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Q: Will you share more about the little play kitchenthat your girls got for Christmas?How did you make it?A: Of course!We had so much fun putting it together.And we've all had a blast playing with it.Can you believe it came from this old nightstand?!I gave it some new paint.With stripes on the sides!Screwed in some thrifted shelvesfor a bit more counter space.I painted the shelves and mod

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She was doing this.Her once-every-3-weeks-nap.Bugg was zzzzzzz'n on our bed.School really zonks him out.She was doin' this.And I was hanging this:A countdown to Valentine's Day.I got these lil' lovey imagesin Germany......sorry!inspired by this oneSuper simple:cut hearts from music pagessew around the perimeter, leaving a small openingstamp the datehang on ribbon with clothespins.So starting

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One very recent morning,Mia Darling walked into the kitchen and said,"Today, we're making Red Velvet cupcakes."I mean,what am I gonna say to that?Genius.And inspiring to kick off the best holiday ever.While she was at school,Ella Rose & I made those cupcakes.I was only 1/2 T. short of cocoa powder.They still worked superb!And we made some crayon hearts, too.grate piles of colorful crayons onto

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Q: Do you know what caused Bugg's disability?A: Absolutely no idea.He just got lucky.We all got lucky.In those early days,I wondered if it was the headache meds (just Tylenol) I'd taken just beforeI found out I was pregnant.Or was it in the water?The air?Did I not scrub my produce well enough?I wondered if I'd not prepared my body well enoughto carry a child.But messing with the guilt game

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Date Night was in honor ofthis special meeting12 years ago.Love date nights.Love burgers & a shake.LOVE HIM!'Specially when he gets craftywith a home improvement project:We have this awkward windowby the front door.I've never known quite what to do with it.If it were up to me,we'd have NO blinds on any of our windows.I pull them up all the timebecause they are not pretty& block out sunlight.But I

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Do you believe that Friday the 13this unlucky or lucky?I think it's lucky,but we sometimes have to make it happen.It began last night.Mia Darling & I got to sneak away for a date.I love our outings.Just us.So special.We both needed it.And today?Last minute, we threw a Happy Un-Birthday party.Banner, games, cupcakes, & friends.I didn't even need to run to the store.We just used what we had,called

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Ella asked me if I'd paint her nails.And then I stumbled upona happy heart how-to.And shoot, that's about all I neededto spread some love in our abode.Valentine's season isn't that far away, right?Branch from the yard + old children's book + simple sewing =lovey-dovey bliss

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It was a good & buuuusy weekend.3 birthday parties, a temple trip,crafting bed cozies,SNOW,some outings......A nice change fromour at-home-'cause-of-cough-&-sniffles days."Oh, what blessed snow!Don't you wish you could just roll about in it like dogs?"Line from Little Women.Finally, finally, we got some real snow!A special treat:we ate lunch at my favorite.....Bugg had some rough moments.But

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We love the new (secured) glasses.Make it a great weekend, friends!

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Q: How are you doing with this pregnancy? How were your other pregnancies? Are you nervous that you may have another special needs child? Where & how will you have this baby? Are you on restrictions like you were with your other pregnancies?Pregnant with Mia ~ 20 weeksA: Pregnancy is amazing.BUT...I do not have a pregnancy-friendly body.It's just the plain truth.This 4th one is proving to

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I tried all day longto put the Christmas stuff away.I got as far as taking down the advent calendar.Just wasn't feelin' it.Ella & I did get to story time at the library, though,and bought shampoo at the store.Errands are so much more glamorouswhen sporting some hot lips.Vacuumed, organized some earrings,read our library picture books,snacked too much,made meat loaf for dinner.Writing: "Life is

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2011 was good.It was great!Lots of lovely memories & blessings.But I'm really happy to say Hello & Welcome! to 2012.How 'bout you?We had a pretty tame party here last nightbut we sure made a mess!Just our little family.It is absolutely painful for me to stay up til midnight.Especially this year,being extra tired from growing another person inside of me.But I made it (after waking from a 10pm nap)

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So, how was it?Your holiday?Merry & Bright, I hope!I love how Santa bringslittle wax paper candy packages!What is Brian so thrilled about?Bugg got new arm braces from Grandma!A Happy Birthday cake for JesusAnd here is what it's really about:the Savior's birth.This year, Mia got to be Mary & Bugg was Joseph.Wyatt was so thoughtful & reverent during the nativity playthat all the grandkids

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We are camping out under the tree tonight.I spy Mia diving off couch,Ella jumping,Bugg laying down,&Bree taking a picture with the D40.These funky sketch pics are by the D5100that I still can't cope with for some reason.Oh, that Bugg.Merry Christmas, everyone!

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Q: I'd like to know about your favorite comfort foods. What kinds of foods make your belly smile in the middle of the cold winter days?Italian sausage, kale & white bean soupoh, yesA: Soup. Soup. Soup.Any kind of soup.I'd eat it every night of the week if my family wasmore enthusiastic about eating soup. My favorites include chowders, vegetable, lentil, chicken (with dumplings).......

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It's Christmas week!Are you so excited?!!!this morning, waiting for the bus to arriveI've been burning some midnight oiltrying to get projects done.Christmas break starts tomorrow!We'll be delivering frozen cookie dough ballstoday.Crossing fingers for a White Christmas.We're so close!I'll try & stop by again this week.Hope you have a terrific tinsel-of-a-Tuesday!

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So exciting!Bugg was spotlighted onMiggy's blog today.You must check it out,as well as get to know her family& her special Lamp.Such a treat!!!!

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Meet your darling coming off the busfrom school with the first clue to a treasure hunt.The prize doesn't matter, of course.But if you make these crinkle cookiesand add the seasonal Hershey Mint Truffle on top?Well, shoot.

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Q: It must be hard having a handicapped child.How do you do it?A: This question used to stump me.I got sort of frustrated by it, honestly.I'd blubber out something like, "You do what you have to do."or"What else am I supposed to do?"But I've learned.....the answer is so plain & simple:LOVE.LOVE.LOVE.I LOVE him!So dearly much.And because I love Bugg,I WANT to do anything & everything I can for

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There is much to celebrate this season......A little baby girl!Bumping, hiccuping, kicking & flipping in my belly.Crafting.Lots of it.And a whole lotta snowflakes.Let there be snowflakes!!I LOVE Mia's colored snowflakes.Afterschool snack snowflakes, too.Fold tortilla into a triangle and cut away.Fry both sides in butter sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar.Branches linked together with floral wire,

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You're going to love this:Every Wednesday,I'm going to post your questionsand answer them!!!Neat-o, right?!You can email me a question orask it in the comments.I will post your questions anonymously.Here are some old ones that I haven't answered yet:Q: What do you love to do when you get time for just you? Just Bree all alone?(does it happen)?In the same way that it is so important to make time

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I had my ultrasound.THE ultrasound.Where we find out the gender!And you know......how everything is going with baby.We took Mia out of schoolso that she could join in on the celebration.Sister or Brother?!!!I couldn't decide what to wear.So I wore blue & pink.Including one pink earring, one blue.I was so EXCITED!Nervous, anxious, but mostlycrazy excited!!!!Each time I've gone into THE

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What is better than bloggingby Christmas tree light?Blogging by Christmas tree light& listening to Christmas tuneson Grooveshark.Especially "Christmas piano music."Try it.Beautiful!The Thanksgiving holiday was filled withall the good stuff:gratitude, family & food!And we made caramel, too.While all the zombie-crazed Black Fridayshoppers were out,I was enjoying crepes in my HoHoHo jammies.But

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We've missed you all!If you're still reading this blog,then,bless you.The Hunk said it last week.While sharing a sundae on a date.It's something that he's always saidas I've started getting back to my ol' self after morning sickness."Welcome back!" he says,with joy & relief.My baby belly!It's been a rough time over here.But it's been the same with every pregnancy,so I should have known.The

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I haven't thrown up in 2 days.Could it be?!!!!!Please let it be!So now I'm just feeling cruddy,instead of crappy.Hooray!

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Right now,I should be giddy as heck.I mean, it's Autumn!And the leaves are on fire.I should be picking baskets fullto make garlands.And baking pumpkin cookies.And planning Halloween costumes.Starting Christmas gifts.Picking apples.And all that jazz.But the celebratory fire in me has been temporarily snuffed.I'm soooooooooo happy to be pregnant, right, I am!But I am so sick.And tired.And tired of

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My sister, Brooke, hadBaby Hudson last week.And if I had to choose a new day job,this is what it would be:Capturing the wonder ofnewborn babies in a trillion pictures.big sister, AshtynI also got to meet my niece,Monica's, sweet almost 2 month old,Colton.Cousins are smitten.Oh, babies, babies.My first baby.Taking on mothering roles.My middle baby.Such a big boy,but always my baby will be.And my

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This year at Bear-A-Dise really was better than ever! We brought back a little souvenir which we'll celebrate the arrival of this Spring! BABY #4!!!!!!!!!!! We are STOKED!

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Someone once told me, "I stopped reading your blog because it made me feel inadequate." And to that one, I say, "Your loss, sister." However, scrolling through my blog, I see that it appears that we live a life of hearts & flowers. And obviously we have a special son in a wheelchair. But I don't try to pretend that this life is a fairytale. And that every day is sunny & bright. That there are

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My friend Kim commented on the blog: I'd like to see you narrate an outing that didn't go so well. :) I take our kids out because I want our older girls to be able to experience life and have fun, but Katie is such a difficult traveler. She hates water, grass, too much activity, and being in her stroller. So usually I end up trying to keep her in one place while the older girls play and

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........and it was so fun! And a lot of work. And ultra worth it! I love camping. Especially with good friends. 6 adults, 7 kids, 1 wheelchair. Awesomeness. Bugg did okay. It was certainly not easy to bring him & the hot wheels along. There was lots of rocks & dirt, hills & holes. And no place for him to stretch out & scootch along the floor like he loves. Plus, he is the earliest riser. And

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Sorry, we took awhile getting back to you about that ol' giveaway. Ooops. That is so classically Bree. The winners are: Aunt Ky Ky & California Girl (JMC) Luckies! Congratulations on your oh-so stylin' friendship bracelet and very specially designed homemade & hand-written recipe for Back to School Oatmeal Cookies. Email me, girls! xoxo

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Tomorrow Bugg chooses a winner! How exciting! Until then..........Night!

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So I have this perfect vision in my mind of back-to-school preparations: I will take each of my children separately on a mama-kid date. We will go out to lunch and skip around the aisles of the store looking for that perfect first day back to school outfit. And then we'll find some fun backpack stuffers like markers, folders, & a lunch box. Ah, my vision. And then when that day did come for

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Bugg has had 2 terrific days back to school. We have had such happy & sweet reports of how he is doing & who he plays with & how everybody just loves his hair. His new teacher even emailed me a video of him today, sandwiched between 2 special chicas, all babbling & singing to each other on a mat. She said that he was falling asleep during lunch, so they laid him down with his gal friends, and

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There were no tears today. Not even me. I dropped Mia & Wyatt off at their first day of school. So NOW WHAT?!

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This special life sure offers us a lot of special opportunities. One of them is to regularly visit Shriner's Hospital in Salt Lake City. I LOVE Shriner's. I LOVE the city. And I love taking Bugg there to get such great attention to his special needs. My favorite littlest sister, Kylee, got to join all 4 of us. (THANK YOU! I would have lost my head without your help!). Bugg had his standard

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Wyatt is laying on my bed laughing & laughing like a giddy little school boy. I've been saying, "Wyatt, do you want to go to Kindergarten and make some new friends?" And he laughs and laughs. The boy is ready! And you know? I'm ready, too. It has been a great summer of fun & memories. But we've done it all. It's time. There's a bad case of summeritis around here. We are ready for schedules and

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I adore them.

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spying on every move that everybody makes bees! ate all except one that wee puddle? Hers! Bugg loves to feel his hair Best kids magazine ever! Tried to watch the meteor shower on Friday night. That lovely, huge (danged) full moon! It was too bright to see even a snitch of shooting stars! Did you?

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Ah. Summer. Each day seems to be a clear slate, just waiting for some type of adventure to create. Especially with some little friends. I took my kids plus 2 of Mia's friends to the stream to create some sweet summer memories. Sometimes I get over-adventurous. Too many variables to deal with. Like kids + gear + picnic + wheelchair + camera + tricky terrain. But you know? It is {almost} always

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So she wanted a water party. I talked her into an Under the Sea party. And because Mia was turning 7, I threw that in, too. brown paper bags w/ paint The seven seas were seven different birthday stations: activities & food 'n stuff! Invitation: For those close enough to hand deliver, we wrote out the invitations on crumpled brown bags and stuck it in a bottle. Red x's marked all the details

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Our darling Mia turned 7! And, of course, Ella had to wear her b-day crown, too. She wanted green eggs & ham for breakfast. Ummm, k. It's your day, babe! Birthdays drive me wild. As in happy-go-freaky-giddy WILD! But you know this. Hunk & I were up waaaay past bedtime prepping for Mia's first ever birthday party. It was a blast & so worth every wink of sleep we missed. Ella got her this

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My Hunk & I celebrated our nine years of happily ever afterby visiting our beloved Bear Lake.My thoughts turn to Bear Lakeall throughout the year.Especially on those rough days when laundry is swallowing me,children cannot seem to be happy for even a second,or when wintery days are never ending.I think of the clear blue lake.The white puffy clouds.The cabins that speckle the hillsides.The

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"There is no duty we so much underrateas the duty of beingH A P P Y." ~~ Robert Louis Stevenson~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Bugg is the happiest camper that ever there was!And that makes me happy.Are you happy?I hope so!Have a happy & funderful weekend.My weekend is starting on Thursday, Hooray!Can't wait to share it with you next

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After 20 seconds of crying, she said, "All gicky. Clothes off." And then started clapping.

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When you see a lemonade stand,STOP!Scrounge up some coinsfrom your car.You'll make some kidspretty happy!

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an outdoor concert withmy 2 galsand G&G~The famous Mr. & Mrs. Neilsonjoining the audience ~ smack dabin the middleI love spending time withmy daughters.Mama~Daughter Dates are so special.Celebrating our Bugg getting an invitationto our neighbor's birthday party.Gavin specifically wanted Bugg to be athis Green Lantern party,is that so dear?!!!Celebrating cousin Emma's baptism.a cool new way to

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my leg was totally attackedby some awful bug!Celebrating America's birthdayjust might be my favorite holiday.And I really mean it!I know I say that about every holidaybut there's just something about Independence Day.Like watching fireworks fromthe mountainside with family & friends.Eating waffles with red (strawbs),white (whipped cream),& blue (blueberries).Making firecrackers for the kids.Or

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My camera broke.Does life go on?!!Shallow & ridiculous as it sounds,I rely on my Nikon eyes to see beautiful momentseven more clearly & extraordinary.{{sigh}}So, for now,I get to open up the archivesof ka-gillions of pictures that I haven't yet shared.And there's a lot.Just from this month alone!This was a favorite moment from a couple weeks ago.Bugg fell asleep at a family picnic.For all the

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The Hunk & I practically share a birthday.He is 364 days older than I.And looking at this post,clearly I am the queen of our birthdaysby how many photos I haveand by how not many photos he has.Sorry, Bri, the youngin' takes the stage.....My special day started early withmy morning walk with friends.This is one of the highlights of my MWFdays.Pumping arms & shredding concretewith my sweet friends

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The Birthday Cake Floatwas mystic & festive & hilarious!Holy Cow, I'm 32 (aka: thirty-too-young!)!!I promise more details tomorrow.Cross my heart.

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Happy Birthday to my pa!Look at him in his young age,rockin' those waves!taken last weekAlso, birthday greetings to Bill Cosby.Thank you so much for those delicious Jell-o pudding pops.I love birthday season.....ahem!

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Whew.I'm plum wore out.I've so much to tell you,pictures to share,stuff to blab.....we've been go-go-going.July has been sooooo much fun!I'm just tired.That's how she fell asleep.But I must share this with you first.My conscience just won't let me keepthis treasured recipe to myselfany longer!Sugar Cookiesfrom my friend, the lovely lady Catherine 1 C. butter1 ½ C. sugar Cream, and

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We hope there were sparks flyin'on your Fourth, too!

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Sorry!For not sharing this 4th of July craft earlier!andFor this very terrible lighting.I was just making these firecrackers up on my bedand thought I'd be a gem and share it with you.Maybe you could craft these up during naptime tomorrow???Or something?Cut a TP roll in 1/2.Stuff with Independence Day goodies.Roll up in tissue paper & tie the ends with string.I can get 2 firecrackers out of 1

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I have really loved this warm month of June.Well, except for that little Appendicitis thing.It has been so easy-going and relaxed,with just a touch of busy work likeswim lessons & youth conference.We've just kind of grown into a lazy routine.After breakfast & jobs, we mosey out on the front lawn.Our little tree that we planted last yearjust ain't cuttin' it,as far as providing any shade.So up the

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Bugg fans (that's you guys): So, Bree, where ya been?It's been almost 3 weeks!We want to see some Bugg!!!!Bree: uuuuuuh, who me?Bugg fans: Yes, YOU! The one that takes photos of every second of every dayand blogs about the cutest kids in the world!!!!!Bree: I, um, have been.....busy, I guess?errrrrrrr.....kind of.....more like lazy.Bugg fans: What do you mean 'busy'?Bree: Actually, friends

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We celebrated this Sweet'emsthat came to us 2 short years ago.What a joy she is!Ella tries to blow out the candleson her breakfast cake - two fancy toothpicksI guess you could saythat Ella is spunky.Spirited.Vibrant.Intense.Big personalitied.Demanding.That's her.Since Day 9 of her life.I remember the dayshe went from an adorable peaceful newbornto an adorable high-maintenance screamer of a

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My baby is 2.She's been singing all day.(Two? TWO?!!!!)

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Our welcome-to-summer partywas a blast.I love how setting out some water balloons,otterpops,& the sprinklerbrings kids out of the woodworks.Bugg, in his usual caszh way,looks on from the porch,content to stay dry & un-u.v.'d.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~and on to the drama!..........Friday afternoon found the Hunkin some serious tummy pain.I was supposed to go to a playon a mama-daughter date

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Bugg & Dada were on their way to the Father & Sons campout to some rural place.......

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Okay,so,the other night,we were watching home videos andold pictures forever.So much fun!And there were a handful of cookie pictures.I have an obsession with photographing treats, YOU know.The Hunk & I became ravenous forsomething sweet.Bad news!We had no milk, sugar, or eggs.SAD!I became frantic for something sweet & chocolate.Oh, no!I was becoming more picky and impatient by the second.And then

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It is springtime!Craft a flower wreath with all those buds.It is especially nice to brighten up your sick child (strep).

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My mother is truly wonderful.She is one of my favorite people to celebrate.Each year around Mother's Day,my sisters & I plan a special lunch in her honor.Some years we go out,some we stay home.But it is always extra-ordinary and special.This year,we had a tea party!My ma, her ma, prego sister Brooke, cousin Ashtyn,Mia, Bugg & Ella rascals, me, and sister KyleeWe partied under a canopy thing with

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It is crazy to think that just five years ago, a sweet eight-pound baby bugg was born. His entrance into our lives was one of such joy, uncertainty, confusion, love and wonder. I was amazed at the miracle I held in my arms, and also overwhelmed at what the future held. He didn't have a diagnosis but we knew that something was very wrong with his brain. And while I'd like to just say that I

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Today was so special.It was Bugg's birthday.His HIGH FIVE birthday!Graduating preschool,waffles with the grandparents,taking a ride in some new wheels,rollerskating,cookies & cake........it was a really great day.I'll tell you all about it really soon!In the meantime,leave Bugg a High 5 (comment)!

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The mess drives all of us crazy.But it is so worth it.Especially his laugh,he goes nuts!I'll be finding dried beans for daysand laughing at how Ella was trying to pickoff beans from her feet.So worth it!

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"Cooking [Bree says "baking"] may be as much a means of self-expression as any of the arts."~~Fannie Farmer~~

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I was a teenager when my youngerbrother & sister were born.So I learned how to "mama"at a young age.I also learned that I was asentimentalist.Big time.When my mom got rid of their baby toys,I cried.I don't remember this,but she does and has told the story many times.Sounds like something I'd do.Everyone thought I was a gonerwhen I had my own kids.But I've really surprised even myself!Each new

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No, really.I did.I got dirt for Mother's Day.And it is just what I wanted.Dirt & flowers.Perfect.She wanted dirt, too.I also got to visit thebeautiful temple grounds &enjoy a simple picnic with my family.Missionaries everywhere!Love it.grapes, cookies,rolls, & sparkling ciderI am blessed.I LOVE being a mother.

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Dear Wyatt,Sorry, I didn't notice this sooner.Thank you for your infinite patiencewith me.I love you!Love, Mama

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Women's Conference.BYU.All day with my Mom & sister, Brooke.This picture prefacedour perfect day....the view from my windowon the way to Women's ConferenceI felt so blessed to be a partof this event.Thousands (and thousands!)of women,flocking to this conferenceto be spiritually fed & uplifted.It humbled me.And also to think of all the husbands & fathersat home with babies so that all of usladies

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This was my view this morningas I did crunchies....Spring skies!Perfect.And,the reason I do crunchies:Cookies.This may appear to bethe standard cookiewith white chocolate chips.Anything but,my friends.This cookie has a secret.It should be called "Rays of Sweet Sunshine"or"White Chocolate Sunburst"or"Mouthwatering Specks of Sunlight".But they're simply called"White Chocolate Lemon Cookies."The

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I could not get over the gloriousweather at the beginning of Easter weekend.I took the babies out for a walkand inhaled the Spring glory.And Friday night?You got it,a date with my Hunk.It was actually a triple datewith his parents and uncle & his date.Heard of the Lower Lights?FAN-TAS-Tic!in the elevator on our way up to see LLAnd Friday late night,as in 1 am late.....the Easter bunny hopped

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Is he crying or laughing? It's pure 100 percent hysterics!Laughing so hard that he's silentfollowed by a gulp and a gasp and more gigglesand bursts and silence.It is the best sound in the world.Egg dying.I'll never miss a yearmy whole life long.Celebrating a trip to the zoo.It was Rooskii's first time!a kneeling camel~why do they do this?!She was totally enthralledwith the animals.It must be

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"The desire to create is one of thedeepest yearnings of the human soul.....Creation brings deep satisfaction and fulfillment. We develop ourselves and others when we take unorganized matter into our hands andmold it into something of beauty."President Dieter F. UchtdorfI like creating stuff.'Specially happy, colorful thingsthat make me want to sing.I saw this somewhere??? Just scrapbook paper,

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Go from this......to this......in 10 minutes.For reals.Cake Mix Cookiesany cake mix1/3 C. oil2 eggschocolate chipsoven at 350 degrees for 7 to 10 minutesI like soft cookiesso I take them out when they're a bit doughy still.Remove immediately to cookie rack.They'll firm up a bit.I love this recipe when I want somethingin a jiffy.

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I felt kinda vulnerable all day.I thought I was going to fall intothe pit of despair any second.Today was Kindergarten Registration.It hit me, right in the heart.If Wyatt were typical,we'd be skipping off to register him for Kindergarten!Such a fun event!He'd be all giddy about starting school,getting a new backpack & lunchbox,and playing on the playground.Mia would be so excitedbecause she'd

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Yesterday was fantastic.Conference weekend always is.A weekend at home in jammieseating lots of treats and being filledwith the words of living prophets....a very sunny weekend for sure!Er, inside at least.Outside......It snowed so muchthat we lost our satellite signaland the Hunk had to dig out the dish.from the Friend magazineBugg chucks his mass tangleof shiny red beadsoverboard.In between

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"A dream is a wish your heart makes....."And like every parent,I made a wish long ago that I wanted togo to Disneyland with my own little family.But how was it going to work out,I wondered,with our special son in a wheelchair?Boy, did we find out and in true Disney fashion,it was magical!I'm thrilled to share with yousome of what we experienced.And really, our day at Disneyland was enhancedby

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I loved declaring our own holiday.And in usual Bree holiday devotee fanaticism,we got our yellow on,both in color & happy moments.The weekend was full ofdreary & drizzles & dark clouds.The sun shone about 3 percent of the time.No worries,it shone round the clock in our house!yellow crepe paper rosette center,tapedsigh....this boy!Friday,I got bit by spontaneity (again!)and asked my Hunk out on a

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The heavens were perfectly blue& joyous yesterdayas we bid Grandma a"til we meet again"farewell.The family gathered together last nightand watched a sweet slide-showof my grandma.She loved being a wife, mother, & grandmother.Tears flowed (for the millionth time that day)as I was filled with gratitudefor my grandparents and their exampleof an eternal marriage and family.This beautiful & precious

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sorry if you got this post twice!image from pinterestWe just celebrated green.And at Christmas we celebrate gold, green & red.4th of July - r,w,b.Labor Day - white.Valentine's - pink 'n red.Halloween - orangeAnyway......image from PinterestWhen does my favorite color get a turn?Easter, yeah, kinda.But it needs it's own special day.How does one celebrate the color yellow, you ask?Think sunshine,

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Happy Spring!Officially.Not that it really seems like it yet.It's been cold & windy & gray.But it is on my calendar and I love Springand therefore,we celebrate.We woke up to flowersand orange rolls.I would have had some chirpingbluebirds flying whimsicallythroughout the house,but....ya' know.That's psycho,which I definitely am not.A bit of green out front.But how come mine are like,2 inches,and

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The ocean.The beach, wind, waves,salty air, seagulls,sparkly water,sand.......but my family at the ocean,that's where my joy is at.It was a MUSTwhile we were in CA.It was a bit tricky withBugg's hot wheels.But so worth the effort.We went to Ventura Beachwith Brian's brother Shaneand his family.BEAUTIFUL!cousin Tristancousin EmmaElla in her elementThis is Ella,after taking a nose dive.She plum ran

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April 2010Once upon a time,a girl named Sharen,was dating a boy named Larry.They had just gotten off the train and she was waitingfor him to return with their luggage.Finally, she saw him running toward her.He picked her up, hugged her, and twirled her around.They went back to the car andhe had her close her eyes and hold out her hand.He slipped an engagement ring onto her fingerand kissed her

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Less than 2 weeks ago,I all of the sudden said to Brian,"Let's go to Disneyland this weekend!"I mean, we'd been talking about it foreverand we just needed to nail a date.We'd been there together in 2000and it was awesome.I wanted to experience it with kids this time.Why not now?He did not buy it.Mr. & Mrs. Hunk in lineat the submarinesThen I said "how about next weekend?"He bought it.Okay, it

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This is what I believe:the vacation begins as soonas you leave the house.Which for us meant oncewe hopped in the mini.It was going to be a loooong drive(about 1600 mi. all together!!)so we better make the most of it, right?I, of course, had hopes of ahappy family driving on an adventureplaying the 'abc game', telling stories,discovering new terrain through our windowswhile munching on treats,

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So awesome!We had such a glorious trip!A million pictures to comeas soon as I get some TIME.xoxo

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There are certain moments in lifethat you never forget.Where heavens part.Stars align.The red carpet is rolled out.And it's just magical.Like this past week::::::We had an amazing time!

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If you give a mouse a cookie,he's going to ask for a glass of milk.If you give Rooskii a cookie,she's going to ask for more.(smart, that one!)Easy eeeeaasy no bake cookies.google it.I can't find my recipe.

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a picture story of our date:are you KIDDING me?Who has ever seen hot chocolateserved in a yellow mug?!!!!!!!yaaaaaaaay!And that's that.Gol', we have fun together.

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Well, my word.Look who thinks he's all big boyand growing up and getting TALL.Bugg, that's who.The boy is getting so long andneeded his chair adjusted for his height.So my sister, Kylee, Bugg, & Iheaded up to the famous Wheelchair Shopat our beloved Shriner's hospital in the big city.Bugg is sitting in a seating simulator.This is a pretty cool chair!The shop guys measured every which wayto make

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Dear March, I love you.Which isn't saying a LOT,because I love every month(except January).You bring so much hope.Hope of warm sunshine-y days.Not to mention St. Pat's Day, (one of ) my fave holidays.You will bring SPRING.Blessed wonderful Spring.On the morning of March 20,we will wake up to find vases of pretty flowersall throughout our whole house.I know you will undoubtedly bring more snowand

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Oct. 2006I had a blog when I was pregnant with Wyatt. It was an empty blog - no pictures, no emotion, no color, no meat...simply updates.I don't even know how to find it now.I was freaked out of my mind during the pregnancy,yet I just couldn't bringmyself to share my raw self with the world wide web.I wanted to talk & share & cry!But I was afraid of being judged.Like I had done something wrong to

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It was a gorgeous days to eat cookies.And be with friends.And celebrate the love we have for our specialchildren and the joy they bring us.Starring: the softest, plumpest sugar cookies ever,killer giganto snickerdoodles, wonderfully smooth cheesecake,and happy strawberries.Oh, it was a good time.Treats were just a bonus.The people were the real treats.Bailee came many-a-mile to join us.Boy, she

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Love-y glimpses of our V'tine Week......I had a ball making Bugg's V'tines.Idea from FamilyFunThe carrot stamps worked great.scuse the hot glue lineAnd Mia's.......so funny, right?And the cousin's came to tea!so.dang.cute.They dressed their bestand nibbled on heart-shaped foodand sipped tea from real teacups.Then we all went crazy and exchangedValentine's!Auntie Emhaha, we've almost got the whole

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Hooray for a post-Valentine party!!!!an open house kinda-thing from 11 to 1.Graphic by FPTFY

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