tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38576429127480029432024-03-13T10:44:44.913-05:00The Hicks FamilyHicks Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371042528601603712noreply@blogger.comBlogger469125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-46687573177619115792014-11-10T15:15:00.000-06:002014-11-10T15:15:48.803-06:00Fall BaseballWe finished up Collier's first ever 'fall ball'. I can't remember if I shared before that we played this season in Hoover, rather than Homewood as we did in the Spring. We live in the Hoover area of Birmingham and were hoping to get better exposed to friends that go to Collier's school...it didn't end up being the case but he loved anyway! We did Homewood before because that is where Collier was in preschool and all of his friends from that school are in Homewood. Fall Ball is way more laid back and casual - no score keeping and only one base at a time - I would say not competitive at all! which is hard for me, to be honest and Collier asked after each game who won! But his coach was awesome and very funny. It was at the discretion of each coach to give trophies or not...and I was so very thrilled to know that our couch was not going to....I'm not a huge fan of participation trophies. Instead he did an amazing job of giving each boy an award (aka: toy and bouncy baseball)to point out their strength on the field. Collier got MONSTER HITTER! They were a cute little team and Collier just loves playing baseball, so he was happy to be on the field each week. <br />
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Oh God, there is no one more Beautiful<br />
You are Beautiful, God you are the most Beautiful<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Collier went as Toothless the Dragon from How to Train Your Dragon 2. Kenley went as Tinkerbell. <br />
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Justin actually pushed the stroller around...just to carry the cooler! Kenley asked to get in it once and he told her no! Ha. I also told her no, but for very different reasons - you can't get candy if you are in a stroller and brother doesn't share his candy!<br />
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<br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515660602560947616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-74695525670717404152014-10-21T12:22:00.001-05:002014-10-21T12:22:35.360-05:00Wowza WeekendWowza what a crazy and fun and busy weekend we had. It was fully packed and fully fun! Adventures and activities oh my. Fall weather makes for amazing outdoor time.<br />
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Friday, kicked off with Collier's first Kindergarten field trip - we went to Old Baker Farm . He rode a bus for the first time ever. They learned a lot about cotton farming and raising all kinds of animals. His favorite was the hay bail maze! I was thrilled to get to join him - plus it was good for me to see his classmates and get to know them a little better. <br />
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Friday night we went to visit our sweet friends who just had a baby. My kids love Chris and Melissa and Kenley was so smitten with Baby Frank that she just wanted to keep looking at him. I felt the same...I only put him down long enough to eat! Oh how I love new born babies!<br />
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Saturday was a big day. Collier and Justin loaded up in the car with Eddie and Cooper and their cousins (all boys) and went to the Alabama game. Collier had no idea what he was in for! But to say he was thrilled is an understatement. Sad for me, because this for sure pushed him over the Alabama fan edge...I think I could have swayed him before but this pretty much locked it in. Kenley is my final hope!<br />
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This blank stare represents the fact that they could not believe all that was going on. Justin said they were mesmerized with the excitement of the band, players, loud music, cheering fans. He said it didn't take long for them to get into the game and start cheering and shaking their shakers!! They did awesome. This was Collier's first ever football game of any kind. He has never been to a pee-wee or highschool or any football game before. Justin said they loved it and were starting to tire out after halftime. They left and went to the SigmaNu house to let them throw the football and play around before heading home. Collier would have slept with that shaker if we had let him.</div>
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And this left Kenley and I to a girls only day. One of our friends from bible study invited us out to their farm to pick pumpkins. It was amazing. Beautiful land, amazing weather, sweet friends, a hay ride and pumpkin picking. Plus they had makers and stickers to decorate the pumpkins. Great fun!!</div>
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After Church on Sunday Collier had a baseball game. He continues to love baseball so much! He only has one more game for fall baseball and we're done until spring. We went home for a quick rest and then got all suited up for Boo at the Zoo with friends from church! Are you tired yet? It was crazy, busy and fun! As we got in the car to go to the zoo..Collier stated 'I am doing all my favorite things!' whew!</div>
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*Kenley's boots are really Collier's when he was two. Since she has discovered them she wants to wear them every day. I was going to buy her some for this fall, but don't think I need to. She even wore them to church on Sunday. It was not my intention to let Tinkerbell wear brown cowboy boots but she insisted and I didn't really mind since it was the zoo. I am very hopeful that she will comply and wear her sweet ballerina slippers on Halloween night..stay tuned!</div>
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**Speaking of Tinkerbell. Her costume is slightly incomplete but should be done by Halloween night.,.to make her look a little more Tinkerbell'ish rather than just a random fairy! No promises but maybe!</div>
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Collier chose the Dog from Hey Diddle Diddle and his roll was to laugh 'to see such a sport'. He didn't sing at all while it was his turn to be front and center but sang every other song while in the bleachers. He explained later 'I was not supposed to sing while up front because I was supposed to laugh. But on the stairs you are supposed to sing'. well, that explained that!<br />
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And Kenley loved it too. She stood still - mesmerized - for a long time watching each of them acting and singing. And then decided she wanted to sit down. I rarely see her sit so still and quiet. It was really precious to see her so fascinated with the older kids! Way too cute!Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515660602560947616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-30436860009688742882014-09-17T08:00:00.000-05:002014-09-17T08:00:10.225-05:00Our Weekend RecapWhew, a busy and fun weekend just passed by. Just like time, flew by in a blink of an eye! I am trying to take it in and appreciate and value my time together as a family. As another friend said - enjoy these moments because in a few more years they will not be waving and calling our names in the middle of a ball game!<br />
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The church around the corner from our house had a big consignment sale over the weekend. Mom went and found a 'new to Collier' bicycle. Since we took the training wheels off of this other bike, it has been obvious that he is needing and ready for the next size up. So, when I picked him up from school we went straight to their house to see his new surprise. He was ecstatic! It has a kickstand and a water bottle with holder!<br />
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Friday evening was a fun dinner with our church small dinner group. Kids included and lots of fun to fellowship with our church friends. I don't have any pictures but love to get to know one another better!<br />
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Saturday began with begging and pleading for a bike ride. Justin and I both had lists of things that needed to be done. So, we did our best to knock them out and off we went for a long bike ride for Collier and stroller ride for Kenley. Both were very happy and content!<br />
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Sunday was a wonderful church service that ended with us racing out to get home, lunch crammed in, clothes changed and to Collier's first Fall Tball Game!</div>
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After T-Ball, Kenley napped and Collier and I went for another bike ride adventure. My house is a total mess, but I enjoyed every moment as watching Collier just beam with happiness on his new bike. I only thought about my piled up laundry once or twice before being wrapped up in his smiles and pure joy of doing what he loves! He had 100% of my attention - no phone, no sister, no distractions. Just me and the road on his new wheels!<br />
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And just for the record - I think he has grown 2 feet in the past month..e has gotten so tall and is EATING A TON! 10 minutes after a big and full dinner (and usually desert) he is hungry and asking for something more! I can't seem to keep the kitchen stocked. <br />
Kenley on the other hand plays more with her food than eats it! Oh well.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515660602560947616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-84084553963989485882014-09-15T16:11:00.000-05:002014-09-15T16:11:12.944-05:00Kenley's TurnCatch up: this is very late...<br />
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So, Kenley was next in line to start school. She has started in 2 Year Old Preschool...or do you just call it mothers day out? it is at preschool so that is what I am sticking with! She could not have been more ready. Although when she went to meet the teacher she wasn't as excited as she was the day that she started. She calls it her Scool Class and is thrilled on Tuesday's and Thursday's when she gets to go.<br />
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Side Note: I am glad that as she begins her first school experience at 2 she is potty trained and passey free! whew.</div>
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I packed my baby girl up on that Friday morning and we went to Build A Bear with Pass in hand. We had talked for weeks about saying goodbye to pass and the time had come. We picked a bunny to be the recipient of that passey. It was her favorite one - purple with a horse on it. The ladies at Build A Bear were great. I went back and forth on if I wanted her to really have it in the bunny or if I should have them sneak it out and not really be in there. But decided to leave it in there (which now in hind-sight may not be the smartest). She was clearly clueless of the real finality of putting it in the bunny because she did it willingly and with a smile!</div>
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We made it though and off we went. Her next reward was riding the carousel and she was very very happy and no complaints at all!<br />
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And then as we got in the car she asked where her passey was. I reminded her that it was in Bunny and it was all gone bye bye. My heart sunk a little lower - it was done. and nap time was a coming!<br />
She didn't nap for 2 days crying for pass. She tried to bite the bunny's tail off and told me over and over to get it out of the bunny. This is why I would say not to really leave it in because she can find and feel it and really does know it is in there! I reassured her that we could not get it out. We rocked. we swayed. we sang and nothing helped to calm her down. I was tempted to give in and giver her one that I had stashed. But I told myself now or again in 2 weeks or 2 months - so I held tight. I cried for her and with her. She bounced around her crib. She screamed. She sang songs. She cock-a-doodle-doo'd. She did it all and I just had to let her work it out in her crib. It was not fun. <br />
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We pushed through the rest of the day with no nap. Enter BEST MOM IN THE WORLD. Justin and I had a baby shower for a good friend and my Mom was willing to babysit the kids. she took them to the park to be sure that Kenley was good and tired. But at bed time Kenley cried for Pass. So Mom laid with her in our bed, she rocked her, she sang to her, she sat on the couch with her, she read books to her and she wouldn't settle down. By the time we got home she had fallen asleep. Around 1am she woke up screaming crying. She cried and screamed so hard that I thought that something was wrong with her. For a full hour the sweet girl was hysterical and nothing settled her down. I finally told her she had two options: car ride or lay on the couch with me. She wanted to lay down on the couch and within 10 minutes she was sound asleep. We slept very restlessly for a while. Collier even woke up and joined us for a few minutes. She would just lay and scream even with her eyes closed - it was cries of devastation. And this Momma wanted so badly to give that stashed pass to her and calm and sooth her and make it all better. After-all, I had exactly what she wanted but didn't need. I stood my ground and loved her through it. I finally was able to get her sleep and back in her bed. Have I mentioned that I have the BEST Mom EVER!! She doesn't handle crying well so this is not the ideal job for her but she was willing and amazing to love her through her first night night with no passey.<br />
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Saturday was much of the same. She refused to nap, she asked for pass. She tried to bite bunny's tail off to get pass out. She told me she didn't want to be a big girl, she wanted passey and not big girl. I was crushed. I stood my ground, I fought through. I prayed. I asked God to comfort as only He could. Saturday night I rocked, I read, I sang and finally just had to let her work through it in her bed. She cried, she fought and she finally gave in. She only woke up the first time and was about about an hour. Second time she was only up about 15 minutes and the third time was a potty break and back to bed. <br />
Sunday - she napped! She napped for 3 hours! Ahhh. Justin put her to bed on Sunday night and she went right to sleep. We.did.it! Praise the Lord. It was hard. It was sad. but now it was worth it. I prayed my heart out. I laid this little girl at His feet with confidence that He would provide and allow her to get through it. It was tough [as most things with her are] but we did it and I am so thankful.<br />
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She carried BunBun with her a lot. She snuggles with BunBun. She will explain to anyone that asks that her Pass is in BunBun and will even tell you exactly where in BunBun it is (because she can feel it). It has now been a few weeks and just this week she got a boo-boo and was crying and asked for Passey and I reminded her that it was gone but gave her BunBun and she was all set! I am so thankful to have it behind us. I told her tonight how proud and how thankful that I am of her being a big girl with no passey!<br />
<br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515660602560947616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-4019974012671749942014-08-14T17:00:00.000-05:002014-08-14T17:00:12.097-05:00Collier Goes to KindergartenMy heart, my first baby, my sweet handsome little man, my big boy, my love....has reached the time in his life to go to kindergarten. He had been asking for several weeks if 'today do I have to go to school?' and I am not sure if it was out of excitement or out of dread/fear. There is so much unknown around kindergarten...its a new school and we didn't know a single other kid at the school. two weeks before school even started, I just couldn't escape the thought and reality that he was going to kindergarten. I was excited and nervous and a little sad at the fact that my little boy was grown up enough to go to big school.<br />
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So on August 5th we went to meet his teacher. Mrs. Fargason is the lucky lady to guide, teach and direct my precious little man through Kindergarten. We took her flowers! It was hectic and fast to go in and meet the teacher and divide up school supplies. She was kind enough to have popcycles for the kids but Collier wasn't really interested in staying. I was not 100% comfortable with little interaction with a total stranger who I am <i>having </i>to trust with my little boy. We were told that we could not walk them into their class on the first day of school - which meant that I had to drop him off and go in the carpool line. Heart sank, tears filled my eyes because I just wanted to see him get to his class and get settled and know that he was in the right place and ready for his first day. This adjustment is big for me as it is for him! We will walk though it together and adjust to our new norm..<br />
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The night before school started, we had a special school night dinner to celebrate Collier and to kick off the start of school! I decorated with school stuff and covered the table with brown paper. When Justin brought the kids in they both were so excited to see the table. They immediately jumped up and started coloring! We had pizza, fruit & cheese kabobs and edamame....all things that they love! Plus a bunch of smarties! Thank you pinterest!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">And Finally the big day had arrived. I held it together. Dropped him off in carpool line and as soon as the door closed I cried...ugly cried. I wanted to park my car and run in and be sure he was in his class. I wanted the peace of mind. I had to let go! Yep, let go a little. Loosen that Momma, all protector, know what my little boy is doing all day grip and just drive away. It was hard, but as Justin said, it was probably best so that he didn't see me cry and that we started off our routine as it would be every day!</span></div>
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2:30 could not come quick enough that day. I couldn't wait to get there and pick him up and just hear that he had a good day! I even ask the guys I work with not to ask me about how the morning went...because having to talk about it would only bring tears and I didn't want to cry all day at work. So, thankfully they were kind enough to not ask ;) I picked him up and he did have a good day. He survived. He liked it...didn't love it. But he was fine. So I grabbed him up and zoomed him off to enjoy some yummy yogurt mountain. We both needed it and loved the moments to catch up and hear about his day. <br />
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We are now just 5 days in. He still doesn't really say that he has 'friends' and is learning names of a few of the boys in his class. I asked Mrs. Fargason how he is doing and she said he is great but is a little quite. I expect that since he usually will be shy and sit back to assess his situation before he jumps in fully. I am just praying that he continues to be comfortable and make new friends. He is so precious and this is a big adjustment. We went from 9pm bed time to 8:30pm bed time. From napping every day to no nap and just a little afternoon rest. From 7:30-8am wake up's that were leisure and easy to 6:30am wake up that required breakfast to be eaten, teeth and hair brushed and dressed in exactly 45 minutes. We went from not having to leave the house until 8:30am to leaving the house at 7:27am. From me taking him to his class and speaking daily with his teacher to drop of in carpool and never even laying eyes on his teacher. From knowing every single student in his class and their parents to knowing not a single child much less their parent. Adjustment to say the least, but I will stay that I have prayed all summer long about his teacher and his friends. I trust that God's plan is perfect and that He does not make mistakes or accidents. God has Collier right were He wants him to be and I trust that God will work His plan out andI will give Him the glory every step of the way. Plus I tell my children all the time that Jesus is with us no matter what...always and forever! So, although I don't know his friends or his teachers. I do know Jesus and He is with Collier every step of the day. Trusting in Jesus to carry us through and that alone is where I have my peace and comfort!Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515660602560947616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-68200443794770780582014-07-22T22:16:00.000-05:002014-07-22T22:16:02.196-05:00Kid FunAs I am JUST NOW working through Kenley's 1 year photo book, I am looking back at old post to jog my memory about different things and milestones! Which makes me also want to keep that up so that I have a good documentation of what we are doing now, as a reminder for me in 2 years! So, for my two faithful and sweet Aunt's who continue to read...thank you! I think it is just the 3 of us reading!!<div>
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Two weeks ago, Collier went to stay with Mella & Buzz for a whole week. And since it was the week after July 4th, Mom decided she was going to keep Kenley at the lake and enjoy the time down there. Thankfully the neighbors were back and forth and she had other people down there just to be around and in case something happened...after all it is a HUGE task to take on a very sassy and strong-willed little 2 year old all by yourself!! Justin and I both had to work so we had a week of no kids at home. I was so excited and then before I knew it we had decided to go back to the lake on Wednesday night (Justin had plans to go on a guys beach trip that was initially thought to start on Friday and got moved up to Thursday). We enjoyed the peace and quite but it was quite strange to not have any obligation or responsibility. We ended up eating out with friend the two nights we were home. I didn't get done what I had hoped, but it was good and certainly worth the alone time for us to focus on one another rather than the kids.</div>
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All Collier wanted to do was fish every day with Mella & Buzz and that he did. Plus he got to drive Buzz's truck, go see How to Train Your Dragon 2, fish, shoot a BB Gun for the first time, feed the horses, swim, fish, ride his bike, fish and did I mention fish? This little boy certainly got the love for fishing gene!! </div>
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And just for the record...after this week the swimming thing finally clicked for Collier! He is now jumping off the dock with no life jacket and swims really really good and strong! I was really proud of him for finally getting it and swimming to very good! And his bike riding is excellent too, I have been quite impressed with how well he has done with riding. He has almost out-grown his bike and we are in need to starting to search for a bit bigger one! If only I could make him stop growing and freeze time!</div>
Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515660602560947616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-60879295105553738102014-07-10T14:21:00.001-05:002014-07-10T14:21:36.679-05:00July 4th - Compass LakeI love July 4th...we usually get a few extra days at the lake and extra time at Compass Lake is always good. This year we got to come down on Tuesday and I worked from the lake for a few days and it was just perfect. A little work, a little play and a lot of family! Chris, Amanda and the girls made it down on Friday and we actually got to enjoy the fireworks this year in the boat...instead of curled up and terrified in my Mom's bed. The kids all did great and actually realized that fireworks are pretty from a distance!!<br />
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Carson - who loves sports but especially football and is very patient and nice to play with Collier. He is such a great kid not to mention he is super handsome and cool!</div>
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A quick catch up...we had the sweetest Mother's Day tea with Collier's class. He was S for SMILE, and was sure to give a sweet smile! <br />
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Then we finished up our baseball season with the Bull's and had a fun team party at our local MiLB team - The Barons. It was so much fun and Collier is still asking if he has a game this week! Hard to accept it is over. </div>
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This isn't really anything new...but love to capture Kenley loving and snuggling with Brinkley. She'll bring all her lovey's and blankets and pile them on Brink and snuggle up. Sweet girls!</div>
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Kenley is finally starting to venture out and try something besides crackers. Girlfriend loves corn on the cob and she ate her first rib a few weeks ago! Yummy.</div>
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We are actually wrapping up Collier's first ever baseball season this week. We have loved the life of baseball. It has been so much fun and Collier is LOVING it. He wakes up every day asking if it is either game or practice day! He is doing great and when he isn't on the field he is asking us to play with him in the back yard. Justin really wanted to wait another year to let him play in a real league but I am so glad that we let him play because he is having so much fun. His little team has had some wins and some losses...but the boys have fun and certainly played hard. Plus they are learning and getting the hang of it a little more with each passing week!<br />
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He has gotten the opportunity to play 'pitcher' twice..they have to get strapped in and ready. Since it is Tee-Ball there is clearly nothing to 'pitch' but since it is the position closest to the batter it usually gets the most balls. He thought it was soo cool!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Hey Batter Batter Batter....</span></div>
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Score! He is always so excited to get around the bases and score! He has had a few times he has had to run hard to beat the 'pitcher' to score and has done well. Other times he seems timid to run into the other player. All part of the learning. But I love his excitement after scoring!</div>
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playing First Base</div>
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playing 3rd base</div>
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Slide!!! SAFE!</div>
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This week is the play off and we play tonight. One loss elimination, so I am hopeful that we'll get a win to be able to play again! We had a wonderful, supportive and fun group of dad's to coach this sweet team. I am thankful for their time and efforts and most of all, I am glad that Collier has loved his first ever season of baseball (and his first ever organized team sport). Looking forward to many more to come!!</div>
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Meanwhile, Kenley has also gotten into ball-park life. Several of the families have younger kids, which means that I am not the only Mom running and chasing after my wild child. We have several other little girls who are so sweet and kind to Kenley and who shares and takes to her very well. But this is generally how she rolls for Collier's games.</div>
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this is one of the so sweet little girls to take Kenley under her wing!</div>
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Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515660602560947616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-79277462012621520282014-05-05T14:38:00.001-05:002014-05-05T14:38:31.351-05:00Collier Turns FIVE!We started counting down after Kenley's birthday in March to the much anticipated April 30th! Wednesday finally arrived and I am officially Mom to a 5 year old. All five fingers worth of 5 amazing years that we have been blessed with Collier's life. One full hand representing one awesome little man! I love my little Collier man...he is such a little man and wants to be big more than anything else. He is a diligent worker and is still very task oriented. He loves to help us do any kind of work that we will allow him to do - mow the grass, wash dishes, vacuum, and has even scrubbed baseboards for me. He is a great helper. He is loving his first ever season of tee-ball and is doing so good. After his game, he will come straight home and ask for Justin or I to play/practice baseball with him in the back yard. It is fun to watch him grow into a sport so well! He is tough yet snuggly. He is considerate (most of the time) and quick to love and kiss when needed. If I ask Kenley for a kiss and she turns me down, Collier will run over to fulfill the request. And he even gave Mrs. Deidre a hug when William wouldn't give her one day at drop off at school. Most of all he is just getting big and so grown up! <br />
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birthday donuts to kick off our his birthday!</div>
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Sister loved all of the birthday sweet treats most of all!</div>
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When I started asking him a few months ago what he wanted to do for his birthday party and the first thing he asked for was a Golf Party...sounded good to me but Justin said NO! He felt that a golf course is not appropriate for a bunch of excited and energetic little boys. The golf course is a quiet place! I tried to move on but every other options and suggestions that I came up with was either too expensive or I just couldn't make it work. I was starting to run out of time and decided to just circle back around to the possibility of a golf party...after all, the worth thing they could say is No! I called and the golf pro was very quick and willing to do something for me! He then put me in touch with the club house to rent a small private room and within an hour I had it all scheduled! Thankfully Justin was receptive (even still tentatively) and we moved forward! And here is how it all turned out:<br />
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The putting contest began with the birthday boy and they all took turns from different distances (laid out by the Pro with tee's) and Justin and the Pro kept score with number of putt's. </div>
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It was so great and lots of fun for Collier. He has sweet friends who came to make his day special. As we drove out of the golf course, Justin was willing to admit 'That went much better than I thought it would'. Oxmore Valley was so kind and accommodating to help us make this party a great success. Everyone was amazing and helpful! And the boys did great!! Thanks to everyone to being there for Collier's Birthday fun!Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515660602560947616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-46870856284262486602014-04-24T13:44:00.003-05:002014-04-24T13:44:46.877-05:00Easter - He is Risen, I am greatful<div>
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We had a wonderful and fun and so busy Easter weekend. I woke up yesterday morning feeling overwhelmed with joy and the excitement of what the day represents. Good Friday I was struck with the reality of the day of Jesus' death with the anticipation of what Sunday really is to me. Because of His death and His resurrection...He Lives! He is alive and all is well! I am so thankful for this truth. On Friday evening Justin was listening to Pandora's Christmas station and we sang of Jesus' birth...only to get to celebrate what he also have in His death! Amazing! And then I was once again reminded that ‘There is nothing we can do to make God love us more and there is nothing we can do to make God love us less' - Philip Yancy. Amen!</div>
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Our weekend was filled with baby chicks, and baby showers and easter bunny things, and egg dying and egg finding and cooking and celebrating and loving one another.</div>
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On a slightly different note! This sweet girl is doing awesome on the potty training. I would say we are 95% done. When she gets too busy playing she will start to wet before she realizes she has to go...or she will just wait to long to tell us to be able to make it to the potty. The biggest part is that she has been in big girl panties at night most of this week and we have been totally dry! So proud of her. <br />
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<br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515660602560947616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-31255605304653056612014-03-23T17:41:00.005-05:002014-03-23T17:41:56.282-05:00Kenley GirlKenley girl turned 2 last weekend and we have had a full week long celebration. It started with cupcakes, candles and balloons and it has wrapped up with a beautiful afternoon at Compass Lake with [some] of her Grandparents. It was fun celebrating and teaching about birthday. She and Nammy perfected singing Happy Birthday and it is the sweetest thing ever! Plus we have blown out lots and lots of candles - learning to blow out candles is also lots of fun! She is very proud of being 2. When we ask 'how old are you' she olds up 5-10 fingers and yells twwoooo - lips puckered up and all!<br />
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Mom and I were talking the other day about the day we found out that we were having a girl....I laid on the sonogram table and cried tears of joy and excitement. Justin looked at me like I was crazy. I never thought I would have a little girl and really expected to only have boys. But God specially picked this sweet baby girl to bless our family. I love being her Mommy because she is tender-hearted and is quick to say sorry with hugs. I even love being her Mommy when she doesn't get her way she slams herself on the floor and hits and swats at anything in sight and even when she stomps her feet if she doesn't want to do something. She is very strong willed and she knows what she wants. She is very independent. It can be hard at times to be her Mommy because she does keep us on our toes...and she is a bigger challenge then I ever could have imagined....and yet is the very challenge I am proud to call mine. I love to hear how she pronounces certain things and when she tries to repeat almost everything that I say. She melts this Mommy's heart because she adores Collier - she calls him 'CalCal'. I love to sit back and watch how she has her daddy wrapped around her little finger and she knows she gets her way very easy with him - I knew that one day if we had a little girl that his heart would melt into a puddle and in fact it has! When she snuggles and nuzzles with her lamby LuLu lovie and her pacey, it makes me want to do the very same with her...and the extra added bonus is when she allows me to get that snuggle and nuggle with her. I love being her Mommy that gets to sway and swing or rock her just before she falls asleep at night. And that I get to be her Mommy that sings Jesus Loves Me at the moments she needs to relax to nap. I love being her Mommy because it means that I kiss boo-boo's and make them all better. I love being her Mommy because she is the sweetest thing! I love being her Mommy because she is a special gift from God and I am so thankful to have her as my super special and super beautiful daughter!<br />
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Her favorite food is crackers - all kinds. Nina's (Bananas), french fries and cookies - you know all the healthy stuff. Sometimes she'll eat a chicken finger or hotdog, carrots or apple. Yogurt and apples sauce are a usual yes but not always. She is very particular and unwilling to TRY anything out of the normal. She turns her nose up at ice cream because she won't even taste it to see how delicious it really is. But she can eat a popsicle without sparing a single drip. And Although she doesn't exactly eat well, she is a snacker which brings us right back to her very favorite...crackers. No surprise she doesn't eat dinner! </div>
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So much fun getting to celebrate the life of our Kenley girl. Now time to get ready for the next birthday up...Collier will be 5 in 5 short weeks!</div>
Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515660602560947616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-60502996761355304672014-03-15T15:47:00.005-05:002014-03-15T15:47:58.206-05:00Comparison<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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referenced in my '<a href="http://hicksfamilyoflove.blogspot.com/2014/03/lent.html"><span style="color: blue;">Lent</span></a>' post an <a href="http://gs4nj.org/20-things-to-give-up-for-lent/"><span style="color: blue;">article </span></a> that
inspired me and has changed my thoughts on what to give up during the Lenten
season. One of the items that I have concentrated on and working to
surrender to God is comparison. It is so easy in our society to compare
ourselves to others - we always think that the grass is greener on the other
side. We want what others have and this can easily turn our hearts away
from the many blessings that we have right in front of our face. It is
also keeps me from being content. It has been really interesting what God has
taught me and working on in my heart. First, from that article here is
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13pt;"> <u><b>Comparison </b></u>- I have my own unique contribution to make and there is no one else like me.</span></blockquote>
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that has really come to light is the impact that social media has on me falling
into that comparison pit. As I scroll through pictures and see what
others are doing and this outfit and that vacation and this accomplishment and
that new house and this father who is doing whatever with their child, etc.
The list goes on and the bottom line is that I have allowed myself to
believe that the reason that I get on facebook and instagram is to keep up with
friends and family! But in my heart of hearts, I am checking to see how I
compare to others. I am sizing my own life up with others. I am
reminded that the only comparison that really matters is my life to Christ. I
am being taught that my value is in Him alone - and not just knowing this in my
head but believing it. As I was praying this morning, it came to heart
that the reason I compare myself is seeking out the approval of others. I
am such a people pleaser. I desire to be liked by others. But God
spoke clearly and said, 'I am who you should be seeking to please'. I
can be content knowing that I am exactly where God intended me to be. It
is no accident that I am where I am. God's divine plan is much
greater than mine and His ways are way better than my ways. Having this
right perspective makes me happier. Wishing and wanting what others have
and what I do/don't have will only cause me to chase something that isn't
really there to begin with. He has a specific purpose for each of
us. I am NOT supposed to be like someone else. It makes me smile because
I know that He loves me just the way that I am. So, why do I chase after
others when I have the One who really matters already loving me more than I can
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13pt;">Pay
careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a
job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.
For we are each responsible for our own conduct.</span></blockquote>
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continue with social media as I usually do. But it is with a much
different lens and attitude. It honestly brings me peace and gives
me a million reasons to be content. Now, if I can only keep this is
perspective and not be sucked back into the wrong way of thinking/intentions.
I am thankful that God is working on me and pruning and correcting me in
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to be evaluating social media and the things that can impact my life on a day
to day basis and specifically in a Spiritual way. In studying Isaiah in
CBS the lesson over and over has been obedience and relying on God. In a
recent lesson it referenced Romans 8:5</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13pt;">Those who
live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but
those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the
Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on
the Spirit is life and peace.</span></blockquote>
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God for His Spirit and that in Him I do have life and peace!</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515660602560947616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-76456523292584666672014-03-13T09:53:00.000-05:002014-03-13T09:53:22.639-05:00Happy Birthday Mom!Today, is a great day of celebration because it is my Mom's birthday. And if there ever is anyone who deserves to be celebrated, it is my amazing Mom! Quite honestly, I don't tell her often enough how amazing she is, how much I appreciate her and how much I really love her. I am so thankful that she is my Mom and my friend. What better day to do that then her very own birthday.<br />
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Dear Mom,<br />
Happy Birthday and I love you. I am so thankful that you are my Mom and friend! As a Mom I am constantly striving and praying over the Proverbs 22 verse to ' Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it'. I often think back to my childhood and want to duplicate the same for my children. I hope I can be as great of a Mom as you are. I have always known you loved me deeply and known that I was safe and secure to be just who I am. You instilled confidence in me. And you taught me about having a relationship in Jesus Christ....although it took years for me to get it, you planted seeds along the way that God allowed to sprout at His perfect time. You did raise me up right and I want the same for my children; that when they think back that they will think...<i>happiness</i>...because I certainly do. You are the example of a Mom that I want to be. You were a great Mom and as I grew up I turned to you as a friend as much as I do as a Mom. I can not tell you how happy it makes me that you are willing and able and want to keep my children for me. It is THE.BIGGEST.RELIEF knowing that they are with you when I am at work. They are being loved on and cared for and taught in so many special and wonderful way by their very own grandmother! They love it. I love it! Thank you for being involved and being here for me along each and every road that I travel. I love you so much and hope that you know special that you are and how much I really do appreciate you! And this probably goes without saying, but not only are you wonderful in my eyes....but you are to Collier and Kenley (and I know Ash and Hayden) too! They adore you and love every minute they have with you. Such a blessing and delight!<br />
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And one more thing to add....not only does she keep my children and pour out her love on them daily but it is also not unusual for her to come to my house and vacuum, straighten up, wash AND fold clothes. What would I do without her? I am not sure, but lets not wonder because the bottom line is that I do and for that I am forever grateful.<br />
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I thought that I would share this email. I sent it this morning to by CBS (Community Bible Study) core group and I thought that I would share...or extend the same challenge to more than just my core group. God is doing a mighty work in my heart in the past several months and I desire and depend on my daily quiet time as he continues to work on me. I know that He has drawn me closer to Him and makes a difference in my daily life because of the relationship that He is developing in me!</div>
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As I was in prayer for you this morning it was laid on my heart to reach out and challenge you. Today beings the Lenten season. Ash Wednesday, a day that we remember that we are but ashes and to ashes we will return. In that we have hope of eternal life in Christ. And I know that some (per our conversation on Monday) will be giving up something for lent....like me, sweets! But I want to push you a little further - and this is if you are giving something up or not - to give up your time to Christ. To set aside everyday at least 30 minutes of quiet, devoted and intentional time to God. Everyday. It may mean that you have to sacrifice sleep or exercise or tv show or time on the phone with friends/family. But, the bottom line is that He promises that as we draw near to Him, He will draw near to us. I read this in an article about lent and put is in a great perspective to me:</div>
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We all have different 'competing priorities' in our life and we can all give a really good and justifiable excuse of each priority that is set before us. I am praying that you will set your priority on Him and growing in your relationship with Him. I know that we all love CBS because it does keep us in God's Word - and would be a great thing to do in your quiet time. If you want some other suggestions or idea of how to spend your 30 minutes let me know, I will be glad to share some suggestions of things that I am doing. Or just open your bible and read away!!</div>
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The below article is a great read with a challenging view of what you might be giving up for lent. I am giving up sweets, but I will be honest, that is really about me! Not about God. So, there are a few things from this list that I am going to really surrender to God - specifically Gossip, Comparison & Worry . These things I will be laying at God's feet in my quiet times to allow Him to work on in my life. I am going to pray and work hard to keep my focus on Him - instead of on me! I hope that you'll have a few minutes and read this article. I hope that you will take on this challenge to be quiet and be still daily with him during this Lenten season. I would love to know if you are up to that (and I'll keep it between you and me)....I would love to hold each other accountable and will also be sure to pray your time will be fruitful that you are willing to give to Him. </div>
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Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515660602560947616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-54223525743022278002014-03-02T21:32:00.001-06:002014-03-02T21:32:51.974-06:00Sunny, Bright and BusyWe had amazing and beautiful weather this weekend and I loved it. We are not finished with the freezing and cold weather (the HIGH tomorrow is 41) but I enjoyed the weekend while it lasted. The sun was out and the temperatures were up. <br />
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Kenley has done so good, after she soaked and dirtied her first 4 pair of panties, I was questioning if this was a good idea...if I was starting way too early! But, I stuck with it and fought through the urge to give up! Instead, I encouraged, cheered potty successes, cleaned and sprayed and washed and took a big sigh of relief when she started getting it. We have had HUGE success with #1 but #2 is still to come. She will tell us she has to go poo-poo and we'll sit on the potty but she won't do it. as soon as I put her panties on she'll go. I'm not complaining because she is at least telling us and trying. It may just take her a little longer than it did Collier. But then again, with Collier I was able to stay home for a whole entire 3 days. She hardly got a full day because we had dinner plans Saturday night and church today plus t-ball practice. So, not a whole lot of dedicated home time to exclusively focus on the potty training. I know she'll get it! Plus those little cheeks in tiny panties are so cute!<br />
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Saturday, Collier and Justin went to buy cleats and he LOVED it. He come home so proud of his new cleats, put them on and immediately went to the backyard to practice. He could not have been more excited. But today was the actual first practice and he did great and had a blast. He has one friend from his class, Brooks, that is on his team. He knows a few others from church and school. It is a precious team and we are looking forward to a fun first season! <br />
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Kenley even got in on the baseball fun! Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00515660602560947616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857642912748002943.post-71024494737644347882014-03-01T11:01:00.002-06:002014-03-01T11:01:37.995-06:00Where to go from here...how to restart??I got a super sweet email from my Aunt Jackie saying that she has missed my blog posting. I am feeling the love and glad to know that someONE may still read my blog. Well, at least I know my family does! And honestly I have really missed blogging. I've missed keeping up with documenting fun things that occur in our every day life. I will admit that I have logged in about a dozen times but feel over whelmed about where to start. I kept thinking in January that I wanted to do a quick Christmas photo-only recap post but that clearly didn't get done. Then I was going to do a big post on our Annual Butt-Off because it is loads of fun and it has been 10 years now that we've been doing it. Plus Justin won for the 2nd year in a row! As you can tell that one never got done either. Plus all of the snow and ice events that have occurred in Birmingham - I have pictures galore but clearly no post to show that either. <br />
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Bottom line, is that I want to blog and I think about various post but sitting down to do it is tricky. I love it when I do, but the fact is that I haven't been doing and time seems to run low! So, here is to a new effort. I may not have many words to share but I want to do better with pictures and do better with keeping up with what we are up to. I have a big family and I would love for them to keep up. Facebook and Instagram are my biggest avenue's of social media but I want to get back in with my blog as well. <br />
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I am going to take the pressure off myself and not try and 'catch up' but just move forward! <br />
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I love February because it is a month of celebrations for us. This week I got to celebrate 8 years of marriage. It is crazy that it has been 8 years because 8 seems long but it doesn't feel like long at all. And then I think about forever and wonder what life will be like when we celebrate many many years down the road! I can't imagine (and wouldn't want to) life without Justin. As we crawled into the bed early on Tuesday night...I told Justin '8 years ago right now we were boogieing on the dance floor as Bride and Groom'. Oh what fun. And I always wake up the following morning thinking about when we boarded our flight to our honeymoon and I told him that it was the best birthday present I could ever ask for! I got to marry the man I love...my forever birthday gift! We got a whole weekend alone last weekend at Compass Lake - thanks to Mom and Dad for letting us have it for the weekend and a big thanks to Pam and Charles for taking on the kiddo's for the long weekend. Then for my birthday, I got a nice warm fire (the temperatures dropped low this week) and Mom cooked delicious shrimp pasta. It was a perfect evening with my family! <br />
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I am officially excited about blogging again. We have a big weekend and I can't wait to share more!</div>
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