tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69585129682746270732024-03-19T05:15:00.864-07:00Life at the Formsma'sReneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-68604154633707521512013-10-04T12:37:00.002-07:002013-10-04T12:37:49.918-07:00Proud Mommy MomentThrough this journey of motherhood, I was pretty motivated to get started with potty training with Abigail. We started right before she was 2. Come to find out, it totally backfired on me! Every time there was a big transition in our lives, me quitting my job and being home more, Annalee being born, etc...etc...she regressed. It became a continual struggle with her until she was about 3 years old. <div>
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So, I have decided that with Annalee, I want it to just come when she is ready. No pressure, just see how it goes when she is interested. I hope she will be much easier to potty train than Abigail was. Today, Abby came home from school and had to go potty. Annalee starts taking her pants off to go too! So, I let her and she did it!!!! So we celebrated! Then about 5 minutes later she says "mama poop". So, I asked her, "on the potty?" She said "yes". And then she did it again!!!! I have to relax because I still don't want to get too excited. But it was still a totally cool moment for today!!!</div>
Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-90340533481623469182012-07-06T13:37:00.002-07:002012-07-06T13:37:43.893-07:00I HATE Cancer!Today I have a heavy heart for a sister in Christ! She went to be with the Lord today after a hard battle with cancer. I only met her a few months back when I had Annalee. She was an amazing listener, had a heart of gold, and a great follower of Jesus. She devoted her life to scripture, and caring for others. I found much comfort reading her blog that was full of God's word! I am amazed at her positive attitude during this journey. I am so happy for her that she is in Paradise right now and no longer in pain! <br />
Then I feel bad for us, who are left behind. It certainly isn't easy to say good bye. So today, my heart is heavy for this friend and her loved ones. Not only for them, but for so many others that are battling this horrible monster called Cancer. I am reminded to pray for the doctors, and researchers who are tying to find a cure. Also for those who are receiving chemo and radiation, or just found out they have it, and for those who have been fighting after years. I pray that the Lord give them and their families strength in these difficult times.<br />
Thank you Jan for your Sweetness, and Showing me God's Love. Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-5874591740864309982012-07-05T15:27:00.001-07:002012-07-05T15:27:56.383-07:00RedeemerThis song has really touched me the other day. The lyrics are so powerful! I think many people can relate. Especially in hard times. God will lift us up, we can find courage and strength in Him! <br />
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Sometimes I just wanna start over<br />Cuz everything looks like a wreck<br />And I need the courage to carry on<br />Cuz I can’t see what’s ahead<br /><br />And there are places I’ve wished I could be<br />Battles I’ve wanted to win<br />Dreams that have slipped through my hands<br />I may never be back again<br /><br />But I’m still a dreamer<br />A believer<br />Oh, I lost my faith in so many things<br />But I still believe in You<br />Cuz You can make anything new<br /><br />Sometimes I just wish we could say<br />All the things that are easy to hear<br />Ignore the injustice we see<br />And explain every unanswered prayer<br />But I’d rather speak honestly<br />And wear a tattered heart on my sleeve<br />Cuz in the middle of my broken dreams<br />Redemption is here<br /><br />And I’m still a dreamer<br />A believer<br />Oh, I lost my faith in so many things<br />But I still believe in You<br />Cuz You are the answer<br />The Redeemer<br />Oh, I’ve given up on too many things<br />But I’m not giving up on You<br />Cuz You can make anything new<br /><br />I don’t have every answer in life<br />But I’m trusting You one day at a time<br />Cuz You can make a weak heart stay alive<br />Forever<br />And this is where heaven and earth collide<br />I lift my hands, I give my life<br />This is how my weary heart stays alive<br /><br />Oh, I’m still a dreamer<br />Still a believer<br />And You are the answer<br />The Redeemer<br />Cuz You can make anything new<br />Yeah, You can make anything newReneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-3569147059954672292012-07-03T14:20:00.001-07:002012-07-03T14:22:36.158-07:00HealingThis year so far has been full of up's and downs. I am seeing God's work in my life. It is amazing to see Him use things to open my eyes to the TRUTH! His TRUTH! He has helped me by building new<em> healthy</em> relationships, and also teaching me to stand up for myself in other <em>unhealthy </em>relationships. I am learning a lot about myself and what I need to change. That is very hard work. Having two little ones makes it even more difficult to let the healing process begin! One thing that gives me hope is knowing that God's love is bigger than anything. That is the HOPE that I have to get me through the day. <br />
This past Sunday we learned about LOVE.<br />
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Today is better, and she hasn't done it again! I told David that there is nothing worse than a baby that has teeth latched to a very sensitive part of your body that could clench down at any moment! Here's to nursing moms! You are all brave beyond measure and sacrifice your body for your child's nutrition! Gotta love those baby teeth!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQcP-kPGR3K-ahAAuBFVi-nuafuT0x0fuTngcnXNqpsXaZEd8dQCmxhAdIkn7ArvhMBHurm1gsOV7zB3fRVUm_riqoKFoV-y6YafzTAbETJyMcW5xwndpzGqnAt635UEyd987gZHzOm7k/s640/blogger-image--1610469991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQcP-kPGR3K-ahAAuBFVi-nuafuT0x0fuTngcnXNqpsXaZEd8dQCmxhAdIkn7ArvhMBHurm1gsOV7zB3fRVUm_riqoKFoV-y6YafzTAbETJyMcW5xwndpzGqnAt635UEyd987gZHzOm7k/s640/blogger-image--1610469991.jpg" /></a></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-14826511117821142632012-06-17T19:42:00.001-07:002012-06-17T19:42:20.992-07:00What is a Father to You?Fathers Day is different for many people. For some it is a day of tradition, getting together and grilling out with the family. For others it is a day of emotion, and reflection remembering a father who passed away. And then again, it can be a day of pain and loss, as you may not have known a father and remember the abandonment of one. <br />
For me, Fathers Day is a time of mixed emotions. I have felt all sorts of feelings today. My first feeling this morning was of gratefulness for my husband and what an amazing Father he is to our girls. I couldn't ask for a better man in our lives. He is a man of good Christian Value, Love, compassion for his children, a hard worker and a big kid himself! :) Thank you David for continuing to bring JOY into our lives! You are my ROCK!<br />
Then I thought about my Grandpa VerHoeven. He was a strong silent type. I always listened closely to what he had to say, because it didn't happen often and when he did it was always important! He taught me to work hard, respect authority, and mind your own business. I loved that he was always there, in a silent presence. I miss him a lot today. Thank you Grandpa for teaching me about hard work and respect for others. <br />
I got to see my Father-in-Law today, as I do many days of the week! :) He lives across the street, and no...it doesn't bother me. He is also a hard worker, and usually spends too many hours helping us with our house. We appreciate him so much! He has taught David to be the man he is today and I thank him for that! He also is compassionate for others, and has been there for me in the strong silent way as well. He has seen me go through so many things, and has just come along side of me, just by saying hello. Thank you Paul for being a wonderful Father figure for me.<br />
The hardest part about celebrating Fathers day is thinking about my Father. After years of writing letters, and failed attempts to get reconnected, our relationship disintegrated. January 2 of this year, he passed away suddenly. So, this year is all about healing. I see now, that every Father/Daughter relationship is different. You can't replace it, even if you try, it isn't the same. So, I have mixed emotions about the man that I called Dad. I remember being excited to bring him Peanuts and a new shirt on Fathers day, I remember him teaching us things about first aide. He used to call me Nurse Renee when I would fix up my sisters scrapes. I have to try and remember these good things, because it is easier to remember the bad. I am learning to let the past be the past and focus on the good men that are present in my life. The men who are setting examples and are engaging in relationship with me and my daughters. I am learning how to forgive.<br />
I have many other men I could write about, but I can't forget to mention the one Father that will never let me down, and that is my Heavenly Father. God, is the ULTIMATE Father! He will never leave me or Forsake me! He was the one who walked me down the isle, and is holding my hand through life. Thank you LORD for blessing me with these men, and also for showing me your Grace and Mercy through it all. Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-86210199843737034772012-02-17T09:56:00.001-08:002012-02-17T10:08:36.377-08:00Pinterest project of the dayCleaning my grout and tile Pinterest style! <br />
Here is what I did:<br />
Mix 1 Tablespoon dish soap, a few drops oil ( I used tea tee oil, that's what I had on hand), 1 cup baking soda, and enough water to for a paste. <br />
I put a little on the grout and scrubbed it with a brush. Then I wiped it down with a wet cloth. My grout is like new! What a great project! Thanks Pinterest!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurHRBcrKDGihKTeW1lDnje_usyy4nPh53hWaLuingiGxfh14yvTKKBCphXopwmhgD28_RCGVxDNa1_wHn3T76im6eU5rvrB-NJJCpI6xvJrj_fyKbarNgEEG4HxTS63L_SJT06XNXS5E/s640/blogger-image-464707051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurHRBcrKDGihKTeW1lDnje_usyy4nPh53hWaLuingiGxfh14yvTKKBCphXopwmhgD28_RCGVxDNa1_wHn3T76im6eU5rvrB-NJJCpI6xvJrj_fyKbarNgEEG4HxTS63L_SJT06XNXS5E/s640/blogger-image-464707051.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22C-Y_mzPiZNtLOkxJ_TX63D6ynEdmSsPO-35uZUfixtGbanZpWkJQBmT4MXPHZxDY6lPcLvm4JhisMJk2khDUZpX8m3J61sObUsBa1hQ0PiVbdhEhn0SSDxg-dBJeKM9Z4ZZfHchMjY/s640/blogger-image-376081005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22C-Y_mzPiZNtLOkxJ_TX63D6ynEdmSsPO-35uZUfixtGbanZpWkJQBmT4MXPHZxDY6lPcLvm4JhisMJk2khDUZpX8m3J61sObUsBa1hQ0PiVbdhEhn0SSDxg-dBJeKM9Z4ZZfHchMjY/s640/blogger-image-376081005.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinTRbmXU1xn50I37rjyz2usr871pEfs6ipaRfIFMQ5M5e-3PBZ5_EvjyHoW0Hobc3v2oYz7l348fNDoTLKkfenXaUm3IrCW8_DYb7H7oxbLezQNR3eXU6NxlcimhJ86qeDvt1Raz_MQMY/s640/blogger-image--1812291366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinTRbmXU1xn50I37rjyz2usr871pEfs6ipaRfIFMQ5M5e-3PBZ5_EvjyHoW0Hobc3v2oYz7l348fNDoTLKkfenXaUm3IrCW8_DYb7H7oxbLezQNR3eXU6NxlcimhJ86qeDvt1Raz_MQMY/s640/blogger-image--1812291366.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktInKZrSxouti7Yw5XzrNE-pRlxp4OpGFYQH-6HZBFXyZJp0wcs6jjhCSTiN7qFS1sk5GsOhWdOWuk7KFVV00klgUN-N6xCltwDLu_M_yRxTTyovGDOC-BXIKrdw4FKKetpoB2GOgS14/s640/blogger-image-1630564239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktInKZrSxouti7Yw5XzrNE-pRlxp4OpGFYQH-6HZBFXyZJp0wcs6jjhCSTiN7qFS1sk5GsOhWdOWuk7KFVV00klgUN-N6xCltwDLu_M_yRxTTyovGDOC-BXIKrdw4FKKetpoB2GOgS14/s640/blogger-image-1630564239.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7AQ1Dhv4AagWqxGLFk72OrUCesKr6M2vPBgNCmJnsiS4AlmbPp4t-i2g9cEDoEXjYzxHmZYzjKkY6IfDVhrKFShSR5KpPMy6QtOmbfp9xeDx9ZAh6WgsO82ecA0Vi_DlsCi-_oY5AYc/s640/blogger-image-1732203707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7AQ1Dhv4AagWqxGLFk72OrUCesKr6M2vPBgNCmJnsiS4AlmbPp4t-i2g9cEDoEXjYzxHmZYzjKkY6IfDVhrKFShSR5KpPMy6QtOmbfp9xeDx9ZAh6WgsO82ecA0Vi_DlsCi-_oY5AYc/s640/blogger-image-1732203707.jpg" /></a></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-26607454998264593102012-02-02T04:06:00.001-08:002012-02-02T04:06:57.500-08:00Chili NightI was so excited to make my hodge podge chili recipe from my in-laws! It is super delicious! David came home and loves to cook, so he was helping me. I didn't realize that we were out of chili powder! So David got creative and substituted chili powder with cayenne red pepper and chipotle chile powder. I warned him to be careful. But I also know that I shouldn't mess with "cook David"... <br />
So, here we go! I could barely take a bite! It was like a numbing fire in my mouth!<br />
$10 worth of chili out to the trash.<br />
It turns out to be leftover night at the Formsma's after all!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXauwwsTlit_sO5t-uRe6q64uCekcq0q8T9ktDk4T9vJYQ3QvppTWcMT9hUTFrvntTqzbk09I1bdrqWnXIIjZ4wQQRgPeRFj4tlzh55sY6S1LoKPQYEoZTtBB0uAWdrpFzJa3WwR_1X4/s640/blogger-image--660561982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpXauwwsTlit_sO5t-uRe6q64uCekcq0q8T9ktDk4T9vJYQ3QvppTWcMT9hUTFrvntTqzbk09I1bdrqWnXIIjZ4wQQRgPeRFj4tlzh55sY6S1LoKPQYEoZTtBB0uAWdrpFzJa3WwR_1X4/s640/blogger-image--660561982.jpg" /></a></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-51275981678672319742012-01-31T11:10:00.001-08:002012-01-31T11:10:46.287-08:00A Crazy LifeHello Everyone! It has been a very long time since I have updated this Blog! Sorry for such a delay! But I think we jade a good excuse! Here are some new pictures of our life recently! Enjoy!<br />
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For <strong><em>Jesus</em></strong>, his Mercy, Grace, Forgiveness and LOVE<br />2. <strong><em>Family</em></strong>...David, Abigail and many others who mean so much to me!<br />3. A roof over my head! A<em><strong> home</strong></em> that has brought much joy into our lives, that is growing and becoming our own special place to grow as a family.<br />4. We are blessed with <strong>employment</strong> and steady paychecks. What a Blessing this year!<br />5. <strong><em>Food</em> </strong>in my belly. Really, that we know where and when our next meal will come from. For fresh water and sanitary places to cook. It's amazing how much I take for granted everyday.<br />6. <em><strong>Clothes</strong></em> on my back and shoes on my feet. Warm clothes, coats, mittens, hats, scarves, underwear. Yes, I'm thankful for underwear. :)<br />7. <strong><em>Friends</em></strong>. All kinds of friends that make me laugh and get me through life with a sense of humor and a hug when I need it!<br />8. <em><strong>Vehicle</strong></em>, that runs, that has air in the tires, gas in the tank and a key that starts.<br />9. <em><strong>Music</strong></em>. Worshipful, fun, energizing, happy, music! Jeremy Camp, Britt Nicole, Meredith Andrews, Taylor Swift (T-Swizzle), Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lamberts...to name a few. :)<br />10. A warm <strong><em>bed</em></strong> to sleep in, a pillow, blankets and a husband to kiss me good night. (Get your mind out of the gutter, I just said KISS...)<br /><br />These are just to name a few things I am <em><strong>Joyous </strong></em>about this Thanksgiving. I also will be praying for my Grandma (GiGi) as she lost her husband yesterday to cancer. You were a loving and amazing man Grandpa. We love you and <strong><em>Rejoice</em></strong> that you are with your King.Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-52442609281758750322010-10-18T08:57:00.001-07:002010-10-18T09:06:16.775-07:00Family Photos!We haven't had professional pictures done as a family since our Engagement Pictures in 2004! So, when Abigail turned One, we had them done. It was challenging to find a photographer that didn't charge a lot for a sitting fee. I looked into many different photography places. Then I decided to go with Marc Photography downtown Zeeland. We had a lot of fun with them, and it didn't break the bank! This was so fun (for David, not so much). I loved it! 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For being 13 months she is falling off the charts for her weight. She is less than 3% for her weight, and 25% for her height and head measurements. She is long and lean! :) A healthy "little" girl. The doctor didn't seem too concerned about her weight because she is getting the nutrition that she needs. She encouraged us to provide milk for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Abigail</span> 4 times a day. Also, to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">switch</span> to soy or goats milk to help her "pass" more regularly. Our child has a difficult time, it takes her ALL DAY to pass a BM. Poor girl. I went to check out the goats milk. I've heard some good things about it...but my goodness $5.50 or more for a half gallon!? I don't think its <em>that</em> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">good</span>. So we went with Soy with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">DHA</span>. It is still around $4 for a half gallon, but it takes <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Abigail</span> a week to get through that anyway. I hope this fixes the problem and helps her digest more comfortably. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yay</span> for learning about MILK! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yay</span> for helping my baby grow! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yay</span>!!!!Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-18647146037424553152010-09-30T06:26:00.000-07:002010-09-30T06:55:27.336-07:0013 months old!Abby is learning how to walk. She is getting closer everyday. She just has to get brave enough to let go of mommy and daddy to do it on her own!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_0pU59Fi98tV8dJazybcMEcS9TD0gVlTGiqvZppESf9jAMldrUy8ieSHiNvsG2mt8B4an2D2mipC3JMUVFALMi2OJvQIpVCCs-xnEaZb7eIJiF1_5I5fRPN0OD3SpatMK7QknFRzKq4/s1600/110.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522698617853249666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_0pU59Fi98tV8dJazybcMEcS9TD0gVlTGiqvZppESf9jAMldrUy8ieSHiNvsG2mt8B4an2D2mipC3JMUVFALMi2OJvQIpVCCs-xnEaZb7eIJiF1_5I5fRPN0OD3SpatMK7QknFRzKq4/s320/110.JPG" /></a><br />We went Camping At the Holland State park at the end of August. There we celebrated Abby's First Birthday! It was a lot of fun, with lots of family, friends and food!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMX4CHd7c8drcG9cXhNk03FH4SMWX4cuOdLV1ZrG7Oym2ls3bKGfscnek5I2klDy87LiWtdQMOLM5oJwCmq_9MrHrkxW1a9LbYXymfami67kq7eMoBYoEHXeAuZaOEfOg4i9qlog-2DVM/s1600/240.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522698608124467746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMX4CHd7c8drcG9cXhNk03FH4SMWX4cuOdLV1ZrG7Oym2ls3bKGfscnek5I2klDy87LiWtdQMOLM5oJwCmq_9MrHrkxW1a9LbYXymfami67kq7eMoBYoEHXeAuZaOEfOg4i9qlog-2DVM/s320/240.JPG" /></a> David and I had fun playing cards after the babe went to bed. We are not used to staying up past 10:00...as you can see from David's expression. It was fun being the the family for the week!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW00zNgmKZjGOEIWrIbZlk28PuuPZ-eGV-u3vVcznJT3Pp5klQzqgDBBEFgF90nz6W2mDK-JNMtbyUsn2ZJ9HRYw7wTwu4PFPh-Y-jqrpvPYoknrQ6hnSGvgLen5IC1ZjioLZMNOlCSaw/s1600/180.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522698600117806658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW00zNgmKZjGOEIWrIbZlk28PuuPZ-eGV-u3vVcznJT3Pp5klQzqgDBBEFgF90nz6W2mDK-JNMtbyUsn2ZJ9HRYw7wTwu4PFPh-Y-jqrpvPYoknrQ6hnSGvgLen5IC1ZjioLZMNOlCSaw/s320/180.JPG" /></a><br />Abby played by the water, trying on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Auntie</span> Rachel's sunglasses. She is learning about the sand and water. She still doesn't like the water as much, it's too BIG and Scary. Hopefully by next year she will be running around and splashing in the water. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAP9RbOuCBOMX7f-FcS6WpsJpPIxUtxJmzO7P_WKUKml0n9QekWfy0q7tMJX9eExfk2yIk-wUutsn8EE6d2mozwIPGbDqXf6cKne0npUckfwoMhyBhGvNszWq3314v-jG7eV199jQjQr8/s1600/221.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522698589584880706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAP9RbOuCBOMX7f-FcS6WpsJpPIxUtxJmzO7P_WKUKml0n9QekWfy0q7tMJX9eExfk2yIk-wUutsn8EE6d2mozwIPGbDqXf6cKne0npUckfwoMhyBhGvNszWq3314v-jG7eV199jQjQr8/s320/221.JPG" /></a><br />Something Abby is not afraid of is the stairs. She love to limb the stairs. I have to keep an eye on her because she is fast. She gets to the top in no time. It is fun to see her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">explore</span> and learn all kinds of new things. <br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTSAUxF4oE1zq2b63pecuGk4S9s1PXOYJEkvQq-_qoxkIJAq0phOFq_09YaLl1TBUanNuwqP6YOatcR9u_mdCjKP4Yj1sHHt1DLQKf4R5dQ1_BU-kMkG6N2-X2HHY8EjSWrsRu56MKgo/s1600/271.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522698577395795458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpTSAUxF4oE1zq2b63pecuGk4S9s1PXOYJEkvQq-_qoxkIJAq0phOFq_09YaLl1TBUanNuwqP6YOatcR9u_mdCjKP4Yj1sHHt1DLQKf4R5dQ1_BU-kMkG6N2-X2HHY8EjSWrsRu56MKgo/s320/271.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-14160962094557608642010-08-17T17:49:00.001-07:002010-08-17T17:56:28.408-07:00Emotions!This week has been interesting. I find myself being more emotional than normal. Lately I'm am: RR (Roller coaster Renee). I recently realized there are some reasons...<br /><br />1. Abby is turning 1 in less than a week and a half!<br />2. She isn't my baby anymore...she is pulling her self up, can take steps with help, can climb stairs (thanks Aunt Laurie) and has a personality of her own!<br />3. We are down to one feeding a day, so we are almost done nursing. Bittersweet! <br />4. Without nursing, my hormones are trying to get back to normal.<br />5. I see everything we have gone through as new parents in the past year, and am extremely BLESSED to have so much love and support. Thanks David for being such a great Dad and supportive husband.Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-32758658134045005162010-08-09T11:06:00.000-07:002010-08-09T11:20:10.539-07:00Book ReviewI am a nerd, as most of you know. I also am a cheater because I listen to books on CD. I do read when I have time, which is not very often. So, I have a funny story about a 'book' (on CD) I just checked out of the Library.<br />Before I tell you, you have to know I just randomly pick what might sound good, there is no rhyme or reason to my selections. Pretty much, what I'm in the mood for. <br />So, I found to "New Release" section and there was a cowboy romance called "McKettricks of Texas: Tate" Which is a book about a rancher who is falls back in love with his long lost girlfriend. With some twists etc.<br />So, it sounded like a summer romance type of thing, which I haven't read in a while. So I listen to it on my way back and forth from work. It was good, until I get a few chapters in. Then OUT OF NO WHERE...there is this DETAILED intimate scene. So, I tried to just push past a little further by fast forwarding...and it keeps going, and going and going. As I'm fast forwarding I'm hearing words that I have never heard of before. It was a whole CHAPTER on this intense love scene...and it was so descriptive. I was blushing and I had to shut it off! I was so embarrassed listening to the little parts that I did hear. Anyway, I can't finish this book! It is awful!<br />I'm sure glad I didn't have it blaring while I was stopped at an intersession with my windows down! That would have made a great impression on someone.<br />I guess from now on I should stick with Karen Kingsbury and authors I am sure won't have things like that in there. If anyone has read anything great this summer, let me know. I plan on actually READING while we are at the beach in a few weeks. There is something great about reading a good book and soaking up the sun! <strong>With out Sex scenes</strong>!Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-35194197964775749322010-07-24T13:48:00.000-07:002010-07-24T14:02:04.238-07:00Rockin a MohawkSince I am a stylist, it is just my luck that I had a baby born with little or no hair! Finally, Abby has a little something for me to work with. Here are a few pics of us playing around with her Locks! :)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupnUcV-IBAgc2p6Wdh6ItHJEFhsWCmHE4ZvqJ0D6FHZgWZmlghCTDbzLwZWG-FwPBbO0UaRDR_SYbvB62APvqTKngwh1X38iFQ75mpKKo9xY3j5ghTY2rgRhjm_MyCDs6eVK3y4yAmOI/s1600/020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497578591828352850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupnUcV-IBAgc2p6Wdh6ItHJEFhsWCmHE4ZvqJ0D6FHZgWZmlghCTDbzLwZWG-FwPBbO0UaRDR_SYbvB62APvqTKngwh1X38iFQ75mpKKo9xY3j5ghTY2rgRhjm_MyCDs6eVK3y4yAmOI/s320/020.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQ96wD2momKojF8K7TaFbyKKN3J2-XwEXlo62WOvGP2t-flRaboopJBZdkRwylJ_KYip_vwmhiibYd8bUCrtN_g7iDbnBhT0Ijl6XLhdTnNe7VeJiuwgUnPtxs6hAR-mvfFYzJLZrir0/s1600/019.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497578582948501426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxQ96wD2momKojF8K7TaFbyKKN3J2-XwEXlo62WOvGP2t-flRaboopJBZdkRwylJ_KYip_vwmhiibYd8bUCrtN_g7iDbnBhT0Ijl6XLhdTnNe7VeJiuwgUnPtxs6hAR-mvfFYzJLZrir0/s320/019.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgprTUsKGBAVryiyasVGlel1aLW_oec6UYe5bk0HXgkXwz_78UHcEBDVlNObtgD-pM7WUjXst29yuJkCRKTTzAkk_tuy1WR5iJ_5jr2xlaoToS1fx3DAkIDQ0BqcaABhEtttCTpwILuuH8/s1600/027.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497578579895458690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgprTUsKGBAVryiyasVGlel1aLW_oec6UYe5bk0HXgkXwz_78UHcEBDVlNObtgD-pM7WUjXst29yuJkCRKTTzAkk_tuy1WR5iJ_5jr2xlaoToS1fx3DAkIDQ0BqcaABhEtttCTpwILuuH8/s320/027.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjWfmTNjtBfkRgboOgvilnYLlZ9oH-7pMXfTBqwtP-FwLty9igwEHJLYC-CWkyf6zNbgqA8NtIxi-XQy6ij_iyxTbF7ZlD9R_bT2e8rJ565BoCdHHgRlYj8xozRs5HYKNDUtuJGV_sOI/s1600/022.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497578570775837346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipjWfmTNjtBfkRgboOgvilnYLlZ9oH-7pMXfTBqwtP-FwLty9igwEHJLYC-CWkyf6zNbgqA8NtIxi-XQy6ij_iyxTbF7ZlD9R_bT2e8rJ565BoCdHHgRlYj8xozRs5HYKNDUtuJGV_sOI/s320/022.JPG" /></a> This is my fave. She has this "David" <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">scowl</span> on her face.Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-35771726562093066572010-07-19T07:31:00.000-07:002010-07-19T07:37:58.530-07:00Dad Life!This is a little late for Fathers Day...but we can celebrate Fathers everyday! I have to say, it resembles my husband quite a bit! Love you honey, thanks for being an amazing Dad! Enjoy this video, it is Amazing! (Thanks Kevin for sending it to us!)<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DOKuSQIJlog&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DOKuSQIJlog&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-75577960993291785422010-07-14T18:32:00.000-07:002010-07-14T18:36:41.541-07:00Wordless Wednesday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyRFMOo3oDYexwSf_JMVbhcXhkbMcae0Oe0A0WtEN9OImNdVQCMqxK_7PWj4N7m1W5-d7x4cRnnZvHfG5SgrGjA96ayvhNYNkB9dH_nrCqKX1MdCU2fHsikhqyNHpx4Ka7ptocUseHBeU/s1600/102.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyRFMOo3oDYexwSf_JMVbhcXhkbMcae0Oe0A0WtEN9OImNdVQCMqxK_7PWj4N7m1W5-d7x4cRnnZvHfG5SgrGjA96ayvhNYNkB9dH_nrCqKX1MdCU2fHsikhqyNHpx4Ka7ptocUseHBeU/s320/102.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493940390206546962" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1qKnahVwk3TypOzkxsH1zY98tD9RZ8WZ-T74xGvZG-wEtniKjBRNEouTv_c6MWX-DfHYIpufkKK4dAkPHgv3PC3eOOu0Wp9AM7QL9HBdHErbYYfVPEdTk2I3LKmYKw1j0qYEhH9H3Vg/s1600/100.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1qKnahVwk3TypOzkxsH1zY98tD9RZ8WZ-T74xGvZG-wEtniKjBRNEouTv_c6MWX-DfHYIpufkKK4dAkPHgv3PC3eOOu0Wp9AM7QL9HBdHErbYYfVPEdTk2I3LKmYKw1j0qYEhH9H3Vg/s320/100.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493940382172152194" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDjt8rSVThBMkbHVE1AfJ4o0UekQQLPppbZakNI6Z83upxDI7yniccDolr_wKXU4FblOqPFAYTu-bQiFJ8elPBDftu8tUmzvgNmUGgVsJ26DqFipXEal5gM03plBMg07ozoxTwzaJm-cQ/s1600/099.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDjt8rSVThBMkbHVE1AfJ4o0UekQQLPppbZakNI6Z83upxDI7yniccDolr_wKXU4FblOqPFAYTu-bQiFJ8elPBDftu8tUmzvgNmUGgVsJ26DqFipXEal5gM03plBMg07ozoxTwzaJm-cQ/s320/099.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493940373886307698" /></a>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-85419437600553089352010-06-29T19:23:00.001-07:002010-06-29T19:28:36.905-07:00Adios Facebook!I did it! I deactivated my account on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span>. It feels so FREEING! I have felt strongly about taking time away from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span>, and there were so many things keeping me on there. Excuses to keep in touch with old friends, to update people on Abigail. But really, I feel like I need time away from giving away too much information to people that don't need to know. The people that need to know, already know what is going on in my life (and actually care). So, for those of you who are interested in keeping up with Abigail's growth, and want to keep in touch...I will still post blogs and you can still reach me at my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">GMail</span> account. <a href="mailto:rformsma@gmail.com">rformsma@gmail.com</a> I am excited to spend the time I would have normally be checking F<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">acebook</span> on hanging out with Abigail, working out and spending time with God. So... Peace Out <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span>!!!!!Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-40144813230027902632010-06-09T19:40:00.000-07:002010-06-09T19:53:54.593-07:00New Tricks!<div align="center">Abigail is now 9 Months old! On June 1 she started crawling! She had been army crawling for a while. Since I work Wednesday through Saturday, I was afraid I might miss seeing her crawl for the first time. So Abby and I had a talk. I said "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Abigail</span>, you need to crawl for mommy, before she has to go back to work." I'm not kidding...two minutes later, she crawled slowly to me. She is so awesome!!!! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480970249486966178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1irhqhSLoQggioDDRki-3kZqSnlDP7btnEYH76K95GF3N7NqVZwbKU538WCDdKgagi_tLXTew0IL-gXIvFgrvmwq3AFdR9fmTex8JA2v_-sB5F5uivPDxH2fqzgE78QUeC6IJGstvp_I/s320/092.JPG" /> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Abigail</span> Loves taking all of the diapers out of her diaper carrier.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480970276640564306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAeIS3dsakj4_G0vzgj3O3vDQhFE1bIFPNHP9VE0ZOk9NOfqV9Z9mEP2I63LIogGOD9mxsrQco5D210DA3vMtzP4KzlL6S9hZliNNP6AR8xKqGSiMcloCxpk2nw_tFxstYVNomS0YNgw/s320/127.JPG" />Then one week after she started crawling... I go to get Abigail from her room after her nap, and find her standing up, with a big grin on her face!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjct-l464m9zCxJCWdHEARWI36yQCy8n1o9xWBpyLfw2SBr3dwCOQ7-Vk3HjDpqOxpihZ35oDCd-YxWKRnsRm-alg9iblbiOMW8vvoycZahbL3u1HLSD2eW-lUSNbiGMV_eAtSYzCX-XNg/s1600/103.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480970268168408898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjct-l464m9zCxJCWdHEARWI36yQCy8n1o9xWBpyLfw2SBr3dwCOQ7-Vk3HjDpqOxpihZ35oDCd-YxWKRnsRm-alg9iblbiOMW8vvoycZahbL3u1HLSD2eW-lUSNbiGMV_eAtSYzCX-XNg/s320/103.JPG" /></a> Abby Loves her Puppy...Good Luck MAX!!!! <br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-34195454598261405022010-05-23T13:32:00.000-07:002010-05-23T13:47:01.144-07:00Tulip TimeIt was wonderful having <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">GG</span> (Great Grandma) make Abigail her first Dutch Costume. It is very special. Here are a few pictures...<br /><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474567331049253762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymypSPdntKjoaX0pBNiuCtS2Nt4Cc0o8McABlwpbUi8j2Lq0gHGviyR69mXwpqofG3pEsqMv9IgWf4s0S0Gl9P35NDrriaDBXdFDTNbn9rR-Kr2_vL36QRQFmU9EPTYyLFV918rQ7SF4/s320/146.JPG" />Blue Eyes, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Blonde</span> Hair, Dutch Girl!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVBe5oMl6fGKZ3hPzbYTMWj90PNe_650eN5xOu11nUmmyaEjJk6oQndHrRG7LtQFIuaUCOaWIaveQTesoXVCinrRC6INz3NO9JoftwZBYTB1gFl18HSglNiJYDM34QX7gedQgAIdS1s4Y/s1600/098.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474567327525319442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVBe5oMl6fGKZ3hPzbYTMWj90PNe_650eN5xOu11nUmmyaEjJk6oQndHrRG7LtQFIuaUCOaWIaveQTesoXVCinrRC6INz3NO9JoftwZBYTB1gFl18HSglNiJYDM34QX7gedQgAIdS1s4Y/s320/098.JPG" /></a> Grammy came over and helped me put on my costume when it was finished!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPB5WK2qR34FbV_Yy7NHnAryPFEJNo53bIrHm0nimfARiJSGa47QaXMAasFgsciExSgtHZet6Ecqk_ujZK5quN9egFQoSPDxJ_425qcDQpVS8eOi96AbWN4wOLKcDzN3h8neXLpScstdg/s1600/102.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474567316799337442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPB5WK2qR34FbV_Yy7NHnAryPFEJNo53bIrHm0nimfARiJSGa47QaXMAasFgsciExSgtHZet6Ecqk_ujZK5quN9egFQoSPDxJ_425qcDQpVS8eOi96AbWN4wOLKcDzN3h8neXLpScstdg/s320/102.JPG" /></a> It fits perfect!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRg2z9xXiGzLw1U5tAKVtpX-nZxTlVIGjfA5cPNjdMOW9SD1och6RhOmmX79eunN2zgIkqTbC-9gysdq8JSbWNMM7jr2AkC_m5wS35__JF4Vvybbct4kQOLjUzT2VcQUgoAJo7hhMy1Qk/s1600/104.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474567314351204002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRg2z9xXiGzLw1U5tAKVtpX-nZxTlVIGjfA5cPNjdMOW9SD1och6RhOmmX79eunN2zgIkqTbC-9gysdq8JSbWNMM7jr2AkC_m5wS35__JF4Vvybbct4kQOLjUzT2VcQUgoAJo7hhMy1Qk/s320/104.JPG" /></a>And the hat makes it complete!<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33o5iiYt5he7tNkBSVF5EUHwLmRDpyQLLy8gUWsNtXB-1HykFHaip8XwPNjFJG9AH2u4I6R7OCqZuTS5h864NHHupG1RraIyQ1BR6RPAeuImdpj_XT66sBZeJzRgogOT_olIQ74AhznU/s1600/105.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474567304971562914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi33o5iiYt5he7tNkBSVF5EUHwLmRDpyQLLy8gUWsNtXB-1HykFHaip8XwPNjFJG9AH2u4I6R7OCqZuTS5h864NHHupG1RraIyQ1BR6RPAeuImdpj_XT66sBZeJzRgogOT_olIQ74AhznU/s320/105.JPG" /></a> Daddy isn't a fan of Tulip Time...and was teasing me in my costume!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-65130225224986378502010-04-20T07:35:00.000-07:002010-05-10T15:48:14.298-07:00Visit from Kyperman!Sorry it's been a while. We have been too busy with LIFE!<br />About a Month ago, my friend Julie came across state for a visit. Her son is a month and a half apart from Abigail. It was a joy to see them getting to know <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">each other</span>. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kyper</span> was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fascinated</span> with Abby's face, and wanted to give her a kiss. Abby was just as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fascinated</span> with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kyper</span> wondering why he was putting his face so close to hers. It was a fun play date. Daddy came home to see these pictures and said...it's happening already, boys better stay away from my little girl! Here are a few fun pictures...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGeL6bQMGKi6HlBo9OaBBr8-l7quh1COKAa9azfQWcbTvrFHy5pPmVQdTVXDijXHjgKMjooKWhcq3jCW3nicGm_HQu6pfNcVY4DP7KjszJhXIrgKf8T7uX1zy6oa-Wpxvps9yNCeViIz8/s1600/054.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462229054655615378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGeL6bQMGKi6HlBo9OaBBr8-l7quh1COKAa9azfQWcbTvrFHy5pPmVQdTVXDijXHjgKMjooKWhcq3jCW3nicGm_HQu6pfNcVY4DP7KjszJhXIrgKf8T7uX1zy6oa-Wpxvps9yNCeViIz8/s320/054.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6OTGuyihR_kIDpGpUqBccts1GMTQHdjxGViGbv2l_IwPZywdGSsL5mtlQoIOLnOyMN11M-JrUEtkF_KWZnUxb3D6B9aJIfwOSxbDenbJrLXX-GMTK3mAVxTrO4Lzy2ePDVFBUMxtkIA/s1600/051.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462229044045293474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6OTGuyihR_kIDpGpUqBccts1GMTQHdjxGViGbv2l_IwPZywdGSsL5mtlQoIOLnOyMN11M-JrUEtkF_KWZnUxb3D6B9aJIfwOSxbDenbJrLXX-GMTK3mAVxTrO4Lzy2ePDVFBUMxtkIA/s320/051.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmfqRaf-njlu22l9u-LQkmI8pEDXZj1EH7qW9Iuz6AoWm2biDN3CKzPXtMaf961IgqDBVoypBjhP5hMEEOvQUYSzmV8H950fo2lCsmd-EU7BI48YCQ7sPbnLns5Y3jHTR4_tXBdqoiNyE/s1600/046.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462229043343032866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmfqRaf-njlu22l9u-LQkmI8pEDXZj1EH7qW9Iuz6AoWm2biDN3CKzPXtMaf961IgqDBVoypBjhP5hMEEOvQUYSzmV8H950fo2lCsmd-EU7BI48YCQ7sPbnLns5Y3jHTR4_tXBdqoiNyE/s320/046.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSdrFmDB8jMwFPDnKfdQ97ODTYH_21v8oHr_dbT8Touafarkpng5s4BwIQVnCmF8cceoGlSTHf2F855tk-lYVLl4ER2yx_Lr-QycbxEpCLXMzpYlkXsyR0BcwH81tgwAcv4fPjRnj0v-c/s1600/043.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462229026545553186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSdrFmDB8jMwFPDnKfdQ97ODTYH_21v8oHr_dbT8Touafarkpng5s4BwIQVnCmF8cceoGlSTHf2F855tk-lYVLl4ER2yx_Lr-QycbxEpCLXMzpYlkXsyR0BcwH81tgwAcv4fPjRnj0v-c/s320/043.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-40958851422439114052010-03-29T08:48:00.000-07:002010-03-29T08:58:05.209-07:00Last Year...Looking back to this time last year, we were announcing to everyone that we were expeciting Abby! It's crazy to think that she was only a little peanut at the time. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUObar1B0atAyK_pB86iI_VTbUmqZG8OhmEX7ZcKU97j2cj0L5o0_GhbQ0bzV7E2N9w0n8bWrhazln4ION0OARXsjxZnLISJ7_YvU7g-8bHSjO7JnaGm5g7-mT5jaMur3f-0e4PRwIR-M/s1600/House+2009+002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454083775024974514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUObar1B0atAyK_pB86iI_VTbUmqZG8OhmEX7ZcKU97j2cj0L5o0_GhbQ0bzV7E2N9w0n8bWrhazln4ION0OARXsjxZnLISJ7_YvU7g-8bHSjO7JnaGm5g7-mT5jaMur3f-0e4PRwIR-M/s320/House+2009+002.jpg" /></a> And now, she is bigger everyday and such a joy to have in our lives!Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-11888402277669621712010-03-16T12:44:00.000-07:002010-03-16T12:56:46.570-07:00Solid Foods!<div align="center"> We started giving Abigail Rice Cereal at the begining of 6 months. She has been making chewing motions with her mouth, so we gave it a shot. She did pretty well. She wanted to hold the spoon and feed herself. A pretty independant little girl.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449320917303208626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpzyvT8UWl_VHUb4vPOBT4ol4armfSztRPkCBjDPH6UumziIuiAjj05akYnf2TZdjsW5HV9rf5F3ALJOfXQIG-xSOPwu161DeTB7RYndvHSxXNwYIOi-tj1wdnr6u048gmzlBXVVX1faw/s320/026.JPG" />Mommy started out...<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449320926116993378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0iGJvDrl9ZA-9v4JlaG9nOkz24AOBOGOeIvGWJUYwmd6zcTw5QBCF5gcSb60hsuJFik0EU0hHrAfSLAIP87LtPlcI_aqgx8ujGv12_TG_KdbnlKSgHpG9-1y0bX-RMsuYXHcYIXYRg4/s320/027.JPG" />Then it was Daddy's turn...<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449320944005657154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwuQpdmB15CY4-R-GdM234UuY75MsXCNmenJ4m0O8XjA0gndCqUC_yttMFQsP0-OqyOAOvj3MGqLKLy_RwcprrhFZQ8WLgK4gZvFV9j4i0PQcb0R1iR0POf7hCRxpJcX87q8bgPgfw0_M/s320/037.JPG" />But Abby wanted to feed herself. She didn't need our help...<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449320933991680034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw3EZ4-RbhF09FtnE-mmSy6TDu6cgQq4wO0Qtx0cE71onduRV64aIiO7ezxkya8Q1V9luuzes4d68t87c4Nm1akrgbVUmtFUmk0-uOJfmyELDI1sndixkz2h0y30qHGJxyBTDihFLk3gY/s320/036.JPG" />In the end...it was pretty messy, but delicious!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449320956239665138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikjd7I4U1nu21aFvOJkar53Wt2vbJ5ltlCUU3-_ZoUID0gKkTkXnm8d1s6-Pl_c4tDsRqcS587V_Y8AeT3aEOuYgMPA6dJRS8GLsKVNnBc-dRKsp7ItIk3LcCez38QAjp9j_J28XiBgUU/s320/041.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6958512968274627073.post-37425011137374030522010-03-16T12:26:00.000-07:002010-03-16T12:43:53.602-07:00Almost Mobile!Our little miss Abigail is learning how to sit on her own! She does pretty well, up to 4 minutes no her own, then falls back. She reaches for many things when she sits, and most of the time grabs what is in her reach. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsY9fjoO5nMglF2C3FdThvncMPUtkddGlm2mkqfwRiiIW261tT07ZZYMvVJfqpLvge2R932aDr0y1V2tx_zuDN-3Q1ZmtmEvtOaCANFcrSBzkz8Jw8P3UZAznoHYqGhfZEtvT9iPRxuvU/s1600-h/141.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449318446520691890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsY9fjoO5nMglF2C3FdThvncMPUtkddGlm2mkqfwRiiIW261tT07ZZYMvVJfqpLvge2R932aDr0y1V2tx_zuDN-3Q1ZmtmEvtOaCANFcrSBzkz8Jw8P3UZAznoHYqGhfZEtvT9iPRxuvU/s320/141.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUp2cWPjFcGPgs0K3ryDSEDYuTztH-KpmXj2EuiEGdd2QuSdHskD-1PiLBS_2mgipDdPeiD3ntlO9JaOQbkATuqvBwFw4MUVTZCC12_ooMA5CmTC5sM9m6H6ZzLfDXx_IDZ5rXQ-vRKNo/s1600-h/140.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449318431923106770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUp2cWPjFcGPgs0K3ryDSEDYuTztH-KpmXj2EuiEGdd2QuSdHskD-1PiLBS_2mgipDdPeiD3ntlO9JaOQbkATuqvBwFw4MUVTZCC12_ooMA5CmTC5sM9m6H6ZzLfDXx_IDZ5rXQ-vRKNo/s320/140.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3dIV6qVyGxgTKzCbE6TY3GLOEC7VFkjyRixSiWnF_AnHNoQI_HM8cgavBJitWnQ65cSH3SJZiyHCq1l4kY3-tqsxrfCTa4PkOY9ORpwFP8Yb4_aNmSxkUx4eVocz-z4aegukBZPYYZ9Y/s1600-h/138.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449318416368306258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3dIV6qVyGxgTKzCbE6TY3GLOEC7VFkjyRixSiWnF_AnHNoQI_HM8cgavBJitWnQ65cSH3SJZiyHCq1l4kY3-tqsxrfCTa4PkOY9ORpwFP8Yb4_aNmSxkUx4eVocz-z4aegukBZPYYZ9Y/s320/138.JPG" /></a> Also, Abigail has been making a lot of progress with mobility. She rolls to get places, which is scary. One second she is on her mat and the next she is by my feet! Watch out, soon we will have to get the baby gates up. It is so exciting seeing her grow!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjAl4uFUnmCyVhTQ9ixhJ2X-U3iyTlEBLB-jJk3qXgjnXHozJpVfv-Q4JN_BOVm2_A7C-cBIjRaBilXv6YP1ngA1VrLbKUJJtyr8HRa6xYIoKqTcgHS3kgQhyEYC3U9Qb2ym3noiJoTY/s1600-h/159.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449316381142051906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjAl4uFUnmCyVhTQ9ixhJ2X-U3iyTlEBLB-jJk3qXgjnXHozJpVfv-Q4JN_BOVm2_A7C-cBIjRaBilXv6YP1ngA1VrLbKUJJtyr8HRa6xYIoKqTcgHS3kgQhyEYC3U9Qb2ym3noiJoTY/s320/159.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj19cD00YDAl-HG4DjyCItHzmgYM8UI4DLqFcYzbx_9T1yOMQUvLKxuyeLh2VN5uFKNTvc08bqTP9iKmRRxoZH-c0hDrcCi4C5-H9e4UHd4HYesIEMl3r07L2IKAoIRtCMYPJeszFx4th4/s1600-h/160.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449316360244410050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj19cD00YDAl-HG4DjyCItHzmgYM8UI4DLqFcYzbx_9T1yOMQUvLKxuyeLh2VN5uFKNTvc08bqTP9iKmRRxoZH-c0hDrcCi4C5-H9e4UHd4HYesIEMl3r07L2IKAoIRtCMYPJeszFx4th4/s320/160.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkqw8Q5mreH3JJlKRM1t6NgWMT9F9DXlWVXUyY4H3vM7onIXFZtMXZG-ZSeSKvM4hcRIaaCqv9fNFaeusMjk5OBRGceTLXMe4052GD8u8ZK7Gc-KQHbkAUFMiWWKRmvj_vGAo4mFXG8I/s1600-h/172.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449316342362920482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkqw8Q5mreH3JJlKRM1t6NgWMT9F9DXlWVXUyY4H3vM7onIXFZtMXZG-ZSeSKvM4hcRIaaCqv9fNFaeusMjk5OBRGceTLXMe4052GD8u8ZK7Gc-KQHbkAUFMiWWKRmvj_vGAo4mFXG8I/s320/172.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Reneehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10371627672580890027noreply@blogger.com1