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Bode Bannack Wuertz made his arrival!! Following in Cash's footsteps, Bode just couldn't wait until his October 25th due date and made his debut on September 21st. Andrea had a whopping 30 minute labor! She delivered him in the triage room of the Labor and Delivery Ward. I got the text from Mom saying that baby was on his way and by the time I rushed out the door and up to the hospital, he had already been born!!</div>
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A tiny peanut, weighing in at 4lbs and 14 oz and 18.5 inches long. He was having trouble keeping his oxygen levels up and was also having trouble feeding. So a 3 week stay in the NICU helped him get well enough to come home. He is still on oxygen at home but at least he is at home!! </div>
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Welcome to the family, Bode!! We are thrilled to have another boy to love on! I can't wait to watch you grow and see who you become!!</div>
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Oh my sweet and sassy Clara June turned 4! We had a Pajama Party on her actual birthday. Everyone came jammied up and we had pink doughnuts with purple sprinkles (her request!) and made Fruit Loop necklaces. The weather was perfect so we were able to have all the kids outside and they just played and ate! </div>
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Friendship bear from Ella! I love their faces!<br />
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This sweet faced girl is full of piss and vinegar most days. She is has this adorable sense of humor budding and often tries to do silly things to make people laugh. She has a bit of a sassy mouth and isn't afraid to voice her opinion most days. She holds her own quite often with her big bro, which is a good thing around here! She loves riding bikes and being outside. Her sweet side shows though when she is quick with a hug and I love you Mama throughout our day. Callie and playing house are among her top things to do lately. She asked for baby things and clothes for her birthday. Her bedroom may explode soon with all the "equiptment" that her babies have acquired! <br />
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The well check confirmed what we all knew, she is a petite thing and tracking right along where she has been the last few years. We have finally cracked 30 lbs on the scale! She is in the 14% for height and weight. She told Nana the other day that she is probably going to be a shorty like her! Ha! <br />
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Clara June, we love you so much and you provide us with daily entertainment!! Although time is going so fast and I can't believe you are already 4, I can't wait to watch and see who you become!Betsy http://www.blogger.com/profile/17507986493194824117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112037056918566037.post-45389992186190432522015-09-01T15:09:00.001-07:002015-09-01T15:09:27.102-07:00{1st Grader}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Summer treated us well; trips to parks with friends, lunch out followed by walks downtown, two trips to Yellowstone, a few camping trips, movies at the theater and lounging around the house in jammies longer than usual. But truth be told he was ready to get back into his school routine and so was I! We had a "supply fly-by" last week where we went and dropped off the long list of supplies for his class. We met his teacher and toured the class. He found out that his desk lifts up this year which was a highlight for him! We rode our bikes home afterwards and he said "I think I love my teacher!". Seriously, what more could I ask for. She is a veteran teacher with two grown boys of her own. Well equipt to deal with wiggly little boys. <br />
After the first day of school he was tired and hungry. Stories began to trickle out over the course of the night as he told us that he had Health Enhancement (PE) and that a kid in his class was already in trouble most of the day. He found his good friend from last year on the playground at recess and seemed happy about his day. This kid loves to learn and I can't wait to see all that is in store for round 2 of school! Betsy http://www.blogger.com/profile/17507986493194824117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112037056918566037.post-2368436041071091002015-06-15T06:09:00.001-07:002015-06-15T06:10:22.402-07:00Pink or Blue...Niece or Nephew<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This has been a sentimental week around our house. Kindergarten finished up, T-Ball ended and Andrea found out the gender of her and Brandon's baby. </div>
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It's surreal when I stop and think about my baby sister having a baby of her own. Maybe because she is 6 yrs younger than me and I can specifically remember the night <em>she </em>was born. Or possibly because it will have been 4 years since we have had a newborn in the family. Whatever the reason, it has been a crazy sentimental week.</div>
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Andrea has been the best Aunt to these four munchkins. They all have a special place in their hearts for her. So when Aunt An decided to have a Gender Reveal BBQ just for them, it was so fitting. We wrapped up Evan and Clara (and Grandpa's!) last T-Ball game on Wednesday which happened to be the same day Andrea had her 20 week anatomy scan. We had a potluck dinner at Beall Park and right before we all ate, the big ol' box full of pink or blue balloons was hauled out. </div>
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As we can see by the above pictures, Clara is severely outnumbered in our family. Three boys in a row followed by a little girl who we were originally told was a boy at her 20 week ultrasound! We had been asking everyone what they thought the baby would be, Clara would say "it's a girl, we have enough cwazy boys in the family!". The boys naturally thought and wanted baby to be a boy and the rest of us were fairly split down the middle for our guesses. </div>
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Betsy http://www.blogger.com/profile/17507986493194824117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112037056918566037.post-37620786623166339872015-06-13T08:54:00.001-07:002015-06-13T08:54:03.727-07:00dad This Friday was my Dad's birthday. 56 years young. Exactly 50 years older than the two older boys. Which they think is pretty awesome. I, on the other hand, think that my Dad is pretty awesome in general. When we were growing up, Dad was the one that meant business. When threatened with Dad, the three of knew that we needed to shape up. The threat of a size 10 boot up your ass generally made us stop in our tracks. I have witnessed over the last six and a half years a transformation of this man that I never thought was possible.<br />
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I have witnessed, over the past six and a half years, this man transform and soften. He was working in Big Sky the morning Cash was born. When Mom called him to tell him that his first Grandson had arrived, he left work and came straight to the hospital. Eager to meet the next generation. In the early morning hours the day Clara was born, he met us at the hospital to take Cash home. Then arrived back later in the morning to meet his {only!} grand daughter. Layers of his rough demeanor being pealed away after each Grandkid was born. <br />
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{grandpa and Cash}<br />
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Grandpa is Cash's favorite person in the whole world. His fishing buddy and youtube watching partner. If Gramps is around, nobody else matters. Clara runs to him to give him hugs when she sees him. I didn't have a Grandpa that I would ever want to touch or hang out with. They were hardened and never soften with our presence. Cash, Clara, Ryan and Evan have no idea how lucky they are to have a Grandpa like him. <br />
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Those deep wrinkles that have grown over time from a life spent outside have not hardened him. They have grown in a way that has softened him overtime. Time spent with 4 little kids and 3 grown kids that love him more than anything.<br />
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Happy Birthday, Dad<br />
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Like a sunrise in the early morning hours cresting upon a mountain, summer is on our horizon. School is out a week from tomorrow. The days are {kinda} beginning to warm. Lily white legs stick out of shorts as we walk to school each morning. Summer is coming...it's almost upon us. <br />
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We ventured up to Hylite the past weekend for a picnic lunch. A ever so light rain subsided enough for us to have lunch at a day campsite and throw some rocks in the river. Even Angus enjoyed getting out and exploring in the fresh air!<br />
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This year we have two t-ballers in the house. Clara decided that she would like to try it out this year and so far she is having lots of fun! A few weeks after sign-ups I got a call from the parks and rec department saying that Clara and Evan (we got them on the same team to ease up the schedule for Nana and Grandpa!) didn't have a coach. I knew the right man for the job instantly! So Gramps was called and without much hesitation he agreed to be the Coach. Cash is on a 6-8 year old team this year and it will be his last year in T-Ball, a move to coaches pitch next year will bring a whole new element to his game. He has a nice coach named Tim that has two of his own kids on the team.<br />
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And now on to Christmas! The holiday was a tad different this year to say the least! Cash brought home a tummy bug the last day of school which he was over by the weekend. Our annual lefse making was squashed this year when I woke up with the bug in the middle of the night. Poor Mom ended up making it all alone :( I ended up being sick for four days and missing out on Christmas entirely. It broke my heart. Mom and Dad took the kids to their house so they could celebrate Christmas Eve with everyone while BJ and I watched via Skype. Strange to say the least! </div>
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<br />Betsy http://www.blogger.com/profile/17507986493194824117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112037056918566037.post-35298485450034375742015-03-28T11:26:00.002-07:002015-03-28T11:26:51.644-07:00November 2014 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Here it is the end of March and I have clearly been a blog slacker. This may be the longest hiatus I have taken...oops!! I honestly have no excuses other than...life! </div>
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So...here are the highlights from November...</div>
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::Cash turned 6! He went to school on his actual birthday (although I did offer to let him stay home!) He shares a birthday with another boy in his class so we brought chocolate cupcakes in on the 4th to celebrate. That weekend we had a "hunter man" themed party with friends and family. Everyone dressed in camo, I do love a good themed party!! </div>
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::Leaf raking and playing always ends up being a fun picture opportunity, yes? Angus got in on the fun too this year.</div>
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::Christmas tree chopping. We went with the Odegards this year. Cash isn't in to many pictures taken of him...sadly with school in the mix...pictures of him are getting harder and harder.</div>
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Oh, Rocky Creek Farm, you hold a piece of my heart. I think I have even uttered the words "I wish I lived on a farm" while there this last time. </div>
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Cash had a 5 day off stint that ends today. We tried to squeeze in as many things as we could all while just enjoying having no real schedule to follow. </div>
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Rocky Creek Farm topped our list of things we needed to do. Jackee and the kids joined us for pumpkin pickin'. Even though the pumpkin selection was...crap, we had fun still!</div>
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<br />Betsy http://www.blogger.com/profile/17507986493194824117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112037056918566037.post-11885484516667201222014-10-14T15:54:00.000-07:002014-10-14T15:54:04.143-07:00Feeling FallWe are in full swing with school and a few activities as well this October. Cash just wrapped up his last soccer game this Sunday. I am not sure soccer is his bag, but we tried it and he finished out the season. Spring soccer coincides with baseball so we will probably be taking the baseball route for now. <br />
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Cash had his "Fun Run" at school a few weeks ago....He actually ran way more than I thought he would!!<br />
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Brandon left for New Jersey :( He headed off to tech school until January. The girls and I are always up for a theme party...so it seemed only fitting we throw a "Jersey Shore" bon voyage party for Brando! I do believe Justin's get-up took the cake! Wife beater...gold watch...and even shaved his head in Pauly D fashion! <br />
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Oh Clary June...in the blink of an eye, you are 3 years old. Time flies when you are having fun baby girl and you my sweet thing are fun.</div>
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Overflowing with personality these days. Loving fierce and making us laugh. Your soft lisp is kinda the cutest thing ever. The lightest blonde whispy ponytails make me melt. And a firecracker when messed with. </div>
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The dust is settling from the hub bub of Kindergarten and you are settling into the role of only kid at home quite nicely. Calling it "girl time" during the weekdays and saying that you do not miss him while he is at school. Truth be told I like our girl time too. I hear you more. It's a pretty awesome thing when you realize that you can have a conversation with your kid and we are there. </div>
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You are an apple juice LOVER and a huge fan of chicken and rice for dinner. A new found love of leftovers for breakfast (a trait of Daddy's!) and a fondness for being my "mini chef" while you help make dinners. </div>
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I think you are sporty. A mover and shaker and future dancer...Dance started two weeks ago and you walked right in the class. Head held high and not a tear or cling to my leg. I was so proud. Nana cried. The oldest and littlest in the class my petite little thing! You love riding your trike and are soon going to be graduating up to the bike with training wheels. Eager to go on bike rides after dinner without a complaint about being tired or wanting to go home. </div>
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Favorite Color: pink and purple</div>
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Favorite thing to eat: chicken and rice</div>
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What you want to be when you grow up: Mermaid</div>
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I love you so so so much Clara! I waited for a little girl for so long. And the wait was well worth it. </div>
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Ready or not, Kindergarten morning came. We had clothes lying on Cash's dresser the night before. I picked them out for him, he said he didn't care what he wore. We ate breakfast and anxiously awaited to walk to school. </div>
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He couldn't wait to hop on his Razor and head down the street. After parking the scooter in the bike rack, we followed the herd of tiny kindergarteners, parents and younger siblings around back to the playground. Yellow numbers are painted on the perimeter of the basketball courts that coincide with their room numbers. Finding 108 we plopped down his dinosaur backpack in line and stood around waiting to see what would be next. </div>
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Mrs. Powell appeared right before the morning bell rang. A gathering of nervous kiddos clung by the only familiar face they knew besides their parents. After telling the parents that she was excited for the school year she let us know that we would tell them good-bye outside and they would head into the classroom. A hug and a kiss followed by "there's my buddy Kaden, see you later!". And he was off. Turned back a few times to wave. He was brave and so was I. Not a single tear shed by either one of us. </div>
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After giving his yellow popsicle stick to Mrs. Powell, indicating that he spotted his Mom, he walked towards me with a huge smile. "School is AWESOME" were the first words out of his mouth. The highlight of the day was eating lunch then putting your lunch bag in the wagon and just walking outside to play "all by myself!". </div>
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<br />Betsy http://www.blogger.com/profile/17507986493194824117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112037056918566037.post-53537138832640959412014-09-04T21:04:00.000-07:002014-09-04T21:04:34.049-07:00The Eve of Kindergarten I have sat to write this blog post too many times to count. Starting to type but finding that I just don't have the words yet to finish. The day after tomorrow, we have a Kindergartener! We have had lots of time to prep and get mentally ready for this day that is quickly approaching. Standing strong that I am happy Cash is going to school and I am so excited for him to learn and meet new friends, I am beginning to waver. Today was our Orientation was his teacher, Mrs.Powell. We walked in hand in hand and as we approached the doors, I felt his hand squeeze tighter as he whispered that he was a little nervous and feeling shy. Truth be told I was feeling a bit nervous myself. Although the Mama can't admit that to her baby. I told him that it's ok to be nervous for new things and this was going to be so much fun. The smell of school as we approached his class started to hit me in waves. I honestly thought I may cry a bit before snapping myself back to reality that this was freaking orientation and that I knew this day was fast coming. We introduced ourselves to Mrs. Powell who is young and super sweet. We needed to fill out paperwork in the Cafeteria while the two of them chatted a bit. Upon returning, we found the two of them on the carpet rolling dice and chatting about dinosaurs. It seems that he has hit the jackpot and gotten a teacher with a love of dinosaurs like himself. <br />
This blog was started two days before Cash was born and I cannot believe that in two days he will be a Kindergartener. Time flies. So a letter to my boy...<br />
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Dear Cash, <br />
Tomorrow morning we embark on a new journey. Your journey. School is a big deal, no longer under my watchful eye your whole entire day. I have spent nearly everyday of your life with you for the last five and a half years. And while you may read this some day and find your Mom to be a sap, it's a big deal, for both of us. I am letting my heart, you, walk freely into the world all alone without me. <br />
You are ready. And have been. For that I am thankful. You love learning and meet new people so easily. So much more outgoing than I ever was at five. I know that you will grow by leaps and bounds this year, possibly more than you have in your short five years. You will grow to be more independent. Feeling more secure in yourself. My hope is that you know that I will be right here. Waiting for you, to catch you if you fall or an ear to listen. Don't ever forget that. You are my boy, my first born and I love you more than you will ever know. <br />
So tomorrow, I let go a little. Something that I don't do with ease. I just hope that the time I spent with you has prepared you in some small way to soar. I look at pictures of you from the last five years and can remember almost every single moment that was happening when the picture was captured. <br />
I have been tough this whole time, saying that I am ready for you to go to school because you are. But tonight, the eve of Kindergarten, the tears are flowing. I love you so much Cash Henry. I know that you will do so well tomorrow and throughout your entire year. I am so proud of you for who you are. I will miss you terribly but I will be rewarded with your smiling face at the end of the school day, eager to tell me about your day. <br />
I love you my sweet boy. <br />
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Love, Mom<br />
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A few Sunday's ago we went boating on Hauser with the Spauldings. Justin got a boat in the spring and we hadn't been out with them yet. The kids all had so much fun! They have tons of "toys" for the boat so their was plenty to do. I actually got into the water and tried wake surfing. I am NOT a huge fan of the water...so this was kind of a big deal! It wasn't pretty, but I got up on my first try. </div>
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To know this boy is to know love. Full of fire and humor and truly a heart of gold. In a single instant he can be fiery and want to beat someone and then flip a switch and tell you he loves you while giving you one of his giant hugs. Humor comes easy and without even knowing it. A funny story...once he went along with Nana to meet tenant at a rental. After meeting him, Ryan shook his hand and said "Patrick, do you smoke cigarettes? I smell them on you." To which Patrick claimed he didn't smoke, only to find out later that he actually did! Five year old intuition for you :)</div>
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This past Wednesday night, we all ventured to the fair to watch Ryan enter into the world of Mutton Bustin'. We had all heard about it for weeks, how he was going to hang on sooo tight so he could beat the 6 second clock and take home the coveted belt buckle. Hot and dusty we all watched with anticipation of #24 straddling "Stink Eye" behind the shoots. As the announcer called out "next up, Ryan Spaulding riding Stink Eye" our family erupted in whistles and applause for this feisty boy! He gave it his all, hung on as tight as he could. Stink Eye made a sharp right turn and he was abruptly sent to the dirt. We clapped loud and hard for him...all of us proud of him for giving it a shot. He was all smiles when he joined us all in the grandstands. Saying how much fun he had and that he would be doing it again next year! </div>
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Ryan, you are a pretty awesome little person and I love you lots. Thank you for providing so much entertainment for our family.</div>
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Love, Aunt Betsy</div>
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I am a sucker for a schedule. A planner by nature. Type A...first born...likes to be in control. As the years go on however, I am learning to push out of my comfort zone. To let schedules shift a little and leave days open for adventure. </div>
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Our after dinner/bath/story time routine is where have learned to deviate from. While I will NEVER let them go without a bath...we opt for playing more after dinner in lieu of stories. Snacks are drippy popsicles eaten outside while playing in sand. After dinner bike rides in the bike trailer swapped out for extra stories. My house is often not as clean as I would like it to be. Small kids (and me!) go stir crazy when kept inside too long. Pop over and my breakfast dishes may get done in combination with lunch dishes...but I am learning to be ok with it. It's a work in progress...I am still Type A...first born! </div>
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I rode my bike with both kids in the bike trailer to Town and Country this morning. It was a workout to say the least! I figure I had 90ish pounds behind me! We decided to stop at Kirk Park after our few groceries were bought. I had packed a lunch and my camera. When the kids asked to take off their shoes and walk around in the stream, my answer was "heck ya!". They splashed and played for a while. Mud mushing between tiny toes. Dirt all over newly tanned legs. And a certain 2 yr old that daily pushes me out of my comfort zone, falling into the water and then stripping down to her panties to continue on! </div>
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My over planning-stick to a schedule self will return once the fall arrives and our new life with a Kindergartener begins. But for now, I will enjoy the summer and all the impromptu adventures we can have.</div>
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Just like that T-Ball is over. It seems so summery to head out to a ball game. Pushing bedtimes and getting dirty later at night than normal. It's been nice to have something to do after dinner however T-Ball is already over. Cash had a great time this year. He seemed to hit harder and work more to field the ball. We are looking forward to next year when he moves up to the next division which is the 6, 7,8 yr old coaches pitch. </div>
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The second to last game was Ryan's last. The boys played back to back. We decided that a picnic dinner would be pretty fun. The boys watched each others games in between playing on the playground. The black clouds rolled in swiftly during Ryan's game which was last. The weather held out and the game went on as scheduled. We ate our dinner that Saralyn had made and enjoyed a game of freeze tag in the park. It was so fun and I think we may need to make it a summertime tradition!!</div>
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It seems like the wait for summer and warmer weather gets longer and longer every year. Cash is becoming aware of seasons and the difference in weather for each. He often asks what season it is, and when it will be warmer. Although he says his favorite is Fall, since his birthday is in fall "when the leaves change colors".</div>
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We patiently (or not so patiently!) wait for snow to melt and sunshine to kiss our skin with warmth. The first few days it was warm enough for t-shirts, these Montana natives of mine had swimsuits busted out of drawers and were begging for a pool to swim in! The days when it wasn't nearly warm enough for shorts and a t-shirt let alone a suit, were spent inside with bathing suits on and lunch eaten on beach towels in the living room. </div>
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Low and behold the warmth and sunshine make their way up to Montana. Much earlier than usual I may add! My favorite kind of summer day is the one where we head out somewhere on a whim, usually with a packed lunch and always with my camera. The fun and pictures rarely disappoint. </div>
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Last week BJ called from Butte and said that he needed his passport but forgot it at home. We met him halfway for the exchange and headed back for home. I had seen the sign for Headwaters State Park on the way over and thought a drive thru to check it out was in order. I hadn't ever stopped before and I am glad we did! We blew dandelions, climbed fences and threw endless amounts of rocks in the river. I hadn't packed lunch that day, however, my sub par car cleaning skills came in handy when the kids got hungry and I managed to scrounge up enough food in the back of the car to feed them :)</div>
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<br />Betsy http://www.blogger.com/profile/17507986493194824117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112037056918566037.post-58642872259051218482014-05-27T15:21:00.003-07:002014-05-27T15:21:52.302-07:00Batter Up..It's T-Ball Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Baseball season is upon us! I grew up going to countless baseball games as a kid. Justin played from the time he was 5 and my Dad was always his coach. The dirty and dusty fields of American Indian Little League hold many memories threaded throughout my childhood. I remember Justin playing T-Ball on the smaller field for two years and then graduating up to the 'real fields' a few years later. I can see the canvas bag my Dad would pick up at the beginning of every season along with that years team uniform and hats. A perk of being the coaches son was that you always got your favorite number (12) unless for some reason that year your number wasn't in your size (happened once!). Dance drop off and pick up always had to be carefully planned out with the weeks practice and games. For years my family rarely ate dinner together. Rather eating in shifts when you got home (with one parent and Andrea) after your activity. I met many friends at the field. Many were friends from school or just had a brother on the team. Dad was the coach you wanted your son to have. Not always the best team, but the most patient and one that always had a kind word of encouragement to go along with an offer of advice in how to do something better. Palmdale is notorious for wind...many nights were spent wrapped up in a huge blanket with Andrea on a cold metal bench watching Justin and Dad. So many of my childhood moments are held on a baseball field.</div>
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Cash now loves the sport. And my watching has shifted from older sister to proud Mama. He is so serious when he plays. Getting into his fielding position, patiently waiting for the ball to lop his way. He has learned this year that if it doesn't look like it is coming his way, he will hold back, opting to stay out of the dog pile that ensues. This will be his last year of T-Ball and I am sure many memories will be held on a new baseball field next year, for Clara and us.</div>
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I wasn't always a crafty person. In school, my drawings were completely abstract. Not being able to draw a single thing to save my life was usually how it went. Justin was always considered the artsy one out of the three of us. My parents are awesome artists. My Mom can draw anything and my Dad can create amazing things out of wood. <br />
Something changed in me after Cash was born. Maybe it was the fact that I was home with a newborn and quite frankly, things get boring. The first thing I made was a scrapbook for my Mom for Christmas. I spent many hours placing pictures with corresponding themed stickers. The pages were loaded with baby pictures of Cash and Ryan and everything they had done in their first year. I kind of got the crafting bug. I moved onto making cards. It was fun to be creative and personalize cards for different people and occasions. After people started liking what I was making, I got more and more addicted! <br />
After Cash was bigger, our crafting bloomed again. He would sit with me and "do a project" while I tinkered away on the latest thing I happened to be working on. We have many birdhouse that have been painted and canvas prints around the house from this time period. <br />
Just this last Christmas I got the idea to start sewing. Andrea had bought me a kitchen towel for my birthday that had cute scraps of fabric sewed on. Thinking to myself that I could totally pull something like this off but using the shape of MT (or various other things) and perhaps make something of it. <br />
After that, Hank & June was born. I bought some towels and cute fabric and made my first one. Getting a decent response from family and friends, I figured that I would take a leap of faith and buy a space at Farmers Market this summer! I have been sewing every spare second I get and have a stock pile of 30 towels so far. I want my booth to be cute and draw people in, so I have been searching Pinterest for ways to decorate a booth. I have an 8ft space to fill. It's still a work in progress but I am getting excited as the day approaches. It's scary to put myself out there, hoping that it sells and people like what they see!<br />
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I have also done custom orders for a few people. Onesies, burp cloths and various different states! Let me know if I can make one for you ;) <a href="mailto:betsycope@yahoo.com">betsycope@yahoo.com</a><br />
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Betsy http://www.blogger.com/profile/17507986493194824117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112037056918566037.post-63665114345760214852014-05-06T09:43:00.000-07:002014-05-06T09:43:07.672-07:00easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Behind once again on blogging, I am finally getting Easter up! We had such a fun time spent with family all day. The kids slept til 6ish (!!)...Cash woke up first followed by Clara. The Easter Bunny kept things small and simple this year. Both kids got new swim suits and a few pieces of candy along with bubbles. They were both happy with their loot and Clara was eager to put on her new bathing suit :)</div>
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We had brunch at Mom and Dad's this year. The weather was PERFECT!! Clara didn't even have to wear a big coat over her dress this year! Mom always out does herself with the kiddos baskets. A tradition I see brewing is getting silly string for holidays. It's the best 30 seconds of fun money can buy!! </div>
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The kids had an egg hunt in which the big boys scooped up most of the eggs. Partially because Evan said that he was having to drive to the hunt first and Clara would gingerly crack each egg open and inspect what she found before hunting for the next. </div>
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<br />Betsy http://www.blogger.com/profile/17507986493194824117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112037056918566037.post-84592271465082891702014-04-22T08:43:00.002-07:002014-04-22T08:43:05.313-07:00egg dying<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Egg dying was pretty fun this year. Clara is the right age to finally do it herself and she was loving it! I decided to try a Pinterest idea of baking the eggs instead of boiling them...I jumped in head first and decided to bake all 18 of them. Luckily it was a success! You put the eggs in a muffin pan and bake them at 325 for half and hour, then put them in an ice bath until cool. I will be repeating this method for years to come!</div>
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Easter Day post coming hopefully later today!!Betsy http://www.blogger.com/profile/17507986493194824117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2112037056918566037.post-36835092534875811612014-03-31T19:19:00.000-07:002014-03-31T19:19:09.745-07:00two point five<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My girl is 2 1/2...half way to 3 and she is overflowing with personality these days!</div>
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She is quite the spit fire. I see a very feisty girl brewing. She is quick to put her brother in his place and doesn't take crap off him. Yesterday I heard them both yelling and just figured it was Cash being naughty. However, when BJ walked into Cash's room, he found both on the ground and Clara had Cash in a headlock! Somehow I think she will be able to handle things on her own.</div>
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Learning Cash's habits, she talks non-stop. She is often shy around new people or situations, but around us and familiar faces she is loud and outgoing. </div>
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The other day when I took these pictures both kids were out riding in the front yard. She toppled off her tricycle and the seasoned Mom I am, I waited a minute to see how she would react instead of rushing over. Much to my surprise, she quickly got up and told me to "pick up my bike, I need to get back riding!". Cash would have needed a Band-Aid and would have been done with riding for the day. Amazing how different they are!!</div>
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She has zero fear and is more than willing to try new things. Adventurous and rarely cautious she is always up for a challenge. I often find myself wishing I was more like her. But I know in time she will end up pushing me to new limits in all new ways, and for that I am grateful.</div>
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While she was staying with my Mom last week, Clara started reciting the ABC's to her and Andrea! We had no idea that she even knew them!! Her and Cash often take showers together and he sings the ABC's and when it's over they switch for water time. Apparently she has learned it from that!! One of the things I can be happy that she has picked up from him...most things are so "educational"! She knows all her colors and can count to 14 without help. </div>
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I love this tiny ball of fury (as BJ said she is!) and I honestly can't imagine my life without her. I think I watch more carefully and enjoy the new things she learns and does more with her. The baby of the family sure has its perks!</div>
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