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This is how I was raised right here. Riding a 4wheeler, in the mud, on a beautiful day. And now, as an adult, while I am still known to get muddy occasionally, I take even more pleasure in watching all of this: Before the real fun began, and you could still see what color our 4wheeler is... I love this picture! Two little boys, on muddy 4wheelers, having a little conversation. Travis in

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From where I was standing today, 2012 is looking GOOD so far!

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Off to corn a deer stand. I was not there, but I can assure you, this is a very happy moment in the life of my dad!

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I know I have said it before, but this pretty girl, makes me so happy! I mean, how can you not smile at this: Ahhh, a Golden Retriever and her stick...the only thing better, is a Golden Retriever and her tennis ball I can only get a decent picture of Misty, if she is held back by a leash. Otherwise, she just pounces on me as soon as I squat down to take the picture. She's a pretty girl too.

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Today, Travis wanted to ride his 4wheeler for a while. Before he could really begin, it needed a small repair (something about a missing bolt). While it was being worked on, Riley enjoyed pretending to drive it. And then, it was fixed, and Travis took off on it, and Riley went back to his Gator. Travis was riding in the garden a little later, and Riley decided, he was going to riding in the

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Christmas morning began with Travis waking me up at 7am..."Mommy! Can we go see if Santa came now?!". He said he woke up at 3am, saw that it was 3am on the clock, and went back to sleep. I thanked him for that! Riley needed a little more prodding to get moving. He would rather have slept a little longer, but we finally got him up, and off we went. Travis found that Santa had left him an Ipod

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The day began with the boys and I making some Christmas snacks. They both love to help! Later, after visiting with our friends, the Pope's, a wrapping paper roll fight erupted! Cookies for Santa, of course. So pretty. Hiding amongst the tree, was this little guy. We aren't sure if he meant to hang that way, or if he was up to no good, and something went wrong! Either way, the boys thought

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Have I mentioned lately how much Riley worships his big brother? No? Well, he does! He wants to do anything and everything that Travis is doing. Today, Travis was hitting baseballs off his tee, and Riley had to join in. Travis was using his "big" bat though, so when Riley said "Let me Trav!", Travis told him so sweetly that the bat he was using was way too big and heavy for Riley, but he would

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Tonight, the boys worked on coloring some envelopes for some gifts. They took the task very serious! You can see Pistachio in the background. We found him hanging out on the toaster oven this morning, and he had brought us a gift! A new ornament for our Christmas tree.

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Tonight, Travis made some garlic cheddar biscuits to go with our dinner. He made them completely by himself! After these were in the oven, he made some muffins (again, all by himself) for our dessert!

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Tonight was our cub scout pack Christmas party. It was a pot luck dinner plus parent/son cake contest. Yours truly was asked to be one of the judges for the cake contest since Travis didn't enter this year. It was a slight challenge, for a non-chocolate lover like me, but I muddled through it and even think I decently judged the chocolate cakes. One of the other judges pointed out to me that she

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This looks violent, but it really was a sweet moment!

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Last night, Travis and I went out shopping for quite a while. He surprises me everyday with his kind and giving nature. Today/tonight he is at a birthday party sleepover. He has a much busier social life than I do! :) Tonight, we caught this moment: Cobie and Riley, curled up in Cobie's bed. Granted only for a few minutes, but they BOTH were loving it! Cobie graduated from her "Puppy Preschool

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Riley sported a mohawk ("just like Trav"). No shaving of his head allowed, so this will have to be close enough!

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Tonight, the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders at Travis' school performed their Christmas concert. They did so good! Travis' group (4th graders) performed Sleigh Ride, Rocking around the Christmas Tree and Reindeer Twist. Before we left: I've been spotted! Travis was with his buddies Will and Tyler...and the three of them together were a mess! Triple trouble! Pistachio update! This morning, we

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We are still enjoying Cobie so much. She is such a sweet girl. She is growing so fast! She is already bigger than Misty. Thankfully, she is a fast learner and is learning the rules of our house. Keeping Riley company while playing with his trucks Helping me do some physical therapy stretching Are dogs legs supposed to bend this way??

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So...I took a picture last night and didn't get it uploaded. My fault. Tonight, however, I did NOT take any pictures. Physical therapy yesterday has kicked my bootay, and my arm and shoulder are killing me, and the thought of lifting my camera was too much. I realize that sounds really wimpy but I promise, I am really not a wimp! Anyway, I'll share last nights pics and then a few others from

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I am WAAAY behind on my Christmas cards this year :( . But, my camera arm has been out of commission. So now that it is semi-camera ready, I decided we could wait no longer. Add on the external flash, and it became a whole physical therapy session for me today! It was cold here today. The wind was blowing, and I had my heart set on beach pictures of my boys. So we dressed them in layers as best

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No post last night. Jay and I went out for the night! But I will make up for it with tonight's hopefully! Today, 10 long weeks of training were put to the test for Travis. He ran his very first 5K race! He has been training, through his school, in a program called Stride. It teaches the boys all about building good character, and they train for a 5k in the process. Today, was race day. We had

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In December, the road in front of our house, gets a LOT of traffic. But not for our house. Its because we live across the street from this: It looks a lot different in this picture than it does in person, but trust me when I say, this yard is EXTREMELY decorated. So all December, there are vehicles driving by, very slowly at night. We love living across the street from "the Griswolds"!

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I love this! Cobie sits and watches as one of her boys disappears on the bus.

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Oh who cares!

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Doing dishes at Christmastime, comes with a nice view!

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Tonight, I thought I would try for some cute shots of Riley by the tree. I just love little faces lit by the light of a Christmas tree. And since I pulled off a several pictures of Cobie by the tree last night, tonight's should have been a piece of cake. Ha!! The puppy was easier! She is more obedient than Riley it seems. (and better potty trained!) It started out in negotiation. That should

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My Cobie girl, sporting her new Christmas collar. It has bells on it and jingles when she moves. And Pistachio's antics last night: We took the hint, and decorated the tree today!

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This morning, Travis woke up at 6am as usual, and ran to our room to see if Pistachio was still there. And guess what?! Pistachio was GONE! So off Travis ran to find him. Yes, HIM! The note Travis left, asking if he and Riley had been good boys this year (yes) and if Pistachio was a boy or a girl (boy!) had been answered. Travis could hardly believe it! And this is where we found little

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Its that time of year again...It's December 1st already! That means...Daily December posts. A little story...Travis has a little elf ornament on his Christmas tree. One that I got from "Mama" when I was a little girl. Travis wondered if it might be an "Elf on the Shelf", and so he wrote it a letter, asking it if it was, unbeknownst to Jay or I. Well...the next morning, he woke up , mighty

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One day, I will be old and gray, and my memory not so good. So I take pictures so that I will never ever forget how sweet this little scarred belly looked, lit by the light of his small little Christmas tree. Moments like this...my heart is full.

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Thanks to one of our Scout Leader buddies, Riley has a new set of wheels! He has had so much fun in this car! He asks if he can go outside and drive his Corvette and turn it's lights on. So cute. Sometimes, he even has passengers! (why Yes, yes that is a capri sun box behind him as a booster!)

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Gosh I love this puppy! She has started her obedience classes, which has been a slight challenge with my arm in its current state. We are managing though. She is working hard on being a good girl! (the treats are a nice bonus!) Boy and puppy love. Can you stand it? I hardly can! Smiles for everyone! Responding to "Cobie...COME!" Well, a girl can't be good ALL the time. RIP pretty little

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Remember this little guy? Well...he's grown up a little since then. He shot his first deer, a 3 pointer, last Saturday! He was extremely proud of himself. He did better than the big guys! But we let them get in the picture anyway. :) But I think Granddaddy was the proudest. He took that little guy pictured up top, hunting with a pop gun. Then a BB gun. And now, at 9, he is shooting a 243

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Don't worry, this post will NOT contain pictures of my arm or shoulder! Or any pictures at all for that matter! :) I just thought I would explain my shoulder surgery since I keep being asked by so many people that I also know read my blog. I'm efficient like that. I injured my right shoulder in a car accident last year. I was rear ended and it was just one of those freak things...a combination

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My shoulder surgery went well. Now, just trying to be patient through the recovery process. But, I am hanging in there.

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I love Fall. It is without a doubt, my favorite season. The cool air, after a long hot summer. But even more than that...I love pumpkins! Truly, I would have them everywhere. Hopefully one year, we can get the planting right to have a true pumpkin patch of our own, so that I can display pumpkins EVERYWHERE! But for now, our front porch will have to do! Todays visit to the pumpkin patch was a

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Before I get to the longest lasting excitement of our weekend, I HAVE to share this story about Riley and Travis: Saturday afternoon, Riley and Travis were playing in Travis' room. Travis has a little pumpkin on the top of his dresser. Riley apparently decided he needed that pumpkin, and began to CLIMB Travis' dresser. The result? The heavy, solid wood dresser, fell over on him. But his quick

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Riley turned 3 on October 1st! Can you believe it? I can't! He still prefers to play with his cozy coupe like this We had a little party to celebrate him. He blew out his own candles He mostly opened his own gifts This is our new favorite way to work on writing letters A new bike! Before the party was over, he had to take a little rest.Being 3 is hard work already!

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We have this tiny little tree frog that has taken up residence on our front porch. I am happy to share my porch with it. However, it finds its way into our house! Just tonight, Jay was laughing in the hallway, because this little frog was hopping around in the hall! So he caught it (it gave a good chase for such a little guy!), and put it back on the porch again.

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Hmmm, what have we been up to lately... Well.... Riley learned to boogie-board: We had a hurricane. The boys enjoyed playing in the rain the evening before the storm hit: Untitled from Lindsey Souza on Vimeo.Picnic snack the next day: Travis has been skateboarding/rip-sticking/Razor scootering all over the place, constantly: That is really all I have pictures for! We spent the

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Who must do EVERYTHING Travis is doing.

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That is something Travis hears often these days! He is such a great big brother. He goes right out, and gets Riley's little ball and glove and bat and tries to teach him to catch and hit. Here and there, the attempts are successful! Showing good form already! Arms back, glove is pointed! He hit one! And Travis took off running after it. Which thrilled Riley! I LOVE this picture. Because I

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Mr. "I have lots of birthday money" found the perfect thing to buy... So of course, it had to be tested out! So, into the pool it went. Travis is thrilled. I see lots of paddling in the creek and sound in his future! Both boys had the giggles over the water popping up from the drain hole when Jay banged on the top of the kayak. Travis also brought home a new birdhouse yesterday. That he

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Travis just got home from an exciting week! After we returned home from our vacation week at the beach on Sunday, we unpacked the vehicles and boat, and then jumped back in the van to take Travis to camp. He has been there all week, Sunday afternoon, until lunchtime today. He said it was SO fun. He did tree climbing, and sailboating and fishing, and lots and lots of swimming, and lots of other

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We stayed at the beach it was exciting we spent lots of time in the sand and surf We saw a pretty sunset. Only one though. The smoke from the forest fire nearby hid the sun before it could set most days Travis did this first thing, everyday We boogie boarded Jumped off our pier Found treasures (a snail) Hunted for treasures with friends Ran around on sandbars Enjoyed our friends

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I LOVE Pumpkins. I just think they are soooo pretty with their bright orange color. I display them like crazy in the fall and can't get enough of them. I am not quite sure what to do about this though: A beautiful, bright orange pumpkin. Right in my backyard, growing from seeds from last fall's pumpkins. Ready to pick, and display. In June. What do you do with a beautiful pumpkin in JUNE?!

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April 15, 2009 June 21, 2011 Travis' appointment went well. He slept through the majority of the MRI. The MRI showed no change in his back, so unless he exhibits new/worsening symptoms of his Syrinx, he will not have to have scheduled, followup MRI's. Good news!

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You roll a ball up a hill... And let it go at the top... and squeal in delight as it rolls down! And when you say "scoot closer together like you love each other"...you get this: Riley was making a mmmmm noise and saying "I love you Travis!"

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Travis is NINE! Saturday, we had a pool party to celebrate. They boys sang Happy Birthday, in their own way...Happy Birthday to you, cha cha cha. It was so cute. With 10 8-9 year old boys about, and a few younger kids too, NO ONE was safe from being splashed at one point or another. Those splashed felt good though, it was HOT out that day! Tomorrow, the big 9 year old returns to Duke for a

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Look what is growing in our garden! I realize, there is no perspective there...but it is about the size of a soccer ball! Granted, fall is a long way away, and I can't even remember when it last rained at our house, so they may not live, but we have pumpkins growing. And we didn't' even plant them! Travis wanted to smash our fall pumpkins up, so we told him sure, just do it out in the garden

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One more time A'gin

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That quote really stuck with me today. Travis played in the Rookie Tournament baseball championship game today. His team was the regular season champions. Our boys practiced hard, played hard, and had a GREAT season (12-2). They showed good sportsmanship towards other teams, and our coaches did as well. I would rather lose every game we play, but be good sports about it, than taunt others, or

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So we have a pool. You know, the kind you can swim in? But sometimes, you have a little guy who wants to get wet and you don't want to go in the pool (like when the pump/filter isn't running so the water is less than clean!). So then, its time for the baby pool. We picked this pool up about 4 years ago for about $4.00 on clearance. It has been used many times, and as you can see, we are STILL

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One day recently, Travis made the comment of how his bike ( a mountain bike) didn't work very well on his (skateboard) ramps. Jay told him about HIS old redline trick bike that he still had (at his parents house). Since we went up there this weekend, we got the bike and brought it home for Travis, who is big enough to ride it. A few new tire tubes later, and here is Travis, riding his "new" bike.

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For a spring that seemed like it would never end, it sure has been HOT lately! Today, we kept cool at my parents house. See his arms? Is that normal??? "You go down there". Riley convinces Jay that he MUST get in the water and get in NOW I love this picture...Jay looks like he is holding in a shriek from getting wet in the cold water...and Riley is just watching it all in delight! And

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Saturday, we spent most of the day at Jay's parents house. Travis wanted to go fishing, and Riley said HE wanted to go fishing too. (I don't think he really had any clue what fishing was at that point, but if Travis wants to do it, so does Riley!) Once we got there, it was all "noooo, let ME do it like a big boy". That is ALL we hear these days. Except when it comes to using the potty. He

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Baseball has been a true family event in our house. Jay helps coach, keeps the kids straight in the dug-out, handles the equipment and plays bat-boy (our favorite!). :) He throws the ball around with Travis endlessly and just spends hours and hours every week helping Travis with his skills. I too, play catch with Travis sometimes, and as I learned just a few days ago...I am no longer man enough

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To me, Mother's Day should be called Son's Day (cause you know, that's what I've got). To me, Mother's day is less about ME being a Mother and more about celebrating my precious boys. The fact that they treat me like a princess, is just icing on the cake. But, as the only female in our house, I tend to get the princess treatment frequently ;). But truly, I love my crazy, crazy boys. How I ever

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I was too lazy to insert pictures individually! So I just put them in a collage. But, as you can see, we recently went to the air show, here at our airport. Travis loved everything, but especially the jet team and the motorcycle stunts. Riley liked the monster truck and the helicopters the best. He climbed in a firetruck and didn't want to get out of it!

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They help each other: They make music together: Making a joyful noise from Lindsey Souza on Vimeo. They play together (and big brothers take care of little brothers): Being sprayed by the hose from Lindsey Souza on Vimeo. Big brothers aggravate little brothers: What big brothers do from Lindsey Souza on Vimeo. And little brothers run around being silly: Pushing a truck from Lindsey Souza on

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Hunting for eggs that the Easter bunny left: Let's make cupcakes! Riley carefully lined the pans Travis is SUPER serious about ingredients. (and notice: I have moved the mixer from its normal location on my other counter, the bar...because Travis tends to make a mess, and it's easier to clean up here. He's a sweet helper though, so it's worth it!) We were making pinepple upside down

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Riley is wild and crazy and sweet and loving and says the funniest things! At his 2 and a half year old dr checkup, his pediatrician was very pleased with him! His weight is holding at the 50th percentile (AMAZING for a child with his background she says) and his height is in the 75th percentile. Riley's bionic belly is working hard for him. She would like to see him eat more variety and

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(no, he is not mowing right now, just driving around)

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It's springtime, and you know what that means? BASEBALL! Travis is on the Pirates this season. We have played 3 games so far, and have won each of them. Travis plays 3rd base, and helps out with the catcher position as needed. He is doing a GREAT job and has made some really good plays so far. As always, watching him play is one of my favorite things to do. Its been kind of miserable so far

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He is growing up way too fast.

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Just a few cute pics and videos taken on the cell phone that I found Cold Water! from Lindsey Souza on Vimeo. Friends from Lindsey Souza on Vimeo. I need Buddy from Lindsey Souza on Vimeo.

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Travis and I went to see the Harlem Globetrotters Friday Night. Jay saw them also, as we worked the event. It was so much fun! Travis loved all the antics they pulled and we all laughed a lot at them. Pre-game show There they are! I laughed at that guy until I had tears! Travis getting "Ant's" autograph (he was my favorite!) Perks of being the safety guys kid...shooting hoops on the

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This pretty girl LOVES my boys! Stomping in mud puddles Ahem...this was the contents of a certain someone's backpack. How could he even carry that thing?! Look what I found going on! He changed Riley's diaper all by himself and was very proud! This picture, makes my heart smile. And makes me sad at the same time, because he looks like such a big boy now! He opens his door and yells "TRAVIS..

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See that smile? That is from knocking down a tree. He put his hands on mine, and he thought HE was driving.

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Saturday was Travis' cub scout pack annual pine wood derby race. His car is #1 Cool new aluminum track this year 1st place! This one is close! Pinewood Derby's are tiring! Mr. 2nd place! (1/100th of a second behind 1st place!) All his treasures in one place

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“You won't realize the distance you've walked until you take a look around and realize how far you've been.” Dear Riley, It has been ONE YEAR since your life changing SUCCESSFUL reconnection surgery (saying that still awes me). A whole entire year, of you being healthy and I would say 95% perfectly healthy and normal. Yes, there are some things that you shouldn't eat, or eat much of, because as

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Travis is Skiing! from Lindsey Souza on Vimeo.

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Jay and Travis have gone skiing this weekend at Sugar Mountain. He has wanted to go for a couple years now, but well, the past few winters have not been great for our family :). So the time had come for Travis to learn to ski. He and Jay took off early Friday afternoon, got there early evening, and got all the rental gear so they could hit the slopes at opening this morning. Jay said Travis

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Today, Jay took down Riley's crib,and we put up a toddler bed for him. I had said I was going to leave him in his crib, until he climbed out of it! Well,it is probably the one thing he hasn't tried climbing in/out of in our entire house, BUT, he has begun to get his legs stuck in the slats almost every night. And of course that would have to happen around 3am every night. Yesterday, during his

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Wishing one of my favorite girls a very Happy 1st Birthday! Aunt Lindsey loves you!

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We were expecting a trace of snow to fall today, in the morning, and then some freezing rain later in the day. Instead, we woke up to find this: Surprise!! So we hurried and bundled up and headed out the garage door. It was snowing so hard, it was difficult to take pictures! I gave up trying to get pictures, since the snow was falling so hard, and we decided to have some fun! Oops

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"I don't know if you heard him pacifically or not, but he said did you see that big Christmas tree". Pacifically...not to be confused with specifically!Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5

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Today was a quiet, ordinary day. Jay did some work on our vehicles. Travis played with a friend (enjoying their new found freedom to ride their bikes back and forth between our houses ALONE...big boys), Riley did what Riley does best...ran around like a wild banshee most of the day, and I mastered the Rip Stick! Ok ok, maybe not mastered, but I rode it, all by myself, including starting and

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Me and my boys snuggled up, watching a movie Jay and Travis built a snow man at Memere and Pepa's house. (Riley prefers to observe snow from a location that does not result in his feet being in the snow!)

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I really really enjoy putting together lego sets!

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There was lots of mischief going on in this house tonight!

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Travis slept in his santa hat He is such a good big brother! He was as excited for Riley, as he was for himself. "Riley cookin'!" Do these go here? I think I'll sit here....(note: It's a potty...one with a removable insert, which Riley WAS playing with as a "boat" just prior to this picture" Two little cooks He makes EVERYTHING look easy! Quilt I made for Jay's mom Travis with his new

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My little helper made cornbread Presents! Baking cookies Travis' favorite Christmas Eve tradition...watching The Polar Express (Riley really liked the train!) Too many cookies you think? "all lined up" Sprinkling reindeer food Riley is saying "i don't want do dat". He wouldn't sprinkle his food Quality control check while picking cookies for Santa And again... Wonder what

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Riley's greeting from Lindsey Souza on Vimeo.

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Misty May made a mess? from Lindsey Souza on Vimeo.

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Looks like that Bisty May has made a mess again! There is also a video, but it is uploading, so I will have to post it tomorrow!

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This was our Christmas Card photo this year!

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I missed yesterday. I was out all day with my mom and dad shopping, so I will post 2 videos tonight to make up for it. First up: See you later alligator! (can you tell that Hurricane Riley has been about?) See you later Alligator from Lindsey Souza on Vimeo. Next...Riley takes Misty for a little walk. Walking Misty from Lindsey Souza on Vimeo.

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We really DO try hard to teach him good manners....

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So today, we had to take Travis for his appointment with the Neurosurgeon at Duke. He was at the Duke Raleigh campus today, so we got to check out a new facility, and have about a 45 minute shorter drive, which was nice! The doctor was VERY nice, we really liked him. Travis, wow, what can I say about Travis. He amazed me. He was just his cheerful, silly self. The nurse practitioner did a

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with a whole bunch of 3rd graders!!! Tonight, Travis performed in a concert at school. They sang 4 songs, one of which was from China! Here is a picture for now. I have video, but don't have it converted yet. Maybe tomorrow? PS: Travis goes to visit the Duke Neurosurgeon tomorrow afternoon. Hoping we will know more about what we are facing by this time tomorrow night!

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Oh Riley...you are a sweet little thing. You do love your Misty, or as you call her, Bisty May (Misty May). The last couple days, you have taken an interest in taking care of her, and I am all for encouraging that! You bring her empty, or near empty water bowl to me and say "Bisty need watah Mommy", and I fill it up and take it back to her spot, and you SCREAM at the top of your lungs "BIIIIISTY

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I LOVE this giggle of Travis'. Absolutely LOVE it. It makes ME giggle uncontrollably also. Watch him giggle in the video below! Oh and PS: I have NO idea what he was giggling about! I love that laugh! from Lindsey Souza on Vimeo.

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This was too sweet to not share!Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.0

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