tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-248055732024-03-07T01:00:12.958-06:00Wishing you the best in 2011!climberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16443851517469398739noreply@blogger.comBlogger476125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-44031888441897841442013-07-25T10:34:00.001-05:002013-07-25T10:34:22.322-05:00My little chefsWe watch a lot of food channel at this house, specifically Iron Chef America and Chopped. So naturally my kids are always making creations and asking me to judge.
These pictures from Thanksgiving pretty much say it all. I love these kids and even though we couldn't be with all of our extended family on T-day, we still cooked the whole spread and had a sweet day with just the six of us!
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<br />brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-32100989809754797882013-05-30T16:49:00.001-05:002013-05-30T16:49:18.207-05:00Every man needs a tractor, or so I'm toldFor months Kyle has been talking about a tractor. (He needs one. He wants one. It is tax-deductible.)<br />
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He even asked for one for his birthday. His mom is a very smart lady and got him a toy tractor. He liked it but kept asking for his real one. Over dinner all he could talk about was a tractor. And then the next morning. And then over lunch . . .<br />
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I told him heck no, forget about it, maybe in awhile, maybe after our kitchen was remodeled . . . you get the idea. <br />
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Then after our five billionth "discussion" on the matter he went to work and I went to get the kids from school.<br />
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All I could think about was "Will the kids remember my fancy kitchen or will they remember having a bike track around our house?"<br />
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Jeez, moms are always taking one for the team.<br />
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So I pulled into John Deere and told the guy I'd buy it right then if he would drive it to my house.<br />
And so he did. And so I did.<br />
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Luckily I bought the right one. Kyle was very surprised. And happy. And ecstatic.<br />
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All weekend he kept sending me texts like, "My life is complete."<br />
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I will keep you updated on the progress of his master plan. There is a small mountain of bushes and trees outside my house from using his new toy all weekend.<br />
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Happy Birthday, Kyle. I probably won't top this one for awhile. Love you tons!<br />
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Hello there. Long time no blog. Thought we'd catch you up on a few Gillespie happenings.</div>
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-Baby A is growing up. She is into everything. Her favorite words are "thank you" and "Dash". I could also swear she said QUESADILLA the other day. She just barely started sleeping through the night, hallelujah! She lights up every time we go outside. She loves the outdoors and riding her Y bike. Even at one she knows she is a Gillespie. We all love her to pieces. Even when she empties out every cupboard she finds and climbs on tables and hides the remote.</div>
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-Dash took off his training wheels this weekend and is starting to get the hang of his four wheeler. He loves playing baseball, especially when all the kids are at school so no one can compete with his turn to bat. He tells me he loves me 10 times a day, which never gets old. "I love you, Mom. Give me a hug and a kiss!" One day, the kids and I were talking about dating and how boys should treat girls and girls should treat boys. Ever since, Dash opens my car door for me, and then walks around to the other side and gets in his car seat. It is so darn cute and he is so darn proud that I don't have the heart to stop him.</div>
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Every night includes a book before bed. He loves Kyle during the day but I am his girl at night. "Mom will put me to bed." And so I do.</div>
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-Kate can name all 50 states and all 44 presidents of the U.S. Sometimes we add Romney for fun at the end, and then we laugh so we don't cry. She shaved her legs the other day without telling us. "Mom, look, they are just so smooooooooth." Who can blame her? No one wants hairy legs but I told her in the future she needs to ask. She has gotten 100% on every math test since January and has been thriving at school. Share days are her favorite: last week we woke up at 6:00 am to find frogs and salamanders because we had nothing left cool in the house to share. Even though Kate is six, sometimes I think she protects Ella on the playground. She isn't afraid to stand up to a bully and often hangs with the fifth graders. Go figure. </div>
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-Ella has been doing what Ella does best: people. She has tons of friends and has a talent for making sure everyone feels included and loved. Her teacher often puts her next to people that need extra help at school because she is patient and helpful. She is also doing great at school, and it is clear she is an "ideas" girl. She likes to say she is half Kyle, half me, and calls herself "little climber". I would guess the half me is the part that gets easily distracted or caught up in a new idea. Regardless of that she is super helpful with Ashley and always a lot of fun. In addition, you can always count on Ella to end up covered in mud. I don't know how she does it but anything with water and dirt and she is in. Speaking of water, her swimming is getting stronger all the time. One day we are going to have a pool. Either in this life or the next, but one day for sure.</div>
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-Kyle is doing his doctor thing by day, his family thing by night. There are around 10 motorcycles in our garage at the moment, and hours worth of SuperCross saturday in our TV cue. We took a trip to the Grand Canyon last weekend and nothing says true love like agreeing to hours of baja riding with K at the wheel. He still talks about how much more he could get done if he didn't have to eat or sleep, which I find hard to understand since those are two of my favorite things. Despite those few differences we somehow make a good team. </div>
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-As for me, I am finally starting to feel like myself again, only 15 months after having a baby. Jeez, it's amazing how pregnancy can feel so much like death. I walk 5 miles a few times a week and sometimes throw in some crossfit, a run or a swim. I clean my house routinely, which then gets messed up just as routinely. I spend a lot of time mentoring teenagers and talking to my own kids about real life. Ella asked me what abortion meant the other day, and when I told her all she could say was, "You mean they do that here? In this country?" I figure I can't give my kids all the answers, but I can certainly arm them with the tools they need to find their own. This motherhood thing is serious business but 9 1/2 years later I am still in the club and loving it more every day.</div>
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<br />brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-53143697193070739642012-10-22T16:33:00.001-05:002012-10-22T16:33:47.665-05:00Road trip adventure (18 days of fun)As a mom, I am always thinking of ways to help my kids make good choices. One theme that has been on my mind all year is that the Lord will support you in having righteous adventures. Meaning, just because you try your best to keep the commandments doesn't mean you can't have a great time.<br />
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So, one night in August the kids and I started talking about going on a road trip to Utah and a few other states. (Nevada, maybe California). When I woke up the next morning they had packed their own suitcases and were literally waiting in the van. It was my sign they were ready for an adventure. I packed my stuff and within a couple hours we had said goodbye to Kyle and were on our way.<br />
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18 days later we had packed in enough fun to last the whole year. Here are a few memories the kids said we should remember. Feel free to skip to pictures.<br />
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<li>Chanting "Utah! Utah!" all through Idaho</li>
<li>Ashley wins the award for best baby traveler ever</li>
<li>We (meaning I) drove 15 hours straight and arrived just after 1:00 a.m.</li>
<li>Grandpa Dug, Grandma Anne and Shelby were waiting for us like always</li>
<li>Cafe Rio every day </li>
<li>2 baseball games with Grandpa (thanks for the treats, Julie!)</li>
<li>Blaring "Paradise City" in Grandpa's truck</li>
<li>Boating with Uncle Jake and cousins</li>
<li>Watched lots of Olympics with Grandma Anne</li>
<li>Grandma Janie had a backwards/opposite party that was lots of fun!</li>
<li>Shelby got a fancy haircut!</li>
<li>Scera Pool with Kate's BFF molly</li>
<li>Races with the cousins in the backyard</li>
<li>Splash pad with Grandma Janie</li>
<li>Fancy restaurants for lunch with Grandmpa (Chuck-O-Rama) LoL</li>
<li>Everyone sleeps in the same bed</li>
<li>7 or so days in Utah</li>
<li>Drove another 10 hours to Reno</li>
<li>Surprise welcoming party at Kelly Couture's </li>
<li>Ella's quote: "We have the BEST friends! They are waiting for us!"</li>
<li>3 days with Kelly Couture (Swimming, children's museum, park at the river)</li>
<li>Sushi with the girls (thank you husbands for watching all the kids)</li>
<li>3 days with Courtney</li>
<li>Stole John's jeep for late night In-and-Out</li>
<li>Roasted tomato soup</li>
<li>Sleepovers at Ashlyn's house ("Mom, Mrs. Sandra let us stay up all night and eat all the candy we wanted!)</li>
<li>Awesome run along the Truckee</li>
<li>Kyle arrived and 4 more days at Squaw Valley</li>
<li>Celebrated anniversary and awesome date</li>
<li>Swam to the buoy </li>
<li>French Crepes</li>
<li>Tram</li>
<li>And so much more</li>
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We were so glad Kyle arrived to drive us home. We had the best time and the kids were awesome. Thanks, everyone, for all the fun!!!</div>
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Things I can't forget. Feel free to skip to the pictures . . . </div>
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-How having a new baby fills the house up with love . . . </div>
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-How Kyle said we can have another baby if they are as good as Ashes...</div>
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-How a kid's tiny moments can be packed with so much courage . . . </div>
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-How a handful of quarters at the pool concession stand can equal pure joy . . . </div>
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-How sunshine and water make us feel so darn happy . . . </div>
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-How training for a marathon has helped return mental grit to my mushy brain . . . </div>
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-How our twenties were great but our thirties are so much better . . . </div>
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-How cousins make the kind of friendships that last forever . . .</div>
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-How when your parents both get surgery in the same day, you can't do anything about it but pray for them and hope things turn out well . . . </div>
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-How dealing with city government reminds me why government should never be involved in health care</div>
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-How it feels when my kids forgo TV for an outside adventure </div>
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-How I haven't been in to work for months and guess what? Work is doing just fine</div>
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-How homeschooling can be a gift</div>
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-How Dash tells me every morning, "Mom, I love you."</div>
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-How Kate sneaks into my bed every night, changes outfits 4 times a day and has only one speed: full throttle. </div>
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-How Kate is also the snack broker at the pool and says, "2 qworters" in a perfect, boston accent</div>
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-How I don't regret plantation shutters one bit</div>
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-How there is waaaay to much sugar in freezer jam. Use the low sugar pectin</div>
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-How sometimes when you think you are going to die, a friend totally bails you out!</div>
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-How I am so excited to visit Tahoe and soak in that deep blue happiness</div>
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-How being a full-time mom is about the greatest, most rewarding thing in the whole world</div>
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Sidenote: Last weekend was pretty great. Woke up early. Ran 14 miles. Fed baby. Threw kids in truck. Drove to Cle Elm. Hoofed it with 4 kids and the cooler and tent and camping chair. Fed baby some more. Watched Kyle come out of retirement in blazing hot weather. Passed water bottles while kids cheered for their awesome dad. Bribed the kids into missing their race in exchange for an ice cream cone. (A girl can only take so much heat!) Anyway, most days aren't spent indulging in exactly what you want to do so they are worth remembering!</div>
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<br />brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-59667882033165320462012-06-15T00:18:00.002-05:002012-06-15T00:24:47.099-05:00The many faces of Baby Ashley Baby Ashes loves you all this much!<br />
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Don't let her cheeks fool you! I think she is going to be a tiny one. She is cooing, rolling over and currently smiling at anyone and everyone. I officially give her the best baby ever award, along with the rest of them.<br />
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Ella has taught her how to watch TV and is a great help if I ever need someone to hold her or get her dressed. Kate makes her laugh and uses the word "adorable" a lot when Ashes is around. Dash likes to play cars by her while I'm doing laundry and say, "I'm the big brother." We are so glad she is ours.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Birth announcement picture that may never get sent</td></tr>
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<br />brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-64956833686923092152012-06-14T23:58:00.002-05:002012-06-14T23:58:30.182-05:00Most perfect memories involve waterI have a theory that most perfect days involve water, sunshine and dirt one way or the other. Ella has been working so hard to learn her strokes . . . tryouts were this morning and she jumped in the freezing water and did her thing! Hard work (and adrenaline) pays off and we are so proud of "little diver", daughter of "little climber."<br />
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So for the next 6 weeks the kiddos and I will be at the pool hanging out at 8:00 a.m. so Ella can practice. I know there are a few younger kids on the team but I think Ella may have been the littlest.<br />
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It's funny how there are things the wind and dirt can teach your kids that they probably won't learn anywhere else. Something about what it's like to create, to love, to be free . . .<br />
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Raising kids is holy work. Glad we signed up for the job.</div>brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-55580170655600751162012-04-30T02:39:00.000-05:002012-04-30T02:39:05.536-05:00How to judge a friend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Courtney is one of those friends for me. Someone you trust enough to lay your dirt out in front of them and say, "Okay, here it is. Tell me the truth about this situation and what I should do to fix it." She is smart. She is real. And I am one lucky girl to have her in my life.<br />
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Thanks, Court, for the awesome visit. Baby and I felt totally spoiled and we are looking to return the favor soon.brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-81113452781167079972012-04-30T01:52:00.006-05:002012-04-30T03:34:14.125-05:00Baby Ashley's BlessingThis picture of us all on the couch is a true representation of our time at church lately. Kyle did a great job and Baby Ash's blessing was very sweet.<br />
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<br />brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-85575821066031505502012-03-29T13:03:00.003-05:002012-03-29T13:15:57.421-05:00Baby Ashley KyleDash isn't too interested in the baby other than an occasional nod of acknowledgement. He has asked a few questions about her though: "Does she walk?" No. "Does she crawl?" No. "What does she do then?" You're looking at it. "Well when will she grow up?" <div><br /></div><div>Kids are so so funny. <div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMnNI-PjpiUnE7LfpaAjUNr_PVmpsIYmUG7YEA-lt6jVC0bxXKaEkeME-QEL0Ye2NoUv3UAZYrHtmk0ExiVkqqBAXGNECiq5QDHnfuLp2661h7YZNzgZ1QaFyR81mYMzo0SkBN/s1600/IMG_2336.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMnNI-PjpiUnE7LfpaAjUNr_PVmpsIYmUG7YEA-lt6jVC0bxXKaEkeME-QEL0Ye2NoUv3UAZYrHtmk0ExiVkqqBAXGNECiq5QDHnfuLp2661h7YZNzgZ1QaFyR81mYMzo0SkBN/s400/IMG_2336.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725383072021651154" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_iF5XsSiw6PtLeCqdAcJI8DA9bGx_rrdWq-P6ZF-oaAo0o8KVoWuui6ZhvMRCU-npvHLCdvaDs5Si0z51YEswbygcN2B9YhxnT9VoE_UioNpVD6I1uUlSu6cUFNI50zHLXf1/s1600/IMG_2323.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_iF5XsSiw6PtLeCqdAcJI8DA9bGx_rrdWq-P6ZF-oaAo0o8KVoWuui6ZhvMRCU-npvHLCdvaDs5Si0z51YEswbygcN2B9YhxnT9VoE_UioNpVD6I1uUlSu6cUFNI50zHLXf1/s400/IMG_2323.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725383054332115698" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfHRU7NW7Ph2Sc5QtpA0bKvnrcU4rnB-YDLib8VNZjV7i0HrIHOK3IvbayIS9utTezHCVvoSzS_Gf0TuMFxWPm8keT9k0o2fp5oOcCxI3I8G2LFRQbTy5nOix9xUdM3Vl2M5T/s1600/IMG_2272.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpfHRU7NW7Ph2Sc5QtpA0bKvnrcU4rnB-YDLib8VNZjV7i0HrIHOK3IvbayIS9utTezHCVvoSzS_Gf0TuMFxWPm8keT9k0o2fp5oOcCxI3I8G2LFRQbTy5nOix9xUdM3Vl2M5T/s400/IMG_2272.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725383040245391906" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhguwNWSrlijjuQSTlbbJ3J1pM5CV1X9zsrXoZvgek7CXvJxZRx1zK2gadXPiRCM6grmiynaPWzCpxAvyVX55tTn5ynLNFk56L6mIQRafnaMOdvjqfYmXzAlaH-aPSLrT5YHiLG/s1600/IMG_2321.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhguwNWSrlijjuQSTlbbJ3J1pM5CV1X9zsrXoZvgek7CXvJxZRx1zK2gadXPiRCM6grmiynaPWzCpxAvyVX55tTn5ynLNFk56L6mIQRafnaMOdvjqfYmXzAlaH-aPSLrT5YHiLG/s400/IMG_2321.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725383026715088002" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgarq2XgYJaGC-Ev3exdyW_l0C4-f1lsK2pBPshRUPGXpnzvwQGRZpPeQtJ1yzWtT6Nhpk76098aV2cDDQFZZv8Mxz_d6tUXylvX85UrmTXlm2y3SXCCQQEMOmOOcpcGT45CrSo/s1600/IMG_2331.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgarq2XgYJaGC-Ev3exdyW_l0C4-f1lsK2pBPshRUPGXpnzvwQGRZpPeQtJ1yzWtT6Nhpk76098aV2cDDQFZZv8Mxz_d6tUXylvX85UrmTXlm2y3SXCCQQEMOmOOcpcGT45CrSo/s400/IMG_2331.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725383019602964754" /></a><br /></div></div>brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-63722618423693663402012-03-29T11:57:00.005-05:002012-03-29T12:24:32.967-05:00A new family activity<div>Baby Ash and I went to seattle for the weekend with a friend. When I called to check in I joked with Kyle I wasn't coming home for awhile. "No problem, have as much fun as you can. Just be home by the time I go to work at 8:00 on Monday."</div><div><br /></div><div>Little did I know Kyle and the kids were having big adventures of their own. Bike path in Wenatchee, a new moto for Ella, a quad for a Kate, and a party at the sand dunes.</div><div><br /></div><div>One thing is for sure, no sexism in this house. Kyle let's his kids know girls can do anything.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUwAb8CDb4VxohmV8n0hyfuS8SYPjb9po4lFvb9tJtmIAVqDyrgtnQ_pRzXOuzVGqTw6ocgkC7-KXIsFkF34djhPnQqotqFH20wvGDQPOTBjR-cYyQDpL8HVB_b8XERFtowaUN/s1600/sand+dunes+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUwAb8CDb4VxohmV8n0hyfuS8SYPjb9po4lFvb9tJtmIAVqDyrgtnQ_pRzXOuzVGqTw6ocgkC7-KXIsFkF34djhPnQqotqFH20wvGDQPOTBjR-cYyQDpL8HVB_b8XERFtowaUN/s400/sand+dunes+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725368702492409346" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimVDK4opfdLrnukuqC2V1bOPRDQjX72yxNk_ppLI-ym5KPJ1B5YVaWlvHjCwt6Ahd2vjf3pliQOXjCiOJtoMOYp1J4_7z82-e4iyLeW2ZvHHiPRtqtR4Nq1yBReNNB6XGVssZ1/s1600/sand+dunes.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglxLxMGfXO2oTuvegpuIlEnLZcOXrVgVr3MUwJgu5cpuKa-zK5IRPs2ii5ZvLQd5Mqqt7ITqpCDqxeyNRzKdD6c8mOv8sxacgToMVybbNf1VEJ-81daREzi1kVHkshi_SMZnH/s400/team+work.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725368710327281362" />brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-71632484443398629622012-03-08T18:23:00.006-06:002012-03-08T18:57:44.305-06:00kyle and his kiddosKyle is a great dad and makes sure our kids get outside for plenty of fun. I think Ella is his daughter. Her quote of the week, "Why stay on the path when we could have an adventure?"<div><br /></div><div>Also, when I leave them alone they always come home with a new toy. Dad is a softy! Check out Kate's new bike! She now has gears and breaks--big girl style!<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSE4t-uR0vU0CMdpCIlT5umD3WmpLBF5bDmUli0BMMzCEGFJkyG4ZqrXNViGESLMO_q3d0c2i4ncTtOkRsA6NPqZNVwEkx-bl1BnznghqfFkYotsRvJTlOK2Ti0OxjIiE2sdLk/s1600/dash+rocks.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSE4t-uR0vU0CMdpCIlT5umD3WmpLBF5bDmUli0BMMzCEGFJkyG4ZqrXNViGESLMO_q3d0c2i4ncTtOkRsA6NPqZNVwEkx-bl1BnznghqfFkYotsRvJTlOK2Ti0OxjIiE2sdLk/s400/dash+rocks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717688007048922786" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuj0ccGRTCQtsAG7I74ALNIt-n__oc9sjS2V4I4gdh2rxf1C68pIbvlOqMuzwpQYxRL_MGBo1_CxKHB3GNKztEzrTMZv7x5mKGMCuI4A4081o_GpXu6JpU1_BWGYElgY_bSyzH/s1600/ella+rocks.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDQSdGS1qfspDDS9fhCXz-UcdCAD_boIslQjaK-FBJ5WaDSzrY30RqGDj3zfLcIO_6FOiZVne64FcFmbiKVINPXgh3ZAb1o-mCcQaIXUXeZz9-vIBf5KDii-YPaf62LFWmueSE/s400/IMG_0103.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715191884305732114" /></a>brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-42221579844340179632012-03-01T23:53:00.007-06:002012-03-02T01:02:05.847-06:00Ashley Kyle Gillespie<div>Feb 24, 2012</div><div>8 lbs 5 ounces</div><div>19 1/2 inches</div><div><br /></div>This pregnancy has been a whole different ball game. Toward the end I was very anxious for baby Ashley to get here. Besides being in continuous false labor I just felt like she wanted out.<br /><br />Anyway, we showed up at 7:00 for our scheduled C-section. The nurses were all waiting for us in the prep room. It only took a few minutes to get us into the operating room and ready to go.<br /><br />Within a few minutes the baby was out, and although she made a little yelp she did not cry like the rest of our kids had. It turns out the u-cord was wrapped around her neck a couple of times and while they were undoing it they think she swallowed fluid. Needless to say when they put her on the table next to me she was blue.<br /><br />Soon pretty much everyone had left me and was over working on her. I could see the nurses tapping each other and whispering and working on her like crazy. Kyle came over and told me she wasn’t breathing. I just closed my eyes and started praying.<br /><br />Thankfully, her heart rate was strong and within two minutes she had made a little sound and they had her breathing. It was amazing when they put the oxygen on her how she instantly turned bright pink. I will take a bright pink baby over a blue one any day.<br /><br />Anyway, they took her for most of the day after that. She was born at 8:35 but I didn’t get her until 4 that afternoon. Luckily, Kyle was able to stay with her most of the time. I was by myself in the recovery room for the most of the day and used the quiet time to let all the love of the special day sink in.<div><br />I was so relieved to have the surgery over and so relieved she was healthy and okay that pretty much everything related to the recovery since has been in perspective of those two things. Modern medicine is amazing. It saves lives. It is the reason my babies and I are alive and not buried under some mount of dirt.<br /><br />In addition, here are a few other things I want to remember about our stay in the hospital:<br /><br /></div><div>-The amazing special care nurses that were assigned to Ashley while we there<br />-Kyle and I spending quiet time with Ashley and getting to know her and shower her with love<br />-Ella telling me, "I have Ashley's first day home all planned out."<br />-Dash asking me if I am all better now and snuggling with me in the hospital bed<br />-Kyle and I walking the maternity floor with the pink bassinet and him pretending it was supercross saturday (baby girls love dirt bikes too I'm told)<br />-Kyle riding in a 25 mile headwind to the hospital on his bike and bringing us a celebration dinner<br />-Kate saying "Baby Ashley is so ADORABLE. Just like a fuzzy caterpillar!"<br />-The kids being so excited to pick up Ashley from the hospital and bring her home<br />-The way she was instantly part of the Ella, Kate, Dash club<div>-The way grandma anne is there for us every time we need her, no matter where we live.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-V8jJ-3JTac_jLlmCWqIDHinvDNYvZUn5z8ycDhdS2ogvuFwmckU-AkufD2iCEfWqUYWTY8E5rN6k54_l4kVkPX98TBg54BptgoItk8zevXdiedPDZ0sdmz2cszwMTf86zB5k/s1600/IMG_0089.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-V8jJ-3JTac_jLlmCWqIDHinvDNYvZUn5z8ycDhdS2ogvuFwmckU-AkufD2iCEfWqUYWTY8E5rN6k54_l4kVkPX98TBg54BptgoItk8zevXdiedPDZ0sdmz2cszwMTf86zB5k/s400/IMG_0089.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715185522044192594" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPTf0jaLR0lnYrfb2mp4N_cs5mkC7EU_IC1EdevuqyQiCYJclnDPw-xzo4taqVXu9JJOGMFQx_ILWhws_gWR_XsoY4VWvGhhXA3uzL0BdpTNQAAwmEX6tdNf8m6FC7-p4R15O3/s1600/IMG_0085.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; 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It was so great to have her and her sweet family here this weekend. The cousins played together perfectly and we celebrated 4 birthdays and an anniversary. Kate was thrilled to be 5. While opening her presents she kept yelling, "You are the best parents ever!" Thanks to Grandma Janie for their awesome birthday cakes with a treasure in each slice. They were a huge hit.<br /><br />Another hit was Grandpa Dug. Dash was attached at his hip and couldn't get enough of grandpa's race cars. Dash kept saying, "He's my buddy." My dad also took it upon himself to go grocery shopping, make us all a homemade thanksgiving dinner and clean it all up. There aren't many men out there like him and we feel lucky he is ours.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9bnJcmynGkS0jmZ-NS1gT_6WDHMSJUzEj_A3n8kAakNpaRR8cOsXAfrRIkut2AmkRR5viS_gzLmbLDskdp1INNbLwjil9cXhXLpDmqKZL4M7516Pmo-vwC3uRw_6K-QkLZa1/s1600/IMG_2223.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9bnJcmynGkS0jmZ-NS1gT_6WDHMSJUzEj_A3n8kAakNpaRR8cOsXAfrRIkut2AmkRR5viS_gzLmbLDskdp1INNbLwjil9cXhXLpDmqKZL4M7516Pmo-vwC3uRw_6K-QkLZa1/s400/IMG_2223.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715171482704120098" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBoFXd0ZWqe-AJwOtzoFlkipCjOyBV5PAe_N5OlO03hUPl-QMoar7LBc38uGrU0cv-Z5WscF7eNigkOY0C5Vx_pLhZjuX29zuqP08mueTu1ATeJ2tbw2A6BfGJ5ov9yYKf56Kp/s1600/IMG_5286.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe9LUdqysAMNWokfwyoef15a2CFW0hTJi1RMXX4dL8kxjxEUgL2mlmwnugjN-uNjUYTiQFPgr10mGX_mY7t8izS0xJvmiIyotq4Mg6s6VaCTeG4ERgnKgaLQkI_RQl14KieWa4/s400/IMG_2179.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715168616637631186" /></a>brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-21363978249404176932012-02-20T20:54:00.005-06:002012-02-20T21:25:17.528-06:00Ella's BaptismSince we had 2 weeks to kill with no baby we decided to have a baptism. Ella turned 8 on Saturday and my parents and sister's family came as well as some sweet friends from the ward.<br /><br />The fabulous Susan Lybbert helped Ella sew her dress. Ella chose the pattern, cut it out and did a lot of it herself. Grandma Janie sent some white shoes and scriptures, Grandma Anne had some special jewelry, and we were set.<br /><br />It was short, very sweet and low key. Kyle did a great job and Kate said the closing prayer. I think Ella had a perfect day. We were proud of her for making such a big decision. <div><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">"He that is baptized in my name, to him will the Father give the Holy Ghost, like unto me; wherefore, follow me, and do the things which ye have seen me do." <a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/2-ne/31.5?lang=eng#4">2 Nephi Ch. 31</a></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOynS15rjOvHqGReuzfPzYSu-R08Txq4tzIbOMm4aSOC6L85328LNYuAqsu7IgWu4swtygvsStJAziX_lYbQPxgPX24MrwXAIq-OvL4rHI_-EfbOQLrf5g1g9EWLiXTwyFM1pc/s1600/IMG_2121.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOynS15rjOvHqGReuzfPzYSu-R08Txq4tzIbOMm4aSOC6L85328LNYuAqsu7IgWu4swtygvsStJAziX_lYbQPxgPX24MrwXAIq-OvL4rHI_-EfbOQLrf5g1g9EWLiXTwyFM1pc/s400/IMG_2121.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711418983141214034" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-ykVOH8_lqs7db0lj_wL6CkwHXO42VxXTm1WpsAKUKaEGmOOLjVvqA4TUmhCb90HK6o4y68j9ND_UQe7ujghYs1yOb7PBX7nNpX0Kpvv0mWlgFoN3NjiA6WumauGqhooCgsl/s1600/IMG_2149.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihGpm4FjBN5Byt0OLhC3_uB8LlW3SSRO6Gm0ufoA2dUgxlJHa_l6MLSapGZSLH9ftC3zD5KkFRMe-ydZ53fD2HWp1N6qQ6wbn4y5ENl52Sh8C8jn80FvzrdXONDeWVh7PFzkzV/s400/IMG_2191.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711417458001349090" /></a><br /></div>brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-46898445304100589122012-02-13T23:29:00.006-06:002012-02-14T00:05:55.530-06:0011 days and countingSometimes you have to be really foolish to become wise. I foolishly thought because i am having constant contractions and am pretty much a handicapped person I could have my baby on Friday, but nope. 11 more days. i will admit there was lots of crying on friday but we are trying to regroup.<div><br /></div><div> So in the meantime I guess we will celebrate four birthdays, my sister's wedding anniversary (they are coming to visit), ella's baptism, and our favorite holiday, V-day! Also, Kyle is celebrating the arrival of his bouncing baby kawasaki. </div><div><br /></div><div>Trying to be grateful I'm not dead! And forgetting how much pink comes along with a baby girl. So fun!</div><div><br /></div><div>kyle also brought me flowers and vacuumed the house. true love, i tell you.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKHbi72Yu9Fy8ttShmrgjzw_zQyHHSVl487rs3ewyk3QS9cJqPAIY28I6Od5zzYCnJhyt58XPXl9aYfci7GdaFW1OL0lbQB7MrKmvtqan3qK9B2FVWX7oHmgxVZ2TXmB_PP-M/s1600/moto.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKHbi72Yu9Fy8ttShmrgjzw_zQyHHSVl487rs3ewyk3QS9cJqPAIY28I6Od5zzYCnJhyt58XPXl9aYfci7GdaFW1OL0lbQB7MrKmvtqan3qK9B2FVWX7oHmgxVZ2TXmB_PP-M/s400/moto.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708861732464895186" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixi2_t3iYwesMQ_D3byhCFk8RXNfzZ14O2lyKj1rbFgO_A-_-ePgMl20kQSRLJBnWCsZJKeN759xYhSaoseLyggy-V3p2lCKLtIykHYrn6kaYHmGuTZQrZpr2UFbc7RslbTdcR/s1600/IMG_2166.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixi2_t3iYwesMQ_D3byhCFk8RXNfzZ14O2lyKj1rbFgO_A-_-ePgMl20kQSRLJBnWCsZJKeN759xYhSaoseLyggy-V3p2lCKLtIykHYrn6kaYHmGuTZQrZpr2UFbc7RslbTdcR/s400/IMG_2166.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708860481723436082" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9k7AxVScHajJgwoExuiCv8PV3Tdk20tDlJxsKbeWEQyrtkawNyiMEn3KHl0yhmV11gQ98udVfjTg5EsHpeLAbkIlgKVxoZQ8B09vBnd3q4cucvvAHpQznmzZGMJ2EHHBFPx9z/s1600/IMG_2163.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9k7AxVScHajJgwoExuiCv8PV3Tdk20tDlJxsKbeWEQyrtkawNyiMEn3KHl0yhmV11gQ98udVfjTg5EsHpeLAbkIlgKVxoZQ8B09vBnd3q4cucvvAHpQznmzZGMJ2EHHBFPx9z/s400/IMG_2163.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708860476421831426" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLklikTbt83BarGtXi1aIgEjGHAGA2J00yJ53yXaQpKzxnexJsvrBECgKE2CyCZVNLH8IaETNRgcmLqRD3UQYRanzcfKX0hrQqVJcCoN-XowxySP4YAShD-FExepq5vtnY-d8/s1600/IMG_2145.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLklikTbt83BarGtXi1aIgEjGHAGA2J00yJ53yXaQpKzxnexJsvrBECgKE2CyCZVNLH8IaETNRgcmLqRD3UQYRanzcfKX0hrQqVJcCoN-XowxySP4YAShD-FExepq5vtnY-d8/s400/IMG_2145.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708860468973207682" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiplMKU-0F_5hFx3bKHtRzg3NMgLf-ZTXe2n5glxRe4UwtWjxCRf_8I6YqTo6RAXLDRzQC5Uul2EGxGK5h4LXW0gpgYeg8Ue3-sZgaO8i26wpq7aLWO31SuqYn-0tvlkI8uDvTJ/s1600/IMG_2174.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiplMKU-0F_5hFx3bKHtRzg3NMgLf-ZTXe2n5glxRe4UwtWjxCRf_8I6YqTo6RAXLDRzQC5Uul2EGxGK5h4LXW0gpgYeg8Ue3-sZgaO8i26wpq7aLWO31SuqYn-0tvlkI8uDvTJ/s400/IMG_2174.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708860463516017938" /></a><br /><br /></div>brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-4811899088799081262012-02-06T02:02:00.005-06:002012-02-06T02:08:37.908-06:00things i want to rememberFebruary is the best month of the year. As we are getting ready for the new baby there are a few things I want to remember . . .<br /><br />I want to remember the magic of watching my little family grow up and the privilege of watching them create, imagine, explore and play.<br /><br />I want to remember how being settled is like tapping into a well of happiness. How even on days when all I accomplish are laundry and vacuuming I am smiling because we are content and this is home.<br /><br />I want to remember how grateful I am for those promptings and instincts in your life that tell you to take an unexpected path: like moving to the middle of nowhere; like purchasing a home that wasn’t your ideal; like tackling something as crazy as homeschool.<br /><br />I want to remember how it felt to watch my sweet husband take care of our three-year-old who had the flu. How Kyle made them both a bed on the floor and was so patient for hours on end. I tell you, that experience was up there on the list of moments I knew I married the right man.<div><br /></div><div>February is the month of love. We love all of you and can’t wait for baby # 4 to join in all the fun.<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXFzctgFnJQOU8nk8LymuObnkuLnoFLZxMGdM1UlfkD5sfSDX3vgWDtQbqgSWl68VWbN6ky8lsZoJd2-ZnDbBEtdNRlz399KjqJ7q-K5x85nFHg4Vel0s36qtmHd-b2xDxK-b/s400/IMG_0014.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705930043144524018" /></div>brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-59259794573791947322012-01-31T15:41:00.009-06:002012-01-31T17:54:27.865-06:00bathroom remodelsHere are the three bathrooms we remodeled. They aren't decorated yet but at least they are done. We kept the cabinets in the kids' bathroom but other than that new tubs, tile, fixtures, cabinets, countertops, electrical, toilets, etc. It was a lot of work but we are glad it is done. And one thing about remodeling in the country: it isn't always about finding your favorite things but just finding something in stock and available.<br /><br />There is also a frog that lives under our house. It makes little noises at us all winter and finally he came up through a vent and Kate caught him. But because it was winter Kate and Kyle let it go back under the house so hopefully he can live until spring. 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOu47cLAb3e9OWu5M5GBW5VEaJyPJIPMmkHj9p2g5S7QXZouSZugrXx4O0qHy6ihHywodeg1sTwAzXGz5uVLhuiaXaY9NfXPtlDf-uDXo4edFTpl98mvy5zrna8oDSsf7Dglv5/s400/master+before+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703918412862307618" /></a>brithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15426471001594078284noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-75573180375003626652012-01-22T22:10:00.001-06:002012-01-22T22:10:07.534-06:00our front yard and a little snowsometimes it's just too much to stay indoors!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_cDnmv9C-03Hyn2dEStUQQALiO13u7oMdLM5skkIb8Sa7iD_lT_BWUXY0bkppPE1p5ZhYXl5uheiBnMyxf0RqrVhd-EktDag-8cVnjVUHqFBUfYxK6k0ps3AXfl144IniJjY/s1600/IMG_2126.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_cDnmv9C-03Hyn2dEStUQQALiO13u7oMdLM5skkIb8Sa7iD_lT_BWUXY0bkppPE1p5ZhYXl5uheiBnMyxf0RqrVhd-EktDag-8cVnjVUHqFBUfYxK6k0ps3AXfl144IniJjY/s400/IMG_2126.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700670976459176962" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/BY3i-VkYFa0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>climberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16443851517469398739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24805573.post-58951515366172013202012-01-06T19:20:00.001-06:002012-01-06T19:20:09.894-06:00i guess it's time to sew a few thingsElla is sewing her baptism dress and I can't find any nursery bedding I love. So it's time to sew. Well, really, it's time to learn how to sew and then it's time to sew.<br /><br />Ella and the baby are going to share. Aqua and pink are the colors of the day. Hopefully in five or six weeks I will have something worth posting. Also, I am on the lookout for a really feminine, really cute name if you have any in your back pocket. 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