tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12903393069020894752024-02-19T19:41:02.660-06:00The Woman McShanCourtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-19768971598730943202014-05-05T16:00:00.000-05:002014-05-05T16:00:08.667-05:00March Madness and April Showers<div style="text-align: center;">
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March brought with us warmer weather and lots of special moments and memories.</div>
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{eating oranges on momma mac's back porch}<br />
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{special visit from our mamaw - mattie rose loved helping her sew}<br />
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{walks by the pond with our momma mac}<br />
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{always waiting on daddy to get home}<br />
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{fun times with our friends}<br />
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{lots of nick's italian ice - our favorite in-town treat}<br />
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{kristen (one of the girls in my small group) got baptized}<br />
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At the end of March, we took a trip with the Siscos and both of our staffs to Atlanta for the Hinman Dental Conference. Lots of teeth for the guys. Lots of shopping for the ladies!</div>
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{it was way past our bedtime}<br />
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The first weekend of April was a busy, but fun-filled weekend spent with ladies I love! Friday night, the women's ministry hosted a Pinterest Party for the women of the church. Several very talented women taught seminars on topics from lamp making to jewelry making and knitting to painting. Each women attended two seminars, followed by dinner and two more seminars. Saturday morning, I hosted a baby shower with several friends for my friend Lacey who is expecting sweet baby girl Greer any time in the next few weeks! Lacey is a Memphis-transplant like myself and we have become good friends as we continually try to adjust to life in this small town of Crossville.</div>
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{love serving with these women}<br />
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{cake decorating class}<br />
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{jewelry making}<br />
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{a love a reason to craft. particularly new babies.}<br />
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{yummy punch}<br />
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{love making diaper cakes}<br />
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{can hardly tell which of us is the preggers, because lacey looks so great!}<br />
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{hostesses and mama-to-be in gray}</div>
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<br />Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-12392591167492690982014-05-05T15:22:00.002-05:002014-05-05T15:22:55.681-05:00February<div style="text-align: center;">
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Not too much went on during the month of February because of this:</div>
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{snow. everywhere. it was a cold month.}<br />
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{mattie rose loved being outside while it snowed, but she definitely didn't like walking in it}<br />
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Daddy made sure both Mommy and Mattie Rose felt loved on Valentine's Day. We both received special flowers and chocolate and sweet words in a card that made Mommy cry. </div>
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{"which one should i try first?"}<br />
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{pure joy}<br />
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{sweet girl even shared some with her brother}<br />
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{valentine's day at mdo. clearly she's concerned that i'm leaving.}<br />
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We headed back to Memphis again in February to celebrate Isla's (by bestie Alicia's daughter) baptism. No way I was missing that!</div>
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{smiles with my godson declan and his coco}<br />
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{aunt coco's kisses are the best}<br />
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{she did so great}<br />
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{best friends}<br />
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It had been so long since my 9th and 10th grade small group had gotten together outside of church functions, so we decided to hit up the Cumberland County Playhouse for a Sunday matinee of Grease. It was so much fun to share a timeless classic with this bunch!</div>
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{love these girls}</div>
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<br />Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-12466063846264215472014-05-05T15:07:00.000-05:002014-05-05T15:07:00.954-05:00January HappeningsI figured since it was May, now would be a good time to tell you what went on in our lives in January! Ha! We have been crazy busy these past few months and blogging has taken a huge back seat...<br />
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January started off with a trip to Chattanooga with our youth group at church. We went to see the WinterJam concert, full of fun Christian artists and lots of really good music. The kids got to get into the building early, rather than waiting in long lines for hours, because we had the opportunity to volunteer with Holt International to try and find monthly sponsors for kids across the world waiting on their forever homes. It was a great teaching moment for the kids to get them thinking outside of their immediate world.<br />
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{an unexpected surprise - my childhood buddy leonard works for reach records and happened to be working at this show}<br />
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A couple weeks later, James, Mattie Rose, and I headed to Memphis! I was helping to host a baby shower for sweet baby Ella Grace and her awesome mommy and my friend, Lee. Our discipleship group hosted at Kathryn's house with a few of our other friends as well. </div>
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{favors for guests with scripture attached to pray over ella}<br />
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{showering ella with blessings}<br />
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{got to spend some sweet time loving on baby david}<br />
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Sadly such a fun day came to a close with lots of sadness and scariness. My Poppy (dad's dad) had been in the hospital for a while and things weren't looking like they were getting better anytime soon. So after the shower, I headed back to mom's house, picked up the kiddos and Mom and we loaded up to head back to Crossville. We spent the night and got a good night's rest, and then we made our way (slowly, but surely) down to Ft. Lauderdale. Though the circumstances for the trip were no fun at all, it was really enjoyable for me to watch James and Mattie Rose enjoy Gigi and Poppy's condo the way my cousins and I did our entire childhood. Fortunately, Poppy has been out of the hospital for weeks now and though not back to where he was prior to admission, he's doing well. </div>
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{james holding down the fort as the man of the house while poppy was away}<br />
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{mattie rose helping meme wash dishes}<br />
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{first visit to my favorite man}<br />
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{mattie rose found gigi's vanity very quickly}<br />
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{makeup and octonauts. life doesn't get much better.}<br />
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{sweet moments together}<br />
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{poppy usually takes kia for a walk, so mattie rose took it upon herself to chip in}<br />
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{first long walk around the hospital - physical therapist granddaughter had to kick some butts in gear}</div>
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Lots of miles put on the car in January, but every single one of them was worth it.</div>
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Dad and Kim flew in on Christmas Day, and it was so nice to get to spend part of the actual holiday with them.</div>
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{mattie rose helping her bebe open gifts}<br />
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{bebe was glad to have such big helpers to open her gifts}<br />
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{and when bebe was done, mattie rose was glad to help grandpa}<br />
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{dad's new hat from my brother}<br />
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{mattie rose and her bebe}<br />
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{again, way too busy to look at the camera}<br />
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{trying on grandpa's hats}<br />
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{"wait grandpa, give it back"}<br />
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{mattie rose a little unsure of it all...}<br />
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{warming up}<br />
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We spent the day after Christmas shopping for some good deals. And the following day, the weather was so nice, so we headed to the park. There is a great ADA-accessible playground in town, which I love because it's not messy sand or dirt to have to clean off the babies. </div>
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{do they even look old enough to be grandparents?}<br />
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{just a-swingin'}<br />
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{working on her swing}<br />
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{grandpa giving her some pointers}<br />
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{then it was james' turn}<br />
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{he was so proud of himself}<br />
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{if ya wanna play, ya gotta carry your own clubs}<br />
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{buddies}<br />
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{it didn't take long for mattie rose to snuggle up with grandpa. there is just something about watching your daughter sit in your dad's lap. pulls at the heartstrings. just a bit.}<br />
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{and of course, whatever one does, the other has to do as well}</div>
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This trip was way better than all the others, because we had almost a whole week together. It wasn't rushed, and we could just spend good, quality time together. But of course the day they left came way too fast! COME BACK GRANDPA AND BEBE!!!!</div>
<br />Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-62991905442737074972014-02-04T19:39:00.002-06:002014-02-04T19:39:20.292-06:00Christmas Day 2013<div style="text-align: center;">
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It was so fun to wake the babies up on Christmas morning. Wait. Let's be honest. There was no waking <i>them</i> up. They are always awake at the crack of dawn.</div>
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We had a quick snack of a breakfast, Daddy read the Christmas story out of Luke, and then opened a few gifts.</div>
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{babes on Christmas}<br />
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{james and daddy reading}<br />
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{someone only wanted to open gifts}<br />
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{this is just funny to me}<br />
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{mattie rose digging in}<br />
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{sweet boy}<br />
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{loving her new outfits}<br />
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{i love when he sits like this. and then the physical therapist in me comes out...}<br />
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{that face}<br />
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{needed a banana break}<br />
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{james checking out daddy's new pictures for the office}<br />
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{just playing with his new cars}<br />
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{she loves to doodle these days}<br />
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{playing in our tunnels from momma mc and dayay}<br />
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{and no christmas is complete without some snuggles}</div>
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Once presents were opened and the mess was cleaned up, we had another surprise for James and Mattie Rose. Grandpa and BeBe were on their way!!!!</div>
<br />Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-91773377194607398392014-02-04T19:19:00.004-06:002014-02-04T19:19:45.874-06:00McShan Christmas 2013<div style="text-align: center;">
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Since the McShans typically celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve, that's where we headed. I did a horrible job taking pictures. Rather upset about it. The kids were exhausted and delirious and getting them to even look at me with a camera in hand was not happening. </div>
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{momma mc and her grands}<br />
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{helping james and mattie rose open their new pop-up tunnels}<br />
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{opening up some pretty shoes}<br />
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{daddy and his girl, who had her tongue out all night}<br />
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{sleepy boys}<br />
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{new day pack for hikes with my honey}<br />
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{rockin' them beats}<br />
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{new rides}<br />
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{just a boy and his bike}<br />
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{a little help from dad}<br />
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{took a break to play in his house}</div>
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We spent the weekend before Christmas in Memphis celebrating the holiday. And boy did we celebrate!</div>
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We exchanged presents with the O'Dells, babysit for a sweet new friend, opened up lots of presents with MeMe and Pop, and had brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus. </div>
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{silly girl in smocking}<br />
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{sweet baby harper - almost 1 year old}<br />
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{abbi is getting so big}<br />
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{mattie rose and abbi checking out the goods}<br />
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{loving our new book from japan from abbi and harper}<br />
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{just love that face}<br />
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{abbi figuring out her new toy}<br />
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{this is what 18 years of friendship turns into. couldn't have ever dreamed it.}<br />
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{my sweet goddaughter loves her auntie corky}<br />
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{so does this one...love her "cheese" face}<br />
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{this just melts my heart. abbi loving on james}<br />
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Later that night, I had the pleasure of babysitting sweet baby Barrett. He is the son of my Phi Mu lil sis, Megan. Megan's husband Brandon is from Collierville, and they happened to be in town for a wedding. Meg texted me that morning asking if I knew any good babysitters in the area (not knowing we were in town too), and I just happened to know of a very qualified and experienced "babysitter." ;)</div>
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{jolly little man}<br />
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{auntie am came by for a visit too}<br />
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{mattie rose playing mommy}<br />
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{aunt court teaches all her little ones about selfies}<br />
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{he looks content, right?}<br />
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{who's got the touch?}<br />
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{a little hokey pokey before bed}<br />
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The next morning, we celebrated by eating some breakfast and exchanging gifts. Mom had instructed us to bring Kyle's truck instead of my little car. Two little people were about to be two very spoiled little people. </div>
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{snuggles with our pop}<br />
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{getting ready}<br />
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{bailey and me}<br />
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{mattie rose was more interested in her presents than taking a picture with mommy}<br />
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{the ladies in our matching loungewear}<br />
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{a greasy daddy and his excited little girl}<br />
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{the men, plus mattie rose}<br />
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{someone was super pumped about his "baaaa"}<br />
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{last year, the sound of tearing paper made her cry, this year, she was a pro at shredding it to pieces}<br />
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{big boy got a tool bench}<br />
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{obsessed and in awe of her doc mcstuffins doctor's kit}<br />
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{gah that face gets me every time}<br />
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{we love bailey}<br />
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{just lounging and drawing pictures on her new chalkboard}<br />
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{my buddy, though you wouldn't know it by the picture}<br />
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{meme, aka Santa, and her babes}<br />
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After presents were opened, everyone showered, and we headed to the country club for brunch with Santa. The big guy.</div>
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{high fives were as close as james was coming to sitting on santa's lap}<br />
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{these two had a death grip on mommy and daddy}<br />
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{the harder they cried, the more we laughed. awesome parents.}<br />
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{chowing down}<br />
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{feeding meme}<br />
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{missing someone}<br />
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{clinging tight to mommy's leg. adamant not to get near santa.}<br />
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{james decided santa may have been safe enough to share bumps with}<br />
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{pop and his boy}<br />
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{meme and her girl}<br />
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{sweet moments with our bay-bay}</div>
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<br />Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-27623982806718778342014-01-06T10:03:00.001-06:002014-01-06T10:03:15.489-06:00December Fun<div style="text-align: center;">
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Leading up to Christmas, we had plenty of activities to get us in the holiday spirit. </div>
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The church where we are members in Crossville has The Living Christmas Tree every year. It's a massive tree, that the choir stands in and sings from throughout a gospel-centered performance. We attempted to take the twins last year, but they were way too young and ready for bed before the introduction was even over. </div>
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This year, they managed a little better. They loved the singing, and would dance throughout it, but got a little antsy when the acting portion was happening. </div>
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{daddy and james taking it all in}<br />
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{mattie rose and her momma mc}<br />
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{uncle micah even made an appearance}<br />
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The next day, we celebrated Asher-man's 2nd birthday. Kayla had his party at a local tumbling/cheerleading center. It was probably the best idea ever. In one room there was a inflatable bounce house, and in the other room there were tunnels, slides, trampolines, bars, and balance beams. The twins are so active right now that they enjoyed every bit of it!</div>
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{concentration requires a tongue hanging out of the mouth}<br />
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{we loved bouncing on the trampoline}<br />
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{pure joy}<br />
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{buddies}<br />
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{she had a hard time staying on her feet}<br />
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{the wonder of a balloon}<br />
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{i'm not sure when they got old enough to eat a slice of pizza and drink capri-suns}<br />
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{the birthday boy}<br />
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{it's a shame we don't like cupcakes}<br />
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{savoring every bite}<br />
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{he wasn't sure what he was doing, but he loved it}<br />
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{this little girl is fearless}<br />
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{future olympian}<br />
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{bubs wasn't quite as graceful}<br />
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{having so much fun!}<br />
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{after the party, we went to the siscos to relax a little and snuggle with maeve. mattie rose loved loving on her}<br />
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The following week, we started to get our butts in gear for Christmas!</div>
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{my little elves coloring while mommy wrapped presents}<br />
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And then there was the tacky sweater party for our youth group. I have been leading a small group for the 9th and 10th grade girls this school year, and it's been so fun. They are so fun and silly and keep me laughing. </div>
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{james getting down in his jams}<br />
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{mattie rose and her buddy xander. who isn't too concerned with her...}<br />
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{this is what mommies who are involved with youth do...strap 'em down and give 'em some food}<br />
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{my girls. though we were missing a few.}<br />
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{emma and me. she was my shopping buddy for these awesome outfits.}</div>
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Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-80891888120667245002014-01-05T21:33:00.004-06:002014-01-05T21:33:52.872-06:0018 Month Update<div style="text-align: center;">
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In the midst of the holiday madness, James and Mattie Rose had their 18 month check up. Things are looking well as usual.</div>
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Mattie Rose weighed in at 22 pounds, and Brother beat her weighing in at 23 pounds. I, for the life of me, cannot remember their length but I want to guess James was 32 3/4 inches and Mattie Rose was 31 1/4. What I do remember is that he was an inch and a half taller than she was. I'll have to double check at our next appointment. Which God-willing will not be until our two year appointment. Yes, you heard me right. TWO YEARS! I can't even let my mind or my heart go there...</div>
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{we have a new way of waiting for dr. leslie, we climb}<br />
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{trying to entertain himself}<br />
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{she's a pro at climbing}<br />
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{they never cease to crack me up}</div>
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Dr. Leslie said they are perfect little people! Little being the key word, but perfect nonetheless. I love to see how they affect other people, and they had her cracking up as well! </div>
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A few facts about us at this present time:</div>
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-Working our way to one afternoon nap</div>
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-LOVES bananas, and any other fruit really</div>
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-Go to Mother's Day Out two times a week</div>
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-Cannot get enough play time outside</div>
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-Could climb Mt. Everest if Mommy would let us</div>
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-Love to give hugs and kisses</div>
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-High fives and bumps are a close second</div>
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-James is in 18 month clothing and Mattie Rose in 12-18 month</div>
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-Each have 12 teeth with a few poking their way through</div>
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-Are beginning to "talk" up a storm</div>
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James' words: mommy, daddy, pop, bye, ball, hot, more, all done, love you, baby, "sees (sister), </div>
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and a variety of animal sounds, and his newest "brrr cold"</div>
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Mattie Rose's words: mommy, daddy, ball, hot, yes, more, all done, and a variety of animal sounds</div>
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I was a little concerned at the time of our appointment about their speech. But it seemed as if the minute I mentioned it, they began to enunciate more clearly and are becoming more and more expressive each week. It's really a neat thing to watch!</div>
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Stay posted to watch us grow!</div>
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Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-72488717120025024142014-01-05T20:49:00.000-06:002014-01-05T20:49:38.975-06:00Thanksgiving 2013<div style="text-align: center;">
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Our initial plans for Thanksgiving were to make the drive to Dallas to spend the holiday with my dad and Kim. They ended up moving into their new house that week, so we decided it best to wait until they were settled to visit. </div>
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So we ended up heading to Memphis, which worked out beautifully since Kati and the girls were home from Japan while Patrick was away at a training. It was a wonderful four days there full of much quality time, though it's never enough.</div>
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{my best girl and i watching the macy's parade in our jams}<br />
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{and meme and her best boy}<br />
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{uncle kyle sharing his grapes with james}<br />
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That afternoon, we headed over to the Weymouth's for dinner. </div>
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{my sweet little goddaughter, harper claire}<br />
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{auntie corky teaching harper how to take selfies. she's impressed. ha!}<br />
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{aunty corky and her first niece. oh sweet abbi, how i love you so.}<br />
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{kisses. we call these "lipstick."}<br />
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{besties for 18 years! hard to believe...}<br />
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{half of our offspring}<br />
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{the new kids' table}<br />
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{much needed mommies night out time at the john mayer concert}<br />
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{and just in case you were wondering where kyle was, well, he was there :) }</div>
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Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-26650158641529251342014-01-05T20:30:00.001-06:002014-01-05T20:30:07.481-06:00November HappeningsThis woman is way behind on blogging... Thanksgiving has come and gone. Christmas has come and gone. And now it's a new year. But before we get any further into 2014, I need to make sure I document our holiday happenings. But before <i>that, </i>I don't want to forget our "everyday" occurrences either.<br />
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November seems like it was six months ago... We had some visitors, some great weather, and a few "firsts."<br />
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We spent many days at the park. James and Mattie Rose love to run at the park, swing high, and fly down the slide.<br />
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{super static for this silly girl}<br />
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{getting some education on the walking trail}<br />
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{just strolling with daddy}<br />
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We had a quick visit from our Grandpa Bill (my mom's dad). </div>
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{two williams}<br />
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{meme and her girl}<br />
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Our big boy got his first haircut... And mommy cried. Just a little. </div>
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{mommy, get me down...}<br />
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{sister just keepin' an eye on things}<br />
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{when mommy started to tear up}<br />
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{my buddy's not too sure about his new coiff}<br />
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Since we had such nice weather, Kyle and I took a day date to Big South Fork for a hike around Honey Creek Loop. It was beautiful and exhausting.</div>
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{my man}<br />
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{he loves to pose}<br />
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{pre-exhaustion}<br />
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{pictures don't do this trail justice}<br />
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{i wish i knew the story behind this... hard to tell but just lots of stacked stones. really neat.}<br />
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{i'm surprised i was smiling at this point. took quite a bit of time and pain to get here.}<br />
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{exiting big south fork}<br />
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{a little pit stop on the way home from hiking}<br />
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{if every hike ends here, i'll hike any day}<br />
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My cousin Rachel spent the night with us while she was on the way out for residency interviews. It was a quick trip, but I'll take it!</div>
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{our dads are twins}<br />
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{early morning breakfast at cracker barrel-my little genius}<br />
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{chowing down}<br />
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Another "first" for the twins was their Thanksgiving program at Mother's Day Out. They really only sat in the buggy, clapped their hands, and said "yay!"</div>
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{mattie rose sitting without her bubs...}<br />
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{...because the minute he saw mommy, he cried and reached for me.}<br />
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{some of our sweet friends}<br />
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{loved putting on a show when the real show was over}<br />
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{one of my little turkeys}<br />
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{and the other little turkey}<br />
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Kyle and I also had our "first" UT game together. It was fah-reezing but so much fun. Even though the Vols lost right at the end. Such is this life for UT and State fans...</div>
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{love that little photo-bomber in the back}<br />
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{kyle and his buds}<br />
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{added layers by the end of the game}</div>
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After all of this, we were ready to get the holidays in gear!!!</div>
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The weekend before we opened the office, I decided to pack the kiddos up and head to Memphis to allow Kyle some time to relax. And it was a good decision, because while we were there, sweet baby girl Isla decided to make her debut!</div>
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I was fortunate enough to witness Declan's grand entrance and was secretly hoping Alicia would ask me to be in there again for Isla. She did and I was and it was incredible. So totally different from Declan's birthday, yet not any less miraculous!</div>
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{came out screaming}<br />
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{besties}<br />
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{sweet family}<br />
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{caught them taking a selfie}<br />
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{isla and her coco}<br />
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{next night snuggles}<br />
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{she loves her coco and i her}<br />
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{sleep sweetly}<br />
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{this was just too funny not to post}<br />
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{getting in some good conversation}<br />
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{i could do this all day}<br />
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Once they got home from the hospital, I took the twins over to meet Isla and play with Declan.</div>
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{teamwork}<br />
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{mattie rose loved tickling isla's toes}<br />
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{cousin buddies}<br />
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{melt. my. heart.}<br />
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{getting into trouble}<br />
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{reverting back to baby days}<br />
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{snuggle time with my two favorite little boys}</div>
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Welcome to the world Isla Genevieve! We have been long awaiting you and are so glad you are here safe and sound! Your CoCo loves you more than you will ever know! </div>
Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-53738548874067197642013-11-20T14:51:00.002-06:002013-11-20T14:51:39.649-06:00October Update<div style="text-align: center;">
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I figured it might be a good idea to document our October happenings before Thanksgiving goes as quickly as it's coming. </div>
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Though we were incredibly busy with finalizing business and building matters, I made sure we didn't miss out on some fall fun. </div>
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Homestead Elementary hosted a fall festival at the school. We got there pretty late, but the babies seemed to have enough fun playing in the bubbles to notice. </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843585403/" title="IMG_5243 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5243" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7427/10843585403_e4086f9cde_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{mommy, why can't i catch them...}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843300746/" title="IMG_5245 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5245" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3831/10843300746_c23b7eacb5_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{taking it all in}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843286306/" title="IMG_5246 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5246" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3675/10843286306_025ab31b3e_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{oh that face}<br />
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There is a small town about 30 minutes from Crossville called Allardt. They have a water tower in town that reads "Home of the Giant Pumpkins." And they aren't lying. They hold a big pumpkin festival each year, so we decided to check it out. It was abnormally warm that day, but thankfully there were plenty of trees around to provide some much needed shade. </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843279596/" title="IMG_5262 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5262" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3712/10843279596_19a933d674_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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{my buddy}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843215295/" title="IMG_5271 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5271" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5546/10843215295_cfaa315d9f_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{my two happy men}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843536223/" title="IMG_5278 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5278" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3827/10843536223_e2d45a58c0_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{always on the run}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843259706/" title="IMG_5281 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5281" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3744/10843259706_573c7337ce_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{silly girl}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843340794/" title="IMG_5289 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5289" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3672/10843340794_9e0c25dfe6_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{look here mom...}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843178205/" title="IMG_5298 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5298" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2807/10843178205_1668bbb9d1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{the two best things that ever happened to me. aside from kyle, that is}<br />
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There were a few girls' nights scattered about too...</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843176665/" title="IMG_5332 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5332" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/10843176665_79895ea585_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{the girlies plus a little man}<br />
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I have helping out with the youth group at our church and lead a small group for 9th and 10th grade girls. They are so much fun, and I feel like they keep me young. Over their fall break, I hosted a little slumber party for them. We had a great time, painted nails, practiced cheerleading and karate moves, and stayed up way too late. And the next morning, I remember how old I was. My body is not made to stay up past midnight, and it took me a few days to recover. But worth every bit of it! I am completely humbled and grateful to get to watch them grow and see how the Lord is moving in each of their lives. </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843163945/" title="IMG_5346 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5346" height="478" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/10843163945_1d2711b297_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{i feel like i don't look like the "adult"}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843217456/" title="IMG_5348 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5348" height="478" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3716/10843217456_5fc4020b84_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{as many selfies as they take, you would think they would like having their picture taken :) }<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843298274/" title="IMG_5351 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5351" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7394/10843298274_3875c7cb32_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{my sweet friend callie came over to help}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843144625/" title="IMG_5352 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5352" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/10843144625_4e7fed03e1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{kristen, savannah, and myself}<br />
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Our trip to Allardt didn't quelch my need for pumpkin activities, so on another weekend we spent an afternoon at Autumn Acres. They have a bunch of activities there for the kids to do, including a tractor ride to a pumpkin patch, where you can pick your own pumpkin literally off the vine. The Siscos joined us, which makes any adventure that much more fun!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843207526/" title="IMG_5396 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5396" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7309/10843207526_c8936ef590_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{mattie rose swinging}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843286174/" title="IMG_5398 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5398" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/10843286174_4c0dd653db_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{and james on the other side}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843123285/" title="IMG_5408 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5408" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3690/10843123285_39aae4a003_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{ready to climb}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843110705/" title="IMG_5427 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5427" height="478" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3798/10843110705_96258bb6d1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{this huge net was in the shape of a spider web and perfect for my climbing kiddos}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843094645/" title="IMG_5439 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5439" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3823/10843094645_e60505e40a_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{always fun to have a buddy to have fun with}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843243464/" title="IMG_5461 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5461" height="478" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/10843243464_465946b9b9_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{it never fails. one is always looking away.}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843142546/" title="IMG_5474 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5474" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2811/10843142546_14ddba665a_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{daddy showing james and mattie rose how to feed the goat}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843207244/" title="IMG_5483 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5483" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2869/10843207244_54f580b026_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{me and my girl}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843365633/" title="IMG_5487 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5487" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3794/10843365633_c71142eaa7_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{best buds}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843346353/" title="IMG_5495 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5495" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3777/10843346353_b1f43d5cd5_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{as if kayla didn't have her own kiddos to tend to, she holds mine. true friend.}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843153804/" title="IMG_5498 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5498" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5485/10843153804_045817d8da_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{can't get enough of that face}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843322733/" title="IMG_5500 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5500" height="478" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5480/10843322733_fb11979bae_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{asher sneaking in some lovin'}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843195634/" title="IMG_5501 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5501" height="478" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5545/10843195634_e73dd72231_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{our loves. minus maeve.}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10842932345/" title="IMG_5506 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5506" height="478" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5521/10842932345_29dd6d7b26_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{my whole world}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843221283/" title="IMG_5512 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5512" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3763/10843221283_c5dfd880ab_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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{selfies and smooches}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843038754/" title="IMG_5520 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5520" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3830/10843038754_2b1b28cfdd_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{so excited}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10842927216/" title="IMG_5523 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5523" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5497/10842927216_86da8fbed4_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{not sure how i'm going to get this in the truck}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843187663/" title="IMG_5528 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5528" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2834/10843187663_309ff9819d_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{can't contain the excitement}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843166633/" title="IMG_5530 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5530" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7358/10843166633_d1298c82b4_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{so happy}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843157993/" title="IMG_5539 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5539" height="478" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3742/10843157993_8444fe2e27_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{just cruisin' along}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10842872796/" title="IMG_5543 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5543" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2812/10842872796_3c65d8e4ff_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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{mamas}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10842872116/" title="IMG_5552 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5552" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2807/10842872116_9403cba5a5_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{i pray they always love each other like this}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10842803585/" title="IMG_5554 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5554" height="478" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3760/10842803585_b553143886_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{bye bye pumpkins}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10843121973/" title="IMG_5568 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5568" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3695/10843121973_7b8b13eea0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{the mcshan clan}</div>
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Bring on Thanksgiving (even though I have already put up the Christmas tree)....</div>
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Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-38785681432159855502013-11-20T12:41:00.000-06:002013-11-20T12:41:54.394-06:00Plateau Family Dentistry<div style="text-align: center;">
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This post has been a long time coming...</div>
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At least 4 years in the making.</div>
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When Kyle and I first started dating, he made it very clear what his goals were. He eventually wanted to open his own practice. In Crossville. Quite honestly, I really never thought we would end up here. I may have secretly wished that he would look for an opportunity he couldn't turn down in Memphis. And as we have seen so many times in our marriage already, the Lord knew what He was doing. </div>
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So we made the move. With no firm plans. And the Lord, once again, has been faithful to us. More faithful than we could have ever imagined or prayed big enough for. </div>
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In July, we broke ground on the future home of Plateau Family Dentistry. It has been a very fast-paced four months. I was a little skeptical that this project would be completed so quickly, but our fabulous builder Frank Cooper and his crew made it happen! They are gems! Genuinely wonderful people and a joy to be around. Always having our best interest in mind and our happiness on the forefront. I can't say enough to praise and brag on these men and the subs they used. </div>
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There are so many people to thank for helping make our dreams a reality, and there will be another post dedicated to just that. But for now, here are some pictures documenting where we started and how we ended. </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10147903036/" title="IMG_4524 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4524" height="478" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7405/10147903036_f4cee70caf_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10147813595/" title="IMG_4525 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4525" height="478" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3808/10147813595_fc111756ca_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10147596936/" title="IMG_4567 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4567" height="478" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2839/10147596936_1f2c826e9a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10147643813/" title="IMG_4568 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4568" height="478" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3810/10147643813_f7a4d43d16_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10147708624/" title="IMG_4825 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4825" height="478" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3780/10147708624_dca454618c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10147789865/" title="IMG_4883 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4883" height="478" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7362/10147789865_713845515b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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We had a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning with the Crossville Chamber of Commerce. Will post pictures from that soon...</div>
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<br />Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-78405981664004466892013-10-07T16:24:00.001-05:002013-10-07T16:24:53.182-05:00Wedding Weekend<div style="text-align: center;">
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The weekend after my mom visited, we headed her direction to attend a wedding of some of our sweet, sweet friends, Nat and Brooke.</div>
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The wedding was in Jackson, TN, so we loaded up with two of our favorite couples, the Sullivans and Selecmans, and headed out. The ceremony was held in the chapel on the former campus of Lambuth University. And the reception was held at an adorable barn not far from there. </div>
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{waiting on the show to start :) }<br />
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{studs - kyle, travis, jb, church, jon}<br />
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{this is normally how functions with these men end up. a circle full of wisdom sharing. or sports talking. one of the two.}<br />
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{our lives would not be the same without these four... they are continual sources of wisdom, prayer, and guidance for kyle and i and we love them so...}</div>
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Leaving Memphis this go 'round was extra tough for some reason. Though Crossville is becoming more like home as time passes, there is still quite a big piece of me lingering in the 901.</div>
<br />Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-84598078350197874672013-10-07T16:13:00.001-05:002013-10-07T16:13:31.279-05:00Brand New Furniture......or should I say old furniture that was given new life, therefore it feels brand new ;)<br />
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When my mom visits, I somehow always manage to talk her into helping me with projects. Whether it's painting walls, moving furniture, or this time painting furniture, she happily obliges. And I love her for that. Well I love her regardless, but she just makes it that much more easy to love her.<br />
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I have several pieces of furniture that my mom has given to me over the years. They are the prettiest pieces, but they are solid! And furniture isn't made solid anymore. The thought of getting rid of them or selling them made me ill. But the thought of having to move them outside, sand them, paint them, and wait for them to dry, AND move them back in made me even more ill. So for that reason, they have sat in my house, untouched, hurting my eyes.<br />
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I have been really interested in trying out Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Everyone made it sound so easy that I was almost hesitant. Surely, I would mess it up. But I took the plunge and went to town on my dining room table and chairs as well as my guest bed.<br />
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We have lived in our house for over a year now, and I feel like I am just not getting around to making it our own. We have a long way to go, but this was a good start.<br />
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Just some quick info on the paint and other products. I was initially shocked at how much it was going to cost me to buy everything I needed. But then, I remembered how much time and energy I was saving to not have to move furniture outside to stand and prime, and then it was all worth it ;) The paint itself costs about $28 for a quart. And just an FYI, I used ONE quart for the dining room table, all six chairs, and a queen size headboard and foot board. It goes a long way!!! I painted only one coat on each piece. In hindsight, it probably could have used two. But it does cover very well. The paints dries rather quickly, and once it has, its ready for the waxing part. This is what terrified me. I am not 100% satisfied with the way it all turned out, but it was fun to experiment and learn what I would do differently next time.<br />
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Back to the waxing... You need to buy both the clear wax and the dark wax. These also run just under $30 each. I also chose to buy an Annie Sloan brush to apply the dark wax with, and I have no regrets about it. Everyone I talked to who has used this, told me to use the dark wax first and follow it with the clear. Next time I attempt another project, I will probably reverse the order and use clear then dark and then clear again. This is why.. The more clear you use the more control you have over how dark your piece becomes. My pieces ended up much darker than I had anticipated, and the pictures following make it look that much darker. What I did was apply the dark wax with my Annie Sloan brush first. You are supposed to hold the brush with a closed fist, as if you were going to bang on a door with the pinky side of your hand. You can apply the wax in whatever manner you choose. I did some circular motions and just a basic brushing. Once I applied the dark, I rubbed the clear wax over it to remove it. The clear wax basically acts as an eraser. However, I think I waited to long in between and the table really absorbed quite a bit of the dark wax.<br />
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{finished product - now all i need to do is paint the room :) }</div>
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My laundry list of house projects is now just a tad bit shorter. I'll do my best to track the progress and keep you posted. </div>
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<br />Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-77439275084433610822013-10-07T15:47:00.000-05:002013-10-07T15:47:13.582-05:00MeMe Comes to VisitThe funny thing about moms seems to be the older we get, the less we should really need them. But in fact, the older I get, the more I need my mom.<br />
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Just something about her presence makes all seem right in the world.<br />
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MeMe came to visit several weekends ago, and we had lots of fun while she was here. As usual.<br />
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Before MeMe left on Sunday, we ventured out to the Homesteads for the Apple Festival. The festival is held each year to raise money to keep the Homestead Tower open year-round. I didn't know much about the Homesteads when we moved here, but it's quite a bit of history that you can read about <a href="http://www.cumberlandhomesteads.org/history.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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{mattie rose just a'dancin'}<br />
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{silly boy and his silly faces}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130167654/" title="IMG_5073 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5073" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5550/10130167654_848dcc6c40_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{loves him some lemonade}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130377433/" title="IMG_5074 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5074" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/10130377433_80d0c26821_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{family photos are near impossible}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130521046/" title="IMG_5078 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5078" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7303/10130521046_c8ba7f651c_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{never is there one where all four of us are looking}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130261835/" title="IMG_5081 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5081" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3822/10130261835_2ab02e8e44_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{making meme laugh}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130511526/" title="IMG_5083 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5083" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3744/10130511526_e18f2f916b_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{and then jabbing her in the throat - ha!}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130427925/" title="IMG_5086 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5086" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3764/10130427925_77f07d3a15_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{meme's little loves}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130401543/" title="IMG_5087 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5087" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5517/10130401543_0dcc2c16f0_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{silly babies}<br />
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Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-60189702680800734862013-10-07T15:02:00.001-05:002013-10-07T15:02:34.274-05:00Mommy's Night OutA few weeks ago, this mommy needed a night away. My friend Laura who is preggo with baby Knox, was given a baby shower in Brentwood. Kyle was sweet enough to send me off the night before so I could spend the night with Amber and have some much needed quality time with friends.<br />
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We had a yummy Mexican dinner at Rosepepper with both high school and college friends.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130866183/" title="IMG_4978 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4978" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/10130866183_468b4ace17_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{go dragons}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130731045/" title="IMG_4983 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4983" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5452/10130731045_16edf086a2_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{my best}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130798626/" title="IMG_4982 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4982" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7425/10130798626_3cc81b2bdd.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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{waiting on brunch - first glimpse of fall weather and it felt fantastic}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130724135/" title="IMG_4984 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4984" height="478" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/10130724135_107a010cb7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{i think i could eat here everyday}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130789566/" title="IMG_4985 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4985" height="478" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3723/10130789566_d46d33d5ee_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{the spread - it was healthy before we added the french toast encrusted with frosted flakes}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130323073/" title="IMG_4989 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4989" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/10130323073_3867659420_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{and the only picture i remembered to take at laura's shower...isn't she the cutest preggers ever?}</div>
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<br />Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-48191351059784184982013-10-06T23:12:00.000-05:002013-10-06T23:12:04.289-05:0015 Month Update<div style="text-align: center;">
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Here we are again. A little late on an update on James and Mattie Rose. About a month ago, we had our 15 month checkup with Dr. Leslie. </div>
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The only problem I have with them so far, is that they don't give you a piece of paper with your child's stats :) And when you go solo to get shots, your only focus is "how can I get us out of here with the most minimal meltdown possible?" And therefore, you forget to ask to have them written down. </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130299863/" title="IMG_4917 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4917" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7289/10130299863_2d9eee9576_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{big boy}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130306113/" title="IMG_4921 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4921" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3828/10130306113_986b513738_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{big girl}<br />
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From what I do remember:</div>
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James was 31 inches and a little over 20 pounds. Mattie Rose was 30 inches and approximately 18.5 pounds. They had the same head circumference, which I have no clue what it was. But they both are registering in the 3rd percentile for weight. Little squirts! But we are still on a positive growth curve and just as "normal" as can be!</div>
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The following week after our check-up, both James and Mattie Rose were rockin' low-grade fevers that I attributed to teething. Molars are no joke. But once James' temperature hit 103, I knew there was something more was going on that just teeth. Kyle did a full-body check on James, and here are some pictures of what we found... These are not pretty, but I want you mommies to see these just in case:</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130777946/" title="IMG_4999 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4999" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/10130777946_a03a112961_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{blister on a non-weight bearing surface)<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130767186/" title="IMG_5003 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5003" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2892/10130767186_9d0cf66a03_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{another one}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130755136/" title="IMG_5004 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5004" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3674/10130755136_56eff5e371_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{this kid never sits this still}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130801463/" title="IMG_5005 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5005" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3678/10130801463_16e7b1009e_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{small blisters around his mouth}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130273086/" title="IMG_5006 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5006" height="478" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7357/10130273086_69d4f9c77a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{rash on his thigh}<br />
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If you guessed Hand-Foot-Mouth, you're right. Dr. Leslie said this was textbook presentation. I knew there was nothing that she could do for us, but we went in to see her just for verification to let Mother's Day Out and church know. Symptoms take 3-5 days to present once they have come in contact with the virus. That's the worst part. You have no idea what's wrong with your babies until they have been suffering for a few days :( Fortunately, no other reports of any of the other kiddos were made. So I am assuming we picked this up from a grocery cart. Who knows...</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130792193/" title="IMG_5021 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5021" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/10130792193_8e34e77b44_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{poor buddy}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/10130734806/" title="IMG_5016 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_5016" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2879/10130734806_7ba8f21f1c.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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{mommy hates sick little boys, but sure does love snuggles}<br />
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Though it was a rough week, with very little sleep, I had to keep reminding myself how blessed we are that we really do have healthy babies and if ear infections, tubes, and HFM are the worst of it, we are in great shape! And then we pray for those babies whose lives look much different from ours and for their parents who are much stronger than us!</div>
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Kiss your babies. Hold your babies. Tell them how much you love them. Over. And Over. And Over. </div>
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Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-85902214834923535862013-08-28T09:28:00.000-05:002013-08-28T09:28:25.667-05:0028's Looking Good<div style="text-align: center;">
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I had about a week's worth birthday celebration a few weeks ago. It was wonderful! It being my first birthday in a new town, I was worried it wouldn't feel as special. Birthdays are a big deal to me. It feels good to make others feel special on the day they were born! Our kiddos will ALWAYS know how important their lives are to us by making a big deal about birthdays. I don't mean huge extravagant parties, just extra special touches to the day. A typical birthday for me would involve sweet cards from family and friends and a birthday dinner of my choice from Mom and Mike. </div>
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There was no difference this year :) (except Mom and Mike weren't here...)</div>
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The Saturday before my birthday, I met up with some friends of mine here in Crossville for a girls' night out, aka my surprise birthday dinner! One of my biggest fears in moving from Memphis was finding good friends. The Lord has totally provided and been faithful in prayers for genuine friendship here. </div>
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The Monday after, my sweet in-laws treated everyone to a dinner at Ruth's Chris. One of my favorites! Creme brulee? Yes, please!!!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9612792779/" title="IMG_4681 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4681" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/9612792779_c141e65503_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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(only picture i have from ruth's chris)<br />
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The next night, Tuesday, Kyle told me to be ready to leave around 5:30 and that Emily, one of our babysitters, was coming to keep the babies. I was running late and hurrying around to get all the twins' stuff laid out for the night. I was getting frustrated at Kyle, because he was just hanging out not helping me. And then the door bell rang, and I heard lots of giggling coming from the hallway. I walked out of the nursery, and saw three of my favorite young women dressed way too cute to be babysitting. After a "surprise!!!", I realized Kyle and I weren't going anywhere, and I was headed out with the girls! We had a yummy dinner at Crawdaddy's followed by good discussion over Starbuck's. </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9616027628/" title="IMG_4685 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4685" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2846/9616027628_d7beb586bc_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{take a guess how long this lasted...}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9616022916/" title="IMG_4686 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4686" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3665/9616022916_8fd981cf8e_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{we did work}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9616018164/" title="IMG_4689 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4689" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7359/9616018164_0a4c019c5c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{cemre, me, lacey, and emily - God is doing big things in each of their lives and i am so excited just to be able to witness it. these three young women love my babies and i am so grateful for their servant hearts.}<br />
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When I got home from dinner, I had a note on my pillow from Kyle to pack my bag that we were leaving for Atlanta in the morning. We haven't been to Atlanta since we first started dating, so I was pretty excited! But having to leave the babies unexpectedly is never easy. (But honey, I really was excited!)</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9616017088/" title="IMG_4698 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4698" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5324/9616017088_7637880fdb_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{turner field}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9612777179/" title="IMG_4701 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4701" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2876/9612777179_29b629c9c6_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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{ready to chop}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9612776767/" title="IMG_4703 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4703" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5441/9612776767_51b6b57069_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{waiting on the rain to pass...}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9612776129/" title="IMG_4705 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4705" height="478" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5549/9612776129_81053fa0bc_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{it wasn't looking good}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9612773835/" title="IMG_4709 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4709" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5455/9612773835_10f8ec79dd_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{they finally said "play ball" and so after some sprinkling, the skies parted and we enjoyed a wonderful night of baseball}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9612773517/" title="IMG_4712 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4712" height="478" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5463/9612773517_c528e20ae2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{our seats were awesome!}</div>
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Thank you everyone for making my birthday such a wonderful celebration! I haven't felt so special in a while, and I am so grateful for all the love! </div>
<br />Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-27152111137597404522013-07-26T20:15:00.001-05:002013-07-26T20:15:53.776-05:00Past Month's Review in Pictures<div style="text-align: center;">
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The past month has been one of those where it has seemed like it's gone so quickly because we have been so busy, yet it's one month ago seems like it's been four or so... Like I've said, we have been b-u-s-y. And have been having so much fun!</div>
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At the end of June, Kyle had a continuing education conference to attend in Nashville. Rather than spending the day at home alone with the babies, we decided to drop him off and then go spend the day with one of my oldest and best friends Jennie. Jennie lives in Franklin, within walking distance to the factory. We spent the morning cruising the farmers' market, which I would be at every Saturday morning if we lived there! It was full of beautiful flowers, fresh produce, and delicious snacks! We followed with lunch, some browsing around downtown Franklin, and a quick dip at the pool.</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347402560/" title="IMG_4396 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4396" height="478" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7312/9347402560_cb5d1de171_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{gorgeous flowers}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347398380/" title="IMG_4397 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4397" height="478" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7365/9347398380_60cd8f786b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{jennie, banks, james, and mattie rose - they LOVED banks}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344607543/" title="IMG_4398 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4398" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3744/9344607543_c0465cf14d_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{sweet girl at lunch}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347390402/" title="IMG_4399 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4399" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3754/9347390402_f5ffff8174_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{silly boy at lunch}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344598399/" title="IMG_4401 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4401" height="478" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2811/9344598399_4b2e2459ea_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{swimming with aunt jennie}<br />
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We spent about nine days in Memphis during the middle of July. Kati, Patrick, Abbi, and Harper were spending some time there before they headed to Japan for the next few years. More on that later. Makes me sad. </div>
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The twins and I arrived in Memphis on a Friday night, just in time to catch a quick bite at Chick-Fil-A with Christina and Gabby before they left for the beach. The rest of the week was spent celebrating birthdays, hanging out with friends, and baptizing babies :)</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347380574/" title="IMG_4427 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4427" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7360/9347380574_30efb3be38_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{sweet gabs}<br />
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{christina and the kiddos}<br />
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{clearly gabby wanted her mommy back}<br />
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We started off our first weekend in Memphis celebrating Abbi's THIRD birthday! I cannot believe it... It literally seems like just yesterday that she was born. Maybe it's because we have lived so far away from Kati and Patrick since then. Who knows. All I know is that time is passing way too quickly. Kati and Patrick were in Memphis spending several weeks with family before leaving for Japan. Patrick is in the Air Force and flies ridiculously awesome planes. The Air Force has taken them to Texas to Oregon and now to the other side of the world. Excited for them and their new adventure, but really sad about how far away they will be!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9368945118/" title="IMG_0473 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0473" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7294/9368945118_7f1cb2cbcf_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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{birthday girl cheese}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9366151951/" title="IMG_0476 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0476" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2839/9366151951_3920173bdb_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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{mattie rose shaking some maracas}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9368894796/" title="IMG_0477 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0477" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/9368894796_68dd37d00b_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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{could he be any cuter?}<br />
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{abbi breaking into the goods}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9368919208/" title="IMG_0483 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0483" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2828/9368919208_2959a33462_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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{miss independent}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9368912824/" title="IMG_0484 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0484" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/9368912824_b059663e17_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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{abbi received a doctor's coat and a stethoscope so of course she had to make sure "auntie corky's" heart was in check}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9368899048/" title="IMG_0486 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0486" height="480" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2851/9368899048_8aec4c2660_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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{and then mattie rose's as well}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9366130065/" title="IMG_0490 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0490" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/9366130065_f3ba07b46e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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{surprisingly everyone looking at the camera}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9366125023/" title="IMG_0491 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0491" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3806/9366125023_5e5dab2ef3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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{which didn't last long}<br />
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{just doing a little grocery shopping in meme's kitchen}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344581183/" title="IMG_4436 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4436" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5513/9344581183_c576e68e7d_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{snacks by the pool}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344576949/" title="IMG_4448 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4448" height="478" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3750/9344576949_f4eaf9137a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{bathtime with cousin declan}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344571813/" title="IMG_4455 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4455" height="478" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5540/9344571813_09a23edc73_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{post-lunch photo op}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347351784/" title="IMG_4460 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4460" height="478" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5506/9347351784_af52b399cc_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{dinner at central bbq with kendall}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344555363/" title="IMG_4462 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4462" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5340/9344555363_9cbe518f3e_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{we love central}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347339308/" title="IMG_4467 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4467" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7414/9347339308_f6856b0729_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{watching meme play tennis and munchin' on some puffs}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347334368/" title="IMG_4469 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4469" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7342/9347334368_8e7fa7f537_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{lunch at the country club}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347330316/" title="IMG_4472 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4472" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7342/9347330316_b0476bc3d5_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{lady who lunches}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344539187/" title="IMG_4476 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4476" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3760/9344539187_dcfbe05317_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{morning chat time with harper}<br />
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{pool day with our memphis friends - from left to right - mattie rose, james, aven, john franklin, kate}<br />
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{drying off}<br />
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{loungin'}<br />
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The Saturday before we left was such a special day! Harper's baptism! Kati and Patrick asked us to be Harper's godparents, and of course, we agreed! Since we aren't Catholic, though, Kyle had to sit on the sidelines, because obviously I wasn't going to ;)</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347268270/" title="IMG_0493 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0493" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3821/9347268270_44bac57ae7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{two generations of best friends}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344474823/" title="IMG_0494 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0494" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/9344474823_56fedd8ff7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{18 years of friendship right there}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344469471/" title="IMG_0498 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0498" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3727/9344469471_c200e81ac0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{placing the sign of the cross on harper's forehead}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344463913/" title="IMG_0499 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0499" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3688/9344463913_4fc70f65c9_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{praying for that sweet angel}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347246708/" title="IMG_0503 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0503" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5322/9347246708_05dffdd0a3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{here we go...}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347241650/" title="IMG_0507 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0507" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3755/9347241650_1542827e00_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{just love harper's face in this picture. looking so intently at father parham.}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344447311/" title="IMG_0512 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0512" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3665/9344447311_abcfc890ea_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{big sister abbi. my girl.}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344442117/" title="IMG_0518 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0518" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5334/9344442117_a484ec478d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{she loves her "auntie corky." probably because "auntie corky" bribed her with gum to take pictures with her.}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344436185/" title="IMG_0524 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0524" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7331/9344436185_bc711b05a7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{my gorgeous goddaughter harper}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344431043/" title="IMG_0526 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0526" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/9344431043_b199560cdd_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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{meme and her girl}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344423555/" title="IMG_0528 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0528" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5323/9344423555_d1c6e8e1f2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{team mcshan}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347207174/" title="IMG_0530 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0530" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5519/9347207174_ac40dd3b78_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{as if taking her own bows out wasn't enough, mattie rose felt the need to take off harper's too}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347200426/" title="IMG_0532 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0532" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3763/9347200426_599f46204f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{have you ever seen two younger looking grandmothers than these?}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344404521/" title="IMG_0534 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0534" height="480" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3715/9344404521_ed6c40a22c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{post-baptism playtime}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344525671/" title="IMG_4488 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4488" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/9344525671_ea9b663ef8_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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{selfies with harper}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344525295/" title="IMG_4494 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4494" height="478" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5344/9344525295_ff0d3201ab_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{brother sister playtime}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347311128/" title="IMG_4495 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4495" height="478" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3775/9347311128_9cdb023cbf_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{james and abbi}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347305658/" title="IMG_4496 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4496" height="478" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2894/9347305658_5be094c0b0_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{worn out from a long day of fun}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344512399/" title="IMG_4497 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4497" height="478" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3825/9344512399_5c686e3572_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{last picture together before the air force takes my friends away :( }<br />
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Kyle has had Fridays off lately, so it has been really nice to have an extra day to add to the weekend. This allows us to spend some one on one time with James and Mattie Rose and give them a little break from each other. So last Friday, Mattie Rose went with Mommy to run some errands in Cookeville. Once we got our "had-tos" out of the way, when did a little window shopping and then stopped for some coffee, milk, and scones at a hip little coffee shop called Poet's. </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344507109/" title="IMG_4529 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4529" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/9344507109_aeb7f1a8d5_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{it's a shame she didn't like them haha}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347289906/" title="IMG_4530 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4530" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5517/9347289906_60b6d7df44_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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{selfies and scones}<br />
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We then spent the rest of the weekend eating really healthy food like donuts and Italian ice ;)</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344501009/" title="IMG_4539 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4539" height="478" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2870/9344501009_9b4c2851ba_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{daddy and mattie rose and her bedhead}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9347284230/" title="IMG_4540 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4540" height="478" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2832/9347284230_e5541d8c4b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{me and my best buddy}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344492015/" title="IMG_4549 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4549" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7361/9344492015_8b75e04a36_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{the boy loves cold ice cream}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344483891/" title="IMG_4551 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4551" height="480" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5467/9344483891_d262e1e98d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9344483397/" title="IMG_4552 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4552" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3763/9344483397_62b4ce4263_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{and she loves her daddy}</div>
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This weekend we have no plans other than to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Kayla's baby girl Maeve! </div>
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Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!</div>
Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-74877159807366566642013-06-26T15:07:00.001-05:002013-06-26T15:07:23.512-05:00Wine-ding DownAfter the past few weeks of party planning and celebrating, we spent last weekend taking it rather easy.<br />
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Mom was in Knoxville with one of her tennis teams for their state championships, so we took the babies to watch their Meme play on Friday. Sadly, we didn't bring her much luck even though they placed second overall that weekend.<br />
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But James and Mattie Rose had a blast playing outside!<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9146342780/" title="IMG_4349 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4349" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2886/9146342780_43c7b3fb74_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{this boy is obsessed with balls}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9144112371/" title="IMG_4350 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4350" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7365/9144112371_b2f4c663ea_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{and she just loves to point at everything these days}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9144107539/" title="IMG_4354 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4354" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5460/9144107539_4f4690beaa_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{these kiddos were tuckered out and quickly fell asleep before we even hit the highway to come home}<br />
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Thank goodness for wonderful weekend weather, because we were able to get some good pool time in on Saturday. When we moved to Crossville, I told Kyle I needed to move into a house that was in a neighborhood and in a neighborhood that was family friendly. And we did. And I am so grateful, because that's what we got! If I can't have my own pool, then a neighborhood is the next best option. The babies love it too! Once they get used to the chilly water...</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9146330202/" title="IMG_4365 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4365" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5517/9146330202_ec897dd169_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{poolside snacks are the best}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9144101907/" title="IMG_4367 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4367" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/9144101907_eb01022a32_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{so silly}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9144096769/" title="IMG_4368 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4368" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3666/9144096769_374c9c45ed_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{mattie rose is fascinated by nature. even a lowly, little earthworm}<br />
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My and Kyle's 3rd anniversary was last Wednesday, but we decided to celebrate on the weekend. One thing about moving to a small town is that there really isn't a whole lot going on socially. Cue extreme longing for Memphis here. Luckily, Cookeville (which is about 30 miles from us) has a little more to offer. The west side of the town has really cute shops and restaurants, and this past weekend hosted Wine on the Westside. "Yes, please," said this worn-out mama! It entailed a street-long worth of wine tasting from different vineyards, most of them from the Nashville area, music, and food!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9146314198/" title="IMG_4370 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4370" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7383/9146314198_fd81a5ed77_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{i hate selfies, but when it's just the two of us its our only option}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9146313898/" title="IMG_4371 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4371" height="480" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7368/9146313898_d4036aed85_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{because kyle made fun of me in the first one, here's another...}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9146313586/" title="IMG_4373 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4373" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2842/9146313586_2c0881d424_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{our tasting glasses}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9146309052/" title="IMG_4374 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4374" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/9146309052_44e9f00c9c_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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{killing time waiting in line}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9144085771/" title="IMG_4375 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4375" height="478" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7459/9144085771_519647117e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{after strolling and tasting for a while, we had a yummy dinner at crawdaddy's and reviewed our favorites}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9144079275/" title="IMG_4376 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4376" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3777/9144079275_764dc83c72_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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{wonderful night with my wonderful husband}</div>
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This week I am starting the countdown to our much needed trip to Memphis!!!!</div>
Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-59976810133474106192013-06-19T17:52:00.000-05:002013-06-19T17:52:01.048-05:0012 Months Too OldBirthday party has come and gone. All the cake has been eaten. Thanks to this mommy. And I wonder why I am nowhere near pre-pregnancy weight a year later. Neither here nor there :)<br />
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My babies are no more. I am now the mother of two toddlers. Excuse me? I am having a hard time believing it, but that's what my weekly emails keep calling them... Ay yi yi!<br />
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Though we aren't walking yet, we are all over the place! Sitting still is something we no longer no how to do. This makes posing-for-pictures mommy crazy! Our 12 month pictures were almost non-existent due to falls off of the fireplace, ripping of the sticker, eating of the sticker, and a meltdown when Mommy tried to take ripped, half-eaten sticker away from us. What a mean mommy....<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9055152160/" title="DSC_0676 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0676" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5523/9055152160_f583933d56_z.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
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{more concerned with what brother is doing}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9055147406/" title="DSC_0683 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0683" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5332/9055147406_1b6bae9af8_z.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
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{beginning of the sticker ripping}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9052918111/" title="DSC_0685 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0685" height="425" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2815/9052918111_124de539f1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{one sticker down, one to go}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9055137648/" title="DSC_0710 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0710" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3829/9055137648_3600ea8027_z.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
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{i spy a sticker. behind the right foot. not on our shirt.}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9055132264/" title="DSC_0711 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0711" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3786/9055132264_8a0f4b7952_z.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
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{could absolutely not get him to look at the camera this time around}<br />
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Our stats from our 12 month check up:</div>
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James:</div>
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Height - 28.75 inches</div>
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Weight - 18 pounds 10 ounces</div>
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Head Circumference - 17.75''</div>
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Mattie Rose:</div>
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Height - 28 inches</div>
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Weight - 17 pounds 6 ounces</div>
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Head Circumference - 17.5''</div>
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We are still little bits, but growing just as healthy as ever! </div>
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Both James and Mattie Rose pull to stand, cruise, and push their walkers. But no one is quite ready to brave it on their own. James has six teeth, two on bottom and four up top. Mattie Rose still only has her two on the bottom. James is now wearing 12-18 month clothes and my dainty little girl is still in 9 months, though some 12 month outfits don't swallow her too much. </div>
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We still love to eat any and everything. But now we like to hold big pieces of food and take bites! We love to dance to any type of music, particularly Lecrae and Bruno Mars. Ha!</div>
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Our favorite times of the day are meal time, any time outside, when Daddy gets home from work, and bath time!</div>
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We are finally off of formula (cha-ching!) and doing a great job with whole milk and our sippy cups! This makes mommy super happy! No more making bottles and more importantly, no more WASHING bottles!</div>
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Monthly posts will be likely turn into 6 month posts to let you know all about our growing! So keep following!</div>
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Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-800185860372122182013-06-16T22:32:00.004-05:002013-06-16T22:32:51.221-05:00Party People<div style="text-align: center;">
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Okay, okay...this is the last birthday post. I promise! </div>
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James and Mattie Rose, you are two very loved babies! We had lots of family and friends come to celebrate your first year of life with us! The Lord has definitely blessed us with wonderful community in our new home!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060210341/" title="IMG_8480 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_8480" height="427" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3751/9060210341_a2f9aa0e3e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{my little fish}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060453319/" title="DSC_0755 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0755" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7456/9060453319_d0808d63b8_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{who can't stay focused :)}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060412261/" title="DSC_0762 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0762" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3755/9060412261_bbdb9d9254_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{the one decent family of four pic}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062689574/" title="DSC_0753 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0753" height="425" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5443/9062689574_74f7c9f446_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{pop and meme}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060445439/" title="DSC_0757 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0757" height="425" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2810/9060445439_399453eddc_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{buddies}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060437329/" title="DSC_0759 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0759" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/9060437329_4212782409_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{some of our friends}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062657508/" title="DSC_0760 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0760" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3702/9062657508_716ff89965_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{chowing down}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062649042/" title="DSC_0761 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0761" height="425" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/9062649042_06c46b4ff3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{i spy another set of twins...}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062632154/" title="DSC_0766 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0766" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3829/9062632154_2fee8fe91d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{two of the three selecman kiddos}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062623640/" title="DSC_0768 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0768" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3680/9062623640_fe6c7045dd_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{bebe and grandpa chatting with our neighbors}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062615490/" title="DSC_0769 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0769" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3733/9062615490_827e8f958f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{some of the boys}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062606810/" title="DSC_0771 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0771" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7383/9062606810_f5f10c7915_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{bailey and my brother, who is clearly thrilled to be having his picture taken}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062598354/" title="DSC_0772 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0772" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3701/9062598354_36f709fa68_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{uncle micah, daddy, and james}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062552352/" title="DSC_0785 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0785" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/9062552352_be2dff6e05_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{cake time}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060315375/" title="DSC_0786 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0786" height="425" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5463/9060315375_a2fbeab49b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{blowing out the candle and making a wish}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060306775/" title="DSC_0790 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0790" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3777/9060306775_72b888a00f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{now what, mom?}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060298191/" title="DSC_0791 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0791" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/9060298191_e92f898fdf_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{mommy forgot to take them out of the fridge, so they were a little tough to break into}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060289099/" title="DSC_0799 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0799" height="425" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2843/9060289099_dd8a4ac2d6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{you think you're getting some of my cake???}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062508740/" title="DSC_0800 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0800" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7440/9062508740_c2bc9e9350_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{yum!}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060272555/" title="DSC_0804 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0804" height="425" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2821/9060272555_4f6a2a4334_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{not so sure}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062491882/" title="DSC_0806 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0806" height="425" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/9062491882_92f2ff95e2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{getting a little more comfortable}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060255363/" title="DSC_0817 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0817" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7385/9060255363_c48d0933c1_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{it looks like james is crying here, but i've never seen this boy so happy}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062474232/" title="DSC_0819 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0819" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/9062474232_fe5227d9fa_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{sharing with sister}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060237643/" title="DSC_0821 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0821" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7368/9060237643_25255bcf9f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{here sister, you're not dirty enough!}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060155321/" title="IMG_8578 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_8578" height="427" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5518/9060155321_a62f8773c2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{after a quick outfit change, we were ready for some loving from mamaw}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060140259/" title="IMG_8581 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_8581" height="427" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3665/9060140259_b87005a029_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{momma mc, mattie rose, and mamaw}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060123123/" title="IMG_8590 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_8590" height="427" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2847/9060123123_3993ddc8a9_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{more with meme and pop}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060105369/" title="IMG_8608 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_8608" height="427" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/9060105369_c08cd8b380_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{kisses from mamaw}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062314038/" title="IMG_8682 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_8682" height="427" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2833/9062314038_203fbbb55f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{mommy, a sleepy mattie rose, and grandpa}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062396576/" title="IMG_8564 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_8564" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/9062396576_7d21e2a2ea_z.jpg" width="427" /></a></div>
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<br />
{one of our favorite places}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062446472/" title="DSC_0920 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0920" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3712/9062446472_c7bf25ca08_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{playing with some of our presents post-party and post-nap}</div>
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Such a fun day with fun people!!! We all slept rather well last night. Play hard, sleep hard!!!</div>
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Mattie Rose and James, you have brought Mommy and Daddy so much joy this past year, and I have no doubt it will only multiply over the years. Watching you grow and learn is so exciting and just amazes me! I thank God every day for letting me be your mommy! You make a tough job alot of fun! Love you both to the moon and back, and I can't wait for 100 more birthday parties!</div>
<br />Courtney McShanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16679637502048246104noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1290339306902089475.post-36880679555050519542013-06-16T21:45:00.002-05:002013-06-16T21:45:24.149-05:00Party Prep<div style="text-align: center;">
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Planning and decorating for a first birthday party is time-consuming enough in itself. Trying to do it with two little ones crawling and pushing toys all over the house just adds to the chaos! :) </div>
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But we had a great time doing it all! With very minimal stress. Which is the best part! I thoroughly enjoyed planning every bit of this party, and enjoyed the actual party that much more. But you'll see pictures of that later. This post is intended for me to have personal picture reminders of James and Mattie Rose's one and only first birthday party. </div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9061135629/" title="IMG_4288 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_4288" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3790/9061135629_898096b979_z.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
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{luckily, i had a big helper}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9058544018/" title="DSC_0717 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0717" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3689/9058544018_e35a12f2cd_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{this would serve as the backdrop for the twins highchairs}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9058536202/" title="DSC_0718 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0718" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3672/9058536202_a184ab90f2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{first half of the twins' lives}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9056306197/" title="DSC_0719 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0719" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/9056306197_dbf0a1a54f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{and the second half}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9058520646/" title="DSC_0721 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0721" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3773/9058520646_7b715234ca_z.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
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{paper lantern fish hanging from the fan}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9056291021/" title="DSC_0723 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0723" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2883/9056291021_83ff244f4e_z.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
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{veggies, pretzel rods, and paper goods}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9056281985/" title="DSC_0725 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0725" height="425" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/9056281985_fbf46de901_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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{fish sticks - white chocolate covered pretzel rods}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9056272169/" title="DSC_0729 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0729" height="425" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/9056272169_800f2266e5_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{fin-tastic veggies - carrots, peppers, and celery with some ranch}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9056264411/" title="DSC_0731 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0731" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3716/9056264411_23e85bdaf2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{main food table - those waves on the wall were a labor of love}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9056256319/" title="DSC_0732 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0732" height="640" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/9056256319_3171f6f86f_z.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
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{cupcakes and invitation}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9056247883/" title="DSC_0734 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0734" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2824/9056247883_2ebb653335_z.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
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{james' cupcake tree}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9058461696/" title="DSC_0733 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0733" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5548/9058461696_2105b4e3de_z.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
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<br />
{and one for mattie rose}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9056231267/" title="DSC_0735 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0735" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3713/9056231267_f42333ce30_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{i can't believe what i'm reading. ha!}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9058444656/" title="DSC_0737 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0737" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7313/9058444656_e5dd826c42_z.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
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<br />
{and again...}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9058436402/" title="DSC_0738 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0738" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3785/9058436402_f1b980982b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{fish skewers - fruit kabobs}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9058428586/" title="DSC_0741 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0741" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7341/9058428586_6feea24963_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{deep blue sea juice - hi-c}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9056198441/" title="DSC_0743 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0743" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7411/9056198441_1e3d1f4ac7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{fish bait - gummy worms}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9056190693/" title="DSC_0744 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0744" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5502/9056190693_dc80be5bd8_z.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
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<br />
{sea water - hawaiian punch}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9058404726/" title="DSC_0745 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0745" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2869/9058404726_03ed49e060_z.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
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<br />
{more bait - these were sour}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9056174045/" title="DSC_0747 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0747" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3705/9056174045_157911e139_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{fish water - printable water bottle labels}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9056166207/" title="DSC_0748 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0748" height="425" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2872/9056166207_3de5d2850e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{drink station - those are just orange crepe streamers twisted and taped}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9056158515/" title="DSC_0750 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0750" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3740/9056158515_0958f6049e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{another shot of the food}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9058373430/" title="DSC_0751 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0751" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3683/9058373430_8b407c26fb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{the thrones}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9062590112/" title="DSC_0773 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0773" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7370/9062590112_631b291b62_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{absolutely loved their smash cakes}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060332625/" title="DSC_0776 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0776" height="425" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7327/9060332625_3e9ebb7840_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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<br />
{i asked for something simple and this is what i got :) blown away...}<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90493867@N07/9060343007/" title="DSC_0777 by courtneywmcshan, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0777" height="425" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3716/9060343007_c0a3100833_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
{love how the sides look like scales}<br />
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