Monday, December 3, 2012

childrens’ Christmas program

Yesterday was the annual children’s Christmas program at church.

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The Preschoolers sang two songs before the program. Wouldn’t you know, she was right behind another little girl.

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Jeremy was able to zoom in from a different angle to salvage a shot or two.

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This is her sweet friend who is less than 2 weeks younger than her.

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And an update on Dexter:

Day 9:

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Day 10:

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Day 11:

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Day 12:

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Sunday, December 2, 2012

the countdown has begun…

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Only 23 days…the halls have been decked and the stockings have been hung. Most of my shopping is complete (thank you amazon!!!) and now I can sit back and enjoy the Christmas season!!

I filled the urns on my porch with evergreen garland, pinecones and Christmas balls:

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entry:

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hall bathroom:

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kitchen:

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living room:

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dining room:

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family room:

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Yesterday Nana and Papa Bowman brought over the advent gifts. This is a tradition the kids have enjoyed for many years!

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Saturday, December 1, 2012

eighteen

On December 1, 1994 at the age of 20, I became a mom. Brianna couldn’t have been a more perfect baby. She was a good sleeper, a good eater and absolutely beautiful.

This weekend we celebrated 18 years of my gorgeous first-born.

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We went to Kansas City for a shopping trip.

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And some ice skating (very little ice skating, but I won’t go into that right now).

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And then we celebrated at home with a double-decker cookie before she headed out for the evening.

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I can’t believe I’m the parent of an adult. Graduation is just around the corner. And then college. Where does the time go?

One day old:

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3 weeks old (first Christmas):

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2 or 3 months?? I wasn’t very good at writing on the backs of pictures:

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6 months??:

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First birthday:

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Easter, 1 1/2 years:

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Second birthday:

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Third Birthday:

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Fourth birthday:

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4 years old, first day of preschool:

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5th birthday:

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6 years old:

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8 years old:

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10 years old:

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11th birthday:

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14th birthday:

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15th birthday:

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Sweet Sixteen:

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17th birthday (Christmas parade):

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Happy Birthday to a beautiful young woman, inside and out! I love you, Bri, with all of my heart!!