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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

It seems like we are out every day doing something.
We kind-a like it that way.

I have a gagillion pictures of the last 3 weeks....
I figured I would post just a couple, but I got carried away.


We really enjoy seeing the Crumbly family. our boys are starting to get into star wars & the crumbly boys are all about the force...so it made for some fun one afternoon!
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Oak Ridge TN has a fantastic childrens museum that our kids love. we were lucky enough to go with some friends. I think us adults had more fun then the kids.
just look at these class clowns...
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We headed to Gatlinburg, TN to visit the aquarium. the boys explored, whilE presley & momma snuggled.
(us girls do love to snuggle!)
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There are lots of parks with in 10 minutes of our home. We have been meeting up with friends for play,
church activities & birthday parties.
It was pretty stinkin hott, & Taralyn was laying down on the side walk...sweaty little mads thought she had a good idea & layed down too...
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poor ellis....

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About 40 mins up the street here in Kentucky is a small water park. its 100% toddler friendly & we get a kick out of going with friends. T went down the big water slide & LOVED it!
(i just noticed the Jones' are in the back ground working their way around the lazy river.)

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& when we arent running around we are happily
playing at home.
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so that is the short version of it if you can believe that.
we also went to the splash pad in morristown & have had a few play dates & girls nights ...& it goes on & on.
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I am not looking forward to school getting
started up again in 3 weeks!
so sad....
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have you seen presley's blessing photos yet?
keep scrolling...

{a blessing}

Monday, July 26, 2010

Today we took Presley's gown off the hanger.
she was enchanting in white pintucks.
Her daddy gave her a beautiful blessing.
she was surrounded by worthy priesthood holders.
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Photobucket I love Britts picture smile-totally goofy!! & Mads big blue eyes & big ears are too much to take. Too cute!
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Having a daughter makes me want to be the woman that I want her to be.
I want to be the mother I want her to be...
the friend, daughter, wife...
She makes me want to be a better me.
I love her for that gift.
&
I love my husband for being an example to our sons.
I plea in every prayer that our boys might always strive to live worthy of the priesthood.
(what is the priesthood? Read here. I have a testimony of this.)
It is such a comfort in my life to know
that at anytime my husband can give any
of our children & even myself a blessing of comfort, or healing
& that by faith we can recive those things we need.
T was especially intreted in the blessing of our sweet daughter.
I pray that he will recieve the priesthood
& one day bless his own babies.
(what is a blessing? read this. Its a beautiful thing.)
I was especially touched that
bishop thompson, jeremy whiting & austin finklea were
willing to particpate in the blessing of Presley.
They also particpated in Britton & Maddox's blessings.
I feel very grateful to our friends.
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After church our friends poured through the door.
about 40 people filled our home.
We ate, visited & even some babies napped.
Presley was passed around while she snoozed.
We love having a house full!
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Rod bought Presley flowers for her special day.
He is head over heels for his baby girl!
(we all are!)

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Audrey thought it would be a hoot to take a picture of all the kids....
& the funny part is that not all the babies made it into the picture!
All these little ones are so sweet!

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& when everyone trickled out
our disobiedient friends the sowby fam cleaned up my house!
stinkers! I told them not too!
We had a beautiful day!
well...untill Rod had to pack up bedding, pillows,
towels, jammies & scrubs.
We are officially off vacation time.
this month its Virginia for Rod.
Then 3 months in Texas.
blah!
After 2 months of having him at home at night
Its going to be a transition.
bright side is...
he will be home off and on this month & then in less then a year
residency starts & we will be living together a heck of a lot more!
I know the boys will be thrilled.
there were lots of tears after Daddy drove away.
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I am many posts behind...Im gonna be playing catch up this week!
We have been having too much fun!!

{Sunday}

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Presley & I went to church with the sclater boys today.
I miss church when Im home with our new babies.
I miss our ward family & the lessons. I miss the spirit I feel when I go.
Today was beautiful & busy. Church with 4 is gonna be fun! haha.

Presley was head to toe pink & wore a rediculously huge flower on her sweet baby head.

She continues to steal my attention from all house duties!
I could look at her all day if I didnt force myself to accomplish something other then memorizing her tiny features.
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This is Presley's "kissy face" as the boys call it.
Its darling & she makes this face when she wakes from naps.
so of course we all kiss those pink lips!


After our outing as a family of 6 we came home.
The house smelled like chili that had been simmering for hours, & corn bread, & a simple, but yummy treat. We fed Rod & kicked him out the door for a night in a hotel in hopes he gets a great nights rest sans kidd-os! He didnt leave empty handed though. He left with a bag of study treats the boys picked out & a love note from each sclater for tonight & tomorrow.
because...Rod takes STEP-2 (2nd round of med boards) TOMORROW!
He has worked so hard in preperation for this monster of a test!

I hope he is sleeping & dreaming of success & NOT up studying from question banks!
(ROD! GO TO BED! I love ya!! & am so excited
for the inevitable FANTASTIC outcome!!)

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& in addition to tomorrow being test day...
its our SEVEN YEAR anniversary!
(we celebrated big already...remember THIS?
we sure do!! a week of fun!
BUT I am sure we will take a night to ourselves this week!)

{Tub Time.}

Friday, July 09, 2010

I have lots to say about how the boys are adjusting & how our girl is sleeping, eating, growing.

But In all honesty things are C-R-A-Z-Y here in Kentucky!
Boards are coming up for the hubs so he is MIA
trying to make a future for us! (so proud!!)
& Our house is finally selling.
So this momma has to find a new place to call home for a year.
busy times! But exciting times!
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T & I took some pictures of Miss. Presley taking a tub.
I love her skinny little dimpled everything!


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Bathtime is a favorite of my motherly duties.
With a house full of busy children I do not often get the one on one time I want with each.
But with tub time Its just me & a baby & quiet & the smell of lavendar.
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T snuggles his baby sister all day long.
Odds are if you stop by this is what you will find on the playroom couch.
Melts my heart!


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