tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84106090520907160192024-03-14T04:02:42.870-04:00LITTLE BITS OF LIFEa photoblog capturing the great little bits of our life. . .Lisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410575983386646631noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410609052090716019.post-21803189311168737892012-11-17T23:12:00.000-05:002012-11-17T23:12:40.041-05:00God Bless RyanWe feel so blessed to have Ryan... and to have so many people that love him in his life. November 4th was a special day for our family as Ryan was baptized into the Catholic Church and both of our families were brought together. Ryan's grandparents, great-grandma, aunties & uncles, great aunties & uncles, and cousins were all there to celebrate! Ryan was so sweet through the whole ceremony. He laughed and smiled and entertained everyone in the church! Thank you to our families for sharing this day with us and to Aunt Jennie & Uncle Mark for being Ryan's Godparents.<br />
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<br />Lis Bensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375491486280816906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410609052090716019.post-13660051199435431732012-11-10T23:28:00.002-05:002012-11-11T07:21:51.081-05:00Dear Ryan...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Happy 5 months sweet boy. I can't even begin to express in words how </div>
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Your smile is infectious. Nana has called it a "megawatt smile"! We used to try so hard to get you to smile for a picture... but now you make it so easy! You see our face and the camera- and you smile... showing those adorable dimples you got from your Daddy.<br />
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This month you love faces, grabbing, and grabbing faces! You like to watch us clap and laugh when we make silly noises and faces. You make so many sounds- like mmmm, da, and bbb. You like to scratch your sheets before you fall asleep. You sometimes scratch your own face- ouch! Look at the scratch in this picture!<br />
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You think it's funny to pull your socks off and you love to pull your toes to your mouth.<br />
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You love to jump. LOVE to jump!<br />
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You look cute in hats.<br />
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You celebrated your first Halloween by dressing up as a giraffe and going to Zoo Boo with some of your cousins.<br />
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You tried a little rice cereal for the first time! It did not go very well! The second time was MUCH better!<br />
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You had your first cold this month and had a very difficult time sleeping. It was probably worse for Mommy and Daddy worrying about you not sleeping and breathing well! We're still working on the sleeping-through-the-night thing! You've had a couple of really good nights since you turned 5 months but we all had a tough time sleeping during your 5th month!<br />
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We love you so much little ryan- happy 5 months.</div>
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<br />Lis Bensonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07375491486280816906noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410609052090716019.post-21341718093427648442012-10-28T21:48:00.002-04:002012-10-28T21:48:35.241-04:00Zoo BOO!<div>
Well... I hate dressing up for Halloween but oh. my. gosh. was it fun putting Ryan in his costume for Zoo Boo with his cousins. Our little giraffe :) I love all of these little faces. </div>
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Happy Halloween. Let the holiday season begin!!</div>
Lisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410575983386646631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410609052090716019.post-91310299847091557382012-10-24T21:36:00.000-04:002012-10-24T21:36:08.533-04:00Hello little DrewWelcome Drew Nicholas Benson... the world is just a little bit sweeter.<br />
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Another boy- oh my! I am so excited for these little boys to grow up with their cousins. I am one happy auntie.<br />
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The proud and adorable big brother :)<br />
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life is sweet.Lisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410575983386646631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410609052090716019.post-25852835755110658162012-10-07T14:07:00.001-04:002012-10-07T14:07:18.761-04:00Dear Ryan...Dear Ryan,<br />
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When you turned 3 months, Mommy went back to work... that should explain why your 3 month and 4 month posts are being combined! I can't believe it's been 4 months and 1 week since you came into our lives. You have brought us so much happiness. It's a good thing I made a list of all the things you did during your third month because you grow and change so quickly...it's hard to remember!<br />
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In your third month, you found your toes, your thumb, and started putting your hand into your mouth. You learned to roll over- both ways. You rolled so much in your crib that we would put you to sleep in one place and 5 minutes later we couldn't see you on the monitor! You started smiling and talking to us a lot more.<br />
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You went on an airplane to Cape Cod and saw the ocean!!<br />
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You furrow your eyebrows all the time (you look just like Daddy when he's thinking).<br />
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We love that you still startle yourself awake... all four limbs hit the mattress hard! We love that when we put you to sleep with your pacifier in your mouth, you spit it out right before you fall into a deep sleep.<br />
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In your fourth month, you grew so much. You started wearing 3-6 months shirts but you're still rocking your 0-3 month jeans. You are our string bean!<br />
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You are talking ALL the time and smiling all day long! We love when you smile so big that your pacifier falls out of your mouth. That perfect gummy smile!<br />
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You love to jump in your jumper even though your toes barely touch the ground. You love when we hold you up and do 'airplane'!<br />
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This month has been hard now that Mommy is back to work. Every moment at home is sacred. We appreciate our weekends more and 5-7:30pm is the most special time of our day during the week. I love waking you up in the morning and seeing your great big smile as you wipe the sleep out of your eyes.<br />
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You love going to Nana & Papa's house and watching your little cousins play. It won't be long until you will be playing with them too. Patrick can't wait! You love going to Ms. Cheryl's house too and you've been a good baby for her! You are very loved all week long.<br />
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Long gone are the days when you would just fall asleep in our arms several times a day. Now, I just steal my cuddles from you in the middle of the night (yes... you are still waking up in the middle of the night- twice... it. used. to. be. once.) I love listening to you breathe while you're sleeping on my chest. Now that Mommy is back to work she kisses you a little more, rocks you a little longer, and holds you a little tighter...<br />
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I loved how he fell asleep almost immediately in my arms with his arms up by his head. So sweet.<br />
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He's perfect... and look at all his hair! We can't wait for more snuggle time labor day weekend. Congrats Breghan & Nick!Lisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410575983386646631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410609052090716019.post-78618545447644612822012-08-07T10:57:00.002-04:002012-08-07T10:57:56.764-04:00Dear Ryan...Dear Ryan,<br />
You are two months old now and we cannot believe how much you have changed. I find myself going back to first videos we took of you on my phone just to remind myself of these changes. You are no longer sitting in your vibrating chair staring intently at your hands as they move. Instead... you are kicking rattles that hang from your play mat and trying to fit your fist into your mouth! You are awake more of the day and you are settling into more of a routine.<br />
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Remember how you were smiling in your sleep last month? Well, you are still doing that...<br />
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BUT you are also smiling at us for real! You will give us a big grin first thing in the morning and the smiles continue all day.<br />
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Your smiles melt our hearts. You're also starting to "talk to us" through your coos and your sweet noises.<br />
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This month you spent a day at Nana and Papa's house while Mommy went to work for the day. It was much harder for Mommy than it was for you. You did great at their house- although we have to work on taking longer naps before Mommy goes back to work in a month! Your cousins Sophie, Ayla, and Patrick were there too... you are going to have so much fun playing with them two days a week.<br />
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You also met little Olivia! She is 5 weeks older than you. She will be one of your first friends since you'll be spending three days a week with her at Miss Cheryl's house.<br />
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This month you became a really good sleeper!<br />
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We love your morning stretches! I would stretch too if I had been in a swaddle for 12 hours straight!<br />
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We love your double sneezes that happen a few times each day. We love even more the sound that you make <i>after</i> your double sneezes!<br />
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Guess what? You are starting to love bath time... sometimes. It all depends on how tired you are at bath time! You don't mind being naked anymore and so that has helped with bath time too. We also bought a bath cozy cloth to help keep your tummy warm- thanks Aunt Jen for the tip!<br />
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You are giving us so many things to love, to cherish, and to be thankful for each day. We are still learning a lot too. We are learning a lot about "sleep"... we are both reading a book about healthy sleep habits (Thanks again Aunt Jen!). So far things are going pretty well!<br />
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We are learning that things change. all. the. time. Just because something worked last week with you does not mean it will work this week! You know what? Just because something worked an hour ago doesn't mean it will work now! My dear friend Cindy keeps telling me that as soon as you think you've got it figured out, it will change! It's true, Ryan!<br />
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I am learning that you may never fit into all of the 0-3 month shorts that I bought you before summer is over! What's the deal?<br />
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We can't wait to see what this next month brings and how you will grow and change. Your Daddy says you're addicting. Your Mommy says you're exactly what we have always wanted.<br />
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Love, Mommy (& Daddy)Lisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410575983386646631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410609052090716019.post-61149658821274485862012-07-20T19:56:00.000-04:002012-07-20T19:56:53.662-04:00Splash!I love the Plymouth Sprayscape Park. I can't wait until next summer when Ryan can play in the water. Until then, we will just love watching our nieces and nephews splash in the water and run through the brightly colored sprinklers. Last week Kevin, Ryan, and I met Jennie, Eric, and Christian at the sprinklers! I could have watched Christian smile all day. He loved sitting on the big drain just as much as he liked the sprinklers!<br />
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The sprinklers tuckered him out....<br />
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Ryan got some time with Aunt Jennie :)<br />
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It was a great vacation- although it was different vacationing with our sweet Ryan. It was tough to get outside with him because it was so HOT but we still managed to enjoy some beach time, sunsets, seafood dinners, bonfires, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, a winery or two, fireworks and two small town ice cream stops! Our week long vacation started on June 30th- Ryan's one month mark!<br />
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Ryan loved snuggling with M.O. and his aunties :)<br />
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It was our first visit to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and although it felt like the hottest day of the summer, the views were unbelievable. Pure. Michigan.<br />
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<br />Lisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410575983386646631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410609052090716019.post-14273052299387811532012-06-29T18:36:00.002-04:002012-06-29T18:36:54.394-04:00A cousin is a ready-made friend for life...Today was such a treat... Ryan had his first "playdate" at the Sprayscape Park in Plymouth with some of his cousins and two of his aunties. I loved seeing all three of my nieces playing together. We played in the water, in the sand, and even had a little picnic lunch. Today's adventure truly made me feel like a "mom". Maybe it was because I was looking at all the moms camped out around the sprinklers on blankets with coolers and kids running around the park on a hot summer day. It was a glimpse into many summers to come when Ryan can run around laughing and enjoy being fearless. Or maybe it was because all Bonnie, Breghan, and I could talk about was kids, moms, and being pregnant! Nevertheless, I liked the feeling of having a playdate and being a mommy.<br />
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Ryan was ready for an adventurous day at the Sprayscape with his cousins....<br />
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Ryan and his Aunt Bonnie :)<br />
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Sweet Patrick is ready for the water!<br />
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You were born four weeks ago today... exactly twenty minutes from now, as I begin to write. How do I begin to tell you what you already mean to your daddy and me. From the moment you were born, we fell in love with you. You opened your eyes and looked at us both and your mommy and daddy felt more in love than ever before- if that was even possible. You were (and are) a perfect mix of our love for one another....<br />
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After two days in the hospital, it was finally time to take you home. We were filled with happiness and I was a little nervous too. You were so tiny... and being a mommy was new to me. Daddy was sooooo careful driving us home. When we got home, we ALL slept for the rest of the day :)<br />
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As we began to settle into being a mommy and daddy, lots of people came to visit you and spend time with you. We felt so loved to have our family and friends around us... and everyone brought us food! You spent most of your time sleeping while people were visiting. Don't worry, you were a great cuddler.<br />
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So Ryan, during your first month of life we have <b>learned</b> and <b>loved</b> a lot.<br />
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We are <b>learning</b> that you are in charge when it comes to 'time' and 'making plans'.<br />
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We are <b>loving</b> your 'sleep smiles'.<br />
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We are <b>learning</b> to sleep in two hours increments.<br />
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We are <b>loving</b> all of the naps you take on us. Your daddy has even called them <i>addicting</i>.<br />
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We are <b>learning</b> that we need pacifiers all over the house!<br />
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We are <b>loving</b> that 'tummy time' to you means 'nap time'.<br />
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We are <b>learning</b> to change diapers and give baths quickly since you hate being naked!<br />
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We are <b>loving</b> your grunts...and <b>learning</b> to sleep through them :)<br />
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We are <b>learning</b> tricks to make you happy... like bicycle legs to help your tummy and listening to the Sara Bareilles station on Pandora.<br />
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We are <b>loving</b> every little bit of you.<br />
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Well Ryan, we have a lot of learning and loving yet to do.<br />
Until next time.... we love you,<br />
Mommy & DaddyLisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410575983386646631noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410609052090716019.post-29418638689367199622012-04-12T19:50:00.000-04:002012-04-12T19:50:46.394-04:00family :)Last month we celebrated Grandma's eighty-sixth birthday, and boy does she make eighty-six look good!<br />
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Thank goodness Sophie and Ayla were there to open all of GG's presents for her!<br />
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There was lots of time to snuggle, giggle, laugh, and read with the little ones :)<br />
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Papa and Christian :) Papa, how can you read that book without looking at it?!<br />
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And here is my adorable nephew Brendan who is more curious than ever about moving from place to place all on his own!<br />
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And now on to the Easter Egg Hunt at the Dockham's- Sophie, Ayla, and Christian were so fun to watch<br />
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Last month, I took a quick weekend trip to Naples, Florida with my dear friend Carrie to visit our dear friend Molly. There is nothing like a weekend with old friends. <b>Nothing.</b> Each day included hours upon hours of fabulous conversations- deep talks about the future, emotional talks about the present, and funny laughs about our past. We ate delicious seafood (I really tried to limit my intake), treated ourselves to many fruity cocktails (virgin for me), hit the beach, and took a crazy bike ride around Naples (let's just say that my beach cruiser had a basket with a bag of Doritos that continued to fly out of the basket into the street because of the bumpy roads!). But mostly... we just talked and that was perfect. These girls know me better than I know myself sometimes and these friendships run deep.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I can't believe these are the only photos we have from the weekend. Shame on us. I do however have a picture of my view from Molly & Fritz's guest room! It was a lovely way to wake up each morning :)<br />
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Back home in Michigan, Kevin and I celebrated Valentine's Day by going out to a <a href="http://www.gauchosteakhouse.com/">Brazilian Steakhouse</a> for dinner. It was quite the experience!<br />
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We tried to reminisce about Valentine's Days from the past and we couldn't remember as many as we would have liked. We remember last year... we walked out of a fancy quiet restaurant to go to a local bar... and a few years before when we sat court side at a Pistons game... and then there was one very dramatic V-day in high school! Other than that, they all sort of blur together!<br />
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We are getting so excited for the arrival of our baby boy. We have the nursery painted and the furniture and bedding is all set in the room (pictures to come soon). Baby Benson is moving ALL the time now and letting his presence be known! Kevin finally felt him kick last week after several weeks of me saying, "Can you feel THAT?"... "How about THAT?"<br />
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Here is a picture for my friends & family far away of me at 25 weeks- 15 weeks to go!<br />
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love to all and happy happy birthday to my dear mommy-<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Lisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410575983386646631noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410609052090716019.post-63847709870867443192012-01-15T09:45:00.000-05:002012-01-15T09:48:10.920-05:00Christmas through their eyes...Remember when I told you about a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://lisabeth-littlebit.blogspot.com/2011/12/these-are-few-of-my-favorite-things.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">few of my favorite things</span></a>?</span> Well this post is all about seven of them... my nieces and nephews. This Christmas was truly magical watching the excitement in their eyes as Santa Claus appeared or a present with shiny wrapping paper was placed in front of them. Watching all of them only made me more excited for the Christmases to come with our own family.<br />
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We spent Christmas Eve at my mom and dad's house... and Santa made a surprise appearance! Look at Sophie's face as she heard sleigh bells... such wonder and anticipation.<br />
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Santa arriving from the chimney <i>upstairs</i>?<br />
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Noah plays his part as the oldest cousin too well :)<br />
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Santa also showed up for Christmas morning at the O'Neill's house to see Brendan and Mae! It was Brendan's first Christmas and Mae entertained us for hours with her excitement and her songs :)<br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Checking the mail every day to more find holiday cards from our friends and family members.</span> I love seeing all the pictures... and the babies, oh the babies! This year I found a new way to organize and "display" our Christmas cards (thanks to an idea spotted on Pinterest). Kevin didn't like that I always put them in a basket... and he's right! This way we get to enjoy these holiday photos every day.<br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Two Christmas trees!</span> Of course, one is enough, but two... is wonderful. Okay... three! Fine, there are four decorated trees in the house. But, two of them are under three feet so they do not count. There is one spot in our house where I can see three decorated trees at one time. It's one of my favorite things.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">My Mom's sugar cookies...</span> I made them all on my own this year :)<br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Friends come home for the holidays.</span> Yesterday, I had lunch with Molly... she puts a smile on my face like no one else can! I am so mad at myself for not bringing my camera along to our lunch date. I also saw many of my favorite friends this week for lunches & dinners. We always have so much to talk about and share with one another. And last night, the Cagney Christmas party brought together Erin, Tyanna, Carrie, and me!<br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Dinner by the fireplace.</span>.... Earlier this week, I cooked a Christmas pasta (everything was red & green... shrimp, peppers, basil, tomatoes) for Kevin and me. The dinner table would have been fine. But, the coffee table next to the Christmas tree and in front of the fireplace was even better.<br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Noah, Sophie, Ayla, Mae, Christian, Brendan, & Patrick. </span>That's right... seven nieces and nephews. I had SO much fun shopping for them this Christmas and I cannot wait to see them all over the next few days. I need to catch up on hugs and kisses.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">New Christmas traditions... </span>Three years ago, Kevin and I started having our own Christmas morning on Christmas Eve morning. Sure, it's "our" tradition but I have to make banana bread just like my Mom always did and everything has to be just right before we exchange presents... fireplace on, every Christmas light on, and Christmas music playing all throughout the house. My Mom and Dad always made sure those things were ready before we came downstairs! It was a perfect morning. Kevin is already taking a nap (I think that's a good new tradition too!).<br />
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In a few hours we will head off to see both families for Christmas over the next two days. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Many many more favorite things ahead. </span></b><br />
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Merry Christmas! XOXO</div>Lisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410575983386646631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410609052090716019.post-27960272006952866162011-10-24T20:42:00.000-04:002011-10-24T20:43:44.402-04:00I heart faces: Let them be littleYou can't get much more little than this... here is my new nephew- <b>seven days little</b>! I love his little hands in the photo- a perfect entry for this week's competition over at <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/2011/10/photo-challenge-baby/">I Heart Faces</a>!<br />
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I spent the afternoon with Geoff, Bonnie, Sophie, Ayla, and Patrick. The love was just <b>pouring</b> out of their home sweet home.<br />
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Here is sweet Patrick... seven days new.<br />
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Patrick is one lucky little guy with two big sisters like Sophie & Ayla to love him.<br />
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Life is sweet. Welcome to it, Patrick.Lisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410575983386646631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410609052090716019.post-41766963155557200062011-10-23T16:45:00.000-04:002011-10-23T16:45:08.244-04:00Lily- Fall Photos-Island ParkToday I had the great honor of photographing my dear friend Carrie's beautiful seven-year-old daughter. We returned to Island Park in Ann Arbor, where we spent many lunch hours in high school. It was a perfect crisp fall morning and the sun was shining. Lily was a natural in front of the camera and she loved to dance and twirl around the park in between shots! Ohhh.... and don't you just love her fall boots?<br />
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I love this next one because a) the little bubbles from his mouth b) his smile and c) his sweet little hands!<br />
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So... what was making Brendan smile? His Uncle Tommy!<br />
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Ludington has beautiful beaches, sunsets, and views of the lighthouse. <br />
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Before we arrived in Ludington, we stopped in Pentwater. We went to the Charles Mears State Park beach and found a perfect MSU outdoor bar in town to have a drink! My handsome husband...<br />
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We stayed in an adorable B&B that was within walking distance to downtown Ludington. When we first arrived at the B&B, we checked out the grounds. There were gardens, a pond, a waterfall, and a large deck. It was peaceful and quiet...<br />
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The Dockham ladies</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v421hWMZsyY/TkbK3o09NcI/AAAAAAAAA9A/3dVVewhGeUk/s1600/041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v421hWMZsyY/TkbK3o09NcI/AAAAAAAAA9A/3dVVewhGeUk/s640/041.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
The tables were set with white hydrangeas, the sangria was made (with a special surprise inside!), and Kenny and Meg were in the kitchen making all of the food. What!? </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I know, I know... that doesn't make sense! But, how could we have a delicious meal without Kenny's cooking. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--r7StSAQs8s/Tkhr3UIJ1WI/AAAAAAAABGM/tX1IDFXdSX4/s1600/Meg%2527s+shower1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" naa="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--r7StSAQs8s/Tkhr3UIJ1WI/AAAAAAAABGM/tX1IDFXdSX4/s640/Meg%2527s+shower1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">chef/groom Kenny and his mom, Linda</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-weETk9GpmVo/TkbK2cvGGEI/AAAAAAAAA88/_Mg0Un50CkA/s1600/039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-weETk9GpmVo/TkbK2cvGGEI/AAAAAAAAA88/_Mg0Un50CkA/s640/039.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">The yummy, yummy food</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="456" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3tHJ5HNRkTY/TkhtaEprEHI/AAAAAAAABGU/ueO1E2qsJHA/s640/Meg%2527s+shower2.jpg" width="640" /> </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let the shower begin :)</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nz0GPlohotg/TkhwA5IeNVI/AAAAAAAABGk/0YUMiaIZB8A/s1600/Meg%2527s+shower3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nz0GPlohotg/TkhwA5IeNVI/AAAAAAAABGk/0YUMiaIZB8A/s640/Meg%2527s+shower3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FHy3pnwGnCg/Tkhv8IjdOWI/AAAAAAAABGg/9DNrers7pdQ/s1600/Meg%2527s+shower4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" naa="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FHy3pnwGnCg/Tkhv8IjdOWI/AAAAAAAABGg/9DNrers7pdQ/s640/Meg%2527s+shower4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Lisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01410575983386646631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8410609052090716019.post-65336849847394319772011-08-09T16:50:00.000-04:002011-08-09T16:57:32.579-04:00I Heart Faces: friendshipThis week's competition theme over at <a href="http://www.iheartfaces.com/2011/08/photo-challenge-friendship/">I Heart Faces</a> is <strong><span style="color: purple;">friendship</span></strong>. Happy friendship week to all of you.<br />
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Of course, I am entering a picture of my two favorite subjects to photograph: my twin two-year old nieces. I watch them play together and I am often reminded of the special bond that sisters have with one another. These sweet and thoughtful two-year olds are already looking out for one another... picking flowers for each other when they are hurt, and holding hands when they are scared... and when they are having fun! Sisters are the best kind of friends. :)<br />
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