tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38196083766565183362024-03-20T11:06:15.547-04:00Me and My BoysEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.comBlogger447125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-11409735415968848182012-08-28T19:41:00.000-04:002012-08-28T19:41:58.423-04:00updateSo I realized it isn't my blog makeover that is keeping me from blogging it is my home computer...bless it. This tiny little computer that Colin gave me is really good for Facebook, Twitter, and email. It takes around 20 minutes to do anything....and so me being the most patient person in the world....don't wait around for my blog to load to write a post. I brought my work computer home tonight to do a few things for my Acorns (cutest 2 year old class for the 2012-2013 year)...and decided to update you on some happenings.<br />
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1. I am still training....thank you for praying. I feel really good and some days (some) I look forward to running. I love that I get to spend time with Jes(s), and I love to listen to my music.<br />
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2. I feel healthy...my knees and hips are all in line and I know my body is getting used to run/walking.<br />
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3. I am almost 6 weeks in, which means halfway to race day! <br />
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4. Colin and I are blown away by the amount of financial support...GOD is providing through you! <br />
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5. I was nervous about training and working full-time, but it is all about time management. I have had to run on my own a few times because it is hard to coordinate with running buddies....but I am getting the running in.<br />
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6. Camden is LOVING his new class....He loves his teachers and his buddies. He told me today that all of his buddies were going to be Batman for Halloween....he is sooooo into Superheroes right now. <br />
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Shew...it is almost 8....and I am usually asleep by 8:30....cool girl in the house! Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-11188805716716182672012-08-19T16:11:00.001-04:002012-08-19T16:11:20.834-04:00PrayersFirst off I just want to tell you how incredibly loved both Colin and I feel from the outpouring of prayers of support. You all are amazing...because of you we are almost halfway to our goal (if we exceed our goal we will help pay for another persons spot on the trip to Indonesia...wouldn't that be cool). Thank you, thank you, thank you<br />
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I am thankful for people who text, call, or check in to see how I am feeling. I am thankful for people who just want to run with me so I don't have to train alone. I am thankful that my body is holding up. I am thankful for cooler temps. I am thankful for good shoes that keep my feet from blistering. I am thankful for <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Give-Us-Rest-David-Crowder/dp/B006DICWHW">David Crowder</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/10-000-Reasons-Matt-Redman/dp/B0052EVAHQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1345406631&sr=1-1&keywords=matt+redman+10.000+reasons">Matt Redman's</a> new albums. I am thankful for water and protein bars. I am thankful for this trip that Colin is about to take and the reason it gives me to run. I am thankful that I can run....and because I can run, I will run! I will finish. <br />
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1. My run on Friday was HOT and my body felt so heavy. My feet felt like cement blocks and i wanted to turn around and go home. For some reason, I crossed the street and continued my four mile run....that was totally prayer.<br />
2. This is so mental....pray that I can focus on others during my runs. If I focus on me, my brain and body tell me "I can't do it"...this is a lie. Pray I can focus on the lyrics of the music I am listening to. Focus on the people of Indonesia. Focus on Colin and this trip. Pray that it isn't about me.<br />
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Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-83144152052893295922012-08-15T20:25:00.001-04:002012-08-15T20:25:27.255-04:004, 5, no let's do 6This past weekend we took an adventure to St. Louis, Missouri to visit my Uncle Rick, Aunt Clare and cousins Stephen and Flo. Stephen's birthday is coming up so we are gathered together for some amazing food and wine to celebrate his 29 years of life. He and Flo are also coming up on their 1 year wedding anniversary....although she has been apart of our family for 10+ years....she's the best. What you need to know about Flo is she is also a petite, beautiful, genuine work-out BEAST! I had text her earlier this month and mentioned I would be running a HALF in October and wondered if she was up for a brisk run when I was in town. She was all about it....so encouraging....so supportive....and really ran at my pace. What was funny is, we woke up, drank coffee, ate a banana and then decided to go ahead and up our mileage from 4-5....seriously, what is one more mile? We took off towards Forrest Park and ran through the trails there. It was packed...bikers, runners, walkers, and I was really jealous of the people laying on their picnic blankets drinking their skinny vanilla lattes. We decided to run to 2.5 and then turn around and head back to the house. This was a great plant, until we got lost....oops. WE ended up run/walkking SIX miles.....6, six, SiX, S6X.....did I mention six? It was grueling, but I did it!!!! It felt good to get back to the house and say..."yeah, we got lost and ran/walked 6, you know, no big deal." <br />
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The boys took off soon after our return (and constant chatting about 6 miles), and hit the golf course for a quick 9 while Flo and I decided to take Camden to the <a href="http://www.citymuseum.org/site/">City Museum</a>.....AMAZING! (Check it out if you are ever in St. Louis. <br />
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Another shot of the slide that Camden went down!!!</div>
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All of us on the Ferris Wheel (I swore I would never ride one again....well, when you have a 3 year old, you put your game face on)</div>
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We also climbed 10 flights of stairs (after I ran 6 miles, did I mention that) and went down the 10 story slide. Camden didn't enjoy that one as much as he did the white tube one above. So thankful for such a cool cousin who took him around and climbed through all the fun tunnels with my boy. I held purses and water....too sore to climb anything because I ran....oh you know. </div>
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Later that night Stephen and his buddy Max grilled us an incredible feast! We enjoyed some wine and cheese then all sorts of cuts of yummy beef and veggies....so good.</div>
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Camden got a new cool truck on his adventure to St Louis...spoiled rotten.</div>
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I just loved this picture of Camden and Grandaddy. </div>
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Camden is an amazing travel buddy. He watched the Lorax not less then 6 times, and finally fell asleep for the first time (in the car) when we got to New Circle Road....returning home from our awesome weekend. That is our little guy all tuckered out....maybe he ran 6 miles :) <br />
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I can't comprehend Your infinitely beautiful and perfect love<br />Oh I've dreamed dreams of majesty as brilliant as a billion stars<br />But they're never bright enough after all<br /><br />You are Holy<br />Oh Holy<br />Holy, Holy, Holy<br /><br />I will sing a song for You my God with everything I have in me<br />But it's never loud enough after all<br /><br />You are Holy<br />Oh Holy<br />Holy, Holy, Holy<br /><br />Heaven and earth are full, full of Your glory, glory<br />My soul it overflows full of Your glory, Your glory<br />Oh blessed is he who reigns, full of Your glory, Your glory<br />My cup, it can't contain all of Your glory, Your glory<br />Hosanna we are found after all You are<br /><br />Holy<br />Oh Holy<br />Holy, Holy, Holy<br /><br />Holy<br />Oh Holy<br />Holy<br /><br />I can't comprehend<br />You're infinitely beautiful</div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-21016004178450465082012-08-08T16:24:00.000-04:002012-08-08T16:24:20.866-04:00RSVP'sI was telling my team teacher, Flora how exciting it is to check the mail these days. I compared it to sending out wedding invites and waiting for the RSVP's to start rolling in. Each day I go to the mailbox and look for those beautiful handwritten envelopes and KNOW that there is some kind of encouragement enclosed!! I LOVE IT! I love it for Colin because he doesn't have to worry about raising the financial side of support. I love it for both of us, because we are being prayed over. I love it, because it isn't a bill...ha! Thanks so much dear friends for your on going love and support.Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-21310100449461403942012-08-06T21:01:00.000-04:002012-08-06T21:01:23.022-04:00Lifestyle ChangeI have tried to embrace a healthier lifestyle since March 2012. I was absolutely miserable and very upset about how I looked and more importantly how I felt. I was not motivated, I was not comfortable in my own skin, and I wasn't any good for my family. I didnt' want to get out of my pajamas each day, and when I did it took me 2-3 changes of clothes to find something that I was comfortable in wearing. It was bad. I remember my breaking point was when I saw a picture of myself in the above said pj's at our Easter Egg Hunt. I could see that I was unhappy, I looked like a bit of a slob, and had a heart to heart with Colin. He was so encouraging and wanted to help me reach my full potential physically, mentally, and emotionally. <br />
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In March, I started going to a doctor and nutritionist who helped me get on track physcially. They gave me recipeds and tips on what to eat and what not to eat. Just having that accountability and the ability helped so much. I started to cook more at home, and am so fortunate to have a school that has an amazing and healthy spread each day for lunch. <br />
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For March through June I didnt exercise, I focused on what I ate and lost 25 pounds. When I lost the weight and could fit into my wardrobe I had in my closet I got excited. (I didn't fit in anything comfortably, but my pj's, I was at the point of moving up a size). In July, I decided to run/walk a 10K for a sweet girl that attends TLS. She has recently been diagnosed with JRA (juvenile rumatoid arthritis). I realized that I was not going to quit that race because I was running for a reason, I had a goal and a person in mind to finish for. It felt so good to excercise again and I knew at that point I wanted to set another goal for myself. <br />
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I have read a few books on running over the summer and decided that I wanted to run a mini marathon. This time, for my hubs and his trip to Indonesia. I have tried training and running a mini twice before and failed...quit. I knew that this time I wanted to set myself up to win. I began going to a chiropractor to make sure my body was aligned (the last two times I quit because of my hips and knees)....I wanted NO EXCUSES. <br />
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So this is where I am....I have trained for two weeks and feel like this experience has been emotional, physical and now mental. I know that this is mind over matter....I can and will finish the race, not for me, but for my husband and what I know he is going to do for the people of Indonesia. I know that during this training, as I push myself, it is worth it. <br />
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I am proud of myself....I am glad that I get to run for a reason. I am praying that by embracing this healthier lifestyle I will be around longer to watch Camden grow up, graduate, marry and start his own family. God has given me "temple" and I want to be a better steward of what He has given me.<br />
<br />Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-51552526454141960222012-08-05T15:15:00.001-04:002012-08-05T15:15:29.653-04:00It is OFFICIAL....We have received TWO checks and so now my hubs is officially on his way to paying for his trip to Indonesia, and I MUST run....so thankful for the support of my friends and family and know that you are much appreciated as I train and Colin prepares to go on this trip. I wanted to introduce you to two people who have been blessed by these mission trips to Indonesia....<br />
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<em>Linda-she already had a small sewing business but she had to send many items she created to others to finish such as creating button holes. With her loan, she bought equipment which allows her to do this, which saves time and money. She is a Muslim woman but her heart is being softened. She told someone last week, "I know you are praying for me because my business is going so well". </em></div>
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So far this week I have run and done two days of cross training. The cross training had been so much fun. I have been doing a class called Surge at the chiropractor and it is a set of 7 exercises you do for 15 straight minutes 20 seconds on and 20 seconds off at 80%. It is intense, but I love how quick it is and the quality of a workout it is in such a short time. If you want to join me it is Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:15 for $5! <br />
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Tomorrow I run 2 and then Sunday back up to 3. I get a little nervous when I look ahead at my training schedule knowing that school is about to start and the amount of milage I am going to have to run. When school starts I am usually a walking zombie for about a month. I have to get used to the structure, early mornings, and 10 two year olds needing me. I love my job, but I also love to rest more then I love to run. I am going to have to choose to RUN! (this is where I need my buddies). <br />
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I will let you know how the run goes tomorrow. Keep praying for me! THanks .Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-84914976693517915902012-07-27T06:33:00.002-04:002012-07-27T06:33:55.060-04:00Early Birds.......get up early. I had a much needed day of rest yesterday. It was nice to let my body "recover" a bit from the shock of making it get up and move after a few years. I also hosted a party for some dear friends in order to start another way to raise money for Colin. It is always nice to have friends over and spend time together. <br />
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Jes(s) and Whitney (my sis-in-law married to Mac) were both at the party last night and we decided that we were going to wake up at 5am to run our two miles together. We all have crazy days today and knew that this would be the BEST time to run. (Yeah, Whitney has joined the team). As I fell asleep last night a little part of me was so happy it was storming, I thought to myself it is so cool to say you're going to wake up at 5am, but then can't because of the elements. Each time I woke up (which was too many last night), it was still storming. My alarm was set for 4:45 and when I woke up at 4:43 (what??) I didn't hear a thing....no rain, thunder....I didn't see lightening. I knew, the storm had passed and it was time to get going. <br />
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We rain in Jes(s)' neighborhood and it was a really good run. It is much cooler at 5am! We started off walking, rain a mile, walked a few, and then finished running. I feel like I am getting a good feel for how I want to run the race. I don't mind walking at the beginning of each mile....it is easy when there are only 2 miles. I don't know how I wil feel when we add, oh 13.1. <br />
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So now it is 6:30 and I am wide awake and blogging. I know that I am going to definately need a little nap today. I am off tomorrow and then we run three on Sunday night!!Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-41886909499158492652012-07-25T18:59:00.005-04:002012-07-25T18:59:53.429-04:00Bike, Icecream, BikeToday was a cross training day so I went back and forth all day as to what I would do. Yoga, bike ride, swimming..... As I was baking our tilapia, boiling our corn, and cutting fruit I had a thought....we could ride bikes up to Sonic and have icecream! That is still cross training right? We loaded up Camden and took a quick ride up to Sonic, rewarded myself and then rode home? Once we all got home, I got right back on my bike and road in a really nice neighborhood that has tons of shade. It was a good workout. We have cruisers, no gears downhill is Heaven and uphill is....well you know. I rode about 2 miles, and don't know how all you peeps ride your bikes to work, that was intense. If you want a really good workout, pull a three year old...YIKES! I get to cross off day three of my training, and I need to look at what tomorrow holds....Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-25798889961652800982012-07-25T07:27:00.002-04:002012-07-25T07:27:47.290-04:00JoinI am in the process of figuring out how to use Blogspot again. I am so impressed with the updates they have made since last year. I want to attach my support letter to this post, but so far I am not successful....anybody have suggestions? Remember I am very technologically challenged :)<br />
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I woke up this morning just a bit sore from my first official run. I looked at my training schedule and saw that there were only two days marked off and many, many, many more miles to run!! Little overwhelming when you look at the whole thing. I keep remember this scripture...<br />
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I have to know that God is going to give me strength to take each step and the discipline to get off my bootie and make sure those steps happen. I am thankful that people know I am running because now they will ask....talk about accountability. Below is a picture of where I will be running in October, and the event is sponsored by SAUL GOOD!?!?! Seriously, this is my kind of race. </div>
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Until I figure out how to attach my letter to my blog, please email me at <a href="mailto:emilystout2003@yahoo.com">emilystout2003@yahoo.com</a> or just comment below with your email and I will send one your way. I really appreciate your prayers and support friends. </div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-41535970858595048792012-07-24T21:31:00.003-04:002012-07-24T21:33:41.640-04:00Taking it to the Streets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my running pal Jes(s). I think her name should have one "s," she insists on 2. I will give her two because she has agreed to train and run a mini-marathon with me. Love you friend. I had been anxiously anticipating our big run all day. I had planned when I would eat my <a href="http://www.melaleuca.com/ProductStore/Product.aspx?sku=4204">exercise bar</a> and I set my <a href="http://www.melaleuca.com/ProductStore/Product.aspx?sku=8958">powder mix</a> out so I would have it ready after completing the run. (anal annie). I<a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/my_home/"> mapped our run</a> for a quick mile through the neighborhood. I had read the book <a href="http://nonrunnersmarathontraining.com/">"The Non-Runners Guide to Running a Marathon"</a> on my way home for vacation and really liked her training schedule. As a teacher I had to retype into Publisher and print out on teal cardstock so I could hang it up in my bathroom to mark off each training day. (anal annie)<br />
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Jes arrived at my house around 8. I changed into my cool kid clothes, got my ipod, and earphones and was ready to take it to the streets. Before we took off I had to tease Jes(s) and tell her that I bought us matching earphones (picture above) with microphones so we could be in constant communication during our run. She looked at me puzzled and grateful, then like I was crazy. Those are Colin's headphones for his X-Box, but I thought the picture was hilarious.<br />
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I am so thankful for the team that has agreed to run with me in Midway to raise money for Colin. So far we have 5 possibly 6 running in October....you are more then welcome to join the team too! We don't have to train together, you can go at your own pace and then meet up the day of the big race!! <br />
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Yesterday I did some yoga because it was a stretching and strengthening day. I have a DVD by Bob from The Biggest Loser and did the warm up and cool down part....lame I know. I am a little sore today, but know I need to beef up my stretching days. Thankfully my mom and dad have the wii fit and offered it to me for the training process. I will be doing my yoga wii fit style from now on. It also has baseball, which Camden seems to LOVE! <br />
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Tonight I put on my sweet shoes and watch and hit the pavement. Jess and I will be run walking three miles, 3!? We will be running at different times due to our schedules and to try and avoid the extreme heat of the day....is it weird that I am really excited about this?<br />
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I have set out to do two mini marathons before and made it halfway through training and quit. I had hip or knee issues and the only person I was running for was myself. This time I have made it about my hubs and Indonesia....you really can't let your husband down, and a country....talk about motivation, right? I am also trying to set myself up to win....no excuses. Eating well, down 25 pounds, <a href="http://www.melaleuca.com/ProductStore/Product.aspx?sku=420">vitamins</a> and chiropractor to make sure I am all alligned and adjusted. (If you are looking for a chiropractor check out these guys. <a href="http://wellchiropractic.com/">Wellington Chiropratic</a>. My husband has been so supportive in helping me change my eating habits and focus on my health. (I love my teammate!)<br />
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If you want to know more about Wellington Chiropractic and Melaleuca I would love to share with you!!<br />
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This recent series on spiritual gifts at Southland Christian Church (I Corinthians 12), helped Colin and I redefine our focus on our spiritual gifts and taught us how to maximize them in our lives. </div>
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If you want to know the specific message and testimony that touched our family, <u>check out this </u><a href="http://www.southlandchristian.org/series/shaped/every-day-of-your-life/">video</a><u> and fast forward to 21minutes. </u> Colin is going to be joining a team with Craig to do this exact trip in November. </div>
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I must take a moment and brag on how God is using and working through my husband. I am so proud of him and how he has decided to go to Indonesia with a team from SCC. He has always been so jealous of the doctors, dentists, and nurses who get to go to Haiti to use their gifts to love people. When he heard of this opportunity to go to Indonesia, he knew that it was God's call on his life to use his GIFTS to love others. </div>
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I can't go with Colin to Indonesia, but I do want to help support him financially and in prayer. One way that I am going to do both is by running a mini-marathon in October. I want to train and pray over him and his team as I prepare to run 13.1 miles....my first mini!! I am so nervous, but know I can do this and I have surrounded myself with a team to join me in raising funds for my hubs. My personal goal is to raise $750 of the $3000 by mid-October! I know that I can't do this by myself, but with God I CAN DO ANYTHING! </div>
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<br />Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-81931070190699022272011-11-22T07:05:00.005-05:002011-11-22T07:30:45.046-05:00Thanksgiving Prep<div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love hosting our family here at the house for some delicious fried turkey and too many sides and desserts to count. It is really a team effort (my mom makes more then anyone...she "loves to cook!"), and it is always wonderful to spend time and catch up with dear friends and family. We are so blessed. Tomorrow night Mac and Colin will get the turkeys marinated and stuff....I don't like this part. I am usually busy setting up the table....my sweet spot. Here is a look at years past decor.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">1. <a href="http://emilystout2003.blogspot.com/2008/11/table-is-set.html">2008</a> (sporting a tiny baby bump)<br /></div><br /><div align="center">2. <a href="http://emilystout2003.blogspot.com/2009/11/happy-thanksgiving.html">2009</a> (my boy looks so little here)<br /></div><br /><div align="center">3. <a href="http://emilystout2003.blogspot.com/2010/12/thanksgiving-2010-pix.html">2010</a> (First T-giving on Woodwalk)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><p align="center">I have all the ingredients for my green beans and mashed potatoes lined up nice and neat on my counter. Colin has all the sauces and sav's for the turkey. The playroom is being cleared out to make room for tables, (too many toys). The tables will be delivered tomorrow, the final touches will be added tomorrow evening and we expect pple as early as 8 to start frying turkey's and eating fried twinkies....be sure you freeze them before dipping into the fryer (we learned the hard way). </p><br /><p align="center">Happy Thanksgiving friends!!<br /></p>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-8662484434548353892011-11-10T07:17:00.006-05:002011-11-10T07:31:02.906-05:00I am turning into my Nana<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBx_dEJyyYtBW6lITi5ZCHUCZD03GMdT0bIpA-Jyj6kQbffN7Os_weDHNDX33y_DANe37vRVF4FsyI13heSoI-x396J0Q3MCG-Cc6I6J8U2jXIeWvemdBZwHyQnwHr5IOHQXiUdiZcrk/s1600/organizer.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673343040480216482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLBx_dEJyyYtBW6lITi5ZCHUCZD03GMdT0bIpA-Jyj6kQbffN7Os_weDHNDX33y_DANe37vRVF4FsyI13heSoI-x396J0Q3MCG-Cc6I6J8U2jXIeWvemdBZwHyQnwHr5IOHQXiUdiZcrk/s400/organizer.jpg" border="0" /></a> This makes my <a href="http://www.lillianvernon.com/Product/Daysoftheweekhangingorganizer#">Anal Annie </a>heart smile. </div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4f2vXVfcizibdl8uGskW3Ly6cbqX49TDwQ7g1RNGk2wTs-KpUnK0nn2ZOYhlzwrE8L-K-SoTX89hndRM3u5iH1u0fNTZDIC_4nG3_0UW9SbuJ2-edbB0gpiCDSZidY0AERp-99cwQIj8/s1600/picture+gallery.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673342102248185970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4f2vXVfcizibdl8uGskW3Ly6cbqX49TDwQ7g1RNGk2wTs-KpUnK0nn2ZOYhlzwrE8L-K-SoTX89hndRM3u5iH1u0fNTZDIC_4nG3_0UW9SbuJ2-edbB0gpiCDSZidY0AERp-99cwQIj8/s400/picture+gallery.jpg" border="0" /></a> To hang <a href="http://www.lillianvernon.com/Product/WallArtGalleryFrames">artwork </a>in Camden's big boy room<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxRWK0wFDWFV40W8EW81IpnXY6xmwj8CruC6IWnqsnAbV7J-iFtA7DzSzF7vBYNMAgA8DMk_et1Uw53KcQRNlHb0H_d3CkdNXr3k92-xSa93BP9jeriIULmQISfX1YKIu2JZpHpoYwptA/s1600/cam+christmas.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673341778698305202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxRWK0wFDWFV40W8EW81IpnXY6xmwj8CruC6IWnqsnAbV7J-iFtA7DzSzF7vBYNMAgA8DMk_et1Uw53KcQRNlHb0H_d3CkdNXr3k92-xSa93BP9jeriIULmQISfX1YKIu2JZpHpoYwptA/s400/cam+christmas.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.lillianvernon.com/Product/BrightPatchworkSleepingBag">Sleeping bag </a>for Camden<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO1WqPgYNXW5CDv-B0o3oo0dqpjTvraWHPFOU-KK5EaDYZVVM7MCklw2z-sp8Q3TBJiP6StcwSAKzkCBIhA1x6mKdKdyZJuAIdXCux48y5cW9Fij76zHo5hyj5snyg7zPihFtWEt2n0z4/s1600/em+christmas.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673341336214603890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO1WqPgYNXW5CDv-B0o3oo0dqpjTvraWHPFOU-KK5EaDYZVVM7MCklw2z-sp8Q3TBJiP6StcwSAKzkCBIhA1x6mKdKdyZJuAIdXCux48y5cW9Fij76zHo5hyj5snyg7zPihFtWEt2n0z4/s400/em+christmas.jpg" border="0" /></a> For my bathroom counter and <a href="http://www.lillianvernon.com/Product/DresserVanityOrganizer">makeup storage</a><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">My Nana was the funniest Christmas/Birthday gift shopper ever. We never know what we were going to get. Mac had the best gifts ever.....a black lab toilet paper holder and a guitar glow sign. I find it funny that I received her catalog of choice yesterday in the mail, and found a few items I would LOVE for Christmas (hint, hint hubs). I am just carrying on the tradition to love <a href="http://www.lillianvernon.com/">Lillian Vernon</a> Nana....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-15204625249488723572011-11-08T06:57:00.002-05:002011-11-08T07:11:59.715-05:009 YearsHappy Anniversary to my lovely hubs. I can't believe we have been married for 9 years! It still seems like yesterday that I was in my first year of teaching and Colin was finishing up college....yes, I am older (he calls me his couger). When I met Colin I knew that he was someone different. I knew that he had a big heart, he was sensitive and very in tune with my feelings. He walked through a time of healing for me, and he loved me, even when I wasn't very lovable. I am so thankful that God chose him to be my husband. My day to day life is spent laughing and on occasion crying at the crazy things he says and does. <br /><br />We started our marriage off in Florida....12 hours away from everything I ever knew. I cried all the time. We made some great friends, found a church, and both had great jobs. After we signed a contract to build our first home in Florida....we got a call that brought us back to KY. I was so happy to be back with friends and family...but a part of me will always miss JAX. It was me and Colin against the world.....we had each other and every weekend was a new adventure. During that time we grew as a couple and learned how to lean on each other. We enjoyed and treasured all the visits many of you made during that time. <br /><br />After two years of marriage we were back in the Bluegrass State. Bought our second home in Copperfield and both started great jobs. Colin back at Lexmark and me at SCC in the Children's Ministry. We both loved our jobs, but felt called to something different. So within the first year of returning home he started to work at Concrete Coring Company (with the intention of buying) and I went back to the classroom at The Lexington School. I LOVED working at my church, but missed having kids in my life.<br /><br />Around our 4th year of marriage we decided that we would like to start a family. Looking back now at that <a href="http://emilystout2003.blogspot.com/2008/07/beginnings.html">journey </a>I am so thankful to God for the gift of Camden. What a long hard time for Colin and me, with so many ups and downs....but with the outcome of being a mom and dad we will forever be thankful. <br /><br />As husband and wife, mom and dad, I am so thankful for my best friend to walk through life with. Throughout the last 9 years I have never laughed so hard. Looking forward to 90+ more babe. I love you.<br /><br />(When I get my camera fixed on my phone I will post a few pix of our wedding day, Colin looks 12)Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-72089985415428399232011-11-07T15:56:00.004-05:002011-11-07T16:05:16.703-05:00Have I mentioned....<div><br /><div>...that I am listening to Christmas music? Word on the street that Mixmas is up and running, thank you 94.5. I just love this Holiday season. What makes it better are the cooler temps, sun, and beautiful colors on the leaves. This is a time of year where it is easy to find things to be thankful for. I have noticed that so many people are posting something they are thankful for each day. I love reading each post, and am reminded of our many blessings. I am afraid to start that daily thankful on FB because then I would feel like I had to keep up with it, and i might not do it, like my blog!<br /></div><br /><div>Have I mentioned.....that I am loving teaching again. I have the perfect work week. Monday, WEdnesday, and Friday 8-12...with my boy. Somedays are tough being both mommy and teacher, but it is so fun spending my days with him. I am starting to see how fast this time goes....and want to slow it down so bad. It seems like I had this just yesterday....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672362152246818050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKcvTFsTbSobsjpO8iKrdz0ai0inrdPuQKOEH21h8LGG1GtqbFO5XZ_E0ziNr02fiUiD5PKhV2_aZ04jXR1AoIFSBJUoqmY1OOfBHrWZufOtxb4jT4Qtu-v-JJKoF42bTzZZCpZo3wKE/s400/iphone+017.JPG" border="0" /></div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672362541446724322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7OwZzBXbcLRutv1_xDzeBfcizwOhsqEm6ZPpKM5jyB4t5V_1MiPYTHXITfn3qf0KxYB3A-m_BBBU5bge8PdZiz8YzhcQSXg7HHT72NA2SJz8Nyj2gZ4wh5Eztzl-3kK_9fSc-SPh1kE/s400/Halloween+2011+005.JPG" border="0" /> <br /><p align="center">I realize I have myself a very handsome little guy.....enjoying every minute.</p>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-19156391213072124132011-11-06T18:47:00.005-05:002011-11-06T19:09:13.755-05:00If I had only known.....<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4R5o5QIvvqfOxHbFfAmR7YSTSvD0D8iI1f5sRFgpkToKYy4gLjl2DCypzOaBzeimgam_AQRvhLJfUZt503uEcUepMG-66PlsM4mx3ivs8VL21tqvnmMIdIEMLsg7ME3OyK3BdMXqaUc/s1600/Christmas+2010+057.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672038697924838594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4R5o5QIvvqfOxHbFfAmR7YSTSvD0D8iI1f5sRFgpkToKYy4gLjl2DCypzOaBzeimgam_AQRvhLJfUZt503uEcUepMG-66PlsM4mx3ivs8VL21tqvnmMIdIEMLsg7ME3OyK3BdMXqaUc/s400/Christmas+2010+057.JPG" border="0" /></a> Proud mom</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTA1icS9XZoaEjF42R6TiPR21OtFdMxalzGKpgJ_CgWtFbHRQy1MXmYF_GmH_rz2Qu7z7bYqef3dvi8wQKtKFIU28mBv7lW4qr7d69_BFuFT-WlP6_xdaH1xwIyLiWxIUbsKMQs9U-so/s1600/december+078.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672037557346782786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTA1icS9XZoaEjF42R6TiPR21OtFdMxalzGKpgJ_CgWtFbHRQy1MXmYF_GmH_rz2Qu7z7bYqef3dvi8wQKtKFIU28mBv7lW4qr7d69_BFuFT-WlP6_xdaH1xwIyLiWxIUbsKMQs9U-so/s400/december+078.JPG" border="0" /></a> Christmas 2009 </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhWXpW3u1-7uX7affFHy7nQ91qHZIH0BGDpv5euuTwMA1Yxsf_N-lRNjWm2KON94sti1BDkkdEhth7p2cpXDlNPPgdzg3yrQFzWcKvRLjWfaHmkPuQMIvsEaOA3Y3v5ym7MBTgAlXHkI/s1600/Best+Grandparents.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672036311013004994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHhWXpW3u1-7uX7affFHy7nQ91qHZIH0BGDpv5euuTwMA1Yxsf_N-lRNjWm2KON94sti1BDkkdEhth7p2cpXDlNPPgdzg3yrQFzWcKvRLjWfaHmkPuQMIvsEaOA3Y3v5ym7MBTgAlXHkI/s400/Best+Grandparents.JPG" border="0" /></a> Christmas 2008 (Best Grandparents....I have baby Cam in my belly)<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">As a new mom, (I know Camden is going to be 3 in April, but everyday is something new), I realize how hard it is to be a mom. If I had known how hard it was, I would have been so much nicer to my mom growing up. I remember things that I said and did to my mom growing up that were so incredibly hateful. I know that if Camden said and did the same things that I did, my heart would be completely broken. (I sit and think of these things as I rock Camden before bed at night....I have a few more random thoughts coming your way soon).<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">So mom, for the time....</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I said I hated you (how many times, I can't remember)</div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I threw the precious baby cradle Grandaddy bought me<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I broke the phone</div></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I lied<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I disappointed you</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I didn't tell you I love you</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I ran away (with Daisy to the end of the street and freaked out)<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I didn't say thank you</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I didn't eat what you made me<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I didn't wear what you bought me<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I didn't follow directions<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I couldn't make up my mind<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I maybe got a little anxious<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I am sure I should apologize for future oops</div><br /><div align="center">(you owe me for the ankle incident)<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">....I am so <strong>sorry</strong>. You are so appreciated and LOVED. I value our relationship and am so thankful that God called you to be my mom. I adore you momma, and am sorry I don't say it enough.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center">I am so thankful that God called me to be Camden's mom, but I am also feel so inadequate to be a parent. I am trusting that God will equip me each day to teach and love my son. </div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div></div></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-30391545234669568742011-11-05T09:02:00.007-04:002011-11-05T09:18:22.994-04:00Halloween Past Post<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbMI9EXnY4N9iTHFFHcq7p4wph1wnELOxQ0s3m49olVIFLpWmj56BkMAZfwyf90uyMKRM-CBP9pdZ2E2yz-1wyjSesEY_hu5CwSgPkLwVNXpQyXDo3nuvKSyBVI5SmsTBJo4D8u1-5nQs/s1600/Happy+Halloween+024.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671498766821511074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbMI9EXnY4N9iTHFFHcq7p4wph1wnELOxQ0s3m49olVIFLpWmj56BkMAZfwyf90uyMKRM-CBP9pdZ2E2yz-1wyjSesEY_hu5CwSgPkLwVNXpQyXDo3nuvKSyBVI5SmsTBJo4D8u1-5nQs/s400/Happy+Halloween+024.JPG" border="0" /></a> Sock Monkey 2009</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINNCX91kRVRmCeC5f_JL9yBRn0nV0FlnPQ00yYXEA9m0Ha6esLgRbwj4D5QnzA66kDI1eXMxsgG7akw8BPpKmELXfmGUBWMLzbHlG5JnIS0pk7qbc-Qkh0mpA_zbF-_58DIbuSd3-iNw/s1600/friends.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671497688387455218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjINNCX91kRVRmCeC5f_JL9yBRn0nV0FlnPQ00yYXEA9m0Ha6esLgRbwj4D5QnzA66kDI1eXMxsgG7akw8BPpKmELXfmGUBWMLzbHlG5JnIS0pk7qbc-Qkh0mpA_zbF-_58DIbuSd3-iNw/s400/friends.bmp" border="0" /></a> Elmo 2010<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XD30jpjTCoi1n21L01Qdp5qkEDshu2SfiA0q85kTxChz9WfpdpaM8aXBs8nQtKnSyCPA2aQzJjnNn43TIXf_kR5CkjYAY5dVVbaIjNrmW-VijhdFXu9MJzMZGhL5hH-0qtsRX84OoWE/s1600/Halloween+2011+034.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671497167193189218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XD30jpjTCoi1n21L01Qdp5qkEDshu2SfiA0q85kTxChz9WfpdpaM8aXBs8nQtKnSyCPA2aQzJjnNn43TIXf_kR5CkjYAY5dVVbaIjNrmW-VijhdFXu9MJzMZGhL5hH-0qtsRX84OoWE/s400/Halloween+2011+034.JPG" border="0" /></a> 2011 </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Halloween was so much fun this year. It is so different with a little one who gets to dress up and collect candy (for mommy). There is nothing cuter then a tiny Curious George going door to door saying "Teet or Teet!" I took it upon myself this past week to look at past Halloween pix and I teared up. Our baby boy isn't a baby anymore....he is a little boy! I also realized that he has been a monkey two out of his three years. My friend <a href="http://www.homeofthewhites.blogspot.com/">Kendra</a> gave me great advice right before our first Halloween. She told us to buy a Christmas ornament that represents our little guys costume each year. So now our tree will have a sock monkey, elmo, and I need to find Curious George. Such a great idea friend.<br /><br /><br />I am also full speed ahead planning our Thanksgiving. The tables are rented and I can already taste the turkey. I love this time spend with family and friends. I must admit that I have already started listening to Christmas music, well just one song right now. It was my favorite last year and it looks like it may be again this year. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpHiAmL8-b0">Winter Snow </a>is amazing....check out the link to listen for yourself. Nobody does it like <a href="http://www.blogger.com/worship%20and%20whatnot@blogspot.com">Amanda Carter</a>....hoping that she sings it again at SCC this year.<br /></div></div></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-69951336549484917652011-11-02T09:06:00.014-04:002011-11-02T10:07:48.272-04:00Happy Halloween 2011<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Osxho340i1qn_A9cXAxk19DYLzgU-MCSmDLdC-KiHXZ0flrwbqnhC-TGAKMkxAiIlklWXuPaLvXWa_mJkRrEqnAVb4iqIgFk3vFor5HAcnz_wytRzT6vkLRhrsWL1KL1RHIZkwxDNK0/s1600/Halloween+2011+041.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670389658370910354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Osxho340i1qn_A9cXAxk19DYLzgU-MCSmDLdC-KiHXZ0flrwbqnhC-TGAKMkxAiIlklWXuPaLvXWa_mJkRrEqnAVb4iqIgFk3vFor5HAcnz_wytRzT6vkLRhrsWL1KL1RHIZkwxDNK0/s400/Halloween+2011+041.JPG" border="0" /></a> Unattended candy bowl...he didn't know what to do!</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HoLXfT4hn7xFl-YJXMUWfTSPbUZBD0hTGoh79H3CC-zdRSHElB-QyaxwVzsoddlG1DXpfgNhAQjOcmE7Zn_Ia_Zgf1GIosghz2rNUvoR2Ic55e3FtAMOZ3Xxh1iMMbl9HfeZ5CHhQzg/s1600/Halloween+2011+034.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670387962850536002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HoLXfT4hn7xFl-YJXMUWfTSPbUZBD0hTGoh79H3CC-zdRSHElB-QyaxwVzsoddlG1DXpfgNhAQjOcmE7Zn_Ia_Zgf1GIosghz2rNUvoR2Ic55e3FtAMOZ3Xxh1iMMbl9HfeZ5CHhQzg/s400/Halloween+2011+034.JPG" border="0" /></a> (Camden as Curious George 2011)</div><br /><div align="center">We were that family that had all the glow sticks and such at 6 when it was still sunny.</div><br /><div align="center">Safety First! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEfoRq1-rn3cznQwmQZYYG8c8Ke__7-LKYlUtkeCD_x5ojfQy7p-6YTcw4dJY7hPm3jeBH5Pcu7i9VIQIfMrrDpfuwOJweHi3vlHBOLG6j22_7XwknQjH6WAvinVy5tmd8ZxnruIKU-Q/s1600/Halloween+2011+035.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670387689555696386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEfoRq1-rn3cznQwmQZYYG8c8Ke__7-LKYlUtkeCD_x5ojfQy7p-6YTcw4dJY7hPm3jeBH5Pcu7i9VIQIfMrrDpfuwOJweHi3vlHBOLG6j22_7XwknQjH6WAvinVy5tmd8ZxnruIKU-Q/s400/Halloween+2011+035.JPG" border="0" /></a> Grandma and Grandaddy with their lil punkin<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmqZ_cFVW08_FfoOUdAPkPYJ8PXIU9nwzWuZf8AnZf2ceWQPFN_LPZRCjGbWH0UpuCwFD9K2bGM-QjBfIjni0sCtK4V1pu2KQFLe5LGWzRLZ1eR0y6mr2qWowIkqsmrOo12v_sdyT1u8/s1600/Halloween+2011+043.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670387176101408274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzmqZ_cFVW08_FfoOUdAPkPYJ8PXIU9nwzWuZf8AnZf2ceWQPFN_LPZRCjGbWH0UpuCwFD9K2bGM-QjBfIjni0sCtK4V1pu2KQFLe5LGWzRLZ1eR0y6mr2qWowIkqsmrOo12v_sdyT1u8/s400/Halloween+2011+043.JPG" border="0" /></a>Stout Family 2011<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5-zKG_9Pgg2OI0IC7mQMj68hsl9mlr4IJh_cECQMQw2dOd8AmxDvZoNsWjSZHx008C1q-jwbtHFFURCc7-s7x7UifgtIcX1mJaL_-nUVOj2qwlkbE2OVdFIrqAoJanz3e-E8UZpatXc/s1600/Halloween+2011+012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670386777407579554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5-zKG_9Pgg2OI0IC7mQMj68hsl9mlr4IJh_cECQMQw2dOd8AmxDvZoNsWjSZHx008C1q-jwbtHFFURCc7-s7x7UifgtIcX1mJaL_-nUVOj2qwlkbE2OVdFIrqAoJanz3e-E8UZpatXc/s400/Halloween+2011+012.JPG" border="0" /></a> Marilyn and Luigi<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Vc4RCPj5vX1a08THrsIpQ_RkyQacsSK9xGhORpoIOvsNRP1-IIcwwMD5VutHkDz-au6Zp5NuMl46glOBG8eYSEq5KFizlRPvkMyM1uJkz3OWhYjOJ1KjL7s7ZNRX55vanMVcKW8pzSg/s1600/Halloween+2011+010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670386665443862338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Vc4RCPj5vX1a08THrsIpQ_RkyQacsSK9xGhORpoIOvsNRP1-IIcwwMD5VutHkDz-au6Zp5NuMl46glOBG8eYSEq5KFizlRPvkMyM1uJkz3OWhYjOJ1KjL7s7ZNRX55vanMVcKW8pzSg/s400/Halloween+2011+010.JPG" border="0" /></a> Luigi and Mario (next year I want to be a princess)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NCxKGt110gWDfj-IWqGSRRkHy0Vo5M4k2Kkk-MhhNoUFTTIIpWZNm34e1Az-t0qKtLUgsfs_PUbtSZAtSnespdY6nWVZLPww4zcwSbhd7RMb1rV71_netHmTlZMq227Hfj1CJ7TPni4/s1600/Halloween+2011+045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670386549557948354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8NCxKGt110gWDfj-IWqGSRRkHy0Vo5M4k2Kkk-MhhNoUFTTIIpWZNm34e1Az-t0qKtLUgsfs_PUbtSZAtSnespdY6nWVZLPww4zcwSbhd7RMb1rV71_netHmTlZMq227Hfj1CJ7TPni4/s400/Halloween+2011+045.JPG" border="0" /></a> At TLS I was Mustard and Cam was sporting a sockless Curious George<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNpDHA71lNpUM7wZsowQimKcriFBGtsNIN_ceXllhFqVxKpXhl0cSa3e669lWYscwmdLIx9kpQkcEI8y9giq2QAOgbCwMo7gERneQy5lRlAsjw1jF7YTY0uigDyJ6hkOeWwjuqrc6rgI/s1600/Halloween+2011+016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670385747442664482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNpDHA71lNpUM7wZsowQimKcriFBGtsNIN_ceXllhFqVxKpXhl0cSa3e669lWYscwmdLIx9kpQkcEI8y9giq2QAOgbCwMo7gERneQy5lRlAsjw1jF7YTY0uigDyJ6hkOeWwjuqrc6rgI/s400/Halloween+2011+016.JPG" border="0" /></a>Ketchup, Mustard, Curious George and Snow White</div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ilaVedDBuwkfKiZF8dIB_7EKHXrPlLPJS6lmLv9IQhJlSTGDMSNNExGBDwn2OQsjoBBn1u7VaQCOuYsN3Mcb5W0i-yfiIttZftp6fmdvTBAZjfyw7oPQ5aiA0EzbwW8R2HAR2CN6bWs/s1600/Halloween+2011+001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670385523806014674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ilaVedDBuwkfKiZF8dIB_7EKHXrPlLPJS6lmLv9IQhJlSTGDMSNNExGBDwn2OQsjoBBn1u7VaQCOuYsN3Mcb5W0i-yfiIttZftp6fmdvTBAZjfyw7oPQ5aiA0EzbwW8R2HAR2CN6bWs/s400/Halloween+2011+001.JPG" border="0" /></a> Camden LOVES Mrs. Platt (so do I)<br /><br /><div>So, I am home sick today....love my sweet 2's, but we keep passing stuff around. I know that this will eventually make me super immune woman! So I have some time to upload our Halloween pictures from this past weekend. We had a blast this year. This was Camden's first time Trick or Treating and he was hilarious. He would go to the door and say "Teet Teet" and then "thank you." We were so proud. The very first house we went to, they opened the door and he walked right in...it was hilarious. Check out the video below. Love that boy.<br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><br /><p>(This is Camden's first ever door to door Trick or Treat)</p></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-50599035930669932512011-10-23T16:00:00.007-04:002011-10-23T16:15:02.668-04:00Happy Summer, I mean Halloween<div><br /><br /><div>Well hello my friends. It has been a L O N G time since I last posted and I am so sorry. I just didn't feel like blogging. I would always have those thoughts about a new post, but felt like the entry would be forced. We have had an amazing summer and fall as a family. Celebrated weddings, babies, and are now looking forward to the Holidays. I can't believe Halloween is just a week a way. Camden will be sporting <a href="http://www.buycostumes.com/Curious-George-Infant-Costume/21098/ProductDetail.aspx">Curious George </a>this year, although I think he would be better fit as a rock star. The boy can't get enough Sting, Earth Wind and Fire, or Chicago. He loves to play his guitar and make shift drumset (thanks Hunt for the real sticks). Colin and I are actually going to our very first couples Halloween party this weekend as ....<a href="http://www.buycostumes.com/Mario-Deluxe-Adult-Costume/65844/ProductDetail.aspx">Mario and Luigi</a>. <span style="font-size:85%;">(Click on the link, then click on Mario and watch him dance, it is hilarious)</span> He wanted our costumes to be funny, and that meant I had to dress up as a man. Really? Here is a picture of our costumes....jealous? ( I wanted to be Cinderella, Colin said I was his princess 365 days a year so I really wouldn't be dressing up...barf)</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666781182052075298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRj-rXECrjnBni4wFzGay6-7ZO-Yny_yRj3VD8HRXuRsdWrXJ_3ogT5AjHtVCj7O3j_GZim6DStboJMXWSNSr76wbdOhfnegspFNX2V7T5k9mscFzq_p10ZrUdp_TqiAhiifRPQVlrD4/s400/em+costume.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666781265506499218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwTQjiqHIKbf09hsEo8T-ViBpWHdLbRQAj_UMcyVUBUEYIm5HA7azkRb_uav7rhVh6jRzR506b5ix3gzVnqvQeQZ41h4gPthHJG1Un6wFDNDE74hnqIRiL8Wgy8QKxFUkIRDaRKPQQ25s/s400/Mario-Deluxe-Adult-Costume_65844.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666782108233348674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 375px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKIwqqJuSWjdneeWJwy8mzY6502rGQP1knwakOnBoCCRApPpu3tFpIyqip85KEZOgTFIE0tX69MMOSNam5hY54cx7WdM1o4gyF4fGAhPq4SibsbohuoFnvJrEbNvcmoKbuPrVCvZnol7w/s400/21098.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">I promise to post pix with us in the costumes before 2012! Happy Fall Ya'll.</p>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-52343467405355228012011-07-18T07:59:00.014-04:002011-07-18T08:47:01.189-04:00update and happenings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gLOgmH3M8ei0TzWNoa3TNxlCJLY2qYZoBwK2mouIAYIyhyphenhypheng9PWTHJaciB_d6NsYa7CQIEbZLMJQms__DyC5JsdRP-VF5jbGfDO1Pc69a5FOaupqqxDG8kE0ImDOjwm40qw9ucalC_DU/s1600/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630672602841311554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8gLOgmH3M8ei0TzWNoa3TNxlCJLY2qYZoBwK2mouIAYIyhyphenhypheng9PWTHJaciB_d6NsYa7CQIEbZLMJQms__DyC5JsdRP-VF5jbGfDO1Pc69a5FOaupqqxDG8kE0ImDOjwm40qw9ucalC_DU/s400/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+012.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJCAfm8EwhT8RRmqJwcunvFcCDQkxek6GP7-2udNY-7ZgEMtSdDptsrtmTI9fGZJsDmyZbbGu6HAIHIXFfUfpRfIdxpNhn1rstjW9z8x2jYjTmnwpoXbtAC8OYDMPvdhTkOelNawZJ5U/s1600/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+064.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630671268400708994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwJCAfm8EwhT8RRmqJwcunvFcCDQkxek6GP7-2udNY-7ZgEMtSdDptsrtmTI9fGZJsDmyZbbGu6HAIHIXFfUfpRfIdxpNhn1rstjW9z8x2jYjTmnwpoXbtAC8OYDMPvdhTkOelNawZJ5U/s400/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+064.JPG" border="0" /></a> So many people love baby Audrey and Whitney<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqICLq0iy19X3c8U41cgoN9fP7ORXCig04xHjUx39vo85N3TVmiEm0JtKjMDvetZj88wjIsBUT9O0sEgHOaSrYKX014WP7835hYCBiSCDPGb9S2YJ_PyuLSAkoDTQy55VT9cl74dSslB8/s1600/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+068.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630670102917357330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqICLq0iy19X3c8U41cgoN9fP7ORXCig04xHjUx39vo85N3TVmiEm0JtKjMDvetZj88wjIsBUT9O0sEgHOaSrYKX014WP7835hYCBiSCDPGb9S2YJ_PyuLSAkoDTQy55VT9cl74dSslB8/s400/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+068.JPG" border="0" /></a> Baxter Girls<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBdzqG5atLV7XPG2XDmzdx3uk37xf6MPL_rPTFiaxdBLVe5ObatjXu4hTmhHbuIzA6jshgkMP0yMw0GmlZYYq68t0Hsrr1yWxYMatVKlfE9K17ERL1P-qtGOUs2PIOTzyOfOzDGoUC1Y/s1600/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630669067041654834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBdzqG5atLV7XPG2XDmzdx3uk37xf6MPL_rPTFiaxdBLVe5ObatjXu4hTmhHbuIzA6jshgkMP0yMw0GmlZYYq68t0Hsrr1yWxYMatVKlfE9K17ERL1P-qtGOUs2PIOTzyOfOzDGoUC1Y/s400/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+022.JPG" border="0" /></a> Lots of love for baby Audrey<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7tKR2jozA3ubdM-COlP-eEJ7AOVKuYtcc1P41ciBl71ZKUty8uZFmd_o8I7cZlTmjoabARtHTI-w5vG_XqNU4qOjb-ab6oSr3-RZ_Rth5t48pSkzJhRcz3bUvPdFcdjyDFpGu3uiz6CM/s1600/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630667885861196466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7tKR2jozA3ubdM-COlP-eEJ7AOVKuYtcc1P41ciBl71ZKUty8uZFmd_o8I7cZlTmjoabARtHTI-w5vG_XqNU4qOjb-ab6oSr3-RZ_Rth5t48pSkzJhRcz3bUvPdFcdjyDFpGu3uiz6CM/s400/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+010.JPG" border="0" /></a> Blasted, yummy, delightful treats<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9ovBsFxjp38fJaVfwX5iv9yNAm7n_XWdocD9DWrEIz_4M-0qSJf7gsaJj7aYkhmqLGAZiHOFi1_Zm2QZ2PdpVToSIRVV0Y-UtVLNYq7t0SsU82NTDPOeOkr8U5ayf3B8NEPzL-Mfi-A/s1600/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+081.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630667176803263730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr9ovBsFxjp38fJaVfwX5iv9yNAm7n_XWdocD9DWrEIz_4M-0qSJf7gsaJj7aYkhmqLGAZiHOFi1_Zm2QZ2PdpVToSIRVV0Y-UtVLNYq7t0SsU82NTDPOeOkr8U5ayf3B8NEPzL-Mfi-A/s400/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+081.JPG" border="0" /></a> You know I had to put one of Cam and Aunt Nene<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHk3pGmOGNj8FFi84bETgWOCpsStMByCBWQhNEjwhsH_XbUxo68TVaaVCBGeqz2Hj1vFXgBcM4I32mQOlXklKFH_nyfMFX5mXPkrUvBfctVgpabYzSKxelgLqDw0F2U9WrvHvphXG_Jjk/s1600/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+066.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630666385909496498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHk3pGmOGNj8FFi84bETgWOCpsStMByCBWQhNEjwhsH_XbUxo68TVaaVCBGeqz2Hj1vFXgBcM4I32mQOlXklKFH_nyfMFX5mXPkrUvBfctVgpabYzSKxelgLqDw0F2U9WrvHvphXG_Jjk/s400/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+066.JPG" border="0" /></a> Proud mom and Grandmas<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgavVGLIYmAB2qrcgE-0L-lxzAdpFa2JPZ0c_gqIdy8gzpvAxpdgbVTHOh_wnmyIHpaplPxpcldU1FJmeJsiIYSuJCXSr8iH6fyF_5k1RpvDUPSWBbrKQ_-KX_0QaFKHbA41vMj33YQpk/s1600/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+092.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630665300880644914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgavVGLIYmAB2qrcgE-0L-lxzAdpFa2JPZ0c_gqIdy8gzpvAxpdgbVTHOh_wnmyIHpaplPxpcldU1FJmeJsiIYSuJCXSr8iH6fyF_5k1RpvDUPSWBbrKQ_-KX_0QaFKHbA41vMj33YQpk/s400/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+092.JPG" border="0" /></a> She is a pro!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLJhds8N83xmyJEcneD3sF9Ucj2AO6VrUeRmXNoqdJsxzcpGMPZ-_aqXvqcRkkguIaY3AtabUqHSaS4vQdkNXg0K9Q0mbfFsN150WFM6xSDDELITS6aUUpKZDakvBvsB3SDRCfJOqip8/s1600/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+091.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630664361819279426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLJhds8N83xmyJEcneD3sF9Ucj2AO6VrUeRmXNoqdJsxzcpGMPZ-_aqXvqcRkkguIaY3AtabUqHSaS4vQdkNXg0K9Q0mbfFsN150WFM6xSDDELITS6aUUpKZDakvBvsB3SDRCfJOqip8/s400/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+091.JPG" border="0" /></a> Baby Buddies....Stef and I are holding hands, that is normal, right?<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmJJMGkepzlg-bEStsRrmI1pyoZ7PvX8RXyp4KvPNZ9D_YDbmMDb6jriKiG8nlzDJCftt6LUa26_puDGWki17Ew9DfW1FSu2XRqoCrXevNuYAGECeVqJ_xsriZGMvreuxS_bZRBJv8Js/s1600/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+083.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630663604356309058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmJJMGkepzlg-bEStsRrmI1pyoZ7PvX8RXyp4KvPNZ9D_YDbmMDb6jriKiG8nlzDJCftt6LUa26_puDGWki17Ew9DfW1FSu2XRqoCrXevNuYAGECeVqJ_xsriZGMvreuxS_bZRBJv8Js/s400/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+083.JPG" border="0" /></a> My new little buddy<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv8Jnjr3b94H0Arhl8O-chvvWItJ85MJxAs3OFoSa1W1_KOqtKUcPo5P7n4UTJGpP5zQsoLrvIFOxB_fNEiEuOyWyZAdzaXQ2XdCB0bLMGTs9-HW_pDdof7uS_K7x0In5O7QKS6Xke2p0/s1600/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+088.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630662475849581922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv8Jnjr3b94H0Arhl8O-chvvWItJ85MJxAs3OFoSa1W1_KOqtKUcPo5P7n4UTJGpP5zQsoLrvIFOxB_fNEiEuOyWyZAdzaXQ2XdCB0bLMGTs9-HW_pDdof7uS_K7x0In5O7QKS6Xke2p0/s400/Baby+Audrey%2527s+Shower+July+2011+088.JPG" border="0" /></a> Nate, Stef and baby Lincoln, minus my favorite Jordan<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-e3sSUkjz1eQw5g5399pLJ1G4o-Bo1LlfWrO783hi7680q1AdrK0GaE-2l7UYSXNAytFL0tDRhUouT53qt2uKhv7y2jgnVyWT2QVvrCbCnA0MXrkms3324APhEyULlqwyT00qwupHYE/s1600/farm.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5630661535052237218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT-e3sSUkjz1eQw5g5399pLJ1G4o-Bo1LlfWrO783hi7680q1AdrK0GaE-2l7UYSXNAytFL0tDRhUouT53qt2uKhv7y2jgnVyWT2QVvrCbCnA0MXrkms3324APhEyULlqwyT00qwupHYE/s400/farm.bmp" border="0" /></a> Boy time while I stayed back to host Audrey's shower and visit Lincoln! Thanks Colin<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><div>I am officially down 4.6 pounds this week....I can't believe it because I did have a few tasty treats last week. We have been celebrating the upcoming arrival of Audrey Lane Baxter and the ARRIVAL of Lincoln Scott Head....big weekend (with treats). Another observation from this weekend...bulldogs can swim. Sampson may have jumped into the pool last night chasing after his black lab cousin Charlie. All was well, Colin directed him to the steps, and he didn't sink! There is a picture above of Sampson, Colin, and Camden in Winchester. They went back to where Sampson was born and saw his Mom Bailey, Dad Tank, and brother Wilson. There was also a fresh litter of bulldog pups! </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Hope you enjoyed the pix. Have a great week..go eat a treat (in moderation)</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-47079617242264335762011-07-05T08:16:00.003-04:002011-07-05T08:23:31.592-04:00ProgressThis is for my girl <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.restoredtolife.com/">Shannon PRICE</a>, not Justice....I can't ever get it right friend. I used the <a href="http://www.loseit.com/">Lose It app </a>on my iphone and after my first week am down.....2.4! I am so proud of myself, I exercised three days last week (2 swimming, 1 training), and really watched my calories. I notice that I really don't want to eat bad things because I don't want to use my calories up. The accountability of plugging calories into my phone is key for me. I also have been drinking TONS of water....only have a sweet tea once or twice a week, and an occasional rootbeer. I feel so much better and can just see myself in the bridesmaids dress hanging in my closet, hopefully with a few alterations.<br /><br />Tips:<br />Get the Lose It app (once you eat a meal, it is saved in your phone and you don't have to plug it in again, you just select it from you foods)<br />Drink LOTS of water<br />Lots of fruit!<br />Exercise (also in the app...adds calories...really helped on the 4th of July)<br /><br />My boy is awake...if I think of anymore I will post later...<br />EmEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3819608376656518336.post-53817675487597650792011-06-30T07:49:00.007-04:002011-06-30T08:41:37.312-04:00Growing Up<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX58bfFlkdyZ2r_Ico17s2wxzATCzIkAfuxiudwsVbH4uOL79RazVpO5a_meEQQl0YdBcGASmfih5pFueygrYseQydhe_1cf4xMtQ-BLyK3KZBCWA76AS1caxpExlAlSYWYy9W1APd9Ws/s1600/iphone+124.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623990441838321106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX58bfFlkdyZ2r_Ico17s2wxzATCzIkAfuxiudwsVbH4uOL79RazVpO5a_meEQQl0YdBcGASmfih5pFueygrYseQydhe_1cf4xMtQ-BLyK3KZBCWA76AS1caxpExlAlSYWYy9W1APd9Ws/s400/iphone+124.JPG" border="0" /></a>A. Crib, also known as pommel horse...</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2r-N4-tyZQjEj7UsqW8Me9J1gC_r4XbpMuGwNqeQkDgEgcEkam00DpUsQquSJMjabDsXdNtGF-vW6qT1gOPLaalRreuzJtohWA40LISHT1OttiUVs2LOJ-GFJger4jb-bSEMBsluZOZw/s1600/iphone+125.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623990130956839106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2r-N4-tyZQjEj7UsqW8Me9J1gC_r4XbpMuGwNqeQkDgEgcEkam00DpUsQquSJMjabDsXdNtGF-vW6qT1gOPLaalRreuzJtohWA40LISHT1OttiUVs2LOJ-GFJger4jb-bSEMBsluZOZw/s400/iphone+125.JPG" border="0" /></a>B. Ghetto crib...because we didn't have a rail.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623991842738001986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KtPmsDdgTZ2eK77h_-gHuVQDYO0t7CIqVRY8UhrKmCVBMz6cFkIItgXt4c5kBnYxXnWmZyjN5CZjWVeN5Ouu9n5J15nVkHKt2jvjL1ypElcNLFCebs7LUbqZmSKQAGyp4j042F3GtNs/s400/iphone+001.JPG" border="0" />C. Big Boy bed with rail, smile, and a good nights sleep with NO pacifier!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Well, last week we noticed Camden was using the side of his crib as a pommel horse...he had great form, but we were afraid he would become too top heavy and topple out of the crib(Picture A). So we made the executive decision to go from crib to big boy bed....sigh. It is hard to believe he is getting so big. Colin climbed up to our attic (and didn't fall through the ceiling) to get our crib conversion to toddler bed kit. Camden was hilarious "helping" daddy. Everything Colin would say, he would repeat. Camden had his Elmo drill and was very focused on putting the bed together. My kid is adorable! After getting the front of the crib off, we noticed that the rail we thought that came with the kit was missing....we went back up to the attic (again successfully not falling through), and came back empty handed. Hmmmm, why doesn't this have a rail? After all the built up excitement of a big boy bed, we simply turned the bed around so the front (rail-less side) was flush against the wall and he was still closed in, picture B. (the back of our crib is much higher then the front, so we only worried he would pommel horse off the sides). I immediately went to Target's website (who doesn't) and looked for toddler bed rails.....they only make ONE (that I could find). All rails are made for twin and full beds.....because most conversion kits come with a rail....oops. (Next time, well). So I ordered our $30 rail (not bad, and a cute rug for free shipping if you had an order of $50 or more), and it came in yesterday. Camden helped me put the rail together with his Elmo drill and screwdriver, and we waited until bedtime to turn his crib into an official big boy bed(Picture C). Camden was climbing in and out, and in and out, and in and out, and in and out....and we just knew it was going to be a L-O-N-G night. We got the mattress, three lovey's, two blankets, two pillows, and random dog back in the bed, read a book, prayed and rocked....laid him down....and waited. We waited for him to get out of the bed and play (I moved all his stuff up high). We waited for him to beat on the door (doorknob thingy on the door). We waited for something....and nothing. He feel asleep! Now I know this may just be luck on the first night, but I am so proud of our boy! He is also on night two without the pacifier...I know go big or go home right. Why not do everything at once? So my baby boy, is now a big boy. We keep telling him that, so I should start to believe it too, right? </div></div></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04547030849504762804noreply@blogger.com1