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Halloween this year was a success! I married into an awesome family who definitely know how to celebrate the holidays in style and Halloween did not disappoint. Taylor, Myles, and I joined in on the trailer fun with a bunch of Taylor's Aunts and cousins. Aunt Jacque was the woman behind the wheels and was so sweet to drive
the trailer around. We would hop on and off to trick-or-treat at each
house. How fun is that? Especially for little kids that get worn out and tired from walking. The weather was perfect for trick-or-treating as well. Our little pumpkin was a good sport for his first Halloween trick-or-treating. His little hands would go nuts trying to grab a single piece of candy and he would get frustrated as other children flocked around him taking handfuls (and usually the piece he finally got his fingers wrapped around). Kids are ruthless when it comes to candy. He was also so overwhelmed with colors in the candy bowls so after his eyes got their fill, it would take him a second to sink his little arm in there and pull out a piece. I have learned this lesson many times, but patience is a virtue ;). We got some good laughs and Myles loved every second. Fun night indeed.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-79867379408433052542012-10-31T15:53:00.000-06:002012-10-31T15:53:04.660-06:00Happy Halloweenie!<img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ubaA5_taQJAKg4AO43mN-ULD53yOZR6jmpVMg1o6Uw0vtVrYu6zNMBlbwEL1V5OeBAsqJKm-gTSW_0u8ugKtLL5eTmC4AQGvAqKTPvGLsrPgQIhSliSDVsDZjjX3aWAx4m0ZWuY7UoI/s1600/pumpkin.jpg" class="decoded" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ubaA5_taQJAKg4AO43mN-ULD53yOZR6jmpVMg1o6Uw0vtVrYu6zNMBlbwEL1V5OeBAsqJKm-gTSW_0u8ugKtLL5eTmC4AQGvAqKTPvGLsrPgQIhSliSDVsDZjjX3aWAx4m0ZWuY7UoI/s1600/pumpkin.jpg" width="600" /><br />
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Today is Myles' first Halloween! I think I'm more excited than he is-
that's a mom thing, right? We've called our little man "the punkin king"
for the longest time, so tonight that's just what he's going to be, a
pumpkin king! The plan is to go down to my in-law's for some festive
grub & games, and then be on our way trick-or-treating the night
away (meaning- we'll go down one street. Two at most.) Cheers to a happy
Halloween! Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-77617926626302459572012-10-28T22:07:00.001-06:002012-10-28T22:11:08.820-06:00A nature walk <br />
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I have a sincere love for nature. It's my go-to when something heavy is resting on my heart. The beauty of nature is inspiring even in its simplest form. On this particular afternoon, gloomy rain clouds were setting in. I had been planning all morning to take Myles out on a walk after I finished up some work and chores. We raced out the door to beat the rain and in no time I was enamored by the rich fall colors. We walked in silence taking in all the colors, textures, and sounds that surrounded us. All my busy thoughts turned to a peaceful calm as I relished in this moment I had with little myles. As I stood there watching him, a sudden rush of happiness swept over me and filled my heart with gratitude. Gratitude at its finest- because I am <i>his</i> mother. An honor and a privilege. I feel like these realities hit mothers time and again at unexpected moments, sometimes when you least expect it. This was the case for me. Tears started welling up and myles was now staring at me with the most curious expression. I started laughing because I felt so ridiculous and then he started laughing. oh my word it was so precious. Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-11942122624966543432012-10-26T14:06:00.000-06:002012-10-26T14:06:03.899-06:00It's hard being a baby<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Myles is head over heels in love with this book. Every time we pull it out to read to him he goes nuts. His eyes widen with excitement. He throws the biggest toothy grins. He squeals. His hands flap in all directions (like he's trying to do the wave or something). And when that book is in arms reach he is in heaven. Who would have thought?<br />
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Especially when you have to say goodbye to your only sister for 18 months. I put on my brave face but it only lasted for minutes before I burst into tears. I really can't determine what kind of tears they were because they were a mixture of happy-grateful-proud-sad-"i'm-going-to-miss-her-so-much" tears. Quito, Ecuador won't know what hit them!<br />
<br />Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-73343635713625366962012-10-21T23:44:00.000-06:002012-10-22T00:13:35.471-06:00it's been a while but a good whileSince the last time I blogged my life has experienced a whirlwind and im finally getting settled again. It was a time of figuring things out. Big decisions were on the table and were made. We considered moving to Denver and turned it down. I decided not to go back to school for a masters degree. I took on a job teaching English to Koreans. Taylor and I are cub masters for boy scouts. Myles is now on a sleeping schedule. I think you could say I am living a different life from two months ago. A life I am extremely satisfied with. And during all of this Myles has grown up so much. He's crawling, standing on everything, discovery, eating two solid food meals everyday on top of nursing full time, rolling off the bed-- eek!, and melting our hearts over and over again. He really is the cutest little punkin around and most definitely the best cuddle bug.<br />
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<br />Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-55317997335322309872012-06-11T11:23:00.002-06:002012-06-11T11:23:54.059-06:00oh watermelon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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we had taylor's summer company party over at ivory ridge this year. it was a bright sunny day filled with lots of events and fantastic food. they had those massive bouncy castles, hula-hoop contests, a snow cone machine, of course a pool, and dancing contests. somehow taylor found himself manning the snow cone machine the entire time haha poor guy. that line never fizzled down either. when we weren't helping daddy over at the snow cone booth, myles and i were busy eating, soaking up the sun, and getting to know some of the people taylor works with. myles was extremely curious about my food and locked eyes on each bite i brought to my mouth. taylor was on a break from the snow cone booth with camera in hand. i decided to give myles a little taste of watermelon just to see what kind of face he would make. little did i know myles would have his hands, mouth, and face join in on the action. he loved it! every time i would pull it away to reposition it in his mouth, he would frantically move his head side to side in desperation until that sweet goodness was safely back in his mouth. mommy and daddy had some good laughs. oh the joys of new discoveries. they happen everyday. myles was bushed by the end of the day and fell asleep in his bouncer strategically placed under the table, away from the sun. good way to end the day.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-79726402043738267952012-06-02T14:44:00.001-06:002012-06-02T14:50:19.592-06:00bouncy baby boo<br />
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the rainforest jumper is by far myles' favorite place to be when he isn't in the arms of his mama or daddy (or so we'd like to think!). and good news people, he's recently learned how to jump in it. ahhh his bouncing is music to my ears, i think any mom would deem this a milestone. in the beginning he was riveted by the assortment of toys encircling him in this seemingly strange contraption. which toy to touch first? but once he got past the dumbfounded/curiosity stage and started exploring by touching, turning, and moving the toys he then discovered he could move his legs and jump! so dang cute. it was so fulfilling to see myles developing his motor skills right before my eyes. we've got one smart cookie on our hands.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-33132402172072450282012-05-25T20:18:00.002-06:002012-05-25T20:18:59.413-06:00punkin king<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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just a few random pics of punkin-king that made me smile today. thought i'd share. happy friday! so glad it's the weekend.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-9370736190571281312012-05-23T16:50:00.001-06:002012-05-23T16:50:48.637-06:00my two boys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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nothing brings more joy to my soul than seeing these two together. they are two peas in a pod. taylor is such a natural at being a dad and for that i feel very blessed. what more could a mother ask for? every morning myles will wake up for a feeding. during this feeding taylor usually arrives home from the gym and excitedly rushes into our room in hopes that myles is awake and he can spend a few minutes with him before he showers and leaves for work. like clockwork, as soon as myles hears taylor's voice he immediately pulls off from nursing and darts his eyes in every which direction desperately trying to find his daddy and gives a massive grin as soon as they lock eyes. it makes my heart smile to know that this little four month old baby knows and is already so fond of his father.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-49448897460278793802012-05-18T13:09:00.000-06:002012-05-18T13:09:02.274-06:00confessions of a first time mamma<div style="text-align: center;">
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1. be more outgoing during my pregnancy because boy was i a hermit crab. i spent most hours in my bed when i wasn't working, at school, cooking, or out with taylor. i was ALWAYS tired, fatigued, and nauseous so rest seemed like the best solution. also my hormones were all over the place and persistently played tricks on me which resulted in frequent episodes of depression or random days back to my normal-extroverted-self (kind of like bi-polar but not haha). </div>
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2. don't worry about having every detail finished before the baby comes. i can't tell you the amounts of stress and anxiety i had before the baby came with preparing everything and making sure i had every last baby item on my list. honestly i didn't even need 3/4 of my baby stuff in the beginning. next time i will make sure i have the essentials ready and recognized i can get other things gradually- when my baby actually needs those things. </div>
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3. eat food in the morning even if it means ill be throwing it up later. i could count on throwing up almost everyday for 24 weeks when i was pregnant (that's what made me think we were having a girl). this is a little gross, but i would rather just throw up bile than nasty chunks of food. eating was a struggle because i was always so nauseous and in most cases i wouldn't eat until about 1 or 2 in the afternoon. so next time, i will be more conscientious about eating sooner.</div>
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4. get more exercise. i was pretty active during my first pregnancy but not consistently active. for my next pregnancy i want to go on a walk/run every day, pump some iron, do some yoga, get outdoors, whatever floats my boat, as long as i am doing it everyday. utah is great for that! </div>
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5. read the books before the baby comes- not when he/she gets here! what was i thinking? first of all, i am a slow reader. second, i get distracted easily when i read (yes, even if it's a good book). so when you combine that with having the real live baby sitting in your lap with his own needs, let's just say you don't get very far. the books aren't completely necessary but they do supply you with helpful knowledge and give you an idea of what to expect from your baby. </div>
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go see what Jessica at <a href="http://erasofamily.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: small;">the morning letters</span></a> AND Tracie at <a href="http://www.snowders.com/"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">wedded bliss+baby</span></a> have to say about things they will do differently for their next pregnancy. </div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-80876285915229565532012-05-17T12:01:00.002-06:002012-05-17T13:46:12.197-06:00the most delicious<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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while my mom was in town myles and i whipped together some mouth-watering-finger-licking avacado cherry-tomato toast. secure in his bumbo, myles locked eyes on the intriguing colors i was working with. when i was finished i asked myles if it was ready to serve (of course in a high-pitched obnoxious mommy voice). he gave his approval in form of an animated squeal and spastic arm thrashing matched with a big gaping smile. wish i got that one on camera.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-61744177642112132202012-05-16T11:37:00.002-06:002012-05-16T12:07:45.169-06:00in good company<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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we had a few of our dear friends over to celebrate ashley's birthday! it
was a last minute shin dig so we were happy with the turnout (we're
missing cole and jenny in the pics). it was great to catch up and share
some laughs together. we sang, devoured ice-cream&brownies, and
relaxed. naturally, mr. myles was the main source of entertainment. he
was a crowd pleaser with his assortment of facial expressions and adorable
thumb sucking. ashley gave him the head scratch of his dreams. his eyes
would flutter and his face would shiver as she stroked her fingers over
his fuzzy head. it was darling. <br />
we have a little video of it!<br />
sidenote: we are still unpacking from the move so don't mind the heap of boxes in the background! <br />
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i am desperately behind on blogging. it has been quite eventful over here; we moved to a new place in Draper, myles had his blessing, my mother was in town, celebrating weddings and birthdays, unpacking (this can go on repeat), and lots of playing and loving on punkin king (myles). he is four months today and that calls for some celebration (i'll let him suck on a piece of celery!! his new fav.) </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">i was particularly emotional this past sunday- mother's day. it was a very special day for me because it was a beautiful reminder of my special calling of being a mother. i was reflecting on how motherhood has transformed me and molded me over these past four months. it's been a very exciting and eventful journey, requiring heaps and masses of patience, sacrifice, love, and a good attitude. i then began thinking about my baby boy. how quickly he is growing up and how the thought of him getting bigger completely overwhelms me. for a moment i envisioned him as a boy and then a man- a grown man with a family. and it made me really sad. really sad that my time with him is fleeting (or so it feels). i immediately parted with those sad thoughts as myles started squirming in my arms bringing me back to reality. his little eyes wandered around and than all of a sudden he was still, locking eyes with mine. those innocent eyes delivered peace to my soul and a warm burning in my heart. it was just the comfort i needed. how did he know :) </span>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-81273389549837646512012-04-19T09:25:00.001-06:002012-04-19T12:00:25.066-06:00confessions of a first time mamma<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">::: ten things i would tell new moms :::</span></div>
1. <b>trust your instincts</b>- <u>you</u> will be the one that knows your baby best. put your motherly intuition to work because it is uncomfortably overwhelming trying to follow every book you read and every word of advice you are given. everyone. i mean everyone will say something different and recommend something else. it's exhausting and impossible to try everything. so trust yourself. you will figure out what works best for you and your baby no matter what situation you are in.<br />
2. <b>let the clothes be worn</b>- don't hold off on dressing your baby in those cute or expensive outfits because they grow. so. fast. and you want to make sure they get a chance to wear them. one of my favorite outfits was never even worn because i wanted to "save" it for the perfect day. when i finally decided to dress myles in it, he was way to big. don't make the same mistake i did. put your child in that adorably cute outfit as much as possible- every day if you have to!<br />
3.<b> don't compare yourself to others.</b> this is something i feel very strongly about. each child is so different from the next. i struggled with comparing myself at the beginning (first two weeks) because i wanted to be a good mom and doing everything correctly. as a result, my anxiety went crazy and i was constantly questioning myself and second guessing things. its extremely taxing to keep up with everyone around you and all their life-changing ideas. every mom has her own way of doing things and you need to embrace what comes naturally to you. it may take yourself some time to get into your groove, but <u>give yourself time</u>.<br />
4. <b>don't be so hard on yourself</b>. you are doing a fantastic job. motherhood is a 24/7 job and adjusting to having a baby is not easy. everything changes. it's like your blessing of a child is a demanding extension to your body that needs to be tended to and cared for all the time. its okay to mess up, break down, and feel like giving up because it can be unbelievably hard sometimes. its part of process. <u>please</u> be kind and patient with yourself. you'll get the hang of things. <br />
5. <b>cry-cry-cry</b>. babies are notorious for crying and sometimes they will cry and be fussy for no reason. you'll work yourself over trying everything in the book: feeding, rocking, singing, changing the diaper, taking the baby on a car ride, entertaining...repeat. and what happens? your baby starts crying even harder. sometimes it is out of your hands and there is no solution for the crying baby. if you think you're going to lose it- put the baby down in a safe place and go take a breather. you are <u>not</u> being a bad mom.<br />
6. <b>get your rest when you can</b>- if that means nap all day while the baby is napping, <u>do it</u>. forget the piles of laundry spewed all over the floor, the dirty dishes stacked up, and the other million chores you feel you should be doing. honestly, every mothers house has been as dirty as yours. just let it go, you can't do everything - no one is judging you. and if you are breastfeeding, there is nothing more important than sleep. i found that i would produce so much more milk when i was getting a good amount of sleep. <br />
7. <b>give your body time-</b> it grew another human being for goodness sakes. your body produced and nurtured a miracle. i don't think there is a more important calling on this earth than that of becoming a mother and your body made that possible. you'll probably be soft and squishy, but try to find beauty in that. in the sacrifice your body made for your little baby. i know for me personally, i received all of my stretch marks in the last week- you could say i had trees sprouting from my belly button. they were quite a site/still are, but i wouldn't change it. i wouldn't change a thing for my dear myles. love your body and show some gratitude.<br />
8. <b>make sure you get out of the house</b> or your room for that matter. for the first few weeks, i was literally confined to my bed and feeling robotic with the constant feedings, diaper changes, and rocking to sleep that took place. i was overly exhausted and drained so leaving my room didn't seem worth the energy. but looking back things would have been so much better for me if i had stepped out of the room for stimulation alone. i mean i turned into a freaking zombie staying in that room hour upon hour. get out! move around, go outside for some fresh air. it's worth the energy.<br />
9. <b>an hour a day</b>- pretty much every person i have spoken to would offer this advice "give yourself an hour of alone time every day- me time". for sanity purposes and to prevent turning into a zombie you need to take a break. in the beginning, my break was either taking a bath or just making a trip to the grocery store (costco- my fav.). and oh how i needed that time- it makes a world of a difference. <br />
10. <b>your world</b>- the world in the beginning revolves around the baby, but i promise it will change. if you let it. eventually you will need to get chores done, bills paid, run errands, and you can't always be working around the sleeping baby and the feedings. up to about four months, most babies haven't established a consistent sleeping pattern anyway so let them work around your schedule. i think it will make your life that much easier. myles is now three months and i go out when i need to- he usually falls asleep in his car seat. but im glad i don't stress (like i used to) about working around his schedule. it was way to unpredictable, and this way i feel like i have control over my life again. <br />
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motherhood thus far has provided me with the most challenging and <u>rewarding</u> experiences of my life. myles has been such a blessing for taylor and i. he radiates so much happiness and joy. i can't express into words how much love i feel for my little punkin. he makes me a better person. he has stretched me (literally and figuratively) to new limits and forces me to believe in myself when i felt like giving up. i still have a lot to learn!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">go visit my first time mama friends <a href="http://erasofamily.blogspot.com/2012/04/confessions-of-first-time-momma.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">jessica</span></a> & <a href="http://www.snowders.com/2012/04/confessions-of-first-time-mama-ten.html"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">tracie</span></a> and see what they have to say! </span>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-73323684475771014892012-04-11T19:16:00.000-06:002012-04-11T19:16:03.207-06:00thyme and season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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where a big group of us girls created a strong foundation of friendship.</div>
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this was our first time actually bathing him in this sink and it was </div>
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over the past few years, college years in particular, </div>
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general conference hits home every.single.time. </div>
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these men are inspired from god and i am overwhelmed </div>
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with humility as they so gracefully choose the right words </div>
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and topics to fill our souls with comfort, desire to change, hope, and </div>
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most importantly love. </div>
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my love for the great leaders of our church is unwavering. </div>
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being a member of the church of jesus christ of latter day saint &</div>
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knowing that i am a daughter of heavenly father has rescued me from many </div>
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heartaches, fears, & disappointments.</div>
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i have never been alone. ever. </div>
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and i find so much comfort with that knowledge.<br />
when i have been down on myself, the first thing i do is<br />
beat myself up and list off the very many talents i don't have.<br />
a thick cloud of insecurities emerges and completely replaces<br />
any pick-me-up thoughts.<br />
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it's not until i am on my knees and tearfully pleading with god<br />
for strength to rise above. <br />
hope floods my entire body sending shivers up and down my spine.<br />
god so quickly reminds me that i am a divine, i am important,<br />
and that i need to be focusing on the many gifts and talents i have been blessed with. <br />
its frustrating how often i forget and often i need to be reminded, but i am<br />
only human and i have to tell myself "it's okay".<br />
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im grateful for a husband who never hesitates to send a positive affirmation<br />
my way. he is kind, patient, and builds me up.<br />
im grateful for a son who makes me feel so beautiful all the time<br />
and who wants me no matter how stinky, ugly, or crappy i feel.<br />
i find so much comfort in being a mom and a wife.<br />
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so a challenge i have for myself and for you all- if you feel so inclined<br />
is to recognize YOUR talents; big or small.<br />
embrace them because they are you and you have every right to<br />
be proud of who you are.<br />
let your talents shine and bless others around you.</div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-35070248688537996822012-03-29T11:28:00.001-06:002012-03-29T11:28:20.072-06:00mr. baby man<div style="text-align: center;">
it's unreal how quickly babies </div>
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now a squishy fat chunkie. myles really has made me proud. </div>
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and his small tiny self will be gone forever.</div>
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He is growing out of his clothes so quickly i am kicking myself </div>
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i won't complain because these new stages he's in generate </div>
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some pretty fancy grins from mamma. and he keeps me wanting more.</div>
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a few ways myles is currently stealing my heart...<br />
1. he has the most beautiful rolls all over his body- often you will find myles hanging out in his diaper only. they are my obsession and weakness. <br />
2. he loves to stand. and it doesn't stop there. he makes this adorable expression where is mouth is in a perfect O and his little tongue pays us a visit. In and out, in and out.<br />
3. the way he grabs my shirt while he nurses. his motor skills have really developed over the past two weeks and he is now grabbing things.<br />
4. i'll catch myles just starring at me with a curious expression. i love it. i love that he knows his mamma. <br />
5. while he's smiling myles will try his hardest to laugh. i think we need a few more weeks for his laugh to arrive.<br />
6. his newest trick! he is propped up on a cylindrical pillow (used as a decorative pillow) and he will push and push and finally scoot his little body over that pillow and give himself a good face plant.<br />
oh my word it is hysterical.<br />
7. he loves to carry conversation when he's in a good mood. so pretty much all the time.<br />
8. his scared cry- oh. my. gosh. cutest sound alive (maybe just for me). i love rescuing him from scary things. it's the best. </div>
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we were more than thrilled to have aunt gay visit for two days.</div>
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it was refreshing and heartwarming to see her again. </div>
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it lived up to my high expectation after all the hype it's had.</div>
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we strolled around soaking in the fun atmosphere </div>
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myles was a trooper to say the least and put on his best shopping face.</div>
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the whole gang came. </div>
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sarah and scott- my siblings, and taylor (hubs). </div>
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eagerly i got up and took care of some "to do's" and got ready for the day. </div>
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i could literally feel the vitamin D being absorbed into my skin. </div>
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days like these you just want to last forever. </div>
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i've been craving pazookies today--</div>
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oh my heavens my mouth is watering. </div>
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i need to bake one this weekend. </div>
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i feel amazing today. </div>
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the feeling like i'm ready to go hike a mountain </div>
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and bellow "hallelujah" at the top of my lungs sort of good.</div>
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i have mr. myles to thank</div>
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because I got SLEEP last night.</div>
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he was so thoughtful to sleep through the night only waking twice</div>
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for feedings. other than that, not a peep. </div>
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can i just brag about this chunk. </div>
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he is such a good baby and makes my day </div>
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everyday. his warm, sporadic smiles beam so bright</div>
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i can't help but smother him in kisses. </div>
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here my little pea in the pod</div>
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is taking an afternoon nap before we are off </div>
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to the dr. for his two month shots. boo. </div>
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hate shots. and im pretty sure i'll be crying along with him. </div>
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we took a trip down to provo to visit two very important people.</div>
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amanda and luke!</div>
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since childhood, oh i'd say first grade, amanda and i have </div>
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we have the type of friendship where you can go months without a word and </div>
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when we finally reunite, </div>
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we just pick right up from where we left off. </div>
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it's a beautiful thing. </div>
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so on this trip, myles and luke finally got to meet and get aquainted.</div>
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it was adorable to see them with wide eyed stares gazing at each other </div>
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like foreigners. </div>
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they were such cuties together.</div>
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myles and luke are already buddies in the making and i look forward </div>
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to many more play dates with amanda and luke. </div>
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amanda and i spent hours sharing stories and </div>
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cracking up at our curious babes. </div>
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we even got a little domestic and made some puppy chow. </div>
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you have to try it- simple, easy, and delish.</div>
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thanks again amanda and lukey! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">until next time. </span></div>
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<br /></div>Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00958503218881964702noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2507501069476051109.post-44465096548651740402012-03-07T12:16:00.000-07:002012-03-07T12:16:34.416-07:00up up and away<div style="text-align: center;">
we {me & myles} are off to texas for the next nine days! </div>
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can't wait to be back in kingwood and catch up with</div>
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so many people i love & have missed, especially my family. </div>
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even better, introduce the babe to everyone. </div>
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he'll be showered with x's and o's, i just know it.</div>
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it's been to toooo long since i've been home and</div>
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excited is an understatement. </div>
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catch ya later!</div>
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