tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64455552300207370892024-02-19T08:35:19.105-07:00The Ways Leués LovePhil and I met in Orem and were married July 11, 2009. I'm a Dental Hygienist, Volleyball Referee and Basketball Referee, and Phil works at a car dealership. We're totally sweet on each other, and can't wait to meet our little baby girl in March!Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.comBlogger196125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-56352942628940992592014-06-11T18:05:00.000-06:002014-06-11T18:27:29.823-06:00BIRTH STORY<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I wrote this a week after Penny was born,</div>
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(so it's super-long with lots of details)</div>
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it just took a while to get it up on the good ole bliggety blog.</div>
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What else is new.</div>
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Our due date was Saturday, March 8<sup>th</sup>.</div>
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Our
insurance was scheduled to become effective Saturday, March 1<sup>st</sup>.</div>
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Yep,
scary.</div>
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A week before, on Saturday afternoon,</div>
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I suddenly started having contractions three minutes apart for about two hours straight.</div>
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I took a
nap, and they continued every five to ten minutes for two days.</div>
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Phil
was concerned I would overwork myself and go into labor early</div>
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(which we could
not afford to do),</div>
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so he asked me to take work off for the rest of the week.</div>
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I
called the office and told them not to plan on me working the next day
(Tuesday).</div>
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I stayed
home and rested, but I told my manager that I was feeling
great,</div>
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not even close to labor,</div>
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and I thought I would be able to come in the
next day.</div>
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That evening Phil and I stayed up late finishing the nursery.</div>
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Just a few minutes after
lying down (around 1am), I felt my water break.</div>
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I was shocked.</div>
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I got Phil up
and ran straight to the bathroom.</div>
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I hung out in the tub for about an hour,
but nothing major changed.</div>
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I called the midwife, let her know my water had
broken.</div>
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She asked for
me to call her in a few hours and let her know how things were going.</div>
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Phil set
up sheets and towels and pillows in the living room,</div>
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and he
crashed on the couch and I fell asleep on the floor.</div>
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I woke up to the midwife
calling me about five hours later,</div>
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and I told her I’d just been asleep, and I
didn’t know how my contractions were going.</div>
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She was concerned that I was able
to sleep,</div>
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which meant my contractions obviously weren't progressing.</div>
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She
suggested I come into the clinic as soon as it opened (8am)</div>
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and get checked out
to make sure things were okay.</div>
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I told her we weren’t in a big rush to go
anywhere.</div>
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I called work, and I was feeling a little nauseous,</div>
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so I tried to rest as much as I could.</div>
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After about twelve
hours of minimal "activity",</div>
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I called back to the new midwife on-call, Claudia.</div>
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She seemed pretty concerned that I wasn't progressing after
twelve hours,</div>
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and suggested I come into the hospital and get induced.</div>
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We were
pretty disappointed</div>
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because we had wanted to have the baby without any
medication or anesthesia,</div>
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and we were worried about starting a chain reaction
of interventions.</div>
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But, knowing Claudia was a very conservative midwife,</div>
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we trusted she wouldn’t suggest it unless there was a valid concern,</div>
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so we decided to pack our bags and head out.</div>
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We checked in to the American Fork Hospital,</div>
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got our bracelets, and set up in Room
7.<br />
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The view.<br />
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The charge nurse Melissa got us set up,</div>
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then Claudia with the nurse Danielle
came in to get me checked.</div>
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I was 80% effaced, but only 1cm dilated.</div>
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I was
definitely bummed.</div>
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They got us hooked up to the monitors;</div>
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the baby’s heart rate
was perfect, and everything looked fine.</div>
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The plan was to start me on a low dose
of pitocin </div>
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nd hope that it would kick my body into starting its own
contractions.</div>
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Shortly into it, I suddenly got nauseous and threw up a couple times. </div>
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They gave me some meds to help with the nausea and I was fine after that. </div>
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After four or five hours,</div>
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I was still only having contractions
every three to five minutes, </div>
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and I had only gotten to about 3cm dilated. </div>
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Because
it had been a while since my water had broken</div>
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and it looked like it would still
be a while, </div>
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they got me started with antibiotics to help prevent any infection. </div>
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They also suggested we increase the dosage of pitocin and hope things would pick
up. </div>
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Around this time the nurses changed, and Kimmy came in for Danielle. </div>
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She
was amazing. </div>
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Love. Her. </div>
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We went for another three hours or so,</div>
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and the
contractions started getting more and more intense.</div>
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I felt like they were
pretty manageable except for my lower back. </div>
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Kimmy spent about 90% of the next few hours in our room,</div>
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helping me manage the
contractions.</div>
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She and Phil rotated with doing counter-pressure techniques for a
few hours.</div>
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They really helped for a while, but eventually it felt ineffective.</div>
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Claudia
came back and checked me again, and said I was barely at 4cm.</div>
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At this point I
felt pretty defeated.</div>
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The contractions were more intense than I felt I could
manage much longer,</div>
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and they were suggesting we increase the dosage even MORE.</div>
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I knew that if they increased it, I wasn’t going to be able to continue without
an epidural.</div>
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I also knew even if my body DID start its own contractions soon,</div>
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the intensity would still keep increasing as we got farther along,</div>
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and I wasn’t
sure I wanted to put myself through the intensity of that ANYWAY.</div>
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We really felt like going natural was the
most healthy and safest way to go,</div>
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but at this point it felt pretty clear that</div>
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my body wasn’t going to take over the contractions on its own.</div>
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I started to
feel like if we prolonged things any more,</div>
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the risk of the baby having problems
would be greater</div>
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than if I got the epidural and got things moving with more
pitocin.</div>
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I really didn’t have anything to prove
by going natural,</div>
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I really just wanted to have the best chance of a healthy
birth.</div>
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So at this point I thought,</div>
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“If I really wanted to do this, I probably
could, but I’m really not sure I WANT to.”</div>
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I really didn’t feel like I had
anything to prove to anybody,</div>
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and so I told Phil I was thinking it was time to
get the epidural.</div>
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He was obviously disappointed.</div>
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He kept saying he knew he
wasn’t the one doing all the work</div>
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and so he knew he couldn’t make the decision,</div>
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but he kept saying he didn’t like that we weren’t following “our plan.”</div>
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He said
there was a reason we made the plan we did,</div>
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and he didn’t like that we were
changing the plan.</div>
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I told him I agreed, but I really felt like the reason we
made our plan</div>
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was so we would have the best chances of a healthy birth,</div>
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and I
really just felt like the way things were going in our situation,</div>
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those chances
were more favorable with anesthesia</div>
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and increasing the effectiveness of each
contraction.</div>
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It was tough.</div>
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I felt like I was disappointing him, but I knew what
I was capable of doing,</div>
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and I tried to stay really calm and think clearly,</div>
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and
I just felt like that was what we needed to do.</div>
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This conversation and decision
took about two hours,</div>
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with lots of uncomfortable contractions in the meantime.</div>
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We finally asked the nurse and midwife to call the anesthesiologist, Brian.</div>
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He
got me prepped, and gave me half the dosage and then monitored my blood
pressure.</div>
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It had dropped more than he liked, so they didn’t add anymore.</div>
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I
honestly didn’t think getting the epidural was bad at all.</div>
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I had the whole
“Hold still through contractions while I put this needle up your back” deal,</div>
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but I didn’t think it was too bad.</div>
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Phil had come over to hold my hand and was
telling me I was doing great,</div>
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and that helped a lot, especially when I felt
like he wasn’t very happy with me.</div>
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All through this, baby’s heart rate never
dropped or spiked once.</div>
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She was perfect.</div>
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My legs started feeling tingling and
my body was able to relax pretty quickly.</div>
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After about half an hour Phil and I
both fell asleep.</div>
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The nurse checked in on me every few hours, but we mostly
just slept through the night.</div>
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At about 7:30 the next morning, I woke up to
Claudia wanting to check me again.</div>
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I was at 8cm, 90% effaced!</div>
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She and Kimmy
were about to go home, and the next midwife, Kathryn,</div>
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would be in to help me
deliver the baby with Danielle, who was coming back.</div>
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We knew it would only be a
few hours at this point, and I was really excited.</div>
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Baby’s heart rate was still
perfect.</div>
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When Kathryn came in, Phil told her he had decided he wanted to cut the cord</div>
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(something
he had been really queasy and unsure about before),</div>
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and he came up to my side
and we started “getting ready” for what was about to happen.</div>
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We talked about
how excited we were and what things would be like,</div>
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and just got each other
mentally prepped for it.</div>
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Kathryn then got me ready to push, and we pushed for
only about half an hour!</div>
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They had set up a mirror for me to see her coming,</div>
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and
Phil was avoiding looking at it for a while.</div>
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But when her head and hair started
to show, he got kind of curious and peeked,</div>
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and I could tell he was getting
excited.</div>
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Her head finally came out, and after one more contraction the rest of
her came!</div>
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They put her right on my chest, but she was a little blue.</div>
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They tried
to get her to breathe quickly, but she wasn’t starting,</div>
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so they had Phil
quickly cut the cord and they took her to get her breathing.</div>
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It
only took a few seconds, and when I heard her </div>
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I knew everything was
going to be fine.<br />
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I couldn’t believe how strong she had been through the long labor,</div>
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and how perfect
the timing had ended up being.</div>
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Heavenly Father knew she needed to come when she
did,</div>
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even though it was nine days “early”</div>
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and my body wasn’t quite ready to get
her out on its own.</div>
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I’m so grateful that we had providers that we trusted</div>
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and
modern medicine to make sure she came out okay.</div>
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She was just beautiful!<br />
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8 lbs, 6 oz, 19.5 inches long, born at 10:24am.</div>
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I
had two moderate tears, </div>
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so the midwife stitched me up and delivered the
placenta.</div>
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We snuggled
for a long time, and very soon after we started nursing.</div>
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She ate for about half
an hour!<br />
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Phil
was instantly in love; I can’t believe how quickly he was devoted to her.<br />
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After
a little while, they moved me down to the recovery floor,</div>
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and they got me
situated while Phil went with Penny to the nursery.</div>
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He was a papa bear in every
way.</div>
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They did a few basic tests, and Phil got to bathe her.<br />
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My legs finally got un-numb,</div>
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and then came the meds and those
oh-so-glamorous bathroom trips.<br />
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We asked the nurses about being
discharged as soon as possible</div>
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(since we were paying out of pocket),</div>
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and they all said that since it had been thirty
three hours,</div>
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odds were the
pediatrician would want us to stay for 48 hours to monitor her. </div>
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The
pediatrician did his exam and said everything about her
was absolutely perfect.<br />
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We got them to do the PKU and bilirubin tests at
the same time </div>
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so she wouldn’t have to get poked a bunch
of times</div>
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(observed by me this time, since Phil was having a hard time
watching her get beat up a little).<br />
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When we came back, she had the most
heart-breaking sad face, </div>
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and Phil had been crying thinking about her being so
uncomfortable. </div>
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It was a sweet and tender daddy moment I hope I will never
forget. </div>
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My sister Alisha and her husband Spencer came over for a little while, </div>
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then Phil’s mom and her husband came by, </div>
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and then we Skyped with my parents so
they could meet her. </div>
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After a lot of snuggling and loving,</div>
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we finally sent her
off to the nursery for the night while we slept.</div>
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They brought her back every
few hours to nurse,</div>
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and she kept doing better and better each time.<br />
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We had decided that Phil would get to choose the
middle name</div>
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(after a lot of negotiating – that’s a whole other story), </div>
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but in the morning he
was still undecided between two names.</div>
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I told him which one I felt like she
“was,”</div>
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and we agreed to name her Penny Elise Leué.</div>
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We gave
them the birth certificate and signed a bunch of papers, </div>
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and a nurse walked us
out.<br />
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Phil brought the car up to us, </div>
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and I felt a huge wave of calm come over me</div>
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as Phil clicked the car seat in and we stepped into the car and drove away. </div>
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We
were parents. </div>
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She was our baby.<br />
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Let’s do this.</div>
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Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-7970784886449469022014-03-21T23:45:00.000-06:002014-03-21T23:45:41.308-06:00HAPPENINGS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In between pregnancy and our crazy house...</div>
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In August we bought a CAR!!</div>
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Phil found a steal through the VW dealership he was working at...</div>
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Our first time with a car payment though... boo!</div>
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But, he was really excited to not drive a clunker anymore.</div>
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Except after a week the alternator went out on the side of the freeway.</div>
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That was a bummer.</div>
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Our dear friends the Schmidt's moved to Louisville!</div>
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We pouted quite a bit.</div>
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These three boys had been inseparable for the past year,</div>
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(which was a really big deal since Phil and Brad both are really "picky" with their friends)</div>
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and we could not have asked for better friends!</div>
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We sat with them at church, watched sports, had dinners, everything.</div>
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Fer cute!</div>
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And these ladies are my favorites!!</div>
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I'm so sad we don't live close anymore!!</div>
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In August Phil went on a training trip for work,</div>
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so I took my niece out on a Sonic date!</div>
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She was so cute, she kept asking to go to a craft store!</div>
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On Labor Day, we all went to Chili's for dinner!</div>
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Cuz we're lame and don't play baseball anymore.</div>
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My short sisters.</div>
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The sibs!</div>
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In October we carved pumpkins with our new ward-friends, the Weekes.</div>
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This was our attempt at creativity.</div>
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Then we did the annual Pumpkin Carving with Aunt Rebecca!</div>
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A little better, I thought!</div>
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One of my Laurel's, Elise, went on her mission!</div>
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I'm so proud of her and can't wait to hear more of how she's doing!</div>
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We ended up using the same name for Penny's middle name!</div>
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Cuz we love her, and Phil loves that sports car.</div>
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For the Leue Halloween party, I decided to dress up as a punching bag.</div>
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Cuz, with the baby in there, that's exactly how I felt.</div>
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Phil was a remote.</div>
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Stuck between the couch cushions.</div>
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Competitive Phil. Naturally.</div>
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One random day I accidentally locked myself out.</div>
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Don't remember how I did it. But I did, and Sarah had to come save me.</div>
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At the end of October Phil left his job at the VW dealership and partnered up with a guy in our ward.</div>
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We're becoming really good friends with Pres and Brooke now, and Phil is SO much happier there!</div>
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He likes not getting his hands dirty, but mostly just likes making more money.</div>
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Even if he has to work six days a week.</div>
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Then Sarah had her own car problems and Phil helped her.</div>
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I finally pieced together a denim quilt! Phil's been asking me to do it since we got married.</div>
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Now it just needs the back.</div>
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Which, if it's anything like the last quilt I did, could take a couple years.</div>
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At the beginning of November, Dr Brown called in sick one day and said he was going to be taking a break for a while. We got a sub doctor to fill in at the office for a little while, but Dr Brown never ended up coming back, so they hired a new doctor. It changed everything about the office, and honestly I was kind of ready to leave when he did, but I knew no one would hire me for just a few months, so I had to stick it out to earn money until the baby came. I miss seeing him almost every day - he was like a dad to me for the three and a half years that I worked there.</div>
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His patients all loved him and had almost as hard of a time adjusting to a new doctor as I did.</div>
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I hope things start looking up soon, but I'm glad I don't have to deal with it anymore.</div>
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At work every month we would have staff meetings.</div>
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Every meeting we have some silly contest for $50.</div>
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Not gonna lie, I probably won about half of the contests while I was there.</div>
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This one was cereal box puzzles.</div>
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Which I won, of course.</div>
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Then we sold our Corolla.</div>
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We bought that dented sucker right after we got married,</div>
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so it was kind of weird to say goodbye.</div>
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But the transmission was totally dead, so we were glad we had the Jetta already.</div>
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It was a good little car, and we sold it for $400 less than we bought it four years ago.</div>
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Not too shabby.</div>
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Mom and Dad came up with Adam to Utah for Thanksgiving.</div>
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So we went bowling, and Sarah beat me :(</div>
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So I had to give her a back massage.</div>
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Then cousin Stephanie had her baby shower at a cute restaurant in SLC.</div>
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It was not fair, she was 37 weeks and I was 25, and we were the same size!</div>
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She's a babe, and now her babe is a babe.</div>
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For Thanksgiving Phil dominated the Monkey Bread.</div>
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Again.</div>
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He's getting pretty darn good at it.</div>
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And I love it, cuz it's the one day of the year Phil's happy to spend a few hours in the kitchen.</div>
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In a sexy apron.</div>
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Thanksgiving dinner at the Leue's was delicious!</div>
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They finally did a deep-fried turkey for the first time, and it was amazing!</div>
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I always love hanging out with my in-laws! I got so lucky in that department!</div>
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After dinner the boys were playing tetherball, and I was watching with Amy.</div>
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It was slowly getting more and more intense,</div>
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and we were laughing at how funny they were being,</div>
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and then suddenly Phil's shoe went flying past his nephew's head!</div>
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And I caught it on camera!! (See the right picture)</div>
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And I love my family, and I love how close Phil is with his brother Jesse.</div>
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It's tots adorbs.</div>
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Bright and early on Black Friday morning, we hopped in the car for Rexburg to see Michelle and Austin and Emma! It was kind of silly when you think about it, we drove four hours to spend about four hours with them, then drove four hours straight back.</div>
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But Emma's adorable, so who cares.</div>
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Part of the trip included a walk.</div>
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So I held Emma until my tired pregnant body couldn't hold her anymore.</div>
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I felt pretty wimpy, not gonna lie.</div>
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We stopped at Temple Square on the way home and dropped off Mom and Adam so they could see the lights.</div>
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Sarah and I drove around the block a few times and picked them back up.</div>
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One random Friday, the power went out at our office in the middle of the day.</div>
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We were in the middle of a procedure with this guy, so we improvised with window-light to finish him and then cancelled the rest of the day.</div>
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Phil's sister Molly came to visit for Christmas and New Years, so we had a party while she was here!</div>
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Not gonna lie, I was shocked at how big her baby was!</div>
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(that's a 4-month old, 25-ish lb baby, friends!)</div>
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Everyone says Leue's have big babies, and I've seen my fair share, but for some reason the reality of that possibly happening to me really hit me that day. But we turned out okay.</div>
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Lots of girl cousins! I can't wait for baby girl to meet them all!</div>
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Holding our friends' baby Molly. Such a sweetie.</div>
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SO baby hungry at this point.</div>
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Sorry for the random mash-up of events. This catches us up to New Years!</div>
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Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-31625089536084387392014-03-21T17:45:00.000-06:002014-03-21T17:49:34.096-06:00THE BUN AND THE OVEN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Reference back to the previous post:</div>
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So...we were thinking about buying a house.</div>
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We'd been planning on getting pregnant for a while, but nothing had happened yet.</div>
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So we felt prompted to move forward with the house.</div>
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We closed at the beginning of June.</div>
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Early July, my family had a week-long reunion.</div>
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I didn't take pictures because I suck.</div>
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I had stopped keeping track of my cycles a few months before, </div>
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because it was becoming more discouraging than helpful.</div>
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But coming up to the reunion I knew it had been a while, </div>
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so I thought "If I don't start at the reunion, I'm taking a test when I get home."</div>
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Reunion was awesome.</div>
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On the last day of the reunion, I was feeling REALLY sick.</div>
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Like up-all-night-in-the-bathroom sick.</div>
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In the morning I threw up, and asked Phil, my dad, and my brother to give me a blessing.</div>
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Phil blessed me to take care of myself, and just "slow down"</div>
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Everyone in the family (OF COURSE) thought I was pregnant.</div>
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I kept thinking "if this is morning sickness, I don't want it!"</div>
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I spent most of the day keeping away from people and taking it easy.</div>
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Which sucks when you're at a Packard reunion.</div>
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Then my (male) cousin got the same symptoms.</div>
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Which made me feel better, cuz I was pretty sure HE wasn't pregnant!</div>
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So food poisoning.</div>
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The next day I felt fine, and we went home.</div>
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That day was our fourth anniversary</div>
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and I was scheduled to sing the national anthem at the local minor league baseball game.</div>
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On the way home from the reunion,</div>
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I picked up a test while Phil was at the store grabbing something for the car.</div>
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My family was staying at our house that night and going to the game with us.</div>
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So we got home, and while I was getting ready for the game I took the test.</div>
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HOLY CRAP.</div>
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I was so excited!</div>
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I had taken my fair share of tests before so I was trying to not get too hopeful,</div>
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But man I was so excited!</div>
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We had dinner and went to the game, and I sang.</div>
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Came home, everyone went to bed,</div>
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and I told Phil I had an anniversary present for him.</div>
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I showed him the test, and he looked at it for a minute and said</div>
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"I have no idea what I'm looking at here."</div>
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I showed him what it said, he looked at it again, slowly started nodding, and said "OK..."</div>
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kind of in a calm way.</div>
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I said "Phil, this is the part where you act really excited and kiss me!!"</div>
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So he did.</div>
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AAHH!</div>
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The next week I had a few times when I was eating something and suddenly I didn't feel like eating it anymore. But I never felt nauseous, and never threw up until a few months later when I changed my prenatals. But that was nothing.</div>
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I had my first doctor's visit a few weeks later, and turns out I was 8 weeks along!</div>
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Due March 8th!</div>
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I few weeks later I got a UTI, which took 3 weeks of antibiotics...</div>
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Awesome...</div>
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At my 12-week appointment, the doctor couldn't find the heartbeat for a long time.</div>
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Which is SO freaky.</div>
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I hate how many people I know COMPLETELY understand that feeling.</div>
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So he got the ultrasound out and tried again.</div>
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There she was!</div>
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(you can see the outline of the head)</div>
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After that appointment, we called my mom and dad, then we went out to eat,</div>
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then we went to Phil's mom's and told her and her husband!</div>
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Babies!!</div>
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We told a few of our close friends and family, and then told Facebook a few weeks after that.</div>
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http://thewaysleueslove.blogspot.com/2013/09/gettin-busy.html</div>
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But remember that last post about all the house craziness??</div>
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Yep, I was pregnant during all of that.</div>
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Talk about hormones.</div>
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I felt like I handled it relatively well, but man was I glad to have my life back to normal!</div>
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Around 17/18 weeks I started to feel her move a little bit. Barely.</div>
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At twenty weeks, right around Halloween-time,</div>
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we got to see her up close and personal.</div>
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I felt pretty neutral on the gender idea - I didn't really have any preference or "feeling" of what it was,</div>
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but when I saw she was a girl I felt so surprised and I cried a little! I was so excited!</div>
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Twenty one weeks</div>
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Phil felt her move for the first time that day.</div>
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So then I got a little crazy and crafty over the next few weeks.</div>
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Twenty four weeks</div>
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Twenty seven weeks.</div>
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I finally got maternity pants right around that time. Bliss.</div>
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I had been staying really active and working out so far,</div>
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But right at 28 weeks I tore my ab muscles right under my ribs.</div>
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Lots of ice and lots of rest, and no more gym!</div>
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I miss working out so bad!</div>
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I think this was about thirty four weeks? </div>
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I found this sleigh crib for a steal on KSL... $50!</div>
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And I made the crib skirt, bumper pads, pillows, and fabric circles to hang on the wall.</div>
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And a nursing cover, carseat canopy, and pacifier clips!</div>
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Thirty six weeks!</div>
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A sweet gal in our ward threw me a shower with friends/ward members,</div>
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and my awesome sister-in-law Tracy and mother-in-law threw me a family shower!</div>
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So many cute clothes and "staples" for the babe!</div>
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We finally had our "stuff" together.</div>
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Overall, being pregnant was so awesome!</div>
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I never felt sick, I stayed busy working all the way up to the week she was born (upcoming post),</div>
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and we were even able to get a few vacations in! (another upcoming post)</div>
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Besides the ab-tearing, I felt really healthy and strong up until the last few weeks.</div>
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I feel like I got way better sleep than I should have, never had heartburn, never got swollen feet...nothin'.</div>
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I did have some CRAZY dreams though. Most of them about food.</div>
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Loved it.</div>
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Here we go. We're going to attempt to get "caught up" in here.<br />
This is going to be a long story.</div>
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So around the end of the summer 2012, Phil and I decided we were going to buy a house.</div>
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Which was scary, for a few reasons:</div>
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1 - Buying a house is scary.</div>
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2 - Buying a house is expensive.</div>
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3 - We knew we wanted to get pregnant sometime "soon."</div>
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4 - Having a baby is scary. And expensive.</div>
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5 - I didn't want to be committed to Utah. At all.</div>
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6 - Unknowns, unknowns, unknowns.</div>
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Our plan was to get an investment property,</div>
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preferably with a basement apartment that we could rent out.</div>
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Which made me feel a lot better about it, because we wouldn't be looking for a "dream home" or anything that we were committed to live in for any length of time.</div>
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So we started saving up, and in the spring of 2013 we started getting more serious about looking.</div>
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We asked my Uncle Lance to be our agent, and got to work.<br />
It was an interesting process - every decision was based on the numbers - it was a very unemotional purchase. </div>
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We had some pretty specific criteria to fit our goals, and ended up finding a great house!</div>
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Four bedrooms upstairs, two bedrooms in the basement apartment.</div>
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Beautiful park right across the street, great neighborhood, close to schools/freeway, granite countertops, two-car garage...Not a bad rental.</div>
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With this particular house, it made more sense for us to live in the basement and rent out the upstairs,</div>
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since we could collect a lot more money for a 4-bedroom house than a 2-bedroom basement apartment.</div>
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So we started the craziness.</div>
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We put in our offer, did a little negotiating, and with a little magic by Uncle Lance, managed to close in just a few weeks at the beginning of June with a very small down payment, which was nice because we had quite a bit of work to do on the basement.</div>
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So we left our ward of four years (which was one of the hardest things EVER)</div>
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and moved in.<br />
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This was a tricky stage. We had construction and remodeling going on downstairs.</div>
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Where we were "living."</div>
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Which meant we were ACTUALLY living upstairs.</div>
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With all our boxes of stuff, which we couldn't unpack because of the work being done.</div>
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While we were trying to show the house for renters.<br />
While we were also painting the upstairs.<br />
(I'm really mad I can't find any better before-pictures...there were some scary wall colors going on)<br />
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It didn't work.<br />
It ended up sitting empty for a few months.<br />
(Which was financially hard, but convenient for the times we had family come into town.)<br />
In the basement we did:<br />
gut and replace the kitchen cabinets and countertops, all new appliances (except fridge)<br />
custom shelving for the walk-in closet (yep, in the basement)<br />
piping/plumbing for a washer/dryer<br />
trim/finishing work, repair of drywall, door-framing<br />
custom tile landing at the front door<br />
LOTS of painting.<br />
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We finally got all the work done and got our crap downstairs,<br />
and within a few weeks we found the perfect tenants!<br />
A cute empty-nester couple from Wyoming.<br />
We totally love them, and they've been great.<br />
They're hardly ever home, and don't have any kids or pets to be thumping around upstairs.<br />
It's nice.<br />
After spending a small fortune on the remodeling, we were happy to finally start MAKING money.<br />
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But THEN.<br />
The A/C died. Had to be replaced.<br />
Luckily we got the home warranty.<br />
And THEN.<br />
There was WIND.<br />
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Two sections of our fence blew over in one weekend.<br />
So Phil got to "get his handy on"<br />
and recruited some help from the family and our neighbors.<br />
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And THEN.<br />
It RAINED.<br />
Ask anyone from Utah about "that one crazy rainstorm."<br />
I was reffing at a volleyball tournament, and Phil called me right as I got off.<br />
It was flooding the basement from the window well and door.<br />
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About 18 inches high.<br />
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Our super-nice neighbor saved the day!!<br />
He and Phil were wringing out towels for hours!<br />
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So we got to move all the furniture out of the living room and master bedroom.<br />
Which is, like, the whole apartment.<br />
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And we laid the mattress on the floor of the second bedroom.<br />
Until we could get the carpet replaced.<br />
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And we had to relocate the fishtank<br />
and created what I liked to call the "hillbilly fishtank"<br />
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It was classy.<br />
So then we started making arrangements to get the carpet done,<br />
so we could re-set up our living room and bedroom and finish settling in.<br />
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And THEN.<br />
It LEAKED.<br />
Phil found this in the bathroom.<br />
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Turns out, the pipe that drains pretty much EVERYTHING from the upstairs<br />
had a leak in it.<br />
Yep, bathroom water.<br />
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So we had to hire specialists to rip out all the drywall and sterilize the framework.<br />
Cuz there was sewage water all over.<br />
And then the plumber fixed the pipe.<br />
And then we had to hire OTHER guys to put the drywall back up.<br />
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So our bathroom was out of commission.<br />
AND the living room.<br />
AND the bedroom.<br />
SIGH...<br />
We finally got the bathroom back together.<br />
Then we got new padding for the carpet and got it re-assembled.<br />
And moved back into our normal bedroom.<br />
And THEN we started collecting rent money.<br />
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It was a tough four or five months.<br />
People kept asking "Do you LOVE your new house?!?!"<br />
No, we didn't.<br />
But we knew that we WOULD. One day.<br />
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And now we do.<br />
Even though we live in a little basement apartment.<br />
It's not the dream home, but it's ours.<br />
We'll call it home for a little while.<br />
And hopefully in a few years we'll have another one or two, and they'll help pay for the dream house.<br />
In California????....</div>
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Yes, I have sucked at blogging this summer.</div>
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We bought a house.</div>
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We bought a car.</div>
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After a lot of bribery by me, for Phil.</div>
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And then comes...</div>
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VERY anatomically incorrect... </div>
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BABY LEUE DUE MARCH 8, 2014!</div>
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We're so excited!</div>
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Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-80798031107868280002013-06-15T11:21:00.001-06:002013-06-15T11:21:50.154-06:00WEDDING DATEOur good friend Adam finally married his gorgeous bride Jennie!<div>Phil usually "struggles" with weddings,</div><div>Meaning I struggle to get him to come and be a good sport.</div><div>So... It helps when we know other people there.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPadGmKYTQFzOeWquNMAnJ_EO4lzHquJNMathe4NMEPixsbpzpvAn2OkjntdViP0eP05t02ryH6DWRSGM5aNQgUKS1oUo2QgI9YmInOYCt6pONE60D8TeH5BIXjLk8iFkJZ-XO70SXD9lY/s640/blogger-image-613253910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPadGmKYTQFzOeWquNMAnJ_EO4lzHquJNMathe4NMEPixsbpzpvAn2OkjntdViP0eP05t02ryH6DWRSGM5aNQgUKS1oUo2QgI9YmInOYCt6pONE60D8TeH5BIXjLk8iFkJZ-XO70SXD9lY/s640/blogger-image-613253910.jpg"></a></div></div><div>This just kills me.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSimurxGZcs3Xoztpyq7tUfhm_JqqloBxNYLXPmYT_bZOeF0c-F9_IEdVhPL3aHzmzo_PrKYvgIA2oNZsbH01iBqCrc5cWGyAlQS1OK3M8mUwPuUuCOFebVjoKwwbLUD4yXVUHr4Rhb2O/s640/blogger-image--2126494239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidSimurxGZcs3Xoztpyq7tUfhm_JqqloBxNYLXPmYT_bZOeF0c-F9_IEdVhPL3aHzmzo_PrKYvgIA2oNZsbH01iBqCrc5cWGyAlQS1OK3M8mUwPuUuCOFebVjoKwwbLUD4yXVUHr4Rhb2O/s640/blogger-image--2126494239.jpg"></a></div>Congrats Adam and Jennie!</div><div>And thanks Drew and Aly for sharing your little monkey with us to keep Phil entertained!</div>Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-3143371135753188482013-06-13T17:26:00.001-06:002013-06-13T17:26:08.713-06:00PIN-WORTHY FISH TACOS!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is what happens when your husband goes out of town on a business trip to California for a few days and you watch Food Network all day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div>Behold, the most incredible fish tacos ever.</div><div><br></div><div>Choose your fish. I used tilapia filets.</div><div>Cut the fish into thin strips, dip in egg wash and roll in Panko breadcrumbs.</div><div>Heat a pan with a thin layer of oil,</div><div>Then fry the fish tip they're golden.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RnQinB48XEm7hwJXQOfjm6-M47AOwmt5Dw1jwEshmIia-qbbwWXTyx9kqmffO34lgkwd5f3aC72W3AI9JwUnFPTyFrNXotOk0-G4bOyTzYpXc8lOiUxwhRqByC7dehtWr9d798Qabxpa/s640/blogger-image--319270445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RnQinB48XEm7hwJXQOfjm6-M47AOwmt5Dw1jwEshmIia-qbbwWXTyx9kqmffO34lgkwd5f3aC72W3AI9JwUnFPTyFrNXotOk0-G4bOyTzYpXc8lOiUxwhRqByC7dehtWr9d798Qabxpa/s640/blogger-image--319270445.jpg"></a></div>Heat a small tortilla in a clean pan so it gets just a little crispy. It will get puffy with steam pockets.</div><div>Flip it over, and spread a little goat cheese and chipotle mayo on the tortilla.</div><div>This is mandatory.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqlJljF8Dw9zKgVUDpPLzHhoVJg1Vi261HIJqiykoWxnGXCWM2my0sgL9-Gd6jNMqQNIMy6QH71DrOnd4BsdZIMc4lGkb5ZNMY0LbouLVGWXmu-ntJ0dLOx8XN2PPRXuUfvohZCCNCOaW/s640/blogger-image-654844438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqlJljF8Dw9zKgVUDpPLzHhoVJg1Vi261HIJqiykoWxnGXCWM2my0sgL9-Gd6jNMqQNIMy6QH71DrOnd4BsdZIMc4lGkb5ZNMY0LbouLVGWXmu-ntJ0dLOx8XN2PPRXuUfvohZCCNCOaW/s640/blogger-image-654844438.jpg"></a></div>Take the tortilla off the pan, top with fish, sprinkle with a little lime juice.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqTGc8BwqPgoDOQCTConpAdGHvWmHcPghjZwUuo-3VPwOleCKxUssINDL0AWst2T2X7M2jQOHpqlvEoVg2esSjq_6EljgYi9TVUaYd3D-r_nBcfwp8LFq524N_Bn6GcqLnDj7UUnYrbbI/s640/blogger-image--1833715940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPqTGc8BwqPgoDOQCTConpAdGHvWmHcPghjZwUuo-3VPwOleCKxUssINDL0AWst2T2X7M2jQOHpqlvEoVg2esSjq_6EljgYi9TVUaYd3D-r_nBcfwp8LFq524N_Bn6GcqLnDj7UUnYrbbI/s640/blogger-image--1833715940.jpg"></a></div><div>Then your apple slaw. This includes: finely grated carrots, finely chopped broccoli, grated green apple, chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes and a tiny bit of olive oil.</div><div>This is mandatory.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBa7cQR5vWDAZ7n-8MHffgJ6485c7PBUZSFIPxD3xRPQyI7qgKNG3EG8Bws2uTBbYrfFahxI2T31EnvS9Y6SjM9b_xLWtx_9ChhdCJX_knQOwFQ7jCZHs4CQjCSqKFfOZOEANWlYlZwUE4/s640/blogger-image-1138684983.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBa7cQR5vWDAZ7n-8MHffgJ6485c7PBUZSFIPxD3xRPQyI7qgKNG3EG8Bws2uTBbYrfFahxI2T31EnvS9Y6SjM9b_xLWtx_9ChhdCJX_knQOwFQ7jCZHs4CQjCSqKFfOZOEANWlYlZwUE4/s640/blogger-image-1138684983.jpg"></a></div>Then your mango salsa. This includes: chopped mango, strawberry, red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and a little sugar. Yes, I realize this is the second time we have included cilantro. And lime juice.</div><div>PAY ATTENTION. </div><div>This is mandatory.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAG1rhqWZMFLmDevO_7UgoUZeKJ7bYLyAY-qtoim5pq2rfOAfcsEoRFA5eEwEJT1JdXbp6tULnvr9aQIL64f5kF_oW0KFoXWoQS640z52ONhZZFztmzCoc2nyJrPd4uiL24N7A_Q7O_7Ta/s640/blogger-image--1756728979.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAG1rhqWZMFLmDevO_7UgoUZeKJ7bYLyAY-qtoim5pq2rfOAfcsEoRFA5eEwEJT1JdXbp6tULnvr9aQIL64f5kF_oW0KFoXWoQS640z52ONhZZFztmzCoc2nyJrPd4uiL24N7A_Q7O_7Ta/s640/blogger-image--1756728979.jpg"></a></div>Finally, your guacamole. I usually go all out with my guac, but there are a lot of flavors going on here, so this time I kept it simple.</div><div>Mashed avocado, lemon juice, salt and pepper.</div><div>I contemplated cilantro and lime juice. </div><div>Feel free.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyvNf7lwmVv6-bR1IZU4J3s-hxnYsN8Pyvag25E0_SiXH6YFGpwCzR4ZEuaOne3gWSP_NL3ROxDjIovbIxDmWQoHHLGLhJaVQouno1PffewaW_KQ1Yp4dcWBQBlXwgeWjFbX77xb_uBfZN/s640/blogger-image--1080005583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyvNf7lwmVv6-bR1IZU4J3s-hxnYsN8Pyvag25E0_SiXH6YFGpwCzR4ZEuaOne3gWSP_NL3ROxDjIovbIxDmWQoHHLGLhJaVQouno1PffewaW_KQ1Yp4dcWBQBlXwgeWjFbX77xb_uBfZN/s640/blogger-image--1080005583.jpg"></a></div>Heap it on.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA5AbrCmcm4RdZV12pWH-_yiMJs-WjWajhsMD5zOy6qizZNwKO0V7AqBCpVPPcYIDIWJI3zWI0ugviC3AcXRy8KsPo44YNmCIIEF6cyIGBVFz565fw_CYTe6dm9Lssv8lEPwzrshIFaiJv/s640/blogger-image-767872106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA5AbrCmcm4RdZV12pWH-_yiMJs-WjWajhsMD5zOy6qizZNwKO0V7AqBCpVPPcYIDIWJI3zWI0ugviC3AcXRy8KsPo44YNmCIIEF6cyIGBVFz565fw_CYTe6dm9Lssv8lEPwzrshIFaiJv/s640/blogger-image-767872106.jpg"></a></div>I am telling you.</div><div>Make these. </div><div>Today.</div><div>Or tomorrow.</div><div>Or every day until you die.</div>Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-62682371789502122162013-06-06T21:02:00.001-06:002013-06-06T21:02:43.603-06:00COUSIN GAMESAbout once a month, <div>The Utah cousins get together on a Sunday night to have some fun.</div><div>Sometimes we play board games.</div><div>Sometimes we get a little more physical.</div><div>Most recently, we rocked out some hilarious charades.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnb1BY61CVfx7q2IS3-Y2zoDsEWO25ye7x2b5cJqrjFa0SbiijXMTF59uSU7L-VNHOzqMDNuoxRAX9MWQYUJBtabxetGYjLaecI2RyVo76D1qAwuY8MXfo_w15l0Kfz9rwLcgO8lnHjYv/s640/blogger-image--933496667.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnb1BY61CVfx7q2IS3-Y2zoDsEWO25ye7x2b5cJqrjFa0SbiijXMTF59uSU7L-VNHOzqMDNuoxRAX9MWQYUJBtabxetGYjLaecI2RyVo76D1qAwuY8MXfo_w15l0Kfz9rwLcgO8lnHjYv/s640/blogger-image--933496667.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Phil was Snookie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Loralee was a sumo wrestler.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can't remember the others, but they were hilarious.</div>Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-73749560858978018792013-06-04T17:28:00.001-06:002013-06-04T17:28:47.499-06:00CALIFORNIAEvery time we go to California, I wonder why we don't live there.<div>Okay, I know why we don't live there,</div><div>but we do tend to spend the next few weeks talking about our plan to get there.</div><div>Okay, Phil listens to me ramble and whine.</div><div><br></div><div>We arrived just in time to feed a couple dozen missionaries lunch in between Saturday conference sessions.</div><div>Oh, the memories from my childhood/teenage years.</div><div>We enjoyed conference weekend.</div><div>Every morning (except one) I woke up and went running on the beach.</div><div>Why did I never do that when I lived there?</div><div>Cuz I suck, that's why.</div><div><br></div><div>This trip, we tried some new things.</div><div>Hash House A-Go-Go: BBBLT and bacon-in-a-waffle. Delish.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyEzmTrCZFgoSFZzyPOaQihFVw3dFtjrB3O6JfV8sJVXSj6Rzu8nDTIMueIWilWIuBnvdPQwpzAB1Hf1tR9kRnZsjjxoXqqICpgwgfpVKynvL3hYxrQrLVDJdAJt-j4D35BRfMrDmCS1o/s640/blogger-image--1934965845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyEzmTrCZFgoSFZzyPOaQihFVw3dFtjrB3O6JfV8sJVXSj6Rzu8nDTIMueIWilWIuBnvdPQwpzAB1Hf1tR9kRnZsjjxoXqqICpgwgfpVKynvL3hYxrQrLVDJdAJt-j4D35BRfMrDmCS1o/s640/blogger-image--1934965845.jpg"></a></div>Kite-fishing on Coronado Island.</div><div>It was really windy and worked great!</div><div>Phil had never done it before, but this really is the only acceptable way to fly a kite.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpx4912s9cD4yDiB-C_TSk-f_AcCeGyj8lP9M2ae2dzfrL1yYIDCm57-EDzyfMe9fRR_PJ-TWkI2pMZ9ZwP6kE1AtNjl3wuR5lKqmPZZFJl2LBuDAcQQXSQ3Ep84uvCmderD3MT-0rHRQI/s640/blogger-image-1674494723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpx4912s9cD4yDiB-C_TSk-f_AcCeGyj8lP9M2ae2dzfrL1yYIDCm57-EDzyfMe9fRR_PJ-TWkI2pMZ9ZwP6kE1AtNjl3wuR5lKqmPZZFJl2LBuDAcQQXSQ3Ep84uvCmderD3MT-0rHRQI/s640/blogger-image-1674494723.jpg"></a></div>Bonfire/foil dinners/ladder golf on the beach.</div><div>We soaked up some sun with Annie and her kids for a few hours earlier that day too! Cuz we can.</div><div>As always, any day with the Mitchell family is a good day. Terri and Ashley really were some of my best friends in high school, and it always makes me so happy to see them!</div><div>And did I mention our foil dinners were garlic butter shrimp and ranch potatoes?!? What?!?<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQTgkTfjDfqLUeYoLSp2-d6VPiLdAfYkIv1d7w5QAOqYw94F1SBn7Vh8OrD2AJdP9GmmYaZiCsgciRln8y4L6TFmfbTmdj_xszcUBxuVOJrhIBOtzjC9bL_tY2tYvHBgAk9vDeZ2gvYNT/s640/blogger-image-1360257902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQTgkTfjDfqLUeYoLSp2-d6VPiLdAfYkIv1d7w5QAOqYw94F1SBn7Vh8OrD2AJdP9GmmYaZiCsgciRln8y4L6TFmfbTmdj_xszcUBxuVOJrhIBOtzjC9bL_tY2tYvHBgAk9vDeZ2gvYNT/s640/blogger-image-1360257902.jpg"></a></div>We spent a day up in Irvine/Fullerton, visited the Arboretum(sp?), and then had some pizza with Steve and Stephanie.</div><div>Why we didn't take a picture, I'll never know.</div><div>But Phil LOVED the ducks.</div><div>Per usual.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0OIXs1ARET2S_Up32rJOPp5FxQc_2jXDvse1RB97QndefKJpUZoNatf7q40DBaeVolRHDO-IsQ-qnWNSH4G2GizUOvI-SK3d3o9Y3Tg8Y1rZQ5WD6yEO1A2DEadc5iKpDaSu894a8MaM/s640/blogger-image--1153564525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0OIXs1ARET2S_Up32rJOPp5FxQc_2jXDvse1RB97QndefKJpUZoNatf7q40DBaeVolRHDO-IsQ-qnWNSH4G2GizUOvI-SK3d3o9Y3Tg8Y1rZQ5WD6yEO1A2DEadc5iKpDaSu894a8MaM/s640/blogger-image--1153564525.jpg"></a></div>Mostly I just loved seeing my family!</div><div>Especially all the short people.</div><div>They make me happy. And baby hungry.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KqSrDWh61N2vkB9HpM4vohv4XZA4C_kvNM3uH9XKjmOaA4M9MaakKDThkjHZ5ukKi9j2zxGSg7WyuVZoZjNpO-omLj0RqluTZF9khlIBmRlF3UQsBEY-__6WSKurW84H1gem1SlLRHo7/s640/blogger-image-744877509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KqSrDWh61N2vkB9HpM4vohv4XZA4C_kvNM3uH9XKjmOaA4M9MaakKDThkjHZ5ukKi9j2zxGSg7WyuVZoZjNpO-omLj0RqluTZF9khlIBmRlF3UQsBEY-__6WSKurW84H1gem1SlLRHo7/s640/blogger-image-744877509.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">PS that middle picture is Adam's back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We had some kind of duel throwing something, I can't remember what.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maybe a bean bag?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Anyways, I kinda nailed him right on his back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sorry, kid.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Til next time, California!</div>Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-74314873848564351312013-04-14T15:05:00.001-06:002013-04-14T15:05:29.864-06:00WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS...One of the many highlights of our Carlsbad trip:<br />
Juicing mom's lemons.<br />
Made two quarts.<br />
Sorry Annie, but your talking about it MADE me do it!<br />
<br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZyn6G9LPKrFypSSRlzZKqEnxoBT5pD687KoVk-cvWIal8QWFeY4I96iip11QeWDI1WUGROjE0Cjg9XjuHmYX_s4GfI4npTCtfTSCbLP5EjLMQU-zaqPg4jvIjACh9ysATJYfsDVl64A9/s640/blogger-image--1470543373.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZyn6G9LPKrFypSSRlzZKqEnxoBT5pD687KoVk-cvWIal8QWFeY4I96iip11QeWDI1WUGROjE0Cjg9XjuHmYX_s4GfI4npTCtfTSCbLP5EjLMQU-zaqPg4jvIjACh9ysATJYfsDVl64A9/s640/blogger-image--1470543373.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZtNp8vMFHQnDKTRyM1vZZ-6PAlxV724hxtMwPq64BUdK4TwKkzkMTHhGtmc5g0vcSYcnNwTfF7CVNEto9poIjMkyEZ9ybuydiCUpC4u4nmx2HsjOSVvHB0uwamDpupOIL3Ys_uZ8xK-2/s640/blogger-image--2089453732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZtNp8vMFHQnDKTRyM1vZZ-6PAlxV724hxtMwPq64BUdK4TwKkzkMTHhGtmc5g0vcSYcnNwTfF7CVNEto9poIjMkyEZ9ybuydiCUpC4u4nmx2HsjOSVvHB0uwamDpupOIL3Ys_uZ8xK-2/s640/blogger-image--2089453732.jpg" /></a></div>Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-79076233247055108972013-03-31T21:34:00.001-06:002013-03-31T21:36:34.252-06:00CRAFTY WITH JEWELRYI've been looking FOREVER for a cute way to display/organize my jewelry. I was struggling to find a way that would be convenient and work for all types of earrings (studs, loops, dangling).<br />
Finally, I found a way to do it!<br />
I bought a gold frame from Walmart, removed the glass, and spray painted the cardboard backing gold (only because it had words on it). Then I glued a piece of lace tightly around the frame where the glass was (so there would be a gap between the lace and the cardboard backing), then three strips of layered lace on that (I only glued along the top portion, so the lace would be loose). Now I can hang the dangling earrings right through the lace, and pin the others on the strips that flare out. I love it!!<br />
I still need to come up with something for my bracelets and necklaces, but it's a good start! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_e_DZG2CrKwg_FrfFvrG0HJM6SYN0i_GQa12W64-wO2mQf68qs2GmxW7MlaK3icZll-iwNm3Iivej_9tTWa1Q1r-jjhNIZE-wtAHEcTiIn4nCAdMgnFvM4D1FRbMFweb7sWkwUT8X3AP/s640/blogger-image--23751277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_e_DZG2CrKwg_FrfFvrG0HJM6SYN0i_GQa12W64-wO2mQf68qs2GmxW7MlaK3icZll-iwNm3Iivej_9tTWa1Q1r-jjhNIZE-wtAHEcTiIn4nCAdMgnFvM4D1FRbMFweb7sWkwUT8X3AP/s640/blogger-image--23751277.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQb0GI1DQNe7G6DgAFwJ4WX14zmBNpqPo42L8RBMtZOTIiasodOZdFeh8WlqgGD-2f5tC0I2efDlDK-H2B-lTxGGHLxRNf5IYh-LkOZRfrKds_QEafS_hSXd5lTFa5QRSXzPN0PuGnQ0H/s640/blogger-image-1420889974.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQb0GI1DQNe7G6DgAFwJ4WX14zmBNpqPo42L8RBMtZOTIiasodOZdFeh8WlqgGD-2f5tC0I2efDlDK-H2B-lTxGGHLxRNf5IYh-LkOZRfrKds_QEafS_hSXd5lTFa5QRSXzPN0PuGnQ0H/s640/blogger-image-1420889974.jpg" /></a></div>Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-36028288254621867342013-03-23T15:15:00.001-06:002013-03-23T15:15:30.289-06:00SHORT PEOPLEWe love our friends.<br />
We love our friends' kids almost as much.<br />
Thank goodness for football season so we always have an excuse to have them over. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhspOUVYX_722K_T3MMgoKrdlCTpJhWy27v93I4HAov9g1LFDWJ0EG4n8CB_-_eLKQpv4t5wHDpYI2XrCukv8s-dvDmMRciCMJB4_n0gDWdI8PV5vNnbBn4FM0AxRELM4IfFKvZzKu4eb/s640/blogger-image-1232990803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhspOUVYX_722K_T3MMgoKrdlCTpJhWy27v93I4HAov9g1LFDWJ0EG4n8CB_-_eLKQpv4t5wHDpYI2XrCukv8s-dvDmMRciCMJB4_n0gDWdI8PV5vNnbBn4FM0AxRELM4IfFKvZzKu4eb/s640/blogger-image-1232990803.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSPSLuUdfBrE_iMqWpGa3P7dI11CUZQFaUXYgikpJHJBm-6GIsMv9IfsLdl1ug3eehI24WMBLt_jafp5hmt3xQO0OdyKvatTm6I28ghkN2SGCKu25jgpBTz8OXF5eXrKdbnJd5L2RUS34x/s640/blogger-image-1565398758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSPSLuUdfBrE_iMqWpGa3P7dI11CUZQFaUXYgikpJHJBm-6GIsMv9IfsLdl1ug3eehI24WMBLt_jafp5hmt3xQO0OdyKvatTm6I28ghkN2SGCKu25jgpBTz8OXF5eXrKdbnJd5L2RUS34x/s640/blogger-image-1565398758.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuLOE2y0Yckan9opTym__uf46El5n9iyIStkkLazDHey9HRspe6XFpb5dJP1xAz7axE0pYn_72BSrny7EyTCU706KgFOJ_B9ptQnUiXoL5INIIqayhCwZDDQdmF7FiQNMJynKoZoiOyuo/s640/blogger-image--1325219390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtuLOE2y0Yckan9opTym__uf46El5n9iyIStkkLazDHey9HRspe6XFpb5dJP1xAz7axE0pYn_72BSrny7EyTCU706KgFOJ_B9ptQnUiXoL5INIIqayhCwZDDQdmF7FiQNMJynKoZoiOyuo/s640/blogger-image--1325219390.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBWj81j3m_pfqUzSktrN705gvB7LmcMPbHPmOYsyP2CXmf69FrIkCEISu-3THF8QvH7izZqQqU8VurfNW4SUbZI-oFBUcnXoVHms5xu3brBln2N92SJrw_wdWTMmfiaRCdvQVeNSg71lz/s640/blogger-image--1571322993.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBWj81j3m_pfqUzSktrN705gvB7LmcMPbHPmOYsyP2CXmf69FrIkCEISu-3THF8QvH7izZqQqU8VurfNW4SUbZI-oFBUcnXoVHms5xu3brBln2N92SJrw_wdWTMmfiaRCdvQVeNSg71lz/s640/blogger-image--1571322993.jpg" /></a></div>Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-69628386745642995312013-03-17T21:24:00.001-06:002013-03-17T21:24:06.268-06:00PARK DAYA group of women in our ward go to the nearby park a couple times during the week, and so I met up with them to play with their kids and get my baby fix.<br />
Baby Kylie is kind of my favorite.<br />
PS I am SO ready for spring!<br />
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We wish we could have seen them more,<br />
But we were so happy to play for a while.<br />
Paige and Sky are the cutest! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheyZCznt2bWkGYWiBjHFsiWQOo325abCncasLheLPxZJ243RWgPYUxUuvTX6EPBV929ENIa2m5TkCTvAjKXvBvIIfMHPctJxUYoBx5DqYEzNLVDKQmzAhWLXKaX-SAT1152pCTkBCkL9Th/s640/blogger-image-636449943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheyZCznt2bWkGYWiBjHFsiWQOo325abCncasLheLPxZJ243RWgPYUxUuvTX6EPBV929ENIa2m5TkCTvAjKXvBvIIfMHPctJxUYoBx5DqYEzNLVDKQmzAhWLXKaX-SAT1152pCTkBCkL9Th/s640/blogger-image-636449943.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT7_m7RC-BO-UwNrak6M_f0Z7LuOYSQxUCFwCQVCeZbfu10WtazQMo6pq79MhMgNKmVkV8SxEbjivrIi7HYQY_yqopzaVoHWbKjWj2lwfUah2JDeDIU3b0kyzH2xnTJ83Mlm9nK4zEQhOy/s640/blogger-image--837230589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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In a way it was kind of weird.<br />
We opened some presents, took naps, the end.<br />
We decided we need some kiddos around Christmas morning,<br />
Even if we have to borrow someone else's for the day.<br />
It's just not the same without them.<br />
But pre-Christmas was fun.<br />
In true dental fashion,<br />
Our office was slammed with goodies from the local specialists and other offices we refer our patients to.<br />
We met our friends' new baby Eli.<br />
I dyed my hair<br />
(Yes, Phil was sad, he liked the blonde)<br />
We had fantastic Christmas parties with both our families,<br />
Complete with gingerbread men,<br />
Opening presents with oven mitts,<br />
Nativity, and talking to Santa on the phone.<br />
Then it just got crazy cold and I stopped taking pictures. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkeGFpy3DS32GHvsTC7PH4Pf6qaRxyvhe_qbPjI_NGrvL2u2q8heh87BwIkvIwQWT0S7FlxwhjRFS44wquMhIk03Yh2LeZLZL3-WDjUHOvGCqCLQs-2r5EZHmPIYksAnM0bcZ-YC76OHO/s640/blogger-image-703322326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfkeGFpy3DS32GHvsTC7PH4Pf6qaRxyvhe_qbPjI_NGrvL2u2q8heh87BwIkvIwQWT0S7FlxwhjRFS44wquMhIk03Yh2LeZLZL3-WDjUHOvGCqCLQs-2r5EZHmPIYksAnM0bcZ-YC76OHO/s640/blogger-image-703322326.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0XDpXgcCrb65OjKkbBJf79iQRUdPBJHNJISi8XquSveBnGAkyhiWO8max4wbel0sb_U5K7WS2Koa4bJJck7OfmbFMMQSsBRZpEmP4XBsCOhE7HV2Q0sTFwjv5u1jOaMMCTK3bqOBsVdC/s640/blogger-image--1536108593.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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so for dessert I thought I'd experiment with tres leches cupcakes!<br />
I used the recipe from:<br />
lickthebowlgood.blogspot.com<br />
Not gonna lie, they were pretty tasty!<br />
I topped them with shaved chocolate, a little cinnamon, and berries.<br />
However, At the end of the party,<br />
My little 5 yr old friend Christian suggested I hold the fruit next time.<br />
Noted. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZ5d11QpU7Bf60nqXSv600p4LiKp1KS_2M7SoR2JqyA9xbaR4aVI6Ph5qynR12cIe0fA7xgIHX4SRd0o3KxoyostNqT9h-DRQWxYUyr4n0i2xVgABS7TTVLo6QCBRVQMkHb1uaX8AAIm2/s640/blogger-image--355021210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZ5d11QpU7Bf60nqXSv600p4LiKp1KS_2M7SoR2JqyA9xbaR4aVI6Ph5qynR12cIe0fA7xgIHX4SRd0o3KxoyostNqT9h-DRQWxYUyr4n0i2xVgABS7TTVLo6QCBRVQMkHb1uaX8AAIm2/s640/blogger-image--355021210.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3APkIaWmymR-uelQ7Jahrg5qtmJvCx_GVOoSRzON2CQQGJQzwed6um6IjtGipnSCqmU4EdnjdVNjKuYzpHm6WSaRNyJrCDFjAYj5uINnSZkDLfbly0WrP6mXpQcZkBscFK_xHHxgZ5tF/s640/blogger-image--1312337969.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ3APkIaWmymR-uelQ7Jahrg5qtmJvCx_GVOoSRzON2CQQGJQzwed6um6IjtGipnSCqmU4EdnjdVNjKuYzpHm6WSaRNyJrCDFjAYj5uINnSZkDLfbly0WrP6mXpQcZkBscFK_xHHxgZ5tF/s640/blogger-image--1312337969.jpg" /></a></div>Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-35702954125398340372013-01-31T13:15:00.001-07:002013-01-31T13:16:09.053-07:00BABYSITTINGI got to hang out with the ADORABLE Evan Hudson a while back.<br />
Holy crap.<br />
So cute.<br />
And easiest baby to play with EVER.<br />
PS Don't mind the slobber on my shirt. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin7tD2YxUlnZzaOYefcw8RxiqceXfWO62btvtek59knnzp403aEYBtzKJHra1bpe5JF6L2xBucZYW7b8n7ftGlj4jf9CtSzy-Onk00b4_yNB4ZyJQKfALbRrVW1T7VYoFAXT-RvOGHFf8I/s640/blogger-image-1924740698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin7tD2YxUlnZzaOYefcw8RxiqceXfWO62btvtek59knnzp403aEYBtzKJHra1bpe5JF6L2xBucZYW7b8n7ftGlj4jf9CtSzy-Onk00b4_yNB4ZyJQKfALbRrVW1T7VYoFAXT-RvOGHFf8I/s640/blogger-image-1924740698.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznDuJXWtOAG2Vqk0ap4ggSvPi9mJLiVUzZXHMzY8BX4pJUz-qF1vgojN7og-2_XBUOqKX40QfxGv1qQ9ITJH2ogRYCpA7fEDZV34gXVbVgkdycKqshan6uRuRcrjAwY3CoX2WYvDzjpCn/s640/blogger-image-1662746957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznDuJXWtOAG2Vqk0ap4ggSvPi9mJLiVUzZXHMzY8BX4pJUz-qF1vgojN7og-2_XBUOqKX40QfxGv1qQ9ITJH2ogRYCpA7fEDZV34gXVbVgkdycKqshan6uRuRcrjAwY3CoX2WYvDzjpCn/s640/blogger-image-1662746957.jpg" /></a></div>Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-2023745928526242072013-01-19T10:26:00.003-07:002013-01-19T10:26:49.833-07:00TRIP: PHASE THREE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Yes, the moment I know you've <u>ALL</u> been waiting for...</div>
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the final blog post about our trip!</div>
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sometimes I suck at blogging...</div>
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But this last part of our trip wasn't the most "fun" or "exciting"</div>
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but it was probably my favorite.</div>
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Our final stretch took us west to Asheville and Weaverville,</div>
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Phil's last areas on his mission.</div>
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There he met the Dimsha family-</div>
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Donna had been an active member for a long time, Calvin was atheist.</div>
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Calvin had been diagnosed with cancer,</div>
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and had just gotten news that it was terminal</div>
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and he only had a few months to live.</div>
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The missionaries came over for dinner.</div>
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Phil said he could tell something was wrong, and they asked.</div>
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They told the missionaries the news,</div>
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and Calvin basically said he had nothing to lose.</div>
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He agreed to meet with the missionaries and hear their message.</div>
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Over the next few weeks/months, Calvin's health quickly deteriorated,</div>
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but he continued to meet with the missionaries, and was becoming converted.</div>
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There were many miracles of healing and witnesses of Calvin's faith,</div>
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but his faith was ultimately tested in accepting that he was going to die,</div>
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but he was going to trust God anyway.</div>
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Phil baptized him on the very last week of his mission</div>
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and a few weeks later, Calvin died.</div>
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Needless to say,</div>
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I was very excited to meet Donna and hear her version of the story.</div>
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We started out touring around the town trying to find Phil's apartment.</div>
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As usual.</div>
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We first ran into a park he had lived by,</div>
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so we knew we were close.</div>
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Duck crossing.</div>
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We drove past the mailboxes he had crashing his car into.</div>
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And there they were!</div>
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Elder Home. In all it's Southern glory.</div>
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Apparently there was a sweet car parked behind this fence back in the day.</div>
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It wasn't there anymore.</div>
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The park.</div>
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Phil remembered this one</div>
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because one of his companions had wanted to go running on the trail around this park.</div>
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Phil didn't, obviously.</div>
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But he agreed to ride his bike while his companion ran.</div>
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At this point I somehow got a splinter in my pinkie,<br />
And it hurt like the dickens.<br />
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So we arrived at the Dimsha home,</div>
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and Donna took us to Bojangles.</div>
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Then we ate, and sat and talked about Calvin.</div>
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For hours.</div>
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It's hard to do justice to this part of our trip.</div>
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What a sweet woman, who still, after five years,</div>
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has such a sweet relationship with my husband.</div>
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Just an appreciation and gratitude for his role in her husband's conversion.</div>
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She told her version of Calvin's experience,</div>
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from the beginning of their marriage up to now.</div>
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How he had been offended by God early in his life and become atheist.</div>
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How patient she had been when he wouldn't let her be endowed.</div>
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When she had to miss her own son's sealing.</div>
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When he considered her religion "her hobby"</div>
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And then how she saw him change as he realized he could lose his family.</div>
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And how he recognized that if there was even the slightest chance</div>
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he could have them forever, he was going to give it a shot.</div>
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How sure she was that his was not death-bed repentance.</div>
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How sweet it was, after his baptism,</div>
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for him to receive the priesthood and bless the sacrament in their home.</div>
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And his final moments in their home.</div>
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And for him to die, and for her to have peace.</div>
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And her being sealed to him by proxy.</div>
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And the experiences she'd had with him since then,</div>
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of him letting her know that he would be with her forever.</div>
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And the journal entry she found just a few months ago</div>
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(which she gave us a copy of)</div>
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where he had written about having missionaries over to visit</div>
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and why he finally agreed to listen to them that one time.</div>
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Needless to say, there were many tears in that living room</div>
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as she shared their story with us.</div>
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Many details that even Phil didn't know.</div>
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Such a testament to missionary work.</div>
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The the Lord can prepare people to hear the message</div>
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in the exact way that they need,</div>
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and he can prepare missionaries to share the message</div>
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in the exact way that they need.</div>
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So they can be with their families forever.</div>
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It made me love my husband a little more,</div>
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and appreciate that he went on a mission.</div>
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Cute boy.</div>
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Special evening.</div>
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Topped off with chocolate ice cream.</div>
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The next day we hit up the <a href="http://www.biltmore.com/visit/house_gardens/default.asp" target="_blank">Biltmore Estate</a>,</div>
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one of North Carolina's only tourist attractions.</div>
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Can I just say, HOLY CRAP?!!?</div>
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Pictures don't do it justice.</div>
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Look it up, seriously.</div>
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But Phil forgot and accidentally captured this one.</div>
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Yep, evidence of Batman in the early 1900's.</div>
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Of <i>all </i>the incredible things in that house.</div>
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The gardens were beautiful! </div>
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This tree was in the gift shop, and I wanted it so bad!</div>
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It has little styrofoam balls at the base</div>
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that shoot up the middle and fall down the tree like snow! </div>
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Crazy.</div>
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Then we did the tour of the winery,</div>
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where we saw this priceless car -</div>
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don't ask me what it is, but it's the only one that exists today</div>
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It was actually the first time I'd ever been handed alcohol!</div>
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I totally could have drunk it if I wanted to!</div>
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Weird. Too bad I'm Mormon. :)</div>
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Phil was getting very invested.</div>
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We ended up with some raw but pretty emeralds and rubies,</div>
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so now we're trying to find a way to get them finished</div>
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and set into some jewelry.</div>
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Just thought this was funny.</div>
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After the Batman experience.</div>
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That night was spent relaxing with the Dimsha's.</div>
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We invented a new game, like "fieldgoal"</div>
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but with water bottles.</div>
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and you have to slide the third bottle down the table and in between them</div>
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WITHOUT touching the two.</div>
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These pictures are not staged. This <i>actually </i>happened.</div>
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I won. :)</div>
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Donna, Allison, and Phil. </div>
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The ladies.</div>
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Blurry, but she's one of my favorites!</div>
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On our way back to the airport,</div>
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we made a stop to say hi to Calvin. </div>
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And Phil's house in Weddington.</div>
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Which, you can't tell by <i>his </i>place, </div>
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but is one of the richest areas in the country, apparently.</div>
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Flying home in the sunset.</div>
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Las Vegas, angry with the car at AutoZone.</div>
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We made it home safe!</div>
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Best trip ever!</div>
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I truly hope we get to see these people again!</div>
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Downtown Charlotte: Queen City</div>
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We had a couple hours to kill,</div>
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so we went to the Nascar Hall of Fame. </div>
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"the best soul food in Charlotte"</div>
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Holy goodness.</div>
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The Peach Stand</div>
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(where they used to get Filet Mignon)</div>
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The road he lived on</div>
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His old house!</div>
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Parking lot they used to race their bikes on</div>
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The huge bump in the sidewalk they'd jump off</div>
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The road to the Ciarrocchi's</div>
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which they rode often, apparently </div>
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and we finally made it to the Ciarrocchi's!!</div>
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We played with the kids for a while </div>
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And kicked the boys' butts in football</div>
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That night, the girls let me do their hair!</div>
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Besties!</div>
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Elizabeth and Bella. </div>
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And who could forget Gabe??</div>
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He took a little while to warm up to us </div>
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Doing magic tricks</div>
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Saturday night was Mark's surprise birthday party! </div>
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Phil loved getting to reunite with some people he remembered</div>
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Sunday, we went to church with the fam.</div>
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The girls loved my "clacky" boots</div>
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And they let me do their hair again!</div>
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Then at night, Bella did MY hair!</div>
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Gabe LOVES twirling hair!</div>
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Decorating the tree</div>
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Thanks Carolyn and Mark for everything!</div>
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The house. Which they're selling.</div>
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So we'll probably never see it again.</div>
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Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-85488701071288506902012-12-11T00:02:00.000-07:002012-12-11T00:02:10.982-07:00TRIP: PHASE ONE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The dentist I work with took a trip to Guatemala to do humanitarian dental work.</div>
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So our office was closed.</div>
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So we decided to take advantage of the "free" time off</div>
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and planned a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Phil's mission.</div>
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Charlotte, North Carolina.</div>
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Several people he baptized/worked with have already moved</div>
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and a few more are making plans to, </div>
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so we knew our window of opportunity was closing fast.</div>
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SO...</div>
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First we packed all of Phil's allergy and headache meds.</div>
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He's kind of high-maintenance like that,</div>
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but I love him anyway.</div>
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Phase One: Morganton.</div>
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Typical small-town South.</div>
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We visited the Cobb family:</div>
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the Bishop of a ward Phil served in for a while.</div>
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They actually forgot we were coming (HAHA)</div>
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but were still <i style="text-decoration: underline;">SO</i> gracious and welcoming!</div>
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The first morning we set out to find familiar sites.</div>
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We found his apartment where he lived.</div>
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The courthouse where an investigator turned himself in and got sent to prison.</div>
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And re-addicted to drugs...bummer </div>
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Broughton Hospital - state psych hospital</div>
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A funny speed limit </div>
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The Habitat for Humanity where they'd volunteer. </div>
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A pretty clock tower.</div>
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The trees-form-an-archway-over-the-road street</div>
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(note: one of my goals in life is to drive through a "tunnel street"</div>
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and Phil always would tell me he'd seen one on his mission,</div>
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and we found it!...even though it wasn't overgrown anymore)</div>
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A massive church</div>
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Lake Norman houses...my new dream homes</div>
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Phil just humored me and let me eye pretty homes for a while</div>
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shoot me.</div>
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The Bojangles they used to frequent.</div>
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We spent FOREVER trying to find his apartment in Cornelius</div>
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the North Carolina version of Arby's or something.</div>
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I got my cheap chopped pork BBQ.</div>
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and made cookies out of yellow cake batter.</div>
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Weird, but good.</div>
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A must in the South, apparently.</div>
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We love the Cobbs!!</div>
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Shopping in downtown Morganton: historic monument</div>
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Parade at the Special Needs Center </div>
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SANTA!!</div>
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Then we went shooting with Sarah,</div>
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daughter of the Cobbs,</div>
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who referred a friend that Phil taught and baptized.</div>
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They had a range right in their yard!</div>
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It was pretty frickin awesome.<br />
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Our last stop in Morganton was Judge's restaurant.</div>
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Tradition Southern BBQ.</div>
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Phil got brisket and I got ribs.</div>
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Holy crap.</div>
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We might go back to NC JUST to eat this food again.</div>
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No lie.</div>
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The head chef even gave us free dessert!</div>
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Winning!</div>
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The pronounce it like "Jingles," not like Spanish for "English". </div>
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Our last morning in Morganton</div>
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we made everyone breakfast to thank them for hosting us!</div>
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We love you Cobb's!!</div>
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Thanks for everything!</div>
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Alex and Vicky Cobb!</div>
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Sarah, Yates, Alexa, me, Phil, and Garret.</div>
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Awesome family, hope we see them again.</div>
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Panorama of their property.</div>
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Gorgeous.</div>
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Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-75793514437672959492012-11-26T10:05:00.001-07:002012-11-26T10:05:15.438-07:00OGRES ARE LIKE...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Saturday morning.</div>
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Jamming to Christmas music and College Football.</div>
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Nothing could <u>POSSIBLY</u> go wrong. </div>
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Until you start chopping the onions.</div>
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<i><b>A LOT OF ONIONS</b></i>.</div>
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But then you cook them. </div>
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And all is well. </div>
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YUM.</div>
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Ten quarts. Like a boss.</div>
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Have you tried the Tomato-Basic Soup at Mimi's?</div>
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Holy crap, it's good.</div>
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So I decided, with the help of my sister-in-law Hailey,</div>
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Basically, lots of basil.</div>
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Lots of tomatoes.</div>
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Lots of pureed white beans (for thickness).</div>
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Some butter, whipping cream, sugar, and salt.</div>
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And red pepper flakes for a kick.</div>
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Blended together, and brought to a boil.</div>
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And frozen.</div>
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One jar at a time.</div>
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I've made about sixteen quarts,</div>
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and only have eight left.</div>
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HOW AM I GOING TO LAST ALL WINTER??</div>
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Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-7673778758711636322012-11-13T13:57:00.001-07:002012-11-13T13:57:57.855-07:00OVERBOARD<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sometimes...when it's summer...</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">and you have too much zucchini...</span></div>
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you just gotta do your best... </div>
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to make the world a better place.</div>
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And then you pull out your zucchini plant.</div>
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Because it's driving you crazy.</div>
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Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-23459181707973931312012-11-11T22:50:00.001-07:002012-11-12T20:47:42.471-07:00SKYPE DATE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's rough having my nieces and nephews so far away.<br />
Thank goodness for Skype!<br />
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Emily Leuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01414506812585054461noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6445555230020737089.post-81864404502242745672012-11-10T17:57:00.000-07:002012-11-10T17:57:00.221-07:00PRACTICE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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He's just practicing reading stories like a good daddy.</div>
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Thanks Schmidt's for letting us play with your kids!</div>
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Does it get any cuter than this?</div>
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I think not.</div>
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