tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12261525903749885732024-03-12T19:21:26.056-04:00Party of TewMakenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1226152590374988573.post-4294321228956967802013-04-30T16:21:00.002-04:002013-04-30T16:21:57.474-04:00Is It Almost May?!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Is it totally lame that I really want a bird feeder for the back yard? Perhaps someone out there might surprise me with one for Mother's Day...hint, hint;) This way more little guys like this one can keep me company while I'm standing at the sink washing dishes.</div>
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It's hard to believe that tomorrow is May 1. Where did April go? I blinked and it was gone! The biggest highlight of the month was Brad's birthday. He turned the big 3-0. I used to think thirty was old. Ha! I turn thirty soon too. Perhaps thirty is the new twenty, but I think these fine lines around my eyes suggest otherwise.</div>
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Nothing extraordinary to report. Just livin' life and trying to enjoy these two little muskrats. They are growing and changing so fast. Too fast.</div>
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This sweet guy turned nine months old last week and will be taking his first steps before I know it. It just doesn't seem possible that he is this big!</div>
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This painting has been keeping me busy too and I finally got it finished last week. I was asked to donate a piece for the <a href="http://www.jlbonline.com/" target="_blank">Junior League of Birmingham's</a> <a href="http://www.bargaincarousel.net/" target="_blank">Bargain Bash</a> silent auction and this is what I came up with. Can you tell I've got saltwater and sand on my mind?</div>
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Makenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1226152590374988573.post-79474235044219286252013-04-07T07:30:00.000-04:002013-04-07T07:30:00.942-04:00Quote of the Day<a href="http://goo.gl/photos/LV1FqYGx7X" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-k6GtZqqy23U/UWCTTgpbuVI/AAAAAAAAPHA/UWZmLveAfoI/s600/IMG_3528.JPG" /></a><br />
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I'm enjoying beautiful flowers my husband sent me - just because. Isn't he a sweetie?<br />
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Yesterday, Addi came running into the kitchen and told me the quote below. I thought it captured her personality perfectly...<br />
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<i> "Mommy!!!!! Brud-der is getting SO BIG!!...I better go teach him how to do that."</i></div>
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I have joined the gluten-free band wagon. Until recently, I thought eating gluten free was for hippies and health fanatics. Clearly not for me. For many years, I have been so very tired. Even after 8+ hours of sleep, I often felt like a nap was necessary to continue with the day. I was chronically fatigued. Then after Bradley was born, I started having migraines. The migraines were a game changer because its pretty hard to take care of two little ones when you are confined to bed. </div>
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A change was in order so I started doing some research. I found that gluten was pretty much the root of all evil when it came to my fatigue and migraines. The gluten had to go and it really has not been that difficult of a change to make. My daily diet used to look something like this:</div>
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Breakfast: 3-4 servings of Frosted Mini Wheats or Honey Nut Cherrios (I like cereal a lot).</div>
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Its easy to see that sugary, processed carbs were the foundation of my pitiful diet. Its no wonder that I felt tired all the time! Now after a few simple changes my daily diet looks something like this:</div>
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Breakfast: 1-2 servings of Chex cereal or a gluten free blueberry waffle topped with peanut butter, granola and raisins.</div>
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Lunch: Turkey and spinach on a gluten free wrap with hummus, fruit and chips (I didn't say this diet was low fat:)</div>
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I have been eating gluten free for almost 6 weeks now and I feel so much better! After only a few days, my energy level was through the roof and I haven't had another migraine. I will preface that I have also cut out caffeine and a few other things to help alleviate the migraines. However, this new regiment does not mean that I won't occasionally have a splurge or two...like that piece of chocolate chip pound cake and macaroni that I had at Easter:) After all, its not like I have a serious allergy to gluten. But really, I haven't felt deprived in the least.</div>
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Recently, I got a craving for potato soup (which can be made gluten free!). My mom used to make this regularly growing up. When I called my mom to get her recipe, she didn't answer her phone so I started perusing the web for the perfect potato soup. I couldn't find what I was looking for so I just made a recipe up on the fly and it turned out surprisingly delicious. Brad and I ate the whole pot in one night! I'm sharing my accidental yumminess and I hope you like it as much and we did:)</div>
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Cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet and saute onion and garlic in drippings until onions are translucent then set aside (I like to give the onions a head start in cooking because I hate raw onion). In a dutch oven, boil potatoes in chicken stock until fork tender - about 8-10 minutes (you want the chicken stock to barely cover the top of the potatoes. increase or decrease the amount of chicken stock accordingly). Season the chicken stock and potatoes to taste with salt and pepper. Once potatoes are done add onion, garlic, milk and butter to the dutch oven. Reduce heat. Simmer on medium low heat for about 10 minutes. Add in cheese and sour cream and season again with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped bacon, shredded cheddar and green onion.</div>
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Makenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1226152590374988573.post-75789620475377798002013-04-01T18:02:00.001-04:002013-04-01T18:03:07.561-04:00A Happy Easter It Was<div style="text-align: center;">
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It is warm today and I have on shorts. My lily white legs are finally out of hibernation. Those that dare glance my direction may be blinded by the reflective glare they give off.</div>
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Thankfully, despite the rain, it was warm yesterday too so the kiddos didn't freeze to death in their Easter outfits. After church it was time for the annual Easter photo opt. Easter is one of those occasions in which pictures are required like - Christmas and birthdays - but I'm not sure why. Regardless, I feel that it is my motherly duty to capture the perfectly posed Easter portrait. </div>
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My children saw this little photo shoot as an opportunity to torture me with silly faces, whining, crawling, crying as I acted like a complete moron in an hopeless effort to get them to crack one.tiny.little.smile. After 152 frames, I got a handful of images to document Easter 2013. I guess my moronic antics were worth it.</div>
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Lets face it, Easter really has nothing to do with the perfect picture of smiling faces wearing our Sunday best, but everything to do with remembering that we have a risen Savior seated at the right hand of the Father. </div>
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This past week we retold the story of Christ's death and resurrection to Addison each night before bedtime. While reading these scriptures, I was reminded of the beauty and power of this perfect sacrifice - powerful enough to change the world and yet save a lowly sinner like me. I pray that even at a young age, these truths and promises will be written on their tender hearts.</div>
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On Saturday night, we read about Jesus' ascension into heaven. After the story was finished Addison said:</div>
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"I hope the Easter Bunny brings me a really big bouncy ball so I can bounce up to heaven and see Jesus." </div>
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Me too Baby Girl. Me too.</div>
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<i>He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 2.2</i></div>
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Makenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1226152590374988573.post-15497291885420452172013-03-26T23:12:00.000-04:002013-03-26T23:12:55.529-04:00Bring In the Spring<div style="text-align: center;">
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It is freezing here. I thought it was supposed to be spring. Instead I'm shivering under my electric blanket. <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/groundhog-day-2013-punxsutawney-phil-sees-shadow-predicts/story?id=18382344" target="_blank">Punxsutawney Phil</a>, I've lost all faith in your predictions. </div>
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Last week was spring break around these parts, and it was pretty chilly and rainy. No big trips or vacations for us this year so we had to come up with ways to keep ourselves entertained.</div>
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Most of our time was spent lounging around the house in our pjs. I love a good pj day. </div>
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When I walk into this little guy's room when he wakes up, this is what I see. Those two big blue eyes peeking over the top of his bumpers.</div>
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It takes everything I have not to nibble on those chubby little arms. I could just eat him up!</div>
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Despite the cooler weather last week, we did make it to the zoo with friends. I think everyone else in town thought it was a good idea to spend the day at the zoo too. It was beyond crowded and I hate crowds. There are forms of terrorist torture that I might opt to endure instead of fighting for a glimpse to see the giraffes. </div>
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Even though it was crowded we had a fun time with our friends and it was good to get out of the house.</div>
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One morning running errands was on the agenda and Miss Sassy thought it was appropriate to dress up for the occasion. Needless to say she got a lot of attention every where we went.</div>
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I read several blog posts via Pinterest on how to achieve pastel hues or brilliant hues with egg coloring. And how to make fancy dancy designs nothing short of artistry. In the end, I opted for the easy route and used one of those Paas kits. It worked just fine and we had fun in the process.</div>
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Makenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1226152590374988573.post-14638195942954759872013-03-21T15:38:00.000-04:002013-03-21T15:39:10.370-04:00Football Ready<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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March Madness is starting today but this baby boy is ready for football. Auburn fans can only hope that we score more touchdowns this coming season!Makenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1226152590374988573.post-57219497279902425362013-03-15T16:07:00.001-04:002013-03-15T16:08:03.749-04:00Since We Last Spoke: Winter 2013<div style="text-align: center;">
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This is the last installment of "Since We Last Spoke" posts - thank goodness! It feels great to be caught up and now we can chat about real time events:) Happy Friday!</div>
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Makenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1226152590374988573.post-39992384681950902942013-03-13T17:11:00.000-04:002013-03-13T17:16:12.836-04:00Since We Last Spoke: The Holidays 2012<div style="text-align: center;">
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The holiday season started out with a big milestone for the Big Guy - solid food! During the first two bites, he was a bit skeptical. From the third bite on, he couldn't get enough! Thus far he has liked everything except beets. Can't say that I blame him. His favorite foods are anything and everything that doesn't have beets. I really can't pinpoint a favorite because he gobbles everything up.</div>
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Bradley's appetite is serious. He has milk before a meal and then he will scarf down two jars of baby food. That means we can go through 5-6 jars of food a day. We may go broke trying to feed this kid. </div>
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Addison's favorite past time is mothering her baby dolls. When she is playing with her babies she often likes to get dressed up and "go to Publix". She has quite the imagination and sense of fashion. Her fashion philosophy is more is more!</div>
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Each year we split holidays between our families. Thanksgiving was spent with the "Tew Crew" and Christmas was spent with "The Hamlations" (Can you tell Brad really likes nicknames?)</div>
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This Christmas was so amazing. Addison was old enough to start grasping the true meaning of Christmas and was so excited about all the different activities of the season. It's just magical to watch her experience all the traditions of our faith with such joy and excitement. Bradley was thrilled to finally receive some "boy" toys to play with:) Below are pics from all our Christmas events....</div>
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Thankfully, Bradley is an easy baby and we just kept trucking along not missing a beat. For me, the biggest challenge as a new mom of two was (and still is) figuring out how to leave the house with two little ones without hours of preparation. </div>
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I've found that most days my time is spent making sure that my children don't look like neglected rag-a-muffin's while I look like a hot mess of spit-up stained yoga pants and dirty hair. Lets face it, I would rather have a few extra precious minutes of sleep instead of spending that time making myself look half way human in the morning.</div>
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You can probably see from the photos that Bradley is a round little guy. He loves to eat and eats well making that cherub face as round as a butterball. People often tell me that he looks like his sister, but they couldn't have more different personalities.</div>
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Like most first born children, Addison is strong-willed and independent (the apple doesn't fall from the tree:). I bet I hear "Mommy, I do it. I can do it" no less than two dozen times a day. Yet she is very cautious of new things and new people. She tends to be very shy when she is out of her element.</div>
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Bradley's personality is just the opposite. He's a passive, laid-back, go with the flow kind of guy much like his Daddy. He smiles all. the. time. I mean all the time. When I take him to church and Bible study, his teachers often tell me how much he likes to "talk" and laugh at the other babies and children. I think he will be my social butterfly.</div>
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Late summer faded to fall quickly and Addison began going to mother's day out for the first time. She was so excited about her first day and was thrilled to carry her PBJ in a lunch box. Addison enjoys school so much and adores her teachers and friends. When I wake her up on school day mornings, she pops right out of bed. I can't get her to school quick enough!<br />
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We are so fortunate to have two healthy children, but Brad and I were reminded what a blessing their health is when Bradley was 8 weeks old. A few days after he tuned 8 weeks old, I took Bradley to the doc for a routine check-up. The doc noticed a place on his chin that I thought was just a pimple. A few hours later, we were rushing Bradley to Children's Hospital with a very high fever that kept increasing. He had a severe staff infection that had begun to spread. He spent a couple of days in the hospital while receiving the highest doses of antibiotics that he could get. But through this scary time, God was sovereign and in control. He provided Bradley with wonderful doctors and nurses in a pediatric hospital only minutes from our home. He prevented the use of harsh diagnostic tests that could have caused serious side effects. <span style="text-align: center;"> </span>He healed Bradley's physical body quickly and without the aid of surgical intervention.</div>
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Brad and I praise God for giving us comfort and peace during those days and for healing Bradley. While we were at Children's, we noticed so many parents walking the halls with children in much dire circumstances. My heart broke for those parents whose hospital stay was more than just a few days but rather in and out of weeks and over years. I think about those sick children and their families and pray for miraculous healing and for continued strength. The Lord taught Brad and I a valuable lesson during that time. That health is a precious blessing to be thankful for and that God is with us always through all circumstances.</div>
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Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The dog days of summer begin yielding to the crisp fall air and trees begin to dazzle us with their many colors - love it! When the kiddos and I went to pick out the perfect pumpkin, Addison posed herself for the camera. Can you tell why her nickname is Sassy?</div>
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Fall also means another season of church league basketball. Brad never misses an opportunity to play intramural anything...football, basketball, softball...he lives for it. He always seems to be on the winning team too. Here he his with teammates after winning the league championship. What a stud.</div>
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Addison was obsessed with all things Auburn and Aubie for several months during football season. Obsessed may not even be a strong enough word. Perhaps crazed, fanatical, infatuated would be more appropriate. </div>
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We weren't surprised when Addi requested to be Aubie for Halloween. Of course Aubie needed a football to carry for her costume to be complete;)</div>
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A holiday wrap-up is coming soon!</div>
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Bradley's debut on this blog is LONG overdue! This sweet guy joined the family a day before his due date thanks to my doctor's brilliant suggestion to induce a bit early. I was beyond uncomfortable and so ready to meet my sweet boy. This photo was taken a few minutes before we left for the hospital. Looking back at this pic, I can't help but think how ridiculous I look with my hair all fixed just so and make-up all done. I bet all the nurses laughed under their breath when I walked through the doors of that labor and delivery ward. That morning I must have thought I was preparing for a photo shoot rather than labor...good grief.</div>
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Not only did the planned induction put me out of my misery, but it also allowed us to make sure that Addi Girl was well taken care of while Brad and I were at the hospital. As you can tell, she was a bit overwhelmed and unsure about what was happening. She was spoiled rotten and received so many gifts that you would have thought it was HER birthday.</div>
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After an easy labor and delivery, Michael Bradley Tew entered the world and filled our hearts with such joy on July 26. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and was 21 inches long - perfect. Except the fact that he was a deep, dark shade of blue, gray when he was born from his cord being wrapped around his neck twice. The doctor and nurses were calm as cucumbers but Brad and I were terrified. Within seconds his little smushed face was pink and his precious cry filled the room after the cord was unwrapped. Those seconds felt like hours. </div>
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Despite the cord scare, Bradley got a great Apgar score. Moments after his birth, Big Sis came in to meet her Little Brud-der.</div>
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It was such a precious moment watching these two see each other for the first time. Addison just wanted to kiss him and pat him. There is no doubt that this little guy has two mothers:) She was so proud of him.</div>
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From the beginning, it was crystal clear that Bradley was going to be a laid-back, angel baby. Rarely cries, eats well, sleeps well (most of the time). </div>
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He also has the most precious personality! Bradley is happy almost 98% of the time and smiles continually. He is quick to offer a smile to anyone, anytime. </div>
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Addison has been a great big sister. I was so nervous about how she would react to having a sibling but she adores her brother. Adores him. Can't get enough of him. Would smoother him with kisses if it weren't for my watchful eye. When Bradley was about 3 months old, Addison started acting out some and seemed over emotional. Thankfully, this little jealousy phase only lasted for about two weeks.</div>
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This precious baby has brought such joy and happiness to our lives. What a blessing he has been. Sweet boy, you were miraculously and wonderfully made and we praise God for you. </div>
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Wow, I can't believe it has been almost ten months since I have written a proper blog post! So much has changed around here at Party of Tew - including a new addition to the family. More on our sweet Bradley Boy soon. After all he deserves a special welcome into the blogosphere!</div>
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I'll just pick up where we left off...waiting for "brud-der", as Addi Girl would say;) We took our last vacation as a little family of three to Dauphin Island. I've spoken before about my affinity for this charming beach on Alabama's Gulf Coast and this particular trip my sister and BIL joined us to enjoy a long weekend of laid-back island life.<br />
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I was six weeks away from my due date. As you can imagine, I was large and in charge. Hot. Grumpy. Tired. Basically just a miserable person to be around. To make things worse, hurricanes had shifted the sand and shape of the island so that the shoreline was literally almost a quarter of a mile away from the condo. Now picture a momma with her nine month preggers belly, (in a bikini no less. I was so hot I didn't care if I looked like a redneck with my big ole belly hangin out), dragging coolers, towels, sunscreen, beach toys, floaties, and all the other necessary accoutrement's that a day at the beach requires AND a two year old toddler. I'm sure we were quite a sight.<br />
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Once we made the quarter mail trek to shoreline and got everything unloaded and laidout and set-up just so, I would hear a tiny little voice - "Momma, I need go potty." UUGGHHH. It makes me tired again just writing about it. Despite my pregnancy fueled dramatics, it really was a fun and memorable trip. The water was so still and calm it was more like being at the lake rather that the ocean.<br />
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We also traveled to North Georgia with our friends the Caudell's for Brad to participate in the <a href="http://www.warriordash.com/" target="_blank">Warrior Dash</a>.</div>
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The Warrior Dash is basically an excuse for grown men to swim through mud and run through fire in an effort to prove their masculinity.</div>
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Some other runners literally broke their limbs during the race. Thank goodness Brad made it out alive. Even though he had a blast, I hope this will be his first and last Warrior Dash;)</div>
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After the race, we spent the rest of the day at <a href="http://www.lakerabun.com/Lake_Rabun/History.html" target="_blank">Lake Rabun</a>. It was easily one of the prettiest places I have seen.</div>
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It was so quaint and idyllic. The capcod style houses along the lake shore had beautiful cedar shake singles and mountains of gorgeous hydrangeas along their borders. I just loved it.</div>
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And Addi Girl loved spending the weekend with her best friend, Price.</div>
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After our trips, it was time to settle in and wait for "Brud-der's" arrival. We usually spend Fourth of July at the beach with the Tew Crew but this year we spent the holiday with friends at home.<br />
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Addison was terrified of the fireworks. Absolutely terrified. She broke-down into hysterics as soon as the show started. You can still see the tears streaming down her face in the pic below.</div>
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Once July 4 was over, we started our countdown until "Brud-der's" birthday! In the next post, I'll share all about Bradley's big day.</div>
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"Umm...maybe...one day...I will be in charge." - Addison </div>
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This is my oldest and dearest friend, Kristen. Isn't she the cutest lil momma you've ever seen? Believe it or not, she is 37 weeks preggers in this pic. She is teeny tiny! Kristen and I first met in preschool at the age of four and we have been friends ever since but I rarely get to see her these days. Kristen and her husband have been missionaries overseas and now they live in South Carolina. But somehow we always manage to pick up right where we left off regardless of how much time is past. That's a testament of true friendship!</div>
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I was able to attend Kristen's baby shower and she received so many beautiful sweet things for baby Mary Jane. If you would like to follow MJ's arrival, check out Kristen and Corey's blog <a href="http://www.coreysosebee.com/blog/" target="_blank">here.</a></div>Makenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1226152590374988573.post-91843080647104624092012-05-22T23:01:00.000-04:002012-05-22T23:01:03.748-04:00Gone Fishin'<div style="text-align: center;">
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A few weeks ago, Addi Girl had her first fishing trip with Granny Ham and her Great Aunt Charlotte.</div>
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This year, we celebrated Addison''s birthday with an Olivia the Pig party. Olivia is by far her very favorite cartoon and she can watch it for hours on end. It was such a fun day and Addison was excited to have all her favorite people come to her party. Below is a peek at her special day....</div>
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We kept the menu kid friendly and slightly "pig" themed with pigs in a blanket, <a href="http://www.mynameissnickerdoodle.com/2010/11/fabulous-food-friday-70_05.html" target="_blank">cheesy ham sammies</a>, heart-shaped PBJ's,<a href="http://www.letsmakeknorr.com/Recipes/6200/1/Knorr-Spinach-Dip.aspx" target="_blank"> spinanch dip</a>, <a href="http://busbeebuzz.blogspot.com/2009/11/showering-sweet-baby-addison.html" target="_blank">pasta salad</a>, strawberries with fruit dip, red velvet cupcakes and <a href="http://busbeebuzz.blogspot.com/2009/11/showering-sweet-baby-addison.html" target="_blank">ranchy cheese-its. </a></div>
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This <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Little-Tikes-48267-BUBBLE-BELLIES/dp/B002IHAQH0" target="_blank">bubble blower</a> was her favorite birthday gift and is still one of her go-to toys.</div>
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Can you believe Addi Girl turned two back in February? Two. Time is passing by far too quickly. Sometimes Addi will say the sweetest thing or do something hysterical and in that moment I want to freeze time.</div>
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This little girl requested "an cakes" a.k.a pancakes for her birthday breakfast. It was my idea to add the candles;)</div>
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We celebrated Addison's special day with friends and family. I'll post pictures soon!</div>
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Since this winter was so warm, we spent a lot of time at the zoo. </div>
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The goats are still Addison's favorite attraction.</div>
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Addison's cousins even joined us at the zoo one day. These four are all the great grandchildren on my dad's side of the family. It was so much fun seeing them play together. I just wish they could see each other more often.</div>
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The stray dog, Little Mama, that has taken up residence at my parents' house had puppies - again. Addison couldn't have been more thrilled.</div>
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The Easter season was full of fun events including an egg hunt at our church. Oh how this girl loved hunting eggs - especially when she figured out there was candy inside.</div>
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This is Addi Girl's best friend, Price, and she is smitten.</div>
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My friend Leah hosted the most precious Easter party for her son and all his friends...</div>
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After we reassured Addi Girl that the Easter Bunny had come and gone, she couldn't scamper down the steps fast enough to see her basket. Check out that hair do...</div>
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After an Easter egg hunt for all the cousins, The Tew Crew celebrated Brad's 29th birthday with an impromptu cake. One year to go before the big 3-0!</div>Makenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1226152590374988573.post-25725619536988384662012-04-29T22:19:00.000-04:002012-04-29T22:25:18.548-04:00The Last Six Months - Part One<div style="text-align: center;">
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Its no coincidence that my blogging hiatus began in November and has lasted over six months...Addi Girl is going to be a big sister! We are beyond blessed about adding a precious baby boy to our family in July. For the most part, this has been an easy pregnancy except the fatigue has been almost unbearable at times. But, I haven't been sick so I won't complain.</div>
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Thanksgiving was the perfect opportunity to tell our immediate family about our newest addition. This year we spent Thanksgiving with my family. Almost my entire extended family lives in my hometown which meant multiple Thanksgiving feasts!</div>
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Christmas was extra special and very exciting this year since Addison was old enough to understand and participate in all the traditions.</div>
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Cookies and milk were left for Santa and somehow he found Addi Girl all the way in Mobile...</div>
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Since Brad is fortunate to enjoy a long Christmas vacation, we were able to celebrate Christmas with my family over New Year's.</div>
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The little pink kitchen was by far Addi Girl's most favorite gift. She will play for almost an hour at a time just cooking in her room!</div>
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"The Last Six Months - Part Two" is coming up soon!</div>
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I have big plans to update the blog with lots of new posts...after all, it has been over six months since I've posted! We have lots to share so stay tuned!<br />
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It will be a full one for sure since we will be spending it with the Tew Crew.<br /><br /><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/RQW8OAc2zc" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uNn3nc_ODoo/TrmD7f2Q2II/AAAAAAAAIlg/1-vO-KUengQ/s640/IMG_9607.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Last night, Brad and Addison were playing in her room before bedtime. When I walked in the door, I noticed some interesting artwork on Addi's magnadoodle.<br /><br /><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/ZDEXm4uZdV" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LX1eRq7L5Ug/TrmD-aF0NbI/AAAAAAAAIlw/BQaF-TUgwqY/s640/IMG_9608.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />My husband only has one thing on the brain 24/7 this time of year - Auburn football. Can you tell? I suppose it will be no secret as to what we will be doing on Saturday. Happy Weekend!Makenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1226152590374988573.post-51360308832481026672011-11-10T07:00:00.001-05:002011-11-10T15:01:18.722-05:00Halloween Fun Part Two<div align="center"><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/36Du921vbL" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UPZtBcXkW_k/Trk6vk1fOyI/AAAAAAAAIfk/j45AohnFb0c/s640/IMG_9486.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div align="center">After Addi's preschool <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">playdate</span>, the Halloween celebration continued with an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">adorably</span> decorated party at our friend's house.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/XzDsK78I6f" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Lyu4a2jiVf8/Trk62LX3HmI/AAAAAAAAIf8/teEgxFaeCuM/s640/IMG_9489.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I thought the party decor was so cute!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/CJWeQnCRmE" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Zwym_FWcmbM/Trk61JeF5LI/AAAAAAAAIf0/GP3fLrDHm7E/s640/IMG_9490.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/FTygYz8vFI" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1tn53e3-1Aw/Trk67Kxf6eI/AAAAAAAAIgc/CQ8Zz22LYyw/s640/IMG_9492.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/kyAcRLaLCi" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-MCWW9qxeUyM/Trk6jlnEFEI/AAAAAAAAIe0/0AKuXEELu0U/s640/IMG_9481.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Our favorite cowgirl made an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">appearance</span> at the party too.<br /><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/foK3vQ6ijz" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-OjYs7yEZ_yc/Trk0Yg41ZLI/AAAAAAAAIoU/rTozrDJT9YQ/s640/IMG_9550.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Before heading out to trick or treat, I tried my best to snap a few shots of Addison.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/UrBx9gwb6P" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-aUBg8P0Lu80/Trk0jnIMTXI/AAAAAAAAIoY/CCE2CjeA0NE/s640/IMG_9557.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I managed to get a few good pics after taking over 100! 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Its been awhile hasn't it? I have two months worth of tales to tell and pictures to post so stick around!</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/2vfbAFnXAI" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kv3feoRfXDQ/TrksbDvWQxI/AAAAAAAAIEs/vJoRBZFMZeQ/s640/IMG_9343.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><br />The month of October was full of fun Halloween activites for sweet Addi Girl. We kicked off the festivities with a church preschool playdate at the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Factory. All the children arrived wearing happy costumes and ready to eat their share of the sugary sweetness. Addi was no exception and devowered her doughnut and mine too.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/xT5BqKoTs5" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XQxROyy78PA/Trkszmmw7LI/AAAAAAAAIGg/0cYoyc5vKCQ/s640/IMG_9356.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left">Once all the kiddos were riding a sugar high, we headed over to the park to run off some energy. Since we have been back in Alabama, we have enjoyed our new church so much. Brad and I love our Sunday School class and have made some great new friends. Most couples in the class have children the same age as Addison that make perfect playmates.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/Thcv9oNjDg" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZtcTqsGquzc/TrktA_EypjI/AAAAAAAAImA/TtCmFg48Akw/s640/IMG_9362.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="left">As you can see, Addison was a cowgirl for Halloween. Those red boots make me giggle and she is sooo proud of them. She is always thrilled to put them on because she gets to wear boots like her beloved Uncle Trey:)<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/EYAz3fW0XW" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_FCc21z7eHw/TrktIk8n3rI/AAAAAAAAImI/2eo0DwtXaHM/s640/IMG_9370.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/Zax1VUKkQY" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5erqDd0NMWg/TrktPhys22I/AAAAAAAAIIM/HD_NKf35JC4/s640/IMG_9374.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="left">Addison's little friend, Price, was a cowboy for Halloween. His mom and I couldn't have planned it any better if we tried. They made the perfect pair!</p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><br /><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/ZjGxKGgNLv" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Usq5F8jaYTs/TrktZyQ89qI/AAAAAAAAIIs/F87Pt38wMiI/s640/IMG_9383.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="left">The playdate was a hit and Addison wasn't ready for the fun to end. Can you tell why my nickname for her is Little Sassy?</p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><br /><a style="CLEAR: right; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 1em; MARGIN-LEFT: 1em" href="http://goo.gl/photos/uMOFIS1LOz" imageanchor="1"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qM5RkbRnOlQ/TrktG8kgihI/AAAAAAAAImE/WUrexHzRqYU/s640/IMG_9367.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p>Makenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1226152590374988573.post-54231685122747973322011-09-10T20:43:00.006-04:002011-11-09T09:14:55.508-05:00Hey, Hay Baby!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYHrTloTwNPmehtcgoTQVceUe6lv6pfkHGw_vMp-h7PCol3eIwkLbUoZrd928Ycbboz9qXWnA5qMulqcMNpiQSIdMlegl9W8OS-9EKGYyFxJsVkA_B1T6FrzG8leTBD4tTKxTQo300sqMa/s1600/IMG_9030.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650896617036733954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYHrTloTwNPmehtcgoTQVceUe6lv6pfkHGw_vMp-h7PCol3eIwkLbUoZrd928Ycbboz9qXWnA5qMulqcMNpiQSIdMlegl9W8OS-9EKGYyFxJsVkA_B1T6FrzG8leTBD4tTKxTQo300sqMa/s640/IMG_9030.JPG" /></a><br />I've had these pictures for a couple of weeks and haven't shared them yet... The last time Addison was in Arab, there was freshly baled hay in the fields at my parents' house. </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg444kxhlSxol2WUiW2H5SK-36I-lstet80mVlS5uevB5YPNSQeioyWLy8HG_gjLUqGY9WWQbH_FC6ko5pvRtiHEAq_P29GKuoC1ZKZUyIRhPTXoyI_cyl7YaZ2ArIS4fe8_L6e3H-u77UN/s1600/IMG_9035.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650896539990058178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg444kxhlSxol2WUiW2H5SK-36I-lstet80mVlS5uevB5YPNSQeioyWLy8HG_gjLUqGY9WWQbH_FC6ko5pvRtiHEAq_P29GKuoC1ZKZUyIRhPTXoyI_cyl7YaZ2ArIS4fe8_L6e3H-u77UN/s640/IMG_9035.JPG" /></a><br />The setting made the perfect photo opt but Big Daddy was scared to death that Addi Girl was going to fall right off.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkSpVsoHYtP_WD3nCwfB-ySgSA1f82DLSEITTPG3IV6NokGMTSgEseULrnc8wyYgbB8kjqGgc4qyuAr4OtEX0aTeCoFqHT8gS_VPoDW-w-hrmPZjrwHVz0S5e3ccSXA5sSRQ4gIM1A9BnA/s1600/IMG_9038.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650896535800609250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkSpVsoHYtP_WD3nCwfB-ySgSA1f82DLSEITTPG3IV6NokGMTSgEseULrnc8wyYgbB8kjqGgc4qyuAr4OtEX0aTeCoFqHT8gS_VPoDW-w-hrmPZjrwHVz0S5e3ccSXA5sSRQ4gIM1A9BnA/s640/IMG_9038.JPG" /></a><br />When Mallory, Trey and I were little, we pretty much had free rein of the farm. One of our most favorite things to do was to jump hay bales and play house. When the hay was still fresh and sitting in the field, we would pretend that the hay bales were our houses. We would invite each other over to our "houses" for dinner:)<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoftysL7_I8FAF1XncW1Be0LbxGflHjdgUOsaErRX7eBvUB4fmyp_zW77jN5yDWks_zdEr80ss20WWqH-upnsn2rLCqDl15XZ0hT__DvOi1px_xue5yLEt6f9aiijteh58vbXBefO6zZmx/s1600/IMG_9042.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650896528795638818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoftysL7_I8FAF1XncW1Be0LbxGflHjdgUOsaErRX7eBvUB4fmyp_zW77jN5yDWks_zdEr80ss20WWqH-upnsn2rLCqDl15XZ0hT__DvOi1px_xue5yLEt6f9aiijteh58vbXBefO6zZmx/s640/IMG_9042.JPG" /></a><br />Eventually my Dad would stack the hay up in a giant <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">pyramid</span> five bales high under the shed. Then we would climb to the very top of the hay <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">pyramid</span> and jump or roll down to the ground.<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjW-1zkb3_Ct-Nu0b1ssXvSCeEC0IdUhyt9ast8rjWrDZeL7oRDgquOPnfvxFSz-wzcvFxtXzD0wCx0vdiDKr2MOVai1Qau6T1JmQiR8T_jMY9zXNaxRGVm79LHMuJaF2gCYXc5letisPq/s1600/IMG_9052.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650896530410734978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjW-1zkb3_Ct-Nu0b1ssXvSCeEC0IdUhyt9ast8rjWrDZeL7oRDgquOPnfvxFSz-wzcvFxtXzD0wCx0vdiDKr2MOVai1Qau6T1JmQiR8T_jMY9zXNaxRGVm79LHMuJaF2gCYXc5letisPq/s640/IMG_9052.JPG" /></a><br />If my mom would have ever caught us, she would have skinned us alive! Thankfully we survived our hay jumping days fully skinned and unscathed:)<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKlegOMhyJ2zlqT6IIUf4Q93_QC8kRLo0Y_GqoNrcq2CE-AwljbSCPW_fDhfFDpsckg7rW_F3ijPZ12HALi6Wqnj1OFIzwIHdPEHJlDY_D9W7eZkiBdzhH59dM4E8X0eXs4OzWUlCP-7V/s1600/IMG_9065.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650896526002257874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKlegOMhyJ2zlqT6IIUf4Q93_QC8kRLo0Y_GqoNrcq2CE-AwljbSCPW_fDhfFDpsckg7rW_F3ijPZ12HALi6Wqnj1OFIzwIHdPEHJlDY_D9W7eZkiBdzhH59dM4E8X0eXs4OzWUlCP-7V/s640/IMG_9065.JPG" /></a> </div>Makenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1226152590374988573.post-90945730047023839072011-09-07T21:22:00.003-04:002011-11-09T09:14:38.692-05:00Labor Day - Visitors<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OJADvgFd6qzvW-jzw3CoWaRYzTgoMzngVwlII09O0nXMxc0ygT1C_IzyhW85h2VWFAUok3Hbek2V9GfAV8Wm0NMOfhwtjiltlSb7MciJKiqOBFiTSc65yvBwke2R7wr487mUFBQtgAjI/s1600/IMG_9164.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649793894348068898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OJADvgFd6qzvW-jzw3CoWaRYzTgoMzngVwlII09O0nXMxc0ygT1C_IzyhW85h2VWFAUok3Hbek2V9GfAV8Wm0NMOfhwtjiltlSb7MciJKiqOBFiTSc65yvBwke2R7wr487mUFBQtgAjI/s640/IMG_9164.JPG" /></a></p><br /><p align="left">We wrapped up our Labor Day weekend with a surprise visit from my friend, <a href="http://thedosties.blogspot.com/">Emily</a>. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida so I don't get to see her nearly as often as I would like. While in Alabama for a funeral, she braved the monsoon conditions and made a day trip to come visit.<br /><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhICLxIf8a5vQY6ElBYFbrVjC5e0CNIyPC6xgrT20YuNvkBz9nZV6aliCupYF_rW_CRKnaUxK1Fcxupz1GVvviemeEMyJ0scsXE4I-AjoWfChqFoTRYhAvaA1qHNRg_THrFy2GTC1Aul2Ty/s1600/IMG_9161.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649793887384948946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhICLxIf8a5vQY6ElBYFbrVjC5e0CNIyPC6xgrT20YuNvkBz9nZV6aliCupYF_rW_CRKnaUxK1Fcxupz1GVvviemeEMyJ0scsXE4I-AjoWfChqFoTRYhAvaA1qHNRg_THrFy2GTC1Aul2Ty/s640/IMG_9161.JPG" /></a></p>And, she brought this sweet little nugget with her! Little Nell is the newest addition to the Dostie family. Unfortunately big sister Leighton didn't make the trip to Alabama and stayed home with her Daddy. Addi Girl couldn't get enough of Nell. She wanted to pat her and rock her and kiss her...maybe Addi is ready to be a big sister soon herself:)<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FIb0Gtfz4_UfeVNH7WVpfclX-3y3uanN7F0hZX8HLz8Xd4Nu1B3sxDCFx9D-avoEtZCZBRwAZj3WZ1qp5o90nwtGFdfzFEIvepuZIj8Sq22bfjBMW-cPWbbREVf34YcgdOtsNlg8quOD/s1600/IMG_9159.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649793885659611570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FIb0Gtfz4_UfeVNH7WVpfclX-3y3uanN7F0hZX8HLz8Xd4Nu1B3sxDCFx9D-avoEtZCZBRwAZj3WZ1qp5o90nwtGFdfzFEIvepuZIj8Sq22bfjBMW-cPWbbREVf34YcgdOtsNlg8quOD/s640/IMG_9159.JPG" /></a></p>It was so fun catching up with Em. It was just like old times! Oh how I wish she lived closer!<br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8EjyRwWmoR1MVp0R4vm9A7ktIS8x62CBeEUkMJp6IoXj_H8G0LSHw3OHeQpdrlqzs1V3bn0ueG4DHTS4s699apsdQ5yCc434Uj0NZ1PrxrXn3a_jGaJw4jo4wzCj-6KMtus8oJkGynjqt/s1600/IMG_9162.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649793891040693714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8EjyRwWmoR1MVp0R4vm9A7ktIS8x62CBeEUkMJp6IoXj_H8G0LSHw3OHeQpdrlqzs1V3bn0ueG4DHTS4s699apsdQ5yCc434Uj0NZ1PrxrXn3a_jGaJw4jo4wzCj-6KMtus8oJkGynjqt/s640/IMG_9162.JPG" /></a></p>Makenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1226152590374988573.post-29256085016847882992011-09-06T14:00:00.002-04:002011-11-09T09:14:20.362-05:00Labor Day - Victory...Barely.<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4cwLp9BhPVyNRG31AX9ti-QvosHmjqPfDDc1-i-l6m7s6f3yVBwV3y0OpjVT-NTqHlPxxoXjvVmhvEa-kdSIs0tnemFZKJ64rNKokdRg893YBuFzE56cLZD6HuXq2wB-xtIUv815o07J/s1600/IMG_9126.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649065759253556770" style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4cwLp9BhPVyNRG31AX9ti-QvosHmjqPfDDc1-i-l6m7s6f3yVBwV3y0OpjVT-NTqHlPxxoXjvVmhvEa-kdSIs0tnemFZKJ64rNKokdRg893YBuFzE56cLZD6HuXq2wB-xtIUv815o07J/s640/IMG_9126.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />On Saturday, Brad and I headed South to The Plains while Addison enjoyed a day with her Nana and Big Daddy.<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIyOOEiOzIAgoT5WYbeCqeWuO38hi8S-MbB9lkxEGEUONe3ZNF3SLGtOboIcZADkd9LOXSi8f8Pkl2u5BreqGNjVdlaBlFYPN7y2V-CHJ4Gd08wNz2n2EzuBw4Q5ZLsAjTmh0vpvv4zG9/s1600/IMG_9132.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649065753428944754" style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIyOOEiOzIAgoT5WYbeCqeWuO38hi8S-MbB9lkxEGEUONe3ZNF3SLGtOboIcZADkd9LOXSi8f8Pkl2u5BreqGNjVdlaBlFYPN7y2V-CHJ4Gd08wNz2n2EzuBw4Q5ZLsAjTmh0vpvv4zG9/s640/IMG_9132.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Our Auburn Tigers barely squeaked out a "W". It may be a very long season for us Auburn fans. </div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCqniOlVm9KDToYXmwc6BBJKptDDekQnwKQtgQtAv00lkb0P3MZKcnD4SXsJvcl4pMs3ovN6dJBS_p_vXXAY6FvepAVMDuNJESNj5AE7Q9J4Pi8v9JaY4T1ILCQwOViCjWkIIyMpU6cCp/s1600/IMG_9140.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649065750040288738" style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCqniOlVm9KDToYXmwc6BBJKptDDekQnwKQtgQtAv00lkb0P3MZKcnD4SXsJvcl4pMs3ovN6dJBS_p_vXXAY6FvepAVMDuNJESNj5AE7Q9J4Pi8v9JaY4T1ILCQwOViCjWkIIyMpU6cCp/s640/IMG_9140.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />My favorite part of game day is the pregame rituals when the eagle flies and the band marches across the field. I'll be honest. When the eagle soars around the stadium and the crowd cheers I get a little teary eyed every time.<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdEOK6LCuAthoKB1PZzlndUw1Ds2D4kSdE1T7px9V02MxSqkwcpJO27E1bs1Vnq7aHjWSgm0LD1KzCKjIejcw_d5g509dqNbXJVUrb2nJakmUATWVlHAm7P7gm8yAcDtnR4AMpfYk9HXw/s1600/IMG_9142.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649065743245191650" style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdEOK6LCuAthoKB1PZzlndUw1Ds2D4kSdE1T7px9V02MxSqkwcpJO27E1bs1Vnq7aHjWSgm0LD1KzCKjIejcw_d5g509dqNbXJVUrb2nJakmUATWVlHAm7P7gm8yAcDtnR4AMpfYk9HXw/s640/IMG_9142.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Auburn is such a special place for Brad and me. It is where we fell in love and made friendships that will last a lifetime. We had such a great "date day" reminiscing old times. It almost felt like we were relieving our college days all over again.<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0hir2_X0MXHUN9imC_QepU_bpp4uezo8bWzJTskcEAPTXLkrvPpJkF1BBVM0rWX1XDZ5l-br2oxzKMhf_7mBFi5JM0CMcPX-sR1a3LjTz-i_o7PfdGu15CZqzQa6IqkEmPl4BHhUEJdqC/s1600/IMG_9149.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649065746827731490" style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0hir2_X0MXHUN9imC_QepU_bpp4uezo8bWzJTskcEAPTXLkrvPpJkF1BBVM0rWX1XDZ5l-br2oxzKMhf_7mBFi5JM0CMcPX-sR1a3LjTz-i_o7PfdGu15CZqzQa6IqkEmPl4BHhUEJdqC/s640/IMG_9149.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div>Makenzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11859969031720419903noreply@blogger.com1