Monthly Archives: September 2008

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Icecream

September 26, 2008 – 12:25 am

Today we took Paxton in for his 18 month (well 19 month to be exact) checkup. He is 20% in height and 55% in weight. A little short, a little chubby. That’s the way we like them. (Jessika you should come to Helena and be a pediatrician..think about it!!!)

Speaking of a little chubby, I need to tell the story behind these icecream pics. The kids were playing so well and I was so in need of a shower, so I quickly ran and took a short one. When I got out all was quiet. Anessa was still playing and I could see Paxton’s legs dangling off one of the chairs in the kitchen. I looked around and found him hooked up with his very own icecream cone. (Nessa was so proud that she had gotten him one all by herself.) Talk about icecream bliss.

Eat a little, smear a little…


And then there is Nessa, she’s been entertaining us with the english language that she is trying so hard to learn.
“Mom, what does ‘forget it’ mean?” etc, etc,
The other day she asked Kev if she could change her clothes (she’d do it 20 times a day, but this is a pet-peave for Kev) and he explained that she should just keep the ones she has on. She was put out by that answer and huffed a little and said,
“Dad, I’m crazy, I’m going to change my clothes.”
No reaction from Kev.
“Dad, I’m dangerous, I’m going to change my clothes.”
To which we started giggling at her attempt to use the new vocab she is learning (from the latest rescue hero movie I’m guessing)

“Dangerous”..”Crazy”… nice word choices Nessa.

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Fall

September 23, 2008 – 12:10 am

The other day I stepped outstide and felt fall. It’s been awhile. Didn’t quite feel that in Orlando. The air is getting crisp and cold, my skin’s drying out, the leaves on the trees are beauty-ful. I can’t believe Christmas will be here soon. Halloween….I’m thinking of making my own costumes. :) We’ll see. I love, love Halloween. I think it’s because of the fall. Time for taco soup, apple cider, smelly candles.

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September 20, 2008 – 12:10 am

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Making Due with What You’ve Got

September 17, 2008 – 12:25 am

So did I mention I’m trying to be more domestic lately…enjoy more of each day, cook more, soak up my kids more. Anessa asks me every day “Mom, what are we going to do in this house.” I never usually have anything exciting to say, but I’m trying to be more prepared for this question. The other day while she was at preschool I went to Lowe’s and attempted to buy some wood so that we could start making a dollhouse. I stopped the Lowe’s worker and asked him if the wood I had chosen would work (He explained it was too heavy). He kindly guided me to the book section and told me I needed to get a plan. A plan? A plan? I was already out of time and needed to go pick her up, so I went home and found a cardboard box instead (of which we have many). Believe it or not it turned out to be a pretty dang fun afternoon project.




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Kayley and Scott’s Wedding

September 16, 2008 – 4:53 pm

About 7 years ago I was living in Uganda, Africa with Marci. Recently we were able to reconnect in Texas for her sister’s wedding. I couldn’t have been more excited. Kayley and Scott are incredible. Their wedding was incredible. All the details came together to make one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve been to. A lot of their ideas and decor came from the wonderful Pineapple Hill Designs . Here’s a sneak peak at their day.








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Vocalizations

September 16, 2008 – 2:15 am

Paxton has always been my mellow one. Hardly anything could set this boy off, but I can sense things are starting to change. He’s starting to want things..demand things..vocalize his opinions. His latest is the throw myself back on the floor (kind of gently so I don’t hit my head too hard) tantrum. I think I was making him eat at the table?

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Kids should be just that

September 16, 2008 – 1:09 am

Before I started taking my own pictures I was always taking my kids to get their pictures taken.  (I had a little addiction.)  So every month or so I’d get the “coupon” in the mail and head out to get the pics taken.  I always was hoping the studio photographer would branch out a little from the same old studio shot and give me what I wanted.  Never happened.  One time though Anessa was 3 and Paxton was just born.  I so wanted the picture of her holding him.  I was really frustrated with her because she thought it was so funny and just kept giggling and moving around and wouldn’t touch him.  I was mad.  I was ticked off at my little 3 year old.  What a waste it was.  Looking back I wish I never ever ever had gotten upset at her.  What was I thinking? Kids are supposed to laugh.  I’d much rather have a picture of my child laughing than anything else.  I’ve learned a lot. 

So here are some pics from a favorite shoot recently.  The mom (a good friend) was perfect.  She was relaxed, happy and just let her kids play.  I love these kids.  I love these pics. Check it out.
 

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jannabeecher.com/blog begins

September 11, 2008 – 7:19 pm

If you are here you’ve made it to my new blog.  This will be my blog from here on out.

For those who don’t know, we just moved from Orlando, Florida to Helena, Montana and are finally getting ourselves settled (well, still working on it, but it’s coming along).  We love Helena.  I hope we stay for awhile. 

I miss Orlando.  I miss all the cool people.  Yes, you all know who you are.  :)  Thank goodness for the internet!  I hope to be better at keeping in touch. 

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