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HOOTS and SCREECHES
from the Leggett nest here!~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-75756326229604814282012-12-07T15:29:00.003-06:002013-01-23T12:43:19.962-06:00PART II - catching up on news from 2011Ah, see? You are not too cool for RetroWriting afterall, eh? I see you're back to learn MORE about what happened in the Leggett nest in the latter part of 2011! ah, welcome!, welcome! I'm happy to share some more photos and milestones, and precious memories right here, using my new fab and fav technique of RetroWriting! I'm getting used to this idea and I feel the trend spreading like wildfire already... yep, this is where it's at! All of my Bloggy friends should really consider this -- shall I call names??? Just glance over there at my Blog Roll... you know who you are! Come on in! RetroWriting is Supa-Cool!!!<br />
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In early September 2011, Joy and I had an impromptu photo shoot. I had to take full advantage while she was in the mood - her photogenic moods come so few and far between! And, she's 2 - you know that means, she's super-independent and has a mind of her own! We were on the same wave-length this particular afternoon, thank goodness, because I had a large canvas print on my mind, to come out of this photo shoot! We had tons of fun with a rainbow tutu, and a matching rainbow lollypop! We also got tons of pictures, too. Here are a few of my favs<br />
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Here's Joy chillaxin' with Kaylie, and Kaylie, and Kaylie, and Kaylie, and Kaylie, and Kaylie, and Baby Josh, and Kaylie, and Kaylie, and Kaylie, and Kaylie, and Kaylie, and Kaylie, and Kaylie..... Yep, every.single.doll that she owns is named "Kaylie"... well, except for one, and 'his" name is Baby Josh. Go figure.<br />
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bitty uniform... TOO CUTE!<br />
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Joy and Amelia continued Gymnastics in the Fall. Every Monday at gymnastics, they greeted and hugged each other, as if they hadn't seen each other for months, when actually, they had been apart only about ten minutes - during the drive from Co-Lin daycare to the gym. They are so funny. Here, they're smearing on a little bit of lipstick because, you know, every girl needs fresh lipstick for her grand entrance to the gym!<br />
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In September, Josh got to go on a hunting trip to Wyoming with two of his buddies -- antelope hunting! It was the first time he had ever been that far "north" and also the first hunting extravaganza out-of-state. While he was gone, Jax and Joy and I planned a few things to keep us entertained, and keep us from missing Daddy too much. We had "movie night' complete with pj's, popcorn, and plenty of snuggling with Mama in DADDY's recliner! We watched Bambi II and had a great time just being at home. <br />
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We also convinced cousins Eliza and Evan and their mom Melissa to accompany us on a day trip to the Audobon Zoo in New Orleans! I had been wanting to go to the Audobon Zoo for quite some time, but due to Josh's apparant phobia of New Orleans, I had come to the realization that the trip would probably never come to fruition if I was waiting on him. Sooooo... while the cat's away, the mice will play, right ladies?!!! After nearly ten years of marriage, I am learning this. He was in Wyoming for a week, so I saw that as the perfect opportunity to do something that I wanted to do, without having to torture him! Ah, see? - it wasn't sneaky at all ... it was all for your best interest, Josh! The weather was perfect, and the zoo was great. We had no trouble with the drive - the kids were great -- it was a good day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this kid cracked me up! the Audubon Zoo apparently hires a lot of tweens and teens to talk to visitors about various exhibits. This young man was very knowledgeable about grasshoppers (such as the one on his finger) and insects. I love the accessories he has chosen: shark tooth necklace, grasshopper on finger, and tape on glasses. Classic. I felt inspired to do research and learn more about something!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We thought, for a brief moment, that Joy had given (dropped) her prized "Bay" to the gators and flamingos... but alas, Bay was riding in the stroller. Shucks. Guess we will have to find another way to get rid of that thing!</td></tr>
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My fall photo session with the kids was not so great. (October 2011) I usually get some fabulous pictures of my kids in the fall, but this year, notsomuch. It seems that Joy is not the willing model that Jax always was at the same age, so it is always a shock to me when she is not cooperative. When she IS cooperative and into the picture thing, it is usually very short-lived... so I have to have all of my ducks in a row and be ready to shoot when she is in the mood. This is very different from Jax at age 2. However, Jax at age 5 is a different story - he is now getting into the "i'm too cool for pictures" and the "not more pictures, mom" phase. Grrr. I hate this stage. His beautiful, photogenic smile has mostly been replaced by a fake smile and a roll of the eyes when I prompt him with the "cheese" cue. Soooo.... I have a couple "fall" pictures to share, but none are fabulous. Nevertheless, they do accurately mark my kids' personalities in the here and now.... Here's hoping that this phase (for both of them) is over soon - I want my camera hams back!<br />
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Jax's Kindergarten class took their very first field trip to Mitchell Farms, to the pumpkin patch! I was estatic to get to tag along. The kids were so cute in their class t-shirts, and they were genuinely interested in the farm operations, and definitely thrilled with their chosen pumpkins to take home for Halloween and the upcoming season of Fall festivities. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">so many colors, shapes, and sizes... such a hard choice!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax and his buddy Marshall in a cotton field</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the sunflower fields at Mitchell Farms were amazing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the Mitchells must be very creative folks! I was impressed with the creative repurposing of various farm equipment!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No sandboxes can be found at Mitchell Farms! Instead, corn boxes! Fun!</td></tr>
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I sorta arranged a fun trip back to my alma mater for the Homecoming football game, including friends who also graduated from the great Southern Miss. We ordered our tickets early and got great seats! It also happened to be the weekend of my birthday, so I got princess treatment from Josh. He wasn't too interested in going to the game, tailgating, or even making the trek to Hattiesburg, but he went along with whatever I wanted since it was my birthday also. He surprised me with his willingness to give up bow season, his weekend off, and all the things that he'd rather be doing, but I know he had a great time just like I did. It was a good weekend all around.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cannot wait to see Joy cheer for Southern Miss! To the Top!</td></tr>
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Let the Halloween festivities begin! Halloween and fall includes so many events for us. The kids wind up with SO MUCH candy - and they do not even eat half of it. But they do enjoy the events surrounding fall and halloween. We had the annual "trunk-or-treat" at church, Joy's class trick-or-treat'ed at school, and then we took Jax and Joy trick-or-treating locally to keep with tradition, and also so that the grandparents and other family could see them all dressed up. Jax was SnakeEyes, and Joy dressed as her most favorite princess, Snow White. I begged Josh and Jax to go along with me and dress as the dwarfs, but both of the boys were "party poopers" and refused to entertain the idea at all. Boo on them. </div>
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Brandon (Captain Jack Sparrow) and Jax (Snake Eyes)</div>
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Joy with cousin John Parson at Calvary's trunk-or-treat. Tried to get pictures of all of the cousins, but, ha, there's no freakin' way to slow them allllll down at once</div>
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Snow White and Snake Eyes, ready to go trick-or-treating!</div>
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In November (2011), Jax had his very first "school project" to complete. This project was required of all kindergarteners as part of their math lesson, and included knowledge and recognition of several geometric shapes. They had to choose at least five geometric shapes and find household objects in those shapes, and then create a contraption using the objects. Jax made a bulldozer using a cube, rectangle, cones, spheres, and cylinders. It was a fun project - especially the objects Jax chose to use to create his bulldozer. <br />
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November also brought a special day at school for Jax... parents/grandparents were invited to have lunch with their kindergartener! The kids enjoyed showing their parents and grandparents how their routine works at school. They were very quick to point out the rules of the cafeteria!</div>
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Jax with MoMo and PawPaw Leggett after having lunch in the cafeteria</div>
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Since my Fall Photo Shoot wasn't what I had imagined it would be, I decided to give it a second shot! This time, I got Josh to help me out - he kept their attention or made silly faces or threatened them with their lives as needed so I could get the perfect shot that I had in my mind. :-) First Joy and I went to check out the perfect photo shoot spot, and I snapped a few trial pics of her, just to show her how fun it could be...</div>
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the sunflower field was captivating! Thanks Uncle Robert and Aunt Marilyn!</div>
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Then we went back for the "official photo shoot", with Daddy in tow, and a little red wagon just for kicks.... and the results were fantastic! here are my favs:</div>
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everybody gets tired of having their picture made after a while, even Princesses</div>
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Fall here in south Mississippi often gets overlooked. We are all busy, and running from here to there with the kids, or work obligations, or whatever. I am guilty of all. Probably guilty-er than most of my friends and neighbors. However, when I do slow down, even if just for a moment, the beauty of our state just takes my breath away. Yes, Mississippi. We have some beautiful scenery - beautiful, perfect canvases from God. So perfect that cameras and film just don't do it justice. Why is that? I don't know. I tried to capture just a portion of the beautiful fall in Mississippi... in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi... well, actually, right outside of my window in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi... but the pictures do not give full justice. Even still, you can get a glimpse of nature's wonders, right under my nose. Thank you, God, for slowing me down enough to really see the beauty of your creation.</div>
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December 2011 There's so many things featured in December... it's a busy, memory-filled month. One of my FAVORITE December traditions is... Christmas cards! I simply LOVE sending and receiving Christmas cards. Preparations for Christmas cards, at least in thought, begin long before December, but finally come to fruition in December. It is a big job for me, and honestly a bit stressful, but I love every minute of it, and come back for more each year. Of course, Christmas cards also mean ANOTHER photo shoot! {insert GROANS from the kids here} {make that LOUD groans for the full effect} But, when it was all said and done, it didn't turn out so bad afterall, despite the groans and complaints... here are a few of my favorites:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">our 2011 Christmas card (back); Thanks Susann and Sonshine Designs for the help!</td></tr>
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~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-121562068310858722012-04-17T11:54:00.000-05:002012-06-26T03:18:39.420-05:002011 is over everywhere except here<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">2011 has come and gone. My last real blog update focused on the holidays at the end of 2010 and beginning of 2011... so I'm missing essentially a whole year in my blog life. WOW, I am slow, y'all. I came to that conclusion a long, long time ago - I'm just slow - and I have found absolutely positively NO proof otherwise since that revelation came to me. So, I guess, we just have to roll with my slow-as-molasses-even-when-I'm-in-a-big-hurry Self, mmm-kay? So, whether you're interested or not, here's a review of 2011, in an attempt to "catch-up"... consider this a Vintage Blog, since posts are almost always written in retrospect... maybe this is "the new thing" in the writing world; yeah, folks, maybe that's it! Maybe I have discovered a new fad in writing, and y'all are just sitting over there laughing your fool heads off because I can't seem to get it all together. Well, I told ya I'm slow! So, without further a'do, I'm pleased to announce: the writing craze of the millenium: RetroWriting! What? You've never heard of it? You've never done it? Well, hun, maybe one day you'll get to be as good as me. Watch and learn. Here we go.</span><br />
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<u><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">January 2011</span></u><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, January 2011, huh? You want to know about that? Well, look at my previous "real" post - all about Jax's 5th birthday!!--- THAT's what happened in January 2011, folks, AND, I BLOGGED about it!!! Yay, me. So, I'm really only 11 months behind. Give me some credit here, okay?!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">But there is this one thing that I didn't blog about, that happened in January 2011, that is sort of significant to our family, so... please, allow me to add:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">January 31, 2011, Josh's dad, my father-in-love, officially retired from the Highway Patrol... a legend in our area, Sergeant Leggett, took the plunge and entered into that lushious, seemingly very very green pasture called Retirement. Oh, how I can't wait to get there myself! Hey, I like green grass, okay?! Anyway, he passed the torch to his 3 sons, all involved with law enforcement in some capacity, and bowed out in exchange for lots of time to do... well, whatever he wants to do! Man, that must be nice! But it wouldn't be for long... what did Pops do on his very first day in Retirement Land? -Well, he signed himself up to run for county sheriff! I knew he couldn't quit cold turkey. That law enforcement stuff is in the blood, I tell ya! Congratulations to the legend, M-28, John Wayne Leggett! We are proud.</span><br />
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<u><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Spring 2011</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Spring, Schming. How about we just skip Spring, eh? Yeah, I'm sure there were lots and lots of exciting things happening in the Leggett household, and around and about in the Spring of 2011.. but...meh, none of that is <i>really</i> important, is it? Okay, okay. You are right. I seem to have <strike>lost</strike> or <strike>misplaced</strike> ... well, I just can't put my hands on my Spring 2011 photos right now, okay?!! They ARE here somewhere, all 452943 of them, I am positive. But I admit they are not readily accessible and I am being lazy today. So we shall return to Spring 2011 soon. There. That should make all the Type A's quiver a little bit. One day you Type A's may be in remission like me. ha.</span><br />
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<u><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Summer 2011</span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">So we move on to Summer... ah, this year is progressing rather quickly. May marked the beginning of our summer as Jax wrapped up his final year in Preschool, and Joy said good-bye to her friends in exchange for a fun-filled summer full of memories. I said good-bye to another semester's Psychology goobers, with promises that they would one day soon learn that they DO NOT, in fact, know everything and they will want to thank me for all of those people- skills I tried to beat into their heads during the semester. I think I won a few over in the process, and, for the others... eh, they're still goobers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Jax and his classmates had a Movie Date for one last hoorah together before they all went their separate ways for "big school" - Kindergarten (K-5), and as a grand summer kick-off. He had a blast with all of his friends. It's not often that they can all get together outside of school for free-for-all fun. They chose Cars II and then a little bit of Dairy Queen ice cream afterwards. Fun day.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Most of Jax's classmates, Co-Lin Preschool 2010-2011 class</td></tr>
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The ultimate summer kick-off, oh heck, what am I saying?.... THE EVENT of the Summer for us was our very first trek to Disney World! Oh.My.Gosh!!! What a wonderful world! It was seven full days of absolute MAGIC. We had the best time ever. As you can imagine I have at least 758 pictures... and that's just the first day. I really want to share more than just a "quick review" of our Disney vacation, so let's save alllllll of those pictures for a separate post, mmm-kay? Okay, Type A's... you're spazzing out again. Please don't leave me; I promise to be more Type-A-friendly in 2012.<br />
So. June. Wow, busy. Can I just say now that I could so be a Stay-At-Home Mom!!! People tell me all the time that I would eventually become bored but I just don't believe that could happen. We had a busy summer, and we didn't nearly get to everything on the Summer Bucket List. But, we did a lot. And, now that I am back at work, and it is ALMOST summer again, I am so appreciative of those memories made last summer (2011, that is the one that i'm just now blogging about) and also I am really, really motivated to work very hard to make it to the coming summer (2012), which is just around the corner and I already know will include some exciting times (hint, hint. Stay tuned to this station to learn about those "exciting" plans, Blog updates coming in 2017, ha)! Anyway, let's get on with the pictures, shall we?<br />
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We enjoyed a little fun at the creek with cousins. (Evan wasn't into having his picture made that day)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax having a splashing blast with the old-fashioned, self-constructed Rope Swing</td></tr>
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I always wanted to go to the Mississippi Agriculture Museum (a.k.a. the Ag Museum). I was waiting for Josh to take the hint, which never happened, as usual, so I rounded up a friend and we loaded up all the kids (four) and went on a little splunkle! It was a blast, but I do believe we picked the hottest day EVER to go. You know it really IS hot when even I say it is hot! Whew! <strike>I still haven't forgotten how much I glistened that day.</strike> Um, forget Southern ettiquette ... I was SWEATING y'all and I ain't forgot it yet. Nevertheless, we ALL had fun, and learned a little something too. The Ag Museum IS really cool.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax and Brandon in front of a simulated gas station complete with the original style of gas pumps and antique car; cool</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layla and Joy in front of a "front porch sittin' " scene, complete with Grandpa manequin, overall's, rocking chair, and, wow, I just noticed that jug of moonshine there; ha ha!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this was the "old school house" at the Agriculture Museum; I loved that the chalkboard is still dusty... Makes me think of Little House on the Prairie, and dream of all of the "learnings" that could have taken place here</td></tr>
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After sweating off about 10 pounds each at the Ag Museum, Amy and I decided that we weren't ready for the fun to end. We make a great pair of chaperones for the four Explorers ... the boys are five months apart in age, and the girls are 3 months apart. (Amy and I are only a little over a week apart in age ourselves.)Next time, maybe we should aim to be in the delivery room together, Amy! ;-P Our next stop was the Mississippi Natural Science Museum. This was a mostly indoor exhibit, so there was less sweating involved. Actually, we returned to our normal, much-more-pleasant "glistening" behavior here, so everyone was all smiles and there was less gawking at the two crazy ladies with all of those wild children. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the boys discovered a new friend almost immediately after our arrival at the Natural Science Museum</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I don't care how 'cute' he is, you can not take that thing home!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While in the Bird Watching carrels, the girls used the binoculars to search for a more exotic friend... Joy said she was going to find a PINK flamingo.... we are still waiting for that photo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this picture of our Splunkle dates - all four of them in one place for only .2694 seconds, so my fingers were busy clicking the camera FAST</td></tr>
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Our summer would not be complete without some time spent in the mud hole. These are some of my very favorite photos of "summer" and also some of my very favorite memories with my kids and the simple joys of life.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">love the sound of little feet going ... splish splash squish!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joy demonstrates a dainty splash, while Jax prepares for a running start ...</td></tr>
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Vacation Bible School was a blast, as usual. We had a "New York" theme, and really had fun with all of the materials, songs, crafts, and lessons. VBS is also one of my favorite childhood memories. Thanks Calvary for all of the hard work, so my children can also learn about Jesus in a super-fun way!<br />
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Also in June, Jax got his first set of "stripes" from Master Kincade at the Academy of Korean Martial Arts. As a family we are new to this martial arts stuff; it is a learning experience for us all. Jax began training with AKMA in May (2011, yes, we're still talking ages ago, way back in 2011), and we have been so thrilled to see him grow in these skills. He's learning new vocabulary, self-discipline, self-defense, social skills, and so much more! Jax had been interested in karate or martial arts, or becoming an "In-Ja" as he always said (he couldn't say "ninja"!) since he was 3, but we had to wait until he reached 5 to begin the classes. He looks forward to going in to the studio for training twice a week. And, I must add, he is just too cute in that little uniform. It has an official name, but I can't recall it right now. I just know that it is not ever, ever, e-v-e-r to be called an outfit. As per Jax. haha. "Uniform" is not the same as "outfit" so it will work for now.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">learning kicks at the studio with Master Kincade</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a yellow stripe means he's halfway to earning the Yellow belt - he was tickled, and it was just as exciting for us to see him achieve a goal</td></tr>
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Jax also got to train with Grandmaster Park, who visited the AKMA all the way from Korea. Grandmaster Park is a petite man with sketchy English, but yet full of knowledge, humor, and ability to connect to these little folks who are so eager to learn the style of martial arts that he created himself - what an awesome opportunity!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">following Grandmaster Park's instructions</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax with Master Kincade and Grandmaster Park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the entire group after the seminar - and they're all still smiling big!</td></tr>
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Jax wasn't the only one getting physical training and skills during the summer of 2011; Joy enjoyed a week of Gymnastics training, too. We signed up for the gymnastics workshop to see if she would like it, and before the week ended, we knew that we must continue this training in the fall as well. Amelia, her bff from school, also registered for the class, and let me tell ya, those two girls were just giddy to visit and learn "fwips" together. They were too cute!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joy was tickled over her Gymnastics medal!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the bff's with their medals. so silly.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this is Amelia. We never hear about her at our house. </td></tr>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGh4cuBlobC4sEHTGRZpxsiGPE9HDs54XPNguVRYXPZHo-mzKf0G3acn-1Fo_ikW55jeOgAqWKu7MH00_r46ioQqycaVMc1_HKIMZdESM011SYHb71ILiynuQ1rXSDf8YMZA3CQCiihzc/s1600/MHPconvention2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGh4cuBlobC4sEHTGRZpxsiGPE9HDs54XPNguVRYXPZHo-mzKf0G3acn-1Fo_ikW55jeOgAqWKu7MH00_r46ioQqycaVMc1_HKIMZdESM011SYHb71ILiynuQ1rXSDf8YMZA3CQCiihzc/s320/MHPconvention2011.jpg" width="320" /></a>Josh and I attended the State Trooper Convention in June also. We escaped without the kiddos for the weekend event on the Gulf Coast. It was great weather, great food, and lots of fun in the sun with great friends, whom we don't get to visit that often due to distance and conflicting work schedules. Thank you to the Mississippi State Troopers Association for organizing such a great event each summer - everyone had a blast! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Josh helping Joy and Jax with Roman Candles</td></tr>
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Josh got a rare 4th of July off from work, so we took advantage and got together with some cousins for fun with fireworks!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I snuck a picture of cousin Evan when he was distracted with brighter things :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax has the hang of this</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Evan said "they are loud!"</td></tr>
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Both Jax and Joy took swimming lessons during the summer. Jax learned to dive and how to swim longer distances by coming up for air when needed. Joy learned to kick, arm strokes, to hold her breath, go underwater, and even jump from the edge of the pool into the water. She didn't quite get the swimming perfected but she is only 2... we are so pleased that she learned to hold her breath and deal with water in her face! Those are milestones!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax jumping off of the diving board. YAY! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joy jumping off of the side of the pool; this was a big deal for her</td></tr>
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We traveled to Collins for a fun day at the waterpark with my college buddy, Kelli, and her son Blaise. The kids had a blast. Jax looks up to Blaise, and wanted to do everything that he did. Blaise, even though an only child, was very caring and brotherly; he took up a lot of time with Jax, and invested time in showing him how to operate the waterpark attractions, and even escorted him on the attractions that Jax wasn't old enough to enjoy on his own. Joy made friends with some other little girls that were playing in the kiddie pools, and we even saw one of her classmates from Gymnastics - they played in the water together all day. We picked perfect weather for a day at the waterpark. I loved getting some sun, and getting to catch up with Kelli while the kids played within our sight. Maybe we can make this an annual event - it's the perfect meeting place for distanced bff's with kids! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Splash goes Joy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Miss Priss posing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax and Blaise are racing down the big slide</td></tr>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0s4PCkVvMrHG8wOxZ6oXP6bLiNCuzR-06FD0iFa_GCq19tJXAJ2-AmpU7A0q-gt4vzax4LpN6zSnf1CCpZ7N-BzBsS_kCM-ICxr0oo8coZ_4NR7dZT4rlOIl8AYrJ7ThCa2q9_BxQVsU/s1600/433350043002_408984776002_1000_0313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0s4PCkVvMrHG8wOxZ6oXP6bLiNCuzR-06FD0iFa_GCq19tJXAJ2-AmpU7A0q-gt4vzax4LpN6zSnf1CCpZ7N-BzBsS_kCM-ICxr0oo8coZ_4NR7dZT4rlOIl8AYrJ7ThCa2q9_BxQVsU/s320/433350043002_408984776002_1000_0313.jpg" width="320" /></a>When Jax was almost 2, he was really into firetrucks and firefighters. So, he told Santa, and everyone else, that he wanted a firetruck for Christmas. Santa Claus brought him a battery-powered Power Wheels firetruck, but PawPaw Dan topped Santa that year, and bought Jax a REAL firetruck - a 1970 Mack truck. He told Jax that as soon as he could write his name, they would get the title put in his name. Well, that day finally came. I'm not sure who was prouder, Jax or PawPaw. Jax signed the title and we sent it off so the firetruck could be officially in his name. Precious memories....<br />
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More precious memories ... <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daddy and his little girl... they are so much alike, even when they are sleeping.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boys will be boys, and Jax is one that sure doesn't mind getting dirty. This is his daily "look"</td></tr>
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<u><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Georgia;">August 2011</span></u><br />
In August, Joy was in the local "water carnival" for the second year. She did so well, at 1 1/2 years old, in the 2010 swimsuit pageant, I just knew that the 2011 pageant would be as good and maybe even better (at 2 1/2 years old). She LOOOOVED trying on swimsuits and preparing for the pageant. For the second year in a row, she picked out her own swimsuit and would not be swayed away from her favorite pick. Luckily, I do believe this girl has taste! I have agreed fully with all of her choices. On the day of the water carnival, we had a blast getting ready - hair, make-up, painting toenails, etc. I did all of these preparations for her, rather than paying to have it done (that adds up!! $$ ) so I had just as much fun as she did. She looked adorable, if I do say so myself. She did GREAT .... right up until time to enter the stage! She had a total meltdown just seconds before being called to the stage to model. It turns out that I caused the meltdown by trying to take the lipstick that she had clutched in her hand just before leading her out on stage. Had I known that this would cause such a problem, I would have ushered her AND that dang lipstick right on out to the spotlights. I had no clue that she would react in this way, and never thought much about taking the lipstick from her. After I realized that a meltdown was on the verge, I tried to give her the lipstick back, but it was too late. She went on stage, but only if I toted her. So I did. She finally perked up and began to smile and wave and be herself in the very last turn of her modeling routine. It was too late for the judges to see the "real Joy". So, this year, she did not even place in the competition. But, she is 2. At 2, moods are totally unpredictable.... especially when that mood involves an obsession with lipstick. ha! Now I know. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">notice the lipstick (two!) in her hand... this photo was taken backstage before the pageant, and before the meltdown</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joy and her friend Layla backstage waiting to go on stage. Again, note the lipstick in hand and no tears - If I had only known that this is the way to keep her smiling, I would have never attempted to so much as touch that lipstick. Drama.-Even at 2.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN! The day finally came in August - Jax's first day of Kindergarten! The first day, he didn't have to stay all day - he went to meet his teachers, see his classroom, deliver his supplies, and I filled out paperwork for the school.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax with his Kindergarten teachers: Ms. Buckels and Mrs. Linda</td></tr>
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The next day, he stayed all day, so I guess that is actually the real "first day of school." I tried to document this special day with pictures...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting dressed for his first full day of Kindergarten</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wake up Sleepy Head! It's your first day of school!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was also my first time to pack a Snack Bag. I had no idea what to send, so we went with some favs - Chips, Fruit chews (Mario, no doubt - cause they taste better than any other), and Capri Sun</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready to go!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little Sister was proud as well!</td></tr>
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Wow, it is hard to believe that he is in big school now. I'm so proud of him! Soooo proud! He loves his new school, his teachers, his friends, and all. He is even a bit proud of himself! It is an adjustment for me, since he has been at Co-Lin daycare/preschool since an infant -- he's been right across the street from my office, accessible within minutes, since he was a baby! Now, if he gets sick, or forgets something, I can't run right across the street to him.... he's now 30 minutes away... but he is happy to be "grown", and he likes his school and teachers, and there are PLENTY of people that I know there that can help him if he is ever in need. IF he has to be so grown that he is away from me, THIS is the way I'd choose for it to be. It's a great school, with very loving, concerned, and invested teachers and staff. I know he is in good hands.<br />
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Whew! This post is getting rather lengthy. I hate to stop now that I got the 2011 ball rolling... but.... I better make it as easy and convenient as possible for Blogger to handle... I would absolutely die if I got ready to publish and Blogger couldn't handle the task! Stay tuned!-- I'll be back with a second large post with all of the things that happened in the latter part of 2011 -- yeah, all of those things that you and I both have forgotten about long ago. Remember, that's the new trend - RetroWriting. You really should try it - I promise, ALL the cool people are doing it. ;-)~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-46157515082331688262012-02-07T08:52:00.000-06:002012-02-07T08:52:34.143-06:00my poor, poor blogDear Blog,<br />
I think about you ALL the time - that is seriously no exaggeration! As I am going throughout my day, I see things, or I think of random ideas, and I am immediately reminded of you, oh dear Blog. I have all sorts of ideas that I would love to blog about, but.... there is this evil, evil monster called the Clock. The clock just ticks away the time, and somehow, even when I meticulously plan for time with you, my dear Blog, that clock just rips my daydreams to shreds. SOMETHING ALWAYS COMES UP. Grrrr. What's up with that? It is so very frustrating, but I'll continue to day dream about the day when I have HUGE chunks of FREE time, with NOTHING to do besides what I WANT to do, and no INTERRUPTIONS, and no DISTRACTIONS....... I wonder if... THEN, will I have anything to blog ABOUT.... ?????<br />
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Here's to 2012! ~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-39885702382468660052011-05-06T14:59:00.000-05:002011-05-06T14:59:11.174-05:00say Thanks to our TroopsI've been feeling very shaky in this world lately. I found this site shortly after the Westboro, KS folks attempted their protest of a BRAVE Mississippi soldier's funeral (if you didn't hear about it, <a href="http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011104150343">READ about it here</a>... UN-REAL!). I thought I should share this appreciation site so that you, too, can say THANK YOU to our TROOPS for what they do for us everyday. <br />
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Jax had one request as we began thinking about what to do for his 5th birthday: he wanted Blue Thunder to attend. That's his beloved 'coon dog. Yep, that looooud blue tick hound. He wanted to have his party at "some place" besides our house, he said, and he wanted to invite Blue Thunder. Oh. Wow. How will I handle this? No "place" is going to allow a D-O-G to attend!!! So, after some thought, we decided that we would make Blue the celebrity guest... and then our 'coon hunting party idea came forth. It was a perfect theme for Jax - he's really into 'coon hunting lately. So, we decided to go with it!<br />
Now, I just THOUGHT I had a hard time finding paper goods and party supplies with a shoe theme for Joy... well, this 'coon idea was an ultimate challenge. I think it turned out pretty cool, and he definitely had a unique party and coordinating memories. The night of the party turned out to be soooo cold, we decided not to do the mini-scavenger/coon hunt that we had planned, but it still worked out perfectly. Here's some pictures for you to see our 'coon hunting party theme in action:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">food table On the menu: HotCoonDogs and all the trimmings</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">we used his Davy Crockett-style 'coon skin hat as a topper for the 3 tiered platter</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">His cake was fashioned from the invitation design</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We loved the 'coon cookies, made by Mrs. Heather. We displayed pictures of Jax's recent 'coon hunting escapades around, since finding 'coon-themed decor was not gonna happen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">there's the celebrity guest and the Guest of Honor arriving at the party, with many fans waiting to meet and greet.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting ready to blow out the candles. Look at the paparazzi, ready to get all the photos! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a bashful grin as everyone sang "Happy Birthday". Blue sang along from outside. Loudly, I should add... VERY loudly.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He did it! He blew out all FIVE candles!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">opening gifts - he was excited to get his very own wallet... WITH money already in it. Why is it I never get a pre-filled wallet?</td></tr>
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It was very cold outside, but the party couldn't have turned out any better. All of Jax's friends were there, INCLUDING his best canine friend, which made him SO HAPPY. He was so excited to have his friends finally meet Blue Thunder, too. And, Blue Thunder was pretty darn happy himself... I think someone slipped a HotCoonDog out to him!<br />
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Happy Birthday, Jax!~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-79989378138322381042011-02-23T08:01:00.002-06:002011-02-23T08:01:00.735-06:00Wordless Wednesday: Mini-Trooper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHVeP0o7DIXKQyzZlQLshXIW0LSAM9lfYmeZOv1yotFnwtGAUblnHjlCWlnclvaMhJlAlBPeUJC0gIyIeC5O635aSqQc1YYaG_toJV8GAQY5O7P9UC-QTyzEnRfRWAxffAhaP-BToj_Ss/s1600/holidays+065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHVeP0o7DIXKQyzZlQLshXIW0LSAM9lfYmeZOv1yotFnwtGAUblnHjlCWlnclvaMhJlAlBPeUJC0gIyIeC5O635aSqQc1YYaG_toJV8GAQY5O7P9UC-QTyzEnRfRWAxffAhaP-BToj_Ss/s640/holidays+065.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-51221082861930826602011-02-22T14:20:00.000-06:002011-02-22T14:20:00.440-06:00Princess Styling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdluPmO7YszXkUihNVfAhOPojFNPvBIrkR6UmD4eIcvo9TKJjDZB_NPEP9Ln5dWE5JIsceZ9X15HxolJTpa3pNT2y7-ThpHGay7XeYJaqUidRi2ZHUgT4S7aNbaLfKOTb2gq0nz4cw07Q/s1600/holidays+141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdluPmO7YszXkUihNVfAhOPojFNPvBIrkR6UmD4eIcvo9TKJjDZB_NPEP9Ln5dWE5JIsceZ9X15HxolJTpa3pNT2y7-ThpHGay7XeYJaqUidRi2ZHUgT4S7aNbaLfKOTb2gq0nz4cw07Q/s400/holidays+141.jpg" width="266" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Even a Daddy needs a little Princess style pampering from time to time!!!!</span></span></span>~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-41640670898655745222011-02-21T07:27:00.001-06:002011-02-21T07:27:00.742-06:00silly girls<span style="color: #351c75;">Joy is definitely spoiled by my sister, her Aunt Dana. Here, they have a S-I-L-L-Y lesson in Lipstick 101.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75;"> </span>~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-60913371346034067222011-02-20T17:33:00.001-06:002011-02-20T17:33:00.677-06:00he is a 'coon hunter<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">he got the blue tick 'coon dog back in late summer... "Blue Thunder"</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">oh my, I have just taken my child's picture with a dead animal. Oh, heavens.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">So, it was just a matter of time... I should have known...</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> Yes, yes. I am still TERRIBLY behind on my blogging. But I do have a good feeling that I am very close to being caught up. My posts may not be exactly what I had originally thought up in my head, but they will be enough to suffice to get me to the point of "caught up". I'm ready to blog live. It's been a looooooonnng time since I have done that.<br />
So, let's continue, shall we? ya know, with that catching up stuff... <br />
Where were we? Ah! I do believe we have made it, more or less, to the CHRISTMAS SEASON! I've been saying I'll post Christmas stuff later. Well, I believe later is finally here. Finally!<br />
Gosh, holiday time is soooo busy for us. It actually starts in about October: fall/halloween, then Thanksgiving, Joy's birthday two weeks later, and then Christmas two weeks after that, and then Jax's birthday two weeks after that, not to mention the other family birthdays mixed in between (mine, my sister's, my daddy's, josh's dad's, and one of our nephews, to name a few).... WHEW.<br />
So, let me give a little pictorial attention to CHRISTMAS. We, of course, have <u>tons</u> of pictures from Christmas, so I have selected a view for sharing and documentation purposes here. I hope you enjoy. Hey, where else would you find yourself 'celebrating' Christmas in February -??-!!!!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">at church, Sunday before Christmas day (see my separate post on the trouble with getting a picture of all of us together!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meet ROCKY. He's the latest addition to our family - our Elf on the Shelf! We love this new tradition, and the kids were super excited to find Rocky in a new place every morning. He's a sneaky little booger</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">you can see the mischief dripping off of him, can't ya? And, by the way, how do y'all like that skull mount cactus buck-? UGLY, isn't it? But the hubs insisted on perching it front-and-center on our living room wall, because it's a "freak of nature" he says. Whoop-deee-do, I say - it's STILL UGLY. An-y-waaayyy, Rocky didn't seem to mind. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">in 2008, Christmas at our house somehow morphed into a Disney character-themed event. That year, we had newborn Joy, who slept through the ENTIRE event (Sleeping Beauty), and Jax, who insisted on running around in just his underwear, pretending to be Tarzan. Now, THIS year, 2 years later, we had a return to the character themed Christmas at our house. This year, we had Cinderella... and....</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...and... Barney Fife. ha ha. These kiddos keep it interesting, that's for sure!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My parents and my sister and her family usually come to our house on Christmas Eve for a family supper and exchange of gifts. Would you just LOOK at all of the gifts?!!! These are just for Christmas Eve!! We each buy for everyone, so there is something for every person squished up under that tree. The stacks of gifts make my tree look tiny. But it is fun - giving is something it seems everyone in my family loves to do; I know I do - it's my favorite part! Oh. And, did you notice? There's a little Joy in this picture too.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">opening gifts - she really got into it this year!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was finally able to convince Joy to put her Christmas outfit back on (instead of Cinderella), but Jax was NOT parting from that gun belt and smokey hat. Not real festive at first glance, but it's ok. It will be something to laugh about when he and Joy are older. :-)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barney opening gifts... you see that?- that IS a Garbage Truck ...named Stinky. Jax actually <i>wanted</i> that garbage truck. And, guess what - it TALKS!! Come to think of it, I don't think that thing has the capacity for "quiet" - it talks all the time. So, thanks, MoMo!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Reindeer Food. Sprinkle this food outside the night before Christmas. It will help the reindeer find your house and be a nice treat too!"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and, note the princess "glass slippers" with the Christmas pj's here</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kids! You aren't eating SANTA'S cookies, ARE YOU?????</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joy insisted that she leave Santa's milk in <u>her</u> favorite cup</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">so, finally, Santa's treats were in place and ready for his arrival</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I snuck into the living room to take a quick snapshot of the tree and gifts Santa left before the kids woke up and destroyed it all. :-)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax got a COON HUNTING LIGHT - just his size.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joy got a nice PINK kitchen. I don't think she noticed, but I loved the vintage style</td></tr>
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And, because I have many picture frame ornaments on the tree, here's our ATTEMPT at a family picture. We had to wait until we visited my mom, so that all 4 of us could be included in the picture. By that time, PLENTY of grouchy and cranky had set in... this is the best that we got:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joy appears to be engaging in the universal sign for "crazy" here. In the previous shot, she appears to be attempting escape. Hhhhhmmmmmm....</td></tr>
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While we're on the subject of Christmas, I'd like to share a few of my favorite things about Christmas, with pictures, of course.<br />
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I love Christmas ornaments. I could go broke if I allowed myself to buy all of the ones that attract my attention. Besides photo Christmas cards, I think Christmas ornaments are my 2nd favorite thing to look forward to at Christmas time every year. Oddly enough, my favorites are not expensive at all. Rather, they are the sentimental ones - the homemade things that the kids have made, and gifts from ornament swaps and special friends. I even have some ornaments that were given to me by classmates in elementary school. That was many moons ago, and they are still precious to me.<br />
As most of you know, we have experienced two miscarriages in the building of our family - my very first pregnancy, and one in between Jax and Joy. Although they were never really "babies" as defined by many, they WERE <u>my</u> babies. I found these Angel ornaments one year, and used them to memorialize my grandparents for a community Memory Tree sponsored by a local funeral home. I had some leftover ornaments so I created these two to memorialize my "angel babies", and I hang these ornaments on our family tree each and every year. They have actually turned out to be my favorite ornaments. I thought I would share this idea in case my bloggy friends know someone with similar struggles who may like to remember their angels in this way. There's a ton of potential in how this idea could be developed. Mine are just plain, but I still love them and what they mean to me and my family. <br />
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Although it IS a lot of work (especially with two little ones right under you, with every move you make) I am insistent on putting up a small tree in each of the kids' bedrooms. This is THEIR tree. Santa doesn't put gifts under them, but they do have a mini-celebration of the Christmas season to lull them to sleep each night. Jax's tree includes ornaments of all different forms and fashions - Disney characters mostly, but some other childhood toy-related characters may appear on his tree as well. Most of the ornaments on Jax's tree are homemade from McDonald's Happy Meal toys! That's right! We add to the collection every year (only the "cute" ones!) but I actually started the collection long before Jax was born. As a matter of fact, the collection of Happy Meal toys goes back to my teenage years, when Josh and I first started dating! For a while, we got on a McDonald's kick - and it seemed like we went to McDonald's at least once every weekend. It wasn't because he was cheap, but it was simply where we liked to eat at that time. I still like McDonald's an awful lot. He does too. But, we are aware that it's not the most healthy choice for meals... and it's actually not the healthiest way to eat for the pocketbook either. Happy Meals have gone up in price. I digress. Anyway, when we frequented McDonald's I usually ordered a Happy Meal and 2 apple pies (those are STILL $1, surprisingly!) - not because I really cared about the toy, but mainly because it was the perfect size meal for me. I originally saved the toys for kids at my church or school, my nephews, or my friends who were aspiring to be elementary teachers (the little toys make great reward prizes). I'd save them up until I got a sizable collection, and then pass them on to someone who could make use of them. As I was preparing yet another sack of Happy Meal toys to be given away, my mother suggested keeping the "cute" ones to use on a Christmas wreath or tree one day. I wasn't sure how that would work out, but I stashed them in my hope chest until I could decide what to do with them. Years later, Josh and I married, and found ourselves with virtually no Christmas decorations our first Christmas together. We didn't have a lot of money to spend on decorations either. So, I brought out those Happy Meal toys and Josh helped me add hooks to them delicately (and creatively), for our very first Christmas tree FULL of delightful ornaments. No one ever noticed they were not really Christmas ornaments... I have to say, they looked great! As the years passed, we did get some "real" Christmas ornaments and decorations, but I could not bring myself to get rid of the sentimental Happy Meal ornaments. Now Jax has them on his tree, and Joy has some on her tree too. I hope one day they will understand why they are so meaningful to me. Meanwhile, because they are character-themed, they make for a really CUTE theme for a kid's tree.<br />
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And, Joy's tree. Well. Her tree is... GIRLY. But we like it that way. It is no where near traditional, but it does incorporate "Joy" - a traditional Christmas greeting that also happens to be her name. Her tree is sparkly purple with teal, lime, and silver ornaments (from her Winter ONEderland first birthday party), along with a few of the previously discussed Happy Meal ornaments that fit the color scheme and girly appeal. Also, her tree has JOY-themed ornaments, which adds an additional personal touch.<br />
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I guess my absolute FAVORITE thing about Christmas is CHRISTMAS CARDS! It's no secret. I send a Christmas card to everyone in this country; not so much to show off my family, but because I secretly hope the trend catches on, and that the recipients will send us a Christmas card in return! It's called subliminal messaging. HA! It is the BEST thing to check the mail and get a handful of cards --especially the photo ones-- instead of a handful of bills! It's unfortunate, but the billers still send their mail during the Christmas season. However, it's just not as noticeable I guess, because those cheery Christmas cards are there to help me recover. I LOVE Christmas cards. I keep all Christmas cards that we have received each year in a coffee-table style scrapbook. I LOVE to look at them through the years. Christmas Cards are my favorite part of the Christmas season, and this is well-known in the Leggett household. No one; I repeat, NO ONE is allowed to check the mailbox in December except for ME!!!! Checking the mail and definitely opening the Christmas cards, is a serious offense that will yield serious tongue lashings by the Queen Bee here.<br />
Since I love Christmas cards soooo much, I know that most all of you have already seen our Christmas card for 2010 -whether you really wanted to or not, - because you got one in the mail. But, because I love them so much, I'm posting our Christmas card here. again. yep, this is my blog, and I can do that. so, grin and bear it! and while you're at it, add my name to your 2011 Christmas card list. The top of the list will be just fine. Ok, thanks.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Also, a shout out to Amanda Smith of <a href="http://www.reflectionsbyamandasmith.com/">Reflections Photography</a> for the super photos of my family!</span><br />
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Well. Merry Christmas to all.<br />
don't mention the February part<br />
:-)~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-56243835451521117612011-02-18T09:47:00.001-06:002011-02-18T09:47:00.292-06:00How much trouble could ONE picture be?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Ok, so that's a decent picture. Not the worst ever. Not the greatest by any means, but it was somewhat what I was looking for.<br />
I would have initially labeled that one "bad" and deleted it without second glance.<br />
It gets the label "decent" only after you consider the work that went into that picture.<br />
But, how much work was involved in that ONE picture?<br />
Oh, you don't even know! <br />
It was a ridiculous amount of begging, pleading, positioning, fussing, whining, aggravating, crying, flopping, and complaining that took place <i>before</i> I finally got that shot. <br />
And the sad part? -- it's still not exactly what I was aiming for!!!! It was just too much trouble ... I gave up.<br />
Take a look at just a FEW of the snaps I went through in order to get that ONE "quick" snapshot picture above. Geez!!<br />
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Take ONE:<br />
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Take SIX: <br />
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Take ELEVEN:<br />
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Why? WHY, children? Why can't you ALL just look at me and look pleasant and freeze that way for just ONE second. Why do you work me like this, all while snickering silently inside as you connive with each other via mental telepathy to create more group un-cooperation and mom-stress? Why? <br />
All I wanted was ONE picture. I guess I got it.<br />
But I got you back! Cause your charades are now posted for all the world to see! <br />
Everybody say, "Yaaaay!"<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">CHEEEEEESE!!!!!!</span>~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-69240126636168396822011-02-17T11:17:00.001-06:002011-02-17T16:12:41.822-06:00Goody Goody TWO shoes!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4PBbnQfZj9MPX3H-qi08jQIGGMgTkwUp6s4kvyZPuhdykxG-_99XHdLXwNHvgmAc4CMUcUFrhyM0WWPIc7Lb4SbEUvEQjbdQSbWG1sufbsbtEetil0jWdJTq-ye5iljfC9HRf74UVEI/s1600/joy2ndblacked+out.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4PBbnQfZj9MPX3H-qi08jQIGGMgTkwUp6s4kvyZPuhdykxG-_99XHdLXwNHvgmAc4CMUcUFrhyM0WWPIc7Lb4SbEUvEQjbdQSbWG1sufbsbtEetil0jWdJTq-ye5iljfC9HRf74UVEI/s640/joy2ndblacked+out.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<i>One, Two, buckle my shoe! And, One, Two, buckle these shoes, too! And, these! and those too!</i><br />
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Our resident princess had a very appropriate SHOE themed 2nd birthday party in December. Hence our invitation and party theme: Goody Goody TWO Shoes!<br />
This child LOVES her some shoes, so nothing would "fit" her better than a Goody Goody TWO Shoes party. Since finding "shoe" themed paper goods for a little girl is next to impossible (why is it that all of the party stuff that I did find with shoes on it, also had martini glasses -- ??? ), we developed our own theme and color schemes to match her personality. Although her birthday is in December, we opted for fun, bright colors and patterns that were as far away from "Christmas time" as possible. I thought it turned out to be a very cute party. And, FUN too!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mrs. Lisa made our cake and cupcakes, and they were so goooooood! And, ADORABLE too!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We opted for 3 tiers of cupcakes, with a small cake for Joy to enjoy, rather than the traditional one large birthday cake Goody, Goody!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">we LOVED these shoe sugar cookies, and they were sooooo good too! Mrs. Heather created these, each with a unique design, coordinated with our color scheme. Don't you love them?!! Goody, Goody!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">here's our table setting! Mrs. Stacy let us borrow these table clothes - they were just what we needed to tie it all together! Goody, Goody!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">snacks, in easy-to-handle "cones" that I made myself. EASY, EASY</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">close up of the fondant "zebra" print cupcakes CA-YUTE! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">THE Princess</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a crown for the prissy little Shoe Queen. Goody Goody!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a little modeling...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">modeling... shoes, of course</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">she listened intently as everyone sang Happy Birthday. Goody Goody! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and, she was successful with blowing out TWO candles. Goody Goody!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">we set up a little "shoe shop" for the girls to try on, and try on, and try on... until their little shoe-loving hearts were content! GOODY, GOODY fun!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">these were her pick for the moment.always subject to change, of course!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't blink! She'll change those shoes on ya in a heartbeat! and, in 2 seconds flat!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Opening gifts -- also a great opportunity to prop your feet up :-D</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">she loves her babies</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ah! her first pair of Tom's!! And, look at that!-- they're sparkly- perfect princess attire</td></tr>
</tbody></table>There wasn't anything huge or spectacular at the Goody Goody TWO shoes party, but I think it was perfect for this group of prissy little two-year-olds! Kids and adults alike enjoyed the food, and I think the adults enjoyed the constant shoe fashion show entertainment just as much as the adorable little two-year-old shoe models did. Gosh, I think they could even teach some of us a thing or two about walking (and <i>running</i>) in heels!!<br />
Happy Birthday Joy! Goody Goody TWO Shoes!~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-55686667640384376322011-02-16T13:54:00.002-06:002011-02-18T14:54:58.704-06:00Wordless Wednesday: Rotten!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBLbieUWUnujJ5MVbLE1xyckSl0gbUwYsheOpj4po89YpQQ779twwo8SYJNz44PHDQI488WSy-VPHA96hGTH1Uud7eQVUnqQwkebTZtxHh4hkhAUoorwQpy3EMK-SMeBLVwD4WMMsZic/s1600/Sept2010+034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBLbieUWUnujJ5MVbLE1xyckSl0gbUwYsheOpj4po89YpQQ779twwo8SYJNz44PHDQI488WSy-VPHA96hGTH1Uud7eQVUnqQwkebTZtxHh4hkhAUoorwQpy3EMK-SMeBLVwD4WMMsZic/s640/Sept2010+034.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-23451549907898468292011-01-24T16:02:00.000-06:002011-01-24T16:02:05.338-06:00GAPS update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-_XPw-Xdeo23LU4MP6U2KXCUgwFGglI_B8EIiTtf-iymWhyphenhyphenc0tppz1wl9AC-A0SzVRDLqfUSWiXrXlCTqnENeVLGPWaYvKTOdjTljzZHqUeY7l90oSAJXflzq-1V1bHf6lBbindScYk/s1600/4330107627_fed31361bf_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-_XPw-Xdeo23LU4MP6U2KXCUgwFGglI_B8EIiTtf-iymWhyphenhyphenc0tppz1wl9AC-A0SzVRDLqfUSWiXrXlCTqnENeVLGPWaYvKTOdjTljzZHqUeY7l90oSAJXflzq-1V1bHf6lBbindScYk/s320/4330107627_fed31361bf_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ItlB-qim9dd_9YKWxzsl1rm3MBeskrIljp7hlfpGSx2ChEQc7SlFYIyU-pKliEkvjXJSkOQnuY4tgC8ZCwtr0ndVMjRuKZplSyQUaSD7VREgHZofVJOiUrSU_xaq1nHRY6MiMHvQnHU/s1600/2010October+088.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ItlB-qim9dd_9YKWxzsl1rm3MBeskrIljp7hlfpGSx2ChEQc7SlFYIyU-pKliEkvjXJSkOQnuY4tgC8ZCwtr0ndVMjRuKZplSyQUaSD7VREgHZofVJOiUrSU_xaq1nHRY6MiMHvQnHU/s320/2010October+088.jpg" width="213" /></a>My kids have LOVED participating in the Great American Postcard Swap. It started back in May (2010), and it has been tons of fun. Not to mention, educational! (You can read my original post on the GAPS <a href="http://neishaleggett.blogspot.com/2010/04/we-are-so-excited-to-be-part-of-great.html">here</a>.) At first Joy was oblivious, but after observing multiple instances of great enthusiasm from Jax when a postcard was found in the mailbox, she began to come around a little more. We have been placing the postcards on the wall in their toy room, along with a blank U.S. map. We've been coloring in the states as we receive the postcard from each state. (Side note: we started out with the postcards in the kitchen entryway, where I usually display our beloved Christmas cards. I thought the GAPS would be over by Christmas to make way for the Christmas cards, but alas, it was only mid-way through at Christmas time so the postcards had to be uprooted and relocated to the toy room wall). Joy enjoys looking at the pictures and pointing out mountains, deserts, fields, and other geographic significances that she has learned to recognize in the pictures featured on many of the cards. Jax can recognize some of the state shapes and he knows the general vicinity of their location on the map. He can recall geographic land types for many states, but not all. Heck, I don't know if I could, either, ha! Most of the cards have state history information on them, so we have reviewed those facts occasionally.<br />
I originally joined the GAPS to help Jax understand maps a little better - they are still naturally an arbitrary idea for him. We don't travel a lot, but I recognized last summer that he didn't understand anything about "states" other than traveling to any other than Mississippi meant "far away" and "long ride" for him. This has been a fun endeavor, and I hope we'll get a chance to participate in another one perhaps when Jax is studying the United States in school. Or Joy. Or both!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZD-xTXG5iH060IBnWVTd4u1Lg1K5CH1zHjQZgtkFNUNzv1PsU6QXU_pHxrkX7LWRwjeREQvC-O4Ps5hMaFw59oKSZ-h0AKLJqfdRuhWTAuMnnGq2zaJM2jemzm9JJ-6BdWGWpa5afbDg/s1600/2010October+090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZD-xTXG5iH060IBnWVTd4u1Lg1K5CH1zHjQZgtkFNUNzv1PsU6QXU_pHxrkX7LWRwjeREQvC-O4Ps5hMaFw59oKSZ-h0AKLJqfdRuhWTAuMnnGq2zaJM2jemzm9JJ-6BdWGWpa5afbDg/s320/2010October+090.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>To bring it all full circle, Jax got a U.S. puzzle for Christmas, and he was so excited about that. But I can still tell that he doesn't fully understand, and that maps are still a tiny bit arbitrary for him. I hope this exposure and practice will help him to develop an appreciation not only for maps, etc., but to also introduce him to basic directional skills (he knows how to read a compass!) and state identification, as well as foster a love for his own state of Mississippi and all the blessings we have here.<br />
Did you know that maps are on their way out of style? I heard a radio broadcast recently that said that our children will be unaware of such things as telephone books, letters, maps, cd's, and chapter books and libraries! These essentials from my childhood years are being quickly replaced by the internet, email/social networking, g.p.s systems, mp3's, and electronic readers. WOW! That is so true; I never stopped to think about it before hearing the broadcast. <br />
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The GAPS is not over yet - we are missing a few states still - but we hope to have a complete set of postcards very soon, that we can look at over and over again. <b>Thank you</b> to all of the GAPS participants - we have really enjoyed this project!!~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-71431759804310917602011-01-22T13:49:00.001-06:002011-01-22T13:49:00.600-06:00Halloweenyes, it's January. 2011.<br />
and, yes, I'm blogging about Halloween. 2010.<br />
but, they were too CUTE not to share, okay?! I'm just anal like that. I can not get over it. So, yes, I'm still in "catch up" mode.<br />
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But I will make a deal with you, my lovely readers. Since you have long forgotten about Halloween, I'll spare you the details and just let the pictures speak for themselves - how about that?<br />
Ha, I'll let you decide the CUTENESS factor, [wink, wink]<br />
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So, without further ado, I present to you... Halloween 2010! [drumroll, please!]<br />
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First up, LUIGI!!!! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax is obsessed with the Mario Brothers, and idolizes Luigi for some reason. What better Halloween costume? Very fitting for him, right now.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the mustache the most! hilarious!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax, 4, cannot say "Luigi" no matter how hard he tries, but, bless his heart, he's working REALLY hard on it! When he says it, it comes out as "Lu-wedgie" LOL</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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And, next up, we have a very lovely.... STRAWBERRY!!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">isn't this just the most precious thing? </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She's BERRY sweet!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love her BERRY much!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Our church had the annual trunk-or-treat, and we had soooo many kids -- it was a BLAST!!! Look at all of 'em!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">you could find any creature you've ever dreamed up at Calvary's annual Trunk-or-Treat. Can you say FUN!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">here's a closer snapshot, just before the kiddos hit up all of the "trunks" in the parking lot. That's my niece and nephew (Popeye and Olive Oil) sitting between Luigi and Little Miss Strawberry</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids got to select a pumpkin from the patch, and decorate it - this was a fun activity for all ages.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daddy helped Joy - she picked the cutest tiny pumpkin for the project - it was about the size of an apple. It turned out soooo cute! I loved having the kids' decorated pumpkins sitting out on our porch for Halloween. So cute.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's the two cutie-patooties as we were getting ready to wrap up the night. GREAT TIMES for the Leggett's</td></tr>
</tbody></table>~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-15560849723908113832011-01-21T14:38:00.000-06:002011-01-21T14:38:54.422-06:00a lesson on petsBack in the Fall, Joy's class was doing a study on animals, and pets. One afternoon, I reached into her cubby to gather her belongings, and pulled this out:<br />
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Squashed.<br />
Immediately. <br />
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He had apparently already contemplated the issue and had already made a selection mentally -- he wanted to take his "pet" squirrel... the one that was our guest at our recent front yard picnic. <br />
So, that is exactly what he did. And, all of the kids loved it, including Joy, who got to be a pet show audience member.<br />
I still think my idea was better. I mean, how much more unique can you get?<br />
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Jax was SUPER excited when his Daddy FINALLY removed the training wheels from his bike. He spent all of Fall break getting used to the new freedom... and the brakes! He had no problems riding without the training wheels, but it did take a little while to get used to those brakes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting coached...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this is my most favorite picture - exhilaration!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look Ma! I can't stop now! ... don't know how to use the brakes! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joy cheers him on!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look out for that TREE!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-42569272682293502012011-01-14T14:56:00.000-06:002011-01-14T14:56:45.212-06:00lovely weather for a pic-nic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvpJ0v2WbPgm9Qfcv_EH5KKW_lyzzhKvYanKcb3JrJPzxFz4InTQZs_mjyYKqlwEqSMWIeo2niUsSOJJnzHAKzts-iIp699BkEEtLpEtwNYV3j7DoCqkNOLNSYaKhxLDxSWmWTcaH32E/s1600/2010October+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvpJ0v2WbPgm9Qfcv_EH5KKW_lyzzhKvYanKcb3JrJPzxFz4InTQZs_mjyYKqlwEqSMWIeo2niUsSOJJnzHAKzts-iIp699BkEEtLpEtwNYV3j7DoCqkNOLNSYaKhxLDxSWmWTcaH32E/s320/2010October+002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>During Fall Break (October 2010), we had the most beautiful weather! So, the kids and I planned a little pic-nic for lunch, right in our very own front yard. It was the best idea, we all enjoyed our meal, as well as the time relaxing under the tall, tall pines.<br />
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THEN, I stretched out on the picnic blanket and laughed hysterically as these two crazy kids engaged in an impromptu Lawn Mower Race. I enjoyed the entertainment, and I especially enjoyed listening to them giggle and chat as they played together. It made for a great lazy afternoon, and a super adventure for a Fall Break, even though we didn't really "go" anywhere at all. <br />
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Okay, okay, so I'll skip over some of the detailed details! I'm realizing that my readers may not be "into" this event as much as I was. But, can I say here that this Water Carnival was SO. MUCH. FUN. !!!!!! We both had a blast, and I was SO PROUD of my little bit. SHE even PLACED! That wasn't something that I emphasized, because I do not want to create a pageant monster, but that lil fact did make me smile, so I'm throwing it in here!<br />
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All of those pictures were taken backstage before the pageant started. She LOVED the bling on her suit, and the fancy ribbon accessory on her foot... she's... such a GIRL! Yay! I love it!<br />
So, now, on to the stage photos.<br />
Oh.<br />
Wait.<br />
We don't have any!<br />
Can you believe that? <br />
Well, you see, we Leggett's can't seem to pull anything off without a hitch. About 30 minutes before we were supposed to be at the event, Josh got called out to a wreck 2 counties away. It was a fatality and would require extra documentation and markings of the scene. I was soooooo FRUSTRATED! He would not be able to see his daughter in her very first stage debut! Can we say UP-SET ?!! I was. Joy had no clue, but I was soooo disappointed that her Daddy would not be in that audience cheering her on. I had to remind myself many times that some other family was experiencing a crisis far more important, and THEY needed him more at that very moment. That is very, very hard to do. But it is a conversation that I have to have with myself frequently, as there is never really a convenient time for a fatality. <br />
So Joy and I carried on. And everything was fine. I had my camera with me backstage, and Josh wasn't there for me to pass it off to as we approached the stage. But, it's ok. My camera ended up being entertainment for the little ones backstage, so it all worked out in the end.<br />
Miss Prissy-and-Independent navigated that stage like a pro! She was precious, if I do say so myself!<br />
Here's some snaps that I took backstage as we were waiting for our turn to enter the stage! That's her friend Layla, who is just 3 months older than Joy. I am so glad that these 2 girls will get to share so many events and experiences together, just like Layla's mother and I did throughout our childhood years. So fun!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These photos need little explanation, much like my last post of Beach photos. These are from the annual Brookhaven Exchange Club Fair last August (2010). Jax and Joy ENJOYED themselves, and I had a ball as well. Josh got OLD sometime between the time we started dating, when he would ride any ride out there, (and even make efforts to make them more swirly, spinny, scary, etc. than what they actually were) and the present, when he refused to get on anything! But, I do believe he enjoyed himself just the same - he enjoyed talking and socializing! Because at a small town fair, it is just one big reunion of old friends - the rides are just a side item. :-)</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax LOVED the Farris Wheel - the big one! He was not hesitant one bit! As a matter of fact, he went to the fair with full intentions of riding THE farris wheel. His Daddy watched from a distance, and took a few snapshots for us.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax had already sailed thru the big Ferris Wheel experience, but he was just as happy to serve as a riding partner for Joy on the little ferris wheel. They were so cute and he took good care of his little sister, making sure that she didn't get up or fall during the ride.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">COTTON CANDY - a fair staple!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They both loved the cars. A fair classic for kiddos, for sure. I love how they chose to ride together rather than separately, even though there was plenty of "single driver" cars available. They both wanted to ride together. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driving takes determination! Their facial expressions here are priceless! They seem to perfectly represent me and Josh, and our different approaches to driving (and other concentration-oriented tasks). I'll let you figure out which child's expression represents me, and which one is a good reflection of him. LOL</td></tr>
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The Exchange Club Fair is so much fun! No, it's not a theme park with super duper rides that attract people from all over the world. It's small. And it's old. As a matter of fact, I believe ALL of the rides at the Exchange Club Fair could be easily considered antique! I mean, they were OLD when I was a kid. But, I wouldn't change this small town tradition for anything. It's ours. We love it, and we're looking forward to next August for another twirl of small town community, good old-fashioned FUN.~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-35125771785276787842011-01-07T15:22:00.001-06:002011-01-11T09:17:02.972-06:00it's cold!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>It's January. It's cold. What better time to share some warm sunny BEACH photos from last summer's vacation (July 2010)?!!! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ah, yes. Most of you see right through that. I know. Actually, I am just now getting around to loading the Beach pictures from our July 2010 vacation. Oh well. At least I am making some progress. Thanks to my friend <a href="http://furrfamilyjourney.blogspot.com/">Angela</a> for the advice on uploading pictures with the new editor, that I didn't know anything about!!! THANKS GIRL - this is MUCH better! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dolphin cruise</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">got a little stormy out on the water, but even the stormy weather was beautiful</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Captain Jax got to steer for a while!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jax's first trip to HOOTERS!</td></tr>
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We loved the FL Gulfarium too!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We even got to witness a beach wedding - it was quaint and beautiful!</td></tr>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-65338442157067736212011-01-04T16:30:00.001-06:002011-01-04T16:30:54.177-06:002011To leave the old with a burst of song;<br />To recall the right and forgive the wrong;<br />To forget the things that bind you fast,<br />To vain regrets of a year that's past,<br />To have the strength to loosen hold<br />On worthless things of days grown old;<br />To dare go forth with purpose true;<br />To unknown tasks of a year brand new;<br />To help your brother along the road,<br />To aid his work and ease his load;<br />To add your gift to the world's good cheer,<br />Is to have and give a Happy New Year.~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-66142348806979885252010-11-11T15:29:00.000-06:002010-11-12T15:36:22.895-06:00conversations with the kiddos = LOVE IT!Well, it's now November and I STILL have a gazillion pictures that I really want to post from SUMMER... and of course, there's HALLOWEEN pics that need some attention, too! But, gah, Blogger is so tough on a girl with a bunch of pictures! Does anyone else ever have a problem with uploading pictures to Blogger? OMG! It takes sooooo long! And, THEN, it is a pain to move them and get them positioned the way you want them! There MUST be an easier way! C'mon Blogger-Execs... with ALL of this new-fangled modern technology available, there has GOT to be something you could do to help us snap-happy folks with our photo uploads!!! For crying out loud!!!<br /><br />Ok, I am stepping down from that soap box now.<br /><br />Since I don't have a lot of time (like, ever!), I won't be posting pictures today. A'hem, sorry about that. Instead, I want to share some "stories" and some recent "conversations" from my precious, ever-so-talkative, and too-darn-cute children.<br /><br />I love listening in on kids' conversations. I love when I am invited to participate in conversations with kids, especially when they are MINE! Isn't it funny how their conversations somehow seem eerily similar to things we say ourselves ?? sooooo funny....<br /><br />The Leggett children apparently have the gift of gab. I think they got that from their Daddy. Well, maybe just a little influence from their Momma too. I've posted about the developing talkative nature of my kids before <a href="http://neishaleggett.blogspot.com/2010/05/kids-say-darnest-things.html">here</a>, and <a href="http://http//neishaleggett.blogspot.com/2008/11/election-day.html">here</a>, and <a href="http://neishaleggett.blogspot.com/2009/08/and-then-there-was-week-2.html">here</a>, and my <strong>absolute favorite</strong> eavesdropped conversation ever is right <a href="http://http//neishaleggett.blogspot.com/2008/10/sunday-evening-we-picked-up-our-lil.html">here</a> (Jax and his friend Brandon on "sisters").<br /><br />Well, here's some more little tidbits to add to the list!<br /><br />**It was the first week of school (yes, I realize I have not posted pictures yet, but I just can't hold the stories in any more. Refer to above soap box.) and we were headed home. Joy was whipped out and was fighting sleep from the moment we got in the car, so I was trying to keep both Jax and Joy talking as we made the trek home.<br />Me: "What did you have for lunch today?"<br />And, Jax spoke up for the both of them: "wellllll, we had three things for lunch. We had ham - that's the protein, Mama... and we had.... uh... um... we had.... well, I can't remember what else we had, Mama, but we had three things. And, Aubree is in my class!"<br />Me: "Oh, wow! I didn't know Aubree is in your class this year."<br />Jax: "Yes, she is. I told her she's my girlfriend. ... But I didn't even tell her Leslie is my girlfriend... " {<silence>silence}<br />and Jax continued, "oh, this ain't no good!"</silence><br /><br />**We have the greatest conversations while riding to and from school, it seems. I guess the distractions are kept to a minimum, so there's really only Chattering for entertainment. One afternoon as we were traveling home, we crossed some railroad tracks. Jax squealed from the back seat, "OH! LOOKY! We're crossing a ... ummm... a.... um.... a... a.... um, a ... train system!!!!!" That's my boy! - creative and original!<br /><br />**During yet another ride home from school, we passed a garbage truck. Jax immediately noticed.<br />Jax: "Mama, I think that was G.I. Joe. That MUST <emphasized>be a FAKE garbage truck cause it's G.I. Joe's truck in disguise!! <without>And did you know Batman has buddies? Yeah! And there's one that's a cowboy and one that's really big, and uh... that's it I guess. But do you know who Stretchman is?" Whew! Yeah, I know - being worn out from a long day's work hoping for idle conversation doesn't mean a thing to this kid; he demands thought and contemplation... and very quick answers, or else he just moves on to his next thought without you! ha</without></emphasized> <p>**Josh was able to go on a quick hunting trip to Arkansas in early October. As he was leaving he told Jax, "Take care of Momma and Joy while I'm away." Jax nodded. "You're the man of the house while I'm gone," Josh told him. Without hesitation, Jax blurted, "Does that mean I'm the BOSS?" Oh, lordy.</p><p>**Not long after that hunting trip, Josh and Jax were preparing to go 'coon hunting, and take Jax's new 'coon hunting puppy, Blue Thunder (I know, I know - pictures coming soon). Josh and Jax were discussing what they needed to take, etc. and Joy commented, "Doy toon huntin, Daddy," [translation: Joy 'coon hunting, Daddy], indicating that she wanted to go with them. Josh explained to her that she could not go this time; it was dark and cold, and even misting rain a little bit. Jax said, "don't cry girl! You gotta stay here and take care of things. You're the GIRL of the house now!"</p><p>**Mid-October announcement from Jax: “I want some rocks for Christmas”<br />Me: “Oh?!! Okay, we’ll have to tell Santa. He can probably handle that.”<br />Jax: “I want space rocks and ocean rocks.”<br />Me: “Oh. Ok. Hhhmmmm.”<br />Jax: “How is Santa gonna get the space rocks, Momma?”<br />Me: “Hhmm. That’s a good question. I think you should ask Daddy!”<br /><br />**Jax (to Joy): “you need a boyfriend, girl.”<br />Daddy/Josh: “Ooooh, no. We don’t want her to have a boyfriend yet – he’ll try to smooch on her and such!”<br />Jax: “Then, who will she marry, Daddy?”<br />Josh: “I don’t know. She’ll have to do all of that kind of stuff when she’s …uh… forty.”<br />Jax (astonished): “Woah! Farty?! Farty is a long time, girl! It's gonna be, like, farty-million years before you get big [old enough], girl! Woah, it'll be all the way til next summer!!!"**Joy has been more interested in the "Pincesses" [Princesses] lately, especially Snow White. She got the movie at Halloween, and we have played it a few times. She doesn't just sit and watch, but she does listen and view some of the scenes as she plays. One evening, the Snow White movie was playing, and Jax, being the very observative child that he is, asked, "Momma, why do those little dwarts [dwarfs] say 'Hey Ho' every time they are walking?"</p>**11/4/2010 - Jax wanted Joy to play "cop" with him. Jax said, "Joy, you be the bad guy."<br />Joy: "NO!"<br />Jax: "Well. Just turn around and put your hands behind your back then!"<br />Joy: "NO!"<br />Jax: "Ok." {pause} <silence>"Order in the Cot [court]! Order in the Cot!!!"<br />Joy: "NO!" <silence>"Not today, Jax!" <p>**One evening, I was cooking supper and Jax was just insistent that he was going to help. I told him that I had everything covered, but he kept on. He wanted to help me peel potatoes. I explained that the potato peeler I was using was actually just a knife in disguise, and that he could cut his fingers easily. He continued to beg and plead and he appealed to my soft side when he kept saying, "I just want to help you, Momma". So, again, I explained the potential dangers of the Peeler, and then gave him instructions and a demonstration on how to use it and how to avoid injury. He did very well operating the Peeler, and did not get even so much as a scratch. He peeled two potatoes, and he announced, "I got the hang of this, Momma!" He was so proud. "Good Job!," I said. Jax replied: "You can count on me!" and sweet little Joy, who was playing in the other corner of the kitchen, never missed a beat; she began, "ooonnne... twooooo... th-reeeee...." I love these two.</p><p>**One night I was rocking Joy and all was quiet - it was just the two of us.<br />Me: "I love you"<br />Joy: "I wuv shoe too." [I love you too]<br />Me: "That's so sweet, Joy."<br />Joy: "Doy wuvs Daddy." [Joy loves Daddy]<br />Me: "What? You love Daddy? Well. What about Mama?"<br />Joy: "Doy wuvs Mama." {pause} "Too."<br />Me: "I love you too, Joy."<br />Joy: "Aaaaaaannnnd. Doy wuvs Dax." [Joy loves Jax]<br />What a sweetheart! ~ She melts my heart! </p><p>**Each day when I pick up Joy, she runs up to me and says, “Joy’s Mama!” as she has her arms stretched out for me to pick her up. One afternoon, I decided to question her a little more.<br />Me: “Who is Joy’s Mama?” (Joy points to me.) “What is Joy’s Mama’s name?”<br />Joy: “Neisha”<br />Me: “What is Joy’s Daddy’s name?”<br />Joy: “Josh”<br />Me: “Who is Jax’s Mama?”<br />Joy: {long pause} “Daddy can!”</p><p>Oh, how I love my little chatterboxes! I could go on, and on. These two precious gifts are priceless! </p>~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5113601136185033492.post-61103809085579935092010-10-13T23:50:00.007-05:002010-10-14T00:45:57.629-05:00summer snaps: feel the loveHere's a few more summer memories in .jpg format - an impromptu photo session<br /><div>of Jax and Joy doing what they <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7E1pd01VG8FLPvzGYPBAKumVVl8L5UFWrwbjtBvaHqT2BUkHkFLkXLae8pPTROtqzhWGjtfdsTvoKQx1hpQ7sW1lpTiLDoJXI25QFxCD9qJIR-JfcSEblodgm6T7xqFpZMNjVaMEDYWg/s1600/197016729002_200157733002_1000_0224.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527766324937319874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7E1pd01VG8FLPvzGYPBAKumVVl8L5UFWrwbjtBvaHqT2BUkHkFLkXLae8pPTROtqzhWGjtfdsTvoKQx1hpQ7sW1lpTiLDoJXI25QFxCD9qJIR-JfcSEblodgm6T7xqFpZMNjVaMEDYWg/s320/197016729002_200157733002_1000_0224.jpg" /></a>do best - PLAYING!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xlmOEBsXaKPHu6gn3a6CBpKSRg6LZ4GTjYmn_qxwNJB-xL293a1zQVgaNLHI2H5KAJ9W7gDXbYC-kGOgo5Ibu7-sT-DM3Edu8EUsPVHXXXnLmFAmKMEKnYwnpJ48mblIKIxxPfkwHNc/s1600/197016728002_200157731002_1000_0223.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527766319194603378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9xlmOEBsXaKPHu6gn3a6CBpKSRg6LZ4GTjYmn_qxwNJB-xL293a1zQVgaNLHI2H5KAJ9W7gDXbYC-kGOgo5Ibu7-sT-DM3Edu8EUsPVHXXXnLmFAmKMEKnYwnpJ48mblIKIxxPfkwHNc/s320/197016728002_200157731002_1000_0223.jpg" /></a> I am sooooo thankful that they play together so well. Jax is great big brother - he is constantly looking out for her, and never takes the opposing side. Joy looks up to him for sure - she wants to do everything that he does; and I do mean everything! (Did I mention that we are potty training?!!) They make childhood look so much fun. And, oooh, the energy! Where does it all come from? Oh, if I only knew the secret.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGMDIQtWq7kTwQbDRR2vVVSwGmeG8Q2XDfrOgoc85aMbsDOviwWcWBf-Fmz_RCTbrxIt8qD9wiFtSF6SOrMZIrdimMg0xprgsQihrIGu6v3bZ96iFsTm99HGgwzX5ahD4HOW_ieTYAdA/s1600/197016053002_200164172002_1000_0204.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527764215585306754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAn-dPznjGNqLd3608-4-clRrzV6jF1HaY-7a_RF-UUyHNWcnThL6Lxc19plcpZyI3j0kxNh7xIHCR4IR3OQkeqeMUje5AaMjhrINukvlphMjH3RCe36Y54l2yrIqhwKzumn8A39y0kCY/s320/197016044002_200164151002_1000_0195.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527764210657301538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzJs-5o4v8gwh1Hy84RZ-9mlGrCDTLZKtdOLegzukW2iE34_0npiJiYNTmHqetPEkX9x57Hy83IlpQT-gv0E2nA4WvvXEYQLgrzM1EgbGSPvWAXrEWlGUj2D0sb9W9R45PqEDljECZnHc/s320/197016043002_200164148002_1000_0194.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527764219004318722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGMDIQtWq7kTwQbDRR2vVVSwGmeG8Q2XDfrOgoc85aMbsDOviwWcWBf-Fmz_RCTbrxIt8qD9wiFtSF6SOrMZIrdimMg0xprgsQihrIGu6v3bZ96iFsTm99HGgwzX5ahD4HOW_ieTYAdA/s320/197016053002_200164172002_1000_0204.jpg" /></a> <div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527764191764264354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq2I7KAS5ycsojmFVYBvJBll_-xjH1sk3PZ2Y9ggzaX0VY1bTQSG4sPPLlJmxBs_PPNaszgTqEcgV6PWxehYqvq6owYYdsMpzgagtnGJ7ftUI8oRlsYC9BnTK6_GJqsL0qKpBz_Kfas5w/s320/197016040002_200164141002_1000_0191.jpg" /> I love these kids - they have captured my heart. I wish I could just "freeze" them, and freeze these times. I would give up my right arm before I would willingly give up just one these memories. Priceless.</div></div></div></div>~neisha~http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954697178911394460noreply@blogger.com0