Saturday, November 13, 2010

A VERY productive weekend!

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Greg & Chris flew in for a brief visit this past weekend, after the big SEMA automotive show out in Las Vegas. This seemed to be the best opportunity Michael and I could have to tackle the overwhelming mess that was our garage! Oh my, brace yourself. Here's a look at the mess (keep in mind- that this was after the weekend before where Michael worked tirelessly to clear out a ton of trash and after we had pulled out a table to start setting up the yard sale that morning).

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It was soo bad in there that we literally couldn't make it to the back door of the garage. We joke that baby boy is my little "energizer bunny" and that couldn't be more true. I felt an unbelievable urge to tackle this garage before the little mr. arrives so that we will have space to store his clothes that Dianna is graciously sending me. THANK YOU Dia & J!

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Greg and Chris watched the girls ALL day Saturday while we manned the garage. We did everything wrong: we were surprised by the amount of traffic we got first thing, we didn't have any dollar bills (aside from what was in my purse) and some quarters from a stash I kept, we had no inventory, and no real plan- other than get stuff out and get organized. Despite our lack of preparedness, we managed to scrounge up change for people and unload a ton. After 11 1/2 hours of solid work, we were able to make a pathway to the door and we now have sections designated for donation & trash to deal with this weekend. There's absolutely no way we would have been able to do this with the girls in our presence. So THANK YOU, THANK YOU G&C!

Well you would think that after an 11 1/2 hr day Saturday, that we would all rest on Sunday, but that's not exactly what happened...

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Remember when I busted through the kitchen window with the palm of my hand trying to scare away a wasp rally outside... Here are the guys re-installing our screen! Yay!!! I can breathe fresh air again without fear of wasps invading!

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Repairing the hooks above our front window. The shade was about to collapse!

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Greg installed some anchor / supports under my cabinets where all of my baking sheets, casserole dishes live, so now they don't collapse down everytime I pull one out- genius!

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I just love this one of Chris!

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Any idea what this is going to be???

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Did you guess a new towel rack for our bathroom?!

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Well, you would be right!!! Now instead of only being able to hold 2 towels as our other towel rack did, this new baby holds 6 and wash clothes to boot! MAJOR Swoon!

In addition to all of this, Mamaw & the girls made me a cake and "surprised" me Sunday night! It was soo nice! Chris also cleaned out my fridge for me later in the week. Boy, what a blessing it was to have you guys stay! Thank you G&C for all of your amazing help around here!

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Monday morning...

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Just waking up

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Sharing an oatmealishish breakfast

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Silly Papa!

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"Ada, we can't reachh youuuu!!!"

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Heee heee!

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"Happy!"

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"Sad!" Not wanting Papa to leave soo soon!

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Too cute!

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We enjoyed a few more days with Mamaw around. The girls loved going to story time, reading books, playing with paper dolls, and having tea parties.

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Until Next time!

Love from Burbank!

Friday, November 12, 2010

{this moment}

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Joining: Soule Mama {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember..

Yay for Friday!

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Thursday, November 11, 2010

Am I the Only One?

I don't know about you, but I seem to have been bitten by the Christmas bug- I know, I know we aren't even half way through November! Perhaps I was bit while sorting through all of our Christmas decorations last weekend in our garage, or maybe it was during a long importing session of all our Christmas CD's - since we lost all of them when our computer crashed over a year ago. Either way, I've enjoyed filling the house with Christmas music (before Michael gets home, because he's such a scrooge when it comes to celebrating Christmas before December - love ya hun ;)

Anyway, I was pretty excited when I came across this free Sara Groves live Christmas album download. I really like her take on some of the classics.



Enjoy!!!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

4 Amazing Years of you Ada Grace!

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Ada Grace Shaw, will you ever understand just how much you have forever changed our lives. From the moment you were ushered into our arms 4 years ago, you've taken us on the best journey of our lives. November 1st will always be a day that we now look back in awe and wonder and thank God for you!

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What a blessing it has been to be your momma during your first year of life!

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to share in those fun toddler years when you turned 2!!

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Oh man you were such a FUN 3 year old!!!

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and here you go blowing us away again at 4!!!

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Here's a little glimpse at how we celebrated your special day this year...

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Cups of flowers - per your request. :)

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Your daddy is totally responsible for the GINORMOUS Hello Kitty Balloons.

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What party would be complete without a little

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Pin the Tail on the Donkey

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All the big kids joined in this year

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Asher took the prize!

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How old did you say you were again?

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Woooo hooooo!!!

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Time for a kid round up

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they were just sooo cute

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Silly faces!

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Buds!

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Brothers: Asher and Jaden

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Asher looking just too cool!

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the girls

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A HUGE thank you to Sarah for being my assistant- she is totally responsible for getting those smiles and laughter on their faces!

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hee hee

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"Happy"

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"Sad"

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waiting in position

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Here comes the cake!

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Cue the singing!

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Happy Birthday dear Adaaaaaa....

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Happy Birthday toooo YOUUUUUU!!!!

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Make a wish!

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Cutting the Molten Lava Strawberry Angel Food Cake- YUMMM!

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Sneaking a peak at the kid's table... Quite the conversation was taking place.

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Such lovely guests

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Ashser gives his approval

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wanting to make sure there's more of that cake

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pretty please

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After the party ended, we settled in and opened a few cards and presents


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Loving your handmade piggy card by daddy


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Oohing and aahing over your new wrap me up pup mommy knit for you


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Ada you are such a joy to make things for!

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The next day you dressed up all by yourself in a special Spring Arbor University Cheerleading outfit your Auntie Carrie & Uncle Nacho sent you!


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Without any coaching you somehow knew just what to do!

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We love, love, LOVE you girl! You bless our hearts each and every day!

Happy Birthday Honey!

Love,

Mommy, Daddy, Isla, and Baby Brother too!

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