Tonight we headed out to Joe’s BBQ to cash in on Cory’s free birthday dinner. It was such a lovely evening to be outside. The boys gobbled up their food so they could run and play, and Cory and I enjoyed just sitting together and watching them burn energy.

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I asked the boys what they love about their daddy. Caleb said, “Umm… his M&M’s.”

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Noah said, “I love that he built me a huge swing set to play on.”

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Feeling very blessed today to celebrate such a wonderful husband and father. We love you Cory!

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December 2011

Guess I’m becoming one of those “once a month” bloggers. December was packed with family, travel, and my favorite, Christmas cookies. Here are some highlights!

Matchy Cousins Ready for Christmas

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Disneyland at Christmastime

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Christmas with Jeff and Jenna

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Christmas with Grani and the Newkirks

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Christmas with the Boys

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Christmas with the Gransee’s

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A Happy New Years at the Cabin

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What a great day! We are blessed to be so close to both sides of our families, so we had a very full day of yummy food and giving thanks. I really love Thanksgiving.

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This is what happens when you try to take a picture of all the little ones at the end on the night. Not so great! Next time I’m going to try to remember to take a group shot before they are all worn out!
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The boys have been asking for smoothies every day. They call them “salad smoothies” because I put a bunch of spinach in the blender when I make them. Even Lincoln likes them!

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Pretty refreshing when it is so darn hot out. My favorite rendition is a sandwich thin or bagel with garden veggie cream cheese topped with thin slices of english cucumber and a sprinkle of dill.

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