tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31828900026877548582024-03-05T13:57:59.730-07:00Kaycie QKaycieQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730201107608886742noreply@blogger.comBlogger240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182890002687754858.post-25942825161120000672016-05-22T16:22:00.002-06:002016-05-22T16:22:40.828-06:00Kolton's Birth Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I really want to write down Kolton's story before I forget anything!</div>
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I can't believe it's already been 2 weeks!</div>
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Even though having a newborn is so hard, it goes by way quicker than pregnancy!</div>
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Ok, so May 8th was Mother's Day.</div>
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(And I had an induction scheduled the morning of May 10, which would be 41 weeks.)</div>
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We all went to church like any other Sunday.</div>
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My mom and I left a little early so I could make brunch for her, my sister and nieces, who came over to eat.</div>
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After brunch my mom went to church with my sister and we put Kameron down for his nap.</div>
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Alex put together my new glider chair and we just hung out until it was time to head over to my sister in law's house.</div>
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Alex's mom was in town...so we got to spend Mother's Day with both of our moms, which was kind of fun!</div>
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We had dinner over there, Kam played with his cousins, and we had some good family time.</div>
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At their house, everyone gets together to say what they love about each of the mothers in the room.</div>
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So that felt nice...who doesn't love compliments? ;)</div>
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We headed out around 8:30 to get home and put Kameron to bed.</div>
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Alex and I were watching the OKC playoff game and around 10pm I started feeling some numb pain.</div>
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I couldn't really tell what it was for awhile.</div>
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I wasn't sure if it was just pregnancy aches, him sitting weird in there, gas pain, etc.</div>
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I told Alex my lower back was getting really achy.</div>
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Which should've been my biggest clue since I had back labor with Kameron.</div>
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BUT...it wasn't...I kept thinking it was gas or something.</div>
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I had Alex rub my back for a bit.</div>
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Then just for kicks I decided to start seeing if the pains would get worse in timed increments.</div>
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And sure enough...they were. About every 10-12 minutes the pain in my back and belly would get much more noticeable.</div>
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And gas pain (as far as I'm aware) doesn't come in waves like that.</div>
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We started getting ready for bed at 11 and I mentioned that I perhaps was in early labor.</div>
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Alex asked if I needed to go to the hospital and I said no. I knew they'd send me home.</div>
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So I decided to just get in bed and try to sleep.</div>
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Yeah. Sleep was not happening.</div>
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As soon as I'd start to drift off, another contraction would hit.</div>
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They weren't so bad at first, but they definitely kept me up.</div>
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I just kept watching the clock.</div>
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11:30, 11:55, 12:15, 12:40.</div>
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The contractions started to amp up and were now coming every 8 minutes.</div>
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1:00, 1:25, 1:50.</div>
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At 2 I called the hospital.</div>
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I told them they were coming every 7-8 minutes and they were painful, but manageable.</div>
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The nurse told me to keep laboring at home unless anything started to change or if the pain started to be too much.</div>
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2:10, 2:25.</div>
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The contractions started getting really bad.</div>
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I was walking around, laying on my side, up, down, up, down...and breathing loudly and groaning.</div>
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Alex was now up too.</div>
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2:35, 2:50.</div>
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At 3 I told Alex to call his mom and have her come over so we didn't have to wake up Kameron.</div>
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3:15, 3:30.</div>
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I called the hospital to let them know we were going to be heading over.</div>
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My contractions were now about 5-6 minutes apart and were really hard to get through.</div>
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Alex's mom got there and we left a little before 4.</div>
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That hospital commute is usually 25 minutes, but Alex got us there in about 18 minutes.</div>
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We got checked in to triage and had to be monitored for awhile.</div>
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My mom got there shortly after I was admitted.</div>
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When the nurse checked me I was only at a 3!</div>
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A THREE?!</div>
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Seriously? I'd been laboring all night! How was I only at a 3!</div>
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I got stuck at a 3 (until I got the epidural) with Kameron so I was a little nervous.</div>
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I didn't want them to send me home.</div>
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So for the next 2.5 hours I got to have contractions every 4-5 minutes and listen to the women all around me have contractions too! haha.</div>
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Then hallelujah, I got to a 4!</div>
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Before I was admitted to a labor and delivery room they put my IV in and then we were on our way.</div>
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The overnight nurse was still there and got all my paperwork and such done.</div>
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I labored on a birthing ball for another hour and a half.</div>
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And then I was done.</div>
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I'd been laboring for almost 10 hours.</div>
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I told the nurse I was ready for the epidural.</div>
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She got it all set up so I just had to wait for the anesthesiologist.</div>
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The nurses had a shift change, which I was happy about.</div>
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I then got Gina, who I LOVED having as my nurse...she was awesome.</div>
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And ahhhh....finally! The anesthesiologist walked in!</div>
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Alex had to leave (as he had to with Kameron) so my mom stayed to help me keep breathing and stay hunched over while he worked his magic.</div>
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And then yes....relief.</div>
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Sweet relief!</div>
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20 minutes later I couldn't feel a thing.</div>
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This is how I felt about it....</div>
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My doctor came in shortly after to see how I was doing.</div>
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He said he'd be back in an hour or so and if I hadn't progressed, he'd break my water.</div>
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We all just hung out, watched TV, I was in and out of sleep.</div>
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But when the doctor came back I was still at a 4 so he broke my water.</div>
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It's now around 10am.</div>
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From 10-12ish I finally got to a 5.</div>
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Then I took a pretty good nap.</div>
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I woke up a little before 2 and told the nurse I was feeling pressure.</div>
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She checked me and said I was at an 8 and that the baby was really low.</div>
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She said I'd probably be pushing in an hour.</div>
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Well 10 minutes rolls by and I start feeling A LOT of pressure.</div>
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Thankfully she was an awesome nurse who listened to me so she checked me again.</div>
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Welp...I was at a 10 and he was REALLY low.</div>
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She said she'd call my doctor.</div>
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Thankfully he was on the floor in triage checking on another patient!</div>
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But that few minutes while waiting I had to concentrate SO hard on not pushing.</div>
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The nurses got everything ready to go, my mom left the room, and we were ready!</div>
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Alex was on my left and the nurse on my right.</div>
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Poor Alex. This labor and delivery stuff is a little hard on his tender heart.</div>
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He can't look at me when I'm having bad contractions and he definitely can't look at me while I'm pushing.</div>
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He just holds my leg and stares at the wall.</div>
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So thankfully it was over really quick!</div>
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5 minutes later the squishiest, sweetest baby was here!</div>
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On May 9, 2016 at 2:35pm, our Kolton Henry was born.</div>
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As soon as he came out, the doctor said he was a big boy and the nurse commented on his delicious chubby cheeks!</div>
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My doctor asked how big Kameron was. I said 8 lbs 1 oz and he goes "yeahhh...this one's bigger."</div>
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Haha!</div>
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At my hospital, they do skin to skin for an hour before they do anything to the baby so we weren't sure yet just how big he was.</div>
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It was an awesome hour.</div>
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He cried a lot, which was good so he could get the leftover fluid out of his lungs.</div>
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Once that was done, he just laid on my chest so quiet and still and it was pure heaven.</div>
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While I was still snuggling him, Alex went and got my mom and also called his mom.</div>
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Once our hour of skin to skin was over, the nurse did all of his vitals and such.</div>
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He topped in at 9 lbs 8 oz and was 21" long.</div>
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I still can't believe that came out of me!</div>
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Alex finally got to hold him and helped the nurse.</div>
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Before I was taken up to recovery, my MIL got there with Kameron.</div>
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I will never forget Kam's face seeing his baby brother for the first time.</div>
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Or hearing him exclaim "Mama! Is dat baby brudder?!"</div>
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And just like that we became a family of 4.</div>
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Our little Kolton is such a dream.</div>
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He's more fussy than Kameron was, but he's easily consolable and melts your heart with his little faces and dimples.</div>
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He's been quite the addition to our home.</div>
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We're all still trying to figure out our new normal.</div>
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I'm trying hard to just enjoy this stage since I know it goes by so quickly.</div>
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Re-learning how to be patient with myself has been difficult.</div>
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But I don't want to wish away any of these days.</div>
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He's an angel baby and we love him so much.</div>
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KaycieQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730201107608886742noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182890002687754858.post-22029377359293008862015-03-12T15:13:00.000-06:002015-03-12T15:13:16.432-06:00The Infinite Atonement.<div style="text-align: center;">
At the beginning of the new year, I decided I wanted to do my gospel study by topics instead of just reading cover to cover.</div>
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I feel like I could do this forever since there are SO many topics!</div>
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I knew my first topic needed to be the Atonement.</div>
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I've attempted to study it so many times, but always flake out.</div>
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I think mostly because, as wonderful as the Atonement is, I was afraid of it.</div>
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Yes. Afraid of the Atonement.</div>
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1. Would I understand it?</div>
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2. And if I did understand, would I realize I haven't been truly grateful for it?</div>
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3. Also, if I did understand, would that put me at a higher standard and then not be able to make any more mistakes?</div>
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Ha...I know.</div>
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Crazy.</div>
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But those are thoughts that I've had and I'm sure you have had too!</div>
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But I committed to do it this time!</div>
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So for the past 2.5 months I have been reading scriptures based on Christ's atoning sacrifice and then slowly reading <u>The Infinite Atonement</u> by Tad Callister.</div>
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I wanted to read it slow so I could read the lines a few times.</div>
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I wanted to let it sink in.</div>
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I wanted to let myself not rush.</div>
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And even though I did do that, I still feel like I need to read it again!</div>
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haha...there's just SO much amazing info!</div>
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If you haven't read it...go get it!</div>
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It's so awesome!</div>
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He explains things in a simple, but profound way.</div>
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I also love how it goes beyond those few, final days in Christ's life.</div>
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Obviously without those few days we wouldn't have the Atonement.</div>
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But I loved how he showed how the Atonement relates to every little bit of our lives!</div>
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How the Atonement connects all the pieces.</div>
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How the Atonement makes our lives make sense.</div>
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And most importantly, how the Atonement is 100% about love, mercy, and progression.</div>
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I am so so grateful I didn't chicken out this time around.</div>
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I feel like I have SUCH a better grasp on the workings of the Atonement.</div>
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And yet, at the same time, realizing there IS so much, makes me feel like I haven't even scratched the surface!</div>
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BUT...I do know this:</div>
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I know "The Fall" was an essential part in Heavenly Father's plan.</div>
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I know that NO other being could have fulfilled the Atonement but the Savior.</div>
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I know the Atonement is infinite in power, depth, suffering, love, and coverage. There is no person, no experience, and no suffering the Atonement can't cover.</div>
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I know because of the Atonement I am able to enjoy the blessings of freedom, repentance, resurrection, and then exaltation.</div>
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I cannot express to y'all how grateful I am that Christ suffered what He did so that I can have an exalted life after death with my family.</div>
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He never gave up.</div>
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He never stopped loving.</div>
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He even asked Heavenly Father in the midst of the suffering that if it were possible, to remove the bitter cup.</div>
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Heavenly Father did not remove it.</div>
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There was no other way.</div>
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So Christ continued on.</div>
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Any other person would have lost consciousness or even died from the pain.</div>
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But not Him.</div>
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He bled from every pore instead.</div>
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He HAD to know the suffering and infirmities of every, single person.</div>
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So now?</div>
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He can succor us.</div>
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And what greater blessing in this life can we have?</div>
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Life is hard.</div>
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It's so so <b>so</b> great, but sometimes it's so dang hard.</div>
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And that's when Christ can step in (if you let Him) so you can give your burdens to Him.</div>
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Kameron can't fully comprehend <b>what</b> Christ has done for him, but I KNOW that he feels of Christ's love. And I KNOW that he knows who He is.</div>
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Anywhere we go that has a statue or picture of the Savior, Kam is pointing, wanting to get closer, and says "Jeesssus!"</div>
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He knows.</div>
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And I know.</div>
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And I am so grateful I know so that I can try the best I can to live, serve, and love.</div>
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KaycieQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730201107608886742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182890002687754858.post-22427517314210961102015-02-21T17:07:00.000-07:002015-02-21T17:07:00.201-07:00The joy thief.<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm in a funk.<br />
There.<br />
I said it.<br />
I'm in an annoying, deep funk.<br />
I'm not embarrassed by admitting that.<br />
Everyone struggles with things.<br />
However, I AM embarrassed for the reason.<br />
But I figured I'd better share it just in case there's someone else out there going through the same thing and they need to know they're not alone.<br />
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I know you're dying to know the reason.<br />
Comparison.<br />
Ugh. Terrible, huh?<br />
That's why I'm so embarrassed to admit it!<br />
I have SO much to be grateful for and SO many blessings in my life.<br />
But even that comparison monster gets me.<br />
Usually I'm able to get myself out of feeling down fairly quickly, but recently it's been hard.<br />
I've been in this funk for over 2 weeks now and it's not fun!<br />
Sure I have my moments of happiness.<br />
And obviously I'm still out and about doing my business.<br />
I just don't feel AS happy.<br />
I don't feel AS productive.<br />
I don't feel AS worthy.<br />
Etc...<br />
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Every day my negative mind tells me...<br />
-"Everyone else your age is settled."<br />
-"All of your friends have houses and dogs."<br />
-"You're an ok Zumba teacher. That's why some of the other instructors have more people in their classes than you."<br />
-"They get to go on fun trips every few months. Must be nice."<br />
-"You'll never be able to make money with Usborne so why try?"<br />
-"So and so's child can count to 5 or sing a song. They must be a better mother."<br />
-"Everyone else can afford to go on date night every week."<br />
And the list goes on and on...<br />
And THEN I feel terrible for thinking those things because HELLO! There are people in the middle east getting their heads chopped off! My problems are so first world and ridiculous! What's my problem?<br />
So then I feel worse...<br />
And the cycle goes around and around.<br />
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But...you want to know the reality?<br />
-I personally know not EVERYONE I know is settled where they're going to be for the rest of their lives.<br />
-Not ALL of my friends have houses.<br />
-I'm a great Zumba teacher. My students tell me so! The other instructors have been here longer and have a larger following. (And are doing this weird thing by telling members to not go to other instructor's classes and are being legit high school mean girls. My bosses are figuring that one out...)<br />
-Sure they may go on fun trips all the time, but...insert a variety of things we don't struggle with.<br />
-People don't build businesses over night. The people that make awesome money in Usborne have been consultants for years and have worked hard for what they have.<br />
-My child is happy, healthy, and smart.<br />
-Other people have financial tightness too.<br />
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Even though I KNOW all of these realities, I have a hard time grasping them.<br />
Through talking with Alex and my sister, we've come to figure out why that is.<br />
And with my therapy background, I LOVE knowing the logic behind things.<br />
I like to know there's a reason behind ridiculous emotions.<br />
Helps me feel not so crazy. :)<br />
1. This is the first time in my life when comparisons are real. At BYU, the majority of people were poor college students. In Salt Lake, we lived in the married student housing. Everyone lived in cinder block walls and a tight budget. In Santa Barbara our room and board was covered. Money wasn't a stress. Now, we're here. The excitement of a new place has worn off and the stress is real. It's so easy to notice comparisons when everyone is in a different stage of their life, families, jobs, and bank accounts.<br />
2. I was born in a hospital 3 miles from my house. The same house by parents still live in. I had the same room for 18 years. Actually...I still have the same room. haha. My subconscious is very unsettled with the thought that I have a family, but are no where near to putting down long term roots. Who knows how long we'll be in AZ? Who knows how long until we have a house? Who knows how long until we have a dog and a cat? Who knows how long until Alex will be doing what he wants to do? There's just so many unanswered questions. And for someone who grew up in a very settled family, it's hard to wrap my brain around I don't have that yet.<br />
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So there's the logic.<br />
It's still a struggle, but I've been getting a little better.<br />
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This morning I saw a quote on Instagram that really struck a chord with me.<br />
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"Comparison is the thief of joy." -Theodore Roosevelt<br />
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So. True.<br />
And I do not want that to be me.<br />
That has been me for a few weeks, but I don't want comparing to take any more of my joy.<br />
My son deserves 100% joy.<br />
My husband deserves 100% joy.<br />
My endeavors deserve 100% joy.<br />
And I deserve 100% joy.<br />
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So I have a new resolve to really and truly and actively fight that comparison monster within.<br />
It's not going to be easy, but I want it.<br />
We were put on this earth to be happy and I don't want something as stupid as comparison to ruin that!<br />
Wish me luck!<br />
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Today I am going to write down all of my biggest blessings and stick them where I can see them often.<br />
My family, friends, talents, my beliefs, and my healthy body are at the top of that list!<br />
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I seriously cannot believe my baby is now closer to 2 than 1.</div>
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Time flies so stinkin' fast.</div>
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And my sweet boy is so stinkin' cute.</div>
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Still growing like a champ.</div>
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Just about 30 lbs and around 33-33.5 inches long. (He had a hard time standing still to really get a super accurate measurement.)</div>
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He had his last shot until age 4, which was nice!</div>
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*side note: we went to the pediatrician's office yesterday to get a rash checked out. His 18 month well check was 10 days before. When they called his name to come back, he started running for the front door and said "no!" hahaha! He thought another shot was coming.</div>
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Things he loves to do: read read read! He's quite the bookworm. Do "look and find" books. Build towers. Shoot basketballs in the hoop. Naming parts of the body on us. Being outside. Finding airplanes and helicopters. Going on walks. Opening/Closing the doors. Putting the keys in the door. Helping with the laundry. Watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Cars, and The Lion King.</div>
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His favorite foods: cucumbers, bananas, broccoli, bread, crackers, veggie stick chips, apples, pears, cookies, m&ms, string cheese, pasta, peas, and meat.</div>
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He also LOVES drinking water.</div>
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We can't go anywhere without his big boy water bottle.</div>
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It's nice he loves water...but he does wake up with 10 lb diapers.</div>
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He's starting to talk a lot more, which has been so fun!</div>
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We counted the other day and he says over 60 words on an almost daily basis.</div>
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It definitely helps me know what he wants.</div>
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A few of my favorite words he says: "hep!" (help), "cupacup" (cucumber), "ahpane" (airplane), "pees" (please), and "dor-A" (door)...he makes "door" a 2 syllable word. He sounds like he's from Boston. It's awesome.</div>
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I also love when he knocks his block tower over and yells "oh no!" :)</div>
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Besides speaking, he understands SO much.</div>
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I'm amazed every day at how much he's comprehending and responding.</div>
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He's so smart.</div>
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Like I mentioned above, he loves to help out with the laundry.</div>
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I hand him the clothes from the washer so he can put them in the dryer.</div>
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Then he likes to help me "fold."</div>
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He would see me whipping the clothes to get all the folds/wrinkles out so now he grabs the clothes and flings them around.</div>
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It's so funny.</div>
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Since he started messing up all my piles, I've now figured out how to distract him from that.</div>
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I just ask him to find all the socks.</div>
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He thinks it's the greatest thing ever!</div>
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He puts them all in a big pile. Once he's found them he throws them all over to do it again.</div>
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Then once I'm all done I have him put the socks in the drawer.</div>
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He's quite the helper. :)</div>
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Things he hates: getting his diaper changed, having to come inside, getting dressed, having his face wiped, brushing his teeth, getting out of the bath tub, and did I mention getting his diaper changed? It's like a wrestling match each time. As if changing a diaper isn't awful enough...let's add a screaming, flailing, arching, kicking toddler. Blah.</div>
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The one funny thing about it is he yells for the other parent, as if they'll come save him.</div>
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So if I'm changing him he yells "DaDa!"</div>
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And if Alex is changing him he yells "Mommy!"</div>
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I can't believe how fast he's growing up and I love seeing his personality shine through more and more.</div>
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I better write down Christmas before time sneaks by!</div>
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I loved our Christmas Eve and Day!</div>
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It was non stressful and filled with family...just how I like it. :)</div>
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Christmas Eve kicked off with a Mrs. Clause story time!</div>
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Karly and Laela came across the valley to join us.</div>
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Kameron was interested in the sleigh...and then interested in exploring the hotel...</div>
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He would keep coming back to see what Mrs. Clause was up to though.</div>
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When we got home we ate lunch and played out in the backyard.</div>
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The weather was awesome!</div>
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We attempted to put the kiddos down for a nap.</div>
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Kam was mad he had to stop playing and Laela couldn't fall asleep since Kam was screaming.</div>
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Nap fail.</div>
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So we finally let them keep playing...grouchily.</div>
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Laela helped me make gingerbread cookies and then we went to Texas Roadhouse for our Christmas Eve feast. :)</div>
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Those rolls though...</div>
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After dinner we exchanged presents with the Barksdales.</div>
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Karly got me a trip to Vegas to see Justin Timberlake!!</div>
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We went on New Years Day!</div>
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Best Christmas (and birthday and Christmas and birthday) present she's given me! :)</div>
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Once they left, we put a very sleepy Kameron to bed.</div>
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None of our typical Christmas Eve traditions happened.</div>
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I attempted to read him "The Night Before Christmas" but he was kicking and clawing me...so we nixed that.</div>
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Oh well...better luck next year. :)</div>
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So Alex and I had a movie marathon of A Christmas Story and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.</div>
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And I wrapped the rest of the presents to put under the tree.</div>
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It ended up being a fun night just the two of us laughing.</div>
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The next morning Kam woke us up and we had our Santa time!</div>
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When I was changing Kam's diaper, Alex told me he needed my phone to put Christmas music on.</div>
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Actually, he started blaring T-Swift's new CD that he had downloaded onto it the night before. :)</div>
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I guess he did pick up on my (not so) subtle hints...</div>
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We were so overwhelmed with how generous our family had been!</div>
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Our presents were so thoughtful.</div>
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^ Dinosaurs from GaGa and Granddad.</div>
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^ Having fun with our stocking stuffers! :)</div>
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^ Krista got me and Karly rings with our child's name on it. They're stackable so she can order me one with each kid. I LOVE it.</div>
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^ Wasn't this place clean when I went to bed??</div>
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^ Playing with his animal magnets from Kisser.</div>
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^ So my husband is so so talented. He said Kam told him to make me a dolphin. :) So the present said "To Mommy. From your boys." I still tear up thinking about opening that package.</div>
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Not pictured: a Polaroid camera and Big Bang Theory Season 7 from my parents! I can't wait to have polaroids of my life! New Zumba clothes from my in laws! They've already served me well and my students have complimented me on them. Date night gift cards from the Calls! (With a babysitting offer as well. :) Oh...and Ticket to Ride from my in laws. (Best board game ever.)</div>
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^ Kam knows how to chill after the Christmas morning chaos! By the tree? Check. Monkey pillow? Check. Pants off and gut hangin' out? Check. Leftover Texas Roadhouse roll in mouth? CHECK! This kid kills me sometimes...</div>
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My in laws arrived at our place during Kam's nap.</div>
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We saved their presents for Kameron to open when he got up!</div>
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Then we Skyped with my brother in law, Jack!</div>
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He's serving a mission for our church in New Mexico! He is almost done! Only about 2 months left! It was great to see him! Kam calls him "gack." :)</div>
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Then we headed over to the Calls (Alex's sister's family) for the evening!</div>
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We started off with a delicious dinner!</div>
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Then we had a live Nativity and then played Minute to Win It games.</div>
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Why I did not take pictures of any of that is beyond me!</div>
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Guess I was too busy living in the moment. :)</div>
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Oh...and Alex tried his best to beat our nephew, Caleb, on their new basketball game.</div>
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He was not successful... :)</div>
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^ Oh...and with the money my grandma gave Kameron, we got him a toddler hoop. He LOVES it. The first day he literally played with it for six hours. He loves to go out there every day to shoot some hoops. :)</div>
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I missed my parents and Krista, but I am grateful I was able to see family members from both sides during this time!</div>
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3 days ago I lost my son.</div>
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Ok, not actually.</div>
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But for 1 whole minute I did not know where he was.</div>
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You see, at our place we have our own backyard with a 6 ft tall wooden fence.</div>
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It's one of the reasons we love where we live.</div>
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Most apartment situations don't have that.</div>
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We've planted some grass so it feels even better back there!</div>
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Kameron loves being out back just exploring, pushing his walker, playing in his sandbox, and watching the planes go by overhead.</div>
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The kitchen is just inside the back door, so during the day I let him play back there (with the door open) while I do the dishes, make lunch, meal plan, etc.</div>
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The only reason I let him have that little bit of independence is 1) in a matter of two steps I can see him either out the kitchen window or back door and 2) our gate makes a terrible, loud squeal when you open it so if someone were to walk in, I would know immediately.</div>
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So on Friday we got home from teaching Zumba and it was lunch time.</div>
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I let Kameron enjoy the sunny, 60 degree weather out back while I prepped lunch.</div>
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I checked on him periodically and he would flash me one of his award winning grins.</div>
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I could hear him pushing his toys around and babbling to himself.</div>
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I finished up lunch and went out to grab him.</div>
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I walk outside and Kameron is no where to be seen.</div>
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Ok...is he behind the tree?</div>
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Nope.</div>
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In between the shed and the fence?</div>
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Nope.</div>
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I'm yelling his name over and over.</div>
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Under the chairs?</div>
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Nope.</div>
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Other side of the shed?</div>
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Nope.</div>
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By now I'm breathing really heavy and feel an anxiety attack coming.</div>
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I'm searching the fence to see if there's a hole I never noticed and he wiggled through.</div>
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I'm checking the gate latch to see if it broke.</div>
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I'm walking around the tree seeing if there's a little nook I never noticed.</div>
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Now I'm screaming his name.</div>
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No where.</div>
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No sound.</div>
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I'm like "what the?! Some stealth creep snatched my child!"</div>
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I feel like I'm about to puke and I'm sweating.</div>
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I start to run into the house to call the police when a little spirit prompting told me to look down at his sandbox.</div>
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So I do.</div>
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In between the top and the bottom, there is a tiny sliver that lets me see in.</div>
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I saw movement!</div>
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I run over, fling off the top of his crab shaped sandbox, and there he is with a mouthful of sand.</div>
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He looked up at me like it's no big deal.</div>
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Somehow he had opened up the top just enough to wiggle on in and then it fell back down into place.</div>
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First I yelled at him for not saying anything when I was screaming his name!</div>
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(I wish that hadn't been my first reaction, but oh well...it was.)</div>
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(And dude. You babble non stop and you chose THAT minute to be quiet?)</div>
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Then I fell on my knees and burst into tears.</div>
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Then I tried to hug him, which made him mad since he was playing, so he flung sand everywhere (including into his eye) so he started crying.</div>
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It was a very traumatic 5 minutes at the Foster home. :)</div>
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The whole point of this post is to tell y'all about a very important lesson I learned.</div>
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Don't sweat the small stuff.</div>
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I have been more patient with him in the last 3 days than his entire life.</div>
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Sure his tantrums are difficult.</div>
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Sure he annoys me sometimes.</div>
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But I don't care.</div>
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He's 16 months.</div>
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He's going to get into stuff, he's going to scream, he's going to throw his food, he's going to wake up earlier than I would like, he's going to kick and arch his back when he doesn't get his way.</div>
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But that's ok.</div>
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Because he also blows kisses. And he also says "mama" when he's hurt. And he also snuggles his Bear so tight. And he also runs into my arms for a hug. And he also has the smooshiest cheeks. And he also is the sweetest boy on the planet.</div>
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In that horrible minute I didn't think, "Yes! I'm so glad I don't have to deal with another tantrum."</div>
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In that minute I caught a glimpse of what my life would be like without him.</div>
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I'm not a fan.</div>
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I love my life with Kameron as a part of it.</div>
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I hope that feeling remains with me a long time.</div>
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I hope I continue to be more patient and loving.</div>
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He is so precious and I hope he can feel how much we adore him.</div>
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So this Christmas I already have what I need.</div>
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My boys.</div>
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They make me happy every day.</div>
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The other presents under the tree are just really nice bonuses. :)</div>
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<br />KaycieQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730201107608886742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182890002687754858.post-32647706974018220522014-12-11T13:46:00.001-07:002014-12-11T13:46:38.489-07:00Thanksgiving 2014!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well I guess I better document Thanksgiving before Christmas gets here!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(which is TWO weeks away....I'm so excited!!)</span></div>
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Alright...well all of us Arizona peeps packed up and headed to sunny California the day before Thankgiving!</div>
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It was us, the Calls (my SIL's fam), and the Barksdales (my sister's fam).</div>
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We took some of the Call kids in our car to ease up their load AND to help keep Kameron entertained back there. It worked like a dream! Easiest road trip yet.</div>
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(Britt, can we always borrow some of your children when we travel?)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Heading west on the 10. Photobombed by Abram.</span></div>
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After a pit stop in Indio to stretch and eat some nutritious Taco Bell, we made it to Santa Barbara in the late evening.</div>
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After getting Kameron tucked in, I made 2 of my great grandma Vic's pecan pies!</div>
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The next morning greeted us with sunshine and mid 70s weather!</div>
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Perfect for pre-breakfast basketball game!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> I love this picture of Caleb muggin' on Kam. :)</span></div>
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Then of course the post breakfast Turkey Bowl!</div>
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I really miss my in laws old house, but this lawn definitely is a better football field! :)</div>
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Kameron, naturally, wanted to be a part of all the action!</div>
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Sometimes he would get frustrated he couldn't do everything, but all the boys were good sports to him. If he toddled out, they'd stop being too rough or do a time out. They kept calling Kam "the ref." It was pretty funny. :)</div>
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The meal was ready around 2 so we sat down for delicious food!</div>
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We also all said what we were thankful for.</div>
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It really is nice to just have it be quiet and listen to words of gratitude.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Kameron was napping so I actually got to eat in peace.</span></div>
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When Kam woke up it was time for his turkey dinner! This was his first one since last year he was still on an all liquid diet. :)</div>
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In the early evening we headed down to the beach.</div>
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It was SUCH a gorgeous night!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">All 17 of us! (well technically 18 since Karly announced their new bundle that night. :)</span></div>
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The next few days were nice too.</div>
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A little Black Friday shopping, leftovers, football, playing board games, dancing, and walking by the water.</div>
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As all things do, the weekend came to an end.</div>
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It was such a great Thanksgiving and I'm so grateful I was able to spend it with some members of both sides of my family.</div>
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Hope your Thanksgivings were family filled and delicious too! :)</div>
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We moved to the west side of Phoenix at an exciting time.</div>
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An LDS temple was almost completed and preparations were being made for it's open house, celebration, and dedication.</div>
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It was really fun to move in and all of the sudden be in the midst of the excitement going around for the LDS members.</div>
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The open house (a time when anyone from the public can go inside) started the second week of October and ran until November 1st.</div>
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They needed LOTS of volunteers to help since thousands of people were coming to see the temple!</div>
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Alex and I were only able to go help out once since it's a little tricky getting someone to watch your toddler for 6 hours, but I'm so thankful we did go that one time!</div>
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We signed up to put the plastic shoe coverings on everyone coming up to the temple.</div>
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I have no clue how many times I put one of those plastic booties on a foot...but I know it was A LOT.</div>
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We volunteered on a friday night, which is a really busy time.</div>
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I loved watching the people walk up (non-LDS and LDS), full of curiosity about what they were about to see.</div>
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Once the last group of the evening went through, Alex and I were able to go inside.</div>
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To say it's beautiful is an understatement.</div>
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Everything, inside and out, is perfect.</div>
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Then the next weekend we had some friends in town!</div>
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So we made another trip to go through and this time brought Kameron.</div>
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I was so excited to take him inside and have him feel the spirit that fills the walls.</div>
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Paintings and pictures are used for decorations in temples.</div>
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The majority of those pictures have Jesus Christ in them.</div>
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Anytime Kam saw Jesus, he would point at him.</div>
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Even when there were multiple men in the picture, Kam would point RIGHT to Jesus.</div>
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It was amazing and gave me chills every time.</div>
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I am so grateful that because of a temple in South Carolina, I am sealed to these boys forever.</div>
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I can't imagine it any other way.</div>
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I am also grateful that we now have a temple 25 minutes away so I can go with Alex, get away from the noises of the world, and reflect on the eternal perspective.</div>
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I wish we could always be together.</div>
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The temple was dedicated just this last sunday.</div>
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President Monson, our present prophet, came down to offer up a dedicatory prayer.</div>
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It is complete.</div>
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If you would like to read more information about LDS temples, <a href="https://www.lds.org/church/temples?lang=eng" target="_blank">click here</a>.</div>
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If you want to read more about the Phoenix temple specifically, <a href="http://mormontemples.org/phoenix" target="_blank">click here</a>. :)</div>
KaycieQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730201107608886742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182890002687754858.post-52042075115562467182014-11-06T14:46:00.003-07:002014-11-06T14:46:49.799-07:00What I Do.<div style="text-align: center;">
Wow, it's been awhile.</div>
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A long while.</div>
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I've been busy.</div>
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For me...busy is good.</div>
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It makes me tired and happy.</div>
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We've really started to settle in down here.</div>
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I can actually (and honestly) say I like it here.</div>
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Sure there are things I miss about South Carolina, Utah, and California...but I'm happy.</div>
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Which means we're happy.</div>
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Because we alllll know, if mama ain't happy....ain't nobody happy! ;)</div>
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We've found our groove, we've made friends, our place is put together, and it's no longer 110 degrees...all good things. (Anyone else hear Olaf in your head? "All good things, all good things!")</div>
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Some of you have asked what I "do."</div>
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So I've decided to break it down a bit of how I spend my time and the few "hats" I wear.</div>
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I won't lie...</div>
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Finding out who I am and want to be was really hard after having Kameron, and then especially moving to California and no longer working at New Haven.</div>
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New Haven had been the reason I woke up every day.</div>
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Helping those girls and their families heal was amazing.</div>
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It was gratifying, rewarding, hard, and humbling.</div>
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I felt good about my career.</div>
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It felt good to know what I did made a difference in the world.</div>
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It felt good to build relationships and watch them flourish.</div>
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It felt good to be needed and wanted.</div>
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So moving to California and not having a job was a challenge.</div>
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Obviously my baby needed me.</div>
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But he needed me in a different way.</div>
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So I decided that when I would get the chance, I would find ways to make money that "made a difference."</div>
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So...with no further adieu...here is what I "do."</div>
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1. Wife & Mother.</div>
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Alex and Kam are my #1 priorities.</div>
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I can't imagine life without them.</div>
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Most of my time and energy goes in to making sure our house is an uplifting place to be,</div>
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Even though it's impossible to keep order when a toddler wants to create disorder, I want my home to be a place where there's joy and peace.</div>
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Creating that joy and peace comes from meal planning, cleaning, grocery shopping, cleaning, budgeting, cleaning, laundry, cleaning, making the meals, and did I mention cleaning? ;)</div>
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As gross as that all sounds, it also comes with lots of kisses, hugs, snuggles (from both my boys), and the gratification of a husband going back for seconds. </div>
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(I know it's REALLY good when he doesn't add hot sauce.)</div>
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I love being a wife.</div>
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I love being a mother.</div>
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I'm blessed and so so grateful.</div>
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2. Book Consultant</div>
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I love books.</div>
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Always have.</div>
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I love children's books.</div>
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Possibly more than books written for my age.</div>
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When Kameron was about 10 months, we got him his first Usborne book: That's Not My Dinosaur.</div>
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It quickly became his favorite book.</div>
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He would look at it for every car trip and grab our hands to show us the touchy feelys on the pages.</div>
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He had always liked books, but there was something special about THAT book.</div>
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I didn't really think much of it though with our impending move to Arizona.</div>
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When we officially moved and Alex's paychecks started coming in, we realized pretty quickly that we would survive off of his income...but after taxes and insurance...there was nothing for the extras like a date night or new shoes for Kameron.</div>
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So I started praying about something I could do and instantly my friend, Coralie, popped in my head.</div>
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I've known Coralie since I was 12.</div>
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We hadn't talked in a long time though!</div>
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Sure there was the occasional "like" or "comment" on FB or Instagram...but that was it.</div>
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So at first I was confused as to why she would pop in my head.</div>
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Then I remembered that she was a consultant for Usborne Books.</div>
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That's Not My Dinosaur is an Usborne book.</div>
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I needed to know more.</div>
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So I messaged her up and asked about the business.</div>
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A few messages and a phone call later, I was signed up!</div>
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I was probably her easiest recruit ever!</div>
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I've been doing it for about 2 months now and it's been so great!</div>
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I do house parties, FB parties, and booths.</div>
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It's already built up our library, paid for 2 car payments and groceries, and I feel good about what I'm doing.</div>
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I love how I feel helping people find the best books for their specific kids and needs.</div>
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I'm also so grateful I get to do this while I'm home with Kameron.</div>
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Everyone knows I'm a dancer.</div>
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I taught at BYU and I taught at 3 different dance studios in Salt Lake.</div>
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I got my Zumba license in July, hoping that it could help give me an "edge" over other dance teachers.</div>
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I'm no longer teaching kids in a studio (for now), but I'm teaching adults at LA Fitness.</div>
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I have 4 classes a week! (Which is seriously exhausting. There's no slacking as the teacher and all eyes are on you!)</div>
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It's been so fun!</div>
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I love seeing women (and a few men ;) with varying stories come in for 50 minutes of stress free, dance party time.</div>
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I love seeing some people start off in the back, but by the 3rd class have made their way to the front.</div>
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I love my regulars that I get to see and know.</div>
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I love having people say, "That was so fun!"</div>
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Once again, I feel good about what I'm doing.</div>
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Halloween morning Zumba class!</div>
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Well there you have it, folks...</div>
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That is what I do.</div>
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It's not everyone's cup of tea...but it's mine.</div>
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And when you get a smoochable Kameron on top of that cup...well it makes it all the better.</div>
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Every box unpacked.</div>
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Every wall decorated.</div>
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Everything put away. (until Kameron takes it out...)</div>
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It's still about 30 degrees hotter than I am fond of...but that's ok.<br />
Definitely forces us to use our pool and community splash pad regularly.<br />
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Kam Update: almost 14 months.<br />
Got another tooth. That brings us to 4 up top, 2 on the bottom.<br />
Knows what an elephant, dog, and duck say. (Snake is hit or miss.)<br />
Says: mama, dada, up, hot, duck, and yeah.<br />
Loves to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse while he eats his breakfast.<br />
Tries <u>real</u> hard to run. Usually doesn't end well.<br />
Tantrums have hit the fan.<br />
Speaking of fan...he does the sign for fan and spots them wherever we are.<br />
Loves to play tag, hide & seek, and Where's Kameron??<br />
He's a challenge sometimes, but he's my little buddy.<br />
I love spending my days with him.<br />
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Alex update: almost 27 years old...haha.<br />
Enjoys his job teaching.<br />
Some days he's had enough, but mostly he comes home happy.<br />
The kids love him.<br />
They draw him pictures and call him "Senor F." (said in Espanol of course.)<br />
Gets out his guitar every few days. Kameron loves it! He dances and tries to play.<br />
He's found a few guys in our ward who like to play golf so he's going to start going to the driving range once a week with them to hit some balls.<br />
Really happy about the Dodgers winning the division title.<br />
Great dad and even better husband.<br />
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Me update: already 27 years old...wha wha whaaaa...<br />
I won't lie. The first month or so was pretty difficult.<br />
My system was in a bit of shock.<br />
I had no friends, no grandparents around, Alex gone all day, no dancing...just unpacking and talking to a 1 yr old.<br />
I am pleased to report I am much happier these last few weeks.<br />
I've found some friends in the ward. That alone has made a HUGE difference.<br />
It's fun to have play dates, girl's nights, and have other moms to talk to/see on a regular basis.<br />
I am teaching Zumba 2-3 times a week. It's been a fun adventure...and obviously a great work out.<br />
I am now a consultant for Usborne Books & More. Also a fun adventure.<br />
And I'm in the works of getting a few piano students and teaching hip hop.<br />
Back to being busy and I like it.<br />
What I love most is being able to do it all while being home with Kameron.<br />
I sure love that little dude.<br />
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It's been fun being near family!<br />
We've seen our sisters and their families a few times each.<br />
My in laws came for a weekend to bring the rest of our stuff.<br />
My sister, Krista, is coming to visit next week.<br />
Can't wait for my parents to come in January!<br />
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I guess that's about it!<br />
Hopefully I can get back to regular blogging so I don't have these massive updates!<br />
And here are pictures of Kameron for your viewing pleasure. :)<br />
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But I blame that on packing (again), prepping a 3rd anniversary video, unloading all our stuff, and now attempting to create my home.</div>
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In our 3 years of marriage we have moved 5 times.</div>
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5) And here we are....Arizona.</div>
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Goodyear, AZ better pan out for awhile because the thought of doing this in the near future makes me want to cry.</div>
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Alex moved down to our little house about a month ago to start job training.</div>
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So my mother in law, dog uncle, Kameron, and I set out to join him...</div>
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Kameron did so well!</div>
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He really is a trooper.</div>
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He could have cried a lot of the way, but he just got a little whiny on the home stretch.</div>
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Which I'd be too if I couldn't see anywhere around my car seat and was bored with the same dang toys.</div>
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But we finally arrived in Arizona!</div>
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oooooo.....it's hot.</div>
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Yesterday when we got in the car after church I seriously felt like I had just jumped in with the rotisserie chickens at the grocery store.</div>
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Poor Kameron faces backwards so the AC gets him WAY later than he would like.</div>
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By the time we got home the kid's face was as red as a tomato and had sweat dripping down his face.</div>
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But besides it being an oven, AZ is pretty good so far.</div>
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Granted I don't leave my house much....</div>
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Unpacking takes about 3-4 times as long when you have a toddler.</div>
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He either wants to help, takes things out of something when I want it in, puts things in something when I want them out, pulling things out of cupboards, getting into drawers, attempting to open the toilet, trying out this climbing business, standing on his car (that has wheels), or throwing a fit because I say no to going outside in the 104 degree weather.</div>
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But then there's moments where he toddles on over (because he's walking now!), claws at my legs for me to pick him up, and gives me a big hug.</div>
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And that makes up for everything I said above.</div>
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Kameron's digging this refrigerator set up.</div>
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My in laws have their freezer on the bottom, so he's never been able to get in the fridge.</div>
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He just helps himself to whatever he can.</div>
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This morning he ate an entire strawberry.</div>
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Leaves and all.</div>
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I just laughed.</div>
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So we are settling in!</div>
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We've already had 2 family dinners with both sets of sister's families.</div>
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The Target, Costco, and Home Goods are close.</div>
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There's a Cracker Barrel down the road.</div>
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And our neighborhood has a big pool, kiddie pool, and baby swings.</div>
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If you want to see where we are living go to parkshadows.com</div>
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I'll post pics of our place when it doesn't look like a bomb went off.</div>
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I was feeling pretty overwhelmed til last night when Alex said, "It's coming together, babe. Our home is coming together."</div>
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Ok...if he notices...then it must be getting there.</div>
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We miss the beach, 75 degree weather, our dog vacuum, and extra grandparent help...but overall it's been fun being our own family unit and getting into our own swing.</div>
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Well, whether I wanted it to or not...July 31st came.</div>
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My baby is 1.</div>
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ONE!</div>
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I remember thinking the first month was never going to end....uhhh....haha.</div>
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But then it just flew by!</div>
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His birthday was a success!</div>
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The night before was spent decorating the family room for the impending festivities.</div>
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His birthday was "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" themed.</div>
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We have read that book to him every night before bed since he started sleeping in his own room at 2 months.</div>
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He has SO many hungry caterpillar toys and such.</div>
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It was only fitting...</div>
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(Big shout out to Pinterest, the Eric Carle website, and my sis who helped put it all together.)</div>
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Kameron must have been so excited it was his birthday because he woke up 30 mins early for the day!</div>
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Which meant we had to wake up 30 mins early as well.</div>
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He loves balloons so he was very happy they were all over the ground!</div>
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Once the whole fam was ready, we headed over to Tupelo Junction for breakfast.</div>
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Which was delicious!</div>
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We enjoyed loads of beignets, french toast, waffles, breakfast wraps, grits, and more.</div>
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Before nap time Kam decided a little more balloon play was necessary. :)</div>
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During his nap I took a mini nap myself on the new outdoor furniture my MIL bought and then finished up the cupcakes and Kam's cake.</div>
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I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. </div>
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Especially since I am not very crafty or culinary.</div>
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And Kam was STILL so excited he woke up an hour early from nap time.</div>
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He was quite the grouchy birthday boy!</div>
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So we decided to open up presents.</div>
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He got quite the loot!</div>
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Including: a puzzle, a book, a ducky pull along, some nice wood blocks, and a caterpillar rocker!</div>
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He loved them all and it definitely put him in a better mood!</div>
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Then it was cake time!</div>
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He was a little reserved at first.</div>
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Not quite knowing what to do...</div>
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But once he figured it out and a little sugar got to his head...</div>
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He went for that caterpillar cake!</div>
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He had so much fun for a good while.</div>
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I just can't handle him.</div>
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Cutest caterpillar I've ever seen.</div>
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Then it was clean up and bath time because we had to head to LA for Kam's first baseball game!</div>
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By some amazing chance of God, the Braves were playing the Dodgers ON his birthday!</div>
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So Kam wore a little of both.</div>
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But deep down he knows who's really the best.</div>
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My mom and Krista came in to town and Alex was able to come back from AZ. Plus my in laws...so we had quite the showing at the game!</div>
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And thankfully there were a few Braves fans around.</div>
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This guy behind us was hilarious.</div>
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It was SUCH a fun game!</div>
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Kameron did waaayyy better than I thought he was going to.</div>
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With him waking up early, taking a short nap, and not even taking a cat nap in the car, I thought he would be a crank.</div>
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There was so much going on that it kept him pretty entertained.</div>
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He would cheer and clap when people got excited and he charmed the socks off of everyone around us.</div>
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One of the ushers saw the sign I made (that said "I am 1 today!") to try and get on the Jumbotron. (It didn't work. Boo.)</div>
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But she left and came back with this little pin for him to wear!</div>
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So sweet!</div>
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After the game he promptly fell asleep in the car and didn't even make a peep when we had to transfer him to his crib.</div>
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What a trooper.</div>
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And what a partier!</div>
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He sure had quite the first birthday.</div>
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I'm so thankful we could have a fun day!</div>
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It was just everything I wanted it to be.</div>
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And now a few fun facts about Kameron:</div>
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24 lbs 15 oz, 30.5 inches.</div>
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Can stand on his own indefinitely and is starting to take steps.</div>
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Loves broccoli, meat, apples, cheese, and Goldfish.</div>
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Dances whenever his musical toys go off.</div>
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Points and looks up for planes.</div>
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Has 5 teeth.</div>
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Got his first hair trim. (Not a fan.)</div>
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Is still the happiest, funniest, cutest baby boy!</div>
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Happy 1st Birthday, Kamo.</div>
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It has been the best year with you!</div>
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Can't wait for all the future years ahead of us!</div>
KaycieQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730201107608886742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182890002687754858.post-85172429869247674872014-07-24T23:27:00.001-06:002014-07-24T23:27:37.002-06:00Today was....off.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I said it.</div>
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Today was an off day.</div>
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And while I have a hard time posting this, I feel like mothers need support.</div>
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Mothers, espeically mothers of tiny people, need to know we're not the only ones out there that: </div>
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Lose their cool.</div>
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Feel like bedtime is approaching like molasses. (AKA...reallllllly slow.)</div>
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Feel/Do embarrassing things.</div>
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So here I am...publishing my "off" day.</div>
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It didn't start out too off.</div>
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He woke up earlier than usual...so he lost about 45 mins of sleep there.</div>
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He was doing pretty good.</div>
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Didn't appreciate when the dog knocked him to the ground.</div>
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But that's understandable.</div>
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Most people wouldn't.</div>
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And then Papa punished his dog...so I guess we know the TRUE pecking order.</div>
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Kam wins. :)</div>
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But then after not being able to climb in the cat box and having the vacuum get put away (because those are really upsetting when you're 11 months)....it was nap time.</div>
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We are in transition.</div>
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That terrible transition from 2 naps to 1.</div>
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Not quite ready for 1.</div>
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Doesn't quite need 2.</div>
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And since he woke up so dang early, his nap</div>
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time was early as well.</div>
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I woke him up after 1.5 hrs so hopefully he would go back down for an afternoon nap.</div>
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This was him after nap...</div>
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All the cool kids read upside down.</div>
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A friend of my mother in law came over to see Kam and the new house.</div>
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He was a perfect angel for the guest...thank goodness.</div>
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Shortly after they went out to lunch he started saying, "ouch."</div>
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I stepped on the hot concrete and yelled, "ouch."</div>
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So for about an hour he kept saying over and over again: "ach, ach, ach, ach."</div>
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It was awesome.</div>
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It was right about now that all hell broke loose...slowly and painfully.</div>
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I could tell he was getting tired, but not tired enough.</div>
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So we went outside to get some stimulation.</div>
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As soon as I saw an eye rub and a yawn I raced back inside to get him down in what used to be the golden window for him to go down nicely.</div>
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That golden window has gone to trash.</div>
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So after being rocked and fed I set him in the crib and prayed he'd go down.</div>
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Nope.</div>
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10 mins later...</div>
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20 mins later...</div>
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30 mins later...</div>
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We've gone from whining to crying.</div>
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45 mins later...</div>
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We've gone to loud/aggressive crying.</div>
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55 mins later...</div>
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We've gone to screaming.</div>
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65 mins later...</div>
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75 mins later...</div>
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Still screaming.</div>
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I am not proud to admit that in this time I:</div>
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pinterested a lot.</div>
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screamed in to my pillow.</div>
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felt my heart break.</div>
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stormed up and down the hallway.</div>
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and of course...cried.</div>
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Angry to sad to ignore to really angry to really sad to really really angry.</div>
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WHY DOES THIS CHILD NOT WANT SLEEP?</div>
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I finally hit my breaking point.</div>
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I went in.</div>
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He, of course, acted all dramatic and fake coughed all over the place.</div>
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I picked him up and tried to cuddle him to sleep.</div>
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Yeah no...not happening.</div>
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Instead I got scratched in the face, head butted in the nose, and got ears full of screaming.</div>
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So after 20 mins of that I gave up and just plopped him on the ground.</div>
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To which he promptly yawned, rubbed his eyes, and laid his head on the ground.</div>
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And then started playing...crankily mind you.</div>
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Once I regained my cool, I hopped off the bed to be nearer to my 11 month old.</div>
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I was mentally and emotionally exhausted. </div>
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This is how we ended up.</div>
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Still not asleep, but at least he wasn't moving or throwing a tantrum.</div>
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A few more hours of a rough, cranky baby and I was off to dance.</div>
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And what a welcome sight that dance studio was!</div>
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I felt all the stress leave my body.</div>
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(Of course he was fine for my mother in law.</div>
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Either that or he threw tantrums and she's just more patient than I am...haha.)</div>
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If you've made it this far...congratulations!</div>
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Why, you may ask, am I writing this super detailed post about a hard day?</div>
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Because.</div>
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It's necessary.</div>
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As I was texting some of my friends during this ordeal, I was so grateful to know they're fighting the same battles.</div>
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I was so grateful to know I'm not the only one who lets a little person get the best (errr...worst) of me.</div>
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I was so grateful for their support and friendship.</div>
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Us mothers...we have to stick together.</div>
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Because to those without kids...this seems like not a big deal.</div>
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I know how I felt before I had a baby.</div>
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"So he didn't take a nap...big whoop!"</div>
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"So he's cranky for a few days...he's a kid...who cares?"</div>
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But WE know why it's a big whoop and why it cares!</div>
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Because it makes us crazy!</div>
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Because it pulls out the worst side of us.</div>
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Because for some reason this tiny human makes our emotions run wild.</div>
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We become mothers we swore we'd never be.</div>
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And that's why I wrote this.</div>
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So hopefully one of y'all reading this will know you're not alone.</div>
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I've been loving <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bunmi-laditan/i-miss-the-village_b_5585677.html" target="_blank">this article</a> that's been floating around on Facebook.</div>
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So even though I can't personally be there to help you out...hopefully this post does.</div>
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Cheers to those who've had a bad day!</div>
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Whether you're a mother or not...bad days suck.</div>
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So pat yourself on the back.</div>
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You made it through this day.</div>
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There's always tomorrow.</div>
KaycieQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730201107608886742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182890002687754858.post-87566386807908652422014-07-23T17:28:00.003-06:002014-07-23T17:28:43.692-06:004th of July review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The 4th of July is one of my favorite days of the year.</div>
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I love the American flag.</div>
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I love patriotic music.</div>
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I love seeing the stars and stripes displayed in yards, windows, and clothing.</div>
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I love BBQs and watermelon.</div>
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I love feeling united with my fellow citizens as we all celebrate this being the home of the brave.</div>
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This year was so nice because I was able to actually have a 4th at home!</div>
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From 2007 until this year I haven't been able to have a "normal" 4th for a variety of reasons.</div>
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So this year we made it extra awesome.</div>
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First stop: the beach!</div>
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One of our ward families opened up their private beach for anyone from church to use.</div>
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So we spent the whole morning there looking for shells, digging in the sand, and splashing in the water!</div>
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After the kids took a nap we headed to our favorite pizza spot: Giuseppi's.</div>
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Then we went in to Shelter Cove Harbor because we knew it would get packed very quickly.</div>
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We hung around there looking at the vendors and listening to the musicians, until it was time to get on my dad's boat.</div>
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Kameron didn't have a good nap and he was really hot and sweaty.</div>
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Thanks for being the land of the free, America!</div>
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Well...11 months has arrived.</div>
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It's so crazy to think about that just one year ago I was huge, drank Sonic Route 44 ice waters like it was my job, and sat in the kiddie pool section frequently.</div>
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And now here I am with an 11 month old baby.</div>
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He's sure a pretty cute baby. :)</div>
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This month Kameron has really gotten the hang of "driving." :)</div>
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He loves sitting the front seat of a car, his new car stroller, and was quite impressed with the golf cart while we were in Florida.</div>
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He just grabs the wheel, shifts it back and forth, and does this happy noise.</div>
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We all laugh every time because it's so funny.</div>
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His Grammie and Papa got him a sandbox, which has been fun.</div>
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I think right now he likes the process of getting in and out much more than actually playing in it...but whatever...</div>
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Someday he'll stay in it longer than 1 minute. :)</div>
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He pretty much will eat anything that isn't mushy.</div>
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So bananas and sweet potatoes are OUT.</div>
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His favorites are: goldfish, puffs, meat, broccoli, apples, squeezy fruits/veggies, and bread.</div>
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Oh...and Cheetos!</div>
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He had those on the 4th of July and kind of became obsessed.</div>
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I craved them my first trimester and ate...well...a lot of bags.</div>
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He's starting to play and interact more, which has been fun.</div>
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He loves to play tag, peek a boo, pat a cake, and this game in his crib where he hides in the corner and laughs with delight when you tickle him.</div>
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His tantrums have hit a new level.</div>
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Not so awesome.</div>
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And what's even more frustrating is that you can't reason with him.</div>
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He's started playing with his blocks more, which I LOVE.</div>
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He can stack 2-3 up.</div>
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This is his excited and frustrated face.</div>
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His eyes are how I can tell the difference.</div>
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He's becoming a little imitator and it definitely amuses us all!</div>
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I am proud to say: he loves the beach.</div>
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He likes the sand, he likes the sun, he likes the water...</div>
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It's awesome.</div>
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I can't wait until we can build sandcastles and play in the waves together.</div>
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He's still using his walker and cruises around from item to item.</div>
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He has started standing on his own now!</div>
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I know it's only a matter of time before those first steps come!</div>
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His favorite things to do are: read/flip through books, play in water, put phones up to his ear, climb, "drive," get tickled, go up and down stairs, and pull everything out of the cupboards/shelves/laundry basket.</div>
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I can't even believe our cub is 1 year in just 3 short weeks!</div>
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Even though he's transitioning into a toddler...he'll always be my baby.</div>
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Happy 11 months, Kam!</div>
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We love you.</div>
KaycieQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730201107608886742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182890002687754858.post-55628215279826140892014-07-07T17:47:00.000-06:002014-07-07T17:47:00.888-06:00You don't spank your best friend.<div style="text-align: center;">
On our last (unexpected) evening on Hilton Head it rained.</div>
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Like monstrous amounts of water dropped out of the clouds.</div>
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It was amazingly awesome.</div>
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I've missed a good Southern thunderstorm!</div>
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We were out at our favorite local seafood restaurant, Hudson's, when the heavens opened.</div>
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We all got soaked getting into the cars and then into the house.</div>
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Kameron laughed and thought it was quite the adventure.</div>
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We got him all dried off and down for a little nap.</div>
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I got bundled up in sweats (since my father keeps the house at like 50 degrees) and was hanging out with everyone in Krista's room.</div>
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I was swinging my niece, Laela, in the air.</div>
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(Again and again as per her request.)</div>
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Alex came by and swatted my bum.</div>
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Laela looked at him and said, "Hey! Don't spank her!"</div>
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Alex said, "Why not?"</div>
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And that crazy, curly haired girl replied, "Because Kaycie is your best friend."</div>
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Krista and I looked at each other and all we could say was "ok...that was cute."</div>
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I just loved that a 3 year old could recognize how much Alex and I value each other and enjoy being with one another.</div>
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She saw that we have a special bond.</div>
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She saw that we are best friends.</div>
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Well we did it.</div>
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Went on an actual vacation.</div>
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Sure, we've been lots of places...but I would definitely call those "trips."</div>
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But yes...an actual vacation, where there's no agenda or a billion things we're trying to do or lots of people we're trying to see, happened.</div>
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And since we haven't had a vacation since I was 9 weeks pregnant and felt slightly like death...it was a very welcome thing!</div>
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A few months ago we were by the pool (which is at the old house. RIP pool. You are missed. :( ) with our friends Matt & Glenna. </div>
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They talked about Catalina and how great it was.</div>
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Alex had only been there for scout camp, but hadn't been to the other side of the island, where all the action is.</div>
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So we decided to all take a trip!</div>
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Thankfully they love Kameron so the thought of taking a trip with a baby doesn't turn them off. :)</div>
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So on Memorial Day we headed down to Long Beach to take the ferry out to Catalina!</div>
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It is about 26 miles from the mainland.</div>
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Kameron loved the rockin' and rollin' and thought the ferry was all around a pretty cool experience.</div>
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Us on the ferry about to reach the island!</div>
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A taxi was waiting to pick us up and take us to the condo we were going to be staying in.</div>
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Where we docked was the main city of Catalina, called Avalon.</div>
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There are approximately 4,000 residents and the majority of them live in Avalon.</div>
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However, around the bend and a mile or so away from the city is Hamilton Cove...which is where we stayed.</div>
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Hamilton Cove is its own little slice of pure heaven.</div>
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They have their own community complete with pool, hot tub, 18 hole putt putt course, fitness center, little beach, playground, and a croquet field.</div>
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This was the view from our balcony.</div>
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Sometimes I felt like I was in a mini Greece with how the buildings were set up.</div>
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Once we got our stuff all checked in, we headed into town so Matt could show us Avalon for a bit and then go grocery shopping.</div>
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90% of the vehicles you see on Catalina are golf carts.</div>
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Some cars, a few SUVs/trucks, some scooters and bikes...but mostly golf carts.</div>
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No traffic lights.</div>
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It was kind of amazing.</div>
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The golf cart that came with our condo was in the shop so for the first day and a half we had a rental.</div>
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It was pretty ghetto, but it was a good laugh!</div>
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After Kameron napped we went back into the city to walk along the waterfront and then just hung out at our place the rest of the evening.</div>
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The next day Kameron woke up SO early.</div>
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He apparently did not get the memo that we were on vacation and you're supposed to sleep in.</div>
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No...he decided to wake up an hour earlier than he usually does.</div>
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But oh well...how can you complain when he's really cute, gets excited when he sees you, and then you have the awesome view from your balcony.</div>
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Matt & Glenna went ziplining so the 3 of us went on a hike.</div>
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We golf carted our way up Avalon canyon and then hiked on through the botanical gardens to the Wrigley Memorial.</div>
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Yes...Wrigley.</div>
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Like the gum. And the Chicago Cubs.</div>
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Our first night when I saw Cubs paraphernalia in the windows I was pretty confused to say the least.</div>
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BUT...the Wrigleys bought the island in the early 1900s and still own about 90% of it today.</div>
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The baseball team did spring training on the island from 1921-1951...pretty cool.</div>
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Anywho...we hiked to the memorial in their honor.</div>
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I LOVE the architecture on the island.</div>
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So much tile.</div>
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To die for.</div>
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We still had some time to kill before Matt & Glenna were done, so we decided to just drive around and explore Avalon some more.</div>
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So we did.</div>
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We found the gas station.</div>
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And boy am I glad gas is not that expensive in Santa Barbara!</div>
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We stopped for a bit at "Lover's Cove" and watched the water crash against the rocks.</div>
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And we also saw these orange fish (whose name currently escapes me) swimming around in the coral nearby.</div>
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Kameron is so fascinated with the ocean.</div>
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Then we picked up Matt & Glenna from their ziplining excursion.</div>
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Matt told us our golf cart was ready to be picked up so we said "farewell" to the ghetto cart and said "oh hello" to our nice one.</div>
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That evening we played a round of putt putt.</div>
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Matt & Glenna keep track of their strokes.</div>
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Glenna attempted to golf one-handed while holding Kameron.</div>
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She did pretty well.</div>
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I tried it.</div>
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Not so good.</div>
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Then for dinner the boys grilled up some dogs, which we ate on the balcony.</div>
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Kam loved the chili. :)</div>
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Kameron did a little better the next morning and just woke up at his normal time.</div>
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Matt & Glenna were amazing and watched him for us so we could go on a ziplining date!</div>
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It. Was. Awesome.</div>
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For real.</div>
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This picture was right before our first zip!</div>
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I had to nervous pee right about now.</div>
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HELLO amazing view!</div>
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Our guides, Justin & Alaina, were so fun!</div>
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The afternoon out on the water was so amazing!</div>
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It definitely made me miss home.</div>
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I felt so bad for Kameron in his cumbersome life jacket.</div>
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He kept grabbing at it like, "WHAT IS THIS THING TRYING TO ATTACK MY HEAD?!"</div>
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But eventually he got interested enough in the wind and water and then even let the waves rock him to sleep.</div>
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While walking around I found a Dole Whip station!</div>
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They have them at Disneyland, but each time I go the line is SO long that I just cannot wait in it with Kameron.</div>
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So when I saw the sign in the window I about died!</div>
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I think I've hooked Glenna now. :)</div>
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That evening Glenna, Kam, and I hung out in the hot tub while Matt & Alex attempted to catch dinner off the pier.</div>
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Thankfully we had bought ribs and salmon as a backup...if you catch my drift. :)</div>
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At night Matt & Alex would go on "night cruises" in the golf cart.</div>
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On this particular night they saw lots of critters and even caught a picture of this Catalina fox!</div>
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Thursday came all to quickly!</div>
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I think Kameron was starting to get the vacation vibe and actually slept in...like 30 minutes!</div>
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Our little family went on a tour, while Matt & Glenna did...well...I don't really know what they did. Haha</div>
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The tour took us all around Avalon and then up the back roads (which were V.E.R.Y. bumpy) to the Catalina airport.</div>
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We saw 28 buffalo along the way!</div>
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Buffalo are not native. Haha</div>
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BUT...they were brought over for a movie in the 30s and then have just been there ever since.</div>
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Which is where we got Alex some buffalo jerky and Kameron a stuffed buffalo.</div>
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On the way back down to Avalon we had a fox sighting!!</div>
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I was SO happy to see one too!</div>
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It was adorable!</div>
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SO cool that the church is here too...on the tiny island. :)</div>
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We spent the afternoon on a rented boat with Matt & Glenna again.</div>
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I have no pictures from that particular trip...but it was great!</div>
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We saw wild sea lions playing in the water!</div>
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They were pretty close too!</div>
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I was so excited!!!</div>
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Then that evening we had our one meal out.</div>
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We all ate yummy yummy fish and enjoyed the harbor at sunset.</div>
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(The fish was so yummy, it was even baby approved. :)</div>
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And like all vacations do...they come to an end. :(</div>
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We spent the morning packing up.</div>
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We had a few hours to kill between checking out and when the ferry left, so we just hung around the harbor and enjoyed our last little bit in Avalon.</div>
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See? Even Kameron's unhappy about leaving.</div>
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Leaving Catalina. :(</div>
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I am SO glad we took this vacation!</div>
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We definitely needed it.</div>
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It was fun to spend time as a family and with our friends.</div>
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Matt & Glenna were great!</div>
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They never once thought Kameron was cramping their style...or at least didn't let it show. ;)</div>
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I hope to go back again!</div>
KaycieQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730201107608886742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182890002687754858.post-37782858482412215912014-06-01T22:24:00.000-06:002014-06-01T22:29:56.987-06:0010 months old!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My little man is 10 months old!</div>
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Let's not talk about the fact that his 1st birthday is in 2 months...</div>
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Let's talk about how awesome he is.</div>
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His little personality comes out more and more every day.</div>
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If I were to describe him in just words it would be: strong-willed, curious, determined, content, happy, and sugary sweet.</div>
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He has entered the sharing phase.</div>
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Whether it's a toy or a piece of soggy food...it's probably being shoved in my face.</div>
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His 2 bottom teeth keep a'growing and are very visible when he smiles.</div>
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His top right tooth has cut through so I'm sure pretty soon he will look like a jack-o-lantern. :)</div>
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Along with those teeth comes biting.</div>
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I think he's trying to play like when we mug our faces into him to snuggle or tickle.</div>
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But he bites. </div>
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He made marks on my arm at church last week.</div>
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Like an animal.</div>
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This kid LOVES being outside.</div>
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If a door is open...he's trying to make a getaway as fast as he can!</div>
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I'm so glad though.</div>
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It's been fun taking him to the beach, out on walks, to the park, out on a boat, on hikes, etc.</div>
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He's so content and loves the warm sun.</div>
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We finally found a baby swing!</div>
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He hated his little swing as a tiny baby and we gave up trying once he hit about 4 months.</div>
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So he hasn't been in any sort of swing since because we figured he would hate it.</div>
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But we decided to try a playground swing now that he's older.</div>
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And I'm SO glad we did.</div>
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It was one of my favorite moments in his life.</div>
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He instantly loved it and could not stop laughing!</div>
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He was so so happy!</div>
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He claps all the time and likes playing pat-a-cake.</div>
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He's also started waving "hi." It's not every time, but he's getting the hang of it.</div>
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He still pulls up on EEEVVVVEEERRRYYYTTTHHHIIINNNGGG!</div>
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It's exhausting making sure he's safe.</div>
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He's definitely "cruising" too. He loves to toddle around to different items in the room.</div>
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I can't believe the next milestone is walking! AH!</div>
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There is another baby just his age at church.</div>
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She's just a teensy thing and seriously looks half his size when they're playing.</div>
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She steals his food and toys and even tried riding him last week. </div>
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Already getting worked over my a girl...:)</div>
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It's fun watching them learn social skills together.</div>
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He is into books and loves pulling alllll the books off the shelves.</div>
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He thinks it's SO cool to turn the pages in his board books while we are reading.</div>
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He's also very into opening and closing doors.</div>
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He loves when I sit in the hall and he's in the bedroom.</div>
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I keep the door cracked. Then I see his little fingers wrap around and pull.</div>
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As soon as he sees me he laughs and then pushes it shut.</div>
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He's figured out straw drinking and loves his sippy cup.</div>
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He pretty much eats whatever we're eating.</div>
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He's tried out fish and steak and loved them both. :)</div>
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His favorite snacks are goldfish, yogurt bites, cheese, and cereal puffs.</div>
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I feel like his brain has really started making connections this last month.</div>
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All of the sudden he knows how to really play with his toys.</div>
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I never thought I'd get so thrilled with him figuring things out...but I do.</div>
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It's amazing watching the lightbulb turn on.</div>
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These previous few and the next few are from our trip to Catalina Island.</div>
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He's such a trooper and just the best little travel bug.</div>
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He brings joy to everyone that sees him.</div>
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One guy even told us (at the memorial where the pic above was taken) thank you for bringing him with us because Kam was just what he needed to see that day. It felt so good to know the he doesn't only bring happiness to us and his family members...but to complete strangers as well.</div>
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On his 10 month day we took him down to LA with us for Stake Temple Day.</div>
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Hank and Ann graciously watched him while Alex and I went in.</div>
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It felt amazing being there! It had been WAY too long since we'd gone.</div>
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Before we went in we stopped in the Visitors Center there on the temple grounds.</div>
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Alex was holding Kam when we walked into the room (pictured above) where the Cristus statue is.</div>
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When Kam sees someone he knows he starts bouncing and saying "mmm, mmm, mmm."</div>
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When he saw the Cristus he started doing that in Alex's arms and then kept doing it when he stood there looking up at him.</div>
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I got the overwhelming feeling that Kameron knew exactly who that was.</div>
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Heaven felt near.</div>
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Happy 10 months, little cub.</div>
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We love you so much!</div>
KaycieQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730201107608886742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182890002687754858.post-54393770775537815042014-05-20T17:41:00.000-06:002014-05-20T17:41:00.114-06:00Weaning...it can be happy!<div style="text-align: center;">
Welp...it happened.</div>
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My baby weaned himself.</div>
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And not in the way that lots of babies do...you know with just refusing to latch on or preferring sippy cups.</div>
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No...in the way that he's a wild animal and wouldn't stop biting me!</div>
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But for real.</div>
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I tried a couple of the "tried and true" methods to get him to stop.</div>
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But it got to the point where I literally dreaded feeding him because I knew it was only a matter of seconds before he would chow down.</div>
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His teeth may be small..but they're like puppy teeth: sharp.</div>
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Yikes.</div>
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So in order to preserve "the girls" for his future siblings...I decided to call it quits.</div>
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And it was hard.</div>
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I was never one that LOVED nursing.</div>
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I liked it enough to keep doing it.</div>
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And I did enjoy the one on one time it provided us.</div>
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But what I did love was knowing how incredible my body was.</div>
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My body was sustaining another life.</div>
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And that's amazing.</div>
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But for some reason it was still so hard for me to realize it was over.</div>
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After thinking about it I realized my sadness was twofold...</div>
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1) I was scared of what my family/friends/world would think of me.</div>
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I was scared that people would think I hadn't tried hard enough to get him to stop biting. Or that I was "being selfish" by not giving him the best nutrition.</div>
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And 2) (the one I was most fearful of) I was worried that the bond with Kameron would go away.</div>
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For 9 months I carried him. And he was quite literally attached to me.</div>
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Then for another 9 months I've still carried him a lot...haha. And when he was hungry, he was attached.</div>
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What if that closeness would be gone?</div>
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So now the sadness solving: </div>
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1) Who cares. We spend too much of our time worrying/comparing. People can think what they want. I'm still a good mom.</div>
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2) In the 2 weeks or so since he's been weaned I can assure you the closeness is not gone. In fact it may have gone up. </div>
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Since my friend, Glenna, is amazing...she threw me a "weaning party!!"</div>
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She knew it was going to be a hard transition for me emotionally so she decided to turn it into a celebration! Instead of focusing on the fact that I didn't make it to a year (my initial goal), let's celebrate the fact that I made it 9 months!</div>
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The party kicked off with Kameron needing a nap. :)</div>
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So we headed on up to Glenna & Matt's guest bedroom and conked out.</div>
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Whilst we were napping, Glenna created this delicious concoction.</div>
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(Yep...you're really seeing what you're seeing.)</div>
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After eating that delicious booby cake/brownie, we had an intense round of "pin the booby on the baby."</div>
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I landed mine on his nose, Glenna landed hers on his shoulder, Matt's on his tummy, and Alex? Well...he's that other one. :)</div>
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At this point Kam started to get tired so Alex and I headed home to put him down.</div>
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Once we was asleep we went back over and ended the night watching "Look Who's Talking."</div>
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It was such a great evening!</div>
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It really helped me feel like "I dun good."</div>
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On to the next phase...</div>
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Alex's graduation from the U was on May 1 & 2.</div>
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Since that is such a big accomplishment we made the trip so he could walk across the stage and we, as his family, could show him just how proud we are.</div>
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I'm so glad we did!</div>
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I loved watching Alex soak up those graduation moments.</div>
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I can still remember my BYU graduation so vividly and it really is such a satisfying time.</div>
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I'm grateful he got to experience that too.</div>
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Plus we got to see lots of family and friends, which is always great as well!</div>
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Until this trip, I never fully understood just how much Utah had my heart.</div>
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When we made the decision to move to California, I thought my sadness was wrapped up in leaving my job and some framily. (y'know...friends/family)</div>
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And even these past months being in California I was still under that impression.</div>
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But being in Utah made me realize I left a huge chunk of my life there.</div>
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And I know that sounds silly.</div>
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Of course you carry yourself with you wherever you go.</div>
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But the life I knew for 8.5 years is along the Wasatch Front.</div>
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I've heard of nostalgia.</div>
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And I even thought I'd experienced it before.</div>
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But I was wrong.</div>
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I truly went through nostalgia during this trip.</div>
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The smells, the sounds, the billboards, the cars, the scenery, the restaurants, etc. kept taking me back to the life I knew so very well.</div>
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It took me back to my amazing college years.</div>
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The years where responsibility was next to nilch.</div>
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The years where I could (and voluntarily) stayed up until 4am multiple times a week.</div>
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The years when I lived for football games, dance parties, trips to J-Dawgs, and late night strolls through the streets south of campus.</div>
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The years when because of amazing religion professors my testimony truly and genuinely grew into what it is today.</div>
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The years when I was tried and tested in my faith and commitment.</div>
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The years when best friendships were made.</div>
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The years when I was blessed with meeting my husband and having him by my side as I finished up my degree.</div>
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The years when all my hard work, support from my family, and dedication culminated in that moment of taking that last final.</div>
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It took me back to Alex's and my dating days.</div>
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The days when we were rapidly trying to learn everything about each other.</div>
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The days when we knew "let's watch a movie" was code for "let's watch the beginning of the movie and then end up kissing for the rest of it." (Let's be honest...you've all done that.)</div>
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The days when we didn't worry about money or bills or jobs or what we're going to do for the rest of our lives.</div>
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The days when we would talk for hours. (Since neither one of us can stay up past 11:30 now...)</div>
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The days when we would talk about what we wanted the future to look like.</div>
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And then started to make that future the present.</div>
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It took me back to our newlywed months.</div>
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The months when we were overwhelmed with gratitude for the abundance of gifts.</div>
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The months when we were ecstatic to use all of those gifts.</div>
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The months when we put together our tiny apartment and made it ours.</div>
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The months when I changed my name and we finally got Utah driver's licenses.</div>
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The months when we could go wherever, whenever.</div>
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The months when we started to worry about money and bills and jobs.</div>
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The months when everything was "The first ____ as a married couple."</div>
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The months when we learned how to navigate living with the opposite gender.</div>
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The months when we turned 7 Peaks into our second residence.</div>
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The months when we got through the "hardest" year of our marriage...(according to everyone apparently.)</div>
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It took me back to the year we prepped our family to expand.</div>
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When we prayed long and hard about if it was the right choice.</div>
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When we got the answer and it was scary.</div>
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When I got pregnant...and it was even scarier.</div>
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When we planned all the excitement in telling our family.</div>
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When I suffered through first trimester ailments, fatigue, and hormones...and Alex suffered right alongside...just with much less bodily function and moodiness.</div>
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When Alex and I worked long hours to try and prepare for when he'd be in school and I'd be on maternity leave. (Now I wish we hadn't worked AS hard and had enjoyed our time together more as just the two of us.)</div>
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When we read books, listed out names, talked about parenting, what kind of birth experience we wanted, etc.</div>
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When we'd take walks together to get my pregnant body moving. And when I'd start to slow down Alex would slap my bum and say, "Giddy up, horsey."</div>
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When we went to doctor's appointments that were actually really fun because we LOVED our OB.</div>
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When we worried while I had placenta previa.</div>
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When we were over the moon relieved when I recovered from said previa.</div>
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When Alex would rub my head, back, feet, neck...lots. :)</div>
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When we sat on the couch and watched "Friends" for hours, because let's be honest...a pregnant woman in the heat of summer is a bad mix. I'd rather stay in my cool basement, thank you.</div>
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When instead of buying concert tickets, guitar equipment, or going out to dinner a lot we bought maternity clothes, baby stuff, and lots of pebble ice Route 44 waters from Sonic.</div>
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When we anxiously awaited August 1.</div>
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When we prayed about whether or not to get induced...and the answer was an overwhelming yes.</div>
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It took me back to the day I was changed.</div>
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The day when I spent 21 hours getting a little soul to the earth.</div>
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The day when I experienced pain I never knew I could endure.</div>
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The day when I relied on my family, husband, and God more than ever.</div>
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The day when I watched my doctor do "his last run."</div>
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The day when I saw my son take his first breathe, whimper his first cry, and take his first suck.</div>
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The day when I watched my husband become a father.</div>
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The day when I KNEW Creationism is real.</div>
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The day when I've never been so alive and so physically/emotionally/mentally spent all at the same time.</div>
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The day when my little Kameron became mine.</div>
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It took me back to the moments leading up to our California move.</div>
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The moments where our home became a haven for our new family.</div>
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The moments when I cried. And cried. And cried.</div>
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From sadness.</div>
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From missing my old life.</div>
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Missing my old me.</div>
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And then crying because I felt so guilty for thinking those things since I loved my little bundle more than I could bare.</div>
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The moments when I picked myself up and realized that no...my life isn't solely mine.</div>
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The moments when I started to be ok with being more selfless and started to enjoy being a mother. </div>
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The moments when I started to be ok with my new life and my new normal.</div>
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The moments when I took Kameron on walks every day through the beautiful neighborhoods of SLC.</div>
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Sometimes with friends...sometimes just the two of us...or three of us.</div>
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The moments when I watched him smile.</div>
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The moments when I watched him roll over.</div>
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The moments when I heard him coo and giggle and discover everything his voice could do.</div>
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The moments when I went back to work and had to navigate that into my new life.</div>
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The moments when I couldn't stand how adorable he looked all bundled up for the winter weather.</div>
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I think with us deciding to make the move, it being the holiday season, and me being so upset with leaving my job...that I really didn't have a chance to say goodbye to Utah.</div>
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And maybe in some ways it's better that way.</div>
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Maybe I would've been a blubbering mess if I had really stopped to think about just how much I really do love that place.</div>
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I think ever since I went to BYU I had spent my whole Utah residency counting down the days until I was out of there.</div>
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Am I glad we moved to California?</div>
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You bet.</div>
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I still know it was the best next step for our family.</div>
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(And you better believe I had a blessing and answer to prayer to prove it.)</div>
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But I am forever grateful for my time in Utah.</div>
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It's where so many amazing things happened in my life that will bless me for the rest of it.</div>
KaycieQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730201107608886742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3182890002687754858.post-89722836417331377152014-05-05T13:07:00.001-06:002014-05-05T13:18:03.741-06:00Farewell, Milly girl!<div style="text-align: center;">
So funny story.</div>
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The gardner bought our Honda Civic!</div>
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We weren't really in the market to sell it...or so we thought.</div>
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We had been contemplating it slightly, but only because it's SO hard with Kameron in the tiny back seat.</div>
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It was hard when he was a newborn, but even more so now that's he huge.</div>
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The Civic was not made to cart children around. Or anyone around.</div>
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I'm not sure why they even put a backseat in them since it's so tiny. HA!</div>
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She was perfect for the time I bought her.</div>
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My 4Runner had gotten reamed by an F-350 in a snowstorm.</div>
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(Let's not talk about it. I still cry when I think too much about Neil. I will forever thank my daddy for letting me get that car. If you want to read my farewell address to Neil...<a href="http://kaycieq.blogspot.com/2011/01/rip-neil.html" target="_blank">click here</a>. *sniff.tear*)</div>
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So once Neil was totaled out I needed a new car.</div>
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Enter MILLY!</div>
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Milly was perfect for the time.</div>
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I was about to move to Salt Lake City after getting married and needed my Milly girl to get me to work, which was 35 miles away.</div>
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If we had had the 4Runner AND the Element...there's no way I could have continued working at New Haven because the gas would have been more than we could handle.</div>
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Besides being my work commuter car, she has taken me on many adventures.</div>
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1. Santa Barbara to meet my in laws for the first time.</div>
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2. Las Vegas to see Celine Dion.</div>
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3. Santa Barbara again for our 2nd reception.</div>
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4. St. George for a dance competition/babymoon get away</div>
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5. Bringing my newborn baby home.</div>
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6. Moving to Santa Barbara.</div>
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7. Disneyland.</div>
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8. And not to mention the countless trips to fun places all over the Salt Lake Valley.</div>
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The gardner was looking for a car to get his boys that drive to work from an hour away.</div>
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He liked the Civic and liked the gas mileage it got.</div>
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After some questions, NO haggling, and a moment of "k, seriously are we doing this?"...we got a deal we couldn't refuse.</div>
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Within 3 days we had cleaned her out, made her sparkle and shine, went out for one last drive, and handed on over the keys and title.</div>
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It was a little sad watching Milly go, but I am so grateful for the money that we can put towards a different car that I won't A) kill my back trying to get my beast of a child in and out B) bonk my head trying to get my beast of a child in and out and C) bonk my beast of a child's head getting in and out.</div>
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And now a walk down memory lane during the 3 years we had the Milly.</div>
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Our first trip to Santa Barbara!</div>
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I remember we headed down on St. Patrick's Day. This is us leaving Provo town!</div>
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This is when Alex pushed the seat back since he was taking over driving and he crushed all my newly bought Thin Mint cookies.</div>
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I just had to remember I loved him more than I loved cookies...right? :)</div>
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With my ladies after our serious high from just seeing Celine Dion!!!!</div>
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HONDA family! :)</div>
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And fast forward 2 years! haha!</div>
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Kameron's trip home from the hospital.</div>
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So teensy just watching the world go by at 2 days old!</div>
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First real outing post partum.</div>
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I felt serious pride. haha!</div>
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SO TIRED while making the move to CA!</div>
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We drove mostly in the middle of the night so Kam would sleep the whole way.</div>
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The cub IS back there...somewhere...</div>
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Baby mad it's cold and rainy.</div>
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So long, Milly girl!</div>
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You were a good car and I sure love you lots.</div>
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I hope you bring joy to someone else.</div>
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Let's not talk about the fact that my baby is 3 months away from being 1.</div>
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Let's talk about how my baby is 9 months old!</div>
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^I love when his little feet are sticking out behind him playing.</div>
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He's into EVERYTHING!</div>
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He crawls all over the place, pulls up to kneeling or standing, and is walking while holding on.</div>
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He understands what "look" means and I'm pretty sure knows his name.</div>
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He also started to clap, which is my new favorite trick of his!</div>
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He tries to imitate anything we do with our mouths.</div>
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Kameron LOVES them.</div>
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He climbs up to standing and just babbles at himself...or makes out with himself...whatever...</div>
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Thank heavens he thinks loud noises are hilarious!</div>
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If a blender starts up, a vacuum turns on, a toilet flushes, or someone is drying their hair...he starts laughing!</div>
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He loves the rides and the characters!</div>
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Pluto and Goofy are his favs.</div>
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He has started to scrunch up nose/face and breathe out loudly.</div>
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I die from the cuteness.</div>
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He's started to eat more solids now that he's figured out chewing.</div>
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Minus a few foods I can pretty much give him bits of whatever we are eating, which is SO nice.</div>
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His favorite foods are: bites cereal, cheese, bread, strawberries, yogurt bites, applesauce, tortillas, cooked chicken/turkey, and french fries.</div>
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It's a gem.</div>
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He's so curious and very attentive to detail.</div>
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Everyone that meets him marvels at how alert he is, how he looks people in eyes, and how well mannered he behaves.</div>
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I'm so grateful to be his mother and to watch him grow.</div>
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Happy 9 months, Kameron Mark!</div>
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We love you, cub.</div>
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As always, it goes by too quickly and just like that they were off to Arizona again.</div>
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It was really fun just hanging out, talking, and watching our little kiddos enjoy each other's company.</div>
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Laela and Kameron both love each other.</div>
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I'm definitely second best when she's in the room.</div>
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They were also our last visitors that we had over on Via Sinuosa.</div>
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We packed up and moved shortly after, so it was nice to have a full house one last time.</div>
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The match game with SkipBo cards was played. A. LOT.</div>
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Laela would constantly ask to "hode" Kam.</div>
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After a few minutes she would politely ask for me to take him because "Baby Kamwin is heavy!"</div>
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Lae's crazy hair + these Rapunzel goggles = extremely entertaining.</div>
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I love that when I think "Kam is 8 months" it doesn't really freak me out.</div>
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But when I think "Kam is 4 months away from 1 year" then I freak out.</div>
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Kam's latest sleepy time tradition is snuggling in with "Mr. Bear" as we call him.</div>
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Clever, I know.</div>
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It's SO cute how much he nuzzles in and cuddles him while he's sleeping.</div>
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We have reached the pulling up on everything phase.</div>
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And by everything...I mean everything.</div>
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He tries to climb the wall.</div>
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He can pull up on to the coffee table, entertainment center, couches, chairs, his crib, the stairs, etc.</div>
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He can do most things without even any help.</div>
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He thinks he's such a big boy though and just lets go whenever he feels like it.</div>
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That's where I come in...</div>
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This boy loves the beach. </div>
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The smell, the sun, the sand....he likes it all. :)</div>
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Still not in to eating very much solid food.</div>
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He will eat apples, coconut yogurt, puff cereal, and most recently...graham crackers.</div>
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He's doing great with swimming lessons.</div>
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He never coughs up water anymore whenever he goes under.</div>
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He even anticipates it and closes his eyes right before.</div>
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The other day he just plopped his face down in by himself.</div>
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He thought it was pretty awesome. Haha</div>
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He finally started crawling on all 4s!</div>
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He still does army man some, but he's getting the hang of actual crawling.</div>
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It's pretty exciting.</div>
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It doesn't bring about any new trouble since he was already getting everywhere, so it's just more excitement that he's doing it!<br />
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He had to go into the pediatric office about 2 weeks ago and they weighed him just for fun. </div>
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He topped in at 21 lbs 9 oz.</div>
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He's also pretty much out of his 9 month clothing...</div>
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Love my little tank!</div>
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He sleeps on his knees a lot now too.</div>
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It's awesome.</div>
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We've been to Disney twice recently.</div>
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He's so much fun to go with!</div>
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He loves everything about Disney! The characters, the rides, the parade, the atmosphere...he likes it all!</div>
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I'm pretty sure bath time is his favorite time of day.</div>
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He splashes, plays with his toys, gnaws on the washcloth, and loves that Alex and I are both there.</div>
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And I mean really...rolls never looked so cute!! ^^</div>
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He FINALLY has a tooth coming in!</div>
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The bottom left center has cut through.</div>
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He's been having teething days since December so this tooth is a welcome guest!</div>
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His hair has also started to come in thicker!</div>
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He just had little fuzz for so long!</div>
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It's fun to see more hair on his head.</div>
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He LOVES riding in the cart when we have to go shopping.</div>
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Of course everyone Oohs and Aahs at him since he's so dang cute.</div>
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I can't think of anything else that's "new."</div>
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Our biggest accomplishments in the last month are crawling and finally cutting a tooth!</div>
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He's still the happiest, most fun baby to be around.</div>
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Sometimes I seriously can't believe he's mine.</div>
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And as you can see below...he's quite handsome. :)</div>
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Happy 8 months, Kameron!</div>
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Yesterday my little family headed down to Disneyland with some of our friends.</div>
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(Ok...kind of our only friends here in SB. :)</div>
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(Thanks, Matt & Glenna, for being our friends.)</div>
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Obviously Disney was so much fun.</div>
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Rides were ridden, characters were seen, pictures were taken, feet were used (a lot), and conversations were said.</div>
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And honestly, my favorite words said was by Matt towards the end of the day.</div>
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"You guys make us want to be parents."</div>
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(Or something like that...)</div>
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I felt so honored.</div>
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Having a baby can be so dang hard.</div>
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It's messy, time consuming, sleep deprivating, and down right kills your back if you have a chunker like our little cub.</div>
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BUT it's so rewarding.</div>
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I get to watch Kameron learn.</div>
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I get to see him use his body more and more every day and see how awesome he thinks that is.</div>
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I get to feel how much LOVE he has for me.</div>
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I get to enjoy so many little moments every day.</div>
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And that overshadows all the lost sleep, smelly diapers, and not running around doing what I want to do when I want to do it.</div>
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And I was SO happy that Matt & Glenna could see down to the core how truly amazing it is to have a little person.</div>
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There are so many things that the adversary is throwing out there to try and deter couples from getting married and having children.</div>
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So if Alex and I can in any way fight against that...well then I feel triumphant.</div>
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