tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72853594482570561082024-03-13T23:17:46.979-07:00Osborn Originalsthoughts by Rayne and JamesRaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17902431351637817222noreply@blogger.comBlogger392125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285359448257056108.post-66942971464444121482016-08-24T09:40:00.000-07:002016-08-24T09:40:10.414-07:00The Boys MilestonesLane started Kindergarten last week, and is very much a little boy with only a small trace of preschooler left. Little things like not having a morning snack in kindergarten, dropping his daily nap (he still does maybe three times a week), and his expanded vocabulary show his maturing. He stays on task much longer and is a big helper with Luke. He completed six months of speech therapy last spring, and the improvement was awesome! My friend Kalee is a wonderful speech therapist, and Lane looked forward to seeing her weekly. The highlight of Lane's summer was fishing. He gets this passion honestly--both of his grandfathers and his father love it as well. He would spend all day on the wharf with his fishing pole if he could.<br />
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He caught his first red snapper off the Fishers of Men with Pal, Pie, Holden, James, and Bryant Traylor</div>
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Holden is four, and is right there in the "middle" of everything. He likes to know who is doing what when. I can mention any plans for the next week or month, and he reminds me of them constantly. (I can't imagine where he gets this from, ha!) He also loved fishing, playing at the beach, and being in the action of whatever activity was happening. I am so thankful for Holden's love to snuggle and chill with me. He also loves to help me in the kitchen, and proudly makes the best rice krispy treats (of course that is the first thing I taught him!).<br />
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Luke is a perfect caboose--full of spunk, fearless, and the ability to go with the flow (as long as he is not being left out!). He turns two in a little over a week. He has gotten very verbal, with his favorite phrases being "Oh Man!" at the appropriate destructive moments, "Come on Boys!" to his older brothers when he wants them to follow him, and "I eat!" as he has quite the appetite. He loves all things Daddy--riding around in the safari car, helping him outside, and watching cartoons in his lap. </div>
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I want to freeze this stage as toddlerhood is one that is so easy to wish away--the being in diapers, stubborn fits, and nap schedules. But this go round, I am enjoying it all as I know it passes so quickly.</div>
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He does what I call the "chicken wing". He gets a little hop in his step and throws out his arms resemble a chicken. He does it on command :)</div>
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<br />Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17902431351637817222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285359448257056108.post-74934085849111983742016-08-18T12:19:00.001-07:002016-08-18T13:29:03.663-07:00Reading ReviewI love to read, always have. This summer has been a great summer of reading and audibles. Has anyone else discovered the wonderful world of audible? I am a monthly subscriber via amazon, so for a small fee (seven dollars), I have one credit waiting every month for free. This is a big save as most audible books are from (fifteen-twenty) dollars. I have really enjoyed listening to books while running, on road trips (drowning out "how much longer??"), and before bed. I still use my kindle, my phone kindle app, and library checkouts. Some people wonder, "How do you have time to read?" For me, reading is the best way to wind down. I read before bed and on every vacation, especially tropical.<br />
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Cabo 2013</div>
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Here are some that I have enjoyed this past year, in no particular order:<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Knockoff-Novel-Lucy-Sykes/dp/1101872209/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471526787&sr=8-1&keywords=the+knockoff+a+novel">The Knockoff</a> by Lucy Sykes, Jo Piazza (audible)<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Heals-Story-Overwhelming-Overcoming/dp/0310344549/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471539789&sr=8-1&keywords=hope+heals+by+katherine+%26+jay+wolf">Hope Heals</a>: By Katherine and Jay Wolf (audible)<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Singles-Game-Lauren-Weisberger-ebook/dp/B0176M3XQM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471539824&sr=8-1&keywords=the+singles+game+lauren+weisberger+kindle">The Singles Game</a> by Lauren Weisberger (audible)<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Collapse-Parenting-Hurt-Treat-Grown-Ups/dp/0465048978/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471461465&sr=8-1&keywords=the+collapse+of+parenting">The Collapse of Parenting</a> by Leonard Sax<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250051908/ref=rdr_ext_tmb">The Things We Keep</a> by Sally Hepworth<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lilac-Girls-Martha-Hall-Kelly/dp/1101883073">Lilac Girls</a> by Martha Hall Kelly<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bronner-Journey-Understand-Sherri-Burgess/dp/1625915004/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471540009&sr=8-1&keywords=bronner+by+sherri+burgess">Bronner:</a> A Journey to Understand by Sherri Burgess<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/These-Words-Diary-Sarah-1881-1901/dp/0061458031/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471539916&sr=8-1&keywords=these+is+my+words">These is My Words</a> by Nancy Turner<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/After-You-Novel-Jojo-Moyes/dp/0143108867/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471539940&sr=8-1&keywords=after+you+jojo+moyes">After You</a> by Jojo Moyes<br />
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Exumas 2013</div>
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Love-Fighting-Grace-Impossible-Standards/dp/0718031822/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471540206&sr=1-1&keywords=for+the+love+jen+hatmaker">For the Love</a> by Jen Hatmaker<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Girl-You-Left-Behind-Novel/dp/014312577X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471540242&sr=1-1&keywords=the+girl+you+left+behind+jojo+moyes">The Girl You Left Behind</a> by Jojo Moyes<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Water-My-Heart-Charles-Martin/dp/1455554685/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471540290&sr=1-1&keywords=water+from+my+heart+by+charles+martin">Water From My Heart</a> by Charles Martin<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hundred-Summers-Beatriz-Williams/dp/0425270033/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471540320&sr=1-1&keywords=a+hundred+summers+by+beatriz+williams">A Hundred Summers</a> by Beatriz Williams<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Defending-Jacob-Novel-William-Landay/dp/0345533666/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471540705&sr=1-1&keywords=defending+jacob">Defending Jacob</a> by William Landry<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Harry-Quebert-Affair/dp/0143126687/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471540736&sr=1-1&keywords=the+truth+of+the+harry+quebert+affair">The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair</a> by Joel Dicker<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/All-Light-We-Cannot-See/dp/1476746583/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471540781&sr=1-1&keywords=all+the+light+we+cannot+see">All the Light We Cannot See</a> by Anthony Doerr<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nightingale-Kristin-Hannah/dp/0312577222/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471540809&sr=1-1&keywords=the+nightingale+kristin+hannah">The Nightingale</a> by Kristin Hannah<br />
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I am currently reading Emily Giffin's newest, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/First-Comes-Love-Emily-Giffin/dp/034554692X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471461391&sr=8-1&keywords=first+come+love">First Comes Love</a> and Liane Mortiary's newest <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truly-Madly-Guilty-Liane-Moriarty/dp/1250069793/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471460866&sr=8-1&keywords=truly+madly+guilty">Truly Madly Guilty</a>. James and I are also reading Shawn Bolz's <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Translating-God-Hearing-Yourself-Around/dp/1942306199/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471461361&sr=8-1&keywords=shawn+bolz+translating+god">Translating God</a> and the Book of Acts.<br />
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I get book ideas from random sources--my good friend Julie is a fellow book nerd (a true term of endearment), so we share recommendations back and forth. I also love Shay's book reviews from <a href="http://mixandmatchmama.com/">Mix and Match Mama</a>. <a href="http://modernmrsdarcy.com/">Modern Mrs. Darcy's blog</a> is also a great source.<br />
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If you were to ask me my favorite three of the above list, I would say: Water from my Heart, The Nightingale, and For the Love.<br />
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<br />Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17902431351637817222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285359448257056108.post-17713210170036814692016-08-11T13:08:00.000-07:002016-08-12T10:13:13.568-07:00Hard Heart things I have wanted to get back to blogging, but I have not been ready to be transparent, to really share my heart. Since my last post, my friend Molly went to heaven. She is battled melanoma for six months before going to be with Jesus. It has been Eight months and most days it still doesn't still seem real. I shared on Facebook a post about Molly and her ability to LOVE like Christ.<br />
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Holden's baptism</div>
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We have shared that Molly loved others well and when she loved someone, she loved them in a big way. Her dear friend and roommate, Rayne Osborn, whom Molly loved so very much, has opened her heart to share about Molly. Molly and Rich named their daughter, Rayne after this very special friend. Rayne could always talk Molly into trying new things (like hunting days at the Roost) and they loved to celebrate with one another (especially births). Rayne, thank you for sharing y<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">our heart.</span></div>
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With Valentine’s Day approaching, and seeing red hearts around, I think of Molly. I specifically am reminded of Molly’s ability to love others so well. She showed her love by being present; never missing an opportunity to encourage or celebrate loved ones. I am also reminded of a conversation we had in August, one month after her diagnosis. I asked Molly how she was doing, really doing—beyond treatment and physical aspects of her new day to day. She shared that God was pouring out his love for her more than she had ever experienced. She said that even though the past month had been hard, she knew now more than ever how much Jesus loved her, Rich, and the girls. She sent me a text with the picture of her Catholic monthly devotional, The Word Among Us. On the cover it said, “Coming to Know the God Who Loves Us.” She said God was revealing this to her daily. Molly also talked about how God was using others during such a difficult time to manifest his love for her and her family.<br />
The last week of Molly’s life here on earth, I was struggling. It was hard to see her in so much pain. I was praying for healing, and for her pain to cease. That Sunday night, I went to the Chris Tomlin concert. David Crowder opened, and sang, “How He Loves Us”. During the song, I knew Jesus was speaking of his infinite love for Molly. I knew he was allowing me a glimpse of his overwhelming love for her. You see, Molly and her Heavenly Father had a LOVE relationship, one that transcended earthly circumstances. Molly didn’t live in fear because she knew His perfect love.<br />
1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts our fear.<br />
I hope you are reminded today how much you are loved by your Heavenly Father, and allow His love to pour out to others. </div>
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Molly and I always ended our phone conversations with, talk to you soon, love you. So I'm looking forward to our talking soon and experiencing His love together.<br />
With love, Rayne</div>
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AGD Tailgate</div>
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Senior year at Bodega</div>
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The pain of losing someone you love is so real, so hard. I have a new perspective, and lots of questions bubble up. What is really important? What do you cling to in a crisis? What are you doing to impact His Kingdom on earth? Am I loving others well? Am I putting my trust and faith in Jesus daily--with my children, my job, my marriage? It also has given me a more freeing attitude is some aspects. ENJOY your kids, your husband. Live in the moment--do that "thing" you have always wanted to do, take that bucket list trip, try something new, FORGIVE and forget, CELEBRATE small things, big things or find reasons too (Molly was great at this!!) </div>
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Baby Luke's birth</div>
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celebrating birthdays at Hot and Hot Fish Club</div>
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at Holden's birth--Rayne is 3 weeks old</div>
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I really believed Molly would be healed here on earth, and even commanded it through Jesus's blood in her palliative care room. I do know she has been ultimately healed. Bess, Molly's sister said she focuses on where Molly IS and not where she is not. </div>
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Emi and Ellie's gender reveal</div>
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relaxing by the Bay in College</div>
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I miss her every day. I reach to call or text her all of the time. But I rejoice as I know she is fully restored with Jesus in heaven. No more pain, no more suffering, no more cancer. I struggled with not picturing her as she was the last week, and asked God to help me see her as she is now. I had a dream not long after. In the dream she said Hello, and I looked up at her. She was beautiful, face shining and smiling, and one of the things that struck me the most was her beautiful long hair. I said "Molly, your HAIR, it is Gorgeous! " She laughed and said "I know, it all came back so full and so shiny!". I woke up with a start, and cried knowing God was showing me her beauty is fully restored. He even confirmed this dream through another friend of mine weeks later, that also saw her with beautiful long hair. </div>
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This sweet boy turned one in September. He is the funniest little nugget. He is way more active than his big brothers were at this age. He is a climber and not afraid of much. As feisty and active as he is, he is also the best sleeper. He sleeps 12 plus hours at night and two naps a day- My kind of schedule!</div>
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He is talking a good bit-Momma, Dada, Dog, Out, More, Eat etc.</div>
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We have enjoyed a few fires on the porch this fall, but not many. It has been hot here in central Al. </div>
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We had dinner at Ovenbird, Chris Hastings new restaurant in Birmingham, very good</div>
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The big boys attended several Auburn games, and of course loved it. </div>
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My friend Molly is battling Melanoma--please be praying for her. She started immunotherapy a few weeks ago, and it is rough. She is the most genuine, patient and loving person I know. She is a momma to three precious baby girls-Rayne (3), Brooks (2), and Bess (5 months)</div>
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The boys are big into hunting right now, mainly because they get to hang out with their friends while doing so. Social dove hunting is my favorite too :)</div>
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We ran a half marathon in Chicago. It was harder than I thought, but awesome! We signed up for another in Seaside in Feb. Running with these friends has been such a God thing this season of my life. Hitting the pavement, discussing life, praying, and praising with these ladies is therapy at its best. </div>
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We celebrated birthdays, including Foster Jones, Lane's best buddy. As you can tell from this picture, he feels quite a part of the Jones's fam. So sweet</div>
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If anyone is looking for a nice, easy to get to spot for a long weekend, I recommend <a href="http://www.nizuc.com/">Nizuc</a>. It is ten minutes outside the hotel corridor in Cancun. Amazing service! It is also only an 1.5 hr flight from Atlanta. </div>
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Fairchild turned 8 so we celebrated fiesta style. </div>
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I hate that time is flying by, and I am not documenting most of it! I am going to play catch up this month with LOTS of pictures. We have had a great summer--the boys loved all things water-swimming, fishing, and heading to the beach.</div>
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this little nugget is almost one</div>
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This is documenting that I started a garden. Started being the key word. I have failed, and am really ok with it. James said I am a farmers market gardener, and I think he is right. I believe between my rocky raised bed soil, the critters that attacked my squash and zuchinni plants, and the extreme heat I can safely say, my garden failed. I harvested all of one green pepper and a handful of cherry tomatoes. </div>
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He is into everything, crawling (started at 8 months) and now walking. :(</div>
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We have been going to the beach a lot (thanks Pie and Pal), and they love it. Fishing is their favorite, especially Lane. He could do it for hours and doesn't get sea sick. </div>
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The boys attend a preschool named Leikas (named after the founding teacher). It is such a great school-wonderful teachers and a great curriculum. They are scripture and music focused, and the boys have memorized more things than I realized was possible at this age. So thankful! The end of the year/graduation program theme this year was "Sweet Leikas". They sang songs such as "Sugar Pie Honey Bunch" (reminding me of Alpha Gam rush days!), Good Ship Lollipop, etc. All outfits were candy or sweet inspired. </div>
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Holden was a "sweet dream" and Lane was "Cracker Jack Boy"</div>
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It has been awhile! I have a million excuses, but instead I'll just get right to it....The end of March we headed to Charleston to celebrate my cousin Burke getting married. It was fabulous! A road trip with friends and family, such a cool city, and delicious food and music...hard to beat.</div>
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Friday we went to the Wine and Food Festival, freezing but fun</div>
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We went to a blow dry bar Friday, followed by a makeup application...glamour shots! </div>
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Mother Of All Ski Trips that is....</div>
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We went with a group of five other couples to Park City, Utah to ski a month ago. It was awesome, great group, and a great time was has by all!</div>
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We celebrated again that night with Sam (turned 9) and Lane. Pie and Mary made the Mickey Mouse cake to hint the trip to come. </div>
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He loved his present from us (totally recommend for this age) a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Kid-Tough-Digital-Camera-Blue/dp/B0089W1J0G/ref=lp_166166011_1_4?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1424986667&sr=1-4">kids digital camera.</a></div>
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Lane at this age: silly, inquisitive, observant, loves building fires with his Daddy, snuggles with his Momma (especially back scratches), entertaining Luke, bathing (he would take three showers a day if we let him), fishing, tying all of this toys together, eating cinnamon rolls, and ON REPEAT: "Let me tell you something". He is a lot like his daddy (which in my book is a GREAT thing)</div>
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He has also discovered vanity, and in the mornings brushes his hair in front of the mirror, asking me constantly, "How does his hair look?!"</div>
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So thankful for my first born, we love you Lane. </div>
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<br />Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17902431351637817222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285359448257056108.post-8999522208703160082015-01-29T13:17:00.000-08:002015-01-29T13:17:03.491-08:004/5 months, 2.5, and 1 week shy of 4Luke is a complete LOVE. I forgot how wonderful this stage is...sleeping, cooing, rolling but not into everything, and all around content. The day he turned 4 months he rolled from back to stomach. In the past week, he has mastered the full roll. He is loving sucking on his hands and feet. I started feeding him rice cereal and a few foods. He still mainly makes a mess, but seems to enjoy it. I am still nursing in the morning, with bottles the rest of the day. He takes about 32 ounces a day....<br />
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Holden. He is a complete MESS. I have started keeping phrases and things he says in my phone, so I don't forget because they are priceless. Here are a few of my favorites:<br />
"I am saving your place warm."<br />
Me-"Holden where are you going?" Him-"I am going to get my milk and come enjoy the fire." (he might have heard me say this a time or two, insert wine!)<br />
His water cup fell in the car. He said "you have to call the police, and get my water back!"<br />
When Lane does something he knows is not good, "Daddy will spank you red Lane!"<br />
When he gets upset and wants to get his point across, "You understand me Momma?!"<br />
I was reading the cover of Anthropologie, Christmas edition. He saw the cover and said "Did that girl kill that deer dead?" (you will get this if you saw that one)<br />
"My hands are really dirty momma, I need some hand sanitizer."<br />
Me-Holden WHY DIDNT YOU POOP IN THE POTTY?!" Holden, "I'll try again next time, momma."<br />
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He has a overall positive outlook on things...He tells me in the mornings, I watched the weather, and it will be a beautiful day!". James took him deer hunting this past weekend, and he is hooked! He has asked for binoculars for his birthday :) He loves his "baby brother" more than anything. The feeling is mutual as Luke lights up and coos whenever he is near. I can't believe he will be four next week!<br />
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First off Santa, this is the first year we really talked about Santa and the boys asked questions. It was pretty funny. "Momma how does Santa get down the chimney?" Typical Lane question-logistics and mechanics. I answered something to the effect of a harness system. </div>
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Happy Birthday Jesus at school</div>
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Mary Russell and Annie at the Russell Christmas Party</div>
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Fair was pumped about her cash (little did she know at the time, it was for her trip to NYC that Santa arranged for them on Christmas!)</div>
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Lane had a Thanksgiving program at school, and it was precious. It continually blows my mind how much they learn at two and three years old.</div>
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with Foster Jones, their best buddy. Holden was a turkey. Very appropriate</div>
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He is a great nurser, and I have been blessed to get to go home throughout the day to feed. He eats every 3.5 hours. I give him a 6 ounce bottle at night, and assume he is getting around 5 ounces at the other feedings. I am very thankful for no reflux or any other issues.<br />
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Our new normal in the mornings is straight chaos, but probably my favorite time (pending Luke slept decently). I have never looked forward to that first cup of coffee as much. Getting Luke fed, the boys dressed for school, and James and I ready for work is always interesting. I am so thankful for James as he usually is first up these days and gets the morning going. This is very against his nature, but he has been very selfless!<br />
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First let me preface this story, by giving credit for the awesome photographs from Jesse Walsh of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dreamtownco">Dreamtown</a> photography. She is the best friend of Kate, a friend who had precious baby Aimee the day before Luke. Due to being in town, we had the pleasure of having Jesse there capturing Luke's birth. So thankful, as she captured so many details. </div>
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September 4, 2014. James and I were admitted to the Vaughan Regional Memorial Hospital in Selma, room 437. We had planned induction on this day, but I had already begun contractions the day before and was in the beginning stages of labor. Good timing. </div>
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I received my IV at 6:00 am, and the nurse checked my dilation, 4 cm. I was not in any pain. </div>
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Our friends, Brett and Kate came in to say hello at 6:45 am, they were a little tired from night one with baby AK. </div>
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Dr. W came in and broke my water at 7:50 am. I immediately went to 6 cm. He instructed James to go ahead and take the boys to their first day at Leikas preschool, but make it quick as it should not be too long. This was one of those things I was probably irrationally insistent on. I wanted James to take them so they had a sense of normalcy for their first day of school. I wanted them to have equal attention, which looking back is funny as with the three of them nothing is ever "normal". </div>
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They were very excited about their first day and had no clue that baby brother would be making his debut the same day. </div>
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Jana and mom arrived and were keeping me company while James was gone. </div>
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Who knows what we are talking about? Probably the fact that we still had no name for this sweet boy. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Then something malfunctioned with the epidural around 10:00 am. I was 8 cm, but was feeling every contraction. They were coming every 30 seconds lasting 30 seconds at a time so it was very painful with no time to recover. I remember asking what do you do to make it better? My friend Kristen said "find a spot to focus on and breathe." I tried it, and found out I was not very good at breathing :)</span><br />
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Dr. Y said to let him know if anything seemed uncomfortable. My sweet husband (insert sarcasm) said to please just call him and let him know as there had to be a solution. (insert patience) I was trying to tough it out, but finally realized that was not going to happen. Dr. Y came back, repositioned and boosted and thank goodness, I was back to feeling fabulous! All of you natural birth moms out there, Kudos.</div>
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I love that she captured this shot as it sums up that period of intense pain. White knuckles, thinking the baby will be here soon, you can do it. Why does there feel like there is a bowling ball hitting my pelvis every thirty seconds?! </div>
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Pie and Jana were right there making sure everything was ok and praying...</div>
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As soon as the booster took effect around 11:00 am, I immediately completed dilation. </div>
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Ready to push. My nurse Jennifer seen above was amazing. Out of all three of my deliveries, she was the most calming, compassionate, but yet unobtrusive of any nurse I have had. </div>
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Five nursing students watched the delivery. None of them had seen a live birth before. It made me laugh every time I looked up to see some of there expressions. I think they learned a lot. </div>
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Dr. W came in to deliver and two pushes later at 11:18 am Baby Boy Osborn arrived! </div>
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James cut the umbilical cord and all looked perfect. </div>
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light hair and more fair skinned than his big brothers at birth</div>
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This is when we were trying to figure out his name. We really had no clue, we had tossed out tons of ideas, but nothing was a clear front runner. With all of our boys, we had not 100% decided on his name before we saw him. This was the first time I really didn't have it at least narrowed down. I had prayed that the Lord would show us and reveal his name. I really thought James was suppose to name him and was at peace about it. </div>
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That morning when we got to the hospital early before anyone was there, James and I had devotional and worship time. Jesus calling scripture that morning included John 8:12:</div>
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We both felt like light of life was important and for the baby. I so happened to bring the Christian name meaning book to the hospital (just in case!), and James looked up which name meant light. I knew it was one we had thrown out as an option...Luke. James has always like Luke so I knew part of his name should be that. I had liked Daniel, and felt like he was going to have integrity and gifts of the Spirit like Daniel. James was leaning towards Daniel. So we put them together...and the perfect name for our son, Daniel Luke Osborn. </div>
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After school Lane and Holden were brought to meet "new baby". They were SO excited. I missed seeing Lane's face as he saw him for the first time as he saw through the nursery window. James said it brought tears to his eyes because of the look of sheer AWE on his face. </div>
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Lane kept saying over and over, "new baby is sooo cute!"</div>
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Happy Birthday Luke! </div>
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(thanks Mols for the baby bites to celebrate!!)</div>
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He is six weeks old now, and proving to be a laid back baby. He is starting to sleep longer at night, (4-5 hr stretches) and is a great eater. I am really soaking up the newborn stage as now I know how fast it passes. </div>
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His big brothers are doing well, for the most part loving to help in their own way. Holden "helps" with diaper changes (poopy diapers are a great source of giggles), and Lane likes to entertain him in the nap nanny. Luke immediately turns his head when Lane walks in the room and starts smiling. </div>
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We have had an enormous amount of love and support over these past weeks...hot meals, phone calls, and help with Lane and Holden. Thank you!! </div>
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One of the most fun parts of our new house is the yard. The back yard is flat and has a great playground area. The front has a big sloping grassy area that is perfect for a big slip n slide. We decided to give it a try last week. </div>
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I ordered one (husband approved off Amazon) that is 75 feet long. It was the perfect length for the kids.</div>
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We also celebrated Holden's birthday as it was two days later. He loved the celebration aspect (aka cake, cookies, and candles) but not so much the slip n slide. </div>
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The Tuckers</div>
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The twins have gotten so big! Walking everywhere, I am thinking this is Ellie, but I could be wrong as they look so much alike!</div>
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James giving it a try</div>
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and Brett...which is when we realized it was not long enough for the adults as they went speeding down and kept going off the slide for -oh I don't know- about 15 feet in the dirt. Bruises, scrapes, etc. were acquired by all. Did this phase them? Nah...plans were made for tripling the length. </div>
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Don't worry I stayed OFF</div>
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Trying it again</div>
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This is a perfect depiction of my second born. He wasn't really into the "thrill" of the slide, but enjoyed drinking from the sprinkler, running up and down the hill, and eating his weight in goldfish. </div>
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Happy Birthday to Holden and Jana!!</div>
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It is so hard to believe my baby (for five more weeks) is two. James and I told him about the day he was born several times. He loves hearing about how he "crawled" out of momma's tummy (if it were only that easy!!). </div>
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He is so full of life. He loves to cuddle and will hug and kiss you anytime. </div>
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He is just as sassy as sweet. He will adamantly tell me "NO, I not do that. " not caring that there will be consequences. I have a feeling he will teach us creativity with discipline ;)</div>
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He calls his new brother "Caillou (most winny kid on tv) Mickey Mouse Osborn Jr." and then laughs at himself. </div>
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I don't know about ya'll, but summertime has been a slight parenting fail on getting my boys to eat healthy. Popsicles, french fries, hot dogs, chicken fingers, pb &j etc. have been on the menu more frequently. I think part of this has to do with the fact I am pregnant and want to eat like a kid anyway. I also love to bake when I am pregnant, so dessert every night is the norm. They aren't complaining needless to say. I do love summer's abundance of fresh fruit and veggies, but even those I have managed to add something too...zucchini bread, butter bean corn salad, berry cobbler, etc. </div>
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So when I saw this recipe, I was excited to give it a try:</div>
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Yes Please!</div>
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It also works great when chicken is buy one, get one free. </div>
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love these sweet friends</div>
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river trip with our cousins</div>
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speckled trout abundance</div>
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Lane's favorite "I don't want to take a picture face"</div>
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Father's day 2014</div>
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baby shower set up at our new house</div>
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CARM for Baby Lewis's luncheon</div>
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muddy boys in the neighborhood</div>
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pushups by the pool with Emily and Elliott</div>
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<br />Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17902431351637817222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285359448257056108.post-17866915870178417292014-06-24T09:37:00.001-07:002014-06-24T09:37:46.469-07:00Beach Weekends and Boy Updates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We have been enjoying heading down to Orange Beach, Al. for long weekends. </div>
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It is most fun when our cousins come....</div>
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Aunt J and Pie Memorial Weekend</div>
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love this picture of some of my favorite people</div>
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Mary Lafitte and Miss Caroline</div>
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Holden is no dummy, enjoying time with Annie and Ella</div>
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Holden at almost two is a mess. for my records: He is very verbal, so much so I forget that he is not even two. His favorite sayings are "Hold my hand". "Because I said so" "You not spank me momma" "Yee haw, cowboy!" "I love you so much". He can count to ten, sing all of our bed time songs like, Jesus loves me, Shout to the Lord, and both of their favorites, Never Let Go by Matt Redmond. </div>
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He is ferocious and pushy one minute and a complete cuddle bug the next. He is funny, and he knows it. He is not sensitive like Lane. His favorite color is "gween". He could be potty trained if I would put a little more emphasis on it. In the morning, he walks in and tells me, "Get up momma, I need my milk." "I go watch cawtoons and eat my baws" (aka turn on Mickey Mouse and get my breakfast bar). </div>
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He doesn't let Lane push him around, yet doesn't want to do anything without him. In the mornings, he says "Let me see baby bwother." He lifts my shirt and gives him kisses. The next minute he will run up to my belly, smack it with his little hand, and say "I spank that baby!". I know this third boy will be a tough cookie. </div>
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He is completely sweet and sassy, and I love him to pieces. </div>
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hanging out with Uncle Michael and Aunt Betsy</div>
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Osborn beach trip last week</div>
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He is blossoming into a little boy. He communicates much more clearly, and has started the question phase. "How do they do that?"</div>
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He loves all things construction, bugs, and animals. </div>
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Yesterday he saw an ant crawling on our floor, ran grabbed a fly swatter and took care of business. He said, "Don't worry, I got it momma!"</div>
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He has loved going to the beach and hunting for crabs, fishing, and swimming. It is really such a fun stage. He has been taking swim lessons for the past two weeks, and his progress is amazing! He tests his independence daily, and is definitely feeling the waters of what is ok behaviourally and what is not. He will say things he picks up from others, and look up at me with big eyes to see if I deem it acceptable. (most of it he already knows is not!) </div>
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He wants to know how all things work, and loves to help his daddy with any project. </div>
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I am 29 weeks pregnant, and feeling good. I have blossomed the past few weeks and finally feel like this baby boy is growing and letting his presence be known. </div>
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I have been craving all things tomato and mayonnaise. </div>
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My friend Bradford made me Basil Herb Mayonnaise, and oh my goodness!!! I just grab things and dip them straight into the jar. </div>
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I have been continuing with cross fit three days a week, but modifying as needed. The main hard factor has been the heat! </div>
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A few weeks ago we took a family vacation to the Exuma, Bahamas, specifically a small island called Fowl Cay, consisting of about seven houses and a main house for meals. James and I decided we should try to take the boys, well only if under the condition that Pie and Pal would join us. I cannot tell you what a good idea that was :)</div>
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It was Holden's first plane trip, Lane's second. They did great. It was an easy Montgomery to Atlanta, Atlanta to Nassau trip. We then took a charter from Nassau to Staniel Cay, then a boat picked us up for the last leg. Sounds like a lot, but thankfully it went smoothly. The hardest part was the charter flight as it was very loud and hot, and by that time they were over the excitement of flying. </div>
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Once we arrived it was gorgeous! Bluest water I have ever seen! </div>
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This was our view of the dock from the side porch. Each house was given a little boat to use to explore the surounding islands. Perfection.</div>
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Each day we would ride by "pig beach" to see the pigs. They were enormous, the one above was one of the smaller ones. They would swim right up to your boat hoping for a treat.</div>
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It was one of the most relaxing vacations ever, and with a 3 and 1 year old that is saying something. </div>
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Happy Anniversary to my favorite! Looking back on these past five years, we have been blessed....</div>
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This was on our honeymoon in Anguilla</div>
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see? cheesy!!</div>
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But, five years later you are still taking me on great trips, they just might look a little different!</div>
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so very thankful for you as a husband and as a father to two, almost three boys...what a Godly role model you are for them. and Oh How you love us! </div>
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I know there is a <strike>little</strike> a lot of stress thrown in there, but I wouldn't change a thing. </div>
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I was doing the count...in five years we have moved three times, have two plus one in the oven little buddies, have traveled to Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica, California, New York, Africa, and others, bought and transitioned a dental practice, and you know the other day to day activities...</div>
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I know one thing, there is no one I would rather do it with.</div>
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Easter was wonderful, and there is as always a lot to say, but not enough time to say it...I will let the pictures do the talking because I want to have them documented. We are in the middle of a big transition...moving. It is a little crazy, but exciting. More to come on that...In the meantime enjoy the pictures! </div>
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<br />Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17902431351637817222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285359448257056108.post-63528671071084398862014-04-16T13:11:00.003-07:002014-04-16T13:11:42.522-07:00Boy MomLast week we found out this baby nugget is a BOY! I really thought it was a girl this time (thought boy both other times), so I was really surprised....I am very excited however, as this baby's older brothers make the thought of another rascal SO exciting! James immediately took a practical approach...we have all of the stuff for boys, and he will hopefully fit right in to our "boy" appropriate activities. Everything looked great on the ultrasound, and we are praising Jesus for this gift. We had a little "reveal" dinner to celebrate and find out. I was not going find out until everyone else, but at the appointment, he had other plans. The tech was showing me a "non-revealing" shot, and he flipped to "reveal" EVERYTHING. I said, "IT'S A BOY!" She said....well...(trying to think of something to say, I'm sure) and I said, "It is fine, I KNOW what that is!!" It was a surprise to James and everyone else though.<br />
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Kate is a week behind me, and Maggie is 7 weeks ahead</div>
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YEA, A BROTHER!!</div>
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<br />Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17902431351637817222noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285359448257056108.post-88346194599456100602014-03-27T14:29:00.000-07:002014-03-27T14:29:47.515-07:0017 weeks and RandomsThis pregnancy is moving right along and has not gotten much blog time, but I guess that is the case when you have two little rascals around. Overall, I have felt great this go round, I think mainly due to lack of time to think about it, and being it better shape. Last weekend, I did have my first bout with bad indigestion, and for those of you that have it throughout the 9 months, SO SORRY. We find out the gender next week at our 18 week appointment. I can't wait!!<br />
Cravings: hummus with pretzels (specifically the very thin ones), bran cereal/muffins (thanks Jones fam for supplying me this week), chocolate, and sandwiches preferably turkey with ranch<br />
Wearing: everything is hitting the uncomfortable mark, so the rubber band trick is coming in handy.<br />
The good thing about having three babies in three years is that I have a wide array of sizes, so I really have just pulled out some of my "big girl" jeans and been comfortable. I have one Michael Stars shirt below, that is probably my favorite right now due to its long length and comfort.<br />
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We attended my friend, Brooke's wedding this past weekend in Point Clear. It could not have been more beautiful! It was so much fun catching up with all of my pledge sisters...</div>
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Crawford and Holden, born one day apart</div>
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Holden is my morning bird, we wake up the same...ready to EAT and play</div>
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Meet Oliver Gaines, he is precious, looks like his momma</div>
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<br />Raynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17902431351637817222noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285359448257056108.post-47663342355529306082014-03-17T13:41:00.000-07:002014-03-17T13:41:59.368-07:00CABO Meeting/Vaca<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Last week, James and I headed with the our friends, Brett and Kate to Cabo San Lucas. </div>
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Our purpose was two fold, dental meetings and RELAXATION</div>
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arrival, very happy for some R&R</div>
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We stayed at a resort called <a href="http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/las-ventanas-los-cabos">Las Ventanas al Paraiso</a>, definitely one of the nicest places we have ever been</div>
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Every meal was a feast...shrimp tacos the first day lunch</div>
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Margarita anyone?!</div>
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before dinner, so much fun getting to travel with the Woods, we have very similar vaca styles :)</div>
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My husband was in cerveza heaven</div>
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we enjoyed this private cabana one afternoon</div>
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Cheers! Don't worry Kate and I were tame</div>
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One of my favorite parts of any vacation is breakfast in your room or in this case, on your patio. Something about wearing your bathrobe as you enjoy fresh pastries and coffee is heavenly. </div>
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banana french toast</div>
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The resort was stunning at night....think candles, twinkling lights, etc. everywhere</div>
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One highlight was the authentic Mexican Fiesta night on the beach...</div>
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it was gorgeous....an example of how detailed this resort is is that they landscape the sand. every morning all the sand is freshly raked and sculpted to say something or for decorative purpose. you can't really tell in this picture but they had "steps" in the sand that led to our table. also fire pits in the sand...</div>
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Desserts, I might have tried everyone :)</div>
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pots with all different Mexican dishes...my favorites were the shrimp and chorizo and rice</div>
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the night was completed with flamingo dancers and a mariachi band</div>
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James, me, and 14 weeks Baby O #3</div>
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One of the best parts of the trip was the weather...80 and sunny every day</div>
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Another cool thing was it was whale season, and we saw whales right off the beach multiple times a day. They would blow this horn and that meant look up, a whale is jumping!</div>
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14 weeks and 13 weeks, respectively </div>
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Brett took James on a fishing trip to try to catch a big game fish (one of his bucket list items)</div>
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They BOTH caught stripped Marlin and were very happy campers. Above is James's fish</div>
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they said these seals would swim up to the back of your boat and beg for food</div>
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The only negative to the vacation was three of us (excluding James) had a stomach bug for a day...not sure if it was something we ate or something we took with us as ALL of Selma, including my two had it this past week. (by the way BIG THANKS to Pie and Pal for not only babysitting, but babysitting kiddos with the stomach bug)</div>
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If you ever need any information or have any questions on the resort or Cabo in general, please ask!</div>
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