tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96635622024-03-13T04:55:14.078-05:00SevenWife . Mother of 5. Fitness enthusiast. Donut lover. Fan of movies, books, and beaches. Worship leader. Fashion amateur. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935150076644601357noreply@blogger.comBlogger932125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9663562.post-34199289093285965822015-07-16T20:19:00.000-05:002015-07-16T20:19:11.604-05:00new blog host. follow me over there! :)<br />
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My last <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4747913" target="_blank">fix </a>arrived the day before we left for Disney so I was not able to photograph the outfits before I sent them back. But my last fix was kind of a bust. I only kept one thing and the rest of the pieces either didn't fit my body or my style.<br />
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1. Alan French Terry Asymmetrical Zip Cardigan.<br />
I actually really liked this one. I had seen it on a friend of mine and it was awesome, but she is much taller than me and it was evident when this arrived. It was way too long for my little arms and it fit me really long and snug. Boo.<br />
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2. Sam HI-Lo Short Sleeve Tee.<br />
This one was tricky. I actually liked the look of the shirt, but I had just bought a very similar one at Target before my trip for Valentines, so I didn't really need this one as well. I was also concerned that the material would be easily snagged if I were holding the boys.<br />
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3. Sherry Embroidery Detail Tank<br />
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I loved this one. Light material, which is great for layering and for the summer heat. I liked the colors of the shirt and I wore this on our trip a couple of times.<br />
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4. Keone Blouse.<br />
Oh boy. When I saw this in the box I immediately disliked it. It was exactly the same on. Just totally not my taste and looked weird on me. Nope.<br />
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5. Queensland Dolman Jersey Top<br />
This was a great shirt, but it was EXACTLY like a shirt I wore almost daily while I was pregnant. I am done with those days and didn't want to wear a maternity looking shirt. Plus I still have the other one should I ever need something like that.<br />
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Pause for an adorable pic of my little dude, Rivan. (Short i sound, remember...not like Ivan.)<br />
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1. Edmondo Stud Detailed Split-Back Blouse<br />
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I love this cut and the material and hello BLACK. It's my jam. But I have a really similar top already and the front was a little short and showed my not-so-toned tummy when I moved around, and that just ain't gonna work. Plus it had a weird tightness right across my chest, so sending back. RETURNED<br />
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2. Kiersten Moto Skinny Jean<br />
I pinned these and have been asking for some new jeans that aren't plain. These were perfect. They fit great, and I like the moto detailing above the knees. KEEPER<br />
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3. Skylar Asymmetrical Knit Zip Up Jacket<br />
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This was hard to decide. I really like the style of it, I like that the zipper was asymmetrical and I like that it had pockets, but it was a little frumpy around the middle and accentuated my stomach which is not the plan. Plus its Texas and we are already approaching 90 degree temps so I knew it would be a long time til I can wear this and I'd rather focus on things I can really use now. </div>
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4. Zion Crochet Detail Top</div>
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I really loved this one. It moves really well, looks dressy or casual, which I love for mixing it up and is great for solo or layering. I wore this to church Sunday and got tons of compliments. </div>
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5. Faye Skinny Jean</div>
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Again, perfect pant. I love this color. It says Just Black, but its more of a gunmetal color. They fit perfect and I know I'll get lots of wear out of them. </div>
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I have been getting ads in my facebook feed for fresh gourmet dinner delivery services for a while. If you don't know what I'm talking about, let me fill you in. </div>
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They offer several menu options. You choose which ones you like, they send you all the ingredients, a recipe and you whip up the masterpiece.<br />
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I've never been interested in trying it because I love meal planning and cooking. But lately it has been harder and harder to plan meals, get to the store and make the food. My biggest obstacle is getting to the store. With two babies that are just starting to sit up, it's difficult to put them in the cart and for quick trips I can take them in their stroller, but it's not ideal. So I had a coupon code and thought I'd give it a shot. </div>
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So there are two box types to choose from: Classic or veggie. I went with classic. </div>
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Then you get to select your three meals for the week and whether you want it for 2 or 4 people. There are 5 meals to choose from. </div>
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Then you wait for your box to arrive. I was really impressed by the freshness of the veggies. The recipe card was easy to follow and had detailed nutrition information. The only things not included are pantry staples like olive oil or salt and pepper. </div>
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I have been planning and planning this trip for weeks. Pouring over blogs, and pinterest boards, getting advice from friends. We could NOT wait to let the girls in on the big secret. That we were going to Disney. We had all these ideas how to tell them and we just kept waiting and waiting and letting the trip play out. It worked so great the way it did and it gave them little pieces to look forward to and really enjoy.<br />
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So the whole trip has been one surprise after another for the girls. We wanted to tell them piece by piece so they could really enjoy the moment and appreciate each part. We drove in late on Saturday to our condo which we found on <a href="http://www.airbnb.com/c/lmunson2" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">http://www.airbnb.com/c/lmunson2</a> . We got out of the car and I told Hayden to take a parking pass and room key to MY PARENTS!!! They freaked. They had no idea they were meeting us. It was great! </div>
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Saturday morning was all about the beach. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The girls have been to a beach once before. Galveston. Yes it's technically a beach but it's gross. We've been telling them about the beach and planning to take them for so long. </span></div>
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They weren't fazed at all by the chilly water. They hunted sea shells, crashed into the waves, squealed, made friends and made a sandcastle.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709342285557729859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9663562.post-75832432900416455162015-03-27T20:05:00.001-05:002015-04-04T12:09:48.203-05:00Cajun country and beignetsFriday morning while Bj and two of the girls went down to get us breakfast, the boys and Preslyn and I read old blogs from when she was a baby. It was so fun to remeber some of the little things I had forgotten. Yet another reason I have got to get better at blogging more regularly. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzHrbkpFBHqxVDKZbmNz6aj0jqCUyd5TklS5Oo2p7B2nP96_48mJe5s6K9fGNvap1_3TZOAtlFcgVkj7UxhoWCFn1P9vzUGHZwvKfC4epsN-jqbCZl0NH1jCILXAhpc0pZeKDMIQ/s640/blogger-image-619925423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzHrbkpFBHqxVDKZbmNz6aj0jqCUyd5TklS5Oo2p7B2nP96_48mJe5s6K9fGNvap1_3TZOAtlFcgVkj7UxhoWCFn1P9vzUGHZwvKfC4epsN-jqbCZl0NH1jCILXAhpc0pZeKDMIQ/s640/blogger-image-619925423.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>So we packed up and continued on to New Orleans. I've never been and we wanted to try some original Cafe Dumonde beignets. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqTcLFs_3VHqQ0ugzHkiDyF-_IfS_eOFGJueUX7cpFNhUC_qiGG338qhqwXJZfxcYxHTe917LIljAHOmaUjHX3qYbNAPanqbDhRPsQhuNk3AicdangQ3k8NAmzFxN8rh7D-Pftjg/s640/blogger-image--1714537499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqTcLFs_3VHqQ0ugzHkiDyF-_IfS_eOFGJueUX7cpFNhUC_qiGG338qhqwXJZfxcYxHTe917LIljAHOmaUjHX3qYbNAPanqbDhRPsQhuNk3AicdangQ3k8NAmzFxN8rh7D-Pftjg/s640/blogger-image--1714537499.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>The line was a little intimidating but luckily we have enough kiddos to keep us in and out of the bathrooms. Bj got in line for a table while I went to the bathroom line wih the girls and then we switched. So it didn't make the wait too bad. We snagged a table close to the aisle which worked great for the stroller and then ordered 4 orders of beignets, a cafe au lait for me, hot chocolates for the kids and and an iced coffee for Bj. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyv1w_Z7vxrYHR-XAhzxfDkrNbq7k3LozMw_rf-4CLVlbQ6Z8hTQkWGE4vVWaJF_AfZTjXhjwGsOMKVdv2JuXmpKnPUfWWzzFzYO3O0OaG2PSQJ2xgWgl5UtwTIwpCTqxC1E05rQ/s640/blogger-image--357975968.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyv1w_Z7vxrYHR-XAhzxfDkrNbq7k3LozMw_rf-4CLVlbQ6Z8hTQkWGE4vVWaJF_AfZTjXhjwGsOMKVdv2JuXmpKnPUfWWzzFzYO3O0OaG2PSQJ2xgWgl5UtwTIwpCTqxC1E05rQ/s640/blogger-image--357975968.jpg"></a></div>When our plates arrived their was powdered sugar EVERYWHERE and it was fabulous! We had it on our noses, beard, phone, shoes, and foreheads. It was fun. The kids asked if that was all they served and we said Yep and that was that. Vacation lunch is served. Liam and Rivan snacked on some milk and teething wafers and dreamed it was powdered beignets. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwY9DoVkZBos3oQ-ZqV1OiFNL3ILPvBb2-Qk4-38xNdU0HbXQYafuZEF3epWyAhjFIyZA4zmNWhRGuw8axb9UChJMM1EYHPyxUJWpsv4BKYZSxS_H_Zu0NC4Ob1m4us9Ld_aYmLw/s640/blogger-image--276612157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwY9DoVkZBos3oQ-ZqV1OiFNL3ILPvBb2-Qk4-38xNdU0HbXQYafuZEF3epWyAhjFIyZA4zmNWhRGuw8axb9UChJMM1EYHPyxUJWpsv4BKYZSxS_H_Zu0NC4Ob1m4us9Ld_aYmLw/s640/blogger-image--276612157.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>The kids are traveling great. I'm so thankful because this has been a big undertaking but it sure has been fun so far. We got some school work done today and watched the never ending story. I can't wait til we tell them the big news. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi8E4rtfiNY9OAJZdJmwf9MuJNlPhRFGazkBQUby3_siljL_RMZ8JxHdcJ2k22qw3XEV-DQZgsxJEct9nCUK-FfiwFPHE92yFtbihEXJz8X489MxROTl0H8oECS3dZ1fCnt80QvA/s640/blogger-image-122346838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi8E4rtfiNY9OAJZdJmwf9MuJNlPhRFGazkBQUby3_siljL_RMZ8JxHdcJ2k22qw3XEV-DQZgsxJEct9nCUK-FfiwFPHE92yFtbihEXJz8X489MxROTl0H8oECS3dZ1fCnt80QvA/s640/blogger-image-122346838.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We booked a hotel in Orange beach, Alabama for tonight. 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So today we got the kiddos after school. Broke the news that we were headed out on a roadtrip (epic screams . We haven't even told them THE news yet) and loaded up. Our first plan was to hit our aunt's Mexican restaurant but we left too late and missed that stop. Hoping when we return home we can make that stop . </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709342285557729859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9663562.post-30365953825230635612015-03-20T02:17:00.001-05:002015-03-20T02:20:56.546-05:00Friday Five<br />
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I'm anxiously awaiting my next <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4747913" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> but until then I have big news from Stitch.<br />
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So if you have been holding out on signing up for either of these reasons. Then jump on over now and get your short, small-framed or pregnant self styled right up.<br />
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Ok, I jumped on the bandwagon. I signed up for <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4747913">Stitch Fix</a>. I've been eyeing it for a while and finally decided to give it a try. If you are clueless as to what I am talking about, let me enlighten you. Stitch Fix is a personal shopping experience. They send you 5 items based on your style profile and budget that you fill out. Then you try them on at home and decide if you want to keep them or not. SO cool!<br />
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I was on the fence for a while but this is what did it for me:<br />
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I have a real live person, that reads my notes, looks at my pinterest style board and tries to get to know me, so they can really help with getting styles I love to me.<br />
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I mean, I love shopping, and fashion, but being a mom of 5, including two babies again, just leaves little to no time to update my wardrobe. Those that know me, know I live in my workout clothes, but when I do have a chance to get out, I like to look nice. Honestly, I buy most of my clothes from Target because its a one stop shop. Food, clothes, household, gifts AND they have a shopping basket. It's a girls dream.<br />
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Anyway, so I decided to purge my closet, house, get rid of everything I don't use and wear and put that money toward my stitch fix <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/4747913">fund</a>.<br />
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I anxiously awaited my first fix. My friends started getting theirs left and right and mine felt like it took an eternity. FINALLY mine arrived. The girls and BJ were excited too. Hayden even said, "be careful not to stretch anything, so I can wear it." That girl. She is really close to being my exact height. I'm sure she will be trying to borrow my stuff any day. She's already snagged some boots and a cardigan or two.<br />
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Market & Spruce Corinna Striped Dolman Top (Keeping)<br />
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This is perfect for me. Great lightweight material for transitioning to spring, blousy to cover that muffin top that I haven't lost yet, dress it up with skinnys and boots and a blazer or down with jeans or shorts and sandals.<br />
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<b>Dear John Niki Cropped Skinny Jean (Returned)</b><br />
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I went back and forth on these, but the fit was awkward for me and the pattern just threw me. I couldn't fully accept the style which told me that I wouldn't wear it so I sent them back.<br />
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<b>41Hawthorn Rocco Faux Wrap Tank Dress (Returned)</b><br />
I had mentioned that I had a wedding to attend this weekend so my stylist threw this in, but to me it was more of something I would wear if I were IN the wedding. Not something I would choose to wear as a guest and a little too plain for my style. Plus, I have a bridesmaid dress almost exactly the same as this should I ever need it.<br />
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<b>Zad Dawson Hammered Layered Metal Bib Necklace (Returned)</b><br />
A little too brassy gold for my liking.<br />
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<b>Laila Jayde Aldez Asymetric Sleeveless Tee (Returned)</b><br />
This was a close keeper. It was a little awkward on. And a little too snug on my back love handles. EEK! Can't wait to kiss those goodbye sooner than later. But the style was more my taste. Nice material and color.<br />
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One of my favorite parts of Stitch Fix is that they sent me little outfit cards along with each item of how to style it. I stuck pretty close to one outfit style in each of the photos.<br />
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I'm excited to get the next one! If you want to try it out, click my link above so I get credit for referring you.<br />
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So after my last post Valentines was upon us. Leading up to the day, my sweet husband kept asking me what I wanted. I'm a minimalist at heart and frivolous gifts are not my thang. I told him I wanted nothing and needed nothing (I mean we are just a short 40 something days out from Christmas and my birthday, so I'm good). He asked me if I could go somewhere, where would I want to go. That just stressed me out. Just thinking of securing a place for all 5 kiddos, while also taking care of the weekend activities like birthday parties and volleyball games, was just overwhelming to me. So again, I just said, no I can't deal with getting away.<br />
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Well a couple of days before Valentines day, a lovely bouquet of roses was hand delivered by my one and only. They were beautiful, I promise. I totally didn't take a picture, but they were. It was a nice pop of love and life in my daily view, and I loved them. He kept hinting at a super secret surprise and getting silly and giddy about it. I don't know about you, but I don't like surprises. They make me nervous. Between us both we've totally bombed on some "surprise" gifts for each other so we both have reason to get a little nervous when the other says, oh I've got a surprise planned.<br />
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The night before Valentines our church provided a date night for parents to drop their kiddos off and have a date. We signed up immediately. We had plans to eat at a new sushi spot that BJ hadn't tried yet and then see a movie. So we dropped off the minions and headed to our date. Again, no pictures, just an enjoyable time together. We exchanged gifts. I gave him the cologne he wore in high school when he swept me off my feet and some hair stuff he has requested before and was out of. Then he hands me an envelope that looks like a ticket brochure or plane ticket or something. I got nervous. Oh where was he sending me? How would I relax enough to enjoy it while I was gone?<br />
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He had gotten me tickets to Cyndi Lauper's "Kinky Boots" and a night away at a hotel with my best friend. It was close enough where I didn't feel overwhelmed but far enough away that I felt like I could unplug and be away. I knew immediately that it would be perfect. I was thrilled. It was the perfect gift. A whole night of sleep!!!<br />
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Off we went to our movie after out yummy sushi dinner and what a fun valentines celebration!<br />
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The next day my bestest and I headed out to our Galentines (get it Gal-Valentines....) I saw it on another blog I love. Anyway, we ate at Salata and then headed to our hotel. It was fancy!<br />
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When we walked in there was this ultra soothing music coming from the TV . I told Deb that I was sure that I needed to start playing that song in my home constantly. It was so relaxing!<br />
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The musical was great. A little strange, but the music was fantastic, and it was funny and it was great to be out and dressed up and having a lovely time with my friend. We got back to the hotel and were so hungry and just wanting to get in our pjs and veg, so we ordered dinner and I took a bath in the most fantastic bath EVER! (that was one of the main things BJ looked for when booking. He knows my love of baths) Then our dinner arrived and we watched some funny reality tv.<br />
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The next morning we ventured out for breakfast. I love trying new places when I go out of town and pretty much refuse to eat anywhere that is locally available to me. So we tried Common Bond bakery and it did not disappoint. We both had a breakfast sandwich and a mocha, then packed up some pastries to take home with us.<br />
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Luckily for BJ, the boys slept through the night for him. And his mom helped him out by taking the girls to a birthday we had previously committed to. I even got to make a quick stop at Urban Outfitters to use a Christmas gift card and shop alone, without any children! Bliss!!! I picked up a new vinyl and we've all been jamming to it ever since.<br />
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Galentines might have to become a new tradition. I'm so glad my husband honed in on my need for a refreshing time away. I came back rested and ready to take on the world again. It was a lovely 30 hour vacation.<br />
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So my cousin <a href="http://www.texaslovely.com/">Bethe</a> challenged her readers to "get real" for a second on their blogs. Social media sometimes gives the biggest appearance of fraudulent lives being led. You get a small glimpse into a persons day or week, but that's it. That perfectly captured moment doesn't have sound, or show the moment right before the photo or the the moments right after. It doesn't show the mom wearing her pj's while the baby is perfectly dressed. Since the boys were born, one of the funniest comments I get is "You make it look so easy." Well, dear readers (ha! Stephen Bell) let me just be real with you for a second.<br />
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It's not easy.<br />
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And its by far, not pretty.<br />
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I sometimes feel so mentally scattered and exhausted that when I do magically get them both to nap at the same time, while the others are at school, I just sit and stare and don't even know where to begin.<br />
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I try to take each day in stride. I feel like I have a pretty good balance for the stage I'm in.<br />
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But the other night. I. LOST. IT.<br />
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It was ugly. Like ugly cry, yelling, crying more,reality check tone of voice, and i may have thrown a laundry bag. It was not a pretty moment. I did not make having five children look easy. I did not making being a mother look desirable. I'm sure single people would have left my house, had they witnessed my tantrum, and said "NEVER having kids".<br />
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So let me share some things leading up to my explosion.<br />
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I have been trying so hard lately to teach the girls how fortunate they are. Not to be wasteful, overly picky, respectful of their things and those around them. They each have chores that are required of them. But they also have many rewards, because I know they are great kids. They have hearts of gold and they are respectful and kind and gentle some of the time and I see that.<br />
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But this moment, just all of it at once was too much. We were just winding down for the night and they were asking for a movie on a school night after dinner. Everyone started getting settled on the couches and I looked around and saw dishes, clothes dropped here and there, toys scattered on every available surface, lots of "mom I don't know where my uniform for tomorrow is" and "I don't know where my snack bag went" and it not being a second thought that Mom will do it or find it.<br />
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And I Snapped. TV was off and they all got a really extreme version of what Mom's actually do all day long while they get to escape to new environments. How I do not look forward to walking around picking up the same exact series of things every morning once they leave for school, or seeing the same pile of nick knacks on the stairs instead of taking them up and putting them away and wondering how in the world do they think their clothes magically appear clean each day. Full hearty lunches in their backpacks each day, when children all around the world are thrilled to have a piece of bread or fruit for the DAY, if they are even that fortunate that day. Asking me every day to go to <span style="background-color: white;">ToysRUs</span>, but not bringing home their jackets, lunchboxes, library books and it being no big deal that "oh well, I have other ones, or mom will find them if she cares." AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH<br />
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After my loud lecture. I had to go cool down. I overheard my husband talking to them and saying "You're mom is the best mom in the world" (What amazing grace. I sure didn't deserve that right then and they probably didn't believe him in that moment.) "Your mom loves you so much and it is not easy to have 5 children to care for. She thinks about one or all of you in every single moment and action of her day."<br />
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It is hard, people. Whether it is one or five. It is hard to raise children that are selfless in our self-centered society. Its hard to care so much. I'm sure it would be so much easier to wake up and say "Eh, I don't care. " But what a disservice that would be to them one day when they are all mothers, and don't know how to teach their own children respect and responsibility and selfless thinking.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 24px;">So as Bethe concluded, and every parent can agree, parenting is a like a marathon. A very, very long marathon. So I'm lacing up my shoes again today and running a little further. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">What about you?? Are you brave enough to share your "getting real" moment?? </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;">Here's a <a href="http://www.shortstopblog.com/2014/02/moms-we-will-never-be-enough.html">post </a>that was super encouraging to me. </span></span><br />
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I had the privilege to be featured on <a href="http://www.thisbeautyblog.com/#!Beauty-Queen-Interview-With-Lindsay-Munson/c1rfl/6785317A-34FD-4700-8187-28857830E811">www.thisbeautyblog.com</a> last week. Take a look. I hope you are inspired in some way.<br />
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Thanks for reading<br />
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This has not been my most favorite time. I keep reminding myself that we do not have terminal illnesses and are very blessed but one by one we have each been sick since right after Christmas. I was first. Coasted right through my birthday without feeling up for much. I sang the week after my birthday, and then crashed again. Then the boys joined in with double ear infections and bronchiolitis and the girls are all sniffly and coughing from time to time. And then Preslyn started running fever at school yesterday and today Ella is running fever and was sent home from school. Bj hurt his back the other day so between the kids doctor visits, and his chiro visits, taking care of the kiddos and school, that's about the extent of our life so far this year.<br />
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I have had my hands full these last six months with the babies, and the girls starting back to school and extra curriculars, so I'll try to document a few things while I'm not too far in yet.<br />
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The boys have been a blast. We just love them both and they are changing so much each day.<br />
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These boys are full of smiles and plenty of tears. They both have acid reflux issues so we are all constantly getting spit up on. It started affecting their growth for a while so we had some pretty intense couple of weeks working through that, but they are both back on the curve and growing like champs. They are small but they are perfect:) </div>
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Liam continues to look just like his daddy. With dark hair, big round eyes and cheeks that you can't just kiss once. We are constantly telling the girls to calm it on the kisses. His eyes are hazel but toward the brown side. And he has the longest lashes of the family. He loves loves LOVES to be held. He is cuddly and melts into you. He can roll from his stomach to his back but has no interest in rolling back to stomach. He laughs and smiles and puts his hands together. He has started making several distinct sounds but no words yet. So far he likes most foods we've tried and even drank out of a straw one day. </div>
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Rivan is a smiler. He has one look that he gives that is so flirty, it's hilarious. He rolls both ways and quickly! He will be on the move soon I'm sure! He has taken a big growth spurt and is now bigger than Liam. He is more hesitant trying new foods so I'm interested to see how that pans out. He is adorable and becoming more social and cuddly. His hair seems to be much lighter and his eyes are still blue. He has a high pitched squeal that is funny and sometimes turns into a pterodactyl screech when he is mad. But compared to Liam his cry is very quiet. </div>
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Hayden just started Volleyball for a league a friend told us about. It is so great, less stressful than last time she played and she is enjoying playing with a friend. She is nearly my height. Still measuring at 95th percentile at her 9 year checkup. She is amazing at school, loves reading and math and is preparing to go to her school's speech meet next month, representing her class. She will be reciting "The tortoise and the hare" by Aesop. She is continuing in piano and constantly having excellent comments from her instructor. </div>
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Ella is a jewel. Her hair is getting so long and she is very proud of it. She is doing well in school and is one of the students that is the furthest along in math. She works very hard and loves to learn. </div>
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Preslyn is our little firecracker. Constantly keeping us laughing and on our toes. I love to see the world through her eyes. The other day she told me she knew what she was here for...to be a nurse...a nurse to animals.....mostly zebras :) She is so caring and loving. Her favorite part of school is recess. She eats next to nothing and gets pickier by the day it seems. I am constantly on the hunt for things that she will love. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BJ and I decided that for the night before delivery day we would stay down in Houston closer to the hotel, since we knew we had to wake up really early to be there for our 8:45am surgery. We packed up the girls and took them to the grandparents and as we started our hour drive my body decided to jump in on the excitement and labor began. I had been having contractions for months so this was nothing new. As we got further down the road they came closer and closer together until it got to about 4 minutes a part. We debated whether to go on to the hospital but we decided to go ahead and check in to the hotel and see if they died down and try to rest before the big day. We ordered food and I took a bath to see if that would calm my body down. Finally around 1 I was able to relax and fall asleep. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We woke up really early around 5 and got ready for our boys big day. I was so worked up and nervous about the surgery and the epidural and the outcome of delivery. With my other pregnancies, Hayden was natural and I had an epidural during the hardest part of labor, Pres and Ella I had an emergency C-section and had my spinal block with no labor and it was awful. I cried the entire time and it was very painful. So needless to say I was not happy about having to have another C-section (thank you Rivan, who refused to remain head down and eliminated my option of a VBAC) and another spinal/epidural. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We arrived at the hospital and they started prepping me for surgery. Tons of paperwork, even though I had come two days prior and done my pre-op labs and paperwork. Then they tried to find a vein for my IV and failed 4 times. Finally they brought in a wonderful nurse who hit the target the first time. My dr was assisting on another emergent case as my surgery time rolled around so we were bumped. Family and friends arrived and we were able to spend time with them briefly as well as the girls. I was really nervous to see them that morning because I was afraid I would lose it in front of them , and I didn't want them to be worried. I did fine and we were nearly about to roll out of the room, when BJ stood up and nearly collapsed from back pain. I felt so bad for him to have to deal with that right in the middle of everything else. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My anxiety continued to build as they finally said it was our turn. I prayed that the boys would be able to come to my room with me, avoid NICU and be healthy and then ultimately be discharged together and come home when I did. I was dreading the epidural even more than the surgery. I know that sounds weird but its true. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As we rolled down the hall, my mom spotted me and called to me and that's all it took. I lost it, tears were rolling and I couldn't even look at her. BJ then had to stop and the nurse continued with me to the operating room as I sobbed all the way. All the nurses that saw me as I passed looked so concerned so I said "Oh these are happy tears". I'm not sure that was totally true but they weren't tears of sadness. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I arrived in the OR and they told me that the anesthesiologist for the day was the best one. He was so nice and made a joke as he began. I told him of my extreme fear of needles and he said he would be like a butterfly and I wouldn't even notice. I have to say that between his expertise in epidurals and my amazing nurse talking me through, I made it. No tears, no excessive pain. I was so relieved. Then the party started :) My doctor came in, everyone was laughing and joking around. Talking to me and I totally relaxed. BJ was able to join me at that point. </span><br>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rwCOmtAHyo7IJYOSLJoNLcUMxCCrRUmGNF6i_P1nrMIMcUvjAHnBk3zHTPTgsGvtDvZAhVi-Yw0xX7tEQa-G1fO1Xhwb3mr-m1LXBZNYYTc3hLaGwZ7Fzs2pTvmL_xB2Kl0F/s1600/IMG_7966%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rwCOmtAHyo7IJYOSLJoNLcUMxCCrRUmGNF6i_P1nrMIMcUvjAHnBk3zHTPTgsGvtDvZAhVi-Yw0xX7tEQa-G1fO1Xhwb3mr-m1LXBZNYYTc3hLaGwZ7Fzs2pTvmL_xB2Kl0F/s1600/IMG_7966%5B1%5D.JPG" height="320" width="240"></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">He is not good under these types of situations. He absolutely hates blood and surgery type things and usually gets very pale and wants to see as little as possible. I really wanted to get pictures of the birth though and he was amazing. He actually stood up from the drape and took some great photos of the boys arrivals. He didn't turn pale or lightheaded and I was so proud of him. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Liam Boardman was born at 10:21am weighing 6lbs 15oz and measuring 19 inches. I heard him start crying and I was so happy. (Preslyn and Ella didn't cry in the operating room and were rushed out so quickly to be intubated) I just lay their listening to his cries and thanking God for healthy lungs. Then at 10:23am Rivan Dash (sounds like ribbon, but with a V) was born. He was 6lbs. 5 oz and measured 17 inches. He was crying too and had a very different cry from his brother. I could hear them crying in intervals and it was the most amazing sound ever! I remember saying "I'm not pregnant anymore!!!!!" and being so relieved and excited that that phase had come to an end. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BJ went over to take pictures and be with the boys and I had my phone with me and posted on FB that they were here. It helped me take my mind off the fact that they were still sewing me up and working on me. I kept getting really lightheaded and they were having to adjust my epidural pretty frequently to make me comfortable but alert. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then they took them to NICU because they both were having premature lung disease. Basically they had too much fluid in their lungs and during delivery, since it was a Csection and happens much faster than natural delivery, they were unable to get all the fluid out. So Rivan had the hardest time and they had to work on him for 2 minutes after delivery. I'm so thankful for great doctors and nurses who took great care of the boys as they arrived. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was placed in recovery for about 45 minutes and it was great to have had my phone because I told BJ to go be with family and friends that had taken time out of their day to come, so I was able to read text messages from everyone and see the posts roll in on FB. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I wish I could have seen the girls faces as they met their brothers, but I had the next best thing. Our great friend came and captured the whole morning. These photos are priceless to me. So much emotion on the every ones faces that I am so thankful to have captured on film. Thank you Aaron Tharpe for these memories you captured. </span><br>
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May we break from the regularly scheduled feedings, changings, dishes, laundry, and sleep deprivation to show you one of our most favorite baby items ever known to man. If you haven't heard of <a href="http://freshlypicked.com/">Freshly Picked</a> then please let me direct you to the coolest moccasin your little will ever put his or her feet in!<br />
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Not only are they completely AMAZING, but they also have an amazing creator that runs a well oiled business. She started from the bottom and has now developed quite an impressive name for herself. She was featured on SHARK TANK and got a pretty incredible offer.<br />
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We have been anxiously waiting to fill up our two pair of mocs and finally have the cute feet to go with the (nearly) equally cute mocs (wink wink).<br />
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Stay tuned this week because next Wednesday......drumroll......... I GET TO GIVE A PAIR of MOCS AWAY to one of you lucky readers!!!!! WHAT?!?!?!<br />
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You must comment on this post and tell me what your favorite color moccasin is on the Freshly Picked site.<br />
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Here's some pics of Rivan in our first pair of Freshly Picked Mocs in Swimmin with the Sharks. Next up on our wish list is Camo and Neon Green.</div>
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1. People say really strange things. I know its mostly out of shock or just having no idea what TO say, but really. Telling me that my family was already big enough is just wrong, stranger at the grocery store.<br />
2. Nesting starts immediately. It's more of a scramble to the finish type feeling because you KNOW what is coming.<br />
3. The pregnancy "senioritis" feeling hits more like the 24th week. Thank God I'm not going the full 40 or I may become a psycho.<br />
4. All the things you say you won't eat or you won't do because you want to bounce back fly swiftly out the window because really, its survival mode.<br />
5. Sitting modestly is totally out of the question. I feel like a SUMO wrestler when I sit. It's not pretty folks. But I'm sorry. I have no control over my body anymore. Long maxi's are essential for the general public.<br />
6. Did I mention people say really weird things? To your face? That are A. none of their business or B. Completely socially unacceptable.<br />
7. The Bath is your friend. Live there.<br />
8. Having older kiddos sure helps out so much better than doing this with a toddler in tow. Thanking God daily for the 6 year gap we have.<br />
9. Leaving the house becomes increasingly stressful just for the one fact of trying to find clothes that actually cover my entire stomach and are not itchy. (I always get a fabulous <a href="http://www.pregnancycorner.com/being-pregnant/complications/pupps.html">rash </a>on my belly. Yay for hot sweaty itchy pregnancies in the summers, shoulda planned that better....oh wait.....)<br />
10. I have the best friends and family who have literally carried me through this pregnancy. From the first trimester shock, the second trimester marathon of finishing everything I could before complete misery set in, to the third trimester, literally calling me for grocery lists, driving me on errands because my belly is too big to drive, taking my children on fun outtings so they are not stir crazy here with me, going to my dr appointments, praying for the things that are closest to my heart, and calling and texting with the right words for the right moments.<br />
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And with that I leave you with this fabulous print that my cousin, <a href="http://www.texaslovely.com/">Bethe</a>, designed yesterday. It was so perfect for where my mind and body where yesterday.<br />
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<img alt="post signature" class="centered" src="http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt238/lindentreeboutique/plank-wooden-texture-signature.jpg" />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935150076644601357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9663562.post-37510854467130725532014-07-02T20:35:00.001-05:002014-07-02T20:35:04.807-05:00Family FunniesLately my kiddos have had some really funny things that I need to record. <div><br></div><div>We were in the car and Ella asked "mom, why do men snore when they sleep?" </div><div><br></div><div>And before anyone could even respond Hayden shouts from the back "because they have no respect for women!!" </div><div><br></div><div>----------------------------------------------</div><div><br></div><div>Then today I was getting up to walk in the house and Ella come up beside me and put her arm around my back and looks at me saying "mom, I know how ya feel" </div><div><br></div><div>I said "oh really??" And she replies "ginormica..... But you're still beautiful" </div><div><br></div><div>She's also been frequently referring to me as "mother of life" and "mother of nature" . </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935150076644601357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9663562.post-6687552855376304392014-06-23T19:28:00.001-05:002014-06-23T19:28:09.626-05:00Summer 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQsKNoGHFgakocJPXhYdRpq-4wGWnHEOri8ZbLjyaEkbECGazTPFtBLCQrRv8wznX8KLz1z_K2RYuJAN_H_Wsv0H5HgC3oZtr03NQepBGQcQAv6nu7x5lG4sDR2Qh2chJzH8h/s640/blogger-image--1466393780.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQsKNoGHFgakocJPXhYdRpq-4wGWnHEOri8ZbLjyaEkbECGazTPFtBLCQrRv8wznX8KLz1z_K2RYuJAN_H_Wsv0H5HgC3oZtr03NQepBGQcQAv6nu7x5lG4sDR2Qh2chJzH8h/s640/blogger-image--1466393780.jpg"></a></div>We have been staying busy as we count down the days til the brothers' arrival. We've been very blessed with some unnaturally overcast days and rain which is wonderful for this massively pregnant mamma. It also helps us stay clear of any drought issue which hinders our firework business. <div><br></div><div>So far, this summer, the girls have :</div><div>Been to two vbs and tomorrow are starting a three day sport clinic (cheerleading for the twins and volleyball for Hayden)</div><div>Started the summer reading club at the library</div><div>Seen Malifecent -twice </div><div>Seen How to Train your dragon</div><div>Gone to a dr appt with me</div><div>Had several indoor campouts</div><div>Consumed a fair amount of sonic slushes and snowcones</div><div>Swam</div><div>Had sleepovers at the grands</div><div>And so much more. </div><div><br></div><div>I've been trying to make them feel like their summer is not boring even though we really aren't doing much. </div><div><br></div><div>I had a good Dr appt today. Baby b (Rivan) has flipped into head down position after being breech for weeks. But that still didn't put us into the clear of avoiding a csection, like I had hoped for. My Dr has been very watchful over all risks involved and with twins the main risk is stress on the second baby during delivery, including stress on the placenta of the second. Plus Liam (the baby in the lead delivery position) is sunny side up so VBAC is still not in the cards. </div><div><br></div><div>I have a total peace over the whole situation. I've prayed the whole time for my desires not to hinder what is the safest way for them to enter the world. And mostly I feel good that I found a dr that honored those wishes the entire time and has my and the boys safety as her top priority. So today they started paperwork to schedule my csection and we are still taking it day by day and hoping to make it as far as we can and as close to 36 weeks as possible. 23 days and counting. </div><div><br></div><div>We are all really excited to meet these guys and can't wait to start the next part of this experience. </div><div><br></div><div>I was able to take some fabulous maternity photos, courtesy of <i>Coon Photography.</i> https://m.facebook.com/CoonPhotography?_rdr</div><div><br></div><div> I've never done maternity pictures before so I'm glad with this being my last pregnancy that we were able to capture this time. The proud big sisters were able to jump in for a few as well! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicw8iZa86dsMv5ua7ES7Y7op-jUEkuskIaG1gPLHP4dbMfs_fbt_gtOczFMXymCux7yT8IfNitRd2vMTRJ83qe6FkaS1zGDMGS_0cYYKUfvel5F7JX3rCfL7iB3s8TKqmYTqwZ/s640/blogger-image-409749941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicw8iZa86dsMv5ua7ES7Y7op-jUEkuskIaG1gPLHP4dbMfs_fbt_gtOczFMXymCux7yT8IfNitRd2vMTRJ83qe6FkaS1zGDMGS_0cYYKUfvel5F7JX3rCfL7iB3s8TKqmYTqwZ/s640/blogger-image-409749941.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisj-_tWYXtSJC5RXoCneUlobecIfHVJDEyiUgN9f389mnl2nmdQqZFXO2YROM-5rN3KdsURq3XNAKEAQmD0rFI7928gF4A9DBRbLv34a8XzD-raRLR0W53627tViR9ay7q_Z3/s640/blogger-image-2069928927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgisj-_tWYXtSJC5RXoCneUlobecIfHVJDEyiUgN9f389mnl2nmdQqZFXO2YROM-5rN3KdsURq3XNAKEAQmD0rFI7928gF4A9DBRbLv34a8XzD-raRLR0W53627tViR9ay7q_Z3/s640/blogger-image-2069928927.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935150076644601357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9663562.post-59388444615154818862014-06-22T09:19:00.001-05:002014-06-22T09:19:39.384-05:00The Revealed giveaway<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsK3dJNlXI7mqcADGqMfq1iuiGs_-FKgLQWBuLAHlnYdovwjR_w04j0ScxUOzVfw5WMGDhKFZXXf4YDbGp7sEQSCwOjTrhpwQKkVns8inkdprhHe4szpjIZfVbNmggpJ_GzrTJ/s640/blogger-image--1477840108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsK3dJNlXI7mqcADGqMfq1iuiGs_-FKgLQWBuLAHlnYdovwjR_w04j0ScxUOzVfw5WMGDhKFZXXf4YDbGp7sEQSCwOjTrhpwQKkVns8inkdprhHe4szpjIZfVbNmggpJ_GzrTJ/s640/blogger-image--1477840108.jpg"></a></div>THE REVEALED is a futuristic tale of a teen girl targeted by a mysterious organization known as The Revealed. As she fights to evade their grasp, she finds out that everything she thought she knew was a lie. Fans of The Hunger Games will love this book!</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I am giving away one of these books this week! Comment below telling me what's at the top of your summer bucket list to be entered! Get an extra entry by sharing on fb. Comment that you did here as well. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Winner selected Wednesday June 25 at 4pm CST.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13935150076644601357noreply@blogger.com0