tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38354131722949179562024-03-05T23:21:39.903-06:00Olivia's ObservationsA little blog about my awesome little family and our everyday happenings.Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-52535046196779160332012-10-08T09:45:00.000-05:002012-10-08T09:46:33.684-05:00Still Around!It's been a LONG time since I have posted anything! But we're still here. So much has happened since that last post in February. Most notably, we are getting ready to have another baby! As in, she is due any time now!<br />
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The beginning was definitely the hardest of any of my pregnancies, so I kind of went into survival mode for a while. The last part of this pregnancy has actually been pretty good, thankfully! I am starting to get to point of really just wanting her to get here already. This body is tired!<br />
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I would really love to get back to posting more, but I won't try to make any promises considering we are adding a newborn within the next week. :) For now I will leave you with an updated pic of each of the kids.<br />
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<br />Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-10017459851093069552012-02-26T13:25:00.000-06:002012-02-26T13:25:45.069-06:00Happy Birthday, Nana!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/45fU2nCf6uc" width="420"></iframe></div>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-85062620623264367682012-02-02T21:11:00.000-06:002012-02-02T21:11:16.781-06:00Macy Turns 2!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggGigPU7Eif3ndKm-uNnrkWxOFMq_CjmNb7IqpX4UaRHJND9I_EQff6XKJ2CeFLQOuMnNJbX5JkzwcK6ngdmo33Fl_IlXjoBA9-zUPUlbaZodSwm4fzR6gWJxiwORvt5AouSLA69d2HuCZ/s1600/1.JPG" /></div><br />
Today is my sweet baby girl's second birthday. It hard to believe that that is even possible. What a joy she is to our family! In her two years she has taught me so much as a mother and I am sure that she will continue to challenge me for years to come. :) She is spunky, loving, stubborn and amazingly smart.<br />
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For her big day, I took her to get her first haircut. It was long overdue. I loved being able to put her hair in pigtails, but when it was down it looked too stringy and messy.<br />
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So I picked a fun hair salon for kids and we headed out to Sharkey's. They have a first haircut package that was great and included a haircut while sitting in a pink Barbie Jeep with suckers and her own tv to watch.<br />
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She did great, no fussing. Even though she refused to smile for the camera, she really did have a great time. And I think her hair turned out super cute!<br />
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When her hair was done it was time for her mini mani! She even got to pick out her own polish color...pink sparkles!<br />
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</div>After dinner, we invited our neighbor friends over for some cake and ice cream. We are lucky that our kids have such good friends right across the cul de sac.<br />
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Overall I think she had a pretty terrific second birthday. My heart practically bursts with love for that girl!<br />
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We<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"> love</span> you and hope you are having a<b style="color: #e69138;"> wonderful </b>day!<br />
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<div style="color: white;">Mamaw!</div><br />
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</div>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-11459743186718423662011-10-26T07:20:00.001-05:002011-10-26T12:39:47.577-05:00Encore!Yesterday was my birthday and, lucky me, it was also observation day at Chloe's ballet class. That was a little gift that I was so excited for! Here are two short videos of the class. The first is of the girls tap dancing to "Under the Sea" from The Little Mermaid. The second video is of the ballet portion. Unfortunately I wasn't ready when they started that part so it is pretty short. She loves it and it cracks me up how serious she is through the whole thing. I hope you enjoy!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Chloe loves her class so much she asks everyday if it is a ballet day. In fact, this morning she has already asked how many days until she gets to go back. I don't know how long she will enjoy these classes, but I am going to enjoy them while I can. She makes me such a proud momma!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="color: white;">Ballet!</span><br />
<span id="goog_2002928806"></span><span id="goog_2002928807"></span> </div>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-4423129219476629142011-09-07T19:02:00.000-05:002011-09-07T19:02:44.321-05:00Tiny Dancer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62YtSMheqGL33SdoP2ioi0yH1iy_MnP7a_s_Uxc8TtqzN4s_GC5PsaVbsVErvGTe_sccbLVg-KsYWrWxqRpK40ygP5xForU2xjZmh-lHDG1w5H1TYRX3-T2qMxV365Xi1DE0r-J4AX559/s1600/Ballet1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62YtSMheqGL33SdoP2ioi0yH1iy_MnP7a_s_Uxc8TtqzN4s_GC5PsaVbsVErvGTe_sccbLVg-KsYWrWxqRpK40ygP5xForU2xjZmh-lHDG1w5H1TYRX3-T2qMxV365Xi1DE0r-J4AX559/s640/Ballet1.JPG" width="414" /></a></div><br />
Tuesday little Chloe began ballet class. Actually, it is a ballet/tap combo class with a little tumbling thrown in for good measure. She was so excited to go! Of course she had to wear all the appropriate clothing and accessories. :) When she looked in the mirror and saw her hair she exclaimed, "I have a hair in my bun!" She absolutely loved the class and is already asking when she gets to "ballet again". <br />
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My sweet girl is growing up so fast, like they all are. She is such a joy to be around, very kind and caring and VERY independent. I am so proud of my tiny dancer.<br />
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(And yes, I listened to that song while I wrote this post.) ;)Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-16818638622035670312011-09-02T21:41:00.002-05:002011-09-08T11:37:58.763-05:00Another First...This Time for Chloe!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAaroVZwiHTYUDj2qmZf7wpps9wE39OEZA-6zQ5mASTPekJNw2yUFs7hTE24hsFruitMFUF7tuS-m9mheVaffK-EJ9Xa2Tsscjf8X1NjQ_bDRcM60K8L99YMwUjAA0atBS_evfDlZdN0Y/s1600/face4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRAaroVZwiHTYUDj2qmZf7wpps9wE39OEZA-6zQ5mASTPekJNw2yUFs7hTE24hsFruitMFUF7tuS-m9mheVaffK-EJ9Xa2Tsscjf8X1NjQ_bDRcM60K8L99YMwUjAA0atBS_evfDlZdN0Y/s1600/face4.JPG" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today way Chloe's first day of preschool! My sweet girl has been begging to go to school like Colby since she was old enough to get the words out. Well, today was finally her day. She was so excited, and even picked out her outfit, shoes and hairstyle. Although she can sometimes be shy, she is very independent and was totally ready for this next step. I am so proud of her! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjRssul5D3SYQbOmPwgnYYDXylmF5Yh-3vOxU-LxwrW2nYK7MozTbZjlpRIIJz_KCe1ZSOrSx_fDYkckIL53xt4pkVPtrcNYRfpe88wIFdAtjpr5bxTkBTusKNRCAq3-FfDZxEpfYDjEZO/s1600/ChloePorch.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjRssul5D3SYQbOmPwgnYYDXylmF5Yh-3vOxU-LxwrW2nYK7MozTbZjlpRIIJz_KCe1ZSOrSx_fDYkckIL53xt4pkVPtrcNYRfpe88wIFdAtjpr5bxTkBTusKNRCAq3-FfDZxEpfYDjEZO/s1600/ChloePorch.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl76k-2MNVAJpVMgEOllqHyRb8AMgHtHJe3jtX7Igbp5VpPKcngiZPOdHrDaOfrrjVZt0yEA7ilxCZQPNiKoIVogys9-MmO9JD5wSTUY-fdXye1mj5GjlQb49jLxITb0Iufb_yvxQe5c9a/s1600/fullback.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl76k-2MNVAJpVMgEOllqHyRb8AMgHtHJe3jtX7Igbp5VpPKcngiZPOdHrDaOfrrjVZt0yEA7ilxCZQPNiKoIVogys9-MmO9JD5wSTUY-fdXye1mj5GjlQb49jLxITb0Iufb_yvxQe5c9a/s1600/fullback.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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And just a few pics of my sweet pea from her big day:<br />
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<div style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: x-large;">Mommy loves you, Miss Chloe!!!</span></i></div>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-53399735862087794932011-08-18T09:10:00.001-05:002011-09-08T11:38:18.207-05:00KINDERGARTEN!!!Today is Colby's first day of Kindergarten! I can not believe that he is now a school kid. Where have the last five years gone?!<br />
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Seriously, though, I absolutely could not be more proud of this boy. It was hard to fight back the tears as I dropped him off, but was able to because of the heart-busting love and pride. He was so excited that I was barely able to give him a goodbye hug. He is so smart and kind and such a blessing!<br />
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It also helps that we LOVE his new school. There is an amazing sense of community and school pride at a level that I have never experienced. The staff is fabulous, but so are the other parents. We feel like Colby is in the perfect place for him right now. I just know in my heart that he is going to flourish!<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: white;">colby </span></span></b></div></div>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-64700256847519200872011-06-09T10:06:00.000-05:002011-06-09T10:06:56.510-05:00Still AliveWow! It has been FOREVER since I have blogged! Well, at least I have had a good reason. For the readers that might not know, we are moving! We found out shortly after Macy's birthday that Curt would be getting a promotion. Yay! However, that also meant moving from Illinois to South Carolina. The last few months have been a whirlwind of finishing house projects, selling our old house, house hunting in SC and moving out. <br />
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Right now we are in a three-week transition period. Our old house has been sold and we are waiting until the end of the month to close on the new house. It's not ideal, but we are very grateful for family that is willing to take us in. :)<br />
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If I have internet access, I would really love to start blogging regularly again, starting while we are on the road. I think it will be required of my me by our families since we will be living so far apart.<br />
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If you have stuck around during my absence, Thanks! I'll see you again soon!Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-39729630584854095782011-02-10T11:36:00.000-06:002011-02-10T11:36:27.119-06:00My new baby...No, I'm not pregnant. :) I have a new business! I'm sure most of you know, but a few may not. I have been working for a long time now on getting my photography business up and running. It is still in the baby stages, but it is now out there for the world. Yikes! I am so excited to start this part of my life (after a 7 year break). So if you're interested, and you aren't completely tired of hearing about it, go check it out!<br />
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I have been working on this project to the neglect of this blog. I really miss the days of having regular posts here. I hope to get back to being a regular here soon!Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-78272048247680043812011-02-02T16:47:00.004-06:002011-02-02T17:37:49.476-06:00Happy 1st Birthday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVfKW4rPBKw4soLwR-uW4i0yKTIm__jFj3EOZHyboTyCWuPzXV6l4S9PMl73fNUx_t7n32sqOskgVS67H2rO0A_9y_9WevFcDs2gWhtEqlAyoCUPUcM8qDTODtqpLREstbddb47taI8kP/s1600/1macy.JPG" /></div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: lime;"><span style="color: #444444;">Happy 1st Birthday</span> </span><span style="color: #444444;">to my</span><span style="color: #444444;"> </span><span style="color: #e06666;">sweet</span><span style="color: #444444;"> </span><span style="color: #444444;">Macy!</span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We love you so much and are so thankful you are part of our family. Your big grins, funny faces and silly ways make us all smile everyday.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #666666;">(Sorry your day was spent trapped in the house due to a blizzard.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #666666;">We'll do it up right this weekend!) </span></span></div>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-22772937069786490222010-12-20T05:00:00.004-06:002011-02-02T19:04:22.304-06:00Happy Holidays!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; color: white; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> lkjlkj<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVEMjOT-rzLZnBbsoB41uyhL88vJULBBb4TGbU7c_jzMWJJz84lMZFFdYwnUWYWdF5iUsfPbIW-Dor_HdQYY8jJf1XLtwMgcSGqB-HsP1QmgYLiIH9djHSkw64hsB8OBF6gqwnENN_GOCS/s512/XmasCard2010a.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Have a </span><span style="color: #38761d;">wonderful</span> <span style="color: #cc0000;">holiday</span><span style="color: black;">! We'll see you next year! </span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: white;">.</span></div>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-10576439502635573292010-12-01T16:41:00.001-06:002010-12-01T16:42:08.671-06:00Macy's First T-DayWell, Macy really enjoyed her first turkey day. We spent the holiday with Curt's side of the family with a big dinner at his grandpa's house. It was fun for me to see Macy wear the outfit and turkey hair bow that Chloe wore on her first Thanksgiving. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even though it is so much better, Macy still has a touch of stranger anxiety. It came as a shock to all of us when she decided to befriend Curt's uncle, Bobby. Too cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After a great meal with great family, Macy finally decided it was the right time to learn how to crawl!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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It was a great way to end the day. Of course several days of leftovers were in store for the rest of the weekend. Thanks to Curt's mom and dad for yet another wonderful holiday!Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-6308932730129964062010-11-26T21:48:00.000-06:002010-11-26T21:48:41.783-06:00So very thankful<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3vSuD6OAgA5i6G0vhdwAIhvlNrRkq-UTzm7sLa30axMRXwpBDzTnIxidp3qHY21ZHg42EqVXEtssiRF4IaFGKnBmTcE4otYP0hZ5QgVTOKz7OAlfSakd0LR2DhVSq37AKbPJerTfjFog/s1600/thankful.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy3vSuD6OAgA5i6G0vhdwAIhvlNrRkq-UTzm7sLa30axMRXwpBDzTnIxidp3qHY21ZHg42EqVXEtssiRF4IaFGKnBmTcE4otYP0hZ5QgVTOKz7OAlfSakd0LR2DhVSq37AKbPJerTfjFog/s320/thankful.jpg" width="212" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">For so many amazing blessings in my life, I am so very <span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">thankful</span>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving day surrounded by all of your blessings.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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A couple of weeks ago I saw a status update on Facebook saying that bloggers could receive 50 free holiday cards from Shutterfly if they wrote a review on their blog. Well, when it comes to great deals like that I am usually pretty skeptical. However, I decided to check it out, just in case, because I love to send holiday cards...but hate to pay for them. :) So I clicked on the link (<a href="http://bit.ly.sfly2010/">http://bit.ly.sfly2010</a>)<span class="UIStory_Message"> and it was true! All I had to do was enter a little info about my blog and in a couple of days I got an email with the instructions for writing my review and getting my code for the free cards. Sweet!</span><br />
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<span class="UIStory_Message">What makes the whole deal even better is that <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-photo-cards">I LOVE all of their cards</a>. They have a huge variety, ranging from very traditional to modern and streamlined. This year they also have great stationary cards, and I love the folded cards. The folded cards have a photo on the front, but they also have space on the inside for at least one more photo and plenty of text space.</span><br />
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<span class="UIStory_Message">Here is an example of one of my favorite folded cards. The outside if for one photo, but the inside lets you chose from several different layout options.</span><br />
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<span class="UIStory_Message">The other great thing about these, and all of their cards, is that they are so super easy to create and customize. Doing the sample above took me all of about two minutes. And I didn't even have pictures picked out when I started.</span><br />
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<span class="UIStory_Message">Until I started researching for this review I didn't realize that they had such cute photo gifts. I know a couple of grandmas who would love these <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/photo-gifts/photo-mugs">coffee mugs</a>:</span><br />
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<span class="UIStory_Message">Of course, most people know about their prints, awesome photo books and <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/calendars/wall-calendars">calendars</a>. But another surprise I had was that they are offering canvas and mounted prints as well. These both make beautiful wall hangings!</span><br />
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<span class="UIStory_Message">So far my experience with Shutterfly has been pretty limited, but now that I know how many great services they offer, I will definitely be sending more of my photo needs their way!</span><br />
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<span class="UIStory_Message">I don't want to share our final pick for our Christmas card this year, but here is an example of one of the <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards">stationary cards</a> that I liked with an outtake from our photoshoot. :)</span><br />
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<span class="UIStory_Message">So my overall review of Shuttefly's collection of goodies...Sweet!</span>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-78294417072896438122010-10-10T23:12:00.003-05:002010-10-10T23:15:05.810-05:00Hello October<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPGYDhqFdm45mpa722rfa6rwLjv6cpZwMJ7OgXRktXWPnZTCg6S3ni3Xdhq-zdiCYNVqAJSNbk7SG-OBIVW2HnOjI2MYUiYsv0-Vyo4chIruVMHNSQkyVuTksfi-M0Ah-c3rPLtilxZcl/s1600/DSC_0015.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGPGYDhqFdm45mpa722rfa6rwLjv6cpZwMJ7OgXRktXWPnZTCg6S3ni3Xdhq-zdiCYNVqAJSNbk7SG-OBIVW2HnOjI2MYUiYsv0-Vyo4chIruVMHNSQkyVuTksfi-M0Ah-c3rPLtilxZcl/s400/DSC_0015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526636738601481074" border="0" /></a>We're still here, just keeping very busy.<br />We'll try to catch up soon!<br /></div>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-10416438829551220532010-09-15T22:15:00.005-05:002010-09-15T22:20:23.811-05:00First dy of schoolI hve to strt out by pologiing. For some reson couple of letters re not working. (The first nd lst letters of the lphbet). So I m trying to post nywy. Here is picture of Colby's first dy of school.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3Gz6tFLp0K4AgwgoZlc2t2yj8Xgnuql52cXrmo2klJcGqTK0KGbhj8wvzGHRzK-SU8699RejYfu_48o4KQm5YcN2sq9j2YAwzfChr0q7piyKuuxc8stZEHHkoA8U1GtUthjBuPvJ4lH9/s1600/DSC_0849x.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio3Gz6tFLp0K4AgwgoZlc2t2yj8Xgnuql52cXrmo2klJcGqTK0KGbhj8wvzGHRzK-SU8699RejYfu_48o4KQm5YcN2sq9j2YAwzfChr0q7piyKuuxc8stZEHHkoA8U1GtUthjBuPvJ4lH9/s400/DSC_0849x.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517345328472803794" border="0" /></a><br />Chloe thought she needed to hve her picture tken too. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHxvjw9UNqizZViRMU75lEM6yZR1E-GkWMyJttWKWLUABIRPhdPO3a7pAvFK71ZcC3qkYdIhX6w5p-1NrCQC-V0sFJlX5WPwZA4PJm-NTYvdceOz_Znzaxu8neAb7yS0gsr0-MEUMd6YJ/s1600/DSC_0853.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHxvjw9UNqizZViRMU75lEM6yZR1E-GkWMyJttWKWLUABIRPhdPO3a7pAvFK71ZcC3qkYdIhX6w5p-1NrCQC-V0sFJlX5WPwZA4PJm-NTYvdceOz_Znzaxu8neAb7yS0gsr0-MEUMd6YJ/s400/DSC_0853.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517345321804342514" border="0" /></a><br />Hopefully I cn do rel post soon with ll of the letters working.Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-6640567288728297292010-08-15T22:34:00.007-05:002010-08-15T22:51:49.911-05:00Wildlife Prairie State ParkLast weekend we were looking for something fun to do as a family and decided to spend the day at a local state park. We love this park because there are many animals to see, kind of like a zoo, but they are in more of a natural habitat. There are long winding trails through the woods, a petting zoo area, playground areas and so much more. Even though the weather has been SO hot and humid, we had a great day!<br /><br />Petting sheep:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaEy7QKutUIRHESlU9IxKvNbPMF9X7dY7GSmspSs_HNBhpToFM2jxJXY9txqn23RS7-9C6Kl8ickWzwHKRNDPHAmB3-wMvPgDy_jmOM96qNGK7jah6tjP90T4BKx9iM7EfOWuDwHuNSab/s1600/DSC_0394.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipaEy7QKutUIRHESlU9IxKvNbPMF9X7dY7GSmspSs_HNBhpToFM2jxJXY9txqn23RS7-9C6Kl8ickWzwHKRNDPHAmB3-wMvPgDy_jmOM96qNGK7jah6tjP90T4BKx9iM7EfOWuDwHuNSab/s320/DSC_0394.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505848250134506834" border="0" /></a><br />My beautiful butterflies!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VbSh8TjHilIhluWbZ6XwOcXgEA_L8eiNeFddTriaKOy7ZZ_o76Gxy3Q4TGZwekUoK1tbsuwZr_hxNE98LfCmp_xK555OjBouBmYj4EbJsYW6efKUrjzI309U-ggag28gmSPeYEJfpzwk/s1600/DSC_0399.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VbSh8TjHilIhluWbZ6XwOcXgEA_L8eiNeFddTriaKOy7ZZ_o76Gxy3Q4TGZwekUoK1tbsuwZr_hxNE98LfCmp_xK555OjBouBmYj4EbJsYW6efKUrjzI309U-ggag28gmSPeYEJfpzwk/s320/DSC_0399.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505847621735699634" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb2QNihMzksq4j1slOTUmCS-PCxCcpEXMvqx0UYCNlbumPfHmJ2UsCh7Yye1ojxqmexdRtva7Y8sSWwiIZZLrvczYDnJmESZXqhssKMj-UBr5LyXE2VFm3ycIk-HELHyLgvRKDLcNK4rZu/s1600/DSC_0400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb2QNihMzksq4j1slOTUmCS-PCxCcpEXMvqx0UYCNlbumPfHmJ2UsCh7Yye1ojxqmexdRtva7Y8sSWwiIZZLrvczYDnJmESZXqhssKMj-UBr5LyXE2VFm3ycIk-HELHyLgvRKDLcNK4rZu/s320/DSC_0400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505847502615309474" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzmkgq-7-UlgJvx4XG9_s51jG_JPH2vTAwt3Cwr-UYHoTwsO32arrn5_4hlF8cErpqX-_Kqcwlcp8WsUm_Mchcidx4O6mUJLG8eAwpDW5mnPlTN7qri91ax-BSir0q5ouJLN8v5mOWMDC/s1600/DSC_0431.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWzmkgq-7-UlgJvx4XG9_s51jG_JPH2vTAwt3Cwr-UYHoTwsO32arrn5_4hlF8cErpqX-_Kqcwlcp8WsUm_Mchcidx4O6mUJLG8eAwpDW5mnPlTN7qri91ax-BSir0q5ouJLN8v5mOWMDC/s320/DSC_0431.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505847487230553026" border="0" /></a><br />While Colby and Chloe played on the playground, Macy and I hung out in the shade. Here she is doing what she does best...drooling and blowing spit bubbles.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpyM88elibUaZhEBUUAD5sAwTGniplXi__W25xFmww7EJsjXEjF_IGeK8vObeXDPEhXHK7mZ3gPhwgMi-0qCtNvgZbhNa-X07lpjdPZObfwm75JNf7SeKFH8f9CKc6HmlJAz9V83PhMWj/s1600/DSC_0411.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpyM88elibUaZhEBUUAD5sAwTGniplXi__W25xFmww7EJsjXEjF_IGeK8vObeXDPEhXHK7mZ3gPhwgMi-0qCtNvgZbhNa-X07lpjdPZObfwm75JNf7SeKFH8f9CKc6HmlJAz9V83PhMWj/s320/DSC_0411.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505847494022250050" border="0" /></a>We finally decided it was time for lunch. However the food place was so crowded that people were having to wait an hour to order and get their food. So we did what any good parents would do and got ice cream instead.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLaDKZ1lhikuIEdw55fAFDVt-JffOeDvzPG8_ZK3Sw0Rp1QLyJm1QJ46wrLeKOVHGQS7Riq80muiHvneKWgQclezeSW0IlP3NjVjzST_O7GSKjN5pjywX35cx0-viiDKkKLgenv72G7yT/s1600/DSC_0435.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJLaDKZ1lhikuIEdw55fAFDVt-JffOeDvzPG8_ZK3Sw0Rp1QLyJm1QJ46wrLeKOVHGQS7Riq80muiHvneKWgQclezeSW0IlP3NjVjzST_O7GSKjN5pjywX35cx0-viiDKkKLgenv72G7yT/s320/DSC_0435.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505847477205139858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpe3qEpRCQuGYSlv0aPaNCJt4KzQHLuYbyQWSZU3JziRJSmnOFiT8JO8UskED5TKEtYhymiogLPeo114JN-ZOJ8FQVKJKw9Owc2CnTr1sYpO8GaacCcX9t0Ykjd6q-kPlX9-Lfvminrp6C/s1600/DSC_0437.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpe3qEpRCQuGYSlv0aPaNCJt4KzQHLuYbyQWSZU3JziRJSmnOFiT8JO8UskED5TKEtYhymiogLPeo114JN-ZOJ8FQVKJKw9Owc2CnTr1sYpO8GaacCcX9t0Ykjd6q-kPlX9-Lfvminrp6C/s320/DSC_0437.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505847468001763282" border="0" /></a><br />Colby loved getting his picture taken in all of these kind of things.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiblfKaMLdasbxqaKbm2zVbwY5d6ddtQcaFcwaj7LkGIoEXZ8VsWXjOdktQbL-y8HTctE5nB-guSj68CQVc2dPa0vxW9rHksMyFwbz2idAy7PIkWBYZWrPvLhi5jFmXH97npvFamrd4fA-M/s1600/DSC_0439.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiblfKaMLdasbxqaKbm2zVbwY5d6ddtQcaFcwaj7LkGIoEXZ8VsWXjOdktQbL-y8HTctE5nB-guSj68CQVc2dPa0vxW9rHksMyFwbz2idAy7PIkWBYZWrPvLhi5jFmXH97npvFamrd4fA-M/s320/DSC_0439.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505847149498298306" border="0" /></a>Next up was the train ride! Here they are waiting (kind of) patiently for our turn to board.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvmfFOdNM__yIAyYSSKZwFtBvFGPVgvxDHEyKmqdMdWt5prgMAF2AxtTbRQJn3_rhq6lllZlg2RhP_d2OMGvlGmM5d6eMSj_m3CcZd3lVweFeJQlOYIYViuM9Y0Ra1GTbjrRCGcdnBKB0f/s1600/DSC_0443.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvmfFOdNM__yIAyYSSKZwFtBvFGPVgvxDHEyKmqdMdWt5prgMAF2AxtTbRQJn3_rhq6lllZlg2RhP_d2OMGvlGmM5d6eMSj_m3CcZd3lVweFeJQlOYIYViuM9Y0Ra1GTbjrRCGcdnBKB0f/s320/DSC_0443.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505847144817636178" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8Ly3dcN7vcvMhMznhPRnrPmcTzBoA8qukqeCHSEXZiI-mhp0cvGMjNbKTZoQabLZC5dbz5f-TlqCkRyzK05k6SduTRjmkruciJOeY6hk_VCA65qePAABS4sLrzt9r4_rfBlIEP80V68E/s1600/DSC_0444.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8Ly3dcN7vcvMhMznhPRnrPmcTzBoA8qukqeCHSEXZiI-mhp0cvGMjNbKTZoQabLZC5dbz5f-TlqCkRyzK05k6SduTRjmkruciJOeY6hk_VCA65qePAABS4sLrzt9r4_rfBlIEP80V68E/s320/DSC_0444.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505847134167904098" border="0" /></a>Finally we stopped at some special activities they had going on that weekend. Inflatable fun, mini-golf and carnival games.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgzxakeUA9qASlGsoH_O0lTyHpuU0UZg15Xc-QKGdpqMqcI9qbYqLFPGKXMpNdDDxRZD70EkI1590hJ8BOikscW-Y6jYzUbTbNmUzsFj5Cybxml7jH6EIMC8pkxsnxbPnwOqjulC-_PE9/s1600/DSC_0457.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDgzxakeUA9qASlGsoH_O0lTyHpuU0UZg15Xc-QKGdpqMqcI9qbYqLFPGKXMpNdDDxRZD70EkI1590hJ8BOikscW-Y6jYzUbTbNmUzsFj5Cybxml7jH6EIMC8pkxsnxbPnwOqjulC-_PE9/s320/DSC_0457.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505847130663406738" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtjpfn9DHkUuZLyXnpFn-2XvlqBV9SLAsJYp9w7Y6oup6ahI_NkFTca6uEubFJoqsSwiSIkStfVMPxfp49kZVuV-M237tga0ZsR_06FffG4ENrKhjU_nIxo2-K63huOKcFY_9HhfiyaXA/s1600/DSC_0462.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtjpfn9DHkUuZLyXnpFn-2XvlqBV9SLAsJYp9w7Y6oup6ahI_NkFTca6uEubFJoqsSwiSIkStfVMPxfp49kZVuV-M237tga0ZsR_06FffG4ENrKhjU_nIxo2-K63huOKcFY_9HhfiyaXA/s320/DSC_0462.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505847126407601186" border="0" /></a><br />I'm glad we had the chance to go, possibly for the last time. Unfortunately due to lack of funding they will be closing the park. At least we got to enjoy it for a while!Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-63045147137321561182010-08-11T00:19:00.006-05:002010-08-11T00:33:50.838-05:00Fourth of JulyFourth of July weekend this year was a little extra special. Not because of amazing fireworks or a wonderful cookout, but because we got Curt back. At the beginning of the month he boarded a plane to California for what was supposed to be a two week business trip... and was gone almost an entire month. We have never been apart that long, and certainly not since any of the kids have been born. It was a very tough month for all of us, but many phone calls and lots of good friends got us through. Thankfully, Curt flew home Friday night just in time for the holiday weekend.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpV_EkGw8nR_5rKxCAVwfdHxq1GK1kHnAxcPPG93P2NpTxU6OWczghct6AUnB9pmYNDSA7LF0UhuEd9e1g8K3hrqal_2o4yAzqfqAbzKQHsF9pGyTxOfZIUSNKcg44uy8cfK5-VyEwTJS/s1600/DSC_0930.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpV_EkGw8nR_5rKxCAVwfdHxq1GK1kHnAxcPPG93P2NpTxU6OWczghct6AUnB9pmYNDSA7LF0UhuEd9e1g8K3hrqal_2o4yAzqfqAbzKQHsF9pGyTxOfZIUSNKcg44uy8cfK5-VyEwTJS/s320/DSC_0930.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504018205141083522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uCgGB_ni1xi0UFrju1cnUHdd0RbYkhxD4Ld__j_m6o-9DOYmXnngVOZ_rDZepbUWNpwayZvE8cUwcKDOLaI3hUWnDpBzystLEyeM7oW4w7utu8UIE_OXxIYd6u1A2a1Cmz3D1nuwqcMP/s1600/DSC_0939.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0uCgGB_ni1xi0UFrju1cnUHdd0RbYkhxD4Ld__j_m6o-9DOYmXnngVOZ_rDZepbUWNpwayZvE8cUwcKDOLaI3hUWnDpBzystLEyeM7oW4w7utu8UIE_OXxIYd6u1A2a1Cmz3D1nuwqcMP/s320/DSC_0939.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504018200472981202" border="0" /></a>Saturday was spent at a large cookout at a friend's house. This was our first time to make it to their annual party and we had so much fun!<br /><br />Sunday evening we made our yearly trek down to the riverfront to watch fireworks along the water. The show is truly amazing!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ke5zVlLpH8wkFDpxYSOoqmjJwutsby6221UHA7nMml0-3HobVmTxqUB9FE1bhBHAwAGf79IoSbx4Mla-Nax_dYhefTU7Mk_xgGvMWm8pXf2CCTSGv9saRVIWxdDCXhW-ShCBD2KJN4aj/s1600/DSC_0950.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ke5zVlLpH8wkFDpxYSOoqmjJwutsby6221UHA7nMml0-3HobVmTxqUB9FE1bhBHAwAGf79IoSbx4Mla-Nax_dYhefTU7Mk_xgGvMWm8pXf2CCTSGv9saRVIWxdDCXhW-ShCBD2KJN4aj/s320/DSC_0950.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504018196850323730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKKQutGS0fCWOnYQzEqM26V43rz599YGfWeB1_xlZMGbShoztWqgOpI8p6Ijzmkkx8gWPdUrTgw39Gw3mN4ICts5tCR16S2IJzCKaehG7p-fmpvWcNfpwSnww-FAXkD3aplWlLyC86-sb/s1600/DSC_0951.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht21v9KqZLeB5JETbs6S2AlMC_Qezqq4dHoOUo5gGOagFJvXv7s_xF9EKguwOHoDKq4PI2h3YAT2RPMOnYg_NOpgC6DjisZNwI4RW3O-fOLuBFuapeaCRBpasbaRIZ2AyMZyPgclhv6DPw/s320/DSC_1010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504017867047998722" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XCPE_SVf1pEzK8-90E-GHXoPTcjFs-K0Y4wG9Ts5SVO5mym1BAWtv65vmszJ56tCM59owHzvqnvFX7C3ZlII4L_-RewI-ltZDPxepObPOvrQWs1CZaDUWNGREvSa3dtx1jtPPRLR47wK/s1600/DSC_0013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_XCPE_SVf1pEzK8-90E-GHXoPTcjFs-K0Y4wG9Ts5SVO5mym1BAWtv65vmszJ56tCM59owHzvqnvFX7C3ZlII4L_-RewI-ltZDPxepObPOvrQWs1CZaDUWNGREvSa3dtx1jtPPRLR47wK/s320/DSC_0013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504017857560894530" border="0" /></a>The fireworks are set off from a barge in the middle of river and erupt right over our heads. It is spectacular every year and I always sit there in awe feeling like a little kid. I am always leery that one of the kids will be scared, but so far they have all loved it every year. Macy included. The only thing missing this year was a visit from my parents. Maybe next year!Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-19533788259716145722010-08-09T23:52:00.002-05:002010-08-10T00:00:12.819-05:00Gun ControlI know it can be a touchy subject, but if all guns were this stinkin' cute I think everyone would agree they make the world a better place.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw_ulKRn51mo50PTmoJwNkuPZlmNAXHlVHKz5pvAvD9URKqCocff7zxdpqX0c6gJoFsevsXITluXmQnznca-Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-55858745309879430192010-08-04T11:38:00.007-05:002010-08-04T15:45:50.998-05:00For Macy at 6 months<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8WWHfnHDCjjZLrRHy6FmJufbITBzy6KeZnH0Cj40H6AIfcqyLMxNwVeiPF7YJmEiyca8Soed8Eb6Ft8UdjCBO-GVVoGY7Wi-G4yP8wrH6l-08v1bW-qDd9EGWEPkGPJgMdgiKLmEBHuiP/s1600/DSC_0163.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8WWHfnHDCjjZLrRHy6FmJufbITBzy6KeZnH0Cj40H6AIfcqyLMxNwVeiPF7YJmEiyca8Soed8Eb6Ft8UdjCBO-GVVoGY7Wi-G4yP8wrH6l-08v1bW-qDd9EGWEPkGPJgMdgiKLmEBHuiP/s400/DSC_0163.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501595719566269698" border="0" /></a>To my dearest Macy,<br /><br />What an amazing six months it has been! I truly can not believe that you are not my tiny newborn any more. With everything that you have gone through, at times I have felt like a first-time mom all over again. I never knew colic, stranger anxiety, peanut intolerance and my antibiotics could cause such a sweet little thing so much trouble and such self-doubt in myself. I can honestly say it has all been worth it and I would do it all again in a heart beat because you are so precious to me. You are turning into such a happy, smiley baby who LOVES her momma and brings us so much joy. I am thankful everyday that you have been added to our family and I can't wait to see the little girl that you become. You have my heart!<br /><br />Love forever and always,<br />Mommy<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcuBoRqzMZIXCoyGsEolLqCR4A9Gu4fFumB4RAgBgc156q6mYVqte2XCrIuwHgXGx6Koc4MXyNqasvQ1F8yH4eKSPzrKtylPxeo0JL5ZPAcVjdUXf3Y4FIILevbBPzgvrMGiaNO2dW12j/s1600/DSC_0469.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQcuBoRqzMZIXCoyGsEolLqCR4A9Gu4fFumB4RAgBgc156q6mYVqte2XCrIuwHgXGx6Koc4MXyNqasvQ1F8yH4eKSPzrKtylPxeo0JL5ZPAcVjdUXf3Y4FIILevbBPzgvrMGiaNO2dW12j/s320/DSC_0469.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501595636157500786" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Newborn<br /><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNNDjARqaB2UBELiEbQLR7zpKU95f7u_RuTng8klsc3icGbvj_vy9mc1zu8vTH_IJP1ZMB6fLwDMwEm57YuGUGMkRtozlsuqBodHC80F4yszfy2EEkORKXywOnrdM87LTt3Ps7RWK-Pps/s1600/DSC_0998.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNNDjARqaB2UBELiEbQLR7zpKU95f7u_RuTng8klsc3icGbvj_vy9mc1zu8vTH_IJP1ZMB6fLwDMwEm57YuGUGMkRtozlsuqBodHC80F4yszfy2EEkORKXywOnrdM87LTt3Ps7RWK-Pps/s320/DSC_0998.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501595623089225970" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">One month</span></span> <span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:78%;">(with Mamaw)</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0sBtfYSqv83ZtoaKiNxXsUqMAe9Fmm-YLF40Q6rpR1gKkDeyrrcq7F1rCfR__fpM5Oed0xKZOccfrfztlhpfL9mO-JlhbP2YDKWvwiGt3wVqm_yo5vEyX5eyVmQ-CkbSB4R7ZE4kr6ook/s1600/DSC_0679.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0sBtfYSqv83ZtoaKiNxXsUqMAe9Fmm-YLF40Q6rpR1gKkDeyrrcq7F1rCfR__fpM5Oed0xKZOccfrfztlhpfL9mO-JlhbP2YDKWvwiGt3wVqm_yo5vEyX5eyVmQ-CkbSB4R7ZE4kr6ook/s320/DSC_0679.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501595497979897042" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Two months</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzB-CtxiyqZaL7qA1Eos3l49sJjZ2KBPyLkO8PT1lvfwAOvUq1POcrTZ44Z8yPEH9yLVzBXWKl-d-3u9t46ZqZH2zaEpOgwau_oAbe3NT0AE6z2OjPk1t0DgApAoUMWzELRejzi-iNWyW/s1600/DSC_0351.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzB-CtxiyqZaL7qA1Eos3l49sJjZ2KBPyLkO8PT1lvfwAOvUq1POcrTZ44Z8yPEH9yLVzBXWKl-d-3u9t46ZqZH2zaEpOgwau_oAbe3NT0AE6z2OjPk1t0DgApAoUMWzELRejzi-iNWyW/s320/DSC_0351.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501595480297875026" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Three months</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nC_X48GAIGng6A_JSjRAPNpBi5UuBzP81L4UqsdNgmZjy2sryXjEFNn_i__q5ySo39pidEERqewTPl-WYIBzwB_Y4pb2LiotyNPwcgOxEvkdTXoAy3YdUDdleCgMqFf01Hu8BshJAiTn/s1600/DSC_0599.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nC_X48GAIGng6A_JSjRAPNpBi5UuBzP81L4UqsdNgmZjy2sryXjEFNn_i__q5ySo39pidEERqewTPl-WYIBzwB_Y4pb2LiotyNPwcgOxEvkdTXoAy3YdUDdleCgMqFf01Hu8BshJAiTn/s320/DSC_0599.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501595474622492402" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Four months</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4N7JWqGdnvx75JO2_KHizlcCbWLTZrrqu_YyA5acDz3gtZNtZ8JnPJkWeHlLhzucPRDojHN4df8HhGoMAbo8nArXdsFJDRg-8ptfWC2JpvXDQ4K0tY1UP0mtreApqCBSGPsI2uyR9-isV/s1600/DSC_0030.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4N7JWqGdnvx75JO2_KHizlcCbWLTZrrqu_YyA5acDz3gtZNtZ8JnPJkWeHlLhzucPRDojHN4df8HhGoMAbo8nArXdsFJDRg-8ptfWC2JpvXDQ4K0tY1UP0mtreApqCBSGPsI2uyR9-isV/s320/DSC_0030.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501595459964122898" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Five months</span></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQBdZVh0b-FlBuXRS653rFMdElIIW1bECXEYDlXj23uHtmqPgENqS4Z5rJxVbxHzkHSIrodg8eLagXQXJgiIOpvKsuL7cuRyiv5mcZUuFsoImTJ0gWAI_OYPoz-iQuCUmdhelVSQ2bocG5/s1600/DSC_0153.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQBdZVh0b-FlBuXRS653rFMdElIIW1bECXEYDlXj23uHtmqPgENqS4Z5rJxVbxHzkHSIrodg8eLagXQXJgiIOpvKsuL7cuRyiv5mcZUuFsoImTJ0gWAI_OYPoz-iQuCUmdhelVSQ2bocG5/s320/DSC_0153.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501595457211591474" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Six months</span></span><br /></div>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-1916132250986076532010-07-17T23:29:00.003-05:002010-07-17T23:34:36.641-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18KwFpZFNlwDy5RaZsxajLhR65MN7ieMm_HV6W9bXb7DzmMHWcpX6sRmi6lz664Wh89b0K6bNEb9P92YecGegG2pogmpCWZJYx1PM9vM-MZn6nqU5pgX7InK2cUCs1lNP4gXt4WwfodWZ/s1600/DSC_0617.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18KwFpZFNlwDy5RaZsxajLhR65MN7ieMm_HV6W9bXb7DzmMHWcpX6sRmi6lz664Wh89b0K6bNEb9P92YecGegG2pogmpCWZJYx1PM9vM-MZn6nqU5pgX7InK2cUCs1lNP4gXt4WwfodWZ/s400/DSC_0617.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495099627512235202" border="0" /></a>Macy's first time playing in the exersaucer<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wvsVqxY9IqMvKt3jovF1ClO2tGxL2N-yuns7wYllluxa3QZItkEj68QFq01kClcgBxIzvqvCD7KPDBrpdcdtHCzkWUyq-kMlb1KxVyvKVeKLD_t1cIzMvVoMOzmSkyO-cyfSGweu83jx/s1600/DSC_0669.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wvsVqxY9IqMvKt3jovF1ClO2tGxL2N-yuns7wYllluxa3QZItkEj68QFq01kClcgBxIzvqvCD7KPDBrpdcdtHCzkWUyq-kMlb1KxVyvKVeKLD_t1cIzMvVoMOzmSkyO-cyfSGweu83jx/s400/DSC_0669.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495098906404582034" border="0" /></a>The pirate and the ladybug washing windows.<br /><br />We know how to have a good time! :)<br /></div>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-9113899471312247352010-06-20T09:43:00.002-05:002010-06-20T09:46:53.714-05:00Happy Father's Day!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz-fSgWymMgryWTtkRPZlaGIIhqWqvfeVDFaOrx_AVRN7_1hRp0ANsuR9f01yeJKGzzkNbjuyYmbl3_3ydp' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We love you and miss you tons! Have a wonderful day and we will hopefully see you soon!</div>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-65193573500357239662010-06-14T18:33:00.002-05:002010-06-14T18:35:20.018-05:00We love the park!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTqvuMWgb1i3vbFHlHOKpSAkA2FWUfuZfJzTXT4LpQuDytomrCVw4ojKmjP0umPfKOVWVRsxx3EZNphSXpSb2emuKXb3UHKHCwvAYszOqEmUXDeZrDmz8P0l2qjdWyZvh3tmMKNXBYCf9f/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTqvuMWgb1i3vbFHlHOKpSAkA2FWUfuZfJzTXT4LpQuDytomrCVw4ojKmjP0umPfKOVWVRsxx3EZNphSXpSb2emuKXb3UHKHCwvAYszOqEmUXDeZrDmz8P0l2qjdWyZvh3tmMKNXBYCf9f/s400/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482776830007210178" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzEvHAhU8XdfomGazygN8bJDzWw27jEBUwv_MPuOxb2ZEx5rbghXhluQJdu5nmkWsBDHNzNIEuBW-0Ob33T0dt3Nsk0sEscBN9-Mf_973ZNs8uQ7n1M1Y3oENC9gABCo2ytPmF-A9mzUxF/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzEvHAhU8XdfomGazygN8bJDzWw27jEBUwv_MPuOxb2ZEx5rbghXhluQJdu5nmkWsBDHNzNIEuBW-0Ob33T0dt3Nsk0sEscBN9-Mf_973ZNs8uQ7n1M1Y3oENC9gABCo2ytPmF-A9mzUxF/s400/2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482776820110422498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMQglCoSXWtpOo1mXHXJBuJ5O4-4JWvoBzCkYeizhzN6O8RQ2Hs26HtuPK0KCB_Pz37XZQ0JbwdPg-guGBYgWOaDNlDHTLv0ngCgZvk9yoDhSxKkXHaY_gcW2guq67EV8aDL2cOE0B3Fk/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMQglCoSXWtpOo1mXHXJBuJ5O4-4JWvoBzCkYeizhzN6O8RQ2Hs26HtuPK0KCB_Pz37XZQ0JbwdPg-guGBYgWOaDNlDHTLv0ngCgZvk9yoDhSxKkXHaY_gcW2guq67EV8aDL2cOE0B3Fk/s400/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482776818537589122" /></a>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3835413172294917956.post-52866164712369714592010-06-07T16:24:00.006-05:002010-06-07T17:09:38.573-05:00Simple joysI have so many things to write about, but I thought this little bit of joy from the park today really needed to take precedence... :)<br /><br /><p align="center"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxx0JasY3SYtjqsyFUAvvBnbR8ddV2ommHYb76NC9J90ahUAvGFG9yc_WLEYIXzfWZUPsZ95hyfzfEw1tD0kQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><br />Thanks to our dear friend Esmeralda and big brother Colby for providing the entertainment!<br /><p align="center">May all of your days be filled with this kind of joy!<br /><br /><font color="white">Macy loves peek-a-boo!</font>Olivia Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12389223237411602509noreply@blogger.com1