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Our Last Soccer Game

nobody@vox.com(Melissa) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:59:26 -0800

Here are some pictures from Caden's Game. This was his last Soccer game of the season. He was the Best player on the team !!!!

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SCORE !!!! Caden loves playing Forward !!! He has so much energy that he just Jumps right in front of the ball and get's it to the goal !!!

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Watch out here I come !!!! Look at the Determination on his Face !!!!

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Goal #2 !!!! Making sure everyone knew he just scored again !!!

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Caden Talking to the other Player " Hey Buddy, just pass it to me and I'll kick it in !!!"

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MY BALL !!!!

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Mason Cheering on his Brother !!!! Mason can't wait until he turn's 4 so he can go play !!!

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My Little Soccer Player #7

nobody@vox.com(Melissa) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:47:39 -0800

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Where is Austin ???

nobody@vox.com(Melissa) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:26:44 -0800

Can I tell you I use this phrase all day long !!!! Austin loves to crawl everywhere !!!! I seriously need to have a pager on him so I can figure out where he wondered off too !!!

This is were I found him today, laughing up a storm.

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And This was a couple weeks ago:

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Austin is always looking for new Hidding places !!!!

Austin has so much personality He is lots of Fun !!!

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No Sugar Diet !!!!

nobody@vox.com(Melissa) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:23:17 -0800

Today is my Official First Day on my NO SUGAR Diet !!!!

I can only have foods that have Less than 10g of Sugar in a Serving.

If Protein is more than Sugar, I can eat that too !!!!

I am going to do this until Thanksgiving !!!!

I'm trying to make an effort to eat healthier and loose more weight.

We will see if this will help me !!!!

So Far these are the things I am stocking up on:

#1 DIET COKE

#2 SUGAR FREE JELLO

#3 QUAKER OATS GRANOLA BARS

#4 SUGAR FREE PUDDING

#5 CRYSTAL LITE

Hopefully I can do it !!!! Please send me some LOVE and ENCOURAGEMENT !!!

Please No Cookies or Brownies !!!!! ( unless you can make them sugar Free!!!)

I really want to loose all my baby weight from Austin before he turn's 1 !!!! I am 5lbs away but I want to go beyond my goal and go for the weight I want to maintain !!!! Just 15lbs away !!!!!

Running 3 miles 2xWeek + Weight Training

Walking 3 miles 2xWeek with Austin

Can't wait to see the results !!!!!

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October's Happenings !!!!

nobody@vox.com(Melissa) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:51:27 -0800

I'm getting really bad at Blogging !!!! When I have to Blog One Month's Posting, you know I'm getting behind on things !!!!

I will start off on the trip to the Cabin:

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AWWW the Outdoors !!!! This is the Pond behind the Cabin!!! It is so Quite and Relaxing!!!! This was the Whole purpose of this Trip to the Cabin RELAXATION !!!!!

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Boy's Fishing for some fish !!!! NO FISH TODAY !!!!

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Duece Running all over the place !!!! FREEDOM !!!!

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Boy's Fishing at Panguich Lake, It was FREEZING that morning. The Boys didn't Catch a Fish BUT

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AMBER DID !!!! It was small but at least she caught something. The tried to save the fish and let it go, but it swallowed the hook.

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Then a Night of Smores by the Campfire. YUMMY

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Mason Loves Smores

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Yummy Gooey Smores !!!!

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Where's my Smore ???

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I went 4-Wheelin for the first time !!!! It was sooooo much fun !!!! I even went Full Throttle on it !!!! Amber and I went on some really nice trails saw some awesome views !!!! Had a little problem on the way back home, I stalled the ATV and Couldn't figure out how to start it up again. And Amber was already pretty far up the trail, so I had a little Alone time in the Middle of the Forrest. It was kind of Creepy but I knew Amber would notice I wasn't following and she would come back for me.We got the ATV running up again and I was hooked on it !!!!

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This is what happen's when you follow behind. You get TONS of Dirt in your Face. Just means I was having fun !!!

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Then We all went hiking over at Bryce Canyon. The Weather was Beautiful !!!! By the time we were done hiking we all had our short sleeve shirts on and our jackets wrapped around our waists.

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Caden: I don't know about this !!!!! His face was so scared looking !!!! But he had fun !!!

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Boy's climbing on this tree in the middle of the path.

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Orange Rock everywhere !!!! They thought they could push the boulder off the rock.

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Little caves for the boys to pretend they were bear's in !!!!

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The Sky was soooo blue, You can't tell by the picture but I swear when we looked up it looked like the sky was purple. It was CRAZY !!!!

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Looking over Bryce Canyon the boys loved the Hoodoo's

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This pictured made me so nervous. Lee went right on the Side of the Cliff with my BABY !!!! But who can't resist that picture ???

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Bryce Canyon's Natural Bridge !!!

We had so much fun at the Cabin !!! Lots of Memories !!!! Makes us want to live closer to the Cabin !!!!

Caden's Birthday

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Happy Birthday Caden !!!! 6 years old !!!!

This year we combined Caden's Birthday with our Next Door Neighbor Colton because there birthdays are only 2 days apart.

We had a StarWars Birthday Bash !!!! We made Light Sabers out of Swimming Noodles,Played tons of Games and Had LOTS of kids over !!!! I counted 24 Kids !!!! IT WAS ALOT !!!!

But they all had a good time !!!!

Sorry I don't have any pictures of the Party, I was too busy entertaining children !!!!

Then on Caden's Birthday Oct. 29 we asked Caden what restaurant he wanted to go to for his birthday dinner, and he said Texas Roadhouse, because he wanted to sit on the Saddle while they gave him a Big YE HAW !!!!

Then we came home and had some Cupcakes!!!!!

Caden had a Blast !!!!

Halloween

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Our Perfect Pumpkin we picked at the Pumpkin Patch

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Pumpkins Everywhere !!!! Which one to pick !!!!

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Lee's First time at the Pumpkin Patch. He thought it was so cool !!!! Worth the Drive !!!!

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Mason picking out Pumpkins !!!

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Look it's a White Pumpkin !!!!

Just My Size !!!!

Farmer Austin

Farmer Caden

Farmer Mason

Look we are all Animals !!!!

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Climbing the Hay Stacks. Then they loved going over to the Pony. Mason thought it was so cool that a Pony could be that small.

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Mason as Iron Man

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Caden as Captin Rex

Then I can't find the Picture of Austin dressed up in his skeleton costume. I will have to put it on him again and post it later

They all got way too much Candy !!!! And I'm trying not to eat any Halloween Candy this year. It's been HARD !!!! But I know I can resist the temptations !!!!

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I almost forgot about this picture:

Austin eating his first Cupcake !!!! YUMMY !!!! I think he liked smashing it up in his hand more than eating it !!!

Hope you all had a Good October too , Hopefully I will post more often than Once a month !!!!

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New Diaper Cake Website !!!!

nobody@vox.com(Melissa) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:13:24 -0700

Because I have had so many request for my FAMOUS Diaper Cakes, I have decided to gather all my collection and put it on a Website !!!!

Here is my New Website for my Diaper Cakes

http://missysdiapercakes.blogspot.com/

I also have been selling my Diaper Cakes on Craigslist, which is lots of Fun !!!

I just made this one last week for a Lady here in Tucson, She loved it so much she got teary eyed !!!

Boy- Brown Bear Cake

Anyone else looking for a Unique Baby Shower Gift, I can make an Adorable Diaper Cake for you !!!!

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Where Should I Start ???

nobody@vox.com(Melissa) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:42:33 -0700

I must admit I have neglected the Blog for a while now !!!!

There has been alot going on during these last few months.

We have had 2 Funerals and a Wedding all in One Month.

Let me tell you, I am tired of Traveling !!!!

But the Kids have been troopers !!!!

Well I will start with the passing of Grandpa York

These are some photo's my sister put together to remember my Grandpa by:

In this Picture I realized I look alot like my Grandma when they were Young (except for the nose)

He was Such a Neat Grandpa, Loved his stories, Tons of Memories with him!!!!

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Mason with one shoe on and one shoe off, and What is up with Caden's Hair !!!!

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Mason and Grandpa

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Having Fun on Grandpa's Scooter

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Me and my Grandpa

This was such an emotional part for me during the Funeral.( and still is )

I am Proud to be an American and I Honor all the People who fight for our Country !!!!

Hey Grandpa, I'm wearing your Hat !!!!

I am So Blessed That I know Families are Forever and that we will be reunited again !!!!

Then Aaron Got Married

And Lee was in the Line????

This was a Quick Trip

But atleast we got an alright Family picture out of it

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I love Caden's Face, posing like always.

Then out of No where my Aunt Passed away suddenly.

One night My Aunt and Uncle went to my other Uncles house for dinner and on the way back home, My Aunt fell asleep on the car ride back home (less than 20 min away). My Uncle went to wake her up and she was gone. He then drove to the Fire Dept where the pronounced her dead.

CRAZY!!!!!

Makes you realize how short life really is !!!!

Since we just got back from Vegas (didnt even unloaded the suit case) I decided to go with Austin and we Flew to San Diego.

I was so excited to see my cousins and other realtives I havent seen for YEARS!!!!

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We all look the Same when we have our glasses on ( Glasses are a MUST have when attending Funeral's)

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Sabrina and Me at Uncle Bob's House

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Aunt Sandy and Me with Austin trying to Pull her hair and Nolan grabbing for more food.

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Aunt Barbra and I ( this is my Nonnie's Sister ( my mom's mom sister, Great Aunt) If you are not confused by now.

My mom took more pictures that I am waiting for.

It was so good to catch up on good old times !!!! Too bad it had to be for my Aunt's Funeral :(

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Sending off my Aunt off the Sunset Cliffs in San Diego

Well I have learned alot this past month with all these experiences

Lessons Learned

1. Families are Forever

2. Life is way too short

3. Don't hold Grudges

4. Keep in Touch with the ones you love

Love you all !!!!

Caden Lost his Tooth !!!!

nobody@vox.com(Melissa) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:57:08 -0700

Last night Caden finally pulled out his tooth !!!

We tried the Old School Method

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DIDN'T WORK !!!!

We tried 3 times until Caden came up to me and said "I have ab idea!!!!" He got an apple out!!!

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Didn't work at first, but after 10 min of eating, he was picking something out of his mouth????

IT WAS HIS TOOTH!!!!

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He thought it was a piece of apple !!!

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What a cute little smile !!!!

He already told me that his tongue can fit thru it !!!

Well the Tooth fairy didnt come yet, because we needed to make a letter for her still !!!!

Hopefully she will come tonight!!!

BUT, What's up with kids today expecting tons of money and a toy from the ToothFairy????

Don't they know the ToothFairy is in a "Recession" too ??? LOL!!!!

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Austin 6 Month Update !!!!

nobody@vox.com(Melissa) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:31:28 -0700

First of All I can't Believe how fast time goes by !!!!

I look at Austin and Wonder where did my little baby go ????

Well Here he is !!!!

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Austin's Favorite thing to do is Roll around everywhere !!!! He is also getting up on his hands and knees and rocking, In No time he will be crawling!!!! Austin can also sit up but he falls over so he can roll. Austin is also eating tons !!! His favorite snack is the flavored rice puffs !!!! He still doesn't get the concept of grabbing it with his fingers and putting it in his mouth. They usually get stuck on his cheek or forehead !!!! Mason and Caden Love to play with Austin on the Floor !!! Caden can be a little ruff with Austin, but he should get use to it now !!!! Mason is really sweet with Austin. He will let Austin tug on his ears, poke at his eyes, climb on him whenever he wants to. Austin is such a cute boy, and he is always excited to see people !!!! I can tell he will already be a social butterfly !!!!

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Austin has Two bottom teeth, and more are coming !!! One bad thing about teething is Biting :( I can not count how many time he has bitten my shoulder while holding him :( Also with Teething comes Asthma !!!! When I took Austin to the Dr.'s I had him listen to his Chest. He has been really rattly in his chest for a while, but I thought it was just the drool going up and down in his throat. NOPE !!!! He has Asthma !!!! Well just like Caden, Breathing treatments when things go bad, but for now just letting him purr like a Cat. Caden grew out of his Asthma when he was 2 1/2 almost 3. So I'm just getting out the Treatment Machine and stoking up on Albuterol.

Here is a Movie of Austin Rolling

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Austin is becoming more and more mobile ( which scares me !!!) that means more mess !!!! But he is in a Fun stage !!! Everything makes him laugh.

I love you Austin !!!!!

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First Day of School for Caden and Mason

nobody@vox.com(Melissa) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:04:00 -0700

Today was the First Day of School

Caden Started Kindergarten

Mason Started Preschool

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The Famous In Front of the House Pictures before school

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Cheese

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Looking into the Future !!!!

Silly

Tuff Boy

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Waiting for the class to open

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Signing into Kindergarten

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Going into Ms. Zampier's Class

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Lined up for the Big Day

When I went inside of the Class, Caden ran right inside and told me SEE YA !!!!

I tried to help him get things put away and he just wanted me to leave, He said " Mom , My teacher will tell me what to do now, you can leave !!!!" Then I gave him a bunch of kisses and he said " Mom that's enough, I'll see you after School, Don't Worry" What a little character!!!!

He was so independent !!!!!

Well He is taking the bus home after school, Hopefully I will get a Picture of him coming off the bus !!!!

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Playing on the Slides, It was HOT outside !!!!

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Mason Already Red in the Face from Playing at Caden's School.

We were a little Late, but they expected it.

Mason knew what to do, He went strait to the table and started coloring and reading books.

Mason has a couple of friends from church in his class. That's going to be fun for him.

Mason was very excited to finally go to Preschool.

Now I'm home with ONE child, Who by the way takes a morning nap right after I drop Mason off. It is so quiet, I feel like there is trouble brewing somewhere !!!! Just me and Austin oh and Duece. Which Duece is really confused, He is looking all over the place for the boys. He misses them too !!!!

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