tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52927793996589194982012-08-19T13:06:34.053-07:00Shades of HazelHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533171714823749480noreply@blogger.comBlogger232125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292779399658919498.post-67262165101444290202012-08-17T08:43:00.004-07:002012-08-17T08:43:44.157-07:002012-08-17T08:43:44.157-07:00Getting a face liftHey everyone! Im getting ready to give my ol' blog a major face lift and that includes a NEW domain name!<br />
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Starting Monday it will be changed. For those of you that follow me or like the occasional read, you will have to save the changes as well. You will no longer be able to reach this blog with vanceheather06.blogspot.com.<br />
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The new domain name will be......... DRUM ROLL PLEASE........<br />
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It happened. Gemma got all growed up on me. Today was her very first day of school! She's been looking forward to this for a few months now. In fact I used it as bribery to invoke good behavior.<br />
Im pretty certain that when she wakes up in the morning, she'll have a melt down that there isn't any school. She only goes Tuesday/Thursdays, 9-11:30.<br />
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By the way, she LOVED it!<br />
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Honestly, can you have too many pictures to document this day? I think not. I mean, look at that face.<br />
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Trying to give her kisses. Apparently she's to old for that now.<br />
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When I took her into her class and hugged her good-bye, I got a little choked up (typical). But there were no tears. So HA! However, when kindergarten/ 1st grade rolls around, I'll be bringing the bucket. Gem was pretty excited to give Ms. Dana her gift.<br />
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11:30 rolled around really fast. Bubbs was passed out in the car when I walked in to pick up my girl. This is Gems teacher Ms. Dana and her class mates finishing up Show-n-Tell. While she sat there, and I was beaming from ear to ear, she hiked her pointer finger up into her nose. As I watched her dig for gold, I prayed she would not eat it. Well, I think we all know what happened.... such a proud moment..... :/<br />
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Im so excited to see her grow in this new chapter of life. (Hopefully with less booger eating.)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5292779399658919498-8551738851082297280?l=vanceheather06.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533171714823749480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292779399658919498.post-40588552646554453312012-08-13T15:06:00.001-07:002012-08-13T15:06:56.648-07:002012-08-13T15:06:56.648-07:00Homemade Lotion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My baby is all growed up and has her FIRST day of pre-school tomorrow morn! Can you believe it?! In light of the school season, Gemma and I thought it would be a great idea to make her teacher a gift. </div>
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Homemade Lotion!</div>
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two 4 oz vitamin E cream</div>
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A cute jar of sorts</div>
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You're probably thinking why make lotion out of lotion? That's exactly what I asked my mother who gave me the recipe and here's why. Its super creamy and a little on the oily side, but once you rub it in, you will feel so soft! Plus the vitamin E cream is great for your skin. And I promise you wont feel like a greased up <strike>stripper pole</strike> for long.<br />
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This recipe yields 4 of these cute little babies. They are wonderful inexpensive gifts or maybe you're next YW's activity? Decorate how you will and ENJOY.<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5292779399658919498-4058855264655445331?l=vanceheather06.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533171714823749480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292779399658919498.post-49722784071198786242012-08-02T10:38:00.004-07:002012-08-02T10:41:32.943-07:002012-08-02T10:41:32.943-07:00the real reason for August 1st<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">What I'm gonna say I say sincerely and hope that I don't offend, but I believe so many are missing the very reason why so many people went out in support of Chick-fil-a. This was not an anti-gay protest. The owner was asked what his beliefs are and he answered. He then was chastised for those beliefs by being told that he couldn't bring his business into the town and then important leaders and media told the public not to eat there. What if this was flipped? What if the owners were gay marriage supporters? What if the Mayor found out and said that they couldn't bring there franchise here because of there beliefs? Is not both situations of this story incredibly discriminating?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"> Again I say that this was NOT AT ALL about anti-gays. It was about the First Amendment of the Constitution. The owner was in NO WAY incorporating his religion into his business. He NEVER said that he hated gays. He NEVER said he wouldn't serve gays. He DOES NOT have signs around his business saying that if you're gay we don't want your business. He isn't passing out bibles and telling his costumers you better believe what I believe or you don't get your chicken sandwich. I have to say the hypocrisy here is astounding. And a little shocked by the blindness of those who choose not to see what this was really all about. </span><br />
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We had our family pictures done by a good friend of mine. She's pretty darn good too. (obviously.) I seriously love them all and can't pick any one favorite so you know, here's 13 of them. ;)</div>
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Thanks Tara! They are fabulous!<br />
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It's one of my favorite times of year here in Arizona. Monsoon season! I love sunshine, especially in California. But the storms here at home are so rejuvenating. And I definitely needed it today. </div>
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I don't really know what's wrong. I think I now have a pretty good idea after doing some reading. But, I couldn't get out of bed this morning. It's usually like that most mornings. I was so tired with an unusual headache (which is nothing new) but it was to the extreme today. Go figure I had to feel crappy while Mr. S is away. So, today didn't start out well for me.</div>
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Most of the day was sluggish and my poor kids suffered because of me. Finally, the wind rolled the clouds in and it pored. Once the rain settle down to a light sprinkle, I opened the back door and let the kids play. I started feeling better. So much in fact that I went to the garage and got my trimmer and trimmed my trees in the yard. While the kids and I were outside we could here a noise and it didn't take long at all to figure out that they were frogs! That noise brought back some very fun childhood memories for me so I got an idea.</div>
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To make it up to the kids for the bad day mommy was having, we went out behind our house near the road to go toad hunting. It was so exciting! Gem and Vance loved it. Unfortunately the toads here in southern AZ are poisonous so we couldn't catch any. Which Gemma about had a melt down over.</div>
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We found 6 of these poisonous toads. It was a very nice evening for the 3 of us. The kids are zonked and I'm enjoying the piece and quiet.</div>
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There's this guy that I know. An Uncle of sorts, lets call him Mr. Gadget. (the name is very suiting, trust me.) He's got a pretty sweet offer on these very nifty and trendy clutches. Believe me ladies, when you see what these babies are all about, you'll want one in every color and design. </div>
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Today started out good. I was really tired to get up this morning but what mother isn't. Vance had his yearly cardiologist visit which I was really looking forward too. His doctors are wonderful. His heart is looking fabulous, minus a little back flow that causes his heart to murmur, but that's nothing new and isn't anything to worry over. Not to brag or anything, but Vance's doctors say he's a real success story and they always refer to his case in meetings. Makes this momma feel good. :)</div>
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Mr. S asked me to stop by the Chevron near our house to pick him up some orange Rockstars (his favorite). I parked, got out, opened Vance's door, put my purse with everything in it down, hit the lock button, closed my door, turned to get Vance out of his carseat and it happened. His door shot. I ran around our 4 door chevy and checked every door to see if one would open. </div>
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I panicked. My heart started racing and I totally freaked. I had no phone. It was hot. I ran to the nearest person and asked if he had a jimmy. No luck but he had his cell. I didn't know what to do and the good semaritan suggested I call 911. So I did. (though hindsight proves that it was unnecessary, but I'll get to that.)</div>
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It took a little while for the firetruck to arrive but when it did, everyone knew it. It came blaring down the road it's horn a honk'n and sirens blaring. I was so emabarrased and thought, "wow, those sirens and horns are totally unnecessary. The lights, understandable". Vance was doing just fine but he had been sitting in a dead truck in the desert for about 10 minutes. I would tap on the window and talk to him and he would just laugh and smile like he couldn't hear a word I said. </div>
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2 firemen, one on each side of my truck jimmied and wedged my doors to try and unlock the blasted thing. 2 to 5 minutes later, one fireman said it was time to break a window and asked which one I wanted broken. I sighed and thought, "Mr. S is gonna kill me." I picked the front passenger side window, stood back, and just held my breath. I couldn't believe this had to happen...... The window was broken. All 4 doors were unlocked and Vance just thought that this was probably the coolest thing in the world.</div>
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I put Vance into his carseat and climbed into my windowless truck, took a deep breath and called Mr. S. My first words were, "Don't be mad." (bad choice of words I'm sure). I explained what happened and he was a little upset, understandably so. We hung up and I started the truck to head home. Mr. S called back. I answered. He said, "Why didn't you call me before?" I replied, "I dont know. I panicked in the moment." </div>
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To wrap up and get to the hindsight of things, Mr. S was 2 minutes away at home with an extra set of keys! Hence the reason why he called me back. Why I didn't think of that, I don't know. Needless to say, Vance is perfectly fine. Mr. S and I just role our eyes and laugh and are just thankful that insurance will cover the replacement. </div>
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The days after the 4th were spent just chill'n at Davids and Kristines. (Thanks BTW) The kids loved their chickens and stray kitten. They tried to convince me to take the cat home. Um, no thanks. Not that I'm a cat hater, I'd just prefer to take home a fat lazy cat that just wants to be snuggled. Oh, and I hate litter boxes. </div>
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My Dad made awesome food while we were all together. No surprise there since he is an amazing cook. (I did not get that gene.) And my parents pretty much spoiled my kiddos. Bubbs got a bike bell and helmet which is too small for him. Not the helmets fault, Vance just has a large head. Gemma got a hello kitty bike which she had picked out herself weeks prior. </div>
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The day before everyone headed for home, the kids road there bikes and then we drove up to dry wash for a dip. I have no idea why, (ricky), because it was cloudy, rainy and freezing cold up there. I was totally surprised that Gem braved the cold water. She loves water but she hates being cold. Not this day I guess. Ricky was the only adult to get in the water with the kids. We definitely had some small town fun.</div>
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My parents put together our very first family reunion with my siblings since we're all growed up and stuff. We held it over the 4th in Blanding, Ut where my brother lives and my parents use to live. Blandings 4th of July is always big and grande and screams proud Americans. This was mine and my kids 2nd time celebrating Independence Day here. Like always it was fun and EXHAUSTING.</div>
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The day starts with the parade at 10:30 and then right after, everyone (and I mean everyone) heads over to the big park for festivities and food. There are food and artsy booths galore. Me, my brother Rick and my Dad decided to even get spray on tattoos that last 3-5 days. (they called mine the "tramp stamp" because of its location......the lower back, not my boob or booty people sheesh.)</div>
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He loves flowers. I couldn't get him to stop picking them or throw rocks. I'm surprised I don't have more grey hairs. (Oh yes, I have a strand or two.)</div>
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I love ya lil' brother, but she's to good for you. :) My brothers girlfriend Kelsey is super sweet. And I'm talking it's oozing. I really like her. So glad she came.</div>
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I have no firework pictures and I'm a little sad about it. This picture pretty much sums up the rest of the day at the park. Loud and wild. Gemma and Vance were having a hard time getting along towards the end and they finally crashed hard. Gem missed the fireworks and Bubbs woke up to them. He thought they were all pretty cool as he sat on Grandpa's lap.</div>
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We got back to the house as midnight was slowly creeping on us. Both kids were awake now and weren't too excited to go to bed. I bribed them with a few pieces of parade candy and a movie in bed. They were out again not even 15 minutes into the movie "Finding Nemo".</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5292779399658919498-2321398177055452126?l=vanceheather06.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533171714823749480noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292779399658919498.post-26089269979982738892012-07-02T23:23:00.002-07:002012-07-02T23:23:30.506-07:002012-07-02T23:23:30.506-07:00some fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Breakers Water Park is just down the highway from us. Maybe 10 minutes drive. Probably less. So we took advantage of the super hot heat and Mr. Smith's day off of work and spent the afternoon pool side.</div>
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It was wonderful. Spending much needed time ALL together. It's usually just me and the kids in nearly every aspect of our lives because of Mr. Smith's work schedule AND he works A LOT. (<i>I feel like a single mother except that I don't have the extra added responsibility to go get a paying job to support us.</i>)</div>
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Needless to say, we had a blast!</div>
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While I had my camera out, a very rare thing happened. Gemma asked me to take a picture of her and her daddy! I couldn't believe it. She posed and everything. I have yet to get her to do it again. </div>
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The living planet aquarium in Draper was a total hit! And not just for my kids. I loved seeing there faces light up with all that they had never seen before. I felt so much like a little kid as I stared at all the fascinating creatures that live on this planet.</div>
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The stingrays were our favorite. They seem to love the attention and practically begged for it. It kind of reminded me of an excited dog eager to be noticed by it's owner. I want to keep one as a pet they were THAT cute and fun.<br />
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The kids and I went up to Highland where my family now lives. I was asked to take my sisters engagements so I decided to make a vacation out of it and stayed for a week. It kind of was our kick off to summer. I love spending time with my mom and siblings and love even more that my kids got to play with cousins they never get to see. Vance wasn't able to attend but we missed him dearly.</div>
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There is a super fun splash pad just down the street from my moms so we attended a couple of times during our stay. My kids LOVED it and couldn't get enough. I loved it because it wore them out and they crashed hard afterwords. </div>
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My first shoot and thank goodness it was for my sister. I have so much to learn and should probably wear my glasses. To the cute couple! Thanks for being my guinea pigs on such an important shoot. Love you guys!</div>
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My baby isn't a baby anymore. Vance Gabriel Smith turned 2 May 28th! We didn't have a party, that will be later next week, but I decided to let him run wild and get really dirty. He loved it. Though I had a hard time trying to get him in the mud hole. Seriously, it took a while.<br />
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We had his bday dinner on Wednesday since Daddy would be home with us from work to celebrate. Texas Roadhouse I think is gonna be a birthday tradition for my kids. We took Gemma for her bday in January.<br />
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Happy Birthday Bubba boy!! We love and are so proud of you! You truly are our little miracle.</div>
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Pinterest has saved me or should I say, has saved my kids. So many fun and easy activities to try which means this momma has no excuse. First on our list to attempt and might I add succeeded, was moon sand or cloud dough as some call it.</div>
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It was a hit! The saplings loved it! It molds so easily so building castles is a piece of cake. I even joined in on the fun and got my hands dirty. :)</div>
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Mix with your hands 8 cups of flour and 1 cup baby oil until mixture is moldable. That's it! Easy! It even smells good because of the oil.</div>
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I'm a firm believer in the fact that not only what's between my sons legs makes him a boy, but also the way he is chemically wired screams "I'm a boy, here me ROAR!". Does that make sense? So the media and the world can shove it when they try and tell me that my child doesn't know what he is yet. Anyway, i could go on and on about this little rant, but this isn't quit what this post is about.<br />
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It's about the new craze this little guy is in. Which to me is ALL boy.<br />
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BUGS!!<br />
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I hate them. I hate when I have to kill them when the hubs isn't home. AND I hate, that my son loves them.<br />
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I had a friend of mine over the other day and vance comes running in, "Mommy mommy a bug a bug!" What was in his hand makes me wanna vomit just a little bit. It was the cutest little dead cockroach you ever did see. And the way he was holding it, you would think he thought the same thing. You know how ya hold a little pet mouse? When you gently wrap your hand around it's entire body letting its little fuzzy head peak out the top? That's exactly how I'd say he was holding it.<br />
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He's VERY good at spotting the bugs in our house too. I don't know how he finds them and i'd bet they're wondering the same thing.<br />
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When we go to church we try to avoid the ants at all cost because if we don't, we would miss sacrament just trying to get Vance inside the building.<br />
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I don't know why, but we have a huge fly problem. We open the back door once to go out to play and there will be 20+ flys rushing inside my house. As I type I feel like a horse being pestered by them stink'n flys. It's enough to make you wanna cus. Vance however, is so completely fascinated by them all. I caught him in the window the other day poking the dead ones with his pointer finger and every time one stuck to that little finger he'd come show me. Today though, when he was caught again in the window, I noticed a little wing on his upper chest. Then I looked up at his face and noticed some cute itty bitty legs on his lips. I looked at him with a kind of "why..." look on my face and asked, "Did you eat the dead flys in the window?" And with that cute face he looked at me and nodded yes as he sad, "uh-ha." So of course I asked, "Did they taste good?" and he nodded and said, "uh-ha."<br />
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I have a feeling there will be many more adventures with this kid, that I'll probably never be ready for, as most mothers with little boys have experienced. But he keeps me on my toes and teaches me a lot. I love him.<br />
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He is ALL boy indeed, indeed.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Her name is Sadie. She is a sweet heart and great with kids, young and old.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">She is potty and kennel trained. Sadie is a black lab and weimarainer mix. Almost a year old. Resides in the Tucson, Az area.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">At this time our home is busy and she isn't getting the attention she needs. We'd like to find her a good home soon. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Contact Heather at 480-567-4906 or leave me comment.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thanks.</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5292779399658919498-2189379999759778989?l=vanceheather06.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533171714823749480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292779399658919498.post-72584215291895837082012-05-17T09:19:00.000-07:002012-05-17T09:21:30.633-07:002012-05-17T09:21:30.633-07:00sometimes...Hey all you bloggers. Lets play a game shall we?<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">I'm reminded of how much I love</span></b><b style="color: #073763;"> </b>having my husband Vance home. Especially when he leaves on week long camps for work and I'm left with two kiddos in "lets always fight and hit" stage and "Poop everywhere" stage. (as i type this, my bare naked son just told me he pooped outside as he's covered in it.)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><b>I am mildly dishonest</b> <b>when</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;"> </span>I make a big purchase for myself and the hubs asks how much. </div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">I'm surprised that I still</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;"> </span>have abdominal separation after 2 kids. The youngest being 2 at the end of this month. My stomach muscles are just to darn stubborn i guess. Seriously, i have moments where i look pregnant. (i've been asked) </div>
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As is the Smith way, and is almost a sin to not dirt bike when together. Honestly, I don't think we've ever not dirt biked. It took my kiddos a bit to warm up to the idea of riding but towards the end they were practically begging. They loved it and we all had a total blast!<br />
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I love this guy. I crush his smile. Well, I crush all of him, but oh his smile...<br />
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Poor Janai. Gemma had so much fun with her that she wouldn't let Janai put her down. Im sure she was worn out and would have loved to have done something else but she was a super aunt!<br />
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Vance and his Momma. She's pretty much amazing and did lots with her grand babies. (It was wonderful)<br />
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Sister of the bride, Kim whom is a work-o-holic and i never see anymore and her boy Brad.<br />
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And to finish it all off, we did some quick rock climbing and I mean quick. Above is Steve setting the line and then I went up right after him and then we hiked back down to our cars and headed to a BBQ. See, really quick.<br />
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Maybe its just me and the fact he's been gone a week for work, but seriously, he's so hot. Yes?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5292779399658919498-6130601798567105598?l=vanceheather06.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533171714823749480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292779399658919498.post-77755403859590721202012-05-11T16:00:00.000-07:002012-05-11T16:00:23.857-07:002012-05-11T16:00:23.857-07:00a wedding - part one<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Meet Robyn.</div>
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The lovely bride NOW wife to the handsome and lucky man Luke Phillips. (Not sure why I don't have a picture of the cute couple.) They married on my anniversary of April 14th and it was quit a party. Really it was, we danced our hearts out! Well, most of us. Vance was bashful until the end where, with the help of Steve, accomplished a pretty awesome back flip.<br />
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Im sorry, but is he not THE cutest dressed kid you ever did see?! Im surprised he kept that hat on as long as he did.<br />
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My bashful husband. I tried so hard to get him out on the dance floor to bust some moves. Granted he did dance. Ill give him some credit. But when called out into the middle of the dance circle, he totally chickened. Couldn't believe it. Love you babe.<br />
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My twirly girl! She loves twirling.<br />
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Ambreigh knows how to rock it too. She's a darling little groover and I think V at times felt like he had to step it up a notch. These 2 cousins don't see enough of each other and it kind-a makes me sad. I always loved growing up playing with my cousins.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5292779399658919498-7775540385959072120?l=vanceheather06.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06533171714823749480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5292779399658919498.post-20022072791824490162012-05-08T07:58:00.000-07:002012-05-08T07:58:44.194-07:002012-05-08T07:58:44.194-07:00easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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This year Gemma was super helpful in making sure her brother had plenty of eggs for himself. She really can be a sweet heart.<br />
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She was totally heart broken that she couldn't catch it. There was nothing I could do to make it better so I just took pictures of the whole meltdown.<br />
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