And That's a Wrap

Well I made it 157 days of posting a photo each day. Somewhere along the line 2 weeks ago I dropped the ball and couldn't regain momentum. I am disappointed not to complete this mission but it was flawed.
Not so far into the project I realized I missed blogging just to blog. It felt like overkill to post a picture and then post about our adventures and happenings. I was also a bit disappointed that 99% of the photos were of the girls (though not surprised). It was hard to see so little of Scott and I being us in the photos.
The last few weeks have been non stop and I am grateful for the nap I took today instead of trying to catch up on photos. I am releasing myself from "guilt for not posting" by abandoning the project.
Here is a quick photo recap of the last few weeks:

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Candy canes for breakfast anyone?

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Bunk Beds!!!!

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The girls got the Playmobil Fairy Advent Calendar this year. On day 2 Kate opened some accessories for the fairy. Of those accessories one was a gun. WTF? I think it was supposed to be a wand. That's a Playmobil Fail.

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Making the bar at Maggiano's little more festive for the drunks this holiday season.

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We played a game called Sleepover. I think we should play this game more often.

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I hope your turkey coma was as good as Leia's. Happy Thanksgiving!

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One year ago:

Yesterday:

Whew, glad she's still smiling!

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Snow angels. It was shockingly easy to convince them to lay down in the snow. I anticipated wrestling them to the ground and springing up to take a lightening fast picture to "preserve" the "moment." Glad they cooperated instead, and seemed to think it was their idea.

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My snowman making skills are a little rusty.

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Watching it snow while taking a tubby.

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Did a little holiday decorating. This is a tree for new mom's and dad's to enjoy at Overlake Hospital's maternity unit.

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I found a Trick or treating cat in my bed.

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Leia showing her buddy Shea how we do contact paper crafts.

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Kate made an airplane today using tv chairs. Her leg-room spacing looks about right. So does her "less than impressed" facial expression.

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Just another day at the library.

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Zen is... a shopping cart with no children in it.

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Hoorah for scarf weather!!!

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Primping for dinner.

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Wine and pizza may not be the best combination.

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Two little ladies hunting for the perfect leaf.

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Chipotle pork is on the horizon.

After it goes camping.

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A wet Fall day at the zoo. We saw gorillas and flamingos and the spent the next hour in the Zoomazium. This is why I have a membership, to make the off days still worth it.

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What do you do with a ballerina after ballet class? Let her release her inner monkey and climb some trees.

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Disney on Ice. The double edged sword. Some moments she couldn't tear her eyes away, others she was begging to go home. But the moments of glee, were truely moments of glee. That made it worth it.

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Leia trying her hardest to get closer to the computer while I was listening to a track from a friend's band called Mankind. Good drums, can't blame her interest.

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Bunk bed shopping.

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Can't say I expected this:
But who expects a mermaid and Mulan to run through the pile of leaves in the backyard?

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SQUEEZINGing their babies.

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One of my favorite sights.

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Sleeping in a big kid bed....

Or not!

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Happy Halloween!

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A little pre-Halloween trick or treating with Kate the bee, Leia the kangaroo, and Aidan the skeleton.

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We went on a leaf hunt with the Turner family. The girls had a great time romping in the late afternoon sun. We found a good deep pile of leaves perfect for kicking, throwing, and running through. Glad to have some fall photos of the girls. Thanks for bringing the camera Bryn!

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Our meals this week have revolved around this cookbook. So far I have tried: Chicken with Dijon Vin Blanc Sauce, Blueberry Crepes, Moroccan Lentil Salad, Chicken with Black Beans and Tomatillo Salsa, and Grilled Chipotle Pork. Tonight is Chicken with Capers and Tomatoes.

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Thank God for child labor. Without her I would have thrown the vacuum out in the rain. I HATE child outlet protectors.

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Leia is napping, I'm washing dishes, and Kate is coloring quietly at the table....or so I think. As I turn off the dishwater I realize the house is eerily quiet. I call out for Kate, in response I get a stern "Don't check on me!" coming from the bathroom. Alright, I can respect privacy. When she yells out the same statement again I realize she is being sneaky about something and doesn't want me to know. I wait patiently for her to emerge from the bathroom. This is what greeted me:


Not to mention her legs and feet. She told me she wanted to look like the cheerleaders at the football game we went to Friday. They had face tattoos. She was on the verge of tears knowing she had been naughty and anticipating punishment. I cut her some slack and used it as a teaching moment. Now I am off to invest in face tattoos.

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When you can't see your BFF in person it's nice of her to send you a song and dance to watch on tv. Thanks Willow, Kate needed you this morning.

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A blueberry crepe kind of morning.


Definitely going on the "make again" list.

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Working on their magic spells.

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This one and I went on a date to watch a friend play high school football. It was Homecoming night so she was psyched up for fireworks. There weren't any and I was disappointed. She almost cried but held it together. It was still a fun adventure. Silly me, I bundled her up for the cool weather and she was next to naked 20 min into the game. Oh well.

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Recovery Day, Morning Edition:

Evening Addition:




Clearly this little dancing sprite is feeling better. Thank goodness.