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In bettween packing

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Random pictures of what we’ve been up to over the last 6 weeks. In reverse order because I don’t feel like fixing it. 😉 So either read it from the bottom up if you want things to flow, or not. Up to you.

Carter’s birthday party was So fun. Kaylee got him some Spider Man sunglasses and suckers.

She was VERY excited for him to open his gift.

Pleased with her pinata loot.

Regan was thrilled with the Dum-dums that fell out of the pinata.

He was very happy to finally get a turn.

Mckayle had to hold him back (I was the picture taker) so he wouldn’t get clobbered.

Kaylee was unusually delicate with the pinata. Gave it a couple light taps before giving up her turn.

Most of the children waiting for pinata time. They just sat there while Mitch got it hung up inside the bounce house.

Eating cake and ice cream. I tried to give Regan a tiny bit, but he refused (VERY odd).

The birthday boy posing for me so I could get a picture of him next to the pinata I made. I really hope Regan has a Spider Man phase. It was the easiest and by far the best pinata I’ve ever made!

They both had their backpacks on and were discussing what they would need to road trip it to the new house. Kaylee had the blanket, Carter had the crayons. They also talk often about packing Carter so we don’t forget to take him.

A girls trip up north (Kaylee and Regan stayed at Carter’s house. THANKS Mckayle!!!) to look for wedding and bridesmaid dresses. And yes that is a vicking beenie on my head. Jack’ee and Sam got it for me (Late b-day gift). It’s going to be part of this years Halloween costume. And it gives me endless giggles when the children wear it.

This is NOT the one Jack’ee got. But I needed a picture of her in ONE of the dresses she tried on.

We didn’t need to worry about leftover cheese cake this night. Kaylee and Corbin cleaned the dish.

All my spare bedding is packed up. Kaylee isn’t used to my bed being “naked” while I’m washing the used sheets. So this day she “made” my bed for me. Barbies included free of charge. Meanwhile she had to strip Regan and her bed to do it. She’s funny!

My Mom decided she wanted my dinning room light, my range microwave, and living/kitchen fans. So that got me thinking that well if my house is getting some downgraded stuff I should offer everything else to Mckayle. So this was the children snacking while the great switch-a-roo took place. My house looks strange now. BUT Mom and Mckayle got free and needed upgrades which was awesome.

Kaylee got into my make-up. This was the pre scolding photo. Because while I was mad it was also VERY funny.

Kaylee teaching Carter how to play Starfall.

Our first FHE without Jon. The Owens’ invited us over for dinner and bounce house fun. It was so nice and so fun.

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a lovely visit

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Last night I was one lucky gal and got to spend a couple hours with some of my lovely ladies. It was a bit of a surprise. I wanted to go, but Jon NEEDED to work late all this week to get some projects done (got to pay bills) and since we are a one car family I had given up hope. So when Mckayle called and asked me to watch her boys Thursday night I said yes.

So I was just sitting around the house doing my Mama thing when Jon calls to tell me he is coming home “early” so I can go to the party and that he will watch the four kiddos!!! (I may have cried with joy…)

YUP! BEST Husband EVER!

So I got to go have a lovely visit with all my wonderful ladies!

I haven’t seen Dorothy in 5 1/2 years. She’s been in Thailand working hard to help everyone in the 10/40 window. She does some AMAZING work over there. She’s in the country for a bit to visit people she hasn’t seen in years. Then she is going back to Thailand.

And the rest of my lovelies I saw last at Kaylee’s baby shower 3 1/2 years ago. So it’s been a while.

I let Sally know last minute that I was going to make it. She kept it a secret from everyone. I got quite the reaction when I arrived. It was awesome!

Dorothy, Me, Sally, Alicia, Lovely lady I never worked with and have forgotten her name (yes I feel bad!),Val, Malynne.
This is how much fun I had EVERY day working with these awesome amazing women! They are crazy FUN!

Malynne (in red) was the wonderful lady who took a chance on me by giving me a job at TLC. She was an awesome boss.

Dorothy (in dark blue) gave me my second job/promotion at TLC. She was also just the best boss ever.

Those two ladies are the BEST bosses I’ve EVER had. They had endless patience for me as I learned. I feel SO lucky and blessed that I got them.

Sally, Chris (had to leave for a bit, but came back later after I had gone home.), Dorothy.

My first year or so at TLC I had the pleasure of having my desk next to Chris. And Sally (funniest accountant I’ve ever known) was one room over. These three women really looked out for me while I worked at TLC. They are funny, wise, loving, and strong! I learned so much from their examples.

I had SO SO SO much fun working with these AMAZING women at TLC. They taught me so much and I am ever grateful for their examples and love and for them taking me under their “wings” and showing me the way.

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a visit to our LeFevre’s

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We NEEDED to go see our friends. So we took a mini vacation over conference weekend. It was SO wonderfully refreshing. Kaylee keeps asking to go back to Angie’s house. Ya, we had that much fun!

What did we do? NOTHING! Just sat around visiting with our best friends (they were our matchmakers) and watched the kids have TONS of fun.

Kaylee was in HEAVEN! Matt let her play drums (she LOVES drums and so was SO excited to play “real” ones), Dylan had TONS of trains and dinosaurs that she had a blast with, and Cylest used Kaylee as her own life size barbie doll (both girls LOVED this), Cylest even took Kaylee ALL over the neighborhood (this made Kaylee feel SO grown up).

Regan had a blast going up and down stairs (he is a pro now), playing with Greyson, and going out back and playing with the dog. He then decided that having a fever and Butt Vomit would be cool. His trip was half fun, half icky. (dumb teething!)

Matt put Dylan’s crazy head piece on Kaylee. She LOVED it.

Playing dinosaurs with Dylan.


She’s got her make up done in this one. They also did hair and nails.

Both the girls all dressed up.

This was her favorite dress. She loved the crown.

She even got to play in the random snow the dumped. You know the day after flying kites and wearing shorts.

We hope to be able to visit our LeFevre’s again soon. Next time though we will makes sure Dylan doesn’t get lit on fire! (That’s what happens when Jon and Matt start to play…. No worries Dylan didn’t burn and now has a cool story to tell.)

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