tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70310969289850386572024-02-20T03:21:02.173-07:00Muir to Love.living + lovingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-59776074775563179172016-11-13T12:27:00.000-07:002016-11-20T12:28:06.954-07:00Henry - 15 months<div style="text-align: center;">
I swear as soon as I finish one of these I am writing the next! How do these months move so quickly? </div>
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Henry is a social butterfly! Everyone we pass in the store gets a kiss blown at them, an excited wave accompanied by a drawn out "hiiiiiii" or an applause from Henry.</div>
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Anything that is hollow he shoves toys and knick knacks in. Anything with a lid on it he is determined to open.</div>
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We put a couple of gates up in the doorways separating the living room from the kitchen and the hallway. The first day these were up he would just stand and let out quick, short screams letting us know that he was annoyed. Now, we just expect to see a little pile of toys, throw pillows, and who knows what else on the other side.</div>
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Henry is a CLIMBER! We turn our eyes from him for a second and he is on top of the end tables, trying to stand on the arm of the couch, or trying any other sort of crazy circus trick!</div>
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We spend most of the day chasing him around, but we love the energy and excitement that constantly flow from him. He literally wakes up with a smile, and most of the time a clap or a wave. </div>
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He now signs "all done" as well as "more" and says "don't" and "throw" at least we think that's what he is saying!</div>
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He likes to eat peaches and salad with the Olive Garden dressing.</div>
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We cannot get enough of him, even when he is full of sass and squeals!</div>
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Another month has come and gone and Henry is getting older, funnier, and sassier by the day!</div>
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Henry has loved being back home in Idaho, especially because daddy is home a ton more, and he gets to see his cousins every Sunday!</div>
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He is climbing into, onto and over everything in sight and pulling every pretty object off of mama's shelves that he can.</div>
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He signs "more" and it is the cutest. He also waves and says "hiiiiii" in a high little voice whenever strangers walk by.</div>
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If you say "I love you" he will make the kissy sound and it's the best thing in the world.</div>
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As of today he is finally using his walker to walk/run around the house.</div>
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Everything new gets a whispered "woooooow" or "ooooooh." And the ceiling fan still gets his [raise every time we turn it on.</div>
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He is always trying to create a mess in the bathroom, pulling pots and pans out in the kitchen, and trying to climb over the gate to the stairs (don't worry, it'll be safe from him for a while longer).</div>
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He is our little engineer. He is always trying to figure out how things work, and is always taking things apart and putting them back together. Anything with a lid, or an opening that he can shove things into is automatically his favorite toy.</div>
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He keeps us busy, to say the least. But I can honestly say that this is the MOST fun we have ever had and we LOVE our goofy boy!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-36562795390023003462016-10-08T14:54:00.003-06:002016-11-20T12:58:54.069-07:00Henry - 13 months<div style="text-align: center;">
I know that some people frown upon referring to anything over a year in terms of months, but the truth is that one month can make such a difference. Henry is still growing, changing, and adapting right before my eyes.</div>
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This last month has been my very favorite. We have been able to share some incredible experiences, since he turned a year old, including a trip to my favorite place on the Oregon coast, and Disneyland! Henry is becoming so much fun. Since he was just a few days old people have been commenting on how expressive and full of personality he is, and that hasn't changed one bit. But, we are starting to see that with personality comes attitude. Our feisty little guy is learning to throw some pretty good fits, and we are trying to nip that habit already!</div>
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He LOVES airplanes. He can hear and spot one before most of us, and picks his airplane toy (and any other toy really) and makes it fly around making airplane noises.</div>
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He says "woof woof" when he sees a dog (or anything resembling a dog: his sloth, mickey mouse, ok really any animal is a "woof woof." But, when he says it it sounds more like "vvvfvvfvvvf" and it's the best. He puts his whole body into it too.</div>
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He is finally starting to eat more solid foods, but still will only take a bit at a time.</div>
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We can't let him anywhere near the bathroom or he is at the toilet licking anything he can, and dumping out the trash.</div>
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He is a "hoot" as some would say, and we love the heck out of him!</div>
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I have never experienced magic like I did yesterday. Watching Henry's eyes light up as he tried to take in the beautiful chaos around him is worth everything. I cried as soon as we saw the castle, several times throughout the day, and when Kirby pulled me from the park.</div>
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Friday night, Kirby's boss called him and asked if we'd want to go to Disneyland, Kirby turned to me and I all but yelled "DUH" and got to packing the essentials. They are annual pass holders and know all the ins and outs, so I knew we'd be in good hands.</div>
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We walked in and I died...in a manner of speaking. Being the beginning of the fall season the place was decked out with pumpkins galore! Our first move was to take a picture in front of the giant Jack O Lantern Mickey and get a "1st Visit" pin for Henry and me. Because, did I mention that this was my first time??</div>
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The day was hot, very hot. We met a few of the most important characters (Tinkerbell, Belle, Mary Poppins, etc.) I spend a bit of time in the baby center (keeping Henry fed, changed, and cooled off) which is one of the cutest places I think I will ever step foot in! Kirby went on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, we got to know the Nielsons a little better, and snacked...because really, I was just as excited for the snacks as I was for anything else there!</div>
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Our friends recommended we got a mint julep on top of the list of foods I HAD to get there. This is the absolutely most refreshing drink you can think of. It is a cherry limeade infused with mint, topped with a lemon wedge, fresh mint leaves, and two skewered maraschino cherries. I was a little skeptical but OH my goodness it was just what we needed on such a hot September day!</div>
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We then went on the Haunted Mansion ride which was all decked out in Nightmare Before Christmas swag, because 'tis the season and all that. </div>
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One of the highlights (of the hot part of the day at least) was the Dole Whip I had heard oh so much about. Let's just say it lived up to the hype, and I am still dreaming about it! </div>
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And by that point Henry was EXHAUSTED from the heat, and missing his morning nap. So, we took a quick trip back to the apartment (living 5 minutes away definitely has its perks). We all took our sweaty clothes off, I nursed Henry and got him to sleep for about an hour, we dressed in fresh clothes, then we ate a quick lunch and were back at it!</div>
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The last half of the day was my absolute favorite. It's as if the true magic comes out at night. For one thing, it was heck of a lot cooler, and the lights on everything brought a whole new atmosphere.</div>
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We first explored California Adventure a bit, and bought Henry a cute little Mickey Mouse (that he is obsessed with). </div>
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Then, we went on all the kiddie rides (thank heavens Henry is my excuse to not look so childish for loving these the most). Henry did not want to let go of the steering wheel on the motorcar in the Mr. Toad ride. I didn't want to get off of the Peter Pan ride (tears might have come out at the immense beauty and nostalgia of one of my favorite movies coming to life). We also rode the Carousel about 3 times...and could have gone more. </div>
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The best part about the night time at Disney though? The fireworks. Definitely the fireworks. We grabbed some AMAZING treats at the Jolly Holiday Bakery (ummm Matterhorn Macaroon anyone??) and then parked ourselves smack dab in the middle for the show. Fireworks, Disney music, yummy treats, and my two favorite boys by my side? Heaven, I was in heaven. </div>
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After a few more kiddie rides, a game of peek a boo with Mickey and Minnie, and another stop in the gift-shop, it was after midnight, and just like Cinderella, I was whisked off to the chariot and forced to leave the magic behind. It truly was a day I will treasure for the rest of my life.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-47074061423974158282016-08-14T16:10:00.003-06:002016-08-14T16:10:39.474-06:00Henry's 1st Birthday Party<div style="text-align: center;">
YOU GUYS! Henry James Muir is officially one whole year old! If that isn't worth celebrating I don't know what is! Now, I won't get into all the mushiness, I covered that in his 12 month post. This is all about the celebration!</div>
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We would have loved to spend this special day with all of our loved ones, but our current situation just makes that too hard. However, we are SO incredibly lucky to have a family who makes up for that! Henry received so many sweet presents in the mail from his grandparents and great grandparents, my mom even made sure I had a cute little cake stand for Henry's cake! And I cannot imagine how we would be surviving with the few family members that we do have near by this summer. Mandy was her usual helpful self. She filled my #1 balloon with helium, and watched Henry while I frosted the cake!</div>
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The night before the birthday, Kirby and I set up Henry's little Teepee and got his play room ready...and then at about 2 am (shortly after I got in bed) the fire alarm went off in the entire building. We didn't get back to bed until after 4...so Henry and I slept in and woke up to Kirby, who came home after his meeting to see Henry finding his surprise. It was a great way to start the day after a rough night! </div>
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Then, after work Kirby, Keegan and Mandrew came over to help us celebrate! </div>
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Henry LOVED smashing his cake and smearing it all over...and when I say all over...I mean every inch of everything within a 2 foot radius. The entire time he was saying "oooooh oh oh ooooh." It was pretty much the best thing ever. </div>
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Then after a short bath he opened his presents. Man oh man is that little boy loved. Everything he got was perfect, and he goes from one to the next, loving every ounce of them all!</div>
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We are so thankful for our sweet one year old and the people who love him!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-75036537643060646972016-08-13T19:04:00.000-06:002016-08-19T19:05:52.999-06:00HENRY IS ONE! (Henry's 12th month)<div style="text-align: center;">
Over the past few days Kirby and I have played the game of "Last year at this time we were..." and have been reliving the moments leading up to Henry's birth. Last year, at this time, we were sleeping (or at least trying to) with a PERFECT little babe, swaddled and sleeping in a little hospital bassinet between our beds. Last year I was going through middle names for my baby. Last year I could not get over the fact that a tiny, beautiful body, the little body I had built and housed within my own for the last 9 month was tangible, and snoozing away just inches away from me. Last year, for the first time, I experienced a love stronger and more deep than any emotion I had ever imagined. Last year, at this time, I was becoming a Mama.</div>
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"He is (magical...amazing...wonderful...perfect...[wordless and baffled head-shakes]...everything)." This is a phrase Kirby or I will say at least 5 times a day, and I'm not kidding. Henry is (fill in the blank). If my heart could jump out of my body and type this passage for me it STILL would not be able to get my feelings across accurately. My baby boy is ONE year old! An entire year! I have kept myself unnecessarily this last week, to avoid the emotions that are now spilling out. I'm a puddle. </div>
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I know that he is just one day older than yesterday, but now, when people ask I can no longer answer his age in months, and that makes him feel too grown up because he really is still a baby, my baby.</div>
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Henry is more than just a ray of sunshine. He is the sunshine. He is brighter than the sunshine. He is my sunshine.</div>
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At one year old, he babbles constantly, a lot of the time we "hear" him say words, but the only consistent words he says are still "Mama" and "Dada."<br />
He has absolutely no interest in standing on his own, let alone walking. Sometimes this stresses me out, but Kirby always gets on me, and says it is all because of his crazy height (we go to the doc in a week and a half to get precise measurements).<br />
He waves hello and goodbye. Actually, he has two different waves. One where he opens and closes his fingers, this is most common. When he is really excited to say "hi" he flaps his whole arm.<br />
He is a social laugher. If anyone around him (for example the guys at the table next to us at In N Out last night) laughs, he will through his head back and force out the funniest fake laugh with his mouth open as wide as can be.<br />
He points at little things and whispers about it to himseld...he is so curious and attentive. He will often point and just say "Oooooooh." Seriously melts my heart.<br />
He doesn't love very many solid foods...most of the things I put on his tray will end up on the floor or squished under his bum. But he does love pickles, veggie straw, graham crackers and is starting to like cheese.<br />
He is still nursing and sleeping with us.<br />
He LOVES the beach. The sand, the water, the crowds, all of it.<br />
He sways and nods his head to music and it is the best.<br />
When he wakes up...he WAKES up. The second his eyes are open he is on the move, with the cutest bedhead and often times lines on his face.<br />
We still can't really tell what color his hair is. He has a lot more of it (curly in the back and to die for) but it is super light, so we can't tell if it is blonde or a little strawberry.<br />
He is fascinated by books. He loves "Good Night Moon"<br />
... Kirby will lay with him in bed and look at the moon light coming in through the rounded window. They will reach their arms up and wave at it while Kirby says "Good Night Moon" and it is the sweetest.<br />
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(Henry also met an apostle on Mormon night at the Angels game!) <br />
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I had the most wonderful chance to spend a couple weeks with all three of my sisters and my mom here in California. We ate more and better than we have in a long time. We visited the beach more often than normal. Henry got loved on harder than usual. We had basically the best time I could have imagined.</div>
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Before my mom got into town the four of us went to Universal Studios, but when I say Universal Studios I really mean Harry Potter World. It was amazing to be able to live our childhood fantasies together (read more about my first experience in my post a few back). We also got branded with the dark mark so...we are pretty cool.</div>
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Once my mom got here it was nothing but the best food spots, trips to the toy store, and the best of the best beach trips.</div>
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It is hard to be away from family every summer, this little trip was perfect.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-59240212367200272952016-07-22T18:52:00.000-06:002016-08-19T18:52:18.596-06:00Kirby's 30th30 going on 13. Kirby is 30 can you believe it?? I make jokes about him being old all the time, but really he is still the same Kirby I met 5 years ago!<br />
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This birthday is kind of a big deal, as is the man who was birthed 30 years ago. So I did my best to make it a special day for him.<br />
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I splurged and finally got him some gifts I know he has been wanting (the big deal was finally getting a record player so he can actually listen to all those records he has been collecting!)<br />
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I brought donuts to his meeting, made him a sign with 30 things I love about him, decorated our little apartment, and made him his traditional birthday samoa cheesecake!<br />
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I even brought Henry and got to join him for lunch in his work area. <br />
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Once he was done working we went swimming and had a little "party" at home.<br />
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Kirby, in his usual goofy form, conducted the singing of "Happy Birthday To You," like we were a choir. Toward the end of the song his cake decoration caught on fire! I guess 30 lit candles next to little wooden skewers was not my brightest idea, but it sure added a little excitement to the night!<br />
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Our little party wasn't anything fancy, but it was fun and special, just like he is.<br />
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He is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Happy Birthday boo! <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-67869233766042835712016-07-13T13:17:00.000-06:002016-07-22T13:18:33.040-06:00Henry - 11 months<div style="text-align: center;">
Boy have we had a crazy month, little guy. You have always been so good at coping with excitement and curve balls that throw off your schedule, I truly appreciate that.</div>
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You are completely obsessed with the beach. I finally decided to let a little loose on the reigns and let you explore in the sand. Boy did you love crawling around and eating that sand by the handful. You have loved water since day one, and that love has only grown.</div>
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You are still eating baby food and nursing...we try different food with you all the time and you just spit it right back out! We haven't pushed too hard, but soon my dear, soon we will get you eating table food. For now you can stick to your puree and cheerios.</div>
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You are getting more sturdy on your feet, but still need something to lean on to stand. I probably should be trying to get you to stand and walk on your own, but I know that once you take your first step my baby will be that much more grown up.</div>
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You actually love fireworks (which is funny because every time the servers sing happy birthday to someone at a restaurant too loud, you lose it), as we found out at an Angels game and then solidified on the 4th.</div>
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You think daddy and I are the funniest people alive, which I love. You also get a kick out of the silly snap chat filters!</div>
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You love your books, especially Good Night Moon. I have to keep them out of reach so you don't love them to death.</div>
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I just barely pulled the 18-24 month clothes out of their bin, and you have started to wear a few items already, mostly just the jammies. Can you please stop growing??</div>
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You are sick, again, and got your first big owie this morning (a fat, bloody lip)...so daddy and GG have gotten a lot of frantic calls from mama over the past few days. And the doctors have seen a lot of me, I take you in for EVERYTHING. I just hate seeing my little boo boo suffer, it honestly hurts me more than it probably hurts you.</div>
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We love you, and can't say it enough. Thank you for being our sweet boy, you will always be our baby.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-76283206516666438772016-07-05T14:17:00.000-06:002016-08-19T14:17:34.570-06:00The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm a closet Harry Potter freak...mostly because I feel like the people who openly call themselves Harry Potter freaks are just looking for attention or something, and don't actually care about Harry Potter, at least not as much as I think they should. Guys, even my closest friends don't know what these books mean to me.</div>
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When I was in 3rd grade my Nana was visiting with us, she brought this brand new book with her (she is a librarian, so this was pretty regular). At night she would read me a chapter or so before I went to bed...this book was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I instantly fell in love...hard. When Nana had to leave, I cried (also pretty regular) and begged that she at least leave the book. She obliged, and said she would finish reading it to me next time she came. Guys, how on earth can you wait to finish such a magical book once you are caught under it's spell?? So it then started, my (almost unhealthy) habit of reading before bed. There were several times that my mom had to come take the book away and turn off the light forcing me to go to bed.</div>
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Once I had finished one of the books I would start it over and over until the next book came out, and I would repeat the cycle. Which explains how I have read them all at least 6 times (honestly I'm being modest here because I'm not even counting the several times I have listened to each audio book).</div>
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To this day, the only "music" on my iphone is one of the audio-book (I alternate). Once I had to read a biography for a 4th grade project...and I read JK Rowling's. I played the theme song for the movies, on the piano for my 7th grade talent show. Henry had heard books 4-7 by the time he turned 10 months old. I could go on but honestly it's kind of embarrassing and also comes across a little braggy...am I right?</div>
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I cried, legit tears, when we walked through the arch into Hogsmeade. It was every bit as magical as I had dreamed. I wanted to touch, stare at, practically kiss everything we passed. The music, the costumes, the buildings, each trinket, all of it, it was all perfect. </div>
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The castle...there are no words. Being inside Hogwarts was one of the best feelings I have experienced. I took as many videos and pictures as possible, but the candle light made it hard for mere muggle cameras to capture.</div>
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I am not a ride person, not at all, but I went on the ride in the castle, and LOVED it. I had to squeeze Kirby's hand more than once. I was yelling our charms and curses, reaching for the snitch and clapping along with the rest of Gryffindor house (who was in the lead for the house cup btw, according the rubies in the hall). It was magic, pure magic.</div>
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We explored Zonkos, got our own wizard cards set and left Honeydukes with our pockets bulging with sweets.</div>
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Olivanders...the small shop bursting with magic. We got to see a young wizard fitted to his very own wand. I gasped and cheered and felt butterflies with him as he tried wand after wand and finally found his perfect fit. We then were able to get a close look at the wands of each of our favorite characters! Each one so different, unique, and full of personality. Luna's was one of my favorites, the handle was the shape of a delicate tulip. </div>
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Have I mentioned the Butterbeer? It was heaven. Straight heaven in a cup. Creamy, buttery, perfect, heaven.</div>
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I met wizards from each house at Hogwarts, saw girls from Beauxbaton and boys from Durmstrang. I witnessed arguments between paintings in the corridors at Hogwarts, saw mandrakes ready to be pulled from their pots, had steam from a dragon's mouth blown straight in my face, sipped butterbeer outside the Three Broomsticks, heard owls hooting, spells being cast, and whispers about You Know Who. I lived, for a brief moment, in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and I will never forget that day (and my next visit, or two) for as long as I live.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-37313476737172946772016-07-04T13:30:00.000-06:002016-07-22T13:30:36.248-06:004th of JulyWe all know that the 4th of July is kind of my jam, so I have high expectations every time it rolls around. This year, I was kind of a grump. I donned my red white and blue, after having all of our outfits laid out the night before, pulled Henry's flag shirt I bought him before he was even born over his head and sat around in anticipation with Kirby's parents.<br />
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Once Kirby got home, I kind of turned into a sulky grump for no reason. I turned everything into something to whine about...we needed to get out the door and on the way to the carnival faster, we didn't have good enough blankets, parking is going to be a pain, bla bla bla. And Kirby, being the sweet husband that he is, and knowing it was important to me to have things turn out didn't get grumpy back, but set about trying to solve all of my "problems."<br />
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And then we got there and boy oh boy, the food wasn't good enough, the lines were too long, there wasn't the right flavors of Italian ice...bla bla bla (again). So Kirby stands in a forever long line to get me my kettle corn, buys the best flavor of Italian ice he can find, and snuggles me on the one blanket we packed for the entire group.<br />
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And it is right then that I realize was an incredible night I was having, but just couldn't get myself have at the same time. I was in California surrounded by family, snuggled up to my sweet husband and baby boy on a beautiful night (with the freshest kettle corn I had ever had, might I add). And then the national anthem started. I hugged Kirby, finally put a smile on, and watched a firework show that brought me to tears at least 3 times.<br />
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I live a blessed life, and that is something I plan on never forgetting again.<br />
I live in a free country, I am sealed to my family for eternity, I have the gospel guiding my life, and I cannot wait to show the world just how happy that makes me! Happy 4th!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-41633032185596359892016-06-19T19:15:00.000-06:002016-07-22T19:16:18.796-06:00Fathers Day<div style="text-align: center;">
This is a post I have been struggling to find the words to write. Words simply cannot express how great of a father Kirby is for our Henry.</div>
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It's no secret that he is Henry's best friend. The way Henry lights up with excitement each time he hears his voice, sees his face, or even hears the front door open and anticipates his father walking through, is something I will always treasure. From the very beginning, these two have shared a bond that is unlike anything I have seen before.</div>
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Kirby melts at the sight of his son. Any second he can, he is holding Henry, making him laugh, telling him stories, and just soaking up his little boy. I watch him struggle for the words to express his feelings when he watches him sleep and can only say "he is perfect, I love him so much" and we both know that even those strong words are not enough.</div>
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I have seen my husband transform before my eyes as he has settled into his role as a father. There is no doubt that he was born to raise his kids, and he will do so with more strength and love than I knew were humanly possible. Henry is such a lucky boy to have a role model and best friend like Kirby.</div>
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My own father is someone I will always look up to. I have always compared men to him, and he set the bar high. He is the hardest working, most determined man I know, and we are so lucky to have him as a dad and grandpa. We love him so!</div>
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To celebrate his first official father's day I made him breakfast before church and set it out on the table with a couple wrapped gifts and a special homemade gift from Henry. A day earlier, I had painted Henry's perfect, chubby little hands, and then placed them as carefully as I could onto a sheet of cardstock. The back of the sheet is where I wrote Kirby's "card." </div>
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After church the boys napped and I made Kirby his special dinner request, home made Mac and Cheese with jalapenos and bacon, served with a salad. Kirby then opened his gifts, a tie he had been eyeing, and a new, nicer white dress shirt... typical Father's Day gifts, I know. But he truly appreciated them! Then we snuggled in bed, ate dessert, and watched his choice of movie.</div>
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I love Kirb and the father that he is. Happy Father's Day!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-59630758358965438022016-06-13T13:04:00.000-06:002016-07-22T13:04:36.676-06:00Henry - 10 months<div style="text-align: center;">
10 months...that's how long you have been alive, and those 10 months have been the wildest and best ride of my life.</div>
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You are my favorite little human that has ever been made, and it's amazing to me that I am the one who made you.</div>
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You have such a fun and unique personality. You open your mouth, scrunch your nose, and breath in and out of it quickly. You speak in a demon voice voice that is almost like a growl, and you have this gurgly voice that sounds like an alien. Last week you learned how to click your tongue and you were pretty proud of yourself. You also love to put your open, slobbery mouth on my fave and spit, lick and suck the heck out of it and you just think it is the funniest thing ever done on this planet.</div>
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You love having your mama and dada together, preferable as close as possible. You LOVE it when mama and dada kiss, you love to lay between us and touch us both at the same time, and it's a good thing we love it too!</div>
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You sweat buckets when you sleep, and the hair above your ears curls up to look like wings and it's just the cutest.</div>
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You pull yourself up onto everything and love looking out the windows.</div>
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You have SIX teeth and you love using them. Anything you can crunch between them is the biggest treat for you. You love drinking water and breast milk. You will eat any baby food as long as it is completely pureed or completely crunchy...but nothing that is pureed with chunks.</div>
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Everyone who meets you loves you and talks about what a happy (and stylish, but that's more of a compliment to me haha) baby you are! Your daddy's coworkers are obsessed with you, but who can blame them.</div>
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Also you survived your first natural disaster (hopefully the only one ever) an earthquake hit us last week and you slept through it all! But now I am rethinking my determination to move you out of our bed and back into your own...I can't protect you as easily if you aren't right by me!</div>
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We love you Henry James, and always always will.</div>
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(Henry's 10 month photo was shared by one of our favorite baby instagram accounts!) </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-73556622672520336282016-05-13T22:40:00.001-06:002016-05-13T22:40:50.607-06:00Henry - 9 months<div style="text-align: center;">
Henry, my bubba boo boo (yes, I am an overboard pet-name-user, get used to it) you have developed so much over this past month! You spent your first couple of weeks as an 8 month old sleeping in different beds, in different states, constantly moving and getting "slightly" settled, only to move again, but you didn't miss a beat. Your pincher fingers were so much fun for you once you figured out how useful they were. You love to pinch anything you can, particularly the light switches and get excited every time you make a room dark, and then light again. I can point at something up in the sky, and you will follow my finger directly to the target and watch until it is out of sight! You LOVE to watch airplanes fly by, and saw your first shooting star...and we saw a blimp the other night, you thought that was pretty neat. You went through a short phase (about a week) where you were determined to grab the sky. You would look up and open and close that cute little scratchy hand, with your arm stretched out as high as you could reach! You still like to touch, and hold things with your feet, but you have gotten better at holding things with only your feet! </div>
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Your favorite activity is to wrestle, and I'm being 100% serious. What a boy, am I right? You are one strong little boy and like to pin me down and climb all over (you try with your dad but he is much tougher to take down). I literally have bruises from you, my little feisty one. Speaking of being feisty, you have FOUR TEETH! Bubs, it is crazy how much two little teeth can change your appearance. Your two top teeth have started to join your two bottom teeth, and they make a great team for chomping. I have a couple marks, and a scab to prove it. But hopefully you grow out of that soon!</div>
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You learned how to clap early this month and it is the CUTEST! You clap about everything, and it isn't a dainty golf clap at all...we are talking full body, crazy eyed clapping, and I love it. </div>
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You haven't turned down anything that we have tried to feed you (except for avocados if given at the wrong time). You seem to prefer savory over sweet, but will take it all. You love your little crunchy puffs, and say NOM NOM NOM the entire time you are eating anything.</div>
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You have three sleeping posititions. 1) You like to sprawl out and take up as much room as your little body possibly can, which is actually an impressive amount, when you sleep. 2) On your stomach (true to your new born self). 3) On your side with your ankle crossed. You end up in each of these positions during each night for a period of time. Without a doubt when you wake up, there is a wet spot the size of your head on the sheets. We can't quite determine if it is sweat or drool, because each of those is very likely. And as far as sweat goes, you do sweat, quite a bit actually, mostly when you sleep or nurse. I kinda love it. Especially because your hair curls and sticks out all crazy, and the teeniest, perfect round beads of sweat sit on your nose.</div>
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In the past week you have learned how to pull yourself up into a standing position (super wobbly and scary but so cute) and you are starting to wave! It is really just your scratchy hand, yet again, but you will turn it toward someone, especially if I say "hi" and wave first!</div>
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Oh, I almost forgot! You are basically a fish. We always knew you loved the bath, but when we stuck you in the pool for the first time, and those legs started kicking, you were in heaven, and we were in heaven watching you! And you at the beach? Cutest thing EVER! We went on a windy day, it was pretty dang cold, but you didn't ever want to stop kicking and stomping in each wave as it crashed onto the shore. And boy did you love squishing your toes into the wet sand they left behind. </div>
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It is amazing to me how big of a personality such a tiny person can have, and what a life changing impact you have on those around you. We love you with all our hearts. Happy 9 month sweet boy!</div>
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PS: You are obsessed with books, particularly one you have about baby animals, and you still love your stuffed animals (Snowby, Bunny, and Foxy Duda) </div>
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First night in big boy jammies!</div>
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Moving into our place in OC...passed out on the floor.</div>
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The video that this picture comes from will forever be a favorite in our family...you goofy boy.</div>
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First time swimming!</div>
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Star Wars fan in the making.</div>
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You are happiest when you can FEEL mama and daddy at the same time.</div>
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Those TEETH!</div>
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Do you see the beads of sweat I was talking about?</div>
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First trip to the beach!</div>
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The sweaty hair!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-53201882897013815602016-05-08T19:08:00.000-06:002016-07-22T19:09:22.870-06:00Mother's Day<div style="text-align: center;">
I remember in elementary school, our teachers would always ask us to draw a picture of, or write a paragraph about, what we wanted to be when we grew up. I always said that I wanted to be a mom. "Mama" is and forever will be my favorite name.</div>
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When I had Henry, I became someone new, it's as if I shed my old self as I dawned my new title. While it was, and still is, a huge adjustment, I know that I am fulfilling everything I was meant to do and become in this life.</div>
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Being Henry's mom is everything to me. He makes it so easy. He has taught me more than I could ever put into words, and forced me to find strength and bravery beyond anything I ever expected to find within myself. He is my world. Being his mama is my life. And that is everything to me.</div>
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Becoming a mother has also made me appreciate my mom and all that she does and continues to do. She is such a caring and thoughtful lady, I am honored to be her daughter and watch her serve those around her. I only hope that I can end up raising my kids are faithful and courageously as she did with my sisters and me. </div>
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This Mother's Day, I got to sleep in a little, as Kirby got Henry fed and ready for church without any prodding from me AND made me a delicious breakfast in bed. After church the boys took their nap, and I got some coveted, and much appreciated "me" time. I was able to watch a girly show, paint my nails and enjoy my favorite snacks that Kirby had hidden throughout the kitchen, followed by breakfast in bed (again, because hello! breakfast is the best).</div>
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As we got in bed that night I asked Kirby to give me a verbal card (he felt so bad that he hadn't gotten me a physical card, but this was much better, I loved hearing his raw thoughts). I took notes in my phone...and he might kill me, but it went something like this:</div>
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Happy Mother's Day Madison,</div>
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Thanks for birthing my son... he is perfect.</div>
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You're the most devoted and driven mom anyone could ask for, and I'm sure Henry would agree.</div>
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I love you so much!</div>
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Kirby gets embarrassed when it comes to lovey dovey talk, so this was a big deal to him and a big deal for me to hear. It was so sweet to have him whisper those to me, as we snuggled in bed after a beautiful day.</div>
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I love my boys and all that they do for me.</div>
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This summer we are headed to California! Yay, no more Texas!</div>
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We found out about a week before we were planning on driving to Orange County that our apartment wouldn't be available for another week after we had planned on getting there...so we were rerouted to stay in Phoenix, Arizona so that Kirby could sell with an office down there until we could move in.</div>
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So we shared a tiny apartment with a guy waiting for his wife and baby to get into town, and my sister and her husband. It was my first time in Arizona (where my dad served his mission). I learned something very important...Arizona is SO hot!</div>
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We didn't get out much...other than to Target every single day...but we did make time, on Sunday, to visit the Mesa and Gilbert temples. Talk about beautiful! The Gilbert temple gates were locked, but we walked around the perimeter in awe at the beauty within the gates. The temple itself is basically a fairy tale castle, and the grounds were a mini version of the garden of Eden.</div>
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The Mesa temple had (probably) the most incredible temple grounds I have ever walked on (and I have been to 15 temples). Not only was it GORGEOUS, but it smelled like heaven must smell of nothing but flowers and fresh greens, was completely silent other than the songs of the sweetest birds, and simply took my breath away.</div>
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The temples were honestly the highlight of the week. But let me just say how PROUD I am of Kirby. Each summer he has gotten a sale within his first day of selling, and this year it was the very first door he knocked! Go Kirby!</div>
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Each night Henry and I went on a walk around the apartments to help pass the time while we wait for Kirby to get dropped off. The apartments were near an airforce base, so while we were walking we would literally see at least 20 airplanes fly over out heads. Henry was mesmerized. I would point at the blinking lights in the sky, and he would follow my finger directly to the plane, and then watch it go out of sight...such a smart boy. On one of the nights, while we were watching a plane above our heads, we caught sight of the brightest shooting star, and Henry clapped...it was such a magical moment that I will treasure forever.<br />
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Henry doodle, you are the cutest thing I have ever seen and your
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cross your ankles when you sleep, no matter what position you are
sleeping in...but you prefer to sleep on your side these days. You love
your Snowby. You eat a ton. You are a little chatter box and laugh or
growl at everything. Your hair is really coming in, but it is still
super fine, like duck fuzz, so when you wake up you have the cutest bed
head. You put EVERYTHING in your mouth. I will swear that the floor is
clear and you somehow find something to sneak into that slobbery mouth. I
seriously cannot turn my back on you. You LOVE electrical cords and
that is pretty scary...so stop it. On your month birthday and the day we
packed up your walker and moved out of the house, you learned how to
climb up the little polls on the walker and push yourself out of
it...straight on your head. I swear you are going to give me at least 7
heart attacks. You bonk your head on every surface around but it really
doesn't phase you. You still love bath time. You love your mama and
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-38543125840968290422016-03-14T01:11:00.000-06:002016-04-05T01:12:00.877-06:00Cruise to Baja Mexico!<div style="text-align: center;">
You guy!! We finally did it! We went on a cruise!! My hardworking husband was invited on a cruise with the team leaders from his region of Aptive, and a couple others. It was the perfect get away and perfect first family vacation. I was a little apprehensive about taking Henry with us, in fact, we talked to my mom about staying with him while Kirby and I partied on the ocean...but it only took maybe 15 seconds after talking about leaving him for us to realize that was NOT going to happen.</div>
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No way was I going to leave my ever growing, ever changing, ever evolving baby! He could be a completely different boy by the time I saw him again, at the rate he has been growing! And let me tell you, we made the right decision. I literally prayed that Henry would have fun and be a good boy so his mama and daddy could have fun too...and he was better than I ever imagined! I swear I am being 100% honest when I say that he only cried TWICE the entire trip! And both times, it was only because we kept him up way too late and the poor thing was exhausted.</div>
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The cruise was somehow completely relaxing, and completely exciting at the same time. The highlights for me include mostly the food...breakfast in bed, free room service (cheese cake at midnight? yes please), a Mongolian grill, the chocolate melting cake (probably my favorite), the fresh seafood (3 appetizers and 2 entrees please and thank you), and 24/7 soft serve and pizza...just to name a few! I gained back just about all of the baby weight and I still don't regret it. It was honestly SO hard to go back to having to cook my own boring meals...so...hard.</div>
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We also took a family nap every day which was SO nice! A) Because all three of us were together with no distractions. B) Because I didn't have to feel guilty about not doing any chores while I slept. And C) Because they made our bed every morning, AND after each nap so it was always nice and ready for us to gt cozy. </div>
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So other than the food and the rest...Kirby road 4 wheelers and went on an amazin zipline/roap course! He took an awesome video...that sadly didn't save, but at least he has the memories right??</div>
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Henry was nothing short of a celebrity on the ship! Every worker and several passengers knew him by name and went out of their way to make sure we had fun with him! If you want to cut lines on a cruise ship take your baby, that alone might make it worth it!</div>
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All in all it was an incredible trip, and I am so lucky to have a sweet husband who works so hard!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-83564015802513953382016-03-13T17:08:00.000-06:002016-03-24T17:08:44.357-06:00Henry - 7 Months<div style="text-align: center;">
My baby, my sweet Henry babe, why do you do this to your Mama?</div>
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With every passing day you grow and change so much, I am scared to miss a single second.</div>
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Henry is looking less and less like a baby and it breaks my heart! He is almost grown out of his infant car seat...that should not be allowed.</div>
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Henry is such a happy and excited little guy. It isn't hard to put a smile on his face, or to entice a fit of giggles out of the blue.</div>
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He has two (very sharp) teeth, the two in the middle on the bottom to be specific!</div>
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He loves eating his big boy food. Green beans are his absolute favorite, followed by carrots, prunes, and bananas.</div>
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He is still nursing (scary with those teeth, I know). His hair is growing back, and while he has quite a bit now, it is SO pale that it is practically see through, and he looks as bald as ever.</div>
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His army crawl is getting close to the real thing, although we aren't quite there yet. And he isn't sitting up yet, mostly because as soon as we sit him up he lunges into a crawl toward something he most likely isn't supposed to have.</div>
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He has a recent case of stranger danger. He will still be ok with someone else holding him...if he is well rested...and only when he can see his mama or daddy close by. He prefers to have both Kirby and I near him. He will cry if either of us leaves the room, and is constantly looking around to make sure we are close by if we aren't holding him. When he is in his walker and I am doing dishes, he will walk right up next to me and hold only my pants or leg, when I am standing above him as he plays on the floor he will roll onto my feet and rest there, if I am sitting on the floor he rolls up against my legs, and when I lay on the floor I become a large obstacle course. He will climb up my torso and lay on/next to my face. I love every second of it.</div>
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He also has a newfound enjoyment for resting his head on pillows. Often times the throw pillows from the couch will end up on the floor for whatever reason, and he will roll until his head is elevated and resting on it, then not move a muscle until he is bored. That boys cracks me up!</div>
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He still pulls my hair like crazy, and I'm beginning to wonder if that will ever stop. </div>
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He is obsessed with licking the pedals on the piano (nasty right), and his all time favorite things to play with are cords (phone chargers, laptop chargers, lamp cords...you get the picture). It's a constant fight with him and quite scary for his mama.</div>
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One of my favorite things in this phase of his life is what we call his "scratchy hands." His little fingers are in a constant "open close open close" scratch motion. Whether it be fabrics, toys, skin, the air, his bath water, the floor, anything. It's always "scratchy hands" and I love watching those cute chubby, dimpled fingers scratching away. </div>
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Another favorite from this phase is his crazy inhale laugh thing. It sounds like a loud, exasperated gasp, and it is always accompanied by an open, two toothed smile and wide eyes...usually with his head tilts back. It always sends Kirby and I into our own fit of giggles. </div>
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Henry sleeps with us, and I'm not afraid to admit it. It makes us all happy, and we do it safely, and that's all that matters to me.</div>
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When we were at Target a couple of weeks ago I put a pair of bunny ears on Henry to see if they fit, and they were just too cute, so he wore them the entire shopping trip, to the pleasure of every shopper there. He has also now rates the tag off of two toys, during two different shopping trips, so we just had to buy them for him...smart baby. </div>
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Guys, I love him. I could talk about rah cute little inch of him, but I could never convey exactly what he makes me feel. Being his mama is the best.</div>
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He legit swaddled himself. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-82632994383543773122016-02-19T11:00:00.001-07:002016-02-19T11:00:09.739-07:00Valentine's Day <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VqUbg9P6Tu4/VsS1I9EjMpI/AAAAAAAAGbM/CWCHde60O2g/s1600/IMG_2004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a> I get it, Valentine's Day has a bad rap. "It's cheesy" or "the card companies made it up" or, this one is the best, "If you really love someone you don't need a holiday to show them you love them." Well HELLO Valentine's Day is awesome, and underrated. It is a chance to celebrate the love that you feel and share everyday in a not so everyday kind of way, if you get what I'm saying. Kirby and I tell each other we love each other every day. We find simple ways to show our love through service every day. But that doesn't mean that we don't want an excuse to dedicate an entire day to that love. I mean, if Valentine's day is cheesy, then what about anniversaries? How do you feel about that? As for the card companies, we make our own, so that excuse is lame. Anyway, what I am trying to say is that I love Valentine's Day because I love Kirby and I love any extra chance to dedicate an entire day (or weekend) to being as mushy gushy as possible.<br />
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Since Valentine's Day fell on a Sunday this year, we started on the 13th. Kirby and I have gone camping every summer/fall since we have been married. This year, with Henry's birth and the traveling back and forth from Texas to Idaho, we just couldn't make it work. I decided that I wanted to take him camping in our living room for his "present." I had it all planned out that when he was at the gym I would hurry and set it all up. But...Kirby hurt his back pretty badly and decided to skip the gym when he woke up that morning, still in pain. So I told him to lay in bed for at least an extra hour, since his back hurt, and that if he had to come out to the living room to warn me first...so basically he knew I was working on something...oh well.<br />
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I pushed all of the furniture into the entry way and hung up a sheet to hide the pile of end tables on our little couch. I then went to work hanging stars from the ceiling, setting up the tent, and building my first fire. Luckily, all went smoothly and Henry and I dragged him out of bed to see the finished product. The three of us spent the rest of the morning snuggling in the tent and looking at the stars.<br />
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We had gone an entire week without eating carbs, and what did we miss most? Pizza. So where did we go for lunch? Pizza Pie Cafe. There we ate our fill in carbs, contemplated the universe, discussed which candy bars are best, and tried to figure out how to name each of our children after Harry Potter characters, but in such a round about way it would be too subtle to notice. (Henry James anyone?)<br />
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Then we came home where Kirby surprised me with a dozen perfect red roses, and an entire bag of my favorite chocolates.<br />
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I love my full sized Valentine and my mini Valentine, and I can't imagine finding this amount of happiness anywhere else. I never dreamed I could be filled with as much love as those two fill me with. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-74365844206131777212016-02-16T14:31:00.000-07:002016-02-17T14:34:26.883-07:00Henry - 6 Months!<div style="text-align: center;">
My oh my, how can my baby be half a year old already?? I seriously am having the hardest time coming to terms with this huge step. Kirby keeps having to remind me that it really is OK for him to grow up...and I know it is OK but why does it have to happen so dang fast? He has grown and developed SO much in 6 short months. I have been a wreck ever since Saturday when the big 6 smacked me in the face.</div>
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But, as much as I want to hold on to every little moment and drag this out for as long as possible, Henry has progressed so much and seems to be getting cuter with each passing day. I think he wants to grow up too quickly, he wants to play with, eat and do everything he sees his parents doing already...slow down little one.</div>
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His stats today are:</div>
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Height - 29 inches (100th percentile)</div>
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Weight - 19.5 pounds (81st percentile)</div>
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Head - 17.8 inches around (92nd percentile)</div>
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At 6 months he is a scooting machine. He has the inch worm down and it is just so cute when he sticks that little booty up in the air.</div>
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He babbles nonstop and has started to make more consonant sounds. His favorites are the "b's" and "p's"</div>
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He officially says MAMA! It is a newer thing, and only really happens when he cries, but man, it kills me. Anytime he cries "mama" I am ready to drop everything and give him whatever the heck he wants.</div>
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He is so dang close to sitting unsupported, but not quite there (crossing my fingers it happens this week!)</div>
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He still loves bath time...when all else fails, strip him and throw him in the water.</div>
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We have just retired his 6-9 month jammies because he is so long that his toes keep poking holes through them! (HELP!)</div>
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I try to take him around the in door track in his stroller every night and he loves people watching when we are there.</div>
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He is STILL working on those same two pesky teeth and they have been giving him a night mare.</div>
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Poor kid had an ear infection this month, and currently has another nasty, nasty cold...doc says if it isn't gone by Friday we need to test him for RSV :(</div>
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He just barely started eating some fruit and he is in love with bananas, pears, and apples so far...but no avocados yet, the one we tried gagged him almost immediately.</div>
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My mom just sent us a walker and he LOVES it.</div>
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His hair is finally starting to make a appearance.</div>
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He still loves to pull out my hair and scratch whatever surface he can reach while breastfeeding.</div>
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Karma has been getting me...after all that bragging I did about my 2 month old who slept for 10-12 hours a night without me having to do anything, my now 6 month old has been waking up every couple of hours for almost 2 months now...SOS!</div>
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Henry is sleeping right now, and I miss him, isn't that crazy? I must be a first time mom, because when my baby sleeps in his bassinet at the foot of MY bed I miss him!</div>
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He is 5 months old today and I seriously cannot believe it. It has been a crazy roller coaster of a month.</div>
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His greatest achievement this month is the ability to roll over...and now he steam rolls across the room! AND he had his first taste of rice cereal this month! He still mainly nurses, but will have one serving of rice cereal before bed on nights that he seems extra hungry and needing of more substance.</div>
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This month Henry had his first cold right after Christmas (Dad gave it to Mama and Baby). </div>
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We took him to the doctor and got him some of that delicious pink medicine that I remember taking and hating as a child... anyway, the antibiotics gave him diarrhea (also for his first time and has stained just about all of his clothes) and his first diaper rash. BUT out poor baby was as sweet as ever through it all and apparently loves medicine!</div>
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Lately his favorite night time activity is bath time with his daddy. He splashes and kicks and literally tries to dive into the water. I can't wait to take him swimming for the first time this summer!</div>
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He has two little teeth almost poking through and loves chewing and drooling on everything.</div>
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He fits in maybe 2 of his 3-6 month clothing items, mostly he is wearing 6 month and 6-9 month clothes, with even a few 6-12 month clothes thrown in there.</div>
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He loves his play mat, and likes to put anything (especially soft fabrics) in his mouth.</div>
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His latest obsession is his own feet. He folds right in half to stick them in his mouth.</div>
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He talks all day long and squeals higher than I thought was humanly possible.<br />
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He is great at sitting in his bumbo...but has to have plenty of toys nearby to stay occupied.</div>
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He also still likes his mamaroo but his latest trick is pulling the cute squishy toys out of the toy bar.</div>
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He is so easy to make laugh, and is starting to be ticklish, which is so fun!</div>
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It is crazy how quickly our baby is growing, but we are soaking up every moment and enjoying our time with him to the fullest!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-28225314166309507572016-01-01T21:02:00.000-07:002016-02-17T21:02:40.641-07:00Happy Sweet 2016!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2015 was an incredible year. I student taught a class of 6th graders, graduated from BYUI, moved to Dallas for the summer, AND gave birth to my sweet, darling, little Henry. I am so thankful for all that I experienced and all of the lessons that I learned this past year. I am a new person because of 2015 and I will never forget the growing that I experienced (and I'm not talking about my belly).</div>
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That being said, I am so excited for this upcoming year! 2016 promises to hold some special times in it's 12 short months and I am excited to see who I will be at the end of it all.</div>
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This New Years Eve celebration was very low key. I scrounged up what I could in my mom's craft room to make a few decoration, and my mom picked up and made some of the yummiest food known to man! We spent the night playing games, eating, and watching a movie.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-59913248478456673802015-12-25T21:18:00.000-07:002016-02-17T21:19:03.682-07:00Christmas 2015<div style="text-align: center;">
Isn't it funny how much shorter my blog posts have become since having Henry? I rarely find enough time to sit down and type out my thoughts and experiences. This Christmas was magical. Being able to share the most wonderful time of the year with our new babe made it all the more wonderful. </div>
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We headed to Spokane for almost the entirety of the break and it was a much needed escape from Rexburg. We ate so many yummy treats, I'm pretty sure I gained back every pound I had lost since Henry's birth, and then some. My mom definitely did not disappoint in the yummy department. We did some shopping, played lots of games (aggravation anyone?), went sledding, saw a movie, celebrated my birthday, visited my extended family on both sides, received and gave lots of great gifts, but mostly we just enjoyed some down time with my family in my childhood home.</div>
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Henry loved opening presents (he was anxious to rip the wrapping paper off so that he could eat it). This little boy was spoiled, in a good way, with the sweetest and cutest gifts a 4 1/2 month old could receive. Kirby and I could say the same about our own gifts!</div>
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Christmas morning, after gifts, we packed ourselves back up for a quick trip to the tricities. That night we had some delicious Petersen family traditional Christmas food (Mexican, cabbage salsa, multiple cakes and cheeses, the usual). We completed the gift exchange, ornament exchange, and peppermint pig. This year Kirby's favorite memory (to be shared with the family when it is your turn to hit the pig) was the sweetest, all about watching how strong I am and all that mushy gushy sweet stuff that I love so much. </div>
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The next morning, we had a brunch party with the Wiberg family. I seriously am such a lucky girl to have so many great people in my family, and to have the chance to see them all. We had even more yummy food, goofed around with the cousins...snap chat is a family fav these days, and got even more thoughtful presents for ourselves and Henry.</div>
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Needless to say, when it was time to head back home to Rexburg it was hard to leave the comfort and ease of my parents house. I love them so much! Thank you for a marvelous Christmas!</div>
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I have never seen so much baking in my life! </div>
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Sledding</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09902925666403242972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7031096928985038657.post-46538945190338602662015-12-23T20:55:00.000-07:002016-02-17T20:56:00.370-07:0024th BIRTHDAY<div style="text-align: center;">
Having a birthday two days before Christmas can be kind of a downer. But I love the knowledge that I will always be surrounded by my loved ones on my birthday! This year, honestly was the best birthday I can remember having in a while.</div>
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Kirby had plans to go to a special private premier screening of Star Wars, but the showing was in Utah the day before we were to drive to Washington for the break...but he was set on going. He changed his plans last minute in order to stay home and help me get ready for the trip AND so that he could go to the show with me, because he knew how much it meant to me. Star Wars in 3D was our very first date, and I loved the idea of being able to relive such a special night.</div>
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On my birthday my parents kept Henry home with them while Kirby and I were able to explore downtown and go to the movie! Then, back at my parents, I was given the most incredible assortment of gifts. I know I took a picture of them, but can't seem to find it. Among the gifts were Season 1 and 2 of Pushing Daisies, a bottle of Diet Coke, a bunch of adorable goodies from Anthropologie, the comfiest clothes, and a new pair of black and white Nikes from Kirby! Seriously, couldn't have been more perfect. </div>
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On top of the time alone with my husband, and the best gifts, my mom had slaved away on making my favorite treats, including breakfast casserole and cherry tarts! I was in heaven.</div>
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I sure am one lucky girl, and can't wait to spend the rest of my birthdays with the family that I love so much.</div>
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