVZ0tgq9w7GQ-CX4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3173%2528Edited%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1457" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_ytRZzjyyGA/X-uzHQ01FpI/AAAAAAAAZAU/zaHZadN16uUhcXbzcVZ0tgq9w7GQ-CX4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3173%2528Edited%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9IKqZen1yG4/X-uzTJRbyQI/AAAAAAAAZB4/ZmM9v5e_K94lcRozLpPx4U4LK-2fT-V6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5873.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9IKqZen1yG4/X-uzTJRbyQI/AAAAAAAAZB4/ZmM9v5e_K94lcRozLpPx4U4LK-2fT-V6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5873.jpg" /></a></div>The Harsheys nailed their family picture this year!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_h5lO0KzgQw/X-uzSrdG55I/AAAAAAAAZBw/zGu0sskNaW8oF5iCBs9fHy_gDMFPL3LqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5864.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_h5lO0KzgQw/X-uzSrdG55I/AAAAAAAAZBw/zGu0sskNaW8oF5iCBs9fHy_gDMFPL3LqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5864.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Hadley was thrilled about the new hurdles!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZntNwf_Rbgk/X-uzWkxcrHI/AAAAAAAAZCk/iytFOi2vvgoMOQnodF9ax14ErjCtyW0OQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5902.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZntNwf_Rbgk/X-uzWkxcrHI/AAAAAAAAZCk/iytFOi2vvgoMOQnodF9ax14ErjCtyW0OQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5902.jpg" /></a></div>And Wryn loved the new set of cones!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4i3rhxUgiZo/X-uzXIg1yEI/AAAAAAAAZCo/rvTnLI3sy5Mk0WPTSN6sq7RDQsmDOB3cQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5903.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4i3rhxUgiZo/X-uzXIg1yEI/AAAAAAAAZCo/rvTnLI3sy5Mk0WPTSN6sq7RDQsmDOB3cQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5903.jpg" /></a></div>We got the triplets new plates with their names on them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1W9T6snbsAs/X-uzYhvhG7I/AAAAAAAAZC4/yZEgDzBxTj8PDIn7GivuE3IKnCB3pOFeQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5911.jpg" /></a></div>We sent the kids off to play or watch a movie while the adults opened their gifts and then we enjoyed dinner together. After dinner, Meredith started playing beauty shop with the girls. She curled their hair with a new curling iron that Granna had given us and even put makeup on them. It was crazy how beautiful and grown up they looked.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z5TToQDGHV8/X-uzYyl3UOI/AAAAAAAAZDA/HYw3xMudahcmW5SwrlppoAVwUUGs9dYPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5919.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z5TToQDGHV8/X-uzYyl3UOI/AAAAAAAAZDA/HYw3xMudahcmW5SwrlppoAVwUUGs9dYPQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5919.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojHtrD9FAe0/X-uzbjR9eqI/AAAAAAAAZDU/QWTfCbQLjVEr_8rtX7QxZ-Xglp-7V_dOACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7825.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojHtrD9FAe0/X-uzbjR9eqI/AAAAAAAAZDU/QWTfCbQLjVEr_8rtX7QxZ-Xglp-7V_dOACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_7825.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w5nPfq8Ou3c/X-uza_ieF3I/AAAAAAAAZDQ/aNmABapxMd8H8_5IUDjhem_hTfCGXbfDACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_7823.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w5nPfq8Ou3c/X-uza_ieF3I/AAAAAAAAZDQ/aNmABapxMd8H8_5IUDjhem_hTfCGXbfDACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_7823.jpg" /></a></div>As everyone got ready to leave, I looked over and captured a sweet moment between Hadley and Granstan. She's such a sweet, loving, and funny girl!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CV6zeJkRwbA/X-uzQT1VJ2I/AAAAAAAAZBg/e2mFBnmYG4QFJAwz_qNXcxdntALNzbmeQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3283.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CV6zeJkRwbA/X-uzQT1VJ2I/AAAAAAAAZBg/e2mFBnmYG4QFJAwz_qNXcxdntALNzbmeQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3283.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8gO6hrSGszE/X-uzRnaNxOI/AAAAAAAAZBo/rQQFzcUv1xoExSEfSDWaoGXyxSm2roT4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3289.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8gO6hrSGszE/X-uzRnaNxOI/AAAAAAAAZBo/rQQFzcUv1xoExSEfSDWaoGXyxSm2roT4ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3289.jpg" /></a></div>The day flew by and lots of fun memories were made! 2020 may have been a crazy year but I'm so thankful for my family and all the fun times we had together despite the COVID restrictions. I'm already looking forward to all the memories we will make in 2021! <p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-53168406710558554152020-12-25T16:27:00.001-06:002020-12-31T19:34:48.646-06:00Christmas 2020<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Christmas morning started early but not as early as previous years! We left Parker's phone in the kitchen and told the girls to call us when they woke up. (We also told them they couldn't call before 7:00!) Surprisingly, they didn't call until 7:30. We woke Parker up and got ready to see what Santa had left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Xop3uUSeso/X-umEBRO54I/AAAAAAAAY7Y/rk4stjLlxQo_oFmNc9qhkfP8nM0hMirBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3157.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--Xop3uUSeso/X-umEBRO54I/AAAAAAAAY7Y/rk4stjLlxQo_oFmNc9qhkfP8nM0hMirBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3157.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lily got a new iPad,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dgPYcfof6oQ/X-umEbEwHdI/AAAAAAAAY7U/X9h8q4kMCawCTm_nQ7m5HMt2xsyC6xwyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3158.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dgPYcfof6oQ/X-umEbEwHdI/AAAAAAAAY7U/X9h8q4kMCawCTm_nQ7m5HMt2xsyC6xwyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3158.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eden got a Gabb phone (a beginner phone that only allows texting and calling- no internet access),</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IlMoyO1GynM/X-umEhCQ3HI/AAAAAAAAY7c/K68sMF4hWX0sWdO27s7UaU4AclI2AiyHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3159.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IlMoyO1GynM/X-umEhCQ3HI/AAAAAAAAY7c/K68sMF4hWX0sWdO27s7UaU4AclI2AiyHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3159.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and Parker got books and a new baseball glove.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zMdc2meF2UY/X-umFtUlnjI/AAAAAAAAY7g/S0WyWCX9pek-JeMJFPAhhLUgFXACizbFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3160.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zMdc2meF2UY/X-umFtUlnjI/AAAAAAAAY7g/S0WyWCX9pek-JeMJFPAhhLUgFXACizbFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3160.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9nKZXrbg4gQ/X-umBBkpYAI/AAAAAAAAY7E/y7WAHAtY82cSbC1xqXan5iWrrTc2-huhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0495.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9nKZXrbg4gQ/X-umBBkpYAI/AAAAAAAAY7E/y7WAHAtY82cSbC1xqXan5iWrrTc2-huhgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0495.jpg" /></a></div>Lily couldn't believe that Santa had left her a new iPad!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FywLa5eotTQ/X-umBJd_MkI/AAAAAAAAY7A/SYTi3P4ZQlMrj6JE25bIA4-E4t9TZeCjACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0496.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FywLa5eotTQ/X-umBJd_MkI/AAAAAAAAY7A/SYTi3P4ZQlMrj6JE25bIA4-E4t9TZeCjACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0496.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yNjzbZYWJgU/X-umCPaEPnI/AAAAAAAAY7M/eec695hRxUEuHti7nE3FxmBB4KONW-7AACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0499.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yNjzbZYWJgU/X-umCPaEPnI/AAAAAAAAY7M/eec695hRxUEuHti7nE3FxmBB4KONW-7AACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0499.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eden was very excited about her new phone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojvB52Z--c4/X-umBPsWOaI/AAAAAAAAY68/KaTw8Uy2TmMcE6UX5NwIToai4wwTO9FDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0497.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ojvB52Z--c4/X-umBPsWOaI/AAAAAAAAY68/KaTw8Uy2TmMcE6UX5NwIToai4wwTO9FDgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0497.jpg" /></a></div>And Parker loved his new glove!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sj4N4gxlbH0/X-umB_PeJsI/AAAAAAAAY7I/trsboVCPU0wO7tK_zaEETsQGtHFkwKO8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0498.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sj4N4gxlbH0/X-umB_PeJsI/AAAAAAAAY7I/trsboVCPU0wO7tK_zaEETsQGtHFkwKO8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0498.jpg" /></a></div>Even Maggie got a new toy in her stocking!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9QpfWA382dk/X-umJaLoY2I/AAAAAAAAY7s/sdxOMkoYYb84-Q_YSh_DFA14-AuDp1CTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3162.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9QpfWA382dk/X-umJaLoY2I/AAAAAAAAY7s/sdxOMkoYYb84-Q_YSh_DFA14-AuDp1CTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3162.jpg" /></a></div>Cory and I are celebrating our 29th Christmas together.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4G5PbZp0MSI/X-umC6NEXDI/AAAAAAAAY7Q/ydgPJ8JvgC4sO9QeQMpv4V-qm4iMuJdAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0501.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4G5PbZp0MSI/X-umC6NEXDI/AAAAAAAAY7Q/ydgPJ8JvgC4sO9QeQMpv4V-qm4iMuJdAwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0501.jpg" /></a></div>After stockings, the kids wanted to delay breakfast and go straight to the presents under the tree.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uICCs1fOFLg/X-umIzAfm_I/AAAAAAAAY7o/_sl3ZlwghIIun0DXrNpdsAm3uRVMkkHfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3163.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uICCs1fOFLg/X-umIzAfm_I/AAAAAAAAY7o/_sl3ZlwghIIun0DXrNpdsAm3uRVMkkHfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3163.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--XkgJUGL0So/X-umIskOWiI/AAAAAAAAY7k/QipfY1Z8bWcYbb43viaJWT-RjMeZrasdgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3164.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--XkgJUGL0So/X-umIskOWiI/AAAAAAAAY7k/QipfY1Z8bWcYbb43viaJWT-RjMeZrasdgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3164.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1-pi9BshfA/X-umLNjJowI/AAAAAAAAY7w/0GBjNhijU2UfGqxBGmmoxaPoCpE7R0MZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3165.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1-pi9BshfA/X-umLNjJowI/AAAAAAAAY7w/0GBjNhijU2UfGqxBGmmoxaPoCpE7R0MZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3165.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nsaP9-gKJ3s/X-umLD-hqZI/AAAAAAAAY70/4MXpcT-ScxcxaUnCRiYVxTpu8_JDM4haQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3166.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nsaP9-gKJ3s/X-umLD-hqZI/AAAAAAAAY70/4MXpcT-ScxcxaUnCRiYVxTpu8_JDM4haQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3166.jpg" /></a></div>Parker's favorite color since he was a toddler has been yellow. He was very excited about his new yellow watch!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vORVNKsCbgQ/X-umLZlR3qI/AAAAAAAAY74/4dCPAhI2S_M4MwzSskef78stm7kzXY6UwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3168.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vORVNKsCbgQ/X-umLZlR3qI/AAAAAAAAY74/4dCPAhI2S_M4MwzSskef78stm7kzXY6UwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3168.jpg" /></a></div>The girls both got a Caboodle filled with fun things!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ABVYmHROEPE/X-umMVvugkI/AAAAAAAAY78/ROBtPHLuUBkBcqZZoRwft4m8I7CIyCcswCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3169.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ABVYmHROEPE/X-umMVvugkI/AAAAAAAAY78/ROBtPHLuUBkBcqZZoRwft4m8I7CIyCcswCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3169.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>After we cleaned up, we enjoy homemade cinnamon rolls from The Wedels and got ready for everyone to come over for our final Christmas celebration of the season. Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-84801597610800832092020-12-24T21:30:00.000-06:002020-12-31T19:35:21.688-06:00Christmas Eve with Grandma and Papa<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Grandma and Papa came over for dinner and gifts on Christmas Eve. We had a nice time eating and visiting with them before we opened presents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-95WoCmOw4BY/X-utp-UGW1I/AAAAAAAAY8Y/xhMoTx9K_-45mV4efdfnaBdNdp-JvBuvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3145.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-95WoCmOw4BY/X-utp-UGW1I/AAAAAAAAY8Y/xhMoTx9K_-45mV4efdfnaBdNdp-JvBuvgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3145.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4PgyqQsHQm8/X-uty28D-CI/AAAAAAAAY8g/tQVq7-k9JSsvdM-LbVFN1hCdvbNGrFLKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3148.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4PgyqQsHQm8/X-uty28D-CI/AAAAAAAAY8g/tQVq7-k9JSsvdM-LbVFN1hCdvbNGrFLKgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3148.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Huaw0dGflU/X-utp8Iz1qI/AAAAAAAAY8c/C33LsWncFKoSWf8NJBWhcJ0R-W-phNDfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3146.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Huaw0dGflU/X-utp8Iz1qI/AAAAAAAAY8c/C33LsWncFKoSWf8NJBWhcJ0R-W-phNDfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3146.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c_iqJK71mwM/X-uty7tjKOI/AAAAAAAAY8k/km4j8M4BbW0GJ_SSNr4uonyprVGkBQoSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3147.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c_iqJK71mwM/X-uty7tjKOI/AAAAAAAAY8k/km4j8M4BbW0GJ_SSNr4uonyprVGkBQoSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3147.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Grandma is quickly becoming the shortest one in the family!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v76pVgJMiBo/X-utz92R5aI/AAAAAAAAY8o/99l9eMWG5UIO62d9umL48oRWDeW0acphwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3149.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v76pVgJMiBo/X-utz92R5aI/AAAAAAAAY8o/99l9eMWG5UIO62d9umL48oRWDeW0acphwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3149.jpg" /></a></div>After they left, the kids got to open their annual Christmas Eve gift which is always their new ornament for the tree.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XSdeAsJG_3o/X-ut3K1iS5I/AAAAAAAAY8w/TVUpg_JchS4XRNP7g4sdvpuqD3-egSaOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3150.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XSdeAsJG_3o/X-ut3K1iS5I/AAAAAAAAY8w/TVUpg_JchS4XRNP7g4sdvpuqD3-egSaOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3150.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7GdRTAzNwWc/X-ut3JTF3ZI/AAAAAAAAY8s/rgPRXFqFbE05ZElzhY1E1HmOZddl2juQACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3151.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7GdRTAzNwWc/X-ut3JTF3ZI/AAAAAAAAY8s/rgPRXFqFbE05ZElzhY1E1HmOZddl2juQACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3151.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zJ7pVSmWrGQ/X-ut3nq--II/AAAAAAAAY80/xRdYfUeE9iQ9vSH7V-9ul3V41UcdQ_DDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3152.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zJ7pVSmWrGQ/X-ut3nq--II/AAAAAAAAY80/xRdYfUeE9iQ9vSH7V-9ul3V41UcdQ_DDQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3152.jpg" /></a></div><div>Lily got the cookies, milk, and carrots ready and then it was time for bed. The kids didn't complain about an earlier bedtime... they knew the sooner they got to sleep, the sooner they'd be able to see what Santa had brought them! </div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-32053334299618872512020-12-24T17:28:00.001-06:002020-12-31T17:02:12.712-06:00Christmas Pajamas<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We went to Meredith and Craig's house for Christmas Eve lunch and had the kids wear their new Chirstmas pajamas. Getting a good picture with all 10 kids is still not easy but we somehow managed to get a decent one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JyNbQcrVGNU/X-uvYAqMK3I/AAAAAAAAY-c/K_N6l4x5Q3M6xfmuuvU3SRGFp8hZVi45wCLcBGAsYHQ/s6000/DSC_0664.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JyNbQcrVGNU/X-uvYAqMK3I/AAAAAAAAY-c/K_N6l4x5Q3M6xfmuuvU3SRGFp8hZVi45wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC_0664.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Granna and Granstan with all 10 grandkids</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l-6WkisFJfM/X-uvYPP9DAI/AAAAAAAAY-U/Jv0Ib2G1g3U5EHKowlYkEjUWFWBYaP7DwCLcBGAsYHQ/s6000/DSC_0675.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l-6WkisFJfM/X-uvYPP9DAI/AAAAAAAAY-U/Jv0Ib2G1g3U5EHKowlYkEjUWFWBYaP7DwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/DSC_0675.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was the best we could get with the Harsheys!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HSipMfsMMqg/X-uvX3VRkgI/AAAAAAAAY-Q/podQYR7aBpIMk785vyZNgEnfYyEvxabjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0230.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HSipMfsMMqg/X-uvX3VRkgI/AAAAAAAAY-Q/podQYR7aBpIMk785vyZNgEnfYyEvxabjgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0230.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Granna and Granstan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7jZxZzH7bLk/X-uvYXFljtI/AAAAAAAAY-Y/5FVFKDhnq_0Abm4MgP5Rg3IJQs5laC4VACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0233.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7jZxZzH7bLk/X-uvYXFljtI/AAAAAAAAY-Y/5FVFKDhnq_0Abm4MgP5Rg3IJQs5laC4VACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0233.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Parker and Addison</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--jkqnu3VvGo/X-uvY_pviUI/AAAAAAAAY-g/2JIrLZvP_UYh614jFWkxkS1TpNlzRr8dwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3093.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--jkqnu3VvGo/X-uvY_pviUI/AAAAAAAAY-g/2JIrLZvP_UYh614jFWkxkS1TpNlzRr8dwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3093.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eden and Aubrey</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7W4L18114C8/X-uvZakglVI/AAAAAAAAY-k/LpMHHgVKETQ6Sn0GZe4L1Kp5dEzeEG4eACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3095.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7W4L18114C8/X-uvZakglVI/AAAAAAAAY-k/LpMHHgVKETQ6Sn0GZe4L1Kp5dEzeEG4eACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3095.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lily and Ryan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z7u8bpE4Gw4/X-uvZyjkbOI/AAAAAAAAY-o/X9QzNT9-wEID5LkwlPx6mjAlfbb21fC-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3096.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z7u8bpE4Gw4/X-uvZyjkbOI/AAAAAAAAY-o/X9QzNT9-wEID5LkwlPx6mjAlfbb21fC-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3096.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sweet girls!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4M99fEEnoig/X-uvafHvZsI/AAAAAAAAY-s/ICU8Muo_-ikMeUdoC1PyqauK8hixxuTyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3098.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4M99fEEnoig/X-uvafHvZsI/AAAAAAAAY-s/ICU8Muo_-ikMeUdoC1PyqauK8hixxuTyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3098.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Rowlands</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--sHxWv0iOlw/X-uvbm-PIxI/AAAAAAAAY-8/JzK7QC91seISIGcZnQwq3mnRUfRmtr8PQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3116.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--sHxWv0iOlw/X-uvbm-PIxI/AAAAAAAAY-8/JzK7QC91seISIGcZnQwq3mnRUfRmtr8PQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3116.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RcTNGBVRX2I/X-uvaxyM9lI/AAAAAAAAY-w/hymgmoQTNHI2fr9S9_QqubvVmpZZBqRYACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3108.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RcTNGBVRX2I/X-uvaxyM9lI/AAAAAAAAY-w/hymgmoQTNHI2fr9S9_QqubvVmpZZBqRYACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3108.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Browns</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mhsfow1kipk/X-uvbRO3fLI/AAAAAAAAY-0/EUGgRKhsls8bXfGofcYH0_h4crniLYPUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3111.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mhsfow1kipk/X-uvbRO3fLI/AAAAAAAAY-0/EUGgRKhsls8bXfGofcYH0_h4crniLYPUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3111.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cu7ic82hop8/X-uvbTVA3YI/AAAAAAAAY-4/sbsbzj34kOEA0KQzPRHI1u24d07OA-D5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3114.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cu7ic82hop8/X-uvbTVA3YI/AAAAAAAAY-4/sbsbzj34kOEA0KQzPRHI1u24d07OA-D5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3114.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The girls (minus Hadley who was over pictures at this point!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UAjajNU4vjA/X-uvcFjuD6I/AAAAAAAAY_A/aQr9-ecgO6EQ4q3UCn_3jhW1FeNKjoqsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3120.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UAjajNU4vjA/X-uvcFjuD6I/AAAAAAAAY_A/aQr9-ecgO6EQ4q3UCn_3jhW1FeNKjoqsQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3120.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The boys</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8x4NkkL7veE/X-uvcjtsHAI/AAAAAAAAY_E/bl8nVNwcUscgBwNP-jkqFNeR8M2aRR4GQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3121.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8x4NkkL7veE/X-uvcjtsHAI/AAAAAAAAY_E/bl8nVNwcUscgBwNP-jkqFNeR8M2aRR4GQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3121.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love these girls and their sweet relationships</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rvG30mdx4bk/X-uxHIJ-aQI/AAAAAAAAZAE/3DXwDQIWtRYv7hOjNbD3FN8E3T0R1LnxACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3124.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rvG30mdx4bk/X-uxHIJ-aQI/AAAAAAAAZAE/3DXwDQIWtRYv7hOjNbD3FN8E3T0R1LnxACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3124.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f2NqTCNSwyo/X-uxHp0HwLI/AAAAAAAAZAI/LCtHtmsMYPQI-_mR3PLVL4AFOFqMn_G9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3127.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f2NqTCNSwyo/X-uxHp0HwLI/AAAAAAAAZAI/LCtHtmsMYPQI-_mR3PLVL4AFOFqMn_G9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3127.jpg" /></a></div>After lunch, we did a Chinese Christmas exchange with the kids. They had never done one before and loved stealing gifts from each other!<div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Kt-jeV1SsE/X-u7qCBXkMI/AAAAAAAAZFk/Vge_xP-ImxM6r_3DQ3JQWAGDbtuDtDScQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5732.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Kt-jeV1SsE/X-u7qCBXkMI/AAAAAAAAZFk/Vge_xP-ImxM6r_3DQ3JQWAGDbtuDtDScQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5732.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1oCozvDYKsQ/X-u7phzwpCI/AAAAAAAAZFg/atZwk04Tfrk41hKDa_TwLjDboYHq7fU1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5734.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1oCozvDYKsQ/X-u7phzwpCI/AAAAAAAAZFg/atZwk04Tfrk41hKDa_TwLjDboYHq7fU1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5734.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s18d36hcmjs/X-u7pG7L3tI/AAAAAAAAZFc/i7UoyNgkbP8Auq9BEfE0GvXaxbo84KbnACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5738.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s18d36hcmjs/X-u7pG7L3tI/AAAAAAAAZFc/i7UoyNgkbP8Auq9BEfE0GvXaxbo84KbnACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5738.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_j3cCBBSBY/X-u7qlNnruI/AAAAAAAAZFo/flv4N7zacgwlouGtojxdySzpN6vSd9jpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5740.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N_j3cCBBSBY/X-u7qlNnruI/AAAAAAAAZFo/flv4N7zacgwlouGtojxdySzpN6vSd9jpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5740.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oZIUkWG1tzQ/X-u7qmJBrVI/AAAAAAAAZFs/uyQRnbkQv7I2NUtdeT1g8JrxVjJ_urQugCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5742.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oZIUkWG1tzQ/X-u7qmJBrVI/AAAAAAAAZFs/uyQRnbkQv7I2NUtdeT1g8JrxVjJ_urQugCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5742.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xX8-wuH5KeM/X-u7rsnq9FI/AAAAAAAAZFw/X16R5h5HRFYYvoIabjk7aCm5km2AU68mwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5743.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xX8-wuH5KeM/X-u7rsnq9FI/AAAAAAAAZFw/X16R5h5HRFYYvoIabjk7aCm5km2AU68mwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5743.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CQoUUEtIYqg/X-uvdrZYkjI/AAAAAAAAY_M/vfjpntCdIwkT5HJeL2Co6kOEIwzNcENogCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3135.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CQoUUEtIYqg/X-uvdrZYkjI/AAAAAAAAY_M/vfjpntCdIwkT5HJeL2Co6kOEIwzNcENogCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3135.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">We kept the triplets busy with some Paw Patrol while we played!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qr90LBWqHkk/X-uveGKM4MI/AAAAAAAAY_Q/1QABxanL3I0NtJIz8lpOnPU_JPkjedK2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3136.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qr90LBWqHkk/X-uveGKM4MI/AAAAAAAAY_Q/1QABxanL3I0NtJIz8lpOnPU_JPkjedK2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3136.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We left in the early afternoon so we could get back and have Christmas with Grandma and Papa that night. Thanks again MerMer and Craig for hosting a fun afternoon!</div></div><p></p></div></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-89196481735673349072020-12-21T15:17:00.001-06:002020-12-30T21:55:19.781-06:00Christmas Cookie Decorating<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We haven't decorated Christmas cookies in a couple of years so Emily and I decided that we needed to make sure and put that on our list of holiday activities this year. She offered to host our decorating party at her house so I went and picked up Holland so she could join us. (We decided the triplets needed one more year before they were ready for decorating cookies.) She made the cookies and I brought the icing and sprinkles. One trick that we've learned over the years is to let each kid have their own cookie sheet to put their cookies on so the sprinkles all stay in one place. Emily had everything set up and ready when we got there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4L0mlACBRE/X-ufEgCEMEI/AAAAAAAAY5U/MUvMWz0zQZsGDVTgyD1GNWVQKr_a7lvjACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5685.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4L0mlACBRE/X-ufEgCEMEI/AAAAAAAAY5U/MUvMWz0zQZsGDVTgyD1GNWVQKr_a7lvjACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5685.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cyTe7_LUNg4/X-ufBvGwJ8I/AAAAAAAAY5A/d_d45_Cm-JQDpoBjqaKtgRM2T3PaRxidACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5061.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cyTe7_LUNg4/X-ufBvGwJ8I/AAAAAAAAY5A/d_d45_Cm-JQDpoBjqaKtgRM2T3PaRxidACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5061.jpg" /></a></div>It only took us a few minutes to realize that decorating cookies with preteens/teenagers is SO much easier than decorating cookies with toddlers! We didn't have to worry about them licking the knives or pouring sprinkles all over the floor! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sxbSa1cZrGo/X-ue57clhdI/AAAAAAAAY4M/t2VwZTSsy_EM-OTAfoN2MGz4KZQLK4guwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3044.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sxbSa1cZrGo/X-ue57clhdI/AAAAAAAAY4M/t2VwZTSsy_EM-OTAfoN2MGz4KZQLK4guwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3044.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zC64X1ugpOQ/X-ue56fUdBI/AAAAAAAAY4I/dz7Dy6SSQfAmabIFiuhwwqUNSldf72nEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3045.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zC64X1ugpOQ/X-ue56fUdBI/AAAAAAAAY4I/dz7Dy6SSQfAmabIFiuhwwqUNSldf72nEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3045.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5UJM7HRQ7k/X-ue5rgtS_I/AAAAAAAAY4E/ishS480g3Cs479eR2tIO1-gmOHpZbU3YwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q5UJM7HRQ7k/X-ue5rgtS_I/AAAAAAAAY4E/ishS480g3Cs479eR2tIO1-gmOHpZbU3YwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3046.jpg" /></a></div>Holland did a great job and only needed a little help from Granna.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LjeuJ8_SClo/X-ue6YJU8BI/AAAAAAAAY4Q/Wr-bwyYy2E4jnTb4YhGJYZgBr7UXFTTTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3047.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LjeuJ8_SClo/X-ue6YJU8BI/AAAAAAAAY4Q/Wr-bwyYy2E4jnTb4YhGJYZgBr7UXFTTTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3047.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mR30H40OaQE/X-ue-9PiruI/AAAAAAAAY44/4JVOKrj5KZsfSbJ5AdDEUMMlwD8nZ6L0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3059.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1-ipXazXrlg/X-ue_v8ReOI/AAAAAAAAY48/0ZxJJmz0Ql82LjiBVCtOXr7VVGWN_0NbwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3060.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1-ipXazXrlg/X-ue_v8ReOI/AAAAAAAAY48/0ZxJJmz0Ql82LjiBVCtOXr7VVGWN_0NbwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3060.jpg" /></a></div>Even Emily and I got to decorate a few!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YNqtQAOAcyc/X-ufCGN8N4I/AAAAAAAAY5I/umEp0EY6qvQKlKX3r4HUcvBjzbpYMkHUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5064.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YNqtQAOAcyc/X-ufCGN8N4I/AAAAAAAAY5I/umEp0EY6qvQKlKX3r4HUcvBjzbpYMkHUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5064.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N07vEBdOrqA/X-ufDAQFVDI/AAAAAAAAY5M/vxLOq4UFJWI7Q1FXsCE_w-gPx9gUZm05wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5065.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N07vEBdOrqA/X-ufDAQFVDI/AAAAAAAAY5M/vxLOq4UFJWI7Q1FXsCE_w-gPx9gUZm05wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5065.jpg" /></a></div>Before we knew it, they were all decorated and ready to enjoy! We let them all choose one to eat and also made sure to put aside a few for Santa!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Onk51q5M5M/X-ufEhlrRwI/AAAAAAAAY5Y/aL3cw-cI2ekDHp0ArECYPmmO5x0ViT0FgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_5068.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Onk51q5M5M/X-ufEhlrRwI/AAAAAAAAY5Y/aL3cw-cI2ekDHp0ArECYPmmO5x0ViT0FgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_5068.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7MG6j7C1wAU/X-ufB_BMc9I/AAAAAAAAY5E/hOzkEWJ-OH8ExdtXbGxFVK2-Rg688KhaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3061.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7MG6j7C1wAU/X-ufB_BMc9I/AAAAAAAAY5E/hOzkEWJ-OH8ExdtXbGxFVK2-Rg688KhaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3061.jpg" /></a></div>It was a fun afternoon and now that we know how easy cookie decorating is with bigger kids, we will definitely be making this an annual tradition!<p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-224844933083524862020-12-17T16:30:00.002-06:002020-12-29T20:35:11.870-06:00Parker's Band Concert<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tonight was Parker's first band concert of the year. Due to COVID, they weren't sure if they were going to be able to have a concert, but they moved it to the high school basketball arena at the last minute so that everyone could be safely socially distanced. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Parker is in both the jazz band and wind ensemble. The jazz band played first and Parker had a solo in one of the songs. They sounded so good!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_vmNFLhbNDU/X-uuQSwQkNI/AAAAAAAAY9U/lHhJPZ1mfI4n9jSSXLwG7TZ5KQmwEbh1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_vmNFLhbNDU/X-uuQSwQkNI/AAAAAAAAY9U/lHhJPZ1mfI4n9jSSXLwG7TZ5KQmwEbh1gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3015.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d07TquQYezM/X-uuQQbI3MI/AAAAAAAAY9Q/XNIsGO-jV4cY3LNoF4ysPQogpMFgy3djgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3016.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d07TquQYezM/X-uuQQbI3MI/AAAAAAAAY9Q/XNIsGO-jV4cY3LNoF4ysPQogpMFgy3djgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3016.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-liRh8t0bzXM/X-uuQZrx3qI/AAAAAAAAY9M/h5cnr89NcAgYhwIbYwo8u-oEYkuNHymEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3017.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-liRh8t0bzXM/X-uuQZrx3qI/AAAAAAAAY9M/h5cnr89NcAgYhwIbYwo8u-oEYkuNHymEwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3017.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the jazz band, he moved over to play with the wind ensemble. They also sounded great and it always amazes me how difficult their music is. I don't remember playing anything that hard when I was in middle school.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DZ8wlymD9qc/X-uuULYZX3I/AAAAAAAAY9o/0NLsJMAF7tEm9BebGUuCaXY9uLemoSAwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3026.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DZ8wlymD9qc/X-uuULYZX3I/AAAAAAAAY9o/0NLsJMAF7tEm9BebGUuCaXY9uLemoSAwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3026.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Mr. Hiller, Parker's favorite band director, moved over to the remote learning campus this year and Parker has missed him so much. But Ms. Ruddick, the assistant band director, has stepped up and done a wonderful job leading the band this year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jNzoCWfDFLo/X-uuSCApjwI/AAAAAAAAY9Y/a_6IKZDzplUohW90EGy9H7HJTGWZqcC2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3018.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jNzoCWfDFLo/X-uuSCApjwI/AAAAAAAAY9Y/a_6IKZDzplUohW90EGy9H7HJTGWZqcC2ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3018.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-locAD6h8SE0/X-uuSaZXPII/AAAAAAAAY9c/oimS0ZKc84w86dmHCxUR71EqthuKlA6EgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-locAD6h8SE0/X-uuSaZXPII/AAAAAAAAY9c/oimS0ZKc84w86dmHCxUR71EqthuKlA6EgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3019.jpg" /></a></div>Parker had a lot of supporters at his concert, including Holland, who was spending the night with my mom. She loved listening to the music and even asked for a trumpet for Christmas so she could be just like Parker!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6CuBW-WijFg/X-uuV2P-0rI/AAAAAAAAY9s/WpSe55oKaWAMAfZus1CLEvusHnU4lMNXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3025.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6CuBW-WijFg/X-uuV2P-0rI/AAAAAAAAY9s/WpSe55oKaWAMAfZus1CLEvusHnU4lMNXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3025.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0lHdL78cvXk/X-uuWCtVLKI/AAAAAAAAY9w/Iagplj8pjxUhVztpNXwqoITZUAIaJNrNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3027.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0lHdL78cvXk/X-uuWCtVLKI/AAAAAAAAY9w/Iagplj8pjxUhVztpNXwqoITZUAIaJNrNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3027.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q9IoQyuGSVo/X-uuSw54OHI/AAAAAAAAY9k/rEpxXf0YXvUZRuRp6_1toP0MJhbfYMN3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3024%2528Edited%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q9IoQyuGSVo/X-uuSw54OHI/AAAAAAAAY9k/rEpxXf0YXvUZRuRp6_1toP0MJhbfYMN3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3024%2528Edited%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Parker and his girlfriend, Caitlyn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EfPg6Xof1UI/X-uuSvFxLVI/AAAAAAAAY9g/su0NyVZ_7Y8qvBvL5Y8l8C3CYPPJk12WgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EfPg6Xof1UI/X-uuSvFxLVI/AAAAAAAAY9g/su0NyVZ_7Y8qvBvL5Y8l8C3CYPPJk12WgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3020.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Update: We found out a few days after the concert that Parker was one of four students who made the region band! He worked hard at his tryout music and was so excited to make 2nd chair in the 2nd band! We aren't sure what the region band will look like this year (it may be all virtual) but we are so proud of Parker for his hard work!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3BHiApVIjg4/X-u7SaXLw9I/AAAAAAAAZFU/uJFr8Q9YLMo9xv6QD9o0Ya1qZALY0fyoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s828/IMG_3049%2B%2528Edited%2529.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="828" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3BHiApVIjg4/X-u7SaXLw9I/AAAAAAAAZFU/uJFr8Q9YLMo9xv6QD9o0Ya1qZALY0fyoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3049%2B%2528Edited%2529.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-35028416756869371202020-12-07T15:29:00.001-06:002020-12-30T21:31:48.704-06:00Basketball is Back!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My favorite season started today... basketball season!! Parker found out the Friday before Thanksgiving break that he made the A team again and we've all been looking forward to the first game tonight. They had a shaky start and it took them until the second quarter to find their groove, but they easily beat Brewer 36-19. Parker played well and scored 6 points. It was a great start to the season!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0KLxmBM8aDY/X-uf_1tBMcI/AAAAAAAAY58/kENihWUjMzwbr9dJnS6q1ljHX8sR2Ak5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2959.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0KLxmBM8aDY/X-uf_1tBMcI/AAAAAAAAY58/kENihWUjMzwbr9dJnS6q1ljHX8sR2Ak5QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2959.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GzP4hGBMjUs/X-ugAJvoPUI/AAAAAAAAY6A/V_hK5-fiqwMk4lQKX66yPPAeUYmWfXbpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2960.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GzP4hGBMjUs/X-ugAJvoPUI/AAAAAAAAY6A/V_hK5-fiqwMk4lQKX66yPPAeUYmWfXbpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2960.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w9N9h8E4_F8/X-ugAIN3sJI/AAAAAAAAY6E/f1nNNSQDa4M8OqjQrmFc-xmBn30pySK1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2961.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w9N9h8E4_F8/X-ugAIN3sJI/AAAAAAAAY6E/f1nNNSQDa4M8OqjQrmFc-xmBn30pySK1wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2961.jpg" /></a></div>Parker was excited that Aunt MerMer and Uncle Craig got to come see him play.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YQYEuWUAAlE/X-ugBQgCr4I/AAAAAAAAY6I/evEW7opVZMcNOCzPOzRuyN8Y11u2JayrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2962.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YQYEuWUAAlE/X-ugBQgCr4I/AAAAAAAAY6I/evEW7opVZMcNOCzPOzRuyN8Y11u2JayrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2962.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kk_ytuReM5Y/X-ugDcCNYPI/AAAAAAAAY6Q/mZ0lvQk2s28BD0jcQc6bpDhqvTffkkCqACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2963.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kk_ytuReM5Y/X-ugDcCNYPI/AAAAAAAAY6Q/mZ0lvQk2s28BD0jcQc6bpDhqvTffkkCqACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2963.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xO03kvGKLE0/X-ugDILjcHI/AAAAAAAAY6M/wXSOqkYa3kERxyucASaXCoYewM78cFK8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2964.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xO03kvGKLE0/X-ugDILjcHI/AAAAAAAAY6M/wXSOqkYa3kERxyucASaXCoYewM78cFK8gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2964.jpg" /></a></div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-41328630138586893632020-12-05T15:43:00.001-06:002020-12-29T20:46:13.279-06:00Santa Pics<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We usually drive up to Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth for our annual Santa picture with the kids but they cancelled them this year due to COVID. I was so disappointed that we weren't going to have a picture with Santa for the first time since Parker was born. And then I saw on Facebook that the local coffee shop was doing pictures one Saturday. The kids weren't thrilled but after a little encouragement from Cory, they all agreed to go and take a picture for me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4R2GHAAzO8/X-ulTqZu98I/AAAAAAAAY6s/etEXLMROtbYUpu4njPNU6MF3usrjE00JwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2934.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4R2GHAAzO8/X-ulTqZu98I/AAAAAAAAY6s/etEXLMROtbYUpu4njPNU6MF3usrjE00JwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2934.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I made the kids take one picture with their masks on just so we could always remember what Christmas 2020 was like!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bx6XgS-d3yY/X-ulTqElWEI/AAAAAAAAY6k/CZXQaGz98NgvvJWWCcspiLGY3d3pIBcPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2935.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bx6XgS-d3yY/X-ulTqElWEI/AAAAAAAAY6k/CZXQaGz98NgvvJWWCcspiLGY3d3pIBcPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2935.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I even joined them at the end because you're never too old for a picture with Santa!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XZEns8gv9Xs/X-ulTuTjJtI/AAAAAAAAY6o/0SRw73H1hCEg0pe_HNroqywuUSguB5qYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2938.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XZEns8gv9Xs/X-ulTuTjJtI/AAAAAAAAY6o/0SRw73H1hCEg0pe_HNroqywuUSguB5qYQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2938.jpg" /></a></div>Because they were all so sweet to cooperate and get a picture for me, I treated all three kids to a drink at the coffee shop. I told them that they're going to have to take a Santa picture for me until they're out of college! Hopefully next year we won't have as much trouble finding a place to get our picture.<p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-26741427554891931632020-11-30T19:26:00.003-06:002020-12-28T20:22:29.395-06:00November Little Things<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">November went quickly and we enjoyed our Thanksgiving break so much! It's hard to believe we're heading into December. 2020 will be over before we know it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Eden enjoyed getting to go to her friend Virginia's birthday party with lots of her friends from school and church. They painted, made slime, and played ping pong.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s6W2flVlxpI/X8bsyoIdgBI/AAAAAAAAY0k/jKwRflloxz8HLXQ-LbXu6pjClVzbdSiIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2810.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s6W2flVlxpI/X8bsyoIdgBI/AAAAAAAAY0k/jKwRflloxz8HLXQ-LbXu6pjClVzbdSiIQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2810.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eZEkqr7uMSQ/X8bsy46BU-I/AAAAAAAAY0o/YMs9Fsq42tUdhUwXqnrn2Zcz6Il_5_SLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2811.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eZEkqr7uMSQ/X8bsy46BU-I/AAAAAAAAY0o/YMs9Fsq42tUdhUwXqnrn2Zcz6Il_5_SLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2811.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qEiFeLoL2Jk/X8bszPl4jII/AAAAAAAAY0w/Brm8VGnUDh8ifbx9uHu7dp9MaV5UjClHACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2812.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qEiFeLoL2Jk/X8bszPl4jII/AAAAAAAAY0w/Brm8VGnUDh8ifbx9uHu7dp9MaV5UjClHACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2812.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Parker and Lily drove over to Mansfield to watch one of Ryan's football games while I was getting my hair cut one Saturday. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8LXMSonYa5g/X8bsvpVxlxI/AAAAAAAAY0Q/IYcSLy2CnT8SF80JX72t5Jw3lCqmQPFfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/0161c493a32868c3f053f21da9bd8ef1e079de6281.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8LXMSonYa5g/X8bsvpVxlxI/AAAAAAAAY0Q/IYcSLy2CnT8SF80JX72t5Jw3lCqmQPFfgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/0161c493a32868c3f053f21da9bd8ef1e079de6281.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gd2nKuT6hJM/X8bsvn7EiiI/AAAAAAAAY0U/jLzsjH-ZC9ggTVynjSCZAMgyt58qIu-IwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/0195e77cb78ddace3099435a67cf17c604015f13bc.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1535" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gd2nKuT6hJM/X8bsvn7EiiI/AAAAAAAAY0U/jLzsjH-ZC9ggTVynjSCZAMgyt58qIu-IwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/0195e77cb78ddace3099435a67cf17c604015f13bc.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Parker earned 8th grade Star Student for the 2nd 6 weeks! We are so proud of the effort he puts forth at school.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kcMfhZPQryo/X8bszBHOc3I/AAAAAAAAY0s/guJsbrFdXmo8Qh34QK4zo2PTWsIQ70fkACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2844.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1146" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kcMfhZPQryo/X8bszBHOc3I/AAAAAAAAY0s/guJsbrFdXmo8Qh34QK4zo2PTWsIQ70fkACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2844.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We got Parker's cross country pictures back. When did he go from my little boy to a grown man?!?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lATcPPxIB4o/X8bsv-SKIvI/AAAAAAAAY0Y/_om78nBYe20_cF5mafmYKdMvYXvU0nMcgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1334/IMG_0458.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lATcPPxIB4o/X8bsv-SKIvI/AAAAAAAAY0Y/_om78nBYe20_cF5mafmYKdMvYXvU0nMcgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0458.PNG" /></a></div>Cory and I snuck away for a two night getaway at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine. We haven't been anywhere together in a really long time and it was so nice to have a few days without kids. We ate some incredible food and got some Christmas shopping done.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ey1eAOo5qss/X8bszcKM5oI/AAAAAAAAY00/Sw2-kQOYYgkRPB2yyuMRk2Bl45Yl0vAOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2883.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ey1eAOo5qss/X8bszcKM5oI/AAAAAAAAY00/Sw2-kQOYYgkRPB2yyuMRk2Bl45Yl0vAOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2883.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WtksieGMSPI/X8bsxCuXN3I/AAAAAAAAY0c/2iKtOx2Eb8Qu5VWbgZlyY6PO4wIWojW-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0473.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WtksieGMSPI/X8bsxCuXN3I/AAAAAAAAY0c/2iKtOx2Eb8Qu5VWbgZlyY6PO4wIWojW-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0473.jpg" /></a></div>Just when we thought our dog drama was over, two weeks after Maggie was released from the vet after her surgery, she started limping on her surgery leg again. After a few days of her not putting any weight on her leg, I finally decided to take her in to make sure nothing had gone wrong with the surgery. An X-ray showed that she had fractured her patella. They didn't want to put her through another surgery so they said for the next 4 weeks, she had to be on a leash any time she went outside. I am so ready for this chapter in our lives to be over!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-61vMLcbG3Ys/X8bsx3EghHI/AAAAAAAAY0g/ji5EDlTNrmYGbyirhpmISJjBLZvWrX9GQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2801.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-61vMLcbG3Ys/X8bsx3EghHI/AAAAAAAAY0g/ji5EDlTNrmYGbyirhpmISJjBLZvWrX9GQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2801.jpg" /></a></div>A broken kneecap didn't stop her from begging for her favorite snacks!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7pc0QXfLNds/X8bs0CVunqI/AAAAAAAAY04/3KWwuQ1kW2oe_Ya3kyjKHQZbVsPLL35WQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2889.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7pc0QXfLNds/X8bs0CVunqI/AAAAAAAAY04/3KWwuQ1kW2oe_Ya3kyjKHQZbVsPLL35WQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2889.jpg" /></a></div>And not being able to go outside on her own meant lots of extra snuggle time with me and Parker! She's a mess but we sure do love her!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DrUPXRF0tJI/X8bs0IIsASI/AAAAAAAAY08/B26T5kJm6CYtAur_NmgzfE2pC0BRvAt0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2898.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DrUPXRF0tJI/X8bs0IIsASI/AAAAAAAAY08/B26T5kJm6CYtAur_NmgzfE2pC0BRvAt0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2898.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2020 has been such an interesting year for so many reasons. I can't say I'm sad to see December arrive. Only one more month to go! Maybe all this craziness will finally settle down in 2021!</div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-4497251310171996462020-11-29T19:22:00.001-06:002020-12-26T21:02:32.610-06:00Thanksgiving 2020<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanksgiving looked a little different this year because The Rowlands got to join us. Jon had to work the day after Thanksgiving so they had to come home early from Longview. We waited until Saturday to celebrate so they could be there with us. As always, the food was delicious, especially mom's dressing and the mac and cheese!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The kid's table</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DrORzA1X5wQ/X8bsWvKujtI/AAAAAAAAYz4/ZHpP_T6ilrI68HE1RQSI3YdWHLdpeJNHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2897.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DrORzA1X5wQ/X8bsWvKujtI/AAAAAAAAYz4/ZHpP_T6ilrI68HE1RQSI3YdWHLdpeJNHgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2897.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The grown up table</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-13rEnTlKQwM/X8bsWqSMqrI/AAAAAAAAYz8/PUmmaQ-oANY57iEQpHGN3cU7IMWkHwTSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2896.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-13rEnTlKQwM/X8bsWqSMqrI/AAAAAAAAYz8/PUmmaQ-oANY57iEQpHGN3cU7IMWkHwTSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2896.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Granna planned some fun games for the kids to play after dinner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c1HQxqnfx1k/X8bsUH0L7jI/AAAAAAAAYzw/WNviPKycwkINBmL57kktazMzQDjx6SYqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/01d7218c6deba821ae4d88a28f4fc4f925c7639b96.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c1HQxqnfx1k/X8bsUH0L7jI/AAAAAAAAYzw/WNviPKycwkINBmL57kktazMzQDjx6SYqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01d7218c6deba821ae4d88a28f4fc4f925c7639b96.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GRJ0qfsVvAU/X8bsUNWPZbI/AAAAAAAAYzs/hV2DqrjnIdgmfGhbb7f1gI7D9Hk7FKaVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/0152e76d1385a2f9a95dc81c8cfac12d2a2b4fab0e.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GRJ0qfsVvAU/X8bsUNWPZbI/AAAAAAAAYzs/hV2DqrjnIdgmfGhbb7f1gI7D9Hk7FKaVwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/0152e76d1385a2f9a95dc81c8cfac12d2a2b4fab0e.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Parker entertained the triplets with his trumpet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-djo-9z8S12c/X8bsUrkD3GI/AAAAAAAAYz0/91jIJZS0X8E7KOattQefaA2v5ObINuXTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/01e1ef945c9d86448f66b72e11b91fd4b910b70112.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-djo-9z8S12c/X8bsUrkD3GI/AAAAAAAAYz0/91jIJZS0X8E7KOattQefaA2v5ObINuXTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01e1ef945c9d86448f66b72e11b91fd4b910b70112.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Holland- Thanksgiving 2018 vs Wryn- Thanksgiving 2020</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OmvHEb0HrqQ/X8bsT3teLYI/AAAAAAAAYzo/Snf61oL1qkwNqdZkFvbK6_LAgtnwenrKACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/013fb480f033d81656663de399d7c52889a7953a75.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OmvHEb0HrqQ/X8bsT3teLYI/AAAAAAAAYzo/Snf61oL1qkwNqdZkFvbK6_LAgtnwenrKACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/013fb480f033d81656663de399d7c52889a7953a75.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was a fun, family-filled day and now we can look forward to the Christmas season!</div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-56075048877328561262020-11-21T19:21:00.001-06:002020-12-26T20:51:19.688-06:00Happy 12th Birthday, Eden<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yesterday we celebrated Eden turning 12! Only one more year before we have two teenagers in our house! It was our last day of school before Thanksgiving break and Eden was excited to be at school on her birthday. We started the morning with presents before school.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I13SyHEAHAM/X8brkjj0A-I/AAAAAAAAYyg/rvbIjT8YTJYoRsd-FxEqs8pMJfu3ob6hwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2847.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I13SyHEAHAM/X8brkjj0A-I/AAAAAAAAYyg/rvbIjT8YTJYoRsd-FxEqs8pMJfu3ob6hwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2847.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bgGEoBY86P0/X8brkD3rKHI/AAAAAAAAYyY/9QXkCGcCbWYutmWEsmYJEngev8zkLarTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2850.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bgGEoBY86P0/X8brkD3rKHI/AAAAAAAAYyY/9QXkCGcCbWYutmWEsmYJEngev8zkLarTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2850.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Eden and Lily are obsessed with making slime right now so she was excited to get a slime making kit.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TmizSK96BQI/X8brl53wsbI/AAAAAAAAYyk/WIffZpqOR20ADX5UzzNPWU00jdWA-QrKACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2853.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TmizSK96BQI/X8brl53wsbI/AAAAAAAAYyk/WIffZpqOR20ADX5UzzNPWU00jdWA-QrKACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2853.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g3fVZEUP0jY/X8brmA2wv9I/AAAAAAAAYyo/D0OZyqFa1Qs2zqshMCPyDGISrVzqz_n-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2854.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g3fVZEUP0jY/X8brmA2wv9I/AAAAAAAAYyo/D0OZyqFa1Qs2zqshMCPyDGISrVzqz_n-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2854.jpg" /></a></div>Eden loves listening to music so she was very excited to get some wireless earbuds.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2SJlsTrc6MI/X8brmHcRklI/AAAAAAAAYys/zPFzasYelJcsu6O585JvbpXa_bpqBmDdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2855.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2SJlsTrc6MI/X8brmHcRklI/AAAAAAAAYys/zPFzasYelJcsu6O585JvbpXa_bpqBmDdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2855.jpg" /></a></div>I ordered a birthday sign for the yard and Eden loved it! I can't believe she is 12!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHwU7WjrPqc/X8brpGixwbI/AAAAAAAAYy0/J7WchtezeYgoJBr0V7H1H_4171YtLoRIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2859.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHwU7WjrPqc/X8brpGixwbI/AAAAAAAAYy0/J7WchtezeYgoJBr0V7H1H_4171YtLoRIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2859.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sfXuQIu4Hqg/X8brpJn94qI/AAAAAAAAYy4/DgI4JLtXJNYQd3mSK8ODIQchALoYchTKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2861.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sfXuQIu4Hqg/X8brpJn94qI/AAAAAAAAYy4/DgI4JLtXJNYQd3mSK8ODIQchALoYchTKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2861.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>After dinner, I took her for an ice cream treat.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jx9knrbIGmQ/X8bro9yk0cI/AAAAAAAAYyw/DZ6HgP5ec18823XzyPus_B00lmaTRZsegCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2865.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jx9knrbIGmQ/X8bro9yk0cI/AAAAAAAAYyw/DZ6HgP5ec18823XzyPus_B00lmaTRZsegCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2865.jpg" /></a></div>Tonight we met the cousins for her birthday dinner at Rosa's. She asked for a cookie cake this year and of course she wanted it to be blue!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jmc1TJO-qgE/X8brqVuoKGI/AAAAAAAAYzA/ZYjN4710ezg2lAUXHgjbpiBW1Iw_4kb5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2871.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jmc1TJO-qgE/X8brqVuoKGI/AAAAAAAAYzA/ZYjN4710ezg2lAUXHgjbpiBW1Iw_4kb5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2871.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hOHzn412rCY/X8brquh_zrI/AAAAAAAAYzE/X-PrfdjFwXQ-vKWx7M8C7Yt78642UiZjACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2872.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hOHzn412rCY/X8brquh_zrI/AAAAAAAAYzE/X-PrfdjFwXQ-vKWx7M8C7Yt78642UiZjACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2872.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eden is saving money for a phone so she was excited to get money from Aunt MerMer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1Xjp9ijwD4/X8brqRabYvI/AAAAAAAAYy8/xC9aZD8DgwovEYPHu_zog3qdNJbEj6DxACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2875.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1Xjp9ijwD4/X8brqRabYvI/AAAAAAAAYy8/xC9aZD8DgwovEYPHu_zog3qdNJbEj6DxACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2875.jpg" /></a></div>Aunt MerMer, Holland and Wryn got to join us for dinner.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qm5IeANW49Y/X8brrCFvaBI/AAAAAAAAYzI/QhLO6dF-J6U5O_UhepNxgb2NpyW-rmNxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2876.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qm5IeANW49Y/X8brrCFvaBI/AAAAAAAAYzI/QhLO6dF-J6U5O_UhepNxgb2NpyW-rmNxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2876.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">More slime!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-slPY3lK8r0o/X8brrgkrYfI/AAAAAAAAYzM/jdSmEwg3TikhioeZ1PU3tXn4iiPl6JtyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2877.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-slPY3lK8r0o/X8brrgkrYfI/AAAAAAAAYzM/jdSmEwg3TikhioeZ1PU3tXn4iiPl6JtyQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2877.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Birthday Eden! We hope this is the start to an amazing year!</div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-91894288178261207032020-11-20T23:22:00.000-06:002021-01-01T13:47:39.161-06:0012 Years Old<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xwWqZzqz7oU/X8b6TdQQpkI/AAAAAAAAY18/u6x5jqwKNo8dw86bHelSdcI5kiqxGNhNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s850/1776604490075319890-ASK-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="567" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xwWqZzqz7oU/X8b6TdQQpkI/AAAAAAAAY18/u6x5jqwKNo8dw86bHelSdcI5kiqxGNhNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1776604490075319890-ASK-005.jpg" /></a></div>Eden-<div>I look at this picture and think "Where has my little girl gone?". You have blossomed into a beautiful young woman right before my eyes! As you start a new year of life, I pray that you will continue to grow in confidence and self worth. Here are a few of the things I want to remember about you this year:</div><div><br /></div><div>- You had a huge growth spurt this summer and are almost as tall as me (5'7'')! You are the tallest in your group of friends and you don't like it at all. You tell me all the time that you hope you will stop growing soon. I know you don't like it now, but one day you will appreciate being tall!</div><div><br /></div><div>- You LOVE middle school! You came home beaming on the first day of school and love everything about it! You love changing classes, not having to walk on the second square in the hall, and having lunch with your friends. I miss not having you at Gerard with me but I am so glad you are flourishing this year at SmithMS.</div><div><br /></div><div>- You love band! After trying all the instruments, you chose to play the oboe. It is one of the harder instruments to learn but you are picking it up quickly. Your piano background has helped you a lot because you went in knowing how to read music.</div><div><br /></div><div>- You are still a picky eater but have been more willing to try new things. You still have a strong dislike of fruits and vegetables (except applesauce) but will usually take one bite if I ask you. Your favorites are chicken alfredo, pizza, chicken nuggets, yogurt, peanut butter/honey sandwiches, and any type of dessert.</div><div><br /></div><div>-After a little bit of counseling this summer, you have learned how to handle your anxiety in a positive way. And middle school has given you a confidence that I've never seen before in you. You just gave a speech in front of your leadership class without any tears. Last year, just the thought of giving an oral presentation would have led to many sleepless nights. The counselor and I even put a 504 plan in place for you at school that allows you to not have to give any presentations if you don't feel comfortable. But you faced your fears head on and were so proud of what you accomplished!</div><div><br /></div><div>- You love listening to music. You would stay in your room listening to your favorite songs all night if we would let you. You even go to sleep listening to music. You like all kinds of music except country music. You always ask me to turn it off if I start playing it in the car!</div><div><br /></div><div>- You love playing Roblox on the computer. You have also started playing Fortnite with Parker and Daddy a little bit. </div><div><br /></div><div>-You are just as obsessed with slime and watching slime videos as Lily. I hope this phase doesn't last much longer- I'm not sure if I can take any more clothes or carpets being ruined by slime!</div><div><br /></div><div>-You have had to deal with a little bit of girl drama at school this year but have dealt with it in stride and made some new friends along the way. You have enjoyed getting to be in classes with some of your church friends who went to Coleman like Blaine, Jordan, and Virginia. You still enjoy being with Reagan, Laila and Lacey and have also reconnected with Grace.</div><div><br /></div><div>- You are doing well in school and have made the honor roll all year. You didn't like PreAP Math but are excelling in all of your other PreAP classes. You still don't like to read on your own but have read several books in ELAR that you have enjoyed.</div><div><br /></div><div>- You love being outside riding your scooter/bike and I'm pretty sure you swam every single day this summer. </div><div><br /></div><div>- You are still very affectionate and generous with your hugs. Physical touch is definitely your love language and you can't go to sleep at night or even leave a room without giving me a hug! You are compassionate and worry about the feelings of others.</div><div><br /></div><div>I love you, Eden, and am so proud of everything you've accomplished this past year. I know that great things are ahead of you and I am so thankful that I get to watch and guide you as you experience more and more new things. Stay true to yourself and don't let others change anything about the kind, thoughtful, loving person you are! I hope you have a wonderful birthday and an even better year ahead! I love you to the moon and back, Mom</div><div><p></p></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-49530478223539419522020-11-12T20:24:00.001-06:002020-12-27T21:02:11.299-06:00Family Pictures 2020<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had family pictures taken at the end of October. Our previous photographer had just had a baby so we had to find someone new to take our pictures. I didn't love the results as much as in previous years but we did get a few good ones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X8kFOEoBUxk/X8b6rlJv3iI/AAAAAAAAY2w/xRX9qo6dy-AZ_ipCEDsuo8QAkY6XlgR_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1100/1776604490075327840-ASK-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="1100" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X8kFOEoBUxk/X8b6rlJv3iI/AAAAAAAAY2w/xRX9qo6dy-AZ_ipCEDsuo8QAkY6XlgR_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1776604490075327840-ASK-005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N6nqZ3JagXw/X8b6pwhUsUI/AAAAAAAAY2o/Hlr_4bwHuqsArasRF5dOUko4l6KQhkhQACLcBGAsYHQ/s1100/1776604490075327363-ASK-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="1100" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N6nqZ3JagXw/X8b6pwhUsUI/AAAAAAAAY2o/Hlr_4bwHuqsArasRF5dOUko4l6KQhkhQACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1776604490075327363-ASK-005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AB6yZ2xUZug/X8b6ngjU5iI/AAAAAAAAY2U/tdqdZoRwYSQ017fAw15eGK5rLaY1GTehQCLcBGAsYHQ/s850/1776604490075319890-ASK-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="567" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AB6yZ2xUZug/X8b6ngjU5iI/AAAAAAAAY2U/tdqdZoRwYSQ017fAw15eGK5rLaY1GTehQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1776604490075319890-ASK-005.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7dwqBh1QX5g/X8b6pvyKxzI/AAAAAAAAY2k/BNjr6u3BTSkFqEteHnxKseE1gNNw6mPGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s850/1776604490075327032-ASK-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="567" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7dwqBh1QX5g/X8b6pvyKxzI/AAAAAAAAY2k/BNjr6u3BTSkFqEteHnxKseE1gNNw6mPGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1776604490075327032-ASK-005.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P-wB8Nva8k0/X8b6nhVdAbI/AAAAAAAAY2Q/aCYNG7lZJRc1JUaaPozqnIty9kHmJqZeQCLcBGAsYHQ/s850/1776604490075318689-ASK-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="567" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P-wB8Nva8k0/X8b6nhVdAbI/AAAAAAAAY2Q/aCYNG7lZJRc1JUaaPozqnIty9kHmJqZeQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1776604490075318689-ASK-005.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved this one of Cory and the kids!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JxJcMlPVSDI/X8b6petU1iI/AAAAAAAAY2g/k1aMIovJ94cZt1Ujreec6s1EexlEHxmwACLcBGAsYHQ/s1100/1776604490075324397-ASK-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="1100" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JxJcMlPVSDI/X8b6petU1iI/AAAAAAAAY2g/k1aMIovJ94cZt1Ujreec6s1EexlEHxmwACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1776604490075324397-ASK-005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dEG6kJluWp0/X8b6rin0zcI/AAAAAAAAY20/R8w0LMqSXXIt9LxDUOWK542Im2uXH7FoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1100/1776604490075328683-ASK-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="1100" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dEG6kJluWp0/X8b6rin0zcI/AAAAAAAAY20/R8w0LMqSXXIt9LxDUOWK542Im2uXH7FoQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1776604490075328683-ASK-005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mTmR20hn48Y/X8b6sPFxWEI/AAAAAAAAY24/WhFurAZd9twucYZBMoatr6hpCZd6llwjACLcBGAsYHQ/s850/1776604490075329949-ASK-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="567" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mTmR20hn48Y/X8b6sPFxWEI/AAAAAAAAY24/WhFurAZd9twucYZBMoatr6hpCZd6llwjACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1776604490075329949-ASK-005.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-7383713559257095892020-11-07T19:29:00.001-06:002020-12-26T21:13:55.065-06:00Lily's Birthday Party<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All Lily wanted for her birthday party was a sleepover with Jery and Ellie. After we finished quarantine, we were finally able to fulfill her wish! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They wore their matching pajamas from last year's sleepover. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S5xhbld1lGc/X8bth_P4ccI/AAAAAAAAY1k/LKaJ5zs5FdAQHmB4956QKtLNd-KjFOlPACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2808.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S5xhbld1lGc/X8bth_P4ccI/AAAAAAAAY1k/LKaJ5zs5FdAQHmB4956QKtLNd-KjFOlPACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2808.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">They made slime, got in the hot tub, and watched movies. It wasn't fancy but they all had fun!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Igev9jNgee8/X8bthn_VbhI/AAAAAAAAY1g/DdUrLaHJhHINXYleqAz-XntOu_mtdDwHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2805.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Igev9jNgee8/X8bthn_VbhI/AAAAAAAAY1g/DdUrLaHJhHINXYleqAz-XntOu_mtdDwHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2805.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QE5hqUS6RFI/X8btge--SlI/AAAAAAAAY1c/ph4GzsropgIqQXfKyxtQiqGI779CaLZwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2807.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QE5hqUS6RFI/X8btge--SlI/AAAAAAAAY1c/ph4GzsropgIqQXfKyxtQiqGI779CaLZwwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2807.jpg" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-77771045541982474392020-10-31T21:31:00.000-05:002020-12-26T21:59:21.382-06:00September and October Little Things<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The last few months have been full of dog drama! Back in April, Maggie started limping on her back leg. After several months of it not improving, I finally decided to take her to the vet to get an X-ray and found out she needed to have TPLO surgery. This is basically the same thing as a torn ACL surgery for humans. To prepare for her surgery, we borrowed a dog crate from a friend. Holland and the triplets thought it was fun to play in it!</div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7VOoOxU1LXk/X8Wpna0HTlI/AAAAAAAAYqc/KUBpwM6Q0K0l3iyKKKvooAQhWfc1tdzlwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/01b24f1e3d5215bd145d299729c8aa00e9129fdc72.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7VOoOxU1LXk/X8Wpna0HTlI/AAAAAAAAYqc/KUBpwM6Q0K0l3iyKKKvooAQhWfc1tdzlwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01b24f1e3d5215bd145d299729c8aa00e9129fdc72.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Eden thought it was fun to play in the crate too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nZ0qCaeAdsM/X8WppmtMGdI/AAAAAAAAYqs/5lkLke4Lx3YRJmVHBdlg2JczFeGJETLfwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2467.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nZ0qCaeAdsM/X8WppmtMGdI/AAAAAAAAYqs/5lkLke4Lx3YRJmVHBdlg2JczFeGJETLfwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2467.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Maggie had surgery on a Thursday and had to spend the night at the vet's office. We picked her up on Friday afternoon and she was pretty pitiful! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7U5edpHaegI/X8WppscvDJI/AAAAAAAAYqo/wjfWoIxqwfgju_LPT0TmGgntNALjlVMoACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2486.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7U5edpHaegI/X8WppscvDJI/AAAAAAAAYqo/wjfWoIxqwfgju_LPT0TmGgntNALjlVMoACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2486.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Luckily she had her best human to support her during her recovery!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DxT9O2a3mgA/X8bqM9own6I/AAAAAAAAYyA/QvHtqQmdwbctMtsAF9bfmoU1Ch03AUOLACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/maggie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DxT9O2a3mgA/X8bqM9own6I/AAAAAAAAYyA/QvHtqQmdwbctMtsAF9bfmoU1Ch03AUOLACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/maggie.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There were a lot of things Maggie hated after the surgery. She hated the cone and she hated the crate. We tried to put some blankets and pillows in the crate to make it more comfortable but then one day we came home to this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uc2JLt_jAR8/X8WpqqD8IYI/AAAAAAAAYq0/ZMMZvEsK9Kgjf8bMiPZV-_s_gdvuYSknQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2504.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uc2JLt_jAR8/X8WpqqD8IYI/AAAAAAAAYq0/ZMMZvEsK9Kgjf8bMiPZV-_s_gdvuYSknQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2504.jpg" /></a></div>We decided not to put pillow in the crate anymore!<div><br /></div><div>She had to wear the cone for two weeks and we were ALL excited when she was finally able to take it off. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wDMlC0koVoE/X8WpngxnE6I/AAAAAAAAYqg/0SoAi1j88f0S2b3vZGPoFu5Tf-N40sS_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/62267394816__15DA3630-A26D-46CE-982F-AFA88EE419A9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wDMlC0koVoE/X8WpngxnE6I/AAAAAAAAYqg/0SoAi1j88f0S2b3vZGPoFu5Tf-N40sS_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/62267394816__15DA3630-A26D-46CE-982F-AFA88EE419A9.JPG" /></a></div>Mrs. Glover is always good about sending pictures to show us what the kids are doing at school. Lily always looks like she's having fun during math and science class!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9SL3io1zH2Y/X8WpnSnZxZI/AAAAAAAAYqY/qZX16oGQU1wGNhqCmLYLlpiRBSamIA7qQCLcBGAsYHQ/s828/IMG_2462%2B%2528Edited%2529.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="828" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9SL3io1zH2Y/X8WpnSnZxZI/AAAAAAAAYqY/qZX16oGQU1wGNhqCmLYLlpiRBSamIA7qQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2462%2B%2528Edited%2529.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TbwXyJTZjC4/X8WpoN6puFI/AAAAAAAAYqk/zX4KvL6PQwMRDvQrTW2rmGNiHoDtTf4mgCLcBGAsYHQ/s609/IMG_2499%2B%2528Edited%2529.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="435" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TbwXyJTZjC4/X8WpoN6puFI/AAAAAAAAYqk/zX4KvL6PQwMRDvQrTW2rmGNiHoDtTf4mgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2499%2B%2528Edited%2529.PNG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lily had to make a carnival game to share with her class. She came up with a ping pong drop game that is similar to PLINKO. They usually get to share their games with the whole school but because of COVID they only got to share it with their classmates this year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ob_8qIn-axM/X8WxohiuNZI/AAAAAAAAYxI/6tmX1c0Ca1QvpjvXWtTeLOia77cJtvvdACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2604.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ob_8qIn-axM/X8WxohiuNZI/AAAAAAAAYxI/6tmX1c0Ca1QvpjvXWtTeLOia77cJtvvdACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2604.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UDEjNPvcAEE/X8Wxok-y2ZI/AAAAAAAAYxM/VWR-yJ-vR1M4F2XrPORAH_hM4ZtCP3B9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2762.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UDEjNPvcAEE/X8Wxok-y2ZI/AAAAAAAAYxM/VWR-yJ-vR1M4F2XrPORAH_hM4ZtCP3B9ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2762.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L6rYkkRuUKE/X8buZA3NksI/AAAAAAAAY10/dZaZnFzJNaMje6U7kr2I620RHvlBE0aCgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2862.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L6rYkkRuUKE/X8buZA3NksI/AAAAAAAAY10/dZaZnFzJNaMje6U7kr2I620RHvlBE0aCgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2862.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lily and Trinity had a playdate and got to enjoy painting together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HeO1hnAZmoM/X8WppiJYkSI/AAAAAAAAYqw/rU8F7-7RlLMoNB3xtBg0jeH-RY08lL9RwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2503.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HeO1hnAZmoM/X8WppiJYkSI/AAAAAAAAYqw/rU8F7-7RlLMoNB3xtBg0jeH-RY08lL9RwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2503.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sweet cousins</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-omB2M0aQU0Y/X8WprmsLopI/AAAAAAAAYq4/zMGpF5rulhojXV482w33WC4IPKfS0C1-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2511.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-omB2M0aQU0Y/X8WprmsLopI/AAAAAAAAYq4/zMGpF5rulhojXV482w33WC4IPKfS0C1-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2511.JPG" /></a></div>Parker was asked to play "Taps" during the announcements on Veteran's Day. He was nervous but did a great job!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--frgwI5dhzQ/X8WprtWIgaI/AAAAAAAAYq8/erIgaYB3tfUmad20ixrk5EEH-cYXYxAlQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/MVIMG_20200911_085258.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2047" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--frgwI5dhzQ/X8WprtWIgaI/AAAAAAAAYq8/erIgaYB3tfUmad20ixrk5EEH-cYXYxAlQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/MVIMG_20200911_085258.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Parker's friend, Cole, had a birthday and invited him to go kayaking in Glen Rose. They had a great time and it was a fun, new experience for Parker!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zWeq0gelo08/X8bq-9bvsnI/AAAAAAAAYyM/nkhXzwWPM1QGKPpiDKjXG7qM6O3p9FpqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0438.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zWeq0gelo08/X8bq-9bvsnI/AAAAAAAAYyM/nkhXzwWPM1QGKPpiDKjXG7qM6O3p9FpqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0438.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wzKkLCplbb8/X8bq-eyKYHI/AAAAAAAAYyI/GLfQcixJSxE7tw-Xm2KpVcW6OltDO4tmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1135/IMG_0440.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="851" data-original-width="1135" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wzKkLCplbb8/X8bq-eyKYHI/AAAAAAAAYyI/GLfQcixJSxE7tw-Xm2KpVcW6OltDO4tmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0440.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>September and October were full of ups and downs. Between Maggie's surgery and me testing positive for COVID, we weren't sad to see October come to an end. Hopefully November will be less eventful for our family and we will all stay well as we go into the holiday season.</div></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-11191050739924329692020-10-31T20:58:00.001-05:002020-12-26T20:29:27.085-06:00Halloween 2020<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Halloween looked a little different this year but the kids still had fun trick or treating with the cousins. Most of the neighbors sat outside in their driveways to hand out candy and we had a lot fewer neighbors participate than in years past. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our costumes were pretty simple this year- a cat, cheetah, and basketball player. Emily's kids were much more creative- Addison was a Zoom call (business on the top, pajamas on the bottom!) and Ryan was "Jake from State Farm". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uKOpL_a2Sh0/X8Ww9l11IMI/AAAAAAAAYwY/IsvpJ8gPUMUlwuv3Rk6I5D2fKpau-8H4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2770.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uKOpL_a2Sh0/X8Ww9l11IMI/AAAAAAAAYwY/IsvpJ8gPUMUlwuv3Rk6I5D2fKpau-8H4QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2770.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--8Otlva4hpg/X8WvztDQYyI/AAAAAAAAYvk/Gb8C6QPuFeA-XjIJRbl45ke9QKyuaOmmACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2776.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--8Otlva4hpg/X8WvztDQYyI/AAAAAAAAYvk/Gb8C6QPuFeA-XjIJRbl45ke9QKyuaOmmACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2776.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--TlhTI20OL4/X8WxBO6LSQI/AAAAAAAAYwk/8sn6Ju4OR9IQAuN4XjLmvMZHyMnhxc6qgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2779.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--TlhTI20OL4/X8WxBO6LSQI/AAAAAAAAYwk/8sn6Ju4OR9IQAuN4XjLmvMZHyMnhxc6qgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2779.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jdeWY9mNHLk/X8WxA9Y4HwI/AAAAAAAAYwg/NGxWmja6JOUrxnYf_X5nTvwNFV8sYyuQQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2774.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jdeWY9mNHLk/X8WxA9Y4HwI/AAAAAAAAYwg/NGxWmja6JOUrxnYf_X5nTvwNFV8sYyuQQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2774.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qz9QNwxcE1M/X8Ww_kShhbI/AAAAAAAAYwc/9HjQuYsbVQg-0GwEDxPsZa5zc6p0bMoIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2773.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qz9QNwxcE1M/X8Ww_kShhbI/AAAAAAAAYwc/9HjQuYsbVQg-0GwEDxPsZa5zc6p0bMoIwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2773.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vpK_Oq-qphI/X8WxBnW0czI/AAAAAAAAYwo/j0y1z9axqH8k2vLdouiS56hspf7yw2aoACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2781.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vpK_Oq-qphI/X8WxBnW0czI/AAAAAAAAYwo/j0y1z9axqH8k2vLdouiS56hspf7yw2aoACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2781.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9MxuVOhnRSw/X8WxCC2llRI/AAAAAAAAYws/bjVLOr4UwfQduqBf03vPHYHlk7E4xjc0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2782.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9MxuVOhnRSw/X8WxCC2llRI/AAAAAAAAYws/bjVLOr4UwfQduqBf03vPHYHlk7E4xjc0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2782.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3YqRIzaMR4c/X8WxC_6DumI/AAAAAAAAYww/33t0HQAazVY9NW2I-1cVSoYM8MkuzOPGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2786.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3YqRIzaMR4c/X8WxC_6DumI/AAAAAAAAYww/33t0HQAazVY9NW2I-1cVSoYM8MkuzOPGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2786.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Emily and I went as twins again! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JXt2UyUewow/X8Ww8jE4HvI/AAAAAAAAYwU/COdmVovASO0lCz2PQmcqdhPYJ2ebr-99wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2757.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JXt2UyUewow/X8Ww8jE4HvI/AAAAAAAAYwU/COdmVovASO0lCz2PQmcqdhPYJ2ebr-99wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2757.jpg" /></a></div>We didn't get to trick or treat with Holland and the triplets but I had to include a picture because they were just so cute!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7OHLPHozsKk/X8Ww8YdNkZI/AAAAAAAAYwQ/qfe_lJLJYBoICXsbSF_INxwbycsoFSTngCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/01e24f144d1c5d68a35e5570b44451fc4d6a7b071c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1801" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7OHLPHozsKk/X8Ww8YdNkZI/AAAAAAAAYwQ/qfe_lJLJYBoICXsbSF_INxwbycsoFSTngCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01e24f144d1c5d68a35e5570b44451fc4d6a7b071c.jpg" /></a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-2088901546324256762020-10-24T20:13:00.001-05:002020-12-26T20:40:29.299-06:00Pumpkin Patch 2020<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Once we were finally out of quarantine, the cousins were able to come for our annual trip to the pumpkin patch. As expected, pictures with 3 two year olds was a little tricky, but we finally got one with everyone looking! Maybe next year will be easier!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7lr0hV_8nY/X8WrlEjLhKI/AAAAAAAAYro/s-jbt2zZ-AkG8XOs1HOV0YU5gAgraF96QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/011c57bd7823746bcc53259f0f663c0933fcb01867.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7lr0hV_8nY/X8WrlEjLhKI/AAAAAAAAYro/s-jbt2zZ-AkG8XOs1HOV0YU5gAgraF96QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/011c57bd7823746bcc53259f0f663c0933fcb01867.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Luckily getting a picture with the oldest 6 is a piece of cake!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FVu9EzGdhA0/X8WrpkAm5RI/AAAAAAAAYr4/5fPfWcG5aMAUYeyyHXD75eTW-eaxXKsaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2680.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FVu9EzGdhA0/X8WrpkAm5RI/AAAAAAAAYr4/5fPfWcG5aMAUYeyyHXD75eTW-eaxXKsaQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2680.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-etXjN9WCJsI/X8Wrp1as4ZI/AAAAAAAAYr8/xgDbB5irqD4fAVTUAy3xOxGWUEBgTYgGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2682.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-etXjN9WCJsI/X8Wrp1as4ZI/AAAAAAAAYr8/xgDbB5irqD4fAVTUAy3xOxGWUEBgTYgGQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2682.jpg" /></a></div>Holland wanted a picture with the big kids!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zuuHe10inhs/X8WrpyiPoKI/AAAAAAAAYsA/r4vbDhrPPHcbC_3Mrd5JDg08g1WaRbidQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2683.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zuuHe10inhs/X8WrpyiPoKI/AAAAAAAAYsA/r4vbDhrPPHcbC_3Mrd5JDg08g1WaRbidQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2683.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Browns</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wsNFVD-msTE/X8Wrym4is4I/AAAAAAAAYss/8wfyvpaaFJg4XQfTixmX_ypFSdN85ggOACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2728.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">They're never too old to take a picture with Granna!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--W_v4WqQExk/X8Wrzip_JAI/AAAAAAAAYsw/zuy5F486BUcYHjvFYkTRZAj0CHSQr0jBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2731.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--W_v4WqQExk/X8Wrzip_JAI/AAAAAAAAYsw/zuy5F486BUcYHjvFYkTRZAj0CHSQr0jBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2731.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The triplets were much happier when they weren't being forced to sit still and take a picture!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d_X2kXEe-WE/X8WrxwCXIgI/AAAAAAAAYso/gIuPdc96n2sUdC-if6D-Fgop6T5BweIQQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2721.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d_X2kXEe-WE/X8WrxwCXIgI/AAAAAAAAYso/gIuPdc96n2sUdC-if6D-Fgop6T5BweIQQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2721.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1579" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QTrqtgeUCLU/X8WrloZW4GI/AAAAAAAAYrw/J-ILXoSfRT4ka1L4jEc3fzfTHP62yOnswCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2434.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XZii1SA1G8A/X8WrmZDn7JI/AAAAAAAAYr0/5Qp2fYht1Mo-uuh9sLWIfxq0fogIROjPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2435.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1678" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XZii1SA1G8A/X8WrmZDn7JI/AAAAAAAAYr0/5Qp2fYht1Mo-uuh9sLWIfxq0fogIROjPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2435.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Overall, it was a successful trip to the pumpkin patch! Hopefully it will get easier every year!</div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-60663333426629730272020-10-23T20:43:00.001-05:002020-12-21T21:06:54.972-06:00Happy 10th Birthday, Lily!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The last day of our COVID quarantine was Lily's 10th birthday. She was devastated that she couldn't see her friends on her birthday so we tried really hard to make her day extra special. We started the day with presents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiHV5LCTzu8/X8WtBIu93hI/AAAAAAAAYtQ/a5oEdwYUwYITs-9FpKzODp1IcQ8FCeu0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZiHV5LCTzu8/X8WtBIu93hI/AAAAAAAAYtQ/a5oEdwYUwYITs-9FpKzODp1IcQ8FCeu0wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2622.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RutZSUnlQmA/X8WtBL7ykEI/AAAAAAAAYtU/mKXRfgeh5w8EuXaqqDhd5SSesSbzMh--ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2623.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RutZSUnlQmA/X8WtBL7ykEI/AAAAAAAAYtU/mKXRfgeh5w8EuXaqqDhd5SSesSbzMh--ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2623.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aLUUTEx6Xps/X8WtKhhc_xI/AAAAAAAAYtk/-l61vbZaRR8fw0hms2nxeuQuCzXD0csiACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2629.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aLUUTEx6Xps/X8WtKhhc_xI/AAAAAAAAYtk/-l61vbZaRR8fw0hms2nxeuQuCzXD0csiACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2629.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kp06nR0_1lA/X8WtLF-eYPI/AAAAAAAAYto/1jzFDTSw1M4lnQp3Pu2IC2SCJUiNpeLtwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2631.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kp06nR0_1lA/X8WtLF-eYPI/AAAAAAAAYto/1jzFDTSw1M4lnQp3Pu2IC2SCJUiNpeLtwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2631.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vbJBF3H1Hyg/X8WtO2MQPaI/AAAAAAAAYts/v5P1eh5wy1Ma5-bQ4ojB0mZ_xh_Um6FAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2632.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vbJBF3H1Hyg/X8WtO2MQPaI/AAAAAAAAYts/v5P1eh5wy1Ma5-bQ4ojB0mZ_xh_Um6FAgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2632.jpg" /></a></div>Long before I knew we would be in quarantine on her birthday, I had booked a yard sign and it turned out to be such a fun surprise for Lily!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CzbsNzOpkF8/X8WtBzL3GuI/AAAAAAAAYtY/q6sOV9vC_boBxhEDAGQOxss6-6UjFRGEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2624.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CzbsNzOpkF8/X8WtBzL3GuI/AAAAAAAAYtY/q6sOV9vC_boBxhEDAGQOxss6-6UjFRGEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2624.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ur1-wwG2IGE/X8WtKpfjMUI/AAAAAAAAYtg/DqZ8Kaqc_pkswPF95a--KpLqfQa8hsEpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2626.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ur1-wwG2IGE/X8WtKpfjMUI/AAAAAAAAYtg/DqZ8Kaqc_pkswPF95a--KpLqfQa8hsEpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2626.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Drive-by birthday parades have become popular during the pandemic. Since kids can't have normal birthday parties, they have a parade where their friends drive by and wish them a happy birthday from their cars. They aren't my favorite thing but since Lily couldn't celebrate with any of her friends at school, I knew this would be the only way for her to see them on her birthday. I secretly texted their parents and told them about the parade and they all agreed to drive by after school. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jery was going out of town so they stopped by on their way and wished Lily a happy birthday from a distance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bO5J07UQihQ/X8WtUU3CZPI/AAAAAAAAYuA/GfiRrTvRT7o9al8vvNm2CFC1des8VfSogCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2637.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bO5J07UQihQ/X8WtUU3CZPI/AAAAAAAAYuA/GfiRrTvRT7o9al8vvNm2CFC1des8VfSogCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2637.JPG" /></a></div>After school, lots of her friends surprised her and drove by with cute signs and a few gifts. She was so excited to see them, especially after being out of school for two weeks. Our drive-by birthday parade was definitely a success!<div><div style="text-align: center;">The Wickliffes- Ashley, Rayn, and Blaine</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-39q1Ejzddww/X8WtSOuA3vI/AAAAAAAAYt8/VU8myFuEvAIvkC7jflXz64V2-ugYfY9TACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2634.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-39q1Ejzddww/X8WtSOuA3vI/AAAAAAAAYt8/VU8myFuEvAIvkC7jflXz64V2-ugYfY9TACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2634.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Mahaffeys- Hazel, MaryEllen, and Jacob</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mkN8wSlPvu8/X8WtVVmsRTI/AAAAAAAAYuE/akAEOo27u6o-04lhZ_-ilAsI6rpoBAyewCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2636.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mkN8wSlPvu8/X8WtVVmsRTI/AAAAAAAAYuE/akAEOo27u6o-04lhZ_-ilAsI6rpoBAyewCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2636.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Granna and Holland</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mg30VJUmLCg/X8WtPG-3VXI/AAAAAAAAYtw/bOZ04ZhUjcYeR4MjJp1HQr36K5spkG8iACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2635.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mg30VJUmLCg/X8WtPG-3VXI/AAAAAAAAYtw/bOZ04ZhUjcYeR4MjJp1HQr36K5spkG8iACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2635.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Greens- Ellie and Kristen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Dn85tLIiDw/X8WtWY4nQtI/AAAAAAAAYuI/LpRgD_T3B4QC_y1GW1eQvO-TntSYLaDTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2652.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Dn85tLIiDw/X8WtWY4nQtI/AAAAAAAAYuI/LpRgD_T3B4QC_y1GW1eQvO-TntSYLaDTgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2652.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Bishops- Joni, Harper and Leighton</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8rA2DSaN4OU/X8WtXQaSVNI/AAAAAAAAYuM/xPArhOQHd5wFAtKrSyU1GFh6LsHHAi2vQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2653.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8rA2DSaN4OU/X8WtXQaSVNI/AAAAAAAAYuM/xPArhOQHd5wFAtKrSyU1GFh6LsHHAi2vQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2653.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Miss Brenda</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vPtfF15gCVo/X8WtXsTOS9I/AAAAAAAAYuQ/z-Zw5sn-cBMcH9MjCrq96R_TkG0R6jnnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2654.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vPtfF15gCVo/X8WtXsTOS9I/AAAAAAAAYuQ/z-Zw5sn-cBMcH9MjCrq96R_TkG0R6jnnwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2654.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Tennisons- Amy, Carter, and Ellie</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YrRAT_H1Qzg/X8WtYOSn2NI/AAAAAAAAYuU/EYlWdzC9FFYqnNKAqgSmzzUoQvRFI05HgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2655.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YrRAT_H1Qzg/X8WtYOSn2NI/AAAAAAAAYuU/EYlWdzC9FFYqnNKAqgSmzzUoQvRFI05HgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2655.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Bordens- Georgina and Trinity</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3sYosnRq3Qk/X8WtYkgj5kI/AAAAAAAAYuY/ki5eekLkSoghzdSQJfypU7WiH5FQRkSYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2656.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3sYosnRq3Qk/X8WtYkgj5kI/AAAAAAAAYuY/ki5eekLkSoghzdSQJfypU7WiH5FQRkSYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2656.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I wasn't able to get to the store for a birthday cake, but the Bishops brought her some Halloween cookies so we stuck a candle in them and used them for her special birthday treat!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dNysziB9o7A/X8WtabjvqDI/AAAAAAAAYuk/0zvfR48JcnA-LBqSOL9tdXmCig4dYgoFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2661.jpg" /></a></div>Once we were finally able to have a family birthday dinner with the cousins, Lily still didn't want a cake and instead chose ice cream sundaes for her treat.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4U5BucxK5ms/X8WtanujidI/AAAAAAAAYuo/HMS7HAsgZeA9FYzC5MOeCizex14MlvCfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2739.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4U5BucxK5ms/X8WtanujidI/AAAAAAAAYuo/HMS7HAsgZeA9FYzC5MOeCizex14MlvCfQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2739.jpg" /></a></div>It wasn't what she had originally planned, but I think we succeeded in making Lily's 10th birthday fun and memorable! </div><div><p></p></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-25956639074120829182020-10-22T21:26:00.001-05:002020-12-27T22:01:12.638-06:0010 Years Old<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YusjlOCfc48/X8WvAIp338I/AAAAAAAAYvI/AeuUqHTSEhQ3e055vj5NezrbAbib2Q0FACLcBGAsYHQ/s850/1776604490075318689-ASK-005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="567" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YusjlOCfc48/X8WvAIp338I/AAAAAAAAYvI/AeuUqHTSEhQ3e055vj5NezrbAbib2Q0FACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/1776604490075318689-ASK-005.jpg" /></a></div>Lily-Billy,<div>I am still in denial that my baby is entering the double digit years today! There won't be any more single digits in the Brown household! You get more fun the older you get and I can't wait to see what this new decade brings to you! Here is what I want to remember about you as you start the next ten years of your life:</div><div><br /></div><div>- You are still the tallest one in your class. You are 5'1 1/2" tall which puts you off the growth chart (100th percentile)! And Dr. Morrow said you still have a lot of growing to do! You can wear adult small clothes and you have surpassed me with your shoe size. </div><div><br /></div><div>- You love school and being with your friends. Quarantine was very hard on you because you are so social. You were very disappointed that Jery and Ellie weren't in your class this year, but you have made so many new friends like Jaliyah, Maddi, and Sarah. You still love Nikkee and talk about her all the time. I am so glad you make friends so easily!</div><div><br /></div><div>- You are also great at making friends outside of school. You know all of Granna's neighbors by name and look forward to visiting with them when you go over to her house!</div><div><br /></div><div>- You are still a great eater and are always willing to try new things. You love salad, fruit salad, and chicken salad. You also love mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and take them in your lunch any time we have leftovers. </div><div><br /></div><div>- You love to be outside even if it means you are swimming or riding scooters/bikes by yourself. </div><div><br /></div><div>- You are obsessed with making slime and watching slime videos on YouTube. I have almost banned it several times but always give in because you love it so much!</div><div><br /></div><div>- You still love to snuggle with me and let me rock you every morning after you wake up and every night before bed. It's one of my favorite parts of the day!</div><div><br /></div><div>- You are so funny and make me laugh every day! </div><div><br /></div><div>- You are a natural born leader and always make sure things are running smoothly. I've always said they don't need to get a substitute when your teachers are gone because you could run the class just fine by yourself!</div><div><br /></div><div>- You love to cook and can make several things without any help at all. You make us muffins for breakfast at least once a week and your cookies are yummy too! </div><div><br /></div><div>- You don't love to read but a weekly reading log at school has forced you to read more often. Your favorite books are any type of graphic novel.</div><div><br /></div><div>- You and Eden are still frenemies but quarantine has forced you to become closer. You can often be found playing Legos, watching slime videos, or going for an after dinner swim together. </div><div><br /></div><div>I still can't believe you've been blessing our family for a whole decade! You bring so much joy to our lives and I'm so glad I get a front row seat to watching you grow up! I pray that this new decade is full of wonderful things for you! Happy Birthday, sweet girl! I love you to the moon and back, Mom<br /> <p></p></div>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-54228659833043253252020-10-12T19:54:00.001-05:002020-12-20T17:45:03.073-06:00Cross Country 2020<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Last week ended a great season of cross country for Parker. He was supposed to run at the district meet today but I tested positive for COVID last Friday and we are now all in quarantine for two weeks. I felt horrible for Parker when I had to break the news to him because he has worked so hard this semester and was looking forward to running in that meet. But instead of dwelling on the negative, let's take a look back at all of his accomplishments this season.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Due to COVID, the cross country season started late and was cut short so there were only four meets. The first one was a practice meet at Wheat. Parker was excited about their new uniforms. Unfortunately, right before he was supposed to run, there was some lightning in the distance and they cancelled the meet. He was so disappointed, especially when we never got one drop of rain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Q8oNJG_-aw/X8Whwi-qUSI/AAAAAAAAYoQ/xrzblXqXmrYIXCx_T7WeUYBD-qUtAKiOACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/B5002162-EF93-45B9-B715-E160F67EC945.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Q8oNJG_-aw/X8Whwi-qUSI/AAAAAAAAYoQ/xrzblXqXmrYIXCx_T7WeUYBD-qUtAKiOACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/B5002162-EF93-45B9-B715-E160F67EC945.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The second meet was on a Saturday in Burleson. Because it was on Saturday, most of my family got to come watch and support him. The competition was tough (Aledo was there) but Parker ran great and came in 8th place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1b39F_uqwiI/X8Wh4q74tzI/AAAAAAAAYow/BzaQqngcWVAYNJ20k_5TvuZsUhhT_LU0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/IMG_2533.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1b39F_uqwiI/X8Wh4q74tzI/AAAAAAAAYow/BzaQqngcWVAYNJ20k_5TvuZsUhhT_LU0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2533.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G8MqHeae90I/X8Whxb4a4hI/AAAAAAAAYoU/HKOBtFWByRcDHtjbsNVYtcDIYWeqNmwggCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2518.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G8MqHeae90I/X8Whxb4a4hI/AAAAAAAAYoU/HKOBtFWByRcDHtjbsNVYtcDIYWeqNmwggCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2518.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YEn51aNaHPg/X8WhzIi9olI/AAAAAAAAYoY/tJ-uftQC1PYz8q4f4CKDsLvmpKbbF6R-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2520.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YEn51aNaHPg/X8WhzIi9olI/AAAAAAAAYoY/tJ-uftQC1PYz8q4f4CKDsLvmpKbbF6R-QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2520.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XfmEckgZQIA/X8Wh0zAetHI/AAAAAAAAYoc/Wc9ONZhY-hkAhhvGnESQMYPfGTpXHttdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2523.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XfmEckgZQIA/X8Wh0zAetHI/AAAAAAAAYoc/Wc9ONZhY-hkAhhvGnESQMYPfGTpXHttdQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2523.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N2BVIHtJLH0/X8Wh2vbQV8I/AAAAAAAAYog/28GYMLzxT5MwjfRXHjaEtwND7d7R2UTbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2526.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N2BVIHtJLH0/X8Wh2vbQV8I/AAAAAAAAYog/28GYMLzxT5MwjfRXHjaEtwND7d7R2UTbQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2526.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UT_hssZSVTg/X8Wh3Fwq9MI/AAAAAAAAYok/ismGvQL9LecbdhQMYnvgXRPqdiyk_EmtACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2528.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UT_hssZSVTg/X8Wh3Fwq9MI/AAAAAAAAYok/ismGvQL9LecbdhQMYnvgXRPqdiyk_EmtACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2528.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HIuFMruX3B8/X8Wh3grIQSI/AAAAAAAAYoo/jGRnrjthTr4KkODq4uDvhIGAHYuvVTIlACLcBGAsYHQ/s287/IMG_2529%2B%2528Edited%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="287" data-original-width="215" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HIuFMruX3B8/X8Wh3grIQSI/AAAAAAAAYoo/jGRnrjthTr4KkODq4uDvhIGAHYuvVTIlACLcBGAsYHQ/s0/IMG_2529%2B%2528Edited%2529.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ayr_FfcBKbo/X8Wh4YG5ZGI/AAAAAAAAYos/f8mWMjSP6zU3W5tu77E-BWpX3JD_osBRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1289/IMG_2530%2B%2528Edited%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1289" data-original-width="967" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ayr_FfcBKbo/X8Wh4YG5ZGI/AAAAAAAAYos/f8mWMjSP6zU3W5tu77E-BWpX3JD_osBRwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2530%2B%2528Edited%2529.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uTUrGHjq5Ss/X8Wh49m-nvI/AAAAAAAAYo0/gsZ605qUSH44UrAtuT1CjMRkvAuTFnjUACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/IMG_2534.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uTUrGHjq5Ss/X8Wh49m-nvI/AAAAAAAAYo0/gsZ605qUSH44UrAtuT1CjMRkvAuTFnjUACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2534.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next meet was in Granbury. They had to break the schools into two teams in order to social distance. Parker was in the last group to run and he came in 2nd place!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C3U3UXmGXwU/X8Wh5riw9SI/AAAAAAAAYo4/p0tfKZN74sY4N_rxQTEm-cSMtiNJ9VtWACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2548.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C3U3UXmGXwU/X8Wh5riw9SI/AAAAAAAAYo4/p0tfKZN74sY4N_rxQTEm-cSMtiNJ9VtWACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2548.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rh4HrUkmgkA/X8Wh6l8tFUI/AAAAAAAAYo8/IIdWu6RCCiAPfEM3yU7VrMWq3dVE9e9QwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2550.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rh4HrUkmgkA/X8Wh6l8tFUI/AAAAAAAAYo8/IIdWu6RCCiAPfEM3yU7VrMWq3dVE9e9QwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2550.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z-Yt-yFayMo/X8Wh7iKyAqI/AAAAAAAAYpA/BpTzwCAkA-Yveh21PWWwafsftcaRLsRjACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2553.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z-Yt-yFayMo/X8Wh7iKyAqI/AAAAAAAAYpA/BpTzwCAkA-Yveh21PWWwafsftcaRLsRjACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2553.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sob0l5ffU5E/X8Wh_NWQxNI/AAAAAAAAYpI/3i4ToNVbd2oJ2h_SQ4GMldbJnjhc7Vv_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2572.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sob0l5ffU5E/X8Wh_NWQxNI/AAAAAAAAYpI/3i4ToNVbd2oJ2h_SQ4GMldbJnjhc7Vv_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2572.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nqpdr1ogC5M/X8Wh_McV6_I/AAAAAAAAYpE/Rco8ASI87Dca-kPufbyUXmQloMObzQsGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2574.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nqpdr1ogC5M/X8Wh_McV6_I/AAAAAAAAYpE/Rco8ASI87Dca-kPufbyUXmQloMObzQsGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2574.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WfMAayZsR_Q/X8WiCEqxrMI/AAAAAAAAYpQ/44kUI_ow8PsU2pJkXiGbc0yTNRIvVa3mACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2575.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WfMAayZsR_Q/X8WiCEqxrMI/AAAAAAAAYpQ/44kUI_ow8PsU2pJkXiGbc0yTNRIvVa3mACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2575.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LwogPlFYbnU/X8WiCmtc72I/AAAAAAAAYpU/x9ZE3cWKc_EEO-3mUEtw9yk-qLpIt3DmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2578.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LwogPlFYbnU/X8WiCmtc72I/AAAAAAAAYpU/x9ZE3cWKc_EEO-3mUEtw9yk-qLpIt3DmgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2578.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-snNPY-rs9Co/X8WiKklKvBI/AAAAAAAAYpk/8h3aNHNf78EI6LychSB-wrR83yRU82AlACLcBGAsYHQ/s1850/IMG_2579%2528Edited%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1850" data-original-width="1388" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-snNPY-rs9Co/X8WiKklKvBI/AAAAAAAAYpk/8h3aNHNf78EI6LychSB-wrR83yRU82AlACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2579%2528Edited%2529.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The last meet was in town at Smith Middle School. There were four schools competing and Parker came in FIRST PLACE!! He was so excited and we are so proud of him!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5lfL8nwCqT4/X8WiWicA3JI/AAAAAAAAYqA/2MtVO1dHsIM6BAuOhSth1QBOFW8dgOorACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/62380532501__77FCEF59-A079-4EB0-8A59-269049574C70.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5lfL8nwCqT4/X8WiWicA3JI/AAAAAAAAYqA/2MtVO1dHsIM6BAuOhSth1QBOFW8dgOorACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/62380532501__77FCEF59-A079-4EB0-8A59-269049574C70.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fws-6h8v1Sg/X8WiWIhMqNI/AAAAAAAAYp8/sZiJJ8peq24PpA_W0rRO--vt7iNRJ6dOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/IMG_2592.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fws-6h8v1Sg/X8WiWIhMqNI/AAAAAAAAYp8/sZiJJ8peq24PpA_W0rRO--vt7iNRJ6dOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2592.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hate that Parker didn't get to run at the district meet but regardless, he had an amazing season! I'm not sure that he will run in high school but it's been fun watching him grow and improve over the last two years.</div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-36668712779952678982020-08-31T20:28:00.001-05:002020-12-20T15:16:23.831-06:00First Day of School<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After five long months, the kids are finally back in school again! They were so excited to be back and woke up ready to go! I can't believe we have two in middle school this year. Parker is starting 8th grade and Eden is starting 6th. Parker couldn't wait to get back to see his friends. This quarantine has been hard for him and he was very ready to start his last year of middle school. Even the thought of wearing a mask all day couldn't lower his excitement about being back!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yJar7NDOjV8/X8WakOhF3mI/AAAAAAAAYnE/hWlz-1Tf368PhBxf8lOP6Bz1LNDwmVwcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2388.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yJar7NDOjV8/X8WakOhF3mI/AAAAAAAAYnE/hWlz-1Tf368PhBxf8lOP6Bz1LNDwmVwcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2388.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NtGUD9JR7BQ/X8WalHMmWgI/AAAAAAAAYnM/NrVFBkf5lE4mjl9eGj09mZd7B8E7-NSlACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2389.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NtGUD9JR7BQ/X8WalHMmWgI/AAAAAAAAYnM/NrVFBkf5lE4mjl9eGj09mZd7B8E7-NSlACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2389.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AWUpTNIK7lo/X8WalANTpQI/AAAAAAAAYnI/t8tTKxhGaKcOibhoJRheJwEd7LZYg_iUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/IMG_2390.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AWUpTNIK7lo/X8WalANTpQI/AAAAAAAAYnI/t8tTKxhGaKcOibhoJRheJwEd7LZYg_iUQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2390.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Eden has been very excited but very nervous about starting middle school. I am so glad Parker was there to walk in with her and ease some of her anxiety. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KrPXZFeYaJs/X8WalY10pII/AAAAAAAAYnQ/MT0czN3sJ9sFWgPCzvTxBNH6jSc65ZKXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2392.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KrPXZFeYaJs/X8WalY10pII/AAAAAAAAYnQ/MT0czN3sJ9sFWgPCzvTxBNH6jSc65ZKXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2392.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZOxr78lxUCw/X8Wam0l1A4I/AAAAAAAAYnU/Mg5xw6aeJckHOF0X4iscI3Hcdv9kzpgogCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2393.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZOxr78lxUCw/X8Wam0l1A4I/AAAAAAAAYnU/Mg5xw6aeJckHOF0X4iscI3Hcdv9kzpgogCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2393.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QQYSfxN3HvY/X8WanPGYTsI/AAAAAAAAYnY/Guyn1KL_1pYuE5yTUEjV04pRH_Ahc-oWACLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/IMG_2395.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QQYSfxN3HvY/X8WanPGYTsI/AAAAAAAAYnY/Guyn1KL_1pYuE5yTUEjV04pRH_Ahc-oWACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2395.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lily is starting 4th grade. Her teachers will be Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Glover. I am so glad she will still be with me at Gerard for a couple more years.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NAUks9Ypoao/X8WaivH5jDI/AAAAAAAAYnA/YE8RKUKbXJMd87_0bSmYYnqfVHkO2KdGACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2383.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NAUks9Ypoao/X8WaivH5jDI/AAAAAAAAYnA/YE8RKUKbXJMd87_0bSmYYnqfVHkO2KdGACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2383.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M2rT-2jtuGU/X8WaitsTqBI/AAAAAAAAYm8/dIC71bXXOXY2_C-3OAg1TSXnsK0eVOSLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2385.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M2rT-2jtuGU/X8WaitsTqBI/AAAAAAAAYm8/dIC71bXXOXY2_C-3OAg1TSXnsK0eVOSLgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2385.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dLeHiQgxaXc/X8Wain3kshI/AAAAAAAAYm4/aIdn-SMjXGYQm4uKgU4WDftQyHHAwFtcQCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/IMG_2386.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dLeHiQgxaXc/X8Wain3kshI/AAAAAAAAYm4/aIdn-SMjXGYQm4uKgU4WDftQyHHAwFtcQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2386.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_KF_5fxg-xY/X8WanViUn1I/AAAAAAAAYnc/O2Dfg6bUuxMoKoGCFFatGYX71nmG7RS0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2397.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_KF_5fxg-xY/X8WanViUn1I/AAAAAAAAYnc/O2Dfg6bUuxMoKoGCFFatGYX71nmG7RS0QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2397.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cvzxMyShTg0/X8WavZd5UmI/AAAAAAAAYn0/uPCPBNbOSHMdEdDmT6NvAoKelCDuqUQagCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2398.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cvzxMyShTg0/X8WavZd5UmI/AAAAAAAAYn0/uPCPBNbOSHMdEdDmT6NvAoKelCDuqUQagCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2398.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0DCbi7DQUJ8/X8WapKbTEjI/AAAAAAAAYnk/Q6ZpscE1yu06ouuZEbEv5KK6kHhJ2AyEACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2399.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0DCbi7DQUJ8/X8WapKbTEjI/AAAAAAAAYnk/Q6ZpscE1yu06ouuZEbEv5KK6kHhJ2AyEACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2399.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am starting my 22nd year of teaching. I am still the ESL and reading specialist and love the kids that I get to work with every day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WOSefC5CvB4/X8WapOnuA8I/AAAAAAAAYng/LwoNnIHtVEoqCHY0JUEv-YqbdKz6wA2ngCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2400.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WOSefC5CvB4/X8WapOnuA8I/AAAAAAAAYng/LwoNnIHtVEoqCHY0JUEv-YqbdKz6wA2ngCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2400.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--_ILNuib8Yg/X8Wapy4JDHI/AAAAAAAAYno/jW2grKSpOUMMSbzRM5r9iELF27yAUzrWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2444.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--_ILNuib8Yg/X8Wapy4JDHI/AAAAAAAAYno/jW2grKSpOUMMSbzRM5r9iELF27yAUzrWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2444.jpg" /></a></div>Due to COVID, parents weren't allowed to walk their students in on the first day, but Mrs. Adams let me get a quick picture! There are definitely some perks to be a teacher!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JkrkrwIBT9M/X8WaqE6cmrI/AAAAAAAAYns/mf4DpnRiMJM-nJxQu2YE_SvnKmr7XIYoACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2451.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JkrkrwIBT9M/X8WaqE6cmrI/AAAAAAAAYns/mf4DpnRiMJM-nJxQu2YE_SvnKmr7XIYoACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2451.jpg" /></a></div>Cory got a quick picture of Parker and Eden walking in together. I'm so glad they will have one year together before Parker goes to high school next year.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T0V5aeIxlZc/X8Waqjwr4QI/AAAAAAAAYnw/s7RiO0kBq2AEYYgOI2xPpdu96IGfQKFbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2453.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T0V5aeIxlZc/X8Waqjwr4QI/AAAAAAAAYnw/s7RiO0kBq2AEYYgOI2xPpdu96IGfQKFbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2453.JPG" /></a></div>Mrs. Adams sent a picture of Lily's class in front of the school. All three kids had a great day and can't wait to go back tomorrow! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_vjt8xIWs8A/X8WqQbGeYYI/AAAAAAAAYrY/1gLs_uBf1-sbUXIsnkTZ3MYC1_WvBkt-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2454.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_vjt8xIWs8A/X8WqQbGeYYI/AAAAAAAAYrY/1gLs_uBf1-sbUXIsnkTZ3MYC1_WvBkt-ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2454.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-33770293817019508362020-08-29T19:15:00.001-05:002020-12-19T21:02:26.241-06:00July and August Little Things<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">July and August have felt a little bit more "normal" and we can't wait to get back into a school routine next week. Here are a few little things from the past two months:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">COVID didn't cancel our annual BClan reunion and it was great to see all of Cory's high school friends and their families. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0WGGZH6Jq9c/X8WYZF-zzhI/AAAAAAAAYmw/4eitM_Y7LaEvLdQbuzDsVxz7AjHcVqJUACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0364.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0WGGZH6Jq9c/X8WYZF-zzhI/AAAAAAAAYmw/4eitM_Y7LaEvLdQbuzDsVxz7AjHcVqJUACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0364.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Eden and I enjoyed an afternoon treat while we were shopping in Fort Worth one day.</div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MkHc8Frb3oo/X8RFcL4MiaI/AAAAAAAAYVM/AFUoZgJQr6QJiQneIGclQlZtV8rMWm2HwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MkHc8Frb3oo/X8RFcL4MiaI/AAAAAAAAYVM/AFUoZgJQr6QJiQneIGclQlZtV8rMWm2HwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2012.jpg" /></a></div>We had Mrs. Click and Charley over to play one afternoon. It was great to visit while the dogs played. I think it's safe to say that they are now best friends!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VQ9bCarxnKI/X8RFcTevsbI/AAAAAAAAYVQ/jLOVkCIuWnsr1lUY_UjT8KlBxZmF0vEOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VQ9bCarxnKI/X8RFcTevsbI/AAAAAAAAYVQ/jLOVkCIuWnsr1lUY_UjT8KlBxZmF0vEOQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2021.jpg" /></a></div>Parker had one last baseball tournament on the hottest weekend of the summer. His team played well but came up short in the end. Win or lose, I sure do love my #16!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0pC1sHwv5Gc/X8RObMrg99I/AAAAAAAAYVc/Z8MF9rMqkjggTbiGwrONrNrpTmg0InPjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0394.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0pC1sHwv5Gc/X8RObMrg99I/AAAAAAAAYVc/Z8MF9rMqkjggTbiGwrONrNrpTmg0InPjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0394.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After the last game, the boys all went swimming together to celebrate a good season. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tlBzVktAjOw/X8ROdK68fAI/AAAAAAAAYVw/JG9HEu6ZLDIsND3VC9OkJxKN7seVvfz8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/IMG_2343.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1024" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tlBzVktAjOw/X8ROdK68fAI/AAAAAAAAYVw/JG9HEu6ZLDIsND3VC9OkJxKN7seVvfz8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2343.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We celebrated Cory and Ryan's birthdays at our house with a cookout and swimming.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9y8GAm2dLHU/X8ROaioLq8I/AAAAAAAAYVY/i4J4Gao3Zq4hy7qGB5gwZ9O91UhWUrBigCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0395.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9y8GAm2dLHU/X8ROaioLq8I/AAAAAAAAYVY/i4J4Gao3Zq4hy7qGB5gwZ9O91UhWUrBigCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0395.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cory and Heath have always wanted to build a rent house and finally decided to do it. It was finished this month and it looks great! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PjYpJhCheMk/X8ROc39W2xI/AAAAAAAAYVo/IT7WcVTdjKAWV30FrPD31dFIwFN3VS9jQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0414.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PjYpJhCheMk/X8ROc39W2xI/AAAAAAAAYVo/IT7WcVTdjKAWV30FrPD31dFIwFN3VS9jQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0414.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Lily has been wearing glasses since she was 3 years old and she has been begging Cory to let her try contacts. He has been hesitant because of her age, but finally agreed to let her try. She completely surprised everyone by getting them in and out 3 times in 45 minutes. She hasn't been wearing them a lot but it's nice to know she has the option if she ever wants to wear them. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wDW3A3Thx_A/X8ROc6_lFrI/AAAAAAAAYVs/P-QUgbCF5bo3hW7YRl-9EbWTiEpip4Y5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2307.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wDW3A3Thx_A/X8ROc6_lFrI/AAAAAAAAYVs/P-QUgbCF5bo3hW7YRl-9EbWTiEpip4Y5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2307.jpg" /></a></div>My little mermaid! Lily got this mermaid tail from a friend and has had fun swimming with it this month. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1sK2HfPJTk/X8ROcuFqKCI/AAAAAAAAYVk/cat_ZPCPCAUYJ8HC9GioGKdYo4DAyu7WQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2338.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1sK2HfPJTk/X8ROcuFqKCI/AAAAAAAAYVk/cat_ZPCPCAUYJ8HC9GioGKdYo4DAyu7WQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2338.jpg" /></a></div>We start school next week and the kids can't wait to be back with their friends. We've been out of school for 5 months now and I'm praying we will be able to make it all semester without having to go virtual again.<br /> <p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-37051595755393860502020-08-22T19:11:00.001-05:002020-12-19T20:33:39.308-06:00A Day with the Triplets<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Because the start of school was postponed, Lily had a chance to go spend the night with Aunt MerMer and help with Holland and the triplets. They kept her busy and she was exhausted when she came home the next day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bg7SOxSieyE/X8WYER29eRI/AAAAAAAAYmI/ur2LA3ju07IBwIMylzfzsdFrGXEkc4whwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/01a3c2d93b64f0e63715a296a6fa2eace5f2e69203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bg7SOxSieyE/X8WYER29eRI/AAAAAAAAYmI/ur2LA3ju07IBwIMylzfzsdFrGXEkc4whwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01a3c2d93b64f0e63715a296a6fa2eace5f2e69203.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eCmw3XOR7ew/X8WYEdVUenI/AAAAAAAAYmE/EgENtxDSuU4cY-jJW4_c9rwl7gz4Uk25gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/01ac1912ac926a38c3a81f5c2361a194c7e08eca98.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eCmw3XOR7ew/X8WYEdVUenI/AAAAAAAAYmE/EgENtxDSuU4cY-jJW4_c9rwl7gz4Uk25gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01ac1912ac926a38c3a81f5c2361a194c7e08eca98.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yGrPzZDt5E4/X8WYF54imrI/AAAAAAAAYmM/mS9affDVrjY21TpnGjj4ZrfA_cWPF9cygCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/01b05ded08ed976b7a8c78c70316879ef3b741de78.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yGrPzZDt5E4/X8WYF54imrI/AAAAAAAAYmM/mS9affDVrjY21TpnGjj4ZrfA_cWPF9cygCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01b05ded08ed976b7a8c78c70316879ef3b741de78.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PEPICnQPf5M/X8WYGI-R4LI/AAAAAAAAYmQ/b6vfZ7ScpmEGG_j4JBe6zQk3Q0UqlWvggCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/01dbc7139aded6d61a351a49160c85221ace23c02c.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PEPICnQPf5M/X8WYGI-R4LI/AAAAAAAAYmQ/b6vfZ7ScpmEGG_j4JBe6zQk3Q0UqlWvggCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01dbc7139aded6d61a351a49160c85221ace23c02c.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I0a__r2t9mA/X8WYGhsfcDI/AAAAAAAAYmU/OQnLmW27v8Q2T4V_keq8CjRVnf-A3yMrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/01f94c07151f33d165a9ad01eed901a10b579cc20a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I0a__r2t9mA/X8WYGhsfcDI/AAAAAAAAYmU/OQnLmW27v8Q2T4V_keq8CjRVnf-A3yMrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01f94c07151f33d165a9ad01eed901a10b579cc20a.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ll5vsMEDOlk/X8WYEV-ThUI/AAAAAAAAYmA/rKRSFq00lfQ3Se-YNaKPmDgGNxHFGvWtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/01071f6d618d904c5f5e7cdac2a58eb76cdb382f9b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ll5vsMEDOlk/X8WYEV-ThUI/AAAAAAAAYmA/rKRSFq00lfQ3Se-YNaKPmDgGNxHFGvWtQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/01071f6d618d904c5f5e7cdac2a58eb76cdb382f9b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">She is such a good help and is going to make a great babysitter one day!<span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101373552832200870.post-27977176476673918922020-08-09T19:09:00.001-05:002020-12-19T20:26:15.789-06:00Grandma & Papa's 50th Anniversary<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yesterday Grandma and Papa celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary so today we surprised them with a small party. Due to Covid, we were only able to invite a few family members but we had a nice time getting to see Uncle Steven, who drove in from Lubbock, and Cory's aunt and uncle. We were able to have the dinner in the party room at a local restaurant so we were able to spread out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tz6HRXielvo/X8WX0jmH9uI/AAAAAAAAYlo/DqZPHSsTXx8elg7_Jr7efG7I2mECqriAACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/IMG_2334.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tz6HRXielvo/X8WX0jmH9uI/AAAAAAAAYlo/DqZPHSsTXx8elg7_Jr7efG7I2mECqriAACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2334.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SMsy0g8e-cE/X8WXz0fIK7I/AAAAAAAAYlc/eXQ4FlLJIm0k8sR1CvN_hQu1_2uDbgE0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2318.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SMsy0g8e-cE/X8WXz0fIK7I/AAAAAAAAYlc/eXQ4FlLJIm0k8sR1CvN_hQu1_2uDbgE0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2318.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XtcoVn8Us7E/X8WX0E39PpI/AAAAAAAAYlk/zntB12wrj3Mv2qxM1MD8_AL8o4ajI5wdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2327.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XtcoVn8Us7E/X8WX0E39PpI/AAAAAAAAYlk/zntB12wrj3Mv2qxM1MD8_AL8o4ajI5wdwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2327.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pt_QC6sTZEo/X8WX0Kyb1uI/AAAAAAAAYlg/5EBV1fI8NQcvWXy-phPAmozW9E_3Z1tvACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2328.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pt_QC6sTZEo/X8WX0Kyb1uI/AAAAAAAAYlg/5EBV1fI8NQcvWXy-phPAmozW9E_3Z1tvACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2328.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oX7j7HRM5Ag/X8WX1E8USuI/AAAAAAAAYls/7KlGqA1BV4ktRrePO631yQ27ctmek0C9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_2329.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oX7j7HRM5Ag/X8WX1E8USuI/AAAAAAAAYls/7KlGqA1BV4ktRrePO631yQ27ctmek0C9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_2329.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">50 years is such an accomplishment and I'm glad we were able to celebrate with them!</div><p></p>Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16708905345119959450noreply@blogger.com0