Defiant

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Journaling reads:
You really wanted to bring the cup of water out to the sand box. It didn’t matter to you that there had already been lots of water poured in and the sand was looking wet and mucky.

When I asked you not to pour more water into the sandbox, you looked up at me with this little expression on your face. It is obvious you are not thrilled with being told “no”, but your eyes show the struggle of wanting to do what you want -even though you were told not to. It was a split second of defiance.

After this picture was taken, I brought you over to another part of the yard and made it your new water dumping area. You were content with that -and it was like nothing ever happened.

But I am so glad I got a picture of this face.

Cathryn

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Journaling reads: June 24,2007
You guys LOVE Cathryn! When we were at the park, it seemed every time I turned around, another one of you were crawling all over her. Or wanting to be chased around in the grass by her -or wanting her to feed you a fruit cup. Whether wrestling around or giving you hugs and kisses, she’s a great cousin who knows just what you need.

Who am I?

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Who am I? was done for the scrapbooking class I am taking. This was a hard page to do, just because I don't generally think just about me and what I am about. It is all true, but I know I skimmed by and didn't really write anything meaningful. Partly because I wanted to get it done before I went to bed and partly because I had hard a rushed day and don't want to dwell on things I am feeling right now.

Journaling reads:
I am a wife and Mother. Daughter and a sister. Cook, maid, and laundromat all in one. Listener of problems and giver of advice. Romance novels are a favorite pastime of mine. Bubble bath lover. A bit high maintenance, but a loyal friend to the end. Bargain hunter and handy with home projects indoors and out. Crafty and always looking to try something new. I love pretty things and hate complications. A bit afraid to step out of the box and fail.

God praising woman who is thankful for her blessings

Water

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The journaling reads:
Your Daddy has introduced you boys to drinking out of the water hose. Even though when your little hands try to turn the hose towards yourself and water pours down your shirts, soaking through to your little tummies, you love to hold the hose and drink out of it.

It is the cutest thing to watch when the big "that is COLD" gasp comes out and your blue eyes get so wide. But only a few seconds later the shock wears off and you are all running back to try it again. June 2007

P is for Peek-a-boo

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L is for Lucas

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F is for Family

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W is for Wyatt

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M is for Momma

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J is for Jaxon

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D is for Daddy

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T is for Toes

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B is for Brothers

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Chalk Artist

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The journaling reads:
Every time we go outside you race over to the chalk, grabbing as many pieces as your little hands can hold. You've drawn hundreds of little lines on the wall that seems to be your constant work in progress.

Fun in the Sun

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Rock Stars

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This layout was done for a challenge to use a free kit called Rocker 2. For more information, click here.

I Treasure...

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I am thinking of starting a little section for our trip last year to Lake Erie. We had so much fun and so many wonderful memories were made with family we don't see nearly enough. Definitely a time worth a many pages.

County Fair

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Journaling reads: We were so excited to take you to the county fair! You are so into farm animals and the Old Mac Donald song. This was the first time you could see sheep, pigs, horses, cows, and chicks in person. Walking past the roosters, all three of you loudly cock-a-doodled along with them. Your Dad and I had so much fun watching you explore a new world!

Nana's Page

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I've had this printed and framed for my Mom as a Mother's day present. She has been an amazing help in the past two years and the boys treasure her like you wouldn't believe. She is a wonderful Nana and the boys and I are blessed to have her be a regular part of our lives.

Easter Part 1

Easter Part 2

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Little Boys

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On Easter Sunday, we had to leave church because the boys just had way too much energy to sit it out for an hour or so. Don and I took them to a park to give them a chance to run it out before they would have to sit again for brunch. They loved being at a new park and just tried all the new slides and steps.

Water Fun!

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Don brought out a glass of water to drink while he was watching the boys play. Instantly, all three of them surrounded Don and took turns drinking and playing in his glass of water.

St. Patrick's Day 2007

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Just thought it would be a fun way to show how many pictures it takes to get one great shot.

Let The Sunshine

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The journaling reads:
This song came on the television the other day while we were playing in the living room. Instantly I thought of your smile. Such a joyful and pure smile, that really does LET the SUNSHINE in my heart.
I love you Jaxon!

I Believe...

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6 Cousins

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For almost two weeks your cousins Michael, Matthew and Cathryn were in town. We spent two days at the park with them. It was so much fun watching the 6 of you playing and running around together. Cousins are the best!

6 Months Old -Jaxon

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6 Months Old -Wyatt

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6 Months Old -Luke

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6 Months Old

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This will be a set of four pages. One of each baby and then this one of all together. Gosh, they look so little here!

Watching my Boys Play

These pictures were taken the other day while Don was playing around with the boys. Don will start out crawling after one boy and then somehow end up on the floor with two or three boys on top of him. The boys love playing chase and running over to throw themselves on top of their dad when they are all pooped out. It is awesome to watch, and even better to hear the giggles.


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There's nothing I love more than watching my boys play.

Baby Don't Cry

Wyatt has the cutest little cry face I have ever seen. His little heart is right out there when he gets upset. The boys are growing so fast and there's so much I am afraid I'm going to forget. So, as sad as it is, we made him cry in order to get these pictures and forever be able to remember this sweet face. Don't worry though, we gave the cell phone right back to him only 10 seconds after we took it away.

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My Little Wyatt,
You get so upset when we take Daddy's cell phone away. You like to hold it up on your shoulder and walk around with it like a little businessman. Even when you cry, you have such a sweet face.

Prayers Answered

I am going to try to go back to the beginning of the boys life, and work my up from their past. So where better to start then in utero? Obviously, this picture means so much to me. It symbolizes the end of our six year journey of trying to have our family and the beginning of much happiness.

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Big Shoes

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The journal reads:
Luke, once you saw your daddy's shoes sitting there, you just had to put them on. It took a little while, but you were determined to FILL THEM UP!

My First Post

I have always thought of joining the world of scrapbooking, but have been overwhelmed just looking at the HUGE amount of things needed to buy to get started. Recently, I came across Twin Girls blog and noticed she had neat frames around pictures of her girls. When I asked her about it, she told me about digital scrapbooking. Ahhh, digital scrapbooking! Why didn't I think of that before? I googled it and have been immersed in it since.
Here is my first saved page. I actually did one very similar to this the other day, but forgot to save, and of course that was the first time my computer froze in MONTHS!

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