tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15017252819031312972024-03-14T14:12:00.708-04:00MalloryMarchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07229135464057765820noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-48777296792565691212011-12-30T21:33:00.000-05:002011-12-30T22:03:45.468-05:00New Family Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Welcome Wesley Theodore Poland, born October 11, 2011 at 12:34 AM, 8lbs 6oz. Because of this new addition, it has been decided that we will end this blog and start a <b>family </b>blog. Thank you all so much for keeping up with us on Mallory's blog, and know you can continue to catch up with us at our new address; <a href="http://www.polandpedigree.blogspot.com/">http://www.polandpedigree.blogspot.com/</a></div>
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On September 20th a new special little lady made her way into the world, little Lilly. Lilly's mom is one of my oldest and best friends on the face of this Earth. Growing up, her family was like my own and I am hoping that with our children we can continue that tradition. Her little silly Lilly is about 3 weeks older then our newest, little Wesley and they will be growing up together whether they like it or not. We often joke about their wedding one day, secretly wishing that it happens. </div>
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Although the spitting image of her daddy, little Lilly definitely has personality traits of her mother. I can't wait to watch her grow. </div>
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<br />Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-16382330560791016342011-11-20T20:15:00.001-05:002011-11-21T21:12:09.144-05:00Aunt Lori's Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My recent hiatus has been a result of the birth of our son, Wesley - however, we will get to that. Before I can post about him, I feel like I need to catch up on what happened before he was born and one of those activities was Aunt Lori's Birthday. I got a couple of very cute shots that I thought were worth sharing, so I decided to date back to September (yes, September) when we all got together for Lori's Birthday. </div>
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We enjoyed time with family (including cake) and celebrated the birth of the one and only Aunt Lori. Mallory loves her aunt Lori and is always excited to go to their house to play. She often refers to Lori as Princess Lori due to the streaming pictures of their wedding that are constantly showing up on our slide shows. Lori is an amazing mother who has always given me wonderful advice when I needed a second opinion on a cranky toddler or a scary cough. Thanks for everything you do Aunt Lori!</div>
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<br />Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-64528310311223892412011-09-23T19:49:00.000-04:002011-09-23T19:49:06.835-04:00Sunny Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Looking back on some pictures from early September and realizing that these sunny days are going to be gone soon. Although I love fall, it will be bittersweet to say goodbye to the sleeveless dresses and warm weather. </div>
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<br />Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-41662656380718806942011-09-18T21:05:00.003-04:002011-09-18T21:11:23.084-04:00Pop Rocks!<div>Mallory's first taste of the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lovable</span> candy Pop Rocks. 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Mallory was in awe of her "new cousin A-men" and wanted very much to help out and take care of her. This made Daddy and I very happy, considering we have only 4 weeks until the expected arrival of little Wesley. </div><div><br /></div><div>Mallory wanted to hold <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Aevan</span> often and insisted on "helping" change her diapers. As soon as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Aevan</span> was content and settled, Mallory would saunter off to find a baby doll and change the babies diaper over and over again. Every time I walk in to Wes' nursery I find another baby doll in his bassinet with a crazy looking diaper job :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some shots of the Big Sister in Training. She did such a great job with as she <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">puts</span> it, "My A-men." </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiObGGEzJRKfssPgOTzFUEmEUccuO9m52_lHMs6EFzjF8iwDh2_KOaMUSJTh_aLEn9HlMndWytScjYvg1i2PPUTXhaK0YUMyIbJ6UAv0KsyFz5ORkpIEByFWn9WBpzcXmTyvHi7ZcpaOSnc/s1600/P7302099.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiObGGEzJRKfssPgOTzFUEmEUccuO9m52_lHMs6EFzjF8iwDh2_KOaMUSJTh_aLEn9HlMndWytScjYvg1i2PPUTXhaK0YUMyIbJ6UAv0KsyFz5ORkpIEByFWn9WBpzcXmTyvHi7ZcpaOSnc/s400/P7302099.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651739500413324466" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">"Don't Cry baby, I will give you a kiss"</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSHPdyLAksGW4Vu_Sci13rK884mAt52lObZfU-96g-rMntkef35J7FF2TAUaWx7XP4W4zg2NfTZ2F-P9_X28Ie4eRfTWPBiTjQJ6v4eeBi2Bgwd194kvPqQIYB2fOi6egGNZzJ7dFuwQU/s1600/P7312106.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSHPdyLAksGW4Vu_Sci13rK884mAt52lObZfU-96g-rMntkef35J7FF2TAUaWx7XP4W4zg2NfTZ2F-P9_X28Ie4eRfTWPBiTjQJ6v4eeBi2Bgwd194kvPqQIYB2fOi6egGNZzJ7dFuwQU/s400/P7312106.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651739496034850210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is what I get when I ask for a smile. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzat3___3ni9bJ9Ew5-4hC09h5iTSzR_PE3Xnu8TORHEbv0FpWBUb3bBoOmwVlIAVh5Wa9jqlGmLFwgDz2uGTx-j-3iJQTBkux_wk_YKLTBJHoh3xOSh1n44s3Sy-V3fdHUsolsq0nKNaa/s1600/P7312108.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzat3___3ni9bJ9Ew5-4hC09h5iTSzR_PE3Xnu8TORHEbv0FpWBUb3bBoOmwVlIAVh5Wa9jqlGmLFwgDz2uGTx-j-3iJQTBkux_wk_YKLTBJHoh3xOSh1n44s3Sy-V3fdHUsolsq0nKNaa/s400/P7312108.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651739491045175954" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRk9RoRRZFkXkNzOYqTo8Od9iucuyh03dp_GvykLXEsci81nds1sCYTfj4_s931pimUjmdtu6keBzD2EmUxzHNQzsLczi_EUisY9UhEthEX61-RqzEsPnrxdlBsZNX5uVryuaCfne4A4U8/s1600/P7312114.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRk9RoRRZFkXkNzOYqTo8Od9iucuyh03dp_GvykLXEsci81nds1sCYTfj4_s931pimUjmdtu6keBzD2EmUxzHNQzsLczi_EUisY9UhEthEX61-RqzEsPnrxdlBsZNX5uVryuaCfne4A4U8/s400/P7312114.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651738668838708658" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjusr5Unt6-mcpTJ-10sRC9HskUsjiH48g_YVdmi5jz3z5IBLjLUdbkbA_P8KhXf2TLM-IzxKpClXDaLZKh5yHdI7grtVNeqXbY6qMn7xw17M79GL4EYZ0Z2iDaA87QEQWzPs-ODByCJg9s/s1600/P7312117.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjusr5Unt6-mcpTJ-10sRC9HskUsjiH48g_YVdmi5jz3z5IBLjLUdbkbA_P8KhXf2TLM-IzxKpClXDaLZKh5yHdI7grtVNeqXbY6qMn7xw17M79GL4EYZ0Z2iDaA87QEQWzPs-ODByCJg9s/s400/P7312117.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651738401084577890" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Look how big that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">binky</span> looks!!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlN3qy1V61sUeYZhzabieG3PMnEIgIgT6FC2TqwfwT-bCOPDyJaIJcKpgEQCrCPdABr4BZKF8mro0h69QdwMjDE4fhVifEas4KmhfWUirfffYNoH9ciSpZFYr4wJTSk9ENZ0eAb9-bN0qy/s1600/P7312118.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlN3qy1V61sUeYZhzabieG3PMnEIgIgT6FC2TqwfwT-bCOPDyJaIJcKpgEQCrCPdABr4BZKF8mro0h69QdwMjDE4fhVifEas4KmhfWUirfffYNoH9ciSpZFYr4wJTSk9ENZ0eAb9-bN0qy/s400/P7312118.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651738392465212722" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Gentle pets. These made mommy nervous. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMNtnPw2010WL1tgPf8Iv8PkCe33yef0jS4gluClF_XV9lVZWC8mcaqf0xYJdDJGsP4bwzHyRsBkyfI436cG73VxgpSw5z89sxQ4EoJlOmr2Qe-kUdPne85pcoEVFEJQRUA6j0DMwHi1w6/s1600/P7312119.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbs7VihTWMpH7cn3k8E7qgrjPL1rQj8YN0XsCum3fbVDuwPF-1g3T5NsTkoNFK10LcHFndq41xmttZcq_CFiAAtRfkW80TsmBoY8KIZsUTBZJBYfdE9FUMAnd-frLrDb09nxg27zgLBug6/s1600/P7312123.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbs7VihTWMpH7cn3k8E7qgrjPL1rQj8YN0XsCum3fbVDuwPF-1g3T5NsTkoNFK10LcHFndq41xmttZcq_CFiAAtRfkW80TsmBoY8KIZsUTBZJBYfdE9FUMAnd-frLrDb09nxg27zgLBug6/s400/P7312123.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651738381035494018" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFwRcc3QQqxU7KHLRPbSoM5TuFxpcXuEBg2Ktv2fWOaUF7aexZucNYeefNGzOptvRKdlJ_RaSYzPNCmOaelGRl1VckXGhqTsaAeuuXg1oGNKvjejtvww2wO7eLld4BjJw6T6RN-00sVkS/s1600/P7312132.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVFwRcc3QQqxU7KHLRPbSoM5TuFxpcXuEBg2Ktv2fWOaUF7aexZucNYeefNGzOptvRKdlJ_RaSYzPNCmOaelGRl1VckXGhqTsaAeuuXg1oGNKvjejtvww2wO7eLld4BjJw6T6RN-00sVkS/s400/P7312132.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651738376498445234" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My future's so bright...I have to wear shades.</div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-20806001040560045312011-08-25T21:04:00.003-04:002011-08-25T21:24:10.101-04:00Splash Park<div>Recently our City opened up a new water/splash park downtown as part as a new park they constructed. Being that Mallory and I have very few of our Wednesday <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">funday's</span> left, I have been trying to make the ones void of a doctor's appointment, special. One of these Wednesday's we headed down to this new park with Katherine and Liam. Despite the small technical delay with the fountains, the kids had a blast. Running through the short spouts of water that shot out of the ground made for constant giggles and smiles. It was hard to not get a shot of them smiling. It is days like this I don't think I will forget. </div><div>
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<br />Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-40775700544747516712011-08-20T21:21:00.003-04:002011-08-20T21:55:55.367-04:00Free Car Wash!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLbLMTM8pqGdVeOd_uitOrUuF8_sQ57bhRBG6YJnitfaBWyehb-idtYixmIyAm3olnPblcm5Sk4uWOLLYPgiUGwNJoTMd6lMG_IsKARYl5XZeJ0oyOyylfbbqLbehUabx15sq74NDumqPq/s1600/P7101803.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLbLMTM8pqGdVeOd_uitOrUuF8_sQ57bhRBG6YJnitfaBWyehb-idtYixmIyAm3olnPblcm5Sk4uWOLLYPgiUGwNJoTMd6lMG_IsKARYl5XZeJ0oyOyylfbbqLbehUabx15sq74NDumqPq/s400/P7101803.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643118308335959186" /></a>Does your car have that irritating residue that results from a need of a car wash? Do you not want to take the time to do it yourself, yet you have endless time to watch someone else do it? Do you not have any extra cash to pay that somebody? Well, if this is you...come on down. I know a 2 year old who will be more then willing to wash your car...FOR FREE. <div>
<br /></div><div>Several weeks ago, Daddy and Mallory decided to wash the cars while I made dinner. Ever since then, she is constantly critiquing my car's condition and telling me that she needs to wash it. In addition to the amazing wash, she insisted on doing her own hair. Can you tell? Isn't it fabulous? A clear talent. </div><div>
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<br /></div></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-42532572756409507042011-07-27T15:21:00.004-04:002011-07-27T15:48:38.852-04:00Aevan Wright, Born July 13, 2011<div style="text-align: center;">Meet the newest addition to the family :)</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLI_kMkLOVU5pMIhY5BuTrhwtCufVXTMkLPxMCenYe42WRLJvGeJNJDurb9s00X6o9LjMXbqEZ4IZ5sqo5lJNnA_YB2cQ4NYEgTqxO0uuYfxvUZWJrz1a0_WwfVpd3mnmRAoNInbc1rQ7W/s1600/P7141944.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLI_kMkLOVU5pMIhY5BuTrhwtCufVXTMkLPxMCenYe42WRLJvGeJNJDurb9s00X6o9LjMXbqEZ4IZ5sqo5lJNnA_YB2cQ4NYEgTqxO0uuYfxvUZWJrz1a0_WwfVpd3mnmRAoNInbc1rQ7W/s400/P7141944.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634121132507315410" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgndi2Eqd_nM38EOQRLWgSSUje2bywIbn7PV3sQia6S8FqWvfZ0WRNr3XWRyXpy9P6X0bZ-yKAx55wVO79SNZcRgQ9cyr4iT213hyO81M2zvkB6EMh34zq1CyoB51HLGR6KZS2qbceq4_Z/s1600/P7151952.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0C56GkvTXQlF4GTqpoiWHQeFO8TlOmwSaN-gzLTz0pvHNkDkLvCv0lMhFvZnSum7XSr0K_9umKi3KRosEDzCdSMgcDDV7lOIPBWWLUOVVfVUKeJoPloGPU18G-RhC-5I4k28rIZ8X1diz/s400/P7162054.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5634117793437084690" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-23830782891872773412011-07-23T12:40:00.002-04:002011-07-23T12:51:33.406-04:00Fireworks 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG220CyS2zOCkoNHGoD3TAggMC8uQEOatDamLtuVQlew6y87N0am7y-6SDjB79rr8lHDWayF6UykPVelZV-BV0GohTYMJGmgsTo-8oaAaaX8hoFau0566iFEdCcmvWxK3hFYMJda0FxcBT/s1600/P7041751.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG220CyS2zOCkoNHGoD3TAggMC8uQEOatDamLtuVQlew6y87N0am7y-6SDjB79rr8lHDWayF6UykPVelZV-BV0GohTYMJGmgsTo-8oaAaaX8hoFau0566iFEdCcmvWxK3hFYMJda0FxcBT/s400/P7041751.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632589621238341618" /></a>This year we were very unsure about attending the fireworks. The idea of keeping Mallory up until 11:00 pm (and keeping me up until 11:00 pm) and then getting up and sending her to the sitter worried me. I can just imagine the mood she would be in at the sitters and I felt bad sending her in such a condition. However, after talking it over with the sitter and realizing that it is only 1 time a year, we decided to pack up and go. I am really glad we did, because she was very into it. She would clap and say "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">oooh</span>....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ahhhh</span>" after every burst. For the following week she would talk about seeing the fireworks and even pretend that she was going to see them again. The chair in the living room was her car and she would pack up all her babies and say "Bye mommy! I'm going to the fireworks. Wanna come with me?" <br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-p6Qs0DkIQQPmuwwaUxLNf8xl_AU28pzUcHNShK_ywG913cnRwJdbLbTSOL1tTyB6034ai5ZE_u9sC8ONABwDbnymSoLAD3B488bB5ubrlJMjx6Ihzo-iSDGt2hSonGcNHloTpUdj7uT5/s1600/P7041737.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-p6Qs0DkIQQPmuwwaUxLNf8xl_AU28pzUcHNShK_ywG913cnRwJdbLbTSOL1tTyB6034ai5ZE_u9sC8ONABwDbnymSoLAD3B488bB5ubrlJMjx6Ihzo-iSDGt2hSonGcNHloTpUdj7uT5/s400/P7041737.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632589611171916530" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbE-rE_3eLnNjMwUrmxbDjQCfpmhmOUFGY4P8ikjsDQFXAr-BO0flDW7k_5F2vvIg6B6RjtcvPBnh-ABYQaC1TAk32ssxxn9QzF9KxL8thP0-_Z1AiRms5FKulV1fUVCjEgkTgsi5V5xJ/s1600/P7041739.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbE-rE_3eLnNjMwUrmxbDjQCfpmhmOUFGY4P8ikjsDQFXAr-BO0flDW7k_5F2vvIg6B6RjtcvPBnh-ABYQaC1TAk32ssxxn9QzF9KxL8thP0-_Z1AiRms5FKulV1fUVCjEgkTgsi5V5xJ/s400/P7041739.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632589602491095346" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaa4GNlPBu21C1YBa51EIDcI6mNyA20wjUMhDqY53F4Z8RLRzJUQbrkdGv9WIkSmDkYRsMc442oXsTMVWaLCSx6lS-CusaOzgRY8UTAHF3TCT937vYOea5gja6ljOodzeO0k4psj4o59IP/s1600/P7041741.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaa4GNlPBu21C1YBa51EIDcI6mNyA20wjUMhDqY53F4Z8RLRzJUQbrkdGv9WIkSmDkYRsMc442oXsTMVWaLCSx6lS-CusaOzgRY8UTAHF3TCT937vYOea5gja6ljOodzeO0k4psj4o59IP/s400/P7041741.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632589594961082530" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtxmAr2CLeYsEfA59M9A8UVy-0XVBkuRQay6zI32YBkh5SN7XV6NLA8k01JQEHsRs34PtqJVYMlmY9cfoY7LQDECnGJ1Cxi0LnTEl1IYWbBqtXEtNUGSK7L-LFzceniXWCRVz_Cq77tbN/s1600/P7041742.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLtxmAr2CLeYsEfA59M9A8UVy-0XVBkuRQay6zI32YBkh5SN7XV6NLA8k01JQEHsRs34PtqJVYMlmY9cfoY7LQDECnGJ1Cxi0LnTEl1IYWbBqtXEtNUGSK7L-LFzceniXWCRVz_Cq77tbN/s400/P7041742.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632589586835253458" /></a><br /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-83619015801218516502011-07-23T12:18:00.004-04:002011-07-23T12:35:55.926-04:00Hanging at Mince's.<div>During the 4th of July weekend, we attended three BBQs including one at Grandma Mince's. It was a good night of first's for Mallory. Her first time in the canoe and her first time chasing and catching fireflies. I don't have any pictures of her chasing and catching them, but she loved it. Out in the middle of nowhere with all that space, the yard lights up with fireflies like crazy. Everywhere you look, there are little lights floating in mid air. It was a pretty sight. At first, Mallory was not very good at catching them and had trouble being "gentle." She would catch them with a clapping motion which would end in their demise. With some help of daddy she eventually caught them and put them in her little bug jar and watched them light up the entire car ride home. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiIoKm13nPAECICZuQTCfEzE9Oa92Q3VwN_8DG2juQp6NbP99CmYZU5xmyiv7lbERGqYSeznrZf0km4yKT_Ng13k1fSZsQoGiz6CzrGrN5tEDs2l5QRhIBi5iyio4m4YE3hyPESEEO6RU0/s1600/P7031671.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiIoKm13nPAECICZuQTCfEzE9Oa92Q3VwN_8DG2juQp6NbP99CmYZU5xmyiv7lbERGqYSeznrZf0km4yKT_Ng13k1fSZsQoGiz6CzrGrN5tEDs2l5QRhIBi5iyio4m4YE3hyPESEEO6RU0/s400/P7031671.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632585320889424498" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbr5fnhUgWSVOFghj0lS7E3v0IZyIdBaHMq3mCAPBS-E3RYE1bfDvvGH1SIi9RdfXIX8Z7DC0MTw643Fo3ap1O4Kgj3Fz8VVJ6qaBu4_WQUogO2pnrqdAVdQVR49SLHTdrr-c9s1eWKlca/s1600/P7031677.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB39PNgEUqoVgHHWpCIpFRtXyYZl9rBnmzFy0R_z-P7NLib9HVkSWd0J4Evd6NCeM7XnYoSY84enbvxEvKG8Qv3KdSl_oSImE7peOU_R2LoI-RZGZMxRPwKwpHsyC1iz9OX-9eVTGhtU_v/s400/P7031690.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632584626359124946" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqV3BlQ4SShRVTT4Y-KLOOgKuaJHYJh-JfYzzR_HkOUSWtNmiKGRX7V7foB_1aIncw-x3VCiEM7tAt22Rn0Ar63ZKREQfoO1HgW9Bq1knl4OhCQk-hrGztMCiDD1K-rVmtZIsPbF3EP8e9/s1600/P7031691.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqV3BlQ4SShRVTT4Y-KLOOgKuaJHYJh-JfYzzR_HkOUSWtNmiKGRX7V7foB_1aIncw-x3VCiEM7tAt22Rn0Ar63ZKREQfoO1HgW9Bq1knl4OhCQk-hrGztMCiDD1K-rVmtZIsPbF3EP8e9/s400/P7031691.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632584615715570178" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNfOIa0_-bfmhGPUunV31vwtXC7YsQ8kSBdKsavitiFMRLh3k04jB5mCArFYVbXyQg1DEau4EeW7ieDqCB-qLsXLGTOPbubUNQEgNuusy1STF7xI0Zek9P4hHoaYHP0p-qTDZaTJebaOq/s1600/P7031716.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNfOIa0_-bfmhGPUunV31vwtXC7YsQ8kSBdKsavitiFMRLh3k04jB5mCArFYVbXyQg1DEau4EeW7ieDqCB-qLsXLGTOPbubUNQEgNuusy1STF7xI0Zek9P4hHoaYHP0p-qTDZaTJebaOq/s400/P7031716.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632584604736026098" /></a>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-44254780878712591972011-07-20T21:35:00.002-04:002011-07-20T21:43:12.462-04:00Taking time to Stop and Smell the Flowers<div>Just some shots from a random afternoon after loosing interest in the water table. :)</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3HhBAVbJZ9riitXNtd6qsZcMI0O8vXftKubljLyOdMegBXDLX0u13g6JzZwqz6NzgEoMfMeUH63Oxprp8wCAsCmdWCe6KfY8iPrV0EN6nQKyJAy8qDvaQ3TNa4Bd4I5Jh-PKAdQ1Wih_T/s1600/P7011645.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq7THSyMQ8NIhxecJvmbk4HhSPHdET82LcZg990EPslGvZbKjU0nk3FHsYVU0K-x2XtUMlb8jeFNSvSOkSE3r6fI_Zr9q4VY0CpBu-pTd1m3pE86FrCs-LtPYZH-j6zk2KAN4JpuCVJKPI/s400/P7011662.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631614144309836306" /></a>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-89491818393921259112011-07-20T19:14:00.005-04:002011-07-20T21:34:31.879-04:00EE's shower<div>I am really this behind? Wow. I blame the summer and the pregnancy. For example, this post is about Erin's Chicago Shower and she just had her baby last week. Sigh. </div><div><br /></div><div>It took place the weekend of Father's day - We all jumped in the car and headed to Chicago for the couples baby shower for EE and Todd and had a great time. It was unlike any other baby shower I had attended, complete with corn-hole, adult beverages, and costumes. Mallory had a lot of fun with the many balloons and music. </div><div><br /></div><div>The decor was beautiful and the food was delicious. It was so cool to have a backyard BBQ surrounded by the city scape of Chicago. I could see the Willis Tower [Sears Tower] from the backyard as I watched everyone play corn-hole and bocce ball. Since my sister has lived there, I have developed such a love for that city and enjoy every time we travel there. Mallory enjoys going to EE's house too, especially since it doesn't happen that often. On Sunday as we were finally pulling into the driveway at home, she looked at me and said "We at Mommy's house?" I replied, "yes, Mallory - we are home." Her response? 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilIbIr0wfyTCa52yUIpXeuCnBvNEQalWFt2JxKX55tPRp_uk6euQyLM6uzeHWrehhtqtMvSJY-e4yj_0pVpxbz1d2_Ayt5MsQljdQtEA8La_ASdp6r17Lvn7f66WkWF7xTUREVX72v-P4y/s400/P6111483.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628267903601710114" /></a>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-14601774189054231852011-07-10T21:01:00.003-04:002011-07-10T21:31:51.143-04:00Painting on the Patio<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLcP-sy3TsqwhlacrYN732rGyyPWDbWayno3pbjRt24peGMCxEl0oMpvIlUkWPohWpireQYQ1aZBwaTzSqprK4nib0E6w2Cp9CnhLuymLlhKVT9in4SLbfaP8il44v_fErOa-jqxDaDah/s1600/P6111466.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsLcP-sy3TsqwhlacrYN732rGyyPWDbWayno3pbjRt24peGMCxEl0oMpvIlUkWPohWpireQYQ1aZBwaTzSqprK4nib0E6w2Cp9CnhLuymLlhKVT9in4SLbfaP8il44v_fErOa-jqxDaDah/s400/P6111466.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627895640146986370" /></a>I have been putting off introducing painting to Mallory for a very long time. I was terrified of the inevitable mess and stains it would create and just kept putting it off. Finally, I decided to give it a try. I bought the washable paints and set them up on the picnic table on the patio. Mallory was so excited and painted picture after picture after picture. There were so many pictures strewn all over the patio setting out to "dry," it looked like a tornado had gone through the backyard. Since this afternoon we have painted several more times and now we are out of paint! The best part about this new found artistic side of Mallory is that the mess isn't nearly as bad as I feared :)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-J08uFcFjOtNh0gACdfpciCESxoYuQHx0SEeBZX0Gb_RwshErPOPRoycRTwcKMbQ1dPloDtEIQsQ-uJiYkvETjF8nlo0vjl90E9LB50ihLskASlGNDcwUCI4q-P2wzU5fOB5Dabig2Jt/s1600/P6111459.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK-J08uFcFjOtNh0gACdfpciCESxoYuQHx0SEeBZX0Gb_RwshErPOPRoycRTwcKMbQ1dPloDtEIQsQ-uJiYkvETjF8nlo0vjl90E9LB50ihLskASlGNDcwUCI4q-P2wzU5fOB5Dabig2Jt/s400/P6111459.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627895347930260370" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTuQeD12LfpnShj1Gbdx9LlSxxxFdPJZNYZg7wpd79QrfNqgjs9H9KshVGO7HPidxXVig40GyO6JC45yPgG0BH3fIPFhyjepTb3OLyq5vG71KcxytqJaUQfEWVe5_C3pBx1hDcAjE3HaGn/s1600/P6111454.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTuQeD12LfpnShj1Gbdx9LlSxxxFdPJZNYZg7wpd79QrfNqgjs9H9KshVGO7HPidxXVig40GyO6JC45yPgG0BH3fIPFhyjepTb3OLyq5vG71KcxytqJaUQfEWVe5_C3pBx1hDcAjE3HaGn/s400/P6111454.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627895337258553762" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShVC6IPC6A5DZRDRRgHG5nhBC0jJyzyuWAhVDHLoAjqiBE2epTKKNUz66BNsGBQek45BaBEM0mhzsjfkHRKquDNaMZTNN-XaL8GBCjcRmHETEOAY0R0PPbo8tTdJ-FpS5cTSPwDmwYIEU/s1600/P6111450.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjShVC6IPC6A5DZRDRRgHG5nhBC0jJyzyuWAhVDHLoAjqiBE2epTKKNUz66BNsGBQek45BaBEM0mhzsjfkHRKquDNaMZTNN-XaL8GBCjcRmHETEOAY0R0PPbo8tTdJ-FpS5cTSPwDmwYIEU/s400/P6111450.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627895330945614802" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMDEtE_9kIFuMvVShQislUQiEI0RYu1nts31TYvRCmCOLZy9BLFDhLRcWo9P351LghHsEg8BoAP-L725yjyDDGoUZBm-A0vzDjlNzAWosXfdOP_q-QIsHgfCKB-_-i07B9OwsKvPF0DSV/s1600/P6111449.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMDEtE_9kIFuMvVShQislUQiEI0RYu1nts31TYvRCmCOLZy9BLFDhLRcWo9P351LghHsEg8BoAP-L725yjyDDGoUZBm-A0vzDjlNzAWosXfdOP_q-QIsHgfCKB-_-i07B9OwsKvPF0DSV/s400/P6111449.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627895321503071010" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrehOQvjeqGVDLPX-xWtCsQv_YAemVG_hU0-w_-2W8VA9rcAZKuY_RR5opbzH7uM8fvK_Rznn9Tp22msSywpl_C6FQwlapuccM5J92s_yJXHaBDi6DIaF0O5SkSujV5HehcFqEZW1AaoKK/s1600/P6111456.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrehOQvjeqGVDLPX-xWtCsQv_YAemVG_hU0-w_-2W8VA9rcAZKuY_RR5opbzH7uM8fvK_Rznn9Tp22msSywpl_C6FQwlapuccM5J92s_yJXHaBDi6DIaF0O5SkSujV5HehcFqEZW1AaoKK/s400/P6111456.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627895314238980802" /></a>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-2807976445464928542011-07-02T15:17:00.003-04:002011-07-02T15:28:02.854-04:00Sprinkler Ring<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6HjUcgxzweYeXlvyQEYDDZka7VGRwSjFIg3giDewPWQ8xTmb__u8ifeHO7i-5SiZNwY1FvQrIr1MQ2inPgTKUK8JHgZmqB30CvXdCvWHmACu1gG0K3we4wq6ZJL5DJfm6GqaeXFhUozN/s1600/P6081432.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6HjUcgxzweYeXlvyQEYDDZka7VGRwSjFIg3giDewPWQ8xTmb__u8ifeHO7i-5SiZNwY1FvQrIr1MQ2inPgTKUK8JHgZmqB30CvXdCvWHmACu1gG0K3we4wq6ZJL5DJfm6GqaeXFhUozN/s400/P6081432.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624838055335496482" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">$4.99 at Target and I get endless entertainment for Mallory. Well, maybe not endless, but long enough I could sit and put my feet up. It is just a ring that fills up with water and pushes out water. The height adjusts per the amount of pressure, so turn the water up and the fountains of water will rise and rise. At first she was a little scared of what was happening, but as soon as I lowered the water she was running through it over and over. Gotta love cheap entertainment. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Yt1d_LrauV8a94hap0uV3NPZ7HewEsV5SwnJ_wJgNdP6hfsD86g-vFnSTZVMR0B-p17bOjIT1ExEWJXxlvZVK0EEeHiMKaS7mLexIqqOPEeTSth08bVchDGhyphenhyphenlb1qQKIDqOwsZLuXe0o/s1600/P6081408.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Yt1d_LrauV8a94hap0uV3NPZ7HewEsV5SwnJ_wJgNdP6hfsD86g-vFnSTZVMR0B-p17bOjIT1ExEWJXxlvZVK0EEeHiMKaS7mLexIqqOPEeTSth08bVchDGhyphenhyphenlb1qQKIDqOwsZLuXe0o/s400/P6081408.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624837546519401170" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9P25Hju9Xq7m-kstjVMSXGmsujqcIqDGxnvy7zPLb2ASHvErkugtayIBFjIwqJA1WytUbNVM1guxNcX5MdXnAVBFx5x3G7IwquX65fwQ2gezZarhhLaG0dd-wTWwElza1FQXttFySPR5q/s1600/P6081428.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9P25Hju9Xq7m-kstjVMSXGmsujqcIqDGxnvy7zPLb2ASHvErkugtayIBFjIwqJA1WytUbNVM1guxNcX5MdXnAVBFx5x3G7IwquX65fwQ2gezZarhhLaG0dd-wTWwElza1FQXttFySPR5q/s400/P6081428.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624837533840116962" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SUDI-OMKGJI28ba3zkoDaY5T-Biuwp87jmDa-dPNYJpSkFXuMN_0BEIhW7pZ7FqwBGkNhYo6iA22uByFjLtk55wSXympUKdE-dpi-jrBfeHGkkmbfBUWPBMZf7Ctb4PAtVEET883RYYB/s1600/P6081433.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SUDI-OMKGJI28ba3zkoDaY5T-Biuwp87jmDa-dPNYJpSkFXuMN_0BEIhW7pZ7FqwBGkNhYo6iA22uByFjLtk55wSXympUKdE-dpi-jrBfeHGkkmbfBUWPBMZf7Ctb4PAtVEET883RYYB/s400/P6081433.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624837522400219938" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ1MxUOwj47dSPl9Q_9wa6t-uyNHIxK4RuqlwwKDOvfI8Go0_I0slsXdO-1NfLf9oTyVb8hrJekaQIjTvd_RG3B0tjijwQa9Eb8XVIM49DEuegOigEjEYOPXInD2tkflegF8zinUI1Zck7/s1600/P6081441.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ1MxUOwj47dSPl9Q_9wa6t-uyNHIxK4RuqlwwKDOvfI8Go0_I0slsXdO-1NfLf9oTyVb8hrJekaQIjTvd_RG3B0tjijwQa9Eb8XVIM49DEuegOigEjEYOPXInD2tkflegF8zinUI1Zck7/s400/P6081441.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624837509524501730" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8ySKkgIs5a1I_TrYpUmAVEuGed2L3ATpQtV28TUTPGlT8M-l3AjtFM95nAR9sJ9CJHzkw4lDDGWRThBRAXWz_4NfHUggEq4urx3UcRUUw8YursUw07w4QUfUwC2YPew206ZQZL81ZlJW/s1600/P6081443.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX8ySKkgIs5a1I_TrYpUmAVEuGed2L3ATpQtV28TUTPGlT8M-l3AjtFM95nAR9sJ9CJHzkw4lDDGWRThBRAXWz_4NfHUggEq4urx3UcRUUw8YursUw07w4QUfUwC2YPew206ZQZL81ZlJW/s400/P6081443.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624837496928130242" /></a>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-62668807741370444772011-06-20T21:05:00.004-04:002011-07-02T15:01:01.853-04:00Memorial Day Parade<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQyHShiaDytJkfMG6TkRGyoEcPr6_F9fcxqEhNgI3WANcx-0ezCr4qQJcLNL5paTNqppBhTJ_IkMFmNxB1ZGM6ksvLjD3Qy3NVcPFYQFY3Xw74QJeb4mv8oleG9X0aPPLJEW17Acl6TXex/s400/P5301356.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624829321252535538" />As the title states, this post is about the Memorial Day Parade so it is quite apparent how behind I am on the blog. Catching up is always fun. In my defense, it is summer and we all know how the summers can fill up and run away with you. Not to mention I am entering my third trimester of pregnancy and tend to run out of gas a little quicker then normal. Okay, enough excuses. Here are some images from (mostly captured by Marc) of the parade and the kids watching it. This was Mallory's 1st parade and she really did enjoy it. Her favorite part was the marching band[s] and she proceeded to talk about them often after the parade. We will more then likely make this a tradition considering it was such a hit with her. <div><br /></div><div>After the parade we headed to Nate and Jenny's and ate lunch. Mallory enjoyed playing in the water table and swinging with Sam. Which made for a very enjoyable nap afterwards. It ended up being a really nice day - one of those that although it is filled to the brim with plans, it is so relaxing and laid back. Can't wait until next year. <br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vKNYnWZFeT9u2G65ms2dcR2GqmQwj9Xl0q9Eek6vz9HGZ8btDRmnzqDRR-hqR2H23MJxpe3-eVTm0LnnuchOqS2zVxrm2uXvcxY0O9Sr_PAxV77x4c-HzoQSE33bt6DOxM2fz5sSS0Fz/s1600/P5301315.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vKNYnWZFeT9u2G65ms2dcR2GqmQwj9Xl0q9Eek6vz9HGZ8btDRmnzqDRR-hqR2H23MJxpe3-eVTm0LnnuchOqS2zVxrm2uXvcxY0O9Sr_PAxV77x4c-HzoQSE33bt6DOxM2fz5sSS0Fz/s400/P5301315.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624828757741069314" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRpyo4g5-R3f2tew7CPos2jw1CUNS-pdlriSFzpCO0E7iovD5DsehnhyphenhyphenE2I4G224E4Un_PdoK4qavRkCu8KlBkZFUvxifXpYTKkK0mcpSbg01GFdLyRH003ACGFB2URPUxXp9IomqLhs/s1600/P5301335.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620487091287012978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRpyo4g5-R3f2tew7CPos2jw1CUNS-pdlriSFzpCO0E7iovD5DsehnhyphenhyphenE2I4G224E4Un_PdoK4qavRkCu8KlBkZFUvxifXpYTKkK0mcpSbg01GFdLyRH003ACGFB2URPUxXp9IomqLhs/s400/P5301335.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcFV4Xb1NZ_7HZ4Kbboufrfl2B0-1lwQlyKhKLzMmrDv19fbfyHf27uCWvE6GMN-R6GJQP8Z21bLhlmeq2zYEsY3S4b_Iko-hXXtbAdc5D4Fl4h-4LZbhp7nOuIhhAV88EgLDhQRkgkA/s1600/P5301375.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620487089303679442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJcFV4Xb1NZ_7HZ4Kbboufrfl2B0-1lwQlyKhKLzMmrDv19fbfyHf27uCWvE6GMN-R6GJQP8Z21bLhlmeq2zYEsY3S4b_Iko-hXXtbAdc5D4Fl4h-4LZbhp7nOuIhhAV88EgLDhQRkgkA/s400/P5301375.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmKnMve_iRj3q-pE3SaVpo3Qz0J91VZ67BwIpn7rttTQQI-qHAFmdjZM3vXadQ84RIQ1mInEJJMyDGkYA6hXU6qDRX7ZZaj1K8pi-ql0a7v1ayz3cg1StZ83CoIuEyTo63z1F2Ka0wgY/s1600/P5301378.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620487076484562434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmKnMve_iRj3q-pE3SaVpo3Qz0J91VZ67BwIpn7rttTQQI-qHAFmdjZM3vXadQ84RIQ1mInEJJMyDGkYA6hXU6qDRX7ZZaj1K8pi-ql0a7v1ayz3cg1StZ83CoIuEyTo63z1F2Ka0wgY/s400/P5301378.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-VK_Qv8_YePEeM0KupLY_vnfcklvuYBye9NsiMYUZpxv8faCGgSRN6e3bWUu1-2frANlmihxa7DBVAt8pAMU0VVGVP1xBdjW2zwVv3DdfIzNj8ibSe5dwWyPTodXropLSSs9MEjkO7w/s1600/P5301396.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620487067856572706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu-VK_Qv8_YePEeM0KupLY_vnfcklvuYBye9NsiMYUZpxv8faCGgSRN6e3bWUu1-2frANlmihxa7DBVAt8pAMU0VVGVP1xBdjW2zwVv3DdfIzNj8ibSe5dwWyPTodXropLSSs9MEjkO7w/s400/P5301396.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcDmElDCV5E2I43iPNEOwWU04WDLXj_FC18e15xGOhWOiriNolre-xlqB-VWm6vQEOZsod7gCsfloJsTt7G3QKMjqAKkpuTh3M4jm0T0VfymJMtklg_Y7tz5Am6YnUPUQruotRY7LTyo/s1600/P5301405.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620487058335966242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOcDmElDCV5E2I43iPNEOwWU04WDLXj_FC18e15xGOhWOiriNolre-xlqB-VWm6vQEOZsod7gCsfloJsTt7G3QKMjqAKkpuTh3M4jm0T0VfymJMtklg_Y7tz5Am6YnUPUQruotRY7LTyo/s400/P5301405.JPG" /></a> </div></div></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-63084818954790550472011-06-12T08:26:00.004-04:002011-06-13T21:05:59.384-04:00Dance Moves<div>Every Sunday night in the summer, our community has "concerts on the green." Typically it is family oriented and you just bring some chairs and a blanket and sit and listen to the music. Even though it is every week, we have trouble making it there. Both of us work and Mallory is usually heading up to bed around 8, so a 7 o'clock concert is never high on our priority list. However, on Memorial Day weekend, we made an exception since neither of us had to work Monday. </div><div><br /></div><div>Mallory loves music and has since she came out of the womb. It started by her requesting for Daddy to play "rock and roll" and now she is calling out the instruments while showing us how to play them. So far on her list is guitar, bass, drums, and trumpet. Along with this love for the instruments, she has some killer dance moves. We happened to get a few shots right in the midst of her performance. Now, we just have to remember to break out the video camera. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRuZhm9isjOuCjkcDVvMooj3ynHU494kyRTrhfT-vGbQfqppEddA0m0nG_yT6G4ny3ej0TEBw0T470AXwqKwP83ENmKz-B0953Lpv7mWxsoo7FRufvClHMi-I4AA732UbpNi__0IAK2Y/s1600/P5291266.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRuZhm9isjOuCjkcDVvMooj3ynHU494kyRTrhfT-vGbQfqppEddA0m0nG_yT6G4ny3ej0TEBw0T470AXwqKwP83ENmKz-B0953Lpv7mWxsoo7FRufvClHMi-I4AA732UbpNi__0IAK2Y/s400/P5291266.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617316103411480930" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhElguoafrIJZXL0dI1-AbHtPIGu6TB-phipL7TD6Ei0xdiYPsLDqUL1odGGVggNtwRRvU8GHz58SQSebjTxls1xyRnsGTb4QAVreo8GpyLujs7vCCOvK5Hg62WdwTqK1t0b9c1LzXBZAM/s1600/P5291268.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhElguoafrIJZXL0dI1-AbHtPIGu6TB-phipL7TD6Ei0xdiYPsLDqUL1odGGVggNtwRRvU8GHz58SQSebjTxls1xyRnsGTb4QAVreo8GpyLujs7vCCOvK5Hg62WdwTqK1t0b9c1LzXBZAM/s400/P5291268.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617316095045803794" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiJBtpN6Gfj2WFjqBhQELbcAnaRhpdgHujpcEyb3nDg78izZqAIhcDJ_0Ymr6KEZRKXOt8r2VA0POvqxduFJSY7bnQX0KayyKBwksGVMRIOCanjbY63J6cihlrOizORT_yGxAqrAsKKU/s1600/P5291270.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxiJBtpN6Gfj2WFjqBhQELbcAnaRhpdgHujpcEyb3nDg78izZqAIhcDJ_0Ymr6KEZRKXOt8r2VA0POvqxduFJSY7bnQX0KayyKBwksGVMRIOCanjbY63J6cihlrOizORT_yGxAqrAsKKU/s400/P5291270.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617316087265563538" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMcqnhMI3LJbTpnBoPedocQG_7-rUS6aTalJDl1OJWFKA4k8hh8WkR6t3IeNGCstmaNrXZsXFBlr5CKvU7cC_-iyulNEw6V8ShZbiVUorah1ZbVQW0a3DrOadAyHPsYsNgJvm5WX3UQLY/s1600/P5291273.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMcqnhMI3LJbTpnBoPedocQG_7-rUS6aTalJDl1OJWFKA4k8hh8WkR6t3IeNGCstmaNrXZsXFBlr5CKvU7cC_-iyulNEw6V8ShZbiVUorah1ZbVQW0a3DrOadAyHPsYsNgJvm5WX3UQLY/s400/P5291273.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617316084732549570" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0S8kVI7B7EVUwN6i4p5rD33CLEFxq8OQVtMHFYBcbA437nC9x9U0eDfzLQi0NAcTeN7JUrl9lZ8hroWjsTLUoroTVGt1SQEMjP-x1eDTPKRjgZpt1iTnVUcaDx2hKLO1i8IdA56NSG5U/s1600/P5291274.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0S8kVI7B7EVUwN6i4p5rD33CLEFxq8OQVtMHFYBcbA437nC9x9U0eDfzLQi0NAcTeN7JUrl9lZ8hroWjsTLUoroTVGt1SQEMjP-x1eDTPKRjgZpt1iTnVUcaDx2hKLO1i8IdA56NSG5U/s400/P5291274.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617316076977390306" /></a>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-70974967226664697372011-06-09T18:39:00.004-04:002011-06-09T20:45:07.266-04:00Our Little Man<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8BQKkkH1HuoiNr2H3C_oiUujNzQFRlWrXVvKI7PPY1aRXDZwvqpUAKm5XDMUFI_jHiMTfKuVZGLzUZTAHOw-5TNGiajxE8nwlLQlvrAp3ZhfRwtePjMV84ns_76bCl54tgi759vAQ2iQ/s1600/WesleyUltraSound2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8BQKkkH1HuoiNr2H3C_oiUujNzQFRlWrXVvKI7PPY1aRXDZwvqpUAKm5XDMUFI_jHiMTfKuVZGLzUZTAHOw-5TNGiajxE8nwlLQlvrAp3ZhfRwtePjMV84ns_76bCl54tgi759vAQ2iQ/s400/WesleyUltraSound2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616356186095762418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></a></div><div>Meet our little man. Here are his first [legible] pictures ever. We do have some from the first ultrasound, but really they just look like a tiny blurb in the middle of a sea of darkness. This little one has made a himself quite a comfy home and I must say, so far has been a great guest. He caused me little to no nausea and is even letting me sleep! He has me craving pickles and veggies as opposed to the Sour Patch Kids, cakes, and ice creams that Mallory had me after. Don't get me wrong, a good ice cream sounds good from time to time, but in comparison the need is not quite as urgent as it was for Mallory. </div><div><br /></div><div>This second pregnancy has been very laid back for me. I am sure it is because I have a two year old at home and I don't really have time to be tired or obsess about every little feeling I am having. I am super excited to meet him and it is nice to not have quite the "nerves" I had the first time around. I am still nervous, and worry about just having a healthy, happy baby - but the pressure is a little "lifted" this time around. What really makes me nervous is having two children, two lives that I am responsible for. I feel like we just got down having one and now we are having two? To me, the best way to think of it is that it keeps life interesting and exciting. New challenges and never ending <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">excitement</span>.</div><div><br /></div><div>We have tried our best to get Mallory ready for her new little brother, but it is somewhat difficult to explain all this to a two year old. She seems involved and excited, but I am not convinced that things won't go incredibly wrong once he comes into the world and she has s<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">een </span>that he isn't going anywhere and that her spotlight has to be shared. However, for now, she is very excited about her "little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">brudder</span>" and has started to pet my bare belly and say "hi" to him. She also informed me tonight that on her play set in the yard, the little slide is for her little brother and she gets the "big, big" one. Nice of her to share :) I would have to say above all, her favorite part is her new big girl room. She isn't in it yet, but will be soon and with each minor change we let her go in there and marvel at what has been done. Last time we showed her the paint on the trim she gasped and said "thank you so much Daddy and Mommy." My heart melt a little. I suppose I should enjoy this now because I am not sure how long this sweet disposition will last when he has made his way into the world. </div><div><br /></div><div>**Also, be aware that we will be forming a new blog for the family once he comes or once I am not too lazy to design one.** </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First Foot Print</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeLnB5bc0A5IAp3i5nWcKnds2PFyNg8Ly4EC-ORDSjEB32b5FAEovP22P31pferhJR0i5L5HlzQxmybxR4u-1ZEiiR4UhyFWDWneDlmihycTyHozJ4q1Kn0cllIrQ5xcF8oKsODatMlg/s1600/WesleyUltraSound2-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBeLnB5bc0A5IAp3i5nWcKnds2PFyNg8Ly4EC-ORDSjEB32b5FAEovP22P31pferhJR0i5L5HlzQxmybxR4u-1ZEiiR4UhyFWDWneDlmihycTyHozJ4q1Kn0cllIrQ5xcF8oKsODatMlg/s400/WesleyUltraSound2-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616356194918489250" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">It's a BOY!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiikQ6MhBPb9Wg9jTbqBqnFxqlHCKUpn_F4e3SauLm8JzrraAOOHtCZuCvmP4nJwb6ou4jDXImnue0_26vf47A-f9NZ-bC3ytdZ9ngm5BGkIPTftEbXfKsOBoSCrr05nXq0Wb5_MpzdWoU/s1600/WesleyUltraSound3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiikQ6MhBPb9Wg9jTbqBqnFxqlHCKUpn_F4e3SauLm8JzrraAOOHtCZuCvmP4nJwb6ou4jDXImnue0_26vf47A-f9NZ-bC3ytdZ9ngm5BGkIPTftEbXfKsOBoSCrr05nXq0Wb5_MpzdWoU/s400/WesleyUltraSound3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5616356203036115250" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 303px; " /></a></span></u></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-61812837077098601042011-05-31T21:02:00.002-04:002011-05-31T21:25:14.868-04:00All About Ev<div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2xG2je34Vh7nYH5xYwi0ZJUpMUAvKWcdaqr_6yV4CHEVIFLY2tBaltLwgGJ2D-gwP7xOe_nREGo9S0eG5eyeXNoDe7Wu81VBhjSGIyIDSDbm6Owr2wcFGX6ZV9tDqzOEg4ynAI89-Q6A/s1600/P5141071.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2xG2je34Vh7nYH5xYwi0ZJUpMUAvKWcdaqr_6yV4CHEVIFLY2tBaltLwgGJ2D-gwP7xOe_nREGo9S0eG5eyeXNoDe7Wu81VBhjSGIyIDSDbm6Owr2wcFGX6ZV9tDqzOEg4ynAI89-Q6A/s400/P5141071.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613053825090897698" /></a>This post is all about my littlest nephew Ev. This little man turned one this month and here are some pictures from his first birthday party. It turned out to be a day with sunshine so we were even able to go outside for a little while. <div><br /></div><div>Everett got some great gifts and seemed so happy the entire time we were there. He even was nice enough to let his older brother open most of his gifts. However, I think that his favorite <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">endeavour</span> was his first sweet taste of birthday cake. He dug into that cake full force and had the biggest smile on his face. Such a sweet, sweet little boy who seems to be growing up so fast. </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Birthday Everett. <br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkwrxuNiW-bjz1rSDu52d_e5NjFcE325jiAcU_wp1yEq1fha5zUWVRKJgB0NopKRS7LharQuT8oSU70SbBhaI8czUgu2K2oqud-aH3QFDRFq2R7gbRUvuX_SMjkf8xEOAKJpUhXmdURdo/s1600/P5141079.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkwrxuNiW-bjz1rSDu52d_e5NjFcE325jiAcU_wp1yEq1fha5zUWVRKJgB0NopKRS7LharQuT8oSU70SbBhaI8czUgu2K2oqud-aH3QFDRFq2R7gbRUvuX_SMjkf8xEOAKJpUhXmdURdo/s400/P5141079.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613053812625857762" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8QjkzKy4-GdQA5XXd4eS0ElBidOYVGGVE_ThaRK9MI1BzxNLopBePNylrXTaHPtkOp_A1ByvMoW3-Ju6afW0C8dRBONP8nlnrBqzamp8qYukdhjx27q8dDNIYWnzymifDj3FkjI9p0jU/s1600/P5141081.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8QjkzKy4-GdQA5XXd4eS0ElBidOYVGGVE_ThaRK9MI1BzxNLopBePNylrXTaHPtkOp_A1ByvMoW3-Ju6afW0C8dRBONP8nlnrBqzamp8qYukdhjx27q8dDNIYWnzymifDj3FkjI9p0jU/s400/P5141081.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613053812173851682" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8LpCbjouWG_mtVKIytNvWhCR3vMJefF1rQZKDbD4od7_RWClzvmVc0YomMWvMv8QoXPpbMRL2ODJbPAol8hAbMKfK7xG_DDWyPa6b3iMnaJvhss4hbkp3H49AjjHZRWo-nbgkfLNhpw0/s1600/P5141131.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8LpCbjouWG_mtVKIytNvWhCR3vMJefF1rQZKDbD4od7_RWClzvmVc0YomMWvMv8QoXPpbMRL2ODJbPAol8hAbMKfK7xG_DDWyPa6b3iMnaJvhss4hbkp3H49AjjHZRWo-nbgkfLNhpw0/s400/P5141131.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613053054788621074" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg491tN-Ze5JgToj7Gq9A-r3UF0xKx7G_krOHknWEL1BSsxxoBwQ-NypY2YnvC8UEyDx6qSSfyjRHL8PqGH4i8hS-KKP8QRcNLYoN6cCzanPxj9k5mLqRW0NHD0MsFwXwM08KAqYBiOC-g/s1600/P5141141.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg491tN-Ze5JgToj7Gq9A-r3UF0xKx7G_krOHknWEL1BSsxxoBwQ-NypY2YnvC8UEyDx6qSSfyjRHL8PqGH4i8hS-KKP8QRcNLYoN6cCzanPxj9k5mLqRW0NHD0MsFwXwM08KAqYBiOC-g/s400/P5141141.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613053050092641314" /></a><br /></div></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-69789887969070239472011-05-22T12:52:00.005-04:002011-05-22T13:26:47.593-04:00Mother's Day 2011<div>Mother's Day 2011 was awesome, couldn't ask for more. I woke up and spent the day with my family, including a nap with Mallory on the couch. Prior to napping, however, we did go to Aunt Lori & Uncle Mike's for some yummy food and some play time in the yard. It was chilly, but the sun did decide to show it's face late morning and it turned out to be a really nice day. Just for us mom's :) While playing outside we colored a giant cardboard house, did a little gardening and happened upon the dumbest frog I have ever seen. This frog, although quite cute was repeatedly bothered by Ivan and Mallory and still continued to come back for more. It had more than enough chances to take off, but instead - it just sat there waiting for the attention of a two and three year old. Oh well, at least the kids were entertained. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJJJAKHw2Nr1JsTEGPXJuzIYpC2B9w1p64Duj-2t1PAoOfU2zRGNh-LlXZ_o5uM5xFtlqEB1RtIARddEA0jwKNWFN0aLpwJY8G-yN7_NHWP3RRG513oMWaes29G0ZlNqy44Sq6Yp3n_I/s1600/P5081020.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJJJAKHw2Nr1JsTEGPXJuzIYpC2B9w1p64Duj-2t1PAoOfU2zRGNh-LlXZ_o5uM5xFtlqEB1RtIARddEA0jwKNWFN0aLpwJY8G-yN7_NHWP3RRG513oMWaes29G0ZlNqy44Sq6Yp3n_I/s400/P5081020.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609587159096189810" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI3xB_H8ryHxLP_2rWUnwXQpYZ8qOS_kIoPGPx78EYFlNUy-_Pwg7BGpW1OzviAR2nXv-zBjpJCoaDX-I_uRv4-xVE060K-183tgGFji7IiRw9ICg5hF1KwBQByd95_kVYQBAWLozT_7w/s1600/P5081021.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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Although we have only been once, <a href="http://www.fireflyplaycafe.com/">Firefly Play Cafe</a> will become my new rainy day spot. It is an indoor play cafe that is just what mom's with crazy kids on a rainy day ordered. Inside there is huge open space, slides, two play houses, climbing squares, magnets, toy trains, a bounce house, & dress up clothes! <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Additionally</span>, there is a "cafe" for adults to purchase coffee/drinks and also juice boxes for the kids. There are tables, magazines, and @ 10:30 the day we were there a man came in a played guitar and sang kids songs. The only complaint I have is that there are concrete floors and I did get a little nervous at times. It is clearly stated that you are responsible for your own child when there (just like at a park playground) but <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">unfortunately</span>, not all the parents were watching <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">their</span> kids. I suppose if you are responsible and keep an eye on your little one, there shouldn't be much problem. </div><div><br /></div><div>Mallory and I were invited to Firefly Cafe by Katherine and Liam. She had been several times and had told me about it so we planned to go on a Wednesday. The kids had so much fun, and I had such a good time watching the two of them together. Katherine watches Mallory on Friday's and often says how well her and Liam play together, but I never really got it until we went here. I am not saying that these two are going to grow up and get married or anything, but there is a definite chemistry between them. While they were there they weren't <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">inseparable</span> by any means, but they were frequently "checking in" with each other. On one of the play houses the door would get jammed and Mallory couldn't open it by herself. She would call for Liam and he would stop what he was doing to go open the door for her. When he ran to the bounce house, he would call after her and she would run along with him almost as to keep him company. And as soon as the guitarist came out, they sat right next to each other on the climbing squares and clapped along with the music. </div><div><br /></div><div>After our <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">excursion</span> we traveled back to the house and prepared some colored eggs for the Easter Bunny and had lunch. The kids really enjoyed having their artistic outlet and made quite a mess of their hands. However, it was worth it to see how proud they were of their work. :)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrTRuH-pdA5UpzqeeSu54MGSOgRoe_pW-dX89Oi7eVXOWcyACl3lm2WtLX9t4GkOAU_BUa5hiEigNF4c9eZOlUMpLkr5vbPm9vKwCYQMRgRHf332nc5VVRnMWzFpYq3X1oqeXiAlIBO4Y/s1600/P4200933.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrTRuH-pdA5UpzqeeSu54MGSOgRoe_pW-dX89Oi7eVXOWcyACl3lm2WtLX9t4GkOAU_BUa5hiEigNF4c9eZOlUMpLkr5vbPm9vKwCYQMRgRHf332nc5VVRnMWzFpYq3X1oqeXiAlIBO4Y/s400/P4200933.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605255726442002930" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQs6QLdP9ziW_nm16Ey_fJUiMH5ecPoLSjc3W96K8hj2V7AmpYlqh5MeTejLan9x1UOojIfBwhQgUNJ2e6RKE80iI-vrcRcaHMmmQ3S8Jhl458Ggc82_Ow25aD5lMxxIoM3pjGqrcuhU8/s1600/P4200943.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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It breaks my heart to have to explain that we don't have a pool and the beach is not just down the street. I think she is starting to get that we can't just hop in the car and suddenly be at the Gulf, but that doesn't stop her from asking. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This was the first trip we have taken since Mallory has been born that (with the exception of a couple melt downs) was laid back and low maintenance. Prior to this, Mallory was always "out of sorts" because she was being taken out of her home and out of her routine. Although we always had a good time, we found ourselves tending to her more then we would at home and ready to go home when the time came. This time, however, she was very easy going and so happy to be there. She almost always had a smile on her face and you could just tell that she was really having a great time. </div><div><br /></div><div>In addition, Grandma and Grandpa made it down and back with flying colors. They also had a great time in the sun and it was nice to be able to just walk across the lawn and visit. We could even yell from patio to patio when the sun made us just a little to lazy to get up :)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UxmhAAGSO-k2u1DtfbjG6nOjCxLm0Fkl22MXFa7mkPbTLU5pfb9kPLjJhKXxccnlnSUg2j9ICOPWVaJRAHqVLTMhXerxmCIX9LPXERsAXMTQ2x_bwZysKLKHb9CfEe6SHKFjc0l26PI/s1600/P4030703.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-UxmhAAGSO-k2u1DtfbjG6nOjCxLm0Fkl22MXFa7mkPbTLU5pfb9kPLjJhKXxccnlnSUg2j9ICOPWVaJRAHqVLTMhXerxmCIX9LPXERsAXMTQ2x_bwZysKLKHb9CfEe6SHKFjc0l26PI/s400/P4030703.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602291962015792082" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">EE</span> & Mallory playing by the shore line.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-uZqgAYbzFvQ24ovRe-EcXw0kv-l8yav1suPUG2JpgEksTd-nwFoohUSPZMioW1ifPCAtxxfnjarFQrNmyZhKDXawiq4TEOm6Hh1lODv6zkuZSsEC9S9lvlw1QnM3PIJ-JOqeNuhAE0/s1600/P4040731.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-uZqgAYbzFvQ24ovRe-EcXw0kv-l8yav1suPUG2JpgEksTd-nwFoohUSPZMioW1ifPCAtxxfnjarFQrNmyZhKDXawiq4TEOm6Hh1lODv6zkuZSsEC9S9lvlw1QnM3PIJ-JOqeNuhAE0/s400/P4040731.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602290885933225602" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Over-exposed picture walking to watch the sunset. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWpVXZTqInGxetRhIC7iVLTtLPxfsgPMyHu5DpSBrx-s5v_AmRcCzzN8fNzetv1XUD6ywpTbjxHllJyGTgzXyB7xG0PRBK9m6teHaHlbONG9mS_3lQaSFsVNtlrj8gQ1Je42nHJbAE5vs/s1600/P4040773.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWpVXZTqInGxetRhIC7iVLTtLPxfsgPMyHu5DpSBrx-s5v_AmRcCzzN8fNzetv1XUD6ywpTbjxHllJyGTgzXyB7xG0PRBK9m6teHaHlbONG9mS_3lQaSFsVNtlrj8gQ1Je42nHJbAE5vs/s400/P4040773.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602290881484094514" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Smiling at Mommy after a giant chocolate cupcake celebrating Uncle Dan and Aunt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">EE's</span> birthdays.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh56NGyIyFHb89kyYvH8FZpWEX464oqR4_46kFg14OtS-hDZDQrTcIP19WhuN6UKqu3Th2NO1NlE5kOhWjFxbYc1U2jarstpeoHpAgQjlkTS5TdZIMTMMKOFOJQgIaQiWGB65enP2Rd61c/s1600/P4040784.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh56NGyIyFHb89kyYvH8FZpWEX464oqR4_46kFg14OtS-hDZDQrTcIP19WhuN6UKqu3Th2NO1NlE5kOhWjFxbYc1U2jarstpeoHpAgQjlkTS5TdZIMTMMKOFOJQgIaQiWGB65enP2Rd61c/s400/P4040784.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602290877666720258" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The troopers watching the sunset. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgatU8eLTQJnobXI-Oj2BL4FB2eAjrzkguWvwZH1X_so0rkU5euqvjfkgWy6ruYbEPle5T6ANXqpJYFwUl80XXQSd1Ykfdm_DDH6hScGizDmJ6p2tdkyvUiWn9lU9ypQDMoNDF6hBQ3UNE/s1600/P4040815.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgatU8eLTQJnobXI-Oj2BL4FB2eAjrzkguWvwZH1X_so0rkU5euqvjfkgWy6ruYbEPle5T6ANXqpJYFwUl80XXQSd1Ykfdm_DDH6hScGizDmJ6p2tdkyvUiWn9lU9ypQDMoNDF6hBQ3UNE/s400/P4040815.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602290869468554594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Walking (or being carried) to the car.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1P7aeGWHi_lGvPh_N31DAYofe9tcR7oOXYcAMZ20eE9HBlDkPoGg-ZyGmHLT60s-zz6ixhUR647eydioMEIZZNn-r27O2_LPOMskIUa6ujRSeLhSkCUS1lerR5lRg1BRzRQZ5Fdcx_Fs/s1600/P4060823.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1P7aeGWHi_lGvPh_N31DAYofe9tcR7oOXYcAMZ20eE9HBlDkPoGg-ZyGmHLT60s-zz6ixhUR647eydioMEIZZNn-r27O2_LPOMskIUa6ujRSeLhSkCUS1lerR5lRg1BRzRQZ5Fdcx_Fs/s400/P4060823.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602290862890403698" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Getting some sun at the beach & pool...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQbvxnMd78ShD1InNeTw92E8mevBAksKSjcNnIgzHcWVD9HvC3tjmkE2MnsgNXdRnGXink4mJkXT7bXEPmLlJd7oYtahe5aoLZ65oHvfjRxLTAevAY_afXLJudmp0YmRrDJgZQ4-L6Wc/s1600/P4060849.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQbvxnMd78ShD1InNeTw92E8mevBAksKSjcNnIgzHcWVD9HvC3tjmkE2MnsgNXdRnGXink4mJkXT7bXEPmLlJd7oYtahe5aoLZ65oHvfjRxLTAevAY_afXLJudmp0YmRrDJgZQ4-L6Wc/s400/P4060849.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602286251495790274" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9kT7UeGP-1hf2v_FbmQobiH9pNhfiWT-nsD-iAi0aFQEdDkEFjomxeYPhun2aAq98TUEj_UwzGM3QbP2frs6HolquuJTXTJAgBF0oHRXBWB7A3nKCxDfN64TgCWty-v7nPSeQ93r-rig/s1600/P4060859.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguv65HASBuFkQR5zcznxshyphenhyphen5P4mxdreL8zW4Hd9oWEhPaPPdWihXjndIVZvMOXbCvSU5tdej4b8toEB8_yGppW9P0UEVrD6z_xTv9jcleGu9HqBx1BvqpE1e0ASzY9uCUeQcZntNNxxWw/s400/P4070914.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602286234619668642" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Last night in Florida, watching the sunset.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_bd6RTQkmbQsy4ubNc-yyVkMFZSsElJpnoOkZfWwbymBZEtr_e-qZvQPQGrTaI1rLAt4fQIMzwlwi3A0ajBsXk2vue9f5km16HmBOO1zSLzA5FnepHcQRfx9M7_i-jjdsgke1FeKdsBo/s1600/P4070921.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_bd6RTQkmbQsy4ubNc-yyVkMFZSsElJpnoOkZfWwbymBZEtr_e-qZvQPQGrTaI1rLAt4fQIMzwlwi3A0ajBsXk2vue9f5km16HmBOO1zSLzA5FnepHcQRfx9M7_i-jjdsgke1FeKdsBo/s400/P4070921.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602286229888086914" /></a>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-82773221592152837512011-04-19T19:21:00.003-04:002011-04-19T21:24:04.599-04:00Getting There...<div>Vacation 2011 for the Poland family was scheduled and planned for Naples, FL the first week of April. This was a very special trip for me as it brought back memories of many trips from my childhood. Every year possible, my Grandparents would go down to Naples and all of us would travel down to spend our vacation with them. Those vacations are some of my fondest memories of my childhood, but sadly, it has been almost 10 years since we had one of those trips. </div><div><br /></div><div>My Grandparents are now pushing their mid 80's and traveling is not like it used to be. It doesn't help that my stubborn Grandmother refuses to travel by plane or boat. She figures we would have wings if we were meant to fly. Needless to say, that means 19 hours one way in a car to get to Florida. Much to our surprise, when the idea was pitched to them, they jumped at the idea of going. This immediately made the "idea" of going to Naples a reality. There was no way I would miss this vacation if they were going. </div><div><br /></div><div>After researching flights and realizing that airlines really do raise their fares during spring break time, we realized that we had to drive. 19 hours in a car with a 2 year old...could we do it? In the car was Myself, Mallory, Marc, and Uncle Dan. Much to my surprise, Mallory did amazing. We made it to the hotel in GA the first day by 5:00 PM. I was so impressed and surprised. Here is what I learned when traveling 19 hours with a two year old:</div><div><ol><li>Buy a car-seat tray to attach to the car seat. Came in handy for eating, coloring, and overall playing. </li><li>Invest in a toy that they will LOVE and have never seen before. In our case, it was a Disney Princess play lap top.</li><li>Go to the dollar store and buy a bunch of little toys. Put them in individual gift bags and present them to the toddler to open whenever they appear to get restless.</li><li>At every stop let them get out and move around. </li><li>Snacks are VERY important.</li><li>Finally, get an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">iPad</span>. I fought and fought this purchase with my husband and I have never been so wrong. Mallory was able to watch movies on it, play games, doodle, look at pictures, everything. It was a life saver. </li></ol>Here are some pics from the ride down. More to come from the actual vacation. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KKfSq2QoSyXSikOzUmni2nVFtrWM8UBqbHyuoyrqHTy4j-FU7mhlfMcsTg4UvNfa_auYRRwU7IfsVRRYACqLrjY0NC7Bix0sDndjAMGTlraxmFaS_qyvG_eq5UZIq_Uvk8HNuypBmIw/s1600/IMG_0333.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KKfSq2QoSyXSikOzUmni2nVFtrWM8UBqbHyuoyrqHTy4j-FU7mhlfMcsTg4UvNfa_auYRRwU7IfsVRRYACqLrjY0NC7Bix0sDndjAMGTlraxmFaS_qyvG_eq5UZIq_Uvk8HNuypBmIw/s400/IMG_0333.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597463787299061378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5AcVdnM0Y2cvqTIFfKVJl_J0qKSfNa1CosY8COKUg3npnS90wToPP3Y49YcHR06NSzSCTk2_CMc0Ss5iamrifnZvJbaCZnGABU28Vup1ancaCQviC1XfCTQe5Pp5ZzVDIRmS4t2kZMA/s1600/IMG_0335.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5AcVdnM0Y2cvqTIFfKVJl_J0qKSfNa1CosY8COKUg3npnS90wToPP3Y49YcHR06NSzSCTk2_CMc0Ss5iamrifnZvJbaCZnGABU28Vup1ancaCQviC1XfCTQe5Pp5ZzVDIRmS4t2kZMA/s400/IMG_0335.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597463781106434546" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We stopped at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">BW</span>3s just outside of Naples on the second day. These are pictures from the iPhone, but too cute not to post. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7tsVl2VPl-XxbSBAJwBCCAEB35s0O-RbFQDXCLu1dg_3IG1bj4aGkmJsvLccPuiAioa8WKp1upPBhyphenhyphenkPvfBX3wmWAsAthoIhDWQwAK-gmQ9d9lp2uHqGtgYghX5GROlCxYuTDsxOrVpw/s1600/IMG_0338.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7tsVl2VPl-XxbSBAJwBCCAEB35s0O-RbFQDXCLu1dg_3IG1bj4aGkmJsvLccPuiAioa8WKp1upPBhyphenhyphenkPvfBX3wmWAsAthoIhDWQwAK-gmQ9d9lp2uHqGtgYghX5GROlCxYuTDsxOrVpw/s400/IMG_0338.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597463770522691794" /></a>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1501725281903131297.post-55434674197416970632011-03-21T21:20:00.002-04:002011-03-21T21:38:35.632-04:00First Walk of the Year<div>Earlier this month, Mallory and I ventured outside for the first walk of the year. Since then, we have had much warmer days, but this particular day was warmer then any for awhile which meant we were getting out of the house. </div><div><br /></div><div>In addition, I had just gone shopping and purchased a new hat and two pairs of sunglasses for our upcoming trip. Since the moment I pulled them out of the bag and showed her, Mallory has insisted on wearing her hat and glasses everywhere. As you can tell, the weather was overcast, but in Mallory's eyes, it was still necessary to wear her "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">pul</span>-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ple</span>" glasses (which coincidentally make her look a little like Elton John).</div><div><br /></div><div>On our walk around the short block (which took about as long as it would take me to walk a mile or so) consisted of stopping to pick up rocks, explore acorns & "<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">prickly'</span>," and to stop and look up at the sky to exclaim "PLANE!! MOMMA!!! PLANE!!!" Oh to be two again....</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKgHL5S7Hqb5xs9TOC3ZAJFiZPy9JzIijOKUBxUxEPTO0pd06WRcnIbHHtR9B4rd6n7-rQ1OpnSjA8WGc4WcC4ns62DftqlpApC7KupIFdRc9EV86OIAHLeDGkAQ9_BBtsL-zYsv8V1E/s1600/P3130626.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKgHL5S7Hqb5xs9TOC3ZAJFiZPy9JzIijOKUBxUxEPTO0pd06WRcnIbHHtR9B4rd6n7-rQ1OpnSjA8WGc4WcC4ns62DftqlpApC7KupIFdRc9EV86OIAHLeDGkAQ9_BBtsL-zYsv8V1E/s400/P3130626.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586710486967466946" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFs0Vx41SZcnpt5QsS7EbyDvO0CRMI4-cJcvXO12zGpKt85F4vlia8v3BUGvDnmnMhHCSLL-VvZm0SiDBawvdcsxmSy_CM7oCCRlM0n9C3MTGsiV_SyZnNaeuJoqKesWYgj029dS0Kd88/s1600/P3130628.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFs0Vx41SZcnpt5QsS7EbyDvO0CRMI4-cJcvXO12zGpKt85F4vlia8v3BUGvDnmnMhHCSLL-VvZm0SiDBawvdcsxmSy_CM7oCCRlM0n9C3MTGsiV_SyZnNaeuJoqKesWYgj029dS0Kd88/s400/P3130628.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586710249234777602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAAqljF086maSmLK3GJnof3tFJ4r92NRuKGReGnnDuiFWPR1mFk_Ebcjl-89AjJXCWNhCdBV3vCs__yNC9sCRTbZ6w0PRQ3ZA6MVipxR0iMF64L1ruN0pSYakKBurtZ9mVorIkefH0Dlg/s1600/P3130634.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAAqljF086maSmLK3GJnof3tFJ4r92NRuKGReGnnDuiFWPR1mFk_Ebcjl-89AjJXCWNhCdBV3vCs__yNC9sCRTbZ6w0PRQ3ZA6MVipxR0iMF64L1ruN0pSYakKBurtZ9mVorIkefH0Dlg/s400/P3130634.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586710244437488802" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBz8HLeoAE5CCry96PccdR0vap4p5PRzclWBSHmLSA78rD_1CrCvoL6P8lokkLnBbIZGlb076sa2A26z18v_Z6FswiOnOY18zCiPL07qJT1b0YB3ZYgto48LhpDoQkFTUQXDoqRlerTNg/s1600/P3130635.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBz8HLeoAE5CCry96PccdR0vap4p5PRzclWBSHmLSA78rD_1CrCvoL6P8lokkLnBbIZGlb076sa2A26z18v_Z6FswiOnOY18zCiPL07qJT1b0YB3ZYgto48LhpDoQkFTUQXDoqRlerTNg/s400/P3130635.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586710240808054690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTjmDcIYf9vO5U2twKbTDll-aJKscPboHzzV44rppqgomKkf4A4RSLC5a4vl5pX-24xFDwPm5xttfMfEtNweLQyOHGYT6k_D85pY6udVfTyFXf55PT1riiiDaHKBU3x9q49vCcZ0Hf8OI/s1600/P3130640.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTjmDcIYf9vO5U2twKbTDll-aJKscPboHzzV44rppqgomKkf4A4RSLC5a4vl5pX-24xFDwPm5xttfMfEtNweLQyOHGYT6k_D85pY6udVfTyFXf55PT1riiiDaHKBU3x9q49vCcZ0Hf8OI/s400/P3130640.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586710238701280786" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLgaCfBBOEv4hPAcjNg5yj_Qo71eZ7vEGwtdM06Lzv_swbR8Eigmux0h6ZUSKgkry744UJQXu68mmjnep_OdWe29qDuK61oCQ6TyrChbCjl9zoWDYSGQ6rlj8FIIh8DPX2OLtW3F1Yq4/s1600/P3130642.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLgaCfBBOEv4hPAcjNg5yj_Qo71eZ7vEGwtdM06Lzv_swbR8Eigmux0h6ZUSKgkry744UJQXu68mmjnep_OdWe29qDuK61oCQ6TyrChbCjl9zoWDYSGQ6rlj8FIIh8DPX2OLtW3F1Yq4/s400/P3130642.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586710235139838674" /></a>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com2