tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9882071019843710232024-03-13T08:07:43.669-07:00The IzzardsFamily of Five...Three is the New Two!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988207101984371023.post-53642286706046701082014-12-03T23:18:00.001-08:002014-12-03T23:18:53.889-08:00Special Delivery!<div style="text-align: center;">
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On Monday, December 1st we welcomed Bennett Perry Izzard</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> into the world after a very fast labor and delivery! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We came home late last night and his big brother and big sister can't get enough of him...when he's awake. We are all smitten with little brother! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Bennett Perry Izzard</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>December 1, 2014</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am thankful for all these last moments we are sharing as a family of four. As my due date approaches (wow...in 3 days), I realize I can't count on that day. Baby Brother will come when he's ready. I have permission to wait until 41 weeks until we <strike>evict</strike> induce him...hopefully he chooses a birth day before then! I was 4 cm at my appointment yesterday and still having lots of false labor contractions with nothing closer than 7 minutes apart. But I'm thankful for these in a way because they get that cervix working so I will have less to do once I finally get to Labor and Delivery. :) Same thing happened with Riley and when I checked in, I was 7 cm. and not in pain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We have been fortunate to have excellent health, awesome friends, a loving family, and careers that have provided us numerous opportunities and a happy home to raise our growing family. So on this day we take some time to talk about why we are thankful, but most importantly, we remember to be thankful every day...and tell each other so. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I'm 39 weeks, 3 cm dilated as of last week's visit, and had the most uncomfortable week of the entire pregnancy at 38. Every other day I had contractions, which made me super tired, cranky, and not feeling well. Then the next day, I would be fine and have my normal energy...then the next day, back to feeling yucky. I hope Baby Brother is working his way out! I talked to the midwife I'm using for <a href="http://www.greenchildmagazine.com/placenta-encapsulation/" target="_blank">Placenta Encapsulation</a> and she said I'm experiencing<a href="http://thebirthteacher.blogspot.com/2008/12/prodromal-labor.html" target="_blank"> prodromal labor</a>, or false labor. I did with the other babies so I'm not surprised...but a little concerned as we get closer and closer to 40 weeks and he gets bigger and bigger. I hope he's under 9 lbs. and the doctors and ultrasound technician are wrong about his size. At least I know what I'm experiencing isn't the real thing (this time) and haven't made any false alarm trips down to Sharp Mary Birch, as I did with Jackson and Riley. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We completed Baby Brother's nursery a few weeks ago...minus a few details like decals for the wall and a teether for the crib that will coordinate with the grey and aqua "theme" scheme...but here is his nursery, ready and waiting for a sweet little boy to make his debut. The pictures are off my phone as my real camera is packed and I was too lazy to get it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Little Castle Glider/rocker: </span><a href="http://www.buybuybaby.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Buy, Buy Baby</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Patch NYC Pouf: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NFTIB9A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Amazon</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hulsig Rug: </span><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10250201/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Ikea</a><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span class="fn" itemprop="name" style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Room Essentials Chesapeake Curtain Panels</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;">: </span><a href="http://www.target.com/p/room-essentials-chesapeake-curtain-panel/-/A-14746196#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=grey+curtains+essentials" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;" target="_blank">Target</a><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;">Dresser Knobs: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NGWD5AG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;" target="_blank">Amazon</a><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;">Changing Table and Crib -- reused from Jackson and Riley :)</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;">Garland: </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/236797744" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;" target="_blank">etsy</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;"> -- The Blushing Fig</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;">Iconic Crib sheets and skirt: </span><a href="http://www.landofnod.com/solid-aqua-iconic-crib-sheet/s217496" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;" target="_blank">Land of Nod</a><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;">American Baby Crib bumper: </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CPKS3Z2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;" target="_blank">Amazon</a><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;">Shelves: Ikea</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;">Sunny Days Ahead print: </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LucyDarlingPrints?ref=l2-shopheader-name" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;" target="_blank">etsy</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;">, Lucy Darling Prints</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;">ABC print: </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/237961342" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;" target="_blank">etsy</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;"> -- My Printable Art</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;">Crib teether: </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/237962910" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;" target="_blank">etsy</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 28px;"> -- My Freckles Shop</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cloud Wall Deals: </span><a href="http://www.uwdecals.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Urban Walls</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Round chicken wire shelf: </span><a href="http://www.homegoods.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Home Goods</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Memo Board: Home Goods</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Owl pillow: Home Goods</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Circo Whale Mobile: </span><a href="http://www.target.com/p/circo-musical-mobile-whales-n-waves/-/A-14772875#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=whale+mobile" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">Target</a><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Book area Pillows: Ikea and Target (a few years ago)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Closet Dividers: </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/219353071" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;" target="_blank">etsy</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> -- Ten Little Toes Designs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At 36 weeks I was measuring three weeks ahead (fundal) so I was sent for an ultrasound which showed Chubby Cheeks Izzard measuring at the 96th percentile. He has a big head like his siblings. Then last week, at 37 weeks, the fundal length measured at 41 weeks. The doctor gave me big eyes and said she hoped he would come early. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been doing my Barre3 classes, walking, eating spicy foods, and even made a special pineapple-date juice to help induce labor...nothing. I think today I finally realized he's cozy and will come when he's ready...</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Jackson walked the entire time! Riley walked a lot, too. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Jackson lost his second tooth!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Last pedicure for us before Baby Bro arrives...I think. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Pedicures really are relaxing! Not the first time she's fallen asleep in this chair. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm trying to be patient and I know for sure that Baby Brother will be here before Christmas! I think it's time to decorate while I still have some "spare time" before the whirlwind of three kids begins. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We promised the kids that after their patience with open houses, countless showings, and Mama getting upset if a toy was left out or a pillow not fluffed while selling our home, we would go to Disneyland. Selling our house late Spring-Summer meant we couldn't plan a summer vacation. Then we knew after moving and unpacking, plus being in my third trimester...no real vacation. The kids were so excited when Sierra told them our plans Sunday during dinner...that in the morning we were off to The Happiest Place on Earth! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was a little worried that if we told the kids too soon and had to cancel because I wasn't feeling well, it would be a huge letdown. Last week I was having real contractions as well as the typical Braxton Hicks that I've had with each pregnancy beginning in the sixth month. As I'm approaching 36 weeks, I was a little nervous. Alas, some rest helped! Then there's my ankle and foot that looks horrific. I might scare some people not even on Halloween...the varicose veins that I had with Riley returned times 10...they're in my left leg and foot. They swell during the day and look like they hurt more than they do--they feel uncomfortable. The OBGYNs keep saying they will go away (but spider veins might remain) once Baby Brother is not putting pressure on my pelvis but who knows?! I try to elevate that leg as much as I can with two kids to chase around all day. I digress. Back to Disney!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Living closer to the 5 freeway has its advantages--we were at Mickey's House in less than 90 minutes! The park opened at 8 a.m. and we were inside by 9 a.m. and by 10 a.m. Jackson and Sierra had been on several rides! It wasn't crowded at all. This was Jackson's third time to D-land, and Riley's second. Jackson for the first time could ride a majority of the rides--all but Autopia (alone) and Indiana Jones. He had a BLAST. Riley, who is really into Disney princesses and dressing up in her costumes, was thrilled to see the Disney princesses in real life and go on the rides that she and her prego mama could ride. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sierra's cousin Eleanor and her twins, Zoey and Ella, joined us in our Disney Day. They have season passes and the girls are 6 months younger than Riley. They live in Oxnard so we don't see them that often. The little girls and their moms had so much fun hanging out while the boys went on the big rides. Jackson said Star Tours was his favorite and they did that ride twice. Around 3 p.m. the crowds began because that night was a special Trick or Treat party and people were there for that in costumes. The regular guests (us) needed to leave by 6 p.m. but that was just fine with us! We were all tired by that point and my foot was looking gross as usual. Ha. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last month we took a sneak peek of Baby Brother and you bet we went to a different 3D/4D <a href="http://ababyvisit.com/ababyvisit3d4d.html" target="_blank">ultrasound</a> place. First thing they did was confirm he's a <a href="http://www.theizzards.blogspot.com/2014/06/its-a.html" target="_blank">boy</a>. LOL. He was moving around a lot, measuring about a pound more than the average, and looking so cute! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Baby Brother can stay snug as a bug until the end of November, though...this mama is not ready for a baby...still unpacking and waiting on furniture to be delivered three weeks later to our new home. We are feeling at home and all have adjusted well, even Abby the cat! The only room that is waiting to be unpacked is, of course, the nursery. But everything sits waiting for that day. Just realized the colors of this blog are his nursery colors: grey and teal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Summer kept us a little busy! Pregnancy, selling our home, buying a new one, summer camps for Jackson (golf, theater, swim lessons and soccer), and Riley becoming more verbal and social make for no blog posts! Now that Jackson is in Kindergarten (!), maybe I will have some more "free time" before Baby Brother arrives! Please forgive my absence...and enjoy this photo dump of summer pictures! </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First pedicure! Riley turned 2 1/2 so naturally a pedi to celebrate!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Xander came to <a href="http://www.barre3.com/" target="_blank">Barre3 </a>and celebrated a pre-season Chargers win!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lots of fun summer times with Kendall!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Gram and Grandpa visited for a weekend!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Playing duck, duck, goose!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Loving the summer strolls at Lake Miramar!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Guest Barre3 Master Trainer Candace visited the studio! Always great workouts from her in person and on line!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Back to school shopping and In and Out = Perfect Day!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The kids look forward to weekly "Taco Tuesdays" at our house. They are such good helpers, too!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Jackson learned to use my spiralizer! Fun making <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/08/zoodles-and-meatballs-zucchini-noodles.html" target="_blank">zoodles</a>!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm the Queen of Freaky accidents. I stabbed my eyeball with a hard plastic straw in the middle of the night as I reached for my water...deep cornea abrasion is still healing. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Saying good bye to our favorite Chargers Cheerleader and Barre3 childcare girl, Jelly!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sierra and I had a day date on Sunday, June 1st, to see who was taking up space in my womb. I was 14 weeks to the day. We both thought boy because I've been correct with my Mommy Instincts for the previous kids...but when I started to show I had my doubts because my belly was high like it was with Riley. All my pants still fit. With Jackson, I had to do the rubberband trick at week 12 I think! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We went to a 3D/4D ultrasound place that we have used in the past, and </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">we sat quietly as the technician confirmed that we were looking at a girl! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We were really shocked to see a baby girl in my womb! It was so quiet I think maybe the tech was thinking we wanted one over another...but we both wanted a healthy baby. I immediately began thinking about the sister relationship Riley and this baby would have. I have two sisters so I know how good that can be...and challenging. Ha! Sierra confessed he wanted a girl again...because they are easier. Ummmm...just wait until about age 12, my love! We left a little confused and just shocked. I texted friends saying we were shocked it was a girl. Now, in case you have forgotten, we were totally surprised with Riley until she was born...so we have never seen what a girl looks like on an ultrasound in terms of genitalia. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We met my brother and his wife for lunch after calling my mom with the news. We shared with them that another niece was on her way! Then it was time to buy some balloons for the kids...and gifts from the new baby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">SO the next day, Jackson came to me in the morning as I was looking at the ultrasound pictures. He said, "I really thought it was a boy." I said, "Me, too." I was really confused about the "girl parts" she saw and didn't see the three white lines that everyone on Babycenter Boards saw (ha, ha). I frantically started texting moms asking them what the lines looked like, Googled...drove myself crazy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All day I kept thinking I should call my doctor just to confirm the gender. I had taken a blood test at week 10 to rule out chromosome abnormalities (all is good), and something new with this pregnancy is that they can tell the gender as well from taking my blood. We wanted to see the baby reveal the parts, so we declined when the doctor called to say everything was good and did we want to know the gender (several weeks ago). At my last appointment I was going to ask for the results in an envelope but forgot...I joked that the heartbeat sounded like a boy for sure. My doctor asked, "Are you looking for a reaction? Because I don't know either." But he had a smirk...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Knowing that they had the blood test results, I gave my doctors (I see a group of five) a call...and I ended up leaving a message because it was time to get Jackson from school. When I came back to the car, I had a message from the doctor...99.9% accuracy...XY...It's <span style="color: blue;">A BOY</span>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think I may have laughed for over an hour as I made the calls and texts to now say we were having a <span style="color: blue;">BOY</span>. The best call of all was the first one I made, to Sierra, who was at work. He said, "HUH? HUH? WOW! WOW! WOW! I'm stoked!" And then we had to put our thinking caps on about how to tell the kids...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It seemed redundant and confusing to put the balloons in a bag again! So instead we had them close their eyes and share the news that sometimes people make mistakes...and a little <b><span style="color: blue;">BROTHE</span></b><span style="color: blue;"><b>R</b></span> was on his way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. Do you want a boy or girl? We want a healthy baby.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4. Will you find out the gender this time (since we didn't with Riley)? Yes. It will help prepare the kids for who is coming. Also with room situations...although we want a nursery for at least a year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6. What do the kids think? Riley thinks sister and Jackson thinks brother. He keeps telling the baby to "come out walking and talking so we can play."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">7. How are you feeling? Good now that I'm in the second trimester. I was feeling sick but not too sick. And tired. Of course there is no rest when you have two littles to chase around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">8. Is this why you're moving? No. We have plenty of room at our current home for number 3. I got pregnant and we listed the house at the same time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">9. Were you trying for awhile? No. First try. We are still shocked. We were fortunate...and fertile.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">10. Who did you tell first? My mom! Sorry Sierra! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">11. How did you tell Sierra? I asked him what we were doing for Thanksgiving. He said that was too far out to plan (we had talked about Mammoth). I said we might be at Sharp Mary Birch and handed him the pregnancy test.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On Saturday, Sierra cooked our usual Sunday breakfast of eggs and bacon. Yum. We spent the morning together and then Sierra took Jackson to his T-Ball game without the girls because it was Riley's nap time. Mine, too! Sierra returned home and then left again on a mystery trip to get my gift...which had me worried. It is funny how I am such a planner and he is not. I already have Father's Day gifts hidden! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">That night Mommy Nannette watched the kids so we could have a date night. We went to dinner at Donovan's...so delicious. I went off my Gluten Free "diet" that night because the bread was too tempting. Unfortunately my stomach didn't like that later and it was hard to fall asleep. After dinner we shared a decaf mocha at Starbucks and enjoyed the adult time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On Sunday, after my usual coffee in bed, I came downstairs and discovered a heavy box that was wrapped in paper we had. I wondered how and when Sierra did this, knowing he had gone the day before for my gift. I didn't know he knew where I kept the gift wrap supplies. He confessed that he woke up at 3 a.m. to wrap it. I couldn't believe what I unwrapped either, because I had been asking for a special purse for years...and here it was! My first Louis V! It's the Speedy 35 and I'm in love with it because it's the perfect size for all of my things and the kid things I carry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We had a light breakfast because I had signed us up for a 8:30 a.m. donation based Barre3 class benefiting <a href="http://everymothercounts.org/" target="_blank">Every Mother Counts,</a> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">a nonprofit organization dedicated to making pregnancy an</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; display: inline; line-height: 20px;">d childbirth safe for every woman by supporting maternal health funds around the world</span>. Barre3 usually doesn't offer childcare on Sundays, but this was a special event and childcare was even free. The kids made me some pretty tissue paper flowers while Sierra and I got our "shakes and quakes." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We then drove up to the San Diego Safari Park AKA Wild Animal Park. We hadn't been in years and it was Jackson and Riley's first time. We have passes but I was too nervous to take them there by myself, which is usually how we do the zoo. It's more walking and things are spread out so one adult and two kids wouldn't get very far. The kids enjoyed the tram ride and Riley really loved seeing the lion cubs and gorillas. Jackson enjoyed the bat cave. It smelled! Ew. I still prefer the zoo, though, I am glad we went. The kids were so tired after just a few hours there. We ate lunch and then headed back to the car with a quick stop at the carousal. Riley was asleep before we left the parking lot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love being a mom and it was the perfect weekend in honor of me! The kids were extra good and Sierra went above and beyond to show me how much he valued me as a wife, mother, and best friend. He took a little nap while I got the kids ready for bed. He had a big weekend, too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Riley was showing most of the signs of <a href="http://www.babycenter.com/0_potty-training-readiness-checklist_4384.bc" target="_blank">Potty Readiness</a> by 15 months. However, just because I was potty trained by 18 months through the night (Mommy Nannette still likes to boast), and Jackson had his Potty Party at 21 months, I knew she still had lots of time. I wanted her vocabulary to get a lot better and less baby-talkish. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just before Riley turned two, she began to hold her bladder for long periods of time--several hours. When she would wet her 12 hour diaper, it would leak through. I knew this was the last sign that she was ready to be trained. I also knew that we would be moving homes, which might cause a regression...but honestly it was getting annoying having her soak through diapers and her clothes. She may as well be wearing undies! From infancy, Riley has never been a fan of a wet diaper. </span></div>
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The countdown to Riley's Potty Party started two weeks before the big day, May 2nd. We counted down on a calendar to the party day, and during the last week we kept saying, "...just -- more days until your Potty Party!" Jackson's enthusiasm helped a lot. The first week Riley was not impressed. She would say, "I don't want to do Potty Party." Uh oh! But by the second week she got excited and we told everyone about it so that helped. The enthusiasm was contagious! Even our little princess had buy in that this would work. I started to think it would, too. </span></div>
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In addition to the countdown, we made sure to read at least one potty book each day. During this time, I enforced the idea of using the potty, potty vocabulary, and "wow wasn't it so neat that this kid was using the potty like a Big Kid?" <u><b>Tip:</b></u> Begin casually reading Potty books months before you train. That way there's a lot of background knowledge and the child becomes interested in the potty.</span></div>
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<a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Om7rPIE4L._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Om7rPIE4L._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg" height="200" width="132"></span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Also a few days before the party, I told Riley we would (she and I) be training Elmo to use the potty first. She was eager to do this and kept taking him to the potty before the party day. Once Elmo sat in toilet water. Luckily he washes nicely. </span><br>
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I wasn't sure how long we would train Elmo for on the party day because with Jackson we trained Big Boy Bear all morning...and then after nap Jackson didn't have a lot of practice with the potty. I knew the morning would give us the most time for practicing and also we are <b>all</b> our best in the mornings! </span><br>
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After consulting with my mommy friend Carrie, who had recently trained her second son, I decided to be flexible with Elmo's training, and in turn, Riley's. I read Teri Crane's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Potty-Train-Your-Child-Just/dp/0743273133/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400723669&sr=8-1&keywords=Potty+Train+Your+Child+in+Just+One+Day" target="_blank"><i>Potty Train Your Child in Just One Day</i> </a>(Potty Party read) three years ago with Jackson, so I used the principles for training from that book, although I didn't reread it this time.</span><br>
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The night before, Sierra and I set up the party areas. I think Jackson went to bed with more excitement than Riley, but both were eager to attend the Princess Potty Party. Jackson was given a special role--he was the assistant, or coach, and if Riley earned a prize on her <a href="http://www.thescrapshoppeblog.com/2011/09/potty-training-chart-free-printable.html" target="_blank">sticker chart</a>, so would he. </span><br>
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Jackson and Riley woke up at 6 a.m. like it was Christmas morning. Let the party begin! Downstairs they discovered the party scenes: a special breakfast, a new potty from Elmo, gifts, sticker charts, streamers and balloons! </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">While she was learning about how her body works, I had packed a box of supplies with little things she could do. Most of the books were potty related. I also had saved some Easter goodies from cousins Zoey and Ella who gave the best Easter baskets, and put them in the box so they were like new toys. It took between 3 and 10 minutes sometimes when I put her on the potty before she would go. Bring your patience with you to the Potty Party!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I set an alarm on my phone for Elmo to use the potty. Riley would use it after...about every hour. I made sure she was drinking a lot of liquids--usually juice, her favorite. On a regular day she is allowed one juice. But on the Potty Party she had A LOT. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Meanwhile, we played fun games and I had activities planned for Jackson and Riley to do while we waited for the timer. I wanted to make the morning fun and special--different from another morning but keeping with our regular schedules for meals and snacks. We all watched <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sesame-Street-Elmos-Potty-Time/dp/B000G0O5F0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400686099&sr=8-1&keywords=elmo+potty+dvd" target="_blank">Elmo's Potty Time</a></i> DVD and I think she actually understood why we were watching it for the first time. She was making the connection!</span></div>
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Luckily I had asked Sierra to pick Jackson up from school so Riley could have an uninterrupted nap and more time to practice on the potty. <b><u>Tip</u></b>: send other kids away when you potty train...much easier! </span><br>
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By the time Jackson had returned home from school, Riley had earned another prize. So that meant he could have another, too. He was back to coach mode. He was really proud of the progress she was making and so were Mama and Daddy!</span><br>
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That evening we went to a block party and I took Riley to the bathroom a couple times and she had successes. I couldn't believe it was working so well! <u><b>Tip</b></u>: It's easier to stay home the first two days and not go anywhere. Then you don't have accidents in public. But, since we were so close to home, I risked it. </span><br>
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The next morning, she woke up and used the potty successfully right away. Sticker! Then we were at home for several hours and she had more accidents that morning than I think the day before combined! I think I was slacking about making it a big deal when she would go because of her fast progression. So I put the Potty Party Mode back on, and so did she. Successes after that. She was leading Elmo by so many stickers and earning lots of prizes. Coach Jackson earned prizes on the second day, too. </span><br><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br></span>
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<u><b>Tip</b></u>: Put a potty in an area you frequent so it's a visual reminder for the child. In our case, the family room is our most used room. Riley would sit on the potty and watch a show some days. </span><br>
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When we were home, I would have Riley wear undies. But since we had to be out of the house a lot for real estate agents to show our home, I decided to do something that some potty experts might disagree with...I put her in a pull up. I know...I know...don't tell them!!!</span><br>
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I encouraged Riley to keep her pull up dry when we were out and still stuck to the time frame for potty times, stickers, little treats (two M&Ms), etc. We have a potty seat in the car and she would use that...and the reward she made up was she could climb over the back seat to get to her car seat if she had a success. She's been climbing a lot over the seat! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br></span>
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So what about poop? Over the first four days, Riley would poop in her pull up and still do her usual routine over the last several months of hiding in a closet. When you would ask her if she was pooping she would say, "No!" and run away or close the door. </span><br>
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On day five, Riley and I were waiting for Jackson's Tae Kwon Do lesson to end and I could tell she needed to go poop. So I asked her and she said, "YES!" I put her on the potty in the car and she went poop! When she stood up she said, "It's a snake poop!" She couldn't wait to tell brother about the good news! Two stickers!</span><br>
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It took about another week before she used the potty again for poop. It was after an accident in her undies with poop (Dad's watch) that I think actually helped her because she doesn't like feeling dirty. She has been pooping in the potty ever since! Since she's earning so many stickers, I had to up the anti from 3 stickers to 5 and now 10 stickers gets a prize. It's like a prize a day really! <b><u>Tip</u></b>: Prizes are $1 items from Target. </span><br>
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We are 2 1/2 weeks into potty training Riley and doing incredibly well! I am SO proud of Riley for learning about her body and using the potty like a Big Kid! Over the last week I have been encouraging her to let me know when she needs to go, and this earns an extra sticker. Today in the car she said she had to use the potty just 20 minutes after she had just gone...so I pulled over and sure enough, she went in her potty! We are averaging one accident every two or three days and I've taken the pull ups away except for nap, bedtime, and my <a href="http://www.barre3.com/" target="_blank">barre3 </a>classes. I can't expect the childcare there to take her to an adult potty and help her when they are not licensed for that type of care. Riley still stays dry in her pull up when we are there and waits to use the potty in the car after. Her accidents usually consist of her starting to pee, catching herself, and then telling me she needs to "go potty."</span><br>
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I think the best part about potty training Riley has been seeing her so proud of herself. She is literally beaming with pride as she uses the potty. And when she has an accident she actually looks embarrassed. So, I know she's on her way to being a Big Kid (sniff, sniff) and we couldn't be happier! </span><br>
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1. Buy at least a dozen pairs of <a href="http://www.target.com/p/gerber-onesies-newborn-girls-3-pack-training-pant-pink/-/A-15038682#prodSlot=medium_1_4&term=gerber+pants" target="_blank">training underwear</a>. They are thicker. You could start by doubling them up in the beginning.</span><br>
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2. If your child is in daycare, talk to them before you begin to potty train. They might have tips, suggestions, or tell you to wait. Maybe they potty train for you? Maybe they won't help out? Just talk to them so you know...and they do, too.</span><br>
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3. Have your child dress in clothing that he or she can pull up and down. A lot of times, I had Riley in a shirt and undies at home. </span><br>
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4. During this process, remember to always be positive! =)</span><br>
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5. Let your partner know the Potty Lingo and routines before you begin the training. Even better, have your partner there on the party day!</span><br>
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6. If there is an older sibling, send them away during the party day. Then have the older sibling help pack up the extra baby diapers when the potty participant is ready to say good bye. In Riley's case, she packed them up a few days after her party for Baby Darwin at Barre3. She was excited to gift them to him!</span><br>
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7. Potty train on a weekend so you have at least two days together to focus on the potty.</span><br>
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8. If stickers and treats are not motivating, think of something that will motivate your child. Maybe 10 minutes of Ipad time for three potty successes? Even a high five can be super encouraging. Don't tell Riley, but we sometimes forget to put her stickers on when we have pees outside of the home!</span><br>
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9. Have at least two potty seats available around the house. Keep one in a room that's really visible to the child. </span><br>
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10. Enjoy this process as much as possible. It is frustrating at times, but just think..no more diapers for your Big Kid! You are helping the environment and saving money...and helping your child become more independent. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">P.S. Expect regression when a new baby comes home, with a move, or any other big adjustment. It's normal and that's ok. It doesn't mean bring back the diapers...it's just a little bump in the road. Jackson was potty trained through the night over a year when Riley came home...and guess who started wetting the bed when she was two weeks old and sleeping so nicely at night? Yep, Big Bro!</span><br>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988207101984371023.post-26600216564208571432014-04-30T21:51:00.001-07:002014-04-30T22:15:12.926-07:00Nothing DaysHold on so I can catch my breath...we have had a busy April! <div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE5j0kNrBIlrTHdvxAQ0bC8EBOqTNzdjs4VewolvNAJJoEmfAepn9hBonu1AxvIntCBdpDhfLlp1RH8YDgUGIs9lH0jpA8yoV-_zlsErQJlWltBaztlloZeUzv-HnWvPV197YMVQBGgmA/s640/blogger-image-1981117566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE5j0kNrBIlrTHdvxAQ0bC8EBOqTNzdjs4VewolvNAJJoEmfAepn9hBonu1AxvIntCBdpDhfLlp1RH8YDgUGIs9lH0jpA8yoV-_zlsErQJlWltBaztlloZeUzv-HnWvPV197YMVQBGgmA/s640/blogger-image-1981117566.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Do you ever calendar "nothing days" on the weekend so you can plan on doing...nothing? We do. 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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988207101984371023.post-10259742215094708282014-04-07T13:23:00.001-07:002014-04-07T14:35:02.098-07:00Open House<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Yesterday we had our first Open House. It went well according to our real estate agent...50 people walked through and he saw several number crunching. No rush for an offer, though! We still haven't found anything to move to...<div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We spent the afternoon at the SD Botanic Gardens in Encinitas after some lunch and drive bys of potential homes (no luck). Of course the one home we were going to ask to view started escrow today. </span><br><div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEietNx0_vBsdwwtR2rOtbDXqx_5wbrM_y8Ds__PMF1kHLglQCNutObNMP5wfUofV2Tdt8-dl5D8rmNWgjJYg7H4Ik__sqVXYvHzAHIYsh5jtNK801tinczlZvuLL_-QJr-TW7ffybbZoK4/s640/blogger-image--25434822.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEietNx0_vBsdwwtR2rOtbDXqx_5wbrM_y8Ds__PMF1kHLglQCNutObNMP5wfUofV2Tdt8-dl5D8rmNWgjJYg7H4Ik__sqVXYvHzAHIYsh5jtNK801tinczlZvuLL_-QJr-TW7ffybbZoK4/s640/blogger-image--25434822.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJOQg3KeI-SVfUmuajdZNe5gMYFMkaiXsfvwydlrUhyphenhyphenqqBq4-c3pHSJUcbG_lWbAXDbwtWoeQJidUm_R4zaJu4Lf6wACFd1uoX0vB2mRYTP235MYRDB3hliyz7CXxy8FHqF1ln0pBf8w/s640/blogger-image-968286281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJOQg3KeI-SVfUmuajdZNe5gMYFMkaiXsfvwydlrUhyphenhyphenqqBq4-c3pHSJUcbG_lWbAXDbwtWoeQJidUm_R4zaJu4Lf6wACFd1uoX0vB2mRYTP235MYRDB3hliyz7CXxy8FHqF1ln0pBf8w/s640/blogger-image-968286281.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtgyDDwvoabr1lgMw2r_RqzOB9lJtnOByHLTwaCopNbtt1wsGWuASxd0Ll_oKdelqtpSQYlBoYVCuEhHRcbq8Jq6tgUt56eLX1P-Jt3SSDcBloYI14C3XL2zb-e9z4HTkNueJY_nyDww/s640/blogger-image-902210440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtgyDDwvoabr1lgMw2r_RqzOB9lJtnOByHLTwaCopNbtt1wsGWuASxd0Ll_oKdelqtpSQYlBoYVCuEhHRcbq8Jq6tgUt56eLX1P-Jt3SSDcBloYI14C3XL2zb-e9z4HTkNueJY_nyDww/s640/blogger-image-902210440.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcZZtADzvAJ7ed_r1nP3NuqE2sY8iSesWr_xHinUFJ4fWgnmsUnnjS7Yyvn7tziYELaujCkkymjYjL06gYSkuCtnWUbh2otinY1wGfQsiDmb9GUq2eAYMB0xkH6UwyVeHR8OjQKJYwGY/s640/blogger-image-718676169.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcZZtADzvAJ7ed_r1nP3NuqE2sY8iSesWr_xHinUFJ4fWgnmsUnnjS7Yyvn7tziYELaujCkkymjYjL06gYSkuCtnWUbh2otinY1wGfQsiDmb9GUq2eAYMB0xkH6UwyVeHR8OjQKJYwGY/s640/blogger-image-718676169.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It was a beautiful day at the gardens! They added new parts/redid sections to the kid area: Seeds of Wonder. </div><div><br></div><div>Jackson and Riley had so much fun that they both slept on the ride home. I'd say that was a successful Open House! </div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmUorvFcCCv073D1UIOLnnmltUBpM8-xSKm4OAvi8gIIyTApIHdEt19fj4MC4Y2tHBQiYyDVfAA_G00_P7r9zfqFm_PgvboEvc1kYznNbgrSIoEnSrlly7TUF0wycOy5Bjg8LZqwvaXw/s640/blogger-image--1411820017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmUorvFcCCv073D1UIOLnnmltUBpM8-xSKm4OAvi8gIIyTApIHdEt19fj4MC4Y2tHBQiYyDVfAA_G00_P7r9zfqFm_PgvboEvc1kYznNbgrSIoEnSrlly7TUF0wycOy5Bjg8LZqwvaXw/s640/blogger-image--1411820017.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7jiyRyo0a8Pg5srS20giweHpA13KjDkbhBLQOyGAWLw5odnIKa52kpTx8sTSuU-7JT2Dw7nKSNlmTummFAY87JOOzjLjQmHGcL5ri9bIVHFQUlreUnOVZqnfI3RICrfcujuFvV7mhro/s640/blogger-image-696805031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX7jiyRyo0a8Pg5srS20giweHpA13KjDkbhBLQOyGAWLw5odnIKa52kpTx8sTSuU-7JT2Dw7nKSNlmTummFAY87JOOzjLjQmHGcL5ri9bIVHFQUlreUnOVZqnfI3RICrfcujuFvV7mhro/s640/blogger-image-696805031.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988207101984371023.post-25577479610638609332014-04-03T21:03:00.001-07:002014-04-07T13:53:08.397-07:00We are moving!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTpq4LlCQhLVABAKrD-FWeAPbeoH5tLszvoMegKv91NSWVBkArU-CplMhvxz7Hs26iYs0QethdrkNvMwxR4JhyH8RTCKr5ygxV01GVYX0w_RKrimPMSXPcYOWORUq_sOFNf4jza7vwuHw/s640/blogger-image--1677702210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTpq4LlCQhLVABAKrD-FWeAPbeoH5tLszvoMegKv91NSWVBkArU-CplMhvxz7Hs26iYs0QethdrkNvMwxR4JhyH8RTCKr5ygxV01GVYX0w_RKrimPMSXPcYOWORUq_sOFNf4jza7vwuHw/s640/blogger-image--1677702210.jpg"></a></div></div>...and we don't know where! We love our home. It has given us so many happy memories over the last three years. We have talked about selling for a year now...and recently decided to take the plunge and list it. It's for sale officially tomorrow! <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4IBtLXMHRN1uybJ9ILKVzkPFOgj4q4W_p2sj92XcDutlJuG_6lVkpurhD9npJILpkMZuSmsnS_oC3wQJ6QBs1Lei2cx9zCfKeNQrcqVqSLfTM5VWyQ_Ms0pITw529wkXfVSTsa_5htA/s640/blogger-image--54172711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY4IBtLXMHRN1uybJ9ILKVzkPFOgj4q4W_p2sj92XcDutlJuG_6lVkpurhD9npJILpkMZuSmsnS_oC3wQJ6QBs1Lei2cx9zCfKeNQrcqVqSLfTM5VWyQ_Ms0pITw529wkXfVSTsa_5htA/s640/blogger-image--54172711.jpg"></a></div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhga7VEuZ692IxSihoCFDx5_oO8FzXEi6ku6PpXkUOkyQKUI_xSH5aawORX9APqfUvxfNIEW8iCyi8VKvaHU15VI-gTpv7GDE_BMcp7UM8dd0N-uBTrK6KKQ5c4IMkuYGoqm4aiOaMCP8w/s640/blogger-image-1008447511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhga7VEuZ692IxSihoCFDx5_oO8FzXEi6ku6PpXkUOkyQKUI_xSH5aawORX9APqfUvxfNIEW8iCyi8VKvaHU15VI-gTpv7GDE_BMcp7UM8dd0N-uBTrK6KKQ5c4IMkuYGoqm4aiOaMCP8w/s640/blogger-image-1008447511.jpg"></a></div></div><div>We are excited and sad all at the same time. The hardest part about deciding to sell? Telling our amazing neighbors. It feels like an extended family on our street. During the summers it's a weekly block party. Last Christmas we all hung extra lights to make our street so pretty. When I hurt my hand when Riley was four months old, everyone on Wild Meadow leant a helping hand. And knowing that Jackson and Riley won't grow up across the street from Max and Hana weighs on my heart. Hana and Riley are only nine days apart. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEHpV_kK4RIasFhfVKuDU-WAPbZ6It5hFMsJ1-PpKgH3XMjFVdHVasFun9bs73QiZHdNvetA5jM1JefulpN-iHAbI9k5TkBhonNhURqCH7SQFpQ7bHy7cee2JFK0qyU_QP8F7DzcZFQQ/s640/blogger-image-1554243931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZEHpV_kK4RIasFhfVKuDU-WAPbZ6It5hFMsJ1-PpKgH3XMjFVdHVasFun9bs73QiZHdNvetA5jM1JefulpN-iHAbI9k5TkBhonNhURqCH7SQFpQ7bHy7cee2JFK0qyU_QP8F7DzcZFQQ/s640/blogger-image-1554243931.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHofmc6dVPK_T6QNWndq3M3zg3fVOtY_awdsn_KbU7a-Pj6wkU1wzwIAKudRySB9biRUbxx8bXHQCa_Zc-PA8SITDB8H30tbfj-0fc31f0vB_dimAizzUfTgIRMDj_2vHfVxrHB7tT8k/s640/blogger-image--1463064487.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHofmc6dVPK_T6QNWndq3M3zg3fVOtY_awdsn_KbU7a-Pj6wkU1wzwIAKudRySB9biRUbxx8bXHQCa_Zc-PA8SITDB8H30tbfj-0fc31f0vB_dimAizzUfTgIRMDj_2vHfVxrHB7tT8k/s640/blogger-image--1463064487.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfwxO5Q7ixiXn__-VLM2LMJt9JccwTMLNQSEQCVsQj1hPbaFlWjL8lP2rYiHEO7VO13FuC2hJzxa-uyYwWJlJoPfaKqq0U9tX6s48aUZbIAeBzQV1v3oYO1qxtZXAVCq0cI_CHkdpZV4/s640/blogger-image--1979179967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUfwxO5Q7ixiXn__-VLM2LMJt9JccwTMLNQSEQCVsQj1hPbaFlWjL8lP2rYiHEO7VO13FuC2hJzxa-uyYwWJlJoPfaKqq0U9tX6s48aUZbIAeBzQV1v3oYO1qxtZXAVCq0cI_CHkdpZV4/s640/blogger-image--1979179967.jpg"></a></div></div><div>But, we have longed to live closer to the beach. Sierra grew up at the beach. The kids LOVE it. And with Jackson preparing for Kindergarten this Fall, now is a good time for us to sell. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAITo3JhQaKUgVjJaB0DNBPWgp08FlOPp8xe8tNwqnxtgG_fUASfRQIAYQUzz_jWQfZcv-EpIF3pRZ9HsVv8A3XK8rKZkBTlv1aMsDjl_o4z1G015daCll1GYJf7SrvwYDzIMJ2WvPjT4/s640/blogger-image--1375591877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAITo3JhQaKUgVjJaB0DNBPWgp08FlOPp8xe8tNwqnxtgG_fUASfRQIAYQUzz_jWQfZcv-EpIF3pRZ9HsVv8A3XK8rKZkBTlv1aMsDjl_o4z1G015daCll1GYJf7SrvwYDzIMJ2WvPjT4/s640/blogger-image--1375591877.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7An_HJO5jzzL7OSWAcXr9UYkDCxyBhZQtrACwKJgPzM9eUK5uGnGN2vpjwQFcKsncHTkuZd3ZvDYw2HZk8UVt9MTkkhiUghc51CwPHAxFGyHQmWsgl6bCCfpfHbXMSI6BjhlCNg-WImc/s640/blogger-image-1812185608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7An_HJO5jzzL7OSWAcXr9UYkDCxyBhZQtrACwKJgPzM9eUK5uGnGN2vpjwQFcKsncHTkuZd3ZvDYw2HZk8UVt9MTkkhiUghc51CwPHAxFGyHQmWsgl6bCCfpfHbXMSI6BjhlCNg-WImc/s640/blogger-image-1812185608.jpg"></a></div></div><div>Now buying is a different story. There isn't a lot out there in the coastal areas of San Diego we are looking at that meet our extensive criteria. So we might have to move back to our old house (occupied by our tenant) until we can find our new dream home. Wish we could move Wild Meadow closer to the beach and bring our neighbors, too!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTsmPl0VpHXGAIjxyvOwuaMf2ZN8qvSuCSQlPWnI2lHO9kDZDBmhgL0lzdmYmlSXgy-xWzNSZs-AzdLEgiJeqhxP3Lvfw4RdQPzoYHZvwiwyZj7xoCnHqD3MmUi8MVsVZWeSr-RZsMtI/s640/blogger-image-998823769.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTsmPl0VpHXGAIjxyvOwuaMf2ZN8qvSuCSQlPWnI2lHO9kDZDBmhgL0lzdmYmlSXgy-xWzNSZs-AzdLEgiJeqhxP3Lvfw4RdQPzoYHZvwiwyZj7xoCnHqD3MmUi8MVsVZWeSr-RZsMtI/s640/blogger-image-998823769.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFlnSOZ8j4oc-eojCL4r7DNmIfv_7yxMvuQcNSPsxtbIwEy_5RNxhyphenhyphengziHfPXW8yGbhTXXSTESTBeFP9V1YWTIfVCnMv2ml16qG8nvqpXJxV1d2X0l44rVznX0b74pLTWvLZH3KvUwO2w/s640/blogger-image--1024628204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFlnSOZ8j4oc-eojCL4r7DNmIfv_7yxMvuQcNSPsxtbIwEy_5RNxhyphenhyphengziHfPXW8yGbhTXXSTESTBeFP9V1YWTIfVCnMv2ml16qG8nvqpXJxV1d2X0l44rVznX0b74pLTWvLZH3KvUwO2w/s640/blogger-image--1024628204.jpg"></a></div></div><div>Today when I saw the for sale sign in the front yard I had mixed emotions but ultimately decided those feelings were excitement. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPYYJLr-z7jauxDHLGe7eSM78oOvUVyi5zSetWiz549IlA_ffdEkopbgzsl2AbbJarnBhSUVumWNxwWoK1m4tOuIXcw5zdi8hEUkIuCYLBwg4nX7Nx1P5BVXlW9eBArY3C2aJi0ebM8Q/s640/blogger-image--66482338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFPYYJLr-z7jauxDHLGe7eSM78oOvUVyi5zSetWiz549IlA_ffdEkopbgzsl2AbbJarnBhSUVumWNxwWoK1m4tOuIXcw5zdi8hEUkIuCYLBwg4nX7Nx1P5BVXlW9eBArY3C2aJi0ebM8Q/s640/blogger-image--66482338.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJlNVDSZXcM8YgueIf4lfs8tdLTpeQ9EwxBQ40gOj7015t_186lUOqMhcf4kd-m-dhFZO3cX1wuuV0wRcMEKbO763t7QenBJIS1opaIjN9WGkv9IX0QAyf9Hp-Vh2mAbfaaGdX8e_vE8/s640/blogger-image--499551767.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizJlNVDSZXcM8YgueIf4lfs8tdLTpeQ9EwxBQ40gOj7015t_186lUOqMhcf4kd-m-dhFZO3cX1wuuV0wRcMEKbO763t7QenBJIS1opaIjN9WGkv9IX0QAyf9Hp-Vh2mAbfaaGdX8e_vE8/s640/blogger-image--499551767.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Follow me on Instagram as we go through the process of selling, moving, and buying! @amberizz #izzardsmoving </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRI6dRQrB-irfZrxYVoS9nRwtD41YE8LOe7PeT26jjK74w8x6rp8-E1O_0Wk91nPwZvAAobig7CQ3NhaOHK4CO_ubPyyjTi5pykYB2XmdOgHOLpISf2CIUgjcWzBkm0Nse0QSjri6-kpE/s640/blogger-image-144897394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRI6dRQrB-irfZrxYVoS9nRwtD41YE8LOe7PeT26jjK74w8x6rp8-E1O_0Wk91nPwZvAAobig7CQ3NhaOHK4CO_ubPyyjTi5pykYB2XmdOgHOLpISf2CIUgjcWzBkm0Nse0QSjri6-kpE/s640/blogger-image-144897394.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988207101984371023.post-74532877513998841652014-03-24T15:00:00.000-07:002014-03-24T15:00:08.476-07:00It's T-ball Season!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We're in our third week of the official Scripps Ranch Little League's (<a href="http://www.manageyourleague.com/SRLL/LMS/league.php" target="_blank">SRLL</a>) season yet we've been practicing since February. This is Jackson's first time playing baseball, or t-ball, and he's having a ball. Ha, ha. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The season started with a fun day at a local park. There were jumpies, food stands, games, and team photo professional pictures. All of the kids in SRLL are Padres because the Padres sponsor the jerseys. All of the teams have different styles of jerseys, though. We got lucky with ours. Some of the others are not as classic looking. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last weekend Jackson played his best game yet: he was focused in the outfield (not digging in the dirt like the other games and kids), he caught several grounders when he played the infield, and had his first opportunity to play pitcher. He loved it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Everyone has dreams, hopes, desires, and fears. Recently I was contacted by a kind man asking that I check out his wife's story. His wife, Heather, was diagnosed with <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85098); line-height: 29px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/authors/heather/smashing-fears-building-traditions-lung-leavin-day-recap.htm" target="_blank">mesothelioma</a>--a form of cancer caused by asbestos--just three months after the birth of their daughter. Given 15 months to live, Heather's courageous battle is inspiring to say the least. Her lung was removed but her optimism, focus, and strength intensified. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We celebrated February birthdays (Jackson, Riley, and Grandpa Terry) a few weeks ago in Mammoth and it was awesome. Jackson originally suggested Disneyland instead of a party but then had this idea about skiing...so we went with it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Jackson had a class party and that was the best kind, in my opinion. No stress! Pizza, cake, and simple goody bags. He requested Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (TMNT) cake pops and this was the most stressful part as I had 1. never made cake pops and 2. needed to figure out fondant. Luckily, my sister in law, Angela, is an expert baker and was available for tips! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On Riley's birthday (four days after Jackson's), we visited Daddy at work and had a picnic lunch at Petco's Park in the Park. He works next door so that's always a bonus when visiting <a href="http://www.pacificdebtmanagement.com/" target="_blank">Pacific Debt, Inc. </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Two weeks later, we packed up the car, woke the kids up at 2 a.m., and headed for Mammoth. We were nervous about the 6-8 hour drive as it was our longest ever with children. But, it wasn't so bad! The early start time meant they fell back asleep and then woke up when the sun came up...and we were almost to Mammoth by that point. We only stopped once on the way to get some delicious <a href="http://www.smokedmeats.com/" target="_blank">bacon</a> in Bishop. That is a must for sure.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> We enjoyed the fresh mountain air, beautiful scenery, and SNOW! Riley's first time and Jackson's first time remembering it. We all had been fighting colds for 4 to 6 weeks and somehow that weekend they disappeared and, knock on wood, went away! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Grandpa Terry and Gram Roni joined us for the weekend to help with Riley so Sierra and I could snowboard. I hadn't been in 6 years and somehow it's like riding a bike--you just remember. Jackson took ski lessons (loved) AKA 6 hours of kid free time! The second day was more challenging for him because his feet hurt. Mine, too. Ski and snowboard boots aren't the most comfortable. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The memories we created over that weekend are some of our best yet. It was fun in the sun...and snow! Hoping to make this an annual trip!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I really LOVE Valentine's Day...it might be my second favorite holiday with kids! This year I was <i>pinspired</i> to have a countdown to Valentine's Day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The kids LOVED opening their little treats daily. We chose to count 1 to 14 but you could count back, too. I just used dollar items or small snacks/treats for something LOVELY. I can reuse the bags for next year, too! We ended up moving them to the little kitchen area after the bottom row of bags kept falling. I think there were some heavy bags or the cat was playing with them? Plus, it wasn't very safe to light a fire. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The kids and I crafted recycled heart <a href="http://www.sisterssuitcaseblog.com/2013/07/kids-craft-make-your-own-shaped-crayons.html" target="_blank">crayons </a>for Jackson's Pre-K valentines. They were a lot of fun to make and kept my little helpers busy while I prepped dinner one evening. Riley was especially great at carefully removing the paper off the used and broken crayons. Jackson enjoyed breaking them into small bits and arranging them into pretty colors in the heart molds--purchased at Target last year in the $1 bin. I knew those would come in handy! I think they are maybe jello or ice trays? They worked perfectly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Rubber cement worked the best at holding the hearts in place!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On Valentine's Day morning the kids found some special gifts and so did I! I was surprised that my favorite valentine remembered me! And shocked he went to the mall and into Victoria Secret's all by himself! My gift is the gift that keeps on giving. Wink! Wink!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I made the kids a special heart themed breakfast and then we went to my workout class with some pretty healthy cupcakes for the trainers (if you didn't eat the frosting). We also sent some to work with Daddy. They are really good if you like banana and the kids had fun mashing bananas as part of the recipe process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Source: <a href="http://lilluna.com/banana-cupcakes/" target="_blank">Lil' Luna</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I think something else I LOVE about V Day are the cheesy sayings to match the valentines. My favorite idea came from <a href="http://mommyprepschool.com/" target="_blank">Mommy Prep School</a>. Virginia is so crafty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also really enjoyed these from <a href="http://pluckymomo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Plucky Momo</a>! It's where I saw the cute crayon idea, too. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988207101984371023.post-50967799081977491022014-02-18T20:52:00.000-08:002014-02-18T20:55:37.898-08:00My Sweet Valentines!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We had so much fun at a mini photo shoot with Gabriela, of <a href="http://www.photographybygabriela.com/" target="_blank">Photography by Gabriela </a>a few weekends ago. We went to our favorite local boutique, <a href="http://www.miniandmeboutique.com/" target="_blank">Mini and Me</a>, for a quick session after the last day of soccer class/leagues. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The last time we took photos with Gabriela, Riley was almost <a href="http://www.theizzards.blogspot.com/2012/10/fall-photos.html" target="_blank">seven months old</a> and Jackson was three and a half! And now here they are at 2 and 5 years old, respectively. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The kids were super excited about their soccer medals and upcoming birthdays, and Gabriela was so sweet with them that we actually had a really fun and stress free session! I think the kids are comfortable with the shop, too, so that helped. I mean...maybe they have shopped there before, once or twice? ;) </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988207101984371023.post-1085476987397614352014-02-06T20:40:00.000-08:002014-02-06T20:40:39.894-08:00Happy #2 to You, Riley Grace!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dear Riley Grace,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Two years ago today, at 4:49 p.m., you <a href="http://www.theizzards.blogspot.com/2012/02/it-girl.html" target="_blank">arrived</a> and Daddy announced, "a girl! a girl!" We were thrilled to welcome you into our family and you amaze us each day with your kindness, patience, and intelligence. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You have learned so much over the last year; you run so fast, started playing soccer, increased your vocabulary to over 50 words...I don't really count...you have had four haircuts, know all of your colors (your favorites being pink and purple), can count to 10, try to sing your ABC's, know most basic shapes, use short sentences, really enjoy coloring and "reading" books, give the BEST hugs and kisses, love all of your dolls and animals, and still say Bubba is your favorite. He always has been and I hope, always will be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We LOVE you, sweet girl! Happy two to you! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Love, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">P.S. Last week in Jackson's class a little boy told Jackson you were "so cute." That won't be the last time Big Brother hears that from a buddy! xoxo</span><br />
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