tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89121270489085646942024-03-14T07:48:26.211-04:00The Poland Family BlogA collection of laughs, challenges, and traditions of our family.Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07229135464057765820noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912127048908564694.post-9573058462575616182012-09-13T21:35:00.000-04:002012-09-13T21:35:27.279-04:00Family Fun & Fitness Festival<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
While reading our community website, researching the next swimming lesson schedule, I happened upon an event called the Family Fun & Fitness Festival. It was happening that weekend at our local rec center, so we decided to stop by and see what it was all about. </div>
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When we first arrived, one of the workers there put a high-tech pedometer (type thing) on Mallory's wrist and told her to run and play and before we leave to give it back and we would see how many steps she took. She was quite excited about her new "bracelet" and was determined to move, move, move. The festival was set up with several play stations, refreshments & treats, along with music. There were inflatable slides, obstacle courses, face painting, games, and even a play yard with smaller toys such as tunnels, balls, slides, etc. It was really nice....and FREE! Not sure if they do it every year, but if so - we will go back. We didn't stay too long, but could have if there weren't errands to be done. Liam, Jacob, Sam, & Daisy (all friends of Mallory's) were there too and joined in on all the fun. It was SO nice. This (among other things) is one of the reasons I love our community. I just need to be more proactive about events, because I am sure there are a lot I miss! Nothing wrong with promoting movement and fun instead of sitting in front of the TV. </div>
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<br />Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912127048908564694.post-67107574120882689342012-09-04T21:16:00.000-04:002012-09-04T21:16:05.509-04:00Family Vacation, 2012 - Petosky, MI<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello August! Hello family vacation2012! This year we packed up the kids and headed to Petoskey, MI with Aunt Lori, Uncle Mike, the boys, Grandma, and Aunt Kelly. It was incredibly beautiful up North and the kids had a blast. Wesley was on his first beach and loved it. Mallory has always been a huge fan of the beach and was so excited to get back there ASAP. I had trouble keeping the sand out of Wesley's mouth, but other then that the beach was a complete success. Ivan and Mallory waded in the water, found "tadpoles" and played to their hearts content. Everett wasn't too sure about the sand, but was a real trooper. He got very intrigued when he learned there were rocks to be collected in the sand. Since our return, I often hear Mallory say "I miss the bacation house" or "I miss Ivan." <br />
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The two of them shared a room and stayed up late every night talking as we made frequent trips to their room requesting they quiet down and go to sleep. Occasionally I would stand outside the door listening intently to their conversations. A lot was said about superheros, princesses, and just fun facts about friends at home. I didn't mind they stayed up late, after listening to the two of them bond at bed time. <br />
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We did A LOT on our trip. We frequented the town of Petoskey, traveled a short distance to Harbor Springs, took the ferry to Mackinac Island, and even made the drive to Traverse City. It is always so nice to get away and let the kids have fun and break the "rules." Adjusting once you are back home can be a relief and a burden, but it is well worth it to see them on cloud 9 while we are there. Here are some of the fun moments caught on film from our trip. <br />
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Wes' first time at the beach. He refused to keep the binky in, but LOVED playing in the sand. </div>
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This was the ride on the ferry to Mackinac Island. Wes loved the wind even if he couldn't keep his eyes open. </div>
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Aunt Kelly enjoyed the ferry ride as well :)</div>
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Lunch time in Harbor Springs. Happy as a clam. </div>
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Posing for a picture. This never happens. Glad I got it!</div>
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Daddy's little girl </div>
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The cousins in matching hats!</div>
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Aunt Lori and "too cool for school shades" Ev</div>
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Checking out the beach with Grandma and Aunt Kelly</div>
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"WOO HOO! I love the beach!!"</div>
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Ev in his shades. He seemed to always have them or his hat on.</div>
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Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912127048908564694.post-50110718804142408702012-09-01T22:19:00.006-04:002012-09-01T22:19:57.132-04:00Back tracking to Family PhotosIn all the catching up I have been doing on the blog, I forgot to publish some pictures from our family photo session back in April. Wes is 6 months, Mallory almost 3.5 - so it was time for some family photos. We went through <a href="http://jessiweithmanstudios.com/">Everyday Studios</a> and we were SO PLEASED with the images we got. Here are a few of our favorites, but there are so many that are amazing. Enjoy...we definitely did. <br />
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<br />Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912127048908564694.post-41009315583390542872012-09-01T15:25:00.000-04:002012-09-01T15:25:23.297-04:00Neglect; July 2012Getting closer to current, let's talk about July. Oh, July. SO many pictures from July. I am not sure why, but the 4th has always been my favorite holiday. I think it is sitting outside in the hot summer air watching fireworks in the night sky. I love that feeling. "Ooohhhing and aweing" over each blast and being surrounded by friends and family. There is always so much going on during the 4th. There is fireworks, cookouts, parades, parties...it is just always a blast for us and the kids. However, to add to those festivities, we had Aevan's first birthday on July 13th. Being that I was "in charge" of taking pictures, I have quite a few images. So, I suppose I should stop typing and start posting pictures! <br />
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So, I don't think I mentioned it, but Wes is crawling. Talk about milestones, how could I forget to mention this? He started crawling at 8 months and has been on the move ever since. Now, he is walking while holding on to things, crawling up the stairs, and just started standing without holding on to anything a couple days ago. So, with that said, here are just some random shots of Wesley from July. <br />
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4th of July BBQ at Great Grandma's is next on the list. We do this every year, immediately following the parade. I have not yet taken my kids to the parade. With Fireworks being that night (and them being up until 11:00) it just hasn't worked out yet. I am sure as they get a little older, it will happen. Mallory could now handle it, but not so much Wes. One day it will all work out. The most memorable part of the BBQ? Aevan and Wesley. They were both chewing on a piece of celery (wonderful teether, thank you Aunt EE for that info!) and Aevan would just crawl up and take Wesley's! He would just sit there and stare at her and let her have it. He is just so sweet this one. Mallory would have screamed and taken it right back. Hopefully this is an inclination of how wonderful he will treat a lucky girl some day :) <br />
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And now, the 1st Birthday Extravaganza for Little Miss Aevan. Although hosted by EE & Todd, we helped out by having the party at our house. Since they live out of town, it was easier for family to celebrate here as opposed to going there, getting hotels, etc. So, we offered up our house and had a "pool" party theme for Aevan's 1st birthday. It fit well, considering temperatures were exceeding 100 that day. I can't believe that Aevan is one. She is such a fun little girl with a personality all her own. She is so happy all the time and has the cutest, softest little voice. I am loving watching her grow and can't wait to see what this next year holds for her. Like I said, I got a TON of pictures, so here is a few. It is so hard to choose which ones to post!</div>
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And lastly, a few of my oldest from July :) Pretty girl...<br />
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<br />Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912127048908564694.post-86764946444863564362012-08-29T21:35:00.000-04:002012-08-29T21:35:15.410-04:00Neglect continued; June 2012Continuing my neglect post(s), I am moving on to June. A lot of stuff happened in June. More then I even remember. Two "firsts" for Wesley. He seems HUGE now, looking back on these "firsts." I know it is so cliche, but it is so true - your kids grow up way too fast. It is like you blink, and their lives are passing by in the speed light. I can't even believe that Wes is going to be 1 in just over a month. Really? I mean, is that even possible? The second one is proving to grow up even quicker then the first. Not to mention Mallory, she is a little person, a kid. No longer a baby or toddler; a kid! <br />
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Milestones are such a hard thing as a parent because you are so proud, but at the same time so sad. You want to hold on to that little infant that depends on you so much and needs you for everything. But to see your child learning, growing, and progressing makes you smile ear to ear. Now you have to focus on teaching them to be independent instead of loving them being dependent. The grooming for the rest of their life begins and you have to step back and try to remember the "easy" time when you just did everything for them. Wes still needs me to do almost everything for him, but I know it is just a short time away that he will be saying "Mommy, I can do this by myself." <br />
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First up: Big Boy Bath. <br />
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Wesley had his first big boy bath in June. Although I probably could have done it before this, I held off for some reason (don't want to let go, what?) He loved it. He splashed and played and smiled through the whole thing. I wasn't comfortable putting him in the tub with Mallory yet, but since this time we have transitioned to bathing them together - which makes bath time so much easier and quicker. Here are some shots from the first big boy bath...<br />
**Disclaimer: Please disregard the <i>King Pin </i>Bill Murray hair. That is to be addressed later in this post.**<br />
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Next up, CEDAR POINT!!!! I can't even to begin to describe how awesome this little day trip was. Of course, I have always been a HUGE fan of the park - me and my best friends in High School made an annual summer trip and would ride every ride as much as we could and just make a day of it. So, when Aunt Lori & Uncle Mike invited us to go with them for the day, I was overjoyed. Then I stepped back and thought "well, what are the kids going to ride?" I knew they had kid rides, but I had no idea that they had SO many. Mallory and Ivan had a BLAST. Everett had fun too, but I think he will really get the full experience out of it next year when he is just a touch older. Either way, it was a huge hit. <br />
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Moving on...milestone for Wesley #2. And this one pulls at my heart strings a little. First Haircut. Mallory didn't get her first haircut until after she was 1, so to do Wesley's so quickly was a hard decision. However, since he never fully lost all his hair as an infant, the old hair was much longer then the new hair, causing the <i>King Pin </i>Bill Murray look as referenced above. He looked like he had a constant comb over, and something had to be done. Since the hair cut, it has grown quite a bit and I am letting it get a little "shaggy" to see how it looks, but it needed evened up, so that's exactly what we did. He looked like such a little man when he was done :)<br />
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And there is June...Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912127048908564694.post-7614206017430015302012-08-29T20:55:00.000-04:002012-08-29T20:55:38.050-04:00Neglect. Starting with May 2012I have done an awful thing. I have neglected the blog. I could chalk it up to being busy; working 40 hours and managing a household of crazy kiddos while keeping my sanity - but the truth is, I have thought about blogging many, many times. The fact of the matter is, that I have SO many updates and so many pictures, that once I got behind, the thought of trying to play catch up was overwhelming. However, regardless of the lack of readers, followers, or interest, I want to have this blog to look back on - to remember my kids and my family at our best. So, with that said - it is time to play catch up and try and reinstate my productive posting! <br />
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So, I am channeling May 2012 and all the fun we had. Trying to remember the "important" milestones or days we may have had. First up? Everett turns 2! <br />
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Everett's birthday was approaching and a party was in the works. Unfortunately, he came down with something right before his birthday causing the party to have to be cancelled. However, there were still cupcakes to be had, so we had a mini-celebration with just a couple of us. It ended up being a nice night out and we were able to just sit outside, visit and smear ourselves with some cupcakes. <br />
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Also in May.....<br />
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We celebrated the baptism of Baby Wes & Little Sweet Aevan. They both looked so cute all dressed up in their Sunday best. We chose Wesley's Godmother as my sister, Aunt EE & the Godfather Uncle Mike. I know that both of them love our children like their own and I would trust both families with my kids anytime, any day, under any circumstance. They treat our kids like their own (maybe spoil them a little more) and would rise to the challenge of any obstacle if we needed them to. We are so lucky to have such amazing family and we cherish them so much. I honestly do not know what I would do if I didn't have all my sisters! After marrying Marc, I gained two amazing sisters that I feel like I have known forever. Not to mention my two brothers I got through marriage, that I know I can count on rain or shine. In my case, in-laws are great!!<br />
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And to finish off the longest post ever (well, until I catch up on June, July, & August) we have the Memorial Day Parade! Every year our community does has a Memorial Day Parade. It is very close to our house and the kids love it, so we always head down to see the floats, bands, and Vets pass by. Since my sister was in town, they came with us and I think Baby Aevie loved it just as much as my two :)<br />
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The Easter Bunny came to visit this year and left some great goodies for the little ones. He also made sure to take all the colored eggs from our previous post and hide them all around the house for Mallory to find. She was so excited to find all the eggs and eventually her basket as well. Her favorite present from the Easter bunny? An Angry Bird. She still sleeps with it every night and often times insists on bringing it to the store when we run errands. </div>
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After we found all the eggs and the baskets, my family came by for brunch and a small visit before Aunt EE and Uncle Todd made their way back home. We had some good food and even managed to get some pictures outside when the sun decided to show :)</div>
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Wes' basket</div>
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Mallory's basket</div>
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Angry Bird got a HUGE hug</div>
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"Look MOM!! Angry Bird!"</div>
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One of the few times Mallory gets candy before breakfast :)</div>
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As I called them - Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum</div>
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Leave it to Mallory and Liam to turn egg coloring into a a super fantastic coloring - dress up - dancing extravaganza! These two are so funny to watch. They carry on the funniest conversations and (often) play so well together. Liam came over this year to help us color eggs and prepare for the Easter Bunny. They had a great time coloring the eggs and didn't quite understand the concept of 1 egg per bowl, but that is okay. Pastel color eggs are just as good as the ones rich in color. </div>
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After the coloring was done, the two scampered off and played in the play room. Once they emerged, both complete in dress up garb, they jumped up and down, so proud of themselves and obviously having a ball. Now...to get to the post where the Easter Bunny comes....</div>
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Well, that time has come. The time for soaked through shirts and bibs. The time for uneasy sleep, ear pulling, and finger chewing. The time where everything in reach is fair game for Wes' mouth. Wes is teething. Poor little guy, you always feel so bad because you know it has to hurt. He constantly has something in his mouth and every time I turn around I keep my fingers crossed that it isn't one of Mallory's toys. Because if it is, it will soon be followed by a high pitch "mommy!!! He's eating it!" *sigh* <br />
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Wes has successfully pushed through 1 tooth, but there are many more to come. The good news is that I do recall them being able to self medicate a little better with eat tooth, so here's hoping that reigns true this time around. Cheers to teethers, infant Tylenol, and pacifiers!<br />
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As stated in the last post, the Poland's packed up shop and headed out to Chicago for a weekend family trip. Although it was way too short (as it always seems to be) we had a great time. Mallory has been to Chicago several times, but this was Wes' first trip. Not only his first trip to Chicago, but his first trip anywhere. He did....okay. It doesn't help that he started teething REALLY bad (has since received his first tooth) but he just seemed to get bored in the car. I remember taking Mallory when she was even younger then him and she slept most of the way. Wes did sleep, but I wouldn't say most of the way. I spent a lot of ride in the back entertaining him, but that is okay, it was still worth the ride. </div>
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The cousins loved spending time together and as I mentioned in my last post, Aevan loved having visitors at her house. We took a ride downtown and took Mallory to the Disney store on Michigan Ave and that was a hit. She loved looking at the tall buildings and the princesses :) Can't wait for the next trip. Fingers crossed the drive doesn't take 8 hours.... </div>
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Little Lady Aevan, my sweet little niece. Love this little girl. I love seeing her, but because she lives 6 hours away, I don't get to see her as often as I would like. Last weekend, we all piled in the car and drove the 6 hour, wait no - with 2 kids, it was more like 8 hours to Chicago to visit her and her mommy and daddy. Upon arriving, I was blown away with how much she has grown. I can't really say that she looked huge, because although 3 months his senior, Aevan is slightly smaller then her cousin Wes. However, this petite little lady has earned the nickname I gave her the day she was born, "tiny but mighty." She is such a cutie who still seems to be the spitting image of her father. Although her individual features can be drawn back to my sister, she simply screams daddy when you look at her. With her strawberry hair and hazel eyes, she is so cute it is hard to look away. I may be a little biased, but I can't get enough of this little lady. <br />
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At first, she was quite confused with the house guests. She just seemed to be overwhelmed with the visitors while watching with disbelief. So happy to play with Wes, and even happier to watch older cousin Mallory dance around her house like she owned the place. Every time Aevan came down the stairs with mommy (whether after a diaper change, or in the morning to start her day) she would gasp when she saw us there and begin clapping and smiling as if to applaud that we were still around. Such a nice welcoming every time she came down the stairs :) <br />
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On one of the first unexpected spring-like days of March, Mallory, Wes, & I ran out the front door as fast as we could, eager to play in the sun. Wes and I set up shop by the big oak tree, sprawled out on a blanket with plenty of toys. Mallory, on the other hand, had no interest in laying on a blanket. She immediately darted into the yard with a basket, determined to "pick berries" like Princess Aurora. I wasn't sure what berries were to be found in our yard, but just in case I was sure to explain that she should never put anything in her mouth. She agreed and sauntered off. She came back with a basket full of buds from one of our little trees (poor tree). She was quite excited and wanted me to take a picture of them. The next fun game was to be bat girl as her shirt portrayed. She began running and jumping in the air, defeating the evil villains. Wes and I watched in astonishment from the sidelines and cheered her on. It was such a nice surprise. I am not complaining about the early spring - just dreading a super hot summer that I am convinced is on it's way. Must enjoy the cool breeze now while I can.... Happy Early Spring everyone!</div>
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The other day when Mallory looked my way and said "Mommy? Can I hold Wes-a-ley?" I took advantage and said "Oh, yes...that's a GREAT idea, and I will take pictures while you hold him, ok?" You can imagine my surprise when I heard an enthusiastic "YES!!!" in response. I quickly grabbed my camera, gently placed Wesley in her arms and snapped like crazy. Of all the pictures (and believe me there was A LOT) I was able to get a really great one (last one below) that I was so happy about. And even though there was just one that I consider what I wanted, the many other ones were quite entertaining as well. Here are a select few that caught my eye...</div>
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I can't wrap my head around how quickly time is moving lately. The older I get, the quicker time moves. Why is that? I remember being little and wanting time to move quickly, wanting to grow up. Now that I am older, I want things to slow down, I want time to creep by, but it doesn't...it flies by so quickly, I feel if I were to blink, I may miss it. I turned around and suddenly Wes is ready to start the transition to solid foods. Wasn't he just born yesterday? **sigh** <br />
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So, we mixed the whole wheat oatmeal with his formula (trying to start things off right...) and he gobbled it down very well for his first attempt. I was quite amazed actually. I was later told that kids that have to take medicine are typically better at eating with a spoon, because they are used to sucking the medicine out of the dropper. It makes sense, because each bite he slurped in a sucking motion. It was quite cute really. However, when it was time to stop, he let us know!! Overall, he did better then his sister, seen <a href="http://www.malloryallyn.blogspot.com/2009/06/is-it-supposed-to-taste-like-this.html">here.</a><br />
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Since this first attempt, he got a stomach bug and stopped eating cereal all together. However, we added some mashed up banana's to it and now he is back to eating like a champ. I find myself at the store contemplating new things to try; pears, peaches, peas, carrots, sweet potatoes? Then I take a step back and realize that I am not ready for him to grow this quickly!!! I know it is such a cliche, but it is true...these kids grow up way too fast. :( <br />
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Oh too smoooth...</div>
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What cha doin' mom?</div>
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Getting ready to let out a BIG smile</div>
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There is my smiley man :)</div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912127048908564694.post-14593980031508020382012-02-18T15:34:00.001-05:002012-02-18T15:34:59.460-05:00Third Birthday Extravaganza<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know the suspense was killing you, and it is finally here - the Birthday party post! This year I had one goal and one goal only; a birthday party NOT at my house. Our house (although I love it) is not the prime location to throw a 20+ person party. And by the time you invite all of my family and Marc's family it is already close to, if not there. Since it was Mallory's 3rd Birthday and she has had the chance to really establish good and solid friendships, I wanted to make sure some of her friends could come too. </div>
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After debating between several ideas for a venue (I can't tell you enough how hard it is to find something reasonable in the beginning of JANUARY. How I wish all my kids were summer babies just for this reason), we finally ended up at a local Gymnastics place that my Aunt and Cousin work at. Mallory and I had gone there several months prior to "test it out" and she loved it. After mentioning we may have her birthday there, she really didn't let it go. </div>
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It was a lot of fun although in retrospect, maybe a bit over the top. I know she loved it and that is very important to us, but I don't think we will do something like this every year. It was a lot of fun to see them all running and playing and laughing. The place was awesome and Mallory is always asking to go back - so all in all, it was a good choice and we were very pleased. Here are some pictures illustrating the enjoyment...</div>
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Well, since it is February, I thought it only appropriate to start posting things from January :) The first major event of 2012 was my sweet little Mallory's birthday. 3 years to be exact, January 2nd. Her actual party was scheduled for the following weekend (post to come) but we felt it necessary to celebrate the actual day in some way. I was still on maternity leave, but it was quite convenient that her birthday was on a Monday, which made for Daddy's New Years Day holiday from work. This meant we were all at home together on her special day. We started the morning off by taking her to Tim Horton's across the street to pick out a very special breakfast. To my surprise, when Daddy and her arrived back she had chosen 2 donuts, because apparently deciding between chocolate and sprinkles was just too hard. </div>
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After breakfast, she opened her present from us (a Disney Princess Karaoke jukebox), at which point we asked her what she wanted to do on her Birthday. She replied "WATCH PRINCESS MOVIES!" So, that is exactly what we did. In between dresses and fairy tale stories, we painted her nails and received visitors from both Grandma Myntz & Grandpa complete with presents in tote. Lastly, she got to top off her evening with a trip out to Grandma and Kelly's for an overnight surprise. She was so happy all day long, which was exactly the goal. </div>
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I had several moments on this day that I can't seem to get out of my head. First of all, my baby is 3. My first little bundle is sitting across the table from me, bartering for dessert. "Mommy...how bout I eat 2 more bites, then I get a Hershey Kiss?" It seems like she was just nuzzled in the crack of my arm on the couch sleeping. I remember her depending on me for everything. For eating, for moving, for dressing. I remember the joy I felt the first moment I laid eyes on her. I lost control and started sobbing tears of pure bliss and joy. Her little face, so puffy from the trauma of birth, just looking up at me as if to say "nice to meet you Mommy." Now look at her. She is so many things. She is a dreamer. She is a dancer. She is a singer. She is a character. She is a hand full, and she is a screamer. She is a artist, an actor, a princess. She is a fire cracker, in both good and bad ways. She is a sweet heart, she is a stubborn ox. She is a big sister. She is one of a kind. She is my baby and always will be. Happy Birthday sweet Mal. Mommy, Daddy, & baby Wes love you.</div>
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Okay, so this is my LAST Christmas post. I promise. I almost forgot to share this, but then stumbling upon the pictures in my camera, I knew it had to be done. </div>
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For Christmas this year, Mallory's primary sitter got her a box of the Crayola Window Markers. I had seen these before and purposefully steered clear of them thinking to myself, "if I let her color on the windows, then what is going to keep her from coloring on the walls?" However, I was wrong. These things are great and so much fun! Mallory knows they are to only go on the windows and is very good about following those directions. Anyways, she was so excited when she opened them, she insisted that we play with them as soon as we got home that day. It was that evening that I decided it was time for a new tradition. </div>
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Our back door are french window doors with a wood grid (see above). So I decided that each person coming or staying at the house over Christmas could decorate one of the rectangular windows on the back door for the holiday. Not everyone chose to do this, but there was one particular night involving wine where we got a little carried away. Actually, not WE but more EE & Uncle Todd. Here are some of our crazy masterpieces. </div>
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It all started with EE's rendition of Dorothy's ruby red slippers. Above, is her depiction of said slippers.</div>
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Then came Christmas presents complete with sarcastic caption "Christmas...after the economy recovers."</div>
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This one was quite entertaining. It started off as a person skating and it was decided that it looked like Owen Wilson when finished. Artwork and caption by EE, "Owen Wilson Skates on a Pork Chop."</div>
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Moving on...here is a picture drawn by Uncle Todd illustrating what is to be expected come 2015, in their dreams, of course. </div>
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This was the family portrait by Uncle Todd complete with dog, cat, and baby in a basket.</div>
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This was my stunning Christmas Tree...</div>
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and my award winning snowman. </div>
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And in the spirit of saving the best (most creative) for last....Marc's Krampus. This is the Christmas tradition that began in Germany where Krampus (who is some sort of monster) comes and kidnaps kids that are bad. He comes complete with a whip and chain. If you look close, you can see the bad little children in his backpack. So joyful. </div>
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And....finally.....we have reached Christmas Day. The funny part is, I only have about 5 pictures from the actual Christmas morning and this is 3 of them. **sigh** </div>
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Christmas morning was a fun whirlwind of presents and laughs and stockings and dogs and chaos. And we loved every second of it. The morning consists of our family, EE, Uncle Todd, Aevan, and Grandpa. We all have breakfast, open stockings, and then move on to presents. Santa out-did himself this year and Mallory was on cloud nine. She loved her presents and of course, loved helping her brother open his. </div>
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After we were finished, we all got ready and went over to Great Grandma's for the final installment of Christmas. It seems like it is too much when I look back and revisit each part of Christmas, but then I think of how thankful I am that we have all of these places to go and all these amazing people in our family to share the holiday with. In the true spirit of Christmas I try to not complain about the time spent on the road and the lack of time we have trying to fit everything in, because the truth is that every part of Christmas is exciting and fun and I am so thankful for everything we have been blessed with. Merry Christmas to all (even in January as I try to catch up on the blog...) :) </div>
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Now, for part 2 of our Christmas Eve adventure, an evening at Grandma Myntzs' house. We ventured that way after Aunt Lori's in hopes of a good nap in the car on the way over. This year, we took our time making the trip as long as possible. I think Mallory got a good hour of sleep in, which was acceptable. Not her normal two hour nap, but it was something. And typically something is better then nothing.</div>
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We were the first to arrive and Aunt EE, Uncle Todd, and Aevan were soon to follow. This year was difficult for them as EE had come down with an awful case of Strep Throat. We quarantined her in the play room/guest room and crossed our fingers that no one would get sick. We were successful, but poor EE was miserable. She was a trooper though; making the 45 minute journey to Grandma Myntzs' in order to enjoy Christmas Eve. She even got Aevan dressed up in her little Christmas dress, complete with adorable cardigan. </div>
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Aevan was bright eyed and bushy tailed for her first Christmas, taking in all the excitement in large doses. She was most entertained my her cousin Mallory and enjoyed watching her bounce around the room with what seemed like endless bouts of energy. I have a feeling little Aevan will look up to her cousin, while they both torment little Wes in the coming years. It is okay though, Wes has Ivan and Everett to look to on the other side. :)</div>
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Additionally, Wes decided to show his smile that evening, which at that time was a rare occasion. Wes was battling Colic and Acid reflux (and we are still working through it, but it is much better) so I often got uneasy when I knew I had to take him out of the comforts of home. He slept through Aunt Lori's, so I was a little afraid of what would happen at Grandma Myntzs'. He pleasantly surprised me with a lot of awake time where he was content. That was so rare, I took it all in and got as many pictures as I could. It was a nice little Christmas present for mom too :) Thanks little man. </div>
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Let me start out by saying that currently, I think that Christmas Eve is way more exciting for Mallory then Christmas day. She gets to open just as many (if not more) presents as she does on Christmas day, AND she gets to play with her cousins on both sides of the family. It is a jam packed day that starts out in the morning at Aunt Lori & Uncle Mikes, and ends with the evening at Grandma Myntz's house. Each year she seems to get more and more, which leaves me quite torn. On the one hand she gets way too many presents and I don't want her spoiled, especially with a birthday coming up right after Christmas. However, on the other hand, watching these kids get excited and open these gifts is SO much fun that all I want to do is buy them all more and more presents. Let's be honest, the older you get Christmas seems to loose a little of it's magic. Let me tell you, that all comes flowing back full speed when you have little ones and especially when they start to understand. I was so excited for Christmas this year, simply to see the faces of these little ones. </div>
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Here are some pictures from the first part of our Christmas at Aunt Lori & Uncle Mikes. It seems all my pictures are of the kids because they were so animated and excited, but do know that the adults had a wonderful Christmas too, filled with laughs and very nice presents. It was a great way to start off the Holiday. </div>
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This is the best picture I had of them sitting in front of the tree. I know Ivan's finger is in his nose, but if I recall correctly it was prompted, not real. Still pretty funny either way.</div>
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Ev was pretty fascinated with Wesley, which was really cute. He kept bringing him things and putting them in his seat. He also wanted to rock Wesley in the car seat. It seemed almost more exciting then opening gifts. He was very gentle and sweet...I think he is ready for a little sister or brother. </div>
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I think Ivan won the prize for biggest gifts :)</div>
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Sweet little Ev</div>
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Can you believe it? Mallory got a princess!</div>
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Uncle Marc showing Ev how to play his doggie guitar.</div>
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OMG! Another princess!!!!<br /></div>
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And on that cold night, as we walked the isles looking for the perfect tree - snow began to fall (just barely) for first time this winter. Pretty perfect :)</div>
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<br /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911411075401454768noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8912127048908564694.post-70626031662515961112012-01-15T21:27:00.002-05:002012-01-15T21:27:24.769-05:00Christmas Card 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Getting a good picture of one child has always been near impossible, so why I thought I could get one of two, I am not so sure. Here are just some of the many shots I attempted for our 2011 Christmas card. We ended up calling it quits after realizing that we may start bribing more then we are willing to pay just to get Mallory to sit still and smile. It didn't help that Wesley can't sit up yet and the leather chair had a sinking effect on our efforts to prop him up. Needless to say, we ended up going with a combination of three photos on one photo card. It turned out okay, but before we began, in my head, it was a very different card. Funny how these things play out...<br />
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