tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58428969917184277442024-02-22T13:31:14.878-06:00MondoThe Hahn'sMondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08863074797474546770noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842896991718427744.post-33927249299719573942012-07-17T16:05:00.003-05:002012-07-17T16:05:52.692-05:00Operation Big Girl BedThe thought of when the best time to transition Henley into a big girl bed left us torn. When we looked at her in her crib, we saw this little girl that felt safe, secure and comfortable. She never once tried to climb out, although she did prove its sturdiness with all her jumping and free falling - which she still likes to do! There were times we would walk in for a late night kiss and notice that she was starting to look long and possibly a bit scrunched depending on the position she was laying. So I started browsing the internet in search of the next step up. Her current crib does convert into a toddler bed, as well as a full size bed, however, we chose to preserve it for baby number two - don't read into that statement, it will be awhile!<br />
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I was not far into my searches when Brandon said, "I would like to make Henley's bed." Although crafty in his own way, he had never made furniture - wait...a coffee table in high school, but we won't count that. It sounded cool to me, so my next stop was Pinterest! I found this great instructional website that basically laid it all out. He seeked the help of our close family friend Dan (our babysitters husband) and off they went with the plans!<br />
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We stopped by for a visit as Brandon and Dan we busy playing workshop! The smell of freshly cut lumber and shavings all over the floor reminded me they had started this special project from the very bottom. They made a few engineering changes that really strengthen the bed, just in case a monkey were to get jumping. The assembly of the bed went amazingly quick, I was so impressed with the outcome and so was the girl in shades! <br />
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The bed was then transferred to our garage where Brandon put his sweat into each piece...literally. The temperatures were over 100 degrees and it was HOT! He sanded each item down, then primed and eventually finished it off with a nice coat of white paint.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">He had put several hours of time, not to mention his heart into this project and it was time to bring it in the house. </span><span style="background-color: white;">As Brandon disassembled the crib, it quickly took us back to the day we had anxiously assembled it. Different emotions today, but still exciting as I knew we had something special to replace it with. I couldn't pack it away without capturing the work of Henley's first two teeth. It's engraved as a reminder that we are so thankful they no longer use lead paint!</span><br />
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Our goal was to convert her room over nap time, but the noise of the power tools couldn't keep her still. She wanted to be apart of this transformation, so we welcomed her help. Her excitement could barley be contained as she had talked a lot about this bed her Daddy was making for her.<br />
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I was excited to get her bedding washed and placed as I had spent quite a bit of time searching for the perfect duvet to fit what I was looking for. It was found and I am in love! Just walking in her room makes me smile, its full of life!<br />
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Room for all of her friends either on her headboard or in bed. It always amazes me how this child can sleep with 2 books, a few snakes, a horse flashlight, several pillows and who knows what has been stashed?!</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Operation</span> Big Girl Bed is complete! We walk away with many memories, not to mention a fantastic bed that was built with her Daddy's hands and her heart in mind. It was built for his Daughter who we hope finds the same amount of joy as we see in her every day!<br />
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I am happy to report after two successful nights, our monkey has followed the rules and has stayed in bed! Each morning we ask her how she slept in her new bed. </div>
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This morning her response was, "I sleep good, I had sweet dreams!"</div>
<br />Mondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08863074797474546770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842896991718427744.post-29435674863400538542012-07-09T18:25:00.002-05:002012-07-09T18:26:28.950-05:00Pulling the PlugLiterally. The pacifier is officially gone and although if feels great knowing we have moved on from that phase, a part of me is a little sad. Sad I suppose that this piece of hardware that was given to our baby the day she was born has been taken away. Taken away by her mean Mommy & Daddy...so we felt the night it was gone. <br />
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We knew it was only a matter of time before we had to become creative and think of ways to get rid of. Just a few nights leading up, I was online browsing Baby Center hoping to find good advice on what worked and what didn't. Much to our surprise, Henley kind of took her own initiate one morning so it made perfect sense to play along. A new baby started up at daycare about a month ago. On a Tuesday morning, just as we are getting ready to walk out of the door Henley says, "I would like to give baby Jace my paci's." What, whoa! What a perfect idea, so we bagged up all her paci's, leaving one hidden "just in case" and off to daycare we went. <br />
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No mention was made until evening fell and bedtime routine began. I had been nervous all night, just wondering how it was all going to go down. Was this going to be a simple done deal or would we be up in the night fighting off the addiction? She asked for it and we reminded her that she had made a very big girl decision and that was to give them to the baby. The tears started, my heart felt heavy and she became very sad. For an hour we listened to the sadness fall over the monitor, it was a cry that was almost as realization cry. We went in several times to reassure her and to reminder her how wonderful she was and what a big girl she had become. We were too far into this game to reach in and grab that back up, so we stayed strong. Okay, I stayed strong while Brandon rallied me on.<br />
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Fast forward a few days, as we are getting our jammies on, she proudly says "I don't need paci, I big girl!" Mission accomplished!!! She got it, gets it and is paci free!<br />
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Friday our friends the Eddins hosted us and the Holub's over for a BBQ. We thought it would be a great way to kick off Father's Day weekend. One thing is, the Daddy's didn't know the kids had a very special surprise for them! Decorated in matching outfits, a cake and home made cards we may our way out to the patio and they yelled <strong><span style="color: red;">"Lets Go Racing!"</span></strong></div>
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Saturday night found us in Vinton cheering on a few of our friends who played in the Center Point/Vinton alumni football game. The team was built of men of all ages, with an award given to the oldest player who's graduating class was 1978! Despite the initial dreary weather, we were there to cheer on the black & gold! Center Point took the win and we were thrilled for them!</div>
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Tyrone Wells tour stopped in Iowa City last Saturday night at the Mill. We packed a limo full of band aids and headed out, starting out downtown at White Star for dinner.<br />
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My sister Rachel joined in on the fun, attending her very first ever concert (okay, seriously what is wrong with this girl?!) I think it was only appropriate TWells allowed her to check off an item on her bucket list. Speaking of firsts, our little Henley girl was at home...with her cousin Jasmine! My sweet little niece, whom we always joked would one day babysit my kids. That time had come and I was in complete awe! The girls had so much fun together, we are always reminded how important our family is to us, but this was really a special moment. Jasmine, thank you SO much!!</div>
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The remainder of the afternoon was spent outdoors with dinner off the grill. I am so proud when I look at the our sweet, loving and yes defiant little girl, knowing that team Brandon & Monica are doing something very right! I sure hope she doesn't make me retract that statement in a few years!</div>
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Daycare was closed last Tuesday, so Brandon took the day off with Henley. The weather was so warm it allowed an afternoon of pool time! Jealous from my desk at work, I was getting picture updates of their day. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">So all this celebration has lead us back to today. We had no plans, the way we like it best, but the day kind of turned into a bit of a challenge. You see, yesterday Brandon was very busy helping prep for the evening festivities, while Henley and I played outside in the sun. We were going to lend our patio table and chairs to the Whiteheads for extra seating. Just as Brandon was returning to pick up the patio set, the wind caught the umbrella, and we are guessing picked up a side of the table which in turn lead to this damage.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">We were on the hunt to replace this table that we use almost daily. No such luck so far, but we will keep on hunting. So here we are, wrapping up the evening with burgers off the grill and some family time. I should mention, the birthday celebration continues just one more day. Monday is dedicated to golf in the morning with an afternoon of...well, probably golf! We love you so much Daddy-O and have had so much fun today celebrating YOU!!</span></span></div>
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Saturday morning, we gave Naomi a taste of what weekend mornings look like in our house. Snuggling in bed watching Henley's choice of show. Its typically Yo Gaba Gaba or Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. The girls snuggled in and giggled as I made cinnamon rolls. </div>
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Henley kindly asked Naomi to change her dirty diaper, how sweet of her. I think Naomi wanted to say GROSS, her face said it all so we just stuck to shirts and pants.</div>
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Off to Vinton after breakfast as I had a special place in mind. Welcome to CreARTtivity Studio! We had such a good time making our selection, there were so many choices. </div>
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Henley was fast out of the gate but her stamina eventually fizzled - which means I was busy decoupaging while she was eating raisins! Naomi however was very patient, tearing her tissue paper and placing them just so. Her N looked fabulous! </div>
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After we filled out tummys we headed next door to Barnes & Noble where the girls, including myself, got to pick out a new book. We read Henley's new potty book a loud on the ride home and thought it was pretty funny. Naomi found interest in her new book right away, so Henley started to daydream about the American Girl dolls. </div>
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Naomi and I started a movie and ate popcorn with M&M's, yum! Here we were together, watching a movie and I couldn't believe how much my little niece has grown up. She has this sense of humor that cracks you up on the spot, she is not to mention beautiful and so respectful. </div>
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Naomi we love you very much and hope you come back to stay with us again soon!! XOXO</div>Mondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08863074797474546770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842896991718427744.post-10831221246059289992012-04-29T18:24:00.000-05:002012-04-29T18:24:16.740-05:00Spring Catch UpWhy do I let time get away from me like that! Let me catch you up to speed on how life has been in the Hahn household for the past few months. Since I have so much to catch up on, I thought a few snapshots of the recent highlights would be helpful. <br />
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The weather allowed us to pull our bikes out of storage early this year. So excited for our first ride, I held Henley in the kitchen as Brandon brought one bicycle up at a time, with Henley's bike trailer last. With a little girl clinched to my hip, a giant smile on her face we anxiously awaited, that was until we heard a thud...silence...and a big ut oh.</div>
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This is the elementary playground she will one day claim - thankfully we are 2 1/2 years away</div>
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We returned back home for more fun and a few Underdogs!</div>
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Marshmallow gun hand crafted by her father - 2 bags of mini marshmallows later</div>
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We started dance back up, welcoming two boys to class - looking forward to the summer session.</div>
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Side Note: look at her face - such a googly expression!</div>
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We spent a weekend away in Galena celebrating Grandma Teri's birthday and making memories with all the cousins. This water slide was a hit - we cannot wait to go back</div>
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In between all the above, we have spent quality time with family, friends, celebrated birthdays and births. Time continues to roll and life is good. You should ask my husband he is pretty proud of his first home brew. It may look like we have a traveling meth lab - coils, glass jars, tubes and hoses, but don't let that scare you, he says he knows what he is doing! </div>
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Apparently there are several different stages to fermentation - he plans to debut the brew in the next 2 weeks. Stay tuned, he is creatively thinking of what to name his first batch.</div>Mondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08863074797474546770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842896991718427744.post-11206627364431166272012-02-05T11:45:00.000-06:002012-02-05T11:45:18.799-06:00Power 9Happy February! Just the other day in the mail, I received the annual Winter catalog from Blue Cross Blue Shield. It's full of keeping well in the colder months, wholestic well being and even a healthy recipe or two. I usually just thumb through and it eventually ends up in the recycling bin. This issue however, really caught my eye. It laid on the nightstand for a while and I thought what I had just read must be shared. <br />
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1.) <span style="color: #38761d;"><strong>Just Move</strong></span> - we can get more physical activity naturally if we live in walkable communities, de-convenience our homes and grow gardens.<br />
2.) <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">Know Your Purpose</span></strong> - people who know why they wake up in the morning live up to seven years longer than those who don't.<br />
3.) <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">Down Shift</span></strong> - to reverse inflammation related to every major age-related disease, find time each day to meditate, nap, pray or enjoy a happy hour.<br />
4.) <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">80% Rule</span></strong> - it takes your stomach 20 minutes to tell your brain it is full, causing most people to accidentally overeat. Stop when you feel 80% full.<br />
5.) <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">Plant Slant</span></strong> - eat mostly beans, nuts and green plants. This is consistent with the USDA's MyPlate recommendations to make fruit, vegetables and grains the majority of your intake.<br />
6.) <span style="background-color: white; color: #38761d;"><strong>Wine At 5</strong></span> - if you have a healthy relationship with alcohol, one to two glasses of wine daily could help add years to your life, especially when consumed with a healthy diet.<br />
7.) <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">Family First</span></strong> - living in a thriving family is worth six extra years of life expectancy. Invest time in your kids, nurture a monogamous relationship and make your aging parents a regular part of your life.<br />
8.) <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">Belong</span></strong> - recommit or reconnect to your faith community, or explore a new one. No matter which faith, studies found that people who devote time to their faith community four times a month live an extra 4-14 years.<br />
9.) <strong><span style="color: #38761d;">Right Tribe</span></strong> - your friends have a long-term impact on your health and longevity. Take stock in who your friends are and expand your social circle to include healthy-minded, supportive people. This might be the most powerful thing you can do to add years to your life.<br />
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There are so many facts listed, take away from it what you wish. We all know that eating well and exercising is right, blah blah blah, BUT the time spent with those who bring positive and joy into our lives are those people we need to take care of! It is often Brandon acknowledge how lucky we are to have amazing family along with our closest friends who feel just like family. At times we do not discriminate, we care for them all the same!<br />
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This second year however has brought independence, resilience, personality, spunk, comedy, learning, teaching and love...a lot of love into the mix! This little girl of ours is the most incredible being we have ever laid eyes on and every day we are just in complete awe of her.<br />
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<span style="color: magenta;"><strong>Happy 2nd Birthday Henley! </strong></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/motcB8oGtO6fSEzA0ZlUjyQ"><em><strong><span style="color: red;">Henley's video from Santa</span></strong></em></a><br />
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Henley recognized Santa and her picture!</div>
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It's the sweetest thing ever!</div>
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Rachel and her beautiful daughters Jasmine & Naomi. </div>
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Sisterly Love with a side of Henley</div>
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The house has been decorated since the day after Thanksgiving! The feeling the Christmas tree gives throughout the house is the best, I wish I could have that glow all times of the year. In each of the bedrooms I have mini trees set up - Henley makes sure each of them is plugged in. If I don't get to them before she wakes, its "ut oh...lights." She is very proud of her pink tree and often gives it kisses.<br />
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Her love for tu-tu's and skirts is because we are staying busy at Dance With Me dance class through Epic Steps on Monday nights. What a blast we have together! A typical night will find us learning a little bit of traditional dance, first position, pleas, stretching and even the splits...but the rest of the time we get to act like animals, dance around the room together and laugh a lot! We share this night with our good friends Kirsten & Lila which makes it easier to laugh at ourselves!<br />
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We are starting to feel the hustle and bustle of the holiday season - our calendar is full of pending gatherings and I was out and about this weekend (along with everyone else in Cedar Rapids) finishing up last minute gifts. Its hard to believe Christmas is just next weekend, I think a lot of people are struggling with the idea that is here already! It could be the lack of snow, and although not having a white Christmas just doesn't feel right, we have places to be and roads that need to be clear to get there!</div>
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Until I log on again, everyone have a very <span style="color: red; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Merry Christmas!</span></div>Mondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08863074797474546770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842896991718427744.post-33877561080107015442011-10-16T20:09:00.000-05:002011-10-16T20:09:41.771-05:00Carving PumpkinsCarving pumpkins reminds me of when I was a kid and since I still love acting like one, I get so excited! My fondest carving memories are from when we lived in Minnesota, and by the time we worked the tops off the pumpkins, the seeds were frosted and our fingers were numb. The slimy thread like guts, ooh-ooh ah ah! Every year we worked at making freaky faces that were sure to scare, but my my sweet, tooth missing, triangle eyed face never quit had that effect on other kids. So, we have started the tradition with Henley, and she likes the guts too!<br />
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I am not sure I have mentioned Henley is taking swimming lessons at the Stoneypoint YMCA! I have so enjoyed the past few Saturday's, waking up with excitement to get in the water. Its the time spent together that I love the most, just her and I.<br />
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Saturday, Brandon traveled back from Denver, CO after spending a few days at the National Beer Convention. Yeah, I know, who can call that a business trip?! We missed him dearly, but as we waited for his return, Grandma Teri came over to play with Henley as I finished getting ready for a long awaited baby shower! An old co-worker, but most of all dear friend of mine, is expecting twins! We look so forward to the arrival of Baby Boy and Baby Girl Schaul!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday morning, before the birds woke, we bundled up and headed downtown Cedar Rapids for the 25th annual <span style="color: magenta;"><em>Especially For You Race</em></span>! The funds raised in this event support research for breast cancer, as well as local women who may be in need of financial assistance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Team <span style="color: red;"><em>King's & Queens</em></span> hit the pavement in support!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3Sozr4DOqwOxfcotA0lonEMYEy_Gquk3cAEz0fIfY2ciDkoQCCRsrrGmvXvnRCq0vNhswOfzOF_GP0VEzKbF8uvU2pGUbR06oWG5cxqv7s0-OBkjNZjPpW7c2QUqd2rnlDVQz0g2AbA/s1600/EFY+race.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx3Sozr4DOqwOxfcotA0lonEMYEy_Gquk3cAEz0fIfY2ciDkoQCCRsrrGmvXvnRCq0vNhswOfzOF_GP0VEzKbF8uvU2pGUbR06oWG5cxqv7s0-OBkjNZjPpW7c2QUqd2rnlDVQz0g2AbA/s320/EFY+race.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a good nap, we headed to the pumpkin patch, screeching with excitement! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9graww1hOtHAsJwAjisAvWm2BO8rZmdoTiW8C49y8TK9f8jQwx94KQLZcgyVE-NVG5JO-8KvMxzt2wvzFqd-9_7PQ4AJkco2dVQG_DZa4gir8keQbL-wZClThXTLGXcKKV9Yx3JxIQcg/s1600/pumpkin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9graww1hOtHAsJwAjisAvWm2BO8rZmdoTiW8C49y8TK9f8jQwx94KQLZcgyVE-NVG5JO-8KvMxzt2wvzFqd-9_7PQ4AJkco2dVQG_DZa4gir8keQbL-wZClThXTLGXcKKV9Yx3JxIQcg/s320/pumpkin.jpg" width="240px" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This family farm in Vinton is a place we visit each year. It offers animals, small crowds and most importantly a large selection of harvest goods! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscNnxTrve2jS4QqgEwyfRuyGIZKEGse544PEQaPMRbFBABu9amEtz3ws7TmSp7RGZDP6PIXjykOiN947zcJjtYlJSoi7_RxpsCWNqjlHod6zYA064j37WzEIHRepGwOhTXdm1RqqVf4I/s1600/DSC05093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscNnxTrve2jS4QqgEwyfRuyGIZKEGse544PEQaPMRbFBABu9amEtz3ws7TmSp7RGZDP6PIXjykOiN947zcJjtYlJSoi7_RxpsCWNqjlHod6zYA064j37WzEIHRepGwOhTXdm1RqqVf4I/s320/DSC05093.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJvZcbjGAHMK4ZU7ZDrnSowQQNwcB861PBxrWaPD7PryAqRt1rGpq-WH10v-_bnCgReclYYg5qnlWe2yiiKx6In9nkrSdFxyE7_76L13naSr5tYRH4ch36e-azqelAQJhzefoMLYl3DE/s1600/DSC05095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJvZcbjGAHMK4ZU7ZDrnSowQQNwcB861PBxrWaPD7PryAqRt1rGpq-WH10v-_bnCgReclYYg5qnlWe2yiiKx6In9nkrSdFxyE7_76L13naSr5tYRH4ch36e-azqelAQJhzefoMLYl3DE/s320/DSC05095.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>"hi goat"</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeGHB6iU6bYyQNDJrMYRsn5zPja6vcbGY5eUNdJMDaEuHeqfo4kdNO-swUZ1quA83HLPJbIulk_XOG62dkzr4BWFopt976gXeA9OmXY1NWGWVY6Wf8A3sbhGi6yGuX-QkU9WDxTCc1Sg8/s1600/DSC05096.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeGHB6iU6bYyQNDJrMYRsn5zPja6vcbGY5eUNdJMDaEuHeqfo4kdNO-swUZ1quA83HLPJbIulk_XOG62dkzr4BWFopt976gXeA9OmXY1NWGWVY6Wf8A3sbhGi6yGuX-QkU9WDxTCc1Sg8/s320/DSC05096.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Neither of us had been before, but we followed the signs. Two miles down the highway we pulled up along side the Apple Cart Orchard, aka creepy run down orchard! It was like a ghost town, with shady barns, and not a person in sight so we sped away immediately! Oh no, now what, all I wanted was a little taste of honey crisp apples?! Thank you modern technology, a quick web browser on my phone lead us into Swisher to the Honey Creek Orchard! What a great find! We pulled up, and to our surprise, we ran into our good friends the Holub family who gave us a quick run down on how the apple picking went. 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</div>Mondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08863074797474546770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842896991718427744.post-79652403938930479172011-09-25T21:59:00.002-05:002011-09-25T22:05:05.606-05:00UnderDog<div style="text-align: center;">One of Henley's favorite times is when Daddy pushes her <em>high </em>in her pink swing. The one Brandon hung from the only tree in our front yard. She has always loved to swing, never showing fear, always smiling at the thrill. When I look back at how little she was, barley holding herself upright, I think, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>"Did we maybe push her higher than we should have?!"</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fgHiuXenKhAMXTIDN1pSSfW6VGFtsFVoNbaGv_9YB7_hmHgzQYPq0p29PAdh2Y8xE8kwFnDB0e2akdZmj3YWbQYVwO3rUomd3IZLiEeMx5L4aEmk9FIPVOcT2kImjUX5NG6KecS2IAM/s1600/DSC02841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fgHiuXenKhAMXTIDN1pSSfW6VGFtsFVoNbaGv_9YB7_hmHgzQYPq0p29PAdh2Y8xE8kwFnDB0e2akdZmj3YWbQYVwO3rUomd3IZLiEeMx5L4aEmk9FIPVOcT2kImjUX5NG6KecS2IAM/s320/DSC02841.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It must have only strengthened her courage, because today, <br />
this is the sight you will see.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJcn-3FS6Deo4vNOw_95gGK9OmZBk6oUKy7ljxV_FFO5QKouBgaT1k9xbq4FK3wXcjfDDsjNsMB4geIBFgGPJmxyfhaMU2H79M_xWG35StOVAt169UHAi34lyiQsNZo1yStXgfr3aHW7Y/s1600/2011-09-07+18.28.09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJcn-3FS6Deo4vNOw_95gGK9OmZBk6oUKy7ljxV_FFO5QKouBgaT1k9xbq4FK3wXcjfDDsjNsMB4geIBFgGPJmxyfhaMU2H79M_xWG35StOVAt169UHAi34lyiQsNZo1yStXgfr3aHW7Y/s320/2011-09-07+18.28.09.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Okay, lets back up and get the entire picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdLl1YQRXQ2iSUb93r9JqsudDquYVCUK1rKsHXZn4G8PJdASt8B7fjmOqJUMakGKnadfc25hGoKU34XSNfEE3-tcW-oeY6bggUalytrLCd_jW0MJIgX1GFFu_7XOcFQChfI1znWvPPOA/s1600/2011-09-07+18.28.39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwdLl1YQRXQ2iSUb93r9JqsudDquYVCUK1rKsHXZn4G8PJdASt8B7fjmOqJUMakGKnadfc25hGoKU34XSNfEE3-tcW-oeY6bggUalytrLCd_jW0MJIgX1GFFu_7XOcFQChfI1znWvPPOA/s320/2011-09-07+18.28.39.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the result of and Under Dog!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And you better believe she asks for them by name. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who can resist such a request?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0F21by43r825JK2ttUG3DK1pYbPb_1r3H6OPQhJYQ76g80LV6tCxXtERTw4IJYMF53ih4Vlw6YwZQF8hiS7ucUaR4KfUkXEkX0mcMuctpLNV1ZpdCcja_9u66Pbhp5R_PfbeHug1Lz8A/s1600/2011-09-07+18.29.53.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0F21by43r825JK2ttUG3DK1pYbPb_1r3H6OPQhJYQ76g80LV6tCxXtERTw4IJYMF53ih4Vlw6YwZQF8hiS7ucUaR4KfUkXEkX0mcMuctpLNV1ZpdCcja_9u66Pbhp5R_PfbeHug1Lz8A/s320/2011-09-07+18.29.53.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTk3s4f-OSUUTxJYlKAgExthX6nkIjwQkLpkS2uLwLA5r-QcadsDDMRobPCfxeqXFwkBlW6kfRx3E_k7qJfECFZWQ6u3QNiKrq87jURrVsFbLOeeLYBjl_iMNJ6LxXKad0lai537kFhA/s1600/swing_11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTk3s4f-OSUUTxJYlKAgExthX6nkIjwQkLpkS2uLwLA5r-QcadsDDMRobPCfxeqXFwkBlW6kfRx3E_k7qJfECFZWQ6u3QNiKrq87jURrVsFbLOeeLYBjl_iMNJ6LxXKad0lai537kFhA/s320/swing_11.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>"Again?"</em></div>Mondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08863074797474546770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842896991718427744.post-82291220062773221842011-07-30T16:08:00.005-05:002011-07-31T08:54:08.378-05:00Road Trip<div style="text-align: center;">We packed the car, wait let me re-phrase, we stuffed the trunk with all the necessary crap it takes for one overnight away from home, and hit the road! It really is simply amazing what it takes and there is no separating a child from her stroller, like separating a husband from his cooler...they both have to go! We took off Friday morning and landed in Marquette just in time to do a little shopping and an old time family photo! That's right folks, there is something about the old time photos that marks a memory!<br />
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Seeing Henley dressed up in a flapper dress made it all worth it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We also made it back to Pikes Peak!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfOJBphvdSxQrUfIcdKqoK9H-7V4gDzrR4T4roDA_p5sN9mFKE2g70vweyt1J5XZbp_A9H7FPp2OTPzfRh2uhJ0tTDCUY8aLuH256-eQR0CniZl3Aydj-rk7HskydPiP2B_LkM0JMfKU/s1600/DSC05021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfOJBphvdSxQrUfIcdKqoK9H-7V4gDzrR4T4roDA_p5sN9mFKE2g70vweyt1J5XZbp_A9H7FPp2OTPzfRh2uhJ0tTDCUY8aLuH256-eQR0CniZl3Aydj-rk7HskydPiP2B_LkM0JMfKU/s320/DSC05021.JPG" t$="true" width="240" /></a></div>Its worth a yearly visit to be reminded of how much I hate heights, along with the absolute beauty of the river, and the size scale of the bluffs and our surroundings.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy_0VSBXQlZ_c0q8yHQu9vRwTlfFOxqBHO8J4DyVRWXqm2KrRvUHEQvLaQVqC-uPekDRyvTwzSb4X_Cq58zVXtC8rodhxsj45HSK74Hd58o2QAL7ByBMPzYFwHS8_DsLsRrZK3zUQgkzw/s320/DSC05029.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><em>Family photo 2011</em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFguwmwvX7yOpKEYw6dcybJZkutjvVH32jkRBUWztEBF9w3gEktLLA48xEvhzYFWZRgXGSR0t4vxCR0GmPhd0wCDu6yIHFZU0sO2g9Moj-JTyBTIfGXEW_kcHiP7l3F3eODjrH9fln9QY/s1600/DSC02545.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFguwmwvX7yOpKEYw6dcybJZkutjvVH32jkRBUWztEBF9w3gEktLLA48xEvhzYFWZRgXGSR0t4vxCR0GmPhd0wCDu6yIHFZU0sO2g9Moj-JTyBTIfGXEW_kcHiP7l3F3eODjrH9fln9QY/s320/DSC02545.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Family photo 2010...look at how much our munchkin has grown!</div><div style="text-align: center;">We ate lunch at Old Man River and it once again didn't disappoint. We decided it was time for a nap, Henley that is, so we took advantage of the road time and tootled around, following up and over the river into Prairie Du Chien. There were a few recommendations we were told to visit, so we strolled along downtown and found it! It was one mans dream, its a liquor store meets firearms, meets taxidermy, meets boat motors...wow!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXpYUdwH8WHT_TNZ7QF1P-etu5_rc2NaqI_Bktmb-EbtRG4UAIdMoTksnQvu_Tqk2Of1sxyf4tdS7SaLHp_lDVISSctd98wchKKqzmTA7zMgCHalbGvbCQhUCejdEZwgwQhZibBdBgLs/s1600/starks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXpYUdwH8WHT_TNZ7QF1P-etu5_rc2NaqI_Bktmb-EbtRG4UAIdMoTksnQvu_Tqk2Of1sxyf4tdS7SaLHp_lDVISSctd98wchKKqzmTA7zMgCHalbGvbCQhUCejdEZwgwQhZibBdBgLs/s320/starks.jpg" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Welcome to Starks! </strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The liquor was cheep and so was the thought, what more can I say? We walked across the street to Pete's hamburger hut, the second recommendation, where people literally wait in line city blocks long just for the taste of Pete's burger. Brandon and I split one, and it was rather tasty. We enjoyed dessert</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then stumbled across this super cute store called <strong>Monkey Tails <em>"where kids can go bananas!" <a href="http://www.monkeystale.com/">http://www.monkeystale.com/</a> </em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, we checked into the Country Inn and Suites, suited up, and hit the Bear Creek water park next door!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8kc1CVUDjM05VJP5Oihm9gAt0-Wd3eiGlW3Xtk_q-7YfhkLNjfCUgxCUzEnZshP13Nk4MNhzoQ1AQ_JOOctAMb_hD-1ZZfWsheIkKlGMFjHOXZtiRyPeLVG9DWdAjCepgVqjsPDvi0yI/s1600/DSC05052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8kc1CVUDjM05VJP5Oihm9gAt0-Wd3eiGlW3Xtk_q-7YfhkLNjfCUgxCUzEnZshP13Nk4MNhzoQ1AQ_JOOctAMb_hD-1ZZfWsheIkKlGMFjHOXZtiRyPeLVG9DWdAjCepgVqjsPDvi0yI/s320/DSC05052.JPG" t$="true" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although she looks frightened, she would scream "BEAR!" "GOAT!" " was dat?" "OOHHH, AAAHHH"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was wonderful to get away, we had so much fun and sure made a lot of memories! </div>Mondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08863074797474546770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842896991718427744.post-83297481003479094022011-07-24T20:09:00.000-05:002011-07-24T20:09:07.132-05:00The Caterpillar<b><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em></em></span></b> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GF1cXow45NXzAQ-vkIRU_6e7iaU22XrcquSyb9qC2uLuoW-BumxjdUxhC0TilEVFTXvfLM8T3dw1EuNItbf3-TfubrbXVSv3WChqNIBCYpROpYARS6FYOmRykzvpzXydATDmChWGKSA/s1600/DSC04986.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8GF1cXow45NXzAQ-vkIRU_6e7iaU22XrcquSyb9qC2uLuoW-BumxjdUxhC0TilEVFTXvfLM8T3dw1EuNItbf3-TfubrbXVSv3WChqNIBCYpROpYARS6FYOmRykzvpzXydATDmChWGKSA/s320/DSC04986.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #93c47d; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Caterpillar</em></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Creepy crawly caterpillar<br />
Looping up and down,<br />
Furry tufts of hair along <br />
Your back of golden brown.</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>You will soon be wrapped in silk,<br />
Asleep for many a day;<br />
And then, a handsome butterfly,<br />
You'll stretch and fly away.</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>- <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Mary Dawson </span></em></span></div>Mondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08863074797474546770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842896991718427744.post-54038159620919817242011-07-19T20:32:00.000-05:002011-07-19T20:32:58.364-05:0018 month check upWow, I have been off the blogging radar for a little over a month! I suppose we are just so busy having fun this summer, I haven't made the time to sit down and type. It really is the truth, bedtimes & dinners are pushed back this time of year, who wants to come inside while the sun is still shinning so bright?! This week is proving to be, well, some may say a bit suffocating. After work, its in the house we go, it is just flat out gross out there!<br />
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Today we met with Dr. Thomas for Henley's <span style="color: magenta;">18 month</span> well child exam! Our growing little girl tipped the scale at 22lbs! She is in the 25th percentile for weight, 25th for head circumference and 75th for height. Sizing her up to a few of her friends, she does stand a bit taller. She received only one shot today, and will not have to see another immunization until she is 4 years old (except seasonal flu shots)! She did cry a little, although it never helps the situation when she is being held down, but she was quickly distracted when an Elmo band aid was slapped on her thigh.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We even stopped for ice cream for an after appointment treat. We could barley get inside before it was dripping from the heat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Henley was on the ground running, zig zagging through the fountains, waterfalls and bucket dumps! Showing no fear (this scares us a bit) she dominated, reminding us she is up for anything!!</div>Mondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08863074797474546770noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842896991718427744.post-87411207895016277392011-05-15T21:54:00.002-05:002011-05-15T21:57:19.314-05:00Flower PowerBrandon asked what I wanted to do for Mother's Day, and my response was "lets start a tradition!" I want Mother's Day to be about family, and us spending time together is what I live for. So we headed to the nursery to pick out flowers to plant and veggies for the garden! Henley helped out with the flower selections and she did a great job! This was a day to mark in the books, the first time Henley ate dirt...and by the handful! It didn't take her long to figure out it tasted bad, like yucky bad!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We wrapped up the day with our first bike ride of the year! This time Henley filled the bike trailer out little more, utilizing the side pockets for her drink, cell phone and snacks! It was a perfect day!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8OHv3ehMdbAKwCYRpCGX_1wXQIZMGys7E__1NFQFgWCKwDZSzvissu8qeykUyg2OnKbIwEJag6fO0p89CdQeTA9y2RTU9hPVY37SEtpQ-N2sxgOQFS6j5sUv9YVeSIc2Uw3G5CE0KnHA/s1600/2011-05-11+18.14.33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8OHv3ehMdbAKwCYRpCGX_1wXQIZMGys7E__1NFQFgWCKwDZSzvissu8qeykUyg2OnKbIwEJag6fO0p89CdQeTA9y2RTU9hPVY37SEtpQ-N2sxgOQFS6j5sUv9YVeSIc2Uw3G5CE0KnHA/s320/2011-05-11+18.14.33.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today, I was busy finally packing away some of the more baby items in Henley's dresser. I stumbled across this yellow head band, one Henley had worn when she was little. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Before leaving Mercy, we stopped by the fountain and tossed a few pennies! It all went smoother than we had anticipated, and I am thankful for that! <br />
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Each visit it takes a little more convincing to get Henley on board with all the equipment in the office. "Oh look, I will listen to Daddy's heartbeat, okay now Henley's!" Dr. Thomas is very patient with her, and yet with all her hesitation she still managed to give him a few hi fives!<br />
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This visit called for only one vaccine and a second attempt at a blood draw to check her lead levels. If you recall the first attempt was at her 12 month appointment with no luck, and today was not any better I am sad to report. They attempted once in each arm, and decided it was best to send us to the hospital. It certainly wasn't easy to watch her get so upset, and now with the anticipation of yet another attempt, I will be thinking about it until its over. I am so thankful this isn't something we have to do often! I was prepared and had a little something special waiting at home for her...a balloon! It sure made everything better!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Right now Henley has 8 teeth and is working on one of her back molars...eeek! She is an amazing little girl, who is allowing her personality to really shine! There are days we absolutely cannot get enough of her, she has brought more to our lives than we ever thought was possible. One cannot prepare for the overwhelming joy this little diaper wearing, scream for no reason, shock me when she asks for kisses, little munchkin was going to bring!</div>Mondohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08863074797474546770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5842896991718427744.post-40104026172720523932011-04-16T10:12:00.001-05:002011-04-16T10:38:19.527-05:00The ChaseHenley LOVES it when her Daddy plays chase with her, and as you can see she eggs it on a little! This is a very typical night in our house, and when she starts to slow down, we know its time for bed!<br />
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We opened up the back gate, freeing Henley to run around and to discover her backyard for the first time upright! She found sticks, a ball and grass! She was very cautious stepping off the patio, I guess I didn't realize how different that probably felt to her. As soon as the grass turns <span style="color: #6aa84f;"><strong>green</strong></span>, the socks are coming off and we are going to roam!<br />
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