tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88884125495225959502024-03-04T23:06:40.163-07:00Capital BCreative/ Lifestyle blog where I share craftiness and kid fun, along with the simple goodness of everyday life! cre8iveskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12242181268913506439noreply@blogger.comBlogger683125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888412549522595950.post-84398462097494834932015-01-04T22:51:00.000-07:002015-01-04T22:51:40.160-07:00Snow and Fun and Family... oh, and Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our whole family on Christmas Day-</div>
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fun time sledding and shooting after the presents and naps were over :)</div>
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December saw the little boys performing in their hip hop dance recital</div>
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and some fun Christmas songs at school...</div>
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and our classic throw-together style nativity at the family party :) This year we also added a talent show as part of the party and it was so fun! Cooper did a joke routine and Ryder did and little bit of dancing- cute, cute cute! Everyone's part was just fun :)<br />
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We loved having Taron and Keaton with us over the Christmas break- actually for both holidays.<br />
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New Christmas eve jammies- the older are much too cool to be included in pics like this these days ;)<br />
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Then we paid a few dollars to be able to shoot at the range for the rest of the month- we went twice and it was a great way to break up our lazy days! Love these boys :)</div>
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These last few days things have turned seriously <span style="font-size: large;">cold</span> (like, middle of the winter, for real, below freezing cold), but it's still <i>technically</i> Fall, so I thought I'd share some of the fun we've been having lately. :)</div>
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Fall is <span style="font-size: large;">hunting</span> season in large part for this house full of boys. We've most recently been going after pheasants on Saturday mornings- obviously in this trip above it wasn't below freezing yet! This year Stephen got me a shotgun of my <span style="font-size: large;">own</span> that is a bit smaller and lighter- it's been fun honestly. I really want some cool rooster tail feathers to decorate with, but we've only come home empty handed so far.</div>
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This year Stephen and Taron tried harder than they ever have before to get Taron his first kill. Cooper got to go out with them some and obviously couldn't have been much more <span style="font-size: large;">thrilled</span> about it! :) Dad and Taron had general <span style="font-size: large;">deer</span> tags and went out twice to no avail. Then Stephen picked Taron up from school one day on his way to clean a tank in Aramo, thinking they could just look around briefly in the process...</div>
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... and, of course, that'd be the winning go. I <span style="font-size: large;">love</span> the look on his face in this picture. So proud of him! and Cooper's been including being thankful for the deer Taron shot in just about every prayer since... :)</div>
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Fall calls for pumpkin <span style="font-size: large;">cookies</span> with cream cheese frosting! That recipe is <a href="http://www.creativecapitalb.com/2012/09/catapults-and-cookies.html">HERE</a> if you should like- easiest thing ever that Lundyn shared with our family several years ago. They are Ryder's favorite... I just love pics of kiddos licking beaters :)</div>
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Went to lunch with Mom and everyone just before Halloween- Brylee and Ryder got a big kick out of the all the great <span style="font-size: large;">decorations</span>. I told them to try and look like the skeletons did :) </div>
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Family fun at the U Pick Pumpkin Patch. This year they had these cool <span style="font-size: large;">go carts</span> and a track around the patch to ride them on. They were even big enough for adults- the boys all loved that part!<br />
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And <span style="font-size: large;">Halloween!</span> This year we got to trick or treat around Moore and Mackay since we were there for Stephen's Idaho Falconer's meet. It really was fun- Halloween just like I remember.<br />
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More than anything, though, this Halloween will be remembered as the Year of the <span style="font-size: large;">Dog Bite</span>... Stephen's dog Rocky didn't like seeing Cooper in that fur hat and all the leather fringe all over his moutain man costume! When he stepped up on the step above Stephen, he latched right into Cooper's leg- yikes! So we doctored poor Cooper's crummy dog bit on his thigh for the next two days :/ Bummer but it all worked out in the end.<br />
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And just for the fun of it I thought I'd share these simple little gifts the boys gave to their teachers at the end of their first week of school at Ucon. A Fanta pop with a striped stick of hard candy I got at Zurchers! "Thanks for helping us have a <span style="font-size: large;">fanta.stick</span> first week!" Kinda fun, eh? :) Here's some <span style="font-size: large;">tags</span> you can right click and save to print if you should have a use for a quick easy little gift too. I thought they might be good for aides and front office ladies and such for Christmas, so I whipped one up quick for that too- enjoy! :)</div>
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I know, I know, summer is long over. We actually really are enjoying some fall fun, but I've not been great at blogging lately, even the things that really are important to me to share here. So, I wanted to post some of my <span style="font-size: large;">favorite</span> pics from the summer and earlier Fall... the ones that just need to be included in this little online story of our life :)</div>
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Waiting with Mom at swim lessons. Ry is sure my <span style="font-size: large;">trooper</span> boy- he gets to tag along with me more than the older brothers by nature and is such a joy! He begs whenever we are away, "Can we go home?" But is still cool about what we are doing out and about too :) I'm so grateful for half day kindergarten!<br />
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This one of Taron and Stephen was actually taken the day Taron was <span style="font-size: large;">ordained</span> a Priest. Can I just say that it's pretty wonderful to hear my own son's voice over the speaker blessing the sacrament? :) So proud of the strong young man he is!<br />
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Snagged this one quick the night before school started... I was a little watery over sending my <span style="font-size: large;">baby</span> to school :)<br />
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Beautiful night out flying with Stephen earlier in September. He rarely gets the opportunity to fly when we can tag along (or at all, really), so this was a fun night. Cooper happened to have a really loose tooth at the time and they tried to see if they could pull it <span style="font-size: large;">falconry</span> style...<br />
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Yay- our annual <span style="font-size: large;">girls trip</span> to Logan! For the past two years we've gotten to take a quick day and let the men handle the kids while we browse Hobby Lobby, get HuHot for lunch and grab desserts at Kneaders in Logan- a really great day! I love these sisters and Mom of mine- they are my dearest friends :)</div>
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All of us belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or "The Mormons". And we're all <span style="font-size: large;">proud </span>of this part of who we are! This group of more than 65 of us strong are coming together today to share our testimonies and extend to you an invitation to see a movie... A feature film coming into theaters today called <a href="http://meetthemormons.com/#/filter-all/page-1">"Meet The Mormons"</a>.<br />
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This film isn't something you'll find to be pushy. It's simply designed and produced to <span style="font-size: large;">uplift and inspire</span>, sharing six stories of those of our faith who have listened to promptings to follow Christ more fully in their lives. <i>All </i>proceeds from the film will be donated to The American Red Cross!<br />
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All of the bloggers seen above have decided today to share personal testimonies, conversion stories, and just various experiences of the <span style="font-size: large;">hope and peace</span> that is the Gospel of Jesus Christ.<br />
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I often say "to each their own," and I do truly feel that way. I also feel the joy of having the awesome gift of the <span style="font-size: large;">source </span>of <i>true happiness</i>, so I really want to share it! I'm especially motivated by this movie and these fellow bloggers to share more of my testimony here today... :)</div>
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That handsome crew I'm with above... THEY are the biggest reason I'm so grateful to be a Mormon. I know that the <span style="font-size: large;">family </span>is of God, that He has sent us to earth in these sacred units, making it possible for this life to be wonderful and full, rather than lonely and lacking.<br />
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I know that families <span style="font-size: large;">can </span>be together <i>forever</i>, that death is not the end. Though our Savior's Atonement, we have the promise of being Resurrected and returning to live with Him, and that this family unit will be in tact there through our faithfulness.<br />
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I know that our Heavenly Father <i>knows</i> and <span style="font-size: large;">loves </span>each of us, He truly is in the details of our lives! Recently I was having a really hectic morning and was keyed up even more than usual. In the process of completing a final errand, I ran across a man digging through a garbage can for food. My heart was torn away from the focus on myself and I was able to <span style="font-size: large;">give </span>to him as part of my errand. Silly and small, but I truly believe our Father <i>coordinates </i>small moments like these to help and lift us. I am better when I'm looking outward instead of inward... and He knew I needed a reminder of that that day.<br />
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I know that God is our Heavenly <i>Father</i>, that <span style="font-size: large;">He knows us. </span>He will never leave us comfortless- we can always repent and turn again to Him! He hears our prayers, His desires and plan for us is truly the path to real happiness :)<br />
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I hope you'll click around below and learn more about the strength of these other Mormons. We are normal people, accepting and giving and deeply aware. I know you'll be uplifted in some way as you Meet These Mormons!</div>
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Adrienne |<a href="http://www.freetimefrolics.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html"> Free Time Frolics </a> , Camille | <a href="http://www.cknscratch.com/missionary-now/2014/10/8/meet-this-mormon">Chicken Scratch n' Sniff </a>, Natalie & Rebekah | <a href="http://www.houseofsprinkles.com/2014/10/meet-these-mormons.html">House of Sprinkles </a><br />
Kathleen|<a href="http://www.fearlesslycreativemammas.com/2014/10/i-am-mormon.html"> Fearlessly Creative Moms</a>, Emily | <a href="http://wp.me/p2Ny7W-1Hv">The Benson Street </a>, Staci | <a href="http://www.thepotters-place.com/2014/10/general-conference-2014.html">The Potter's Place</a><br />
Alyssa |<a href="http://existenceofwonder.blogspot.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon-alyssa-jensen.html"> Alyssa.Marie </a>, Kristen | <a href="http://www.kristendukephotography.com/?p=23632">Capturing Joy </a>, Aly | <a href="http://www.entirelyeventfulday.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">Entirely Eventful Day</a></div>
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Katie | <a href="http://www.clarkscondensed.com/everything-else/meet-mormons/">Clarks Condensed</a>, Larissa | <a href="http://bit.ly/1oVrC3z">Just Another Day In Paradise </a>, Camille | <a href="http://www.mymommystyle.com/2014/10/10/meet-mormons-m%E2%80%A6onal-testimony/">My Mommy Style </a>,<br />
Candice | <a href="http://www.shescraftycrafty.com/2014/10/meet-mormon.html">She's Crafty</a>, Anita | <a href="http://livelikeyouarerich.com/">Live Like You Are Rich</a>, Landee | <a href="http://www.landeeseelandeedo.com/?p=2017">Landee Lu </a><br />
Tara & Devin | <a href="http://saltandpeppermoms.blogspot.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">Salt & Pepper Moms </a>, Mallory & Savannah |<a href="http://www.classyclutter.net/2014/10/meet-these-mormons.html"> Classy Clutter </a>, Kelli & Kristi|<a href="http://lollyjane.com/?p=13309"> Lolly Jane</a><br />
McKenzie | <a href="http://www.girllovesglam.com/2014/10/meet-mormon.html">Girl Loves Glam </a> , Pam & Lisa | <a href="http://wp.me/p2yqPN-5DF">Over The Big Moon </a>, Melanie | <a href="http://www.fortyeighteen.com/i-know/">Forty Eighteen</a> , Adell |<a href="http://www.bakedinaz.com/"> Baked in Arizona</a></div>
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Andie | <a href="http://wp.me/p4PqSn-rA">Maybe I Will </a> , Shatzi | <a href="http://www.loveandlaundry.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">Love and Laundry </a>, Robyn | <a href="http://www.createitgo.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">Create it Go </a>, Rachel | <a href="http://www.randrworkshop.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">R &R Workshop</a><br />
Tiffany | <a href="http://www.feelgreatin8.com/feelgreatblog/?p=1020%20">Feel Great In 8 </a> , Katelyn | <a href="http://www.whatsupfagans.com/2014/10/meet-mormon">What Up Fagens? </a>, Brittany | <a href="http://brittanybullen.com/blog/meet-this-mormon/">BrittanyBullen </a> , Ginger |<a href="http://bit.ly/1rg9Ojf"> Ginger Snap Crafts </a>,<br />
Stephanie | <a href="http://www.craftingintherain.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">Crafting In The Rain</a>, Chelsey | <a href="http://www.ceemebe.com/2014/10/MeetThisMormon.html">Cee Me Be </a>, Amber |<a href="http://wp.me/p2HBpR-28I"> Crazy Little Projects</a> , Kallie | <a href="http://www.smittenby.net/2014/10/05/6279/">Smitten By</a>,<br />
Elyse, Kristen, Lauren, Steph, Kendra &Camille |<a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/?p=21956"> Six Sisters Stuff </a>, Annette | <a href="http://www.tipsfromatypicalmomblog.com/meet-these-mormons.html">Tips From A Typical Mom</a><br />
Amberly | <a href="http://www.lifewithamberlyandjoe.com/2014/10/meet-these-mormons.html%20">Life With Amberly & Joe </a>, Taralyn |<a href="http://www.keepmovingforwardwithme.com/?p=2702"> Keep Moving Forward With Me </a> ,<br />
Jessica | <a href="http://whatdoesthecoxsay.blogspot.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">What Does The Cox Say? </a>, Lisa | <a href="http://www.mabeyshemadeit.com/meet-mormon">Mabey She Made It</a> , Kiki | <a href="http://kikicomin.com/?p=5007">Kiki & Company</a></div>
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Kierste | <a href="http://simplykierste.com/?p=12262">Simply Kierste </a>, Tayler | <a href="http://www.themorrelltale.com/2014/10/meet-mormons.html">The Morrell Tale</a>, Jennifer | <a href="http://mydaylights.net/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">My Daylights </a>, Cambria | <a href="http://livetobeinspired.blogspot.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">Live To Be Inspired</a>,<br />
Danielle | <a href="http://www.todaysthebestday.com/meet-this-mormon/">Today's The Best Day</a></div>
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Amber | <a href="http://www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon/">Dessert Now Dinner Later</a>, Natalie | <a href="http://wp.me/p4bzsh-SL">The Creative Mom</a>, Bobbie | <a href="http://www.avisiontoremember.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">A Vision To Remember </a>,<br />
Becky |<a href="http://bit.ly/ZekIiV"> Babes In Hairland</a>, Lisa | <a href="http://www.pebblesandpiggytails.com/2014/10/im-mormon-please-let-me-explain.html">Pebbles & Pigtails </a>, Mandy | <a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/?p=6591">Sugar Bee Crafts </a>, Krista | <a href="http://reclaimrenewremodel.blogspot.com/">Reclaim, Renew, Remodel </a>,<br />
Wendy | <a href="http://mormonmomofsix.blogspot.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">Musings, Miracles, and Mayhem</a>, Nat & Holly | <a href="http://sisterssuitcaseblog.com/2014/10/meet-these-mormons.html">My Sister's Suitcase</a>, Britni|<a href="http://www.playpartypin.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html"> Play.Party.Pin</a><br />
Montserrat | <a href="http://www.cranialhiccups.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">Cranial Hiccups </a>, Heidi | <a href="http://www.alivelyhope.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">A Lively Hope </a>, Ashley & Meegan |<a href="http://wp.me/p41lNA-ZG"> Flats to Flip Flops</a><br />
Alexis | <a href="http://www.weliketolearnaswego.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">We Like to Learn As We Go</a>, Amy | <a href="http://amysorensen.typepad.com/the_english_geek/2014/10/the-path-of-my-faith-meet-this-mormon.html.html">The English Geek </a>, Mariel |<a href="https://www.blogger.com/%20http://oneshetwoshe.com/2014/10/meet-mormon.html"> Or So She Says </a> Carriann | <a href="http://www.ohsweetbasil.com/2014/10/meet-mormon-truth-mormons.html">Oh Sweet Basil</a><br />
Kirtley |<a href="http://thegistoffit.com/"> The Gist of It</a> | Aubrey | <a href="http://www.aubreyzaruba.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html">Dreaming of Someday</a>, Natalie|<a href="http://www.themessanos.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html"> The Messanos</a>, Angela |<a href="http://www.handmadeintheheartland.com/2014/10/meet-this-mormon.html"> Handmade In The Heartland</a></div>
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We chose some fun and colorful<span style="font-size: large;"> build and create</span> items that were right up the boys' alley. In the past, we've really enjoyed upcycling- creating crazy works of kid art from stuff that was otherwise going in the garbage. Tired of screens sucking the personality out of your kiddos? These simple, inexpensive ideas are doable for anyone, even those of us that struggle with that whole "burst of energy" thing ;)<br />
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While the Toy Emporium is only found <span style="font-size: large;">online</span>, seen above, most of the brands found under each category can be easily found at Target in the toy and office sections too. It struck me that most of them are also not found anywhere else- really great, quality toys that are just one more thing that makes Target rad :)<br />
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Of course, my boys went for the Legos. Magformers and Magnatiles are some of their favorites too :) They both picked some cute Lego Mixels with wings... or really, when Cooper chose one with wings, Ry searched for one with wings too, so they could fly <span style="font-size: large;">together </span>:) Love these boys...<br />
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When they were done building, I managed to snag this great shot of those happy, beautiful faces- couldn't help but zoom in ;)<br />
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For some more creative play, I <span style="font-size: large;">gathered</span> some of the bottles, cups, canisters, boxes, straws, etc. that have seemed to work great for upcycling creation. We picked some Kid Made Modern tapes, beads and fuzzy stems from Target also. I already knew I loved this brand- such cool stuff for kids to create with! The boys both loved this star duct tape...<br />
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Ta da- their unique masterpieces! Here's the thing about upcycling... it's true, the end result may not serve a purpose for any grand length of time. Some trash to treasure creations do, yes, but some won't be missed when thrown away within a day or two. It's really about the creation itself- allowing them to think outside any constraints. And once they've shown it off to Dad and played with it for a few hours or so, it's run it's course. But without any doubt, <span style="font-size: large;">Mom won</span> here in the battle against the screens. ;)<br />
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Hopefully you can find ideas and resources at the <a href="http://www.target.com/c/toy-emporium-ways-to-shop-toys/-/N-54wtv?ref=sr_shorturl_toyemporium" rel="nofollow">Target Toy Emporium</a> online too- no doubt you can! Save those unique pieces of paper and cardboard and see the real creativity and building skills that your kids have too :)<br />
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This summer we've been able to stay fairly close to home (like most always), and still see some really amazing places, making new memories in our most favorite spots. We went to Redfish this year later than we ever have. We certainly faught the weather, but no matter what, we were at Redfish (and with family)! That's awesome in itself ;)</div>
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Snatched a quick opportunity when all of the boys were right with me in the boat :) This year we took Taron and Keaton's uncle Sean with us- he's their Mom's adopted younger brother, actually a year younger than Taron! He's been with us a couple times this summer and we really enjoy him.<br />
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No one hesitated to jump in on the fun behind the boat our first day there! Good thing because our sunshine didn't really last... I love watching everyone playing in the water :)<br />
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This year, to everyone's shock, my Dad actually got a big tube for everyone to use! (He's never been a fan at all of tubes). The little kids loved it! Ryder just lit up riding it- good purchase for sure.<br />
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Fun times at the beach too, even is they were wearing sweatshirts some of the time while they were at it!</div>
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This year Ryder had his fifth birthday while we were there! It was fun to try and make it a special day. We went to the fish hatchery to fish- everyone did really well there. We tried the Yankee Fork ponds again- we loved them last year- but this year just wasn't great for some reason.<br />
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Of course, we had tree mail again, more casual this year. We included the older boys in our adult Tenzi tournament instead of tree mail and next year, I'm including them anyway- they missed it I think! The Tenzi tournament was one of the trip highlights for sure, though- all of use rolling dice together- so fun!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hunger Heroes</span> is about action, turning families into superheroes that understand the awesome power of giving. My boys are already superheroes in my mind in lots of ways, but I want them to feel that potential from the inside- and thinking of others above themselves is what will give them that :)</span></span><div>
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I grabbed all three items at a demo at <span style="font-size: large;">Sams Club </span>recently- the demo makes it really easy to grab all three things right there. Stephen took the boys while I shopped, so I might have wandered around the aisles rather slowly, myself ;)</div>
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I knew that I wanted to do something fun with our items- my boys eat a lot, but there was still plenty to share! They <i>love</i> knock and running for a random act of kindness- leaving a treat at someone's doorstep, knocking and the door and then running away quick so they don't know who it's from. It really is one of our favorite ways to <span style="font-size: large;">deliver </span>kindness to our neighbors :)</div>
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I got our food items laid out on our picnic table and found some white buckets we had for putting them all in. A cardboard box or anything would work- I just happen to have a lot of these buckets lying around from Stephen's work. They made it easy for Cooper to carry later, too.<br />
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I made a quick little <span style="font-size: large;">note </span>that I could print and add to our food packages. I love the idea of delivering the stuff to make an actual meal- we've often given just treats to our neighbors, but this version was more realistic, more genuinely helpful.<br />
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We used a bit of tape to add the tag and were ready to go deliver! The boys also seem to argue over who gets to go first to knock and run. We decided on a <span style="font-size: large;">family </span>not far from us that I know is expecting a baby any day. She has pre-teens also, so I knew that these were meal items they would appreciate. :) (Anyone would, really!)</div>
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Cooper hid behind a bush after ringing their doorbell- they really didn't see him miraculously! I had parked behind some trees.<br />
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When I opted to add the whole bag of chicken nuggets frozen I knew we would have to <span style="font-size: large;">make sure</span> our recipients were home and actually watch to make sure they got the gift. In both cases, we were able to see them bring the items inside- that is really a big part of the fun of this activity! It's awesome to see their excitement and confusion :)<br />
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Our second house is a family with a sweet handicapped daughter. We've been slowly getting to know them and knew they would really appreciate this :) There was a fence perfect for hiding behind at their place. The boys had to fight the sprinkler getting away!<br />
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And, just like that, we're not only hunger heroes, but got the blessing of feeling the <span style="font-size: large;">joy </span>of a random act of kindness :) I think that great buzz it brings is pretty much like a drug... a good one :)</div>
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Your family can become hunger heroes too, even just in making a thought out purchase at Sams Club this month. You can visit a demo at <span style="font-size: large;">your local store</span> August 23 or 24. Find the items in their actual aisles, or right at the demo table too..</div>
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Truth: About <span style="font-size: large;">this time</span> every summer, I dig my heels in deep.</div>
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I'm<span style="font-size: large;"> not ready</span> to acknowledge that my beloved summertime is coming to an end. I love school shopping with the boys and stocking up on perfect boxes of crayons. But I love hitting the lake and sitting beside our little blow-up pool while the boys play far <span style="font-size: large;">more</span>. That feel of the sun soaking into my skin and just the general, more laid-back goodness of summer... it <span style="font-size: large;">never </span>lasts long enough.</div>
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Since Coop has started school, we've put together a simple little <span style="font-size: large;">gift </span>for him to give his teacher on back to school night, when he drops off his school supplies and gets to see his new classroom for the first time. This year Ryder, my baby, is joining him and starting <span style="font-size: large;">kindergarten</span>... I really just can't think too much about that... I'm just glad it's only for half of the day! :)<br />
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Anyhow, this year again, they helped me pick out something fun to give their new teachers. We chose these cheap <span style="font-size: large;">sunglasses </span>from Target and I whipped up these fun <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: lime;">neon</span> </span>tags to go with. I've been loving neon colors this summer! To add the tags, I used a few ribbons from my <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/Catalog/grab-bags.aspx">Ribbon Retreat grab bag</a>- that thing has come in so handy so many times!<br />
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Cooper and Ry both added their own <span style="font-size: large;">notes </span>to the back of the tags- my favorite part. I'll forever think kids' handwriting is the most adorable thing ever :)<br />
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If you could use a super inexpensive and simple <span style="font-size: large;">teacher gift</span> for your little ones going back to school soon (but not too soon) also, then <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9lAmrcXYynqbzNoZUxuRllwNDg/edit?usp=sharing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">print </span>a one page sheet of all five neon color variations HERE! </a><br />
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I think there's pretty much nothing I love more than family time. Nothing rejuvenates as well for me; not alone time or the pulse of a crowd for sure. All of my boys and I being happy together, focused on each other over anything else... <span style="font-size: large;">those </span>are the moments that get me through the next while and make me continue to truly, deeply love being a Mom. And when they aren't clouded by my having to be in the kitchen instead, I'm especially happy!</div>
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Recently Stephen got home <span style="font-size: large;">late </span>from work and actually requested Raisin Bran Crunch for something to eat! It was a rare, calm night and the boys were clamoring for something more too, so I pulled out these boxes of <a href="http://www.kelloggs.com/en_US/cereal-and-milk.html" rel="nofollow">Kellogg's </a>cereals and we headed <span style="font-size: large;">outside </span>to our picnic table for a simple dice game and good night snack. I love <span style="font-size: large;">summer</span> dusk and just soaked up the whole moment, missing our older boys for sure...</div>
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What is it about boxes of cereal that are just kind of enchanting? Watching the boys, with all these awesome choices laid out, and pouring into their own bowls, I realized that it might just be <span style="font-size: large;">independence</span>. Cereal is the perfect snack, perfect solution, because they can do it themselves entirely. They can choose which kind they want and make it happen all on their own... it's pretty great to see how proud they are of themselves! :)<br />
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For our older boys... it's really just about <span style="font-size: large;">ease</span>- ha! Hungry? <i>(always... literally, always...)</i> Cereal in the pantry? Bam, done. We spend a lot of time in the water during the summer and the boys love the evening time at our local lake. When we get home past dinner time or even the normal bedtime, <span style="font-size: large;">cereal </span>sets the world right again in a hurry. Buying so many different cereal choices at once this time around sure made me realize how having lots of <span style="font-size: large;">options </span>really is helpful to me as the Mom! :)<br />
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They all loved this yummy new Jif Peanut Butter kind. And I've decided the Cinnabon box belongs in my own little hiding space somewhere in the kitchen- so, so <span style="font-size: large;">yummy</span>! Kellogg's also has a new Rice Krispies Multigrain Shapes kind that is <span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">lightly sweetened and graham flavored- yum!</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br />
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I grabbed our <span style="font-size: large;">cereals </span>in the cereal aisle at our local Walmart... ours is right about the middle of the grocery section of the store and awfully hard to miss! :) Enjoy!</div>
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The <span style="font-size: large;">funnest </span>memories don't ever seem to involve vacuum lines in the carpet or perfectly pressed white shorts, right? With my band of men, I think they're definitely just the opposite. Those moments when we're all <span style="font-size: large;">disregarding </span>anyone watching or what could get hurt or if our idea seems a bit crazy, are the ones that I really believe the boys will look back on and really cherish. (Or, if nothing else, at least remember that Mom is pretty <span style="font-size: large;">cool </span>after all) ;)</div>
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So, it goes without really saying then that I'm <i>not </i>one of those Moms that can't handle mud and mess (I might just go truly nuts if I was!). If your life isn't really up for that, then the<span style="font-size: large;"> water fun </span>idea I'm sharing today as part of <a href="http://www.thejoysofboys.com/summer-survival-for-moms-of-boys/">The Joys of Boys' <span style="font-size: large;">Summer Survival Series</span> for Moms of Boys</a> might not be for you... But if you're still reading at this point, then I'm guessing you already know <i><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">this could be a BIG hit...</span></i></div>
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We hit Dollar Tree for a few cheap supplies to help make the whole slip n' slide experience get more messy... we got a bunch of <span style="font-size: large;">shaving cream and dish soap</span>, though there are surely lots of other options there too :) I know jello or pudding could've been great, I just wasn't willing to invest that much time in this activity (making batches of each could've taken forever and gotten expensive too). I knew I wanted to use <span style="font-size: large;">paint </span>and actually had these big bottles already. I got them at Michaels when they were 50% off. Regular price I think they are $3-4 each.<br />
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Possibly the boys <span style="font-size: large;">favorite </span>part was the set up for each- they loved spraying the shaving cream, paint and soap. This whole thing could've gotten much more intense and turned into the most <span style="font-size: large;">awesome </span>war <i>ever </i>had I not have had to take pictures and my oldest not needing to stay dry and clean to work with Dad! There will certainly be a next time before our summer is over...<br />
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We got the Slip n' Slide good and <span style="font-size: large;">wet </span>first, then turned the water back off and added the cream.<br />
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The shaving cream was I think the favorite ingredient- they loved it! Part of what will make this so fun for your own kiddos is that they <span style="font-size: large;">get to do things they don't often get to</span>. We tell them no when it comes to these supplies most of the time, let alone doing it themselves with the bottles and cans. The <span style="font-size: large;">liberation </span>of this whole activity is really what makes it awesome!<br />
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When I have it to do over again, I think I'd do the <span style="font-size: large;">paint</span> after the shaving cream and then the soap last- would've just made better sense for the whole clean-up side of things! But, we did put the soap on next and then kept the water running to create <span style="font-size: large;">bubbles</span>.</div>
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Next we squirted paint all over the slide... or rather, Taron (our oldest) and I did and the other boys got each other all <span style="font-size: large;">colored up</span> on the side. It's worth adding... another thing that makes these ideas awesome is that<span style="font-size: large;"> all ages</span> are excited to get involved! Do you have teens and littles both? This is something that they can all dig right in to... and pretty much any Mom loves to see her kids playing <span style="font-size: large;">together happily </span>:)<br />
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Taron just said that we needed <span style="font-size: large;">more </span>of everything... I think I'll try to get some tempera powder to be able to mix paint more cheaply and have more of it to really amp things up.<br />
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Before I knew it, the messy boys had jumped into our blow up <span style="font-size: large;">pool </span>to rinse off. Obviously, the better solution might have been to <span style="font-size: large;">spray </span>them off with the hose, but whatever! I just pulled the plug on the drain once they were inside. It worked great as an outdoor bath sort of thing and kept the messiness out of the house at that :) </div>
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spending the Fourth of July in Island Park and Yellowstone National Park!</div>
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We had what, I think for me at least, was one of the most awesome camping trips ever over this last holiday!</div>
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This buffalo above was the first wildlife we saw as we drove- got us all excited! The little boys love the bison episode of Wild Kratts that was on recently, so they were stoked to see a real one. This one would prove to end up boring, though...</div>
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I had thought Old Faithful erupted every twenty minutes or so, but apparently it's more like every 80-90 minutes! We got lucky and only waited about twenty minutes or so :)<br />
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This cool spot above was one of my favorite things we saw all day in Yellowstone! It's called Dragon's Mouth and is part of the Mud Volcano exhibit- really a cool, colorful spot that is perfectly named!</div>
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Without a doubt, my personal favorite part of the day was seeing three bachelor elk in velvet along the shore of Yellowstone Lake- wow! They were literally close enough Taron and I could have reached out and touched them. In just a short while, they'll be battling each other for the cows, but for now it was sure cool to see them chillin' together. Those velvet antlers are beautiful! </div>
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We stopped to eat at the Lake Lodge- what a cool building and beautiful, wide view. I could've sat on this porch for a good long while...<br />
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Last stop, we saw the Upper and Lower Falls. The hike down to see the amazing Lower Falls was intense (at least for me!), but it was worth it! Taron and Ryder powered back up like it was nothin', while Cooper and I rested off and on. What amazing scenery- I was thinking as we hiked that it was almost hard to believe how much awesome is packed in to one place!</div>
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Mighty hikers on the way back up :) (I was about to start feeling a lot less mighty after this pic, I tell ya!) But I'm glad the boys paused for a pic with me- I sure love these awesome dudes! Taron sure made our trip smoother- he is a great help and a lot of fun. I have to admit, having teenagers is pretty great and I enjoy them more now than I maybe ever have before. By the way, Keaton stayed with his Mom for Fourth of July fun with her this year- he was sure missed though!</div>
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Ha ha- see what I mean about how more bison were soon to trump that first one that was laying down?! This big guy was walking right down the road and practically rubbed against our Expedition!<br />
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We tried going to the fireworks that Island Park does over the Reservoir, but didn't get gone quite soon enough from camp, or realize just how packed it would be! We parked along the road and started to walk toward the water, only to have the fireworks start long before we arrived! So, we caught a few fireworks over the trees this year, but that's it- ha! Next time we'll know. :)<br />
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This is a place that Stephen grew up coming to often and I have fond memories of also. We sure love where we live and the blessing of being able to take advantage of the awesome outdoors around us!<br />
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Been too long since I shared our everyday life goings on! And there have been lots of fun things to share!</div>
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Maybe that's why I haven't blogged about them... been busy <i>making</i> memories :)</div>
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What are we doing this summer so far? Visiting Grandma and Grandpa... several more trips planned before it's over for sure. This particular one the boys got to go on a morning fishing trip with Grandpa and enjoyed Grammie's fun new double slip n' slide.<br />
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My favorite part of the trip, though, was the finding of this amazing little natural hideaway on my parent's property... it was like a sort of secret garden! The boys got inside and named it their own "Fort Hall." They set up camp and enjoyed it as long as I stayed in with them... Can't wait to enjoy this awesome spot more too.<br />
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What else? Bringing out the guns. We've had Taron and Keaton with us a bit, not as much as we'd like, but our times together have been fun! They've had their friends accompany them here a couple of times too and that has made for some good times!<br />
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Of course, we've been frequenting our favorite local summer spot, Rigby Lake. We also do simple, daily fun stuff like playing with baking soda and colored vinegar...<br />
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... or making slime our of glue and borax. :) These sorts of things are actually some of my very favorite things about summertime- just having my boys at <i>home,</i> together, to really do the things we want to do.<br />
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These are also the moments that make me so, so grateful for what a wonderful provider, Dad and husband Stephen is. Because of him, I'm able to be with them, raising them and teaching them how to be good people (hopefully at least). Because of him, our life is so good, so blessed. Simple... and blessed :)<br />
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Of course, our number one go-to for what to do in the summertime is to hit our own little bit of water in our own yard. Yes, yes, we had to go and copy Grandma with the double slip n' slide- best thing ever :)<br />
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Summer also means Stephen and I celebrate our anniversary! TEN years this year- woo hoo! We think that's a pretty cool milestone, I admit :) We might just be planning a little getaway for this coming winter in fact... ;)<br />
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And in the most horribly incriminating photo ever, it's true, I prove that summer means letting the laundry get even more carried away from me than usual... to the point the boys can bury themselves entirely in it- ha! They thought it was pretty great at any rate :)<br />
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This post was originally shared over at the blog <a href="http://www.maybeiwill.com/">Maybe I Will</a> as part of her summer <span style="font-size: large;">fun </span>series, but I wanted to make sure and share here too- a unique,<span style="font-size: large;"> service</span>-oriented<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>idea and freebie for something to do with your kiddos on these summer days :)</div>
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You might remember that last fall, I made a fun treasure hunt kit that turned one of our normal treasure hunts into a<span style="font-size: large;"> lesson in kindness</span>...I really love doing random acts of kindness with the boys- nothing uplifts in quite the same way. Need a boost? Try paying for the person behind you in the drive through and not pulling away with a smile! And I want my little men to <span style="font-size: large;">feel</span> that same thing- to "get it" that not everything in their world has to be rough and tough- it's <i>cool </i>to think of others and be kind. </div>
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I knew I wanted to make a <span style="font-size: large;">summer </span>version of the treasure hunt kit to share too and used this <a href="http://summertimedesigns.blogspot.com/2014/05/its-spring-thing-kit.html">bright digital scrapbooking kit from Summertime Designs </a>to design the new clues.</div>
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The idea here is that each clue involves an act of kindness to <span style="font-size: large;">earn</span> the next one. I'm the keeper of all the clues and they come back to me after each is completed. It also gives me an extra chance to <span style="font-size: large;">praise</span> their creativity and clever thinking :)</div>
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Several things that are quite <span style="font-size: large;">specific to summer</span> are part of the clue tasks- popsicles, sidewalk chalk and yard sales! Even if your summertime is more of an indoor thing because it's too hot to be outside, these would largely work. Clues involve getting things ready for delivering later, so that means the kindness activities continue <span style="font-size: large;">beyond </span>just this one game. My boys love knock and running, so I know that one will be a favorite...</div>
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Super <span style="font-size: large;">covert</span>, aren't they? ;)</div>
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One of the things I always worry about when it comes to summer is how the boys will <i>get along with each other</i> all day for several months! These clues also help them to think <span style="font-size: large;">beyond themselves</span>- remember our own Mom's telling us kindness begins at home? :)</div>
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...to later be taped to pop or gumball machines for someone to <span style="font-size: large;">find</span>. We've loved doing this- it's really cool when you can watch from the car or something as the person finds the quarter :) These printable cards are also included in the treasure hunt <span style="font-size: large;">kit </span>so that clue requires no extra work.</div>
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I hope your family will <span style="font-size: large;">enjoy </span>doing a few Random Acts of Kindness this summer with the help of these colorful clues! I did have an actual treasure (something like a Ring Pop or glow sticks) for the boys, but it certainly <span style="font-size: large;">wasn't </span>the best and most memorable part of our Random Acts of Kindness Treasure Hunt. :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Senior Year. </span>Those words kinda come with a certain connotation. Time to be dialed in to what's next, as well as living things up in all the best ways. I was involved in some good endeavors throughout high school. But in my senior yearbook, I'm listed as the class "Crash Test Dummy." My senior year claim to fame.</div>
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See, Homecoming Dance of my senior year, my date and I were driving home and <span style="font-size: large;">didn't</span> exactly make it there. I went to put lotion on my hands as we drove and it kind of exploded out the top when I did. It had gotten onto my dress and my date was trying to help me with the spill. <i>He wasn't watching the road.</i> We <span style="font-size: large;">hit </span>a canal bank, went airborne and <span style="font-size: large;">landed </span>on the other side.</div>
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It goes without saying that I grew up in a rural area. When I came to just <span style="font-size: large;">after </span>the impact, I saw a light a ways off and had the thought that it wasn't going to be too fun to walk there in my heels. But I went to get out and stand up anyways. And told my date that I thought something might be <span style="font-size: large;">wrong</span> with my foot. He looked and I think about passed out. I <span style="font-size: large;">wasn't </span>going anywhere.</div>
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I <span style="font-size: large;">broke</span> my left ankle and left leg just above the ankle, severely sprained my right ankle and broke my right arm, as well as multiple other little bruises and cuts. I had bitten all the way through my tongue. The crash left me in a <span style="font-size: large;">wheelchair </span>for three weeks and on crutches for a month or so after that.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Which means all of the pain, and expense, and turmoil of the crash <span style="font-size: large;">could've been prevented</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My own experience and stories from others are why I wanted to post and share today- to help <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">The <a href="http://clvr.li/1fpoKaa" rel="nofollow">American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons</a> and the <a href="http://clvr.li/1jxuV0z" rel="nofollow">Auto Alliance</a> increase <span style="font-size: large;">awareness </span>about the risks of distracted driving.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 3,328 fatalities and approximately 421,000 injuries in distracted driving-related crashes in 2012. "Accidents" can be prevented. But <span style="font-size: large;">distracted driving is NO accident!</span> Those lives and suffering could've <i>all </i>been prevented.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">R</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">emember, the most advanced safety feature of any vehicle is </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-size: large;">the driver</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-size: large;">.</span> The AAOS and the Auto Alliance urges all drivers to keep their most sophisticated safety features engaged: <span style="font-size: large;">eyes </span>on the road and <span style="font-size: large;">hands </span>on the wheel. I could've dealt with the lotion spill myself. My date should've been driving, getting us both home safe. I might add that he walked away with almost no injuries at all. No one wants to be that driver, that hurts someone <i>else </i>and has to endure that heartache forever.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;">Now that I'm, obviously, no longer a high school senior, but actually <i>have </i>a driving high schooler of my own...</span> all this stuff feels so <span style="font-size: large;">important </span>to me in even bigger ways! We recently just gave Taron his first vehicle for his 16th birthday. Such a cool life moment and he has been on cloud nine! So fun (and honestly a little sad too) to watch him feel out his <span style="font-size: large;">independence</span>.<br />
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Hooray for <span style="font-size: large;">summer</span>, well under way even. We had Taron and Keaton with us for three weeks early on and I sure didn't get as many pics of our fun times as I'd have liked! My goal this summer is to be using my DSLR more than my phone for pictures- sure not that easy these days it seems :)</div>
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Possibly the biggest highlight was going to the Fort Henry Buckskinners Mountain Man Rendezvous just north of Rexburg- what a fun morning! There were lots of chances for tomahawk throwing and shooting, and lots of great booths featuring mountain man style stuff- some <span style="font-size: large;">amazing </span>dresses and costumes, decor and gear. Taron happily spent his birthday money on his very own tomahawk and spent the next couple of weeks here throwing it at out own log in the yard.</div>
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Everyone's taken to <span style="font-size: large;">throwing </span>them now. I tried just once and threw it way over the target, ripping a hole in Cooper's new tent that was set up in the yard! He even said, "Mom, I didn't think you'd be <i>that</i> bad!" Ha, ha- not my particular thing to be joining in on, obviously :)</div>
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The people at the <span style="font-size: large;">rendezvous</span> were really neat, genuine folks. This man above traded Cooper just three pieces of taffy for a neat hollowed out turtle shell he wanted. Next time Cooper will be taking better trading fodder for sure ;) But it was sure neat of him to be willing and happy to trade like that. (Don't worry, Stephen slipped him some money later. He certainly didn't ask for it, but we didn't feel right about him giving away something that he had to put work into either.)<br />
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Now since the older boys have been <span style="font-size: large;">gone </span>on vacation with their Mom, the little guys have been getting into a nice summer groove. They started up the summer reading program and it's awesome that Cooper can really read pretty much anything to Ryder now.</div>
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We also did a fair bit of fishing, celebrated Taron's birthday and went to the local trampoline park. I have pics of all that goodness on instagram- just didn't want to recycle too much of the same stuff here. Now we're looking forward to hitting the <span style="font-size: large;">water</span> more and things finally getting really warm! :)</div>
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Ah, I love summer... already this year I've been able to<span style="font-size: large;"> fool myself</span> that things can be more relaxing than they really can... which makes for some crazy days of catch-up! But, so be it, I love having ALL my <span style="font-size: large;">boys </span>around and trying to really enjoy them. :)</div>
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I gotta say, I think we do pretty great at <span style="font-size: large;">soaking up</span> the summer for the most part. We hit the beach at our local lake <i>a lot</i>, load up the bikes for a new ride spot, shoot bows and throw tomahawks, venture into the desert with the guns, load up to camp for the week at our favorite spots, and play in the yard constantly. <span style="font-size: large;">Water </span>fights and obstacle courses abound. Don't get me wrong, some days are just <span style="font-size: large;">lazy </span>video game days... and that's part of the greatness of <span style="font-size: large;">summer </span>too. :) But more than anything, we spend a lot of time in the sun- ah, I love that warm feeling of the <span style="font-size: large;">sun </span>soaking into my skin!<br />
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So, what's in my bag that makes or breaks the fun for us all? For starters, earlier this year, I went to Walmart to add a few different <span style="font-size: large;">Banana Boat</span> Sunscreens to my bag. I got a <span style="color: blue;">Kids Free Spray SPF 50 for my littler guys</span>, <span style="color: #38761d;">Men's SPF 30 Clear Spray for my older boys and hubby</span> (anything that helps teenagers think sunscreen isn't just for babies is awesome in my book), and finally, <span style="color: orange;">Protect and Hydrate SPF 50 lotion</span>- spray <span style="font-size: large;">sunscreen </span>might just be the best invention ever, but sometimes you just gotta rub it on instead, plus I love the idea of it being hydrating too. :) The Men's line comes in SPF 50 and lotion style (I personally love the <i>smell </i>of this stuff!), and the Protect and Hydrate has a spray option too. My local Walmart had them on a large aisle <span style="font-size: large;">display </span>near the swimsuits at the front...<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Other things like towels, chapstick, hand sanitizer and wipes are usual suspects in my bag too. And then there's the snacks- this is the </span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">real key</span><span style="text-align: left;"> to keeping everyone happy, I'd say. :) I've noticed having several </span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">different </span><span style="text-align: left;">kinds of snacks is a good thing too.</span></div>
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We recently went fishing as a family to a small local pond. After an hour or so, they'd all had several bites but <span style="font-size: large;">no catching</span> was happening. About the time the bugs and the neighboring fishermen and the lack of success was making everyone generally discontent, I went to my bag, and dolled out drinks and snacks. Put a <span style="font-size: large;">stop </span>to the complaints in a hurry :)</div>
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And a few other <span style="font-size: large;">random </span>things that I've found help them be more creative at the beach or on our outdoor outings include:<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">a few ziploc bags (for gathering treasures)</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">small toys (cars, dinosaurs, action figures that fit in your hand)</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">water bomb balls (the soft ones from Dollar Tree)</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">a frisbee- so versatile!</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">small binoculars</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">small notepad and pen</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">fold-out paper fans (often see these at Dollar Tree)</span><br />
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Add Banana Boat, several snacks and a few random tricks and you can soak up the <span style="font-size: large;">sun</span> to your hearts content! And for a step- up from content, be sure to check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BananaBoatBrand" rel="nofollow">Banana Boat's Wheel of Fun <span style="font-size: large;">Contest</span> on Facebook</a> page for chances to <span style="font-size: large;">win </span>a trip to Sea World, Disney World/Land or Six Flags! Or try the <a href="http://wm6.walmart.com/best-summer-ever.aspx" rel="nofollow">Walmart home page </a>where you can instantly win up to a $100 Walmart gift card!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Disneyland is kinda the place that comes to mind at the <span style="font-size: large;">top </span>of the list when any family thinks about where to go on vacation it seems, eh? It's just one of those places that you kinda want to cross off your life list no matter what. And, wow, to be able to win it instead of have to save up forever- I love the idea of being part of that <span style="font-size: large;">prize </span>for someone :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And many of them, you no doubt are already following and reading, so entries will be quick :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">SO...<strong> One GRAND Prize winner will receive a Disneyland Vacation, </strong>which includes a <b>three-night</b> hotel stay at a moderate Anaheim hotel through Get Away Today (subject to availability), <b>$650</b> in Disneyland Tickets (or winner's choice of Disney or Visa Gift Card*),<b> $100 </b>Gift Certificate to MarriedwithMickey.com,</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and a <b>$50</b> Gift Certificate to Zazzle.com.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So, obviously, no matter what, every winner will end up happy :) And I love that this time around more than one person will end up getting in on the wealth! Just enter via the widget below- even if you can't do them all in one sitting, just come back around as you can- <span style="font-size: large;">good luck!</span></span><br />
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I've been wanting to write this post for a <i>long</i> while now. When Rachel from <span style="font-size: large;">R&R Workshop</span> asked if I'd be part of <a href="http://www.randrworkshop.com/2014/05/month-of-disney-series.html">her fun series, A Month of Disney</a>, I knew just what I'd be posting...<br />
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Fun Lessons in Motherhood and Wifery from the One and Only <span style="font-size: large;">Helen Parr/ Elastigirl!</span></div>
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You get teared up sometimes during your kids' cartoons, right? I know I'm goofy, but I sure do! And some of them are kinda dumb, which means I simply didn't get enough sleep the night before- ha!<br />
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But there are quite a few scenes from my favorite Disney Pixar movie, The Incredibles, that get me choked up or thoughtful for<span style="font-size: large;"> good reason</span>... all of them involving the awesome lady that holds the family together :) We're already super excited for Incredibles 2 next summer!<br />
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There could be lots more than I've written here even, but for today I've chosen <span style="font-size: large;">11 tips and scenes </span>worth thinking about...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">1) Sometimes you just can't win. </span><span style="font-size: small; text-align: left;">Maybe this one actually translates in to: "You're not the only one whose kids don't listen." We can coax and encourage and explain and even get downright terse. We can even grab shirt collars or hold back at the wrists, but sometimes... it's all for naught and we almost just have to stop and sit back for the main storm to pass. :) When it comes to my boys' wrestling, sometimes I sure wish my arms stretched like that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2) Don't talk down to your kids. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Talk to them like real people, capable of understanding and seeing the bigger picture. It would've been easy for Helen to smooth the whole "hide your super powers" thing over to her kids and paint things all rosy. But, no, she shared their frustration verbally and gave them the compliment of knowing that <i>they knew</i> the reasons why life had to be the way it was to begin with in the movie. I love that Helen never comes close to baby talk or child like words with her older kids. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3) Regarding Husbands: </span><span style="font-size: small;">There could be tons of tidbits of Helen Parr wisdom in this department, right? :) If he says NOT to answer the phone, absolutely answer the phone anyway. The "man cave" should NOT be a no-enter zone, ever. At the same time, he's gotta have his space, his "bowling night." Kiss him goodbye <i>for real</i> as he leaves in the morning. Make chocolate cake (or whatever else he'll love to devour). </span><span style="font-size: small;">Communicate with real words and truth during arguments, don't just lose your head. Sometimes you just have to let it go... re-visit the topic later. Don't let him hide behind a lack of words, draw the important things out even if they're hard to say. Love conquers all :)</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4) Be at the Crossroads... Show Up for your Kids. </span><span style="font-size: small;">That moment when she runs to the back of the plane just as it explodes and wraps herself around Dash and Violet? I get a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes every time. It's not, generally speaking, like that for us, of course, but I think there are certainly ways we can wrap ourselves around our own kids to avoid explosion. Do they know we'll be there when things are bad? Do they feel that <i>we are</i> the place to turn for things to be improved?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Awhile back, Cooper called from school because he'd been sent to the office over a scuffle at recess. He was crying and begged me to come and get him. I tried to calm him down and be loving, but told him that school was important and he needed to take a minute and then go back to class. And when I hung up, I <i>wished </i>I wouldn't have. I should have driven to that school, even if I was still undone for the day and given him a real hug and listened in person, maybe even brought him home where things were safe. I didn't show up for him in that moment. I showed him lesser things were more important that his emotions in hard moments... and I hope I can respond differently over time because I don't want to be the kind of Mom that doesn't wrap myself around my boys as things all around them explode.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5) It's ok to ask a lot of your kids... as long as you are giving a lot right along with them. </span><span style="font-size: small;">This little boat scene... creative genius, eh? :) And, I just love that neat moment when they both crawl onto the beach, totally worn out. Mom was asking a lot of Dash- she was needing him to give his all toward something good. But she wasn't just pointing and telling, she was showing and doing along with him. We can cause our kids to grow and polish most by stretching and polishing ourselves in the process... or maybe just get them to clean their rooms better when we're cleaning too ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6) Get a Grip!</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Mom has to be the grounding force in order for things to stay in tact it seems like. Mrs. Incredible freaks out really briefly for just a second, but otherwise, she holds it together for her family. I know my boys have seen me just break down and kinda fall apart a couple of times. And I wish I could change that! T</span>hey need to be sure that I will not fall apart on them, that I can be their solid ground. This one is honestly easier said that done for me- I cry in moments that they need me not to, but I do really hope that it's something I'm always improving on.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">7) Let them in on your weaknesses and struggles <i>occasionally</i>.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Obviously, not always. I love how Mrs. Incredible opens up to Violet and Dash about her concerns over their Dad, clues them in on the little she knows. Yes, we have to be strong for them. But t</span>hey also need to know that we're not super human, that we definitely have weaknesses, just like they do. :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8) Build your kids up.</span> I love how she tells Violet that she is stronger than she knows, even though she struggled and failed. Our kids are surrounded by negativity, peers thinking that bad is good and rude is cool. They need Mom to tell them that they are better than that, they it really is possible for them to rise above. It's highly possible that no one else is. I know I feel so lucky to be that influence for my boys :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">9) Remember Yourself. </span>This moment above might be the only time Mrs. Incredible focuses on herself. Yes, yes, she's lamenting her adult figure, but none the less, this is a case in point that Mom has to stop and look in the mirror too. Whatever it is- a new pair of earrings, doing something different with your hair... do what it takes to remember <i>you </i>too :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">10) Be Affectionate in Front of Your Kids.</span> That scene where Mr. and Mrs. Incredible pause in the middle of the battles, look at each other and say, "I Love You" makes everything better for Violet and Dash. They were worried that something was wrong with Mom and Dad's marriage and in that moment, those concerns were eased. Making sure your kids see you physically connect helps reassure them that security exists. :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">11) Be Selfless.</span> Carrying an RV while holding on to a rocket?! That's superhero power right there! And she did it because she was putting her family first. "Bob, throw me!" Another scene that gets me choked up... This mama is one selfless lady and <i>that</i>, more than anything else, is what makes her so admirable. She has these amazing abilities, and she also has an amazing, selfless heart that solves things and gets things done... really, this is what makes motherhood so hard, and so wonderful, eh? :)<br />
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This last weekend we celebrated as Cooper turned <span style="font-size: large;">seven</span>! We had a busy, fun Mountain Man style party right here at home :)</div>
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Cooper's friends from school, church and around the neighborhood, along with other friends and family, were here to support him- he was <span style="font-size: large;">beaming </span>the whole time! The kids shot bows and threw knives, hit a bison pinata, and were given little suede drawstring bags I had made, along with a few glass beads that they could trade around. Of course I got two pictures the whole time... I've seriously gotten horrible that way! It was a really great night though- we're <span style="font-size: large;">blessed </span>with wonderful, thoughtful people in our lives that make both simple times and big events better :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cooper </span>is silly and goofy, excited and busy, smart and curious. He's often moving on to something new, soaking it deeply in and then looking for the next thing. He reads well and enjoys reading. He loves his bike, organizing his bedroom desk, wearing pants only when he absolutely has too, spending alone time with his Dad, and playing over at the neighbors, to name just a few. More than anything he loved mountain men and learning about frontier times. When he gets something in his head, he's always been <span style="font-size: large;">"all in" </span>on it and right now that is where his heart really is :)<br />
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He's not always patient or calm, he gets frustrated both with himself and with situations, and it boils him over sometimes. He doesn't seem to get it when enough is enough and thinks over-the-top silliness is the best thing ever. But he is loving and <span style="font-size: large;">thoughtful</span>, kind and desirous toward good. His spirit and happiness just <span style="font-size: large;">shine </span>through him. We love you, Cooper! :)<br />
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There are a lot of<span style="font-size: large;"> Independence Day </span>themed wood kits from Wood Creations that I really love- I always have a hard time choosing. But really, this time seemed particularly hard. I finally fell upon this plaque and really love how it turned out. It is one of the <span style="font-size: large;">easier </span>kits I've ever done. The white one above was the display in the store, but I knew I wanted to put blue on the back instead.</div>
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Don't get me wrong, I've buzzed in to town in my <span style="font-size: large;">stretch </span>pants once or twice. ;) And if I'm not going anywhere that day, you'll find me in a ponytail and one of my husband's t-shirts. But, otherwise, I really don't like feeling un-done. I don't put any great length of time into my clothes, make up or hair generally, but I do make sure to put enough that I <span style="font-size: large;">feel </span>decent about how I look when I leave the house.</div>
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The thing of it is, I honestly have <span style="font-size: large;">never </span>been really taught just what to wear or how to do my makeup. I've just kinda adapted and tried things over the years. When I had the chance to check out an online program called Dressing Your Truth™, I was intrigued and decided that I'd give it a try and hopefully learn something that would be worth sharing.</div>
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.. and, oh my goodness, that's <i>Carol Tuttle.</i> My Mom has talked about her for years and I have her book <i>Remembering Wholeness</i>. I've already really enjoyed and resonated with this awesome lady and her expertise regarding emotional <span style="font-size: large;">healing </span>and wellness- I knew I was going to love this program! Knowing it was Carol behind all of it, I couldn't wait to dive in.<br />
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I was enthralled listening to Carol explain and relay stories relative to each of the four different Energy Types<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>that are part of this program. Of course, I was trying to figure out just which one <i>I</i> was the whole time. And I was a little torn- there were <span style="font-size: large;">two </span>of them that I thought I could probably fit in to!<br />
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But she kept giving more specifics and sharing more helps, reviewing each type until I felt <span style="font-size: large;">really </span>good about finally making a choice. Once I'd decided, it all just feel so right! It resonated and helped me feel <span style="font-size: large;">empowered </span>instead of haphazard when it comes to getting dressed- ha, novel idea!</div>
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So... that picture of me at the top of this post? That was me the very day I went through the course- dressed in black, with my hair blown more straight. Ever since then I've been trying to do a little <span style="font-size: large;">better </span>at dressing my truth:</div>
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I've kinda just had to give in to the fact that wrestling and chasing will be a big part of indoor life already!</div>
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We travel west to hit the desert for some <span style="font-size: large;">shooting</span> fun on Saturday mornings fairly regularly it seems. I should say the boys kinda drag me along... This very day Stephen was actually heading that direction to go shooting and I was heading opposite to do some shopping alone. I really like shopping alone, honestly. But on the way... my heart just kinda started to tug or something. The thought came to my mind, "What will really <span style="font-size: large;">fulfill</span> me?"</div>
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I've been thinking on that a bit lately- trying to motivate myself to be more motivated in general I guess. So, I turned around and met him in his tracks. I didn't really want to, honestly. I wanted to just shop and be alone. But I wanted to <span style="font-size: large;">feed</span> <span style="font-size: large;">my soul</span> even more. And<i> these boys do that for me</i>. Lately it's felt like when Taron and Keaton are with us, I'm breathing fully for that stint of time or something. Hasn't always been that way... but it is now. They complete me as a Mom :)</div>
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Plus, they all needed someone to entertain them/ drive them crazy with my freak out moments as Stephen bashes around <span style="font-size: large;">off-road</span> and through the muddy trails. Have I ever mentioned that I <i>really</i> dislike off-roading? Seriously not my thing. I get legitimately worried and they think I'm just too uptight and laugh at my hysteria. They <span style="font-size: large;">won't</span> be laughing when we actually get stuck (again) though.... :)<br />
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Ryder actually did the Rainbow Loom <span style="font-size: large;">himself</span> recently! He got the hang of the motion his hands needed to make really simply, actually :) I crocheted the bands while he used the loom and we made several together. When he had them on, he went and checked them all out, then came back and said, "I looked in the mirror and KABLAM, I was<span style="font-size: large;"> cool!</span>" Ha ha, love this little man :)<br />
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And, indeed, we've still got one super excited wanna-be Daniel Boone in the house :) Cooper was beyond thrilled to become the <span style="font-size: large;">proud</span> owner of his first coon skin cap! I've been really focusing on having them earn money and buying the things they want entirely on their own- not bridging the gap when they don't have enough. He was stoked he had enough to pay <span style="font-size: large;">all</span> on his own. This boy has such a bright, animated, strong spirit! I'm so anxious for school to be <span style="font-size: large;">out</span> so I can remind him better who he really is and have it shine through stronger again!<br />
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