tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26617049143960863802024-03-18T22:29:14.577-05:00bicycle basketKristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17411335159757899637noreply@blogger.comBlogger775125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661704914396086380.post-36670753292190527122013-08-06T01:03:00.003-05:002013-08-06T01:05:33.955-05:00BLOG MOVED: THEBICYCLEBASKET.COM<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am blogging at <a href="http://thebicyclebasket.com/">thebicyclebasket.com</a> now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">P.S. Invite your friends! And leave a comment to let me know you've safely arrived!</span>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17411335159757899637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661704914396086380.post-6541892273481034372013-07-25T20:07:00.000-05:002013-07-25T20:07:07.294-05:00Fields Benjamin: 10 Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh sweet boy. You were 10 months on July 13th, and we love this age. Pulling up to stand and crawling all over, you are on many new adventures. You eat everything we do, just in baby bites. Recently you've been a drool monster, getting some major teeth, with lots of tears and fevers. I think all of your back teeth are coming at once. (wishful thinking) On our recent vacation you swam in the lake and napped in the boat. We like introducing you to new things. You and Daddy have your own language, making noises back and forth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love it when you get dirt in your toes, because you are playing along with the big kids. You sleep with your <a href="http://www.twinkletwinklelittleone.com/images/so4dk.jpg" target="_blank">gray donkey</a> in a cozy <a href="http://www.babysecurity.co.uk/product_images/v/531/Bambino_Merino_Sage_Sleeping_Bag_Baby__55091_zoom.jpg" target="_blank">sleep sack</a>. We love it when you laugh out loud, usually with Tegegne tickling you. Daddy has enjoyed extra time with you, since he's on summer break.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Walking down Deleware Street through the River Market this morning and noticed Max Kaiser's Shop sells Ranka...lasting greenery that looks great! Also known as faux boxwood, or faux ivy. More expensive than the real thing, but it's one and done. No need to trim or water this baby. Just do the quarterly rinse off with the hose to get it shinin' again! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now I'm wondering, at the end of the day...how would it price out compared to a cedar fence. Probably more...but if I do the math I'll letcha know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(<a href="http://max-kaiser.com/index.php?gt=ra&sub=pic" target="_blank">Ranka via Max Kaiser</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/browse.html?ie=UTF8&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&me=A276WJUB6FPQ62" target="_blank">buy online</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=modern+fences+with+greenery&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=86LmUYivNtKuyAGCrIH4CA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1277&bih=671#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=Ej_YAeHtC-khOM%3A%3BOjwvj2kXXCIhhM%3Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fsphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net%252Fhphotos-frc1%252Fp480x480%252F215543_10150233353475482_7165798_n.jpg%3Bhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252Fpages%252FInterior-View%252F286026030481%3B450%3B380" target="_blank">other modern fence concepts with greenery</a>)</span>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17411335159757899637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661704914396086380.post-6814544801035788692013-07-13T09:54:00.000-05:002013-07-13T09:54:25.185-05:00Quality Time: Quality Coffee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spending some quality time, (at Quay Coffee in the River Market) working on a set of drawings for a remodel in Prairie Village. (Working with a contractor to turn a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=cape+cod+homes+in+prairie+village+kansas&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=tGjhUbqSKYqpyAHy9IDYDA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1277&bih=671#tbm=isch&sa=1&q=cape+cod+house&oq=cape+cod+house&gs_l=img.3..0l10.1247.2104.2.2308.6.4.0.2.2.0.85.323.4.4.0...0.0.0..1c.1.17.img.UdoJQoAf9eo&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.48705608,d.aWc&fp=c640e2f32836e4b8&biw=1277&bih=671" target="_blank">Cape Cod</a> into a <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=cape+cod+homes+in+prairie+village+kansas&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=tGjhUbqSKYqpyAHy9IDYDA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1277&bih=671#tbm=isch&sa=1&q=colonial+home&oq=colonial+home&gs_l=img.3..0l10.53874.56525.4.56683.13.12.0.1.1.0.206.1275.7j4j1.12.0...0.0.0..1c.1.17.img.Ie4KpzJGn0s&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.48705608,d.aWc&fp=c640e2f32836e4b8&biw=1277&bih=671" target="_blank">Colonial</a>!) This quality time deserved quality coffee...<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=pour+over+coffee+oddly+correct&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=xWnhUbvBJaGwygHr9YCwBQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1277&bih=671" target="_blank">pour over coffee</a>, that is. A Finca Las Lajas, Coasta Rican blend with sweet molassas, a nutty, yada, yada...good quality stuff. I am being more honest with myself these days. Coffee has made a fine appearance in our city. It tastes good, and as a working mother, I kind of like this little morning pick-me-up. I've always prided myself in not being "a daily" coffee drinker, like one of those people who needs my coffee before I can be friendly. Well, I'm not there yet...but ask me about it ten years and it will most likely be a different story. (Because I'm guessing that having my children between ages 12 and 18 will keep me up just as much as ages zero to five...ahhhh!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm working with some friends interiors of their new bungalow. We are starting with their first impression once you walk in the door...the living room. Michael scored them a sweet find...these Le Corbusier sofa and lounge chair in white leather. I'm helping them find a rug to complement the pieces. One thing to consider when finding a rug, is to consider the entire space. In this particular instance, it's important that these beautiful classic furniture pieces are not overwhelmed or distracted. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then there's the question...should the furniture sit entirely on, or entirely off, or somewhere in between. Let me be honest and say I don't have a "professional" opinion, but would say that it depends on the thickness of the rug. I'd say that half on, half off, would be less desirable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Can I put a rug on top of carpet? Hmmm, that also really depends on the weight/thickness of the carpet and the thickness of the rug. A thin carpet can host a shaggy rug much easier than the opposite!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am thankful for design tools when making decisions like this. It's so nice to be able to pop these ideas into 3D. It also helps to consider the drapery, pillows, coffee table books...tying the space together helps to see that the rug does not have to say it all. "All of the space" says it all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now go ahead, and <i>Get Ruggy With It</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">P.S. I think <a href="http://www.westelm.com/shop/rugs-windows/rugs-flooring/?cm_type=lnav&N=4294959595" target="_blank">West Elm</a> has a nice area rug collection. (I am not getting any perks for recommending this.)</span>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17411335159757899637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661704914396086380.post-38240260851907752302013-07-09T22:09:00.000-05:002013-07-09T22:09:09.547-05:00My Husband: My Client<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So we are going to look at a house on Thursday. It's a 1600 sf shirtwaist with 2 full baths and 4 bedrooms. For me, it's like a design meeting with Michael as my client. I can walk through a house and picture it remodeled and awesome, but in order to really discuss it well, it must be drawn in 3D, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I sent him these rough drafts today. The idea is, it's 400 square feet less than we live in now, but if it's planned out well, with efficient square footage, it can work. I love, love, love the idea that this house could have glass along the entire back. So we could stand at our sink and look out into the back yard. I also love the sofa with chaise lounge off the kitchen...a great way to socialize around the kitchen. All 3 kids can have their own room on the 2nd floor and we can have the 3rd floor which has French doors to a balcony. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please ignore the vehicles...they may be out of scale. I was doing this very quickly! Also, I haven't been in the house...just took the few room measurements from the listing and total square footage and worked in the other spaces. If it's anything like I've interpreted it, it'll totally work!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm just hoping the foundation isn't caving in like the last house we saw. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kristyn</span>Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17411335159757899637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661704914396086380.post-34246522451265412192013-07-08T22:43:00.002-05:002013-07-09T06:24:51.908-05:00When We First Met: We Never Knew<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Michael,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we first met, we never knew...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...we would design and renovate houses together.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Better yet, you never knew I'd want to design and renovate <i>more than one</i> house together. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We never knew we would have 3 kids by age 30.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We never knew that our children would be best friends and fight so much. (age 2 can be very difficult to work with!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I never knew you would bake more chocolate chip cookies than Chips Ahoy.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You never knew (but only hoped) that I'd enjoy matching your bike socks.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You never knew that you could care more about hanging out with our family than going on a group ride.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I never knew what it looked like to dine on a dime, and make magic come out of the cupboards.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We never knew that going out to dinner together, just the two of us, would be a well sought luxury.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We never knew what was in store. In seasons of abundance and seasons of drought, I'm so thankful to be in the midst of learning what we never knew.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">P.S. I was just wondering if in 20 years I'll be saying things like...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You never knew how gratified you would feel to bring me coffee in bed each morning.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We never knew how much we would enjoy our summer getaways to France.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We never knew that our small children would make such wonderful adults.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We never knew, in our 30's that when we waited so long to buy that "dream" house, that what really mattered was the journey...the dreaming...the exhaustion...the patience...and realizing that having each other is what matters most. And by golly, we can even make a run-of-the-mill shirtwaist house cool with a little time and money.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really hope those summer getaways really happen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So we've had some recent interest in our home. One individual would like the refrigerator in the kitchen, and a 2 car garage. So here was my response! "Yes ma'am, let's put that refrigerator in the kitchen...here's where it'll go! And go ahead and do that <a href="http://www.righttoolusa.com/p/20-X-24-Two-Cars-Garage-Project-Plans--design-52024-12272064.html?gclid=CM2Jv_K2lrgCFSVk7AodswQAeQ" target="_blank">2 car garage</a>, lovely. I'm totally with you on that!" (Note: She didn't ask us to do these things, but these were her concerns...and our realtor replied on my behalf.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then there are some other folks that must sell their condo first. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then there's me, over here, playing this game that Michael loves...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Honey, what about a simple house like this...can't you see it...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Could become this...(<i>with a definite imagination</i>...pop random windows into upstairs bedrooms...open 1st floor with windows/doors across kitchen and dining...deck across entire house and terrace big steps down into yard...)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I mean, isn't this game so much fun? For the low price of $19.99 each of the photos above could be turned into the photo that follows. I wish. But really though, we are either looking at bigger houses where wires have been pulled and plumbing is missing, or way ugly, slightly smaller, finished houses like this one...with wires and plumbing and HVAC, just lots of aesthetic remodeling to be done.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks, Michael, for appeasing me by playing along in this exciting game.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am embarking on a busy couple of weeks of designing. I get a fast heartbeat and overwhelmed state when I try to think of the big picture. In order to trump that feeling, I will recite this verse in my mind. Simple, but so profound. And I will continually be encouraged by my dear husband, who is so helpful and present to me.</span></div>
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Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17411335159757899637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661704914396086380.post-79976934491274694552013-06-20T13:05:00.002-05:002013-06-20T13:05:48.691-05:00Conversations: With Our Big Boy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mom: Tell me all about school. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tegegne: I was very nervous at first (Michael had to leave you in the cafeteria with all of kids and their parents who waited to walk them to their classroom.). Then more people came and I was less nervous...Recess was pretty good...played soccer, but I didn't see Kade. I didn't like that I had to wait so long for lunch. (<i>That's my fault, son...we usually eat at 11am at home!</i>) But we got to take a snack to recess! And I did see Kade at art...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dad: What are your friends names?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T: Macy...and I forgot...Oh, and Towns!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">D: I had Town's sister in summer school last year...he's cool!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">M: And your helper teacher...what is her name?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T: Madam Prisca. She's chocolate like me. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">M: She's very pretty.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T: Yeah, she is.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">D: Aren't there several chocolate kids in your class?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T: Just two. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Pointing at your first school worksheet of the alphabet...)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T: I colored these red and blue for the Jayhawks, and these are black and purple for the Cats. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">D: Cool, who told you that?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T: Macy. She sits at my table!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T: Towns was splashing me so much in the pool that my eyes turned red. I splashed him back. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T: Mom, why do you want two hugs...cooome on! I've already given you one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then for tuck in after the second day of school I asked you the best and hardest parts of the day. The best part was playing soccer and the worst part was when the big kid pushed you because you weren't playing the game right. I got Daddy because he has lots of experience with "bullies" on the playground. You two had a good conversation, and you know that your teacher is there to help.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are so proud of you. A highlight for all of us in this new phase of your life, is that you get special time with Dad to and from school. So far that's involved donuts and a trip to the toy store. You two are thriving with this extra time together, and it's so neat to watch. Dad is extra excited to hear you speaking French, and overall we feel content. One of the few things your Birth Mama told us is that she wanted you to have an education. Her wish is coming true. You are witty, can converse with adults, and are at a school where people know and look after you. She would be so proud, Son. Let's look to the stars tonight and say a prayer that she would somehow know that her wish for you is coming true. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mama (You and Hensley have been calling me Mama, since that's what Fields says!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, here it is all beautiful and in full glory! Our dream home. And yours, probably. I mean, this place has beautiful potential. Unfortunately it's priced too high for us as it has no plumbing, electrical, HVAC, needs windows, new storefront, etc, etc, etc. Hopefully its new owner will</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> make it really super awesome and get on the cover of </span><a href="http://www.dwell.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Dwell Magazine</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See yesterday's post (<a href="http://michaelandkristyn.blogspot.com/2013/06/the-pursuit-of-homes.html" target="_blank">Our Pursuit of Homes</a>) for some of our design ideas for the building. Several months ago, Michael decided to write the owners of this building and see if they'd consider selling it. After our second letter, they said they'd consider selling it...to us...as they have had many offers before but loved the idea of turning it into a family home. They loved that Michael was a teacher in KC, MO as they are both retired teachers. They loved it that the park was just down the street and that we had 3 children...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had asked the price, but it wasn't until they got back to Kansas City that they got in touch with a realtor friend of theirs that thought it could sell for much more as a commercial building, aka live/work, than to sell it to a family. So, sadly, they changed their minds and it went <a href="http://www.kansascityhomes.com/Kansas-City/4101-OAK-St-Kansas-City-MO_64111/1836263.aspx" target="_blank">on the market yesterday</a>. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As for our community and close friends, thank you for your listening ear. We have talked about our pursuit to it's death. I, especially, could talk design all day and do that with every possible space. Our vacation last week was perfect timing. But now, I must takie a breakie from <i>this pursuit</i> and get back to what's right in front of me. (Which at the moment is Hensley's little self, sitting on my lap, trying to hit the space bar.)</span></div>
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Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17411335159757899637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661704914396086380.post-45113136125565623072013-06-18T16:55:00.000-05:002013-06-18T16:55:07.664-05:00The Pursuit Of: Homes<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For over six months we've been in the pursuit of...</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">None of that worked, (insert sadness...especially with the brick building) but then we considered this...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And the search goes on. In the mean time we are LOVING our new air conditioning, and thankful for this wonderful home. Hopefully someone will aslo fall in love and purchase it soon! </span></div>
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Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17411335159757899637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661704914396086380.post-80344491517085025912013-06-18T15:46:00.003-05:002013-06-18T15:46:51.812-05:00Baby: Sun + Dotter<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 21px; letter-spacing: 4px; line-height: 25.1875px; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;"><a href="http://sunanddotter.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-size: 21px; letter-spacing: 4px; line-height: 25.1875px; outline: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-transform: uppercase;">SUN + DOTTER</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out what Janette (with FLP) has been up to with <a href="http://sunanddotter.com/" target="_blank">Sun + Dotter</a>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi there. It's a pony tail kind of day, or week for that matter. I've been busy with a design project, which has included many daytime phone calls, a site visit with 3 kids in tow, and many daytime hours in front of my computer. Sorry kids. I don't like being this distracted. I have battled being short with you, and reaching with all my might for patience and intentional time with you. A friend sent me <a href="http://www.handsfreemama.com/2013/05/22/the-important-thing-about-yelling/" target="_blank">this blog post</a> about a mom who was overworked and yelled at her kids, and I cried. I notice when I am stressed with other things, I am much less patient with you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The week took a turn for the better thanks to two really wonderful times at church. They are doing <a href="http://www.jacobswellchurch.org/formation/institutes/" target="_blank">Summer Institutes</a>...classes that range from study of the bible, to African culture, to running club, to dancing. Michael and I are doing a study on 1 John lead by our pastor. It was so so refreshing to open the bible and study. It had been way too long. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The other class I went to this morning was for Mothers. It was good for my soul. I sat down in the class, and Jessi, our teacher started speaking to us with her words of wisdom and I teared up. Motherhood, what a cherished and challenging job. She started our time by asking...who got others dressed besides yourselves, and fed others, and changed another's diaper this morning...she asked who helped someone in crisis. Most of us had our hands up most of the time. She noted Philippians 2:5-7 and pointed out that Jesus emptied himself. That is what mother's do. Emptying self all day, often into the night for the sake of their family. In order to give, we must receive. Receive help from God. Jesus was able to empty himself because he was constantly with God.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She then had us share our birth and adoption and fertility stories in small groups. After that she shared more scripture and said that the bible is full of references to Mother's, she noted how God is like a Mother. Then she gave us a half hour to be by ourselves and reflect, journal, pray, walk, or whatever we pleased. It was such a wonderful morning. </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I, the Lord, made you, Kristyn.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do not fear, Kristyn, whom I have chosen. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And they will spring up among the grass.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tegegne will say, "I am the Lords"</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And Hensley will call on the name of Jacob;</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And Fields will write on his hand, "Belonging to the Lord..."</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rephrased these things and reflected from Isaiah 44:1-5. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More photos of you, my beloved children, with your Mother...</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hensley, you love to eat, just like your Mother.</span></td></tr>
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Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17411335159757899637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661704914396086380.post-51676878321162856772013-06-02T22:37:00.000-05:002013-06-02T22:37:52.467-05:00Kids: Get the Giggles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tegegne, 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hensley, almost 2.5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You two were having so much fun with a spray bottle tonight. Hens, we d</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">on't hear that good belly laugh often and it was awesome! Of course, as most things caught on video...this went on for at least 10 minutes before we decided we should video it. I love it when you kids get the giggles. Laughter makes the world go round. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.stlouisonlineauction.com/" target="_blank">NEW LINK TO BID!!!!!</a> (<a href="http://www.stlouisonlineauction.com/">http://www.stlouisonlineauction.com/</a>) D'Angelo Living Estate!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> More items include great vintage clothes, bookshelves, mirrors, Hamilton Beach Malt Mixer, tables, instruments, Honda vintage motorcycle, etc, etc. Check it out!</span><br />
<br />Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17411335159757899637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661704914396086380.post-58384697914019191562013-05-28T14:19:00.002-05:002013-05-28T14:19:13.040-05:00Cool Stuff: Could Be Yours!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Must check out one of my brothers current online auctions...Super cool stuff, many current bids under $5!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Dunivent Family Reunion 2013 was quite a success. Antioch Park, Shelter II was a great spot for our afternoon and evening gathering. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Highlights included: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Michael and Bob's 2 hours of pitch and catch. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Delicious food.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tegegne's long game of soccer. He was the youngest player, but stuck with it for hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I enjoyed chatting with the gals, and eating all day. (Like mother, like daughter.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone was glad when Uncle Eric arrived later in the day from St. Louis. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That gathering was on Saturday. Then yesterday we enjoyed our Supper Club, and walked with them to the Celebration at Liberty Memorial. Picnic with our friends, topped off with a fireworks show. Fieldsy, you didn't even cry at the loud cannons. And you laid on me and watched the fireworks (you're such a good baby). Tegegne sat on Shanna's lap during the show, and wrestled with Tyler and Alan, played games with Nate, learned to grass whistle with Devon, and sat with Larison and Daddy. Hensley had her very own sleep over at the Condo with Grandma and Grandpa. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">NEW PRICE of $199,950, NEW 5TON EFFICIENT CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3250 Square Feet of Historical Charm with Modern Touches</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 Large Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths, Ample Living Space</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nice Corner Lot on Wide Streets</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Solid Brick Home (3 Layers Thick!), Good Roof, Updated Windows </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fully remodeled Kitchen with Open Plan and Exposed Brick Walls</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New Back Deck, Back Fence with 2 Gates, Custom Fire Pit, and Sand Box</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Updated Lighting on Dimmers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Large 2nd Floor Laundry Room with Deck Access</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Huge 3rd Floor Mother-In-Law Quarters with Full Bath, Full Kitchen, and Deck with Views (This space is a huge bonus!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gorgeous woodwork throughout home with huge pocket doors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Beautiful Original Fireplaces</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Solid Stone Foundation, Large, Clean Basement (Never Damp!), New Water Softener, New Radon Mitigation System Installed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">300 AMP Electrical Service</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Large Efficient Furnace 10 Years Old, Recently Serviced and in Great Condition</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Large Closets and Storage Space Throughout Home</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Playground right across the street</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Acres of Park, Trails, Frisbee Golf, and Rock Climbing 2 blocks North. (Cliff Drive)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amazing Local Bakery within walking distance. (Boulevard Bakery)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summer Farmers Market within walking distance. (New Roots for Refugees)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taco Trucks with the best food, Authentic Mexican Grocery Stores (Limes 5 cents, and Cilantro $1, and home made tortillas!!!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bike Ride to River Market</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quick Hwy Access to get Anywhere in the City</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And did I mention GREAT PRICE and oh yeah, BRAND NEW 5 TON AIR CONDITIONING!!!!!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is what I call a lotta bang for your buck folks! No midtown home can compare for this price! Our neighborhood association is very active, a good group of folks. Our neighbors are nice, and our street is quiet. I'm here all day and keep my front and back door open over half of the time (on nice weather days)! </span></div>
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Clap, clap, clap, clap your hands! Hi Baby Fields. You are so cute. Dad noticed you've got my ears, Iman ears. Some say you look just like your dad, and more like Hensley as you grow. You are so much fun, easy going, and snuggly. You are kind of rough and tumble with Tegegne already. You love to stand, holding on tight. You sit very well and rock yourself to your tummy. Will be crawling very soon. You have waved a few times. Like to eat everything. Since you still have plenty of breast milk, I'll fill a bottle with almond milk if we are out and about. You have two bottom teeth, two top teeth, one of them is half way out and one all the way. A little snaggletooth. Your baths are now with Hens and Tegegne. Your favorite toy is Moose, in the first and last picture. Daddy and Tegegne and you had some great boy time this weekend.<br />
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Our little family started just 3 years ago in 2010 when Nick and I got married. Then a year ago, Judah was born and has added the most incredible dynamic to who we are. Nick works at Premier Marketing and is a photo wizard. Seriously incredible. He also has a photo company called <a href="http://scoutvisual.com/" target="_blank">SCOUT visual</a>, so he stays busy with that as well. I am an art teacher at an urban school that is grades K-5. Judah stays with family and good friends while we work and saves lots of energy for fun with us at night and on the weekends!</div>
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I also do hair for weddings and other special events on the weekends (mostly in the Summer when I'm on Summer break. (<a href="http://www.loveyourbobbypins.wordpress.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">www.loveyourbobbypins.<wbr></wbr>wordpress.com</a>). I enjoy getting to know all the sweet brides and being a part of such a special day in their lives. I love having several artistic outlets to keep me busy!</div>
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I love getting to be a part of my students lives on a daily basis. It's so amazing to be a part of encouraging them and growing them into the incredible people they will be. They already possess so many qualities that I am constantly envious of. They are alive, free and unbelievably creative. They are amazing.</div>
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I absolutely love hearing my kids talk about life and such.... They say hilarious things. A few of my favorites off the top of my head:</div>
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"Mrs. Welch, all deez people be coffin (copying) offa me cuz minez be lookin crispy." (crispy means good)</div>
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"Welch, I straight up saw yo double ganger dis mornin. Seriously. Same face. Same body." (doppleganger)</div>
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"Mrs. Welch, I wish I was deaf or Austin was mute because I am SO sick of hearing him talk. Like...I seriously feel ill!"</div>
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"I done dug deep in ma heart for dis drawin, Ms. Welch. I be rockin too thick here on dis drawin like da dude on Twilight. Ya know? He a'int got no shirt on cuz he a star. Den down here I drew a buncha top hearts with top hats on"</div>
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I do however, keep a stash of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Dr. Pepper for rough days. Most days are prefaced with prayer and asking God to make me like Him in His grace and love, because lets be honest... after about 145 questions about....nothing... I start to lose my mind. :)</div>
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Being a wife to Nick is the best. He is the most laid back, patient man I've ever met. He loves well and is constantly serving me and teaching me how to be a better person. He loves God with his whole heart and just lives it so humbly. Watching him be a dad to Jude has been one of my favorite things about our marriage... it's such an amazing connection. Judah has both of our hearts entirely. He is just the epitome of life and joy. I am constantly thanking God for who Judah is and that I get to be his mommy.... I can't even believe it. I have wanted to be a mom since I was about 5 years old. I seriously carried around a life size doll until I was 12... ha! Judah is everything I've ever dreamed of in a son. I couldn't be more in love with him. </div>
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Oh dream house, when will we ever find you? We like a good mix of old and modern. Nick loves clean lines and white everything and my heart falls for the history of a place and the stories that happened there. I think the dream home would be an old fire house or building turned into a modern mix. High ceilings, lots of brick, wood floors and white walls. It would have to have a big back yard for our 120 lb. Weimaraner, Moses. Maybe someday the dream home will come along, but our tiny bungalow is the place for now. :)</div>
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I have life changing moments with Judah everyday, it seems. He teaches me so much about life and my own heart. I would say some of my best moments with him have actually just been normal times at home, talking. When he said, "MaMa" for the first time, I melted straight onto the floor and cried. It was the best. Also, bedtime every night is so sweet. I love reading to him and when Nick and I surround him and kiss his head a million times before he goes to sleep, it's just one of those life moments where you feel like everything is right with the world. I'm so grateful that I get to have that moment every night. He's a blessing.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love these Ceramic Still Lifes by <a href="http://www.dh-studio.com/Portfolio.html" target="_blank">Dave Hicks</a>. He and many more featured on <a href="http://www.artaxis.org/artist.html" target="_blank">artaxis</a>. Including the recent addition, Erica Iman...my sister-in-law.</span><br />
Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17411335159757899637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661704914396086380.post-45447210466117308852013-05-13T13:33:00.001-05:002013-05-13T13:33:15.355-05:00Dialogue: Day to Day<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Typing is nice and all, but opening my journal with a pen in hand is always more uninhibited, free, and honest. It usually implies little 'ol me in dialogue with the great big God, and I'm so glad he's there to listen. Here's a bit of that dialogue today...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>No one has even looked at our big, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/43061355@N07/sets/72157633343212469/" target="_blank">beautiful house</a>. Why? What's the story? The bigger picture. I'm dying to know. And what's next? Is it what we are hoping for? Hmmm..............</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Okay, the silence makes me nervous. Replace my anxious heart with trust, God. I do, trust you, by the way. It's just hard not to know. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>But thank you. Should have started with that. Thanks for allowing us to still love our house and make memories here. Thanks for joy in our time together. Thanks for totally spoiling me by Michael and the kids on Mother's Day. Blessed. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>...because Blessed are those in whom you live, whose lives become roads you travel...</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="background-color: white;"> </span><span class="indent-1-breaks" style="background-color: white; line-height: 0;"> </span><span class="text Ps-84-1-Ps-84-2" style="background-color: white; position: relative;">I’ve always longed to live in a place like this,</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">P.P.S (I noticed that I forgot to mention how Tegegne got 3 cakes in the previous post. We were at a friends birthday and graduation party at the top of the hill at 2pm, and at 4pm we strolled to a 2 year old friend's party at the bottom of the hill. What Tegegne intercepted along the way, was another birthday party. Hence 3 cakes. And one fabulous afternoon for a 5 year old.)</span></div>
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Kristynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17411335159757899637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2661704914396086380.post-53073295653410620482013-05-11T21:16:00.000-05:002013-05-11T21:16:17.515-05:00Conversations: Three Cakes and a Bugar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You keep life interesting. We love, love ya. Here are some of our conversations this evening. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hensley: "I got a bugar, Mommy." Holding your finger out with a lovely surprise attached to the tip.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Yep, that's my job. Bugar collector.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tegegne: "I got three cakes!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">M: "What? How did you get three pieces of birthday cake?"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T: "Remember when you were looking for me and I was playing with those kids at that other party?"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">M: "Yes, I thought you were with Dad."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T: "Well, I ate cake with those people at that party. One lady knew me!"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">M: "Seriously?! That's hilarious! It's not okay that you didn't know where we were."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T: "I could see you and Dad. I knew where you were."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And then there's Fields...who smiles and grunts, pulls my hair, and grabs the back of my neck so hard with those little chubby hands, digging his little nails in. "Ouch, baby!" says Mama. You turn eight months in a few days. You are becoming a little boy, always wanting to stand and being rough and tumble. You'll be keeping up with Hens and Tegegne in no time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T: "Mommy, tomorrow is Mother's Day and we have 2 surprises for you." (You are no good at keeping surprises, Tegegne. And you cannot stand to have one kept from you!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">M: "Oh, I'm soooo excited."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">T: "You may be getting that special drink you like in the mornings..."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">M: "Don't tell me what it is, but will you make it for me?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good night kids. Thanks for making Mother's Day something sweet to look forward to. You are the reason I get to celebrate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love,</span><br />
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