tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6295385253512322502024-02-06T20:59:30.907-06:00Just showed upLelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.comBlogger177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-17824056285471209872012-08-22T22:05:00.000-05:002012-08-22T22:05:15.537-05:00Terrible Twos.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/7842242562/" title="IMG_7971.jpg by lelegr, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_7971.jpg" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7140/7842242562_34eb83ea6b_z.jpg" width="427" /></a><br />
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If you ever want to be brought to the end of yourself, see your deep need for Jesus and have a whole new understanding of what the gospel means in your life: become the parent of a two year old.<br />
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Now, my Laney, she is the best. There is nothing I wouldn't do for her. I love her fiercely. But when she has a tantrum, I mean an all out, screaming, arms and legs flailing, tantrum, maybe even her tiny hand raring back and hitting me in the face, in public, several days in a row, it brings a mama to her knees begging God for mercy.<br />
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I turn to these wonderfully and wisely written books, who's author's only desire is to help me, and I leave feeling.completely.defeated. I want to implement every word they say, and I think how in the world am I supposed to this with my two year old.<br />
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I've had many wise friends tell me that it gets worse before it gets better. Trust me, wise friends, I don't doubt you. And when I think back to the newborn days when Laney would scream and cry for hours only leaving me screaming and crying out to God, "when will this end? will I ever sleep again?!?" And now I look back on those days and cherish them. Her tiny body resting in my arms crying out in the night, only wanting to be soothed and to be with mommy. And I now know that those days did end and I did eventually sleep again. So, with these days of terrible twos, I'm trying to cherish them. Knowing that she's only trying to learn how to be herself. To exert her own will. And once she learns to exert her own will with a bit more wisdom, knowing there's consequences to actions, these days of tantrums will be mostly over and she will be an independent kid. And I will miss these days, which are also mixed with many hugs and kisses and "I love you mommies."<br />
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Also, if you are a wise mommy, who has been through this season and has any words of wisdom you wish to impart on this poor, tired mommy. Bring it. I need them. :)<br />
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Thank you to those of you who shared about your struggles with pregnancy and miscarriage. It brings much comfort to know that we're not alone and there are people out there who understand.<br />
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Thank you for all of your prayers. They are felt. <br />
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I had a friend ask me on Wednesday night how I was doing and I can honestly say that each day gets better. <br />
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A couple of weeks ago I couldn't understand how people moved on from this. I kind of just wanted to curl up in a ball in the corner of my world and not come out for a while. Luckily, living with an almost two year old doesn't give you the option to distance yourself from the world around you, life keeps going. And so does she. Have I mentioned she likes to run? She does, so I must keep up. I'm thankful for that. I'm thankful for God's timing in all of this. That he allowed this to happen at a moment in our life where we just have to keep going. <br />
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I'm thankful for a God who is strong when we feel like we can't be. And I'm thankful that He uses His people to be His hands and feet. You all are such blessings. I hope I can encourage people the way that you have encouraged me.<br />
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Blessings.Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-43105367496435607502012-05-15T13:24:00.000-05:002012-05-15T13:24:50.823-05:00Loss.I've been contemplating writing this post for about a week now, not sure if I was ready to share or even wanted to share. But after much thought and prayer I decided how can you, my friends, ever truly rejoice with us, if you don't know of our grief and loss. So here it goes.<br />
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A couple of months ago Eric and I decided it was time to try and get pregnant. This was a new thing for our families- for some one to actually "try" to get pregnant instead of being surprised by it. We were so excited! It was day 26 and I could barely stand it...I was so ready to take a pregnancy test. I gathered up some self-discipline and waited...until day 27. ha! And there it was...TWO LINES! I was beyond thrilled. Eric was sleeping (night-shift life) so I ran and grabbed Laney gave her a big hug and told her she was going to be a big sister! I kept pointing to my belly and saying "there's a baby growing in there." Her almost two year old mind couldn't quite comprehend that, but she humored me none the less and would point to my stomach and say "baby." How exciting to have a baby due the day after Christmas. What a blessing.<br />
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A little over two weeks after I took the test I started having some spotting. I spotted some with Laney, so I didn't think it was a big deal. A couple of days later I went to lunch with a friend, and when I came home I noticed the spotting had become much more than that. I knew. I got on the phone with my doctor's office. The nurse was really nice, she told me not to worry, this happens to a lot of people and everything's usually fine. We made an appointment to come in the next morning and that was it. But I knew. I couldn't stop crying. I tried to play with Laney, but it just wasn't happening. That precious baby girl sat there and watched her momma cry her eyes out, and with such a compassionate heart came over and looked at me real seriously and just hugged me and patted my arm. Sweet Eric had to work the next three nights in a row and there just wasn't much he could do but hug me and run out the door to work. The next day I went in to see the doctor. She talked to me for a while and then sent me in for an ultrasound. I had a bit of a moment of relief when we saw that the baby was there and was where it was supposed to be. I was measuring 5 weeks and 4 days, so it was too early to see a heartbeat. The doctor told me to wait a week and then come back and see her.<br />
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The next seven days about killed me. We drove down to Montgomery to celebrate my birthday and to throw a shower for my SIL and baby Griffin. A couple of hours after being in Montgomery, my mom looked at me and said that I wasn't acting like myself. So, I spilled the beans. With tears running down my face I told my mom and my sister what was happening. They tried to comfort me the best they could and tell me everything was going to be ok. I knew it wasn't. It was hard trying to celebrate turning 31 when I was just so sad I wanted to do anything but celebrate. I tried to make it through the weekend and I did. We got back to Memphis on a Monday and I wasn't due to go to the doctor until Wednesday. It was a long couple of days. I went in on a Wednesday afternoon. They sent me back to get an ultrasound. I felt so bad for the technician. She had to tell me, what I could obviously see on the screen. The baby was gone (<i>the Lord gives and the Lord takes away---blessed be His name</i>). Just like that- our joy turned into grief. I tried to hold it together until I got out of the office. I made it to my car and fell to pieces.<br />
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I got home and walked through the door and my two biggest blessings were sitting on the floor of our living room playing with blocks. It was good for my heart to be reminded what a miracle Laney is-- what an amazing gift from God. That night before I put her to bed I just held her and rocked her. Tears streaming down my face I looked at her and told her that her life counts, she has purpose, and that God wants to use her to do mighty things. I tried to sing "Jesus loves me"--- and as I was singing I could feel my heavenly Father's arms wrap around us. He loves us. It's simple and true.<br />
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The night before I went in for that second ultrasound I wrote something down in my journal as I was praying to God. "No matter what I'm CHOOSING JOY, HOPE & TRUST." The Lord has spoken so clearly to me over the past couple of weeks-- He just keeps telling me to trust Him-- I do, I really do. I'm sad...I can't help but be. But God heals and comforts and oh how I'm so thankful that He does. I know this happens to so many women, and I have found much comfort in talking to a few friends who have walked this road. I'm so thankful for them and their encouraging words. God is using people to help heal and comfort and it's so incredible to see Him at work in the body.<br />
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Every year I buy myself something for my birthday and this year I bought Christy Nockel's new album "Into the Glorious." The song "Healing is in Your Hands" has been on repeat. So I'll leave you with this...<br />
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<i> No mountain, no valley, no gain or loss we know </i><br />
<i> could keep us from Your love </i><br />
<i> No sickness, no secret, no chain is strong enough </i><br />
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to keep us from Your love </i><br />
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<i> How high, how wide </i><br />
<i> No matter where I am, </i><br />
<i> healing is in Your hands </i><br />
<i> How deep, How strong</i><br />
<i> And now by Your grace I stand, healing is in Your hands </i><br />
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<i> In all things, we know that, we are more than conquerers </i><br />
<i> You keep us by Your love</i>Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-21027682429954132122012-04-19T07:10:00.000-05:002012-04-19T07:10:00.145-05:00Catching Up...Spring Break<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6945206728/" title="IMG_5090.jpg by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/6945206728_14ac429cce_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_5090.jpg"></a><br />
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Almost a month ago my Mom, Sister, Campbell & Adeline drove up to Memphis for a few days. It was my mom's Spring Break and what better way could "Sissy" think of to spend her time off than with all her girls! :) While they were here we went out to Shelby Farms to let the girlies play. And play they did! They always have so much fun together...I'm sure you can't tell from the pictures! :)<br />
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Umm...that last one is a picture of my child FLYING down the slide! Yes, I was taking pictures while my baby girl was going 90 to nothing down the slide. I managed to snap this and then catch her, but I was a little shaken up. We had no idea how fast she would go. After that we made sure one of us went down the slide with her. <br />
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We also went to the zoo while they were here. Campbell and Adeline had never been to the zoo before!! It was so fun to see them loving all the animals. <br />
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We had so much fun! Please please please come back again SOON!! Laney misses her BF "Ah-La"!Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-36765265126328292802012-03-26T07:00:00.000-05:002012-03-26T07:00:03.879-05:00Monday, Monday.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6862528346/" title="IMG_4516.jpg by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7265/6862528346_01c878f6f8_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_4516.jpg"></a><br />
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Happy Monday to all! We had a fun filled weekend! Friday night I was lucky enough that my sweet husband spent some quality time with Laney so that I could go see the Hunger Games with a couple of girl friends. It was a really great way to kick off my weekend. Then Saturday, Laney's buddy, Amos had his 2nd birthday party (you can check out the <a href="http://lelefainphotography.blogspot.com/2012/03/memphis-event-photographer-amos-turns-2.html">photo blog</a> for pics from the party). Laney had a blast! Have I mentioned how full of life she is? We had to chase her down the whole party to make sure she didn't run into the pond full of ducks! She's crazy. <br />
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Also, over the weekend I was doing a little cleaning and found this gem! Our talented friend, Scott Van Dusen, cartooned a bunch of us several years ago. This is his take on Eric...short shorts and all! :) I just thought it was funny and wanted to share. <br />
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Hope you all have a great week!Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-63484247988567439192012-03-22T15:59:00.000-05:002012-03-22T15:59:41.694-05:00It's hot.What happened?!?! Did we just totally skip over Spring? I'm hoping that it'll cool off soon, but if not we're going to be spending the next 5 months like this...<br />
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She's a funny girl and is growing up so quickly. I swear looked at her the other day and it's like she went from a baby to a little girl...I don't know what it was, but she's turned into a little girl. Maybe it's because she has enough hair to pull back in a rubber band, or because she wants me to paint her little toe nails, or because she sings and dances to the music in her heart, but she's not a baby anymore.Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-59211656611692122612012-03-19T07:05:00.001-05:002012-03-19T07:05:00.934-05:00Lately- instagram styleConfession- I've been pretty lazy with my picture taking. We all know it's just so easy and convenient to bust out our phones--speaking of--my new favorite camera app is "camera awesome"--Check it-- It's a good one. So here's what we've been up to lately via my phone camera...<br />
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First let's start with the most important...I'm going to be an AUNT again!! Walker and Emily are having a baby BOY in August!! This group of girl cousins is finally getting a boy!! We're all so excited!<br />
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We've been playing at the park a lot lately. The warmer weather has been making it irresistible to be outside. We often go to the park with Amos and Evie...who Laney loving calls "AMY"...I think she might have just combined their names or something?<br />
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I've been working hard on our house...particularly Laney's room. We're kind of redoing it. Her room at our old house was TINY...and her room at our new house is HUGE! So we're having to make some adjustments and move things around/buy a few new things/find things on the street corner and bring them home like this rocking chair...<br />
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I redid her dresser...the old one, well, I kinda called it the "boobie dresser" because it was white and had tiny pink knobs set really wide on the drawer...TOO MUCH INFO? Maybe? Oh well. Here's the new dresser...I painted it grey and added some new hardware and moved the knobs/pulls to the center. Looks SOOOOOO much better!<br />
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One more "homie" thing I've done is I made a Spring wreath! I think I <strike>might have</strike> seen it on pinterest. It's made from fabric scraps...super easy and super cheap.<br />
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And here's a couple of my girl just because I think she's ADORABLE!!! :) Oh! And she wanted me to paint her toe nails the other day...I mean..SERIOUSLY!?!?! I love being the mommy to a girl (not to say I wouldn't LOVE to have a baby boy one day). <br />
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Happy Monday, peeps!Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-33650587667462065932012-03-17T00:41:00.001-05:002012-03-17T00:42:47.368-05:00Campbell's Birthday<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6793615364/" title="IMG_4566.jpg by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6793615364_512e9c3b23_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_4566.jpg"></a><br />
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Several weeks ago Laney and I headed down to the Norris house to celebrate sweet Campbell turning 4--seriously still can't believe she's 4?!!? Woah. <br />
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Lizzie planned an ice cream themed party because Campbell LOVES ice cream and basically anything with sugar...little girl has quite the sweet tooth. She had <a href="http://www.elisabethssweets.blogspot.com/">Elisabeth Epperson</a> make the cutest ice cream cone cookies and we had a cake, ice cream and toppings galore! The girlies always have so much fun together. Laney squeals with excitement every time we pull into their drive way--she knows exactly where she is and LOVES it! Here are some pictures from the weekend...<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6939752833/" title="IMG_4762.jpg by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/6939752833_9a02863319_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_4762.jpg"></a>Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-51232126835402006582012-02-15T10:18:00.001-06:002012-02-15T10:22:10.108-06:00New.I just added a new item to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/justshowedup">etsy shop</a> and I could not be more obsessed!!! I LOVE this little <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93002683/custom-made-to-order-spring-dress">dress</a>. Laney will probably have several. :) If there's a little girl in your life or if you need a great gift for a baby girl shower stop by my shop!<br />
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I'm going to be adding some more new items to my shop this month just in time for Spring!! I really can't wait for the warmer weather! :)Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-62229422407917622142012-02-14T12:01:00.000-06:002012-02-14T12:01:52.092-06:00Happy Valentines Day (instagram style)<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6876570757/" title="Untitled by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7056/6876570757_5845708cab_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt=""></a><br />
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"be mine"<br />
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Side note- we've "quit" sugar...I know these pictures don't show very good proof, but we get a "cheat day" every week! :)<br />
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SO very thankful for friends in our new city!<br />
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My love.<br />
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date night with my girlie<br />
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story time.<br />
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my littlest valentine.<br />
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I hope you all feel very loved today! <br />
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"For I am convinced the neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers. Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:38-39Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-64103552693267237052012-01-23T14:59:00.000-06:002012-01-23T14:59:54.614-06:00We moved!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6750975763/" title="IMG_4436.jpg by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7004/6750975763_9237af77fc_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_4436.jpg"></a><br />
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Well the last four weeks have been a whirlwind to say the least. Christmas came and went, then new year's, then Eric and my 3 year anniversary and on January 5th we packed up all our stuff from our storage unit and everything from my mom's and moved to MEMPHIS, TN!! Phew! Crazy times, but so exciting!<br />
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Eric started his new job today. Memphis has great opportunities for nurses and when Eric got a couple of job offers up here we just couldn't refuse them. <br />
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This post is mainly for my sister--because she keeps bugging me to see pictures of my house. :) I was going to hold off until we got it a little more "together" around here, but let's be real...will it ever really be "together"...Probably not. So here's a little peak into our living room/family room...<br />
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We've moved into this great house that has all the charms of an older home. We keep saying it's the perfect home to rent. You get all the fun of living in an older house, but you don't have to pay for the upkeep! :)<br />
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This room is filled with so many flea market finds. I was able to find these chairs at eastbrook and recover them with some old fabric my mom had. I really love this little nook!<br />
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There's still SO much to do in this room. The big chair still needs to be recovered...there are empty picture frames EVERYWHERE! Drapes that still need to be hemmed, but for now we're feeling good about our progress and are just going to take it day by day.<br />
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I did experiment with <a href="http://www.anniesloan.com/">annie sloan chalk paint</a>. It was really fun to work with! Not as cheap as buying a quart of paint from home depot or lowes...the paint and waxes cost me close to $100, but the results are great!<br />
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Ok, that's all I got for now. As we make some more progress I promise to post some more pictures of the house, Lizzie. :)<br />
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I probably shouldn't finish this post with out mentioning that Eric's birthday is tomorrow!!!!! It's a big one, people. I'm excited to welcome him into the 30 club! His parents were here this past weekend to celebrate, and some of our very favorite friends in the whole wide world are heading over this coming weekend to celebrate!! Favorite friends---the guest room is ready and waiting..!!!!!!!! :))))))Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-66705386478720353942011-12-24T15:15:00.000-06:002011-12-24T15:15:04.724-06:00Merry Christmas!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6565892305/" title="GheimerFront by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6565892305_5308b486b6_z.jpg" width="640" height="457" alt="GheimerFront"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6565891909/" title="GheimerBack by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7035/6565891909_22dc1210a8_z.jpg" width="640" height="457" alt="GheimerBack"></a>Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-58723433452281132232011-12-13T15:19:00.000-06:002011-12-13T15:19:46.001-06:00November and 1/2 of December. WOAH.It's been a while. Part of me feels bad for neglecting the blog (since it's where I keep up with our family memories), but then part of me is glad we've been too busy having fun that I've completely forgotten about it! :) Well not completely, because every time I update <a href="http://lelefainphotography.blogspot.com">this blog</a> I'm reminded that I haven't posted here in over a month!! EEK! <br />
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So I'm gonna play a little catch up and try to remember what happened to the month of November! Does anyone else feel like that month just FLEW by! We did a lot of traveling. We were in Nashville twice and then we made the trek from Montgomery to Ohio. But let me start with the biggest news of all...<br />
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SISSY HAS A BOYFRIEND!!!!! :) He saw the add on my blog and I set the whole thing up! Totally kidding. Actually a good friend of my mom's set them up and she and "the judge" instantly hit it off! We're so excited for her!<br />
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Ok, moving on...<br />
While we were in Nashville we had the Home Boutique. Thank you so much to everyone who came out and supported us! It was such a great event! We hope to make it an annual thing, so if you couldn't make it out this year, we'll be doing it again next year!<br />
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Thanksgiving seems like such a long time ago! We decided to drive up to Ohio for the holiday. It only took us about 10 hours to get there, but the way back was much much longer. The holiday traffic never ceases to amaze me. So many people on the roads. It probably took us about 15 hours to get back. Yuck. Laney did amazingly well. I mean...I'm not gonna lie she had her cranky moments of "get me outta this car seat NOW people!" But overall she did pretty great.<br />
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While we were in Ohio we got to stop and see these two...<br />
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Once we made it to Columbus we got to spend lots of time with Laney's adorable little cousin, Ellise! It was her birthday and she turned 3! I can't even believe how fast time flies!<br />
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And let me add...it's been a while..but there really is nothing better than an ice cream cake from Dairy Queen. It was totally delish!<br />
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While we were there we also hit up the Columbus Zoo. Just in case you're not aware, Columbus has been voted the best zoo in the country for several years now. It's really terrific! And at Christmas time they light the place up! It's beautiful!<br />
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Ok so that was Thanksgiving. When we arrived back in Montgomery we were greeted by some friendly faces!<br />
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Campbell and Adeline are here for the month. And while it's a little crazy around here it's a lot of fun. I'm so thankful that our girls have this time together. Laney really loves her cousins. <br />
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I hope you are all having a wonderful season. It's been really special for me getting to spend so much time with my family. I hope you're all surrounded by your loved ones throughout the season!<br />
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Merry Christmas!Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-82821666136279866362011-11-03T08:00:00.001-05:002011-11-03T09:52:54.900-05:00Addy turns 2<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6301125152/" title="IMG_8686.jpg by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6120/6301125152_9ee7b77019_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_8686.jpg"></a><br />
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Over the weekend we headed up to North Alabama to celebrate Adeline's second birthday. Adeline is a halloween baby, so we celebrated a few days early. We always have fun when we get the girls together. Laney is a super social kid and she generally just loves to be around other kids, especially these two girls.<br />
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Lizzie planned a really fun morning for Addy's party. We had it at this totally awesome park in Tuscumbia! It had a train, a carousel, and even a mini-roller coaster! It was so fun! The kids loved it! Adeline and Campbell have mostly guy friends. One of which Campbell claims as her "boyfriend"! Haha! Don't tell her Daddy. :) Bryson, Graham and Hudson were so cute! The kids all had a lot of fun together. And...I took WAAAAYYY too many pictures, so I'm just going to let them speak for themselves! :) <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6300530001/" title="addybday4 by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6046/6300530001_9388a5f91a_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="addybday4"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6301063222/" title="addybday5 by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6107/6301063222_1ce9e78e11_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="addybday5"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6302252013/" title="addybday6 by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6302252013_205db308cd_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="addybday6"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6300526561/" title="addybday.1 by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6211/6300526561_f9cf8bfbc7_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="addybday.1"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6301060786/" title="addybday3 by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6103/6301060786_48451d4955_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="addybday3"></a><br />
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One last thing...Those adorable cupcake cookies were made by <a href="http://www.elisabethssweets.blogspot.com/">Elisabeth Epperson</a>. She is a TERRIFIC cook! Not only are they adorable but they taste AMAZING!! If you live in the Montgomery area you HAVE to check her out!<br />
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Have a great Thursday everyone!Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-25239112705842811972011-11-01T13:44:00.000-05:002011-11-01T13:44:57.021-05:00In case you haven't heard...You're invited!!...<br />
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My incredibly artistic and talented friends and I are hosting this fun event Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12th. We'll have TONS of fun gift items! Including the aprons below! If you're in the Nashville area you really don't want to miss this. Plan a girl's night out next Friday or Saturday and join us! I hope to see you there! :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6302904427/" title="Apron by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6031/6302904427_2bb4e59111_z.jpg" width="640" height="226" alt="Apron"></a>Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-11151557064322920912011-10-31T12:32:00.000-05:002011-10-31T12:32:58.400-05:00Guest Post<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6298987965/" title="IMG_9360.jpg by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6110/6298987965_263eb511c9_z.jpg" width="418" height="640" alt="IMG_9360.jpg"></a><br />
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Happy Monday & Halloween folks!!<br />
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Just popping in real quick to let you know that I'm sharing some of my "story" at <a href="http://www.afterbelly.com/">Afterbelly</a> for Monday's Mom. To read the story click <a href="http://www.afterbelly.com/mamahood/mondays-mom/272-mondays-mom-lele-griesheimer">here</a>!<br />
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Have fun trick-or-treating tonight! :)Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-33015406472768265742011-10-27T20:34:00.000-05:002011-10-27T20:34:38.343-05:00Reader.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6287275789/" title="IMG_8563.jpg by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6115/6287275789_ffe4c8ca5e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_8563.jpg"></a><br />
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My sweet little mother-in-law often tells Eric and I that "children are made readers on the laps of their parents." I must say, if there's any truth to that, we will have a SUPER reader one day! This kid LOVES her books! In fact about the only time we can get her to sit still and sit with us in our laps is when we read to her. Once we finish one book, she goes back to her basket and brings us another. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6287268127/" title="books.2 by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6119/6287268127_aa33038269_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="books.2"></a><br />
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What books are you reading to your kids? Any suggestions? (Honestly, mommy and daddy are getting a little tired of the same books and need some new ones!)Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-3810128935162429352011-10-20T21:10:00.000-05:002011-10-20T21:10:02.780-05:00Fall fun<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6224897658/" title="Fall.Collage.1 by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6167/6224897658_f5a53f869b_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="Fall.Collage.1"></a><br />
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Dear sweet bloggy-blog...I have not forgotten you. And you sweet little readers (friends :)) I haven't forgotten you either. I really have no excuse for my lack of posts. Fall has happened upon us and we've just been loving it: pumpkins, mums, football, runs through the neighborhood in this beautiful COOLER weather, long sleeves, boots, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING! We've just been loving the changing of seasons! <br />
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The past couple of weekends we've seen family and hit up the two big football towns of Alabama. A couple of weeks a go Sissy, Laney and I went to t-town for homecoming to see Jackie-poo. He was a great host and we had lots of fun strolling through campus and seeing all that homecoming at Alabama had to offer. I hadn't been there since high school (that's a LONG time ago!), so it was really fun to be back there. I even sported a slightly crimson shirt (I know...I know) ONLY because I love my little brother. Laney was too innocent to be wearing that color so she was neutral in her hot pink. :)<br />
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Then...last weekend we went to Auburn!! Walker and Emily had come down from Ohio. It was a short visit, but better than no visit! :) Sissy stayed for the game and Laney and I headed back to Montgomery to watch it from the comfort of home. Ps- Eric's had to work the past couple of weekends. I just fee like I needed to put that out there...I don't want you people thinking I've just been running off and leaving him every weekend! :) Not that he would mind having the house to himself to lay around and watch football all day! hehe. <br />
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Ok, so, in between weekends we've gotten to catch up with old friends! My friend, Elizabeth, was in town from Kentucky with her cute kiddos and we just had to get together with them! Selah, her oldest daughter, is one of the most loving little girls, she wanted to hold Laney's hand, but my little independent child wouldn't have it. I had to tell Selah, for what it's worth, it hurts my feelings too when Laney doesn't want to hold my hand. Erin and baby Hudson came over to play too! Look how big he is!! He weighs more than Laney does!! haha!!<br />
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I hope everyone is having a great fall! And for the record a VERY WAR EAGLE! (Can you tell I'm feeling guilty for wearing a crimson shirt!?!)Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-29028856686845168922011-10-04T14:03:00.000-05:002011-10-04T14:03:27.586-05:00Her's my cousin!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6212020550/" title="Cousins.3 by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6056/6212020550_b4212ef3de_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="Cousins.3"></a><br />
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Over the weekend Eric and I went to <a href="http://lelefainphotography.blogspot.com">New Orleans</a> for a little get-away. It was so WONDERFUL!! It's the first time we've gone away, just the two of us, since Laney was born. It was the first nights I've ever spent away from my sweet baby, but she was in good hands. My wonderful Mommy offered to keep her for the weekend and my sister, Lizzie, and her two girls came down to Montgomery to help out (and to have fun being cousins).<br />
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Before I left I got to spend a little time with the girls and Campbell must be learning about family at school because she kept talking about Laney being her cousin and Addy being her sister. She wanted to know what Laney's mommy's name was...haha!! <br />
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At one point Laney kinda fell on top of Campbell and her response was..."Her hand is on me...and HER'S MY COUSIN!" It really is so fun having these girls be so close in age. I hope they grow up to be really great friends!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6212001884/" title="Cousins.1 by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6053/6212001884_c972cf7a91_z.jpg" width="640" height="640" alt="Cousins.1"></a><br />
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Thanks again to Sissy and Aunt Lizzie!! You guys are the best! <br />
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To see more pictures from our weekend in NOLA click <a href="http://lelefainphotography.blogspot.com">here</a>.Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-14609530698962700292011-09-07T14:13:00.000-05:002011-09-07T14:13:10.072-05:00Fall...Fall..FALL!!!Now that Labor day has come and gone I AM SO READY FOR FALL!!! It's just my most favorite time of year, specifically the time between Oct. 30-Dec. 26. I feel like my pinning has reflected my longing for the new season. Here are some of my faves...<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6124314541/" title="pumpkins by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6188/6124314541_ecb104ffba.jpg" width="300" height="400" alt="pumpkins"></a><br />
pumpkins <a href="http://pinterest.com/lelefain/fall-halloween/"><i>source</i></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6124854426/" title="candy by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6210/6124854426_9e90d436c9.jpg" width="400" height="266" alt="candy"></a><br />
pretzel kiss treats <a href="http://pinterest.com/lelefain/fall-halloween/"><i>source</i></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6124854392/" title="cupcake by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6124854392_b7b6e59cd3.jpg" width="334" height="500" alt="cupcake"></a><br />
pumpkin pie cupcakes <a href="http://pinterest.com/lelefain/fall-halloween/"><i>source</i></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6124314579/" title="soup by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6205/6124314579_e56c4a0a87.jpg" width="291" height="437" alt="soup"></a><br />
lasagna soup <a href="http://pinterest.com/lelefain/fall-halloween/"><i>source</i></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6124854470/" title="costume by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6090/6124854470_66a22a8a45.jpg" width="214" height="320" alt="costume"></a><br />
halloween costumes <a href="http://pinterest.com/lelefain/fall-halloween/"><i>source</i></a>Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-45413728873747683362011-08-31T11:40:00.000-05:002011-08-31T11:40:30.674-05:00Some confessions...<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6071515157/" title="IMG_6872.jpg by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6183/6071515157_56bd87f8f7_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_6872.jpg"></a><br />
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Ok, first confession...my lack of blogging= laziness!! I was talking to a friend at the Y this morning and we were both saying how we have such high hopes for nap time. And then once our babies go down, we just want to lay there and do NOTHING! Does anyone else feel like that? I've got to get motivated!!<br />
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Confession #2: I've been watching the old 80's TV show "thirty something" and I LOVE IT! Does anyone remember that show? It came out in the late 80's, when I was oh..about 6!! Anyway, it's the end of the summer, and there's nothing on TV at night. The shows don't start back for a couple of more weeks, so...instant Netflix is my friend! I've even talked Eric into watching an episode with me before we fall asleep a couple of nights.<br />
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Other than my confessions, I don't have much more to say. The <a href="http://lelefainphotography.blogspot.com">photography blog </a>should be updated soon! I've had several sessions that I haven't posted on yet (again...laziness). Please check it out!! <br />
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We're headed to Atlanta on Friday to visit with Eric's good friend Derek. He and his wife have just made their way back to the states. They've been in Korea for the past couple of years. I know Eric is really excited to see him! <br />
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I hope everyone's having a great week!Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-46383902275142877902011-08-18T15:34:00.002-05:002011-08-18T17:24:25.091-05:00what we've been up to<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6057090312/" title="IMG_5686.jpg by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6061/6057090312_c77b07eaa4_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="IMG_5686.jpg"></a><br />
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I think every time I've blogged this summer it's been about a trip we went on and I want to remember the day to day stuff we did this summer, so here it goes.<br />
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My husband doesn't like to wear shirts. Especially in Alabama. Most of these pictures he will be shirtless. I try to tell him to put his shirt back on, but he tells me that the worst feeling in the world for him is to be wearing a sweaty shirt (except while he's working out, he says that's ok). <br />
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Does anyone else's one year old LOVE to walk as much as mine does? Seriously, I can't get her to sit still, even to play with the coolest toy ever made, she won't stop. She may pick up a toy for a second, but then throw it down on the ground and keep walking. It's exhausting. Late in the afternoon, usually right before dinner, we go outside and I let her walk up and down the street (on the sidewalk, of course!) until she poops out. Note to self: she usually doesn't poop out. I often have to drag her back in the house because it's time to eat. <br />
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Eric and I have had a HUGE craving for Krispy Kreme. The first time we went and picked up a few "hot ones now." I told him about how, in college, we used to drive from Auburn at midnight just to get some hot ones. They are just SO GOOD. Last night we went and got one, and we brought Laney-baby back some donut holes for breakfast and a hat. She really liked the hat.<br />
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She REALLY liked tearing the hat apart. :)<br />
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<strike>We've</strike> Eric also helped my mom do a little yard work. Laney likes to think she helped a little too.<br />
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We've also spent a lot of time laughing and playing with our cute Laney-boo. <br />
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That's all for now. My sister and her girls are coming down here tomorrow! We always love to visit with our cousins!<br />
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Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-22597756356684159252011-08-15T22:52:00.001-05:002011-08-15T23:39:07.926-05:00we went to atlanta<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6030847797/" title="Fish- GA Aquarium by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6030847797_59b4659258_z.jpg" width="640" height="394" alt="Fish- GA Aquarium"></a><br />
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Eric had a few days off in a row last week and we decided that we needed ANOTHER road trip. :) We've been wanting to go to atlanta all summer, but there just hadn't been a good time to go. 3 days off in a row= a good time to go! <br />
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We got there Sunday afternoon and planned to go see one of our good friends, John, at his <a href="http://www.passioncitychurch.com/2.0/#/main/latest-1/">church</a>. They have Sunday night service and IT WAS INCREDIBLE!! Eric and I were both so blessed by our time there. They just started a series called "Taking the Plunge" and it was just so on point with what I needed to hear. God is just good like that, ya know?! Not only were we blessed by the service, but we were blessed by a couple of people we got to see while we were there. One being John, and the other being <a href="http://www.biscuet.com/">Biscuet</a>. B lives in China and he does some really amazing work there. I feel so blessed to know both of these men, and to call them my good friends. And I'm sad I didn't get a picture with them, oh well.<br />
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Monday was family fun day! :) And we headed to the GA Aquarium to show Laney what real fish look like. If you don't like looking at pictures of fish, or my child, then skim on to the bottom of this post, because I took a lot of pictures of the fish.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6030824065/" title="GA Aquarium by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6030824065_4190252518_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="GA Aquarium"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6031381996/" title="Shark @ the GA Aquarium by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/6031381996_8fea830501_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Shark @ the GA Aquarium"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6031382952/" title="Laney @ the GA Aquarium by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6136/6031382952_645a6cbffd_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Laney @ the GA Aquarium"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6031390622/" title="Beluga- GA aquarium by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6068/6031390622_b4d91ef0f0_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Beluga- GA aquarium"></a><br />
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Ok, does anyone know what is in the above picture? It's a Beluga. If you got it right, email me, I'll send you a special prize, like a reply congratulating you on your knowledge of marine biology. Ok, so, does anyone know the song about the Beluga?? "Baby beluga in the deep blue sea...you swim so high and you swim so free..." I started singing it while we were at the exhibit and Eric just looked at me and <strike>made me feel stupid </strike>laughed . He had never heard of it!!! Ok, so, if you've heard it, PLEASE leave me a comment telling me that I'm not crazy and it is a REAL song, so I can make my husband <strike>feel dumb</strike> see my song knowledge. <br />
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Ok, back to more fish pictures...<br />
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This one's for you, Kelly...Albino alligator.<br />
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After the aquarium Laney and I decided to play at the park while Daddy went and got the car. What a good hubs he is. :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6030849689/" title="big eyes by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6071/6030849689_db694ef216_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="big eyes"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6031405734/" title="Play'n by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6185/6031405734_b04ba5f76f_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Play'n"></a><br />
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Later that night my dad took us to his favorite Mexican place. Eric and I eat Mexican at LEAST twice a week, so we were game! IT WAS SO GOOD!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/6031408120/" title="YUM! by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/6031408120_ce129bc208_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="YUM!"></a><br />
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ATL has so much to offer. Good friends. Good church. Good eats. SOLD! We had a great time! Thanks ATL!Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-85394199748235844972011-08-03T15:57:00.001-05:002011-08-05T22:26:33.405-05:00Cincinnati<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5996537466/" title="Laney- 1yo by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6142/5996537466_28293fd3c6_z.jpg" width="433" height="640" alt="Laney- 1yo"></a><br />
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We're back and we had a great time in Cincinnati! It was so good to see Walker and Emily and let them show us around their new city. If you're looking to do some shopping Cincinnati is your town! I think that's all we did the whole time we were there! Shopped...and ATE! Walker and Em took us to some really fun places to eat. They're always "in the know". :)<br />
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While we were there my mom had a birthday. She turned 25. :) She's also still on the market if you know any amazing Christian men who are around 25 too! <br />
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Walker and Emily are both really great uncles and aunts to their nieces. They love little Laney-boo and she sure does love them. Now that she's <strike>running</strike> walking, she's hard to keep up with, but Walk and Em gave this mommy a little break and chased her around for me a lot!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5989644514/" title="Walking with Em by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/5989644514_0f0ff670a5_z.jpg" width="421" height="640" alt="Walking with Em"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5995975691/" title="Uncle Walker by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/5995975691_c0dec1d211_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Uncle Walker"></a><br />
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They live in a really fun area of town that has some of the yummiest ice cream EVER! Now because I'm married to an Ohi-an, I've had my share of Graeter's but that didn't stop me from getting some while we were in town.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5989087235/" title="Yum-Yum by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6137/5989087235_8cfc6e1656_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Yum-Yum"></a><br />
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The night we celebrated my mom's birthday Walker grilled and the ladies made a delicious low-cal white sangria. All it took was half a bottle of fresca, a bottle of chardonnay and drop it whatever fruit you like! YUMM-O!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5996528140/" title="Grill'n out by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6011/5996528140_1123c2a96b_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Grill'n out"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5996515232/" title="White Sangria by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6011/5996515232_a4d973fe05_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="White Sangria"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5995960785/" title="White Sangria (chardonay & fresca) by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6024/5995960785_0669b7c605_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="White Sangria (chardonay & fresca)"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5995962259/" title="White Sangria w/strawberries by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6029/5995962259_2323b5f0f8_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="White Sangria w/strawberries"></a><br />
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Saturday night we drove over the river into Kentucky to Newport on the Levee. So fun! If you have kids and are in Cincinnati, this is a great place to hang out. There was so much to do and a lot to look at. Emily wanted to try out the "hamsters", but we lovingly talked her out of it and told her she was too old. :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5991835359/" title="Hamsters (Newport) by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6013/5991835359_7892f8658f_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Hamsters (Newport)"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5992393700/" title="Balloon Guy (Newport) by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6140/5992393700_7338571549_z.jpg" width="395" height="640" alt="Balloon Guy (Newport)"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5991840269/" title="Newport on the Levee by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6020/5991840269_64dd3cd9c5_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="Newport on the Levee"></a><br />
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Thanks Walker and Emily for being such WONDERFUL hosts to us! We had a blast! Little Laney misses you already!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5996521696/" title="Laney- 1yo by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6148/5996521696_088fdb5d3b_z.jpg" width="456" height="640" alt="Laney- 1yo"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5991832447/" title="Walk & Em (Eden Park) by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6126/5991832447_cc32c8830f_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Walk & Em (Eden Park)"></a><br />
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Oh! And a shout out to Bella for being the best pup around and an equally great host! :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5996530494/" title="Bella-dog by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6145/5996530494_fdba24e860_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Bella-dog"></a>Lelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-629538525351232250.post-86756694586820088072011-07-29T22:17:00.000-05:002011-07-29T22:17:06.362-05:00new shoes.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/leleg/5989035513/" title="IMG_4422.jpg by lelegr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/5989035513_7dac470431_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="IMG_4422.jpg"></a><br />
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Laney is walking, and has been since a couple days after her first birthday. She's really good at it and really fast (poor mommy :)). Since she started she pretty much hasn't stopped. If you drive down our street around 5pm each night we're out there walking up and down and up and down the street. I think she would walk miles and miles if we let her. She definitely inherited her father's energy. <br />
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Since she's walking I thought it was time for her to get some shoes (contrary to the "Montgomery way"). Side note-- I'm not sure if you're all aware of this, but Montgomery kids don't wear shoes. I honestly don't think I wore shoes until I was in the 8th grade. Even in December--bare feet. If my mom had it her way, Laney wouldn't own a pair of shoes until she turned 13. Ok, let's get back on track now. I bought her some shoes. She loves them. I think she has a shoe fetish, however it has taken her a while to learn to walk in them. She's getting better, but they slow her down (fine by me!). <br />
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I'm sure it won't take long before she learns to run in them. She's only had a few face plants into the cement. Some tears and a bloody lip later, she jumps right back up and keeps on-- a resilient little lamb, she is. <br />
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So, happy new shoes, Laney! Please slow down! love--mommyLelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11696322871326838946noreply@blogger.com0