tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366498192024-03-07T01:01:32.962-08:00Taylor TreeAlishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.comBlogger279125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-76936522062551453442015-12-12T18:50:00.002-08:002016-01-22T05:56:58.013-08:00December 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ever since Camille was an infant and had RSV she wheezes when she gets a bad cold. By now she's an old pro at the nebulizer. Unfortunately, Cecil is a wheezer too. Good thing big sister can help him feel better about having to use the breathing machine. Same big ol' brown eyes and same wheezy lungs.<br />
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I really love all the festive, fun, and spiritual activities there are to do around this time of the year. I took the kids to Burnet again this year for "A Walk Through Bethlehem". Although super crowded, it is so amazing. A church puts it on a couple weekends in December and basically acts as though its the time of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem. There is candle making, weaving, soilders, a tavern, etc. etc. At the very end, you follow a star and see the baby Jesus. It's so cool and isn't lost on the girls.</div>
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This is how Cecil feels about three hour church. I can't say I feel much better than him. </div>
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I was surprised to get all four of them in a picture with Santa at the ward party. I can't imagine this happening every year. </div>
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The YMCA puts on a great Christmas party the Saturday before Christmas. This is on the horse-drawn sleigh pulled by Clydesdale's. It was really cool. </div>
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My two favorites Sunday's every year is Easter and Christmas. This year, the boys were under the weather, so me and the girls got prettied up and went alone. </div>
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It was a really special Christmas this year. We traveled to Arizona to spend it at the Cabin with the Taylor's. Here's all the cousins with Grandma Nettie and Papa. I really miss being near all these people. The cabin is so special and I wish my children could have more experiences there. </div>
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On Christmas Eve we had a small nativity play, sang a few songs and enjoyed the company. </div>
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It was super cold outside and only flurried a little, but it didn't stop anyone from hiking around, playing on the rope swing, </div>
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or spending a lot of time in my favorite spot, the porch swing. </div>
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The day after Christmas we all hurried off the mountain to ready for Jillian's baptism that was to be held that weekend. I really can't believe that she's at this point. I feel so grateful to have been surrounded by the Taylor family and some Peterson's too. It was such a wonderful day. She got baptized in a dress from our wonderful friends the Rattray's. Their daughter Allie took her first communion in this dress. I just really love it. </div>
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Here's the crowd that came. The energy and spirit was so wonderful. Jillian's dress after the water was my baptism dress from when I was 8. I love seeing her in it and she really really loves it, especially the "poofy sleeves", which makes me smile. I was trying to alter the dress and give it cap sleeves and no collar but she just really loved it as is, so I left it. I'm happy I did. </div>
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I had everyone write a thought or testimony on index cards for Jillian to come back to and read throughout her life. They were all so wonderful and Jillian really treasures them. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful families. </div>
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Speaking of hand-me-downs, here's an outfit that Jeanette made for a 3 year old Jeffrey. Now it fits my little Coco. Isn't it so adorable?</div>
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One of the day's before we left, we hiked the 'Hole in the Mountain' in Phoenix. It's a simple and short walk to the top, but has great views. I don't really miss living in Arizona. I just really miss the people there. </div>
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There's a pretty cool view of the city through the hole. </div>
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The day before New Years Eve we departed AZ and headed to Sonora TX to ring in the new year with some of Jeff's friends. A huge snow/ice storm decided to follow us and the trip was treacherous and actually pretty scary. When we made it to the ranch house all was froze over, even the animals. We had a cold, but fun New Year's. </div>
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Alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-77622483696112658592015-11-25T18:10:00.000-08:002015-11-25T18:10:00.095-08:00November 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Big, big news this November. Coco is fully potty trained. He loves wearing big boy undies and I love that I only have one in diapers now. </div>
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Jillian's class had a Thanksgiving presentation in class. Jill was a pilgrim girl and looked adorable. </div>
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The girls have a whole week off for Thanksgiving break. It's so wonderful. Jeff had to stay and work all week, so me and the kids made the drive out to Houston to visit Jeff and Nettie's family. I feel so lucky to have them only 3.5 hrs away but really wish that we got together more. Our kids get along great and I still look up to my brothers for advice and raising good kids. While we were there we visited the Houston Zoo. </div>
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We had a quiet Thanksgiving dinner with some friends that I didn't get any pictures of :(</div>
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That weekend Jeff's high school alma mater played in a play-off game in the Baylor stadium, so naturally we all made the trek up to watch the game. </div>
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The last week of November we were out shopping and saw who we all thought was the "real" Santa. Pretty convincing if you ask me. </div>
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Jeff's best friend Nate got married in Utah in September. We decided to take the whole family. Traveling is super crazy with all the children but they did so well. </div>
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The day before the wedding, we got to take the kids to the mountains for a family and friends luncheon. They had all sorts of activities including human bumper soccer and lots of minute to win it games. It was so wonderful to be in the mountains again. They call for me </div>
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The next morning was the sealing in the Salt Lake Temple. My parents had the kids so Jeff and I could attend. Late the night before, Jeff realized that he had forgotten our recommends and after texting and calling our bishop with no response we headed up there in the morning on faith. By the time we arrived our bishop had spoken with the temple and we were in! The sealing was perfect! </div>
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After all the hoopla was done we snuck away to have lunch with Amy and George at the JS Memorial Building then back to the temple to do our first live session. It was really interesting to do a live session. I mostly loved to see the temple and all the intricate carvings, paintings etc. While in the Celestial Room we asked an usher to give us a little tour. He showed us a room where Pres Hunter lived and then showed us the back of a stained-glass window into the Holy of Holys. It was awesome. </div>
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BYU came and played UT so naturally I had some brothers come into town and Zack Taylor came too. Even though it was too hot, I think we all had a great time. Jeff threw his first large tailgate before the game. Not sure if he'll ever do it again. It was A LOT of work. My brothers had to leave the very next day. I was bummed I couldn't show them around ATX.</div>
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Here is cute little Coco boy at the library looking at a Backyardigains book. I have LOVED these characters since Jillian was a baby, and all of my children really loved them too. In-fact Jill will still sit and watch the shows with her younger siblings. </div>
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Camille had her hi-light class for gymnastics in August. This was her last class as she wants to try out ballet. She has really become quite athletic and strong through gymnastics. I think she's overshadowed sometimes by Jillian. Camille is just as athletic and coordinated and strong as Jillian was at this age but best of all Camille has an attitude to match. She is always happy, bubbly, funny, and brings a smile to everyone's face. She is not competitive though while Jillian is. I just love to see the differences in all my children but I hope that Camille can learn to be a little more competitive. </div>
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Cecil got his first tooth in August. He smiled all the way through it. He's just such a happy baby.</div>
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August has always been one of my favorite months. It's my birthday month, so of-course I think that's important. I also have always equated July and August with vacations. The summertime heat draws me to the water and beach. Then at the end of the month, the excitement of a new school year, new friends, and new experiences has always appealed to me. August 2014 was all of these things and more. </div>
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(Unfortunate side note: I've lost my pictures from Aug-Oct 2014. A hard drive I placed them on was corrupt and now all my pictures are all gone. The pics in the following few posts will be from my Instagram account and Jeff's phone. While my devastated that I've lost all those pictures, I'm so thankful for the ones I have.)</div>
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Jeff's brother Ross was coming home from his mission in August. I had not planned on going to Aizona to see him, as we were going for Christmas. However, I have been itching to get to the beach with the kids all summer. Also, the girls have never been to Disney and I wanted to take them before they were too old for the 'magic' of it all. At the last minute, and with Jeff's aunt Becky very sick in the hospital in AZ, we decided to take the family. We weren't sure if this would be our final good-bye with Becky, so we left a week early to see her and go to California. </div>
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A day before our trip Cecil and Jill came down sick. I packed all the children's tylenol and motrin I had and we started our drive. By the time we made it to AZ Becky had had a stroke, brain surgery and was heavily sedated and intubated. We tearfully said, what we thought were our good-byes and then hit the road again to California. Becky pulled through her ordeal and later mentioned seeing my deceased Grandma Pete (whom she'd never met) by my side and playing with my children in her hospital room while still sedated. Becky was also able to recall conversations that other family members had and things the doctors did and said while she was unresponsive. I shared this with my dad and a few of his siblings. We were all very touched and comforted, knowing that those we love that have passed aren't really so far away.</div>
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When we finally made it to California we all couldn't wait to hit the beach. Even through fevers, pink-eye, and a bad cold we all had a great time. Coco mostly played with the sand, Camille searched for seashells, Jillian tested limits with the water, Jeff and his buddies went spearfishing, and Cecil and I lounged on the shore. We were able to go to a private beach called Three Arches. It was spectacular. (All the pics of the arches, and scenery are lost). </div>
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Me and the girls ventured pasted the arches to find this beautiful little cove.</div>
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Coco would only go near the water if he was being held. He still does a 'mini-seizure' when he's excited., and you can see it in this picture. His arms extend and flex while his fingers wiggle. I'd say it an appropriate response to such a beautiful place and prefect wave. </div>
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The girls attempted boogie boarding and had a blast. Jillian caught on quickly and really enjoyed it. Camille was loving it until she had a big wipe-out...then she was done. </div>
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The next day was our Disney day. Coco woke up with a fever and pink eye. Since all the rest of the kids were battling pink eye (all of them were on antibiotics by this time) and we had drove this far, we pushed through. I was determined to make some memories with my girls at Disney. Here we are on the tram to the park. This picture just kills me with all the kids and their swollen eyes. </div>
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We stayed until the bitter end. All the boys were checked out but me and the girls were ready for more after the fireworks show. We left the boys falling asleep on the sidewalk as we ran to Indiana Jones. It was a great day.</div>
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On Sunday after church we went to the San Clemente Beach trail and pier. </div>
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There was a swing-set on the beach that was just perfect for my four as the sun set in-front of us. </div>
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Of-course our last day in Cali was spent at the beach again. We were all a little worn-out but had to squeeze every last moment we had out of our big trip. </div>
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The next day we drove to AZ and meet Ross at the airport. (I am sickened that this pictures with the Taylor family are among the lost). It was a happy a tearful reunion. He looked amazing and was really glowing. </div>
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Jeff was able to go with Ross and his parents to a session in the new Gilbert AZ temple. It is such a beautiful building. </div>
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The homecoming that Sunday was great. All the Taylor girl cousins sang and Ross gave a wonderful talk. After the program we got to visit with Jeff's extended family. It was such a wonderful day. After all the activities, it was time to head back to TX. </div>
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Of-course we had to stop at Sandy's ranch for a potty break and to feed the goats. It was a long and successful trip, even with four sick kids. </div>
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Not two weeks later Jeff was off to Cabo, Mexico for a bachelor's party for his best friend Nate. He had a trip to remember. </div>
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To finish off his trip they caught a huge 500-600+ lbs blue marlin. </div>
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While Jeff was gone the girls started the new school year. Camille started 1st grade with Ms. Schrott, whom I just love as a teacher, and Jillian started 2nd grade with Ms. Sweet. </div>
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Here they are on the first day of school. Such sweet, perfect sisters. Goodbye, summer. </div>
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I also had my 32nd birthday in August but those pictures were also lost. We went out to Olive Garden as a family to use a gift card I had and I think I did some on-line shopping. Pathetic sounding, but it was all I wanted and needed. Side-note: I'll probably never eat at OG again. </div>
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For the Fourth of July we all woke up early to get ready for the Round Rock Parade. The weather was good for the first two hours...then, the sun came blazing out and the parade seemed to never end. It was still fun and the kids had a great time collecting candy. </div>
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We went out to lunch at CiCi's Pizza and then to a friends house for fireworks. Jeff felt like it was super unsafe (which says a lot from him) so we split early.</div>
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We have a friend that has a great pool and she's always inviting everyone over. It's fun when the boys are occupied and I can swim with the girls. </div>
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We ventured out to the Children's Museum and Coco ended up like this. I didn't have a change of clothes so he was stuck in a diaper the rest of the outing. </div>
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The museum is so great and right across the street is an awesome park with a huge pond and amphitheater. The heat is intense unless you can get in or near some body of water. I just love having the kids around to go one little adventures with me. </div>
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Alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-16688787467802674802015-01-19T10:13:00.000-08:002015-01-19T10:18:34.284-08:00June 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This cute outfit was Jeff's when he was a baby. Then Coco wore it and now lil' Ce. I love stuff like this, plus it's just the cutest romper.</div>
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Our chicks have entered the teenage phase. You can see how big Allison is and how little Peggy is. Sadly Rosie is gone. We aren't sure if an animal got her her she ran away. The chicks have been staying outside and both scenarios are likely. </div>
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Jeff turned 34. We went to a Brazilian steakhouse downtown with a group of friends. After we ate ourselves silly we went to watch the Austin symphony perform at Zilker. It was good times. </div>
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Here we are at a Texas Stars game. It was good to get into the cold area because it's been so hot out. </div>
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Well, we moved again. Third house in three and a half years. Same situation happened as last time. The owner wanted to sell and we weren't ready to buy. Ugh. I'm so sick of moving. On the bright side, a move makes me purge. Shortly after the move we had a garage sale. The girls, with Jeff's help, held their first little business venture. They sold donuts, lemonade, and water at the garage sale. They tripled their profits. It was pretty exciting. </div>
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One good thing about the move is that we are really close to trails. We've been exploring and enjoying the area. Jillian wanted to go on a trail run with me one day. We walked more than we ran but it was really fun to exercise with my little one. </div>
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This picture makes me cringe. We went to a fun splash pad mid-month. After an hour or so, I heard a really loud thud. I turned to see Jillian on the ground. I immediately ran over there. I was most concerned about her head. Janice drove to a nearby gas station to get some ice. Jillian's head seemed okay but she kept holding her thumb on her right hand. It started to swell quickly. That night I got her a splint and decided to wait and see how it felt over the weekend. Poor thing only got worse. On Monday I took her to urgent care for an x-ray. Sure enough it, was fractured. The first break for our family. I was happy it happened during the summer and after her piano recital. We withdrew her from gymnastics, and piano. She was actually really happy about quitting gymnastics as she'd been asking to quit for months and months. </div>
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Camille got another round of swim lessons with a different gal. It worked like a charm. Here she is after her fourth lesson jumping off the diving board.</div>
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I got a killer deal on tickets for Sea World so we all went at the end of the month. I do feel conflicted about supporting places like this and zoo's. We all had a great time though. </div>
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While the dolphin and whale shows were amazing, the roller coasters were every one's favorite thing. We even had Camille wear taller shoes and put her hair in a high ponytail to get her onto one of the coasters. </div>
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I love taking the kids to the temple. I wish we lived closer to one. </div>
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May is Camille's birthday month and this was the birthday book she choose to donate to her school library. It remains one of our favorites. </div>
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Cecil is quite the active little guy and has learned to sleep when he can, where he can. He practically lives in the car seat on someday's. Makes me feel sad, but I think it makes him more easy going. He has found his thumb a few times and I absolutely love it, although I won't let this take the place of his paci.</div>
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Here is Jillian's butterfly that will be displayed all of next school year. She was pretty excited about it. </div>
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Here is Coco looking fly. He has gotten use to being dragged around to the girls stuff too. Poor guy gets pretty upset when we pull up to the soccer fields or the gym, but as long as I have a stash of snacks he does alright. </div>
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Mother's Day this year was super laid back. We had church and Jeff made dinner. Perfect day. </div>
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Our chicks entered their adolescenes. They are looking a little dinasourish. </div>
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Swim season started and Jillian has been working on her dives. </div>
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This May marks our 10 year wedding anniversary. We'd like to go on a trip but with me still nursing Cecil it's been postponed. Jeff has been my very best friend and this picture really says a lot to me. It was taken while I was in labor with Cecil. He just looks like he'd take all the pain away if he could and so much more. I love him. </div>
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Camille turned 6. She is such a sweet sweet girl. She's still as sensitive as she was the day she was born. She has worked hard to correct her speech. She's always had a little lisp and would say her "r"'s like "ah" (instead of "car" she'd say "caah"). It actually sounded so cute and she'd get multiple comments on it everyday but she'd also get teased at school and sometimes by adults. She tries very hard to please everyone and is a bit of a class clown. She mostly always has a great attitude and is very optimistic. Her love of animals has continued to grow and now is very selective of when she'll eat meat. She's always willing to help out and really loves to hold the baby. </div>
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I've been a little overwhelmed with the four so I copped out and did a party at Chuck E. Cheeses. I never thought I would, but it was surprisingly great! All the kids had a wonderful time. I was able to visit with parents. And my house didn't have to be cleaned before and then cleaned after. It was wonderful. </div>
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I love to see new places and enjoy where I live. I heard about Bull Creek and we decided to go check it out. It's pretty close to us and right off the road. We loved it. It's a natural spring fed creek. There are a lot of kid friendly spots as well as some deeper areas to swim. It has a hiking trail that runs along side it. </div>
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While there is started dumping rain on us. We all had a fun time playing in the rain. It didn't last long, so we continued our exploration. </div>
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Jillian has been taking piano for two months now and had her first recital. Jillian did a wonderful job and didn't mess up once. </div>
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The end of the school year brings on awards. Both girls got the Citizenship award and we're thrilled. </div>
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The last day of school is such a wonderful day for me. I love having the girls with me all day and I love not having to wake-up early and get lunches ready. That being said I am so grateful these two have the opportunity to go to a good school and that they have each other. </div>
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Soccer ended too. Jillian was with Coach Lee and Coach Andy again. Camille lucked out and got a great coach too. </div>
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Every Spring we love attending the Round Rock Express games. We usually sit on the lawn and let the run around. Often times they'll have fireworks or a concert after the game. It's really fun. </div>
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This particular time they had Bob Schneider in concert. He's a famous Austin native musician. Jeff and I first heard of him right after we moved here. We took the kids to the zoo and some random lady gave us his CD. She was appalled that we didn't know who he was. Jeff and I have loved him ever since. We all really enjoyed the concert. </div>
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I finally transferred my nursing license. Now it's time to decide what to do: work, or claim retirement. </div>
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Here we are Easter morning at church. Our church is held at 8 am for all of 2014. We are lucky if we get seats in the foyer.</div>
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We got four little chicks for Easter. I've been missing having hen's and fresh eggs and the girls have really been wanting pets. These little chicks were so cute. </div>
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The girls named them Peggy, Rosie, Alice, and Red. Rosie was the runt of the group. She was a Silky and had hair feet. Alice was the giant and kinda ruled the roost. </div>
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Instead of having a big Easter dinner, I wanted to go enjoy nature. We planned a potluck picnic and invited Stan and the Rattray's. We went to McKinney Fall's. It was beautiful. We ate yummy food, then hiked and biked around. </div>
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We ended up at the Upper Falls. There was a cliff to jump off that Stan and Sara did. Everyone else wadded around a bit.</div>
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We ended the outing with desert and few games, such as Red Rover. We will definitely be back. </div>
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The girls were invited to a birthday party that had pony rides. As much as Jillian loves horses, she gets so timid around them. Camille was brave as could be and rode them over and over. </div>
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Everyone is still all over Cecil all the time. He is really a patient little baby. </div>
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Camille had a field trip and I was able to meet them for lunch at a park. I wish I could be more involved at the school, but it's really too hard with the two babies at home. Camille was thrilled to see me there and we had a fun time. </div>
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I've always been drawn to yoga and as I get older with a more hectic life I feel like I need it even more. This was a "stop drop and yoga" challenge from social media. Cecil looks like he'll catch me if I fall</div>
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Camille had a Dr. Seuss day at school. We choose to do her hair like Cindy Lou Who. Everyone seemed to love it, especially Camille. </div>
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I was flipping through a notebook and found this random picture that Jillian drew. It is our friends the Rattray's and us. The way she drew Jeff's hair seriously cracks me up!</div>
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We blessed Cecil Pete mid-month. We were so grateful to have both sides of the family come out. </div>
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Jeffs family loves to study and analyse the features of the children. I love to hear about where they think the nose is from or what shape the eyes are. </div>
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We chose to bless Cecil at home. </div>
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We invited a few good friends and of course our family. It was very special. I regret not getting a picture of the whole group. Not pictured is all of my brothers family, Jeff aunts Becky and Judy, his cousin Christina, and Tui's family. </div>
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The end of the month brought on warmer temps. Coco's poor head would get so sweaty and Jillian's hair has always been stringy so we decided they needed a good chop. Here's some before and after.</div>
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The lady that cut Coco's hair did a real hack job. I mean it was terrible and super uneven. After a few day's Jeff and I decided to take the clippers to it. </div>
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Later that week Jillian had a singing performance at school and one of her art paintings got selected to be framed and on display in the hall all of next year. </div>
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Jeff has been serving in the Young Men organization at our ward. They had a camp-out planned and Jeff decided to take the older three kids with him. Once he got out to the camp site at Berry Springs, he realized he was a week early. He decided to camp with the kids anyway. Cecil and I came out the next morning to spend time there. It is a favorite spot for us. </div>
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At the end of the month I enrolled Camille in swimming lessons. She's always been timid around water and with summer around the corner and an extra baby, I needed her to be safe. She thrived in the lessons but after four times I put her with a friend from the YMCA for private lessons and that's where she really learned her stuff. I think I'll put the top three in privates next year, it was that good. </div>
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When I was a little girl I really looking up to Marion Jones. I always felt like we were the same and if together, we'd be best friends. We both played basketball and did the same events in track. I had her pictures on my wall and loved watching her in the Olympics. I was so let down when the truth about her steroid use came out. She's made a few more public bad decisions, but has now changed her live around. She does motivational speaking for young athletes and also coaches. </div>
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I've been working out at the YMCA since we moved to Texas. A few times I'd see who I thought looked like Marion at the gym. Finally, she took a complete of the fitness class that I was in and there was no denying who she was. I got to chat with her and she was so gracious to take a picture with me after we sweat it out for an hour. I plan on asking her to race me one day but I think that can wait until we become best friends. </div>
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It's true what they say, the older I get the faster time goes. The fact that I have a family of 6 blows my mind sometimes. These four are my life.</div>
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Cecil Pete has been growing well. It took him awhile to catch onto nursing and he has been my worst sleeper so far. All is forgiven when he looks this cute.</div>
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I bought a handful of crafts to keep the girls occupied while I was still healing. This canvas painting was by far the favorite for all of us. They turned out lovely and now hang in their room.</div>
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Jeff took the girls to Daddy-Daughter Dance at the YMCA this year. The Disney princesses showed up and the girls had a fabulous time. Jeff said he'll never go back to that dance again. He wasn't happy that the princesses came and took the attention of all the little girls. He wanted the attention of the girls. Next year we'll have to find another dance for them to attend. </div>
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Coco has really beautiful curly hair. He gets called a girl a lot though. Jeff and I go back and forth all the time about whether or not to cut it. I does get a little crazy looking sometimes. </div>
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My brother Scott lives in Michigan and I only get to see him every other year. Scott is in Residency to become an Ophthalmologist and had a class for the month in Houston. He stayed at my other brother Jeff's home but came out to Austin for a weekend to see us. The girls loved spending time with him and I really enjoyed catching up. I know I say this all the time, but I really really wish I lived closer to all my family. </div>
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Camille lost her first tooth. I'm becoming more squeamish as I get older. I almost couldn't pull it out. </div>
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When there is crazy weather the girls have in door recess. Jillian loves it because she gets free time to be creative. she made this monogram headband one day and wore it for days after. </div>
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Cecil Pete never minded tummy time too much. His old man hair always cracked me up. </div>
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With the beginning of the new year and my pregnancy drawing to a close I tried to spend a lot of quality time with these three. They would always accompany me on my walks and copy me when I'd "curb-walk". I've curb-walked with all my pregnancy's. I don't remember who told me this, but I heard (while I was pregnant with Jillian) that if I went on walks with one foot in the road and one foot on the curb it would help my baby drop and my hips open, thus helping my body progress to birthing a baby. Who knows if it really works, but I keep doing it no matter how ridiculous I must look. I couldn't believe that this three was soon to be four. </div>
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My mom was able to come out to Texas a week before my due date. I went in for my 39 week appt on the 16th. I had Dr Anger strip my membranes and then I came home and went about the day with my mom. I was trying to make sure she knew the schedule for the kids and the routes to all their activities. I awoke the morning of the 17th knowing my water broke. I didn't have a large gush of water but a slow steady leak. I told Jeff to go to work but keep his phone with him. My mom and I started raking the leaves in the backyard in hopes it would help start labor. After a few hours I decided to go into the dr.'s office just to see if my water had really broke. Sure enough toady was going to be the day. They told me to go directly across the street to the hospital. Instead of doing that I went home, finished packing my bags, kissed and cuddled Coco, and called Jeff. The party was about to start. </div>
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I got to the hospital around 11:30. Janice was working there and was able to come visit during her lunch break. My contractions were really irregular, and I was planning on going natural so I asked to walk the halls. My nurse was not liking that idea. She was nervous because I've had so many babies things might move too quickly for me to get back into the room etc. I made her call my dr and get permission. So I walked the halls a few times and did some squats. Nothing steady was happening. Jeff came and then the Rattray's and my mom brought the other kids. I really feel lucky to have had such great support. My entourage really made me feel loved. We were all dying to know if the baby was a girl or a boy. </div>
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After several hours and slow progress, I consented to have some pitocin to get things moving as my water had been broken for about 12 hours. Dr. Anger went home and wasn't on call the evening but told my nurse to call her cell phone because she wanted to be the one to deliver my baby. I called my dear friend Kristen over to snap some birth shots. It was so nice to have her there. She wanted to be a fly on the wall, but I actually really enjoyed having her more present. Her conversation with Jeff was a welcome distraction while laboring.</div>
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When I was 7.5 cm dilated, and the contractions were coming fast and hard, I decided (with much persuasion from Jeff) to get an epidural. I actually hate getting epidurals. I feel out of control with my body and it makes me even more emotional. The idea of no or less pain was over riding at this point though. </div>
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Right after I received the epidural they wanted to rupture my membranes more. I was still feeling all the pain but was assured the epidural would kick in soon. As they popped my water, the nurses were surprised when I still had full function of my body. After 45mins and no relief at all the anesthesiologist came back. At this point I was a 9 and feeling everything. I was tearful and throwing up and just a mess. Jeff was concerned and getting starting to feel upset with the drs and nurses. The nurse kept putting a mask on me because the baby's heart rate would drop a lot during the contractions, then I'd pull it off to throw-up. It wasn't pretty. </div>
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After my second bolus of epidural medication they had me roll to my right side and I had immediate relief but also immediate need to push. The nurse checked me and it was go time. Apparently the nurse couldn't figure out how to get a hold of Dr. Anger and was running around trying to set the room up, all the while I'm feeling urges to push.</div>
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Once, Dr. Anger got there and checked me, she was visibly upset at the nurse and began hustling to get the baby out. The baby was in a bit of distress because it had be in the birth canal for a long time. After I pushed twice she hollered for the vacuum. When I heard that, I was determined to get this baby out of me! I more hard, long push and I was done!! It was 6:24 pm. and we had a new baby BOY!!<br />
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When the other children came, they couldn't look at him enough. Each took turns holding him and kissing him and also showing concern for me. I really believe that giving children a sibling is a blessing in their lives.</div>
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I was vying for Pete or Marc, both names from my father's family. Jeff was vying for Cecil. We decided on Cecil Pete. It fits.</div>
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My mom was a champ while I was recovering. She cleaned and did laundry and carted the kids all over the place. She even took them to the circus with the Rattrays. In the down time she loved to hold the baby.</div>
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Our January kept getting better. On the 26th Coco turned 2.</div>
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He must have known it was his special day. We was just so sweet and smiley all day. The girls dotted on him and spoiled him. He is really a great addition to our family. He has come to really really love cars and trucks. We often go outside to see the garbage truck as it makes him so happy to see BIG trucks. He's a smart little dude too. He can identify all the letters and most of the numbers up to 10. He's a bit of a scaredy cat and doesn't love to go down slides or be pushed too hard in the swings. He seems to be super strong though with a lot of muscles for his age. We always get comment's from others who pick him up about how "solid" he is. (I'm still not sure if they are just saying he's chubby but trying to be nice. Ha.) He still flexes and has "mini-seizures" when he's excited. He loves to tag along with his sisters and always needs mom close by. I feel so happy to have him.</div>
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We had the Rattray's over for cake and presents. Then we did the traditional balloon launch. I was nervous that he'd be upset by letting balloons go, but I was wrong. He loved watching them.</div>
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He got a balance bike from us and loved being pushed around on it.</div>
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side-note: I actually can't find his 2 year stats but he was around 93% for height and 97% for weight. His dr. used a formula to figure out how tall he'll be as an adult, and it predicted 6'1. We are happy that he'll hopefully have a little height, but really just hope he'll continue to be healthy. </div>
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At the beginning of the month Camille had a school music program. She was by far the very cutest.</div>
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She's having a lot of fun in kindergarten and this was the cherry on top. </div>
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The kids were extremely thrilled for the Christmas decor to go up. We've had this artificial tree from our very first Christmas as a married couple. Camille had a mishap with the tree and broke it. I wasn't disappointed as I've always wanted to get a real tree. Jeff came home and glued some extra pieces here and there...after a while the tree was up. Maybe I'll get my new tree next year. </div>
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I took the kids to several Christmas events. One was at the First Methodist Church. This is the same place Jill went to preschool. It is a gorgeous old church. They were putting on a "Walk through Bethlehem". It was so cool. We signed the scrolls with a feather ink pen when we entered. Everyone was dressed up and in character. We got a bag of coins that we had to pay at each station to participate. There was carpentry, leather pressing, bread making, poetry, etc etc. Of-course, if we followed the star we found Baby Jesus. This is an albino camel that was part of it. So cool. </div>
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It's been a really cold winter. Someone forgot to turn off their sprinklers and all the plants looked like this. The girls loved it. </div>
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Jeff took the girls to a couple hockey games this season. He really loves the venue and going to the games.<br />
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We saw Santa at the beginning of the month at the Round Rock Christmas tree lighting and then again at the ward Christmas party. The second time around Jill was disenchanted and didn't go see him (I was super sad about that, she's only 7!!). Camille was all about it, and Coco was interested but mostly kept his distance. </div>
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The YMCA put on a huge Christmas party too. They brought in snow and had several hills the kids got to sled down. It was soooooo fun. I really miss having real snow. </div>
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Here's the baby bump with less than 4 wks to go.</div>
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I've been taking piano lesson since January and we had a recital. I played Somewhere Over the Rainbow, and Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree. I'm really pleased with my progress, especially because I can now play several hymns. I'm not going to continue lesson because the new baby. Hopefully, I can keep learning though. </div>
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Here's my three at Brushy Creek. Can't believe that number four is so close. </div>
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Jeff and I went to an Ugly Christmas Sweater party. It was hilarious to see what people wore. I wasn't too creative with my clothing but I made up for it with my veggie tray. </div>
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I didn't get around to scheduling family pictures or sending out a Christmas card this year. I had our home teachers snap a few pictures after church one day and sent it out via email. Hopefully I can get it together next year. </div>
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This year on Christmas Eve we read and acted out the Christmas story. It was a lot of fun with the kids, and Stan got to join in too. I'm hoping to make this a tradition. </div>
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They kids also got to open their Christmas pjs. Here they are Christmas morning. Camille was the first awake and looked through everyone's stocking. </div>
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Everyone seemed happy with their loot. Jeff got a remote control helicopter, Jillian got a large stuffed dragon, Camille got a music/jewelry box, and Coco got a lot of cars. </div>
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By far the best gift we all got was a hand-me-down trampoline. I even got up there and jumped a little with my big ol' belly. </div>
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Alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-25087394484634883982014-03-04T11:57:00.000-08:002014-03-04T11:57:40.838-08:00November 2013<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
We've been trying to explore our surroundings a little more as a family. We've found several cool, little parks with trails connected each one and river's running through them. Coco never ceases to throw about a million rocks into the water each time. His mannerisms when he's happy or excited are so hilarious and exactly like Amy's were when she was younger. Jeff and I call it the mini-grand mal because he shakes and dances and makes some crazy faces. Its awesome. </div>
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In an effort to get Camille more excited about soccer, I offered one dollar for every goal. It really fired Jill up more than anything. here's a sweet action shot of Jill. Jill ended the season with four and Camille (kinda) got one (she kicked it and it bounced off an opponent into the goal). </div>
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I took the kids to a Fall Festival. The best part was the pony ride. </div>
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The girls have been wanting bangs so I finally gave in, hoping it would make them look younger. Didn't work so well. </div>
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In class Camille make a cute Turkey hat. When she came home she told Jill to chase her. She named the game Kill the Turkey. Seriously, these two are the best together...I love having breaks from school so they can reunite. </div>
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Jeff's hair is the longest it's ever been. It's really grown on me (no pun intended). </div>
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Jill had her first field trip this year to the museum in Georgetown. She said it was really boring. I laughed out loud when she said it. Coco and I got to meet her at the park for lunch. Coco really loves being around the girls. </div>
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The belly keeps growning and I often become overwhelmed with gratitude that I am able to experience a healthy pregnancy again. This body of mine amazes me. Jeff would say I complain A LOT to him at night but I really feel so happy.</div>
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I didn't get any good pictures on Thanksgiving. It was super low key. We had Stan over and we ate the usual dinner. Jeff played in the ward turkey bowl and was sore for days after. Each year it seems to get worse. Oh boy are we getting old! I am, above all else, thankful for my Father and my family. </div>
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Alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-43155192414985597602014-02-21T08:57:00.000-08:002014-02-21T09:08:22.131-08:00October 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Ever since I started a family, October seems to be one of the busiest times of year. This one was no exception. Amy and her boyfriend were able to come visit us for a night. George has family in Dallas and they were up there for a long weekend. I was excited to spend time with them but wished it was longer. Hopefully they'll be back soon so we can show them around our little town. </div>
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Jill and Camille started fall soccer. Jillian has moved up to a bigger age group and with it, a bigger field. Jill has been on the same team each season. We love these coaches and Jill really loves soccer. </div>
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Camille enjoys soccer too but it's more of a social thing for her right now. She says she doesn't want to play next season but if her friends are playing I'm sure she will. </div>
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Sarah, Caitlin, and Becky drove over from AZ to spend their fall break with us. It was great to get these sibs together again. </div>
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Here's the Taylor grand boy's.</div>
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We all made a trip to San Antonio. We saw the River walk, </div>
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and the Alamo.</div>
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I let the girls skip a few days of school, but not all week. The cousins went to school lunch one day to see the girls.</div>
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We all went to a UT Volleyball game. We have gone to the games a lot this year and always have a great time there.</div>
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We also showed them a few of our family favorite spots, like Twin Lakes. We had a great week and tears were shed when it ended. I hate being away from family.</div>
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With the rest of the Taylor's living in AZ, we are so happy and lucky to have Stan in TX with us. Coco and him have a special bond.</div>
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Jill turned 7 this year. We had a fun party for her with many of her new church, and neighborhood friends. We did crafts, played red rover and bingo, had a pinata,</div>
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a donut cake (as requested),</div>
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and of-course did our traditional balloon launch. </div>
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Jillian is a very special girl. She has grown up to be an amazing big sister, great friend, and very kind spirit. She struggles with math in school and is a bit of a perfectionist. She has always been shy but is working on it and has improved greatly in this past year. She's very excited to meet her new little sibling and is always trying to make sure I feel okay. She is the perfect fit for our family as a #1 child. We love her so much. </div>
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On her actually birthday we had our neighbors (who are basically family at this point), the Rattray's, over for a small celebration. Can't wait to see what another year with this sweet girl brings. </div>
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One of Jeff's greatest friends, Brandon, was married at the end of the month. Jeff, Coco, and I flew over to UT for the wedding, while the girls stayed with the Rattray's for the weekend. </div>
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They got married in the SLC temple. It was so peaceful and beautiful. I will always have a very special spot in my heart for Brandon. We went through the temple for the first time together and Jeff was his escort. The next day Jeff and I were married. Brandon was part of the most important days of my life. He has also, always been a wonderful example and friend to Jeff. I love that man and am so happy for him and his new wife. Hopefully, I can get to know her and maybe not be the only girl going on buddy trips anymore. </div>
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Here's Jeff, Nate, and Brandon. My three favorite dudes. </div>
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With all the busyness of Oct, I wasn't too creative for the kids outfits for Halloween. They were both witches. We went up to our old neighborhood and trick-or-treated with friends. It was a long fun night. </div>
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Jeff was dressed as Duck Dynasty member, and Coco as Batman. I was lame and didn't get have a costume. Oh-well, maybe next year when I'm not pregnant. </div>
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My 20 wk ultrasound went well. I didn't find out the sex of the baby. With all the previous babies I have found out the sex. I just wanted a new experience. Jeff didn't agree with me. I almost didn't let him come to the appt but he search my phone and found out when it was anyway, so I let him come. The u/s tech knew I didn't want to know so when she needed to do the measurements etc on the lower half of the baby she made me look away. After she was done Jeff asked her the sex and she still wouldn't say. She said, "if the mother says no, I don't tell". I could sense that Jeff was losing a little bit of patience so I let her tell him. He has sworn not to tease, drop hints, or tell anyone the big secret. Hopefully, he can hold out. The baby looked healthy and had all the right parts in the right places and that's what really matters. The baby was throwing up signs for all the pictures. Here's an 'I Love You', Jeff thinks it's more of a Longhorn sign. </div>
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The girls ask me to meet them at lunch everyday. I've been able to go a few times. Jillian has really done better this year with being away from me. I'm sure it's because she sees her sister at lunch and frequently in the halls. Camille is thriving. She is so outgoing and loves everything about school. </div>
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Coco is super attached to me and loves to crawl all over me. It's getting a little harder to handle this big boy with my growing belly. </div>
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Jeff's dad's Uncle Jess died this month. It wasn't a surprise as he's been on the downhill for quite a few years. I've meet him twice and he is really a sincerely loving man. We made the trip up to Dallas for the service and met up with Sarah's family and the TT house who all drove over from AZ. We have sorely missed having our cousins around! </div>
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The service was wonderful and I learned a lot about Uncle Jess. It made me ponder once again (done after Grandpa Pete's funeral) the legacy I'm leaving. I want to be remembered for my love and devotion to my family mostly. I want my friends to recall happy, funny times we've had and I really want to be remembered as a kind person. </div>
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I hit my 6 month mark at the end of the month. I've continued to workout 4-5 times a week and am feeling overall pretty good. My tailbone is the biggest problem. It hurts non-stop. I ice it frequently and on bad days have to take tylenol. I have found that it hurts whether or not I exercise so I figure it's better to do it than not. I feel about the same size as my other pregnancies but my weight is higher. Here's me and Jeff trying to be artistic with my belly shots. </div>
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Alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-88470325387790448802014-02-17T08:26:00.000-08:002014-02-17T08:26:34.209-08:00August 2013<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
As the summer started to wind down Jeff needed to get some fishing done. We spent the day at a family favorite swimming spot, Krause Springs, then went to Lake Travis to fish. We caught a fish every time we cast. I was nervous with Coco around the open dock but the girls and Jeff had a great time. </div>
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The girls finished up their basketball season and ended up really enjoying it.</div>
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We made a trip to Sandy's ranch for a weekend to spend time with Jeff's old friend Josh. We all love to be out there on the land with all the animals. </div>
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I turned 31 this year and our sweet neighbors took the kids for the afternoon so Jeff and I could go out. I got a massage and then we headed downtown. We went to a burger joint called Hopdoddys. The burger, fries, milkshake, and Cesar salad was to die for. We then went to Allens Boot Shop and Jeff bought me my first pair of real boots. They were shooting a film downtown too so we hung-out and watched that for awhile. It was really a great day.</div>
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The girls had back-to-school night at their new school Fern Bluff. Camille has Ms. Moloo for kinder and Jill has Mrs. Shepherd for first.</div>
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They were both rather excited for the first day of school. I was pretty lonely. The school is super strict and I wasn't allowed to walk them to class. I hate that. </div>
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The night before school started the girls got a blessing from Jeff and I gave them a Best Friends necklace. They told me after school, on the first day, they saw each other in the hall and ran together to put their necklace together. I'm so glad they have each other.</div>
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We ended the month with the UT season opener. It was packed and blazing hot but so fun.</div>
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Alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-38502723303342601842014-01-09T16:57:00.003-08:002014-01-09T16:59:50.241-08:00July 2013<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">
The Fourth of July has long been one of my favorite holidays. I love the idea of celebrating our country, all the parades, all the summer-time foods, all the festivities, and of-course I love the fireworks. Even though, I grew up in a small town, we had some good parades. They always included firetrucks, police motorcycles weaving in and out in formation, horse clubs trotting in formation, Indian dancers, the HS band, and let's not forget all the candy. I've been trying to find a parade that somewhat compares for a few years. Last year we tried the Round Rock parade. It was okay at the the most. This year we tried the Georgetown parade. </div>
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I thought Georgetown was promising. It's a small, Texas Country town, with a lot of ranches etc. We got all gussied up and packed a picnic. I even prepped the girls for all the fun we were about to have. I wanted to cry when I found out it was "kids-parade". The children decorated their bikes etc and paraded them. No horses, no firetrucks, no candy. </div>
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At least they had a big party at the same location with vendors, petting zoo, train rides, food, pony rides, etc. They kids had a fun time, but nothing was as fun as watching Camille ride the pony. They were letting the ponies go as fast as the child would let them. Camille rode that pony so fast and was laughing the whole time. </div>
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After a quick nap at home we headed to downtown Austin. They had the symphony playing live and a spectacular firework show. It was a great day. </div>
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At the end of July me and the kids went to Utah for two weeks. It was a great time. My dad rented out an amazing home to hold our Peterson reunion at. This place was unbelievable. It had an indoor basketball/racket ball court, indoor pool with slide and hot tub, gym, pool table, two living rooms, plenty of space and rooms for all of us, out-door tennis, large playhouse, swing set, the list goes on and on. There were several times that I didn't see my girls for hours. They would be off in the playhouse or playing hide and go seek with their cousins. It was really a perfect setting for us all to reunite, have plenty to do, and still have space if we needed it. Here's a few pictures of the house. </div>
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Each day of the reunion we had one or two activities planned and then a family dinner each night. One activity was potato racing. Fun was had by everyone in the double elimination tournament. Calvin won the whole thing.</div>
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Another activity that several participated in was a Raft and Run down the Provo River. They rafted several miles as a team and then ran a 5k. I was really excited for this but ended up backing out at the last minute. I just couldn't see myself leaving three kids and participating while pregnant. Part of me still wishes I had just done it. They said it was a blast despite how chilly it was so early in the morning. The team did very well, (I think they may have placed) even though they were the slowest rafters. </div>
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Me and kids got up early and attempted to go watch. We headed down our mountain and couldn't get out the little town Mapleton. All the roads were blocked for the 24th of July celebration and parade. Since I couldn't make it to the race I decided to watch the parade with the kids, no expectations this time. I pleasantly surprised. There were horses, and candy, and a lot of church wards had some cool floats. </div>
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That night we all perched out front on the lawn and waited for the firework show. Jeff had bought several that he was setting off and the kids had fun with pops and sparklers. Jeff bought one really large one that he saved for the end and right as he set it off the towns show started too AND the sprinklers. It was pure chaos for a few seconds. We all ended up laughing and wet. </div>
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One of the days we went to the lake. James rented a boat and tube and was taking the whole family out for rides all day. Mom even took a ride on the tube. Amy, us, and dad rented jet skis. The beach was a bummer because the water was so low but being on the lake was a blast. One of my favorite days!</div>
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Other fun activities included a Root Beer tasting by Scott and Britta, a few good tennis games with Amy and George, Olivia getting a trip to the ER and needing stitches. Grandma and Ray were able to come too. I really have a kinship with Grandma. I think Camille looks and acts like me, I like my mom, my mom like my grandma. </div>
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Here's the whole lot of us. I really love each of them and wish we could all be closer. </div>
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Jeff left back to work right at the end of the reunion but me and kids got to stay another week. I made sure to take the kids to Temple Square. </div>
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My dad and Coco hit it off immediately and really loved each others company.</div>
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While my parents watched the kids I was able to escape for a two night 'Girls Trip' with two of my BFF'S. We went hiking in the mountains, shopping at the mall, ate at some cool places, hung-out in downtown SLC, and just really enjoyed catching up. We also ran a 5k obstacle race, the Skirt in the Dirt. It was a blast. Our team name was Gerka's Revenge. Right when we got there we decided to be tough and not smile for any pictures. It was a girls only race and the great majority were all dressed in tutus etc. It was hilarious. We even won the 'Best Costume'. </div>
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I really miss having this girls as part of my daily life. They know where I came from and really support and love me unconditionally. Friendship like this doesn't come along everyday. </div>
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Later me and the kids with mom ran up to Bridal Vail and hiked to the falls. We had never been. I loved every minute of it. </div>
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The day before we came back to Texas we got to celebrate Dad's birthday. We went to Thanksgiving Point to the kids garden/splash pad and then went out to eat at Sizzler. It was a perfect July trip.</div>
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Alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-3609800955536367572013-09-16T11:11:00.000-07:002013-09-16T11:11:12.042-07:00June 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The girls finished Spring soccer and were so proud to get their trophy's. I've loved them being on the same team for my own purposes but Jill is moving up next season so it won't happen again soon. </div>
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Jeff turned 33 this year. He was happy with a low key party. He has been so busy at work that celebrating is just not on his mind lately. Here's the family after he blew his candles out. </div>
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Jeff had to make a fast weekend trip to AZ for work stuff and a wedding. He thought it'd be fun to have Coco tag a long. Here's my tired boy on the plane. </div>
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With the boys gone we decided to have a pampering day. We got our hair cut and our nails painted. The girls loved it!</div>
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I put the girls in a summer basketball league. I was really excited about it. They were less than thrilled. They hated the practices but loved the games. Hopefully they'll learn to love it. I really enjoyed b-ball growing up and I can help them way more in this than in soccer. </div>
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The spring this year was unbelievably perfect. It has just now started heating up enough for the pool. Jillian has really become confident in the water which makes me so happy. Here she is doing a back dive and a back flip.</div>
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I bought a little kiddie pool for Coco but can't keep everyone else out. </div>
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Here's our newest addition. I've never had a first term ultrasound. I liked seeing the little babe so early. My nausea and extreme fatigue is the only other sign I have so far that I'm pregnant. Having the ultrasound was a nice little reassurance. </div>
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Alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-65263269167671814622013-09-15T10:06:00.000-07:002013-09-15T10:06:13.314-07:00May 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The girls came home from their respective school's one day with a animal hat. Camille was a butterfly and Jill a frog. It made for a really fun afternoon with these two. </div>
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Jeff's sales have been improving each month. Last month they broke a company record so Jeff took them all out on a rented boat. The kids and I met up with them for a ride and cook-out. We went to a really pretty little place called Emma Long Park. The girls even braved the water after the boat ride. </div>
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Jillian had a Mother's Day music show with all the other kinder classes. It was fun to see her up on the stage singing. </div>
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Camille had her Kinder Buddy Day and was lucky enough to be assigned to Jillian's class. We love Mrs. Estes and CRE.</div>
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Coco is finally getting more comfortable with walking. He still will do his Jungle Book walk often but he's getting much better. </div>
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My ward does such an amazing job on Mother's Day. They cover all the classes and feed all the women lunch during third hour. Look at this spread and the chocolate fountain. We didn't even have a lesson either, it was basically social hour. It was awesome. </div>
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Mother's Day is easily in my top 3 for holiday's. I'm just so proud to be a mother. I feel like it's made me a better person and brought me closer to Jeff and closer to Heavenly Father.</div>
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After church we ventured out to a near-by park and had fun exploring. It was a perfect day.</div>
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Well, I've been wanting to get pregnant for about 5-6 months and it finally worked! With us trying, and with the home tests being so good now-a-days, I knew I was pregnant at 3 wks along. It's going to be a long pregnancy but we are so happy about it. </div>
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Camille turned 5 this month! She is such a sweet, tender soul. She had her friends come celebrate in fairy fashion. </div>
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Balloon launch.</div>
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Painting butterfly and fairy sun catchers.</div>
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I feel a special connection with Camille. I think she's most like me in looks and personality. Sometimes I just love to watch her interact with others because I feel like I'm watching myself. It's crazy. </div>
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I'm so lucky to have her in my life. </div>
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Camille graduated from preschool. It was a fun ceremony with laughter and singing. We had a great year with Laughing Hearts preschool. </div>
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Camille has a hypersensitivity to mosquito bites. She got bite the night before right by her eye. By morning it was swollen shut. Camille was devastated. We ran to the drug store and got an eye patch. We bought some duct tape and glitter glue to make it a little cuter. She was still really nervous until the first little boy that saw her said, "Cool eye-patch. You look like a pirate princess". I'm so thankful for the sweet kids in her class. </div>
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The weekend before Jillian's last day and the day of our move-out was my first triathlon. I convinced Nettie to do it with me. I felt like I was in pretty good shape and the distances were short so I wasn't too worried. The problem came on Friday. I started throwing-up. It lasted all day and through the night. I wasn't sure if it was pregnancy or a bug. With the Peterson's coming to stay with us on Saturday I knew I had to tell them. We hadn't told anyone about the new baby but had to warn them. They decided to still stay with us and we were all hoping that it was the pregnancy. </div>
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On Saturday we took them the the Twin Lakes YMCA to explore and play. I was feeling a little bit better and hadn't thrown up. I also hadn't eaten though. I knew the tri wouldn't be easy at this point. </div>
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On Sunday after church, Nettie and I had to got pick up our packets downtown. We took the whole family with us and tried to get a feel for the course. As luck would have it Jillian puked in the car on the way home. Once we made it home we found out that Elsie also puked on the way home. It was AWFUL!! Nettie and Jeff had many different thoughts of just leaving, or staying. They ended up staying. No one else puked all weekend, but I think it's fair to say we were all a little queasy. </div>
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We rented wet-suits and Nettie was smart enough to rent a road bike.</div>
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The hype of the race was contagious. I really love environments like this even though we weren't feeling 100%. I felt weak from two days of no food and Nettie was feeling sick. It wasn't a good combo before a big race with nerves going too. </div>
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As we were jumping off the dock into the water to prepare for the start I lost all my competitive drive. Nettie went ahead and waited until everyone else jumped in. I was literally one of the last to jump in. (In retrospect I wish I had stayed by Nettie. I think I would have been more motivated to do better in the swim.) Anyway, I was in the very back of the pack when the race started. Right off the bat two or three ladies next to me started panicking and shouting for a kayak. One was carted out of the water right in front of me. Another one of the screaming ladies didnt' get a kayak right away. I reached out and grabbed her arm to help buoy her up. I shouted for a kayak for her but the one closest to us was already helping another swimmer. We had to wait for a kayak from the middle of the course to paddle over and help, all the while the race was going and I was helping her bob along. Finally she got rescued and I could start my swim (I hadn't even passed the start marker yet!) I was feeling pretty good after the first turn but my wet suit was a little too tight on my neck. I decided to unzip the neck part. Bad idea. I was on my back to unzip it and it instantly blew up like a balloon. I tried to tuck in the flaps and push the water out. It didn't work. Then I decided to zip it back up. It wasn't the easiest thing to find the zipper behind me and pull it up while treading water. I finally got it up and was on my way again. By the time I was almost to the last turn the male heat started. When I made my last turn they were on top of me. Literally. I had a least on of the fast male swimmers swim over the top of me and several passing me on the sides. It was comical. </div>
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Next was the bike. I had my mountain bike to ride on a road bike course. The route was really pretty and took us around the capital building. I thought the bike would be the easiest leg. It was, by far, the hardest for me. I don't really know the proper gears for up and down all the hills. Also, there were many older, less in shape, women passing me that were on road bikes. I didn't know what a huge difference having a road bike would be. Nettie said having a road bike was amazing. Next time I'll defiantly be renting one. </div>
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During transition from bike to run I saw Jeff and the kids. It was really uplifting, but after the killer bike I was about done. Jeff said that I didn't look like I was having fun when they saw me. I was asking myself, "why am I doing this again?" After the first mile of the run I finally found my stride and starting feeling really good. I picked up the pace and was having a good time. I felt as though I could almost sprint the last mile. Right as I was about it hit the last mile I caught up to Nettie. It was a good boost of moral to meet up with each other for both of us. Right as we were about to finish we saw the boys and all the kids. It was really fun to finish together. I'm so happy she did it with me. We talked of making this a tradition, minus the 6 wk pregnancy and stomach bug. </div>
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Here's our times. Not that I'm particularly impressed but with all the special circumstances, I'm happy I did it and survived.</div>
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Open water 800 meter swim, transition, 10k bike, transition, 5k run, total time</div>
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Jillian had a fun field day on the last day of school and we were all so excited for summer time. </div>
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That same day we moved out of our beloved Quail Run home. That was the home I brought sweet Coco home to. We have made so many good memories and made such great friends in the ward and school and neighborhood. It was a sad thing. We will only be about 4 miles away, but it's a new ward and a new school. I really really loved that backyard. Our new home is nice and we have been welcomed by nice new neighbors. Hopefully in the coming years we can make it to some land and set down some firm roots. </div>
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Alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-51570350631350914732013-09-03T14:08:00.000-07:002013-09-03T14:11:11.508-07:00April 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well, I got a call from the real estate agent saying he wanted to come take a look at the house. We have been very vocal about our desire to purchase this home in the near future. We had asked if we could renew our lease for one more year as we would be able to buy it then. When he came to the home he started taking pictures and then walked outside and slapped this sign in the front yard. I felt like he literally hit me in the gut. I asked what the deal was and he just said, "the owner needs to sell". He didn't tell me what day it's going to hit the market or any other real information. I'm so sick about it. People will drive by and slow down, take pictures of the outside of the home and the sign. If I'm outside, they get out of their car and ask me tons of questions. I hate it. </div>
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In better news, Coco continues to hone his ball skills. Not only does he throw a mean fast ball, he now can dribble a basketball, and kick a soccer ball. Granted he's not walking but he makes it happen. He really has amazed me. On day at the girls soccer practice he was watching them kick the ball around. He then saw a free ball and bear-crawled (his current choice of movement) to the ball, angled his body just right and kicked that sucker with all his might. Then, he chased it down like Mowgli would've, and kicked it again. This day me and Jill were outside shooting around and once we put the basketball down he promptly went to get it. He rolled it onto the pavement and grabbed it with two hands, threw it down (dribble), caught it again, and threw it down again. I just can't believe it sometimes. </div>
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I ended up putting the girls on the same team for the spring soccer season. This meant that Camille was playing up. Although it is tough for her playing against bigger kids, she didn't give up. It was a lot easier on me and my schedule to have them on the same team, but I don't think I'll do it again. </div>
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I've been following a few yogi's on Instagram and I always want to try what they do. </div>
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Our ward has an annual camp-out and we were able to go. Texas this time of year is just gorgeous with all the blue bonnets blooming like crazy. The campsite had a large meadow with huge patches of the flowers. It was so beautiful. </div>
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The weather was perfect but the fire made it a little too warm during the day. </div>
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Jeff's good friend from HS invited us to his wedding in Marfa, TX. It's about 6 hrs away so I told Jeff to go and I'd stay with the kids. At the last minute was pawned off the kids with our wonderful friends for two nights and had a getaway. We brought our bikes and had a great time riding around the small, artsy town. It was such a slow moving, small place, that I felt like I had be transported back 50 yrs. </div>
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Here's the bride and groom: Rich and Megan Coffey</div>
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We had a warm patch of weather and had to take advantage of our backyard while we still have it. </div>
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Alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-11560370690047464042013-09-03T09:32:00.000-07:002013-09-03T09:32:05.242-07:00March 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
March was busy, busy, busy. We have made some great friends in Round Rock. A few of us love to try out new restaurants. This night we went to a place that served us Rattlesnake. It actually wasn't too bad.</div>
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Me and the kids hit up the Austin's Children's Museum one Saturday that Jeff was working.</div>
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I worked a little on my inverted yoga poses. I really would like to take Yoga more regularly but every time I'm at the gym I opt for a cardio class.</div>
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For Spring Break we made the long trek back to AZ to visit family. We made a pit-stop at Jeff's friends ranch in Ozona, Texas. It's a working goat ranch. We all had a great time, riding the range in a four-wheeler, and feeding all the goats. </div>
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Once we finally made it to AZ our week was filled with hanging out with the cousins.</div>
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My old Zumba class had a "reunion' night. It was so much fun to dance with this group again.</div>
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The Cranes had a little get together at the Comptons house.</div>
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Wyatt and Coco got to know each other finally.</div>
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We visited the Gilbert temple.</div>
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I had some good quality sister time.</div>
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These girls were inseparable.</div>
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The three Jeff's united.</div>
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We don't miss much about AZ, but we sure do miss these peeps a whole bunch.</div>
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On the drive home, while stopping for gas, we ran into some familiar faces. They were traveling to a Taylor reunion/camp trip in TX. We ended up caravan the rest of the way. </div>
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(side note: Here's one of the bluebirds I've been feeding. And here's the pesky squirrel I've been feeding)</div>
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The same week we got home from AZ my dad had a work trip to San Antonio so we got a visit from my parents. It's always so nice to have them here. We visited the park downtown and rode the train.</div>
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We also visited a cave that's really close to our home. It was unbelievable. </div>
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Easter was low-key and perfect. We attended a few eggs hunts, went to church, and then had a large dinner with some friends. </div>
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With all the activities we found time to squeeze in a trip to the Austin Zoo/Rescue. We all actually loved it, despite it's poor reviews. </div>
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Alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-17748076732265987662013-08-31T12:41:00.001-07:002013-08-31T12:41:19.796-07:00Febuary 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My brother Jeff and his family moved to Houston right before the holidays. I am so happy to have more family close! We planned a long weekend to visit them and had a great time. Here we are at church, a whole long row taken.</div>
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They live about 45 mins from Galveston, so we had to make a quick trip to the beach. There was a huge pier with a mini-amusement park on it. The streets were alive with Marti Gras partying but the 'Pleasure Pier', as it was called, was totally dead. We practically walked onto every ride. We all had a blast.</div>
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The beach wasn't busy at all as it was a little chilly. The cooler weather didn't stop us.</div>
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My brother lives in a really nice, newer community...with alligators. It's crazy!! This is about 4 blocks from their house and right behind the elementary school. I was freaking out. </div>
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Jillian celebrated her 100th day of school with her class. They had to wear a shirt with 100 of something on it. We choose 100 letters and we cleverly put them in a Word Search.</div>
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Friends in our ward hosted a 'White Trash' karaoke party, complete with a root beer keg and all. It was a blast, and of course we all dressed up for the fun. </div>
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Jeff took the girls to their annual 'Daddy Daughter Dance' around Valentine's Day. They girls talk about this all year around. It's really a special event for them. </div>
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We have a really pesky squirrel in the backyard. He is bad! But still fun to watch. He has chewed through (twice) and ultimately ruined my hammock. Now he is eating all the bird seed. I have been watching a family of blue birds and cardinals enjoy my backyard. Now the squirrel is ruining it. </div>
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Back in October I started teaching Zumba at the YMCA. At my evening classes, I average 45-65 people. I'm still so conflicted about wanting to teach. Sometimes I feel like I'm being a total egomaniac by being on stage with a mic, blaring the music, and I hate that feeling. Other times, I talk to students that have lost over 100 lbs with exercise and find my inspiration and fun in my class. Jeff doesn't love me teaching Zumba, he thinks is really silly and annoying, but he knows I love to exercise so he's only a little supportive. I think I just really want to move away from the fitness-dance and into a more fitness-athletic realm. I don't know what I'm going to do. Here I am right before one of my evening classes. </div>
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Alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-76261877208917937932013-08-28T11:49:00.002-07:002013-08-28T11:49:29.691-07:00January 2013<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">
I loved having no school during winter break. I tire of waking early and rushing about just to send Jill and Camille away. Even though I have a poor attitude about school I can easily see the progress in each of the girls. It has amazed me how much Jillian has learned. She is able to read and write full sentences and her stories are great. </div>
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Jill even decided to try riding the bus. (This is huge! Jill is very shy and hates new things.) We have been talking about it since the first day of school but she never wanted to try it out. Then one day she saw her crush on a bus and decided she wanted to try. I'm a little sad, because I actually really enjoyed picking her up but I'm proud of her growth. </div>
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Camille's preschool has really turned out great. She has learned almost all her letters upper and lower cases, and is working on site words. She also has the opportunity to me creative. On this day she brought a homemade kite to school and had a great time sharing with the other kids. I mean, look at that face!!</div>
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With the nice weather and time off school we explored a little. We hiked Mount Bonnell. It was settled by Mormons back in the day and then deserted when it flooded. It was a very simple little hike but proved to have a great view of the Colorado River. </div>
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Jeff always likes to take us all out on Sunday's for an 'adventure'. We almost always end up at Brushy Creek, near our home. It has a bridge with thousands of bats, and a river with frogs, fish, birds, and fireflies. A lot of the time I opt out with the boy so it's a little daddy-daughter evening. </div>
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Coco turned one on the 26th. This past year was a world wind with moving, baby, school, etc. But I think I've been the happiest yet. Coco is a big boy. He's 90% in weight and height. He was slow to crawl (10.5 months) and isn't interested in walking at all right now. He shows a lot of interest in any type of sports ball and really loves to eat. If he finds a ball, or any toy for that matter, it is very quickly thrown upper hand with a loud grunt and smile. Yes, he still goes by Coco. A few people have resisted the nickname but it has stuck. I had planned a small get together for his birthday but that morning me and Camille were throwing up so we just had a small family song and cupcake.</div>
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Despite him not walking, he has learned to climb. </div>
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He's always getting attention from everyone for his bright blue eyes and beautiful curly hair. </div>
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This little boy has brought so much joy into our lives. I love his joules when his serious and his chubby cheeks when he smiles. He's perfect for our family. Can't wait to see what the future holds for this little man. </div>
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Alishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11043468267946592352noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36649819.post-89156978899264272822013-08-24T18:44:00.000-07:002013-08-24T18:44:10.868-07:00December 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Jillian's school did a career day. This picture cracks me up big time. Here best little friend from the class is in the pink, Merritt. Her first major crush is the boy, Caden. Yes, she is trying to hold his hand. They would often play imaginary football, race, dungeon, etc together. She was so into him it was funny. </div>
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I took the kids down to the Round Rock Christmas party. They closed off all downtown streets and had free food and hot chocolate. It was fun but super congested with people.</div>
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Our ward throws the greatest holiday parties. At the end of the Christmas party the children sang a few carols, they even had three young violinist. </div>
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The girls got to sit on Santa's lap and they weren't shy at all. </div>
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Coco wasn't too sure about the whole situation.</div>
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Camille has one of the greatest imaginations. She found a large paper sack and turned it into a "ninga dress". She then proceeded to jump and kick around the house for the remainder of the day. </div>
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A town, Burnett, about 45 mins away does a full-on Bethlehem thing each year. It was amazing. They have built real life size structures that may have existed at the time Jesus was born. They have a candle shop where they are actively dipping wax, a prison tower with prisoner's, a tavern with patrons, live animals, soldiers, and peddlers. Besides the manger scene my favorite is the bread they make and give out. It's really amazing. I'm hoping to make this an annual tradition.</div>
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I really miss the snow during the winter time. One night while facetiming with my parents they showed us the recent snowfall. I proceeded to ask Mom if she'd do a snow angels for the girls. She obliged. We were laughing to tears about. I love my mom so much. </div>
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Austin has a pretty cool tradition. They have a Trail of Lights in one of the downtown parks. They also have this huge light show set to music at a downtown coffee shop. After the show they give out a map of all the coolest Christmas light houses. It was fun. </div>
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Here we are on Christmas Sunday.</div>
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Christmas morning was a hit. </div>
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A few favorite presents include a bow and arrow,</div>
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a large bouncy ball,</div>
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and Jenga.</div>
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2012 was such a great year for our family. Coco came, we settled in Texas, Jillian started school, Jeff's business grew, and many more wonderful blessing happened. I hope 2013 is just as good!</div>
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