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A Texas Size Christmas!
* a beautiful, snowy drive to Texas* lots of awesome family time even though it was quick* blessed with gifts aplenty* a real football bowl game in the Texans stadium* Ikea and other shopping* our...
View Article2012 Jeers and Cheers
1. Jeer/Cheer: Michael accepted a new job in Arkansas. Jeer for having to move and leave Abilene. But, cheer: After 13 full time years in youth ministry he was really excited to have this new...
View ArticleHome Goals 2013
Just read a blog and thought about my list.Ha! Just about everything is on my list and I am pretty sure it will take till the year mark to actually get to the list given all the transition and busy...
View ArticleI love a good party!
I have a dilemma! I love to plan parties for my boys! I love celebrating them and this very special gift I have received! I think they got that from me because they have LOTS of ideas on their party,...
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Random thoughts from the Underbelly
Nothing much new here except the mountain of tasks to complete...We are making progress.I even got to cross things off my list here.37 days away from Sister's Big Arrival. Am I ready? NO!I am still...
View ArticleExpect the Unexpected
So I'm just a few short weeks out from having this girl! So naturally, I find something new to panic about almost every night.Side Note: Were you more emotional and anxious with a girl? With the boys,...
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Then and Now
I'm just 5ft 1 with a very short torso.My babies go oooooouuuuuuttttttt as far as they possibly can!It's the only time in life when I'm working the bare midriff because all my shirts got short...or my...
View ArticleNotes from the Underbelly
We are fast approaching Mar.7th!As I was laying in bed, I thought I would jot a few notes about her.Every night she gets the hiccups. Every. Night.She really likes it up high in the belly. My belly...
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Almost like Christmas Morning
Sunday we had our shower for Sister. I brought the boys with me as my "muscle." They did really well and were excellent present unwrappers. In fact, they were so quick and fast I felt sorry for my poor...
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Not all heroes wear capes!
So it is finished.At 37 weeks pregnant (just 2 wks away from her delivery date) we managed to squeeze out a FUN,FABULOUS, FIFTH birthday for 2 very special boys!They told me what they wanted-Brody...
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37 Weeks and Birthday
Then: Feb.22, 200837weeksThe BEST day of my life!The Day we became The MercersNow: Feb. 23, 201337 weeks(only 2 weeks to go)Clearly, I grow kids out. As far out as I can go!The singleton difference is...
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I'm a BIG KID NOW! Interview with a 5 year old
Q: what is your name?D's A: Dylan MercerB's A: Brody MercerQ: what animal do you like?D: Oh, uhhh…I like elephants. But usually my favorite animal is Monkeys!B: Monkeys, and Bears. I like Monkeys and...
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And because I never posted our 4 year old Birthday Interview (OOPS!)
Q: what is your name?D's A: Dylan. Dylan MercerB's A: Brody MercerQ: what animal do you like?D: Ollie the ElephantB:. Monkey!Q: what is your favorite color?D: GreenB: My favorite color is…PINK!Q: where...
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Uncharted Territory
Here I am...38 weeks. (really 38 1/2 weeks. But, let's get real-I am rarely out of elastic pants at this point!) Never been to this point before.I saw this and thought it described me perfectly: a...
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Twas' the Night Before Baby
Tomorrow morning is the day! I can't believe the Fab 4 will become the Fab 5! Mimi flew in yesterday and we had a "last meal" while we were in town.And what did I choose????Luby's!I love Luby's and it...
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Party of Five
Since she is almost a month old...Introducing our sweet promiseMiss Brynn Leigh6lbs 7 ozShe's adored by all!
View ArticleThe Birth Story
We woke up ready to do this thing on March 7th. The boys got a goodbye kiss and Mimi took them to school while we went to the hospital.Check in was a breeze. The poor nurses had a horrible time getting...
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One Month New
We survived one month. PTL!Here's what HOT and what's NOT this month:Brody: HOT: Cheetoes, Easter candy, Grandma time, STar Wars, shopping for new toys NOT: sleeping in his own bed,...
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Jello Jigglers
4 weeks out and I feel like a jello jiggler.When I walk everything shakes like jello. Oh, the post baby bod. I can't wait till I can be cleared and work on the jiggle. Even if the jiggle stays (and I'm...
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Brynn Leigh is 1 month old!
Brynn Leigh can:* holds head up a lot* tracking toys and people* eats every 3 hrs* weighs 8lbs and 2.2oz*20.5 in long* sleeps in bigger chunks at night sometimes 6 hrs! * loves hearing Daddy on the...
View ArticleTalk Among Yourselves: Cleaning and Work
At Kelly's Korner she is doing a "chat" series and this week it is cleaning and work.WITH A WISK:I'm OCD and love a clean house. However, it's not always that way. Exsp since we have moved. In the last...
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Brynn Leigh is 3 mo. Old
Look what I can do:* girl talk: coo, caa, giggle, and lots of babble* say cheese: smile, smile, smile* love the swing, bouncy seat, go pod* fist bump-grabs hair, ball, toys, my ruffle shirts*nom.nom.:...
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She has the best brothers IN THE WORLD!
Some note worthy talents of the best big brothers:* sticks his fingers in baby's mouth to chew on* calls her "the most beautiful in the world!"* makes up cute little songs to keep her happy"twinkle,...
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Brynn Leigh is 4 months old!
Look what I can do:* roll over* roll to where I want to go* really working on my scoot* found my toes-yummy chew toys* love Doc McStuffins show on Disney Jr I squeal when it comes on!* figuring out...
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