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Last but definately not least, is my wonderful Dad!


I know Kami has already done this one but it was my Dad's birthday yesterday and I want him to know how much I LOVE him. I LOVE everything about my Dad. I LOVE that he has a big heart and everyone that knows him LOVES him-from his banker to his co-workers to his friends and family. I LOVE that he calls or comes by my house everytime he comes to Twin even if he is in a hurry. I LOVE that the best present you can give him is time with his family. I LOVE that even though I consider him a spiritual giant, he doesn't and is always trying to improve himself. I LOVE that he can make me laugh even when I am having a bad day. I LOVE that he will drop everything in a minute if you need him. I LOVE the memory of when he stayed up all night holding Kaylee so that I could get a little sleep. I also LOVE the memories of our date nights when Dad would take only me to Twin to go to the movies and spend time together. I LOVE that he is a great teacher and has influenced so many people for good. I LOVE his good advice. I LOVE that I live close enough to see him often and I LOVE that he LOVES me enough to come visit. I LOVE you Dad. Happy Birthday!!

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My digital camera.

I am so glad I can see the pictures and know how they turn out. Most of the time I end up taking four or five pictures just to get one good one. It would be terrible if I had to waste all that film. Now I just delete the ones I don't want and print the ones I do. I LOVE living in this age of technology!

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I LOVE how big my little man is getting.



Okay so this is a bitter-sweet love because on one hand my good little baby is growing up but on the other, it is so fun to have him interacting with us. He laughed out loud today for the first time and is usually full of smiles. These are pictures of him sitting in Kaylee's Dora chair. I think it makes him look so big. I am trying to get a good picture of him smiling but I can't do it so far. My camera has enough lag-time to miss capturing that perfect smile he has. I LOVE this baby!

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My Mother-in-law!


I want to wish Dianne a Happy Birthday and let her know how much I LOVE her. When I hear people complain about their mother-in-law, I realize just how lucky I am. I absolutely LOVE this woman. She is the most charitable person I know. I LOVE that she would do anything for anyone. I LOVE that she always puts others before herself. I LOVE that she doesn't always take Jeff's side when we disagree. I LOVE that she will listen without judgment. I LOVE that all I have to do it ask and she will come to Twin to help us. I LOVE that she treats me like a daughter and not just a daughter-in-law. I LOVE that she will clean my house, shop for my groceries, make dinner, do the laundry, and everything else you can think of when she comes to my house. I LOVE that she takes me shopping on girls' weekend. I LOVE how hard she works to be a good mother and grandmother. But most of all I LOVE that she raised such a sweet man to be my husband. Happy Birthday, we LOVE you!

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That you will all understand that I am pretty busy right now and forgive me for not posting. Maybe tomorrow!

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Lawry Marinades!

You guys have to try this if you haven't already. There are many different kinds but my favorite is the one for Steak and Chops. There is also a Italian garlic one that I really like on chicken. I have mentioned before that I LOVE my crockpot and this is one thing I like to do. I just put in my chicken or steak with these marinades and dinner is ready when I get home. You can find them by the steak sauces at your grocery store!

I LOVE it!

I never had time to post this picture before but here is Kaylee with her rose from Valentine's Day! When Jeff gave it to her she said, "Oh Dad, I LOVE it" I figured I could post her love today!

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My sweet hubby!

I LOVE my Jeffrey. He is a perfect match for me in every way. He sent me roses at work yesterday and even brought a single rose home to give to Kaylee. She thought she was so special. That is Jeff. He is always thinking of what he can do for me and the kids to let us know we are special to him. He is very patient and understanding and kind. We LOVE him. Happy Valentine's Day!

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Bubble Baths!!

I am usually not into this type of stuff but Jeff's Mom gave me this lotion when I was nine months pregnant and it is soooo awesome. It is part of Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy line and it is called "Sleep." It is a combination of Lavender and Chamomile. I am not one that sits in the bathtub for long periods of time. I have too much to do and am constantly thinking about what to do next but this stuff is so relaxing I can't help but lay there for a few extra minutes. I get out of the bathtub so relaxed and calm. I can't say it enough, I LOVE this stuff.

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Traveling DVD players!

How did our parents survive without these? It is so great to be able to travel and let Kaylee watch movies in the back. It makes time go by so much faster. We also like to set it up and let Kaylee watch a movie on her TV while we watch one on our TV. She can still sit on my lap and snuggle but I don't always have to watch Disney or Dora movies. LOVE it!

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My MOM!


I LOVE that she raised ten children and yet still LOVES to be around her grandkids. I LOVE that she offers and is excited to babysit. I LOVE that she always has good advice. I LOVE that she finally gets to do things for herself yet still finds time to take care of us. I LOVE that she lets me come home and become a kid again. I LOVE the memories I have when she laughed when she probably should have scolded. I LOVE that she lets me call her at work, even when she is busy. I LOVE that she has almost the whole Carey phonebook memorized. I LOVE how wonderful she is with my family and how much she LOVES us.
Kaylee says she LOVES Grandma Peck because she makes her happy. Jeff LOVES her because she is a great cook, she loves football, and because she made me!! We are very lucky to have her. We LOVE you Mom. Happy Valentine's Day!

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HUGS!

Who doesn't LOVE a good hug? I LOVE coming home and having Kaylee run into my arms or to just give a little squeeze when I am rocking my baby. I also LOVE hugging people that are bigger than me, like my Dad or Jeff. There is something about having strong, protective arms around you that lets you know everything will be all right. So today wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself a big hug from me!!

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NAP TIME

It is not often that both my kids are asleep at the same time but when they are I can get more done in that hour than any other time of the day. This picture was actually taken a couple of weeks ago. I came home from work and Jeff had both kids asleep in our bed. I thought it was cute and who doesn't LOVE naps so I thought it would be a good love for today!!

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My Princess Kaylee! I wanted to save this one until I had time to post a lot of pictures so you can get the full effect. I LOVE my sweet girl Kaylee.

I LOVE that she is such a great big sister. When Talon cries she always runs to him and tries to put his binki in. I LOVE that she is always willing to get me a diaper or throw one away. I LOVE the way she tells everyone she talks to on the phone or at church about her baby brother and smiles with pride. She LOVES her baby brother.

I LOVE that she makes me laugh. She is my comic relief. You can't have a bad day around Kaylee because she is always dressing up and saying silly things. The other morning I told her to hurry up because we were going to be late. She looked at me and with a sigh, raised her hands and said "Huh, Are you kidding me?! Fine, lets go." I LOVE to laugh and she makes that happen almost everyday!

I LOVE that Kaylee is a girly girl. The other morning Talon decided he wanted to eat just as we were heading out the door. I told Kaylee to go play for a little while longer because I had to feed Talon. She said okay and disappeared. She spent the extra time putting on a necklace, braclet, earrings, and hair bows. When she emerged I had to stop from smiling, not because it was funny, but because she looked so darn cute and had worked so hard to make herself "beautiful."

I also LOVE that Kaylee is so tender-hearted. I barely have to raise my voice and she is in tears. I think this makes me a better mother because I know I have to be careful of how I act and what I say. I LOVE her tender little feelings.

Most of all I LOVE that she LOVES to spend time with her Mommy. Yesterday she called me at work to see if I would come home and snuggle with her. How can you say no to that? No doubt, she is super special and we LOVE having her in our home.

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Carter's long-sleeved onesies!

Why didn't I use these with Kaylee? These are great for winter babies. My sisters-in-law were kind enough to let me borrow their kids' clothes, which is awesome. The only problem is that they had spring babies so a lot of the clothes are short-sleeved. No problem! Now I just use a long-sleeved onesie undernealth. It not only solves my problem but also gives a cute layered look. Perfect!! A big thanks to my sister-in-law, Amy, for getting them for me.

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Modern cooking coveniences!!


This morning I woke up knowing it was going to be a busy day. Tax season is in full swing and the work is piling up. I was late, as usual, and didn't have a lot of time. I pulled out my egg cooker, put water and eggs in it and then did my hair and makeup. By the time I was done, I had a warm healthy breakfast of pouched eggs waiting for me. I then took out my crockpot and threw in some meat for dinner. When I got home late tonight, as usual, our dinner was all ready. I don't know how any working mom survives without crockpot meals. Without these two tools, I think we would survive on macaroni and cheese, which would be just fine with Kaylee!

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Kami's minkee blankets!!

Yes, Talon has become a fan of the famous minkee blankets that my sister makes. They are so soft I don't know any baby that doesn't just love to curl up by them. I think Talon is going to be as much of a blankey fan as Kaylee is which I didn't think was possible. He always wants a blanket next to his cheek when he is going to sleep and of course his cute elephant minkee is his favorite or maybe it is mine. Oh well!

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DIET 7 UP!!



I have never been able to find a diet soda that I enjoy drinking. I have always been a hugh water fan and usually I drink that instead, but every once in a while I want something different. I have recently found Diet 7 up. It is honestly the first diet pop that tastes just like the original to me. Now I can splurge every now and again and not feel so guilty about it. YEAH!

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My sisters are always doing fun things on their blogs. For February they are posting something they love each day. I am going to try to join in the fun so...

1) I Love the Men in my Life!!



Talon and Jeff celebrated their first Super Bowl together this week. My baby boy is so sweet. He is the best baby. Last night he slept 10 hours straight and, after a great night sleep, I thought he was cuter than ever this morning!! Jeff is such a great Dad. He is always willing to take the kids for a while and loves to play with them. I am one lucky woman.