tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20408296743545423842024-03-05T09:13:58.117-08:00The Alsop JournalMandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-62044830423043835602015-04-09T09:16:00.000-07:002015-04-09T13:22:01.929-07:00The DC, Vaccines and TruthRecently, I was invited to a Vaccination Information event hosted by a local birthing center. At first, I was excited. Our county has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the state of Texas and there is so much mis-information out there I was glad that there was going to be a talk to educate parents on vaccines. I wanted to make sure that the information was being given by a credible source. The speaker was listed as Dr. Jim Bob Haggerton. I looked up Dr. Haggerton and he and his wife Cindy run a chiropractic care and essential oils office in Hurst. Additionally, I found his blog through his twitter page, and then found a specific blog on vaccinations.<br />
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I was shocked by the information I was reading. I attempted to post to the event the scientific evidence that refutes his claims, but that was deleted. I attempted to educate Jim Bob Haggerton himself, but that was deleted as well. Here I am going to go line by line to show the scientific evidence that disprove the scare tactics that this presenter was trying to use.<br />
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For reference the original blog post is here:<a href="http://www.family-wellness.com/vaccines-part-4-whats-in-a-vaccine/" target="_blank"> http://www.family-wellness.com/vaccines-part-4-whats-in-a-vaccine/</a><br />
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His first point is that there is "Mercury aka Thimerisol" in vaccinations. He says<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 26px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>"Suffice to say it is one of the most dangerous neurotoxins in our world today. Symptoms and side effects of mercury toxicity include: brain damage, loss of vision, peripheral neuropathies, muscle weakness, speech impairment, coordination loss, mood alteration, memory loss, emotional instability, depression, suicidal tendencies, kidney disease, and anemia to name a few."</i></span></span></div>
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He also says that he isn't going to go into the molecular structure of mercury because much smarter people need to explain that. This is precisiesly the issue with his argument against "mercury"; understanding the molecular structure is critical. The difference between ethyl mercury and methyl mercury is very important. Ethyl Mercury is a metabolite of thimerisol, the kind found in some flu vaccines. It does not accumulate in the body. Methyl Mercury, the kind found in deep sea fish, has environmental concerns and does bio-accumulate in the body and cause all those scary things listed above. </div>
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You can find the science behind this <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/Concerns/thimerosal/thimerosal_faqs.html#b" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://jpepsy.oxfordjournals.org/content/37/1/106.long" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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The second ingredient he lists is aluminum. He states that it crosses the blood-brain barrier and leads to things like alzheimers and breast cancer, and that the amount babies receive by 18 months is very high. </div>
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I'll first address the high amount of aluminum. These statements completely leave out that aluminum is naturally occuring in many of the things babies are already exposed to; namely water and infant formula. Haggerton asserts</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 26px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>"Toxic levels of aluminum have been demonstrated at 11-14 mcg in children. (this is for a 6 pound baby). "</i></span></span></div>
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While the FDA says:</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.25px; text-align: start;"> "For example, the amount of aluminum in the hepatitis B vaccine given at birth is 0.25 mg."</span></div>
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Research supporting this can be found <a href="http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/ScienceResearch/ucm284520.htm" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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Next, it has been falsly reported that high amounts of aluminum were found in the brains of those diagnosed with alzheimers. Reasearch has shown that the amount of aluminum found in those with alzheimers is no more than others. You can find that <a href="http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10937400701597766#.VSadS_nF_Zc" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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He also assert that aluminum causes breast cancer. I had heard this before and happened upon this blog: <a href="http://theconversation.com/does-aluminium-cause-alzheimers-and-breast-cancer-8799">http://theconversation.com/does-aluminium-cause-alzheimers-and-breast-cancer-8799</a>. Where she says:</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"In breast cancer, the upper outer quadrant of the breast is more likely to be the site where tumours first appear than anywhere else. Since this quadrant is closest to the lymphatic drainage from the armpit, people have leapt to the conclusion that aluminium from application of antiperspirants is the culprit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But the incidence of tumours is directly related to the amount of breast tissue, and that quadrant happens to have the most breast tissue."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are two current studies regarding aluminum and breast cancer and each of those found no link. You can find that research <a href="http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/content/94/20/1578.full" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18829420" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #383838;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 26.3999996185303px;">The last harmful ingredient he lists is human fetal cell tissue. This subject has been hottly debated among the pro-life community. The quick answer to that, that it is inherntly false and misleading. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 26.3999996185303px;">"</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; line-height: 26.3999996185303px;">anyone with a modicum of training in biology will tell you that it is impossible for vaccines (or any other injected medicine) to contain human tissue. The reason is simple: if you are injected with anything containing tissue from another person, your body will immediately recognize it as an invader and begin attacking it. This immune response is often quite radical and can easily lead to death! This is why blood from a donor to a recipient must be carefully matched before the recipient can receive it. Thus, there is no human tissue </span><i style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; line-height: 26.3999996185303px;">of any kind</i><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #444444; line-height: 26.3999996185303px;"> in vaccines. "</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can find the science behind this <a href="http://vec.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-safety/vaccine-ingredients/fetal-tissues.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've gone through each of the three "harmful" ingredients that Jim Bob Haggerton listed in his blog. Above I have proven each one of his claims to be false. When you hear people yelling about doing your own research, please do. The important part about doing your own research, is making sure that this reasearch is done by credible sources and contain truthful information. </span></div>
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Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-31986038072743799292014-12-13T08:13:00.003-08:002014-12-13T08:32:29.276-08:00Guest Post from Trinity<blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><br></span></span></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Trinity wanted to share some life lessons she has learned on our blog today. </span></span></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><br></span></span></blockquote><blockquote class="tr_bq">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Sometimes you have to try not to care, no matter how much you do. Because sometimes, you mean nothing to some who means everything to you. </span><u>Messing up is part of life</u><span style="color: #c27ba0;"> but, forgiving someone is part of friendship.</span></span></blockquote>
Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-56127802667970798642014-11-05T17:06:00.001-08:002014-11-05T17:06:58.805-08:00Too fast! 9 month updateWell, this little princess has been "out" as long as she was "in"! <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglSzSpFF328dqNJUTOKl0hoP7fYtZMzvYc1psD05Wr2Eyqg1rpqIFeuNeUqZX_oaSYU30j_9wMEeG0Q4jy-A0mrq7GXmtfd5xwuqJ7B-U7hqWa1l2dvNQLqbBX9WOQ4p4eHbI9UdZEmg/s640/blogger-image--1639800324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglSzSpFF328dqNJUTOKl0hoP7fYtZMzvYc1psD05Wr2Eyqg1rpqIFeuNeUqZX_oaSYU30j_9wMEeG0Q4jy-A0mrq7GXmtfd5xwuqJ7B-U7hqWa1l2dvNQLqbBX9WOQ4p4eHbI9UdZEmg/s640/blogger-image--1639800324.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Current Stats</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight: 16 lbs 6oz</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Length</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Milestones:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We cut our first 2 teeth at the same time on the bottom. I say we, because as any mom can attest teething is a joint venture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Reagan is crawling so fast. If you blink you'll miss her. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She pulls up to stand and has even let go a few times. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Self feeding is one of her newest accomplishments. She especially likes bananas and puffs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Fun things: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Reagan celebrated her first Halloween by helping Mommy and Big Brother Trey pas out candy to our neighbors. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIptbNU-6Y7qlGJYX4X8jShbBSPRmUdNKPD7STSA-b0FaRU7ao0sAVIcdb-DnkE0JYqLXqgXamvSYwcfQ6cxp9b_LTjdOvVXKN4VmzsO3ic8y8ZsXvEf5LaalIXiHR70GmkyO8ecjskw/s640/blogger-image-765882238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIptbNU-6Y7qlGJYX4X8jShbBSPRmUdNKPD7STSA-b0FaRU7ao0sAVIcdb-DnkE0JYqLXqgXamvSYwcfQ6cxp9b_LTjdOvVXKN4VmzsO3ic8y8ZsXvEf5LaalIXiHR70GmkyO8ecjskw/s640/blogger-image-765882238.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-31110759664498709732014-09-05T11:28:00.000-07:002014-09-05T11:28:38.520-07:00Fix Number SixHi y'all! I requested that this fix have some dressier pieces in it because my closet was struggling with outfits to wear to meetings and church. My stylist, Emily, delivered quite well. All of the pieces go well together in the same palate so I could wear them together or with other pieces already in my closet.<br />
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Drop Earrings $28.00 - Keep</h3>
Very chic and not over stated and compliment everything. I'm hoping these won't be too much of an attraction for Reagan.<br />
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Milan Lace Print Back Pleat Top $58.00 - Keep</h3>
Love this for fall. Its very flowy so I can wear it in early Texas fall (aka still blazing hot), but still layer it when it gets chilly out.<br />
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Marlena Abstract Print Tab Sleeve Blouse $48.00 - Keep</h3>
I really like the color on this blouse and I think it goes well with my skin tone. I like the pop of pink so that I can coordinate with some of Reagan's dresses.<br />
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Kaleigh Ankle Biter Skinny Jean - $88.00 - send back</h3>
I really wanted these to work, but they are just too big. This is not StitchFix's fault, but I've been so diligent about getting to the gym that I'm toning up more. But I'm going to look around to see if I can find something similar elsewhere.</div>
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Sloane Colorblock A-Line Ponte Shift Dress $78.00 - Keep</h3>
Love love love this dress. First, who doesn't love a shift dress? So classic. Secondly, the color block on this dress was spot on. I like that it is trendy, but not over the top that I won't be able to wear it after the trend has passed.<br />
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Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-26173261811337373742014-08-04T19:07:00.001-07:002014-08-04T19:07:25.426-07:00Trey is Two<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLd2QKywI-5VBk7os0pnM_emSnppnKhsfvqrnQWfq3sVAl7nd6GzvUPRCVuiCR1OO9HojoPzq-i28ZSB6DTphsLCF7Ao6lZAQQgTK-YmFTTUJ-REBw20uvDfHgbLLyC7_WZaasgk1Tig/s640/blogger-image--1408174187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLd2QKywI-5VBk7os0pnM_emSnppnKhsfvqrnQWfq3sVAl7nd6GzvUPRCVuiCR1OO9HojoPzq-i28ZSB6DTphsLCF7Ao6lZAQQgTK-YmFTTUJ-REBw20uvDfHgbLLyC7_WZaasgk1Tig/s640/blogger-image--1408174187.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Where does the time go? It seems like just the other day we were celebrating his first birthday, and now he's TWO! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Likes: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">his sisters - all 3 of them. First thing in the morning he says "where cake-an?". He likes calling out for "Chaaas-y" and calls Trinity "baby", probably because she calls Trey "my baby". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Swimming! He sticks his head all the way underwater. 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I remember Chasity went through this phase too about this age. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Fav foods:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bananas "nene", applesauce pouches "souch", and cheese! We recently had to put a lock on the pantry after he learned how to open it and help himself. This resulted in quite a few messes including dumping a whole bag of lucky charms to better access the marshmallows. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Least fav foods:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Carrots! Nonna got him to eat a few teriyaki glazed carrots when she came to stay, but this occurrence hasn't repeated itself. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Favorite toy:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stethoscope by far. We have 3 at this point. 1 upstairs. 1 downstairs and 1 in the car. He loves them and likes to listen to your heart and for you to listen to his. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgMN9YTuEHRfWsO7yV5zgjPewPJvU32u_USfYev0CdezeSYC2c8KgCmXX1eJhwe3rLZKKm4momVIqjpji85hLYjKPvdrewhhD6_wuiInTdkTa7LFiPyzrHtQqmeuwWtyJV8uIfOxOfA/s640/blogger-image-1959049632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgMN9YTuEHRfWsO7yV5zgjPewPJvU32u_USfYev0CdezeSYC2c8KgCmXX1eJhwe3rLZKKm4momVIqjpji85hLYjKPvdrewhhD6_wuiInTdkTa7LFiPyzrHtQqmeuwWtyJV8uIfOxOfA/s640/blogger-image-1959049632.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Newest phrases: come here, come on, be nice, not nice, open, pleeeease moooommmmyyyy, hold chew, and AMEN! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Favorite songs: Happy by pharell, Twinkle Twinkle, and Rancho Grande (mariachi band song)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Height:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Weight:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Head:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sizes: mostly 12 months still. I've started buying him some 18months clothes though. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Trey lights up our world. I said it last year and I'll say it again, he can turn any frown upside down. He is very polite, says thank you for even the smallest thing and loves giving hugs and "one more" kisses. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy Birthday Trey, we love you! </div>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-33442749778126153932014-07-26T11:26:00.001-07:002014-07-26T11:45:13.818-07:00Mambo Number 5: Stitch Fix<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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My only reservation on this was I thought the tie was slightly unflattering on me. But can easily be bubbled under, or hopefully all this time at the gym will pay off and I'll like it more.<br>
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This one is so cute. Amazing COLOR! I don't have anything this color in my wardrobe and I was surprised how good it looked on me. When I first pulled it out of the box, I was thinking it was going to be too short on me, but it turned out to be a really good length. The chevron pattern was trendy, but not too over the top.<br>
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This dress was my favorite out of the fix. The top of the dress was a little big on me, but that's nothing I can't manage. I loved the length. Since I'm petite so many dresses that are "short" are actually closer to tea length on me. I really liked the floral print. I can see pairing this with leggings and a a cardigan in the fall too.<br>
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This is a cute little nautical stripped dress. It is very much my typical style. I liked the way the skirt wrapped and was high/low. The color works well in my wardrobe.<br>
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My stylist did an awesome job! The price is getting back down to where I would like it to be. This fix was right on course for my typical style with a bit of flair mixed in.<br>
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Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-75672622558019584582014-07-19T20:21:00.001-07:002014-07-19T20:21:35.239-07:00Make Up Routine<div><br></div><div><br></div>I joined Lifetime Fitness late last month and I have loved every minute of it. One if the best parts about it for me are the 2 hours of free child care per day. I go in, workout for an hour or so and then shower and get dressed and ready for the day all by myself. It's awesome! <div><br></div><div>I still have a simple make up routine. While it may be child free, I'm still on a time schedule. </div><div><br></div><div>About a year ago I discovered this fabulous product. Loreal Miracle Blur It helps my foundation go on so much smoother and last longer than foundation alone. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXY8TyjiIuEGT6kPJVpxAPYwMSGVyTMWHSMgqGV1U5DY4JsvSdf7OqyGenJIUMVLlN-Fhbfu_NbrU1WCvCYGzSg5bW-JpRIs-GRx6Zd89GLbF6g_iTQ3E_bJIYBXAztoCdJx_SkX4QA/s640/blogger-image-1798550308.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGXY8TyjiIuEGT6kPJVpxAPYwMSGVyTMWHSMgqGV1U5DY4JsvSdf7OqyGenJIUMVLlN-Fhbfu_NbrU1WCvCYGzSg5bW-JpRIs-GRx6Zd89GLbF6g_iTQ3E_bJIYBXAztoCdJx_SkX4QA/s640/blogger-image-1798550308.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm not married to any beauty products. I change it up as the wind blows. Sometimes I head into Ulta and say "what's new" and go from there. My latest find is this Stilla All Day Foundation and Concealer. http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4520037</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's awesome because in the cap is concealer and comes with a foundation brush. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After foundation I brush on a translucent powder to keep everything in place and, <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">if need, be I brush on a little blush, but often times my cheeks are so rosy they don't need it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">So the last product I have to tell you about is my favorite. I've been using it for a bit over 2 years. It instantly brightens my eyes and adds a little shimmer. Sometimes I wear it alone and other tines I'll use it as an eye shadow primer. I really like that it's in a tube with a sponge applicator - less mess, faster application. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7BSE9n4DN-ksZd_o94JsCNUiWFQWJQWyInKCt3TICxXFmqBYcqHHVRhlOUoi7EZQA-_GtQq0icobTfWJoJKWYXxmcHW5gvQCMevFzaASW1_-FEQQnXN8uv9DwlFiv8epNREl4hxTzug/s640/blogger-image--1920665807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7BSE9n4DN-ksZd_o94JsCNUiWFQWJQWyInKCt3TICxXFmqBYcqHHVRhlOUoi7EZQA-_GtQq0icobTfWJoJKWYXxmcHW5gvQCMevFzaASW1_-FEQQnXN8uv9DwlFiv8epNREl4hxTzug/s640/blogger-image--1920665807.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After those major things it's eyeliner(occasionally), mascara and lipgloss. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What's your make up routine? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwac-gyOxNx0bfsH0U76uhU7rclRy9hBBLpFfzHi1BBl5CwaaCJKIURTVScjhLEUK_AiLM3B05FzcpFTS6DRPgKuJ6-n2NwS9D3sRMs67PsZBWp7jv6fA9F1k3DqzDpYxUAXnXQj6Pww/s640/blogger-image-1331161610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwac-gyOxNx0bfsH0U76uhU7rclRy9hBBLpFfzHi1BBl5CwaaCJKIURTVScjhLEUK_AiLM3B05FzcpFTS6DRPgKuJ6-n2NwS9D3sRMs67PsZBWp7jv6fA9F1k3DqzDpYxUAXnXQj6Pww/s640/blogger-image-1331161610.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></font></div>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-86536984410357069462014-06-13T08:11:00.001-07:002014-06-14T12:08:50.703-07:00June StitchFix<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Lurve this top. This pink is *my color* it looks great on me. It's also a fun take on chevron. </div>
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Crochet back grey tank. Something I wouldn't probably ever try on, but I loved it! </div>
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At the bottom it had a place to write a note to my stylist and I let them know that I was looking for items I could breastfeed in. </div><div><br></div><div>So, here's what came in my box:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitCs7K54US9gwr5rhyIX4Y5AXCwh-nDS7zFl7JbDDZv33G1QdV4OLxWLAdIa3_uch9f4KeYDGSLUVtYBoCseLkRDlHkpnOodk9GEUpO93iIYRKJD9Q7MIqLCDfoLngVcoHArqttnSHgA/s640/blogger-image-466654884.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitCs7K54US9gwr5rhyIX4Y5AXCwh-nDS7zFl7JbDDZv33G1QdV4OLxWLAdIa3_uch9f4KeYDGSLUVtYBoCseLkRDlHkpnOodk9GEUpO93iIYRKJD9Q7MIqLCDfoLngVcoHArqttnSHgA/s640/blogger-image-466654884.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tops, a canvas tote, mint maxi dress and a black and oatmeal diagonal stripped maxi skirt. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Not pictured is my favorite part of the box - "style cards" that picture both a casual and a dressy way to style each item. EXACTLY what I need. If I would have kept all 5 items they would have averaged 39.5/item (including tax, 25% off discount and $20 styling fee) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I really, really love the two tops. The one with the pink accents is more of a lightweight cardigan. I wore it today for our picnic at the park with a nursing cami underneath, and those sweet buttons popped right open when I went to nurse Reagan. But it worked great and was super cute on. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I wasn't a fan of the tote. It's cute, I'm just over flowing with bags around here and it was too deep for my taste. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I really liked the dress, I actually own 3 very similar to it, but the independent price rage was $78 and I had a hard time justifying it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The maxi skirt was cute, but I felt kinda meh about it. 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I love this house. I really do. Everyone has their own room, there's a great kitchen and a beautiful formal dining room. <div><br></div><div>Right now, I'm sitting in our rocking chair in our under decorated master bedroom and I'm just reminiscing. Just 3 years ago we were in an apartment in Baytown, TX while George was in residency. Our entire living and eating area was the size of our current bedroom. </div><div><br></div><div>Some days I feel like our house is too big. Today, we are having our carpets cleaned so the babies and I are hanging out in here. Today, it feels like just enough space. Trey has room to play, but yet not too much room to be far away getting into something to hurt him. He's just a few feet away, playing sweetly by the window while Sesame Street is on in the background. Soon, he will be far away; at school, at college, with his own family. But today he is right here in MY space, and it feels just right. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-bpuAiHgkKIQyc6_17jGOYpALGXmFX-c5r5Qq3xZyp-72_xcaHXwR7XHAJkV-tzVe3M1aMMC6tDSiNzSU7c7HCuMu7mHRX56tRJolu0YAsl96w_HnsI5HaGHP4uSb56v2XeHHeaN4w/s640/blogger-image--826518482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-bpuAiHgkKIQyc6_17jGOYpALGXmFX-c5r5Qq3xZyp-72_xcaHXwR7XHAJkV-tzVe3M1aMMC6tDSiNzSU7c7HCuMu7mHRX56tRJolu0YAsl96w_HnsI5HaGHP4uSb56v2XeHHeaN4w/s640/blogger-image--826518482.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-40128599869441865862014-04-21T11:50:00.001-07:002014-04-21T17:57:44.761-07:00I workout!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwPauJgPjNTk-rziwvSRLR82RvaqLf3F3dbXbXYTorm2TwtmY1_1vrum3jeKNcbK4RVTEYsZgl5JDFyuqN2LgvIXa6amNNWFwopWigS37DHnt_BZkAYJQdwgC1NAjthP_qmzoPXwEdUg/s640/blogger-image--1505393378.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwPauJgPjNTk-rziwvSRLR82RvaqLf3F3dbXbXYTorm2TwtmY1_1vrum3jeKNcbK4RVTEYsZgl5JDFyuqN2LgvIXa6amNNWFwopWigS37DHnt_BZkAYJQdwgC1NAjthP_qmzoPXwEdUg/s640/blogger-image--1505393378.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After two pregnancies in two years and four children total my body isn't what it used to be. I'm not sure it should be what it once was, but I do want to be fit and healthy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since Reagan is now over two months I'm starting to feel more comfortable with a more strenuous exercise routine aside from just pushing both the littles in a stroller. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Last week George bought me the FitBit Flex that I have been begging for for over a year. I really like the constant feedback that it gives. Through the day I just double tap to instantly see how much I am making. Trey loves for me to check during diaper changes so he can see the lights. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The other thing I have started is Tracy Anderson DVDs. I started with Method for Beginners so that I really know I am using proper form and understand the movements she is using. After my first few workouts I am already seeing changes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'll check back in a few weeks and let y'all know what progress I've made. If you have a FitBit you should look me up. What workouts are you doing this spring? </div>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-30841133267257672072014-04-07T08:42:00.001-07:002014-04-10T13:49:09.053-07:00Reagan is 2 months!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgliQ3AG1ZElOCztS8X0YUNVvElxN1HezMvVQd3VLJgd4EY0aMz8HdRE0-B5ODQ1cPV5_hYSq0cEvNv8FDpmyO8jXI7yGLALselU5CAy_86y9s5f1t3A2KhPZl1So73M42mD7sj1SBnRw/s640/blogger-image--412176792.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgliQ3AG1ZElOCztS8X0YUNVvElxN1HezMvVQd3VLJgd4EY0aMz8HdRE0-B5ODQ1cPV5_hYSq0cEvNv8FDpmyO8jXI7yGLALselU5CAy_86y9s5f1t3A2KhPZl1So73M42mD7sj1SBnRw/s640/blogger-image--412176792.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A quick update on Miss Reagan while she sleeps :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She is still a petite little one weighing only 10 lbs 5 oz. 20% for weight, 30% for height and that Alsop noggin is at 75%. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Milestones this month: she started smiling right at 5 weeks (to the day), and she rolled over tummy to back for the first time at 1 month 28 days. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Reagan is the BEST SLEEPER EVER! She goes to bed at 8:00 and sleeps till 4 and then doesn't wake again until 7am! Can I get an "Amen"!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Little Miss took her first road trip to "Uncle" Adam and Hollie's wedding in Corpus Christi. 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For almost the whole month of January I had Braxton Hicks contractions, and Monday night (2/3) was no different. After the girls and Trey were tucked into bed I spent the evening rocking on the yoga ball and whining about how much they hurt. I posted to our local moms board about wanted to eat some Mexican breakfast and made plans with Raechel to go to Old West for some Mexican breakfast. I was ready to get this thing going!<br />
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Still in denial (thought not as much) we put everything in the car and headed to the hospital after a pit stop to drop Trey off at Megan and Owen's house. We drove through traffic down Teasley, thank goodness, we were stopped during practically every contraction. When we got to the hospital Allison met us at the front desk. Apparently, they were quite busy in L&D that night. The check in clerk was on the phone with the L&D nurses -<br />
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Dr. Dooley came in and checked me at 6:45 and I was only at a 3. After I had been on the monitors about an hour they let me up to go walk. If you've never been to Presby Denton they have a sky bridge that is 1/4 of a mile long. Our doula Allison and I walked up and down that thing a million times. Around 9:20 pm Dr. Dooley came to check me again and I was STILL at 3 cm so we went ahead and stripped my membranes (ouch by the way). Then we went on another walk and I was squatting through every contraction. I kept getting the best text messages from my friends all over the country. "Your body was made to birth. You've got this mama!" <br />
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Dr. Dooley came in to check me again at 11 - we were making slow progress, 4 cm, 50% effaced and -2. We decided to break my water at 11:53. I spent some time on the birth ball - trying to get her down and things moving faster. In between contractions I would glance up at the TV - Fox Southwest was showing the Louisiana State High School Football Championship game and we were checking out an A&M commit. <br />
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Our tiny princess is 1 month old. She has great head control and loves to be wrapped up on Mommy. She HATES her car seat and closes her eyes if her sisters and brother are being too loud. At her appointment today (1 month 6 days) she weighed 9 lbs 7 oz. </div>
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The drive into the promised land AKA College Station wasn't as congested as we thought it would be, but once we hit Hwy 6 traffic was all backed up - that made it even more exciting. We checked into our lodging for the weekend (not a positive experience, so I'll move on quickly) and freshened up a bit for our anniversary date. </div>
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George has been begging to take me to Sodolaks in Snook for a very long time now. Since everything in College Station was going to be crazy this was the perfect opportunity. First up: Chicken Fried Bacon. My-lanta it was fabulous, but for real - I could only eat one! Next up was my salad. It started out like any other salad, iceberg lettuce, a few red onion slices and a few tomato slices with a hearty serving of ranch. But it wasn't just any ranch. It was the best ranch dressing I have ever had in my entire life! Honest to goodness I could have drank it. I asked for the recipe, and she said they didn't give it out but gave me a whole bowl to take home. So, if any of you out there in the interwebs think you have the recipe I will GLADLY take it! For our entrees, George had ordered the steak and I had ordered the small chicken fried steak (it wasn't small at all). I can't tell you much other that it was good... at this point I was still hung up over the ranch. </div>
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After we were so stuffed we were nearing the necessity of a Hoveround, we headed back to our hotel for a little nap before midnight yell. This is our second midnight yell of the year and man we are getting waaaaay to old. We were so tired we could barely walk and I can place bets that I was either the only or one of the very few pregnant ones there. We met up with my sister and headed in. Despite there being 50,000 plus people in attendance, we headed straight to our traditional spot and had a great time. I know WE were ready to BTHObama! </div>
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Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-58913148900255196922013-02-05T06:52:00.000-08:002013-02-05T06:52:13.325-08:006 Months Old!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So it's been awhile, right? I think I'll do a few posts going backwards, especially for the baby, but this one is all about baby Trey! </span><br />
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So here are the stats; weight: 17 lbs 14.5 oz height: 26 1/2" and his noggin is 17 1/2" (92%)<br />
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This month he has mastered rolling back to belly, so now he rolls both ways to get what he wants. He's started to babble A LOT, (no da da or momma yet, but close). Trey has really started enjoying solids. So far he has had: avocado, egg yolk, apples, zucchini, mangoes, apricots, peaches, sweet potatoes and some of daddy's refried beans at El Fenix ;) He likes to snuggle and wants to know where his sisters are at all times.<br />
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Trey's favorite toys are his elephant on his car seat (since we are always on the go) and his creepy looking mushroom teether. He likes giving kisses and holding hands. This month he also took his 2nd trip to the ranch and of course loved every minute!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-57130989303679787132012-04-09T12:22:00.000-07:002012-04-09T12:22:17.772-07:00Pre Easter GoodnessOkay so I haven't blogged in forever... I know! But last week I was inspired to start blogging again. :) Instead of going backward, I'm just going to jump in like I never left. Sound good?<br />
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This weekend was wonderful! George was off the whole weekend and the girls were out of school Friday too. Friday, was what I call a R&R day - we were preparing for a busy weekend; George had just worked 4 days straight and Chasity and Trinity needed some free play time. I even got the night off from the kitchen because George decided he wanted to go out for Mexican food. Yummy!<br />
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Saturday Miss Chasity had a softball game in The Colony. She scored 2 runs, and we are so proud! She was even more excited that Aunt Kim got to come watch her since she was in for the weekend from College Station. After the game we went to Pappadeaux for lunch. George teased me with some fresh oysters.<br />
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After we came back from lunch the girls decided that it was time to dye some Easter eggs! I had bought a carton of 18 eggs, but sadly 2 of them didn't quite make it to the dyeing process. Oh well. Here are some pictures of them dyeing eggs.<br />
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I followed Keeping The Kingdom First's $5 CVS Challenge for this week, but the awesome part was that I had ECB (Extra Care Bucks) from Sunday's purchase.<br />
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<strong>Transaction #1</strong><br />
Buy 1 <strong>Dial Soap</strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> @ $1.88</span><br />
<strong>Total= $1.88</strong><br />
<strong>- $2.00 in ECB = FREE </strong><br />
ECBs earned= $1.00<br />
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Buy 1 <strong>Speedstick Stainguard Deodorant</strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> @ $2.99</span><br />
<span style="color: red;">$0.50/1 Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick (SS insert 05/01/11)<br />
Pay with $1.00 ECB’s from above</span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">add to that 1 M&Ms and $2.00 in ECB</span></span><br />
<strong>Total After ECB’s= FREE</strong><br />
ECBs earned=$2.00<br />
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<strong>Transaction #3</strong><br />
Buy 2 <strong>Dry Idea Deodorants</strong><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> @ $2.99 each</span> (which also have travel size new body wash attached!)<br />
<span style="color: red;">BOGO Dry Idea or Right Guard Product (RP insert 05/01/11)<br />
Pay with $2.00 ECB’s from above </span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">plus 2 snickers and $2.00 ECB </span></span><br />
<strong>Total After ECB’s= free!</strong><br />
ECBs earned=$1.00Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-82263916628746349122011-05-16T13:05:00.000-07:002011-05-16T13:06:48.597-07:00CVS SundaySo I have been bitten by the coupon bug! This Sunday I went to CVS to see what deals I could get. This was my first on my own trip since I did not follow what the bloggers got and I got quite a few things, but still spent a little more than I would like. Hopefully my ECBs will start rolling over and I will really start saving money. This trip, I spent $31.47 and saved $27.81, plus I earned $6 Extra Care Bucks! I got:<br />
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2 boxes of fiber one cereal<br />
2 bottles of V8 Splash<br />
2 Right Guard deodorant<br />
1 package of 42 count Cottonelle wipes<br />
1 box of bandaids<br />
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2 bottles of Herbal Essences conditioner<br />
and Neutrogena stick sunscreen!<br />
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P.S. George trashed my recipt before I saved purchase amounts for everything, but I will save it next trip... promise!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-32423594082026194442011-02-14T08:49:00.000-08:002011-02-14T08:49:45.482-08:00Timeline of GoodbyeFor my English class our assignment this week was to write a descriptive essay. She requested that it not be a boring, elementary topic, but one that we were passionate about. I have thought about this long and hard, and I knew I wanted to write about my Granddad, its almost been a year. The essay is more than 2x the length she requested, but I needed this.<br />
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<div align="center" class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 200%; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Timeline of Goodbye</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Tick, tock, tick, tock, tick, tock…quietly moving, whispering for reasons unknown. I awoke at 4:38, never having been fully asleep. I had been listening to the breaths, but more importantly the silent pauses between them; dozing off when I heard them, jarring awake when I didn’t. I glance around the room; my husband was no longer sleeping in the cramped plastic chair to my right, my mother sitting up straight beside the bed, and the nurse standing there. Still in a half daze I hear her say “should we call mother?” The nurse response “yeah, I would go ahead”. Less than 15 minutes later he had left us, gone to his heavenly resting place. 3 months after the death sentence, 7 days after we last were together, 15 hours after the phone call, and 10 hours after I rushed to his side, my granddad was ripped away from me.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">January 6<sup>th</sup>, 2010. Granddad was having surgery to go in and remove the cancer. The cancer that my doctor husband and surgeon father in law had told me was really rare, so rare that it was unbelievable that he would even have it. Cholangiocarcinoma, affects and effects only 2 out of every 100,000 people, one of those being my favorite man in the whole world. Surgery was supposed to begin mid-morning. I called Granny on my lunch break, she answered with a cheerful hello. Surgery hadn’t started yet there was a delay with the schedule. I got off of work early that day, a super rare occasion as I am usually there until well past the time I usually get off. I pick up my phone, call my Granny again. He had just gone back and the surgery could take up to 3 hours. I chat with her and apologize for not being able to take off to be there with her and she tells me all the people that are there with her to reassure me. Suddenly she has to let me go, there receptionist has called her up to the desk. I finish my 2 minute drive home, unload my car of things to do for work, walk up the sidewalk, open the door, the phone rings. They opened him up, and the cancer has spread everywhere. Literally nothing they could do. Here I am home alone, my husband hours away and I have just been told that the one person who has never abandoned me in my life will not live much longer.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Happy Birthday! We silently walk into the church frozen from the wind. The smell of the familiar brought me home. Coffee – not just fresh the ever lingering smell, old lady perfume, old men’s aftershave, the same smells that greet me when walking into this church since days after I was born. With my Granny by my side we walk past the familiar faces, with their sympathetic smiles, knowing that although my Granny comes with 4 extra people this Sunday that one of them is missing. We find our pew, the one we always sit at, so often in fact that it probably has butt prints like the couch. The service begins more familiarity. The pastor starts the ritualistic prayers, and then offers up to the congregation for their prayers of petition and in an unplanned unison I hear the whispers “Bill”. My knees crumble, and my heart and voice cry out, “Lord, hear our prayers.” After church we rush to Granny’s house. He has been alone for 3 hours now. Being the man he is he is dressed to greet me, “Happy Birthday”. The smells of my birthday lunch by request fill the house. We sit down and I get to ring the crystal birthday bell, just like I have done since I was old enough to hold it. Ting, ting ting. The warmness of the house is full, not because of the heater, but because of the people and the love that are in it. Happiness and memories are exchanged with burst of laughter, and tears for joy and happiness. After the meal we notice as he asks to be excused for a nap, that his food was barely touched. The highs we have just felt have been reduced suddenly. A few hours later it is time to go. As my husband busily loads the car, I sit next to my Granddad on the couch, my arm linked in his and my forehead resting on his shoulder, my body begins to shake and the tears begin to fall, slowly, then faster. He places his steady hand on forehead “Darlin’, don’t cry” “I’m trying Granddad, I love you.” “I love you too.”</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">The next Sunday, again after church, I hear the distant laughter as my daughters play with the neighbor girls. My cell phone rings, it’s my Granny’s cell phone. Finally she’s called me back; I have been trying to reach her all morning. “Mandy, where at the hospital and the nurse says it’s time”. NO! My heart is pounding, pounding out of my chest. Its rhythms are palpable through my whole body. My eyes have started viewing things through a trance, slow motion, yet too fast. I scream into the front yard “Chasity, Trinity, we have to go now!” I am calling my sister to come home. Calling, ring, voicemail, hang up, call, ring, voicemail, hang up, calling, ring, voicemail, hang up. Text her, call me now! She calls, “Kimmie, Granny just called, it’s time to go”.<span> </span>My feet pounds up the stairs, all my clothes are thrown into my suitcase. Pounding back down the stairs out the front door, open the trunk, throw the bag in, never noticing that the front door still stands wide open. Suddenly, I am snapped back into reality as my sweet blonde haired, blued eyed baby looks at me, “Momma, don’t cry, it’s going to be okay.” What have I been thinking? I have two beautiful babies who are watching, pull it together. I wipe my eyes of their salty tears, straighten my clothes, stand up a little straighter, and pull my hair into a tight bun. My sister pulls into the drive furiously. Her tear stained face is visible from yards away. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Driving into the western setting sun with tears streaming down your face is no safe trip. The beauty of that afternoon is one I will never forget. I have never seen so many shades of red as the sun that day. Somehow, within a few short hours, the beautiful late winter early spring, crisp clear day turned into a stormy night. We pull into the hospital parking lot, right next to my Granny’s car. I step out and am again hit with the chill that races through your bones. In a pace that can only be described as a reluctant saunter I walk through the doors into the dimly lit hallway, the bank of elevators on my left. I glance over the sign, hospice, 4<sup>th</sup> floor. My sister and I stand side by side. My knees are trembling, my palms are sweaty, I roll my phone over and over in my hand. This has to be the slowest elevator still in operation. It stops. The door opens to the right; I walk out casually, turn to my right and march down the hallway in a daze. I open the door, walk 3 steps in, and I see him there with my faithful Granny by his side, Bible open, holding his hands. I turn and run out, finding the closest chair and collapsing into sobs. My head down, my feet in the seat and my knees pressed up against my chest, I plead with God. The tear ducts are dry. I stand up and try again. I walk in, 3 steps, 3 more, my Granny meets me with an embrace. I replace her in the chair next to him. I lean over and kiss his cheek. I brush his soft gray hair away from his clammy forehead. I hold his hand, and he squeezed it back. He knew I was there, and for that I have peace.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">As I sat paralyzed in my seat at the funeral, and the pastor spoke of how amazing my Granddad was I reflected back on the previous 3 months. How I could never imagine that he would leave me ever, especially not in such a cruel way as I see it. He was supposed to just fall asleep one day, pain free. I reflected on my birthday, and how I had asked him just to hold on until my birthday, and he had. I thought about his, and God’s perfect timing, knowing that I wouldn’t be able to be there with him that weekend. I flashed through the drive there, with the comfort of my sister in the passenger seat singing with me as we drove so I wouldn’t cry. Through all of this, I praised God that I was able to be there and hold his hand as he took his last breath, knowing that one day I would be able to see him again. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. . . . For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”<br />
<span>Isaiah 41:10, 13</span></span></div>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-8270765891695307432011-02-08T06:16:00.000-08:002011-02-08T06:16:41.154-08:00The Simple Woman's Daybook #2FOR TODAY February 8th, 2011<br />
Outside my window...the sun is shining! and the frost is melting, and our two dogs are happy. Until it will snow tonight/tomorrow/<br />
I am thinking...about what to write for my descriptive essay for my composition class. I am leaning toward writing it about my Grandad, but I want something specific.<br />
I am thankful for...my husband. He was moved by our church service on Sunday, and I can really see changes in him. Praise the Lord<br />
From the learning room...I have several assignments that are due this week. I need to spend my day locked up in my office.<br />
From the kitchen...delicious coffee. I bought some fresh coffee on Saturday, and some new vanilla caramel cream.<br />
I am wearing...pajamas that don't match. Toile pants and a McComb relocation t-shirt that I snatched out of George's drawer...it is so soft!<br />
I am creating...editing pictures to go in our frames and albums. Still haven't ordered our wedding pictures from 2 years ago.<br />
I am going...to a doctors appointment today. Crossing my fingers that all goes well. And MOPS tonight!<br />
I am reading...I hope to read through Proverbs 31 today. God has laid it on my heart for some reason and I think I should listen to him.<br />
I am hoping...to feel accomplished at the end of the day. I should write down my successes. <br />
I am hearing...the heater, the washer and dryer.<br />
Around the house...there is plenty for me to do today.<br />
One of my favorite things...is my shopaholic coffee mug that Jayson got me. No reason, just to be sweet. I miss him!<br />
A few plans for the rest of the week: The girls will be home on Thursday night, and Chasity has a swim meet Friday evening. My sweet friend Ashley is coming for a visit on Saturday. It's been awhile since I have gotten to spend some quality time with her and Kyra. Then on Sunday, I am working with my MOPS friends at the Cajun Sadie Hawkins Valentine Banquet in Commerce.<br />
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...my MOPS friend Jamie and I at the bake sale. I feel like such a Susie Homemaker in this outfit!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYODc8P9SpMISLVwmk-ddh0bXqrMwB0xy5DladuFU_4AFmFM7vsQj0lTWHHx9alLzohXbRjSC1P6XZ05YqIfrXNzlba5Q0MM7PdoQ_shtIxqUWa6V8xXbw6f28bUahlPcvBdV6ab9d_g/s1600/169136_1834304785643_1481131787_1981964_949768_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYODc8P9SpMISLVwmk-ddh0bXqrMwB0xy5DladuFU_4AFmFM7vsQj0lTWHHx9alLzohXbRjSC1P6XZ05YqIfrXNzlba5Q0MM7PdoQ_shtIxqUWa6V8xXbw6f28bUahlPcvBdV6ab9d_g/s320/169136_1834304785643_1481131787_1981964_949768_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-18406368342164200122011-02-04T08:56:00.000-08:002011-02-04T08:56:40.599-08:00The Simple Woman's Daybook<div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">FOR TODAY February 4th, 2011</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
Outside my window... is a beautiful blanket of snow!</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
I am thinking...about our plans for the remainder of the day</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
I am thankful for...a warm house</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
From the kitchen...it is clean and tidy, love that! We are going to have roasted chicken for dinner tonight.</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
I am wearing...2 pairs of socks, jeans, black tshirt and a long sleeved green shirt</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
I am creating...nothing at the moment, but I think the girls and I might make some Valentines decorations later today.</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
I am going...to stay inside the rest of the day, and maybe try to study some</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
I am reading...various books for school, and reading through the book of Titus.</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
I am hoping...that the roads will be better tomorrow so that we can go to church tomorrow night.</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
I am hearing...George playing COD in the living room and the girls giggling in Trinity's room</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
Around the house...its so clean! for now, but the girls are home so that is sure not to last for long...no worries!</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
One of my favorite things...is my microfiber blanket. I seriously cuddle up with it like babies do</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
A few plans for the rest of the weekend: stay home, hopefully church tomorrow, and watching the Super Bowl on Sunday</span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...Chasity playing in the snow!</span> </div><div class="separator" style="background-color: black; clear: both; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbjqopjCT_yxgvZdNPrFiGhKMIcoQqrbCVgwv0bA9I0LZRn6-C1atK5dmry-1RyVNdtkOZqQujygGnmC3pkpFICg_02NgRgUB-hOcyQ8tGL3kQpw-JYOq3fVMuv_fQq9-8eL5qV-lgg/s1600/166644_505089028401_302000119_122505_163984_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbjqopjCT_yxgvZdNPrFiGhKMIcoQqrbCVgwv0bA9I0LZRn6-C1atK5dmry-1RyVNdtkOZqQujygGnmC3pkpFICg_02NgRgUB-hOcyQ8tGL3kQpw-JYOq3fVMuv_fQq9-8eL5qV-lgg/s320/166644_505089028401_302000119_122505_163984_n.jpg" width="239" /></a></span></div><div style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13748075124836361665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2040829674354542384.post-50229317540548210452010-12-13T18:52:00.000-08:002010-12-13T18:52:56.681-08:00Your Year in Statues pt1<div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A friend on facebook recently did, Your Year in Statuses, and so did I. As I looked through all of the comings and goings of our life I was reminded of some really sad memories, and quite a few happy ones. This brings me to my favorite movie quote which I recite to myself time and again during this time of change. </span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> "That's what momma always says. She says that beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad, but it's the middle that counts the most. Try to remember that when you find yourself at a new beginning. Just give hope a chance to float up. And it will..." Hope Floats</span></span> <div class="linksoda" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119313/quotes?qt0294130"><br />
</a></span></div><div class="linksoda" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So here my friends is our year in review, not in statuses, but in pictures - which are worth a thousand words.</span></div><div class="linksoda" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="linksoda" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">January:</span></b></div><div class="linksoda" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> We didn't take any pictures, shocking I know considering us. I believe this is mainly because of the trauma we were experiencing with my Grandad. On his birthday, we learned that his cancer was imminently terminal... those sad memories I was talking about.</span></div><div class="linksoda" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="linksoda" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">February:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd4y_axmpdtUO1LhQmbQAQGDERkRkw_ty7hQ1HEEMVf8-N1wxQNTEK4XzWnLYBoNa8dHzbTwo2Q9YzjHcLdFzjN0nDUpLosepFqtoECcuP4Tfa0T6sFuj3t43_3sv31eOoR7cZDdhh8w/s320/febbball.jpg" width="320" /></span></div><div class="linksoda" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="linksoda" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Our first family trip to an Aggie Basketball game!</span></div><div class="linksoda" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For my birthday, we spent a precious weekend with my Grandad and Granny in Abilene. We didn't know it would be our good-bye visit, but it was... and filled with happy moments.</span></div><div class="linksoda" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="linksoda" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">March:</span></b></div><div class="linksoda" style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">March 1st my Grandad passed away. The stab in my heart...</span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">EDEN - Willis "Bill" Warren Deichmann, 77, of Abilene, died Monday, March 1, 2010. Service is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church in Abilene. Graveside service is at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Eden Cemetery. Arrangements are by Eden Funeral Home.</span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Happy Memories from March:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijuH_FXtBkus6fxK-lY2YH34a4gNPsV4ovGgIEgOhEhdKvLItQhweHCKA-Yg26rhxghRzfrWE0iHsnx5w-sRQ3Q9DUP7gyNUEtAxv2yWGKXQnVkeBUBrMtqN9Ni_YIp3ILwRvOk2VVAw/s1600/aggiebase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijuH_FXtBkus6fxK-lY2YH34a4gNPsV4ovGgIEgOhEhdKvLItQhweHCKA-Yg26rhxghRzfrWE0iHsnx5w-sRQ3Q9DUP7gyNUEtAxv2yWGKXQnVkeBUBrMtqN9Ni_YIp3ILwRvOk2VVAw/s320/aggiebase.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Aggie Baseball game vs. Texas Tech!</span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFwTtnyxDhXSrIg_1-mv8Ftgv6RXZPOer3bMK-luoLgNmffDyrQUZhCPYcrzaYdiJndNYU4cBdeHpANTiZEzSQvjpD7Ztln3dW43eOVp0MkLGUC2pwTzte6DDUv4EBxxJbujp4ByqKw/s1600/childrens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFwTtnyxDhXSrIg_1-mv8Ftgv6RXZPOer3bMK-luoLgNmffDyrQUZhCPYcrzaYdiJndNYU4cBdeHpANTiZEzSQvjpD7Ztln3dW43eOVp0MkLGUC2pwTzte6DDUv4EBxxJbujp4ByqKw/s320/childrens.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> a visit to the Bryan Children's Museum</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwdOFAVBpImsnF-evaDZ3BzMYP8U6GRrhAqj9rfUKi2zMT7LGVrA8RfvoioCmN5o6KJzGjO1R_eoSMLd0YKnfdiS1JDlwjMBDK5xTyOiwOM7fF2I23B1wDHH-_5eP75lOvYQuBR0eruw/s1600/ice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwdOFAVBpImsnF-evaDZ3BzMYP8U6GRrhAqj9rfUKi2zMT7LGVrA8RfvoioCmN5o6KJzGjO1R_eoSMLd0YKnfdiS1JDlwjMBDK5xTyOiwOM7fF2I23B1wDHH-_5eP75lOvYQuBR0eruw/s320/ice.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">and ice cream with Nonna!</span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">April:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dHNVwGiPBjjx6e-760q5C-mEBQmoK8rVelGVcElSK73HwuNCVDQe110v2rjRS0VtcHl_Sd0rGa5rOfewEfro3sEmaoTZFS_26Zn7uD_9Tu3hrGUZ69H0PnhbnjWoF4IawV_pdeRUyw/s1600/easter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1dHNVwGiPBjjx6e-760q5C-mEBQmoK8rVelGVcElSK73HwuNCVDQe110v2rjRS0VtcHl_Sd0rGa5rOfewEfro3sEmaoTZFS_26Zn7uD_9Tu3hrGUZ69H0PnhbnjWoF4IawV_pdeRUyw/s320/easter.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Easter @ Mimi and Poppa's House!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBpbkqBH_l4CKA_Ccvxo-6zhkdpWiPhUMn4iYVbap7ZYe5Rp3DgpUYFy8NAd5xYcX2FuqYhAexwJAwJVmwj8xto04tnqqoa_jP5Gyc-yPdcHzqUc6NPj1V3mT1VL8u-VbiAaoS7Or-hw/s1600/egg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBpbkqBH_l4CKA_Ccvxo-6zhkdpWiPhUMn4iYVbap7ZYe5Rp3DgpUYFy8NAd5xYcX2FuqYhAexwJAwJVmwj8xto04tnqqoa_jP5Gyc-yPdcHzqUc6NPj1V3mT1VL8u-VbiAaoS7Or-hw/s320/egg.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">and an egg hunt and games at their church</span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">a weekend in Fort Worth taking pictures in the wildflowers</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChG7kHo6Jqq4EpHx9hPnchuVFvwyQ7iKJQvVWBGuJpRwejXiLQrDnbZbQNOY6lMJ0TKdwApBo5CnB0jYOVwfx-ivOR8ZTVYj38VD7MylQXEy141RiUOtqbTWODyI8GF8LlOHGuj4EAg/s1600/may.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChG7kHo6Jqq4EpHx9hPnchuVFvwyQ7iKJQvVWBGuJpRwejXiLQrDnbZbQNOY6lMJ0TKdwApBo5CnB0jYOVwfx-ivOR8ZTVYj38VD7MylQXEy141RiUOtqbTWODyI8GF8LlOHGuj4EAg/s320/may.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">June:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_CXjjxkk5nETbO2pBw_Ks0jBLn5llGObxXKqXU2M15PDev4MqmryUQBhJGUHCwKV9hMX7QumiocyPpf-1nyWDbdyte4oRN2Qk-TPiXcAoE-gVi7uDqnjVSVO0zmARL3z3X-V7vHz6Yg/s1600/unofficial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_CXjjxkk5nETbO2pBw_Ks0jBLn5llGObxXKqXU2M15PDev4MqmryUQBhJGUHCwKV9hMX7QumiocyPpf-1nyWDbdyte4oRN2Qk-TPiXcAoE-gVi7uDqnjVSVO0zmARL3z3X-V7vHz6Yg/s320/unofficial.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="color: blue; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">George's residency graduation ceremony. Although he is an off-cycle resident and didn't officially complete his residency until December, the program thought it was appropriate for him to "graduate" with his friends! Such awesome doctors, all of them!</span></span><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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