Sunday, August 29, 2010

We made it...

We offically survived the 1st week of school.  The kids are totally loving it!  Me?  Well I'm still not sure.  It's so hard to see my babies grow up, even when it's something as important as school.  I'm sure that by next week when I can actually get something done at home I will feel better!

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Man when did they get so big?  On a funny side note; Logan managed his 1st day of school lunch remarkably well.  They take home lunch everyday except pizza day so I wasn't sure how it would go.  Apparently he asked for a small piece of pizza and "A LOT OF WATERMELON!"  I guess it's just proof he is mine right?!

Signing off...
Angela

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

"In Between" photo of the week...

I know I missed last weeks installment and I'm sorry.  I'm sure you were all sitting on pins and needles waiting for the next "in between" photo so here goes...
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Internet meet The Biglers.  I met this sweet little family about 3 1/2 years ago when the oldest daughter Chelsea was graduating from high school.  Fast forward and now she just left to serve a mission in Peru.  This was a combined family/missionary session and as you can see we certainly had fun!!

Thanks so much Bigler Fam-I just love you guys!!

In other news my baby starts 1st grade next week so I can't promise anything when it comes to blogging etc.  I'm sure I will be spending some time wiping my tears and adjusting to a quiet house.  Once I get myself together and figure out a new routine things will be back to normal around here.  Until then hang on, I know it's a bumpy ride but those are the best kind right?!

xoxoxo!
Angela

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Something fun...

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Y'all know I believe that Photoshop is like salt...too much and it's just plain yucky!  Well this is one time I played a little...but not too much :).

Gotta be quick,
Angela
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Sweet little gifts from my children...

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We've been growing strawberries in our little flower garden for the last 2 years only to have the birds eat them all up before we get a chance.  Well this year my kiddos had a different plan...they would pick them before the birds got to them.  Needless to say they are a little on the small side but I couldn't love them more!

As I sat down to type this post my mind started to wander, which happens a lot :).  I started thinking about all of life's little gifts.  The small things that go un-noticed.  The little strawberries I might throw out if I wasn't paying attention.  It goes without saying that we are all grateful for our families, however dysfunctional they may be.  But do we really pay attention to all the little parts of our lives that are made better just by living with the people we love the most? 

The other day my hubby made the bed for me while I was gone working out.  No biggie right?  Well I'm usually the last one up so I always make the bed.  In a rush to get out the door early I saved the task for later only to come home and see that he had done it for me.  It was a fabulous way to start the day. 

Along with the fun of the summer sun comes all the fighting and arguing when 2 kids are home together everyday.  I have certainly spent my fair share of time refereeing all the disagreements.  Well today I got out of the shower earlier to find them playing together and actually sharing their toys.  It was a summertime miracle!  Another one of those little moments I might've missed. 

My life is full of crazy chaos 99% of the time.  It's that other 1% that stops me in my tracks.  I am truly blessed to have a hubby who works really hard and loves me unconditionally.  I have 2 amazing "miracle" babies who are growing up to be 2 kind and compassionate big kids.  I have an extended family that I can laugh and cry with anytime.  I have a circle of friends that I consider family and upon whom I can count on anytime.  I have a warm home to live in and yummy food to eat.  I have a job that I LOVE that allows me to document the connections of other people who love each other.  I am truly blessed and today I'm feeling incredibly grateful!

Just needed to put this out there.
xoxoxo!
Angela
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