tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458777322210351062024-03-26T23:37:56.822-07:00The McOmbersShad and Krista McOmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657752691499316238noreply@blogger.comBlogger298125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245877732221035106.post-5025132755045092462015-02-27T16:08:00.002-08:002015-02-27T16:08:59.793-08:00Family Pictures 2014<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the early Fall when the weather was still spectacular here. My Dad came with me and this little family of mine to take some pictures at the park. I just wanted something to document how much the kids have grown since last year and some new pictures to update the wall. Here are our favorites. They came out pretty good for chasing around a 16 month old and a 2 & 4 year old! I'd like to attribute any smiles or Kaisa looking at the camera to Skittles!</div>
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Our kids all LOVE wearing sunglasses, so i thought it would be fun and try to get one with them in sunglasses, however, they were not digging it. But we still got one. </div>
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The kids all loved just being able to run and race around the park. After this there was no turning back to try and get them to stop for more family pictures! </div>
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Owen went to preschool for the first time beginning in January 2014. However, it was a preschool run out of a friend's home, and he loved it. Sadly, she decided that it was time for her to move forward and do something else in the fall. I knew that preschool would be good for Owen, and I wanted something a little more structured then a co-op or preschool with church friends. I found a program through the local school district called the Peer Model Preschool program. 4 days a week for 2.5 hours. It seemed perfect! It was at the elementary school that Owen would be attending next year, so I really wanted to use this year a trail run for kindergarten next year! </div>
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Owen started the school year a little later, because he missed the first two weeks due to his trip with Grandma. But it worked out. Owen has a great teacher, Ms. Maki. And he really seems to like her. The class has been good for him to meet other kids his age, new friends and go outside his comfort zone. It is also good for me to know that he is learning how to follow instructions and listen to other adults. The teachers also seem to love him there! He's just so smart, who wouldn't!? </div>
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Owen's first day in Ms. Maki's class: September 23, 2014. Isn't he just the cutest little preschooler around!? ;) </div>
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I'm still battling with the idea of homeschooling next year. All day kindergarten is daunting to me. And although Owen does well at preschool, he asks me everyday NOT to go. (Even though once he's there, he is fine.) But I really feel like Owen would excel with homeschooling, at least for a year or two. This year's preschool has been a very good trial run at public elementary school, and has given me a clearer idea of what I'd like to do next year. I cannot believe I am already making these sorts of decisions! They seemed so far off, and now here we are! Wow. </div>
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Before Owen left on his Grandma trip to Michigan in September, we had a couple of fun family outings together. Over labor day weekend we fit in two major fun family things that we had been wanting to together for a long time.</div>
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The frist event was the Mt. Rainier scenic train ride. We bought tickets a few weeks in advance and my parents knew they wanted to experience this with the kids. Owen has such a cute love of trains; it's hard to resist fun outings like this.</div>
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The Mt. Rainier train is a huge black steam engine train, one of the few left in the U.S., and Washington State owns the most out of any other state. Perfect for us! The train takes a slow ride around the Snoqualmie area near Mt. Rainier. It goes extremely slow, and its very loud, plus you don't get any major majestic views of the mountain. But the boys thought it was great all the same. It stops at a train museum for a quick half hour, and then takes you back. Not very overwhelming, and probably not something we will do again any time soon. But I am glad we went. And its always fun to make family memories like this together.</div>
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On the train... This little girl LOVES her grandpa! </div>
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Stopped at the Train Museum. Don't be fooled by Owen's face, he really did enjoy it. He is just really sensitive to loud noises. </div>
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Our second outing over the long weekend was Remlinger Farms out in Carnation. Our good friends from law school had told us about it, and they loved going there. We all found a great deal on Groupon and decided to head over there together! Its the cutest little place, and a perfect little amusement park for the littlest of littles. </div>
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I was terrible at taking pictures on this outing. I didn't even get any of our friends! Bad. But it basically had a bunch of fun rides, roller coasters, hay maze, pony rides, and play structures for the kids the play on. Owen is not a huge "Thrill Seeker," and didn't love the roller coster, but I was proud of him for going on it! But he did enjoy some of the slow more mellow rides. And, of course, the train ride. </div>
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I think the boys also rode on this a couple of times. Owen liked it, but it was a little loud for him. Funny boy. </div>
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Kaisa was too little for most of the rides, but she was still a pleasant little girl the entire time. </div>
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The main event was the train ride that circled the outside of the park. The boys loves it, and it was nice and cool on the train. </div>
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These train loving cuties are so fun. They are already starting to outgrow their love for trains. So I am glad we went on these fun outings together, while it was still so magical for them! And now we have these sweet memories of our little boys and their trains. </div>
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I love this little family of mine, and making memories together as a family! I am so ready for spring and summer again when we can get out of sick hibernation and go on more adventures! </div>
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Remember when I used to be good at blogging!? Good grief. I'm ashamed. Its not even about time anymore, its just being unmotivated and lazy. But I am determined to get caught up someday, this is my journal, dang it! </div>
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Ok, let's see where did we leave off... ah, yes August. </div>
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Closing out the summer. Here is what happened in August/September. The condensed, quick version! </div>
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The boys played trains... a lot. </div>
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The boys did great on their first trip to the dentist!</div>
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My best friend Kambria came into town! And we showered her baby boy with gifts and love! So excited for Baby Boy Thomas!!!!! I've been waiting forever to finally be an 'Aunt'! </div>
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We love Aunt Kambria! Its always so fun when she comes into town, I hardly get to see her, and I cherish each moment when I do! </div>
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Kambria also came into town for our dear, dear friend Alyssa's wedding. It was such a fun night to celebrate Alyssa and Brett! </div>
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She was a gorgeous bride! </div>
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Alyssa had NEVER seen Frozen, which is basically a crime. Especially since she teaches the 2nd grade and must be in the know. Owen made it his personal responsibility to make sure she saw it in style! We had a fun movie day together. </div>
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Of course, one of my favorite days of the year... BYU Football started! </div>
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We all love cheering on our Cougars! </div>
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For Christmas last year I got Shad some great Mariner tickets. We finally redeemed them in September. It was such a fun game, and so fun to sit so close! </div>
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At the beginning of September Owen left on a special Grandma/Owen TWO WEEK trip to Michigan to visit my grandma and other extended family. Owen is such a fun travel buddy, and he absolutely LOVED every minute of his family time with grandma. What a spoiled little boy! We missed him terribly, and the two weeks seemed to crawl... for me! But I am glad he was able to have such a special time with my mom and sweet grandma. </div>
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Such a good, cute little traveler! He really is great on trips. </div>
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While Owen was gone Nathan got some special Mommy/Daddy outings. Mainly consisting of pizza or ice cream outings! He sure missed his big brother. But he took good care of Kaisa with me. Those two really have a cute brother/sister relationship. I love watching them. </div>
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Since this was 6 months ago, I am not great on the details of everything, which is why we have the short version of our late summer fun. Ha. </div>
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Trying to get Shad to take any time off work is like pulling teeth. He is just so busy and stressed with all that he needs to accomplish at work that he doesn't want to take time off unless it is really necessary. He had saved up so much vacation this year, because he hardly took a day off last year. Luckily he is getting better! We finally planned out a BIG family vacation for the holidays (Florida for Thanksgiving! Whoop!) AND I got him to take a few days off this summer. Just to have a stay-cation together as a family. Just to finish up any home/yard projects and enjoy the summer weather together, and to just have a breather from work. I'm not sure how he doesn't get so burned out, with his long days. But, as always, we are very thankful for his wonderful job and really have nothing to complain about. We are very blessed. </div>
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First things first. We had to get the crew looking' good. It had been YEARS since I had haircut. And I hardly ever go out and spend money on such things. But I decided since he was going to be home I would take advantage of some me time. I went to a local salon and paid way to much for a little pampering and a fantastic haircut. :) </div>
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After the morning of pampering, Owen was really into the idea of bowling. So we decided that we would take the family bowling. It was a hit! The kids all loved it. Even Kaisa! Owen is such a funny boy sometimes. He really doesn't do well with loud noises, so he plugged his ears the ENTIRE time, even though we were the only ones in the whole place, so it wasn't loud. And he seemed a little stressed out, but he said he loved it and wanted to go again. So its a win, I guess! </div>
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A favorite summer pastime for all my kiddos, running through sprinklers!! A must do on our Stay-cation. </div>
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Oh man, it doesn't get much cuter than Kaisa in a swimsuit! Seriously, adorable. </div>
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One morning we also had some old friends from our time in Spokane move into town and invited them over for a morning of catching up. We both had 3 kids since we've last lived in the same area, so we let the kids play for awhile. I love getting together with old friends. Unfortunately, I did not take any pictures of our first reunion together. </div>
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Owen absolutely LOVES Seattle. He loves going downtown and seeing all the fun spots and skyscrapers. He also LOVES the sounder. So we decided to do one day in Seattle with the kids, walk around, pack a lunch, and let Daddy and the boys ride the sounder home. It was such a fun day, and Owen and Nathan loved every minute of it! </div>
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Our first stop was Daddy's Seattle office at the Columbia Tower. Just the boys got off with Daddy to ride to the top and take in the view of the city. (I didn't want to pay to park on a weekday!) </div>
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Afterwards we drove over to the Seattle Center and walked around the space needle, which of course the boys love. And then we walked down to the Sculpture Park. We had never been, and I really wanted to go. I wish we had more time! It is such a fun park to walk around and you get a pretty spectacular view of the Olympic Mountains and The Sound. </div>
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We then rode the monorail, another favorite of the kids, to walk down to Pike's Place. Owen loves walking around looking at the fish and the water. And for some reason he is super obsessed with the Gum Wall. Funny kid. </div>
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After more walking around, and eating our lunch/dinner, we knew it was time to take the monorail back to our car and head over to the main event: The Sounder! I dropped the boys off and they were eager to get aboard the train! </div>
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I met them at the station, and they were beaming. A real train. And if you know Owen and Nathan, trains are nothing short of awesome. </div>
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The next day, just happened to be my birthday. So I was able to plan out my day. Shad and I had heard there was a root beer store up in Lynnwood, with free tastings on the first Saturday of each month. So we packed up the kids and grandparents and drove an hour to the Root Beer store! It was hilarious. Like wine tasting for Mormons. We tasted all kinds of Root Beer. Who knew there were so many!?! Some were very, very not good. The guy who worked there took his job very seriously and was very into all the different kinds and tastes off all the root beers. Like I said, hilarious. There was even some on tap, for premium root beer floats! We bought a bunch of different kinds of root beers. Yum. </div>
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Here the kids are tasting their root beers! </div>
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And since we just happened to be in Lynnwood, I thought we'd stop at Cafe Rio for my birthday lunch! So Yummy!!! </div>
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I came home to treats on my doorstep and more treats brought over by good friends. I'm a lucky girl. Turning 29 certainly tasted delicious. </div>
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Sweet Owen even made me this sign. Lucky mom. He's really into writing block letters these days. </div>
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My parents took the kids for the night, and Shad and I went out shopping at south center and walked around for an evening kid free. Overall a successful birthday.</div>
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Evening the sunset knew it was my special day. So pretty. </div>
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Sunday, of course, we went to church and recovered from a fun staycation together. And prepped for a Monday back to reality. I think we will do a Summer Stay-cation again next year. No stress of travel and a chance to enjoy all the fun things we have here around us. There really is SO much to do around here! </div>
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On July 15th, Shad and I celebrated 8 years love and marriage! In some ways it seems crazy that we've been married for that long. In other ways it seems like we've been together forever. He is indeed my best friend. We have grown together and apart more this year than any other year. Our relationship has been put through the test and some hard times these last several months. Its been a learning and growing year for our relationship, but he is my eternal companion and my love. He's the father to my beautiful babies, and the best at it. Here's to another year of us. :) </div>
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My sweet mother volunteered to babysit a whole weekend for us so that we could sneak away together. Something that we really needed. Just time for the two of us, without worrying about the littles constantly. We decided on a little road trip together. Its amazing how much road you can cover and how much you can actually SEE in a weekend together without kids! I feel like we covered so much ground! We did the Highway 101 loop around the Washington State peninsula, and visited several stops in Olympic National Park and along the coast. It was beautiful, relaxing and wonderful! Plus we were able to fit in some things we really love: reading, taking pictures, nature, and hiking! Win! </div>
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We started out on the road saturday afternoon and drove the beautiful drive up to Sequim, Wa. At the top of the peninsula, where we had a hotel waiting for us. The drive was gorgeous and clear. Sequim is a cute little place. We were able to find a place to have dinner after we checked in and afterwards take some beautiful sunset shots. The moon was incredible that night, it was a super moon! But I didn't have my telephoto lens to really capture it. But it was amazing. </div>
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That night I was also able to map out the rest of our mini road trip. It was fun to have many options and kind of play it by ear with whatever we wanted to do! Kid free!!</div>
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We started out driving by Crescent Lake, at the very edge of Olympic National Park. Oh man, it was so beautiful. </div>
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One of the things that Shad and I like to do together is read books out loud. We read the whole Harry Potter series together, and a few other books. And now we are working on A Song of Ice and Fire Series (Game of Thrones). Shad has already listened to them all and somehow convinced me that I needed to read them too. I must say after being VERY resistant, I'm completely hooked! Shad has the gift to read in the car, without barfing, a gift I do not have. So I did the driving, he did the reading! Plus he is SO good at reading out loud, he does all the voices! Its great. We were able to finish book one on this trip. </div>
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Our first stop was La Push beach. We traveled out to vampire and wolf country! Oh man, passing through Forks and La Push is hilarious! They eat up every bit of Twilight. There are tours and twilight signs EVERYWHERE. We even passed the "Treaty Line" sign on our way to La Push beach, a little ridiculous. Plus, Forks really is Podunk! </div>
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Anyway, it really must be vampire country, because it was a spectacular, sunny, HOT day. But as soon as we would creep our way towards the beach, it was completely cloudy, windy and COLD! Five minutes out from the beach, sunny and warm. Hmmm? its crazy! </div>
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After La Push and driving through Forks, we decided to to stop at the Hoh Rainforest. Shad has never been, and I went when I was pretty small. It was so hot and muggy! But very beautiful and oh so green! We did the quick little hike through the rainforest and saw all the sights there. Like I said, so much faster without kids! Hiking is always something we have enjoyed together. Now with kids, we certainly don't do it enough. It was fun to go together again. </div>
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After the Rainforest we made our way along the Pacific Coast and stopped at several beaches and ocean views on the way home. The view was mostly the same: cloudy, misty, foggy, rocky, lots of trees, and beautiful. </div>
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It was a quick little getaway! Just over 24 hours. But we covered lots of ground, saw a lot, and had so much fun just the two of us. Its so, so beautiful up there. I love living in Washington. We have so many gorgeous sights, right in our backyard! I wish we took more advantage of all the beauty here. Maybe we can make this a tradition!? :) </div>
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On our actual anniversary, we got pretty crazy and busted out the ice cream and red box! True love, I tell ya! </div>
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In July, Shad took the boys on a fun father/son outing. Our boys are still OBSESSED with Thomas and trains, and with Nathan being older now, we figured they would love the Day Out with Thomas activity that comes annually. Its up at the Snoqualmie Train Museum, right near the waterfall. </div>
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We went two years ago when Nathan was just a wee babe, and Owen was just 2. He still talks about it! It left a big impression! So we bought tickets this year knowing it was a huge hit. Its a little bit expensive, so we decided to keep it a Father/Son outing and let the girls stay home. I'm a little bummed I missed out on all the fun Thomas Time, but they all had a blast together. </div>
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The whole event is centered around a 30 minute train ride on Thomas up and down the track next to Snoqualmie Falls. While you wait for your ride, there are lots of other little activities likes building with blocks, model trains, tattoos, pictures with Sir Topham Hatt, coloring, gift shop, etc. And the boys drink up every second. You hit up every station to collect a little prize at the end, which of course, is just awesome if you're 2 and 4! </div>
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Here they are on the actual Thomas Ride. With the train whistle Daddy bought them. They also took turns wearing the conductor hat! </div>
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Checking out the awesome model trains! My boys love model trains. Every museum that we have visited that has model trains, I cannot pry my boys away! Its adorable. </div>
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The boys came home exhausted and excited from their day, plus spoiled with tons of Thomas swag from Daddy! I'm not sure the love of trains will ever fade from this house. It will always hold a special place in our hearts. We love that little blue engine! </div>
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June wasn't a very eventful month for us McOmbers. So I'll just jump right into July. We had a few fun blogworthy events. Starting with my FAVORITE holiday: 4th of July. </div>
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We have a few traditions that we do each year. Annual breakfast with family and friends, rice krispy treats, and fireworks. Just a great day all around. I love dressing the kiddos up in red, white and blue. And I just love everything that the 4th represents. </div>
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We had a wonderful turn out for our annual breakfast. Close to 20 people came! My parents and a bunch of friends from our ward all joined the feast! We had lots of little kids running wild, and plenty of fruit and waffles to go around! Of course, we made our traditional flag waffles. This is my favorite tradition. And each year we share it with different people. I love it! I was busy, busy handling and feeding kids while trying to make waffles for everyone that I didn't even take ONE picture of all those that came! But here is a glimpse of what the food looked like. This one is from last year. </div>
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The weather was great. No rain this year. It was pretty warm actually! We just hung out together, went to the park, and bought sparklers and fireworks during the day. We went to our neighborhood park for a while with our fun cousins: Julia, Victoria, and Karissa (Uncle Steven came too!)! They all played soccer, hide and seek, and lots of slides! We also spent some time with my parents and just enjoyed a day off together. </div>
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Later that night Shad gave us our own personal firework show. Nothing fancy. But the boys loved it! And sweet Kaisa slept through the whole thing! </div>
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Don't let Owen's face fool you. He really did like it. He just hated the loud noises! </div>
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After we were finished with our little firework show, we headed over to a viewing spot in our neighborhood at the top of the stairs. Oh. My. Word. It was the BEST view! You can see the ENTIRE horizon. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Seattle from our neighborhood... so you can imagine the AMAZING panoramic view of fireworks we got. Incredible. Guaranteed we saw all major city fireworks from here to Seattle, and then some. The whole horizon was lit up! Owen absolutely loved it! We will for sure enjoy the view again next year!</div>
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Overall, another successful 4th! </div>
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We have a little family tradition of going to the zoo every Memorial Day. I am not really sure how or why it started, but for the past 4 or 5 years we have done it. I love the zoo. It is the best outing with the kids, and its always a blast. We had a zoo pass two summers ago and it was the best! After I had Kaisa, it just got too chaotic to try and wrangle three kids to the zoo that often and still maintain any schedule or sanity. But we still held up our tradition for Memorial Day, and this time Heidi (Shad's sister) and family accompanied us. We absolutely LOVE having them so close. And our kids adore their older cousins! </div>
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This year we did Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. We usually frequent Point Definace in Tacoma, because its closer with less traffic. But it was fantastic to visit this other zoo, plus its HUGE! </div>
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Here are some highlights from our visit. </div>
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Kaisa all ready to go in her perfect zoo outfit. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE having a girl!? :) Who knew!? </div>
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The boys pointing out some penguins. The weather was predicting rain, so I was fully prepared with rain boots, coats, hats, and jackets. Which is why these kids look so bundled up! But luckily for us, it ended up being the PERFECT day out! </div>
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The cute cousins. These girls are amazing. </div>
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Kaisa is always good for some great, silly faces! Love her! </div>
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All the cousins! I have a picture in this same spot, next to these lions, when I was little. </div>
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Owen knew that my favorite is the giraffes. So he was determined to see that ASAP and FIRST. He was not happy seeing anything else until we got to those giraffes. They were a little disappointing. They were eating and far away. Boo. </div>
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After the giraffes Owen had to map out our next adventure! He loved looking at the map and seeing where we were and where to go next. Uncle Steven was a great mapping companion! </div>
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More Kaisa faces with Aunt Heidi and cousin Julia! </div>
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The Woodland Park Zoo seriously has the BEST gorilla display. They are normally not my absolute favorite. Buuut, at the this zoo they are! I can watch them all day long. </div>
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One of our last stops was the bears. It was one of the few stops Owen really wanted to see and one he mapped out carefully. </div>
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Another successful zoo outing! Until next Memorial Day! </div>
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Umm... Wow. My blogging has been embarrassingly bad. I have no excuses. Its just that blogging just hasn't been high on my priority list. I really should make more time for it. Because I love journaling out my journey as a mom and wife with my kids and family. So lets do this! </div>
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But I'm back. (Even if its temporary!) </div>
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Lets take this 'back to blogging' slow... Just a little update with pictures. No major event. Just some pictures of my cute kids. </div>
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Kaisa is One. Busy. Girl. Holy moly, she is crazy! She has such a big personality for such a little peanut! She is sassy, funny, giggly, sweet, and curious. She loves to keep up with her brothers. She loves to run, dance, laugh, and play! She is into everything. She rips everything off the shelves. Rips books. Splash in the toilet. Get into the cabinets, drawers and everything in-between. Certainly my busiest little. Its exhausting! She keeps us going non-stop. Still my little shadow and Momma's girl. And I love every little minute of her. Yum. </div>
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This little blue dress was mine, I took my first steps in it. And I love being able to pass it to my sweet girl. </div>
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Graham crackers are magic. She will do just about anything for one. Like sit still for a picture! </div>
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Oh, my sweet Nathan. The middle child. So sweet, so loving, so happy. Easy going as ever. He loves to copy Owen with every word, game, and motion. They are best friends. Nathan can play on his own for long stretches of time, and I love it! He is an excellent talker. He can speak in full clear sentences. They love him nursery, because he can easily entertain himself and is just so loving. I love my extra snuggles from this boy and heartfelt I love yous. </div>
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On any given day, Nathan can be seen carrying a phone. He always has one. He talks on it constantly. He talks to Daddy, Grandma, Grandpa, Owen, Mommy, Santa... anyone who will listen. Its adorable. </div>
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We are currently working on potty training. (UGH!) Nathan is proving to be much harder than Owen. He may not be ready yet, but we are introducing him to it. Some days he loves it, other days he doesn't.</div>
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And Owen... still sharp as a tack and eager to learn. He loves to read, spell words, solve puzzles and add. He is getting really good at drawing and loves to practice that for hours on end. He will be starting a more structured pre-school this year at an actual school and I am a NERVOUS wreck! But I think it will be good for him, since he has such a fierce thirst for knowledge. He is so encouraging and loves to cheer us all on, anyone. Its very sweet. He is thoughtful and genuine. And curious! He asks question, after question. Its exhausting. So inquisitive! He just wants to know how the world and everything around him works. And I do mean everything. He loves to be a helpful big brother and come to the rescue, a little bit bossy. But what else is a big brother supposed to do!? Still a little demanding of all MY attention and full of drama. But also so full of love and snuggles. 4 is proving to be the most challenging age yet, he is 4 going on 14 some days. Seriously. The things that come out of his mouth mirror a teenager! But his kind heart and sheer cuteness make up for it! </div>
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Practicing his drawing skills. And so sweet. He wrote in block letters "Happy Birthday Mommy!" Sure do love this boy of mine! :) </div>
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The boys are lovin' summer! </div>Shad and Krista McOmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657752691499316238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245877732221035106.post-18625641489698629162014-07-04T19:04:00.003-07:002014-07-04T19:05:23.365-07:00Photo Friday(This was from two weeks ago...I'm not sure why it never published!) <div><br></div><div>A Friday tradition. A single photo from the week. A single sweet moment. 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And take over my house with tracks, trains, trucks, Legos, blocks...! :) </div></div>Shad and Krista McOmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657752691499316238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245877732221035106.post-76056583516132327852014-07-04T19:04:00.001-07:002014-07-04T19:06:32.505-07:00Photo FridayA Friday Tradition. A single photo from the week. A single sweet memory. 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A moment to savor, cherish, and remember. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxNKED6ja5g_J4JcVRfBdRAtgbHhnkCx8KwF0DAoN17PFGKDUFxYIyPr7c_23pl9fdTykqh3PpxvQqg17FToWTtkQ8sXEcRuci7vbGXdmLGEgAIEzerXGAqDYWhrk53JZmwoA_l8J_FDw/s640/blogger-image-2132363028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxNKED6ja5g_J4JcVRfBdRAtgbHhnkCx8KwF0DAoN17PFGKDUFxYIyPr7c_23pl9fdTykqh3PpxvQqg17FToWTtkQ8sXEcRuci7vbGXdmLGEgAIEzerXGAqDYWhrk53JZmwoA_l8J_FDw/s640/blogger-image-2132363028.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>These two boys are the best of friends. They play really well together (for the most part!). And take over my house with tracks, trains, trucks, Legos, blocks...! :) </div>Shad and Krista McOmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657752691499316238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245877732221035106.post-42405408406184438142014-06-06T16:36:00.001-07:002014-06-06T16:36:05.153-07:00Photo Friday A single moment from the week. A single sweet moment. 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My sweet, spunky, sassy, girl turned one on Cinco de Mayo! As always, its seems like it was yesterday when I complaining of a big belly and pregnancy woes; however, in others I just cannot picture our little family without her. She is perfect. </div>
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We had a little family party for our girl the Sunday before her birthday. Nothing too fancy. For months I knew I wanted it to be owl themed, just like her room! My dear friend, Alyssa, helped with decorations and everything was pretty simple. Being Cinco De Mayo the food was, of course, Mexican as well. Homemade Cafe Rio. Delish. I think it turned out pretty great. </div>
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The birthday prep: I had seen these cupcakes before on like Facebook or somewhere. Simple and super cute! </div>
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Sweet little birthday girl! </div>
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Kaisa loved all the attention. She loved opening her presents. Owen and Nathan were BIG helpers unwrapping each gift for her! She would get so upset when we would take a present away to give her another one. I don't blame her!</div>
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Alyssa got her this darling Owl Bank!</div>
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Loving all the attention on her!</div>
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Our little birthday princess! </div>
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She also loved everyone watching her eat cake. She has been my best first baby cake easter yet! Girl knows to love chocolate already! She went for it! </div>
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This girl even LICKED up the crumbs! A girl after my own heart! </div>
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It was fun to celebrate our sweet girl. She is well loved. Her brothers adore her, especially Owen. And all the rest of us just eat her up. I'm wishing I could freeze moments like these. </div>
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-Can crawl, crawl, crawl... In fact, she is a walking Pro! My earliest and steadiest walker baby! She is ready to keep up with the big boys! </div>
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-Can say a few words like: Mommy, Daddy, Owen, Baby, Happy, Wow, Cheese, Please, Baba (bottle) </div>
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-Can clap, blow kisses, give hugs/kisses, "sign SO big!," and dance. </div>
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-Sleeps pretty well... is getting better and better. She mostly sleeps through the night. She still liker her bottle between 5-7AM. But goes down at about 7ish. </div>
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-She's a pretty great napper. She is mostly down to one nap a day, mainly because with the boys and trying to actually GO somewhere during the day, she has the skip a morning nap if I want to get anything done! But that usually means longer after naps. (During preschool too! and the same time as Nathan!) </div>
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-Likes to wear hats! She likes to steal the boys hats and wear them around the house! </div>
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-Understands many words like 'No,' 'Shake,' 'Stand up,' 'Come here,' 'Say_______,' 'Wave,' 'Blow Kiss,' etc... </div>
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-Loves her bottle! This will be tough to wean her from. </div>
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-Loves to snack and eat. She is like a little bird. Loves to pick at whatever you're eating. And is a food stealer... especially from her brothers! </div>
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-Her favorite foods include: Cheese, graham crackers, blueberries, bananas, grapes, lunch meat (turkey/ham), pureed veggies, baby oatmeal, yogurt, & pears.</div>
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-Is a big-time Momma's Girl! She can be pretty shy, but isn't too bad with strangers yet. But if Mommy is in the room, she will always want me. </div>
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-Also loves Grandpa... Grandpa is probably her second choice to Mommy. She loves him. </div>
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-Loves to just walk, and walk, and walk around the house. She can entertain herself just by walking around. She loves to find a toy or stuffed animal and will walk around the house carrying it and jibber jabber. </div>
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-Has an affinity for the toilet. This girls LOVES to splash in the toilet! She has super sonic toilet sensors. She can find any open toilet anywhere. Ugh.... </div>
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-Always wants to be outside and explore! </div>
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-Hates a poopy diaper. Not that I blame her, but she is really bothered by it and always wants to be changed immediately. </div>
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-She love the movie Frozen! Just like every other little girl out there! She doesn't really watch all that much TV, but loves Frozen! </div>
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-Has never been one to take a binky, she always rejected it, until just recently. She found some of her old binkies that I tried to give her when she was teeny, and now loves them. She's especially attached to one in particular. </div>
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-Is adventurous! My boys have always been right by my side, always. Never one to run off in the playground or climb things. But this girl does! She will easily climb up the big toy at parks, run away from me, and destroy all things. She is into everything and anything. Completely opposite of Owen! </div>
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-Is our sassy and spunky little peanut. She is going to be one feisty little thing! She loves to play with the big boys, wrestle around with them. Chase them and can completely hold her own against those two! I love watching her little personality come out and see how spunky she really is. Its awesome. </div>
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-Is our most expressive child. She wears it all out there! All her facial expressions are priceless! </div>
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-And in true McOmber baby fashion, has some crazy hair!! All our babies came out with lots of dark hair! Each one curly, wavy, multicolored, and crazy as the next. She is no exception. But I am happy that its getting longer that I can tame it with some cute pigtails!! The only problem is that she had a MAJOR bald spot in back that still hasn't grown out... so, it still looks a little silly if I try to put it in a pony tail or pig tails. But it works for now. </div>
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Dear Kaisa,<br />
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Here is my first letter to my sweet girl. You have been a part of our family for a year and as always, its has gone by too fast. What a wonderful blessing and surprise you have been to our family. You have made me into a better mother and person each day that I have come to know and love you. The chaos of having three children still hasn't worn off, maybe it never will!? But you have helped our family feel more complete and filled a gap that we never knew was missing. Now I could never imagine life with our Kaisa-girl. I am so blessed to be your mother. At the end of each day I go into your room and feel such a since of pride and love for the little person you are and the little person you are becoming. Its overwhelming the love i have for you and our family. Just when i think I cannot love anyone more, you came to our family and once, again proved me wrong!<br />
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I hope that you will always be my little Momma's girl! i hope that we can always been best friends and you can always trust me to be there when you need me most. I love the sincerity of your hugs and the sweetness of your kisses! I love when your little arms reach out for me whenever you are sad or happy. I love your smile and goofy laugh. It lights up any room! And most of all i want you to know how special you are to me! You are my little girl! You are such a special part of this family. Your brothers were immediacy smitten with you from the start. Especially Owen. He loves and cares for your so much. He watches out for his baby sister and always wants to make sure you are taken care of. That is just the sort of brother he is. He will always protect you (And Nathan) i think. You absolutely LOVE Owen back. He can bring a smile to your face and no one else can! You and Nathan are also becoming and closer and closer. You two can play together, much differently that you and Owen. You and Nathan I think will grow into a great friendship. You are so close in age, that you will slowly become best friends, i hope! You love to wrestle and giggle with Nathan and he loves to make you laugh.<br />
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I LOVE your sassy personality! You are my mighty and feisty teeny girl! You are fierce and independent. Ready to make your mark! I am so excited to watch you learn and grow over the next year. And I can't wait to discover more and more of your sweet personality! To watch you play and discover the world around you. To meet new people and new places. I love to watch you explore it all!<br />
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I'm not sure I can ever adequately express how much I love you and how wonderful I think you are. But i do, I love you, so much. You are so sweet, caring, and gentle. You are beautiful. I think you are perfect. The most beautiful little thing I have ever created. It reminds me of how our Heavenly Father loves us. We must always remember that we are Daughters of God. To him, we are perfect, we are beautiful. We are loved uncondionally. I could never think you are anything less than perfection. I am so grateful for the opportunity I get to be your mother. What a huge blessing. And huge responsibility! Its almost overwhelming! But I would never ask for anything different. Motherhood is my greatest calling and my biggest blessing.<br />
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Shad and Krista McOmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657752691499316238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245877732221035106.post-5586026705079668752014-05-15T22:19:00.002-07:002014-05-15T22:19:31.336-07:00Easter Weekend in Utah<div style="text-align: center;">
Shad and I bought plane tickets about a month and half in advance so that he could go to Utah and bless his youngest sister's baby. Sweet Baby Camry. Shad was very happy to do it, and I was happy for a chance to tag along on a quick, very quick, getaway to Utah. We wanted to show off our little Kaisa, and we were excited for Shad's mom to finally meet her. What we didn't realize when we bought the tickets was that it was for Easter Sunday! Whoops! So we celebrated all the Easter festivities with the kids a week early, and they never knew the difference! ;) However, I am still gathering pictures from all that Easter fun. So that blog entry will have to wait... thus this is a bit out of order. </div>
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Like I said previously, April was a crazy month! It flew by! And over Easter weekend, we fit in a quickie fast trip to Utah. </div>
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We always love going down to good ol' Utah Valley and reminiscing about BYU, how we met, and going over Shad's old stomping grounds. We stayed with his mom, and got to spend some fun time with her. We flew in Friday afternoon. We stopped at a couple local places to eat and shop and then headed over to see Grandma Rosalie. </div>
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We chatted and introduced our Kaisa-Girl. Who was a champ! She loved getting attention and was great with all the new people she met. She was very curious about her cousin Camry, and loved meeting her cousins, aunts, and uncles. Everyone that lives in Utah came over to Grandma's apartment Friday night and it was quite the family gathering! We had good food, and lots of fun talking and seeing family we rarely get to see. </div>
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Hanging out at Grandma Rosalie's, with Cousin Kohen</div>
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I'm not going to lie, Baby Camry loved me! :) I could make that girl smile and laugh so big! Warmed my heart. </div>
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Saturday morning, we knew immediately what was on the list: Kneaders Breakfast. All you can eat French Toast. Its amazing. And I am not even a huge French Toast fan. Delish. Our friend from Spokane met us for Breakfast and we had fun catching up with her and talking and later shopping. Can you believe this young lady was one of my Laurels in Spokane!? So grown up. </div>
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Afterwards we headed over to BYU with Grandma to shop at the bookstore. Our favorite place. We bought ourselves some presents and of course, presents for the kids! Man, I love that place! We could easily spend WAY too much money there! </div>
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They had a kids room with these very large stuffed horses. Kaisa was in heaven! She loved them and playing with Grandma. </div>
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After a fun afternoon of more shopping (One word: Outlets!) and LOTS more eating at our favorite places! (We only had a day to fit it all in!) Kaisa stayed behind with Grandma Rosalie, see what I mean CHAMP! She even let us go out! Grandma was so great to watch our dear girl and put her to bed, while Shad and I headed over to meet some of Shad's old, old friends. From Elementary/middle/high school! We laughed and had so much fun hanging out with this bunch. Shad really enjoyed catching up, being the only one not living in Utah. Great night together. </div>
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Oh these boys! There's one missing, he left the party a bit early! There are few things greater than catching up with old friends. </div>
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Sunday was the big day! Early 9AM church made for a groggy morning, but we made it in plenty of time! Shad gave Camry a very sweet and wonderful blessing. We feel blessed that Danielle asked him to give it. Yay for great big brothers! And we just fell in love with that little peanut, Camry was such a sweet, happy baby. </div>
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Afterwards there was a quick luncheon with both families. David, Camry's dad, has a huge family! Reminds me so much of my Mom's family back in Michigan! Made me miss them! ;) </div>
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Saying goodbye to this sweetie was rough. I miss her! Plus she loved me, she wants Auntie Krista time! </div>
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Seriously, too quick! Kaisa, once again, proved to be a champ and a great little traveler. Love that girl! The boys were spoiled rotten by grandparents all weekend and Owen wasn't ready to come back home! But I was happy to come back to my sweet boys. They are a crazy bunch, but boy do I miss them when I'm away! </div>
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April flew by in a blur!! It was such a fun and busy month for us. It started out with Kaisa and I taking a quick trip over the east coast to visit my best friend, Kambria in Philadelphia. Our dear friend, Alyssa came along as well... and we had a full-on girls trip going on! It was so great to have Alyssa come with me to help with Kaisa on the plane and throughout the trip. She is so great with all my kids and they all just love her to pieces. What an awesome friend! </div>
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I've been talking with Kambria for a while about going over to visit her. But money, time, kids always got in the way. She is only going to be over there for 2 years, so I knew I had to make it happen. I missed her a couple of years ago when she lived in New York! I got Shad to agree to FINALLY take some time off of work to spend with the boys, while I went for a long weekend. Alyssa is a 2nd grade teacher and we were able to coordinate the trip with her Spring Break. Perfect. </div>
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We left Friday morning. And we read that its about a 5-6 hour flight, but the thought of how long that actually is doesn't really register. Its long. With an 11 month old, its even longer! Luckily Kaisa is an angel baby and did wonderfully. With the time change we didn't really arrive until 7PM so we just got right to business of eating dinner and settling in for the night. Kambria introduced us to Shake Shack a famous NY burger joint, which also happens to be in Philly. The ice cream.... YUM! </div>
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Right after we arrived. Kaisa bonding with her Auntie Kam at Shake Shack! </div>
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That night we stayed up chatting and catching up till 3AM (Hey, that's only 12 our time!). We planned out the next morning and figured out what we wanted to see and do. I came prepared and had a list of several things I wanted to see! </div>
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We started out Saturday morning with brunch. Apparently thats a big thing in cities... in the east? I'm not sure, but it was fabulous and delish. Kaisa loved it too! Kambria and Preston literally live downtown Philly. It was awesome. We were able to walk to most places in the city and easily come back to apartment to have lunch, rest, and give Kaisa naps. Perfect. It was overall a pretty chill vacation. Normally I am full-on tourist mode when I go places and hardly stop to eat because I want to see and do everything. However, this time I tried to be very accommodating to everyone and especially Kaisa. Its hard to be too tourist-y with a baby! </div>
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After stuffing our bellies we decided to hammer out some of the things on our (my) list. First stop: LOVE park/statue. The Love Statue takes awesome pictures. And looks great in photographs. In real life, it is very underwhelming. Its small. I guess usually there is a foundation going, but since it was still cold out they hadn't started it for the season. Still a fun stop! </div>
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Directly across the street we found City Hall and very large Masonic Temple. Both things I really wanted to see. They were beautiful!! </div>
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City Hall was gorgeous! There is a statue of William Penn on top!</div>
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We really wanted to go inside the Masonic Temple and see what that was all about. But it was closed. We found out later that it was open on Tuesday, so we made sure the schedule a tour for the morning before we left! So... more pictures of inside as you scroll down! </div>
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Across from City Hall was this Park with all sorts of giant game pieces from Monopoly, Sorry, Bingo, Chess, etc. Kambria, Isaac, my mom and I used to play Sorry all the time as kids. So we had to send a pic of the Sorry piece to them! </div>
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Also close by, a few blocks away was Reading Terminal Park. An indoor farmers market similar to Pikes Place. They had all sorts of flowers, chocolate, fruit, veggies, delis, cafes, and bakeries. Kambria insisted that we either try a donut, from the Amish, or a cinnamon pretzel. Kambria knew my weakness. I love pretzels. Especially warm cinnamon and sugar pretzels. And these were delicious! They seriously melted in your mouth, yum. I wish I took a picture. </div>
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We walked around for a bit, until our poor Kaisa fell asleep! So we decided to head back and have a rest. (You'll see this happens a lot this trip!) </div>
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After Kaisa refused to nap for us, we ventured out again. We walked along the Schuylkill River, right next to their apartment and wondered our way to the Rocky Steps and Art Museum. The Museum is HUGE. We had plans to go inside the Museum on Monday, because Monday was supposed to be super rainy; but as luck would have it, it was closed. Dang. That was one item on my list I was really hoping to do. Oh well. </div>
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The view of the city there is awesome! You can actually see the Art Museum from the Love Statue, its right in the center of the city. Philly, really is a cool place/city. </div>
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Kaisa, that stinker, after refusing to nap for us crashed as soon as we got going in the stroller. Its vacation, right? A naps, a nap. I'll take it. </div>
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We started it with going to Independence Hall and seeing the Liberty Bell. First we got in line to see the Bell. It wasn't too long, but once we got in line it really began to grow into crowds of people and tours. But it moved quickly. There was little museum that you walked through that told all about the Bell and its history. Then you got to see the famous bell! </div>
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Next we got tickets to take a quick, 15 minutes or so, tour of Independence Hall. Lots of people. Lots of tourists. And LOTS of old people taking pictures of my baby! That was the weirdest thing. There were many people just snapping away pictures at my beautiful girl. Granted I think she's the cutest thing in the world, so I don't blame them. But still a little weird, right?! </div>
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Our tour was quick, informative, and wonderful. The history nerd that lives inside me was beaming! I love, LOVE history. And if you know me at all, you know that I absolutely LOVE American History. It was fantastic. </div>
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This is inside: this room used to be the National Supreme Courtroom. So tiny! Pretty much everything was just a replica of the original. </div>
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After lunch and another rest/nap time for Kaisa we ventured over to Valley Forge. About 30-40 minutes outside the city. It was beautiful outside and Valley Forge National Park was amazing. Its huge and gorgeous. You can tell that in the spring/summer/Fall its stunning there. Its right along the river and has so many trees and fields. Plus the old architecture and scenery makes it easy to imagine what it looked like in the 1700/1800s. </div>
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A typical solidier bunker. It fit about 12 soilders to sleep. </div>
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Arch dedicated to the the 2,500 men/Continental Army who lost their lives during that winter stay there. </div>
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Valley Forge was really cool! We only took about half a day there and drove to all the major monuments. But they have a 5 mile walking/bike trail that spans the entire park that would be so fun to explore! If only we had the time! </div>
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On the way home we stopped for some dinner take out (Thai!) and a quick trip to the local grocery shop to get some supplies for Kaisa and snacks for us. Every night we were able to chat, laugh, catch up, watch movies, and just have fun together while Kaisa slept. I think the earliest we went to bed was 1 or 2 AM. We have to take advantage of friend time and mostly kid-free time for me! </div>
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City living has it advantages! Fresh, warm cookies delivered to your door, until 3AM! So yummy! </div>
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Monday was our most chill day. It was very rainy and wet that day so most walking and outdoor activities were out. Like I said earlier we had planned on doing a museum that day, but as it turns out most Museums are closed on Monday! So, we had a quiet morning together. Gave Kaisa a morning nap and some time inside, and then ventured out to find the perfect Philly Cheesesteak! Kambria had already scoped out the best place for us. And it was yummy! (And I am not a meat lover and I liked it!) Did you know that the true way to eat a Philly Cheesesteak is with Cheese Whiz!? Sounds gross, but its very tasty! </div>
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After lunch, we shopped!! Yay! Kambria took us to the 2nd largest Mall in America, King of Prussia Mall. It was HUGE! And I loved all the girl time. And shopping spree. We all got some cute things. Overall a big success. That night we made dinner in together, and played with Kaisa. I loved having one and one time with her. I don't get that very often. I think she enjoyed it too! </div>
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Tuesday, sadly, was our last day. We knew we wanted to make the morning tour of the Masonic Temple downtown. So we quickly walked over to it. It did not disappoint. It was so spectacular inside. And I never really knew all much about free masonry before so it was very informative. Our tour guide was very impressed with our questions. It was only the three of us and one other lady, so it was pretty intimate. He thought we were very inquisitive and liked answering all our questions. The other lady with us didn't say a word! After a while the tour guide figured out that we were LDS, just by all the questions we were asking! It was fascinating. I'm trying to convince Shad that he needs to join the Free Masons now.</div>
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The only picture I have of all of us at the Temple, from Kambria's phone! </div>
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After the Temple tour and lunch we headed over to the Franklin Institute. Also, right near Kambria's apartment. It was so great that she lived so close to everything! The Franklin Institute is similar to the Seattle Science Center. It had all sorts of fun exhibits and activities. There was this exhibit of the 50 Greatest Photographs from National Geographic. That was my favorite. There were some very powerful images. It was sort of loud and crowded for the most part so we didn't spent too much time there. </div>
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These ladies were so great at helping out with Kaisa the whole trip! Kaisa fell asleep while we were looking at all those amazing photographs. Girl- just doesn't know how to appreciate fine art! </div>
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We had to then endure long ticket lines and security lines. As soon as we got to our gate they were flagging us down because they were about to take off! But we made it and all was well. The flight was slightly delayed, but not by much. It was a super long flight home. Kaisa did great, she was so sleepy, but still a champ. She slept for the last couple hours of the flight. </div>
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It was such a fun trip! We got to see a lot of things I wanted to see in a short time! There is so much to see and do in Philly! I already want to go back! I feel like we barely scratched the surface of everything there is to see! I love all the history there and how they embrace it! What a fun trip. Plus I love that I got to spend so much girl time with two of my favorite people and friends. Love these ladies so much.</div>
Shad and Krista McOmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657752691499316238noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245877732221035106.post-54872012648504465412014-04-24T15:21:00.000-07:002014-04-24T15:21:06.607-07:00Playing Catch-Up: February & March<div style="text-align: center;">
Wow- Its been so long since I actually blogged that I almost forgot my login! After the birthdays I sort of dropped off the blog-o-sphere. Not much in a blogging mood. But I really need to keep up and journal our little family and how wonderful our kids are! We have been busy lately! 3 kids is no joke. They are constantly keeping me up at night, going during the day, and on my toes constantly. </div>
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Shad is busy, as always with work. Somehow its seems to have only gotten worse. He works long, late days, sometimes weekends, and even when he gets home at night, and its crazy. Then our weekends always seem to fly by and are always filled with something or another! Shad is still constantly working on the backyard and we are hoping to get grass in within the next month or so! Yippee! </div>
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Here are little highlights of February and March in the McOmber Home: </div>
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In early February we had a snowy weekend. It started snowing on Saturday night, a lot for this area. And pretty much didn't let up. Within a couple hours news traveled that church was cancelled and we had a full SNOW DAY on our hands! Now, I HATE the snow. Really, its awful. However, when a snow day lands on a Sunday when you have no place to go. It can actually be pretty great. Shad played all morning outside with the boys, we made hot chocolate, homemade pizza and popcorn and watched movies. It was a very sweet day. And just like Seattle fashion, it melted by the next morning. Yes! </div>
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They went out on Saturday night too when it started and made a sad little snowman! </div>
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The boys have been really into helping me clean. Its adorable. And I love it. I hope they keep it up!!</div>
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Shad and I are not very big on Valentines Day. So this year was no different. I tried to get a little more into it for the kiddos and they seemed happy to keep it simple. We made Valentine cupcakes the week before for Owen's birthday. And Owen had a fun Valentine's Party at preschool; together he and I made little handmade Valentine's for his class. He loved bringing home his mail and eating his treats. Then for lunch I made heart shaped sandwiches with strawberry/pink milk. I watch my niece every Friday and it happened to be Valentines Day when she was here, so she helped me make cookies. It was an ALLLLL day process! We made TONS. But they were yummy!</div>
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Also in February, on Presidents Day, which Shad had off, we took a trip up to Seattle for the day. Owen LOVES Seattle. He constantly asks to go back and ride the monorail and Sounder, to see the Space Needle, and Gum Wall. He loves it there. It was a very rainy day when we went and we were wet. But the boys loved just packing a lunch and heading up there. We rode the monorail and saw the space needle as promised. But that was pretty much it. They got to shop a little with $5 they got from Grandma Rosalie and buy some fun treats like cookies and pez dispensers. All in all a win for us, because they loved it! </div>
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The boys LOVE this water fountain in Seattle Center. </div>
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Now that Kaisa is older and sleeping and eating better. Shad and I have been able to go on some fun dates together. This was on February 21, 8 years to the date that he asked me to marry him! I just love him... a lot. </div>
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At the beginning of March Owen's preschool class took a little field trip to the local Fire Station. Owen was looking forward to it for weeks before hand. He was very excited. I decided that I wanted to go too and bring Nathan. I found a sitter for Kaisa so me and the boys could meet his class there. I think Owen liked it. He claimed too. However, his shyness and reservations came out in full force. He was so timid the entire time. He wouldn't go up to the truck, and occasionally there were some loud noises that really freaked him out. Plus the firefighter got dressed in his full gear with the mask, and I could see how that might be a little scary too. I think Nathan would have been fine, but watching how shy Owen was he was a little more reserved too. It was a little weird. We pretty much had to force Owen into the truck, because I KNEW he would be sad if he went home without going inside. After the field trip he refused to go back to preschool, he had enough and wanted to come home for the day. Such a funny kid sometimes. However, if you ask him anything about the field trip, it was the BEST thing ever and he loved it. So at least he has good memories! </div>
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Owen & Miss Cindy with his preschool class. They are a cute bunch! </div>
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In March we finally saw some sunny nice days here and there... and we could finally come out of our hibernation! We went the park several times, played sidewalk chalk outside, and let the boys roam around the backyard in the dirt and rocks! </div>
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One day I let the boys just play in the dirt. It wasn't even 70 degrees outside. About half hour later they came in with bright red cheeks, complaining of the heat, and wanting water! Silly boys! We are Washingtonians for sure! </div>
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Kaisa is growing, growing, growing! This girl wants to climb, walk, crawl, and get into everything! She is everywhere. She constantly climbs the stairs, finds the toilet to splash in, eats every tiny thing off the ground, and pulls everything out of the plugs, dishwasher, drawers, and cabinets! I cannot believe how mobile this girl is... at only 10-11 months! Its insane. I try to block her in a room and she always seems to finagle her way out! She is a giggly, happy, smiley, sweet, and lovely girl. We love her to bits! She is adored by her brothers. And she loves to follow them around to play. She loves to imitate and copy everything we do and learning something new everyday. She can clap, wave, blow kisses, jump, shake things, sign more, gives kisses and hugs, motion 'so big!/touchdown.' She can also say 'night night,' 'mama,' 'daddy,' 'baby,' 'hi,' and 'Bah!' I cannot believe how fast time is flying with her! Love, love, love her!</div>
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I really should be better about being a more crafty/involved Mom with the kids on holidays. But I'm just not. St. Patrick's Day was just as lame as Valentines. The boys wore green of course, but Kaisa was really the only "festive" one. For dinner I made a "Green themed Dinner" with green pancakes, green milk, pears, and green grapes. Then we had mint brownies for dessert. I was shocked how much the boys loved it. They asked to eat it everyday for a week! Success. </div>
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Another fun thing we did was visit Daddy at work at the end of March. Owen loves little dates with Mommy or Daddy. Nathan wasn't feeling very good so he stayed with Grandma while I took Owen up to see Daddy at work. He loved it. It was so nice out and we walked outside a bit, saw the water fountain outside Shad's work, and had lunch together. He is eagerly waiting the next Daddy work day! I have to admit that I love days like this too. </div>
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That is one happy boy! </div>
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In between all the craziness, Shad and I have been working on home projects to get our home feeling more and more like ours. My parents had taken the boys overnight one Friday night in March, so Shad and I took advantage and painted the kids bathroom Saturday morning. We already had picked out the paint and had everything all ready, its was just finding the time to do it without kids running around! These pictures are terrible and don't do it justice. It turned out really great and I LOVE the color we choose. I think we will probably use the same color to paint the laundry room. </div>
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Shad has also been very busy working on our backyard. The weather isn't always stellar on the weekends and he has such limited time to devout back there. But he has put in a lot of work building the retaining walls and leveling the group for top soil. Oi! Its a lot of work! But its coming along. </div>
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So that's whats been going down here in our neighborhood! Life is busy, but GREAT! We are so very blessed with this little family of ours. Hopefully I will get April up on here soon. April has been even busier! Oh man...</div>
Shad and Krista McOmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657752691499316238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245877732221035106.post-71839203307556893882014-03-28T19:27:00.001-07:002014-03-28T19:27:59.827-07:00Photo FridayA Friday Tradition. A single photo from the week. A single sweet moment. A moment to savor, cherish, and remember. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGG3EvSGUkS-IHssdu7BcxLV2b8eq_0Q1MIrnSqjPSyxNX3B-uKGLoFAJtx11upp-cva0MshZQSNKS4PL62jfGCFBE2AxuxX2KFnz_mCsqqpI8rqpPW82n2AdnuScZfHuJKw2iYeL2bth_/s640/blogger-image-1039212937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGG3EvSGUkS-IHssdu7BcxLV2b8eq_0Q1MIrnSqjPSyxNX3B-uKGLoFAJtx11upp-cva0MshZQSNKS4PL62jfGCFBE2AxuxX2KFnz_mCsqqpI8rqpPW82n2AdnuScZfHuJKw2iYeL2bth_/s640/blogger-image-1039212937.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Who needs grass?! When you have a whole backyard full of rocks and dirt! </div><br></div>Shad and Krista McOmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657752691499316238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245877732221035106.post-26859784277600912472014-03-14T18:12:00.001-07:002014-03-14T18:12:06.827-07:00Photo FridayA Friday tradition. A single photo from the week. A single sweet moment. A moment to savor cherish and remember. <div><br><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1pSL0ea8zbAaOg74yEIZR9U_yGH34msxU3YnTGfe6XYOXwJuUz4C102_P6evD_u8H5iOi7k_VjfdS8N5tZhpIZTa-f_dkM3V0Hoo1pWrJ3ygI06bX843kLp4fg8aaSgql59knxKnBpwS/s640/blogger-image--1564790545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1pSL0ea8zbAaOg74yEIZR9U_yGH34msxU3YnTGfe6XYOXwJuUz4C102_P6evD_u8H5iOi7k_VjfdS8N5tZhpIZTa-f_dkM3V0Hoo1pWrJ3ygI06bX843kLp4fg8aaSgql59knxKnBpwS/s640/blogger-image--1564790545.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Baby's first selfie! Love this girl to bits! </div><div><br></div><div>Okay... if you insist... here's one more! </div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hFnSuCGqrJ2CN5UVOtoBgnOYEBqSC17JQf0ugrcILcDzGzug0XwW9m0Snlg1Fk5Y9GJAM8qDMw8xVLhQYuJswA_XnKu-lV67tT-s3LVHlDcXj5UKwYdE9fwsRskjBsHVkoIB1qJ71W0j/s640/blogger-image--1879920796.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hFnSuCGqrJ2CN5UVOtoBgnOYEBqSC17JQf0ugrcILcDzGzug0XwW9m0Snlg1Fk5Y9GJAM8qDMw8xVLhQYuJswA_XnKu-lV67tT-s3LVHlDcXj5UKwYdE9fwsRskjBsHVkoIB1qJ71W0j/s640/blogger-image--1879920796.jpg"></a></div> </div><div>This little nugget is into everything these days. And climbing on everything. She's my first babe that I finally caved and bought a baby gate! But how can I deny that look of pure joy?! </div>Shad and Krista McOmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657752691499316238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245877732221035106.post-73269049440668185602014-03-07T20:24:00.001-08:002014-03-07T20:24:57.909-08:00Photo FridayA Friday Tradition. A single photo from the week. A single sweet moment. A moment to savor, cherish, and remember. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzZ9SBGr4CNIWXKQBbzUhYamzBorEwhWHSJ26xXr646itB-Z2J-skIK20Z4Uonz8IpvyDbZ68z0LqaCSNaf5BAtgMHpya5Iv3Ee-MObRc65l12s688pobC1h86r6u9cd3qvl3sGlMl6MmU/s640/blogger-image--1858264428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzZ9SBGr4CNIWXKQBbzUhYamzBorEwhWHSJ26xXr646itB-Z2J-skIK20Z4Uonz8IpvyDbZ68z0LqaCSNaf5BAtgMHpya5Iv3Ee-MObRc65l12s688pobC1h86r6u9cd3qvl3sGlMl6MmU/s640/blogger-image--1858264428.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This sweet baby girl is so precious. We cannot drink in enough of her. Even though she is 10 months old (What?!) this little babe still loves to be swaddled up and snuggled for nap time. What a sweetie. </div>Shad and Krista McOmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657752691499316238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245877732221035106.post-23272809460111495202014-02-27T15:31:00.002-08:002014-02-27T15:47:45.726-08:00Owen the 4 Year Old<div style="text-align: center;">
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Our first baby, Owen turned four on February 6th. Time is such a funny thing. I cannot believe 4 years ago I became a mother, its feels like I have been a mother forever. Yet, how is my baby already 4!? </div>
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Owen's special day started out with balloons for the birthday and some fun presents from Mommy and Daddy. Daddy went out and got him a Planes coloring book and shirt. He couldn't wait to bust open both! In fact, he put on the shirt opened the coloring book and then requested to watch Planes! </div>
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After coloring and watching Planes; Grandma came over, because again, she took the day off for her best buddy! We ate lunch together and I dropped off the birthday boy at preschool. He was able to bring in Valentine cupcakes we had decorated the day before and wear a special birthday crown all day! Lucky boy! </div>
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Grandma picked up the birthday boy from preschool and then took him out shopping and out on a dinner date to Southcenter and the Rainforest Cafe! He loved it! He later informed me that he ordered mac and cheese and grapes for his special dinner. Grandma and Owen later went to pick up Grandpa at the airport and per Owen's request he was able to have a sleepover at Grandma's house. Really, those two are best buds! </div>
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With Grandma's birthday, Nathan's birthday, and Owen's birthday all within 8 days... and a family party squeezed in between it felt like the celebrating never ended! But I think all and all it was a success and the boys loved every second of celebrating them! </div>
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At 4 fours years old, our Owen NEVER ceases to amaze. He is crazy smart! Here are a few facts about our Owenator: </div>
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-He can count to 200+ all by himself<br />
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-He can count to 100 in Spanish<br />
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- He can add/do math at a 1-2 grade level. He can do all these flashcards in well under 10 minutes and begs to do them all the time. He is currently obsessed with numbers and math. He can subtract a bit, but that idea is still hard for him. And He understands fractions pretty well too.<br />
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-He can spell countless words.<br />
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-He pretty much has taught himself how to read over the last month. Just last night he read "Hop on Pop" all by himself. Seriously.<br />
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-Is great at sounding out words and understanding English concepts. If you tell him a "Rule" once he's to it down!<br />
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- He also loves geography. We have a couple geography apps on the iPad and he loves them. And boy, do they work! He knows all the states by name, shape and FLAG. Plus he can map them all out on a BLANK map (no state outlines!)<br />
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-He can also map out all of Africa, South & Central America, and Australia/Oceania...Yup-I cannot even do that! (Africa... really!?)<br />
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-I'm pretty sure he has a photographic memory. He can look at something once or twice and immediate have it memorized and remember it for weeks on end.<br />
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-Has a very good/keen memory. He can recount stories/daily actives verbatim and with vivid detail easily.<br />
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-LOVES preschool! I was so worried that he would not excel in that environment with so many other kids, but boy he is doing awesome and cannot wait for Preschool Days! He always says that he goes to preschool on "Garbage Days (Tuesdays) and Thursdays!"<br />
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-Based on the above fact, he loves garbage day and garbage trucks. He and Nathan always race to the door when they hear it coming and wave to the garbage truck and men. Its pretty cute!<br />
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-He loves to draw and write letter/words. He is actually pretty good at drawing. He loves to makes trains, trucks, people, etc. And he loves, loves, LOVES learning how to write ands spell new words.<br />
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-With his birthday gift, he is also really into coloring right now. That color wonder stuff is amazing!<br />
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- He adores his cousin Julia! She comes over every Friday and he counts down the days!<br />
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-Him and my Mom are seriously kindred spirits. They are souls mates and best friends. Owen said this to me a couple of weeks ago: "When Grandma gets too old to work, I will work for her." Me: "Awe, thats so sweet. You love her don't you?" Owen: "Yes, I'd do anything for her!" *Swoon!*<br />
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-If I let him, he would live at grandma's house over the weekends. He spends the night there at least once a week! He has his own room and bed there.<br />
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-He is very impatient and easily gets frustrated and upset. Ugh... its a struggle. I'm feeling like 4 is going to be MUCH, MUCH harder than 2 and 3 combined with this one!<br />
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- He can be super lazy and uncoordinated! This kid can't even get himself dressed! Okay- not can't, its that he will not. And it makes me crazy! He wants things done for him a lot of the time! Grrr.... And he still won't learn how to ride a tricycle! He just won't move his feet to do it! That stinker!<br />
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-Loves to snuggle. He loves to wrap up in a blanket and snuggle to watch snows. Yes, Please!<br />
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-Still loves Thomas and all trains. Obsessed. His dream is to ride the Sounder again. Just last weekend, we took the boys on the monorail-Again. They were in heaven!<br />
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-Loves to build things. Blocks and Legos are probably his favorite toys besides trains and tracks. He can build things all day long. He got these awesome magnet builders for Christmas. He can build all sorts of awesome creations with these! We love them!<br />
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-Over the last few months he has started to become really afraid at night. He has bad dreams and often comes into our room. Some nights he will come in 3-4 times. Its gotten a little better lately, and I hope to continues.<br />
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-He loves to sing and dance. He loves to have music playing. Shad and I think that he would do very well with picking up an instrument. He is so smart and has always had a love of music I think he would do well to learn something like that.<br />
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-When he gets going with a tantrum... Oh boy! There is no stopping him. Seriously. He can go for hours. He just does not know how to let little things go! He dwells on every little detail, its exhausting! <br />
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-Is still our sensitive little guy. He won't sit through any long movies. Anything over an hour is too long for both my boys. But any Disney movie is pretty terrifying. Cars, Jungle Book, and Nemo are about as much as he can handle. And even Nemo freaks him out a little bit. Nathan doesn't ever seems fazed by these shows. But we mainly stick to Thomas around here!<br />
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-He is a GREAT big brother. He loves Nathan and those two are constantly getting into mischief and trouble together. Owen is always telling Nathan to do naughty things and of course Nathan willingly listens! He also loves Kaisa. No one can make Kaisa laugh like Owen. She adores him and tries to follow him all around the house. He is very sweet with both of them-- for the most part!<br />
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-Is a picky, picky eater! I knew Karma would get to me on this one! I am super picky... so it doesn't surprise me that I have a child who is too. Its so hard to get him to try new things. He gags on a lot of things and is very sensitive to texture.<br />
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-He very sweet, and considerate. He is a very considerate little boy. He can be very polite at times and generous- when he wants to be!<br />
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-Is super observant and bright. He picks up on all adults conversations, i have to be very careful what i say around him! And he observes all the things around him and pays very close attention to detail!<br />
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-Since he is so observant and detail oriented, he is a perfectionist! He likes every thing to be in its proper place, and everything to be perfect. He gets very frustrated when things don't go his way exactly.<br />
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-He is doing well in primary. I am not sure if he loves it. But he has a wonderful, thoughtful, and patient teacher. And I think he does pretty well there. It will be a good growth experience for him.<br />
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-Loves to splash in puddles and play in the snow. What kid doesn't!?<br />
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-He loves to learn. Loves it. That is how he plays most time. He wants to read, do math, do flashcards, or spell words. He is just thirsty for knowledge ALL. THE. TIME. Its just how he plays. He'd rather do learning/school stuff than play.<br />
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-He loves to play games. Board games, card games, all games. I enjoy it too. Its something Owen and I can do together. :)<br />
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-Can be super helpful around the house. He picks up toys and likes to sweep and mop. He loves to clean toilets and bathrooms. Empty the dishwasher. I am really hoping this sticks around for a bit when he can really do it all by himself!<br />
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-Has a sweet little testimony of the church and the gospel. He loves to read Book of Mormon stories and learn all about Jesus. He likes to say prayers, all the time. I catch him saying prayers on his own once and a while. So sweet. He absolutely LOVES to sing church/primary songs. And I know that he loves his savior and knows who he is.<br />
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-Is so loved! We adore our Owen and everything he is. Sure, he makes me crazy most days, but I wouldn't have him any other way. He is adorable and sweet and We love him to pieces!<br />
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Dear Owen,<br />
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Oh my, what is there to say!? You are four years old, now! And such a handsome and mature little boy. This year you have grown by leaps and bounds! You have matured to become a talented and lovable little boy. You got potty trained, and started preschool. You leaned so many new things about school, spelling, reading, geography, math, and the world around you. You made new friends and come out of your shy shell. You love your church and school teachers and I am so proud of the little young man you are becoming. I am so privileged and honored to be your mother.<br />
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You never stop impressing and amazing us! Your keen mind and ability to lean is endless and amazing. I don't know why I am always surprised by your ability to learn. You are so smart and you absolutely LOVE to learn. Your thirst for knowledge is endless and your mind is so ready and willing to learn. I love it. I hope that you continue to grow and learn more and more every day. It is what makes you truly special. Is is a gift you have been blessed with and I hope that you continue to develop your talents to learn, memorize, and expand your mind. It really is amazing. Something that doesn't go unnoticed by anyone.<br />
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You are a happy, sweet, quirky, and caring little boy. You are very considerate of others and a very helpful to mommy. You care about others feelings and always want to help makes others happy. You can be very polite and loving. And you never stop giving hugs and kisses! I love it! You love to snuggle with mommy and grandma and we love every little bit of you. You are happy boy and can always make my day brighter! <br />
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You are a very sweet big brother. Nathan and Kaisa are lucky to have you to look after them! You always make sure our little Kaisa-girl is taken care of and are always a friend to Nathan. Nobody can make Kaisa laugh like you, she adores you so much. She just loves having your attention and love. You and Nathan have formed a very fun friendship. You two are such crazy, silly brothers and I love watching your relationship together! Your Daddy and I always say that you are best "Frenemies!" But mostly, you are best buds who care and love each other. Nathan wants so bad to be just like you! You guys like to gain-up on Mommy and Daddy and certainly make us feel like you have us outnumbered! Phew! Its going to be crazy with your dynamic duo!<br />
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I hope you know how much you are loved! You have a wonderful family who loves you dearly. Mommy and Daddy, as well as brother and sister. You are such a big part of our little family. We are lucky to have you as ours! You also have a wonderful extended family who also love you so much. You are so lucky to have such a big support system and never forget that you have so many who love and care about you! <br />
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I am eager and excited to watch you learn and grow more in the upcoming year. Each new stage is an adventure with you and something we take on together. I love it. You are my little sidekick and buddy. You love Mommy and I love to be by your side in all your new adventures. We are learning this together, you know! You are my first baby, and everything new to you is new to me! You have endless potential to become a smart, competent, and independent young man. I hope to explore some of that with you this year.<br />
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As always, I love you. I cannot tell you enough how much I love you. You are my world. I am so grateful for that moment 4 years ago when you came into this world and made me a mother. I am so underserving of the infinite love you give me. And I am so grateful for the unconditional love you give me and the love I have for you. You are amazing. Thank you for being patient with me as I figure out this whole parenting thing. I am far from perfect, but I am trying to be the best mother to I can be. You always keep me humble and I learn so much from you each day.<br />
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I love you, always.<br />
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MommyShad and Krista McOmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09657752691499316238noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245877732221035106.post-28205670702423766342014-02-21T11:15:00.001-08:002014-02-21T11:15:58.084-08:00Photo Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since we missed the last couple weeks I have to make up for it! Here are a few highlights from the last couple weeks! </div>
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My cute little busy helpers! They love to help me clean. It's great! </div>
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All three of my boys were in snow heaven last weekend when it snowed! With church cancelled we spent the while day playing, eating snacks, and watching movies. Perfect. Here they are building Olaf! He likes warm hugs. ;) </div>
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Me with my little snow bunny! (The big 4 on my head is part of Owens birthday decorations!) </div>
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Once the snow melted its been raining... A lot. The boys love putting their new rain boots to good use! Lots of splashing!</div>
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Our Valentine lunch. Heart shaped sandwiches and strawberry milk. That's about as creative as I get! Ha! But they loved it. We also spent all afternoon decorating heart cookies with cousin Julia! </div>
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