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We went for a walk.

01.16.13

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I can’t go to Dolphin Head without taking a gazillion photos with the iphone. It annoys Brad to no end.

I finally talked the boys into a walk over the weekend. I sort of snuck it in – putting on their clothes and shoes when they weren’t paying attention, then springing it on them last second. Worked like a charm. We used to go on a daily 4 mile jaunt, but Ezra got burnt out. I suppose that is a long way on a tricycle. So we’ve been taking a break the past few months and it’s, um, showing. Let’s just say I’ve added a little extra padding to help keep me warm during these long winter months. I started another cleansing juice fast and I’m proud to say I stuck with it for two whole days before Brad said those three magic words: Original Pancake House. I just can’t say no to Hawaiian Pancakes and I figured I just walked at least half of the calories off. Plus, I felt it had been long enough since “the incident” that we could show our faces again. Maybe I’ll share that story sometime. Maybe tomorrow? Beautiful weather, gorgeous scenery and Hawaiian Pancakes. It was a nice weekend.

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Two

01.09.13

Memphis's 2nd birthday

Memphis's 2nd Birthday

“I go! Look, Mommy, I go!”

Memphis's 2nd birthday

We celebrated Memphis’s 2nd birthday last week with a glow in the dark party. Hopefully it made up for last years cake ~~blobs~~ ball failure. I ordered a black light for one of his gifts (for sensory play) and decided to make a theme out of it. Not as much glowed as I had hoped (like the cake or my striped shirt which magically showed 100% of my bra), but the boys still thought it was the coolest thing EVER.

P.S. I don’t apologize for the one million pics. I’m his mother. Indulge me.

P.P.S. I left the black light on the whole time so the pictures with the lights on had this funky cross processed look to them (hence the black and white).

Memphis's birthday

Crossing his fingers that the cake makes it all the way to his mouth.

Memphis's 2nd birthday

Mmm… that was good. I need a bigger piece.

Memphis's 2nd birthday

I love that sweet little face of his. This boy makes me so happy.

Here is a time-lapse video for the Grands to enjoy of him blowing out his candles. I would have done an animated gif, but there were like 20 something pictures and the file was humongous. Press play and bask in the cuteness.

Tags: Birthday, Life
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Christmas Recap

01.03.13

It’s not too late for a Christmas recap is it? Not in my world!

Christmas 2012

Christmas 2012 included lots of food, games, toys, and late nights. I think Christmas is way more fun with kids. We were as excited for them to open their presents as they were!

Christmas 2012

James – apparently the only toy we needed to get Memphis. He’s obsessed!

Christmas 2012

The boys love playing the piano with Grandma and Grandpa. Someday we’ll get one of our own, boys. I promise!

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Traditional gingerbread house building contest.

Christmas 2012

I built a teepee. It was awesome.

Christmas 2012

Kenzie approved.

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Memphis was out of control at Christmas dinner so I held him in a headlock until he passed out. Kidding! Christmas just had too much excitement for one little boy – he was out before the gravy boat made it’s way over to us.

It was a very merry Christmas! We were sad that we had to cut the trip short for a work emergency. One of the joys of being self-employed I guess. I missed out on visiting with all my TN friends. Do any of you girls even read this blog any more? [cricket... cricket...] No? Well, regardless, I feel like I haven’t seen ya’ll in ages. Miss you

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Modern Christmas Advent

12.04.12

Modern Christmas Advent

I seem to change my mind with Christmas decor every year. This year it’s black and white. I found this free DIY advent download at HEY LOOK. It’s total eye candy for the graphic designer in me. They’re pretty to look at, but I’m going to place these in the FAIL category for Young Family advent calendars. Even with Brad’s help it took FOR.EV.ER to put the boxes together and they won’t be usable next year. (Thanks, Memphis.) I literally turned my back for two seconds and he managed to eat 4 pieces and was working on his fifth. They live on the fridge for now, but I found him pushing a kitchen chair over to the counter earlier so I think I’ll be hiding them elsewhere tonight. Boy loves him some candy.

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The Sandbox Truck Show

11.19.12

sandbox truck show - the modern home blog

We were lured out of our hermit house recently with the promise of a real life monster truck. BIG FAT FIB. No such truck was on the premises. Sure there were firetrucks and ambulances and army trucks and big rigs and just about any other truck that would impress a 4 year old and a 1 year old, but the promised monster truck was nowhere to be found. I’m surprised Ezra didn’t demand to speak with a manager. We tried getting Memphis in a truck – any truck – but he wouldn’t have it. The whole outing lasted about 10 minutes before the siren (intended to impress) frightened the timids resulting a speedy exit.

We tried.