tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55427736804403372252024-02-21T08:13:47.832-07:00Melissa & WadeMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536596807262886317noreply@blogger.comBlogger320125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542773680440337225.post-64949530009726929432014-11-27T21:35:00.000-07:002021-07-27T21:35:53.311-06:00Livvy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536596807262886317noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542773680440337225.post-84198671131160910312014-06-08T19:18:00.001-06:002014-06-08T21:29:40.052-06:00First couple of days<br />
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I loved her little turquoise bow and all of her wild hair!</div>
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It took us two whole days to agree on a name. I had wanted Ruby all along but it had to grow on Wade a bit. </div>
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Love this sweet baby! So fun to have a little one again!</div>
<br />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536596807262886317noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542773680440337225.post-62851982560902734512014-03-20T19:49:00.001-06:002014-03-20T20:21:20.069-06:00Lucas' Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Right after Lucas' funeral, I asked Gabi if she would like me to make a quilt using his clothes. She immediately said yes. I am no seamstress but have made several quilts. My niece Christina also wanted in on it. We got together and started making our plans. We knew we wanted to do it as quickly as possible so that Gabi could have the comfort of Lucas and her memories of him back soon. We didn't know however, how it would turn into one of the most amazing, spiritual, and difficult experiences we would encounter. I'm sure that because it was right after Lucas passed away that created a lot of our emotions, but I also believe he was there with us so many times- guiding us and helping us know how to create a special keepsake for his family, and in my mind, especially his mommy. </div>
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As we laid out the clothing, I will be honest in that we shed many tears. Even my daughter Sommer cried herself to sleep that night after seeing all of Lucas' clothing. There were many memories attached to each article.</div>
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I had this idea that I wanted the back to be minky fabric- so it would be super soft and comforting to hold. I knew this quilt would not just go on display. It would be held, squeezed, and loved. I was planning on looking for a turquoise minky until Gabi said she'd love there to be giraffe print on the back if possible because Lucas' favorite blanky was giraffe print and it was buried with him. Gabi gave us only a few requests. She mostly wanted it to be a surprise. I went on to fabric.com to look for giraffe fabric and to my astonishment, they sold giraffe minky!!! We were so excited!</div>
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The next thing I was conflicted about was how to match the giraffe print with all of his clothing and also how to incorporate his favorite color- turquoise. Christina and I were ecstatic when we found this darling giraffe print fabric on fabric.com as well with those exact colors. It was such a perfect way to tie in the design and colors.. And the fact that this print also had hearts! Too perfect- since Lucas had heart surgeries and was literally our "sweetheart baby."</div>
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And this print was super cute! It was perfect! </div>
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(Like it was made just for him!) </div>
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These were the beginning stages:</div>
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We had notes and diagrams drawn out everywhere. </div>
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The ideas were flowing. :)</div>
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We really wanted to use as much as we could to represent Lucas' short life but big personality and his favorite things. </div>
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We made appliqués out of clothing scraps:</div>
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Because Lucas drowned in his favorite Superman shirt and it was torn, the idea came to us simultaneously to make a cape out of his clothing to represent Superman- which we all called him. He was such a strong little boy with a big heart! With a little pair of underoos with it. Gabi had requested we put some undies on there . :) The Superman emblem has his favorite turquoise shirt underneath. </div>
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Gabi also asked that we leave some of his clothing in tact. She wanted to keep the collars on his polo shirts because they were so cute on him. Years later, she wanted to remember what each square was for. Some shirts became blocks of fabric, but some were sewn onto other squares ( like the polo shirts and a few pair of shorts and pants). I wasn't sure how it would turn out at first, but wanted it to be what Gabi wanted, and I think it turned out cute having little collars and pockets on there, etc. It also helps us to remember just how little he was when he passed away. </div>
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We also had some photos screen printed. When we picked those squares up from the printer, the man that owned the store was in tears and said he cried as he printed them. Lucas definitely touched many hearts.</div>
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This quilt was very different and unique, but we were happy with the way it came together.</div>
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There were times we would be so confused over what to do about something and then the answer would come to us both at the same time. I really do believe we were helped along the way.</div>
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One day some of the squares kept turning upside down after we had sewn them. We would unpick, redo, double check, and set it aside, to then look and find they were flipped again!!! My mom also began helping and all three of us were in hysterics as we had all double checked the work and yet it kept changing on us. We wondered if we were all going crazy!!! As we were laughing and trying to figure out what was going on, all of a sudden, Livvy, who had just turned 5, yelled out for me in a cry from the other room. I ran in to see what was the matter. With tears running down her face, she said, "Mommy, I just have the strongest feeling that Lucas is here."</div>
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We had not said anything of the sort, but we all felt that she was right. Lucas was definitely with us at times. And we even think he played some tricks on us. :)</div>
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Because we used so much of his clothing, the quilt ended up king size. </div>
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This is how it looked completed. I was so happy to give it to Gabi, but also sad. I felt so close to Lucas during the process and I didn't want to give it up. </div>
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The story of Ruby's birth:</div>
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(that ends with one sweet baby and about a million pictures)</div>
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40 Weeks- Just hours before having Ruby</div>
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Since I hadn't gone into labor on my own, and probably a good thing too since Wade had to travel for work the week before my due date, I was admitted for an induction on my due date. </div>
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We were initially told to come in at 6:30 but the hospital called me at 5:30 and said they had had a busy night and didn't have a room for me yet and to call back and check at 7:30. When I called at 7:30, they were still busy. I was told to call back at 9:30. I had a terrible headache all that night, so I took some tylenol and tried to lay down and rest. Finally they called me about 9:00 am and said to come on in. After we got there, they took a while at the admit desk, and then finally admitted she was stalling because they still were working on getting me a room. Shortly after, we got a room and got started. I actually needed 4 hours of an IV antibiotic because I tested positive for group B strep so they started that and said they would start pitocin later. However, my Dr came in a while later and broke my water. I told them my labors go fast and was concerned that breaking my water would speed things along too quickly, but they didn't worry since I wasn't in labor yet or on pitocin. </div>
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After breaking my water, they discovered there was meconium in the amniotic fluid and a lot of it. Later I would learn that the cord was around the baby's neck and causing some distress. My nurse was wonderful but did prepare me for what would happen after delivery- the baby would need to be suctioned out by the breathing team and I wouldn't get to hold her right away. And there was the possibility that she would need to go straight to the NICU because the meconium was thick and not a good situation. They did an ultrasound too to make sure she wasn't breech or in further distress. The baby was doing great. I on the other hand, was starting to get emotional. Mainly in part because during my pregnancy, I kept having this recurring nightmare that my baby would end up in the NICU and I wouldn't be able to be with her. As soon as my Dr and nurse stepped out, I leaned on Wade and cried. I also was still battling my terrible headache and was feeling sick. </div>
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I really had wanted an unmedicated birth but they did start some pitocin at the end and although I was handling the contractions fine, honestly the worst pain I felt was my headache! Each contraction would make my head just pound- so much so that it made me throw up and feel soooooo sick. I never have had a labor that I felt so bad as this one. I was worried after a while that something was wrong because I felt so awful- that feeling where something doesn't feel right, but you don't know what or why. It was not fun. I received an epidural hoping it would help me feel better but it only numbed my left side. My right side could feel everything. Luckily, only about 30 minutes later, I yelled at Wade to get the Dr now because I needed to push! I did love not being so numb that I could feel my body's cues. Minutes later my sweet little baby was born. Unfortunately, Wade didn't get to cut the cord because the Dr wanted to get her to the breathing team as quickly and gingerly as possible. </div>
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Because I didn't know when I would get to hold her, when they finally brought her to me, I cried. I was just so happy and relieved to see and hold my sweet baby finally!</div>
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I ended up crying off all my makeup. So much for wanting to look nice for pictures. haha</div>
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Our sweet little baby girl is here. We love her so...</div>
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We finally got the baby's bassinet all ready for her for when we bring her home. I bought and used this bassinet with Livvy and loved it so much. It is really fun and exciting to get to use it again. Livvy promptly filled it with her own babies and stuffed animals though, so hopefully the baby will get a chance to use it! :) </div>
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I'm officially due in 5 days with our new little baby girl!! </div>
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We are all anxious for her arrival. I wish she'd come this weekend so we can spend more time together as a family, but at the latest, my doctor will induce me next Wednesday on my due date.</div>
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We are still working on a name and are going to have to see her to make the final decision.</div>
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We did get a little peek at her face via 4D ultrasound a couple of months ago. A lot can change in two months, but Wade and I both think she looked a lot like her big sis, Liv. We can't wait to see her in person and hold her in our arms. </div>
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Its hard in some ways to believe that this pregnancy is almost at its end, even though I definitely feel ready too! A lot of people ask me if this pregnancy is harder with my age, compared to pregnancies in my twenties... I'm 35 now. </div>
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Honestly, I really feel blessed in that respect. Yes, I have definitely had my share of pregnancy symptoms- nausea and sickness for the first trimester, tired often, and now at the end my hips are killing me when I sleep, so I never sleep long before I have to roll over again. And I do think my feet have swelled more with this pregnancy than in the past (and really not too bad). But, I would say that this pregnancy has been much easier than my last- 6 years ago. With Livvy, I was sick the <i>whole </i>time. Things have been much more manageable this time. The hardest part is probably being tired. But that too, I think has had more to do with circumstances rather than age. </div>
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32 Weeks @ the fire station with my sweet firefighter hubby:</div>
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While we wait, I am trying to clean house and finish last minute projects. </div>
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I just finished making her car seat cover. </div>
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Oh, and I cut my hair! So short for me. See last photo for a glimpse.</div>
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I guess I needed easy for these next few months!</div>
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In August of 2012, I had a friend take some family pictures. Even though this is old now, it is still one of my favorites. I had a vision of a photo of each of us doing something we normally do, and something we love. This is Wade's favorite family picture of us too. <br />
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Wade- with his fire helmet</div>
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Me- taking pictures of our kids</div>
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Braydon- listening to his iPod</div>
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Sommer- dancing</div>
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Chase- reading an encyclopedia</div>
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Livvy- playing dress up in her "Surpunzel hair"</div>
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This was a great representation of our family at the time, and even still actually. <br />
Except I can't believe how much my kids have grown in the last year.<br />
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I love my family.</div>
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I haven't gotten any professional maternity pictures taken, but Sommer took these of me one fall Sunday after church when we took Livvy to feed the neighbor's horses. </div>
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<br />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536596807262886317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542773680440337225.post-34653820618284923272013-12-08T16:47:00.000-07:002013-12-08T16:49:22.619-07:00Disneyland 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier this year when we went to California, we got to take the kids to Disneyland. This is our second trip ever. Our last trip was four years ago when Livvy was a baby, so this really was her first real Disneyland experience. We were so excited to see her anticipation. We all had a great time. It really is such a magical place! I couldn't choose just a couple of photos to post. So, I uploaded way too many. :)</div>
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Chase loves navigating and loves using maps wherever we go. This is just so typical of him and I love it. </div>
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I love how the photo of my boys- Braydon being the good big brother!</div>
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We had a blast together.</div>
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Doesn't this smile just tell it all?</div>
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One of the days we were there was the first day for the new princess attraction. There are three princesses to meet at each time. This was Livvy waiting to meet Ariel.</div>
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Ariel is Mommy's favorite too. ;)</div>
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But oh so good!!!</div>
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I just love Disneyland and think they have the best customer service! We had to ask for help with things a couple of times and they always went above and beyond! I was so impressed!</div>
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And as always, I love fast passes!</div>
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And soarin' over california. </div>
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It is one of our favorite rides!</div>
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Livvy's most favorite ride was the carousel. Yup! She is so obsessed with horses, so we had to ride the carousel a few times! </div>
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I loved going to Mickey's Toon Town- something we missed on our last trip. It is so fun!</div>
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Meeting Mickey was awesome!</div>
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And playing in Minnie's house!</div>
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Livvy is such a Daddy's girl and rode 90% of the rides with him. </div>
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She soaked up every minute of Daddy being with us all day and</div>
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Braydon and Sommer had a blast riding lots of the big rides this year. </div>
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Braydon is a big time thrill seeker! </div>
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Chase is so sweet and asked us to buy this trophy for ourselves from him. We didn't, but I did get a picture. The memory was all I needed. ;)</div>
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Radiator Springs Racers attraction was phenomenal. Definitely our favorite ride! It's like a roller coaster in cars. It was so fun! </div>
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And one more family pic to send off the incredible time we had!</div>
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And we love her so much already! Can't wait to see her in person! For now, she's content on kicking and growing- just the way we like it. And we have to decide on a name!</div>
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This is the first time I've been able to blog about being pregnant. This blog was born along side Livvy and in the past, I never wanted any pictures of me pregnant. I guess taking a five year break in having kids will give you enough perspective to contemplate what ya wish you had done better! So, when I found out I was pregnant, I decided to put aside the vanity and do a better job at documenting this amazing blessing that we are being given. <br />
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This was the week I thought I might die. Just like most of my other pregnancies, I was pretty sick- all day long! And nights were the worst. I lived on fruit, dry cheerios, and plain rice most of the time. </div>
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At twelve weeks, I was still so sick... This was kindof the peak for me. My poor kids did not get a very fun summer. And my house fell apart! But we survived, thankfully and by 13-14 weeks, I was feeling much better! That was also the time I started to feel baby flutters. That was so fun to experience again!</div>
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The fourth month brought on a heathy appetite, headaches, and lots of growing. I so wanted real food again! I got to enjoy pasta, tomatoes, and chocolate finally! I had about two weeks of feeling better before the kids went back to school, which I was so grateful for since there was a lot to do!!!</div>
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I've always kind of dreaded the day when my youngest would start school. I love being a stay at home mom and have loved these last couple of years with Livvy by my side. She has the cutest, sweetest, most expressive personality and I would miss our one on one time. </div>
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My baby just started kindergarten.</div>
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The Beginning of her school years is finally here.</div>
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Isn't she big?</div>
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I've been prepping myself all year for this day- telling myself all the things that I will now have time to do. Even though I knew I'd miss my baby, I'd make the most of it. The more I thought about this, the more excited I started to feel. There are a lot of things I would really like to do to increase my education, talents, and memory keeping for my kids!</div>
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But if there is one thing that I have learned A LOT in my life, in fact, I'd say IT seems to be the THEME of my life, is that sometimes Heavenly Father has a better plan. </div>
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Baby is due January 29, 2014. :)</div>
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We had a trip planned to go to California in March, but it ended up being right on the heels of Lucas' funeral. We were suppose to leave 6 days after our two week trip to Tennessee for the funeral. We didn't know if we could swing it and honestly, I didn't even really want to. I was having such a hard time then and couldn't imagine taking a trip- to have FUN!!! It seemed so wrong to me. But, because we were already committed, we made the trip anyway. </div>
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I think the ocean is so healing. I pondered a lot out there and it was so peaceful and beautiful. I know it really helped my kids too, who were also still having a really hard time with their little cousin's death.</div>
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Pulling our wagon and kiddos to the beach</div>
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<br />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536596807262886317noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542773680440337225.post-28850149872037705202013-06-19T22:44:00.001-06:002013-06-19T23:53:55.997-06:00Funny ThingsHere are some of the recent Livvy and Chaserisms. I sure love these kids.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*When I questioned her on why she didn't eat any dinner, she said, " I didn't eat my soup because I just felt really weird about it."</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*When she was sick with a cold, I told her sweets were off limits, but that she could have some honey for something sweet. Her response while making a swirling design with her fingers-</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"How about a cookie with honey on top?"</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*One night Wade and I were watching a movie and she walked in, saw a kiss on the tv, and whispered to Wade,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I just say ewww about kissing to be like the other kids."</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*To me, she said one morning, " I had a dream that Daddy would not like!" "What?" I asked. "I had a dream about a room full of KITTENS!"</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*While snooping through a new house being built near us, Livvy ran into the huge master bathroom and walk-in closet. She threw her arms in the air and exclaimed,</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"THIS IS THE LIFE!"</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yep, she's a girl. ;)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*Last Christmas, while watching the scene about the dad and the lamp on A Christmas Story, Livvy burst out laughing and said, "He thinks its like a precious woman or something!"</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">*Chase came bursting into the kitchen one day frantically trying to get into the drawer. When I asked if he needed help with something, he exclaimed, </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"I need a baggie for my DNA!"</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">*When I asked what he was watching on the computer- it was on a medical website, he said, "Oh, I just thought I'd learn how to do a heart surgery but it wasn't as fun as the brain surgery."</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">*I laughed so hard when Chaser asked me this one:</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How many sets of teeth do you get- including fake teeth?</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">*March 21. 2013</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Chase: I really want mommy to have a baby- A boy baby! I need a boy!</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Livvy:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222;">Well, sorry, the spot has been taken by a girl. I need a girl.</span></span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536596807262886317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542773680440337225.post-28209350527967575612013-05-31T17:34:00.003-06:002013-07-17T22:32:28.803-06:00Eye Contact<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's time that I catch up on some of my family stories. I hate to see time pass by so quickly.<br />
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Sommer hates it when I share this one, so it is a must that I do! :) Its so cute.<br />
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Well, this year Sommer added ballroom dance to her schedule. I hadn't been to any of the practices until the dress rehearsal for their Christmas show. She and her dance partner did a phenomenal job! After the rehearsal, and after my praises, we had this conversation:<br />
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Me (teasing): Sommer!! Look at you dancing with an older boy! How old is he??? ;)<br />
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Sommer: I don't know!!!<br />
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Me: Well, what grade is he in?<br />
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Sommer: I don't know!!!<br />
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Me: Well, what do you know about him?<br />
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Sommer: I don't talk to him!!!<br />
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Me: Ever?? You don't talk to him<i> at all</i>?<br />
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Sommer: Ummm... I don't even make eye contact.<br />
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I laughed so hard. Here is a this cute little dance couple doing lifts and flips- practicing for four months, and have never said one word to each other, or even eye contact. I thought it was quite humorous. I told Sommer that she needed to thank him for all his hard work ( and never dropping her) or<i> something</i>! </div>
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told her he'd pay her $50 if she'd maintain her no eye contact status... </div>
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Later, I found out that is he was 2 years older. And is now one of Braydon's good friends. :)</div>
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Here are some fun pics we took that I love of my sweet Sommer. </div>
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<br />Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536596807262886317noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542773680440337225.post-62011033082838377222013-04-08T19:22:00.000-06:002013-04-09T02:00:47.420-06:00Sweet Little Lucas<br />
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My sweet nephew Lucas was born three years ago with four congenital heart defects. Although perfect in every way, his prognosis in the beginning was unknown. I remember seeing Lucas for the first time. It was love at first sight. We were very worried about him. After many surgeries and many, many prayers, our little Lucas came through triumphantly. He was so strong! Our hearts were invested in this little guy from day one. </div>
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We have been so fortunate for the time we have spent with Lucas. Gabi and I have spent a lot of time with each other and our kids. She used to babysit for me and since she has had her own children, we have babysat for her. Our family LOVES her boys-Nicholas, Lucas, and Sirius. They always get lots of attention at my house. I have often asked Gabi if we could just <i>please</i> keep them. They fit in so well here and I love them so much I wanted to keep them for myself. </div>
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Our trip to the zoo- summer 2011</div>
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Braydon, Nicholas, Lucas, Livvy, Sommer, & Chase</div>
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Livvy and Lucas' birthday party last year</div>
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This fall I got to do a fun photo shoot with the boys at the ballpark. Here are a few of the pics. Aren't they they cutest?</div>
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On February 19th, we lost our sweet Lucas in a drowning accident. Just three days before his third birthday. </div>
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It has been such a hard trial. I have never been so heartbroken as I am through this experience. There are so many things that I know about God's plan for His children. I am so grateful for this knowledge. But to be honest, I don't know that my heart has fully gotten the message. It is still so hard not to mourn the loss of our sweet Lucas. We love and miss him so much! Even though I do KNOW we will see him again. My heart breaks for Gabi & Nick, Nicholas & Sirius. I hate to see my family members in pain. My heart breaks for my own children and for myself- missing Lucas so much. I can still hear his voice, hear him coming in my front door asking for each of the kids. I want to say to him,</div>
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One thing that has been hard to process is <i>how</i> we lost Lucas. My brain wants to make sense of it. Why did he live through difficult surgeries to be taken in a tragic way? Today an answer came to me. Or at least a way that makes a little more sense to me. </div>
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Lucas' heart did not fail him. It was never intended to fail him. He was born with heart complications which took a lot of work to mend. But like I said, he did so triumphantly. Because of his strength, he taught us that broken hearts can heal.</div>
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Now, I feel some days as if my broken heart will never heal. I physically feel the weight of a very heavy heart in my chest. It is so physically painful. </div>
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So, sweet Lucas, I will do my best- like you.</div>
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My little guy turned 8 this year and had the privilege of being baptized and following in the Savior's footsteps. We are very proud of Chase and his desire to learn and grow and make good choices. </div>
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I made it look like a school board announcement (late one night) because I wanted something that symbolized Chase's love of learning. Maybe its silly. Like I said, It was a late night idea.. :)</div>
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I made Chase a rainbow cake and cake banner </div>
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I like to look for rainbows whenever there is rain</div>
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And ponder on the beauty of the earth made clean again</div>
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I want my life to be as clean as earth right after rain</div>
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I want to be the best I can</div>
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I know when I am baptized My wrongs are washed away</div>
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Other things of note about my baptism day</div>
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by Chase:</div>
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Opening Prayer was given by my brother Braydon</div>
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My sister Sommer spoke on baptism</div>
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My mom, Livvy and I sang </div>
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Baptism</div>
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My dad baptized and confirmed me a member of the church</div>
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Witnesses were My Grandpa and Uncle Scott.</div>
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This poor neglected blog of mine... I really have missed you. Irony seems to have a way with me in that when I have the most to share, I have the least time to do so. I hope to take some time and document what the last few months have taught me. Ok, maybe the whole last year! </div>
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I marvel at how the Lord answers prayers. Not too long ago, I read a blessing given to my mother where again and again she was promised knowledge and wisdom. Because I admire her wisdom and strength, I quietly prayed that I too could be blessed with these traits. </div>
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because you will receive experience needed to gain it? </div>
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I have found this true for knowledge as well!</div>
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I have been blessed with the opportunity to learn a lot of things this year. It hasn't always been easy. In fact, some things have been down right hard! But I did pray for it, right? And the Lord does answer our prayers. And, it has been after all, a good thing to pray for...</div>
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One thing that fascinates me is how much there is for me to learn and grow. I sometimes feel I have only begun to scratch the surface in this earthly place. But I am so thankful that when we do set out on a journey to learn vital lessons, our Heavenly Father gives us so many tools to help us. I have really learned this last year that </div>
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yes, even here on earth, </div>
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Not just in the physical sense. </div>
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And when we believe in inspiration, we will see it <i>often</i>- in big and little ways. </div>
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Because it is always there. It makes the living so meaningful. </div>
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This is my "note to self" </div>
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in hopes that I always remember this...</div>
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I was putting laundry away last night as the kids were going to bed. I was tying up loose ends, rushing around to get things done before morning, when I stumbled upon this little scene. </div>
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I guess Livvy was getting her babies' things in order too.</div>
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I love finding treasures like these. </div>
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My heart was pleading for these kids to stop growing up!</div>
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Thank you, Livvy, for making life such a joy. </div>
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all of her darling ideas, expressions and imagination?</div>
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She's a keeper. :)</div>
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Livvy, Who is Daddy?</div>
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What does Daddy like to do?</div>
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What is Daddy good at?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">He is good at fixing cars.</span></div>
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What makes Daddy happy?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">When I am happy.</span></div>
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What does Daddy need?</div>
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What does Daddy love?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">He loves me and Chase, Braydon and Sommer.</span></div>
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Where does Daddy go everyday?</div>
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What does Daddy do for work?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">He does fire calls and he fixes out fires.</span></div>
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What makes Daddy fun?</div>
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What does Daddy look like? </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">He looks handsome. He looks like a nice old man.</span></div>
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What does Daddy do for fun?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">boating and jet skiing</span></div>
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What makes Daddy upset or angry?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">When we are not very good.</span></div>
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Where would Daddy like to go sometime?</div>
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What does Daddy like to eat?</div>
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What does Daddy cook best?</div>
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What makes Daddy different than other dads you know?</div>
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Why are you glad he's your dad?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Because he's my favorite Daddy and he always gives me a piece of chocolate.</span></div>
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What does Daddy teach you?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">He teaches me English and dances with me. </span></div>
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What makes Daddy special?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">He is always fun, fun, funny.</span></div>
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What makes Daddy a great dad?</div>
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Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14536596807262886317noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5542773680440337225.post-88650238415754941682012-09-19T22:15:00.000-06:002012-09-20T07:54:17.886-06:00Happy Birthday Mama!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mama Kaye, Me, Mama</div>
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(my grandmother and mother- the women who gave me everything, except their blue eyes...)</div>
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It's my mom's birthday. </div>
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The saying goes, </div>
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What do you give the person who has everything?</div>
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But in my mom's case (and Mama Kaye too),</div>
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What do you give the person who <i>gives</i> everything?</div>
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Nothing can say 'Thank you' enough.</div>
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I know my mom could've had so much more of her personal needs and desires fulfilled, but she has never thought of herself. I wish I could make all her dreams come true. :)</div>
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My kids' favorite stories from when I was young are about my mom and grandma. </div>
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Like the ones when Mama Kaye showed up and saved the day with something I desperately needed at the time (for instance- a dress for my second grade program when I had none.) </div>
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Or funny ones with my mom like when she forgot to turn on the dryer and had to wear wet jeans to college on a cold, humid morning. She cranked the car heater as hot as it would go. When she got out of the car into the cold air, she "steamed" the whole way to class. </div>
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Yes, people stopped and laughed. </div>
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Can't say I blame them. <br />
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My mom and grandma are the most selfless people I've ever known. Their whole lives have been spent serving others. I'm so blessed to have been raised by them and their example. My mom worked so hard as a single parent to get an education ( a Master's degree!) and provide for us. I know it was never easy. </div>
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I know that they are creating wonderful, loving memories for my kids now too. And I'm so glad my children are recipients of their love. </div>
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Happy Birthday Mama!<br />
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We love you!</div>
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