What big eyes you have.........

Had such a BUSY weekend....

Mostly spend with my family....:)

JUST the way I like em.

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Josh{ my nephew} had his homecoming yesterday, we adore moments like this as a family!

Of course we can't getaway without a "Sissy" picture!

Its tradition now......lol

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I joined a gym-----

Im starting out with the zumba classes three times a week, and then going to start adding in weights.

Im pretty stoked.

Im not a fan of COLD, so the running season will be retired.

Im kinda sad.......but I don't like running in the cold ....makes me grouchy!  lol

and the treadmills are torcher for me.

Sooooo....gunna try something new!

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I look like the BIGGEST goof in zumba.......I almost feel like Jim carrey dancing!   No, like really..........

 

 

 

 

 

Charlee always finds things to do-------

I never know what I will walk in and see!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh Hi Batgirl!

Oh hi minecraft Steve!

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Ive missed the Syracuse Pumkin walk......this small tiny moment made my WHOLE weekend.

Feeling some SERIOUS thankfulness going on.....

Its like Mike and I didn't skip a beat!



 

I have a 9 year old that lives here............ too Obvious?

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His humor is the best!

 

 

 

 

 

 Her first fieldtrip, on a bus!

I think we will both remember this day.

She was so sweet and happy this morning, and I was TOO!

I love that everyday is "The Best Day Ever" for her..., and that she freely tells me so. :)

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So two things........

1. We are currently in the market for buying a home.

I don't think I have to tell you the emotion that is involved in this.

Mike and I have bought 3 homes in our 10 year marriage.

 

Finally being together again, is a dream come true in its self!

And now to have a home to share, and have my kids be settled in a place tugs at my heart.

ALOT!

soo-------Ive been on my knees many many times, I know HF will direct RIGHT where we need to be as a family!  right?

RIGHT! ahhhhhh!

IS THIS REAL LIFE?

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2.  For over 2 weeks now, I have researched this kind of kitty.

I saw a picture on pinterest, and my heart melted.

I am not a cat lover, and never thought id be a cat lady who knits.....lol

But seriously.....look at this face!





 

I finally found the breed.

Its an exotic short hair Persian.
They have BIG round eyes and smashed faces!

They are SUPER hard to find, and I have talked to so many people from Florida to California to Oregon.

I was thinking I was going to have to have one shipped.

Well with my searchings.....I found a cattery...{LOL} breeder in Utah, and found one.

They are super persice, about when they let them go for new homes.

They are THE cutest things in the WORLD!

google them.....you will die!

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I don't currently have a picture of my kitty, but I will soon.

It will be about thanksgiving time we get to bring her home.

STAY tuned for our NEW family pet..{ok,mostly mine..lol} and what I have decided to NAME her!

MY KIDS ARE so so so thrilled!

This breed is super calm and very laid back.........

 

 





 

 

Which I am glad........Cuz my little baby will be wearing bonnets and sweaters.

You think I am kidding?

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And he returns........with honor!

 

There is SO MUCH to say in this post!

I'm nervous to take away from the RAW emotion that I captured yesterday.

The pictures are so strong.

I don't wanna say to much!

I wonder if this is how its going to be in heaven when we are ALL reunited......?

No......empty.............chairs!

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WELCOME HOME ELDER SHOEMAKER!!!!

 

My nephew returning from the Netherlands Mission!  :)

I got to watch one of the most priceless things, I think I have ever seen...

And will remember for the rest of my life.

My sister.........Her arms aching to hold her son.

Her anxiety and anticipation as she sees him for the FIRST time in two years, turning the corner and coming down the escalator.

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As we wait........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My sissies! ....My best friends, for eternity!

 

 

My sister, waiting to see his sweet face turn the corner.......

 

 



 

There he is!  Up at the tippy top............

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Can you feel it?

His cousin Treavor, his best friend!

 

 





 

 

 

 

 

A mothers heart-------AT its finest!

 

She waits........

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then, she RUNS to him!

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Their family, reunited!

 

Tanner, they're other son is still serving in Hawaii.........

 

 



 

 

 

Cousins!

Missing: Kenzie {Brent}, Tanner, and Zac.  {Who is serving in Pittsburgh}

 

Charlee was 3 when he left!  :)

She held on to his neck so sweetly-----

 

 

 

 

I guess we will go home.

My ferby and me.

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Blessings!!

And REAL joy!

The thoughts and feelings I have for Jackson are completely different.

I cannot wait for this moment....

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Can my NEW job be spent at the AIRPORT capturing these moments?

I think i just found a new passion and LOVE......