tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59911044831350243602024-02-20T21:10:28.841-08:00Webster ABCDLessons in Love, Life & LaughterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991104483135024360.post-79911823031017353052012-12-09T18:22:00.000-08:002012-12-23T17:25:53.688-08:00Gingerbread Houses & Craft Fails<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You can't make Gingerbread Houses without some Peppermint Hot Chocolate. =) (Seriously, I am addicted to this stuff.)</div>
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It has been YEARS since we decorated Gingerbread Houses. We used to go to a friend's house and have a little Gingerbread Making Party but since they moved this tradition has gotten a little lost. It was time to revive it this year. So we got a pile of candy, a couple of kits, the ABCD+2 neighbors and got busy building.</div>
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This is his new "cheese" face. Totally cracks me up. He was so excited that he got to decorate his house. That boy had a blast decorating his little A-Frame.</div>
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B was so excited that she got a little house to herself to decorate. She got quite creative in her decorating too.</div>
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A and C's houses were a bit more complicated to put together. I had B and D's houses done and almost decorated by the time they were halfway done putting theirs together. The girls' house fell apart and had to be undecorated, demolished and re-assembled. <br />
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Such serious concentration was going on at the boys side of the table. They had their design all planned out even before they began building it. Typical boys. =)</div>
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A was so proud of his house. He did a great job for being two. Of course the whole thing collapsed when he started picking off the candy and licking the icing, LOL!</div>
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Here is B's adorable little cottage. It turned out so cute. She added lots of colorful candy to hers.</div>
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Here is the boys' flat roof masterpiece. The little gingerbread marshmallows represented our family and the neighbor's. So sweet!</div>
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The girls were frantically trying to catch up after their minor disaster. Here is C adding a little more frosting to make it perfect.</div>
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Here is the girls' finished house. It looks great. They even decorated the lawn to give it some character.</div>
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The big house was Nana and my project, although I ended up doing it because she was busy trying to save the girls' house from absolute ruin.</div>
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After the kids were done with their projects Nana and I decided to work on one of our own. Candy covered Cones. Made to look like Christmas trees. While great in theory, mine didn't turn out as planned.</div>
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It looks like a tree the Grinch would of made. #epiccraftfail</div>
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Nana's started out so pretty (which made my disaster, well more of a disaster). Her candy was straight and staying in place. That is for the first ten minutes then it became an oozing mess like mine. Oh well. We can say we tried it. We had so much fun laughing at our 'creations' that it made the whole night worth it. </div>
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C has had a very busy fall. She is now in fifth grade, can you believe it? She is getting so tall, she now wears a size six women's shoe. She is doing well with her speech and maturing quite a bit. We have entered the tween phase which is always interesting.</div>
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C is working very hard at school this year. She is blowing through her math and mastering concepts she struggled with last year. She is doing well with her reading, although it is still difficult for her, and writing is coming a long way.</div>
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C is still quite the artist. She is taking an art class and a pottery class at school. She loves both of the classes. Most of her time is spent drawing and designing. Her new favorite thing to draw are clothing designs. A girl after her Mom's heart. </div>
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C has been trying to grow her hair out for quite a while but it just wasn't working. Her hair was growing thicker but just not longer. After months of fighting with knots and trying to get it out of her face she begged to cut it all off.</div>
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Mom and B anxiously awaiting the final result.</div>
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She loves it short!! The cut is perfect for her. Short and simple. Dad was not impressed with her new do however. He wanted to know what happened to his little girl.</div>
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A has had a busy fall for a first grader. He is definitely learning to state his mind and is full of adventure.</div>
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A has been having a hard time figuring out reading. He began complaining early in the fall that he was having trouble seeing, that things were blury. We took him to see the eye doctor, fearing the worst, since his Dad and Mom both wear glasses.<br />
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A's vision is 20/20. His problem is not his vision itself but his eyes are having to work a little harder at focusing. This is due to growing. Nothing serious. He was bummed that he didn't need glasses, Mom and Dad were thrilled.<br />
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Aidan earned his Little Kicks Blackbelt over the summer. This fall he tested out of the Little Kicks program (a year early) and moved up to the official white belt class. He is now on the path to earning his Black Belt in Taekwondo. He loves being in the older class but is a little intimidated since he is the smallest kid in the class. He is doing great.</div>
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A is doing well in school. He is not as excited about school as B is but he is getting there. He really likes some of the new curriculum we have gotten this year. He loves all of his classes at school. He is learning so much this year. I am so proud of how hard he is working.</div>
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B has been growing so much this fall. She is quite a 'girly' girl and would wear dresses every day if Mom would let her. (Let's face it Preschool is much more fun to enjoy in jeans, especially playing outside). She is a charming little model in all things Curly Girly.</div>
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D and B are slowly becoming buddies. They have had their issues and still can fight quite a bit but as D gets older they are discovering more and more things they can do together.</div>
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One of her rare, bashful moments in front of the camera.</div>
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Early in the fall B came down with a miserable cold. She was sick for over a week. Vicks was her friend that week.<br />
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Such a goof and quick to make friends wherever she goes. B can't wait until next year when she is old enough to go to the "big kids'" school as an actual student, not just a sister. In the meantime she likes to play in the family room while the older two are in class.</div>
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B is such a great helper. Especially when mommy is making something yummy like Brownies.</div>
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B has become quite the budding artist this fall. Her pictures have matured quite a bit and I no longer find myself having to ask "Can you tell me about your picture?" just so I can discern what her scribbles are suppose to be.</div>
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Here is B on her first day of preschool. She was a preschool expert this year. She was quite proud to be the one to show the new students the classroom and schedule.</div>
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B is so eager to learn and do schoolwork with the older two. I have had a hard time keeping up with her. I had to order her Kindergarten curriculum early, she was already ready to dive in. By the time she is in Kindergarten she will be doing some First Grade work. I am amazed at how excited she is to learn and how quickly she picks things up.</div>
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Our budding model. B loves to have her hair done and model Mom's new dresses. It doesn't help that her closet is slowly filling up with handmade dresses from Mom.</div>
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Can you tell that our little dude is growing up? He is getting so big and his little personality is just getting bigger and bigger. He is so sweet and such a stinker all at once.</div>
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Here is D at the doctor's office after his check up. That grin of his gets him out of more trouble then Dad and I would ever admit, LOL!</div>
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See here he is, big boy! He is already in size 3T and it won't be long before he is into 4T. A couple of A's shirts went directly from his dresser to D's. D and B wear the same size shoe.</div>
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D loves to build and play with train tracks. Every time he goes to work with Mom at the Toy Store he builds a train track. </div>
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Yes our youngest boy has a head full of curly blonde hair, even after two haircuts it just keeps curling. When we let it get a little long he looks like a little surfer boy. So adorable!</div>
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No longer taking naps because he can't miss anything during the day, D sleeps hard all night long.</div>
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D loves going to the "big kids'" school. Especially when he gets to hang out in the family room and play with all the toys. It is hard to believe that in less then a year he will be in preschool already</div>
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Like I said, D plays until he just can't anymore. There are nights when I find him sleeping in the weirdest places and positions.</div>
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D is going to make an amazing father one day. He loves playing with B's baby dolls, he even changes their diapers and clothes. He is so sweet and tender-hearted.</div>
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D is talking more and more every day. He is saying things much clearer and is getting a little less shy although he still doesn't say much in public. He is very good at saying "No!" and "Stop That!"</div>
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One of D's new favorite things to do is play dress-up. He loves to sword fight (although look out he is fierce), put on costumes and run through the house growling. He has such an active imagination for a two year old.</div>
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Last year we were so busy that Christmas was just a blur. This year I wanted to slow down and enjoy Christmas with the kids. So right after Thanksgiving was finished we went right to work getting into the Christmas Spirit.</div>
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The first thing on the agenda was baking sugar cookies. This is something the kids love to do throughout the holidays so they couldn't wait to start our Christmas baking a little early this year. Nana came over to join the fun.</div>
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After dinner, while the cookies cooled, we got out the Christmas decorations. The kids were so excited to have the Christmas tree up and to pull out their favorite decorations from years past. We kept the decorations simple this year. The kids were a little disappointed but Mom is really enjoying not as much Christmas clutter, so a simpler Christmas might just become the new tradition.</div>
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B insisted on wearing her princess dress to decorate the tree because only princesses can decorate Christmas trees properly.</div>
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This year I swapped out our gold ornaments for fun green ones. The kids were very excited about this and love the new look to our Christmas tree.</div>
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The tree turned out gorgeous. The kids did an awesome job. I did have to do a little rearranging once they were in bed. Twelve ornaments on one branch just doesn't look right. ;)</div>
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Such a couple of goofs! My favorite Christmas gifts hiding under the tree! I love those two!</div>
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We had so much fun decorating Christmas cookies this year. The kids might have gone a little nuts with the sprinkles but it was worth it. The cookies were adorable and delicious. Of course in a matter of days they were gone but that just means we get to make cookies again. =)</div>
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Happy Thanksgiving, from our family to yours...Here are a few of the treats we've made for the holiday.
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Halloween in the Pacific Northwest usually means a cold and damp night of Trick or Treating. This year was no exception. It was cold and windy, then the rain came and it just became damp and miserable. The kids didn't care. They were so excited to get dressed up and have fun. They got to go to a Halloween birthday party which was a so much fun!</div>
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A wanted to be a cowboy for quite a while and at the last minute we decided to let D be one too. They looked adorable together. Both boys enjoyed having matching costumes this year.</div>
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C's costume evolved quite a bit this year. She really wanted to be the Wicked Witch from the Wizard of Oz but the costume didn't fit. So this is the compromise we came up with--a Glam Witch. This playful costume fit her vibrant personality so much better. She had so much fun wearing it.</div>
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B of course wanted to be a princess. So we pulled a costume out of her dress-up bin and she was ready to go. She was thrilled to be allowed to wear Mom's tiara from her wedding. It was the perfect touch to her costume.</div>
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At the party the kids did a little Trick or Treating even with the chilling winds and rain. They got just enough candy, not too much to make me crazy but just enough for it to be a successful hunt.<br />
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Such a sweet little face!</div>
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Her Shirley Temple Face.</div>
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These two are the best of buds.</div>
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Dad discovered there are other colors to wear besides navy and gray.</div>
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Funky Hair.</div>
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A rare moment, so glad I captured it.</div>
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Nana and her big D.</div>
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Totally love this picture!!</div>
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Headed off to yet another street fair for the Boutique.</div>
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D has a great sense of style.</div>
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Some sweet cuddles with my 'Curly Girly'.</div>
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Hot dogs, yes please!</div>
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Too tired to make it to her bed.</div>
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Lovin' the sunshine and shades.</div>
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Who needs a pool when a bucket will do on a hot day?</div>
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Summer hiking adventures.</div>
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C was greatly missed by D while she was at summer camp.</div>
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I love this goofball!!</div>
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Hanging out at the beach!</div>
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Big Wave, Small Surfer.</div>
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A's favorite place to be.</div>
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Chillin' with Dad.</div>
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Our fearless climber.</div>
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A's 'cheese' smile, LOL!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991104483135024360.post-21877499157317884582012-06-03T17:20:00.000-07:002012-06-05T17:20:31.853-07:00Sunday SnapshotsWe have been busy. Scratch that, we have been beyond busy. It is the end of the school year, everything is wrapping up, The Curly Girly Boutique has been time consuming with orders and events, Dad has been working lots of extra hours. Family time has been in short supply around here. Sunday Dad surprised us with lunch on the next island over and some play time.<br />
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We went to a local place that serves authentic 'drive-in' hamburgers. They were delicious. The kids were still a little wound up after church but they dug into the hamburgers with zeal. After the kids cleared their baskets we headed up to the local park for some fun.</div>
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I absolutely adore this picture of D. He was so excited to be at the park that he didn't know which way to go first. He kept Dad and I on our toes as we ran after him and the other three.<br />
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B, our bubbly little explorer was everywhere. Playing with the music and running everywhere.<br />
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You can just barely make out Dad and D in the tower. I hadn't quite figured out the zoom on my new camera phone. Since Dad surprised us with this trip I didn't know I would need my DSLR when we left for church. But that's okay, the iPhone took some amazing photos. Plus playing with Instagram is always fun too.<br />
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C is always the hardest kid for me to get pictures of lately. She is always running here and there, busy with something or making new friends. I practically had to sit on her to get her to stop long enough for me to get a picture. It turned out cute though.<br />
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Just one of the many little playhouses at this park. The kids loved all of the hiding places. Mom, not so much.<br />
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D was not to be outdone by his older brother and sisters. He was determined to keep up with them and explore every inch of the park.<br />
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This was just such a fun angle that I had to take a picture of A. He was busy at the park too.<br />
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Here is A's favorite toy at this park, the digging tool. It wasn't as much fun today since the sand was wet and hard to dig in but he gave it his best try.<br />
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Thanks to our tire swing in the back yard, D and B are pros at them. It is one of their favorite things to do together--swing.<br />
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What you can't see in this picture is A crying. He got halfway up the wall, chickened out and got stuck. He almost made it but refused to go any further. Dad tried to help him but all he wanted was down. Maybe next time.<br />
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D spun around just so I could take a picture then he took off running again. What a cutie!!<br />
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My little man. He was busy hiding from C in the playhouse.<br />
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So sweet. B loved all of the fun playhouses and themes that are at this park. There is a pirate ship, a ferry, a whale and other things to play on there.<br />
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Here are Dad and D at the end of our trip to the park, exhausted. It was such a fun day, I am so glad we made the time in our busy lives to enjoy each other.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991104483135024360.post-86224106099625095902012-05-26T16:11:00.000-07:002012-06-05T16:14:50.171-07:00Memorial Day Parade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Awaiting the parade, not sure if he wanted to keep the hat on or not.</div>
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A was asking all kinds of questions about Memorial Day and what are we remembering, it was very sweet.</div>
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Small town parades at its best. As long as the flags and veterans are walking (or being driven in the parade) not a single person sits. Everyone stands in respect for those who put their lives in danger so we can have our freedom.</div>
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Nana and D enjoyed the parade.</div>
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Old Cars, love it.</div>
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<b>B</b> was also very specific about what she wanted for her cupcakes. The cake and frosting had to be pink, so we made pink lemonade cupcakes. A friend of ours makes <a href="http://www.cupcakewrapsbysprout.com/" target="_blank">amazing cupcake wraps</a> and B has had her eye on the pink glitter ones for months. So we knew that we had to have the glitter cupcake wraps. The wraps definitely made her cupcakes princess worthy.</div>
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Theresa also made us these adorable crown cupcake toppers to match <b>B</b>'s invitations. They were the perfect touch for the cupcakes. <b>B</b> was so excited when Nana finished icing her cupcakes and we put the toppers in each one.</div>
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The weather was beautiful so we decided to move the party to the backyard. We had yummy snacks out for the kids along with pink lemonade to drink. After the kids snacked it was time to play!!<br />
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As a craft we decided to make paper crowns and princess hats. We had lots of stickers, ribbon and tulle to decorate each one. The kids had so much fun wearing their new hats (a few of the parents wore them too).<br />
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Once everyone had their fill of playing, it was time for the pink castle pinata. We don't normally do pinatas at birthday parties but Nana insisted this year. Since the party was outside it was the perfect party activity.<br />
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After letting each kid take multiple hits at the well-made pinata, Dad finally decided just to rip it open, much to the kids delight.<br />
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It was a wonderful party, simple but perfect for our fun-loving girl. I must admit I was exhausted afterwards and we still had three more birthday parties to attend the same weekend. Now to start planning the boys' birthdays.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991104483135024360.post-32621587390986748762012-05-18T03:34:00.000-07:002012-05-23T03:34:40.221-07:00Girls Day OutDad and I have been thinking, talking and praying. Our kids birthdays are always special days. We have fabulous parties and make that day special for our kids. This year we wanted to take birthdays in a different direction. Oh we will still do the parties, the cake, the presents, but gifts from Mom and Dad will take on a new spin. Instead of just giving the kids something, a gift that will no doubt be broken in just a few short months or lain aside forgotten, we want to create a memory with them. Do something fun, unique, just for them. <br />
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<b>C</b> was the first one who got to experience this, a shopping adventure with Mom. Family emergencies interrupted our grand plans but we still had a great time shopping on a smaller scale. Now it is <b>B</b>'s turn. Our sweet little Curly Girly is four years old. I seriously can't believe it. How did that happen? Anyway, after talking it over I knew the perfect memory making gift we could do together. An afternoon at <a href="http://www.americangirl.com/stores/location_sea.php?gclid=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=american%2Bgirl%2B+place&utm_campaign=American%2BGirl%2BSeattle_G">American Girl Place</a>. There is finally a store near us. <b>B</b> is at the perfect age to really enjoy all of the 'girliness' and appreciate it. It was just the place to celebrate <b>B</b> turning 4 and what a special little girl she is. So we made our reservations for lunch at the Bistro and found somewhere for the boys to hang out for the day. Nana, <b>C</b>, <b>B</b> and I headed off for an afternoon of girly fun. <br />
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<b>B</b> knew that we were heading somewhere special for her birthday, she just had no clue what that was. She was in little girl heaven when we walked through the revolving door into the store. She just stood there for a moment taking it all in. I wish I had taken more pictures but I was truly just enjoying watching her run from display to display, looking at all of the dolls and clothing. She was so excited. She kept telling everyone it was her birthday too.<br />
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Lunch was absolutely fabulous. If you have never been to American Girl Place for lunch, you really need to go. The staff went out of their way to make sure it was a memorable dining experience. The food was amazing and not just 'kids menu' foods either, there are plenty of adult foods to choose from. <b>C</b> brought her doll with her and they had a little seat just for her doll. Since <b>B</b> didn't have a doll (yet), they let her borrow a doll of her choice for lunch. <b>B</b> was so excited.<br />
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Even <b>C</b> was excited to be at American Girl, which honestly surprised me. She is right in that awkward 'tween' phase where I never know what mood she will be in. <b>C</b> was ready to enjoy this girl time with her little sister. (Sorry for the pictures, I only had Nana's phone as a camera).</div>
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<b>B</b> could barely eat her lunch, she was so excited. She kept making sure her doll had enough to 'eat' and 'drink'. They not only provide doll seats but little cups and saucers for the dolls, how cute is that? Everything was new and fun. She couldn't wait to go shopping and spend her birthday money. Doesn't she look adorable with her 'friend?</div>
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Since we were at the store to celebrate <b>B</b>'s birthday, she got a birthday cupcake as part of her meal. As you can see she was one happy little girl. She enjoyed her treat and was ready to get shopping. We spent the next hour wandering through the store, from one end to the other shopping. I wish I had taken more pictures of our shopping adventure but the girls had me hopping. In the end <b>C</b> got a new swimsuit, sun glasses and earrings for her doll. <b>B</b> received a brand new American Girl doll that has hazel eyes and curly blonde hair just like her from her Nana and Poppa. She also picked out another dress for her doll.</div>
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Here is a picture of the doll <b>B</b> got from the website. Isn't she adorable? Just like my Curly Girly. After our shopping adventure, the store had a scavenger hunt and crafts going on. So we hung out a little longer and played. The girls had a great time. We may just have to make a trip to American Girl our new favorite birthday adventure.</div>
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He couldn't even let go of the spoon. =)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991104483135024360.post-70455453626243772572012-05-09T09:24:00.001-07:002012-05-09T09:24:25.841-07:00Happy Birthday B!! 4 Years OldToday, I can hardly stand it, my little B turns four. It does not seem possible, yet in many ways she is way past a mere four years. She has grown so much this year. I thought I would share some of my favorite B pictures from the past year with you to capture how much she has grown this year.<br />
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Life has been so busy lately that I haven't stopped to take the time to enjoy my kids like I should. My kids are so patient with their busy Mom. I love them for that but it is easy to take advantage of it as well. I am striving to take the time to play with my kids. Dad does a great job at just playing with the kids. I tend to just see the to do list and put them off. I am realizing quickly that they are growing up fast and I need to enjoy our time together before it is gone. There will come a day, sooner than I like to admit, when my girls would rather hang out with their friends then have a Tea Party with Mom and my boys will prefer working on a car then cuddling with Mom on the couch with a book.</div>
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One day, while A and C were playing with friends and D was taking a nap, B was feeling lonely and out of sorts. I stared at the piles of laundry, dishes and other things that needed doing, then I looked at her big blue eyes. Chores could wait. This was the perfect time to spend some much needed Mommy and Daughter time. </div>
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I surprised her by digging out C's old tea set, which has not seen the light of day since C was six years old. B's eyes lit up, the way only an almost four-year old's can, and she began putting everything in place for our impromptu Tea Party. She was so excited. She got her dolls out and arranged them in the living room. She set the table beautifully. She carefully served 'tea' to me and her doll guests. She generously passed out cookies. She said "please" and "thank you", just like every Mom loves to hear. </div>
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It wasn't the most elegant Tea Party, we sat on the floor. Our tea set is not fine china, but it has been loved by many girls before us (as all of the cracks and chips will attest to). We didn't use real tea, water worked for our purposes. We didn't even dress up for this event, although B is wearing a dress as usual. We didn't drink tea with our pinkies up, yes, we did spill a little. Cookie crumbs were in abundance. </div>
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None of that matters. Our impromptu party wasn't about all of the fuss and frills, it was about a special memory that we can always treasure. As parents, especially with Pinterest and the internet, it is so easy to get sucked into making everything magazine cover worthy. Children's parties are extreme these days. A simple playdate is now a carefully planned event to connect our toddlers with the right friends. We have lost sight of the simple joys of childhood. On this quiet afternoon, B and I discovered that joy again. It was a moment away from the craziness of life. When all that mattered were B and me.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991104483135024360.post-38031884222378302972012-04-28T03:37:00.000-07:002012-05-07T04:04:41.792-07:00Black Belt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>A</b> has been in a children's Taekwondo program at our local studio for almost two years. He started when he wasn't even four years old. I admit it, there were times when I didn't think <b>A</b> would last in Taekwondo. (I know that sounds terrible but it is the truth). He did not seem to be getting much out of it. It was often a battle just to get him to class. I wondered if he was actually paying attention. Was it worth the money we were paying each month in tuition? In class he does just what is necessary to squeak by, not much else. I can't help it, I want to see him do the best he can at everything. </div>
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We kept encouraging him, despite evidence that maybe this just wasn't for him. We always made a big deal about him earning each new belt and moving up in the class. I was never really sure who was more excited about his belt testing, <b>A</b> or Mom and Dad. I realized I was becoming the dreaded 'helicopter' parent but how else was I going to teach him about perseverance and follow-through? What I thought was really a lesson for him, ended up being a lesson for Mom.</div>
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<b>A</b> has always been a challenge to raise. I say that with so much pride and love. He frustrates me at times yet I can't imagine our family without him. <b>A</b> has his own way of doing things, that includes how he learns. Some might label him an 'unmotivated' learner. I have thought the same thing on many occasions. Schoolwork with him can be frustrating. I just never know if he is actually retaining what I am teaching him. Taekwondo has shown me that our little guy is taking in more than we think. He is slowly absorbing what is happening around him. It may look like he isn't paying attention or retaining anything but when you start quizzing him, you will be amazed at how much he knows. <b>A</b> is just like a sponge. He continues to blow me away daily with his perception and knowledge. All this time in Taekwondo, I lamented his lack of pizazz and finesse while kicking or punching. When I should of realized that he was really taking it all in. So he could do it right, when he was ready. A lesson that this Mom needed to learn.<br />
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Recently <b>A</b> tested for his Black Belt in his class. This was such a big deal for him. He talked about it for weeks. He practiced in the backyard, down the hallway and was ready to be quizzed at a moments notice. He was eagerly awaiting his turn to show off everything he has learned. Let me tell you, <b>A</b>'s excitement was contagious. He was finally excited about Taekwondo. I was one proud Mom watching him stand on the mat and prepare to test. I once again learned that even though my children are just that, mine, they can still take me by surprise. They teach me so much about life. We were all created differently and unique, by God, and He gave us all a different way to learn and navigate life. "<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">and knit me together in my mother’s womb. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;">You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px;"><i>as I was woven together in the dark of the womb</i>." Psalm 139:13-15</span></div>
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Here is the video of <b>A</b> doing his testing. He did great. He was so proud of himself. He had set the goal of achieving his Black Belt and he did it. I know our pushing helped him reach that goal, it also showed him that he could do it. It also showed Mom, to give him his space and let him figure things out on his own. He has to learn his way, on his terms. We took him out for Mexican afterwards to celebrate his achievement. He couldn't wait to tell everyone what he had done. Now if we could only get that same kind of motivation from him for other stuff, like his bedroom. =)<br />
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After the kids test, they get the opportunity to break a board. This is something <b>A</b> looks forward to each time. The first time he was a little hesitant about smashing the board but now he has broken boards with his feet and hands. He has collected quite a few boards. He was especially excited this time, not only did he break the board in one place but in two.<br />
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<b>A</b> had to wait a week to get his black belt. He couldn't wait to get it. When it finally arrived, he was so solemn and serious, it just made me laugh. Even he recognized what a big deal it was. So now we have our very proud black belt. And a Mom who looks at her son with new appreciation and insight.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991104483135024360.post-42193687344300425682012-04-26T06:22:00.000-07:002012-04-26T06:22:05.208-07:00Crazy BusyHave you wondered where we have disappeared to? Just the land of 'crazy busyness'. It has been a very busy couple of weeks. We are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, however, and that is so exciting because this Mom needs a nap.<br />
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The ABC are very busy at school, working hard on finishing up the school year with style. Not that they have too much to finish up because we will still be doing school all summer but we will at least be done with their classes and preschool. D, well he is just plain busy. Getting into everything. <br />
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Dad just wrapped up yet another term of graduate school. I have seriously lost count of how much he has left. He has the week off before jumping back into more classes. I know he is counting down the days until he is finished with both Master's Degrees. <br />
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I have been the busiest of all. <a href="http://www.curlygirlyboutique.com/">The Curly Girly Boutique</a> has exploded into a frenzy of activity for our first street fair of the year. This also happens to be the biggest tourist event we have in town, so it is a big weekend. With all the new changes to our product lines over the past year, we have had to do some serious re-thinking of the 'look' of our business. This has added to the normal stress of preparing for a show. I have been sewing like a crazy woman and Dad has been building display pieces for our booth. We will both be glad when this weekend is over. Right now our living room looks like a store with all of our products hanging up, waiting to be priced. <br />
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