Trio Progression

August 2008

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November 2008

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July 2009

(and yes, I know, the older two are in the wrong spots,

don't get me started!) :o)

Some Updates...

Well hello there! I sure haven't been blogging much lately :-) I update people a lot on Facebook and don't even think to blog very often, and when I do, I feel like I'm saying a bunch of things people already know! Anywho...enough of my nonsense rambling :-)
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Jacob's eye doctor appointment went well, very quickly actually. The doctor said that his eye is definitely turning in, and even turns in when wearing his glasses, but not as much so. So he's to wear his glasses for 2 months, then will be going back in for another appointment at which his eyes will be dilated and they'll do a more thorough exam. I don't know much more than that, to be continued... He's doing well wearing his glasses again, we're back to going in fairly regularly to get them adjusted over and over, argh...
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Juliana is doing SO well in dance class! She sure has come a long ways since she started back in September! It's been so fun watching her have fun in dance class, and even moreso, watching her dance at home!!! She closes her eyes and practically floats around the room! The funny thing is watching JACOB practice with her. If she isn't quite getting something right, then he goes "No no, I'll show you, it's like this..." and off he goes :-)
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I'm also happy to report that my weightloss is going well. Lost another 3.4 lbs last week, for a grand total of 17 lbs in the first 5 weeks. My goal is to hit my half-way point by my birthday (23 lbs to go to get there, in 4 months). I'm working very hard on this, I am SO motivated and SO excited!!! I've been working out every day, watching every little thing I put in my mouth, have been trying to be more active in general, and it's really paying off! I'm starting to notice the changes, both in my body in general, and also in how I feel, and I love that!!! I have so much more energy, feeling "tighter", and am finally getting back into some of my old clothes. Anywho, I'm getting there, still at least 63 lbs to go over all, but I'm getting there!!! YAY!
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Also, as for my bible reading, I'm definitely reading more often, but need to keep working towards making it a daily thing. I'm finally done with Mark and have started Luke. It's been really neat reading these books of the bible during the months between Christmas and Easter, it makes the "holidays" much more meaningful, brings them to life and helps me keep in mind the REAL "reason for the season".
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Let's see...anything else?!? Jenna finally learned how to roll over, at 9 months of age! She's also learned to wave Hi and Bye, and just started clapping this week :-) Big month of development for her!
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I hope this blog finds you well and that you have a great February! Who else has been enjoying this WONDERFUL WEATHER?!?!? We've walked to the park twice this week already and the kids have been playing outside a lot! LOVE IT!!!

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Snow Gallore!

Man alive, it just keeps piling up and piling up, huh?!? It has been such a wonderful couple of weeks of snow!!! The kids went in the back yard to play in it for a long time today, I held Jenna for part of it, and put her inside for part of it (in and out, in and out, in and out I went) (she wasn't very happy I left her alone, but hey, I want to have fun with the older kids too!). Anywho, we love the snow, love it, love it!

Jacob loves hulahooping!
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Jacob's mega-sandwich!
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Jenna checkin' out the snow outside.
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Juliana being silly :-)
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Juliana trompin' through the thick snow!
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Jacob sliding down a snowy slide!
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She's so cute :-)
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Jenna checkin' out the snow from outside.
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Juliana swinging :-)
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Juliana eating the snow off the sliding glass door :o)
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The boys hard at work.
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Mommy enjoying the snow.
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Jack playing in the snow too.
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Juliana chasing me with a snowball!
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Jacob making a snowball.
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Happy siblings :-)

Tinkerbell Returns

Every now and then Juliana just HAS to put on her Tinkerbell costume (which I'm surprised even fits as she wore it 3 Halloweens ago!) (although I'll also add that it's a bit "thongy" on her nowadays). ;-) And also a picture of Jacob showing off his wiggly tooth, he shows us at least a few times every day!

This one is for you, Karen! ;-D

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Of course Juliana had to put the tiara on Jenna.
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She's so beautiful :-)
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Silly Sibblings :-) I'm glad they love each other so much!
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"I Love You, Gacob!!!"
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Jacob pulling his wiggly tooth forward for all to see!

(although the picture still doesn't do it justice,

getting closer, but it still has a while...)

McKinstry Winter Carnival

The kids meeting Santa for the first time in 2008!

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Jenna's first time meeting Santa EVER!
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Jenna getting her first face painting!

The lady did awesome, did it in like one second flat!
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YAY! Success!
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The Chow girls with their faces painted (I sure love my neices) :-)
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Juliana getting a candy cane on her arm.

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"You always catch me on camera under compromising circumstances, Denise!"

(my previous boss, Mari, she's so awesome) :-)
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Mari's Christmas Tree

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McKinstry provided Circus themed entertainment while we were eating dinner.
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A balancing act, they did great!
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McKinstry never ceases to amaze me with what they come up with next!
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Yet even MORE entertainment!
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She looks like a star :-)
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Jenna enjoyed the entertainment too, apparently!
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Jacob, Juliana and Gabe providing entertainment of their own!
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The boys chasing each other :-)
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Jacob finally decided to get a candy cane of his own.
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He sure is growin' up :-)

Fun With Juliana & Mommy!