tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38551071933753751112024-02-19T17:53:05.258-06:00Houseful of HeathensMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-29471335023159717042014-02-03T21:07:00.002-06:002014-02-03T21:07:29.904-06:00Random thoughts for a random day...<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> For the first time in the history of our little family, we all sat down together to watch the big game. To hear Caleb cheering on a sports team was quite amusing as he's typically complaining about whatever sport happens to be on at the time. He actually gave me a high-five at one point! While we're all big Tennessee Vols fans and hated to see Peyton go down the way he did, this family was cheering on the Hawks loud and proud! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Yesterday was also our beloved Grandmother Hicks' 90th birthday!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> I credit this sweet, wonderful woman for so many of the amazing "habits" my husband currently exudes...his love of cooking, considering others before himself, his kindness towards everyone and mostly, his patience. I have never met anyone who is as welcoming to everyone she comes in contact with as her, much less, ever heard her speak a harsh word. Chris' family is so small compared to my own, but the love everyone has makes it seem soo much bigger...and we owe it all to her. I can only hope and pray that I'll have as much faith, courage, and love as her when I reach 90!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The weather this winter has been absolutely NUTS! It's been beyond freezing, yet NO SNOW!!!! We did wake up last week to find our lake was completely frozen over! This is no shallow pond in the back yard...this is a 300+acre lake with depths reaching 50 feet. We had geese flying in from all over to rest, lay, play (?) on our lake. I had to snap a couple pictures, as I wasn't sure we'd ever see this again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Last but not least. February is here. It's officially my birthday month. Yes, I celebrate all month. Yes, I expect my friends and family to do the same. Yes, I am spoiled. Even better than celebrating the entire month for myself, I'm celebrating this little boy. Every day I'm thankful for him. He brings us absolute joy. I don't know how we went as long without him. Best birthday present ever. </span></div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-6143271434068470522014-01-21T21:18:00.001-06:002014-01-21T21:18:37.121-06:00The stress of a new year...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Does anyone else feel like January is just a complete "run, run, run, go, go, go" month? Shouldn't we all be relaxing and enjoying some down time after the holidays? Instead, it's all about getting back into shape, being more organized, finishing this project or that one. Well, you know what? I'm over it. Stick a fork in me, I'm done. Between trying to get everyone back in the swing of things for school to getting my house put back together after the madness that is Oct-Dec, I'm just done. Let me say it again..D.O.N.E. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Please don't get me wrong. I love all the hustle and bustle of the holidays and even enjoy a good organizing spree, but man oh man, this year...it's damn hard. Call me a whiner, blame it on the new baby (my favorite excuse ever), or just the dang crazy, cold weather...whatever it is, I'm kinda ready for it to move on and me to feel like I can breathe for a minute...or twelve. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Next month will be better. It has to be dammit. I refuse to accept anything less. It IS my birthday month after all...and of course, Baby Lawson's 1st birthday! So say a quick prayer, send some good thoughts, do a mambojambo ju-ju dance. Otherwise, Momma's gonna be having a "come to jesus" moment with the world. </span></div>
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Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-17670769482694832432014-01-05T10:11:00.004-06:002014-01-05T10:11:34.295-06:00Christmas '13 Wrap Up<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> I think it was a combination of things. Family drama...not as many siblings coming in as usual...a baby who thinks the decorations are new toys...Whatever it was, it had me in a funk. </span></div>
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The tree wasn't as decorated as it usually is, but it was still gorgeous with the million lights I have to have on it. Little spots of red and green popped up around the house. Santa was seen. Cookies were baked. And presents were bought. </div>
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My focus switched from everything that wasn't the same as years past, to all that was new. Embracing and loving the new. A new baby to celebrate a first Christmas all over again. New helpers to our cookie day. New traditions, new friends, new memories. </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Not allowing FaceBook to consume my life {I've already deleted it from my phone}</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Creating a more organized day to day life {Monthly menu planning here I come...}</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Being a more present wife, mother, friend</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Release what I have no control over.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Release the "friendships" that only cause hurt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Release the pain I've allowed to build in my heart over the last few years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Release the anger and resentments.</span></div>
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Bring on a <strike>lack of </strike>change in income and surprise, surprise-a new found need to save every single penny sets in. So instead of spending $10 on the bright orange bottle of goodness that will last approximately 72 loads, I instead spent $8 that will last me months and months of laundry (oh joy!). </div>
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It's seriously one of the most simple things I've ever done...and it works!</div>
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My husband hasn't stopped cracking jokes about it all afternoon...I expect to get a washboard for Mother's Day ;-) </div>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-47494685487739108482012-03-04T12:42:00.000-06:002012-03-04T12:42:49.121-06:00A new obsession<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm in love with the photo app <a href="http://instagr.am/">instagram</a>. </div>
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Today's challenge is Bedside...jump in! </div>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-82955751099735134822012-01-10T19:26:00.002-06:002012-01-10T19:26:27.679-06:00$100, 3 girls, and no plans!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How about a little shopping, a little eating, and some bowling to top it all off!</div>
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I was actually kinda bummed about the weekend approaching...Chris had planned a fishing trip with his buddies last minute while I actually had wanted to get a jump start on some of those New Year's goals we had discussed. We were obviously not on the same page and I REAAAAAALLLLY didn't want to tackle the chaos that's called our bedroom by myself. </div>
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My boss actually made the suggestion of just taking some much needed time for myself...it was a stressful week and I deserved some ME time...who knew that my amazing Momma had the same thought process going on?</div>
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7 HeyTell's later and 2 text messages telling me to WAKE UP!!!! our plan was set in motion...yet, there really was no plan! </div>
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Allie and Mom showed up shortly later bring gifts of sugary goodness...the boys were pleasantly surprised by this and quickly ate their donuts so they could head back to bed...yep those teenage years are officially here! </div>
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Anyone else like this? It's too overwhelming I think...I have enough "clothes shoved too closely together, nothing organized" in my own closet to want to shop in a store that's racks look like I've got going on at home. Maybe it's just me....</div>
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Now, I definitely don't claim to be the world's greatest bowler by any means...I couldn't even break 100, but little sister up there...I don't know what sort of warm up/release thing she had going on. I think she was confused and thought we were playing softball ;-) Haha! Mom...always the competitive one, won both games! </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I've told myself that this year will be OUR year...it's not just about ME. I'm not a single person...I'm a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a friend. All things that I can't be alone. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last year was tough...heck, lets be honest, the last TWO years have basically kicked our butts. Lots of negatives, lots of stress, lots of tears. And while they definitely have taught me some things, about myself, about my husband, about my friends and family....I'm not anxious to ever relive those lessons. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So with that being said, it's time for some change...and not mind blowing, all out, unattainable changes. I'm talking realistic, practical, simple changes. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-6349856191651865562011-07-14T22:04:00.001-05:002011-07-14T22:08:34.465-05:00Harry Potter...the finale<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tonight is the opening night of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">by now, all around the country, Harry Potter fans are lined up waiting to see the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><u><a href="http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallowspart2/">End</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;">.</span></u></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To now...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uElTF0WK5S_fBUBs6i6sf-qh7zH3nB_1lWuHoOfuTbA39FpYaTpkVSDRkDabl5ZLEX7AOrbI-y7X2ZixlisYzON1gz2HXCpRdBsuabL7AQkTitdtk-5GNoBJMMjvFhvXiealziAs1dlw/s1600/harry_potter_stars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uElTF0WK5S_fBUBs6i6sf-qh7zH3nB_1lWuHoOfuTbA39FpYaTpkVSDRkDabl5ZLEX7AOrbI-y7X2ZixlisYzON1gz2HXCpRdBsuabL7AQkTitdtk-5GNoBJMMjvFhvXiealziAs1dlw/s320/harry_potter_stars.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{kinda handsome if I do say so}</span></span><br />
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Sitting in the parking lot after Macon's ballgame, we're deciding on who's riding with who...when out of the backseat, Caleb says "Macon ride with Daddy, I want to talk to Momma alone." So off we go, with my expectations high of the conversation we're going to have. Will it be about the latest book he's read? Or maybe what new idea he's come up with. Either way, I'm ready....<br />
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Me: So what did you want to talk about CalebBaleb?<br />
Caleb: Nothing<br />
Me: Nothing? But you told brother you wanted to talk to me alone.<br />
Caleb: I know. I just wanted you all to myself.<br />
Me: <trying big="" not="" smile="" to="" too=""> Oh really? And why's that?</trying><br />
Caleb: Cause I like having you ALLLLL to myself Momma. I don't want to share you with ANYone!<br />
Me: You can't even share me with brother?<br />
Caleb: No...he needs too much.<br />
Me: What about Daddy? Can you share me with him?<br />
Caleb: Ummmm....<gets a="" for="" moment="" quiet=""> I guess, if I have to....which I guess I do, you did marry him after all.</gets><br />
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Hahaha! I thought my heart was going to explode with love (and laughter)! And while this "Momma's boy phase" may not last forever, and eventually I'm sure the cuddling and hugs will slow down, for now, I'll take all of Caleb and his baby faces, sit in my lap requests, and talks as I can get. I'll even let him not share me every once in a while...just don't tell Daddy and brother ;-)Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-14673788814989053162011-03-29T09:20:00.000-05:002011-03-29T09:20:48.518-05:00The good ole daysWell, we are now officially moved into the Lake House. We've been here a little over a month now and soo much has changed already. The kitchen has seen the biggest changes- painted cabinets, new appliances, even a new ceiling and light fixtures! I've been taking lots of before/after pictures that I promise to post soon, but for now, to hold all 3 of my loyal readers attention, I thought I might post some oldies but goodies that I found on Hilda's computer.<br />
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Tonight was our first night back on the baseball field!!!!!! First practice baby! I don't know who was more excited...me or Macon. Either way, my kid is back! Yea, he was a little rusty, a little slower than some of the other kids, but his heart is there and he's ready baby! After running some laps, the coach asked each kid what position they had played last year, and what they would be interested in playing this year. Luck would have it, he was chosen to play on the same team (same coaches and lots of the same kids). So when he got to Macon, I think I actually held my breath straining to hear what his response would be.<br />
Coach: So what position do you want to play?<br />
Macon: Catcher..what else?<br />
Coach: You SURE?!?!?!<br />
Macon: *Big Cheesy Smile*<br />
There was no fear, no hesitation...just smiles. I don't think I've ever looked more forward to a season than now.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-75300402704821185152011-02-05T13:34:00.000-06:002011-02-05T13:34:08.075-06:00Making things more final...Today brings us one step closer to ending a very hard chapter of our lives. As most of you know, Chris' mom passed away very unexpectedly on November 21, 2010, she was only 56 years old. She was also the only family he had left.<br />
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It's been a very rough last few months, not just emotionally but mentally and physically as well. There are soo many things to take care of when a loved one passes, things you never think of. Canceling credit cards, closing bank accounts, cleaning out the house....and that brings us to today. Today is the estate sale..today is when strangers enter her house and browse through her belongings taking them home with them where we'll never see them again. We're not allowed to be there, during the sale I mean, and now I truly understand why.<br />
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Last night we decided to make one last walk through of the house, just to make sure the items we wanted to keep were marked and get an idea of how the whole process works. But as we stood there, with all her things surrounding us, I was hit with an extreme sense of loss and sadness. This was the last time we would ever see these items, things that she loved and personally picked out, things that Chris had helped move through the different houses of his childhood. It just made things that much more real...that she's really gone.<br />
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Don't get me wrong, I know they are just "things"...and we have spent the last month going through each room, picking out the items we wanted to keep. Knick knacks, pictures, some of the more personal pieces that Chris and the boys both wanted, and needed, to keep her close. But the thought hit me, of how hard this would be if they were my own mom's things, and this was the last time I got to see them, smell them, and touch them. It made my heart hurt that much more for him, of course, as a man, he holds it in. So I'm asking, for those few of you out there reading this, to just keep us in your prayers, to help us through this next step of closure, to remind us that you love us and that it's not the "things" that make that love real. <br />
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And as much fun as I'm having catching up on the lives of complete strangers, it's making me feel like a rather crappy mom/wife and blogger. There have been soo many things that have happened over the last year that I didn't document and now wish I had. So this is my re-attempt to blog regularly and hopefully a few of you will follow along for the journey. Stay tuned!</span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-1802481159804537892009-10-19T19:01:00.011-05:002009-10-19T19:57:16.833-05:00Have you ever...<div style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span class="672295623-19102009" style="font-size:100%;">...had one of those "OMG I'm sooo thankful to see you but now stand there and let me beat you for making me soo thankful to see you" moments? That was a mouthful I know, feel free to go back and reread it slower this time...I joke, but in all seriousness, that was me. And Macon. Surprise, surprise.<br /><br /></span></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </div> <div style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span class="672295623-19102009" style="font-size:100%;">It started out as a normal afternoon like all others in my Heathen filled household, with complaints about doing homework, wanting to watch tv, and sneaking snacks, but now I sit here with a pounding headache, red eyes, and a very much grounded 11 year old.<br /><br /></span></div> <div style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" face="trebuchet ms"> </div> <span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:100%;" class="672295623-19102009" ><span style="">After doing his homework, Macon asked "Can I go ride my bike?" Which of course, I answered with "Sure". I feel like we should be past the point of me asking him a thousand questions before he walks out the door, as he has entered that realm of tween'hood, and I'm trying <strike>really</strike> hard to be a bit more lenient. But if you know me at all, you know my BIGGEST fear is something happening to my boys, more specifically, someone snatching them. Chris thinks I'm over protective....A term, I'm sure I used with my own mother at some point in time ;-), but really, if you watch the news then you know, it happens! So off he goes, to what I assume is, to ride his bike. An hour later, I've not heard from him and I don't see him in the cove anywhere.<br /><br />Ok...calm....breath...he's Ok.<br /><br />As Chris leaves for work, I ask him to ride around the neighborhood and find him...you know, to ease my mind as it's starting to get dark. Ten minutes later, there's no sign of him. At this point, Caleb and I jump in my truck to hit all the neighborhood kid's houses...still no luck. Now the panic is really starting to set in and I catch myself thinking the worse. Another lap around to our house and Chris joins us in the truck to help find him. One more stop at the friend's houses, a call to the girlfriend, still no sign of him. If you're a mother, then I'm sure you can understand the absolute terror and heartache that I was having at this moment, having searched every imaginable place, wondering where in the world my little boy was. Chris convinces me to go back to the house and calm down, because yes, I was crying and on the verge of calling the police...we had spent over 30 minutes looking for him and it was dark! What else was I going to do? Thankfully, at that moment, Macon called....I'm not sure what exactly he even said, but he was ok, and my fear switched to anger and I demanded he get his butt home.<br /><br />Chris was outside when he rode up so I'm not sure what all was said at that point, but I do know that as soon as he walked in, I wanted to both hug and smack him for what he had just put me through. Our conversation hasn't fully happened at this point, as I'm taking this time to calm down, but I did get out of him that he was at the neighborhood behind AND across the busy road from us! Has he lost his mind?!?!?!<br /><br />So here I sit, writing, hoping it helps both me AND him in the long run because I really hate to be "that" mom who shelters their kids from everything, and puts the fear of God in them, but what's a mom to do?!?! I realize it's only going to get harder...he's only going to get older and eventually he won't even tell me where he's SUPPOSEDLY going! I'm not sure I'll survive it...heck, I'm not sure he'll survive it at this point. Wish us both luck!</span></span>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-8834015670080791782009-08-20T15:46:00.002-05:002009-08-20T15:49:42.349-05:008 weeks and 2 days...<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5COwner%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5COwner%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5CUsers%5COwner%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> 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After years of wanting another baby, it was finally happening! Another member to add to our chaotic family; a boy with Chris’ big blue eyes, or a girl with my curly dark hair. Maybe his name would be Bishop, after Chris’ dream, or I could name her Adrian after my grandfather. Either way it was a baby, one that we had prayed for and hoped for, for so long. I was pregnant. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">For 8 weeks and 2 days, I was pregnant. Blissfully, joyfully pregnant. My body began to adjust, requiring that I nap by 2 pm out of sheer exhaustion, achy, swollen breasts, and even a slight baby bump appearing in the last week. But then all too suddenly, it was gone. I’m not sure how I knew, but when I woke on Sunday morning, I did…our baby was gone. There were no outward signs to cause alarm, no cramping or bleeding as you hear about from other mothers who have experienced a miscarriage. Even Google assured me that the light pink on the tissue paper was nothing outside of “normal”. Despite my worries, I tried to carry on with my day as though there was nothing wrong, but by the end of the afternoon, I couldn’t hold back any longer. I shared with Chris my fears and we held to one another, praying that I was wrong. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="font-family: arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">After a restless night of sleep, I awoke thinking perhaps it was all just a bad dream. There was no more pink, no aches, but still, a dull sense of reality that I did not want to face. The doctor’s office assured me over the phone, that once again this was normal, but to come in anyways. Congratulations were offered all around, by the receptionist, the nurse taking my blood pressure, even the nurse practitioner who was over seeing my case. Smiles were abundant; “no need to worry”; “we see this all the time”. Chris, try as he might held on to the hope that everything was fine. To set our minds at ease, we were taken in for an ultrasound. Lying down on the table, a screen was in front of us, set there for all the anxious mothers, holding their breath, waiting to see their babies for the first time. Yet I didn’t want to look, scared of what I might or might not see. But then, there it was, our baby. A small bean floating inside its protective sac, perfectly formed….only, this baby, my baby, had no heart beat. I didn’t cry at first, not saying a word, I watched as the tech took picture after picture of my precious gift, but when she turned on the sound, to listen, in chance that she has missed something, I could no longer hold back. “There’s no heartbeat” I stated, not really even asking. All she could do was shake her head no. I don’t remember much else at that point, except for Chris’ arms holding me as he tried to console me, my entire body shaking. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: arial;">Days have passed since that moment, and yet it seems as though it was just minutes ago. I’m not sure why this happened, there will never be an answer. It doesn’t seem fair to offer someone something that has been wanted for so long, only to take it away after such a short amount of time. 8 weeks and 2 days. You can lose 25 lbs in 8 weeks, you can even get a degree online in 8 weeks, but most importantly, you can bond with an unforeseen soul that grows inside you. I know, because I did. A friend told me a story she heard, one told to children to help with their own grief when their mother miscarried, one that I have since shared with my own boys. When a baby is made, God gives it the choice to continue growing and join the family, or stay in heaven and pray for their family. The ones that leave us all too early, are never actually gone, they are waiting for us above, praying for the family that they belong to. That’s where my baby is, and I just have to take my hurt, my pain, and my anger and push it aside, knowing that I was pregnant, that I did have a baby, and now that baby is watching over all of us, praying. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-size:12;" ><o:p></o:p></span></p> Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-1154195653259401842009-06-24T21:41:00.005-05:002009-06-24T23:56:56.142-05:00A Fun Family Night...even if it is at 2 am!For those of you who didn't realize, today is the official release date for the second Transformers movie, <a href="http://www.transformersmovie.com/">Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen</a>. But as with all the big movie releases, the theaters will do 12:01 am showings the night before for the hard core fans, those who just can't stand not to see it first. If you can't tell where I'm going with this, I'll just go ahead and tell you, I am one of those obnoxious people. I will buy my tickets online to make sure its not sold out when I get there, I will arrive at least an hour early to stand in line with my fellow geeks, excitedly talking about how great the trailers were, and what I expect to happen...I'll even drag my family along with me.<br /><br />When I say that I love the first Transformers movie, I don't think people realize to what extent. I will literally stop whatever I'm doing and sit and watch the movie if I see it come on tv. It doesn't even matter what part its on, or the fact that I've seen it close to 100 times, it remains one of my favorites. We own it on both DVD and BluRay, and even have it recorded on both Tivos. Yes, I realize its a bit of an obsession, one that will definately carry over to the second one as well. But the good thing is, I have my children who were just as excited as I was while standing outside the Paradiso, to obsess along with me!<br /><br />I won't go into too much detail about the movie since I realize there are lots of you who aren't as hardcore as I am and haven't seen it yet, but I can promise you, it is awesome! The graphics are unbelievable. And did I mention the new Corvette Stingray that makes even those of us who wouldn't know the difference between a V8 and lawnmower engine, drool? <br /><br />As if a midnight movie wasn't enough excitement for one night, we also threw in a Redbirds game with Nana and Papa beforehand (yea, I like to pack in a weeks worth of events all in one night obviously). Thankfully, the Memphis weather that has literally been hot enough that you can use your seatbelt as a branding iron, cooled down so we could really enjoy the night. Even better, the Redbirds beat Omaha 6-3!<br /><br />So was it worth it? Driving downtown, back home, and then back to East Memphis? A midnight showing with an 11 and 8 year old? Not getting home till 3 am? A morning that would not only require coffee, but demand it? I think I can speak for all four of us when I say, absolutely!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMO489lkUlxN23JXS4wmBXiu0F_ReCWtcQj8gOJjKqh5LknZjLu9Yg-sxwgYyjhBKt9mRrVoT2CPNtheHI8H-VEd7D8daR4PKXuJVZU4nZ4arRlLAfuP2GZa5oJfDuBWHQYzegJDPOvTz/s1600-h/S7300001+%282%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCMO489lkUlxN23JXS4wmBXiu0F_ReCWtcQj8gOJjKqh5LknZjLu9Yg-sxwgYyjhBKt9mRrVoT2CPNtheHI8H-VEd7D8daR4PKXuJVZU4nZ4arRlLAfuP2GZa5oJfDuBWHQYzegJDPOvTz/s320/S7300001+%282%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351117899303203282" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuvB8S6pOsXj8a0xJy3u55tCwGVGoeWNSGRiqJCxM75cQ4qwkbVtLlcAS430X_-gWp3U1ABXTciuqLf52hpB2mit34-XHoPuA3LE9282-tlk-rrFcRyfiUdhjTzg7jTWV-meWD95YD4DR7/s1600-h/S7300003+%282%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuvB8S6pOsXj8a0xJy3u55tCwGVGoeWNSGRiqJCxM75cQ4qwkbVtLlcAS430X_-gWp3U1ABXTciuqLf52hpB2mit34-XHoPuA3LE9282-tlk-rrFcRyfiUdhjTzg7jTWV-meWD95YD4DR7/s320/S7300003+%282%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351117908563092738" border="0" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-65219684682007869392009-06-19T23:19:00.016-05:002009-06-20T00:56:37.010-05:00Proceed with CautionI say that because the images you are about to see may shock, scare and/or cause extreme laughter (or crying if your name is Nana).<br /><br />Caleb definitely has his own sense of style, as I'm sure many of you have witnessed. For instance, he loves socks...all socks. But they have to be colorful ones, striped ones, ones with designs. Nothing to plain for my boy! When its time to dress himself, I honestly think he tries to find the most mismatched items just to make things more interesting. Boring is not a word in his vocabulary. So when it comes to hairstyles, you can't expect anything different.<br /><br />During a recent visit by our friends Cary and Shalein, Caleb jumped on the opportunity to ask Ms. Shalein to cut his hair. In a mohawk...a tall one. Let me just say, he has been asking for one for years now, and for the most part, we've been able to appease him with a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fauxhawk">faux hawk</a> each summer....obviously, it wasn't going to work this time. Given the okay, out came the clippers, off came the hair and emerged my little rocker boy.<br /><br />While I'm sure alot of parents out there may not approve, and we might get a few weird looks at Kroger from the older community, I'd just like to say, my little boy is on cloud nine! He wakes up in the morning asking if he can put more gel in it, then smiles everytime he walks past a mirror. My outlook is, it's just hair, it grows back, and more than likely this is just a phase. 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievaoJ4CiVyAXKHd__AtEgunW2ZFPHlTTGg9nthNQOVlhyphenhyphen10UvTbNGeFjgce5mfF1lRIHdn8V7CVCDa5s4DM8j5GZlr4FWLiXewu84qvN-MybyjZzbuAbMbVciyRwN1GNp6_e3JJr0qCeG/s320/IMG_0422.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348419451102256402" border="0" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-29034413372541184442009-06-16T21:17:00.005-05:002009-06-16T23:03:59.430-05:00Look at us go!!!!I know it's been a while since my last post, so I'm setting a new goal while I'm out of school, to keep this updated more often, and hopefully, it'll become more routine for when I go back...in 5 weeks (who thought summer school was a good idea?!?!?). May was an extremely crazy month for us, and there's lots I want to update everyone on, but I'll start with a biggie.<br /><br />Macon finished 5th grade this year, with it being his last at Lakeland Elementary. He's been there every year since Kindergarten, so leaving it will be bittersweet. While he's growing up and moving on, he'll once again be the low man on the totem pole at his new school. And after seeing some of the older boys in the higher grades, I'm hoping his hormones kick in (I'm sure I'll eat these words later) so that he won't be the "little" guy when August rolls around. Although, I'm sure Reagan (his 5'4" girlfriend) wouldn't mind helping him out ;-). I'm so extremely proud of him and all his accomplishments for the last six years, and can only hope that he continues on this road of success. He finished out the year with having been on Honor Roll every quarter of his school days thus far. He was awarded the Presidential Award, which is based on TCAP scores and grades, recieving a certificate signed by President Obama and a Presidential pin. Having been chosen as an Lakeland Ambassador at the beginning of the year, he was recognized for the duties he performed throughout the year, which included helping with the new kindergartners, leading school tours to new parents and students, and being available to the Principal and Vice Principal. He was a member of the Recorder Ensemble and Art Club, and also recieved awards for his participation in both. I cannot even begin to say how proud of him we are. And although I catch myself being hard on him sometimes, I know in my heart that he's a really smart kid and he continues to prove it over and over.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiax2JklOnYHfwbZQpq8YL_cHOg3GY36QJcqkZa5k-ztESkFRYPx4d2Z3BgcMKEL4N5rA18ywlMbLTiLZQwu4PZsX0KCIPQQFXxAKE28LexAuDLz-wIKWuI7N6k4KjRTKjKJXRv6mu-uHDG/s1600-h/IMG_0545.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiax2JklOnYHfwbZQpq8YL_cHOg3GY36QJcqkZa5k-ztESkFRYPx4d2Z3BgcMKEL4N5rA18ywlMbLTiLZQwu4PZsX0KCIPQQFXxAKE28LexAuDLz-wIKWuI7N6k4KjRTKjKJXRv6mu-uHDG/s320/IMG_0545.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348123747826695538" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Caleb also did a great job finishing up the 2nd grade. Heading in, Caleb was not an avid reader, and had the least bit of interest in becoming one. After a bit of pushing, he picked up a chapter book and took off with it! Every quarter, Caleb was at the top of his class in AR (Advanced Reader) in either points or percentage! He also completed the year on Honor Roll, and recieved the Citizenship Award for having good conduct! He's excited about starting 3rd grade, and learning division, as he was the class champion of Multiplication Math Challenge! I know he'll do a wonderful job!!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKheAJkZZxtMO3jIS1LCpPAVOEu_OuPYPDE9nrys7yAt-d7mWPtlxG2Pg7kvBa_WO6bGtQDuoCHkPNuu_mQcTOQYCP6q3-9CQonBsTrJap_VU7CJPmJX4iA2qACQLo4RixyoKiOBsoaLD/s1600-h/IMG_0439.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKheAJkZZxtMO3jIS1LCpPAVOEu_OuPYPDE9nrys7yAt-d7mWPtlxG2Pg7kvBa_WO6bGtQDuoCHkPNuu_mQcTOQYCP6q3-9CQonBsTrJap_VU7CJPmJX4iA2qACQLo4RixyoKiOBsoaLD/s320/IMG_0439.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348131329376519634" border="0" /></a><br />And last but not least, I completed another semester at University of Memphis this May! Inching my way closer to graduation, and even better by doing it on the DEAN'S LIST!!!! I'm proud to say, this was my second letter recognizing my good grades since returning last fall! I've also signed up for a couple of summer classes (completed one already with an A) and then will return full time again in the August. How awesome am I?!?!? :-)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Dvz0hmX3py2hZVZxbe2U-cgdNx3GeOaz0JKflA9JkNXvzUv7djdDiIle2gArsotywkT-mj0Vu0z9qmzAcJpnUkMS3Y4ry5hIitlh_oOkJEN4EG7aexTLsBloBE63VrwhC5IP3aB3H5N-/s1600-h/IMG_0469.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Dvz0hmX3py2hZVZxbe2U-cgdNx3GeOaz0JKflA9JkNXvzUv7djdDiIle2gArsotywkT-mj0Vu0z9qmzAcJpnUkMS3Y4ry5hIitlh_oOkJEN4EG7aexTLsBloBE63VrwhC5IP3aB3H5N-/s320/IMG_0469.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348141183062589474" border="0" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-42945710009401352272008-12-18T08:22:00.004-06:002008-12-18T16:40:37.059-06:00Christmas Message from the BoysSo this is a little late, but wanted to share a short video of the boys that I took as we were decorating the tree. We ran into some issues as Macon was putting the first ornament up, our floor is concrete (we're awaiting our tile)! With 2 boys, 3 dogs, and a husband, the chances of one of my sentimental glass ornaments falling to the floor and shattering are astronomical! Soo...we had to improvise and wrap a blanket around the tree, and only put "kid" ornaments at the bottom...rest assured though, that I have since come in and moved things around to make it more even (you'll see what I mean when you watch the video).<br /><a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5265172283280944599&hl=en">http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5265172283280944599&hl=en</a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-61622060402185719692008-12-02T06:47:00.006-06:002008-12-02T08:59:17.760-06:00My Reason for Thanks!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGVrA-Uu-tpybVwpBNUbOIp_mkbzQA17FAdWc9aDhiMdavlX8L7miugeXfEfOYs8Ei17lV01vuzeNvQf6dQJ1erUuUYT5Zc8TE8aYzI0_Ln8DdYRNyZVZEnPIzW3X6dbmZ9q2gSf1aCjD2/s1600-h/IMG_0430.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGVrA-Uu-tpybVwpBNUbOIp_mkbzQA17FAdWc9aDhiMdavlX8L7miugeXfEfOYs8Ei17lV01vuzeNvQf6dQJ1erUuUYT5Zc8TE8aYzI0_Ln8DdYRNyZVZEnPIzW3X6dbmZ9q2gSf1aCjD2/s320/IMG_0430.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275199623435936594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXAvQtYRhwEUbbO4W7KvWd3vJTsWQZbAEm9_vgk4USL4IjeUj5J8KTVKnBIh230cXBYjIhszHKVHGgjLmJMhhW7-Scg20QI9HOs3uHOHZw4a2g04Y-5U-R-kmKtzg4wS7i-gNcDJn00w-h/s1600-h/IMG_0481.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXAvQtYRhwEUbbO4W7KvWd3vJTsWQZbAEm9_vgk4USL4IjeUj5J8KTVKnBIh230cXBYjIhszHKVHGgjLmJMhhW7-Scg20QI9HOs3uHOHZw4a2g04Y-5U-R-kmKtzg4wS7i-gNcDJn00w-h/s320/IMG_0481.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275202721200489330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2s6XJ8GCIqhAdceYYv2gIFyH430ZkzTUMtwx1MwQPPHGi7i7oN5GSo6DwH3-F7MwcHKlzU61EI8rl3KkCGe-GLEI28ioUmL6AAJ2DlF0ChElPKF5raM0tui7Qay85Ea5eK4yKPlNtC8e8/s1600-h/IMG_0472.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 301px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2s6XJ8GCIqhAdceYYv2gIFyH430ZkzTUMtwx1MwQPPHGi7i7oN5GSo6DwH3-F7MwcHKlzU61EI8rl3KkCGe-GLEI28ioUmL6AAJ2DlF0ChElPKF5raM0tui7Qay85Ea5eK4yKPlNtC8e8/s320/IMG_0472.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275202708511589538" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBYn8FcKsA6DEFVzBbBCeZVj0z4aIJfT5yhe1CmEP0wEK7naQ5V0S8JweGwFUpAHMU-R_wudEgfhKtZ4dhyphenhyphenwoOa4qcKx3fdH9wr3_6N6w-Iu10MJUPO7vuw4mg2PNlLJ8HiYzKZduDGVNM/s1600-h/IMG_0466.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBYn8FcKsA6DEFVzBbBCeZVj0z4aIJfT5yhe1CmEP0wEK7naQ5V0S8JweGwFUpAHMU-R_wudEgfhKtZ4dhyphenhyphenwoOa4qcKx3fdH9wr3_6N6w-Iu10MJUPO7vuw4mg2PNlLJ8HiYzKZduDGVNM/s320/IMG_0466.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275202700424110626" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So it's been a while since I've been able to post, but life has been busy! This semester is wrapping up, Chris' company has been bought out, and the boys are...well, the boys. Typically, I am not one to get overly excited by Thanksgiving, as it's just a pit stop along the way to Christmas...but this year...a whole different story! I'm not sure if it's because I've been gone so much from my family the last three months, or perhaps just because I'm getting a little older (notice I did not say OLD!), but I really wanted to take a few extra minutes to share all the things I am thankful for this year.<br /><br />* I am thankful for the support I have been given in my decision to go back to school...both by family and friends. Without that, I'm not sure I could have done it.<br />* I am thankful for Stanley, who bought out Mid-South Automatic Door. Although the transition may be difficult for Chris, it means he still has a job in this tough economy, and one with much better benefits.<br />* I am thankful for my Mom, who has taught me how to be frugal. With her knowledge, I've been able to keep my family fed for less, which has really been a lifesaver with me not working.<br />* I am thankful for my friends, who have kept me sane the last few months. The quick breaks in reality spent talking on the phone, or over coffee, have been such a stress relief.<br />* I am thankful Hershey's. By giving my brother such an amazing job, he has been able to still spend time home with us.<br />* I am thankful for my boys, Macon and Caleb. Who have given me stress, panic attacks and gray hair....without them, I wouldn't know how much fun life could be.<br />* I am thankful for my husband, Chris and the last 8 years of our lives. You are my best friend, my biggest supporter, and my co-conspirator in life. Happy Anniversary Babe! I love you!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjryjZwT5GJyofANFDn6Y9gzmMo8rslvVlYyntuDrKQjynZ075kn0HmdvIWt4s5K6VdlYGqhB6InM9KShgwOPaUb2Bm5oAg7Xxf-b6_5DtCm95W56s6g-OohGybybmCymdxoINJfUziUD/s1600-h/scan0001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjryjZwT5GJyofANFDn6Y9gzmMo8rslvVlYyntuDrKQjynZ075kn0HmdvIWt4s5K6VdlYGqhB6InM9KShgwOPaUb2Bm5oAg7Xxf-b6_5DtCm95W56s6g-OohGybybmCymdxoINJfUziUD/s320/scan0001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275206783146847554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbYJA1OUQ_LUhUmV1KWp5F-Rrf3JHSc7bUKnnrM0kFoRYhIgH0nde34Gg4jhyphenhyphenXXGEByXfULgklUNZJ6giEGMz1c8CBVWGrOelz6euxnuZ2p81a8O-NfSc5usFw40Zzlqkz2dNeVXdya67k/s1600-h/IMG_9329.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbYJA1OUQ_LUhUmV1KWp5F-Rrf3JHSc7bUKnnrM0kFoRYhIgH0nde34Gg4jhyphenhyphenXXGEByXfULgklUNZJ6giEGMz1c8CBVWGrOelz6euxnuZ2p81a8O-NfSc5usFw40Zzlqkz2dNeVXdya67k/s320/IMG_9329.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275206779163657314" border="0" /></a>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-85238568049636865002008-11-02T17:11:00.000-06:002008-11-02T17:43:15.658-06:00Our night of tricks and treats!<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRY2_rh2uHZCAL-ZQRx32TCqNnTKrtRCYSmNAt67sRT-LNeepgzwT0oE1sCLMR95AdqNhKlZjI_fvPim3CaCdP5tZ9juLjaiYK6EPOqOiep5v2VcoxGXhOVqV0-LOewGIxHSvd874K4a5C/s1600-h/IMG_0072.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264207154700043954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRY2_rh2uHZCAL-ZQRx32TCqNnTKrtRCYSmNAt67sRT-LNeepgzwT0oE1sCLMR95AdqNhKlZjI_fvPim3CaCdP5tZ9juLjaiYK6EPOqOiep5v2VcoxGXhOVqV0-LOewGIxHSvd874K4a5C/s320/IMG_0072.JPG" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264208727159463026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDI0LInt7GdbZR4vVb0HkiFN0esRbUk5CdfLp_ujaVUF_jKO4b2NVEhVelGnxyw_CSxNWYE5X-4AJX9U-3p0TDClUk4673qXfnqRd5gLJJJkUqIF3ZMp8SUuNFpKe-anGhOzYl8MS8qY3p/s320/IMG_0078.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOV87hATrHgTK-XqpDaPyqOpsXT1SX9pmiCWLX9F4oIuZQEpfOhrBeCsoKV_ABFuJx1n1HXJPvwY-4hgCGQgipc0eMqDndfS8zHGag7CCMw0l1gZmotwywrxmdMWTUZma27neekyeyCFcg/s1600-h/IMG_0066.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264207150433968226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOV87hATrHgTK-XqpDaPyqOpsXT1SX9pmiCWLX9F4oIuZQEpfOhrBeCsoKV_ABFuJx1n1HXJPvwY-4hgCGQgipc0eMqDndfS8zHGag7CCMw0l1gZmotwywrxmdMWTUZma27neekyeyCFcg/s320/IMG_0066.JPG" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264205602375097698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK8VI9beRpj1T2D2StkfMNsZKD9d4dUx2iCBgEnsOIyh5ilooivSIlu7zuTHtMGIR0lr6_m3WsRWW85weuzIBo63l-yaY1E7Qhjo-IxQzDiOWfSctWy1OOEFbepFEK_k9Wdf1s0ZYSBztK/s320/IMG_0098.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264205606038732530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BUAMDXpm6rPY5eG0yVke0iw09ZE4vqskdzONIwCE97W3AzbPhoL-qa5KLuLN-anTf2Dme-Qc0nftc7fPHUULQh67zoqyuUevHHFIhjgHAyvK5DA2CauylyjryWw_2mbAwjXCPjZ86sxt/s320/IMG_0152.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div>I hope you all had a fabulous Halloween! We carried on with our annual tradition of spending Halloween with Nana and Papa. The boys each had creative ideas for their costumes this year, and I really have to brag-We did good! Caleb was a hippie and Macon a walking zombie. Chris and I dressed up also-Hello! Photo ops! Haha! Our friends Cat, Blade, Gunner, and Aunt Lynn joined us on our candy hunt. Afterwards, we dug into the HUGE pumpkins Papa got us, and cut WAY too detailed carvings. And don't forget the wonderful home made chilli that Nana cooked especially for the cool night! There's nothing I love more than a fun night spent with my family creating treasured memories for my boys. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855107193375375111.post-59334274070205594592008-10-27T21:57:00.000-05:002008-10-27T22:07:55.251-05:00Yep...he's a boy alright!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5L9MrFwQdUG0g4s-tgtMqw-LfY7FQI_XJouvK0qkkVJXLL_TLTHMXIl9f3KnmDmfcf68WPnP0yr_EKkgnudv-i3oCmDiz6HDNLMhp-o-r9fQFee9KyDYQ5WqAW33wLpb4JYC1Cvn1z8wf/s1600-h/S7300117.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262034065335694914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5L9MrFwQdUG0g4s-tgtMqw-LfY7FQI_XJouvK0qkkVJXLL_TLTHMXIl9f3KnmDmfcf68WPnP0yr_EKkgnudv-i3oCmDiz6HDNLMhp-o-r9fQFee9KyDYQ5WqAW33wLpb4JYC1Cvn1z8wf/s320/S7300117.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>So many of you know the story of Caleb and how the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Dr's</span> told us over and over that he was going to be a girl...imagine our surprise when a 10lb screaming boy pops out! anyways, I swear the child is trying to prove to everyone just how much of a boy he is! </div><div>At the young age of 7, my child has broken his collar bone, not once, but twice....broken both bones in his left arm that required two surgeries, and countless other mishaps. Well, wouldn't you know it...he's not done! Saturday afternoon, the neighborhood kids stopped by to jump on the trampoline...(don't even get me started on them.) Anyways, Chris sticks his head out the door to yell "BE CAREFUL", as they were of course, doing what? BEING BOYS! Within 2 minutes of said warning, I hear the "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">OMG</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">I'M</span> HURT" scream...you all know this scream by now, if not, I would be more than happy to send this child over to your house for a while so you can learn it, as its like a second language for him. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Soooo</span>, I run to the door, and what do I see? Caleb (of course) standing there holding his head forward, and blood POURING everywhere....GREAT! Chris (who was alone when then whole broken arm incident happened, and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">apparently</span> still has post traumatic stress disorder from it) FREAKS out and starts yelling that he KNEW this was going to happen. Well, first of all, 1. if you KNEW this was going to happen, why didn't you tell the kids to get off the trampoline? and 2. you didn't KNOW this was going to happen, it was an accident...calm down <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">SheRa</span>. Anyways, I grab a towel and apply pressure to try to stop the bleeding long enough to see how bad it really is....an inch and half long gash above his eye, right below the eyebrow. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Ok</span>, yes its bad, BUT it's not like his eyeball popped out, we'll figure this out....in 2.3 seconds, my husband has grabbed the child, loaded him in the car and is screaming at me (as <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">I'm</span> trying to call the minor med) to "COME ON WE HAVE TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL!" first of all, he has stopped crying AND I have the phone in my hand trying to figure out where to go...(you would think by now I would have these numbers memorized ) let me handle the situation. Instead, we fly through traffic (on Hwy 64 at 4:30 in the afternoon no less....yea, no possibilities of doing more damage by having an accident there...) and swing in to St. Francis Hospital. Thankfully there was no one there, and they were able to get us back pretty quickly....although, as we're sitting there, I start to wonder how long it'll be before all the hospitals to pull their charts together and send child services to come inspect my house as this is now the child's 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">th</span> emergency room visit in 7 years. Anyways.....they were able to patch him back together, a little bit of glue and some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">bandaids</span> and he was all good (although he was kinda hoping for some <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">stitches</span> so he could be <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Frankenstien</span> for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Halloween</span>...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">HAHA</span>! T<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">hat's</span> MY child!) and my husband was finally able to breathe again. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Ahhhhh</span>..the joys of boys!</div>Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00555451928169893208noreply@blogger.com5