U is for Umbrella

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I is for Ice Cream

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N is for Nose

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Z is for Zebra

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Back Seat Views

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Journaling reads:
Your Dad and I loved looking over the back seat to see you all lined up and smiling at us.

Stop Picking!

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Journaling reads: Okay Jaxon,
it has been OVER 2 months and your face still hasn’t healed. We have tried everything from layering band aids to using liquid bandages- but you keep picking. So listen up before you scar that beautiful face. It is time for you to STOP PICKING YOUR FACE!

Y is for Yarn

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G is for Glasses

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Dinner Manners

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Journaling reads:
I know that sometimes allowing you boys to eat with your foot on the table or letting you transport your carrots in trucks or helicopters is not exactly teaching you great table manners. It makes me smile to see your imagination show even when you are eating lunch. I enjoy the fact that you are just so into your food that you're oblivious to your foot resting beside the plate. You are only two for such a little while, and soon enough time will come to teach you proper manners. But for now, I'll cherish these moments at our table with my boys behaving like little boys.

E is for Eat

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K is for Kisses

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H is for Hat

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R is for Reading

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Family Fun

This is my take on Jessica Sprauges lesson for creating your own scalloped edge frame. It was a fun scrap lift where I learned a bit, too.

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Journaling reads: A fun family day full of laughter and exploration. Sunset Park February 17, 2007

Cool little Dudes

This post is not a normal post. This has two versions of the same pictures! When the green layout was finished, I was worried the journaling was difficult to read, so I tried a different background paper and came up with the black version. I really like them both and couldn't decide which was the keeper, so here they both are.

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Journaling reads:
In the past week you guys have grown very attached to sunglasses... or as you call them "eyes". You haven't yet mastered putting them on or taking them off, but you sure have fun trying!

C is for Car

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Little Steps

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Journaling reads:
I can't believe you are walking down the stairs like big kids. When did you grow big enough to do this?

It seems like only last week you were getting frustrated because the railing was too high for you to reach and you'd have to lay on your belly and scootch your way down stairs -one step at a time.

My boys are growing and little things like this make me realize how quickly it is happening.

A is for Airplane

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Oompa

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Journaling reads:
Halloween 2006
Your cousin Matthew gave us the inspiration to dress you all up as Oompa Loompas this year. He has a fascination with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It just seemed perfect!
After searching all over the internet for costumes, I realized I would have to make them. Armed with Rit dye, brown markers and a bit of your Nana’s help -we had the cutest little Oompa Loompas I had ever seen!

Fourth of July

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Journaling reads:
For as long as your Dad and I can remember, we have celebrated the Fourth of July with the people in Nana’s and Pop’s neighborhood. They are people we have known and enjoyed since before you were born. This year the celebration was at the Smith’s house. They had lots of great BBQ and everyone couldn’t believe how big you all had gotten since they had last seen you.
Lucas and Wyatt loved all the lights and sounds! They would look up and ooh and ahh with us when the big fireworks lit up the sky. Jaxon stayed with Nana inside, preferring to not be so close to all the noise. Your Dad and I loved watching the whole night through your eyes!

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!