Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Kyle’s New Room–The Big Reveal!

While Kyle was at his grandparents last week, Dave and I decided to re-do his bedroom.  Kyle kept telling us that he wanted a Star Wars room.  He was tired of the monkey room.  Here’s what he’s talking about…

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Before he was born, I painted a money and vines on his walls.  

Here is what his room looks like now…

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Daddy teaching him about all of the Star Wars characters.

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Yeah, he’s pretty excited!

Monday, July 30, 2012

My Baby is Home!

Dave and I picked Kelsie up from camp Friday afternoon.  We missed her so much.  Thursday afternoon I received this card in the mail from her -

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(Mom, I miss u a lot.  Don’t send me back.  I got so homesick that I threw up. xoxo Kels)

Thank goodness I got this Thursday.  If I would have gotten it earlier in the week, I think I would have picked her up!  She was excited to see us, even cried because she missed us.  I had to take a picture of that!!

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Kelsie and one of her camp counselors, “Bow”.

Kelsie is now spending the week with her grandparents in MD.  Guess she didn’t miss us enough to come home to NC.

Friday, July 27, 2012

When The Kids Are Away… Mommy And Daddy Will Play!

And eat out every night, order dessert, go to the movies, go to Dairy Queen (the kids fav!), go to a concert, hang out with friends, NOT watch SpongeBob or iCarly… you get the idea!  I know all of this sounds nice, but we miss the kids terribly!  We’re picking Kelsie up today and driving to MD to get Kyle.

Dave and I went to the KISS/Motley Crue concert with some friends this week and had a GREAT time!  I’m not much of a fan of either bands.  I remember being scared of KISS as a child!  After seeing them perform, I’m slightly scared of them as an adult!  The vision of Gene Simmons spitting blood is something I can’t seem to get out of my head.  It was gross.  

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012

My Diaper Wreath

My friend is pregnant… with twins!  Better her than me.  I wanted to do a diaper cake for her shower, but came across this cute diaper wreath on Pinterest.

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So, I thought I’d attempt to make one.  I think it turned out really cute.  The Mama-to-be thought it was store bought and loved it.

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She’s having a girl and a boy, so I did one side boy stuff, the other side girl.  Her last name begins with “L” so I added the wooden letter in the middle.  Cute, huh!?

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Girl Scout Camp

We shipped Kelsie off to camp on Sunday.  She’s at Girl Scout camp for the week.  She went last year and had fun, but was homesick.  The first thing she said to us when we picked her up last year was that she wasn’t coming back.  We made sure to send her with one of her friends this year… they can be homesick together.  The camp is beautiful – hiking, swimming in the lake and pool, campfires and crafts.  She’s a lucky girl!

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Check-in day

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Kelsie and Olivia, her camp buddy for the week

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This is where she’ll be sleeping for the week.  No electricity, no air…it was an oven in there!

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She wasn’t happy that we were leaving.  Check out that forced fake smile.

We miss her so much already!

Monday, July 23, 2012

Playing With My New Toy!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my new camera!  I can’t wait to take the class on how to use it properly.  So many buttons and functions… I wouldn’t know where to begin.

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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

My Husband is the BEST!

And, no, he didn’t hijack this blog!  He was so sweet and bought me this…

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I’m excited and overwhelmed at the same time.  I’ve already signed up for a photography class in August.  Time to read the instruction manual.  Talk to you in a few months!

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

A Day On The Lake

For the past few years we’ve been renting a pontoon boat at Lake Anna to celebrate Pap’s birthday.  We always luck out and have beautiful weather and a great time!

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Kyle, Grandy and Kelsie

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Pap was the first one to catch a fish!  The kids wouldn’t go near the water after that!

Monday, July 16, 2012

Happy Birthday Pap!

We traveled to VA this past weekend to celebrate Pap’s birthday (which is actually today).  We spent the day on the lake, fishing and swimming.  It was a nice weekend!

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Kyle helping Pap open his birthday present…

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Pap gets his own laptop computer!

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Monday, July 9, 2012

My 100th Post!

Wow!  My 100th post!  I knew my family would give me the material, but I didn’t think I would like blogging.  I have found that I LOVE it!  It also helps that my family enjoys keeping up with us, too!  I have written about so many things… family milestones, crafting, family trips, recipes, holidays, Kelsie’s music, and Kyle’s sports.   Duke has even made the blog!

I know there will be many more great stories and pictures to come!

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Friday, July 6, 2012

The ABC’s of Kelsie Marie…

Kelsie's hospital pic

Age: 9

Best Friend: Levering

Chores that you hate: Vacuuming the carpets

Dog: Duke

Elementary School: Powhatan

Favorite color: Purple

Grade: Rising 4th grader

Height: 4 feet

Instruments you play: Piano and Recorder

Job in future: Teacher or Waitress

Kool-Aid Flavor: Blueberry

Live: Clayton, NC

Mother's Name: Jennifer

Nicknames: Kelsie Bug, Kelsie Boo, Birdie, Sissy

Overnight hospital stays: Yes, when I was 5 years old and had a kidney infection

Pet you’d like to own: Guinea Pig or Puppy

Quote from a movie or TV show: “Tickle fight, tickle fight, tickle fight” - Buddy the Elf

Righty or Lefty: Righty

Siblings: Kyle (5 year old brother)

Tater Tots or French Fries: French Fries

Unusual Talent: Talking to my dog in a funny voice

Vegetable you hate: Squash

What makes you happy: Singing

X-Rays You've Had: Leg and Arm

Yummy food you like: Broccoli and Mac n’ Cheese

Zoo Animal: Artic Fox

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Thursday, July 5, 2012

Happy 9th Birthday Kelsie Marie!

I can not believe my baby girl is 9 years old today!

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Her favorite breakfast, a doughnut and chocolate milk (at 9:20 am, when she decided to roll outta bed!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET KELSIE MARIE!

LOVE YOU FOREVER, MAMA

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Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Summer Chores…

Having an 8 and 5 year old has REALLY helped me out this summer… in the cleaning department!  I absolutely despise cleaning the house.  I decided that the kids are old enough to help with small chores around the house and receive a small allowance for completing them.  If they whine or complain about having to do the chores, no allowance.  I’ve only had to take allowance away once, so they’re doing pretty good.  Kyle actually asked if he could complete some of Kelsie’s chores!

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What has gotten into my children!?

Monday, July 2, 2012

Kelsie’s Birthday Party

We had Kelsie’s 9th birthday party this Saturday.  She invited some of her friends to our neighborhood pool.  It turned out to be one of the hottest days, just 105 degrees!  Thank goodness we had it later in the day.  I think it was only 95 degrees then! 

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I still can’t believe she’s going to be 9 years old!

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