tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79039580770936512122024-03-05T15:35:33.699-08:00Two Dudes and a DivaShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.comBlogger374125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-10813277850846897922015-09-29T07:31:00.000-07:002015-09-29T07:31:22.799-07:00Owen turns 7<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am so behind but wanted to make sure I documented my sweet boy turning 7.I don't know where the time has gone because it still feels like yesterday. He is smart, hilarious, athletic, kind and compassionate. He is one of the best things to ever happen to me. In keeping with birthday tradition- the quiz:<br />
1. What's your name? Owen Patrick Carlin<br />
2. How old are you? 7<br />
3. Where do you live? Ohio<br />
4. what is your favorite color? red<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> 5. who is your favorite person? Hunter<br /> 6. who's your best friend(s)? Patrick, Owen B, Mason, Cameron<br /> 7. what is your favorite tv show? That's a tough one.... Uncle Grandpa and Clarence<br /> 8. what is your favorite food? Chicken curry in a hurry and pizza<br /> 9. do you have a favorite snack? applesauce<br /> 10. what is your favorite drink? lemonade<br /> 11. where is your favorite restaurant? Taco Bell<br /> 12. what do you like to do for fun? Play basketball, freeze tag, ride my bike and play football<br /> 13. what do you like to play outside? We just answered that<br /> 14. what is your favorite song? Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) by Silentó<br /> 15. what is your favorite movie? Paddington<br /> 16. what is your favorite book? The Day the Crayons Quit<br /> 17. What is your favorite toy? Legos and minecraft<br /> 18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas<br /> 19. what is your favorite sport to play? Basketball<br /> 20. who's your favorite football team? Jaguars<br /> 21. who's your favorite baseball team? Indians<br /> 22. who's your favorite athlete? LeBron James<br /> 23. who's your favorite college team? Ohio State<br /> 23. what's your favorite number for your own sports jerseys? 4<br /> 24. do you have a girlfriend? Rylie<br /> 25. what is your favorite subject in school? Playing on the ipads<br /> 26. what do you want to be when you grow up? work for Subway</span><br />
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My baby... is 5! I do not know where the time has gone. If you would have asked me if I ever wanted a daughter after having the to boys, I would have easily answered no. I was a boy mom for sure. Bows and dresses and frilly items and the thought of doing hair easily intimidated me. However, when I found out she was a girl, everything changed. I am so incredibly lucky and blessed that not only did I have a girl, I had her. She is the light of my life, the sunshine to my day, the smile at the end of a bad day, the laughter in the rain. She is my world.<br />
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I asked her the same questions I have been asking since she turned 3. Fun to look back on the changes of her answers, and some that I normally have reserved for Owen's quizzes which she wanted to answer as well. <br />
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The birthday Quiz<br />
1. What's your name? Quinlin Olivia<br />
2. How old are you? 5<br />
3. Where do you live? Broadview Heights<br />
4. what is your favorite color? blue<br />
5. who is your favorite person? Go-Go (her new battery operated remote dog)<br />
6. who's your best friend? Mommy and Daddy<br />
7. what is your favorite tv show? Every Witch Way and Full House<br />
8. what is your favorite food? Macaroni<br />
9. do you have a favorite snack? fruit gushers<br />
10. what is your favorite drink? milk<br />
11. where is your favorite restaurant? Panchos and Lefty's<br />
12. what do you like to do for fun? play with Owen<br />
13. what do you like to play outside? ride my bike and scooter<br />
14. what is your favorite song? Timber (Pitbull and Ke$ha)<br />
15. what is your favorite movie? Elf<br />
16. what is your favorite book? Give a Mouse a Cookie<br />
17. What is your favorite toy? Beados<br />
18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas<br />
19. what is your favorite sport to play? Hip Hop Dance<br />
20. who's your favorite football team? Browns and Packers<br />
21. who's your favorite baseball team? Indians<br />
22. who's your favorite athlete? Owen<br />
23. who's your favorite college team? Buckeyes<br />
23. what's your favorite number for your own sports jerseys? 4<br />
24. do you have a boyfriend? No<br />
25. what do you want to be when you grow up? a mommy, a cheerleader, a teacher and a doctorShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-53372188216423825472014-11-14T08:27:00.001-08:002014-11-14T08:27:53.923-08:00Updates We have been chugging along but I figured it was time for some updates. Where do I begin? <br />
Hunter has been doing awesome. First quarter of senior year and he got a 3.47, worked 20 hours a week and handled a social life- including a new girlfriend. I was so proud of him. He recently retook the ACT's and received a 27 (25 the first time) so he now will graduate with an honors diploma. His college search has begun, and I hope he can get his applications in over the next few weeks. It's an exciting time for him. <br />
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Work has been going ok for him. The hours have slowed now that winter is approaching, and he's only averaging about 4 hours a week- and as you know with a social life- he needs more than 4 hours to maintain his little dating life. So- off he went in search of a second job to supplement. I was proud of his drive, but have maintained the attitude of no more than 20 hours a week. School comes first. <br />
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Speaking of school, Owen has rocked out kindergarten. I now know, even while talking to his teacher last night at conferences, that we made the best decision for him by starting him at age 6 instead of 5. The best compliment that came out of conferences was "if I could have 21 more Owens, I'd be so happy". His report card was straight S's (the highest you can get) and the comments on it blew me away:<br />
"Owen is an enthusiastic and conscientious student. He has adjusted nicely to kindergarten and is a model citizen. He takes a keen interest in all work and approaches his assigned tasks in a confident manner. Owen has done an excellent job of mastering his sight words. He is working on writing sentences with capitalization, spacing and punctuation. Keep up the great work, Owen!"<br />
Can it get any better than that?<br />
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Quinlin is doing amazing as well. It's crazy to think she'll be 5 in just two months. My baby... almost 5! She is working on her letters and writing in preschool and tries so hard when we do spelling and sight words at home with Owen to master them as well. Socially, she's everyone's best friend and constantly gets hugs goodbye from all her classmates when she leaves at the end of each day. She's very sweet natured too- always inclusive of everyone. It's such a wonderful, untaught trait and something I hope she maintains. <br />
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Sean and I have been working hard on our house. We made the decision that this is where we need to be. We have such wonderful neighbors who are more than neighbors, but friends and a really great school district. Though we seem a little cramped and could really use a 3 car garage, to know I wont be paying a mortgage when I'm 45 is a really good feeling. So- that's the plan. We spent this summer redoing our living room and really am happy with how the space turned out. That will be the next post. <br />
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Now would be a great time to include cute, smiling children pictures... why won't blogger post them???? ugh. Until next time. <br />
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<br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-759889436912834232014-09-07T06:46:00.002-07:002014-09-07T06:46:08.665-07:00Dear Owen...September 7, 2014
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dear Owen,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Where do we begin to tell you how so very proud of you we
are? You light up our life! From the moment you were born, you have been our
pride and joy. It has been so fun to watch you grow, learn and change over
these last six years. You are an amazing little boy- so caring and loving, so
compassionate and kind. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You have accomplished so much- especially over the last few
months. You graduated from safety town and completed your last year of
preschool. We knew you were ready for kindergarten- and here you are- learning
to add and subtract, working on your sight words, mastering your letters and
numbers. We love working with you at home on your flashcards and seeing the
excitement when we read a book and you being able to pick words out that you
know. Soon you will be reading- which opens up a whole new world of excitement
and imagination. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You are the sweetest, funniest little thing as well. You get
your humor from daddy, that’s for sure! Everyone wants to be around you- you’re
so fun! But as fun as you are, you can be so serious as well. You love to make
sure everyone is included, especially your sister. You’re such a great big
brother to her, and a great little brother as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s been really fun watching you thrive at sports. You had
an amazing baseball season and have just started playing football and soccer.
We are so thrilled with excitement (as evidenced on our videos) watching your
two touchdown runs so far this season in the first two games and cannot wait to
watch your first soccer game this Saturday as well. Quinlin scored 4 goals in
your absence while you were playing football and I have a feeling, you probably
will match that, if not score more this weekend!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thank you for being who you are. We love you so soooooo much
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Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-44492844951697778512014-08-11T12:20:00.000-07:002014-08-11T12:20:07.520-07:00Owen's birthday Quiz<span class="userContent">My little guy turned 6 earlier this month! Happy birthday to the sweetest, most caring, giving, funniest, clever, inquiring, cautious yet crazy, just want to have fun little guy I know. We are ready for new adventures (aka Kindergarten)! I love this li<span class="text_exposed_show">ttle guy so much- words cannot describe. And in following tradition- the birthday quiz. We've been doing since he turned 3. Funny to see the answers change (even though Sean and I dropped off his list of favorite people this year):<br /> 1. What's your name? Owen Patrick Carlin<br /> 2. How old are you? 6<br /> 3. Where do you live? Broadview Heights<br /> 4. what is your favorite color? turquoise<br /> 5. who is your favorite person? Hunter<br /> 6. who's your best friend? Patrick<br /> 7. what is your favorite tv show? Sponge Bob and Full House<br /> 8. what is your favorite food? Tacos<br /> 9. do you have a favorite snack? Gummy bears and gummy worms- and Peeps!<br /> 10. what is your favorite drink? warmer water (much prefers from the faucet as opposed to filtered from the fridge)<br /> 11. where is your favorite restaurant? Applebees<br /> 12. what do you like to do for fun? play Skylanders<br /> 13. what do you like to play outside? Ninja turtles with my buddies<br /> 14. what is your favorite song? Sexy and I know it<br /> 15. what is your favorite movie? Toy Story<br /> 16. what is your favorite book? Pete the Cat<br /> 17. What is your favorite toy? I don't have a favorite toy<br /> 18. What is your favorite holiday? 4th of July<br /> 19. what is your favorite sport to play? Soccer and football<br /> 20. who's your favorite football team? Browns<br /> 21. who's your favorite baseball team? Indians<br /> 22. who's your favorite athlete? Michael Jordan<br /> 23. who's your favorite college team? Arizona Wildcats<br /> 23. what's your favorite number for your own sports jerseys? 6<br /> 24. do you have a girlfriend? Yep- Nora and Rylie<br /> 25. what do you want to be when you grow up? a football player</span><span class="text_exposed_hide"> </span><br />
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As I look back on my calendar- I see birthday parties, girls nights, couples nights out, bowling... all your basic type things. Winter was still in full blast so we didn't venture out really anywhere exciting, but what we did do, basic living, was fun. We got together a few times with our friends Mike and Annmarie and Jimmy and Tanya as we are vacationing together this summer and want the kids to really bond prior. And have they been bonding. It's been fun to see them interact- and honestly am a little jealous as to how fast kids make friendships. It's so easy for them- carefree wonders. Although I do feel as I have gotten older and more comfortable in my skin and who I am, friendships have been coming easy as well. It's nice to not worry about things anymore. Popularity in high school fades away. We're all the same- we all want success, love, health and happiness. Life is too short to worry about things that don't matter. And frankly, no sense getting worry lines for things I cannot control. <br />
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I'm currently preparing myself for a girls weekend in Phoenix. Sean was away for a few ice fishing tournaments this winter, so this is a little bit of me time to make up for the fact that he was gone so much. I am going with three girlfriends and cannot wait to get away- 85* and sunshine awaits! I need to start packing, trying on summer clothes to make sure they fit before packing and need to do some last minute cleaning., laundry and grocery shopping so that I can make things easier for Sean while I'm away. Hunter is around most of the weekend to help- I think. I know he works on Saturday and possibly has a date on Friday, but other than that, an extra set of eyes is never a bad thing. <br />
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Hope to post pictures of my trip next. Until then...Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-73550104030245374942014-02-25T05:00:00.000-08:002014-02-25T05:00:04.286-08:00Hunter turns 17!Not to be outdone, my very first baby had a birthday in January as well. The big 1-7! which is shocking since I'm still so young myself (I kidd, I kidd).<br />
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My handsome 17 year old!!! with the two younger ones, I always discuss their stats. So- at 17, he's 5'8, 138 pounds and in a size 11 shoe. :)</div>
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We had a nice time celebrating. He's really a remarkable young man. Junior year has been going well for him- grades are good, he's doing well at work (knock on wood) and he's scheduled for the ACT's in April. Yikes!!!</div>
<br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-65747625201229034042014-02-21T13:13:00.002-08:002014-02-21T13:13:58.999-08:00Celebrating Quinlin's birthdayOver a month later, but I didn't want to forget what we did to celebrate Quinlin turning 4. I wanted to start a fun tradition for her and I, so we planned a mommy/daughter morning, and truthfully, hope it's something we can keep doing every year.<br />
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We started with the "picture on the stairs"</div>
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Then it was off to dance class</div>
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and then to the salon... this was the tradition- a morning of pampering.</div>
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finished, pretty hair!</div>
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then it was time for Quinlin's first manicure</div>
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She got her toes done too. she was too small to sit with her feet in the hot water, so we opted just to do it in the manicure room. </div>
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Her finished toes! she chose sparkly blue! they had to fold and cut her pedicure slippers. I wasn't thinking when I dressed her in her fuzzy brown boots that day.</div>
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After the salon, we came home, had lunch, and finally got to open presents!</div>
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She was so excited for her new booster seats, her scooter and her new birthday dress! </div>
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Party time!</div>
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can I mention how much I love my new crock pots? They're the connecting ones where you can use one or more on one electrical plug. Love them!</div>
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Frozen cake! (we have a slight obsession with the movie)</div>
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My mom's annual birthday card! the sled is the number 4!</div>
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Cousin love!</div>
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More presents!</div>
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It really was a fantastic day. My baby is 4. sniff sniff. </div>
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This little lady turned 4!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I can't believe it (I say that about all my kids, every year, every age). </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">She is 37 lbs and I'm a slacker that I didn't catch her height at her sick visit yesterday. She goes for her well visit next week so I hope to get that then.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">She wears size 4 pants, and size 4 and 5 tops</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">She wears size 10 shoes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">She has quite the personality- very animated, dramatic, sweet and funny</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">She loves getting her hair done. starting to wear braids and ponies all the time.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">She knows all her letters and numbers (still working on both upper and lower case recognition wise)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">She is also starting sight words since we are working on them with Owen</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Starting at age 3, we ask the same questions on their birthdays. Her answers from last year are <a href="http://twodudesandadiva.blogspot.com/2013/01/happy-birthday-quinlin.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">1. What's your name? Quinlin Olivia (our last name here)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">2. How old are you? 4 (proudly holding 4 fingers)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">3. Where do you live? here</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">4. what is your favorite color? green and blue</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">5. what do you want to be when you grow up? a big sister (not happening, sorry honey)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">6. who is your favorite person? Daddy and my new lamby</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">7. who's your best friend? Owen, Daddy and Ginny</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">8. what is your favorite tv show? Spongebob</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">9. what is your favorite food? Macaroni and Cheese</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">10. what is your favorite drink? grape juice</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">11. what do you like to do for fun? play with Tia</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">12. what do you like to play outside? ride my bike</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">13. what is your favorite song? What's the Weather</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">14. what is your favorite movie? Tangled and Frozen (we've seen Frozen 3 times now)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.78333282470703px;">15. what is your favorite book? Pete the Cat</span></span></div>
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<br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-43012507571599949262013-11-20T12:01:00.002-08:002013-11-20T12:01:27.385-08:00HappeningsMy sister has reminded me that it has been months since there has been an update. I have totally been slacking on my blog since I started working from home. For some reason, on my new computer, I was having a hard time linking pictures into the blog, and without pictures, what fun is a post? But, I think my IT guy got it fixed, so all is right in the world. <br />
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Well, except for Adam Levine being People's Sexiest? <br />
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I am not a fan... too skinny, voice high pitched, etc...but I am more of a Channing Tatum fan (as documented and noted....extensively). Actually, People magazine missed the boat.... they don't know about this guy:<br />
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what have we been up to? Hunter, Owen and Quinlin are all thriving in the new school year. Hunter managed to pull a 3.5 for the first quarter of junior year (all while working- though no longer at the inflatable place...now he's in the food industry, and enjoying it). <br />
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Owen is doing well in pre-kindergarten and it solidified the fact that we made the right decision by holding him off from starting kindergarten as a young five. He is enjoying learning, eager to attempt to read, loves to play the game of rhyming words and opposites. Our new thing to tackle are sight words and will in due time. His coloring and drawings have been fantastic! It's amazing the difference in a year of how his mind works. <br />
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Quinlin is really enjoying preschool as well. She is learning and growing and has such the personality!<br />
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My sister and I planned a girls weekend and went to Fort Lauderdale. So nice to have a weekend to ourselves. We visited family, spent time on the beach and at the pool, did some shopping. It was perfect!<br />
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Halloween happened. Sean and I went to a Halloween party in the neighborhood:<br />
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And the kids enjoyed trick or treating, though it was incredibly rainy and cold and they only lasted 30 minutes. But they sure looked cute!<br />
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We took family pictures this fall- a snapshot to leave you with!<br />
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Now that I can get pictures back on the blog, I will attempt to do it more regularly. <br />
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Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-18703433986968989772013-08-28T06:04:00.005-07:002013-08-28T06:04:50.759-07:00Owen- 5 year stats39 lbs, 43 inches (I think he was 36% weight and 44% height)<br />
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He had his 5 year well visit last night. 2 shots and he's milking it today. walking with his legs stiff. The nurse we had made me restrain him, which I think made it worse for him to get the shots. <br />
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Passed his hearing and vision tests with flying colors. Named every shape for the vision test- circle, square and the little house symbol which I figured he would say house, but answered pentagon (or his version- pectagon). <br />
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My little smarty pants. Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-65564867696511291052013-08-05T10:30:00.001-07:002013-08-05T10:30:25.152-07:00Happy Birthday Owen! Owen turns 5!!!You guys...my baby is 5! I cant believe it. This was seriously his best birthday ever. He was old enough to understand, old enough to countdown the days, old enough to fully speak and communicate exactly what he wanted to do. His birthday celebrations started on Friday as we had his party Friday night at the pool of one of the rec centers. He loved it- though 21 kids was slightly chaotic. He had a blast, the kids had a blast, and needless to say, us parents had a blast as well. I had pinned so many ideas from pinterest and then ran out of time to do them, and actually was glad I didn't. The kids wouldn't have noticed my fun details, and I think I would have been disappointed in the time spent and what we got out of them. So simple- pizza, cake, etc. <br />
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On Saturday, my parents came over to celebrate.<br />
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my mom makes him the sweetest cards. This was this year's- he's a pirate on his number 5 boat.<br />
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His actual birthday was Sunday and we had a laid back kind of day. He opened presents in the morning and then we did whatever he wanted. <br />
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We went to breakfast- Owen's choice:<br />
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then we went to a kiddie park with our friends from the neighborhood. <br />
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Tacos for dinner (Owen's pick) and we called it a day. Success!<br />
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<li>Not much has changed between 4 and 5 growth wise. He is in 4T shorts, 4T and 5T shirts and size 11 shoes.</li>
<li>I am not sure how tall he is as his physical is in a few weeks, but he is still about 36/38 pounds. He is really lean but has a nice, athletic build to him. Definitely has daddy's body and daddy's legs.</li>
<li>His hair is darkening up a bit. Not as blond as it was last summer. More of a dirty blond color.</li>
<li>This year, he loves swimming! I signed him up for swim lessons again and he did really well this year. Not afraid- and almost a little too not afraid as he begs to take off his water wings. But- he is doing well, loves to go under and loves to show off his moves of what he has learned.</li>
<li>He also loves playing outside- football, basketball, riding his bike (yay on his own too- such a big boy!</li>
<li>Preschool was great for him. By 5 he can count foever, knows most letters and can write his name. Still needs some help and practice with some letters and writing, but he gets it. One more year before kindergarten will be good for him.</li>
<li>Friends are still huge for him. Aside from the friends in the neighborhood, he has developed great friendships with the kids from school. We find ourselves constantly planning playdates or trips to the movies. I'm a little sad that he's not going to kindergarten and all his friends are moving on, but I know this is the best thing for him.</li>
<li>He seriously is so sweet. When asking him what he wanted for his birthday, he said whatever we wanted to get him. And when opening gifts, he ensured Quinlin could have some presents to play with too. I'm so proud.</li>
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<br /> The Quiz<br />I asked Owen a series of questions and will be asking this every year on his birthday. <a href="http://twodudesandadiva.blogspot.com/2011/08/happy-birthday-owen.html"><span style="color: #5588aa;">You can read age 3 answers here</span></a> and <a href="http://twodudesandadiva.blogspot.com/2012/08/owen-turns-4.html" target="_blank">age 4 answers here</a>. Here are his responses from this year:<br /><br /> 1. What's your name? Owen Patrick ______<br /> 2. How old are you? 5<br />3. Where do you live? here (though when asked again, he gave his full address)<br />4. what is your favorite color? blue<br />5. what do you want to be when you grow up? a dentist<br />6. who is your favorite person? Daddy and Mama<br />7. who's your best friend? Daddy, Mama and Quinny. from school- Patrick<br />8. what is your favorite tv show? Bubble Guppies, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spongebob<br />9. what is your favorite food? tacos<br />10. what is your favorite drink? warmer water (much prefers from the faucet as opposed to filtered from the fridge)<br />11. what do you like to do for fun? play outside<br /> 12. what do you like to play outside? ride my bike or play with my friends<br />13. what is your favorite song? I Love It by Icona Pop (though he calls it Snooki and JWow)<br />14. what is your favorite movie? The Simpsons Movie<br />15. what is your favorite book? Pete the CatShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-36954788461457378762013-07-08T06:57:00.000-07:002013-07-08T06:57:44.095-07:00DrivingKnow what makes me feel old? aside from my birthday yesterday (37...ahem...29 again), my first born is officially on the road as a licensed driver! He has had his temps for almost a year, but we held off on letting him get his license as a motivator for school his sophomore year. So- I finally signed him up for driver's ed through the school in the spring and he successfully completed the needed amount of drive time. A huge thank you to my father who took him driving (a ton) and worked on maneuverability with him. <br />
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Hunter finished his in cars with the driving school in May and we finally felt like he was ready to take his test in June. The first opening was July 3rd, so off to the BMV we went! He used my dad's car as it was a little smaller than my SUV and it worked out really well. He hopped in the car with the driving officer and started the maneuverability portion first. My parents and I hid behind a car and watched the entire time. We saw him drive through the cones and reverse back into them- completing that portion with flying colors! I got all teary eyed with pride for him knowing he passed that section and knew he'd be fine on the driving portion. <br />
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About 5 or so minutes later, he returned to the BMV, huge smile on his face. What a huge accomplishment for him- and such responsibility. <br />
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He's only had his license for 5 days now, but it has been wonderful. He has made 2 little trips to the grocery store for me, and has driven to work about 4 times now on his own. Fingers crossed he continues to be cautious and safe. Now I know what my parents went through... a few more grey hairs may have popped onto my head these last few days. I will blame it on the teenage driver, not the birthday.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-76669716503987642912013-06-28T07:59:00.000-07:002013-06-28T07:59:02.147-07:00"what do you want to be when you grow up?"<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">I asked my kids what they wanted to be when they grew up- one said lawyer/FBI, one said a dentist and one said a football player. Guess which one my daughter picked...</span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">so I took hunter to his physical (and stats at 16 years, 4 months- 125 lbs, 5'7 1/4). anyway- so great to take him places and have both the nurses and actual doctor tell me what a great kid he is, etc. Anyway, the doctor has now convinced hunter to go to law school. LOL. so, my little guy is doing all this research about college gpa's, the LSAT, colleges. Makes me happy- he still wants to do FBI, so the doctor convinced him that was a great option because if FBI didn't come through, he could still be a lawyer. So happy he has direction, listens to someone else who he respects and now has a goal and motivation. Fingers crossed it all works out and he doesn't lose this excitement. </span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">A dentist... not sure where this is coming from, but he's been saying it for a little while now. I'll take it. It's funny how we were so nervous bringing him to the dentist the first time, the second time he totally took to it and by the 3rd time he was a champ. He loves going there and getting his teeth "tickled".</span><br />
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">A football player... my little girl can be whatever her little heart desires... even if it's a football player. I am guessing this is stemming from our evenings of street football with the neighbors maybe. I'll see if her answer changes when I do her next birthday quiz.</span><br />
<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"></span>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-3806316658269044272013-06-13T09:57:00.001-07:002013-06-13T09:57:39.968-07:00a job, a chicken and a boy bandI have been reminded by my faithful follower that it has been one month since my last blog post. I feel like we don't have much going on, and therefore, nothing to write about. It seems like every day is like Ground hog's Day. We do the exact same thing- wake up, drop off kids, come home and work, get dinner prepped, play outside, etc...<br />
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Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining. It's fun to hang out in the neighborhood and watch the kids play while we play cornhole or visit with our friends. The kids are at a great age where they all get along, all have someone there age to play with. It's been great. Hunter has even been getting in on the action as well and has loved hanging out with the men- and feeling like one of the guys. Even last night he called me from his friend's house asking if we were outside with the neighbors and if we were playing cornhole. 10 minutes later, he and his buddy showed up ready to get in on the action. For reference if you don't know (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornhole">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornhole</a>).<br />
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Speaking of Hunter, he went to Cedar Point last weekend- and lost his cell phone while riding a roller coaster. I shouldn't say lost, but more like it slipped out of his pocket during a ride. So- on Monday, I had to take him to get a new phone. He wanted a smart phone this time, so we told him, that would mean our plan would go up, etc and that he was 16 now, he should get a job. So- he called about 15 places, applied at 6 of them and got called for an interview. <br />
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I should have taken a picture, he looked so handsome as he was getting ready for his interview. Black dress shirt, Blue tie, grey pants, black dress shoes... this boy looked sharp. He had studied and prepped- read all up on the establishment, spoke to a friend who worked there for hints and pointers and was set. Sean and I both drove him there and we waited in the car. He came out about 15 minutes later- happy and confident- and lo and behold, about 3 hours later received the phone call saying he got the job. He'll be making just more than minimum wage, and it will be so great for him. Something to do this summer, an opportunity to save towards college and give him a little spending money (not to mention the ability to pay me the $20 a month that the cell phone bill went up from his new smart phone. <br />
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He also managed to get a 3.0 this quarter (I think), so that means we can finally let him get his license. He just needs to work a bit on maneuverability, but I think he is ready. Yay!!!<br />
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Other updates- Owen, at age 4 years and 10 months, finally was almost 40 pounds so we caved and got him his booster seat. This kid has tried so hard to gain some weight. He is such a little beanpole- and so lean!<br />
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He also had his preschool graduation, we'll call it one of two since he's not actually graduating. It was really a nice, simple event. Breakfast at the school and we were given an all about me book that I will forever cherish.<br />
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Quinlin has been doing well. She had her dance recital in late May and was the best little chicken there could be. The theme was chicken soup and rice and she was incredible. <br />
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Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-36233987043865102672013-05-13T08:30:00.001-07:002013-05-13T08:30:36.495-07:00Mother's Day 2013I had such a fantastic Mother's Day weekend. I had been out of town for work at the end of last week and it was so nice to come home and squeeze my babes. I missed them, and Quinlin sure missed her mama. What a nice thing though now to see how technology has evolved and to have been able to facetime with them every night I was away.<br />
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For Mother's Day, we decided to celebrate with our mom's the day before, on Saturday. My parents came over and we took them to a local Italian restaurant for lunch. The food was great, portions were huge and the kids did great. We came home and watched Rise of the Guardians (though I think I fell asleep). They left and about an hour later we went to Sean's sister's for grilled burgers for his mom. We came home and relaxed for the night. Just before bed, Sean asked which concert I would rather go to- P!NK or Fun. I couldn't decide, but knew this was my Mother's Day gift.<br />
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Woke up Sunday morning to the surprise of both concerts. I didn't have to choose. Yay! I'm very excited- I know this is Mother's Day and Birthday combined, but I cannot wait. Now I need to make sure he gets a nice present for Father's Day/Birthday as well.<br />
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The rest of the day was glorious. I was off-duty! Lazy day all day- couldn't have been better!<br />
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and how cute is this??? Quinlin's first stick figure family she drew on Mother's Day (051213)<br />
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<br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-55621032048077757062013-04-10T09:47:00.000-07:002013-04-10T09:47:38.305-07:00UpdatesLet's see... where to begin. I have been working from home for almost a month now. It has been fantastic. I don't have a home office, but do have an office phone at my house set up in my room, so I plant myself on my bed with my laptop and work away. I have been taking the kids to daycare in the mornings, I'll come home and throw a load of laundry in and just plug away at work. A girl could get used to this! Everyone has told me they wouldn't be able to get anything done, but surprisingly, I am even more focused. It helps that I have a huge project to do and have really been able to get at it.<br />
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We have been back in the moving kick again. We went and looked at a house a few weeks ago that was about 20 minutes from us (south) but decided it wasn't right for us. I would really like to stay in the area that we are and after being on house searches for almost the past 3 years and meeting with probably 8 builders, have decided that in order to get everything we want, it looks like we need to build it. We found a development that I really like and met with a builder there, but not sure if he can build exactly what we want. We found a house plan we love and I have been emailing with that builder, but that house will cost us a pretty penny. So- I think we are going to put our plans on hold and really work hard to save and will revisit later in the year. My car will be paid off in about 6 months, and that will help with the savings as well (especially because we are paying double payments to pay it off about 18 months early). This extra time will also allow us to make sure we are still secure with our employments, etc.<br />
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The kids are good. Hunter joined track this year running the events of the 1 mile and the 2 mile. I am so proud of him for doing it. He isn't the fastest, but has gotten his mile time around 6 and a half minutes, and that is a huge accomplishment for him. He has had shin splints for the past two weeks so missed the first meet last week and will be missing the meet this afternoon. he still attends and helps time the races, but cannot physically participate until he is pain free to avoid the shin splints from turning into a stress fracture.<br />
Owen is hilarious. He's been having a great time lately, especially with his friends. I feel like every weekend there is a birthday party or playdate to attend. The same for Quinlin. I will try and post pictures once I load them onto the computer and will update more regularly to keep my sister happy.<br />
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<br />Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-25371743868425981632013-03-13T07:25:00.000-07:002013-03-13T07:25:10.582-07:00TransitionsLife has been chugging away for us. We have been so busy just kind of living life, I guess. The kids have been relatively healthy, with the exception of this past week. Owen ended up in urgent care for vomiting, and that ended up actually being strep. Quinlin then went to the doctor and had a sinus infection, and Sean is just overall run down so getting sick. Hunter has been the healthy one, minus one day at school where we had to pick him up early for not feeling well (and he only had an hour left to his day). He has a cough now, but I blame that on him being 16 and not wearing a coat, because he's "too cool".<br />
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Speaking of the 16 year old, he finishes driver's education tomorrow. So- now all we need to do is complete his 50 hours of driving and he can take his driver's test. I'm trying to let him drive more and more, but it's hard to have the time. I picked him up yesterday from school and he drove home (yet, after living here for 8 1/2 years, still questioned the way, which I found odd). He also is doing well in school currently, and with his social life. There's a girl he's interested in and he might have a date this weekend. We shall see. Of course, I'm the embarrassing mother and he wants to avoid me driving him if he can. I laugh. I always thought since I had him young, I wouldn't be embarrassing. Apparently, step dads are much cooler. <br />
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Owen and Quinlin are little sponges right now. Learning like crazy. Owen has started writing his last name and is getting so good at coloring in the lines and trying to write. Many things I still need to work on with him. We have decided to officially not start him in kindergarten this fall. It was a difficult decision, he's the only one in his preschool class not moving on, but he also is the youngest. We factored in the August birthday and determined that he just wouldn't be ready and would benefit from an extra year.<br />
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Quinlin, aside from her diva moments, is blossoming and growing so much. She's so sweet- with the things she says and does. Her expressions crack me up. We walked into a store this weekend and she exclaimed "wow, it's just so beautiful". Beautiful is her adjective as of late as well. Everything is beautiful- the weather, her brother, her food. I love her.<br />
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Work is going well. My office is going under a 4 month renovation and therefore, starting on Monday, I will be working from home. I can see this as a positive and a negative. My house is not large enough and does not have a home office. So- we will be a little hillbilly for the next 4 months and have a folding table in my bedroom where I will set up shop. I have an office phone at home already and that's where it is, so I will bring my boxes of things I will need in the next few months and see how it goes. I will pop into the office maybe twice a week for administrative things I cannot do at home (scanning, copying, and to check the mail). All of it is fine, I will adjust. And I am thankful I have a job and somewhere to work. So- little transitions here and there.<br />
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My friends are good. We've seen them quite a bit lately which is nice. Now that the weather is warming, we can finally come out of hiding and see the neighbors more and actually do things and not feel so cooped up.<br />
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Lastly, prayers to my friend Colleen as she and her husband are reaching the end of his cancer fight. Please keep them in your thoughts. Praying for peace and comfort to their entire family. <br />
Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-88246245088215222142013-03-01T07:20:00.000-08:002013-03-01T07:20:03.554-08:00Professional PhotosI signed up for a free mini mini session in January. The photographer wanted to "give back" and offered these limited sessions so I jumped at the chance. I am so glad that I did. I didn't think she'd be able to get good shots in the 5 minute time allotment, but she amazed me. I was so happy with how they turned out. I wish I would have dragged Hunter with me so we could have tried to get him in it as well, but it just didn't work out that day (plus, she had so many people want to do it, she limited the sessions to 12 years and under).<br />
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All images courtesy of <a href="http://fiveelevenphotography.com/" target="_blank">Five Eleven Photography</a>.<br />
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Of course, with the free session, I got 2 free images. And, of course, I couldn't just choose 2. I had to get them all!
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Quinlin started dance class in January. I had to wait until she turned 3, so we got her into the class mid-season. When she started, she was very hesitant, shy, unsure of herself. About a month and a half into it, she loves it. It's Saturday mornings, and it's hard to get out the door sometimes, but once we're there, she's good. <br />
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I found the secret to our success is getting there 10 minutes before class starts. This gives her time to go in, find the square she wants to start on right away, and time to warm up a bit (when we first started, she took the first 10 minutes just sitting there watching, now she actually participates). <br />
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Sean went with me to the first class. The kids go in the dance room alone and the parents sit outside and watch through a window. Sean found some of the other women to be too chatty and catty so doesn't like to go and watch. Me? I love it. I don't know if it's because she's my little girl, or because she's my last, but I like to go and watch and take everything in. I either sit in the back with the other mom's or sometimes stand on the other side of the room and watch through another window (I can actually hear better when I do it that way). I don't want to miss a thing. <br />
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She really has gotten the hang of it and even does some of her moves at home when we're playing. They have the cutest sayings that make the kids remember and cute little songs that make them interested (so I don't forget, the legs in the air is popcorn, shaking the head is- I like dance class- shake your head yes- I don't like stinky shoes- shake your head no, point together clap, step and point- too cold, step and point- too hot, Good morning, good morning, good morning all over the world!)<br />
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The big recital is in May and the whole dance school is doing dances to a theme of books. Quinlin's class is an ode to the Chicken Soup for the Soul books. All I know is I just spent $45 on a yellow feather costume for her to be a chicken (and they jump out of a soup bowl in the beginning). <br />
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Here's hoping by the time that recital rolls around that she'll be a happy little chicken. I have visions of the class dancing and her being a chicken in a little ball on the side of the stage not doing anything. Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-44947010195285436402013-02-20T08:39:00.001-08:002013-02-20T08:39:37.978-08:00Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!Ice fishing season has officially concluded for us this year. Sean was very busy in January/February (hence my absence and unmotivation for blogging, maybe?)<br />
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This is his absolute favorite time of year. Though sitting in a shanty on ice with a hole doesn't sound all that fun to me, it is absolutely the best time for him. He participated in 3 tournaments this year (all out of state) and I am proud to announce that I am married to a winner!<br />
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The first tournament, he and his partner, Andy, came in 4th place (and also won biggest fish). The second tournament, he took first!!! and the final tournament, he came in 9th (with his old partner Dan as Andy couldn't make it due to a work commitment). <br />
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I am so proud of him on how well he did. But, don't get me wrong, it was hard on the family having him gone. For two of the tournaments, he left at 4am on Wednesday and didn't get home until about 9:30pm on Sunday. Made for two little ones missing their daddy, one wife missing her better half, and one 16 year old needing to help more around the house. By the time he came home (and came home safely) we were all ready.<br />
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In addition to winning some prize money, he won the cost for his entries into next years tournaments and also qualified for the National Championships in December. I believe they take place in Minnesota. Not sure if he'll be able to go or not, we'll see. <br />
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Anyway- some highlights from the events:<br />
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Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-52001620217985551952013-02-06T06:06:00.000-08:002013-02-06T06:06:18.614-08:00Quinlin- 3 year well visitQuinlin had her 3 year well visit last night. Can I first add how much I love our pediatrician??? Like really love her. She is so kind, sweet, good with the kids, personable, etc. She walked into the room and mentioned that she loved our Christmas card we sent her, asked how Sean's ice fishing was going, talked to Owen and asked if she could still fix anything (and gave the example of the basketball hoop). I love how much she knows our family- that we don't feel like just a number in the wide clinic system.<br />
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First the important stats:<br />
Height-3 feet, 2 inches or 38 inches (65%)<br />
Weight 35 lbs (84%)<br />
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She is on a nice curve of slimming down a bit which was nice to see. I can definitely tell she's getting taller and thinning out. She's only 2 or 3 pounds lighter than Owen- haha. Owen at her age was 32 1/2 lbs and 37 1/2 inches. So she's a tad taller and weighs more than he did.<br />
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She did so well at the appointment. She got her blood pressure checked for the first time:<br />
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Her doctor checked her out and thought everything about her was fantastic (of course). And then we all chuckled when she asked if I had any concerns and I didn't because the 3rd child is always the breeze. You finally feel like you know what you are doing!<br />
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She looked like such a big girl in her little gown. She was so funny during the appointment too- kept telling Owen it wasn't his appointment and that he needed to not be on the exam table. After the doctor was finished, we went down the hall for her vision screening. She had to stand on a line and look across to a chart, cover one eye and tell the nurse what she saw. I was a little nervous that maybe she wouldn't be able to answer, but then I remembered what a smart girl she was. She knew everything- every star, moon, circle (though she said the letter O for circle), flag, mug, etc. And then I thought, why did I doubt her? She's a superstar.Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-33653613767717657882013-02-04T10:44:00.002-08:002013-02-04T10:44:09.585-08:00Hunter's birthdayI fell a bit behind and have so much to post about, but don't want to post about anything else until I dedicate a post to Hunter for his birthday. <br />
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Sweet 16!!! Can you believe it? His birthday was toward the end of January and we celebrated, very mellow this year. Sucks to be grounded on your birthday. But- and I agree with Sean- it's just another day and maybe it will help in learning the lessons of life. <br />
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His birthday was on a Sunday and his grandfather on his dad's side picked him up on Saturday for a small little family party with that side of the family. Before he left, my parents came over and we celebrated as well. <br />
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We had a little cake and sang to him and then he was on his way. He returned the next day and I had to take Owen and Quinlin to a birthday party and he didn't want to go. So- I, sadly, feel like we didn't really do anything special for his big birthday. I did get him his favorite dinner and we did eat our cake. But- that was it. <br />
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He is slowly getting off the grounding. I gave him his cell phone back; it was too difficult being able to get a hold of him (we eliminated a home phone a few weeks ago) and with Sean traveling for tournaments, I needed to be able to be in touch. <br />
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In the meantime, for the officialness on the blog, happy 16th birthday to my amazing, kind, caring, sweet, funny, smart son Hunter. I am blessed beyond belief and we wouldn't be on our path of life without him. 16! We love you!<br />
Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-75226755271357905222013-01-24T05:20:00.000-08:002013-01-24T05:20:00.497-08:00OwenismsNew Owenisms (so I don't forget)<br />
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January 6, 2013<br />
in response to not wanting to nap... "I'm not even tired and neither is my penis".<br />
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January 8, 2013<br />
discussing how far away my sister lives. "Does she live further away than the blimp?"<br />
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I wonder what makes his mind work sometimes<br />
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January 23, 2013<br />
"Grandma- if you make me nap I am walking home" <br />
of course, he doesn't realize it's a 15 minute drive. <br />
Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903958077093651212.post-9005220005994066242013-01-23T06:23:00.001-08:002013-01-23T06:23:54.445-08:00Oh Hunter, Oh Hunter...what am I going to do with you?Well, sophomore year started well, and then this quarter happened. And truthfully, he did well. Minus one class. The one class that the teacher is the hardest on him, the one class where he needs to learn responsibility and accountability. The one class where I think he realized for the first time that he can't just "get by". That he has to work- and try- and study.<br />
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Report cards come out on Friday. I believe he pulled a 3.0 (if what he's telling me about getting an A in gym class actually happens). A 3.0 is great. I'm happy with a 3.0. What I'm not happy about? That it could have been much higher except he got a D in American Literature. He failed a big paper- that he knew was a huge portion of the grade. Basically, he could have not gone to class all quarter and probably still have gotten the same grade in the class. It's so frustrating. I believe his final grade is a 68.42%. Granted, report cards have not come out, but I know the grade isn't changing. We have access to view them daily on progress book. Thank goodness. I stalk it. Like seriously stalk. Daily. <br />
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Well, because he got a D, he got grounded. No ipod, no computer unless it was for school work, no PlayStation 3. And what happened? We went out Saturday night and left him alone for the night. Guess what he did? Played the PlayStation and went on the computer. When we asked him about it, he lied and said he didn't play any games. Then 5 minutes later, came back and admitted he lied and that he played about 5 or 6 games Saturday night because he was bored. The thing is? we already had him busted. Sean's co-worker ratted him out because he saw him online playing on Saturday. <br />
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So- for lying, he has now lost his cell phone and snowboarding. He had ski club today and is missing it. Not sure how long the grounding will go on for, we may need to throw him a bone here or there. But, I don't know what else will get through to him that this is not OK. It's clearly him being a typical teenager. But it's the lack of disrespect that I cannot handle. And the fact that I do not, nor can trust him. <br />
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He woke up for school yesterday saying he didn't feel well. Sorry- are you lying? do you really not feel well? How can we tell you are telling the truth? He did look miserable. But, you know what? we sent him to school anyway. Karma's a bitch. The school called about 9:00am and the nurse said he had gotten sick and we needed to pick him up. Sean went and got him (Sean was home with an ear infection and Owen was home with croup). He went to his room and slept most of the day. Still didn't feel 100% this morning, but off to school he went. It's the first week of the grading period, I cannot let him get behind. <br />
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But- the good to all of this? I think he's a good test taker. So far, for the mid terms that I have seen, he got a B on his Literature (go figure) exam, an A on History, and an A (I think) on trigonometry. And- he took a pre ACT test and scored in the range of 25-29 with most scores being above 90% of his grade level. I know he's smart, he just needs to apply himself. <br />
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And learn to tell the truth. Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00154067435225022637noreply@blogger.com0