tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75513385217595236462024-03-21T21:13:16.795-07:00The Maddox FamilyJmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.comBlogger277125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-19383312037453832852014-05-08T07:16:00.001-07:002014-05-08T07:16:40.036-07:00He's here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good Morning, and happy Thursday! So I'm a bit behind on posting anything, but then again if I wasn't then that would be out of the norm! I'd like to start this post off by letting you all know that I won't bore you with all the sorted details, I'll just tell you that the smile above was a fake :) Don't get me wrong, I was so joyful and happy, but by this point it was becoming aware to us that a minor complication was at hand and I wasn't feeling so well.</div>
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No fear, this "little" guy didn't disappoint! Augustine "Gus" is a happy, healthy little boy, weighing in at 9lbs even at birth! Smallest singleton birth weight :) haha!</div>
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Because I wasn't feeling good at all the kids had to wait to see their new brother, I never thought I would ever tell Alan not to let the kids come see us - but I just needed some time to recover enough to sit up and fake feeling good so I didn't scare them.</div>
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The kids were so happy to meet and see their new little brother! It brought so much joy and warmth to our hearts to have all our children in the same room - even for just a few minutes :)</div>
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Welcome Augustine Ambrose Maddox, we are so joyed to finally meet you! Now I think I'll go get some more coffee :)</div>
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I know all of you are just dying to see a fun comparison of all my pregnancies, and though I know you are also sitting at the edge of your seat to read a detailed story of all births...... I'll hold off on that one :) So for now, here's what you get. Four baby belly pics - all about the same time in gestation, all soooo different! Man my body has gone places I didn't think were possible! Haha!</div>
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<b> This is good ole Stephen! 39ishwks! </b></div>
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I was so big and miserable at this point that I ran out and bought this bathing suit just so I could cool off in our cold neighborhood pool - I had him 8 days later :0 9lbs9oz</div>
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<b> Little Abby, 38wks - much better Jess! Still 9lbs1oz!</b></div>
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<b> Whoa - hey lady how many babies you got in there? Two, thank you :)</b></div>
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<b>Twins 37wks :) Jude: 7lb1oz, Cecilia: 6lbs11oz </b></div>
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<b>Our newest buddle of joy - Augustine, two days shy of 39wks. </b></div>
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At 35 1/2 wks the ultra sound had him wieghing in at 5lbs9oz.....Alan and I don't believe it! That would make him a pretty average size baby - and I promise, I'm doing all the same fun things I did with Abby's pregnancy. </div>
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Just goes to show you, every baby, every pregnancy is different! :)</div>
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I hope and pray my next post will be very soon and will have pictures of little Gus!</div>
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Thanks again for all your prayers, love and support!!</div>
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Almost everyday, I get to talk to my mom on the phone. She always asks, "so how are things?" My response lately.... "you know, busy."</div>
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How could they not be busy? And I promise, this is not a complaint at all - anyone who knows me knows that I like busy, but these past few weeks/months have just flown by! I'm guessing that any experienced mom reading this is most likley thinking <i>it's only just beginning Jess, it's only just beginning. </i></div>
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I know I will look back when I have five young adults/teenagers and wonder were all the time went. I will be busier than busy, and it will be different than it is now. So, I am choosing not to wish this time away. Instead, I remind myself daily that Stephen won't ask me told hold him in the mornings for much longer, Abby will stop crawling in her daddy's lap whenever she can, Cecilia will stop crying when I leave the room, and Jude will one day be stronger than me. These are some extremely special moments happening right now.</div>
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While I take a quick moment and sit to type this, there is a small joyful reminder moving around in my tummy that tells me more changes are coming. That though I am still learning to hold my "big" babies a little longer and tighter, I will have new lessons to learn. I am reminded that God has given Alan and I this great blessing of saying yes to Him again - welcoming another life into this world, asking us to move our personal selfishness to the side and make room for one of His many gifts.</div>
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Hopefully I will be wise enough to step back and remind myself of these thoughts and words when things are crazy, loud and chaotic. And in doing so I can use this beautiful season of Lent to stop and reflect on what I am being called to, and how I can step up to that calling! </div>
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And maybe just maybe, I will stop, take a breath and watch these gifts grow up right before my eyes!</div>
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Happy Lent everyone!</div>
Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-2719789456172437942014-02-21T07:52:00.001-08:002014-02-21T07:52:08.612-08:00Let the birthday season begin!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Good morning from the Maddox household! It's been a great day so far, lots of playing with new toys, limited fights, and no cartoons! <br />
Why might you ask, well yesterday we kicked off our birthday season and it was a blast! We'll have the great joy of celebrating not only our kids, but many of our dear friends birthdays over the next two months..... not to mention the arrival of another spring baby!</div>
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I still can't get over the fact that we have three year old twins, but then again Jude thinks he's older than Stephen, so I'll take three while I can!</div>
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We decided to have a small family celebration, it was perfect. The grandparents joined us at Monkey Joe's and the kid's had the time of their lives - so much so it was almost impossible to get a picture of anyone, even with my fast camera!</div>
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Jude's on a bit of a Lego kick - hence the Lego Star Wars shirt that is actually Stephen's but he had to have something Lego on!</div>
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Even though we had a small family get together, I couldn't help "taking orders" for Cecilia and Jude's cakes. I really don't know why I absolutely love making special cakes for everyone, but I do. I know my mom was the queen at this, and I'm sure that's where it comes from. I always knew that the day I was born was a very special day for my parents and me. I loved it - most years we were visiting friends in IN and my parents still went out of their way to make it special and unique. I hope I am doing that with my kids - they are all such gifts and I always want them to know that. I also, hope and pray we make their baptismal days a big deal - but that's another post for another day. :) </div>
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(plus I really like eating left over cake)</div>
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Thanks Jude, glad to know you enjoyed yourself ;)</div>
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And b/c I know you are all dying to see a comparison of me with two vs. one here it is. Up top - me and the twins 37 wks!</div>
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Yep, there I am, 33 wks - same outfit, just fits a bit better! :) </div>
Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-42950392737263529912014-02-06T05:09:00.001-08:002014-02-06T05:09:51.103-08:00Let it Snow..or Sleet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just in case you hadn't heard.....it snowed down south! Well, technically at our house, it only sleeted, but by the time it stopped there was so much that it looked like a good inch or two of snow. </div>
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And let's be honest, the kids really had no clue that it wasn't snow! :)</div>
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I am truly blessed and thankful that Stephen's school was cancelled. I woke up Wed morning, the kids got dressed as quick as they could and ran outside to play - and all I could think about was those poor kids who were still stuck in school. I couldn't stop thinking about all the craziness in Birmingham and Atlanta, but I know there has been plenty written and said about all that - so I'll move on.</div>
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That being said, we made sure to make the best of it! Memories were made, and as Jude continued to say "This is the best day ever!"</div>
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What a fun way to get the new year started, it seems this might just be a rather adventurous year for us! Baby Augustine is doing great, and growing like a weed! I can't wait to introduce him to all of you. Until then we have many things to look forward to and celebrate, including three birthdays coming up! So hold on folks, this lady might actually have something to blog about! :) </div>
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I have been the worlds worst blogger this year - but I wouldn't miss this post for anything!</div>
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It has been such an amazing, fun filled year</div>
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To say we've been blessed would be an understatement, from visiting family and friends, to the gift of getting pregnant again, it's just been non-stop fun around here! </div>
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I hope you enjoy this playback of the year. I know I love doing this post because I am always amazed at how each child has grown up......and way to fast!!!</div>
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I mean really, look at those baby cheeks - Cecilia and Jude aren't babies anymore!</div>
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And Stephen just lost his first tooth, I'm just amazed everyday at how quick they are growing.</div>
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And yet in my everyday life I find myself forgetting how small these little blessings are</div>
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Looking back as I write this I am reminded that these four cuties are just that, cute and little and full of joy - I could learn a few things from them! </div>
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So I hope you enjoy these little faces while your scroll through, hear laughter and see tons of memories being made!</div>
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I'm looking forward to seeing what this year has in store for us, I hope and pray that we will grow in our faith with any blessings or bumps that come our way!</div>
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all 4 readers :) </div>
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Ahh, an entire week at Disney! 5 kids, 6 and under, and we had the time of our lives! The six adults where a big part of that! :)</div>
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I know, some people might have nightmares about a trip such as this. Not this lady! The Maddox family was made for vacations like this.</div>
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Don't get me wrong, I fantasize about going to the beach and laying down, reading a good book and enjoying a nice glass of something; but let's be realistic - that's not happening for a long time with this crew.</div>
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And that's perfectly ok with this mama!</div>
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The truth is no matter where we are, vacation or not, there are four amazing little people who need/want my attention and are looking for entertainment.</div>
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So, waking up extra early, rushing out of the house, and heading off to the happiest place on earth - well that sounds and is the perfect vacation for us!</div>
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We had a blast, the joy on these little peoples faces brought so much happiness to our hearts, and the memories were priceless.</div>
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We had our moments, but then again, we'd have those at home - so why not somewhere we could calm down and then eat ice cream!</div>
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So thank you mom and dad for another amazing trip and vacation!</div>
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And thank you Uncle Hank, Aunt Nikki, and Bing for being able to come down too! A week with y'all was such a gift to all of us! :) <br />
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Because today is Monday, and well I seem to be slacking in the picture taking department, I thought I would throw in some old pics just for fun :) Kinda random, but hey I haven't blogged in a while so I thought I'd try again!</div>
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I guess I'm tired and busy :) So please excuse the lack in blogging and posting, I do promise we are here, baby Augustine (Gus) is doing great, and we are having fun!</div>
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I had to post this pic, not only b/c Abby is just soooo cute, but we get to see this awesome Aunt next week! I'm so excited to see the Murphy clan I can hardly contain it!</div>
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Here's a hint at what our little vacation might consist of.....shhhh don't tell the kids! My parent's are once again taking the fam for a fun filled vaca!!</div>
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Bye for now! That's all I got, plus the three little ones now have chocolate pudding and I'm thinking I should go help them :)</div>
Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-89741890433271206392013-11-05T09:48:00.001-08:002013-11-05T10:14:05.962-08:00Between colds we had time for this....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is proof that we actually made it out of the house last week. Ha! Once again another awful flu like cold has found it's way into our home - we had a 24 hr break were I was the only one not feeling well........ so off to Trick or Treat we went! (Stephen's the Headless horseman, he decided on this and I'm still not sure how he even knows who the headless horseman is, but then he got sick and then I got sick...... so..... you get a headless horseman in a woman's JCrew button up :) )</div>
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This is Cecilia, the shy Princess. She came down with the mean old fever later that night..... now we know why she was so shy!</div>
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Every year a very sweet family, that Alan has known his entire life, has a hayride through our neighborhood. We have been blessed enough to be adopted into the family and join in on the fun! :) </div>
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So don't hold your breath, who knows when I might do this blog thing again. We're doubling up on vitamins and praying we can stop getting sick soon! This prego mama is tired :)</div>
Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-55596223922939476642013-10-14T05:46:00.000-07:002013-10-14T05:46:00.772-07:00I'm a slacker!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, I wouldn't say I'm a slacker in all things, but when it comes to this blog oh yes I am! Wow, sorry it's been so long. We have been slam busy, plus the great stomach bug (second one through the family since Aug). </div>
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Anyways, you don't want to know my schedule but you do want to see these pretty cute kiddos! Well, at least I would if I were you :)</div>
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As per usual, my brain is completely empty. </div>
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So sit back, enjoy the pics and know that we are still here - recovering :)</div>
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Happy fall y'all!</div>
Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-17610587162041798262013-09-19T05:33:00.000-07:002013-09-19T05:33:17.537-07:00Our little Abby<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I would like to take a minute out of our regularly scheduled program to say I love Abby! I love all my children too! :) We have been blessed beyond understanding and everyday I am reminded of that!</div>
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I love sharing small and big moments with all my children, but today I want to share Abby's with you. Abby is our little soccer star at the moment, and I love being able to be her coach and spend that extra special time with her. I love, love, love coaching this age too!!! There's nothing better than a bunch of 4 & 5 yr old's running in circles chasing the ball. At one moment we had three, of our six players, sitting out (I think Abby had actually made it to the bench to be with her grandparents), and one of the three left on the field was attached to my leg....I guess he could tell I like kids. <br />
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Anyways, the adventures of activities has hit the Maddox house, though we are striving to not "over schedule" our children or family, we do want to give them all a chance to find something that they thrive in. So this year we'll start with soccer for Miss Abby. And of course you know I don't mind that at all!!<br />
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Ok, I couldn't help adding this one too :) My cute crew at a Cub Scout activity :) (they are in a window seal, and yes Jude is about to jump!) haha<br />
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Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-18657342124372634522013-09-11T05:57:00.001-07:002013-09-11T05:57:19.380-07:00The start of school.......I think I'm a little late on this one!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Wow, that took over a month for me to finally post about school. If you can tell from the pictures, Stephen wasn't thrilled about his first day, and maybe that's why I haven't rushed to my computer to share it with all of you. :)</div>
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My sweet readers, all 3 of you, I'm kind of a big deal to this kid! And let's face it, we have a pretty fun crowd at our house these days. Then I'll add that last year was a bit hard for him, and I know that on that first day he had anxiety. :( SIX YEAR OLD'S SHOULD NOT HAVE ANXIETY ABOUT SCHOOL!!!! (my opinion on that will have to wait, or never come up again!) All that being said, things are better! We are well into school and Stephen seems to be thriving. I'm not saying he jumps out of bed in the morning and rushes out the door; then again if you saw me waking you up, you would put the covers back over your face and hide too :)</div>
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Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-88589035236019924442013-08-27T12:40:00.000-07:002013-08-27T12:40:00.367-07:00The gift of family<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Family is an amazing gift! I miss my family, I miss my brother and sister who've moved away, I miss my cousins, I miss Alan's family, I love love love living near grandparents though. </div>
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So while I was away at my Memere's funeral, I mentioned to my cousin Jim that his kids should come for a visit. I was so excited when I got a text asking if I was serious.</div>
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Plans were made and the whole family came down! </div>
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The point is, that this is how memories are made. This is how bonds are formed. Cecilia and Jude won't remember this, but Stephen will and maybe Abby.</div>
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See, we get so busy "making plans" for little things, over scheduling ourselves, and we stop making plans for people.</div>
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God calls us to be people oriented, not project oriented, and I know that I have fallen way to many times into the project oriented category. </div>
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I fall into that during small moments in my day when I have a two year old crying to be held and all I want to do is finish one thing!! But she doesn't care about that one thing. I fall into project orientated in big moments too when I don't make time for extended family, or close family that takes time (and money) to plan out a trip and see.</div>
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Then I'm reminded that I never lived "near" cousins either. My parents made a point to take us to family, or have family over. Are we doing that enough? Will my kids know their cousins?</div>
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So my goal over the next year (and hopefully a change in my entire mindset) is to become more people oriented. </div>
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First with my family, realizing more and more that they are such a gift and miracle from God and they won't always be pulling on me to hold them. Second, I want to take more time to see family. I want my children to have the same awesome memories I have. </div>
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I want them to know where they come from, and who they can turn to!</div>
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I know that I won't always be able to take a trip and see people, but I can make a better effort!</div>
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The biggest thing for me is that I want my children to "see" people, truly know them, have a connection. </div>
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In such a digital world it is getting easier and easier to just text, look on facebook, or read a blog and be caught up with a certain amount of someones life. I know that is not the relationships God wants us to have, I know that's not how you truly grow with someone. </div>
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This summer has been such a gift, seeing family, friends that are as close as family, and making memories. May the rest of the year be built around relationships, first and foremost with our Lord and His Church.</div>
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Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-23200944302577544372013-08-23T12:29:00.000-07:002013-08-23T12:31:15.502-07:00Project 19<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I would like to take a moment to spot light some amazing women. Anyone who knows me, knows I love my school, Troy (State) Universty ;). I am also very proud and honored to have played soccer at Troy, but I have never been as proud of the soccer program as I am right now!</div>
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Not because they have a winning season (although I'm sure they will as soon as the season starts!), but because these young women saw a fellow sister in need and decided to do something. This year the 2013 Lady Trojans have dedicated their entire season to one of their own. Kailani Decock is battling Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and the team has developed Project 19 to bring awareness for all those who are battling this form of cancer.</div>
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I think what struck me was that it's not something that these ladies are putting on a poster and seeing what happens. They are already spreading the word and school has just begun! I noticed the other day that my sorority had made signs and purchased bracelets, the entire athletic department has stepped up, and I'm sure many many more individuals and organizations! </div>
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These girls have made Project 19 go viral on their campus, while doing preseason and preparing for a new school year. Let's see if we can make it go national!!</div>
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Go Troy!<br />
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For more information on how you can support Project 19 please go to <a href="http://www.troytrojans.com/sports/2013/8/13/WSOC_0813132902.aspx?path=wsoc">Troy Soccer</a></div>
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Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-59798223479340506132013-08-07T12:45:00.000-07:002013-08-07T12:45:28.929-07:00Oh, my delusions of summer!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As school came to an end last year, I sat back and played the many "lazy" days we would have through my head.</div>
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I thought of late mornings, sipping coffee, riding bikes, picking flowers, and catching lightning bugs.</div>
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I even went so far in my thoughts to plan a schedule, how the day was going to pass. You know, keep these awesome kids busy, reading, painting, cleaning, so that in the midst of our lazy summer they wouldn't get "board".</div>
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Well, I'm delusional!</div>
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We had a few laid back days, but not many..... don't get me wrong, I would much rather be going and going making memories with these precious babies than sitting around stopping fights and picking up one toy, a shoe, changing a diaper, stepping on something gooey, picking up anther toy, wiping something up, filling up a cup, making a snack....picking up a toy... (ok, enough Jess, they get it!) :)</div>
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I just laugh at myself for thinking things would be the way they were when Stephen wasn't in school.</div>
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And that my friends is the difference! Now I know why so many people are busy over the summer, they're not held back by the schedules of school. There is a freedom with summer, and I love it! If I wanted to go to my parents for the ENTIRE day, I could. If we wanted to go camping and leave Thursday......we could! If friends or family wanted to come visit during the middle of the week....you got it my dear readers...THEY COULD!</div>
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What does all of this mean? I'm not sure, but I know that my house needs a serious deep clean, and I haven't left it since Mass on Sunday. Lazy school days maybe?? We'll see :)</div>
Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-41873271652567014592013-08-06T05:31:00.000-07:002013-08-06T05:31:33.651-07:00Summer flies when you're having fun!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have to be honest and tell you that since my last post things have been so busy around here, I haven't even sat down and read anyone else's blog! I mean crazy, awesome, fun, busy!</div>
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After my last post I ran off to GA with all the kids and my parents for my Uncle's funeral. He was a great man, and is missed by all who knew him! </div>
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Alan helped me out big time while I was gone and transformed the kids rooms! We now have a boys room and girls room (I have to show pics of the girls bunk bed!!) That's right, for the first time in 6 1/2 years we are crib free..... feels weird!</div>
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I have so much to post about! When I got home we had company and then some more company! It was awesome, my house feels so empty and lonely right now; even more so that Stephen started school yesterday :(</div>
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So that's it for now, just a quick recap and excuse to show these cute pics! I will be back really soon with pics and stories for all!! God Bless!</div>
Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-85750952045215782602013-07-12T19:32:00.000-07:002013-07-12T19:32:12.149-07:00A Handful of blessings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I know I haven't talked about changing the name of my blog in a while, so here it is. After much searching (via your suggestions which were great!) I found that a lot of blog names are taken. But one was perfect.</div>
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A handful of blessings</div>
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I wanted to share this with you first, b/c I had a situation at Walmart this week that really shook me. I have never been offended when people stare at me at the store or say things like "wow, your hands are full." I know that 99.9% of the time, people are really just noticing my beautiful children and don't know what else to say. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So I have to admit, on the last post I realized that the fishing pic was of Jude and Thomas, our friends son, but I loved it so much I kept it up. Here are my boys!</td></tr>
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I mean seriously, I only have 4 children. It's really not that many at ALL!</div>
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My response is always the same, and I stole it from someone else. I hate that I can't remember the article or the mama that wrote it - b/c it is well worth reading. I always smile and respond with "thank you, a handful of blessings for sure." My children know that they are a blessing from God, a gift, and they know that I know that also!</div>
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like I said, I'm not put off when people say stuff. Most people down here in the south are actually usually really sweet and are truly just being nice and saying hello. And anyone who knows me, knows that I don't mind attention.. and neither do my children.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stephen had a blast skiing, he never got all the way up - but he didn't care!</td></tr>
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But this past Wednesday we had a rough morning. By the Grace of God we made it to daily Mass, the kids were pretty good, but then we had to drive to daddy's work to help him out and then back again to Walmart (we live in the country so we were in the van for a bit before getting to Walmart). That begin said, the kids were wiggly, it was a rough morning, I'm sure I was looking a little frustrated, and "you've got your hands full" comments were coming out of the wazoo. </div>
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But what got me was this: two moms decided it was their place to truly let me know how they felt. One with a "man, I thought I had it bad" comment that my children heard, and the other with a very nasty look.</div>
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It is what it is, and it was a rough morning, these moments just made it harder - and yes at some point I cried. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poor Abby, mommy thought you wanted to go a little faster :(</td></tr>
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But why tell you all about it? See at the end of the day, crazy, loud, rough, joyful, whatever it turns out to be, my family is a blessings and that's that. I feel that way to the core of my being, and I make it a point to let my children know everyday how amazing they are and that God gave them to us as a gift. Every once in a while I need a reminder of this. I need to step back, in the midst of my frustrations, negitive thoughts, and desire to just have a "do over" for the day, and remember that God gave me each one of these miracles for a reason. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is captioned "ahh, guys I think I just got up on one ski on the wrong foot, let me take a minute and switch to the other and show you how it's really done ;0"</td></tr>
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So that's the deal, you wanna let me know that my hands are full, and I'll remind you that they are full of blessings! And if I ever get my credit card near my computer I'll actually buy that web address and officially launch it! :) <br />
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Not that it's any surprise that I won't blog for a bit, but I will be out of town for a family funeral. Please pray for the repose of the soul of my Uncle Bob, he has been sick for a long time and died very peacefully Thursday morning. Thank you for your prayers!</div>
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At the beginning of the summer I warned you that I would not be blogging very much. I was hoping that I was wrong; but I was not!</div>
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This has truly been a crazy busy summer! Full of old friends (technniqly Alan calls this guy his "new" friend b/c he moved to vancleave in 6th grade)</div>
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Alan's 20 year high school reunion (we didn't have to drive far :) )</div>
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Silly re-do's of pictures from childhood</div>
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More silly times with childhood friends </div>
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Royalty came to visit us also!</div>
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they brought their own security :)</div>
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Maybe not - haha! Love this!</div>
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And we have spent some wonderful moments together as a family!</div>
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I promise to get back on my blogging... I hope! I hope I have something inspiring to write about, something you might want to read. We'll see! Until then, God Bless!</div>
Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-72511022800993788522013-06-10T12:27:00.000-07:002013-06-10T12:27:42.084-07:00The gift of summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There is such a beauty about summer, longer days, the smell of chlorine, and tons of ice cream!</div>
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I can tell you as a fact, we are making the most of this summer. Having Stephen at school this past year has made this summer just a little bit more special. I love having all my babies home, I love letting them stay in their pj's just a little longer, and I love, love, love, not having to rush home to get Stephen off the bus. (b/c he's already with me of course!)</div>
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So what I thought was going to be a very lazy summer, full of playing and eating ice pops, has actually turned into a very, very, full yet fun summer. Once again please excuse the lack of blogging, summer is calling and this family is out and about camping, swimming, playing, and hanging out together!</div>
Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-5769649959654468732013-05-31T05:38:00.002-07:002013-05-31T05:38:43.675-07:00A surprised blast from the past!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At the beginning of the May we were blessed with a great visit from a dear friend</div>
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That visit turned into a wonderful, last minute reunion with some amazing women. I love when this happens, I have made some great friends here in Mississippi, but watching my children play with the very same children they've played with since birth, gone to Mass with, prayed with, well that's pretty neat. Especially when we thought we would possibly never see a handful of them again. </div>
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I could go on and on, but the biggest thing I feel I want to share is this:</div>
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There will hopefully be some vocations, religious, holy marriages, and by the Grace of God saints in this group(and this is only four families, and not even all of them) That is amazing! Living in Mobile was such a gift for me as a young mother, I was able to surround myself around women who spent their lives striving for holiness. I watched them, sat in their kitchens, absorbed them, and learned so much- what it means to be a Catholic mom. </div>
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I also know that it is not easy to make friends, good, true friends; whether your a child but more especially as an adult. I have been blessed. In Mobile I met and made some amazing friends, and now in Mississippi I have become apart of some amazing families. God is soooo good!</div>
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So embrace those that are in your lives now, and prepare for those that God will place in your life today or tomorrow. You never know what God has in store for that relationship! <br />
Happy Summer!</div>
Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-64856564483312481692013-05-20T06:57:00.000-07:002013-05-20T06:57:18.296-07:00"May" the force be with me!<div style="text-align: center;">
So that was a really bad play on words, but May is the busiest month of the year around here! This family has been blessed with so many things to celebrate this month, so excuse me for my lack of blogging (or trying to stuff as many things into one post as possible). This month Alan and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary! The day after celebrating mothers day at our house with my children's amazing grandmothers (no pictures there I was to busy sitting down and enjoying the day!). </div>
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And though this post is really going to be about Stephen's 6th birthday extravaganza I had to point out my sillines. See when picking out outfits for special days, that I might actually get a picture taken of me, I should choose different outfits. That's right folks, not just the same shirt or shorts or even shoes in this pics, the same entire ensable. But to be fair, that shirt is sooooo cool - and our anniversary and Stephen's birthday were hot and I didn't want to be uncomfortable! That being said, here is the evidence for the entire world!</div>
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See after 7yrs of marriage Alan and I finally took an entire day for a date! longest time alone together since Stephen was born! We left after the school bus took Stephen away and returned home to tuck everyone in bed and kiss them goodnight. It was a beautiful day in Louisiana! We visited Oak Alley Plantation, then spent the afternoon walking around New Orleans. Thank you Alan! </div>
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I like that outfit Jess!</div>
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So my sweet Stephen turned 6 Saturday!! I can't believe it!!!</div>
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And we had a blast!! I've mentioned before that without Pintrest I would not be a creative person.... well this party is the proof!</div>
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These cookies were the inspiration for the entire party. Yes, Stephen loves Star Wars. My brother actually "gave" Stephen these cookie cutters a few years ago - I looked at them and laughed! I knew there was no way I would ever be able to do it! But Valentines day, with the help of my dear friend Trish (who shared her mother's famous sugar cookie recipe with me) I had the confidence to do a test run! Well, they were great then and I decided then and there Stephen was having a Star Wars birthday whether he liked it or not!</div>
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So idea in mind I searched good ole pintrest and lo and behold there are some craft moms out there with some really cute ideas! I couldn't help myself when I saw these "light saber's" soo stinkin cute!! I found these<a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/04/star-wars-birthday-party.html"> here</a>. </div>
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This, and a few other activities, were brought to you from <a href="http://karascreativeplace.blogspot.fr/2012/05/da-da-da.html">Kara's creative Place</a>.</div>
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The kids had a blast, and so did I! Our little Jedi training camp was absolute success Alan was a huge help, he made all the Light Sabers! Thanks again daddy!! </div>
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Now that I have procrastinated enough this morning, I should really get dressed and make sandwiches for Stephen's awards celebration and brunch....that's in an hour :) Happy May! There's still more celebrations for this family (my birthday of course!) haha! </div>
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So, Sunday night did not go as usual. It wasn't the worst night ever, but it's been a long time since I have been up with a sick kid. Long story short Cecilia was just couldn't stop coughing to the point she was having trouble breathing. All is well, but she did not want to be without me. So Alan found us past out on the couch the next morning. </div>
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So what does a delirious mom do? Take three kids for a 3 mile run......b/c that makes since. It took a bit longer than usual to finish that run/jog whatever you want to call it, so these three where very happy to be released at the end! <br />
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Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-31059942311792254732013-05-03T12:23:00.000-07:002013-05-03T12:23:51.772-07:00Five Favorites! <div style="text-align: center;">
So I'm a little behind the times this week - but I promise I'm here and since my brain seems to be working on a very minimal level these days I am more than happy to link up with<a href="http://moxiewife.com/2013/04/five-favorites-vol-10/.html"> Hallie at Moxie Wife for Five Favs!</a></div>
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1) Bubble Machines!</div>
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Some dear friends of ours gave this to the twins for their birthday and they just can't get enough of it..... and neither can I. "Oh, EVERYONE, you're screaming and cranky? The sun's out for 3 sec... go turn the bubble's on" Yep, mama likes saying that! </div>
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2) This man</div>
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Yep, that's my man! The one joyfully smiling at me as we have a moment in the midst of craziness, the one that I will be more than happy to share with you why he should be #1 in this post, yep that man! And I will wait to share his awesomeness until later. We do have an anniversary coming up and I don't want to spoil his awesomeness for anyone. :)</div>
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I am sad that I got on this bandwagon late. I feel like I am actually a creative person now. :) haha Again, I am working on a project for Abby that I can't wait to share with you. I just need to get some pictures and tweak it. </div>
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4) Nap time</div>
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Things have gotten a little rowdy at our house during nap-time Jude started climbing out about two months ago, but I was able to "train" him out of that. Then this week...Jude started again, and Cecilia followed suite, meanwhile if they do stay in their cribs (like at this moment) they just throw all things out of their cribs, laugh, and play with each other through the cribs....</div>
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5) First Communion</div>
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I love watching young children receive Our Lord for the first time. They are so nervous and excited at the same time, they know this is a very special moment in their lives. My prayer is that I, and all of my family, will approach the Holy Eucharist like these 2nd graders every time we receive Him!</div>
Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-8635044910777802302013-04-30T05:28:00.001-07:002013-04-30T05:28:13.343-07:00A little contest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So a few years ago I said "one day I'll change the name of my blog and become cool, one day." The only problem with this is I'm just not creative - hence the blog name....maddox family. Although, that's a pretty good name too :)</div>
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That being said, I would like to reach out to all 3 of my readers and say - hey what's a fun name? We've moved out to the country, we're ever growing, we love our Catholic faith, we're silly, we're loud, and so on and so on.... </div>
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Leave a comment on the page, or on facebook, text me, call me (I love adult conversations during the day!), email me - maybe this is just a shameless plea for adult communication ;)</div>
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Here's the kicker.....it's a CONTEST!!!! If I choose your title, you will receive a prize. What is the said prize? Well, I don't know. But it could be something as amazing as getting the opportunity to watch my children for our Anniversary date, or a homemade wooden sign, cookies, an awesome new book....I'll just have to think about this one for a bit. :) </div>
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Good Luck!! And really, really, thank you!! </div>
Jmaddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783646330233933001noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551338521759523646.post-54300554330829044022013-04-25T06:51:00.001-07:002013-04-25T06:51:54.026-07:00Who we be....(link up)<div style="text-align: center;">
SHEENA!! This is a mother's dream come true..... you want me to talk about my kids, and then link up and everyone can read it? You got it girl, I'm on this! Now, I must take a deep breath and only pick one picture for each child.....slow deep breaths, I can do this!</div>
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This picture just might say it all! Stephen is all Stephen all the time! When he was a baby someone asked Alan how we knew when he was tired. Alan simply replied "when he stops moving." </div>
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I often tell people when explaining Stephen's amazing personality is that Stephen gives the world all that God gave him....all day, then crashes out of pure exhaustion! What's really funny is that I always told people Stephen was an "easy" baby. Once Abby was born my mom smiled and said, "you kept thinking Stephen was laid back and easy - I didn't want you to know the truth, if you thought that was easy then that's great."</div>
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Then along came Abby! Oh sweet Abby, we immediately nicknamed her "sweet girl!" From her awesome nursing skills, to sleeping well, Abby was very laid back! Abby was so different from Stephen I was blown away! She is still sweet and snugly! (don't worry she fits in around her with the noise and tantrums!) She is very much like me when it comes to sleeping, she really doesn't want to miss a thing - so at the first sound of a noise in the house she is up, I love those precious moments with her! </div>
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When I first found out I was pregnant, of course I was pumped! I noticed immediately that something was different I was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo tired! I thought, well this is what it's like having a 1yr old, 2yr old and being pregnant. But jokingly I would tell people, "somethings going on here, I bet I'm having twins..haha" I would smile and all would giggle and then I would think to myself "these people think I'm being silly - but really something's different!" </div>
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Well the ultrasound proved that I was right! I saw two bodies, but the tech didn't say a word. I made a noise, looked at her and said - is that what I think? (I was smiling from ear to ear!) She laughed and said yep, just wanted to make sure everything was fine before telling you. Alan looked at me, then her, then back at me and said "What are y'all talking about?" she said TWINS! Alan laughed out loud and was grinning like the proud papa he is. The tech just looked at us, we brought Stephen and Abby to the ultra sound, and said "wow, what a reaction, most dads just sit down in silence at this point." Not my man! We were ready and willing for this adventure!</div>
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First came Cecilia, she too is very sweet and loving! She loves her mama, I mean, she really loves me! When she was a baby she wasn't as fussy or needy as Jude (he cried a-lot!) but as she got older she just wanted me, and wanted me and wanted me. Don't get me wrong I love it, I know she won't always be like this, but that's her! She has started to develop a very playful personality, she is silly in a very gentle and delicate way (except when someone takes something from her or I leave her eyesight, then watch out world). </div>
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Last, but most certainly not least is Jude...the Dude! (9 mins later) This kid is hilarious! I mean they all are in there own way, but he has the smile and eyes to go with his BIG personality! He is very much like Stephen, he gives the world all God gave him...and then some! He is a lover too. One minute he is running through the house screaming and taking down bad guys with his brother and the next he is giving me (or Cecilia) the biggest bear hug and kiss ever! Love it, love it, love it!</div>
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Now one thing all my children have in common is their noise level! I have to admit, this comes from me. I am not a quite person, not in the least. They will all let anyone that is near know that they are there, and that they do not mind at all if you stop everything you are doing and give them the proper attention. Three out of the four look just like their daddy, but there is no doubt that they act and sound like me!!</div>
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Thanks for reading, now skip on over to the ever sweet and amazing mother of another set of twin.........</div>
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