tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27652108116138892712024-03-12T23:44:14.746-05:00Meredith's MomentsMeredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.comBlogger636125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-8209450994772962262020-04-07T23:20:00.000-05:002020-04-07T23:20:03.131-05:00Price Quarantine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have been quarantined for 23 days so far. The picture above is one of the first viral pictures I saw about coronavirus. Joshua 1:9 is one of my very favorite verses. </div>
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We have tried very hard to think positive and keep on the sunny side of all this. I wanted this time to be memorable even though it's challenging. Here are some of our fun times: </div>
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So a funny fact: Jackson calls it the "conola virus." Love him. He makes me smile!</div>
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Jackson loves maps. It was time to work a USA puzzle! </div>
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One of the local toy stores offers curbside delivery. We picked out three surprises for Jackson and he got to open them when we got home. This was probably on day 10 or so. :)</div>
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Giant bubbles!!! So fun to do outside.</div>
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Can we say PUZZLES??? We worked this puzzle a few days ago and wow. 500 pieces of .....blue, blue, and more blue!!! Russell worked most of this puzzle. </div>
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Cars puzzle! </div>
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Have you heard of "Going on a Bear Hunt?" Put a bear in your window so other kids and families will spot it. Go for a walk or a drive and see how many bears you can find. We found 60 something bears and/or stuffed animals one day. </div>
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I adore this little boy!</div>
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You just have to laugh. :D</div>
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Plus Plus puzzle time! These things are so fun. Jackson called these Hulk and Spider Man. :)</div>
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Who can relate???</div>
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Zoom! Who hasn't used Zoom to chat with their class, family, or friends? He felt super professional. </div>
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Let's be honest. Corona, Rona, or Conola ....whatever it's called makes us hungry. </div>
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We got takeout one Sunday for brunch after we livestreamed our church service. Good Sunday morning, y'all. Just sayin.' </div>
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Such a good book so far.</div>
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A tangible reminder. </div>
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Beautiful tulips!!!</div>
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Here's where I get a little weary. So Jackson's teacher sent him hearts in the mail with sweet words of encouragement. He was so very happy to get them the other day. </div>
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Our governor just announced that online school or AMI will continue for the rest of the year. </div>
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Here's our boy working hard. </div>
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I honestly will have to hold off on my thoughts and feelings about finishing school via online. </div>
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I will miss my students dearly as well. </div>
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To be continued.....</div>
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I hope y'all are doing well. Praying this virus goes away asap! </div>
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Our school sent out an update with a bible verse that spoke volumes to me and summed it up for us during this time. </div>
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Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and devoted to prayer. Romans 12:12</div>
Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-23855090970106665002020-03-23T16:43:00.001-05:002020-03-23T16:43:07.798-05:00Belle Diana<div style="text-align: center;">
More catching up means sharing some sad news from August. </div>
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Belle was our sweet girl for almost eleven years. She went to the rainbow bridge on the first day of school, August 14, 2019. </div>
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Here are just a few of our favorite memories with her. </div>
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Our little family in 2008. Jackson was born in 2014. </div>
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Belle enjoyed ice cream from Andy's. She was so little!</div>
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Belle loved posing for pictures! Little diva!</div>
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A boy's best friend!</div>
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They loved being together and causing mischief! :)</div>
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She also loved sleeping with the sun shining on her. </div>
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We will always love our Belle, our SueSue, Bellisima, Bellie. Thank you for always being there, sweet girl! </div>
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But ask the animals, and they will teach you.... In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind. Job 12:7, 10</div>
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How long has it been since I have last blogged? FIVE YEARS?!?!?! </div>
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My word, y'all. There is sooo much to catch up on. As Jackson's Kindergarten year approached in 2019, the Lord prompted me to be diligent in finding a job. I had several interviews, drove to several elementary schools and preschools and hand delivered my resume, did a lot of praying, waiting, and more. God showed up in a MIGHTY WAY, y'all. It's amazing to see Him working in each step. I had an interview at the end of July, and was hired the first of August. </div>
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Can you tell I was excited? I am currently a preschool teacher. I teach adorable 4 and 5 year old kids and I absolutely adore it. </div>
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My classroom door all decorated.</div>
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August 2019</div>
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BONUS! Jackson gets to go to school with me every day! Here he is with his sweet friend, Harper. Right before open house at school. </div>
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Here is our sweet boy reading <u>The Night Before Kindergarten,</u> such a sweet book! </div>
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Time with friends is our favorite thing ever! </div>
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A couple of my favorite PK4 teachers, Crystal and Rebecca. They are such sweet ladies and prayer warriors! </div>
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October 2019</div>
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Jackson went on his very first camping trip with Russell! It was their first camping trip together and so fun! </div>
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Daddy and son time! These boys love trail life!</div>
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Can I just kiss his sweet cheeks? </div>
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Another thing the Price fam has been up to is going to Silver Dollar City! We rode plenty of rides and saw awesome shows, and more! SDC's Pumpkin Nights was superb!</div>
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Look at this giant cinnamon roll! This sweet boy LOVES sweets! Maybe that's what makes him so sweet! HAHA! </div>
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yes...... Covid-19. We currently are out of school until April 17th. </div>
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I miss my class so much. They are all blessings to me. </div>
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The Joy of the Lord is my strength. Nehemiah 8:10</div>
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2015 is coming to an end. I can't believe it. Every year flies by faster than the previous year. Craziness! I am ready for 2016. New beginnings as always! Here's the traditional year in review for 2015. </div>
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Jackson visited Crystal Bridges museum for the first time this month. He also went to two birthday parties. Busy boy! KK also came to visit this month. Too fun!</div>
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Look at this sweet boy's cheeks! We celebrated Jackson's first Valentine's Day with hundreds of hugs and kisses. :) XOXO! </div>
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Happy Spring! We celebrated Springtime in the daffodils, went to South Arkansas to visit family, and more. </div>
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We celebrated Jackson Randolph's 1st birthday!!! He had a Poky Little Puppy party complete with birthday cake, ice cream, strawberry shortcake, and chocolate custard. :)</div>
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Oh, how precious. Jackson loves smiling for sure! </div>
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We had several walks with the wagon. It's one of our favorite things. :)</div>
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We took advantage of Russell's weekends off and went on a couple of road trips. This was taken in Eureka Springs. Oh so fun!</div>
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Jackson's first train ride! We got to spend time with family on this fun adventure. We love his little conductor hat. :)</div>
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I started my own business, "Baked with Love" selling homemade cinnamon rolls. </div>
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Also, friends and family surprised me on my 30th birthday with an 80's theme party. So special!!!</div>
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Russell and I celebrated our 8 year wedding anniversary at one of our favorite places downtown. </div>
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I also got to go to a Kelly Clarkson concert with my sister, Kelly, Whitney, and more friends. We had a blast!</div>
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Jackson's first haircut. He did great and was so well behaved the whole time. My handsome boy.</div>
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Met Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, for the.......fourth time. No lie. I would meet her again and again if I could. She's the sweetest!!</div>
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November</div>
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It was a busy month. Jackson and I went to the library for the first time and had such fun. His favorite part were the puzzles. </div>
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Thanksgiving with family...Russell took this picture. We loved fall so much!</div>
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December</div>
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We went to Journey to Bethlehem with Amy, Tony, and Leighann. It truly was wonderful. </div>
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Christmas 2015</div>
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Jackson is now 20 months old and learning new things every day. Time flies. We say is often, but time truly does fly. Wow!! Here's to a blessed 2016!</div>
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Happy New Year!</div>
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This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17</div>
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Oh my word, y'all. Christmas is just DAYS away. Can you believe it? I have been running way behind on blogging again....surprise, surprise. Here's a few "holiday highlights" from some this season. </div>
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Mama and got to go to the Point of Grace and Selah concert together back before Thanksgiving and loved it so much! It was such a great time of worship and also brought back memories from POG circa 1995! :)</div>
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My fave...Point of Grace. We also met POG and Selah afterwards. They were so sweet!</div>
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Kelly and Lauren got to come to NWA to see the Bentonville Lighting of the Square. It was so fun and special. And what a COLD night! </div>
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Jackson Randolph discovering Christmas lights.</div>
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Lauren and me!</div>
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Staying warm on the square.</div>
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Me and my sweet baby boy!</div>
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Christmas tree at Lawrence Plaza</div>
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All together in front of the pretty tree. Oh, what FUN!</div>
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Earlier this month, Russell and I went to his work party. It was so nice and good to catch up with some of his coworkers and friends.</div>
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Tony, Amy, Russell and me</div>
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We try to take an annual pic like this every year because I am so glad Russell and Tony work together. I have mentioned this before but Amy is my best friend and she and Russell are cousins. :) </div>
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Later that same week, we went to a wonderful live nativity. There were hundreds, maybe even over a thousand people there. There was entertainment first, then the "journey to Bethlehem" live nativity.</div>
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Fun entertainment!</div>
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It truly was inspiring and amazing. What a tearjerker it was, as it truly brought what Mary, Joseph, and Jesus went through and experienced as they made the journey to Bethlehem, and after they had baby Jesus. It was great! I definitely cried tears of joy and gratefulness. This journey was so authentic. It truly felt like we were on our way to Bethlehem with live animals and it's free! </div>
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They also offered hot chocolate or cider and cookies after the journey. </div>
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Russell, Jackson, me, Tony, Amy, and Leighann. What fun we had!</div>
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Glory to God in the HIGHEST!</div>
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Here are a few random "Christmas happies." </div>
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Christmas Tree Spode, musical Santa, and my Joy candle from Bath and Body Works. A few of my favorite things.... :)</div>
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I made cinnamon ornaments for the first time. They were SO easy and did not disappoint! I will make these again for sue! They sure smell good on our tree! :)</div>
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It has been so wonderful attending women's bible study every Tuesday this Fall. I went to our Christmas Luncheon a couple of weeks ago, and it was fabulous. Look at this pretty decoration on our table! Thanks to sweet Carole!</div>
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It has also been a blessing to sing with the 4W praise team every few weeks as well. I got to know sweet Nicole and Whitney these past few months. They are so fun and talented!! </div>
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Russell and I took Jackson to the square and 5 and 10 store. Oh, it was so sweet watching him sit in the sleigh. We took a similar picture last year. My heart! :)</div>
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Joy to the World!</div>
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Jackson is so excited about Christmas! He adores his reindeer, Rudolph. </div>
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Looking in the window with Daddy!</div>
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We couldn't let the night go by without looking at the nativity. Oh, so wonderful to see every time. </div>
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Jackson was also enthused by the ice skating rink! :) </div>
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So that's part 1 of "blog catch up." We are counting down the days til December 25th!</div>
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When they saw the star, they were filled with JOY! Matthew 2:10</div>
Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-7224230550005714602015-12-16T00:18:00.000-06:002015-12-16T00:18:37.512-06:00Christmas Card Carousel 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Merry Christmas to all of you and welcome to my little blog of special moments! </div>
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I have loved participating in <a href="http://walkwithmebyfaith.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Faith's</a> Christmas Card Carousel for the past several years and always love seeing everyone's Christmas cards. </div>
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Here is our family card this year:</div>
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JOY!</div>
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This little boy on the front of the card is our wonderful, precious son, Jackson. This will be his second Christmas. He gives us so much JOY each and every day. I thought Jackson's big smile said it all. :) </div>
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I did a bible study by Margaret Feinberg about joy a few months ago and it truly spoke to my heart. </div>
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JOY! Joy to the world, the Lord has come! :) I am so thankful that Jesus Christ lives in me. THAT gives me JOY! I can go on and on about it. ;) </div>
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Here's the back of our card. Russell, me and Jackson. This definitely makes my heart swell with delight. Our family hopes you have a JOYOUS and Merry Christmas. </div>
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Thanks for stopping by! Take time to find JOY in the little things, too. :) Love y'all!</div>
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The JOY of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10</div>
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November has been so fun so far. Jackson loves being busy with anything. We tried "chocolate pudding art" the other day and he enjoyed it. </div>
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I let him "paint" on a paper plate as well as the tray from his highchair. He wasn't quite sure what to do at first. It was cute though. :)</div>
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I posted this on Instagram the other day and just had to share it with y'all. I went to our local neighborhood market and saw this hilarious cardboard display of Ree Drummond. I honestly had to do a double take...you know, just to make sure she wasn't making a surprise appearance. HAHA! </div>
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We were excited to take Jackson to Toyland again this year. It was pretty chilly out, so we bundled him up with his hat and pullover. :) </div>
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He enjoyed looking at all the new toys out this year.</div>
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Russell loved showing Jackson the Mega Bloks toys. </div>
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Me with my sweet boy.</div>
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Last Saturday, I helped host a baby shower for my precious, sweet friend, Hannah. </div>
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Elizabeth, Rhyanne, Mandy, Hannah, Adrienne, me, Lisa, and Carolyn. Love these girls lots!</div>
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We cannot wait to meet "sweet baby Phillip" soon! </div>
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I made the punch. It was quite fun to make! </div>
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Jackson even got to try a cupcake from the baby shower. He definitely approved of the taste. Delicious! </div>
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Here is our big boy in his fire truck pajamas. He was so excited that the Hogs WON on Saturday! WOO PIG SOOIE!! </div>
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We are getting closer to Thanksgiving, everyone! Who's excited? I am more excited to see family! Have a blessed day, y'all!</div>
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Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you a the one who is over all things. 1 Chronicles 29:11 </div>
Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-718138002040504522015-11-04T08:06:00.000-06:002015-11-04T08:06:07.243-06:00A Daniel Tiger Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hope y'all had a safe and fun Halloween this year! We had lots of fun. It was not hard deciding on a costume for Jackson this year. He has adored the character, Daniel Tiger, for months now. He loves the music they sing on the show, and claps his sweet little hands every time the show is on. </div>
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Here is our little "Daniel Tiger" at Daddy's work. They always love for kids to come and show off their costumes every year. Special thanks to Aimee, who made the ears and also to Maureen, who made his tiger tail. :) </div>
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So cute!</div>
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He loved sharing his candy at Daddy's office as well. Too funny.</div>
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Here is Jackson checking out his loot. </div>
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Friday night, we lit the jack-o-lantern that Russell and I carved for sweet J. It was so cute watching his reaction to the light inside the pumpkin.</div>
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Playing around and laughing. It's what we do best!</div>
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I love this one of my boys!</div>
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Sweet boy</div>
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Russell worked so hard for the past three weeks to build Jackson a "trolley" to fit over the wagon we have. I enjoyed painting some of the pieces, but he did most of the work. Here is our Daniel Tiger in his trolley. Ding, Ding! </div>
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Our family with the trolley at Fall Fest. </div>
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It was so good to see our friends, Kelsey and Abbey there too!</div>
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Fun activity to try! </div>
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We also went to Laynette and Rusty's house to trick-or-treat and to visit for a few minutes. Laynette goes all out for Halloween, so it was fun to drop by.</div>
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Our little tiger was getting sleepy. :)</div>
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We still made time to stop by Starbucks and get a "frappula" for Halloween. Did you know they only make these Frappuccino's one day a year? </div>
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How I love my little pumpkin. It is so bittersweet to look at these pictures. Time truly flies. </div>
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Last night, when I was putting Jackson to bed, I held him and sang, "Great is thy faithfulness," "I love you, Lord," and more. Jackson rocked back and forth and clapped his hands and gave me the biggest smile. It was the perfect reminder that no matter what you are going through, good or bad, God is faithful!! It brought tears to my eyes. Cherish every moment with your babies, kids, teens and adult children! :) It's worth it for sure! </div>
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If you honor your father and mother, things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth. Ephesians 6:3</div>
Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-66711093721302280752015-11-03T14:00:00.000-06:002015-11-03T14:00:20.602-06:00October Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The month of October was so busy, but fun. I tried a few new things and projects with Jackson as well last month. </div>
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We painted this pumpkin, what I call a "ghost pumpkin" with Jackson's little hands. You can see it did not turn out perfect, but that's okay. It was fun and Jackson got to try his hand at painting. :)</div>
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I also made chicken pot pie soup with puff pastry croutons. I just cut out shapes and baked the pastry for a few minutes. And voila! You have croutons!</div>
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I took our sweet boy to the doctor a couple of weeks ago for his 18 month check-up. He is healthy and growing for sure. Anytime we go anywhere, Jackson is so happy and friendly to everyone. People love that and can't help but smile when he greets them. :)</div>
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Russell and I went on a date last Friday and we had lots of fun. Pei Wei opened in our area recently, so we were anxious to try it. It was very good. We also went to mini golf and acted like teenagers again. HA! Target was also a priority for our date night. :) </div>
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Jackson "helped" me bake cookies the other day for friends. He was so proud to help me.</div>
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My nephew, Logan, turned 16 on Thursday. I absolutely positively cannot believe it!!! We love him so much.</div>
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Halloween is just fun for us. Papa Murphy's makes a special "jack-o-lantern pizza" every Halloween, so we had to get one.</div>
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It's a must to watch Hocus Pocus every year. Traditions, traditions. :) </div>
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So that's a couple of weeks in a nutshell. I will post more about Halloween in a day or two. Jackson looked adorable in his costume! Stay tuned!</div>
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Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him. Psalm 95:1-2</div>
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Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-83226321400744780322015-11-02T23:28:00.000-06:002015-11-02T23:28:44.377-06:00Jackson's 1st Haircut<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Russell and I took Jackson to get his very first haircut a few weeks ago on October 16th. </div>
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I LOVED my sweet Jackson's curls so much, but it was time to cut them. We were happy to have our sweet friend, Laynette cut his hair. </div>
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The first snip!</div>
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Jackson was such a big boy. He sat in the chair like a little man and let Laynette trim his little blonde locks. AWW!</div>
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He enjoyed looking in the mirror and holding a comb and a hair clip. :) </div>
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My sweet boy!</div>
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"Mrs. Laynette, what are you doing? That tickles my ears!" :)</div>
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All finished!</div>
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I think he enjoyed his first haircut! </div>
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Especially if he got a sucker. </div>
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Love them!</div>
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The after picture! My sweet boy is so handsome! </div>
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My eye are always on the Lord, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies. Psalm 25:15</div>
Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-34861511266202781482015-10-14T14:31:00.003-05:002015-10-14T14:31:55.294-05:00I miss blogging!Hey y'all! It's me again....after another few weeks and no blog post. I sincerely have missed blogging. I take 99.9 percent of our family's daily updates on my phone. I am old school, and I prefer blogging on the laptop instead of my iPhone. Ever since the recent update with my iPhone, I have had problems uploading pictures to the Dell laptop. I just felt like I needed to share the crazy reason why I have been out of the blogging world lately. Russell is helping me figure the problem out. :) Hopefully it will be resolved soon. <br />
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Jackson is growing and growing. He will be 18 months old in one week. No joke. It's real, y'all. Hope you are all doing awesome! Love you all so much! Thanks for not giving up on me and the updates. We have a little blog catch up to do soon! <br />
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So on August 30, I turned 30!!! </div>
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It has been a great few weeks in my thirties thus far and looking forward to more fun and adventures for sure! I was looking forward to by birthday weekend because anytime spent with Russell and Jackson is time well spent. Our plans were to maybe go eat somewhere, family time, and go to church. I was very surprised on August 29th, when Russell and friends helped throw an 80's surprise birthday party for me! </div>
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Russell told me earlier that week that one of my best friends, Mandy, was coming to babysit Jackson so we could go on a date night. First I thought that was extremely sweet of her, and I just went along with Russell's plan. "I'm just here to babysit," Mandy said. :) We had a date with just the two of us at Abuelo's Mexican restaurant. It was SOO good!!</div>
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I walked in our front door, and I was so surprised to see balloons, 80's decorations, and Mandy's daughter, Eden right by the door. :) When I walked around the corner, there were my amazing friends! OH my word, it was so fun to see them and such a surprise!</div>
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I got such a huge kick out of the cake! It's a cassette tape with an 80's mix. </div>
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I thought this was "totally cool!"</div>
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Then, minutes later, my sister, Kelly, and my nephew and niece walked in the door!! OH MY WORD!!!! I was brought to tears for sure. I cannot say enough how much I love them.</div>
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Oh, how I sometimes wish Logan and Lauren could be little again, like Jackson. ;) </div>
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Me and my boys! Love love love.</div>
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My whole heart! </div>
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Helping me blow out the candles. Precious moments.</div>
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Mandy actually decorated and everything while we were on the date. So sneaky and sweet. :)</div>
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A fun and totally 80's group pic!</div>
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Mandy, Kelly and me</div>
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Meredith, Kelsey, and Kari with her sweet girl, Rylie</div>
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Lauren even fixed her hair the 80's style. </div>
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*Disclaimer: The big white box is actually a cheap babyproof from the fireplace. EEK!</div>
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Carolyn, Etta and me! </div>
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Russell and I are so beyond blessed by Mandy, Chad, and their kids. They mean the world to us!</div>
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So funny! Mandy attached pictures to VHS tapes!</div>
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This pic makes me wanna sing, "I think we're alone now" by Tiffany! Too funny!</div>
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It truly was a wonderful night with family and friends. I love them so very much!</div>
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I will praise you forever, O God, for what you have done. I will trust in your good name in the presence of your faithful people Psalm 52:9</div>
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Earlier this month, our little town of Bentonville held a film festival. It brought thousands of people to this area to see what it was all about. Our family had to find out too!</div>
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BFF! Jackson had a great time!</div>
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There were many places in NWA that showed independent movies and familiar movies as well. VUDU lounge was one of them. Popcorn, Coke, or M&M's, anyone? </div>
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Jackson kept holding on to that bottle of Coke. Too funny.</div>
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We also had fun photo booth pictures made. So fun!</div>
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The next day, I decided to take Jackson to the festival and it was just he and I hanging out together. Our first stop was the Coca-Cola vendor booth. I was so excited to get our names on coke cans. :) It's the little things, y'all. It was great to see Jonathan Martinez and Laine Baker from our local news station while I stood in line. :)</div>
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Jackson and I even met Laine and she asked to get a picture with Jackson. Jonathan even took the picture and he kept commenting on Jackson's "little locks." It was great meeting them!</div>
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What's a film festival without the Oscar Mayer weinermobile? Just fun to see.</div>
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I even ran into Amy Duggar! It was so crazy I met so many well known people in a short amount of time. Haha! Amy was very sweet and so friendly! So awesome meeting her. </div>
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I hope that next year, we can participate in more events at the festival. I just love this place!</div>
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Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to savesinners-of whom I am the worst. 1 Timothy 1:15</div>
Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-1501553907128928252015-05-14T14:26:00.001-05:002015-05-14T14:26:43.625-05:00Happy Birthday, Kelly Lauren!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Today is a big day! It's my beautiful sister, Kelly's birthday! </div>
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I know this picture has been used almost every year, but I cannot help it-I love it. As a little girl, I of course loved celebrating my own birthday, but it was so much fun to watch my big sister celebrate her day. I still do! </div>
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Everyone knows how much I love Kelly and I would do anything for her!</div>
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She is also a wonderful aunt to Jackson, who loves her very much! </div>
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Kelly, I hope you have a very special day. You are amazing and beautiful. Never forget it! Thank you for being you!</div>
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For it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Philippians 2:13</div>
Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-23313019169431870592015-05-13T12:03:00.000-05:002015-05-13T12:04:20.422-05:00Date Night, Farmer's Market, the Duggar's, and a New Princess<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Of course I am catching up on the blog, but better late than never, right? So here's an update from two weekends ago. It was pretty memorable, so I had to document it. </div>
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Friday night was date night for us! We were so pumped for a date night. We try to make it a priority to have one date night a month. Russell took me to one of our favorites for dinner, Venesian Inn!</div>
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We also went to Crystal Bridges and saw the Van Gogh to Rothko exhibit. What fun!</div>
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This was a cool extra at the exhibit. </div>
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It lights up at night in every color and it's almost therapeutic to watch. Pretty neat!</div>
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Saturday morning, we woke up early and headed to our local farmer's market! Jackson looked very handsome and like a big boy in his hat!</div>
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Me and my baby boy.</div>
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Gorgeous snapdragons.</div>
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Beep, beep! Jackson in Sam Walton's red truck. :)</div>
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So fun.</div>
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When we got home, I watched on CNN and livestream the royal baby footage! I was pretty giddy, to say the least!!! I am so excited about the new addition.</div>
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To celebrate, we even got Jackson the movie, Paddington. :) It came with a plush teddy. </div>
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On Sunday night, our church had about 20 special guests come, The Duggars!</div>
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They had special music and shared their testimony. It was so good. </div>
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We even got to meet Michelle, Jim Bob, and many others. They truly were so kind and happy to be at our church. </div>
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Anna and Josh were so sweet, too.</div>
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Jana and Joy Anna were precious. </div>
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We also met Jessa and Ben, who got married at our church. All of them were incredibly genuine, authentic, sweet people who live for Christ. So inspiring. It was wonderful! </div>
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That Monday, I was thrilled to find out the royal baby's name! Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge. I may have teared up a little bit, to be honest. HA! </div>
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Needless to say, it was a wonderful few days!</div>
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Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. and be thankful. Colossians 3:15</div>
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Our sweet boy had a great 1st birthday. Last Tuesday, we celebrated even more all day. </div>
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On the morning of his big day, we threw balloons in his crib and sang "Happy Birthday" to him. </div>
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Chick-fil-A!!! We got Jackson a kid's meal even though Russell ate most of it. HA! But Jackson did enjoy his big boy lunch. :)</div>
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He is always so happy!</div>
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Me and my baby boy after our wagon ride!</div>
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I made spaghetti and meatballs for his big birthday dinner. Jackson ate it up. :)</div>
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We even gave him a number one birthday cookie for dessert. He loves cookies!</div>
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We gave him a birthday card and gifts after dinner.</div>
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Oh, he is just the best. He knew that it was his special day. </div>
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Cheese!! Jackson and his plush poky little puppy. </div>
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So now, he is working on walking...not there yet, but close. Our baby boy is almost a toddler... yikes! </div>
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Yes, I am still in denial. :) </div>
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Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Romans 15:7</div>
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We celebrated Jackson's 1st birthday with family and friends last Saturday afternoon. This was the most fun party to plan. Now, I cannot believe it's over and can't believe my baby boy is one year old. </div>
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WARNING: Tons of pictures! TONS! Haha!</div>
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Display with framed picture and invitation. We got so many balloons. What's a birthday party without balloons? :)</div>
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I found the plush Poky Little Puppy on Amazon. I also added fake bugs and greenery. </div>
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I really wanted the book, <u>The Poky Little Puppy,</u> to come to life. My father-in-law, Ricky, was so nice to make miniature fences for the party. This is what guests saw when they arrived at the door. The rain was hard on the balloons, but it was still cute. </div>
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The first sign said, "Don't ever dig holes under this fence!" The second one said, "No desserts ever!" If you have read the book, you get the idea. It was such fun working on the signs. I actually wrote the words with my finger!</div>
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We used green and yellow plates and utensils. </div>
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Most every table and counter had framed pictures of Jackson throughout the year, mostly his month to month pictures. </div>
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Jackson's chalkboard stats!</div>
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We don't have a chalkboard and I am terrible at writing with chalk, so I just used paint pens and black foam board. Jackson certainly has grown a lot and certainly loves many things from stroller rides to giving kisses. </div>
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Poky Little Puppy birthday cake. The top layer was vanilla cake with chocolate mousse filling. The bottom layer was strawberry filling. And let me tell y'all-it was VERY tasty!</div>
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Everyone got to take home favor bags. I added puppy paw stamps, "dog tags," and raffia to each one. The kiddos got cute sunglasses, bubbles, and a color sheet, and every bag had a dog treat for their little puppy, along with flower seeds.</div>
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Photo collage! Russell's mom, Jackie, helped with this.</div>
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Russell, me, and our little miracle, Jackson.</div>
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Jackson had no idea what all the decorations were for, but little did he know, he was the star of the day! </div>
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Cookies! My sweet friend, Robin, made them and did an amazing job. Just perfect!</div>
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There's the birthday boy! He was so happy and that made us happy too. :)</div>
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Aunt Kelly, Logan and Lauren gave Jackson adorable Poky Little Puppy books before the party. We displayed them at the party. This picture cracks me up because it shows how much Jackson moves at all times! He didn't want to pose for a pic! He wanted to crawl and cruise to see what was going on! We chase after him at all times. :)</div>
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Lauren and Kelly! </div>
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KK (my mom) with her three grandkids! Logan, Lauren, and Jackson. It's pictures like these I think about my Daddy. Always thinking about him. So special for sure.</div>
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Most of the food served went along with the theme of the book. This is "pupcorn."</div>
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We served rice pudding, strawberry shortcake, and of course, chocolate custard. The Poky Little Puppy loved his desserts! We sure weren't running low on sweets the day of the party!</div>
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We also served Kibbles n Bits (BBQ snack mix), fetch sticks (pretzel rods), and spinach dip. Mama made the rice pudding and strawberry shortcake. Thanks, Mama!</div>
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Jackson and Leighann loved their party hats. :)</div>
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We love our sweet friends Julia and Harper! Harper is just three months older than Jackson. </div>
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We had all of Jackson's big toys in his room so the kids could play. They had fun!</div>
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Logan took so many pictures for us. He took this of Belle. So sweet! </div>
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Jackson adores his awesome Aunt Kelly! YAY!</div>
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Time to open presents! </div>
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Jackson in his big boy chair. So precious.</div>
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Jackson loved the cozy coupe! </div>
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Jackson and his loot. </div>
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Aunt Kelly got to light Jackson's birthday candle. </div>
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The first bite of cake.</div>
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He really got into it. Let's just say it kept him occupied for a while. Ha!</div>
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Great Aunt Molly and Jackson</div>
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Do y'all think he enjoyed it? Thank goodness for Dreft stain remover. :) Jackson went straight in the tub for a big bubble bath soon after this. </div>
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So thankful for our friends, Mandy, Chad, Eden, and Ezra!</div>
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Amy, Tony, and Leighann. So blessed to have them as family.</div>
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Ricky and Jackie with their grandson!</div>
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BA and KK! So glad they got to stay with us for the weekend.</div>
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This picture absolutely warms my heart. Logan and his buddy, Jackson. </div>
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After the birthday party, our family went for a walk and took Jackson on a wagon ride! Thank you, KK and BA for the wagon! I think we walked a mile or so. It was fun.</div>
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Look at this. Can you tell our sweet boy is asleep? I think the party and wagon ride wore him OUT! :) </div>
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It was a wonderful day, fun party, and so special to share it with family and friends. We just love celebrating. </div>
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So we have had our miracle, Jackson, for only a little over a year and it has been the best year. I have learned SO much as a mom, and know that motherhood is a journey where I will continue to learn new things. So thankful. </div>
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Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments. Deuteronomy 7:9</div>
<br />Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-53058651078174683342015-04-24T00:00:00.000-05:002015-04-24T00:00:08.223-05:00Happy 13th Birthday, Lauren!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Anyone who reads my blog knows that I love my niece, Lauren so very much! Today, she is officially a teenager. She is THIRTEEN years old! </div>
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Such a beautiful baby girl.</div>
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Lauren and her wonderful mama (my sister), Kelly! And JJ (my daddy) is behind them. This picture was taken at Lauren' 3rd birthday party. Cutest party ever.</div>
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Lauren, I cannot believe you are thirteen. You are the most bright and cheerful ray of sunshine. You are such a beautiful dancer and have many other God given talents! Whenever anyone is around you, they cannot help but smile. I know I say this frequently, but always remember that your aunt Mer will always be there for you! You are the best niece in the entire world, and I love you!</div>
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Easter 2015</div>
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Love you lots! Jackson says hi too and gives you hugs and kisses!</div>
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Wow, wow, wow! Today is April 21, 2015. Our sweet baby boy, Jackson, is officially ONE year old! It truly FLEW by. We celebrated with a birthday party on Saturday (post soon), and Jackson got to enjoy cake and spend time with friends and family. </div>
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The three of us! </div>
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Dear Jackson, </div>
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Oh, my sweet blond, curly headed boy. You are such a tremendous JOY to your Daddy and I. April 21, 2014 was one of the best days of our lives. Even though the C-section was an unplanned one and a little scary, once your Daddy and I heard your very first cry, we knew, I knew as your mommy, that it was all worth it. I truly always knew from the beginning of the journey to bring you into this world that it was all going to be worth it someday. It has been that and MORE. </div>
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You were born at 5:10 p.m. Here we are as a family of three, just minutes after you were born. </div>
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I waited a long three hours to hold you, and when I did, it took my breath away. We automatically connected and you made my heart ten times bigger. </div>
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We brought you home a couple of days later and had the best and most perfect times with you as a newborn.</div>
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You loved your snugapuppy rock n play sleeper. Oh, how sweet you are!</div>
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What a dapper little man at only two months old! Mommy loves seersucker on you. :) Summertime was extra special with you, sweet J.</div>
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Your smile melts my heart every time. </div>
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Love this one of you because it definitely captures your personality.</div>
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I think you were extra tired in this picture, but it is still so sweet. Halloween and Fall were oh, so fun! </div>
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Thanksgiving is all about the butter, right? What a funny memory and sweet moment.</div>
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Christmas was perfect with you. Daddy and I can't wait to tell you all about Christmas and share about Jesus' birth. What Jesus wants for Christmas is you!</div>
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Mommy loved dressing you up this past year for sure! My handsome boy!</div>
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We also have many pajama days at home, when we just get all of your toys out of the toy box and have a hay day! :) You always enjoy that. </div>
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Yummy! You love to eat pretty much any foods! I think you had spaghetti the night I took this picture of you. You loved it!</div>
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Easter was also very special. We loved dressing you up! I remember when Aunt Kelly gave you this Peter Rabbit onesie last Easter. I am so glad you got to wear it. We can't wait to tell you about how Jesus died for you so you can be saved! </div>
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Jackson, you are such a beautiful boy. You always make me smile in more ways than one. I am so proud of you already and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you. You have been practicing walking with your walker this week and balancing too. Growing every day! Today, you giggled so much that it made me tear up a little. Tears of JOY! I will always be praying for you in your life and know that God has BIG plans for you! Always follow the Lord and HE will direct your steps. </div>
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Know I will always be there for you. </div>
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My baby you'll be.</div>
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For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. </div>
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Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-14210591413867740362015-03-05T22:39:00.000-06:002015-03-04T22:39:47.859-06:00Get Real Mom's Event<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I had the opportunity to go to "Get Real Mom's Event" that our church put on last month. It was absolutely wonderful and I will use so much wisdom that I got from it. </div>
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I thought this was a cute welcome for us. </div>
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They gave out "favorite things" during Friday night and Saturday morning. Look at this ginormous cookie! Thanks to sweet Susan for making these for everyone! It was soo yummy! We also got an FBC bag, M & M's, EOS lip balm, a calendar, bible study for March, and more!</div>
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The praise and worship was great too. </div>
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Cari Trotter!</div>
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There were also mini breakout sessions. They were all wonderful.</div>
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Lisa and Jason led the breakout session about building blocks of discipline. I got so much out of it and could not wait to share with Russell all I learned.</div>
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I had the wonderful privilege to meet Cari Trotter. She is so precious and so authentic to everyone she meets and took time to get to know everyone!</div>
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Here's our group of Sunday school ladies! Natalie, Rhyanne, and me, Mandy, Nicole, Kelsey, Lisa, and Kari. It is such a blessing to know all of them. Such sweet friends. </div>
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This was my first mom's event to attend and it was incredible. We also learned so much about praying for your husband and your children. There was so much awesome info I will have to share when I have more time. :) </div>
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In God, whose word I praise-in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 56:4</div>
<br />Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-56381768867183717842015-03-04T20:18:00.000-06:002015-03-04T20:18:34.468-06:00Celebrating Russell's Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So....it is now March and I can honestly say that February flew by so fast I didn't even make time to blog. I will try to catch up soon! </div>
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Russell turned 31 on February 1st, and here's how we celebrated!</div>
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We went to church that morning and then Russell opened his gifts. Jackson was happy to help.</div>
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They are so fun and cute!</div>
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Russell and his gifts.</div>
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We got to hang out with Mandy and Chad while the super bowl was on. It was so fun and Jackson loved playing with Eden and Ezra. </div>
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Cute kiddos.</div>
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Our little family.</div>
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Mandy and me!</div>
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Russell's birthday cake with all the candles!</div>
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"Happy Birthday, to you!" We had a great time together and fun time with our sweet friends! </div>
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Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-49581321197105345282015-02-04T22:40:00.000-06:002015-02-04T22:40:24.739-06:00Two Birthday Girls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A couple of weeks ago, Jackson went to TWO birthday parties in one day!</div>
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First, we went to Abbey's 1st birthday party. We had such fun!</div>
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We gave her a "My Pretty Lamp" and it was so cute to see her watch it light up. </div>
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Ezra and Jackson are such good buddies!</div>
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In between the parties, we stopped at Crystal Bridges restaurant, "Eleven," for lunch. It was so good. Oh, I love him! </div>
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My boys are so handsome! </div>
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Russell and I shared this heart shaped shortbread cookie for dessert. </div>
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Jackson Randolph is such a sweet baby boy!</div>
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Harper's 1st birthday party was next. We loved seeing everyone there.</div>
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Susan and Susan holding Jackson and Harper. So cute! </div>
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It was so cute watching Harper open gifts as well. Thanks for the fun, Abbey and Harper! :) </div>
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When we got home, Jackson took a long nap. Going to these birthday parties was a big reminder that he will have a birthday party in a few short months...his FIRST birthday. I am in denial...just a tad! :) He will always be my baby, no matter what age. </div>
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7</div>
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So my sister and her family are moving soon and Jackson and I had to come check out the city and their new house! I was pretty nervous to drive because it was, honestly, the first time I drove on a long road trip with sweet J. But, we left early in the morning and headed to OK. </div>
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We stopped by Kelly, Eric, Logan and Lauren's new house they will move in soon. Jackson and Lauren were little buddies the whole trip. :)</div>
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Eric was out of town when J and I were there, but we gave Kelly and Eric a special anniversary book for their 20th wedding anniversary! Logan and Lauren loved showing Kelly the book. She was so surprised. </div>
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Before we went to dinner, we took Jackson's 9 month pictures. OMG I cannot believe he is now NINE and a half months old. How wild!</div>
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I love this!</div>
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Kelly and I went shopping and had such fun! </div>
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We had lunch at one of Ree Drummond's favorite places and both had this yummy grilled cheese! It did not disappoint one bit!</div>
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So cute!</div>
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Jackson was such a good boy the whole day. Little boys aren't too fond of shopping, but he didn't complain at all. :)</div>
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Oh, bless his heart! He really wanted that cheeseburger. HA!</div>
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I just love them!</div>
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I love seeing my sister play with Jackson. It is the sweetest thing ever.</div>
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Aunt Kelly and Jackson's selfie! Jackson sure does know how to smile and say cheese! :)</div>
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We truly did have a wonderful time together and will definitely be back to OK very soon!</div>
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But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Psalm 5:11</div>
Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-55767301037011071622015-02-01T00:00:00.000-06:002015-02-01T00:00:04.968-06:00Happy 31st Birthday, Russell!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Thirty-one years ago, my sweet husband, Russell, was born. Today is his birthday!!! Here are some of my favorite pictures from the past year, as 2014 was a very memorable one! </div>
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Here we are downtown when I was in my third trimester with Jackson. Russell was so very helpful during my pregnancy. He truly was so brave with me during pregnancy and delivery with Jackson. </div>
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Russell is the best dad to our boy! It has been the most fun and memorable 9 months watching him be a Daddy! It has and will always be a joy to me.</div>
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Russell, I love you so much. You are so wonderful and I love making memories with you. My favorite thing is watching you and Jackson laugh together. It is so joyous to me! Hope you have a great birthday! </div>
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Love, Meredith Ann</div>
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I urge you to live a live worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:1-3</div>
Meredithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458400005652837759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765210811613889271.post-80397116329520734092015-01-17T23:36:00.000-06:002015-01-17T23:36:15.219-06:00January Favorites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
So, have y'all been working on your New Year's Resolutions or goals? I know it's kind of cliché to think about every January. I usually let every new year go by without thinking about big changes, because I would get too overwhelmed. Now it's 2015, and it's been different already as far as goals go. :) </div>
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Last week, I got my Young Living Essential Oils order in and I was so excited to try them. I had tried thieves and absolutely love it. It was good to use the diffuser and also use them on myself, and even Russell. :) He likes the lavender. It goes along with my goal to get healthier this year. </div>
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I got my Erin Condren planner in the other day, and adore it so much. Every year, I order an EC planner and use it daily. It helps me to get organized!</div>
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Have y'all heard of Clean Mama? Her posts are on instagram daily and it truly encourages me to check the duty off my list for the day and get it done! I started last Sunday and have stuck with it since then. Our house really is much cleaner than it was two weeks ago. This favorite goes along with my get clean and get organized goal. :) You know, go through clutter, clean daily, keep up with laundry, etc. </div>
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Last night, I made this potato soup from the Point of Grace cookbook. It was so yummy and had a couple of ingredients you normally wouldn't think to put in potato soup. It just might become a standby in our house. So I hope I can share monthly favorites more often, which will be random finds in the current month. So, again, happy January! </div>
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On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts. 1 Thessalonians 2:4</div>
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