tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83333634222905121132024-03-13T03:36:22.891-07:00Cookies and MilkMandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08060218478963669390noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333363422290512113.post-40773893869557036712014-06-25T21:45:00.003-07:002014-06-25T21:45:52.683-07:00Hudson 4 Months<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">On Wednesday, March 6th, you turned FOUR months old!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I know. . . I can't believe it either! hahaha</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> I love your chubby leg rolls - so sweet</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My little cabbage patch baby</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Your smiles & coos are too much to handle</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>STATS:</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Your chunky monkey self weighs in at 14 lbs. You are still wearing a size 2 diaper, but you could probably move up to a 3.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And you can already wear many of the outfits Hunter wore when he was 6-9mo. I'm still trying to decide if you are really that much bigger than Hunter or if the clothes have just shrunk, or if I dressed him in too small of outfits? You are only 4 months - how can this be?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>YOUR LOOKS:</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Your lashes are starting to grow - but Hunter's didn't get super long until around 6mo, the same time we noticed his eyes turning the rich chocolate color they are. Your eyes are still just 'dark' -- only time will tell. Beautiful regardless. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">EVERYONE says you have my nose ;) Sorry, I hope it's not too bad a thing</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Your cradle cap caused most of your hair to fall out, but it has mostly cleared up and your hair is <i>very slowly</i> beginning to grow again. You have the old man look, where its longer on sides & back and dark fuzzy on top. :) hehehe</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Still have your little strawberry birthmark on the back of your neck - just like Mommy's</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And as far as the rest of you. . . well, sometimes you look like your mommy</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Or Uncle Colt</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Sometimes you look like your big brother</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Other times you look like daddy</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And sometimes you just look like you. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You no longer sleep through the night, EVER. Big Boo. You were doing soooo good - what happened??? :( You usually wake up every 3 hours, nurse for a few minutes and then go right back to sleep. Is it a growth spurt making you extra hungry, or a new bad habit?? </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You pretty much go to sleep for every nap and bedtime while nursing. Whoopsie ;) (I thought I might do things different this go around) And I keep trying to force you to like a paci but still no luck, you just kinda play with it.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Well I pretty much gave up on the whole 'taking a bottle' issue. You just won't have it and I'm tired of messing with it. I may try in a couple months. . . or I may just move on to a sippy cup. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You did have your first taste of SOLIDS this month - Baby Oatmeal cereal. You made a funny face but you still ate every bite. You did really well during the first several meals, but then I possibly overfed you one night and you proceeded to throw every bit of it back up all over your clothes & crib (which I unfortunately didn't turn the lights on, and stuck my hands right into it. I almost threw up myself trying to get the mess and smell cleaned up.) Since then, you have gagged, choked, or spit out every bite I've offered to you. uhh ohh. :( </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">On a positive note, you still love to nurse and since "breast-is-best" and for the fact that you are growing at such a rapid pace, I guess we are doing OK! Does this double chin look like its missing many meals? haha</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You really enjoy your bouncy seat and play mat, and have really started grabbing at the toys that dangle from them. I love <u>so much</u> that you love these items, as it makes life so much easier. I can cook dinner, fold a load of laundry, leave the room if I need to take care of Hunter -- and you just stay there and happily play. Its GLORIOUS. (things are much more appreciated when your firstborn never did them)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You are such a laid back, content, happy baby. Sometimes we forget you are even in the room because you are fine to just sit there and take everything in!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And because you love to be on your play mat and belly so much, you are such a pro at holding your head up and propping yourself up on your arms.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You are LAUGHING all of the time now. You especially think that Daddy & Hunter are funny, but I can get you giggling really hard when the sleepies set in.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">TV -- I came home from a quick trip to Walmart and Daddy had you propped up in front of the tv -- Seriously?? Daddy's excuse was that he was trying to cook dinner. Hmmm. . . it makes me laugh when I try to imagine Daddy staying home with you 2 boys everyday and getting things accomplished. ;) He's an awesome daddy, but I don't think God created him to be a stay-at-home-dad. hahaha</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You are ON-THE-MOVE. If you could run, you would. Unless you are sound asleep, you are never still, and even then you are often restless. You aren't the quiet snuggler that Hunter was, you rarely stop moving. I can only imagine how life will change when you become mobile! ahhhhhh Even your bouncy seat won't hold you still - it took a few times of you conking your head, for me to realize that I had to fasten you down just to keep you in it! And you are FAST.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You have also learned to GROWL. It's hilarious - and you do it constantly. It's a deep growl mixed with a grunt that comes from way down in your belly/throat, kind of like a bear. It makes us laugh every time.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I wish there were words to explain my love for you... but there are none good enough. So I hope that you can feel it, every single day, for the rest of your life, I hope you can feel and remember how deep and infatuating my love is for you. You are my joy. You continually make me grow and be better. You fill my days, my nights, my thoughts, and my heart. I love you sweet, precious boy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I love you HUGE GINORMOUS MUCH,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Matthew 11:28-29</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My little boy seems to be growing at an exponentially fast pace. I mean, who is this <i>BOY </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and when did he get so grown up looking?? Hunter LOVES his 1st pair of athletic shorts that I found at Rhea Lana's. (I held off as long as I could; and for good reason - he now wants to wear them everyday) He was so happy to look like Daddy. He said, "They're my FAVORITE! Thanks mom for getting these shorts for me." </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Yep. He knows how to get me. ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">At least Hudson still lets me dress him like a baby.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I'm a sucker for bubble suits & jon-jons, although I (<i>try)</i> limiting them to special days & church.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Have I mentioned Hunter is into taking selfies?? ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Couldn't love these 3 more...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">3 years old has had its challenges but oh.my.goodness. it's been pretty funny too.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He's always been full of personality, but recently he's been opening up and showing it to others a little more--which can have it's pros and cons, lol. He's also entered a very hyper stage. He's usually a mellow kid, but everyday around 5:00/daddy comes home, he starts bouncing off the walls! I've been working hard to redirect the energy around this time into something positive but wow, it's a noticeable change. And gone are the days of snapping a sweet picture too... now all I ever get are crazy poses and faces. haha </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He's still my sweet boy though... lately he's been telling me WHY he loves me. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">"I wuv you when you do stuff for me."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">"I wuv you because you let me eat Ice Cream Sandwiches."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">"I wuv you when you pway wif me outside."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He changes the reason continuously but they always make me smile. So when I turned it around the other day and told him, "Hunter I love you even when you disobey mommy." He replied -- "Nah." haha I couldn't help but laugh as I reaffirmed the truth. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Other cute Hunter blurbs:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--"That's not in my whole plan."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--"It's not on my list." or "Here, I'll write it on your list."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--"Sudden-wy" (suddenly)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--"Event-u-wy" (eventually)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--"I just wea-wized" (realized)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--"Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--"nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh" (while waving finger--usually to tell us his opinion or a different option)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--"Jack Pot"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--One night after I finished telling him the story of the 'The Big Bad Wolf', he said, "That's not the wolf story Daddy told me." hahha Poor Daddy, doesn't know any nursery tales and tends to make them up completely... it's always pretty funny when Hunter relays Daddy's versions back to me.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I took advantage of these camera smiles and added baby brother during the pre-KDO photo op ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter still dotes on this little guy and hasn't shown much brotherly competition or frustration. He's still a bit rough with him but it's all out of love.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Every year, it seems that by March we are searching for things to entertain us... the itch for spring and warmer weather hits us hard! So we did our best:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We babysat Landon - and I pretended that I had THREE little boys (quite possible with their age spread) and we had so much fun! Hunter can't wait until Hudson is big enough to play like Landon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And we experimented with some Pinterest ideas -- a very creative and messy activity for this guy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We used a medicine dropper to make a baking soda masterpiece using colored vinegar</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He cracks me up with how precise he is when we do projects </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Such a treasure it is for me, to be able to share my children and my motherhood with them.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Mommy almost had a heart attack as he jolted full speed towards that steep ravine! (and so did daddy, truth be told) Thankfully he let off the gas long enough for daddy to catch up!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Future racer?? Not if mommy can help it. ;) But he sure looked cute on the thing.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I think these two pictures are so funny -- notice both my boys are the only ones laughing hahah</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So happy Hudson has a future playmate the same age as him, like Hunter has.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">and play carnival games in your pjs</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(and this is what happens when you leave your 3 year old playing quietly, to attend to your baby, and then rush back to check 15 minutes later because you realize he's now playing <i>too quietly</i>...)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And Hunter COLORED for the 1st time EVER during the Library's craft time. He's always just scribbled and cared less about coloring, but this time was different. He sat down and concentrated on coloring, WITHIN THE LINES, and finished the entire bird! I was amazed to say the least. Proud mommy moment.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Wouldn't know there was much of an age difference between these two little dudes... they're best buds for sure.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And to top it all, we celebrated the first signs of Spring time -- Hunter came home from Kids Day Out, reached into his pocket and pulled these out, and said,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">"Mommy I picked deez at school for you today. Aren't dey pwetty? I knew you would wuv to have dem." </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You melt my heart sweet boy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Though mostly cold, February brought us a couple pleasant days to get outside & enjoy the great outdoors. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> We even managed a nature hike around Lake Fayetteville - this has become A MUCH REQUSTED pastime for Hunter & Andrew, which is sweet & fun and gives me a little rest or alone time with baby Hudson.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Another activity Hunter is greatly entertained by & is helping us survive all of the too-cold-to-go-outside days is the Ipad. Hunter has about 10-20 games he thoroughly enjoys and loves for us to play with him. One of his favorites that we all fairly enjoy is called 'Hay Day' where we grow crops & raise animals; buying & selling to expand our farm. Andrew & I joke, its a way to feel <i>productive</i> while never moving off the couch. haha Daddy is much better in this area, as Mommy has maybe 3 games I enjoy/understand/play. haha A few times lately Hudson has insisted on joining in on the fun. . . can't leave the little guy out!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">For our Valentine's craft we used finger paints & a heart-shaped cookie cutter</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> I love this precious little tradition we've been so blessed to be apart of . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Grandmommy came up for an early Valentine celebration</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I started our morning off with a new recipe I'd found for 'Red Velvet' Pancakes with Cream Cheese 'Syrup.' Hunter tried one bite & asked for regular pancakes. . . Andrew was equally enthused. They were <i>a bit</i> too sweet, but I still somehow managed to choke mine down. LOL</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I love this sweet shirt I found at Rhea Lana's for Hunter. And Hudson's blue puppy sleeper was originally Colt's (25 years ago). Mom said it was the first 'boy outfit' her and dad bought for him. It is soooo soft & snuggly, and just sweet.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Andrew & Hunter went on a special shopping trip and came back with my Valentine. Daddy tried his best to guide & suggest Hunter in a certain gift direction but he was dead set on getting his mommy these three balloons - one with red flowers, a pink Dora, and a HUGE heart! hahaha </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I of course thought it was the best present in the world & couldn't have asked for anything better. Besides, is there anything better than <u>their excitement</u> over giving a gift they love? :) Not to me - I LOVE IT. . . the best part of any gift is feeling the love behind it.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">To make the day special, Hunter and I decided to make Daddy a Valentine's Day dinner. So first we made chocolate covered strawberries. . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Then it was time for decorations. Hunter has really begun to enjoy setting the table. He likes to place each item just so-so and recently even started requesting placing name cards at each seat (I'm really not sure where he learned about that detail but he thinks it makes dinner more fun.) :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">When Andrew finally arrived home, it was time to open gifts!! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Daddy had fun at the Dollar Tree - haha - Silly String, Slinky, Silly Putty, and a few other throw backs from <i>our </i>childhood days.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">1st time to play with silly string - and of course he was a fan</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">After a quick play, it was time for our Valentine's Candlelit Dinner for 3. . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter absolutely LOVED our 'special' dinner (spaghetti of course) and was so cute using his big boy table manners :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Seriously? Could they be any cuter? </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Poor Lily & baby Hudson - So festive.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Not only did Hunter get to celebrate Valentines' Day at KDO, but February is also Dental Awareness Month! (of course, a favorite of mine! hahah) </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> I had to let Hudson in on the action as well</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My darling cousin Amy said "YES" and we are super excited to welcome Jhase into the Hicks family</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So what's a girl to do once she gets a gorgeous ring?? Well find a gorgeous dress to go with it of course!! Or at least have some fun & giggles trying some one. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We missed you Aunt Betsy - maybe next time you can be the favorite - haha</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">She didn't say "Yes to the dress" but as always, we sure had a great time together. . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>In other breaking news. . .</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">After a fun dinner visit with a few friends, Peyton & Parker announced they were going to be BIG SISTERS! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Baby Hicks #3 to arrive in September 2013</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So excited for another cousin-friend for baby Hudson! Yeah, He's totally psyched.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Later in the month on a <strike>nice</strike> <i>non-frigid</i> day, Andrew took Hunter on a fun & adventurous day of 4-wheeling. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">But no tears here - we LOVE snowdays at this house!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Although, I was very glad Pa had driven up to visit us and help burn some energy while Andrew was traveling. . . and with the potential loss of electricity & worsening weather conditions, we bummed a ride back to Russellville to stay at momma's house until Andrew made it back & could take us all home.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I snappend this picture early one morning during our visit. . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Somehow, somewhere, I had also slept in the queen size bed. ;) Good thing we all like to snuggle!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And just like that, another amazing month has come & gone. . . But my heart is full. We are happy, we are healthy, and the love of Jesus is ever so present in our lives. I am so blessed. And I am so thankful.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">On Wednesday, February 6th, 2013, you turned three months old!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Your sweet smiles make these cold winter days warm</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You're longer than last month and somewhere between 12 & 13 pounds... haha sorry, you're a 2nd child. I'm doing the best that I can ;)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hunter calls you "swobber" because you drool excessively and keep all of our clothes constantly soaked.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Your looks still favor your mommy, especially those round cheeks and nose. I call you "my pretty man" all of the time and Hunter reminds me that "boys aren't pretty, they are hampsum."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And though I don't agree with those who say you look just like Hunter, I do think ya'll share a brotherly <i>resemblance</i>...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(Hunter at 3 months)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> I've used dandruff shampoo, eczema creams, even rubbed you down with baby oil... nothing has helped and it has caused most of your beautiful dark hair to fall out. :(</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It has been a little inconsistent this month following your immunizations. This could also be caused from our lack of consistency in our daily routine. (Hunter's KDO, my Fit for Christ, & other fun activities). For the most part you are taking a morning & afternoon nap and sleeping from 8:30pm-7:30am and often throughout the night! AND in your crib!! You still have a strong preference of sleeping on your belly, and you like your arms tucked tight underneath, covered securely in a soft blanket. You also continue to snuggle/burry your face into my neck, crib, bumper, etc to sleep -- which scares me to death!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You look like your Mommy in this picture. Love.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Aunt Lesia gave you this adorable little hippo that is so soft and cuddly, plus its stuffed with lavender beads that can be heated in the microwave, and makes your bed warm & cozy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You continue to dislike the bottle. I've now purchased and tried 4 different types with various nipples hoping to find one that you won't refuse - no luck yet. Boo. You scream like you are dying and it makes you so upset. Why can't I have a baby that likes both nursing and a bottle??</span><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X_mNCj7O6LI/UvPoS6Xdc0I/AAAAAAAARUg/OYsHkPwUQFs/s1600/IMG_2449.jpg" height="640" width="480" /></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You are giggling out loud & on purpose! SO fun. One of my favorite milestones.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And you are holding your head & back up EXTREMELY well. You seem advanced for your age in this area... I'm proud for you, but please don't grow up too fast.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">February 11 (almost 14 weeks) You rolled over from belly to back for the first time! You continued showing off by doing it probably 10 more times, but of course you quit the instant that I got out the camera and haven't done it since... </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What you haven't accomplished -- happiness in your carseat. You SCREAM every time we seatbelt you in. It's so hard on all of us. Traveling for any distances has become extremely difficult and has involved many canceled trips, 'pull-over-stops', and mommy arriving completely frazzled at every destination. You become so agitated & hysterical that I've even thought about purchasing a new carseat since you and Hunter seem to share the same feelings about car travel. Oh how I wish you would enjoy it, you know- sleep or just enjoy the ride like every other baby I know of does... it sure would make life easier. Currently, a 5 minute trip to Walmart or to pick up Hunter from KDO is honestly daunting because of your screams... At least I know that Hunter did the same thing and he finally came around, this too shall pass right??</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">'sitting up' by yourself. Now every time I prop you up for a picture you start leaning forward or do these straining sort-of-crunches. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We call you 'sensitive' hehehe. You seem to cry over things, such as loud noises, much more than Hunter did. A stern voice, a shout across the room, a cheer, anything the least bit startling makes your little lip fall and the tears start pouring. We can't help but giggle and say, "oh remember? he's . . . sensitive."</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6AGa3Q49EZQ/UvPotiduuZI/AAAAAAAARbs/mi8oJ3iIvHQ/s1600/IMG_2666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6AGa3Q49EZQ/UvPotiduuZI/AAAAAAAARbs/mi8oJ3iIvHQ/s1600/IMG_2666.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sdFvahUZztA/UvPouABXWPI/AAAAAAAARb0/md8ex0nWFDU/s1600/IMG_2668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sdFvahUZztA/UvPouABXWPI/AAAAAAAARb0/md8ex0nWFDU/s1600/IMG_2668.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It's obvious, you clearly already love your big brother. You watch him and smile at almost everything he does & says to you. (although several times a day I hear, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry" followed by your tears -- he LOVES you, he's just 3 & really rough)</span><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F2VwMVvAsLw/UvPoAI3isvI/AAAAAAAAROU/RJPzpkRxHWc/s1600/DSC03266.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Well somehow you just continue to expand the size of my heart. Just when I think I couldn't love you anymore, it grows a little bigger. You are so many things I didn't even know I wanted... it amazes me daily. You are a joy to love and care for. I may not be able to 'get much done around the house' or be 'well rested' but my heart is full and I am unbelievably blessed. I'm doing my best to cherish this precious time with you, that is already passing too quickly -- where did my sleepy newborn infant go?? I love your smiles, your sweet baby coos, the way you feel in my arms & snuggle up against me... I wish I could bottle it up and save it for forever!</span><b> </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I love you BIG HUGE GINORMOUS MUCH,</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>"But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> let them sing joyful praises forever.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Spread your protection over them,</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> that all who love your name may be filled with joy.</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>For you bless the godly, O Lord;</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b> you surround them with your shield of love."</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">One of the Godliest women I'm sure I will ever know, and how greatly this scripture speaks of her. Ohhhh how much I love her and the memories we've made... </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Shortly after this picture was taken out at the farm she became very ill, so ill in fact, we truly thought we might lose her. Two weeks after Hudson was born we made the trip to Hot Springs to visit & love on her, but it was obvious that both her physical and mental state were in serious decline. She could barely eat or keep anything down, and holding a conversation or even her train of thought proved very difficult. I couldn't hardly stand to say goodbye at the end of our visit, for fear it would be our last.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">She was in and out of the hospital every few days, which quickly turned into week long stays. Everyone including the doctors seemed confused about what was actually wrong with her, or what could be done to make her well. She lost a massive amount of weight, at times had either partial or total memory loss, often spoke of the "pretty lights" floating in the room, along with many other hallucinations... She even claimed the nurses had been keeping her up at night with their "praying & speaking in tongues." ;) Almost overnight she declined to a state of total dependency on caretakers, especially my dad. He stayed with her night and day, showing his love in so many new & difficult ways. It broke my heart to even think about her is such a feeble way, and it was especially hard that I couldn't be near her to help, or just love on her.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And then almost just as quickly as this sickness came on, she started getting better. A change in her medications - we couldn't believe it could do this to her. And she didn't just better - but she was miraculously BETTER! From one phone call of 'no improvement & gravely ill' in a hospital bed, to 'we took her out to lunch and she WALKED HOLDING OUR ARMS' kind of healing! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We may never understand why things happen, or the reason behind answered or (<i>seemingly)</i> unanswered prayers, but I believe and have full faith that God is in control. The next opportunity I had to see Meme was unfortunately at my Papaw's funeral. But I was so thankful to have her there, especially knowing where she had just been and how she was very much still recovering. I was truly grateful for the ray of sunshine she brought, proof of God's faithfulness, to a heavy hearted day.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">What a wonderful 30 years we've shared. As I think back on memories we've made, I realize I could never write them all down -- and how wonderful that is! From entire weeks spent together every Christmas, year after year, and the stories you told us in the Village under the tree, to countless hours spent piecing together puzzles or playing games like Aggravation or King's Corner, or whether it be vacations to the beach or Branson, birthdays, camping trips, or indulging in chocolate malts, the times we have spent together & the memories we have made, will always be treasured in my heart.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I've heard I'm "just like Meme" more times than I could ever remember, and it's funny how much truth there is in that statement. We are night-owls to the core, who love a good tv show or Hallmark movie, who could eat desserts & peanut butter all day long (actually we just enjoy food and could <u>eat</u> all day long), and we definitely share in the 'Wright's sense of humor' when it comes to animals & children. I love all of these traits (& more) that we share but there is still one other that I'm striving towards... </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It comes from all the memories and realizations that I'm just now beginning to realize & understand. . . the heartfelt prayers & praises whispered under your breath throughout the day, the brief readings of scripture as you walk past an open bible, your scripture memorization/recall, the dedication to your church and church family, the overall positive outlook on life, not often giving in to whines & pitty parties (even when life deals you hard blows). You are a woman to be admired. <b>Your faithfulness and love for the Lord shines brighter than any other memory</b> I could bring forth... </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You have displayed for me an amazing example of what a Christian woman is -- an awesome</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> legacy. You have lived your life honoring God, a life to be proud of and one that continues to bear fruit, and that can <u>already</u> be honored. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You are the epitome of what a 'Grandmother' should be -- your laugh, your stories, your yummy treats & country home-cooking, your ability to enjoy life like a child, your warmth, your joy, your shared love for kitty-cats (actually all things cute & furry!) but most of all, your heart and the love you have blessed each one of us with. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I pray that we have many more years to make new & wonderful memories together and I hope that more than anything else, you can know and feel the love and appreciation I have for you. Thank you for all of your time, your efforts & thoughtfulness, your prayers, and your love over the years. I am so blessed to call you mine.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Initially we were given much hope for a full recovery and Papaw was in good spirits (as was typical for his jolly self). He had so many visitors - every child & grandchild - plus many other family and friends, even the nurses were commenting on how loved this man truly was.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(***side note: not everyone appreciates baby boys dressed in these 'bubble suits' but I love them. This sweet yellow one with the blue rocking horse was Colts 25 years ago along with the yellow booties that were hand made & given to me by Mrs. Shari Fant almost 30 years ago! So precious!!) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This little guy was a terror to travel back and forth from Springdale to Fort Smith with -- SCREAMING almost the whole way during every trip. But it was worth it each time to see the lifted spirits throughout the entire waiting room, especially with these 2 ladies. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">During my last visit with him, Hudson and I sat by his bed as he slept, and I thought about all of the wonderful qualities I hoped my boys would inherit and learn from their (great)Papaw. One of the kindest, gentlest, most tender & loving men I've ever known. His joy & laugh was infectious and his loving acts of service were endless. And when it was time for me to leave, I held his hand, gave him my love & prayed for a compete healing... But I couldn't leave without snapping a picture of his hand. There was just something special about them. If I was asked to name one feature about him that I loved... it would be his big grandpa hands, big and thick and strong... and yet so soft and gentle. (I found out later that I wasn't the only person in the family to take a picture of his hands) :) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Febuary 3, 2013 after many stories had been recalled and love had been exchanged, God answered all of our prayers when He welcomed my Papaw into Heaven's gates, giving him his complete healing in an instant... It was a complete shock and wasn't necessarily what our earthly spirits had been hoping for but in our hearts we know there is no place he'd rather be.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Our thoughts and prayers quickly shifted from Papaw to Granny. After 59 years of marriage, 5 children, 14 grandchildren, 5 great grandkids . . . he was now gone. She's always been a strong woman, a survivor, a fighter, and the matriarch of our family; but we'd clearly seen her love for him, as she sat day after day, waiting to take him back home.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">His visitation showed an unbelievable outpouring of love from his little hometown, which of course touched our hearts to know how truly loved he was, by so many.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1-0QuCILR1A/UkZGg4yXASI/AAAAAAAAQZY/xLFAVSHEMuI/s1600/DSC02330.JPG"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1-0QuCILR1A/UkZGg4yXASI/AAAAAAAAQZY/xLFAVSHEMuI/s640/DSC02330.JPG" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gN7Qc3rUI8w/UkZHxbHbZbI/AAAAAAAAQa8/cuS78s7ubFQ/s1600/DSC02344.JPG"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gN7Qc3rUI8w/UkZHxbHbZbI/AAAAAAAAQa8/cuS78s7ubFQ/s640/DSC02344.JPG" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PLGW3DY05CM/UkZH0E5KINI/AAAAAAAAQbA/m-8MThRNkLM/s640/DSC02343.JPG" /></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I was astounded to see the amount of flowers & plants that had been sent in his honor & remembrance... it was touching and just so amazing. A few of my favorites:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The details that had been chosen were simple, natural, and perfectly beautiful.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So many people showed up to give their love, support and kind words to us. Everyone spoke of his joy & love and how he will be so greatly missed.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">While we were busy visiting, Hunter, Payton, & Parker had a little too much fun of their own -- spreading out envelopes down the length of about 8 pews...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I wanted to do something for momma that would hopefully give her a happy memory of the past & from this sad time, that she could remember and smile at in the future... 'Glass bottled Cokes' will always be the memory I think of when my momma & papaw come to mind, as it was her 'something special' that he'd always have waiting for her when she visited.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As we prepared our hearts for his funeral, I stepped outside in the gorgeously warm sunshine that February day and who came rubbing up to my leg begging for a treat?? George of course... he was going to miss his best friend too.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">What good & unlikely friends they were. I loved hearing Papaw tell me about George's mischievous ways and the sweetness in his voice when he'd talk to him...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And although my heart aches for Papaw to be with us again, my true sadness comes from knowing that my two little men won't truly know for themselves how great a man he was or how much he adored them. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We played a slide show of over 100 pictures of Papaw and his family with a song that truly captured him & this time.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have seen my last tomorrow,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am holding my last breath,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Goodbye, sweet world of sorrow,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My new life, begins with death.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am standing on the mountain, </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I can hear the angels songs,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am reaching over Jordon, </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Take my hand, Lord lead me home.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">All my burdens, are behind me,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have prayed, my final prayer,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Don't you cry, over my body, </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cause that ain't me, lying there.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">No, I am standing on the mountain, </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I can hear the angels songs,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am reaching over Jordon, </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Take my hand, Lord lead me home.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am standing (Lord, I am standing) on the mountain ( on the mountain ), </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I can hear ( I can hear the angels songs ) the angels songs,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am reaching over Jordon, ( over Jordon )</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Take my hand, Lord lead me home.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Take my hand, Lord lead me home.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We buried him next to my Aunt Cindy & cousin Ashley who I believe were waiting with open arms at Heaven's Gates to welcome him in. . . pure joy for him I know. The peacefulness of that place is spectacular, the hills in the distance and quiet space of God's creation all around.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I hope you can feel the enormous amount of love that all of us feel for you. You are a remarkable man who has helped shape this family with love and guidance. I believe I can speak for the entire family when I say, we respect you and appreciate everything you’ve done for us, for longer than we can even remember. You are an amazing man, one that I admire and appreciate and love. You have shown all of us how to have fun, how to enjoy life, what family means, and joy looks like. You and Granny have been the foundation for our amazing family, not by chance, but by much dedication and love. I cannot express how profoundly grateful I am for all that you have done.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I have so many memories of the kindness, and love and fun that you have brought to my life over the years. Many of the best are the simplest. Waking up to a deliciously hot breakfast or watching you create perfection year after year with your Thanksgiving Ham, or the dash out the door the minute you overhear someone make a request for even the tiniest thing . . . Don't ever think that "the little things" go unnoticed. But the thing we will all hold dearest to out hearts: the sweetness of your spirit; your laughter & joy. Simple, perfect, ever lasting.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Thank you Papaw for all of the many, many wonderful memories, for your love, for our family and for the important role you have played in it. I love you from the bottom of my heart. You are a great man and I am so fortunate to be your granddaughter. I pray we have many more years of making memories & celebrating of life & love with you.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CCscmeWlLRg/UkkRhOdBaqI/AAAAAAAAQow/nnegP7GIkFQ/s1600/DSC06870.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CCscmeWlLRg/UkkRhOdBaqI/AAAAAAAAQow/nnegP7GIkFQ/s640/DSC06870.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.</span></span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">On behalf (and special request) of my Granny (Betty Hicks) and of our entire family, we would like to send out a HUGE thank you... Thank you friends and family for your love and support during those weeks & past few months. We deeply appreciate your prayers; for Papaw's healing and now for our comfort & grieving. Thank you to everyone who has written to us, called us, dropped by to give a hug, or showed us love in any way. We have been showered by so many beautiful plants & flowers and by each one of your incredibly delicious snacks, meals, and desserts. The love we've received has been amazing and such a testament to the life our Papaw lived. Papaw (Hobe Hicks) was an amazing man who was deeply loved and will truly be missed. We are so blessed to have been apart of his life and thankful to know we will see him again one day.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">January is definitely NOT my favorite month. In fact, it's probably my least favorite month out of the entire year. I mean, its beginning, marks the end to one of the best months of the year--which I'm left feeling exhausted from. And besides the fact that it's typically pretty boring after coming out of the past 3 months festivities, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">it's also dark, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">and it's usually freezing cold? Brrrr </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">They warm my heart on even the coldest of days</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Enough whining, because January does have a few positive qualities that come with it. It does give the opportunity for a fresh start; or a New Year's Resolution. I don't typically make resolutions (aka-set myself up for failure, HA!) but I do have a running list of personal and family goals that get a refresher in my mind. January also helps to get us back in order. After all the decorations are boxed up & put away, life gets settled back into a quieter routine of being at home more.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We couldn't ask for 2 better helpers when taking down Christmas lights :) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Sweet smiles & lots of energy</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Love me some little boy selfies :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My little man is growing up so fast. When it was time for KDO to start back after Christmas break, I was so proud of him for not crying even once at drop off! This was a true answered prayer and milestone for our 3 1/2 year old dude. He even sorta-kinda acts like he <i>wants</i> to go now as well! So much improvement!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He's made two really good friends this year that I CONSTANTLY hear stories about; Jack Coleman and Owen Fries. I'm sure these 2 boys have made Hunter's days at KDO much more enjoyable. His teacher texted me this picture of them.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Pretty sure they have their hands full with this crazy trio. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Although I wish I didn't have to drag him in and out of the cold weather & through germy preschool hallways, I sure love my little snuggle bunny in the back seat.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He can't help but fall asleep, snuggled down all warm in his carseat most trips home.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I've gotten into these mini photo shoots (that often make me late) before KDO every Monday & Thursday -- I just can't help myself. I mean seriously, look at these handsome boys!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter has always been facially expressive... these are a few faces I always want to remember: the first one says, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"uhhh... I just know that" & the third says </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"humph"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I thought I'd <i><b>never</b></i> purchase clothing just because I thought my child would enjoy what was pictured on it... Never say never. "Mighty Trucks" make this little man - happy, happy, happy!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Look what else happened this month at KDO...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter took his 1st nap of the year - which shocked even his teachers, who sent me this precious pic</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">While Hunter attends Kids Day Out, I get the special privilege of spending some quality one-on-one time with sweet baby Hudson (often resulting in more mini photo shoots) :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Some weeks these are the only times I feel like I can just sit and stare at him, and soak all that sweet baby goodness up. Knowing how fast it goes by, I'm doing my best to not let it slip past me.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">These special pictures were also taken for another special reason -- Hudson's 1st time to be left in childcare. Mommy started Fit For Christ, a workout class at church, when we was 8 weeks old. I was a little hesitant about leaving him but I was SUPER proud of my little man when I picked him up and there had been no tears shed-YEAH! Much different than I'd grown accustomed to with Hunter. ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Although KDO days are so much fun for all of us, our days together at home are still the most fun of all ;) I had been wanting to try this recipe for "cloud dough" (yes, Pinterest) for a while, and even though it was fairly messy -- it was lots of fun!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Pretty sure that the remnants of 'cloud dough' will hang around in our grout for years to come ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Not only do we get messy, but we get crafty too!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And of course, there's LOTS of imagination & playing.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hudson is pretty chill & loves to watch his big brother play while he relaxes in the bean bags.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Although it does get pretty exciting at times ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It's in these moments, when they are just being themselves & don't know we're watching, that their preciousness peaks</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I love this picture because I know how truly happy Hunter was. He LOVES to play with "big boys" and Brody is one of his favorite "big boy friends." haha So sweet.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Yeah -- Now Hudson will have a buddy to play with on play dates too!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Then we celebrated Kellen's 4th Birthday at Boingo Bounce.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This little man loves marching bands & parades & requested this theme for his cake -- sweet boy ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I'm not sure who was more excited about the shotgun gift we brought... Hunter or Kellen? HA!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And just a couple weeks later, it was time to celebrate Payton's & Parker's 4th birthdays at the same place - this time with a snowman theme.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thankfully it only lasted a few days, but we had a few episodes where lying became an issue. As in this particular day when he <i>insisted</i> that he did not put any colored bath tablets or bubble bath into the water. . . (His argument was so convincing, that as pink & bubbly as that water was, I had to pray for strength to follow through with a consequence. No joke.) And praise Jesus for guiding me through that week! So glad to be on the other side of that one. HA!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hunter undoubtedly loves Hudson so much and loves showing him off to his friends or even strangers. He is so proud of him and I just love it. He always wants to get in on the photos when I'm trying to take pics of Hudson -- bonus for me, because this seems to be the only way I can get him to look happy in pictures!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So although January may not be my favorite month, in the end, it was still full of happy memories and most importantly -- Love.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter continues to keep us on our toes & makes life entertaining for sure...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">while Hudson reminds us to slow down and enjoy all the precious little moments that go by so quickly.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Oh to hang on to this sweetness forever...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">On Monday, January 6th, you turned two months old!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We were all excited to celebrate, especially Hunter.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">1.10.13-- 11'8 (75%) and 23 3/4 in (50%); Head 15.5 (30%)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I love the few new things that I've bought for you</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">But I love seeing you wear all of my favorites from Hunter's baby days</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So far so good!! Though you prefer to sleep on your belly. . . and you scare me to death by nuzzling down into any corner or crevasse you can wedge your face into. I check on you, re-adjust you, and 2 minutes later you are back in the same position. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">If I were better at consistent scheduling, you would probably be AMAZING at this whole sleeping thing, because you have naturally settled into a routine very easily already. It's just so hard to stop life, especially since we have your big brother and hate to limit his activities, just so you can eat & sleep exactly at the same time everyday... But here's your little routine:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">8:30am: Wake-up time (If you wake-up before 7:45 then I usually bring you into our bed and snuggle/nurse you back to sleep for those few extra minutes)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">6:00pm: power nap (or you scream... this is a hard time for you)**</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">8:00-midnight: Goodnight in crib</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Then usually you are up at 3 & 6 for short nurses</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">**From about 4-6 weeks you were perfect during the day and then a complete fuss bucket from about 4-7pm EVERY NIGHT! It was soooo exhausting. Mommy & Daddy would take turns walking, rocking, patting, whatever we could think of, to possibly make you stop screaming & crying. Finally by the time you were 8 weeks old, things started to slowly get better. Whew - Thank you Jesus!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Around 4-5 weeks you also had SEVERE baby acne. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It got to the point where Mommy & Daddy actually got a little worried it would cause permanent scarring to your pretty little face. It covered your entire face, down your chest, and all over your scalp. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> I tried everything to get it to go away including different creams, lotions, and washes but nothing seemed to help. Then almost as quickly as it appeared, it was completely gone by 6-7 weeks. Just in time for another mommy-photoshoot. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Can't get enough of this pretty boy!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> First few smiles. . . :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Still doing great! You like to nurse every 2-3 hours. We are both flexible, if you act hungry - I feed you. ;) Although, I can't seem to get you to nurse on both sides during 1 feeding. You prefer to nurse on 1 side - play for a while - then nurse to sleep on the other... hmmmm</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Well, you are a SURVIVOR! Hahaha</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I feel like I am constantly protecting you from your big brother. He's never being mean to you, he just can't seem to grasp the concept of "gentle." He's sooooo loving and wants to hug, kiss, touch, pat and love on you every moment of the day. He also can't wait until you are actually big enough to play with.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You are now SMILING!! Such a sweet milestone!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Since you love being on your tummy, you are really getting good at lifting your head and even propping yourself up some. At your 2mo check-up, your doctor was surprised with how strong your neck & back was. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I call this your 'Cabbage Patch' face (it also makes you look like Mommy's baby pictures)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> I love your wrinkly little hands. . . </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> and your kissable jaws & pouty lips. . . </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Almost too much preciousness to handle for this mommy. . . </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Bye Bye Bassinet!! You are now sleeping in your crib, ALONE UPSTAIRS, during the night (this may be more of an accomplishment for mommy, although I can't help but stalk the video monitor) You seem to be more comfortable in your crib & the extra space, rather than the bassinet. Good for you sweet boy</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You still like to grab my hair but you now also grab your ear and play with it while you nurse.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Very early on you showed a preference to being held on our shoulder "upright" rather than being "cradled." And because you are such a squirmy thing, this causes for many bumped noses & noggins against my collar bone.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">A BIG no-no. . . but you prefer to sleep on your belly. I was extra cautious about making sure your neck was stretched (from my paranoia of Hunter's torticollis) so you have been given LOTS of tummy time. And then I started letting you sleep in your bassinet on your belly in the living room since I had my eyes on you. Mistake?? If I put you on your back, you sleep in 15 min stretches. If I place you on your belly, you sleep for 1-2 hours. What's a mommy to do?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">At 10 weeks old you began reaching for toys</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Still sucking on your fists/fingers. . . and still refuse a paci. :(</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Everyone says you are so pretty. . . I sure think so!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So far you still look most like Mommy. . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Although everyone says they definitely see glimpses of Hunter & Daddy in you too.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I discovered a tiny birthmark on your left eyelid, much thinner & lighter than Hunter's and then also a large red strawberry hemangioma, IDENTICAL to one Mommy had as a baby, on the back of your neck. Obviously I think it's pretty neat to share this special beauty mark with you.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We traveled to Aunt Lesia's house for the Hicks' Christmas Party and to Nanny & Papa's house the week after Christmas for 5 days in Russellville. All of your Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins adore you - especially Peyton, who acted like your little Mommy. It was precious to see you being so loved and accepted so quickly.</span></div>
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Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08060218478963669390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333363422290512113.post-18579522058690812142013-08-09T20:31:00.001-07:002013-09-25T20:15:18.645-07:00Hunter becomes a Big Brother<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It's been a long and wonderful journey that began in February 2012. In an instant our little man went from being our 'baby' to not only our 'big boy'. . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">but also a 'big brother.' </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> He's always been drawn to babies, but learning that he would soon be getting <i>his very own baby</i> fueled his love & curiosity.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">From Day 1 he wanted his own "baby Landon" and referred to it as such, for months.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> As Mommy's belly began to grow, so did Hunter's fascination & excitement. We learned about babies from books, movies, and doctor appointments. . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We talked about babies, played with babies, and even pretended to be a baby. . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We celebrated with friends as they welcomed siblings & growing bellies into their families. . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And in June, our hearts were overjoyed when we learned that our baby was a BOY and that not only was Hunter going to <i style="font-weight: bold;">BE </i>a brother, but now he was going to <i style="font-weight: bold;">HAVE</i> a brother.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We couldn't have been happier to be blessed with 2 precious little men.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RgofJTrQF0w/UgURUkieZaI/AAAAAAAAPaA/Ckfm02N_68k/s1600/DSC07574.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RgofJTrQF0w/UgURUkieZaI/AAAAAAAAPaA/Ckfm02N_68k/s640/DSC07574.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And how did we celebrate this new information?? Like a little boy after my own heart, he insisted baby brother needed some new clothes, and that HE needed to pick them out at Wal-Mart (still his favorite store). Of course I couldn't tell him no. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">One of the biggest steps in preparing for our new baby, was creating Hunter's big boy room . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And his transition to sleeping in his bunk beds rather than in our bed. He sure gave us some laughs along the way:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--"But mommy, yous not have nobody to sweep wif" (one night when Andrew had gone out of town)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "I'm fraid of the swime monster." (Grandmommy read him a book with a slime monster in it, oops)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "ahhh, nice and comfy"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "We can all fit, Mommy, Daddy, & Hunter. All of us together."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It took about 6 weeks to fill up his 14 day sticker chart (for sleeping all night in his bed) but what an exciting day it was to put that last sticker on and head to the store to pick out his prize!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">For WEEKS he'd been saying he wanted to get the game, "Pop the Pig" but when it was decision time, "Where's My Water?" somehow made it into the basket. "Pop the Pig" did finally join our family a few weeks later when he filled up his second sticker chart. ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So after months and months of prepping, talking, waiting, and loving we were ALL ready for baby Hudson's arrival. . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Especially his big brother Hunter, who was just beginning to learn of the important role that God has given him. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I explained that God has given him, and ONLY HIM, the job of being Hudson's big brother and that there will never <i>ever</i> be anyone else given that same responsibility and privilege. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He thinks he's ready . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> November 6th 2012 - Big Brother Day!!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">All of the excitement and anticipation was a little overwhelming, but their first meeting was better than I could have dreamed. Hunter has always been one to show all of his emotions through his facial expressions, and he did not hold back. . . with the purest joy imaginable, his little face beamed and his insides giggled as he set those big brown eyes on his baby brother for the first time.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">They were a match made in Heaven . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The week following Hudson's arrival was wonderful. Hudson was the perfect newborn and Hunter accepted him, loved him, and helped me out more than I could have hoped for. My little man was SO EXCITED over taking these newborn photos with his baby brother!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Just melts a mommy's heart . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> What will the future hold for these two?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> And my absolute favorite!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Family of FOUR</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I had planned for our attire to be the same as in our maternity shoot, with Hudson being wrapped in the scarf I had been wearing... Instead Hunter had a total meltdown mid-shoot and insisted on wearing his green "choo-choo" fleece. In the end, it was either the choo-choo fleece or a photo excluding big brother... I chose to lose this battle and capture a "real life" moment to treasure forever. :) Oh little man, how much I love you.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As days turned into weeks,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And weeks turned into months . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Cannot.get.enough.of.them</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Their brotherly bond continues to grow. . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As CRazY</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Precious</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">and amazingly wonderful as could be.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Becoming a big brother didn't change everything though. . . He is still "twiddling." </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Due to big belly & now a new baby, my ability to hold or carry Hunter anymore has greatly diminished, which has helped to greatly decrease the "twiddling" of my hair (and no, I've yet to feel even remotely sad over this). However, when I'm laying down with him at night he still insists on twiddling a strand of my hair, and lately it's turned into tying knots - which does not make mommy happy. But the other night I couldn't help but laugh when he told me, "Mommy, it's ok if I twiddle knots in your hair. . . I'm strong, and I can pull them out." ;) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I've made the mistake with 'never say never' but mark my words - Hudson will not twiddle my hair as his comfort.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter's need for 'attention' has increased (as too be expected) and these silly faces and fake "cheezes" have become apart of our new normal.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">When did he he become a full blown little boy??? Where did my baby/toddler disappear to??</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Here are a few things our 3 1/2 year old has been saying lately:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "Pretty bit" as in "Daddy is pretty bit hot and I'm sweating out"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "I imment" (I isn't or I'm not)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "Nah"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "Shooter shots" in exchange for "oh shoot"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "I'm too tired" reguarding anything he does not want to do "I'm too tired to open my mouth" (to eat)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "Ass-e-dent" he has ALOT of them, especially when it comes to aiming his pee-pee <i>into </i>the potty</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "I just thought bout that" and "I just already know that"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "But but but but...."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "I need help, that's what's the problem"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- Being around so much family during the holidays, Hunter has started referring to us as "Mandy & Andrew" on many occasions. He's truly not trying to be funny or ornery, that's just what comes out. It's so funny to hear him say our names.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "Pee-You! Grandmommy, did you burn some bacon?" hahahah</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- He's started talking to himself or out loud in general, while in time out on the naughty step. I heard him recently say, "I can't <i>DO ANYTHING"</i> lol</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "It's going to take AGES!"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- "Hosea, hosea" (no way Hosea)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- H:"Boobies! Boobies!" </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Me:"Hunter that doesn't sound like nice words. Don't say that anymore." </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">H:"But it's a <i>funny</i> word..."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- He's also started growling or grunting when upset or told no (which he gets disciplined for)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- Diaper instead of "biper". . . this one will be missed, as it was one of my favorite baby words :(</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- H:"My underwear is getting in my booty - I don't like that." </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Me:"Me either." </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">H:"You dont wear underwear, you wear panties mommy."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-- And the most noteworthy comment came while visiting Grandmommy & Pops. Hunter had just gone #2 and was begging for Pops to wipe his bottom. I knew Pops would prefer I handle it so to make it easier, I just told Hunter that "Mommy is going to, because Pops doesn't wipe bottoms." He processed that while I took care of the matter and then asked in that precious way only he can, "So Grandmommy wipes Pops' bottom?" ;) of course we all he-hawd over that one for hours</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As Hunter steps into his role of Hudson's big brother, I can only pray that their relationship grows stronger and closer with time. I am so thankful that they will have each other to enjoy life with. Who knew I'd ever feel this way. . . My two boys.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I have no idea what the future holds for me with these two precious little men, but I'm positive that my hands will be full and my heart even fuller. </span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him— the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.</span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Isaiah 11:2</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Happy New Years! It's PaRTy TImE! This year it was all about having a good time - we dressed up, got a limo, enjoyed dinner with friends - the whole shabang! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">What a night!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Ohhh who am I kidding, with a 4 year old & 7 week old, our New Years Eve consisted of, you guessed it -- Staying Home! BahhhHahaha But for this homebody, there is really no other place I'd rather be. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hudson had some major congestion issues that were keeping us both from getting some much needed rest, the only way he could get comfortable & breathe was to be snuggled upright in mommy's arms. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Thankfully a dear sweet friend heard of our suffering and came to the rescue by dropping off a care package... This was my first experience with the 'Nose Frida' and I was (admittedly) a little grossed out. But I'm a mother and mothers will do anything to help their children... so (after Googling & reassuring myself that it was completely hygienic) I sucked out the snot. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Honestly, I'd do just about anything to have this...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">and with the millions at Time's Square :) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> The next morning, we decided to kickstart 2013 off with a great breakfast at Cracker Barrel. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> After drawing on funny faces & heating them up, they swelled up enormously HUGE! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It was actually pretty neat.</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GMcb6geqMlg/UdI86BgKaMI/AAAAAAAAPWo/Z48MehAV9RA/s800/DSC01968.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GMcb6geqMlg/UdI86BgKaMI/AAAAAAAAPWo/Z48MehAV9RA/s640/DSC01968.JPG" width="426" /></span></a></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Of course we had our 'lucky' black-eyed peas for dinner that are supposed to help bring us prosperity in the New Year.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Since neither of our boys are capable of staying up until midnight, I decided to have a special New Years Day celebration (with the help of our DVR) where we could ALL watch & cheer as the ball dropped for 2013. Hunter thought the noise makers were especially awesome -- Hudson, not so much.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">At the start of 2012, I had no idea of the unbelievable blessings the year would bring; </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The exciting news of our second pregnancy, a 3rd birthday, a much needed & wonderful trip to Mexico with my hubby, an amazing summer spent completely enjoying my sweet little man, the joyous discovery of another little man, a fabulous fall, my last birthday celebration as a 20-something, the precious addition of the 4th member of our growing family, celebrating new & old traditions during the holidays, hearing my Papaw's cherished laugh for the last time and <b>the unsurpassable love & grace of Jesus Christ poured abundantly throughout our lives. </b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I realize how truly blessed I am... and all my thanks & praise goes to Him. What will 2013 bring?? Only God knows... but whatever shall be, I believe the scripture is true:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">With 13 grandchildren, Nanny Cheree & Papa Bob try to get in as much one-on-one time as possible with each one of them. This year Hunter enjoyed a yummy lunch at Chic-fil-A and a fun afternoon of shopping at his favorite place: Wal-Mart :) He picked out a 'Cars' beanbag chair and a 'Thomas the Train' t-shirt. (most likely 2 things mommy wouldn't have picked out for him. lol) But he was thrilled with his choices and had such a fun day with them, and that's all that matters. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I saw an opportunity to spend a couple extra days with my in-laws so me, Hunter, Hudson, Peyton, & Emma rode back to Russellville with them. It was a nice treat to be able to enjoy some one on one with these guys before the rest of the family joined us that weekend. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Some days are just about impossible to get a smile out of him when trying to take a picture, LOL</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Though pretending to sled with baby brother will bring one out :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> It was actually a decent sledding hill</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> I sure love & enjoy this little man, and having the excuse to act like a kid again!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Watching these two cousins enjoy each other is one of my favorite parts of family get togethers</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Especially this pretty lady with her surprise tickets to see her man - George Strait - live in concert!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Merry Christmas from the best THIRTEEN I know!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Growing up, it seemed Christmas really kicked off when our Christmas break from school began. And so once again when Hunter had his Christmas party and last day at Kids Day Out, I felt like Christmas was officially HERE! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> I loved that he brought home a hand painted Christmas Tree dough-ornament, to match the one I have on our tree that I made when I was in 1st grade. :) He is always so proud to show off all his goodies from school. This year they did a book swap and he came home with a new Clifford book that he loves. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> A couple days later Santa-Pa showed up bearing MORE goodies.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> There was no time to waste -- time to try out the new toys! Always a fun time when Pa comes around.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Pretty sure Pa never dreamed he'd have TWO little men who adored him and who he loved so much. :) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Oh. My. Goodness. This child of mine. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> Mom had brought up all of her gifts early, so <b>all</b> of our presents had been sitting wrapped under the tree for a couple of days. Hunter had played around with them but never even acted the least bit like he would disturb them in any way. So when I came out of Hudson's bedroom after putting him down for his morning nap and heard the oddest sounds - like frantically tearing & shredding of paper - I never dreamed that would actually be what it was!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I guess his excitement and curiosity took over and within seconds his adrenaline had him ripping into those packages with a furry! I came running down the stairs and exclaimed "HUNTER STEELE" which sent him jumping into the air like a startled cat & hiding behind a chair for just a moment, before coming out and telling me with a shaky voice (both scared about being caught & too excited for words), </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">"Wook Mommy - A CWANE... AND a FORKWIFT!"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I managed to hold in any laughter and my knee-jerk reaction for discipline, and tried to think of the best way to handle the situation at hand. More than anything I was disappointed that Grandmommy & Pops weren't going to get to witness the pure joy and excitement their gifts were bringing him, so the best way to help that problem was to switch on the Iphone video to capture as much as I could...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He was sooooo excited... and it was Christmas Eve... and I knew Grandmommy would be even more upset if she thought her precious little man was getting in trouble over opening her presents. So we had a little talk about patience and how opening gifts early makes those that give them sad, and his consequence was not being allowed to take them out of the box to play with until after Grandmommy & Pops arrived. (which was sooooo difficult for him)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Mom and I had been on the lookout of a crane for over 6 months when we came upon this awesome find at TJMaxx for a bargain... love that place!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Ohhh but the little stinker didn't stop there with his antics. Oh no, Hunter wanted to MAKE SURE this was a Christmas none of us would forget. Later that evening, he went on to completely embarrass me in front of my brother when he opened his present from Uncle Colt -- a new red football that's just his size & a perfect gift -- but instead, told him very disappointedly that he "didn't need it because we already have one." And it got worse after Andrew had taken him aside to explain to him how "that was unappreciative & unkind and how sometimes we are given gifts that we may already have, so when that happens we need just to say thank you & we can later take it to a store & exchange it" and not hearing this conversation, I suggested that Hunter & Colt take the football out to play with it, forcing Hunter to loudly proclaim that "NOOOOOOO!!! Daddy said we can take it back to the store." I.Was.Mortified. Hopefully one day when Uncle Colt has kids he will look back on this and think it was funny. :/</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(Notice the expression on Hunter's face.) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Colt was "happy, happy, happy" with his very own Uncle Si tea glass</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter has had 'Rudolf' since his 1st Christmas & loves him</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I snapped this picture and then <i><u>insisted</u></i> we play a game or do something together. There's nothing wrong with a little technology, but occasionally it sucks us in!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So we bundled up and headed for the tennis courts & playground. Though not everyone was excited to make the trip.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">After a few cuddles, this precious blue snuggle bunny was nice & cozy</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I could sit & stare at each of his little features for the rest of my life and be so happy...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Family photo as we headed to the Outback for Christmas Eve dinner, a tradition we started when I was pregnant with Hunter. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It's not Christmas Eve until the Christmas PJs are put on...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Mommy & babies photo attempt #7</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">attempt #27</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">and finally #107 -- SUCCESS (if you can ignore the fact that it's blurry)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Before heading to bed we always tell the story of Jesus's birth - the true reason we celebrate Christmas. Hunter enjoyed playing & acting out the story, all month long, with this antique porcelain nativity my mom passed down to me. I LOVE to listen to his interpretation as he narrates the story in his precious 3 1/2 year old voice. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Can't forget to set out treats for Santa & his Reindeer! (and yes - Santa gets his milk in a frozen mug at our house)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">"the children were nestled all snug in their beds..."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Even the picture brings such warmth, happiness and peace. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>MERRY CHRISTMAS 2012</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Scoping out the presents Santa Clause brought: </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Just waiting for the 'Go Ahead'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">No hesitation this year! He knew exactly what to do! hahaha</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Baby brother enjoyed watching all of the excitement</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And gave Grandmommy & Pops some sweet coos & smiles</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This look is worth a thousand words...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The so called "Mighty Truck" that was on his "check wist"was and still is absolutely one of his favorites.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The BIG gift!! His very own Iphone! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(sounds crazy I know, but it functions for gaming only & is actually just my old one in a new kid safe case -- but he didn't know that) :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Two very blessed little boys to have these two wonderful grandparents.<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P5rs0U40Keo/USB3gimWnUI/AAAAAAAAOrU/7NgvnPq47gE/s1600/DSC01611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P5rs0U40Keo/USB3gimWnUI/AAAAAAAAOrU/7NgvnPq47gE/s640/DSC01611.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And the best present I could have asked for! A wonderful 1st Christmas with our handsome little Hudson Ryder...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Actually, a wonderful Christmas <i><b>with all 3</b></i> of my handsome men!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This year more than ever, I guess having just carried & delivered Hudson, my thoughts were with Mary. All that she had been through during her first pregnancy, all that she endured as a mother with her son, her trust in God, her faith, her willingness, her courage, and her strength... it all just absolutely amazes me.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us)</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This year, the Hicks' once again gathered for our Christmas celebration at Lesia & Rick's beautiful & cozy mountain retreat.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This years Christmas tree didn't disappoint :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Once the numbers were drawn & the rules <strike>argued over</strike> decided, it was time to get 'DIRTY".</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Andrew always buys something <i>he actually wants</i>, and tries to get home with it. His touchscreen gloves were a big hit and of course caused the first controversy. hahaha It's always the same fight -- Is it dead after 3 steals <b>OR</b> after it's in the 3rd persons hands?? Luckily just about everyone in the room could pull up & read the actual rules on their phones, to figure out just how often we were allowed to be dirty.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Looks like someone is being 'DIRTY'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Another STEAL -- in my favor :) Thanks Amy</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Well if you're with this family its -- cartoons. :) Usually Looney Tunes or in this case, Sponge Bob SquarePants. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And because I'm writing this 4 months later . . . I have the full understanding of how precious this Christmas get-together truly was. This would be our last with our sweet sweet Papaw. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to enjoy growing up with him in my life for the past 29 years. He was a true *light* in our family that brought each of us so much joy & gave us so much love.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lzQTlc-Zj9s/UM7JHNcc90I/AAAAAAAANl8/K1Z1Jhk71tU/s1600/IMG_7840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lzQTlc-Zj9s/UM7JHNcc90I/AAAAAAAANl8/K1Z1Jhk71tU/s640/IMG_7840.JPG" width="640" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KBzKdSUje-g/UW93szNluvI/AAAAAAAAPAg/9uEgARqlZfo/s1600/IMG_2357.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KBzKdSUje-g/UW93szNluvI/AAAAAAAAPAg/9uEgARqlZfo/s640/IMG_2357.PNG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I never got a picture of just Papaw & Hudson together. . . but the smile on his face says it all. He <b>loved</b> & thoroughly enjoyed his family. And his love was felt from the littlest to the biggest, and will always be remembered in his precious smile.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And it's his smile, his laughter, his joy, and his love for each one of us that will be treasured in our hearts forever. . . Love you Papaw</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I've <i><b>always</b></i> loved Silver Dollar City at Christmas time. Going to see the lights, watching the shows, and filling our bellies with delicious treats, has been a favorite tradition of mine & Andrew's that begin with one of our earliest 'dates' 7 years ago. We</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> both grew up going with each of our families and now it's so exciting to be able to enjoy it with our own. </span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sDiUmgIdfhQ/UWy6JNRoubI/AAAAAAAAPAI/2a5CFN4vA3g/s1600/114_1475.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sDiUmgIdfhQ/UWy6JNRoubI/AAAAAAAAPAI/2a5CFN4vA3g/s640/114_1475.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We've kept up the tradition every year, so when we were blessed with a BEAUTIFUL Sunday afternoon in December, we (and the <i>thousands</i> of other families with the same idea) jumped at the opportunity -- because at just 4 weeks old, baby Hudson could neither be left behind nor taken if the weather was as cold as times past.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter was completely beside himself with excitement. He loves riding the rides and was pumped to show SDC off to his little brother for the first time.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We watched a couple shows including 'Frosty' (from a distance). Our big man isn't yet eager for crowd participation or group involvement. Maybe next year, ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hudson didn't care too much about the show, but it was the perfect opportunity for a little snack, diaper change, and a some play time with Daddy. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">One of Hunter's favorite spots in the park is Geyser Gulch. He loves to vacuum up the thousands of foam balls and then shoot them with the air cannons. It's a very large play area with lots of twists & turns & possibilities of getting lost (been there, done that) and gives me a good amount of anxiety. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ZzWPJLxu0Q/UM7Gcv_tTnI/AAAAAAAAM4I/blKt2gWvJ_k/s1600/DSC01019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ZzWPJLxu0Q/UM7Gcv_tTnI/AAAAAAAAM4I/blKt2gWvJ_k/s640/DSC01019.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">While daddy & big brother ran around shooting each other up in the fort, mommy & baby brother spent some quality time under the glow of the beautiful lights.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The *MOST EXCITING* event of the day was Hunter's 1st roller coaster ride, 'Fire in the Hole'. It's been around a long long time, and may have easily been mine & Andrew's 1st roller coaster rides as well. Fun Times! (I promise he was more excited than the pictures portray, haha)<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NRn4EB-P2xk/UM7GiXv_SqI/AAAAAAAAM6I/SVwcKcql4vc/s1600/DSC01043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NRn4EB-P2xk/UM7GiXv_SqI/AAAAAAAAM6I/SVwcKcql4vc/s640/DSC01043.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The entire park was GORGEOUSLY lit-up and Hunter kept repeating over & over . . . "Wook! There's WIGHTS EVWY-WARE" :) It really is a sight to be seen.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It was another successful trip - HUGE crowd and all. Hunter loved every second of it and Hudson proved once again what an awesome baby he is (even if he wanted to be snuggled in Mommy's arms rather than in his new double stroller all day).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I just love these kinds of things; making these little memories. And I just love our little growing family! I love seeing joy in the faces of my children, as well as sharing this incredible joy & love for our family with my husband. . . this is what I've always wanted, what I've always dreamed of, and truly what I've always hoped and prayed for. It's an amazing blessing that I am continually thankful for.</span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory.</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">On Thursday, December 6th, you turned one month old!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">3 Days-- 8'3 & 21in</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">2 Weeks-- 8'12 & 21.5 in</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Being the holiday season, it seems like this month has flown by. In just 4 short weeks you've already done & seen so much! You have:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">-Enjoyed your 1st Thanksgiving at Granny & Papaw's with all the Hicks'</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">-Visited Meme & Pa in Hot Springs</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">-Had LOADS of attention & love from visiting family & friends</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">-Attended your 1st Christmas Parade & lighting of the Fayetteville Square</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">-Met your new cousin Mackenzie Casto</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">-Was lugged around Silver Dollar City ALL DAY with minimal complaints</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">-Had your 1st playdate with Abby, Ava, & Landon at the mall's play center</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So far you are AWESOME - at least in comparison to your big brother. You sleep swaddled in your bassinet, very happily. We move it to and from the living room and our bedroom, and so far Hunter's loudness doesn't seem to bother you one bit. :) Your naps usually last 3 hours during the day, as well as through the night, although you've even given me a few 5 hour stretches! Besides your bassinet, you nap in your swing and of course in Mommy's arms (when brother is being occupied elsewhere-lol).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Excellent. You came into this world hungry and ready to nurse. You acted like you were starving until my milk finally came in and since then you've been a happy camper. You are a good nurser but don't seem to be as attached as Hunter was. I'm not a big clock watcher and pretty much feed you when you act hungry, but that usually ranges anywhere from 1.5 to 3 hours. I don't remember nursing being this painful . . . at this point my toes still curl & my eyes fill with tears with each latch. Thankfully one glance at your precious face reminds me why I'm doing this! ;) Against the La Leche guidelines (lol), I went ahead and gave you a bottle - I'm determined you will take one, unlike Hunter who never did. You took your 1st bottle at 2 weeks old like a pro (getting our hopes up) because the next couple of attempts you weren't very happy about . . . but I will not give up! :)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Although you are a great eater, your tummy seems to cause you a bit of discomfort. You are SUPER GASSY and have earned the nicknames "tooter" & "stinker" both of which Hunter thinks are hilarious. And boy do they STINK! lol I was describing this issue to a friend but it wasn't until she witnessed it for herself that she understood & was amazed how potent you can be! hahaha We very quickly went gone through your first bottles of Mylicon drops & Gripe Water, even though neither seem to help much. I went without dairy, beans, & caffeine for an entire week but nothing really changed so I am hoping it's something you will just grow out of or adjust to. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-Bye Bye Hematoma! This was more of an accomplishment of God's but it's also the most notable. After much research, worry, and prayer, God touched you and to our AMAZEMENT, your hematoma completely resorbed almost overnight at just 4 weeks old. Thank you Jesus.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-You are very strong and can lift & hold your head up really well and can even "stand" & put weight on your legs</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-More of a milestone for mommy, but we (me & you boys) survived our 1st (and probably last for a long time) trip to Wal-Mart. It was a complete nightmare . . . though much of it was due to poor mommy planning. Thinking back, it was doomed from the beginning. You fell asleep in your carseat so I decided to make the trip 'while we were out' after I picked up Hunter from KDO who was of course tired & cranky by then. Once we arrived and I placed your carseat in the cart, I realized that Hunter was now required to walk because I had an extensive grocery list that would quickly fill up the large part of the cart (dun dun dunnn). This was a first for us as well, and although my big man cooperated fairly well, he's still a curious & 'helpful' 3 year old little boy that added strain to the situation. Your nap came to an end about 15 minutes into our shopping trip and you screamed hysterically unless I held you, making it VERY difficult to wrangle Hunter, steer the cart, and finish the shopping. Several people stopped & offered to help but I declined and pushed onward. By the time we reached the check-out counter, my nerves were shot and I was barely hanging on to my sanity. A very kind woman approached me & offered to help (you were screaming uncontrollably at this point) but once again I smiled and said, "oh that's ok, thank you." Then on the way to the car, another kind man offered to help me unload my sacks into my car but again I smiled & said "I got it, thanks!" On my drive home I tried to calm my nerves and thought back about our difficult trip, and suddenly I realized how many times God had tried to 'help' me and I'd turned Him down every single time . . . attempting to "do it on my own." I made the decision right then to be more open & accepting of help when it's offered because not only will I be blessed, but those offering will also receive a blessing. **Since then I've only gone to Wal-Mart (usually late at night) when Daddy has been able to watch both of you boys. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(You have also been a sport and let me play dress up a few times - here you are wearing an antique baby gown that your Pa Kenneth, Uncle Colt, & Big Brother have all worn)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-Found my hair which I am determined will not be "twiddled" or become your "comfort" as <strike>was</strike> is still Hunter's. Though somehow you always manage to find it, resulting in a permanent ponytail for Mommy. ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-Recognize my voice and will turn your head towards it, but even sweeter - you recognize Hunter's and already seem to light up when he talks to you.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-Are a noise maker. You grunt and coo and continually make noises, especially when you nurse.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-Are very alert and very squirmy, and already trying to hold your head up some.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-Discovered your fists and enjoy sucking on them . . . I wonder if this is a sign of a future thumb sucker? I've been encouraging you to take a paci, which you did really well with at first, but with each passing day you like it less and less. :(</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-I introduced you to a cuddly new puppy, who I hope becomes a "lovie/comfort" for you (something else I wished I had done with Hunter) We shall see! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We kicked off the Christmas season with a Mommy-shoot, where you so perfectly modeled the precious Christmas diapers your Aunt Emily gave you. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-Every single time I look at you my heart smiles and a warmth comes over me. I've loved and known you for 10 months now, but finally getting the privilege to SEE you, just fills my heart with joy. (And you are SO PRETTY! Of course I know I'm a tiny bit partial, but truly, you really are a pretty baby)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-At 4 weeks old, just as your hematoma was disappearing, baby acne started popping up :( </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">-Some people say you look just like Hunter, but it's difficult for me to see the resemblance unless I look back at pictures and then I can sometimes see it. But mainly I see, and am told by most, that you look like me/my baby pictures; the dark complexion, the nose, mouth, cheeks. Your face shape is longer or more narrow, like your Daddy's, and your ears (although not tiny) lay against your head (unlike the Wright's - hehehe). I guess you're just a mixture of us all!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">At 4 weeks old, I left you with Daddy for 2 hours while Hunter was at Awana's, so that I could enjoy a "break" shopping at Hobby Lobby. I surprised myself with how easy it was to leave you for the 1st time. I figure its because you are "easier" and I knew you would be happy while I was gone, and Daddy has had some pretty good practice in the last 3 years. :) It was nice, but I was very happy to get back home to you.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You have managed to double the size of my heart in an instant. It's amazing how God expands it so that I don't have to "make room" or take any away from anyone else . . . Never could I've imagined the incredibly deep love & unbelievable joy that you and your big brother have opened up or created inside of me. I already can't imagine life without you and (though its hard to explain with words) when I think back to life before you, it's as if you were actually already there, already a part of our family - just watching us from afar, waiting for that perfect timing of God's, to allow you to fully join in. Hudson Ryder, you are such a joy. Such a blessing. Such a precious gift. I love you HUGE GINORMOUS MUCH and am just crazy silly about you!</span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="text Ps-5-11" id="en-NIV-13985" style="position: relative;">But let all who take refuge in you be glad;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Ps-5-11" style="position: relative;">let them ever sing for joy.<sup class="crossreference" style="line-height: normal; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-13985A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup></span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-5-11" style="position: relative;">Spread your protection over them,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Ps-5-11" style="position: relative;">that those who love your name<sup class="crossreference" style="line-height: normal; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-13985B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> may rejoice in you.</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">What better way to get the holiday season into full swing than a Christmas Parade and the lighting of the downtown square. At just 10 days old, this was Hudson's 1st big outing and he did great--snuggled up against mommy & sleeping through the entire thing. :) Hunter was in awe of all the lights but was most excited over his new "wight-up sword". He's been excited about the parade since his light sword from last year quit working, after only a week or so, and we told him we'd get him another one when we went back. . . it's been a loooong wait. haha<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mdWxMlQRNLs/UOZjEbEJVnI/AAAAAAAANu4/LRUhL2HqEiM/s1600/DSC00657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mdWxMlQRNLs/UOZjEbEJVnI/AAAAAAAANu4/LRUhL2HqEiM/s640/DSC00657.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There's something magical about seeing Christmas lights and walking around the square - it just never gets old. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter also recognized Santa Clause this year and even slightly waved to him (that's actually a pretty special gesture from our little man). It was a beautiful night, full of beautiful lights & great friends, ending the evening with dinner at La Huearta with Davin & Stacy and the girls. (well, until Hunter woke up sick with a tummy bug during the night . . . I should have had a hint when he laid his head in my lap during dinner and fell asleep before 7pm). :/</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It usually takes me alot of hard work for a couple of days to get everything set up & cleaned up but oh.my.goodness. It took me FOREVER this month . . . actually, there were things I worked on all month long and still never finished. lol Oh well, that's life with a newborn baby & a 3 year old.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter was all about 'helping' me with the decorating this year <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QVZ_eCohstY/UM7IHs06JyI/AAAAAAAANZw/sJT-AQxmt1g/s1600/IMG_1737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QVZ_eCohstY/UM7IHs06JyI/AAAAAAAANZw/sJT-AQxmt1g/s400/IMG_1737.jpg" width="300" /></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">ESPECIALLY when it came to the tree. He had been asking me about "our big tree wif wights" since the day I started decorating for fall. hahaha I showed him how to hang the ornaments, but quickly realized that Mommy would be <strike>touching up</strike> completely re-doing it all, after bed time. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(it was hilariously front/bottom heavy & leaning)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">When Hunter went off to the store with Daddy to get more outside lights, he discovered the old-timey, big bulbed colored lights and begged to hang them instead of the pretty white lights that mommy loves. ;) Luckily Daddy came up with a great idea that thrilled my little man to pieces. Hunter LOVED his "wights" and excitedly plugged them in every night. Andrew & I decided that this will be a fun new tradition for our boys to look forward to every year.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'm always one for traditions, and there are so MANY fun ones during the holidays. I usually make a list of fun things I want to do during a particular season, but this year I saw (on Pinterest) a fun way to make sure and accomplish all of these "fun things" and maybe it will become a new tradition as well. The idea was to make a "<a href="http://workmanfamily.typepad.com/our_life/2008/11/christmas-bucket.html">Christmas Bucket</a>" full of Christmas surprises for Hunter to open to help count down the days to Christmas. For each day in December there is a "gift" of some sort to open. Only a couple of things were new, most of them were things we already owned, or things I made or re-used but mostly it included a lot of free activities to do.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Each package had a tag on it with a corresponding number and each day Hunter was allowed to open a gift that was Christmas related, which he was super excited about. (though he had somewhat of a difficult time only opening one each day)</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-37_0PnUVC3s/UM7GvTlvatI/AAAAAAAAM-c/DPXLTyMqZ7M/s1600/DSC01089.JPG"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-37_0PnUVC3s/UM7GvTlvatI/AAAAAAAAM-c/DPXLTyMqZ7M/s400/DSC01089.JPG" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PgMC-5jhpaE/UM7GvRK0FnI/AAAAAAAAM-k/rCs6-hAWHy8/s1600/DSC01090.JPG"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PgMC-5jhpaE/UM7GvRK0FnI/AAAAAAAAM-k/rCs6-hAWHy8/s400/DSC01090.JPG" /></a></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> And Hunter's favorite . . . </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Although we didn't necessarily do the whole "Digger's going to tell Santa you were naughty/nice" bit, he was still a fun addition to the family Christmas fun this year. Hunter enjoyed looking for him each morning and I'm pretty sure Daddy had fun thinking up fun places to put him. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">One for him and one for baby brother . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Andrew's ornament is usually hunting related and this year was no exception. I struggled finding mine this year but finally came across this burlap "Starr" and thought it fit me pretty good. Pa also gave Hudson a dated 2012 'new baby' ornament to match his big brothers.</span></div>
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<li style="line-height: 19px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px; margin-top: 5px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Record videos of ourselves singing Christmas Carols & send them to friends & family -- I attempted this on a couple different occasions, resulting with Mommy singing all alone . . . and I was NOT sending that off to loved ones, lol. </span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It's so hard to choose with so many cute expressions . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Another Christmas activity we participated in, was a cookie decorating party with my MOPS small group. We met at Meredith's house (who also happens to be Hunter's KDO teacher) with all of the needed supplies - Hunter was his usual shy self, but warmed up pretty quickly when he got to sit next to his new (big 4 year old) friend, "Bwody." :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It's always so funny to me to turn the camera around at us moms . . . what our kids must think growing up with us paparazzi parents :) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The kiddos enjoyed decorating their cookies maybe a little too much . . . no one really wanted to eat much of them afterwards, including Hunter.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter & Brody were the only boys at a table full of beautiful little girls . . . and they didn't seem to mind a bit.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My little 'hands on' boy loved this fun party. He's all about crafting & creating. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We also joined up with some friends at a local nursing home to allow the kids to spread some Christmas Joy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This was Hunter's 1st trip of its kind and I was quite nervous due to our past experiences involving strangers and new places. I did our usual 'prepping' routine of laying out as many details as I could as well as involving him in a craft project to distribute to many of the residents. I forgot to take a picture of our finished product but they actually turned out pretty cute, similar to this picture except our candy canes were finger painted.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">All the kids did great, but I was especially proud of my Big Boy. Hunter, while still very reserved, walked up to 20 individual residents and handed out each of his candy canes and told them 'Merry Christmas'. I was extrememly happy & proud of him for being so brave and stepping out of his comfort zone (I probably told him 100x the rest of the day, besides calling & sharing the news with all of his Grandparents). And since our visit, he has asked to return several times. So return we will!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Funny story: We encountered a few residents that I was nervous that Hunter might be afraid of (a few even caught me off guard with their tone of voice & foul language) but it was a kind, ederly man that frightened my little man the most. As he was talking to the boys he took Hudson's hand and looked at Hunter and joking said, "since there aren't any little babies living here, I think I'll keep him here with me." OH.MY.GOODNESS. I thought Hunter was going to fall apart -- those big brown eyes shot a worried glance up to me, as he threw both of his protective little hands across Hudson's body. There was no way he was going to let that man keep his baby brother. ;) I couldn't help but giggle as I reassured him that the man was just teasing. . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So after a little playdate with his best buddy Ava, Hunter picked up a funny new habit . . . posing for pictures. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He loved his new 'Big Rig' shirt I found on the clearance rack and of course had to 'pose' for a quick picture before KDO in front of the Christmas tree . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Gone are the days of standing nicely for a picture . . . as well as smiling sweetly. Now every picture I take usually includes a grimace, tongue, or crazy facial expressions. lol</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> I am still amazed at how in love and how much I enjoy these TWO little boys. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5YHsG8ffOls/USB2lGyMKpI/AAAAAAAAOVE/Z5aKsTU5rgs/s1600/DSC01402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5YHsG8ffOls/USB2lGyMKpI/AAAAAAAAOVE/Z5aKsTU5rgs/s640/DSC01402.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There was a time in my life *before children* when I would have squirmed at the thought of having TWO BOYS. . . ohhh how thankful I am that God knows us better than we know ourselves. :) </span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.</span></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Gathering together at Granny & Papaw's house with all of our loved ones . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I cherish this strong tradition more and more every year.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">At only 2 1/2 weeks, this was Hudson's first trip to Booneville and first Thanksgiving. I was of course very excited to show him off to everyone.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Our tradition has always been to gather on Wednesday night for feasting & fun - usually card games (though we've been known to line dance, battle it out on the Wii, or enjoy a jam session). This year, it was karaoke. . . and the whole family joined in.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And to accommodate our ever expanding family, we decided to move our BIG meal from lunch on Thursday to dinner on Wednesday (since we were basically having 2 BIG meals anyways - lol)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Just isn't Thanksgiving without Papaw's delicious ham</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>A Thanksgiving Day Prayer </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(by Scott Wesemann)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Lord, so often times, as any other day </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">When we sit down to our meal and pray </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We hurry along and make fast the blessing </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Thanks, amen. Now please pass the dressing </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We're slaves to the olfactory overload </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We must rush our prayer before the food gets cold</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">But Lord, I'd like to take a few minutes more </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">To really give thanks to what I'm thankful for </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">For my family, my health, a nice soft bed </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> My friends, my freedom, a roof over my head </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> I'm thankful right now to be surrounded by those </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Whose lives touch me more than they'll ever possibly know </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Thankful Lord, that You've blessed me beyond measure </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Thankful that in my heart lives life's greatest treasure </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And I'm ever so grateful for Your unending grace </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So please, heavenly Father, bless this food You've provided </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> And bless each and every person invited </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">For our new tradition, we started out the day with a deliciously home-made breakfast by Chef Papaw (and his helpers). Yummm. Then it was off to Russellville, where we were invited to join Darrell's family for lunch. Once again - Yummmmm.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">While we were there, we took the opportunity for a mini Thanksgiving day photo shoot, celebrating these two PRECIOUS little boys that I am truly thankful for.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter had quite a challenging morning with a whopper of a melt down at Granny & Papaw's - which left us all a bit frazzled, so it was wonderful to finally see these precious smiles from him. So in the spirit of being "thankful," as I think back on the day, I can honestly say that Hunter has taught me so much and I am <u>so thankful</u> that God chose me & our entire family to raise him. He has brought me more love & joy than I ever imagined. But it's the other stuff, the hard stuff, that has probably helped me grow the most. I've gained even more patience and self-control, I've prayed & turned to God more, I've learned to turn "the world" off and listen to myself more, and I've gained such a compassion and understanding for other parents and other children. (especially in those embarrassing moments of Wal-Mart tantrums and tired or hungry melt downs) :) I must admit, I thought I pretty much knew everything about having kids . . . until I had them. Very humbling. But I'm thankful for it, for the growth, and for the change in my spirit. I'm also very thankful for praying & supportive parents/grandparents and of course a loving, praying husband that is devoted to our children as much as I am. But more than anything else, I'm thankful that I can depend on Christ, knowing that He's way ahead of me and has everything figured out already. . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Deuteronomy 31:8</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">These were the very first shirts I'd ever appliqued, which I thought turned out pretty cute. Hunter of course loved matching his baby Hudson and felt special that he got the shirt with the "pick-up truck" rather than the wagon. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Another Thanksgiving has come & gone so quickly. . . and we have so much to be thankful for. I am blessed beyond measure, beyond words, and way beyond my expectations for this life.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">All my thanks, all my praise is given to You, Lord.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Shout with joy to the LORD, O earth! Worship the LORD with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the LORD is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name. For the LORD is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.</b></span></div>
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Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08060218478963669390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333363422290512113.post-63002039822431371892013-01-21T18:37:00.000-08:002013-01-21T18:37:09.882-08:00Our First Few Weeks with 2 Little Men<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Everyone says it's a big adjustment going from 1 to 2 children . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It is... but I think it's amazing.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It's incomprehensible how your heart manages to double in size, rather than split.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I believed it would happen - I just couldn't imagine how it would feel :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This was the outfit Hunter wore home from the hospital, and now it's the outfit that Hudson wore to go back to the doctor to be circumcised at 4 days old.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hudson Hunter</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hudson Hunter</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Soaking up all the details . . . will he have his big brother's beautiful lashes? I don't know, but he's lookin' like his momma.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Just a little comparison:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter on left and Hudson on right :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Look what I discovered - a birthmark on the back of his neck, identically matching his Mommy's</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And it's looking like he may have a strawberry hemangioma, similar to Hunter's, above his left eye.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Happy Little Chunk -- OH How I Love Those Cheeks</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">First Sink Bath: 4 Days Old</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Which he was NOT a fan of</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Which resulted in the loss of his belly-button a little early . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(I called our pediatrician and was assured that it would be fine and heal normally)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We've had MANY visitors that have come to love on our newest little man:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Aunt Amanda & Cousin Lilly</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">and the Shores Crew</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">and Nannie & Papa</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">and Four Generations of Williams' Men</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">and (Aunt) Abby</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">and of course Grandmommy has been back several times . . .<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YJlB-wVtQ9E/UMGevM6dv0I/AAAAAAAAMdQ/-gQUo3_Iec4/s1600/DSC00514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YJlB-wVtQ9E/UMGevM6dv0I/AAAAAAAAMdQ/-gQUo3_Iec4/s640/DSC00514.jpg" width="426" /></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">But this time she brought Pops too</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter is always SUPER-PROUD to show off his baby brother . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And was especially excited when some of our BESTIES showed up</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Our first week with Hudson was better than I could have hoped. Hunter seemed to adjust & accept the change very well and Hudson seemed to be the "perfect" newborn. He only <strike>cried</strike> fussed when he was hungry or in need of a diaper change and then pretty much slept the rest of the time. Yes it was somewhat difficult to adjust to waking up throughout the night, but my new-mommy adrenaline helped me cope fairly well. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So after the initial discovery of his "<a href="http://cookiesandmilkfamily.blogspot.com/2012/12/happy-birth-day-baby-hudson.html">bump</a>," my concerns and worries seemed to multiply. I believe that each of the several doctors and nurses we'd spoken to about his hematoma had good intentions, with their vague and nonchalant attitudes. But instead of comforting me, I was left with lots of unanswered questions and unresolved fears. I needed more - to which I turned to the internet (I know. . . big mistake). It did give me answers to my questions, but it also opened up a whole new world of horrific possibilities, tragedies, and fears. It said it could lead to developmental delays, permanent damage to his cranial structure, and issues relating to muscle function (torticollis). So there I was - 6 days in with a new baby, raging hormones, sleep deprivation, and now - gut wrenching fear. Thankfully, my mother was there to wrap her arms around me & comfort me in the way only a mother can. We prayed and prayed, and pleaded to family & friends to pray with us.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I turned into that momma bear, organized my thoughts and prepared myself for his 2 weeks check-up. With all we'd been through with Hunter, I wanted to make sure there were no regrets, "if onlys" or "had we knowns" as a part of Hudson's future.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We recognized from day 1 that Hunter had neck issues, but it wasn't until I <u style="font-style: italic;">insisted</u> on seeing a specialist that we had a name & a treatment. Had we known earlier of the actual issues of his torticollis, life probably would have been easier - or at least more understanding & managable. Hindsight is 20/20, but I remember Googling "torticollis" after finally being diagnosed when he was 4 months old & being outraged that nothing had been done prior to help him, though it was CLEAR he was in need. (hundreds of baby pictures popped up that were identical to his constant head "tilt")</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My first prayer was answered when a pediatrician friend of mine sent me a simple text explaining more about Hudson's hematoma than any other doctor or nurse I'd spoken to, had yet. Comfort.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Then my prayers were answered again when I met with his nurse practitioner during that 2 week exam, and she answered each question I had, with gentleness & care. Her understanding and patience, (I asked several of the same questions over and over) and her ability to not make me feel dumb for worrying, was such a relief. She gave me the information I desperately needed to know and the comfort of knowing I had her 100% support when it came to this issue.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hudson's cephalhematoma that he received during delivery, grew to measure 6 inches in diameter. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We were told that we should notice some resorption by 8 weeks, when a ridge would calcify & form a ring around its outer edge, seeming as if his head was caving in the middle. They also said that it could take at least 3-5 months for it to go away, with the possibility of him never having a "perfectly" round head. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Who needs a "perfectly round head" anyways... ;) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I know I'm prejuduce, but I thought he is one of the prettiest babies I've ever seen - bump and all. Besides, I was just so thankful he was healthy and that it would eventually go away.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I have always loved Hunter in blue & brown outfits, and I think I'm going to feel the same about Hudson.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(just for fun: Hunter on left, Hudson on right)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He looks so tiny . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And in all reality - they both are . . . </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Although I wanted to document his 'hump,' I didn't want it to be showcased in every picture - especially if it was going to hang around for a while. So I started practicing my photography skills ;) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">and just plain hiding :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And I must say, I got pretty good at it . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I've always thought, there just aren't too many things more precious than a sleeping baby . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Since Hunter always struggled with taking a bottle, and I was determined to make it work with baby #2, we introduced it right away. Hudson took the first one like a champ - getting our hopes up, and then squashed them by bottle #2. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">But I'm not giving up easily . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He did great - sleeping in his carrier for most of it and being content with a snuggle when he woke up. Though it wasn't Hudson we were even concerned about. ;) This was our first Sunday back to church since Hunter had switched classrooms : / But we were VERY HAPPILY surprised when he barely hesitated at the door before joining in with a group of boys playing with trucks. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">After his bath, Hunter picked out his outfit, "construction tools" of course. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Oh yes I did. Somehow in the fog of sleep deprivation, I thought this spider was trash on the floor. So imagine my <strike>surprise</strike> horror when I felt it wiggle its fuzzy little body/legs in my bare-fingered grasp. I couldn't believe it myself, and to this day it still makes my skin crawl.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Towards the end of the month, we woke up to a surprise - his bump seemed to be smaller! And every time I picked him up - it seemed even smaller! And by the time Andrew got home from work that afternoon it was clear - his hematoma was definitely shrinking.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He seemed to think it was pretty awesome too</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It's as if it were disappearing before my eyes. And by the next day, I couldn't believe how much his big ole pop-knot had gone down - we were TRULY AMAZED & PRAISING JESUS. And by the end of the week, it had COMPLETELY resorbed, leaving no trace of a 6in hematoma behind. God not only answered our prayers, but he did it with awe & wonder - in less than 4 weeks and never calcifying. Thank you Lord for Your healing powers upon our child...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I feel so blessed to get to share my boys with <i>my grandparents!</i> Such a JOY</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Then on December 1st, we welcomed Mackenzie Paige Casto to the family</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It is a great blessing that my children are growing up in such a large family with the love and enjoyment of so many cousins, and I <b>SO LOVE</b> the fact that both of my boys have same-aged cousins to grow up with. It's just too much fun.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Yes, our first few weeks were full of fun, family, and more love than can ever be told. Some days had laughter and some had tears, but every day had thankfulness. Thank you Lord for Your abounding blessings and grace on our lives.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I would have given my right arm to have the conversation recorded between Hunter & I tonight at bedtime . . . and I knew that I had to immediately write it down while it was still fresh in my mind because even the most adorable things have been forgotten by this sleep-deprived mommy brain lately.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So as we snuggled next to each other in his bunkbed, I asked my usual question, "what do you want to pray about tonight?" He answered, "Daddy on his airplane (Andrew is traveling for work) and that Jesus gives us more good mens and not bad mens." (I believe this thought came from Andrew's explanation on why he had to hold our hand at the mall today) :) I thought that was a great start, added a few other prayer requests, and then we prayed together. After our 'amen' I said the usual, "ok... I love you, now close your eyes & no more talking" but Hunter quickly interrupted, "wait -- just ONE more thing..." </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I had no idea of the PRECIOUS conversation that was about to unfold . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">H: Why does Jesus make bad mens?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Me: Jesus doesn't make men bad, but He gives us the choice to be good & obey Him, or to be bad. Just like how you sometimes choose to not obey mommy?? </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">H: But I not a bad men.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Me: (oops) Noooo, not at all. Just sometimes we all do things we aren't supposed to - even good men, but Jesus forgives us when we say we are sorry - just like mommy does when you tell me you're sorry. But those bad men, they don't have Jesus living in their hearts. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">H: Why Him not live in their hearts?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Me: Well, because we have to ask Jesus to live in our hearts, and I guess they never wanted to ask Him . . . or maybe they don't know who Jesus even is. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">H: Why them not know Him? I know who Him is . . . at Awana's, my teachers tell me. And they tell me about them 4 men, who cut a hole in the roof of this house, and lowered the sick man down to Jesus . . . I see His picture at Awanas, I know what Him looks like.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Me: (heart smiles) That's right! That's a great story about Jesus loving us.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">But some people don't have mommies or daddies that know who Jesus is either and they never told them about Him, or took them to Awanas. And that's why Jesus tells us that it's <i>our job</i> to tell EVERYONE about Him, so <i>everyone</i> will know who He is and ask Him to live in their hearts. And you know what, if all those bad men would ask Jesus to come live in their hearts, then Jesus would help them be good men. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">H: But I is a good men . . . and but Jesus not lives in mys heart.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Me: (barely managing to hold back giggles) You <i>are</i> a good boy. And that's the reason why Mommy & Daddy pray every night that as you & Hudson grow up & get bigger, that ya'll will know, and love, and listen to Jesus and that you will ask Him to live in your heart forever.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">H: But Him lives up in the sky?!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Me: Yep, in Heaven . . . : )</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">H: Is Heaven Hims middle name?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Me: No, (holding in laughter) Heaven is where we go when we die . . . to live with Jesus FOREVER & EVER</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">H: At Hims house?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Me: In a HUGE mansion house . . . and instead of us having a house, and Grandmommy & Pops having a house, and Nannie & Papa having a house - we will <b>ALL live together</b> in Jesus' HUGE house in Heaven.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">H: (very long pause to process all of this....)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">and the bad men too?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Me: If the bad men ask Jesus to live in their hearts, then Jesus will forgive them... and <i><b>then,</b></i> yes, they will live there too. But that's why it's so important that Jesus lives in OUR HEARTS, and that we make sure and do our jobs of telling everyone about who Jesus is... </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">H: (another looooong pause)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Me: Do you think you wanna ask Jesus to live in your heart?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">H: (very nonchalant) Nahhh . . . I'm not ready yet . . . But I'll think about it</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Me: (choking back laughter - I couldn't make this up if I tried) ok . . . well you can think about it, and when you are ready, you can tell me and I can help you ask Him. I will love knowing that Jesus lives in your heart too.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">H: I not hear you ask Him to live in yours??</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Me: Because I asked Him to live in my heart when I was a little girl like you . . . and you only have to ask Him once -- just like mommy is always telling you, that I want you to listen & do it <i>the very first time I ask</i> -- So if we truly mean it, Jesus hears us the very first time and will live in our heart forever.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So you're going to think about it and tell me when you're ready?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">H: mmmm hmmm. (and then he snuggled in closer and shut his eyes . . .)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">OHH my heart is so full... </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter never ceases to amaze me. I just LOVE his little thought process and how I can see the wheels turning in his mind as he sorts it all out. Though I never dreamed that I'd be having such a pivotal conversation with Hunter at 3 1/2, I guess it's definitely one that I'd rather have earlier than later! :) What a blessing and privilege to be the one that was able to share that conversation with him... There are no words to describe how much I enjoyed every single second of that special chat, snuggled up together, under the covers in that bunk bed. I will cherish it forever.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thank you Jesus for that gift . . . and for Your eternal gift. I pray that as Hunter "thinks about it," that he will truly understand Your love for us, accepting You as his Savior, and that You will dwell in his heart forever more.</span></div>
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Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08060218478963669390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8333363422290512113.post-70151976725396093832012-12-30T17:11:00.000-08:002012-12-31T08:12:40.489-08:00Happy Birth - Day Baby Hudson<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I left my last check-up, on the 1st, a little anxious considering I'd been told that not only was he measuring big at 8'5 already, but I hadn't dilated, meaning that they wouldn't induce me because I hadn't progressed any. So it was looking like my dreams of a 'tiny baby' arriving a couple weeks early, just wasn't going to happen... </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Then after spending ALL DAY Monday (5th) cleaning my house like a CrAzY woman and then staying up incredibly late reading up on baby topics like breast feeding, infant sleeping techniques, and newborn care (I was surprised with how much I'd forgotten and then hadn't prepared for) . . . I woke up at about 3 am as my water broke. I was instantly excited, then confused, when I realized I wasn't having any contractions. I woke up Andrew & then contacted the on-call OB nurse to ask what we should do. She okayed my request to stay at home until my momma could get here, possibly allowing us a little more sleep & keeping us from dragging a super-tired 3 year old to the hospital. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Although it took over an hour to settle my excitement, I finally went back to sleep and was able to squeeze in a couple more hours of rest so that I'd have a little more energy to CELEBRATE Hudson's arrival! Momma & Granny showed up around 7 and we spent a couple hours getting ready for the BIG DAY and cherishing some last moments as a family of three with our first baby boy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I'd promised my Granny that I'd MAKE SURE and get my vote in before Hudson arrived, but as it turned out I'd never made it to the polls . . . so since I still hadn't had any contractions and was feeling pretty good, I made sure to keep my promise and had Andrew make a pit stop at the voting booth on our way to the hospital. Of course the elderly ladies working the booths went into fits when Andrew announced my water had broken hours earlier and we were just stopping by to cast our vote, on our way to deliver our little man. :) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It was such an odd feeling walking through those hospital doors . . . anticipating what all was to come. With Hunter, I was in such great pain, I wasn't thinking about much of anything except for making it stop. So rather than pain, I was overwhelmed with excitement, joy, anticipation, and just a tad bit of fear (having birthed a large baby already, I was praying for a much easier delivery this time).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Finally around noon, they had settled me into a room, and since I still hadn't dilated, started me on pitocin to 'get things going.' I begged Mom & Granny to bring Hunter to the hospital because <i>time was creeping by. </i>He of course was a little hesitant about all the 'hospital equipment' but gave me the hugs & kisses I needed, and then retreated to his Daddy's lap to play games on the IPad & computer. I was just happy to have the sweet distraction.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As the pitocin kicked in, so did the pain - and quickly. Last time I was begging for an epidural & barely felt it due to the intense pain I'd been in, this time however the pain was still bearable, allowing me to be incredibly nervous about having a needle stuck in my spine. But I was pleasantly surprised that my fear & anxiety over it, was <i>way worse</i> than the epidural itself. But what the epidural didn't help -- was the fact that I was <b>starving. </b>I'd only allowed myself a piece of toast for breakfast and was now kicking myself for laughing off Andrew's suggestion that we could hit up Cracker Barrel on our way to the hospital as well. NOTE TO SELF: EAT, even if you aren't hungry - you WILL BE! Luckily my precious little boy snuck me a handful of animal crackers when nobody was looking. :) Though I think it made me hungrier. I kept joking about it, but I was being serious - I was SO HUNGRY that I couldn't wait to have him, just so I could EAT. When the nurses would ask me about my pain levels, I'd tell them I was fine - but I REALLY NEEDED FOOD. hahaha It's funny now, but at the time I was serious. I can't ever remember being that hungry before - it was literally the worst part of the day.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We struggled all afternoon trying to get my epidural to work fully, but it never settled in like the one I had with Hunter (which was PERFECT). I was dead to the world from my toes to my hips, but didn't have much relief from the contractions throughout my abdomen. :( I'd been progressing about 1cm every hour, so at 6pm & 6cm, Dad took Hunter to the house & mom & granny headed out to grab some supper. As they were leaving I started having really intense contractions & buzzed the nurse. (I was so nervous my epidural would fail completely and I'd have this big boy natural!) By the time she arrived, my pain scale had jumped from about 4 to around 8 and even though I was basically numb, "something was really hurting-<i>constantly- </i>and not like a contraction." She decided to check me again although it'd only been 20 min, and was surprised to announce I'd progressed to 10 cm and that "something" was the baby's head. :) We called mom and she rushed back to the hospital just in time!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It was very different the second time around. One, I was WAY more concerned about how the actual delivery went rather than being totally consumed by his arrival. Secondly, I was just so much more aware of everything. I think with Hunter, I didn't know what to think - my mind was deliriously fogged. hahaha With Hudson, I felt more actual emotion (as did Andrew), and I stayed in a clearer mindset that allowed me to notice all the details - specifically, how much my stomach instantly deflated and how much 'lighter' I felt, finally allowing me to breathe! :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I felt I didn't get many good pictures of Hunter in the hospital, so I'd stressed how important Andrew's job was this time. It was SO DIFFICULT for me to pass off my camera to him and just lay in that bed across the room, hoping he got a couple decent shots . . . He did pretty good ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hudson weighed in at 8 lbs 10 oz and measured 21 in long</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(just 1 oz less than his big brother but 1.5 in longer -- making him seem much leaner)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We couldn't wait to introduce Hunter to his "baby Hudson." We also <i>know our child</i> and knew we'd have to handle this exciting 'change' with loving care. Luckily, I'd seen the idea to have a gift that Hudson supposedly gave to Hunter, to help with the transition. (nothing a few Dollar store prizes can't help!)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So Daddy brought Hunter in before everyone else and, as expected, Hunter shied away and wouldn't even look at or acknowledge mine or Hudson's presence. Good thing we had the gift. It was the double pack of silly putty that won him over. I told him that one was for him & the other for his new baby brother - but he could choose who got which color. For whatever reason, that's all it took. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">seeing the child you've carried in your belly for so many months; </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the indescribable love for this little person you've just met - and yet know so well; </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">holding such a pure gift of joy given through God's grace & blessing</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">A bit coned-shaped but covered in beautiful dark hair</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Time to share & pass around</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Nothing was going to keep your Pa from coming up to see you, even a sick & very dependent Meme. His excitement over you even surprised mommy a little. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And even though Granny had hoped for a little girl, she couldn't get over "how pretty" you are and was immediately smitten. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Chic-Fil-A never tasted soooo good.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So earlier that morning I'd posted a picture of myself on Facebook, joking that I was in labor and still voted, so if I could do it, so could everyone else. As it turned out, that post had caught the attention of several news stations. WHAT?? I started getting texts & messages from friends & family from all over the state saying - I saw you on the news!! hahaha Then I was contacted by a couple different stations, wanting to come to the hospital for an interview. We decided to politely decline after such an exciting and exhausting day but the special attention was a fun memory for a very special day. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Unlike our first night with Hunter - who cried so much we finally sent him to the nursery just to finally get some rest ourselves, Hudson was the perfect newborn, although he acted as if he was starving & insisted on trying to nurse continuously throughout the night.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">When morning came, I slipped off his little cap and discovered our little man had a large 'bump.'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We sent him off to the nursery with a big ?? and when he returned we were told that it was a large hematoma that he'd received during childbirth, most likely because he came so quickly & hit his head on my pelvic bone. :( </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So much preciousness - I can hardly take it!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Our second night was much more restful but we woke up to an even bigger 'bump' on Hudson's noggin'. Then we learned that all of the test results came back negative for any blood disorders or jaundice - Praise Jesus. But because of a slight miscommunication we had to wait <i>another day</i> to get him circumcised. : / </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Daddy & Hunter took a trip to the Health Department to get updated on their shots - both got their flu & pertussis vaccines. Hunter was proud to show off & share his stickers for being such a great big brother.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Knock on wood, but our second little guy seemed to be a bit more content swaddled up warm & cozy and laying in his bed while Mommy enjoyed a clean shower and some much needed rest. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Started the paci early this time - maybe he'll like it - fingers crossed</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My Tiny Baby Hudson,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Although you have just arrived, I've loved you and prayed for you for months & months. I know you in a special way, only a mother can, and I am SO EXCITED to finally hold you in my arms. You are absolutely beautiful and everything I could dream of (maybe a tad big, but hey, boys are supposed to be big.) Everyone thinks you look like your mommy, and a little like your big brother, which brings such a smile to my heart. I am crazy in love with you, as is the rest of your family, and I can't wait to get to know your little personality as we start this journey into life together. My prayer for you, and your brother, is that above all other things, you each will each grow strong in the Lord, following Him all of your days, that you will love our family & be each others best friend, and that one day you will have a child of your own, so that you may possibly understand the depth of my love for you.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I love you my littlest man,</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Mommy</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 23px;"><b>Before I formed you in your mother's womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.</b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We celebrated & anticipated Hudson's arrival with a few pictures of our growing family. Sometimes during pregnancy it's difficult to see or feel the marvelous beauty & wonder that carrying a child truly is. But I knew I'd want to have this precious moment in time, captured in a photo, to look back on and treasure forever. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(and I'm already so happy I did) </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> How amazing and how awesome of a gift God gives to us mothers . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You have searched me, Lord,</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">and you know me.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You know when I sit and when I rise;</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">you perceive my thoughts from afar. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-amy_qux6PII/UKvQZz8-jTI/AAAAAAAAMQQ/LEpt9ePsAcc/s640/IMG_5052b.jpg" /></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You discern my going out and my lying down;</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">you are familiar with all my ways. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CoPKs7zd93E/UKhf5xyUKbI/AAAAAAAAMM8/tonyRaDHLiI/s640/IMG_5019b.jpg" /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Before a word is on my tongue</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> you, Lord, </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">you know it completely.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You hem me in behind and before,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> and you lay your hand upon me. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">too lofty for me to attain.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Where can I go from your Spirit?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Where can I flee from your presence?</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If I go up to the heavens, you are there;</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">if I make my bed in the depths, </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">you are there.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If I rise on the wings of the dawn,</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">your right hand will hold me fast.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Even there your hand will guide me</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">and the light become night around me,”</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">even the darkness will not be dark to you;</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">for darkness is as light to you.<img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uy8BPPk5glQ/UKvQ49t0biI/AAAAAAAAMQo/NI1oD-nwqDM/s640/IMG_5125b.jpg" /></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">For you created my inmost being;</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you knit me together in my mother’s womb.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">your works are wonderful,</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My frame was not hidden from you</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">when I was made in the secret place,</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Your eyes saw my unformed body;</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">all the days ordained for me were written in your book</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">before one of them came to be.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">How precious to me are your thoughts, God!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">How vast is the sum of them!</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Were I to count them,</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">they would outnumber the grains of sand—</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">when I awake, I am still with you.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">and know my heart;</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">test me and know my anxious thoughts.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">See if there is any offensive way in me,</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">and lead me in the way everlasting.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2wBEcykU_0g/UKvQmCnEyjI/AAAAAAAAMQg/rusZiS5F_jU/s640/IMG_5078b.jpg" /></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thank You, Lord.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Your grace & love has poured into my life and I am blessed forever more.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hudson Ryder Williams</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Even before we found out we were expecting I'd began thinking that the name 'Hudson' could be a strong contender. It wasn't a name that we had even considered when trying to name Hunter, but sometime during the last couple of years, I'd heard it and thought how strong & manly it sounded, plus it can't be shortened - the 3 standards Andrew & I agreed our son's names have to pass. I also loved how cute it sounded next to Hunter's name. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So once we heard "It's A Boy" I was pretty much set on Hudson. Andrew liked it and after just a little discussion, it was settled. :) So much more fun than waiting until after he's born like we did with Hunter! However, the middle name has been a different story. We tossed around every name that we could think of and nothing just <i>stuck. </i>We have been offered several suggestions and opinions by family & friends and these were the list of our favorites that we continued to try out over the past 4 months:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Cole, Colt, Jack, Cash, Ryder, Wright, Cade, Sawyer, & James </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter wasn't much help either. At first he was a bit slow to start calling him Hudson because he was hung up on us having a "baby Landon" like Ava's baby brother. (I can take a little responsibility for that since I may have said on a couple of occasions that I was hoping for a 'baby Landon' because he is always such a wonderful baby.) But once he caught on to the name, there was no changing it. He has a baby brother - and his name is "baby Hudson." We tried asking his opinion on a middle name and all we could get was a consistent - "his name is baby Hudson." Hahaha</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Just for fun I looked up it's meaning & a few extra tidbits . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Origin</b></u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>:</b> Old English name; typically a last name</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Meaning</u>:</b> French-Norman roots of the name Hugh, meaning "soul."</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>Characteristics</u>:</b> People with this name have a deep inner desire to serve humanity and to give to others by sharing money, knowledge and experience, or creative and artistic ability. They tend to be passionate, compassionate, intuitive, romantic, and to have magnetic personalities. They are usually humanitarian, broadminded and generous, and tend to follow professions where they can serve humanity. Because they are so affectionate and giving, they may be imposed on. They are romantic and easily fall in love, but may be easily hurt and are sometimes quick-tempered.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>Popularity</u>:</b> It's #127 on the list of current baby boy's names (and I thought this was funny) It is most commonly linked with siblings named <b>Hunter</b>, Jackson, Harrison, <b>Ryder</b>, Ella, Hayden, Harper, or Hannah.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Finally, similar to how we made 'Hunter Steele' official, I was just ready to decide. I think I'd been leaning towards Ryder (a little bit) all along, I just couldn't commit. Ryder was a contender when naming Hunter and I still just really like it. So, I pretty much said I like the name 'Hudson Ryder' and since Andrew didn't give much opposition & didn't offer anything better - we made it OFFICIAL!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We love you more than words can say & can't wait to meet you precious baby boy!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">After much consideration for room placement etc., we decided on eliminating the upstairs 'guest' bedroom and making it Hudson's new nursery. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We decided that our best option for long-term success, was to move a queen bed into the room for us to sleep in, temporarily, along with his crib. I know from my experience with Hunter that I am not the kind to hike up & down the stairs throughout the night to nurse and tend to a new baby . . . it's just not going to happen. So if we want Hudson to learn to sleep in his own bed rather than end up in ours, like Hunter did, then we need to make some changes. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(as of right now that's our goal . . . although we both agree that our ultimate goal is for our entire family to sleep well - so we will just have to see what the future holds) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This was our upstairs guest bedroom - aka "Grandmommy's Room" for the past 3 years.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The paint & decor was all pretty much a complete transplant from our previous home.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I was super excited to MOVE ON from the blue & brown. And not that it was so BAD, I was just really ready for a change. (the wedding pic was just a temporary placement until mom can find another place to put it, obviously it didn't fit )</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Andrew was definitely up for the challenge and took the headboard - head on!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We've had some old wood lying around since we moved in over 3 1/2 years ago from part of a fence that Andrew had taken down around a tree in our back yard. We figured it would be the look we were going for . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> He had such a good helper</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> I think it turned out "pretty AWESOME" as Hunter would say . . .</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I've learned that there is no such thing as "grey." There's not just 50, but more like a million <i>shades of grey</i> and each shade looks completely different depending on the time of day, accents, and basically everything. So I narrowed my selection down to 3 and painted all 3 colors with & without primer - on all four walls. After much debate, I finally chose what I thought was the PERFECT 'light elephant grey' I'd been searching for and mom & Granny went to work painting the room. When it was completed, I stepped into our new & beautiful nursery, and saw the prettiest shade of baby blue I could have ever picked. :/ eerrrrr. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">No, it wasn't exactly the color I'd been imagining but it actually turned out perfect. It's really a mixture of grey & baby blue, but once we moved furniture & accessories in, the little bit of color is just enough to keep it from being too dull or drab and gives it the hint of baby boy that should be in a nursery.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I decided to re-use the crib that Andrew had already stained & distressed for Hunter just a few short years ago (that never got used) and found very simple & fairly inexpensive bedding right from the start.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">At first, I thought it might be too plain but after adding all the other prints & textures throughout the room, I thought it was perfect.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And since I'd appliqued a pillow for Hunter, I thought it only fair to do one for Hudson as well, so I used some leftover fabric and added on a sweet little elephant to his.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I decided to keep the nightstand we'd been using in the old guest room, since it was stained to match the crib. I thought it looked cute as well as added a handy place to set needed items, an extra lamp, and of course extra storage.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Honestly, can you have a little boy and <i>not adore</i> "Love You Forever"?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The next big piece was his dresser/changer. I had been keeping an eye out on Craigslist and at garage sales, but it was mom & granny who picked up this amazing find -- huge wood dresser, with velvet lined drawers, in practically new condition for a whopping $60. I was thrilled! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I thought about tackling it myself, but between Hunter & this pregnancy, I really just wanted someone else to do it for me . . . So I asked a sweet new friend I'd met at MOPs last year, to do the painting & distressing. I thought it turned out great!! Thank you Emily!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I removed the glass inserts and absolutely LOVE the middle cabinet detail - plus it's great storage for all his precious blankets we will get to use! (I'm so excited about using blankets since I didn't get to really use them with Hunter that much -- there's just something about snuggling a tiny bundle in a soft & warm blanket)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I've had a really fun time doing several projects for my littlest's new room. I admitted that my "Granny Hicks" is finally coming out in me. :) Which opens the door for a shout out to Granny for ALL THE WORK she did for us in both Hunter's & Hudson's new bedrooms. I felt like a slave driver keeping her tucked away up in the bonus room sewing for hours - I apparently had no idea how many projects I'd lined up for her as well. Lol </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So thank you, thank you Granny. I am blessed beyond words to call you mine. You have a servant's heart combined with a grandmother's love and you are a continuous blessing to all of us. I love the precious relationship you & Hunter share, and I am so excited to see the love grow between you and Hudson. You are a truly wonderful grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend and I love you so SO much. <img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QSVbOowqQAY/UITMqIhQwZI/AAAAAAAAKrs/3tdkxb4SDHk/s640/DSC09321.JPG" width="640" /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Another special thank you to my momma - who is always there to help me, no matter how big or how small. And as Andrew teases, it's hard for me to make my final decorative decision without her approval. ;) So thank you momma for your continued guidance, help, and all the million other ways you share your love. I am truly blessed to have both of these women be such pillars in my everyday life.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We've worked slowly over the past 3 months . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">But it's finally coming together!! Yippie</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The curtains I fell in love with right away. I loved the color and the modern-ness of the branch details.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The only problem - this room gets sooo much natural light, blackout panels were a must. Thankfully, I found some grey ones that Granny was able to sew onto the back of these to make them absolutely perfect.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I just love how my changing station is turning out</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">With Hunter we only had a changing station set up, in our bedroom (downstairs), but since <i>the plan </i>is to spend much more time upstairs, I figured we needed a second. We tried out a couple diaper disposal options but nothing really compared to the diaper genie so I was really happy to score another one at Rhea Lana's for ultra cheap. I used one of Grandma Jerri's baskets that Grandpa had given me to hold all of Hudson's supplies and Hunter gave me the 'ok' to share a couple of his stuffed animals with his baby brother.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Not sure I'm done with the space, and I know a few things will probably get moved or switched around, but so far I like how it's all coming together. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Although clearly hand-made, I loved this saying the moment I first read it, and knew it'd be perfect to display Hudson's very first picture . . .</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The other frame holds a sweet sweet poem that reminds me, in those moments of parental doubt - messy house - or mommy weariness, that </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Just like a warm fuzzy blanket on a cold winter's day - there's nothing quite like rocking and holding your baby. And even though I will attempt a different sleep routine with Hudson due to logistics of having a second child, there's no question I will still rock my baby . . . because very quickly they grow up and it's no longer an option. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Which leads me to my next project - The Rocking Chair</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This antique rocking chair was actually a wedding gift given to my parents, from my grandparents. For Hunter's nursery, the only change I'd made was to replace the 1970's gold cushions with a brown material that fit better with the decor. But for the new nursery, it needed an overhaul.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Mom gave me the go ahead, so while Hunter was at KDO, I attempted my very first DIY furniture make-over!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Although a pretty color, it blended in with the walls too much so my sweet hubby helped distress it for me - and made it look SO much better!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The material for the chair is actually a shower curtain that I found at Target - gotta love that! It's durable, pretty, and (much cheaper) than I'd found at any fabric stores around. Granny suggested using an ultra plush throw I had just lying around, for the chair cushion which turned out so comfy! I am very ready to rock my little blue bundle in it so very soon . . .</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I also had Granny make this throw for the end of the bed by attaching that same material to the top of an old blanket - WONDERFUL!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Above the rocker, I added a few personalized baby memorabilia. The 'H' was from Nanny but was orginally orange & blue, so I recovered it in a cream burlap and placed it beside one of my favorite newborn pictures of big brother. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The gown & bubble suit were actually my dad's (supposedly all babies, regardless of gender, wore dresses back then), that both Colt & Hunter also wore (mainly just for pictures). I just love the added vintage look it gives the room, while also being such a neat keepsake.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Trying to fit a queen size bed, crib/side table, rocker, & large dresser all into this bedroom left little room for nightstands without making it feel crunched - so I had to be creative. :) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I was ecstatic when I found this little wood & stainless steel bar table at a resale shop - Andrew & I couldn't believe how perfectly it went with the headboard and fit into the small space. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">For the other side, I stacked these three boxes which at least gives a little space to place a drink, etc. and adds a little rustic charm to the room.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And last but not least - my favorite detail of the entire room!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My little man's name sign:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I saw one similar on Pinterest and knew I could make it. So while Andrew was off on his hunting trip, Hunter and I got out his power tools! Lol. Actually, all I did was print off each letter (free from website), spray paint 6 Dollar Store frames, and hot glue them onto 2 old pallet boards (although I did whip out his electric screw driver to connect the two boards). </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I think it helped to tie the whole room together . . . or maybe I'm just proud I actually completed a project that I'd 'pinned' on Pinterest. HA. Actually, I think it's because it gives the room it's purpose and makes it officially, Hudson's nursery.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And what a great one it was. What better way to celebrate the day I was born than with my precious Momma.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And to top it off - My sweet sweet Granny got to join in on the fun too</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">While Hunter was enjoying himself at Kids Day Out, we enjoyed getting to see my other blessing show off during an ultrasound. It's still so amazing to see another human life thriving inside of myself - what a birthday gift</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">After a Birthday Lunch at Chili's (a craving for hamburger, french fries, & cheese dip --haha) I wasted no time spending some of my b-day money. . . you know their fabulous when you're 38 weeks prego and think their still comfortable</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">That evening Momma & Hunter made me my favorite - Chocolate Chip Cookies</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And I received even more special surprises!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Who doesn't love money, a Chic-Fil-A gift card, new pjs, and the IPhone 5!!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Putting together my boys' new double stroller - YEAH - hahaha . . . only a 29 year old mother of 2 would find this exciting</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">He likes it - and already picked "his side." :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My last 28 years have been so blessed, and I can only pray that God continues His Grace on my life. As I look to the future of this next year, I am filled with the excitement and love of a growing family and many many wonderful memories to be made.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I am officially in the home stretch!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It's crazy that the first 33 weeks took sooooo long and now the past few weeks have FLOWN BY! Fall is always a busy time of year, but add on a 3 year old to divert attention and I feel as though I've blinked and now we could be heading to the hospital at any moment.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We kicked off October with two very special events:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The first: Our 'Sprinkle'</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>34 Weeks </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(swollen and all - barely managed to zip the boots)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kdSiPOqZCVA/UJCZo9s9YVI/AAAAAAAALg8/8rI4HPGiNwM/s1600/DSC09327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kdSiPOqZCVA/UJCZo9s9YVI/AAAAAAAALg8/8rI4HPGiNwM/s640/DSC09327.jpg" width="424" /></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We met at Hammon Trees and enjoyed some delicious gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. I love this little place but we rarely ever make it over to that side of town - so it was a very special treat! And of course, I loved the wonderful visit with these precious ladies. ( Heather Schishler, Jill Roberston, Abby Milbrodt, Katie Rowe, Me, Amberley Futterer, Stacy Hicks )</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Stacy was so sweet to organize this for us and even brought these yummy cookies for our littlest 'H'.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We feel so blessed to have such amazing friends. And they blessed us again with these wonderful gifts. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I tried not to make a big deal about the party or the gifts to Hunter, because I didn't want him to feel left out from all the attention towards Hudson ( I know - silly Mommy stuff). But after seeing the presents & me having to explain about the party for baby Hudson, because he kept asking me if it was my birthday . . . he surprised me so much when he expressed such honest joy for his little brother. He acted so excited that my friends had bought <i>his baby</i> special gifts - he especially loved the blanket and the football toy because "baby Landon (Milbrodt) has ones like them too!"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Needless to say my heart is full. Thank you friends for showing such love. And thank you Lord for the oh-so-many blessings you continue to pour into our lives. We cannot wait to meet our littlest so very soon!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Second: My 10 year, high school class reunion</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The next week I tipped the scales and surpassed my highest weight I'd ever been :) woo-hoo</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Momma came across these baby-dolls that represented each stage of development for a baby/fetus and sent me a picture of what my little man was looking like at that point. So sweet.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Newest issue . . . running out of clothes that fit!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>36 Weeks</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This week also marked the beginning of weekly visits to my OB - which screams -</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter was off to KDO so momma came up and we headed to War Eagle. The weather was beyond perfect but after walking around for only about 2 hours, my hips were killing me and I was swollen from the knees down - time to go home. We managed to make it to the convention center the next day but our "craft fairing" was scaled waayy back this year. Oh well - we still had fun!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Feeling pretty good at this point . . . I think I finally stretched out big enough to hold him 'comfortably' (and I use that term loosely). lol. I also think it helps to finally be able to see the end in sight. I love being able to answer the question, "When are you due?" with "The 14th." With October 14th obviously behind us, it's clear that</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Which is why it was kinda crazy for us to drive 2 hours away, to spend a beautiful fall day out at the far . . . Thank you Jesus for holding off our little guy a bit longer. :) Dr. Seale gave me a hesitant 'ok' since I still hadn't progressed what-so-ever and he was still very 'high'. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(Andrew teased me about my outfit - seriously, Like I've got a ton of options at this point - haha)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>38 Weeks</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I rounded out October with my own precious pumpkin and welcomed the last 2 weeks (or less) of this pregnancy!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Seriously . . . that Jack-O-Lantern looks HUGE -- ahhaha</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I truly didn't think I'd still be carrying this big boy around in my belly at this point. From very early on I just felt he'd arrive sometime towards the end of October . . . But here it is, November! Guess he's just snuggled & comfy in there (although mommy is reaching the point of "GET HIM OUT.") :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Sleeping like his big brother & his Mommy, with his little hand & fingers resting on his head :) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I have a very similar picture of Hunter sleeping just like this . . . and just the other morning I laughed when I woke up next to my little man and both of us had been sleeping in the exact same position, with our hands up above our heads.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hudson also had the hiccups during this photo shoot - which was so sweet to be able to feel & also watch on the monitor. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He's estimated at weighing 8lbs 5oz already (38 weeks, 1 day) Oh... my...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And as for me? No progress what so ever. :( Looks like it may be a while still. But how much bigger will he get?? Ahhhh!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--STILL outgrowing my maternity clothes. My shirts are constantly riding up revealing a couple inches of my belly (or elastic waistbands) to the point that Andrew asked if I had <i>anything</i> that actually fit the other day. hahaha I've hardly bought a thing this time which is great, especially considering I've been pregnant during completely opposite seasons . . . but that also means those 'XS' maternity tees that I've been leant don't necessarily fit all too well at this point! And what's really shocked me, is that when I pulled out those 'wintery' clothes-that I wore up until the end with Hunter-for our last few days of cooler weather, several of them were too small too! I know I feel bigger but really??</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--Having serious trouble getting a good night’s sleep. All thanks to my size (my limbs keep falling asleep under my body’s crushing weight), my baby boy's jolt-me-awake-caliber kicks, the frequent bladder calls, on-giong Braxton-Hicks contractions, and my brain’s constant buzz of excitement and anxiety and massive to-do lists. Although with Hunter's pregnancy, my lack of sleep was 100% related to severe back/neck pain - so I guess I'm happy that's not reoccurring. So you'd think all of that would mean I'd be falling asleep early or taking afternoon naps - but no. I think it's been a week or two since I've gone to bed before midnight. I've gotten to the point where I almost dread "going to bed/sleep." It's not like I have all this energy - I just don't feel like dealing with <i>trying to sleep</i> . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--Waddling.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--Actually not being physically able to reach things due to the arm-belly-object ratio. Which can be seriously frustrating at times besides painful. I can't count the number of times I've swung open a door and the little metal thingy (exact terminology unknown or cared about at this very moment) has scraped my belly. And I've now ruined 2 white tees because of this distance ratio while trying to cook meals (note to self: wear black tee when cooking spaghetti sauce)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--Clumsy, unstable, unbalanced, etc. I drop, I knock over, I spill, I trip, I bump into, and am unable to "squeeze past" anything at this point.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--PREGNANCY BRAIN. It's killing me. Or rather it may just be extremely aggravating to everyone else in my life. I literally cannot even remember to write down or set a reminder alarm - to remind myself. It's been horrible! . . . And this is where I say sorry, again, to my hubby for leaving the water hose running in the pool for over 24 hours. At least I was trying to be helpful - right?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--Not being able to breathe at a normal rate while doing any of the following - walking, talking, climbing stairs (ha - not sure if I could do that before), or even sitting. When talking on the phone, I actually have to sit down or it sounds like I'm in the middle of one of Andrew's Crossfit workouts.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--Potty trips. Andrew once again was shocked to find us almost out of TP again. What can I say? When you have to pee every 18.3 minutes, even if it isn't enough to fill a medicine cup, you go through alot of toilette paper.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--Cravings for grape soda. Besides the few I've mentioned; salt, salt, & salt. I haven't noticed near the amount of cravings that I had with Hunter. (though it also could be that I'm just eating exactly what I want, regardless of its nutritional value or my conscious awareness.) But this month brought on a strong craving for this new LOVE. Luckily I didn't notice that it was caffeine free until just a few days ago, as I was limiting myself to 1 per day, and since then there have been days I've chosen to replace one for a meal - bad, I know. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--Nesting. I've mentioned this before, but if I went through this with Hunter I just don't remember. But with each to-do I check off, I think I add 10 more. It started with the nursery and Hunter's room (completed) and then to cleaning & organizing (mostly completed), and now I've gone crazy with the constant obsession of finishing long-procrastinated tasks and a ravenous compulsion to KEEP MOVING, STAY BUSY, CANNOT SIT STILL - to the point where I kept having to FORCE MYSELF to relax my mind & body enough to sit, play, & enjoy my time with Hunter today rather than fretting over the 50 other things I 'felt' I needed to be doing. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--The realization of an actual baby inside of me. During my pregnancy with Hunter it was truly hard for me to imagine or understand what all was going on in my belly or what was about to come, but as I get closer to 36-37-38-39 weeks, it's all too real that there is an actual thriving, moving, REAL-LIFE baby inside of me. It still blows my mind to think I could just as easily be carrying him around in my arms rather than in my belly at this very moment-- and that he looks just like all those other newborn babies that so many of my friends keep posting pictures of on facebook, that they've recently had at 36+ weeks . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--The Kicking & Moving. And so not only is this baby feisty and I swear moves EVEN more than Hunter did, he moves in a crazy, pointy, VISIBLE ways, (there’s always a body part or two sticking out of my belly — elbows and knees and feet, and hands and fingers, and booty). I may also be more aware this time, but I feel like I can pretty much tell what body part is causing the typical discomfort. He also gets the hiccups several times a day - which was once sweet & cute, but has now grown to be almost as annoying as having them myself. However, with this difference in 'awareness' I have this time, I feel like I can also relate to him better. I've noticed that if I cough or sneeze, it will often startle him & cause a jump or kick or when he's stretching his feet a little too far, I'll push back or tickle on that part of my belly and he'll jerk it back (just like a baby would on the outside). :) His big brother also gets in on the action and loves to "wake him up" by giving him a good poke . . . which often results in a retaliating kick back. And so it begins - haha</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--Which brings me to Hunter. He's still the 'newest' part of this pregnancy by far. He shines a whole new light on what I'm about to bring home, what I have to look forward to and what I'm nervous or anxious about going through again. I am definitely more tired, both physically & mentally exhausted, keeping up with this rough, tough, wild, & sweet 3 year old - while constantly carrying around his baby brother, that is barely being held up/in by my now thinly stretched out muscles & skin. He also brings forth the reality that I have no idea what will happen when baby brother is HOME. And stays at home. And doesn’t ever go back to the Baby Hospital. :) He's genuinely excited right now, but I expect we will have our issues & adjusting - I just wish I knew what to expect & how to prepare for them. Yesterday I made the mistake of saying too much, when this terribly sappy feeling came over me that <i>this could be my last day, enjoying just Hunter. </i> Clearly, I'm excited about the baby - but there is a part of me that is saddened to know that all too soon my attention will be divided, my time will be lessoned, and the life as we have known it for the past 3 1/2 years will be forever changed. After cheering him on doing tricks on the trampoline & thinking these sad thoughts, I called him over for a much needed hug & kiss and said, "oh mommy is going to miss this special time with just Hunter after baby Hudson gets here..." Instantly his big brown eyes shot a worried glance at mine, letting me know he understood enough to be concerned himself - so I quickly shifted to 'happy & excited mommy' and talked about all the fun & special things that were to come as well, and reassured him (as well as myself) that we could always leave our baby with Daddy or Grandmommy and we'd still have "special Hunter & Mommy time." </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I read some great advice the other day that said: "your older child will constantly be told that “the baby needs Mama/milk/diaper change/rocking right now,” so whenever you attend to your older child’s needs, turn to the baby and tell HIM that “<i><u>Hunter</u></i> needs Mama/juice/to go potty/a snack right now.” I think this is brilliant & I see Hunter responding to that very well. I already try to watch my words, because if I ever complain about being uncomfortable or "the baby is hurting my belly," Hunter is quick to my defense telling baby to "be nice and don't hurt mommy!" And he's shown a little sensitivity to me not being ABLE to carry or hold him because of my baby belly . . . so I usually try to blame it on something else. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So I thought it would be a given that my little man would be 'Bob the Builder' for Halloween this year - and be SUPER PUMPED over it. We already had the 'outfit' & tools on hand and with his little obsession for construction, it was really just too perfect. Oh how wrong us mommies can be </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">sometimes...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">By the look of displeasure on his face, you can tell the effort it took just for me to convince him to 'try it on and see' . . . it didn't help -- Hunter had it set in his mind that he was going to be a "bear," like last year. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I'm not sure if he actually remembered or saw it from pictures, but thankfully I hadn't sold the costume & it still fit - because this strong-willed & determined little man would have it no other way. I kinda think in his mind, that he saw the two as one: halloween = bear costume. So I finally accepted my defeat. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Just a reminder of how cute he looked last year :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">In the days leading up to Halloween we had a few preparations:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">First up was to get our pumpkin family out front and add a 4th pumpkin to our patch! Can't help look back at how our first little pumpkin as grown . . . </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> 18 Months 2 1/2 Years </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WEW1CvnvUx4/UJH3vaPCAOI/AAAAAAAALrE/aNK4LkzAjrw/s400/DSCF3201.JPG" width="300" /><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gH5xl4wSgXY/UJH3Y48bCqI/AAAAAAAALqs/OuOwjZOWBZU/s400/DSC03177.jpg" width="265" /></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">3 1/2 Years</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And look at how he's grown compared to his favorite scarecrow </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">--once shorter and now a head taller!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">His new favorite look</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Then it was time for Hunter to actually help, for the first time, with carving a pumpkin</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Of course we had to have popcorn . . .</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">After watching cartoons & doing crafts involving them, Hunter had been talking about it and was really excited to "carve that jack-o-wantern pumpkin."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">But once he realized what all that involved - his enthusiasm quickly faded. I thought he'd enjoy the dirty-ness of it but once again . . . mommy was wrong.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Daddy had anticipated a "fun evening of pumpkin carving" as well, and was trying keep the "fun" going although our little man was growing more tired & cranky with every minute that passed. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(we both agreed that pumpkin carving used to be so much more "fun" when we were younger . . . now it feels a bit like work, with a big mess to clean up in the end) haha</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Comparing our "pumpkins"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter requested "just a face" like the one he'd made out of construction paper at KDO. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We'd actually never carved a 'traditional' Jack-O-Lantern</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Happy Halloween</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(or "Halloween Day" as Hunter kept calling it)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We started off with a special "trick-or-treat" breakfast that included a POPTART WITH ICING & SPRINKLES on a spooky plate.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And enjoyed watching a 'Dora the Explorer' Halloween Special</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">That afternoon our sweet new neighbor dropped off some fabulous</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Halloween Treats! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Homemade Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread for me . . . </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And an entire bag of candy & treats for Hunter! He was THRILLED!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And was especially fond of the green slime that made "pooting noises." Such.A.Boy.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">That evening, the Robertsons stopped by before trick-or-treating! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Having Kellen there actually brought out some easy smiles from this little bear</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Getting a couple of 3 year olds to stay still for pictures is about impossible but I love what buddies these two have become.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We weren't sure what to expect on our first attempt at actual door-to-door trick-or-treating with our typically VERY SHY little man, but he was SO EXCITED and shocked us all when he went straight up to the door and said "Trick-Or-Treat!" His excitement lasted for maybe 4 more houses and then he looked in his bucket and said, "I got enough, let's go back home." hahaha Andrew & I tried talking him into at least finishing the street but no, he was "all done & got enough candy." :) At least he's not greedy!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">But the fun wasn't over! It was candy sorting time!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hunter was excited that his baby brother dressed up too. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And what better way to end a fantastic "Halloween Day" than with (our family's version) of POPCORN BALLS! YUM-YUM-YUMMM</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Came across these old photos and couldn't resist . . . HAHAHAHAH</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'd say they've definitely both grown more handsome over the years . . .</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Who knew 10 years later I'd be married to that 'Party Animal' and we'd be carving pumpkins with our son and waiting for our 2nd to arrive any day . . . </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">LOVE my little family</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you. For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield.</b></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Psalms 5:11-12 </b></span></div>
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