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| Ladies and Gents, this is what 2 looks like! |
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| Her exact words were "Oh My Gosh!" |
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| Her "mowder" |
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| Yum! |
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Sydney Turns 2
My Sweet girl turned 2 last month! Yikes! She's such a delight and a very curious girl. She LOVES to sing and will talk your ear off (like her momma). Her favorite place to be is outside and each evening we have to drag her into the house kicking and screaming (like her daddy).
Friday, May 16, 2014
Baby blessing.
This past Sunday (Easter) was amazing. Not only is Easter my favorite holiday, but my favorite hymn of all time is an Easter hymn, and Ryan was able to bless our sweet boy.
I worked hard on pulling this little boy's outfit together. And he was the cutest stinkin' thing I've ever seen.
Ryan gave a beautiful blessing and it was so special to have my family and Ryan's mom there to share this wonderful moment with us.
Ryan gave a beautiful blessing and it was so special to have my family and Ryan's mom there to share this wonderful moment with us.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Sydney swing?
Its getting warm out again and that means Sydney wants to swing night and day. Ryan made a make shift swing in the basement for the winter, but she's done with cabin fever!
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Sweet Norman
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our sweet boy. Norman Wade joined our family on March 5, at 7:36 am. We was a big boy weighing in at 8 lbs 11 oz and measured 20 and 3/4 in long.
Delivery was smooth and I am please to announce that I did it naturally without and meds. It made for a very empowering experience and made the birth go a lot faster. I felt (and feel) like super woman.
Sydney LOVES her baby brother. She thinks he belongs to her. She likes to hold him and kiss him. Today she spent the morning trying on his clothes and teaching him to play peek-a-boo! I never seen anything as beautiful as Sydney interacting with Norman
Norman's namesakes. Norman's first name comes from 3 different men. First and foremost, my father. I cannot think of a better man, or a better example of a husband and father that my dad. It's hard to put into words all that my father has taught me. His caring nature is unmatched and I hope Norman grows up watching his PaPa and trying to be like him. My grandfather was also named Norman. He was a WWII vet, and an excellent provider for his family. I hope Norman has his work ethic. Ryan's grandfather was also named Norman. This man did something very difficult. He saw the error of his ways later in life and worked hard to change, something not easily done. Finally, the sweet woman who trained me to be a temple worker was named Norma. I admired her and she passed away last year.
Wade is the name of Ryan's best friend. Wade is funny, caring, and very special. Wade has an autistic son. I have seen and worked with a LOT of children with autism and I can honestly say I have NEVER seen an autistic child form as strong of a bond as that between Wade and Goose. He is also an extremely hard worker and an excellent friend to Ryan.
I'd say Norman has some good people to learn from ;)
Delivery was smooth and I am please to announce that I did it naturally without and meds. It made for a very empowering experience and made the birth go a lot faster. I felt (and feel) like super woman.
Sydney LOVES her baby brother. She thinks he belongs to her. She likes to hold him and kiss him. Today she spent the morning trying on his clothes and teaching him to play peek-a-boo! I never seen anything as beautiful as Sydney interacting with Norman
Norman's namesakes. Norman's first name comes from 3 different men. First and foremost, my father. I cannot think of a better man, or a better example of a husband and father that my dad. It's hard to put into words all that my father has taught me. His caring nature is unmatched and I hope Norman grows up watching his PaPa and trying to be like him. My grandfather was also named Norman. He was a WWII vet, and an excellent provider for his family. I hope Norman has his work ethic. Ryan's grandfather was also named Norman. This man did something very difficult. He saw the error of his ways later in life and worked hard to change, something not easily done. Finally, the sweet woman who trained me to be a temple worker was named Norma. I admired her and she passed away last year.
Wade is the name of Ryan's best friend. Wade is funny, caring, and very special. Wade has an autistic son. I have seen and worked with a LOT of children with autism and I can honestly say I have NEVER seen an autistic child form as strong of a bond as that between Wade and Goose. He is also an extremely hard worker and an excellent friend to Ryan.
I'd say Norman has some good people to learn from ;)
Friday, November 1, 2013
Halloween
This year for Halloween, Syd was finally old enough to join in and enjoy the festivities. I had her pegged as a BYU cheerleader, but she decided that she loved our friends' Tiger costume sooo much so we just had to borrow it! She loves to wear it and "ROAR" every change she gets. Our ward didn't have a Halloween Party, so we went to another ward's and crashed it. As Ryan pointed out, Syd was the Tiger, and we were her prey.
As for trick-or-treating, the rain didn't stop us. We went to another neighborhood with Syd'd favorite friends, (who just so happen to be the offspring of MY favorite friend). Syd was a little confused for the first few houses but caught on quickly and ran up to every door to say, "treeet!" What a cutie!!!
As for trick-or-treating, the rain didn't stop us. We went to another neighborhood with Syd'd favorite friends, (who just so happen to be the offspring of MY favorite friend). Syd was a little confused for the first few houses but caught on quickly and ran up to every door to say, "treeet!" What a cutie!!!
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Sweet Home Missouri
Through all the summers I spent deep in the heart of the Ozarks, Missouri has become somewhat of an alternate home for me. I wish the drive wasn't so long so I could spend more time there, but I am happy to try and go once a year. I have family in Missouri (thought not blood related) who are always welcoming me and my family with open arms. Sydney and I decided to take a road trip with just us two girls. And, in true Sydney fashion, She made the 8 hour drive both ways easy.
We stayed with the family that adopted me while I worked at camp. I was lucky enough to meet them at church. They housed me, fed me, and nursed me back to health after each 6 day week of 24 hour shifts. Bless them. They've truly seen me at my best and at times when my best isn't an option. We chatted, we cooked, we laughed and we enjoyed playing with Sydney. Their desire and ability to serve and care for others always baffles me. They always think of others first and it didn't take long for their home to become mine. I wouldn't have lasted my summers at camp without them. I thank God for them often.
We were also fortunate enough to visit my Steven and his family. When people ask me who my Steven is, I usually reply with, "He's the other love of my life," or, "He's my fave." Of all the hundred of campers I had the opportunity to interact with and care for in my years at camp, Steven became my light. During particularly rough weeks, I was able to remind myself that if I stuck it out, I would get to chill with Steven. I can't mention Steven without mentioning Mary, Steven's Godsend of a mother. She's his mother, his advocate, his nurse, his best friend. Mary is one of a kind and I am honored to call her family! Steven and Mary, (And Ron of course, who Sydney adored) live on somewhat of a farm. Cows, chickens, guineas. I LOVE to be outside around their place. I feel free and at one with nature and many of our Heavenly Father's creations. Make me feel less like a girl from the burbs of Chicago and more like a girl ready to wrestle a cow and fetch eggs from the chicken coop. Sydney was in Heaven there. She got to frolic and play with animals. Her and Steven didn't really seem to notice each other, but we all had fun just the same.
Kiss kiss!
Three cute girls!!!
A girl's best friend!!
We stayed with the family that adopted me while I worked at camp. I was lucky enough to meet them at church. They housed me, fed me, and nursed me back to health after each 6 day week of 24 hour shifts. Bless them. They've truly seen me at my best and at times when my best isn't an option. We chatted, we cooked, we laughed and we enjoyed playing with Sydney. Their desire and ability to serve and care for others always baffles me. They always think of others first and it didn't take long for their home to become mine. I wouldn't have lasted my summers at camp without them. I thank God for them often.
We were also fortunate enough to visit my Steven and his family. When people ask me who my Steven is, I usually reply with, "He's the other love of my life," or, "He's my fave." Of all the hundred of campers I had the opportunity to interact with and care for in my years at camp, Steven became my light. During particularly rough weeks, I was able to remind myself that if I stuck it out, I would get to chill with Steven. I can't mention Steven without mentioning Mary, Steven's Godsend of a mother. She's his mother, his advocate, his nurse, his best friend. Mary is one of a kind and I am honored to call her family! Steven and Mary, (And Ron of course, who Sydney adored) live on somewhat of a farm. Cows, chickens, guineas. I LOVE to be outside around their place. I feel free and at one with nature and many of our Heavenly Father's creations. Make me feel less like a girl from the burbs of Chicago and more like a girl ready to wrestle a cow and fetch eggs from the chicken coop. Sydney was in Heaven there. She got to frolic and play with animals. Her and Steven didn't really seem to notice each other, but we all had fun just the same.
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| I get up to go to the bathroom and come back to this! |
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| Tractor! |
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| Steven is such a good sport. I basically kissed him the whole time |
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| Fetching lunch for mommy |
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| Fast friends |
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| Farmer Syd Or Cowgirl Syd if you prefer |
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| The AMAZING dress that Mary crocheted for Syd |
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| MMOOOOOOOO |
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| With the wind in our hair |
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| Driving with Mary |
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| My Main Squeeze |
Kiss kiss!Three cute girls!!!A girl's best friend!!
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