tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31099741108076877262024-02-07T14:25:23.272-08:00Joe and JuliaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154424685879641902noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109974110807687726.post-47973698929474940682015-08-20T14:14:00.002-07:002015-08-20T14:14:54.918-07:00The Shower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I just really wanted to show off the <i>beautiful</i> job my mother-in-law, Mara, and my Aunt Jan did on the shower they threw me this past June. It was gorgeous and so much fun. They must have spent countless hours planning, preparing, and setting up all the adorable decorations. They really outdid themselves and I am so grateful to them for throwing me this shower. I was blown away by the generosity of all the ladies in my family and ward. They are all such a wonderful example to me, and my girls once they get here, of love and kindness.</div>
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The ladies in charge. They are all so wonderful. Thank you!</div>
Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17471609562975474802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109974110807687726.post-18889846716587799652015-08-20T09:43:00.001-07:002015-08-20T09:45:36.808-07:00Disneyland's 60th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Before Joe's bar prep began, we had the wonderful opportunity to go to Disneyland with the whole family! Thank you Mom and Dad! It was a blast. I knew I wouldn't be able to do much because of the pregnancy, but Mara was so thoughtful and got me a wheelchair to use around the park. I was so embarrassed at first, but it ended up being a lifesaver. There is no way I would have been able to walk around Disneyland at 26 weeks pregnant with twins! I did walk some, but often it was nice to just have Ezra sit on my lap in the chair whenever we went long distances.</div>
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Ezra sleeping in the hotel the night before our two day Disneyland trip. He was all ready with his Donald Duck and Pooh bear.</div>
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Ezra, Papa, Grandma Molly, and Pluto! This was our first stop!</div>
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There was one thing on our list that was nonnegotiable. Ezra had to meet his favorite character, Donald Duck. So, right when we got to the park, Joe went to Guest Services to ask about Donald's schedule while Papa and Grandma Molly took Ezra to meet Pluto. It was a long line into Guest Services, but as luck would have it, Donald would be out on Main Street in only a few minutes! This is when the most magical part of the whole trip happened. We headed over to where Donald would come out and Donald singled Ezra out and made a beeline straight to him! Ezra was so excited to see his very favorite stuffed animal come to life and it only got better when Donald took Ezra's hand and paraded him down Main Street to where he would start the line for autographs and pictures. This was a dream come true for a little boy and his mama. Disneyland truly is the most magical place!</div>
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Ezra adored the petting zoo (which I had no idea existed), but unfortunately, he is not the future king.</div>
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This was the first time I ever rode the Mark Twain River Boat, a dream ride for a very pregnant lady with a toddler. Ezra and Evie had such a fun time chasing each other around and peeking out at the river. I'd rank this ride, along with It's a Small World and Winnie-the-Pooh, as Ezra's top 3 favorite rides. (His other favorites where Nemo's Submarine Voyage and the show, Mickey and the Magical Map). Disneyland is exhausting though. He conked out while we waited in line to meet Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore. Nap time won, and he didn't end up meeting them this trip.</div>
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Ezra loved the balloon "Donald Duck" that the restaurant balloon guy made him at dinner. Luckily it didn't pop even though Ezra kept throwing it on the ground. On Day 2 at Disneyland, we decided to check out Toon Town. Ezra enjoyed it, but I have to admit that I think they've really let this part of the park go. There are a few fun things, but it is mostly just empty or tattered space. However, since this part of the park is far less crowded, it was nice that we could let Ezra walk for a change.</div>
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We had to meet the star of Disneyland! Ezra wasn't very familiar to Mickey, besides him being in his coloring book, so I was surprised how excited he was to meet him!</div>
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It was such a blast, Disneyland! You look real good at 60 and your food is still to die for. We miss you and can't wait to come back once the twins are old enough and their parents are crazy enough. We love you, Disneyland!</div>
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We made it to Vegas and are here to stay! My mom was a saint and helped us drive all the way down from Spokane - it was a <i>long</i> drive. I don't know how we would have done it without her. Plus it was wonderful seeing so many friends and family members on the way down.</div>
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Once we made it one of the first things we wanted to do was hit the Springs Preserve. It was gorgeous. We went to the new butterfly exhibit and the nature exchange. Ezra loved the gorgeous butterflies and having mom and dad follow him around the garden trails, but he especially loved the Pachinko board in the nature exchange.</div>
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We also had the opportunity to go on the High Roller at the Linq! I am terrified of heights, but it was a great view of the city and so fun to be with family watching all their sweet dance moves.</div>
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One thing Ezra learned from Grandma Sears is how to balance blocks on his head. We were sad to see her go, but she did come back in a month and now we look forward to seeing her when the twins come!</div>
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One of the most fun things we have seen in early Summer this year is Ezra playing with Evie. He was so excited to see her as soon as we moved down and so sad when she moved! We miss her and her parents! Ezra always makes sure to take over facetime whenever he hears Evie's voice. But on a brighter note, isn't the way Ezra says "Ah-Dah" adorable? I can't believe how much he has grown just over the past few months. He has already mostly given that cute phrase up and is learning so many little words! His latest is "Chee-Ah," meaning that he wants some chia seeds in his yogurt.</div>
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I'm playing catch up on the blog. As soon as we moved, my computer died and it took me awhile to catch up on sorting through all the pictures I take and having somewhere to put them! I have wised up and have an external hard drive now. No more worrying about lost files!</div>
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Spokane. How I miss Spokane. It is a truly beautiful place to live. I'm afraid my last few months there weren't the most pleasant what with how nauseous I felt and then how focused I was on making moving plans. I miss looking out my window and seeing ducks and geese on the pond, deer in the field, and hearing the noise of the frogs each night. I miss the wonderful friends we made and the Sunbeams we taught. I miss the gorgeous autumn leaves, the magnificent parks, and mostly, Ezra's baby years which are now past. We made so many memories here. I felt so ready to move so I could start preparing for the twins' arrival, but when it came down to it, I was filled with so much sorrow when we did say goodbye.</div>
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Towards the end of our Spokane days, Ezra and I would try to go for a walk every day around the complex. I can't believe I already couldn't make it very far due to the twins! I thought Ezra was so adorable carrying this piece of cardboard he found around the complex.<br />
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When Mama didn't feel good, which was most of the time, we stayed busy by coloring on all the moving boxes and then of course playing on and in them!<br />
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Ezra adored the many piles of rocks around the complex. He could stay for at least 15 minutes just picking up rocks and throwing them back. He loved playing at the little playground by the mailboxes, but if he ever found a rock inside the fence where it didn't belong, he would insist on returning it to the pile right away.</div>
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Each Spring there would be adorable ducklings around the pond.<br />
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And of course, Spokane is where Ezra learned to dance. He particularly loves Brandon Flowers' new solo album. At 18 months, Ezra's two signature moves are the spin around and the head shake.<br />
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This may be silly, but this is my favorite street in all of Spokane. This picture does not do it justice at all. It is called Grand. The trees canopy the street, wild turkeys are often found here, and although the road is riddled with potholes, in the fall all the leaves turn red and golden yellow and they litter the ground. I wish I had been able to get a photo of Grand in the fall. It is breathtaking.<br />
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But the <i>second best</i> thing (Ezra is obviously the first) that happened to our little family in Spokane is Joe graduating from the Gonzaga School of Law! He worked his buns off not only in school, but also in many extracurriculars, including Law Review, Moot Court, and being the President of the J. Reuben Clark Society Spokane chapter. He also wrote an article that got published and completed many internships during this time, two of which were for Federal judges. I couldn't be more proud of him. Especially, since he helped me out so much at home while accomplishing all of this! I couldn't do much that last semester of school.<br />
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We were very blessed to have both sets of parents come up to celebrate with us and help us move. The graduation ceremony was superb and the Sushi we ate to celebrate was amazing. Add that to the list of things I <i>really</i> miss about Spokane. It was such a fun weekend and we are so glad our parents came up to share it with us!<br />
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Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17471609562975474802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109974110807687726.post-51273646008558063312015-04-21T15:50:00.002-07:002015-04-21T15:50:52.495-07:00Conference & Easter Weekend<div style="text-align: center;">
Easter weekend had a lot going on for our little family. It was General Conference, the first Easter Ezra could really participate in an egg hunt, and it was the weekend when Ezra officially turned 18 months! More on Ezra at 18 months to come later, this post is mainly about our Easter.<br />
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The Friday before Easter Sunday, I decided to boil a half dozen eggs. For Joe, Easter isn't Easter without decorating some eggs. Anyway, I went to dink around on my computer while I waited for the water to boil. I had just finished my economics final and was feeling really good about finishing up a rather difficult semester. The next thing I knew the fire alarms were going off. Confused, I whirled around and ran to the stove. The pot was engulfed in flames. Of course, the first thing I do is fan the flames. <i>Yeah...</i> that was one of those slap your forehead, how dumb are you moments. Then I wised up and threw some water on the stove, thankfully, putting the fire out. By the time I put the fire out and disabled the alarms, Ezra was up from his nap and the apartment was very smokey. To top it off, the eggs only cooked halfway and I was not going to be boiling any more eggs for awhile. Sorry Joe. So, that is the reason we didn't decorate eggs this year. I suppose we could have decorated and then thrown out the half cooked eggs, but I didn't really want anything to do with eggs by this point.<br />
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Saturday brought Conference, something Ezra is a pretty good sport about. He mostly colored or played with his toys, but he <i>loves</i> the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Whenever they come on he stops what he is doing to watch or dance.</div>
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After the morning session, we brought Ezra to a community Easter egg hunt. He didn't really get it, probably because there were a million other kids plus their parents, so it was over in less than 30 seconds. Fortunately, someone in passing threw two eggs into his basket, which he promptly picked up and threw back on the ground. He definitely is more into taking the eggs <i>out</i> of his basket. We learned our lesson though. No more community Easter egg hunts. Family ones are so much better. </div>
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However, we did get these gems while we were there:</div>
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Notice the hot dog in his mouth. He lost it when Joe took the rest of the hot dog away from him and walked out of the shot. I laughed so hard when we got these pictures, but the more I've looked at them the sadder they are! He was so traumatized he took a three hour nap. I can't wait till he meets Santa for the first time.<br />
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After Ezra woke up, we did a mini egg hunt in our living room. I wanted him to figure out that he should put the eggs in his basket, but he still just liked tossing them out whenever I put them in. He did enjoy playing with the eggs and finding little toys inside though, even if they were all toys we already had!<br />
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On Sunday morning, Ezra got to find his Easter basket! A million thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Meservy for the fun basket fillings! He was kind of ticked at first, but once he realized that there were new toys he cheered up. It just goes to show you never know how a toddler is going to react to <i>anything</i>, even presents.<br />
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It was such a wonderful, low-key weekend, filled with little firsts for Ezra, great Conference talks, and lots of much needed family time. This semester has gotten the best out of all of us, so this weekend was desperately needed for us to just be together. <i>Happy Easter!</i><br />
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In other news, Ezra started nursery today! He <i>loved</i> it. Although a bit hesitant at first, he was grinning from ear to ear when I went to pick him up. They nursery leaders said he didn't cry at all and was very good the whole two hours. And what a glorious two hours that was for me and Joe as well. We are still teaching sunbeams, but it is so much easier without little boy underfoot. Even after church was easier once we picked Ezra up. He was the happiest I've seen him on a Sunday in months. Once we got home he couldn't stop laughing and hugging me. Pure joy was bubbling out of him. I <i>love </i>nursery.<br />
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So here I am sitting alone finishing the latest episode of Downton Abbey (<i>what the heck Downton! So many emotions...</i>) and a full bottle of salsa that I opened just today. Oh... and vanilla ice cream. Pregnancy does strange things to a person, but I am glad I decided against combining the two. Lets just hope I can start packing on the pounds soon. We need to get some fat on these babies pronto. I want big fat twins, no tiny 4 pounders! 13 weeks and no weight gain yet. <i>Never thought I would be hoping for that</i>. I just imagine two little fish in my stomach gobbling up everything I eat. </div>
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<i>I love our family. This is us before our Valentine's Day lunch at P.F. Chang's. Joe knows how to treat a girl. I even kept down all my food, which was especially impressive since even the idea of Asian food makes me especially sick this time around. Except sushi... please let me have sushi. Right now.</i></div>
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So, I'm not technically through the first trimester just yet, but since we are expecting twins I probably won't make it to 40 weeks. So, I'm going to declare myself close enough. I am 12 weeks pregnant, and my official due date is September 5, but apparently I will be lucky to make it to mid-August. Here is an ultrasound picture of our little miracles at 10 weeks. We now have newer pictures, since I require more frequent doctor visits, being that a multiple pregnancy means high risk and all, but this is by far the best one we have of the two of them together.</div>
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Finding out you are pregnant with twins was, for me, a very unique experience. Nothing can prepare you for it. I even suspected before I visited the doctor that it might be multiples, but when you actually see those two little beings moving around inside you, you are hit with so many emotions, it is like hitting a brick wall. It was joyful, overwhelming, and terrifying all at once. I was alone when I found out, and for the rest of the day I was in a daze/crying. I think I told pretty much everyone I ran into on my way to pick up Joe from the courthouse that we were having twins and would soon have 3 children under the age of 2.</div>
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For the next few days I cried... a lot. I couldn't fathom how this would work, especially when we were right about to enter our poverty years, when all we could conceivably afford was to pay back all of our law school debts. At least, this is what I had been preparing myself for. We will see how the future works out. I looked for comfort through pretending to be happy about the news and through talking to others, but it didn't really work. The truth is, unless someone has also had multiples, there is no response that is comforting or even taken that well by the mother-to-be. To be fair, I have double the amount of hormones <i>RAGING</i> through my system all the time now, and I am a billion times more sick than with Ezra's pregnancy. Thankfully, some of the sickness has decreased and now I am mostly just sick towards the evenings. But this news has made me feel very alone.</div>
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I am also <i>exhausted</i> all day long. Even normal tasks like cooking dinner (if I do it at all) take 3x's longer since I have to constantly go lay down before I pass out. I never knew such an expert level of tiredness was obtainable. My parenting goals have become extremely lax and my efforts in my schooling even more so. Ezra smiles at me when I lay down and goes to his room to get his bedtime pillow and blanket so he can lay down for a moment and copy mom. I am secretly terrified that I am making him lazy.</div>
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And all those hormones. BOY am I filled with hormones. Those increased hormones sure explain why I cry all the time at cheesy kid movies and why I <i>cannot</i> sleep at all. So many things reduce me to tears each day: a beautiful Brahm song, a story about a couple having quads, a Christopher Robin quote, working conditions during the Industrial Revolution, and so much more. Seriously, those are just a few things that set me off <i>today</i>. </div>
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Sorry. I know that was a lot. I have so much bouncing around in my head every day, but don't really feel like I can share all my craziness. I just want to release it all out there to that big internet void. Yes, the last few paragraphs were catharsis, but also information that I don't want to forget. Now onto the good stuff. </div>
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After the first few days of processing, I was and am beyond thrilled for the arrival of our little bundles of joy. Twins are <i>adorable</i>, so whenever I begin to feel stressed I just go look at cute pictures of twin babies and that calms me right down. It is amazing to me that after hearing each baby's individual heartbeat and seeing their tiny fragile frames on the ultrasound machine, that I already feel completely entranced by them. I am in love, and I cannot imagine my life going any other way. This is one thing that I am extremely grateful to my Heavenly Father for. At the beginning of my pregnancy, I was so worried that I would not feel as attached to my baby during pregnancy as I did with Ezra, since he/she wouldn't be my first. However, Heavenly Father granted me an entirely new experience, one that I would have to do new research on and be completely involved with. These babies have already made me deliriously happy, and I cannot wait to get to know each of their individual personalities.</div>
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I am also extremely grateful for all the twin moms who have already reached out to me. I couldn't ask for better friends. It is so comforting to know others have done this successfully. <i>I can do this!</i> These friends have given me amazing information about what to expect and great groups to join that have already been so helpful. <i>THANK YOU!</i></div>
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<li>Fraternal twins share no more DNA than any other sibling.</li>
<li>Every woman has a chance of having multiples, but her chance of having fraternal twins are increased through genetics. This is caused by a gene that causes hyper-ovulation, when multiple eggs are released. Both mother and father can pass this gene down to their children, but it will only manifest itself in daughters, which is how the myth that twins skip a generation started.</li>
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<li>Our twins came from my right ovary... probably TMI, but there it is. My ultrasound technician, Betty, could actually tell me this at my 11 week appointment! Technology is amazing.</li>
<li>In 2012, researchers from the University of Padova (Italy) recently studied twins in utero and believe that twins start bonding and learning to be social in the womb. At just 14 weeks they typically start reaching out for each other and are typically in contact with each other about 30% of the time. This assumes that the studied twins reached out and touched each other purposefully, which these researchers believed they did. These researchers were even able to witness that most twins are more delicate around the eyes of their womb-mate. </li>
<li>In 2011, a study was released which stated that women who conceive and deliver twins naturally had a lower risk of dying each year after age 50 than those who had 1 baby at a time. Apparently, these findings are not linked to extra exercise or healthy diet choices, but to these women's "innate healthiness" which made them more likely to conceive, carry, and deliver twins. So...... this basically means I will live FOREVER. <i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Just kidding.</span></i></li>
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Sometimes Ezra and I like to imitate <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Creation_of_Adam">Michelangelo's The Creation of Adam</a> at the public library. <i>Just kidding</i>. This was actually taken right after Ezra took his first <span style="font-size: large;">4</span> consecutive steps. He had been taking 1 step for awhile, so I feel like I can document this day, January 17, 2015, as the day he finally began walking. Yes, he walked right over to his favorite over-sized bear, gave him a big slobbery kiss and hug, and collapsed in his lap. </div>
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Now he toddles around all over the place, but he hasn't taken off completely yet, so we haven't been able to catch any of it in video. I'm sure some will come soon though. :)</div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">I love January, but this January has brought with it much heartache and sorrow. Still, everything seems so new at the start of a new year, and the idea of a fresh start sets my love for goal-setting into full swing. Of course, it is also my birthday month, but I have never been that into birthdays. I like to celebrate other's birthdays and I don't mind getting older, but I'm not one for parties or events that put me at the center. So, this month I will be sticking close to home and family, that is, assuming Joe will ever get a break from his hectic last semester of law school.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit;">This January my spirits have been lifted because I've had the White Christmas soundtrack on repeat. Normally after Christmas is over I am so done with Christmas music, but the big flakes of snow falling outside my window right now have bid me continue on with the festive and romantic spirit of the holiday. I think I'll bundle up, make a big mug of hot chocolate, and watch the snowflakes fall. After all, this very well may be my last winter with snow. Maybe I'll even get a little crazy and add some whipped cream and mini chocolate chips to that hot chocolate... maybe.</span><br />
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A few weeks back, we packed our bags and headed to Vegas to see the family! Ezra particularly loved having the suitcases out while we packed and would climb on them at every available opportunity. It was a really great trip, but unfortunately much of it is a blur! Some highlights were:</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">The Christmas Eve play. It's been about three years, but I think I'm finally starting to feel more comfortable about being in such a humongous group of people. Plus, the kids and narrators did such a great job with their production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. It is amazing that they are able to get so many kids involved and the youngins provide the best non-scripted entertainment.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Christmas morning breakfast at <a href="http://www.thebagelcafelv.com/">The Bagel Cafe</a>. YUM!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">And of course, Christmas Day itself. We were extremely spoiled, but the perfect look of joy on Ezra's face was the icing on the cake. <i>Ah, Christmas Magic.</i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I wasn't able to go because of Ezra, but Joe loved going hiking at Red Rock and going running with the siblings.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Seeing THE HOBBIT and UNBROKEN. <i>Finally</i>. :)</li>
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Yes, it was a fabulous trip. It was just great to see everyone and relax. Unfortunately, almost everyone got sick for much of the trip, which is why it was such a blur! Ezra and Joe had it bad and both had to go to the hospital/Urgent Care. Thank goodness Joe convinced me to take Ezra in because he had a double ear infection! Thankfully, all is well now. Merry Christmas!</div>
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He can't get enough of his new bath crayons. These and his Donald Duck stuffed animal have got to be his favorite Christmas gifts from the Meservy side. He is one lucky, spoiled boy! Thank you!!</div>
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Winter is upon us. The pond is frozen, but the geese and ducks remain. Thankfully, there has been hardly any snow thus far, so maybe I will enjoy the snow all the way through January this year. One can hope, since it often lasts, on and off, through at least April.</div>
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We brought back presents from Thanksgiving with the family and Ezra loves playing with them. He shakes them, hides them, and tries to convince me and Joe to open them so he can enjoy the riches inside. It is so fun to see his excitement for all things Christmas. One year can make such a difference.</div>
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Well, we did end up giving in and opening the presents early. How can you say no to that face? Plus, we are travelling so we would have to anyway, right? Ezra <i>loves </i>all his gifts. Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Sears! I think his top three from the Sears side would have to be his new singing police car, <i>Go, Dog. Go!</i>, and his animal magnets. He is one lucky boy.</div>
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Joe and I decided to get him one big gift that combined as a birthday and Christmas gift. He loves it and likes to stick his magnets in the holes so they fall inside. At least three times a day I have to move his Zany Zoo so he can start all over again.</div>
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Amid finals, we were also able to sneak in a trip to Trader Joe's for some Candy Cane Joe Joe's (Trader Joe's to Joe is the equivalent of a toy store to a child). We enjoyed said joe joe's while looking at Christmas lights and taking in an unusual light show down the street from us. I never knew so many barnyard Christmas songs existed. Strange.</div>
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We also enjoyed a <i>Journey to the North Pole Cruise</i> in Coeur d'Alene. There were over 1.5 million lights and the experience is rated in the top ten for light shows in America. The lights were gorgeous, but the fireworks at the "North Pole" did frighten Ezra. However, he enjoyed seeing The Grinch, elves, and Santa Clause, who read off Ezra's name on the nice list.</div>
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Well, we are enjoying Marco's homemade cider recipe up here in the frigid north, but we can't wait to go see family and be done with finals. But not even finals can dampen our Christmas spirit, especially when we see the joy it brings our little boy. Christmas always brings so much magic and happiness. It is truly the best time of the year. I am so thankful for Christ, the true gift of Christmas, and hope we can all keep His Spirit and mission in our hearts this holiday season. Below is one of my all time favorite Christmas songs. Now, it reminds me a lot of Ezra and the sparkle I see in his eyes.</div>
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We had such a great Thanksgiving down in Texas. I hadn't been home for Thanksgiving since my senior year of high school, and we hadn't gotten these three together since this picture was taken over the summer.</div>
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One of the first things we did was go tour Dad's new office. I am telling you, the Exxon Campus is impressive. It is <i>huge</i>, very open feeling, and has its own building for exercise, a giant food court, stores for shopping, bakeries, a mini grocery store, a barber, and so much more. You could live there easily, well... as long as you like zero privacy with lots of big open glass windows. No privacy, but certainly a lot of nice natural light!</div>
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We also set up the Christmas decorations early since the whole family was down, and Ezra <i>loved</i> these reindeer and Mrs. Clause. Plus, Lincoln taught him how to climb the stairs. It soon became a favorite pastime to race up the stairs smiling naughtily and belly laughing while I chased after him. As of yet, he still doesn't quite know how to come back down.</div>
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When Thanksgiving Day arrived we had prepped early and had a pretty relaxing day. As is Sears tradition, we watched the Macy's parade while cooking and then hunkered down on Mom and Dad's bed to watch the Dog Show. I just love that dog show; it is, hands-down, my favorite Thanksgiving tradition. I haven't watched it since last time I was home for Thanksgiving, and I missed it so.</div>
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Jameson and Emma gave Ezra his very first haircut. We gave him a lollipop to distract him, but it didn't work as well as we hoped, so we let him watch a little bit of Robin Hood and a little bit of Pocahontas. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW6sZlfVg64">This</a> scene was his favorite.<br />
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I was pretty frazzled, but we were blessed to sit next to an angel. This nice woman had recently returned from serving in the armed forces in the middle east. She entertained Ezra and was super patient with all of his outbursts. When we got to Denver for our layover, she even went out of her way to get me and Ezra into United's Club West so we could decompress for a bit before our next flight. She was a saint, and we are so grateful to her.</div>
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Ezra exploring Club West. I would have been overjoyed with simply having a comfortable, clean bathroom, but they also had free snacks, fancy Ghirardelli hot chocolate, egg nog, and a nice clean space for Ezra to stretch out in during our layover. Ezra particularly enjoyed the free Tillamook cheese. Some people certainly know how to travel.</div>
Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17471609562975474802noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109974110807687726.post-56684116611885806082014-12-18T19:14:00.001-08:002014-12-18T19:19:03.995-08:00Honey BeeEzra,<br />
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I wish I could always remember the ins and outs of your personality as you are right now. Right now, you are 14-1/2 months old. You have long skinny legs and a firm Buddha belly. I love to tickle you, kiss you, and hear you jabber all day long. I hope you know I will always love you.<br />
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I love that you are quick to smile and laugh, especially when tickled.<br />
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I love that you like to cuddle and come give me lots of kisses throughout the day. You especially get kissy whenever you see Dad and I kiss, or one of your picture books has the mamma kissing the baby. I love that.<br />
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I love that you growl and cuddle with your stuffed animals.<br />
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I love you even when you dive head first out of both your car seat and the car door, like you did today at the library. Your sweet laughter and trust in me to catch you tells me that you love me too. But man, does it freak me out.<br />
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I love your zest for music and that you dance even when none is playing.<br />
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I love your appetite for books. You even like to see all the words in the big kid books that I read.<br />
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I love that you love animals and dinosaurs.<br />
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You love sticking all your finger foods into the spoonful of purees I am offering you. Honey, goldfish really do taste better when they aren't stuck in pureed vegetables.<br />
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You <i>love</i> peanut butter on anything. Lately, it is the only way I can get you to eat your carrots.<br />
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You think plugging my nose is the most hilarious thing to ever happen.<br />
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You think throwing everything in the bathtub will somehow convince me to let you take another bath and play in the water. Or perhaps, you just like the loud bang my nail polish bottles make when they hit the acrylic.<br />
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It is impossible for me to tell you all the funny things you do now that I adore. But, know I love you, Honey Bee. Don't grow up too fast.<br />
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P.S. I love that you say, "Mmmmm" when you eat your food. It always reminds me of Bill Murray in What About Bob, but in a good way.<br />
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Gorgeous Spokane outings.</div>
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Shenanigans... and the one time Ezra decided to start <i>Brothers Karamazov</i>. He's an ambitious whippersnapper.</div>
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Helping(ish). Train them while their young.</div>
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The best time to escape clothes and diapers and frolic around naked in the bear cave is <i>all the time! </i>He is such a <i>boy</i>.</div>
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Ezra's favorite friend. :)</div>
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We always know when this sweet boy is getting ready for a nap because he starts to cuddle with his favorite bear.</div>
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Today the final trailer for <span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Hobbit</b> </span>was released. I cannot believe it is almost over. It's like Harry Potter all over again... except hopefully this time I won't cry at the end... in the theater. Don't judge.... I can nerd out with the best of them.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Earlier this week, I came across this picture of Ezra from last May. </span><i style="text-align: start;">I can't believe how much of a chunker he was! </i><span style="text-align: start;">And his hair was so short!! His baby fat is melting away (except his little Buddha belly--</span><i style="text-align: start;">thank goodness!</i><span style="text-align: start;">), as evidenced in the picture on the right which was taken earlier this week. </span><br />
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We had a very festive Halloween. One Halloween light show, one trunk-or-treat/chili cook-off, <i>loads</i> of pumpkin goodies, and the finale: pizza and Hocus Pocus with our friends, the Stovalls. Ezra <i>adores </i>playing with their daughter, who was dressed as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92a7Hj0ijLs">Totoro</a> this year. It was a very fun night. Here's a peek at Ezra's costume this year, Kermit the Frog.<br />
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He sure loves those ducks. Whenever we go outside he starts saying "duh-duh!" <i>Okay, okay,</i> I know it is pretty similar to "dada" which consists of most of his language right now, but I'll take it! Isn't he a cutie? Down below is a blast from the past. I used to think this was hilarious... <i>okay</i>, I'll admit it... I still do. It's been too long Strongbad, too too long.</div>
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Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17471609562975474802noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109974110807687726.post-53765045898509535662014-10-09T08:30:00.000-07:002014-10-09T08:30:00.528-07:00October 2014 General Conference <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<img alt="#ldsconf Elder Robbins quote from October 2014 #LDS General Conference" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/38/58/14/3858140d6f067683e58a970ec89f000d.jpg" height="200" width="200" /><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ae/8c/df/ae8cdfd6cea5410c6d43d78ec5740b55.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="simply eliza: #ldsconf Dallin H. Oaks" border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ae/8c/df/ae8cdfd6cea5410c6d43d78ec5740b55.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a><a href="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/5b/51/a7/5b51a70f41daac1158e7bc7bd8049464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Remember that "Loving-kindness is required, but a follower of Christ—just like the Master—will be firm in the truth." –Elder Dallin H. Oaks http://pinterest.com/pin/24066179231078616 from his Oct. 2014 http://facebook.com/223271487682878 message http://lds.org/general-conference/2014/10/loving-others-and-living-with-differences #LDSconf; #ElderOaks; #JesusChrist" border="0" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/5b/51/a7/5b51a70f41daac1158e7bc7bd8049464.jpg" height="200" width="200" /></a></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Watching Ezra and Elise get reacquainted. He went from all scowls to all smiles.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Nerding out while playing <a href="http://www.normalgamesco.com/">Mages</a>. It was so much fun and I'm hooked, but alas, Elise is the master mage. I will need to invest in my own copy of the game!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Going to all of our favorite places around Spokane, including Gonzaga Law Campus, <a href="https://beta.spokanecity.org/riverfrontpark/highlights/">Riverfront Park</a>, and <a href="http://www.manitopark.org/Manito-Park-Info/Manito_Park_Photos.asp">Manito Park</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Going somewhere new, <a href="http://www.greenbluffgrowers.com/">Greenbluff</a>, to pick apples and asian pears and partake of the scrumptious pumpkin doughnuts and apple cider. ((</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Our apples have now been consumed in the form of an amazing homemade </span><a href="http://flipmypancakes.wordpress.com/2011/12/02/deliciously-simple-apple-pie/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">apple pie</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, and I have it on good authority that Elise made hers into an unbelievably good looking </span><a href="http://flipmypancakes.wordpress.com/2014/10/07/apple-french-toast-bake/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">french toast bake</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. YUM! I am going to have to go pick some more apples just so I can make that!))</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>SUSHI! </b>I can't emphasis my love for sushi.com enough. I dream of tako yaki...</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With our three heads combined, inventing an asian pear turkey bacon pizza. It was surprisingly good.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Simply getting to see and be around Elise! We do not get to see her enough!</span></li>
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Here it is again, my favorite biannual time of year: </div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">General Conference</span></b>. Cinnamon french toast, family togetherness, beautiful fall (or spring) weather, and, of course, inspired words from the Lord's mouthpieces. It is such a wonderful time to seek and obtain guidance and answers to questions we have. Saturday sessions are my personal favorite, but all of Conference brings about so many blessings, a few of which are mentioned in this video:</div>
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This year I decided to take the time I would spend preparing my sunbeam lesson and make these simple popsicle stick puzzles for our 3-4 year-olds. They are probably too easy peasy for them, but I hope they will remind them of what General Conference is all about. Plus, all of them have little brothers or sisters they can give them to.<br />
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I wanted to end with one of my favorite General Conference talks, given by President Uchtdorf in 2011. What is your all time favorite General Conference talk?<br />
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Each Thursday, Ezra and I got to our local library to take part in the baby play group. He <i>loves</i> it. It is a great opportunity to get out of the house, play with new (to him) toys, and socialize with other babies. He is a bit shy at first, but he always warms up once the toys come out. </div>
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Einstein allegedly said, "Play is the highest form of research." I hope Ezra's brain (and social skills) will thank me later. But mostly, I hope I am always able to make time for wonderful community programs, like this, with all my children.</div>
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He made a friend! And then they plotted escape together.</div>
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<i>RING RING! </i>He is getting to be such a big tall boy!</div>
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Stuffed animals, especially the big ones, are always a favorite. HUGS!</div>
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And of course you can't leave the library without checking out a few board books. The library is a gift that keeps giving all week long.</div>
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