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Today did not start out fun... nope. I woke up with a case of the Monday's. It was no one's fault but my own. Jacob did airplanes with kids before he left (them being swung around by one arm and one leg), Luci packed her own lunch, Elijah happily got out his work book and patiently waited for me to help him. Unfortunately Mary Jane had a case of the Monday's too. It's pretty hard to do anything else when you have a clingy, screamy baby. I tried going out for a walk, but it was too freezy. Janey's nose was pink and running and the wind was bone chilling. Fail. I tried to do some Denise Austin prego exercises, but for some reason Mary Jane thinks that when I turn on an exercise video I am going to be sucked away into an abyss or something because it FREAKS her out. Fail. So I turned it off and we had lunch. I even made my favorite egg salad wrap while the kids ate cream cheese and jelly sandwiches. Of course MJ would only eat my wrap, so i got to eat her smooshed up sandwich. Mmmm. Double Fail. By the time I got the kids down for a nap around one all I could think about was chocolate. Good thing I had some extra whipped ganache left over from this weekend... So I ate lots of that while I zoned out online and looked at my regular faves. It's amazing what some chocolate and quiet time can do! Thankfully the afternoon was much better. I finished a project for Luci that I had been working on since before Christmas, I took a shower, did my nails, spent some time studying and pondering, and talked to my daddy who didn't mean to hit my number and call me but it was an answer to my heart's prayer.<br />
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It was a good thing the baby slept so long and I got so much done because Luci needed me after school today. A girl was mean to her on the bus today. It breaks my heart to watch her little lip quiver as she tells me these stories. All she did was try to make friendly conversation with the girl in front of her who happened to be holding one of Luci's favorite books. The girl turned to her and rudely said, "Now you be quiet". I can't help but think that it's experiences like these that will shape her into something that she is not. Especially since she is so young. I tried to explain to her that the little girl must have had a bad day and didn't want to chat, and that it didn't have anything to do with how likable and fun Luci is. There are plenty of people who would stand in line to sit next to Luci and talk to her. Including me, her dad, her grandparents, her primary teachers, Elijah, her best friends, random strangers we meet in the grocery store. It makes me wonder why we separate our young children from their parents and other mature adults so early, only to be surrounded by and influenced by irrational and immature peers. That's not to say that adults can't act that way too I guess. Grr. Such is life. At least we can do our best to create a safe environment at home.<br />
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Anyway, the day ended with my sweet children cleaning the kitchen without being asked while I bathed and put Mary Jane to bed early. They knew I needed help tonight since Jacob wouldn't home until late and they happily worked together to surprise me. They are such amazing kids, even on a blah Monday with a blah mommy.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859405224024077093.post-67835977724953715972013-12-06T11:53:00.001-08:002013-12-06T11:53:12.784-08:00This ChristmasHello my dear friends,<br />
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This year I wanted so much to send each of you a Christmas card with a cute little note. But I just don't have it in me. Normally I make the card and get it all ready to go with stamps, return address, and labels. Then my handsome hubby puts all of addresses on them and puts them in the mailbox. But alas, he is studying for finals... yes, again. And I am tired!! Did I tell you that I am expecting Dean baby #4?? Hence the lack of posting... and the lack of my presence anywhere really. BUT, I am feeling much much better these days. I am into the second trimester now. Hallelujah! We are very excited to welcome another red head, most likely right? Especially the other children. Luci devised a plan just the other night as she and Elijah sneakily cleaned the kitchen for me. As I was thanking them she said, "Hey! now that we will have 4 kids in our family it will be much easier to clean the house together! Now we can do ALL the work for you mom. And I if you keep having more babies, soon I will even be able to change the poopy diapers!" YES! I love this girl. Elijah agrees with Luci, and follows her orders. Well, depending on his mood.<br />
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Anyway, back to the cute little note that you will not be getting in your mailbox...<br />
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This Christmas we are so grateful for the Lord's hand in our lives. Without which we would NOT be able to pay a mortgage, and rent, and be able to live in this wonderful, and expensive city. Miracles people, miracles every day. We are also grateful for the angels that surround us... YOU! We hope you know that you are loved by us, and more importantly by our Savior Jesus Christ. May you remember his unconditional love for you and for others this season and new year.<br />
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The Deans Jacob, Danielle, Luci (5), Elijah (3), Mary Jane (1), and... little bun in the oven (due in May)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859405224024077093.post-53237670580907287122013-09-12T17:23:00.000-07:002013-09-12T17:23:29.053-07:00JaneyMary Jane, MJ, Janey, Janers, Janey Bop, Jane Jane, Jane, Janes, Baby Jane...<br />
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Can't believe this girl is turning one tomorrow. And I only have like one post of her on this blog here. Oh how times have changed. Oh how this year has rocked my socks. I have learned so much! Learned never, NEVER to judge another person. Just when you think you have yourself figured out and the things you will always or maybe never do... you never or maybe always do them. Okay that was deep... or I am just really tired. Yup it's the latter for sure.<br />
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Being the mother of these three children is hard. But that's what I am here for. To take the challenge and to succeed. My children need me, and boy do I need them. I am so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father that won't leave me comfortless. A Father that doesn't leave me to my own devices... because then, I would fail. I know I won't fail if I strive to follow Him, and that doesn't mean being perfect, it means <i>trying. </i>He knows my heart and he answers my prayers. He guides my paths as I seek him. I know that's true. Do you?<br />
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Hopefully I get around to a special post for Janey, because this is not it. But here is at least one picture of her! :).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859405224024077093.post-47707388907763029852013-04-23T18:39:00.000-07:002013-04-24T17:16:56.460-07:00She Had a Burthday Too<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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She had to go and turn 5. I am really not sure about all that is going to happen this year. Kindergarten?? Riding the bus?? My goodness is she ready though. We drove past her school the other day and she got so giddy. She asked, "ooh mom, are there teachers in there? And desks? And do I get a math book?!" We have already started her summer homework packet and she is hoping to get much more homework when school actually starts.</div>
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She is a monkey now more than she ever has been. She still uses her toes for just about everything. Notice she is holding her cards between her toes while we are playing slap jack. She has so much energy it's crazy! She climbs on everything and is constantly moving. I am so glad it's warming up so we can harness some of her acrobatic feats.</div>
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Yes, this is my girl. On the airplane back from Utah this winter she had to sit by herself across the aisle from me and the two littles. She entertained herself by reading the skymall magazine... She was 4...read the whole thing... </div>
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She can often be found squishing on this baby girl... Man I love those curls, and those freckles.</div>
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<i style="font-size: small; text-align: center;">(I know you're all jealous of the magical place that we get to live in now :) So come visit us! Please!)</i></div>
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And making this poor guy do who knows what... here she is "nursing" him under the nursing cover...</div>
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Elijah had his third birthday among all of the commotion of moving. He is very proud about being 3. He is also very proud of all the hair that he now has, he points it out quite often. He requested a construction cake with dirt on it this year. So we re-created this little diddy off of pinterest. He loved it. For his birthday party he had a couple of friends over for a dance party. If he hears music he can't help but bust out the moves, no matter where we are. He is also very protective and controlling of the dance floor. He is found giving instruction to all. And since it is apparently against his personal code of ethics to use a contraction, he yells, "I told you <b>do not </b>do it like that! Like <i>this </i>mom..." </div>
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Elijah is most famous around here at present opening time. His expressions are priceless. Everyone he knows loves giving him gifts since he usually exclaims, "Thhhaaank You! It's what I've always been wishing for!" And it is the most sincere little voice you have ever heard. Even if it is something he never even knew existed. He is the sweetest little man.</div>
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I drove away from St. Martins place with a pint of Graeter's double chocolate ice cream in my lap, a backseat full of children, and tears in my eyes. It was a beautiful day and I couldn't help but linger in my house for as long as I could. This was where it all began, everything I can remember about being a mother started here. I baked my first (edible) loaf of bread, canned my first jar of peaches, planted my first garden, two of my children took their first steps, I learned how to keep a house and make it a home, had a second and third child, made many forever friends... Big things people. Very big and precious things.</div>
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I'll miss you Ohio. Maybe we'll be back...</div>
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So, we have a lot more stuff this time around!</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">So excited to help unpack!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pen marks on one chubby cheek are thanks to big brother on the long car ride to our new place.</span></i></div>
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Things are movin' and shakin' around these parts. Especially this little Janey Bop. I can't seem to keep her in any seat. She has wiggled out of her car seat, the Bumbo, and this rocking chair many times. We are going to have to keep our eyes on this mover! Just now as I was blogging she rolled half way across the room to get her hands on the space heater... good thing I caught her! I know this next picture has weird lighting and is not in focus... but talk about focus on that baby's face! I love how she is soaking everything up. And I love how much her big brother and sister love her. I just love love our quiet days at home. <i>Mostly.</i></div>
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It has been much harder lately to stay sane as I try to keep the house ready show, pack, and think about where we are going next. I won't lie, there have been some days when I have been super irritable and grumpy. I try to focus on doing my best and enjoying the moments. </div>
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I am so grateful that it was a beautiful day outside and that we had to walk. Otherwise I think all of those events would have made me crazy. But, Heavenly Father knows what we need. I needed a walk to the park and a gyro at Baba's grill with my little man. I wish I would have brought my camera! Mary Jane let out the most wonderful laughing fit ever while she watched Eli swing, it sounded exactly like Luci. Little twinners I tell ya, except Mj might even be louder than Luci was. Especially her screech.<br />
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Angel kissed faces in the morning. (Freckles!!)</div>
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Who can guess what this is?? Well, somebody please come save me from it, since I still have half a pan and I've been eating 2 pieces a day since the big day :)</div>
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This would have been so perfect if I could have been skiing in it. So lovely. I am going to miss this quiet little street of ours.</div>
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We put up our Christmas tree tonight and decorated for this magical season. I love to listen to Christmas music and sip a warm drink while we deck our halls :) Here is one of my favorite drinks...<br />
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Caramel Apple Cider<br />
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2 cups apple cider or apple juice<br />
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
4 tablespoons caramel syrup<br />
Whipping cream<br />
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Combine everything in a cocoa latte, saucepan, or crock-pot This recipe makes 2 servings. And of course don't forget the whipping cream on top. Alternately you could also drizzle the caramel over the whipping cream for a pretty presentation.<br />
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Caramel Sauce<br />
(Better Homes and Gardens 75th Anniversary Edition)<br />
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar<br />
1 tablespoon cornstarch<br />
1/3 cup half-and-half or light cream<br />
2 tablespoons corn syrup<br />
1 tablespoon butter<br />
1/2 teaspoon vanilla<br />
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My sweet little Jane baby was blessed on November 4th. It was a beautiful blessing. It was pretty fun to dress her up in this pretty dress for the event...</div>
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and to see her daddy swoon over her :)</div>
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Prince Elijah was cracking us up all night long with his facial hair.<br />
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Pop-Pop's costume was perfect. And it was pretty awesome having them around for Halloween.</div>
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Elijah finally has some hair! Yes, he will be three in March. We like to play with it...</div>
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One day while visiting teaching the kids came down all dressed up. Luci dressed the boys including buttoning their shirts and getting their ties on. I can't believe the boys stayed still long enough! She can be pretty convincing though.</div>
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All dressed up here for the Georgia Tech V. BYU football game in Atlanta. What a beautiful day. The kids love football. They ask to play <b><i>tackle</i></b> football everyday with me or Jacob. At this game Luci yelled "Go Cougars!" non-stop for the entire first half. Yep.<br />
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We all will do pretty much anything to get this girl to smile. She is passing out those grins like pretzels these days.<br />
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I knew that I would... or did I?<br />
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Hi! It's true, I really am starting to feel like a normal person again :) I'm not going to lie that last 9 or 10 months really kicked me in the pants. I wasn't sure a lot of the time if I was really just that grumpy and tired all the time or if I could really blame it on growing a baby. Welp, now I remember what it feels like to not be pregnant... Hallelujah.<br />
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Why does it all have to turn out so wonderful though? So wonderful that I am already convinced that I still need more babies. They're so soft and nice that 9 months of feeling like * *, just get forgotten. At least that's how it goes for me.<br />
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This whole thing with 2 preschoolers and a newborn though? This is going to take some serious game planning. I'm pretty sure my daytime naps are long gone. Cooking anything that takes longer than 10 minutes... not gonna happen (hello tuna melts!). Make up? What is that? Leaving 10 minutes to get everyone in the car? Nope, make that 30+. So yes, if you were wondering, three is hard. Granted, I've only had to do it on my own for 3 days now, thanks to our wonderful parents, and my husband. Hopefully I get better at it. Because right now I'm sure my kids would tell you that I definitely need some more practice.<br />
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Here are some highlights from the last month<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859405224024077093.post-1651956975103498332012-08-14T17:01:00.000-07:002012-08-14T17:01:20.527-07:00Apple PieThis recipe comes to you by my one and only 4 year old sous chef...<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: magenta; font-size: large;">Luci Gabriella Dean</span><br />
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8 apples<br />
1/4 c. salt<br />
1/4 c. flour<br />
1 pie crust<br />
Full tiny cup of cinnamon<br />
1/4 c. brown sugar<br />
1 piece of grass (because it's healthy, and you won't even taste it)<br />
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Peel skin off apples. Mix all ingredients together. Fill pie crust. Put rainbow sprinkles on top.<br />
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The post you've all been waiting for right? There is the tummy shot people :)</div>
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Being prego in the summertime hasn't been all that bad... Until a couple weeks ago. I am so HOT! Especailly when I am trying to sleep. Just one more thing to keep me up at night. </div>
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My energy levels are so up and down. I am hoping that these new Iron supplements I am taking will help with that. I am feeling great today! </div>
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My kiddo's are having so much fun being friends. It's so fun to have them interacting and playing so much together. Although, now Elijah is the one <a href="http://jacobanddanielledean.blogspot.com/2011/08/litlle-bunny-foo-foo.html">bopping</a> Luci on the head, either that or giving her slobbery zerberts which she hates. Sometimes it frustrates me, but my mamma tells me it just shows how smart he is, since his older sister might or might not be a little bossy sometimes.</div>
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We got a visit from some long lost cousins this week :) We haven't seen them for about 4 years! Elijah loved holding Quincy. It's a good thing the boog loves babies so much.</div>
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These little stickies aren't the only ones with a major sweet tooth these days... </div>
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Too bad I didn't get a pic of my Banana Split.</div>
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It doesn't get much cuter than this.</div>
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We picked 30 lbs of Strawberries on Memorial Day!</div>
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Elijah wearing one of Jacob's vintage outfits and looking just like his Dad.</div>
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Auntie Kendal is the Bomb. </div>
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A wonderful surprise! Thanks for coming!</div>
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I really didn't feel like I knew the gender this time and it really didn't matter... but when they said it was a girl I was so excited! Luci kept asking in disbelief, "is there a really a sister for me in there?" Elijah calls her "the girl baby". The kids and I went and picked out this cute little diddy for her right after the ultrasound. We are all pretty smitten with her and her cute little kicks. Everyone wants to feel my tummy all the time.<br />
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Four (almost five) days of heaven. We went on a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico. </div>
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The kids stayed with Grandma and PaPaw Dean :) Thank You!!</div>
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The weather was perfect except for one day... Oh I was so sick, and it wasn't just the prego lady. Lucky for Jacob his stomach is stronger than mine on an extremely rocky boat.</div>
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Jumping off the pier into the clear water was also a highlight for more reasons than one, especially for Jacob. (wink wink)</div>
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We met some forever friends at our dinner table. We hung out together on the beach in mexico... notice everyone else got sun except for us. Even Jacob looks darker than me! Oh well, less wrinkles right?!</div>
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Did I mention the food was wonderful! I ordered at least two desserts every night. Sometimes two appetizers including a desert to start out too. Cruising while pregnant definitely has it's perks! I was still hungry most of the time :)</div>
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The kids did great! They were pretty excited to see us and their new maracas :)</div>
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I'm pretty excited today... not only do I have a new do all straightened by someone else, </div>
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Be Happy!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859405224024077093.post-62647847120038465022012-04-04T04:21:00.000-07:002012-04-04T04:21:07.563-07:00Happy Wednesday<div style="text-align: center;">
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She chose a ballerina theme this year. I have to admit I probably had a little too much fun making everything pink... It was my favorite color first you know :)</div>
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The <a href="http://sweetapolita.com/2011/08/strawberry-layer-cake-with-whipped-strawberry-frosting/">Double Strawberry Cake</a> was pink inside and out. </div>
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This girl is so big. I can't get over what an amazing little girl she is. She is so thoughtful of others and is constantly trying to choose the right. If ever she has a moment with Eli and I mention her actions being selfish... she quickly changes her mood and tries to be kind. </div>
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Our General Conference Feast was delicious and satisfying. I made fondue with lots of fruits, veggies, and best of all... <a href="http://une-bonne-vie.blogspot.com/2010/08/pretzel-rolls.html">pretzel rolls</a>! These are so yummy! </div>
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Jacob has been waiting so patiently for the day that the kids would start pampering him. He announced yesterday as they combed and sprayed that fatherhood just became 10 times more worth it.</div>
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How big are these two?! Big enough to become a big sister again, and a big brother? Yup! You guessed it, we're welcoming another little Dean baby in September. Hooray!</div>
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We are all so excited! We feel so blessed. </div>
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I adapted this recipe from the <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/08/spicy-beans/">Pioneer Woman</a> and my favorite <a href="http://byutv.org/show/6ef10280-3ab2-42f0-9431-8c3ff800d794/chef-brad-fusion-grain-cooking">BYUtv</a> guy <a href="http://chefbrad.com/grain/free-recipes_view.php?recipeid=185&rcatid=23">Chef Brad</a>. You can do it in a pressure cooker or a big pot, it just takes longer. It is so worth it though. I have done it both ways and there is nothing like a big pot of beans simmering on your stove. Serve them over fresh cornbread, in a cup with sharp cheese, or in burritos and wraps... lots of possibilities! And did I mention that kids love them?</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">handful of cooked bacon, diced ham, or a ham hock (which I never have)<br style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">9 cups water</span></span><br />
1 red bell pepper, diced<br />
1 whole yellow onion, diced<br />
1-2 tbsp diced jalapeno with most of the seeds removed (I use pickled usually)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 19px;">1-2 tsp black pepper</span><br />
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This handsome little man of mine turned 2! I'm pretty sure he's still my baby and so is he. All he wanted for his Birthday were Elmo cupcakes. He's probably only seen Sesame Street one or two times. What is it with kids and Elmo?? We put balloons in his room while he was sleeping and he pretty much loved it. He is so easy to please. Elijah also fell in love over the weekend... My good friend Kelsey was in town and he can't stop asking about her :)</div>
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Elijah is my cuddler. He loves giving me kisses and sometimes I can't get him to stop. He loves trains, building with blocks and legos, chocolate, huge bowls of oatmeal with molasses, his sister, his bow ties, daddy's car, downtown, the museum, puppy's,... hmm. He loves big trucks, especially ones with lifting buckets. He calls them "man trucks". His favorite books are <i>Goodnight Gorilla</i>, <i>If You Give a Moose a Muffin</i>, <i>Tails</i>, and <i>Thomas the Train</i>.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Life is lovely isn't it?</span> This is Luci jumping on our new trampoline on Christmas morning. Her grandma captured a perfect moment of pure bliss from this little 3 year old. Since this very moment the noisy little toy has been one of my best allies this winter. Especially since one of Luci's new favorite phrases is "I'm bored", and "what are we going to do now". Placed strategically in the basement, the trampoline is a perfect place to send the kiddo's for a break. I think I love it almost as much as the kids!<br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">The Pandora Toddler Radio Station</span>. If you have kids and haven't tried this station yet, it's about time. It's a great mix of Disney classics, ABC's, Old Mac Donald, and fun dancing music that I love like Van Morrison's <i>Brown Eyed Girl, </i>and The Coaster's <i>Yakety Yak.</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #a64d79;">Candles</span>. </span>My kids behave 10 times better when we light the candles at dinner time. They use their manners, stay at the table until they are excused, eat at least some of their food, and then.... they get to blow them out! It's the little things right? They love it, we love it. I wish I could remember to pull them out every night.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://deancooking.blogspot.com/2012/02/chunky-monkey.html"><span style="color: blue;">Chunky Monkey Pancakes.</span></a> </span>These are Jacob's specialty. He made two batches yesterday just for me and put them in the freezer. I love them because they have nuts, mashed banana, and chunks of banana, and of course chocolate chips. The kids and I eat them for breakfast, snack time, and lunch sometimes :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;">Tide with Bleach</span>. </span>Why haven't I tried this magical formula sooner? Yes, it's expensive. And that is why we do half store brand and half Tide :) The clothes smell amazing, and the stains come out without all the extra work. Time my friends is something that I can't spend hours doing laundry with. Well, I could I guess... but I don't. So, Tide is my new friend.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #38761d;">Reading Time</span>. </span>I have been doing reading time with Luci since she was about 2 and Elijah is loving it just as much as she always has. We do it first thing in the morning, well after the crazies have been fed of course. We learn a new song each month from the <a href="http://www.lds.org/cm/display/0,17631,8763-1,00.html">LDS hymn book</a> or the <a href="http://www.lds.org/cm/display/0,17631,8764-1,00.html">LDS Children's hymn book</a>. This month we learned <i><a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=1&searchseqstart=294&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=294&searchsubseqend=ZZZ">Love at Home</a>, </i>since February is all about Love :). Then we say a prayer and we read from <a href="http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,8896-1-4473-2,00.html">Book of Mormon Stories</a> or <a href="http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,8187-1-4473-3,00.html">Doctrine and Covenants Stories</a>. And then finally they each get to choose about 2 books each that we read together. I am so amazed at how interested my kids are in the scripture stories! They learn so much! Tonight Jacob showed a picture of Joseph Smith to Eli, and Eli knew exactly who it was! Luci can recite long and complicated stories at the tip of a hat. Who knew? Also, reading time can get forgotten in the business of a day and ever since I read this cute little diddy on my friend <a href="http://stevensonandmarissasmith.blogspot.com/2010/03/twenty-minutes-day.html">Marissa's blog</a> I have tried to make sure to read at least 20 minutes a day.<i> </i><br />
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