tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8462352924751555812024-02-07T19:23:38.248-06:00The Gibson FamilyLindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00889090718199913349noreply@blogger.comBlogger475125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846235292475155581.post-75759429229245906892014-09-23T10:34:00.001-05:002014-09-23T10:34:26.763-05:00Playing Catch-Up (Like Always)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The past <strike>few months</strike> year has been a busy blur for our family. The kids are constantly going, and my hands seem to be tied up all the time. We are doing great, I just wish I had time to blog and write like I used to. There will be time for that later, I am sure! I have several family pictures from the beach that I need to post, and I definitely need to get with it on updating our blog design. I have so many fun pictures of my three little monkeys that I want to share with you! </div>
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Here is a run-down of what's been going on...</div>
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-The "big kids" started school two days a week. They love it! Landry (who is normally our social butterfly) doesn't remember her teachers names or any of her friends. She just "doesn't want to talk about it." Collier has surprised us and LOVES everything about school. He has friends, loves his teachers, and he comes home singing new songs every day. </div>
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-Bretton turned one, and his whole world opened up. He is BUSY. He is walking a little, but he prefers to scoot around on his booty or crawl on one leg to get places quickly. It is so funny! He opens cabinets, climbs on everything, and will put anything in his mouth! He has to be watched constantly. </div>
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-Landry has pretty much given up napping completely. That leaves me with little to no time alone during the day, and that is pretty exhausting. Nap time used to be my time to blog, watch a show, read a book, SHOWER. Our stage of life is changing! </div>
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-The kids have been living outside during the day. We finally fenced in some of our backyard where they could go out an play without me having to be right beside them (our neighbors have a pool that isn't totally fenced in, so I was always a nervous wreck to let the kids out!). They seriously love playing together, and I love listening to their imaginations run wild while they pretend and make stories up. </div>
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Here is a random assortment of some of my favorite pictures from the past month or so...</div>
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These brothers are constantly wrestling. If Collier isn't all over him already, Bretton crawls over to pick on him. It is so fun to watch them love each other! </div>
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Landry-lew got a hair cut!</div>
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Riding ponies at Dado and Nana's...</div>
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Tailgating at the Razorback game...</div>
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Sweet little brother was attacked by the marker monster...</div>
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I like these busy days, but I love the days where we are able to slow down and stay in our pj's a little longer (like today!). These sweet babies are growing so quickly and changing before my eyes. I love, love, love, love, love (times 5 million) being their mama. </div>
<br />Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00889090718199913349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846235292475155581.post-91051785446229139772014-09-09T13:43:00.000-05:002014-09-09T13:43:56.561-05:00Beach Vacation! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This post is, of course, going to be picture overload because I just uploaded over 2,000 pictures from my phone. I am insane, I have lost my ever-lovin mind, and I can't seem to keep caught up with everything. Oh well...it's my new normal. :) </div>
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We went on family vacation a few weeks ago, and we had the best time! It was going to be just the five of us, but then we decided a few months ago to invite my mom to come along with us for extra help. Thank goodness we made that decision! At times vacation with 3 littles just doesn't seem worth it, but with there being 3 adults we all got to have a little down time. It was beyond perfect! </div>
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All of the kids had a great time, and we made so many fun memories. We stayed in Grayton Beach this year, and we really liked the relaxed atmosphere. Everything was so easy going, and that is definitely what we needed! </div>
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We celebrated Bretton's first birthday while we were there. He is growing so fast! </div>
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Bretton woke up before 6 several mornings while we were there. He and I got to go on some peaceful morning walks, and the weather was divine! </div>
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CAN'T WAIT until next year! </div>
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We took a few family pictures while we were there, but I'll do a separate post with those at some point. Yay for family time! </div>
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As soon as I found out that we were adopting Bretton and his birthday was going to be within a few weeks of Collier's, I promise you one of the first 10 things I said was, "They will not be having a joint birthday party! They each get their own of everything." Well, the first birthday rolls around, and I'm already breaking my own rule. I'm really good at doing that. :) These brothers love each other so, so, so much (and neither of them have any real friends yet), so it made perfect sense to have a joint party. We had pony rides, a bounce house, a clown, face painting, and lots of fun! Bretton was totally overwhelmed most of the party, and I don't think he really even cracked a smile until half of the people were gone. He's not used to big crowds and all that excitement! </div>
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Here are the pictures we got from this special night celebrating my boys. </div>
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(Halfway through the party, someone noticed I had something funky on my camera lens. :( Some of my pics didn't turn out super clear.)</div>
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Dado and Nana are the best pony walkers around! </div>
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We bounced in that darn bounce house until 10:00 that night when the people came to pick it up. Landry and Collier were on a sugar high, but so deliriously tired. I was too! We loved celebrating Collier turning 3 and Bretton turning 1 with all of our friends. It was a special night! </div>
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Oh my goodness...I feel like a scattered mess because I am so behind on "documenting" things for the kids. I let myself feel that way sometimes, and then I realize that we are busy having fun and making memories, and that is what matters! I haven't turned on my computer in over a month, and I had over 1,000 pictures to upload from my iPhone. I want to be better about blogging more often, but Instagram makes things so easy, and I don't take time to sit down very often anymore. OH WELL. My children are loved, and that's all I ever want them to know. :) </div>
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So, here are a few things we've been doing this past month...in very random order. </div>
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Landry is still busy being her daddy's biggest fan. I mean, seriously, these two...</div>
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We got two kittens...Selena and Beebow (named by the kids). They are adorable outside kitties, and the kids are obsessed! </div>
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Mornings are my favorite, and I love the days where we can move slow and stay in our pj's a little bit longer. </div>
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Collier wants everything Landry has {period}. Doesn't matter what it is. </div>
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Landry mothers Bretton constantly. She was teaching him to brush his "sugar bugs" the other night. :)</div>
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Bretton has joined the family band and enjoys playing the drums while I fix dinner. </div>
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We survived the Fourth of July...the toddlers ran with fire and everything! </div>
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And we have been swimming constantly...like a lot. Landry is doing great with no floaties, and Collier jumps in without them even though we tell him he can't swim. He says, "yes I can!" as he jumps in and sinks. He does not lack confidence, that's for sure! </div>
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Loving these sweet babies of ours. Loving these busy, hectic days. </div>
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Even though I haven't been documenting, we have been keeping up with our family fun outings each month. For June, we went to St. Louis for a long weekend, and we had a blast! We crammed a lot in, but the kids loved spending intentional time together and trying some new things! </div>
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Our kids are good travelers...thank goodness!</div>
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Bretton got sick (really, for the first time) the first night we were there. He was awake every.single.hour, and that made for a long day the next day. Luckily, it was only a 12ish hour virus and passed quickly. Let's just say, I'm glad I didn't have to wash all the sheets and towels we went through. Poor boy! </div>
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The next day, we went to the Botanical Garden. That was a little bit of torture for Landry because she wants to pick every flower that she sees. :) They loved feeding the fish and seeing the Lego exhibits. </div>
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The last night, we went to Circus Flora. It's a local St. Louis Circus, and it was great! It was small and cute and not overwhelming for the kids at all. Landry had cotton candy for the first time, and she was a fan! </div>
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When we checked in the hotel, the kids kept asking if we were going to live there. When we checked out on Sunday, Landry told someone at breakfast (in a super sad voice) that we moved out of ANOTHER hotel and had to go back to our real house. Gosh, they are so mistreated! </div>
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<br />Lindseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00889090718199913349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846235292475155581.post-59881128347940641302014-06-13T11:32:00.000-05:002014-06-13T11:32:10.449-05:00Well...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I successfully went almost 2 months without blogging. That wasn't planned, and I'm a tad frustrated with myself that I'm so behind....oh well! I'm not even going to try to play catch-up much. We have had so much going on the past few months it has just been a big blur! </div>
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A few of the high points...</div>
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-We are alive, we are healthy, the kids are beyond happy...not a lot has changed there!</div>
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-We moved back home after a full 6 weeks in the hotel. There is still blue tape all over my house marking things that need to be touched up. It is beyond frustrating to be out that long and things not be fixed the way they need to be. We are getting there, but still not "settled." I haven't unpacked all the boxes, pictures are not back on the wall, but we are in our own beds! The kids randomly break down and ask to go back to the hotel. They loved every second of that! They loved sharing a bed, having a swimming pool, eating whatever they wanted to...it was a dream vacation for them! </div>
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-Bretton got released from physical therapy and is doing FAB! He is hitting all of his milestones, and actually exceeding several. He is a rock star, and is doing just great. He should be completely done with his helmet in two weeks! </div>
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I'm so behind on updating pictures, but if you follow me on Instagram or we're friends on Facebook, you've seen more than enough! </div>
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I'm hoping to be back in the groove. I've missed you all! :)</div>
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I can't believe that my sweet girl turned 4 last week! We celebrated her like crazy, and she loved every bit of the attention. I think she ended up getting to blow out candles at least 6 times during the week (we've been eating out a lot. Ha!). She got big girl presents that have 4 million little pieces, and then Bretton decided to start crawling. :) It's been an interesting week in the Gibson hotel room! </div>
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She got a big girl bike and loves it! </div>
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She was the only one in her gymnastics class on her birthday and got to share sweets with all the coaches and go on the big girl equipment! </div>
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She got a matching dress and pj set for her hand-me-down American Girl doll...that she named Lindsey. :) I laugh every time she says it. One of my friends said, "Well, maybe that's a good sign that you'll have a grandbaby named after you!" Ha! </div>
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She had a Build-A-Bear birthday party with a few of her friends. It was...wild. The kids had a great time and I thought I needed to be medicated afterwards. That's all I'm going to say. :)</div>
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We're missing a few friends that had to step out early, but here's the group with their finished animals! </div>
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Landry loves being 4. She's big now...duh. She can all of the sudden do things on her own that she didn't think she could do because she is now "an adult." It's been so fun celebrating our sweet girl that made me a mama. She is absolutely one of the biggest blessings in my life...I am so grateful for each year I get to spend with her! </div>
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As of today, we have been living in the hotel for 2 weeks. Our dishwasher had a tiny leak in it that (over a long period of time) leaked through the cabinets and wall in our kitchen and came up through our living room wood floor. At first, we thought it would be an easy fix...after all, the dishwasher was fixed within 10 minutes and the plumber said the part cost less than $10. However, the damage to the wood floor was pretty significant. We tried to find a good match to the floor for over a month, but we found out that our color had been discontinued. Because of that, they are replacing every piece of wood floor in our whole house...which is basically everything except for the kids' bedrooms and our bonus area. The stairs are coming out, baseboards, everything. The workers said yesterday it would be at least 3 more weeks. They haven't even started on the kitchen floor, which is flagstone. They are planning to jackhammer that out and have to lay new stones. Ahh! I'm so glad we are out of there and not having to be home for all of this. Every bit of furniture is moved out of our first floor, and they even emptied out my kitchen cabinets and all of my bathroom drawers (without me knowing...blah) and moved them to storage. I've tried to go home a few times for things I forgot, and those have not been successful trips. :) </div>
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Being away from home for an extended time is bittersweet. The kids are having a BLAST, but they have begged for their own beds more than a few times. They miss specific toys and definitely miss the luxury of a DVR. :) We are staying in an extended stay type place that has two bedrooms and a living/kitchen combo. It is definitely not the space that we are used to, but that has actually been a blessing. We are spending lots and lots of family time together. I am not cooking, I am not cleaning, and that gives me a lot more time to focus on the kids. </div>
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Swimming!</div>
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Coin Laundry...and we even get to ride the elevator for that part. :)</div>
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Sharing a bed! I had the kids nap separately the other day, and Collier cried and cried for Landry. After 6 weeks of being bed-buddies, this might be a hard habit to break. :)</div>
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Indoor sandbox. I packed a bazillion little things that I thought would keep the kids busy. We have played with a few, but we haven't been just hanging out in the room as much as we do at home. </div>
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and bananas...all day in the lobby. </div>
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Resting, relaxing, and renewing while the kids nap every afternoon...</div>
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Serious family bonding...we can't get away from each other. :)</div>
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Ready to get home? Absolutely. </div>
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I hope you have a blessed Easter weekend! I am so grateful for a Savior who loves me beyond my flaws and imperfections. </div>
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I can't believe I am doing a blog post with no pictures, but my cord to upload photos is in the other room where Bretton is napping...I'm not chancing waking the sleeping baby! :)</div>
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I have started having to write down things that Collier is saying because all of a sudden he is funny just like Landry! I don't know how he got big so quickly, but he has been cracking us up the past few weeks! He has the sweetest little personality, and he is getting to be such a chatty Cathy! </div>
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-When I ask Collier to do something, he has started responding, "I can't! I'm too very busy!" </div>
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-Every time he picks up my phone, he clicks on the camera because he wants to look at pictures. When the camera pops up, he says, "Say cheese mommy!" Then, he snaps a random pictures and says (every.single.time), "OH! That's the greatest!" </div>
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-Landry has been telling everyone that she is about to be 4 next week. Collier likes to chime in and say, "Well, I'm about to be 5!" :)</div>
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She has been showing off her outfits to the ladies at the front desk of the hotel. Every morning, they want to see what she is wearing. She ran around the counter and said, "Look at my Sophia shoes!" yesterday morning. Collier quickly ran around there too and said, "Look at my regular shoes!" :)</div>
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-He is starting to figure out all of the names in our family. When we ask him what his whole name is, he says, "Collier! Micah Collier Gibsum." I love the way he says Gibson. :) He knows Micah's name, but he says my name is Mommy Gibsum. </div>
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-I was reading Collier a book the other night about a mother and son elephant. In the story the mommy had to leave, and it was talking about them being able to feel each other's love while they were apart. Collier cuddled up tightly with me and asked, "Mommy, you feel my love?" </div>
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-He loves to laugh and tell me, "Mommy, you're a mess!" or "You're a silly goose!" </div>
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-Collier is rough with Bretton. He loves him SO much, but it is hard for him to be gentle. Here is our daily conversation...</div>
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Collier: "Mommy! Breb is crying!"</div>
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Collier: "I not know."</div>
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Collier: "Yes...I not want a spankin!" </div>
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Collier: "I bite him/pinch him/squeeze him/take his bottle. I sorry Breb!" </div>
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Collier: "No, I burped." </div>
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Me: "You burped out of your booty?"</div>
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Collier: "Yep, my booty burped!" </div>
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An update is coming soon about how we are handling life in the hotel...1 week down, 4 or 5 to go supposedly! I don't think I've even blogged about why we are out of the house, so I've got a lot to catch up on! </div>
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Last weekend Micah and I were able to get away for our first weekend alone since Bretton has been born. We went to the horse races in Hot Springs with my Dad and step-mom...it was so much fun! We've gone several years now with them, and it's always a good time! I grew up around horses, and my Dad still has several. Not race horses, but it is still fun to hear him talk about the horses that are racing and watch he and Micah make crazy bets. :) </div>
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Thank goodness for my Mom and step-dad! They are always willing to help, and my mom takes on 3 kids like it isn't a big deal. The kids love going to her house, and they didn't act like they missed us much when we got home. :) My mom always sends me a bunch of pictures, and that always helps when we are away! She's even committed to watching them all again for double the time when we go on a work trip for Micah in May. I am seriously spoiled with her help, and I don't take that for granted. :)</div>
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We laughed a ton and ate some really great food while we were away. My Dad is a hoot, and we don't get to spend nearly enough time with them. I'm thankful for these weekends full of memories. </div>
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As far as the races and betting went, we were total losers. BUT, we had fun, and that's what matters, right? :) </div>
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Already looking forward to next year!</div>
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As you know, I think Landry is funny. She makes me smile constantly, and I love documenting her silly quotes. </div>
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Here are the latest quotes from our ALMOST (in two weeks!) four-year-old...</div>
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-Torrible is her new word. A mix between terrible and horrible..."This iPad is acting torrible!" </div>
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-During Bible time one night, I asked her what we are supposed to do to our enemies when they are hungry. She quickly responded, "I eat em'!" The answer I was looking for was FEED them. Ha!</div>
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-"I don't want to eat too much and fat my booty out!" </div>
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-"I want to help crack the eggs. I'm a good cracker!" </div>
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-"Nice mamas give their childs cookies." </div>
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-"When I turn 4, I'm going to be an adult. Then, I'll get spreckles on my legs and be a mommy like you!" </div>
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-She was being pouty one day and went in my room and closed the door. She pouted around for a few minutes and said, "Sometimes I'm all on my own. I'm just on my own right now." As I started to walk out of the room, she said, "I'm all on my own, but will you turn the TV on louder?" :) </div>
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-One day as I was getting Bretton out of the bath and Landry squealed, "He's not brown anymore! You washed him off!" His hands tend to lighten up when he gets cold, and apparently she thought he was changing colors. Silly girl. </div>
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"Maybe my Ariel lipstick will give me a tail, and that hair, and that booby thing!" </div>
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She has also been saying some of THE sweetest things lately. She randomly tells me she loves me, that I'm the best, and how much she wants to grow up to be just like me. :) I'm trying to soak that up because I'm sure it will change one day! Earlier today as I was driving somewhere with just her, she said, "Mama, I really love how much fun we have together." Melt.My.Heart.</div>
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On Friday, we did our family fun night for March. Following our February trip to Great Wolf Lodge, this seems a little light, but we had a great time! The whole point of these monthly outings is to make sure we are intentionally spending time together as a family and focusing on having fun. </div>
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We started out our evening by eating ice cream! The place we went was right across the street from Chuck-e-Cheese's, and Landry BEGS to go every time we see it. We had never taken the kids before, and it was fun to get to say YES when she asked. :) </div>
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We spent some time at Chuck-e-Cheese's, and the kids went from one game to the next. They picked out their *junk* to spend their tickets on, and really seemed to soak it all in! </div>
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Landry loved being there, and she loved trying all the different games. Her favorite was riding the horse! </div>
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We decided to leave and go eat dinner at one of our favorite new restaurants. The line was long, but at least they had a flower bed full of mulch to keep Collier entertained. :) </div>
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After dinner, we headed to Cabela's for the kids to "visit" their animals. :) This is another thing that they ask to do a lot, but we rarely make time to go. I love this first picture of them in the cart...mesmerized! </div>
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All of the kids love seeing the fish. There are so many different kinds, and the big kids love when their Daddy tells them all about them. :) </div>
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We had a great night together, and Landry has already been asking when our next family date is! One thing that was really funny was when we left Chuck-e-Cheese's, Landry said, "But on that commercial, I saw people eatin' and drinkin' there. We didn't do any eatin' or drinkin'!" I think that was the only part of the night she was disappointed with. Ha! </div>
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Here comes a seriously easy breakfast recipe. So easy, that your messy haired boys can throw it together on a Saturday morning without much supervision. :) </div>
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The majority of the recipe is done in the blender, and then you pour it in a greased 9x13 pan and you're done! It's called an oven pancake (also known as a hootenanny...whatever that means). It is a strange mix between a pancake and French toast. I'm not saying that it is BETTER than those things, but it literally takes 2 minutes to throw together. Micah and the kids both had seconds and ate the whole 9x13 pan in one breakfast! Quick, easy, and a crowd pleaser! </div>
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Mix well in blender and pour in a greased 9x13 pan. </div>
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Pour 1-2 tablespoons of melted butter over the top (do not mix). </div>
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We ate ours with fresh fruit and maple syrup...and bacon! </div>
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Adding fruit into the mix before I bake it. Kind of like a blueberry pancake.</div>
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Mixing cinnamon into the batter to make it more like French toast. </div>
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I haven't done a real update on the kids in a while. Everyone is doing great and keeping me running!</div>
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they are the silliest, and I love their imaginations these days. </div>
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Landry turns four in exactly a month. Are you kidding me?! That has completely snuck up on me. I have so many Landry quotes written down, but I'll share those in another post. She is too much!</div>
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We've had the chance to get out regularly and have more girl time lately. I love this...I need this! I think she is so sweet and so witty (when she isn't being a total terror...bc you know, that happens occasionally when you're 3). I love how our conversations are growing and changing, and I hope it's always easy for her to talk to me! </div>
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She still loves to dress up, but is more interested in being in "real" princess dresses rather than her play dresses. She is particular about how she wants her hair fixed and gives me lots of direction...already! She gets up most mornings and dresses herself before she comes downstairs, and then she brushes her hair first thing. :) It's so fun to watch her grow. </div>
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She is the biggest helper around the house, and she always asks what she can be doing. She was teaching Collier how to make the windows "sparkle" the other day. </div>
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Collier is 2 1/2, and he is completely inconsistent at this stage. He can go from being the most joy-filled child to screaming and throwing a tantrum in two seconds flat. His favorite new thing to say when he's in trouble is, "No! Stop talkin' to me!" I'm trying to get that one to stop! I still see glimpses of my precious baby boy, but mixed with this crazed, hungry maniac. </div>
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Collier got married to a friend's little girl the other night. She is 6, and she taught Collier so much. Ha! :) I don't think he had a clue what a wedding was, and now he's been asking to play it. Notice, he also had to have a bouquet of flowers. This groom is not going to be outdone! </div>
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Collier is the best big brother. He constantly asks where "Breb" is, and he wants to help feed him his bottles and get him toys. He is so, so proud. </div>
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We've had a great week celebrating Bretton's great MRI results! His MRI of his brain and spine were clear, and everything looks great! At this point, the doctors feel like his stiff muscle tone is pretty normal for him. We are continuing with our two days of physical therapy each week for his neck, and he will wear his helmet for another month or two to keep improving his head shape. </div>
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He is hands down THE MOST laid back baby. He is easy going and has the sweetest personality. </div>
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We went for his 6 month check-up last week, and he has gained weight and is in the 25th percentile now. He sleeps 12-13 hours at night without waking up...and that is a total blessing! He is eating some solid foods, and his favorites so far are butternut squash and carrots. </div>
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I love how he holds on to his car seat while Daddy is driving. I can't see, but I'm positive he doesn't feel the need to do that when I drive. :) :) </div>
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His toe busted through his favorite pair of pj's this morning. This made me laugh because Landry and Collier have both done that too! Apparently our family has wild big toes! </div>
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We are having a great weekend together. Yesterday was beautiful and today it's snowing again! Absolutely crazy, but great weather for snuggling and having a movie day! We all love when Daddy is home! </div>
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Make THIS Monday will be back tomorrow with another (way easy) breakfast recipe your family will love! </div>
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It's time for another iPhone photo clean-out! We've been staying busy around here, and the kids have just been such a hoot lately. </div>
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Landry figured out that Micah's t-shirts are just perfect for dressing up. I love that Collier puts them on and says, "Hi! I'm Daddy!" :) </div>
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Landry's hair salon. She uses a lot of product! </div>
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Micah spoiled the kids with ice cream for breakfast one morning. He brought them a treat from a late work meeting, but he got home after they were already in bed. They liked this even more! </div>
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Collier was showing Bretton the ropes of using the iPad. These two...I hope they end up being the best of friends!</div>
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I've been preparing Landry's closet for Spring/Summer, and she gets beyond excited to try on new things that come in the mail! This little outfit was made by a friend I went to high school with...so fun!</div>
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Sunday afternoon, we were lazy. Landry and I watched a movie on the iPad in her bed while all 3 boys took naps. It was fabulous!</div>
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Micah put a tent up in our dining room for the kids to camp one night...it turned into 5. They loved it! They played in there so much and slept great. Collier's favorite part was being close to mommy's room so that he could "neak in der' to scare you." They woke up insanely early each morning and would sneak into our room to wake us up/scare the daylights out of us. Sweet memories made. :)</div>
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Micah has been reading through the Bible with the kids for a few months now. Collier only likes to look at the pictures, but Landry has been soaking it up! She remembers tons of details from the stories, and she will flip back through the pages and ask us if we remember different things. If Micah gets distracted and doesn't do their study right after dinner, Landry will climb up on the bookshelf and get her Bible down to remind him. Love this time of the night!</div>
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I found some eggnog in the freezer that I froze right after Christmas. I gave it to Landry while she was working on school work, and she said it made her "whole life better!"</div>
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And, as you know Bretton is growing like a weed and changing so much! </div>
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Starting to hold his bottle by himself some. In a very strange way, but we will take what we can get! :)</div>
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He is a busy, busy, busy and happy baby boy! He is growing so fast that we have had to get his helmet resized 3 times in the past month and a half! Faster he grows, the shorter amount of time he has to wear it. He must have been listening! :)</div>
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Yay for Friday! We don't have a huge number of things on our calendar this weekend, and I like it that way. Looking forward to family time and a relaxing weekend at home! </div>
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Friday was a wild day all around for our family. It was the anniversary of Parke's death, and Bretton was scheduled for an MRI at Arkansas Children's Hospital. On top of all the emotions of it being a year since I held precious Parke in my arms, having to experience one of my children being sedated for the first time was not fun. Since we were at the same hospital where Parke stayed in CVICU for a few days, we dropped off some treats for the families staying in that area. It was strange walking back through those doors and remembering our days there searching for answers and ways to hold on to Parke's little life. One year has flown by...my goodness. </div>
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Back to sweet Bretton. We were referred to ACH for an MRI of Bretton's brain. They are checking to see how his brain is functioning and to make sure everything appears normal. He has some issues with muscle tone and his reactions on one side of his body are off a bit. We are hoping that everything comes back clear, but we will be thankful to catch something if it's there so that we can start working on whatever we need to. We don't get the results until March 13th at our follow up appointment with the neurologist. That's a long time to wait! </div>
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Anyway, Bretton looked precious in his hospital gown. He was as sweet as pie the whole time we were there, and he handled not eating for several hours prior much better than I expected! </div>
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They let us stay with him while they put him under, and then we had to go wander around and wait about an hour and a half while they did the scans and he woke up. We went up to the cafeteria (which also brought back a flood of memories from while we were there with Parke), and I stress-ate a huge piece of cake for lunch. </div>
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On Saturday, we had Bretton's baby dedication scheduled. The kids got all dressed and ready to go up on stage for his big night. Landry asked if she got a microphone. :) Ha! </div>
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We love our pastor and his precious wife. They have been through a lot with us, and Pastor Wes has performed all 4 of our baby dedications, as well as Parke's funeral service. He read Colossians 1:9-12 that Micah picked as our passage to pray over Bretton..."For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light." </div>
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Then, on Sunday with all the ice and nasty weather we were getting, we were able to make time to finish Bretton's nursery...finally! My friend, Kay, made the bedding, curtains, and pillow. I basically stole the rug from Homegoods because it was such a great price! I love the way it all came together. </div>
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So, that was three pretty big days in a row for our little man! He is such a joy and just goes with the flow on whatever we're doing. I love him oh so much! :) </div>
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Anyone else have a crazy love addiction for coffee? I could possibly have a problem. I <u>love</u> my coffee in the mornings. I have all the gadgets to make my perfect cup. The process includes grinding fresh coffee beans, boiling water to "press" my coffee, heating my milk, mixing in the perfect amount of agave nectar, foaming my milk with this cool little thingy Micah got me for Christmas, and then taking a few quick drinks before I'm interrupted because it took me 20 minutes to make it. The process of making it is almost as relaxing and soothing as the coffee itself. It's my thing...we all have them. </div>
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My favorite date nights or mornings out with girlfriends involve coffee. </div>
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And...I'm passing my "problem" on to my innocent little 2 year old. :)</div>
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Some of you saw the video on Facebook where Collier was <strike>asking </strike>demanding "more coffee." He is hysterical and asks for "his" coffee almost every morning now. It's just warm milk that I froth with a little vanilla and honey. He loves, loves, loves it. </div>
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While Micah was home this weekend, he got to experience Collier's coffee craze. He was laughing so hard at him sitting at the table with a book and his mug. He said he looked like a middle aged man...except for the booster seat. :) </div>
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Maybe coffee will always be our thing to share? I love watching Collier grow and change...he is really getting to be all sorts of fun! </div>
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I was able to get away with some friends this past weekend to hear one of my favorite blogger/authors speak. I don't have (or make) time to read or follow very many people, so the fact that I enjoy her enough to actually read her stuff says something. Jen Hatmaker was in Little Rock, and we got to hear her wise words and have some much needed mama time away! She is real, she is honest, she is bold, she is controversial, and she hit me with things that weren't even bouncing around in my (way, way too full) head of ideas. Instead of coming home refreshed and relaxed, like I expected, I came home broken. Broken in a new way over issues THAT MATTER in this world, broken over things we choose not to think about, broken over wanting to do and be more. I came home with lots of notes, and I ended up having to hold on to them and soak them in for a few days before I could even talk to Micah about things I was feeling without crying. </div>
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I'm glad I waited to talk to him about it because as I prayed about the things I was feeling, God revealed so much to me. I had things that I needed to be honest about, things that were on my heart that needed to be shared, and it's always interesting to learn new things about yourself. I'm going to share a few things with you. Not because you care, but because this is my blog and my journal and my documentation of life. So, as I've said before, you can just follow along if you'd like. :) </div>
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God has been working in my life over the past several years in many ways. One of the constants is bringing me back to scripture that talks about taking action. Then, bringing me to people who preach and talk about what it means to actually be doers of the word instead of only readers of the word. We have so many plain truths in scripture for how we should live...are we choosing to ignore that? You've seen our family walk shakily in obedience of God's word with our adoptions, mission trips, and other things. I try to take God's word for what it is, and try not to get stuck in the rut of "serving safe people and blessing blessed people," like we tend to do when we only serve in areas we like or feel comfortable. However, I am always feeling the need to do MORE...to be MORE for Him...to shine His light a little MORE. </div>
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I've been convicted over the past few days that I need to be content instead of always striving for more. Yes, God wants us to take action and move mountains in His name. Yes, God commands us to feed the hungry, care for the sick, and love our neighbors. But right now, in my life, God is calling me to care for my three littles who need me desperately. I'm not able to do all the volunteer work I want to do right now because, let's be honest, it would be more work for whatever organization to clean up after my tornadoes than I would be help. At some point, my kids will be able to serve along side me, and that will be fabulous. Until then, they need to be trained up and loved with grace and mercy...and that means some things just have to give. </div>
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As we drove home from the event, the precious friends I went with helped this soak in just a little more for me. They each have kiddos that are older than mine, and some of them very close together. They are able to do things and serve in ways now that just wouldn't have happened for them a few years ago either. We will be there, I see the light. </div>
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When I was finally able to decompress with Micah the other night, I melted just a tiny bit at the table at a local restaurant. I love my sweet husband who tries to act like nobody is staring at me as I blubber and talk to him about deep things in a public setting. For the love, doesn't he know I can't talk about anything at home with the three little leaches hanging all over me? It felt really good to cry a little bit and be honest about how I was feeling. </div>
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Overwhelmed</div>
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I'm focusing on these things, and not going to let myself feel like I'm not doing enough. I've been so overwhelmed with Bretton's needs, and toddler needs, and home needs, and husband needs, and church needs, and I've had zero time to settle and rest in God. I've made zero time for him to work in me completely because I've been hurrying off to the next way I could serve Him. That's not what my God is about. </div>
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So, I'm continuing on and trying to find the balance between making sacrifices in my life and resting in Him at the same time. This is not me giving in to the excuse of being busy and not serving. I'm just going to have to give up certain things I'm not feeling led to do, say no to new things, and listen more carefully to find the specific callings for our family at this time. </div>
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This world is SO broken. There are so many needs, so many causes that break my heart, so many mountains to move. I feel a overwhelming responsibility to take action, but I know I have to rest in God's timing. One of my favorite quotes from this weekend was, "We will not sit on our pile of privileges and pretend they are ours to enjoy." We are so blessed...by God's design, not our doing. </div>
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Sorry I'm not sorry for getting so deep. :) I needed to get it out. I may be sharing ways with you that we are choosing as a family to support causes we are passionate about without just being "busy." Or...this may be it. Comment or email me if you have questions or suggestions...I am SO open to both! </div>
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I'm back! You're going to think I'm crazy with this recipe, but just try it! </div>
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These are "Cookie Dough Bites." They are grain free, dairy free, egg free, sweetened with honey, and made with CHICKPEAS. The do bake, but they are still really gooey and do not hold up like a normal cookie...that's why they are still called cookie dough! They are super healthy for you, but they still feel indulgent and kick any sweet craving you're having with the little bit of chocolate that's in them. Landry and Collier could have eaten the whole pan. When Micah tried them, he obviously knew they weren't normal cookies, but he was shocked when I told him that chickpeas were the main ingredient. They are surprisingly yummy!</div>
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Mix all ingredients except for chocolate in a food processor together. This mixture is THICK and sticky. I used my Vitamix, and I still had to take the lid off and stir a few times to get it to mix smoothly. Next time, I am definitely going to try the food processor like the recipe suggested. Pour in the chocolate chips and stir or pulse to mix through. </div>
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I know these sound totally off the wall, but honestly, they're worth a try. They were fun for the kids to help me make, and I didn't feel guilty letting them eat them! Here are a few things to keep in mind and changes that I made...</div>
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-Like I said, I had trouble getting my mixture to mix smoothly. Don't stress about that. I seriously had a few completely whole chickpeas in a few of my final cookies, and the kids didn't even notice. Especially since I used crunchy peanut butter...</div>
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It is the best, and is made with coconut oil! It is already sweetened lightly with agave, so I cut down the honey in the recipe when I made it. </div>
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I'm a little out of my routine for blogging this week and totally skipped my regular Monday post. BUT, I have a good reason. I have shingles...my crazy, stress-ball of a life caught up with me, and now I'm hurting like crazy! I'm all drugged up, so hopefully it will be kicked soon. I've had so many fun things planned this week that I've just tied to power through and still do them. I had a date night with Micah, and I'm planning on leaving town for the weekend with a friend tomorrow. I told her it was either hurt riding in the car laughing with her or stay home and be harassed by the kids. :) I'm picking laughing until I hurt even worse. </div>
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One of our family resolutions for 2014 was to spend family time together once a month by taking a trip, making a memory, or doing something else intentional. The funny part is, for January, we had planned to go to a local hotel and spend the night to let the kids swim. When the house flooded, we got to do that a week early! :) </div>
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For February, we went to the Great Wolf Lodge in Dallas. It was SO much fun. We took our sweet babysitter, April, with us so that we could have one-on-one time with each child. It was so perfect, and such a great memory maker for our little family. The best Valentine's Day I've had in a long time! </div>
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The hotel had story time each night, so we got dressed in our jammies and went downstairs for the fun! </div>
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Landry got to sleep on a bunk bed with "wuvs" or "woofs" (aka: wolfs) painted on the walls all around it. She loved being in the "cave" and thought it was so cool! </div>
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We got to eat some really yummy food while we were there, and you know Collier is always up for that! </div>
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The hotel has a 34,000 square foot INDOOR water park that only hotel guests can use. The kids loved, loved, loved getting to swim while it was so cold outside. Landry loved the ocean (wave pool), and Collier loved the action of going down the slides over and over and over again. Bretton wasn't much for the water...he preferred to be snuggled and nap. :) </div>
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Collier loved having a phone in the room, and he pretended to call Mimi and Gigi the whole time we were there. "Hi! Collier here. How are you mimi?" "Gigi, can you hear me? This is me, Collier!" </div>
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It was really a great weekend for our family. This is by far one of the bigger outings we have planned for the year, but I'm SO glad we did it. The kids had a blast, and I loved watching them experience new things! </div>
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I was just thinking this morning about everything that has transpired over the past year for our family. As we prepare to reach the date of Parke's passing in a few weeks, I am so overwhelmed and in awe that God gave us Bretton. For goodness sake, he is so stinkin loved. He is by far the most popular person in our house (Daddy comes in a very, very close second).</div>
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The kids want to hold him constantly.</div>
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And I harass him and take way too many pictures. :) He's just so sweet, I can't help myself. </div>
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Today I am thankful and humbled that I got chosen to be Bretton's mama. </div>
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Apple Cheddar Mini-Meatloaves</div>
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These are so good! The apple and onion keep the turkey from drying out, and they are even good leftover! </div>
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1 1/2 pounds ground turkey</div>
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1 medium granny smith apple, peeled and shredded (toss the core)</div>
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This bitter cold weather and snow has been keeping us at home even more than usual these days. Landry missed gymnastics because of the snow, I missed getting out of the house for groceries and a little alone time, and Collier just missed going. We are really homebodies, and I am totally fine with that 99.9% of the time. However, when I realized we had been in the house for 6 days straight, and our only proof of life beyond ourselves was Facebook and Micah going to and coming from work, I started twitching a bit. :) I'm so glad to see a warmer forecast coming this weekend. These kids are beyond ready to get to play outside regularly! </div>
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Most snow days for us feel pretty much like a regular day. Our kids aren't in school, so we kind of have the same routine day in and day out. I do feel like I can cheat a little bit though when schools are canceled. I know that makes NO sense, but I feel like it's almost a free day for us too. We drink hot chocolate, we watch more tv than we should, we pull out craft projects to work on, and the laundry and cleaning waits. I have been enjoying that part of it! :) </div>
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It's a crazy amount of trouble for me to dress the kids up to go outside for 2 minutes...and then for them to drag the mess back in with them. So, this time, we brought the snow inside! </div>
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Several painting opportunities for our budding artist...</div>
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I'm ready for Spring. Not that we won't still stay at home in our jammies <strike>some</strike> most days, but at least we will have the option of walking to the mailbox. :) </div>
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Bretton got his helmet last Friday, and we are slowly getting used to it. He has done pretty well so far, but today we are up to wearing it 8 hours during the day and overnight for the first time. Naps are not going well, so I'm not very excited about tonight. Hopefully he will sleep the 12 hours like he normally does! </div>
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Bretton is just the happiest, sweetest, most content little thing. The helmet hasn't seemed to change that one bit. We are still getting lots of smiles, and he doesn't even seem to notice it unless he is trying to sleep. </div>
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We have had a few moments like this, but I can't tell if it's just when he's sleepy or if the helmet is really making his neck tired. </div>
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For now, we are not planning on decorating or doing stickers all over. I think the helmet draws enough attention on its own, and I like it plain. :) </div>
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Then, you can focus on things like B's beautiful eyes instead of dino stickers all over. Ha! </div>
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In the past week, Bretton has become mobile! He isn't crawling, but he is rolling both ways and scooting all over the place. He gets himself in all sorts of trouble. :) </div>
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He started out under the toy on his back...</div>
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Then, he got stuck under the ottoman and was laughing SO hard. He is too funny! </div>
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Thank you guys SO much for all the sweet comments about B. A helmet is really no big deal, but it was hard on me to have to go forward with it. I know that seems so stinkin' silly, but it was just kind of another thing on our list, and not really what I had pictured for me sweet boy. We expect that he will wear it for 4-6 months if everything goes as planned. He will wear it 23 hours a day and get one hour off for bathing him and washing the helmet. </div>
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Landry and Collier have been cracking me up. We didn't warn them that Bretton was getting a new accessory, and they have been so funny. Landry called it a "homiet" and Collier has taken it off of him twice. We had to have a serious talk with Collier about not touching, but he wants one too! </div>
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This week's recipe is something simple, but very yummy. They are called Egg Boats, and our whole family loves them! This is a newer recipe for me, but we have made it several times over the past few months. It's another recipe that you can customize to your family's preferences, and you can even make each one different for each family member (which makes it nice for picky eaters!). </div>
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This is the bread that I have found I like to use. They are meant to be baked at home, so the bread doesn't get too burnt or crusty after baking for another 20 minutes. Also, these are the perfect size for the kids, and they love having anything that is all for them and not cut up. :) You can also use a whole loaf of French bread, or sandwich size buns. You just want to make sure that it is crusty enough to hold the eggs in and not fall apart. </div>
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Bake them for 20-25 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Make sure the eggs are set in the center and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.</div>
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And, just for full disclosure...SPRAY YOUR PAN! Be very careful when you are hollowing out your boats not to poke a hole in the bottom. Even though I have been crazy careful each time, I have never baked them where one didn't leak all over the place. They still taste amazing, but they are much, much easier to get off of the foil if it is sprayed. :) </div>
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