Day at the Beach

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Journaling reads:
On the very last day of our vacation, the sun was finally out long enough for us to play at the beach. You guys loved digging in the sand and playing in the water or walking on the beach and lying down on a towel with Nana. It didn’t bother you that the water was cold; you enjoyed every minute of playing in it.

Turning Three

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Journaling reads:
This morning you woke up a whole year older. The days have gone by so slowly, but it seems too soon for you to be three already. I can already tell this will be the most challenging year yet, already struggling with wanting to do everything “your” way. However, I know there is a lot of fun to come and so many new things for you to discover. So three, get ready, because here we come!

Thanks to you

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Nana and her boys

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Journaling reads:
Your Nana is such a huge part of your life. You love to see her, whether it is on the weekends at her house or during her usual Tuesday and Thursday morning visits. You love seeing her walk through the door and usually forget about anything else you were doing before hand. She takes you for walks and blows bubbles with you outside. She sings songs and does silly dances just to make you smile. When you are sick she comes over to comfort you and when you are happy she loves to laugh with you. You are so blessed to have such a great Nana.

Luke's Long Goodbye

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Journaling Reads:
Anytime you see us on the phone you run to the land line phone in our bedroom. It is huge compared with your little head, but you just can’t enough of it. The other day when you were talking on the phone with your Nana, you were trying in your own almost three year old way to stall. Anything to stay on that big phone.

Luke: Bye Nana..... Nan!
-pressing buttons on the phone)
Mom Tell Nana bye-bye
Luke: Bye Nan
Nana: Bye sweetheart
Luke: Bye. Hey Nana!
Nana: Yes, Luke
Luke: Nan, Nan, NAN!
Mom: Tell Nana bye-bye
Nana: Bye Lucas
Luke: Hey, Nan, Nan! ......

Fun with my Brothers

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Journaling reads:
I always get a kick out of watching you guys play together. Something as simple as waiting for your brother to come down the slide turns into breathless anticipation and then giggles and laughter as he finally comes down and pops out at you.
How fun it must be to live your life. I have a blast just watching it.

Wyatt 26 Months

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Journaling Reads:
You have a phone addiction, can sign about 40 words, LOVE the water hose and have a great sense of humor.
You can do a somersault, like to sing in your crib, and LOVE to snuggle.
You're 24 lbs and 33 1/2" tall and have me wrapped around that tiny pinky finger!

Together Again

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These pictures are so meaningful to me. They were taken the day Lucas was released from the hospital and able to come home with us. Your Dad and I brought you boys over to Nana and Pops' house and laid you down on a blanket so you could get reacquainted. We were so happy and excited; I kept calling up to Nana to tell her to come watch you. I have to admit, you guys weren't doing anything very exciting to watch, just lying there and looking around. But to your Dad and I- it was the most exciting, beautiful sight we had ever seen. Our three little babies finally home, finally together again.

Car Seat Growth Chart

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Journaling Reads:
Time went by so quickly that we never saw the day to day change. But putting together these 4 pictures, I can't believe how much you have grown in only 14 months!

Gone are the days of neck pads to keep your heads up straight. Now are the days of being able to play and touch each other in the car.

Easter 2008

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Journaling reads:

1 Your Easter baskets are full of fun
2 Lucas and Mommy
3 The field full of colorful eggs
4 Jaxon, Wyatt &Luke waiting for lunch
5 Egg hunting with Aunt Leigha & TJ
6 Wyatt & Jaxon fill their baskets w/eggs
7 Daddoo and his boys
8 Wyatt wants to see a picture of himself
9 Jaxon and his paper bunny ears
10 Nana and the boys at the egg hunt
11 Lucas and his babydoll hunting for eggs
12 A family portrait on Easter

December 25th

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Journaling reads:
Christmas day was so much fun! After meeting Reagan and her family for breakfast, we headed over to Nana and Pops to open our presents. The boys got the neatest toys - little remote control bus, garbage truck and fire truck, Caterpillar trucks that beep and talk, and a fun traffic light. Lucas liked to hang out with Pops and help him put toys together while Jaxon would pair up with Aunt Leigha, Daddy or Bruiser for a few minutes at a time. Wyatt liked to take his time opening the presents, making sure every bit of paper was off before he would look to see what was inside.

It was wonderful seeing the boys get excited about their new toys or listening to them laugh when they would try to tear into the wrapping paper. So much fun and laughter -just how a family Christmas is meant to be.

December 24th

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Journaling reads:
Christmas Eve we went to Nana & Pops to celebrate the holiday with family and friends. Everyone from Gram Robinson, Uncle Ray’s family to little Reagan was there, along with the Smith’s and of course, Nana, Pops, Leigha and TJ. You boys loved playing with Mallory, keeping her busy chasing you through out the house. Your Dad and I have celebrated most holidays with all these people since before we were married, and it meant so much to add you three boys to the mix.

Wyatt's Trucks

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Journaling reads:
Hey buddy, I know it is probably not easy to have two brothers the same age as yourself. They always want the same toys or harass you for the ones you are playing with. Since we saw how frustrating this was for you, we let you claim two trucks as your own. The yellow “cobbage” truck and the “whoo whoo” (ambulance). You do not have to share these trucks and Luke and Jax have given up even trying to get them. The trucks have become your security blanket and you never let them go. Whether you are sleeping, sledding, eating or playing outside, we get your message loud and clear.
The trucks are coming too!

December 18th

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Journaling reads:

Tonight we stopped by Nana & Pops house and saw they had picked up a fresh Christmas
tree. All the bright ornaments really caught your attention! You boys loved picking out your own to hang on the tree. Poor Nana lost a few ornaments tonight when you tried to make the glass ones bounce. Three separate times.

December 21st

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December 20th

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Journaling reads:
Watching you boys play "Ring around the Rosie" brought a huge smile to my face. Seeing the little people I love so much being so carefree and really enjoying each other warmed my heart.

December 16th

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Aunt Leigha took us to a Christmas display called the Magical Forest. There were hundreds of decorated trees, many Santas and thousands of lights. You loved all the penguins, elves and little workshops that they had set up.

After walking around, we all went inside to warm up and eat lots of funnel cake. We had such a great time and you boys learned so much more about Christmas!

December 13th

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Journaling reads:
We went to the Gift of Lights and you boys were mesmerized. Slowly we drove through the park hearing little “wow”s coming from the backseat. The light show lasted about 15 minutes and still you were asking for more when it was over. It is so neat to see things like this through your eyes.

December 12th

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Journaling reads
My mom gave me this flower kit, and I secretly wanted to throw it away. Plants don’t usually do well in my hands. However, I didn’t want to hurt her feelings, so I followed the directions on the box and planted the bulb with the dirt it included. Only a week or so later it started to grow and now I am so thankful for the beautiful Amaryllis.

December 11th

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Journaling reads:
Tonight we made our gingerbread house. You were so eager to help and loved all the colors (and tastes) of the candy. All three of you kept sneaking little bites in your mouth. You were heart broken when we made you stop eating the candy, but were happy once we let you eat the gingerbread men. I think this will be our first family tradition.

December 9th

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December 7th

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December 6th

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Journaling reads:
You boys are so into Christmas lights this year. “More lights” you all say as we drive around town. Up and down the streets we go so you can get a look at the lights in the neighborhoods.
Your Dad was excited to get our Christmas decorations up for you. Even though he is not a big fan of ladders, he spent well over 3 hours painstakingly putting up all the different lights and decorations. I think he did a beautiful job!
You especially love the manger we made and like to tell “bee-bee Gee-bee” (Baby Jesus) “night-night”.

December 5th

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December 3rd

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December 2nd

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Journaling reads:
Today we brought you for your second this year to see Santa Claus. We didn’t have high hopes and thought you might be shy or maybe even freak out a bit (again).
Luckily, you finally warmed up to Santa. We all sat down on his bench as his helper quickly took our picture.
Jaxon even gave Santa a high-five before we left!

December 1st

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Journaling reads:
While the boys were napping, Don gathered some discarded wood pieces and a pallet from a nearby field.
By the time the boys woke up, we had built a manger for our Nativity scene.

The Sweetest Sound

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These are the Moments

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Happy Boy

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Kiss

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Dreams of Time

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Journaling reads: One day I came across this picture and wondered where the time went. Everyday since you came home from the hospital, we have spent at least 12 hours a day together - yet somehow I feel I’ve missed most of your babyhood. There was so much to be done in those early days that I forgot to take the time to memorize what it felt like to rub your little fuzzy heads, smell your fresh clean baby smell, or even memorize your toothless grins. I am so thankful for all the pictures I have to remind me, but I really dream of taking the time NOW to watch and capture all these precious moments while they are happening.

S is for Snake

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O is for...

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X is for X Ray

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Q is for Quarter

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V is for Vegetables

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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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