tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42198233125676325562024-03-05T11:38:25.004-06:00The Rural PearlLesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-18834017494445832752016-03-08T15:04:00.000-06:002016-03-08T15:04:30.674-06:00Love<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>"We Love Him, Because He first loved us."</b></div>
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You know that giddy feeling you get when you're a teenager and your boyfriend is coming over to get you and he is just the greatest thing ever and he just makes you weak in the knees? I remember it all too well. We had many ups and downs in our high school dating years, but we pushed through it all-all the drama of teenage life and made it into our twenties with that same feeling of giddiness and love but a more respectful understanding of each other. </div>
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We got married at 22/21 years old. We thought we knew it all. We moved away from home and started out our married life thinking how easy it was going. We bought our first home, had jobs that allowed us to buy what we wanted and kept food on the table. But something was missing.</div>
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We moved back home after 3 years, and realizing the love of our family was bringing us there. We were happy to be home and started actively trying to have a baby. With no luck, we seeked medical attention only to discover that our love just wasn't going to be quite enough to create our miracle. Through many Dr. visits, tears, nervous breakdowns, money and long drives to the clinic we got our wonderful news--we were pregnant. </div>
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Our love for each other had shown through all of this, and the power of prayer was bringing us our miracle baby. He was born 9 months later and became a new love in our lives. I remember crying tears of joy when he was put into my arms in that hospital room. There is just something so sacred about the love you feel for a child.</div>
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<b>"For this child I prayed"</b></div>
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To know that God loves us in the very same way and is there for us everywhere and all the time. All we need is ask.</div>
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We have been through many things in our married life...going on 16 years now. We have been through the heartache of not being able to have more children-a heartache that I wouldn't want any other person to feel. We been through many obstacles that were very stressful: a flood, a car crashing into our home, building a house (not an obstacle but stressful to say the least), having hard work destroyed by weather. These things all seem like tests. Testing our marriage. They have only brought us closer. Our love for each other outweighs any stress or problem that comes our way. We must keep God close as a third party in our home. He will comfort us in our sorrows and bring us out of any trouble that comes our way. We must trust Him!</div>
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<b>"In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."</b></div>
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This man I have beside me has my back, and I have his. He loves me unconditionally. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful person to call mine. He's my one and only. I'm so glad all those years ago God put him in my path. He could see our future and knew we were a perfect fit. He's my pilot, I'm his navigator.</div>
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Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-13703778652100872712016-03-04T17:08:00.001-06:002016-03-04T17:08:12.483-06:00A Fresh Start<div style="text-align: center;">
Since it's been nearly 2 years since my last blog post, I thought a new start is in order. I updated my header and added a few new profile items. After that long, a few things have changed around here--including me!</div>
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It seems life has gotten better-we are happy, settled, and we seem to have this life of ours all figured out. Haha!! Okay--maybe not ALL figured out. ;)<br />
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We have added new things and creatures to our little farm/ranch/hacienda--whatever you want to call it. We now have 30 chickens, a horse, a donkey, 3 dogs, 4 cats, a bunny, and 6 sheep (and soon to be 6+ lambs). Wow-that's a lot of animals--and we are thinking of getting more. We built a barn last summer with much help from family and friends. It was an ordeal-but it's up and withstanding, for the most part, these horrible ND winds we've been getting. We ran out of nice weather to finish all the trim on it-but it worked to keep our animals warm this winter.</div>
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I started a new little endeavor myself. I started making signs and such with barn wood or re-purposing drawer fronts or really any kind of wood I can get my hands on. It's been a fun adventure; I was in a local vendor show before Christmas. I mainly sell to local people via a FB for sale page or my "business" FB page.<br />
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Those are just a sample. It's fun coming up with new ideas and running with them. I love getting custom orders and seeing the face of my satisfied customer.<br />
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Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-69261155236400705392014-04-20T22:27:00.000-05:002014-04-20T22:27:53.686-05:00Resurrection Sunday<div style="text-align: center;">
Easter is probably my favorite holiday. It is a great celebration of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, it symbolizes new life and new beginnings. </div>
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{It also is the start of spring here in ND--which is always a blessing after a long cold winter!!}</div>
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Today was a glorious day filled with praising God, family, and fun.</div>
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We started the day off with a little candy hunt at home and an Easter gift for Ryder-a new bike. </div>
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Then we went to church-what a glorious service!! Wonderful music and an excellent message!</div>
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After church we had dinner with my extended family, then came home this afternoon and got company and went to visit some neighbors in the evening.</div>
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I have come to the realization that I must do more in my christian walk. I need to attend church more regularly and read my bible on a daily basis. This is no time to take this lightly. Jesus is coming back for us and I have to be ready! I need to show my son {more often} the power there is in reading God's word.</div>
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I must be a better wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend. And I can only do this through Jesus as my guide.</div>
Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-71644679863507688852014-02-23T09:30:00.000-06:002014-02-23T09:30:07.708-06:0020 years....<div style="text-align: center;">
So, yesterday I spent the day working on this house-getting things finished up, and starting a few new projects in the mix. </div>
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I also spent the day loving on my dearest of 20 years!! Yes--I said that-- 2-0 years! He asked me out with a note in choir class our freshman year of high school and the rest is history. Ha!</div>
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I don't know where time goes, I can't believe it's been that long knowing this wonderful man. We've had our fair shares of ups and downs in our relationship, but we have always made it through. We have learned that our struggles in life have only brought us closer together. We've come along ways!</div>
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In the mix of working and loving yesterday, I also made this delicious cake! We had it for dessert after supper-it took much longer than I anticipated to make!! I had originally planned on having it for an afternoon snack. I found the idea on Pinterest which was originally from <a href="http://veryculinary.com/2013/02/04/valentines-day-peek-a-boo-pound-cake/" target="_blank">here</a>. It turned out just how I imagined-lovely. My honey told our son that I "poured my heart into it". </div>
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Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-85243632467244322572014-02-10T09:09:00.001-06:002014-02-10T09:09:39.935-06:00A new wave {product review!}<div style="text-align: center;">
So, we were in town over the weekend and the salon supply store is always out of the hair product I like {Bed Head Creative Genius}. So I decided to try some new products. I ended up bringing home 3 different products but I think one of them I will let my mother in law have. She needs a new one as well.</div>
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So yesterday I decided to do a trial run on product #1. Bed Head Totally Baked and my diffuser on my blow dryer. </div>
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I used my diffuser which I don't normally use because my hair has ALWAYS been stick straight. But I noticed a few days ago after my bath that my hair had a little wave to it from the humidity. So I gave it a go. And what came out was absolutely wonderful! I loved it! It gave my hair a texture and a slight wave which I have never had. I LOVE finding new products that actually work!! Even my bangs look pretty darn good and those I did nothing with other than blow dry them to the side.</div>
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Here I sit, in my new home, in my office with my cup of coffee enjoying the morning sun shining in. God has blessed me with so many wonderful things that I can't help but be happy. The people in my life that make it so much more enjoyable are always around to make me feel loved!</div>
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This is a time every morning for me to ponder on what my day is going to bring. Today-I get to continue to pack this house-put our belongings in there rightful place. That is NOT an easy task. I am missing a few things here and there as well. I am sure they will show up eventually, but it's strange that things just got stuck in an odd place that I don't remember. Ha! </div>
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We are totally moved out of our storage unit. We still have a few things scattered at our family's homes here and there-but not much. For the most part-we are HOME. Now just to make it a home. One that is fully functional and organized. Okay-at least somewhat organized. I am good at that but sometimes it seems I just want to give up!! One place I haven't mastered yet is my pantry. I also have a lazy-susan in my kitchen-so deciding what goes where is quite the task! I never realized putting food away would be such a thought provoking matter! With a little oomph I know I can do it!</div>
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Oh-and I get my haircut today. What to do what to do. I am thinking of cutting bangs again? But not sold on it yet. I like the length of my hair right now but it needs some texture to it. It's just too blunt. Maybe I'll come back later and show what I've done. </div>
Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-80877868791599043162014-01-14T09:19:00.002-06:002014-01-14T09:19:48.717-06:00Journey<div align="center">
I have started reading a book called "Women Living Well" by Courtney Joseph. I have only read the first chapter as I am following along on the authors blog book club. So far I am enjoying it. I need to do things like this for myself more often. I need to dig into God's word and realize that He is the maker of all and that I need to make Him my top priority.</div>
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As I do this, I believe my life is going to only get better.</div>
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Carving out quiet time isn't an easy task. It seems there is always a tv on or someone on the phone. I need to find my quiet place though {once this house is done!}. It will happen!</div>
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I hope to get on this blog and post more as well. It's good to get your feelings out and not just in my head. I have felt a little low lately, down in the dumps. I shouldn't-but I do. It's winter in ND-hard not to feel this way sometimes.</div>
Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-49556600185640036222014-01-04T10:30:00.003-06:002014-01-14T09:13:31.444-06:00Relax....Here I sit, at my new snack bar in my new house with a wonderful cup of coffee and my laptop. This was a long time coming-and it's still not technically done. Oh well. <br />
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We moved into our house the weekend before Christmas, we only came with what we needed-so beds, clothes, food. It has been nice to be in our own place! It's been way too long! There is still some work to do-some doors and baseboards, a few counter tops need to be finished, but I am holding steady at the fact that I am here and can monitor any work from here on it first hand!<br />
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It has been a long stressful build, but we are nearing the very end, and I think all the stressfulness is over. Well-the banking side isn't done yet-so that may still get the best of me. But for now-I am holding out that we are good to go. Pictures to come.</div>
Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-71925684171363759342013-09-11T18:20:00.002-05:002013-09-11T18:20:53.377-05:00Hurting<div style="text-align: center;">
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You listen and just be there for them. </div>
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You don't have advice because you haven't personally been through what they are going through. You make sure they know you love them and will help them in any way you can. </div>
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You pray for them, for the healing of their heart.</div>
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I have gone through a heartbreak in my life that no one in my family had experienced-and they were there for me. They didn't know what to say or do or how to act. But they did what they could.</div>
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Now, I am here for my brother. I am here to help him to the best ability that I can.</div>
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The bible tells us that if we just believe in Jesus and have faith, pray about everything and don't worry-that we will experience God's peace. </div>
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This isn't always an easy thing to follow and do-but we must try. </div>
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Faith that God has a plan for all of us, we just have to trust in his timing.</div>
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Even if it isn't right in our minds as the right time.</div>
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Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-88559659244376431792013-08-16T18:38:00.000-05:002013-08-16T18:38:28.716-05:00LifeSooooo....where did the last 5 months go? Hmm...well-here's the skinny on what's been going on with the Hagel's:<br />
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We moved out of our house in June-took longer with the bank, of course.</div>
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We finally closed on our land deal last week. Yes-last week. And the land owners screwed us over-that's putting it lightly. But it's done and we officially own 15 acres.</div>
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Our house is up and is almost ready for shingles.</div>
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We've been living in the camper on my parents farm for the summer so that's been good for Ryder-getting to play, swim, have kitties, help on the farm. </div>
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We named our new place-Hagel's Hideout. Quay and Ryder got me a big metal sign that needs to be hung yet. I designed it myself. :)</div>
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Ryder will be starting 2nd grade next week. :( Boo.</div>
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Ready for some normalcy. Whatever that may be.</div>
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Building a house is stressful.</div>
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So that's been our summer in a nutshell.</div>
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I know I have been slacking on this. It sucks.</div>
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Our house is sold, just waiting on a closing date from the bank. </div>
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Our land deal is STILL not done-waiting on some paperwork from seller. Sick of waiting.</div>
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Our house got hit by a car at 2am about a month ago-so that's been very stressful dealing with the insurance companies.</div>
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Packing is going slow-I did pack a whole trailer worth, but it's come to a halt at the moment.</div>
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So last night as we were watching "The Bible" I was in total awe. The program was showing when Jesus walked down to meet John the Baptist as he was baptizing people in the water. I swear my heart almost stopped beating as I thought about the feeling I would have looking into the face of Jesus for the first time.</div>
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What a glorious day that will be!!</div>
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I got a true relaxed feeling overwhelm me as I watched, thinking of that moment. Even as I think of it now, tears fill my eyes, and joy fills my heart. Oh what a day it's going to be when I see the face of God! He has helped me through so much in my life, and I just praise him for his never ending love!!</div>
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Easter is my favorite time of year, I have decided that. I always thought it was Christmas, but I think Easter really is #1 in my heart. The newness of it all-knowing what Jesus did for us on that cross-knowing my sins are washed clean if all I do is ask. Jesus lives in my heart and He is there to stay!!</div>
Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-62659367624873921462013-01-29T09:13:00.003-06:002013-01-29T09:13:55.145-06:00Love my boy so much!So, yesterday as I was going through Ryder's school papers I come across a brochure for a summer camp. He asked me what it is, so I continue to read it to him. There is a camp for 6-8 year olds {beginners} that is only 3 days long. I tell him that we would take him {it's an hour drive from our house} and leave him there and there are camp counselors and lots of other kids. <br />
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On to the new year-2013. Wow-seems like it was just 1999! Oh boy. So our land deal still isn't finalized. Still waiting on the deed and abstract. But-we have a builder and are narrowing down the specifics on the build. We plan to start picking out specific things for the house in a couple of weeks. It all makes me a little anxious-so many decisions!<br />
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I am trying to get our house in shape to put it up for sale. Not sure how I am doing yet. I cleaned our bedroom yesterday from top to bottom (except the closet). I have done a few things in Ryder's room, but that has a long ways to go. I just want it to look neat and orderly-oh and clean!Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-89368977297934019032012-11-14T09:47:00.002-06:002012-11-14T09:47:49.448-06:00Life as it is<div style="text-align: center;">
Oh life why must you go so fast. Before I know it I will be old and grey. Oh wait....life...slow down! We don't want that yet!</div>
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So October has come and gone. It was a very warm month, so fall was extended somewhat. I took Ryder to the pumpkin patch. Quay wasn't able to go with, so Steven tagged along. We did a little shopping later and went out for lunch. We ended it with a visit to Andy and Shelly's house. It was a very fun day! I love spending time with my boys! (yes-Steven is considered one of "my boys" since he's my brother) I have a lot of boys in my life and I love them all!!</div>
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What a beautiful morning sunrise!!</div>
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Andy and Shelly had their 2nd annual Halloween party. Last year we didn't make it, but this year I went. We watched a movie and played a game...Halloween style. It was a great time with all my siblings (minus my husband who had to work). </div>
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We got a pumpkin carved, my boys cleaned it out and I did the face carving. So it was a team effort! The next day was halloween. I helped out for Ryder's class party-what a great group of children. They all love to tell you interesting things! I just love kids! Ryder decided this year he wanted to be a Ghostbuster. Those are his favorite movies! So many kids didn't know what he was-I guess they don't watch the classics. Ha! Trick or treating that evening was a chill-fest as normal. We all dressed appropriately and were still cold. But, lots of candy was given (and we still have a lot!)</div>
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It's now November, and the snow has come. This was a beautiful snowfall-big flakes! I love snow-but only for a month or two. Unfortunately here in North Dakota we aren't that lucky.</div>
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So, I have been busy lately making my fall wreath. </div>
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I used a pool noodle from the Dollar Tree for the wreath itself.</div>
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I wrapped it in yarn, then made all my own flowers. They are made from old clothes or fabric remnants that I had. Some of the clothes were my grandpa's old shirts. </div>
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After I finished it, and my mom said she loved it, I decided to make her one as well.</div>
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For mom's I wrapped the pool noodle in fabric, and again made all my own flowers from the same fabrics. I thought it would be fitting to have some of her dad's old shirts on her wreath as well.</div>
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Then I also made one for my mother-in-law.</div>
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I wrapped this one in fabric as well and made the flowers out of fabric she picked out.</div>
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I was a busy lady for a week!<br />
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Well, so many things have happened where do I start?</div>
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The big news first I guess....I am a new auntie!! My sister in law had the baby on Sept 25th. A BOY!!</div>
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He is so absolutely adorable. His name is Oakley. And he is coming to stay at my house in one month while mama and daddy are at work.</div>
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He had to stay in the hospital a little longer than normal, but he's been home for a couple weeks now and adjusting well according to his mama.</div>
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Look at that precious face!</div>
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I got some snuggle time in while he was in the hospital</div>
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Proud new uncle...aka my hubby</div>
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Ryder and his new cousin</div>
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Okay-so fall has set in here in ND. Ryder made some leaf piles a couple weeks ago. It's his annual tradition to rake and jump. Good thing he did it before we had the hurricane force winds for the last 2 days!!</div>
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We had a wedding last weekend. My cousin married her sweetheart. It was a lot of fun and of course a good family photo op!</div>
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Quay bought Ryder a truck. Definitely a fixer-upper. But they have several years to get to it. Ryder loves it!!</div>
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Quay turned 34 on Tuesday of this week. He has caught up to me again. Hehe. I still feel young, so that's all that counts right? </div>
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What's a birthday without goofy pictures?</div>
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Oh and the other big news.....I chopped off all my hair. I needed a change. If you have made it through most of my post, you maybe noticed in our family pic above. But here's one from today, didn't put on much makeup and did minimal styling, but it still looks pretty good.</div>
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Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-84488801316599259102012-10-11T18:11:00.000-05:002012-10-11T18:11:56.959-05:00I wish<div style="text-align: center;">
I am still battling with the inftertility "demons". </div>
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I can say I am past it, but I am not.</div>
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I can put on a happy face, but inside it's eating me alive.</div>
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I can say I won't go through IVF again, but I would.</div>
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I can say, no adoption isn't for us, but I think it could be.</div>
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When will this go away? This feeling like I am incompetant as a woman because I can't have a baby, with or without medical intervention. It has always seemed like the easiest thing in the world-people have babies everyday. Until now.</div>
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Why me? I have so much love to give, and I think my son is getting smothered with it (not that that's a bad thing).</div>
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That is what goes through my head over and over and over. I get no answer.</div>
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I see a woman carrying a baby, or a woman with 3-4-5 kids and think--why can she have so many and I can't be blessed with the "pregnant" gene.</div>
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I don't curse these women-I envy them. I wish I could be like them-fertile.</div>
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Then I hear or read about a women complaining about being pregnant and think-REALLY!! You have been blessed with a new life-what is wrong with you!!? Do you know how many women wish they could get pregnant and here you are complaining about it!!?</div>
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Do I feel shameful about this because I already have a beautiful son who is the best child anyone could ask for?...yes, I do.</div>
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Why do we always want more in life? </div>
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Why isn't what I have good enough?</div>
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Why is life so full of heartache?</div>
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I just wish, hope, pray, long, yearn for a new life to be growing inside me. Please.</div>
Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-80801999245458035302012-09-23T20:48:00.000-05:002012-09-23T20:49:20.438-05:00Simply Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Sunday is coming to a close again. It was a nice day today-the temps crept up and turned out to be a beautiful fall day. Ryder and I headed out to my parents house around 11am. We went for a walk down the road with my dad, the dog, and 3 of my brothers. We saw 3 snakes on our walk {one was dead} out sunning themselves. When we got back it was time for lunch and some FOOTBALL! There were lots of good games today, and it's always more fun to watch with more people. Quay got up and came out at about 12:30pm, so we got to spend the afternoon with him as well. </div>
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We came home this evening to get Ryder ready for school again tomorrow. He practiced piano {he started lessons last week}, and read some books. He got a few new books through the book order at school. One was titled, "There was an old lady that swallowed some books". As I was reading it I couldn't help but 'sing' it. Ryder was having a cow because "that's not a song mom!" Well....when I was done reading that to him I proceeded to sing the real song, "there was an old lady who swallowed a fly". He listened to me sing the whole song with delight on his face and a smile on his lips. When I was done he says to me, "sing it again!" So I did. And he sang along. He claims to have never heard that song, I just think it's been that long. <br />
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I love that I can still make him look at me like I am a superhero for teaching him a new funny song. I've still got it! He is growing up so fast, I just want him to stay little so I can remain "supermom".Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-27690158833693996062012-09-20T15:12:00.002-05:002012-09-20T15:12:51.254-05:00School picturesI am never overly impressed with school pictures. I normally have a family member {my SIL and my brother have nice DSLR cameras} take Ryder's pics. But this year, I have my own camera, so I am thinking of heading out to our land {it's almost ours--getting closer anyway} and snapping away at Ryder. <br />
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But, since the school does them and I want my child in the school yearbook, we get them taken and I order the smallest package so that we get a class photo as well. Yesterday was picture day in the elementary school, so before he got on the bus we did a few practice shots at home. I hope he picked the smile he has in the large photo here!! Ha!<br />
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He is very photogenic {I am not bias at all!} His dad is as well, I don't feel that I am. He has a nice smile, even with missing teeth.Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-45607999466057937102012-09-17T11:29:00.001-05:002012-09-17T11:32:01.551-05:00RefurbishingI have done a few craft things as of late. My sister-in-law {who is expecting a baby within the next few weeks} had this mirror that she wanted in the baby's room. So I came up with an idea and she let me run with it. <br />
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Here is the mirror before. It once had a shelf on it where the light colored narrow piece of wood is now. My SIL suggested just cutting that bottom half off but I had bigger ideas!! I had my hubby add this piece and he sanded it all down nice and smooth. <br />
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Here is the AFTER! Her nursery is grey with teal accents. So I primed and painted this, and cut out the vinyl with my Silhouette Cameo for the saying. It turned out so cute!<br />
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The next project I did was a fun gift for the new parents. She had two showers {of course I was invited to both}, so for one she got a baby gift, for the other a parent gift. I found the idea on pinterest and ran with it. It was so fun to find all the stuff for it, and I made the little sign in Publisher and tied it on with ribbon.<br />
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The "sanitize before snuggles" was also a pinterest idea. I just bought a hand sanitizer, peeled off the label {and used a ton of goo-gone to get the sticky off!}, then cut out the words with my Cameo.<br />
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Here are the goodies that this Birth Day Comfort Kit includes: The bag is from Mary Kay that I have had for awhile, it's normally pink on the outside, so I turned it inside out. It came with the neck pillow {perfect for this project!}. On the inside~magazine, cute socks for mom in the hospital, hand sanitizer, chap stick, mouthwash, soft tissues, wet ones, lotion, tic tacs, small notebook and pen, water with small flavor pack, bobby pins and hair rubber band, m&m's, skinny cow candy bars.<br />
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You could put any kind of snacks in there. I just chose something I knew they would like. I hope they enjoy it on the big day! I know I would!<br />
<br />Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-79539916165833951382012-09-16T10:58:00.003-05:002012-09-16T11:04:56.928-05:00Simply SundaySo it's once again Sunday, one of my favorite days of the week. It's a relaxing day. Day for family. I sit here typing in a quiet house. My hubby is at work, the boy is at the lake with his grandparents. There is a slight breeze outside and a sprinkle or two of rain. What a beautiful day!! A day of reflection, a day of hope for the future.<br />
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A couple weeks ago we took the hunting dog out for a little exercise (we got some as well!). He was tired out by the end of our jaunt, and the heat was setting in for the day, so we stopped in the stubble field and Ryder got his first taste at shooting a gun. Quay gave him a quick lesson on gun safety and how to aim. We set up a beer can about 20 yards out and the little stinker hit it his first shot!! I even got in on the action a little bit. <br />
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Looking down the road toward my parents farm.</div>
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We have had frost several nights now, so last week we picked all of our garden produce. I canned some tomatoes a few days ago for stews and cooking later. Much more needs to be done yet though.<br />
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<br />Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-84383622217080341572012-08-31T16:17:00.003-05:002012-08-31T16:17:42.529-05:00It happened...The time has come. I knew it would one day, but I didn't think it would be so soon. It's a day I have been dreading for years. This morning I walked with Ryder out to the bus. As it was approaching I gave him a little squeeze and kissed him on the top of the head and I got the "MOooom!" <br />
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I said, "what?"<br />
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Ryder, "the bus!"<br />
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Me, "what you don't want anyone seeing me hug you?"<br />
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Ryder, "NO!"<br />
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Me (as the bus is just about to stop at our approach, hehe), "how about now?"<br />
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Ryder, "quit it!"<br />
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Okay, so maybe I was almost looking forward to this time, where he is starting to get embarrased by his parents doting on him. He is my only one, I have to dote on him! I just wub him SOOOO much. Hehe.<br />
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So the age has come, he's 7 and his parents embarress him. Maybe it's because that cute girl rides his bus. Who knows what is going on inside the mind of a 7 year old boy. Normally I think it's just the sound of engines roaring and guys battling it out. I guess not this morning.Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-977518333722785012012-08-29T09:12:00.001-05:002012-08-29T09:12:54.278-05:00School DaysThe little man has almost a week under his belt of first grade. So far so good. His teacher had her baby girl yesterday morning, so she is gone for 6 weeks now. We'll have to go buy her something cute. I asked him what he wanted me to make him for his after school snack and he said "rice krispie bars", so I made them up with fruity pebbles in them also. Yummy!<br />
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My big 1st grader</div>
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Ryder at his new desk</div>
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His auntie Misty wants to do a picture every year now on the first day of school (we did it last year too), we didn't catch her in the morning at school, but we did in the afternoon after school at her house. It may be a challange as he gets older but his auntie will wrangle him up. Haha!<br />
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He has 21 children in his room this year. That may change yet as the year goes on, they will probably get a few new kids with the oil boom. He took cold lunch today, as chili on a day when it's supposed to be 100* probably isn't a good thing.<br />
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The night before school, I asked Ryder a few questions and made this during his first day. I am going to try and do this every year. What a great way to look back!<br />
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I did very well on the first day. No tears. I am a little lonely at home without his toothless grin to see throughout the day, but I know he's having fun learning and playing with his buddies. This is such a growing time for a child in school, learning how to interact with others.<br />
I found this poem on FB, a friend had posted it. How true and fitting.<br />
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Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219823312567632556.post-21786249119282879382012-08-22T22:08:00.000-05:002012-08-22T22:08:12.311-05:00Uff-da!!Okay, so it has only been.....um.......close to 3 months since I blogged. Yah-that's a little too long. I guess you could say I took the summer off. Since tomorrow my little man is going back to school. It doesn't bother me as much this year, I know he likes it and has made friends so that just makes it that much easier. He is going to be a big 1st grader! He is excited. He has his clothes all picked out, right down to his underwear. haha!! His backpack is all ready to go, and I remembered to call the bus driver to say he won't be on in the morning (his mama still needs to take him in on his first day-although little man didn't think so. oy oy oy.) He has Mrs. Barth this year. She is a young teacher, her first year even! She won't be there though after this week because she is having a baby next week, so the kids will have a sub for 6 weeks, but Ryder knows the substitute as well and likes her. <br />
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Back to the grind for another 9 months. Getting up early and getting little man onto the bus by 8:05am. Luckily he is the last one on and first one off, that will change come next year I hope. Come end of December I will have a little one to take care of also-I am SO excited for that. I will be watching my niece or nephew (don't know what yet) after my sister in law's 8 week leave.<br />
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It was a busy summer with a lot happening. We started out going to Minneapolis for a little trip (my last blog post) and ended up.....not doing much of anything. June was a busy month. Ryder celebrated his 7th Birthday with a birthday party, 7 little boys came and they had a blast at his dinosaur themed party. <br />
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Happy 7th Birthday Ryder</div>
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Soon after, my Grandpa Woody started taking a turn for the worse. We (my mom, Ryder, and I) went to a birthday party for the folks at the nursing home (his would have been on June 24), and I feel that was the last time we saw him. He slept most of the time, but he did look at us and smiled big when he saw us. When we left, he said goodbye. He told us to take care of Ryder. I wish we would have stayed a little longer because that's the last time I saw my grandpa where he responded and talked to us. He passed away peacefully on June 17, 2012. Father's Day. How fitting for such a wonderful man. He passed on to his eternal home and I know my Grandma Phyllis and Aunt Cynthia met him at the pearly gates with open arms!! He is in no more pain and I know I will see him again someday. <br />
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So that next week was a lot of company and family. I am so glad Ryder got to know his great-grandpa. He was truly a remarkable man. He had a special bond with Ryder, he really thought a lot about him. He always hugged him or shook his hand or patted him on the back every time he saw him. I feel that they had a special relationship and that will be something Ryder will always remember.<br />
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Ryder and Granpa Woody (June 2005)</div>
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The end of June brought us to a big occasion-my big brother Andy married his lovely bride, Shelly. It was a hot day, but we all enjoyed it. This time for a happy occasion. </div>
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Andy and I</div>
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My Wiedrich Sisters and I</div>
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July...Quay and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. We didn't do anything I don't think. Oh wait--we took the power boat out to the lake. We sold our sailboat in hopes to buy a newer one in the spring. We did the annual Wiedrich Olympics on the 4th of July, most everyone was able to be there. Late month we went to the state fair. We took in Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan, Chris Young, and Blake Shelton. Ryder went with to the first two and decided that wasn't his thing...yet. He did enjoy ZBB once it got going. </div>
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Zac Brown Band Concert</div>
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Blake Shelton!!</div>
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Quay and I at Blake Shelton</div>
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August came and went, it's almost to an end as well. Ryder took swimming lessons and we have been out combining with my dad. I have been taking maternity pics for my sister-in-law all summer as well. She is nearing her due date!!</div>
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Ryder at swimming lessons</div>
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Ryder and Grandpa Earl going combining</div>
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Harvest time!</div>
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I was in the hot seat of the combine for awhile even! Fun times with my papa.</div>
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Misty at 30 weeks!</div>
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Misty and Shawn with their little bundle-on-the-way.</div>
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Here are just a few more pics from our summer!!<br />
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At the lake</div>
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Happy Father's Day to Quay</div>
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Wreath I made. :)</div>
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Ryder and the farm kitties</div>
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We bought a backyard pool-Ryder had a lot of fun in it acting like a fish!</div>
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Ryder in the flax field</div>
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Ryder lost a lot of teeth over the summer!</div>
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Our old-man-dog, Roo, enjoying my bed</div>
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Pickles!</div>
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My niece and nephew came and stayed a week at the farm</div>
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Okay-so we took a mini vacation to Minneapolis last week. We had a lot of fun! It was nice just to get away for a few days. We started out Monday evening when Quay got home from work and went as far as Fargo. We stayed the night with Dan and April. Tuesday morning we were off for the cities.<br />
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Oh--Ryder finally lost that top tooth!! Now for the other one. <br />
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Our first stop was the Minnesota Zoo. It was a nice cool day but a great one for a zoo visit. They had the animatronic dinosaurs there which Ryder loved! The animals were all cool too. We were there for over 6 hours!! We took the tram ride around the zoo after we walked it all. The next few days we did the shopping thing at Ikea, the Mall of America, and then some. Ryder loved Legoland in MOA, and we took him on his first roller coaster ride. He wasn't too impressed with that. It will probably be awhile before we do that again with him. We ate at Bubba Gumps Shrimp Factory in MOA-yummy!<br />
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Ryder was quite impressed with this bedroom at Ikea. I think this will be in the making soon.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The next day we went to tour a few sailboats. We are itching to upgrade to a newer model than what we have now, and I believe we found a winner. I am not sure when this upgrade will happen, but at least we know what we want now. It was nice to see them up close and in person-it does so much more than pictures on the internet. We cut our trip one day short, so we had to cancel our last night at the hotel-never will I book through Expedia again. That was a major pain in the butt!! It was a long ride home, but Ryder watched a few movies, and we took a different road once we got back to ND.<br />
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When we got home from our trip we had a surprising message on our machine. The man that has the land we have made an offer on called and said if we still want it, the land can be ours. Oh boy. This isn't what we were expecting at all. We had pretty much washed our hands of that idea since it's been over 6 months of trying to get it. But--we are going to go ahead with it. It's something we have wanted for some time now, and we aren't going to pass it up now.<br />
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We went out to the lake and stayed on the sailboat the day after our trip. Ryder and I walked to the beach for a little while. We went "sailing" and put up both sails, but since the lake was almost glass-we just floated for awhile. It was a beautiful day on the water!<br />
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Onto a new week now. Ryder's party is tomorrow. We have gotten 3 rsvp's out of the 16 invites he gave out. I really hope more than three kids show up. And I really hope it doesn't rain like is forecasted because I was planning on an outside party.Lesleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893617846292655466noreply@blogger.com0