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this is what today is for us.amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-50579739400806733942014-04-28T12:54:00.000-04:002014-04-28T12:54:55.801-04:00Rosette Wreath<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Rosette Wreath</b></div>
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This wreath is about as easy as it gets .. I promise!!</div>
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Here's what you need: </div>
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a grapevine wreath</div>
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small rosettes</div>
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wire cutters</div>
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Snip each rosette, leaving about 2 inches on the stem</div>
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Stick the rosettes in to the wreath.. they do not need fastened in any other way!</div>
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Very Spring, Right?</div>
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Boom.. 10 min.. Late Spring Wreath!!</div>
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now i need to tackle the flower beds... thinking fake flowers would be better there too.. LOL! </div>
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just kidding.</div>
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amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-27056283645440917782014-03-17T19:07:00.000-04:002014-04-28T12:55:32.699-04:00Easter Wreath<div style="text-align: center;">
Wow Easter is late this year! I feel like we need it for Spring to officially start! </div>
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But I am ready with this cute wreath ;) </div>
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Super Easy.. here ya go!!</div>
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Wreath form, Burlap, Eggs, Easter grass, Ribbon to hang and a glue gun! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I chose this thicker, more boxy type. I thought it might be better for placing the eggs... but I am sure you can use a rounder wreath form as well.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The burlap I had was cut into strips from a previous use... so I just took each strip and started wrapping. I didn't wrap it tight so it would look full. As I wrapped I just turned the burlap a little so it would give it different dimensions. I hot glued (on low temp) the ends to the wreath form.</td></tr>
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Side note... Does anyone else notice that you find Pine needles till Easter and Easter grass till.. </div>
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oh say Halloween!? geesh. ok... rant over.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This little doll dressed in her matching dress to take a pic.. how could I not include!? </td></tr>
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Here is a picture of some of my dearest Navy wife friends in our squadron. I <i>love</i> these ladies!!! They have helped me oh so much through this first half of deployment... Laughs, Babysitting, Hanging Out, Wine Nights, An Encouraging Word, Late Night Texts and Drying Some Tears. Deployment is only possible for me through Faith that Jesus holds me and Friends like this... and not to forget my awesome family and civilian friends too!!!</div>
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We made burlap wreaths back in the Fall and said we were going to do it again this Spring... it seemed so far away then... and Here. We. Are!!!!</div>
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Also love the uniqueness to them .. the wreaths <i>and</i> the friends!</div>
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amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-82778009881606230282014-03-07T17:34:00.000-05:002014-03-07T17:34:17.696-05:00G is for ... CaringG was voted to be the representative for his class for the Character quality of CARING. Personally, I think this fits him perfectly.. he is such a caring kid. I'm not sure where he gets it!! ;) <br />
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This is what his class and teacher said about him on the award:<br />
<span style="color: red;"><i>"Caring may be the most important trait a person can possess. It is something you can show and feel everywhere.Everyone has this trait, but not everyone shows it. Garrett is such a caring person who shows it on a daily basis. Throughout school, when adults are around or not, he demonstrates a caring attitude towards fellow students, adults, teachers, and objects that belong to everyone. Garrett has a kind heart and makes all around him proud to call him a friend."</i></span><br />
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A mom's heart has to be happy hearing those things about her son. And mine was!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">so proud of him!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love how there was a good mixture of Boys and Girls!!</td></tr>
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One thing that I hold on to now is Garrett's caring attitude towards me in particular. He is always there to give me hugs and kisses. Sometimes it can be overwhelming or too much and I feel like he's hanging on me.. there's times where I need space. But I have to remind myself that at any time he may not want to hug me in the presence of his friends. He still calls me "mommy", though it's less often. He frequently does special things for me or helps with out being asked, especially with daddy gone right now. It is easy to get used to this kind of treatment for sure! And it makes it harder when he acts out or is grouchy.. i have to remind myself how normal that is for a 9 year old!!<br />
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Although I often get sweet compliments of how G acts in school or at a friends house.. I don't always get to see that. You know .. they save their "most real selves" for home. And honestly, he struggles in caring for his sister sometimes. They are quite different... concrete vs free spirit at it's best! They have great moments and not so great moments... and we try to work through those not so great ones (I'm hopeful someday lessons learned with his sister will be beneficial!) <br />
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This being said, he rarely has trouble caring for his little brother. They are buds. Micah misses his G when he's not there and G climbs in the van after school and gives Micah hugs first. Sometimes it's too much for Micah and if he knew the word "suffocating" he would use it correctly!! </div>
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I told Garrett I was very proud of him after the awards ceremony. He said "I was sitting here trying to think of what I did to get this. I'm not sure what I did. I just am me." ... and that is exactly why he got this. Praying that his humble caring ways continue. </div>
amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-36147853296139507192014-03-04T22:51:00.000-05:002014-03-04T22:51:36.361-05:00"Sweet" Green Eggs and HamI've never been over the moon about Dr. Seuss books. I don't know why. I know it's really rude of me to not like rhyming... but well... Thing One and Thing Two just sort of bug me!<br />
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However.. Dr. Seuss' birthday has become a reason to celebrate in schools and a reason to READ!<br />
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Addie's class is having a Dr. Seuss party.. with lots of fun food and rhyming stories. I may even get to read one of those to the class. Maybe it will be "Green Eggs and Ham" to go with Addie's treat for the class. "Sweet" Green Eggs and Ham...<br />
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Not my idea by any means, of course Pinterest has many boards to follow for Dr. Seuss Day. But this is so easy and would be a fun surprise for any kids for after school!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She didn't like the smell of the pretzels.. it was so funny!! She kept getting shivers from the smell!</td></tr>
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Do you have a favorite Dr. Seuss book/memory? Hands down, this is mine :)amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-88787139424063372192014-02-27T20:11:00.000-05:002014-02-27T20:11:05.059-05:00My lefty and her toothYesterday was National Left Hander's Day. Who knew!? So I'm celebrating my little lefty.. Addison. <br />
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She is so creative and artsy. She's driven to do well.. But not if it requires going completely out of her way. ;) She loves music and dance and creative drawing and writing. She expresses herself well. Sometimes too well ;) Right now, if there is a piece to the "left handed stereotype" that is missing, It would be that she's supposed to like math. I don't blame her. <br />
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<i>She is strong, opinionated, and emotional. She's drama and loyal. She is fiesty and endearing.</i><br />
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I don't know how much of this has to do with her preferring to use her left hand... But I do know she's my best girl. </div>
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And she's growing up too fast. Last weekend she lost her first tooth. I'm pretty sure she willed it lose since she's been insisting it was lose for about 6 months now! </div>
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amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-208788124897940322014-02-21T09:58:00.000-05:002014-02-21T09:58:10.292-05:00Saying Goodbye to the OlympicsLove the olympics. Although i much prefer the summer Olympics.. the winter ones do not disappoint. And Matt would be happy to know how much skiing and snowboarding I watched. That stuff is intense! (not that i want any part of snow.. let's not confuse things!)<br />
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For the Opening Ceremonies I hosted an Olympic Party... I have enjoyed these fun decorations for 2 weeks now.. So Fun!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Garrett and his friend Ellie for making the awesome flags!</td></tr>
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<br />amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-27490888574809466572014-02-20T12:08:00.001-05:002014-02-20T12:08:20.272-05:00Living MuseumI take so many pictures with good intentions of sharing little stories. Recently I had to upload my pics from my phone.. i couldn't believe what i had on there.. intending to share. :( So today i thought i would get the sharing done right away. This just happened!!<br />
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Living Museum Project: The first graders had to chose an American that impacted our world. Addison chose Sally Ride. She said, "I don't know why. I'm just into space." ok... well there are many times when i do think Addie's head is in the clouds. So this was good.. hahaha.. bad joke.<br />
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She worked <i>very</i> hard on this project. I am very proud of her. From Reading "Who Was Sally Ride?" and acing her AR test on it. To choosing important events to put on her poster. To making an incredible Space Shuttle.. with flair! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">working on the space shuttle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bubble letters with dots inside... self control on my part to let that happen!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sally Ride with the Robotic Arm she designed and used.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sally Ride (I couldn't talk her into curly brown hair!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">she's pretty cute </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Her Poster</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Her satellite that she fixed with the robotic arm.<br />(credit to her engineer minded brother for the satellite.) :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garrett's class checking it out. Garrett actually read a lot of the posters. He is so hard to take to a museum!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">love her.</td></tr>
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Addie and I liked what Sally Ride ended all her speeches to school kids with.... she told them to<br />
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<span style="color: red;">"REACH FOR THE STARS."</span> </div>
I think my girl is... :)<br />
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ok, really i think the candy hearts are gross and taste like chalk.. but they are cute for decorating!<br />
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So i put my kids to work… and YES my 2 oldest kiddos can use a glue gun!! i believe in teaching life coping skills.. and who couldn't fix the world with a glue gun!?<br />
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Little guy decided he wanted to do one.. so i came up with his "special" project :)</div>
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Garrett's masterpiece… "Love thought out"</div>
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Micah's masterpiece… "I'm just too cute!"</div>
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I got the kids a book called "<a href="http://books.google.com/books/about/A_Paper_Hug.html?id=UTlyAAAACAAJ">The Paper Hug</a>" about a little boy who thinks of a special gift to send along with his Daddy as he leaves for deployment.<br />
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Half of my heart and theirs in Japan… hoping these hugs bring him some love!</div>
amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-9731297547920629052014-01-31T08:41:00.000-05:002014-01-31T08:41:17.185-05:00hearts for VP-16!We are sending some love to Matt and the rest of VP-16 for Valentine's Day (yes, I am aware it is not February yet.. but snail mail take time people!!)<br />
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Addison's teacher was all for me coming in to make some Valentine's Day hearts for Matt! I'm so glad because his walls look pretty boring .. so stark white. I've sent pictures of the kids. And we leave an open box for all art work to be mailed to daddy ;) (best thing about deployment is you don't have to throw kids' art away.. it all goes to Daddy!!) But who wouldn't want a little love from 18 first graders!? They worked hard..<br />
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I decided to put them on yarn so that he didn't have to hang up all 18 hearts.. just a string or two!<br />
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Yesterday we started something I had planned on years ago. The <i>Celebrate Plate </i>came into existence! I bought one way back when I was pregnant with Garrett .. Thinking it would be great for birthdays, anniversaries, and maybe more importantly the little every day celebrations. I'm not sure what happened to that plate.. I think I lent it to someone.. I hope they are still celebrating today! </div>
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So recently I was talking to a friend about wanting to find one of these plates.. And not 2 days later she texts me " I have a present for you"! Yay!! I love gifts! And this one just resonated with me. A friend who was actually listening to some random story I had about my lost plate, ran across one while shopping and got it for me. She didn't tell me "hey I saw that plate somewhere" which would have been Fine!!! But no, she blessed me and brought it to my house! </div>
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So here's the Celebrate plate! I must say it is so me!! I love it!!<br />
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And wouldn't ya know it.. We had reason to celebrate! 100% on vocab and spelling... Words like buoyancy (and No that's not a type-o.. the <i>u </i>really comes before the <i>o</i>.. who knew!?), trepidation, and notoriety.. Spelled without spell check and used correctly.. I say Heck Yeah Celebrate!!</div>
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Thought since it was cold enough to snow here in Florida.. We would send some snowflakes to Japan. In an effort to "do something fun" when nothing was really planned.. This is what we did ;) Sometimes even a small craft or activity can make you feel accomplished… and this for me accomplished "doing something fun with the kids"… Check!<br />
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We had two really cold days here.. it was 32 when we went to school! i realize much of the country was in Negative digits.. but for here.. 32 is about the same! LOL.<br />
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Addie is less impressed with the whole video conferencing thing.. She likes to see her daddy, check in that he's doing ok.. And then show him something sparkly like her new shoes. Or she puts her headphones on and sings to him. Good times. </div>
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And my favorite... He made coffee for daddy and drank it with him. Oh and he put a little phone up to the iPad! </div>
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amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-45771550843281094512013-12-16T10:05:00.002-05:002013-12-16T10:05:42.564-05:00Grab a Snorkel I haven't been around here much lately. I even recently thought about deleting this little space all together. Not really sure what I'm doing with it, if anything. But today I just wanted to stop a minute and write some raw feelings.. because that's about all I've got right now. It was a rough few weeks leading up to deployment. The anxiety and anticipation was too much for me this time, it was hard. The weight of the kids' sadness I felt squarely on my shoulders. We had good times too. Memories to get us through this time without a very important person in our little family. I should share those. <div>
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Relief came when he left. That sounds awful. But I could breath again. I could focus on doing this.. getting through the day and the next and the next. I dried tears from my precious girl. I listened over and over as my baby said he wanted Daddy. And I've tried to figure out what exactly my oldest needs as I don't fully recognize him right now. I've answered with a smile that "We are doing fine and getting into a routine." I've stayed up way too late night after night trying to get done what I can't seem to ever catch up on. I've had sick kids wake up right when I was going to bed, of course. I've had fun (yes!) with amazing friends.. </div>
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I think the time of year is making it harder.. I honestly have a hard time enjoying this time of year anyway so this just doesn't help! I recently said "I'm barely keeping my head above water." then I laughed and said "Wait no.. I'm not even above.. I'm using a snorkel!" That silly little comment has floated through my head many times.. I guess I like examples that I can picture! And me with a snorkel is pretty funny. But.. It means I'm doing it!!! And that makes me want to keep going.</div>
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<i>"I am holding on to you. I am holding on to you. In the middle of the storm, I am holding on. I am.</i></div>
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<i>This is my resurrection song. This is my hallelujah call. This is why it's to You I run."</i></div>
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These are lyrics from a new song by David Crowder called "I Am". … My storm. I am holding on to the only "snorkel" that will get me through. (Did i just compare God to a snorkel??!) I guess I did. My anthem will ring out and I will try to keep my head above water.. or be happy to stay underneath and accept grace for all the things I can't do alone.</div>
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An equally awesome song is "Overcomer" by Mandisa. The kids chose this song as their deployment song. Talk about one to bust out loud!!! And man, Addie does on her iPod with headphones on.. it's awesome! <i>"You're an overcomer… stayin to fight to the final round. You're not goin under.. cuz God is holding you right now. You might be down for a moment feeling like it's hopeless.. but that's when He reminds you.. You're an overcomer!"</i> It was so cute, we picked up a friend who's husband just left to take her out for ice cream.. and Garrett cued up this song for her!</div>
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So yeah, it's been 2 weeks of ups and downs.. but I Am saying now that we are Overcomers!!!</div>
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amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-64728575940493730252013-11-08T11:24:00.000-05:002013-11-08T11:24:28.807-05:00A Gittle MagicLast weekend we went to see a live musical performance of<i> "The Magic Tree House: A Good Night for Ghosts"</i>. These books have been favorites in our family for many years now. I started reading them to Garrett when he was about 4 and we instantly fell in love with the adventures of Jack and Annie. When Garrett was in kindergarten he met a friend named Lucy. He introduced Lucy and her family to the books.. and before you knew it our playset in the back yard had transformed in to .. The Magic Tree House. Garrett and Lucy are two peas in a pod to this day..ever the adventure! It was really special that we got to go to the play together with Lucy's family.<br />
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amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-15050120194168210292013-10-11T16:05:00.001-04:002013-10-11T16:05:58.027-04:00Boosterthon FunThe kids participated in their 2nd Boosterthon Fun Run about two weeks ago. Personally, I think this is a superb fundraiser for schools. There is no catalogs, no guilting family and friends into buying tons of over priced wrapping paper, no tubs of cookie dough that you end up eating right before the expiration date. It IS however, FUN for the kids!! and it IS healthy for the kids, totally focusing on exercise, character, and healthy choices!! My kids really enjoyed the week leading up to the run where Boosterthon People (aka Really energetic and enthusiastic young people) come into the school everyday and Pump up the kids, talk to them about good and healthy choices, being a good friend, and earning pledges for their school... oh and pass out the coveted prizes. ** the prize Addie and G wanted so badly was the invisible pen** of course!!! Luckily, they both raised enough to get that :)<br />
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amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-92218171109782189432013-09-22T22:42:00.000-04:002013-09-22T22:42:23.160-04:00Playing in the rainWhat a good reminder to sit back and enjoy the rain.. Moment made possible by Micah's determination to "see da rain"! He told me "sit in chair!" So.. I did! I sat in a lounge chair on the porch and watched him enjoy life to the fullest! ... after a busy weekend.. I'm missing this time.<br />
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amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-25107731868893706362013-09-13T12:31:00.000-04:002013-09-13T12:31:11.519-04:00Duct tape is Awesome!Garrett loves Duct Tape.<br />
He has a bag <em>full</em> of different designs.<br />
He makes some really cool things... especially wallets and purses.<br />
He taught himself.<br />
He asks if he can rent out empty stores for his business.<br />
He is so creative and I love it!<br />
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He started making these wallets a little over a year ago when we were visiting family in Ohio. Everyone loved them. So what does Garrett do?? He sets off to make everyone one. He takes orders. He charges $3!!! and.... he <em>gets</em> paid! Plus, He takes his grandparents shopping for more Duct Tape so .. uh yeah, He doesn't pay for it. So he's making Pure profit! I didn't take one business class in college... but I'm pretty sure that's a very good business model!<br />
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He also likes to make these for his friends for gifts. This is what he made for his teacher of last year. He still stops by her room almost daily to say "Hi!" and check in. She still encourages him and pushes him to do his best. It's great!!<br />
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She's a Gator's fan... obviously!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my little business man!... and thoughtful kid!! </td></tr>
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He's open for orders.... :)<br />
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amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-27627803021345769142013-09-06T11:59:00.000-04:002013-09-06T11:59:54.082-04:00School, Glorious School!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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School is in! We have been settling into our new routines and rolling with the beginning of school. <br />
Micah had his official "first day" last Thurs.. and though he gave me a thumbs up in the parking lot.. by the time I had to leave it was clear he wanted to change his report. But, I left and got a text not long later from one of his two loving teachers saying he was just fine!<br />
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So what did I do on that first day of .. ahem.... freedom?! ......<br />
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I had no trouble taking that morning for me... I went to the gym (quick workout). Then I hit up Fresh Market.. I actually could look around! Got some yummy salmon for dinner to celebrate :) Then I went to Starbucks to fuel up. and I just happened to walk into a new boutique in the plaza.. so ... I bought a new dress perfect for FL in the fall (ie.. sun dress boasting fall colors)!! And THEN I headed to the pool by myself.. with my kindle! It was Glorious!!!<br />
... until later when I realized because I didn't have the kiddos there to lather with sunscreen, I neglected to put it on myself. So, the first time I relaxed by the pool... was also the first time this summer I got a sun burn. hummmm.... the irony.<br />
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Since that first day I've been a little less self centered.. and a little more productive during those precious hours. This Thursday I volunteered in Addie's class.. helping her teacher test the kiddos on their sight words. I loved it. I love that age.. my first graders were quite often my favorite groups to work with when I worked as a speech therapist. They are so excited to learn! Addie is all about learning right now! She has gained the confidence she needed to over come the reading hurdles... we worked hard all summer and read <em>a lot</em>! and it showed when her teacher (whom she had last year) moved her up a level in reading. How awesome is that!? Her teacher moved up to first grade with the majority of the class and it is Such a blessing!! The kids know her expectations.. she knows where they <em>were</em> and where they <em>can</em> go.. she knows that I may or may not return everything on time and may forget to sign something.. but she's become a friend of mine and she also knows to expect something crafty at Holiday time! <br />
Garrett seems to be thoroughly enjoying his new class.. where all their little gifted minds can think alike all day long! lol! He has mentioned to me that it's so good to be in a class where there is not a lot of silliness going on and the kids respect the teacher. Oh how he loved his teacher last year.. and it was so unnerving to him that so many of the kids would not listen to her. Though I definitely see "teacher's pet" tendencies here.. I know his heart is in the right place and it makes me happy to see him happy about learning and being challenged. <br />
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... so I think we are off to a good start!<br />
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amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-79274159270294093922013-08-28T13:16:00.005-04:002013-08-28T13:16:53.720-04:00Micah's Dolphin School<strong>Micah went to preschool yesterday!!</strong><br />
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He was very excited to go to school like the big kids.<br />
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He was ready to go first thing in the morning when we were taking the big kids to school. But we didn't have to be at his school quite so early since it was just meet the teacher and parent orientation. Still, he grabbed his back pack, put on Addie's flips, got bubby... and said "Bye Mom". oh man.</div>
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When we walked into his room, I think the flurry of excitement and all the people got to the little guy... and he did not want me to leave. (I had to go to a meeting for the mamas). It was different. But he goes in the 2 year old room at church and at the gym... sometimes a little unwillingly as well... so I didn't have concern that he wouldn't calm down or anything like that. <br />
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However, having my littlest grip my neck and say "No Mommy go." and cry... was as hard as it could be. So sweet.. big tears.. and I gave him over to two teachers I didn't yet know. They were so sweet and supportive .. and I could tell they genuinely cared. The one teacher asked if she could pick him up and she did. She told me not to worry and that he would be loved. My first thought was "oh, he's my 3rd. I'm not worried. I just want a break!"... and though that IS true... it wasn't at that moment. I just nodded and said "I'll be right in the chapel." (she probably thought duh!) <br />
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I sat there thinking how even though yes he is my 3rd, it still is hard to let one of them go and do something for themselves. Yes, I <em>know</em> this will be good for him.. he misses the big kids so much during the day. And I am <em>Positive</em> this will be good for ME. I need a break, especially as deployment nears. I have prayed about it and I really have No guilt.. so that should tell ya... I'm good with this choice!! lol. but..... I don't think I felt the confirmation until I picked him up and he came running to me and said "Micah dolphin school!!!" (yes, he always talks about himself in 3rd person. no, I do not correct it.) "Dolphin school?" I asked, really confused as to why they would have had a lesson on dolphins. "NO! Micah <strong>Dolfit</strong> School!!" ohhhhh... I got it... <em>different school</em>. "Different school? You go to a different school just for Micah?" I asked. "YES!!!" and his teacher asked if he wanted to come back and again... "YES!!"............. there's that confirmation.<br />
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amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-69835720300406756822013-08-19T09:23:00.000-04:002013-08-19T09:23:58.906-04:00Fist day backToday is the first day of school! There was excitement, a little bit of nervousness (mostly me), and smiles here this morning. I admit, many times this summer I longed for this day... and don't get me wrong.. i'm Glad it's here! But a little part of me was sad today when they got out of the car and looked back at me.. long blonde hair and big smile waved excitedly! & short messy blonde hair and timid smile whispered "bye mama" to me. And. That. Got. Me. (as well as now typing it). <br />
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I cried a little on the way home. Thinking of how proud I am of them. They are good kids. They are excited to start a new year! and It's going to be a good one!! I am so glad Daddy got to see them off on their first day... He won't be home for their last day, and many days in between. But it's not time to think of that now. Push that out and focus on TODAY. What TODAY IS!! <br />
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and it's the First Day of a NEW Year! <br />
(I tend to categorize the new year as in the start of school.. and not in January.. anyone else?)<br />
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Today when I woke them both, I hugged and kissed many times to get them (ME) through the day. I've grown so used to accepting during the day: Addie's tight hugs around my waist and Garrett's little giggle as I steal a kiss on the top of his getting too tall for me head! I'll have to wait a few hours now. Micah will have to wait too. He is lost without them. "where Addie go? G back soon?" ....<br />
"Yes. They will be home soon", I tell him (myself). And I know before too long it will seem like they are home "soon" and the days will fly. My time will be cut short by the buzzer of my "don't forget your kids" alarm on my phone! .. but today might seem a little longer.<br />
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I told them both a few things this morning... and again in their lunches..<br />
1. I love you<br />
2. I am so proud of you<br />
3. I am excited for you<br />
4. I have prayed for you and your day<br />
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Today is fist day back for me too! Not that anyone is necessarily wondering where I have been.. but I took a break from recording our "Todays" for the second half of the summer. We had a lot of fun.. and I'd like to do some catch up posting to log it for us. </div>
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Pretty proud of this little flower box.. more so because I just decided to do it and actually did it all in the same day! Small Victories!</div>
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OH MY GOSH! Why didn't I get this for "Matt" sooner!! Zip Zip and I was done, with pretty decent cuts. Rough, yes, but it works for what it is. I nailed the sides together.. somewhat challenging (next "he's" getting a nail gun!) then dusted off the saw dust and got out the spray paint! (I did not even bother sanding it.)</div>
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A happy little flower box.. <em>she's</em> happy... <em>I'm</em> happy.</div>
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Right?! Purple and Pink and Princess!! </div>
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sorry, that's all...amie todayis-amie.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14685044377285510880noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337188078646542867.post-86139654912232723432013-07-08T10:48:00.001-04:002013-07-08T10:48:07.201-04:00Anchors Away WreathHere's a few festive things I got done in the nick of time for the 4th!! You know how it is.. You think you have plenty of time and then it sneaks right up on you! Or maybe that's just me?! That is what happened to me with our vacation thrown in there. I really wanted to make a new wreath and I have quite a few Patriotic wreaths pinned .. Such good intentions. I knew it was not going to happen if I didn't make it <i>simple </i>... I remembered I had part of a plastic table cloth wreath started.. In <i>white. </i>Score! Plus I bought some nautical ribbon a while back that I wanted to use. <i>And </i>(I know the suspense is killing you).. I found a wooden anchor from my "Americana" days.. It just needed to meet the white spray paint! So bring on a night of wine with a friend who graciously sat with me while I tied strips of plastic table cloth to a wire wreath form while. And a rainy afternoon during nap time where I chatted it up the phone with my BFF and caught up on "the most dramatic rose ceremony ever" to finish up the ribbon... And BOOM! A firecracker of a wreath, done. <br />
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The plastic tablecloth is perfect for the humid July weather in Florida! </div>
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Seriously.. All you do is cut strips of the table cloth (about 8 inches long and an inch or so wide). This is not for the exact science types.. Just eyeball it! I chose to tie it on to the inner circle, the second row, and the fourth row on the wire wreath. I think it looks full enough without having to tie every row. But, you be the judge ;) <a href="http://todayis-amie.blogspot.com/2011/12/finished-2-pretty-cool-wreaths.html">Click here</a> to see some larger and fuller versions I made.</div>
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As for the ribbon.. I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do.. So I played around with it till I came up with this. I didn't cut it, I just made loops and hen secured it to the wreath form with wire. It was sort of a variation of the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8337188078646542867#editor/target=post;postID=9065998888816022157;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=7;src=postname">ribbon wreath I made recently</a>, but without making all the loops individually. </div>
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Happy 4th! </div>
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I used the extra ribbon as I typically do... To make Addie a hair bow ;) and one for her BFF. </div>
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