tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42042762644795875282024-03-13T15:23:02.956-05:00The Darby FamilyJust another day in the Darby nuthouse...Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.comBlogger374125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-53435349748087771712013-11-30T22:16:00.004-06:002013-11-30T22:16:45.503-06:00DeDe & Pops join us for Fall Family PicturesI have to follow the last post with a continuation of the photo shoot. DeDe & Pops (Nathan's mother and Nathan's Father) joined us for the family photo shoot. They were great sports and suffered through 90 degree weather at 6:00pm with two kids running wild :) I absolutely LOVE these! <br /><br />I don't have the words to describe how much DeDe & Pops mean to our family but I will try to pick a few that come to mind: bold, fun, full of giggles, consistent, reliable, solid, legacy builders, investors of the right things (family time, Church, grand-kids, serving/blessing others), choose family over "things/stuff", helpful, forgiving, patient, resilient, humble, adventurous, brave, wise yet young at heart,they are both Godly examples that are shaping all of our lives for the better.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">How could this be ANY cuter? Might be my very favorite pic of Pops. He's glowing - and he IS different from having a granddaughter. (And I think he's relieved knowing that she thinks catching lizards, bug searches and duck hunting are cool). She's all diva with a heavy side of Tomboy. Love it.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">And then there are these two. Talk about life changers. Anyone that's spent at least 2 minutes with them together can see the love they have for each other. It's truly special. He asks for his DeDe everyday! He sings to her on the phone everyday....prays for her everyday. Carson adores his DeDe!</span></td></tr>
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I am so thankful for <b><i>THIS</i></b> family!</div>
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Although I haven't blogged in ages, I wanted to add these wonderful
family photos taken by Jennifer McHam. I am so blessed &
fortunate to have Jenny in my close group of friends and she
continually uses her gifts to capture "the real us." Alex is eight years
old and Carson just turned five..and we have our hands full with these
two high energy, bigger than life personalities. God chose Alex and Carson for our family from the beginning, and I am thankful to
be "the mommy." Carson especially scores bonus points because not long
after the photo shoot, we met the Darby's for dinner and Carson fell
asleep in DeDe's arms at the table. It spurred on a full week of
stomach virus for everyone but Me ("The Mommy") aka "Professional bowl runner" but Daddy did have to go
and get an IV it was that rough. Fun times, fun times indeed. I digress.
Life is good. We are blessed beyond measure.
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<span style="font-size: small;">our brilliant little miracle man...he forges his own path.... </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This daddy loves his daughter so much! I love watching their bond grow stronger. He is so good to his little angel.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">And she is proud of the man she married and loves him more now than she ever has. She glows when he is near.</span></td></tr>
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<br />Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-29028603282893623772013-11-30T02:36:00.005-06:002013-11-30T22:23:08.444-06:00<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>"If we have souls, they're made of the love we share. Undimmed by time, unbound by death."</i></b></span><br />
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Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-13491476507521714962013-03-11T13:12:00.000-05:002013-03-11T13:12:45.646-05:00Clarification of ASD articleThe intriguing part of this report for our family specifically is the GI inflammation and the published connection to ASD. I wanted to note that Carson was never given the MMR vaccine. Click on the link to read the publication - that is what I am so excited about!<br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">HUGE news for ASD parents. Check this out: </span><a href="http://www.rescuepost.com/files/walker-et-al-2013.pdf" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium;" target="_blank">http://www.rescuepost.com/files/walker-et-al-2013.pdf</a><br />
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**Dr Krigsman is our GI doc. So thankful for this report! Share the news.<br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Two landmark events -a government concession in the US Vaccine Court, and <a href="http://www.rescuepost.com/files/walker-et-al-2013.pdf" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">a groundbreaking scientific paper </a>– confirm that physician, scientist, and AMC Director, Dr. Andrew Wakefield, and the parents were right all along.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">In a recently published December 13, 2012 vaccine court ruling, hundreds of thousands of dollars were awarded to Ryan Mojabi,<a href="http://www.ageofautism.com/2013/03/controversial-doctor-and-autism-media-channel-director-proven-right.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ageofautism+%28AGE+OF+AUTISM%29#_edn1" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">[i]</a> whose parents described how “MMR vaccinations," caused a "severe and debilitating injury to his brain, diagnosed as Autism Spectrum Disorder ('ASD')."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Later the same month, the government suffered a second major defeat when young Emily Moller from Houston won compensation following vaccine-related brain injury that, once again, involved MMR and resulted in autism.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The cases follows similar successful petitions in the Italian and US courts (including Hannah Poling<a href="http://www.ageofautism.com/2013/03/controversial-doctor-and-autism-media-channel-director-proven-right.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ageofautism+%28AGE+OF+AUTISM%29#_edn2" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">[ii]</a>, Bailey Banks<a href="http://www.ageofautism.com/2013/03/controversial-doctor-and-autism-media-channel-director-proven-right.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ageofautism+%28AGE+OF+AUTISM%29#_edn3" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">[iii]</a>, Misty Hyatt<a href="http://www.ageofautism.com/2013/03/controversial-doctor-and-autism-media-channel-director-proven-right.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ageofautism+%28AGE+OF+AUTISM%29#_edn4" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">[iv]</a>, Kienan Freeman<a href="http://www.ageofautism.com/2013/03/controversial-doctor-and-autism-media-channel-director-proven-right.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ageofautism+%28AGE+OF+AUTISM%29#_edn5" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">[v]</a>, Valentino Bocca<a href="http://www.ageofautism.com/2013/03/controversial-doctor-and-autism-media-channel-director-proven-right.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ageofautism+%28AGE+OF+AUTISM%29#_edn6" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">[vi]</a>, and Julia Grimes<a href="http://www.ageofautism.com/2013/03/controversial-doctor-and-autism-media-channel-director-proven-right.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ageofautism+%28AGE+OF+AUTISM%29#_edn7" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">[vii]</a>) in which the governments conceded or the court ruled that vaccines had caused brain injury. In turn, this injury led to an ASD diagnosis. MMR vaccine was the common denominator in these cases.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">And today, scientists and physicians from Wake Forest University, New York, and Venezuela, reported findings that not only confirm the presence of intestinal disease in children with autism and intestinal symptoms, but also indicate that this disease may be novel.<a href="http://www.ageofautism.com/2013/03/controversial-doctor-and-autism-media-channel-director-proven-right.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ageofautism+%28AGE+OF+AUTISM%29#_edn8" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">[viii]</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Using sophisticated laboratory methods Dr. Steve Walker and his colleagues endorsed Wakefield’s original findings by showing molecular changes in the children’s intestinal tissues that were highly distinctive and clearly abnormal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">From 1998 Dr. Wakefield discovered and reported intestinal disease in children with autism.<a href="http://www.ageofautism.com/2013/03/controversial-doctor-and-autism-media-channel-director-proven-right.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ageofautism+%28AGE+OF+AUTISM%29#_edn9" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">[ix]</a>Based upon the medical histories of the children he linked their disease and their autistic regression to the Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR vaccine). He has since been subjected to relentless personal and professional attacks in the media, and from governments, doctors and the pharmaceutical industry. In the wake of demonstrably false and highly damaging allegations of scientific fraud by British journalist Brian Deer and the British Medical Journal, Dr. Wakefield is pursuing defamation proceedings against them in Texas.<a href="http://www.ageofautism.com/2013/03/controversial-doctor-and-autism-media-channel-director-proven-right.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ageofautism+%28AGE+OF+AUTISM%29#_edn10" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">[x]</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">While repeated studies from around the world confirmed Wakefield’s bowel disease in autistic children<a href="http://www.ageofautism.com/2013/03/controversial-doctor-and-autism-media-channel-director-proven-right.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ageofautism+%28AGE+OF+AUTISM%29#_edn11" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">[xi]</a>and his position that safety studies of the MMR are inadequate,<a href="http://www.ageofautism.com/2013/03/controversial-doctor-and-autism-media-channel-director-proven-right.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ageofautism+%28AGE+OF+AUTISM%29#_edn12" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">[xii]</a>Dr. Wakefield’s career has been destroyed by false allegations.<sup>X</sup> Despite this he continues to work tirelessly to help solve the autism catastrophe.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The incidence of autism has rocketed to a risk of around 1 in 25 for children born today. Meanwhile governments, absent any explanation and fearing loss of public trust, continue to deny the vaccine-autism connection despite the concessions in vaccine court.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Speaking from his home in Austin, Texas, Dr. Wakefield said,“there can be very little doubt that vaccines can and do cause autism. In these children, the evidence for an adverse reaction involving brain injury following the MMR that progresses to an autism diagnosis is compelling. It’s now a question of the body count. The parents’ story was right all along. Governments must stop playing with words while children continue to be damaged. My hope is that recognition of the intestinal disease in these children will lead to the relief of their suffering. This is long, long overdue.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Dr. Andrew Wakefield is a best selling author,<sup>9</sup>founder of the autism research non-profit Strategic Autism Initiative (SAI), and Director of the Autism Media Channel.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">See:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">“Identification of Unique Gene Expression Profile in Children with Regressive Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Ileocolitis” <em>PLOS ONE </em>March 8, 2013, available online at:<a href="http://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0058058" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://dx.plos.org/10.1371/<wbr></wbr>journal.pone.0058058</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">To see an exclusive interview with one of the study’s key authors Dr. Arthur Krigsman, go to <a href="http://www.autismmediachannel.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" title="Autism Media Channel">Autism Media Channel</a></span></div>
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I miss blogging and promise I haven't thrown in the towel....entirely. Just wanted to post a few pics from last year...we are doing well and the kids are <i><b>fantastic (Alex is almost 8 and Carson is 4 1/2).</b></i> My dad is in the hospital and has been since New Year's Eve so life just isn't ours at the moment (but Dad is fighting is GOING to be okay, praise the Lord). But look at how cute these kids are :) They are my everything. Love and miss you all. <br />
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Happy 2013 to you all! I still have pictures from DISNEY WORLD from 2011 to add, that's how far behind I am...but just had to take a moment to say heeeeey to the world. Love!Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-37551180473592259622012-05-17T11:00:00.000-05:002012-05-17T11:00:01.885-05:00TALENT SHOW!May 8th, 2012 - this was a huge night for our family! Our sweet Alex made the talent show at her school. There was quite a bit of competition too - we were so sad for several of Alex's dear friends that didn't make it. I was shocked at how many people auditioned and how many were not chosen. The day she found out she made it, she had very mixed emotions. At first, she was more upset for her friends that didn't make the show (which was precious!) It was a great teaching moment, because we all know that you can win everything ;) The talent show represented the entire school, grades K-5th.<br />
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Our little Diva decided to sing The Little Mermaid's "Part of Your World" song. She did SUCH a fantastic job! YaYa came in all the way from Texas, DeDe and Pops came, of course Daddy and I were there and Alex even had her own cheering section of friends and family! It meant the world that so many of our friends came out in support!<br />
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Enough typing...the pics and the performance tell it all. YOU ROCKED BABY GIRL! And by the way, we LOVED that you waved to all of your fans. You acted like a seasoned professional but it was only your first time on stage. Now we have that footage for when you make it big someday ;) Love you and so proud baby! <br />
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<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/60869x3n8bcselu/Alex_TalentShow.wmv" target="_blank">Click here to see the Diva in action!</a>Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-72341826118727183832012-05-17T10:39:00.001-05:002012-05-17T10:39:29.831-05:00Happies!There is where we are in our universe...today:<br />
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<li>Carson is potty trained - woohoo!</li>
<li>Had the best Mother's Day ever (there have only been 7 so far, but I'll take it).</li>
<li>Alex has lost 4 teeth now - 2 by us pulling them, 2 via the dentist (yikes!)</li>
<li>Alex's last day of school is May 30th. I can't believe we are at the end of her 1st grade year.</li>
<li>Carson is doing so so good! Reading like no 3 year old's business ;) He's just the most precious child! I am so thankful for his angelic spirit. He's pushed us a LOT lately, but his core is pure gold.</li>
<li>Nathan is doing great at his job. His 1 year anniversary with LWSI is coming in July - he has made me so proud</li>
<li>My DAD GOT A JOB!!!!!! And his first pay check on Monday. God is so so good! We are incredibly proud of him, and them for making it this far. HANG IN THERE GUYS :)</li>
<li>We are loving our life in Little Rock. We never questioned the move, but it is nice when God continues to reaffirm your leaps of faith :)</li>
</ul>Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-80185650977883076712012-03-16T14:27:00.000-05:002012-03-16T14:36:41.915-05:00Our baby turns 7! - February 16, 2012<i>Note: my dates are all out of whack - I am posting as I get time and will make sense of it all later for the book :)</i>
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Alex Darby, our first born baby turned seven years old today. I have so many thoughts in my head and so many things I want her to know. But first, really, I have a 7 year old??? How old does that make ME sound?!<br />
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Yes, I know it's not about me...just had to throw that in because it's unreal telling people I have a seven year old! The older the kids get, the faster life moves...and I wish it would all slow down because I believe these *are* the best years of our life. I am still her hero. I don't want that to change.<br />
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Back to what's important, our girl. Alex has made our life worth living <b>every.single.day.</b>
I think this year instead of writing a sappy letter, I am going to
summarize her amazing life by photos that really capture her spirit and
personality. I can tell you for days all of the things that make her
who she is (which is an incredible child of God that keeps everyone on
their toes)...but I think the pictures will tell a better story than I
ever could. Enjoy!
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Angelic (3) </b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Encourager (3)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Ghetto fabulous princess (3 1/2)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Flirty, flirt, flirt (3 1/2)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Loves to imagine and play make-believe (3)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Drama Queen (3 1/2)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Believes anything is possible - dreamer (4)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Gorgeous inside and out (4)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Diva-sass (4)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Rule Breaker (4)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Passionate about the things she LOVES (4)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Excited to live each day and treats life as a gift (5)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Did I mention she is beautiful? (5)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Amazing sister (6)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>A leader to many...(6)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>BU Cheerleader in training (6)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Did I say she is a sassy drama queen? (6)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Princess inside and out (6)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Pops' Pretty-Princess (6)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>YaYa's Daredevil (6)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>YaYa's best friend (6)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>DeDe's Kid with Character & girl fix (7)</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Daddy's girl through and through</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Daddy's best date he's ever had</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Mommy's trailblazer</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Mommy's cheer up girl</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Mommy's GIRL!</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Mommy's everything. And yes I get the most pictures - deal!</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Funky, rough and tumble outdoors tomboy</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Mud-loving, can hang with the guys kinda chick</b></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Brightest smile I've ever seen (7)</b></td></tr>
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<i>Dear God,
Thank you for the most precious daughter any family could ask for. We love her for so many reasons and we know that you gave her to us specifically. Please protect her heart and spirit. Please keep her safe in your grip. Thank you. Thank you, Daddy.</i>Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-3416006032382969602012-03-12T21:55:00.002-05:002012-03-12T21:57:18.279-05:00Alex loses her 1st tooth!March 12, 2012 - Alex turned 7 last month and we were beginning to wonder if she was the only 7 year old on the planet that hasn't lost a tooth! All I can say is that she must be a late bloomer like her Mama :)<br />
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Tonight after dinner Alex and I were talking and I asked her if she thought it was time to pull the tooth. She anxiously said, "Oh yeah baby, it's ready to go!" So like any good Mom, I pull out the iPad and start researching "how to pull a baby tooth" - ha! The idea of dental floss and slamming doors just didn't sit well with me and Daddy doesn't "do blood" so I knew I was on my own. After reading one article, I laughed and said, "Come here, I am just gonna pull this sucker out on my own." And I did. I reached in with a napkin and yanked that bad boy out. She was sooo excited and proud and shocked. She never complained of pain, thought the blood was "actually awesome" and she immediately started "FaceBlogging" (ha - what she calls FaceTime) her fam & friends to show off. A few favorite quotes I overheard on the phone:<br />
* I can't believe I have a huge ole hole in my head<br />
* Daddy was a total scardey-cat. He went into the other room and played a game on his phone so he wouldn't freak out<br />
* My mommy did it all by herself. I am proud of Mama. (awww!)<br />
* I think you guys should stop talking about yourselves and start talking about the really big thing that just happened in MY life. (I am not even kidding - word for word!)<br />
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Love my girl! She is such a trip. Now...off to fetch the Tooth Fairy. Good times. The best times, really.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She took this picture so we could always remember what the little fella looks like</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The "hole in her head" she was bragging about </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-40042891770175066432012-03-04T12:59:00.001-06:002012-03-04T13:00:08.476-06:00Toddler Einstein<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Carson is quite a special and gifted little man. Nathan and Alex were reviewing her 1st grade spelling words (day 1) and Carson came in the room. I was there too and thought I would catch the video just in case because his reading has been incredible....check this out. We are just blown away by him!</div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwOw9jnFGuzhMiSXZ4xQsHqjHYL2MdPhFOOhupDi9ZSbAZpNlAQHnCJp7pg946i3gDSpUJUfvFPJJINKMuyog' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Carson, 3 1/2</div>Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-10835488315491227922012-02-17T21:29:00.002-06:002012-02-17T21:30:25.204-06:00Alex's day as a "model"I posted a sneak peek two weeks ago of Alex's photo session. I just got the rest in. I LOVE LOVE LOVE these photos! They truly capture all of Alex (which is hard to do, but she managed to do it!) Enjoy :) Are we in trouble or what?!?<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DgZkPnTdAIc/Tz8aXW_VEFI/AAAAAAAAEz8/ro_oiNqQ5I8/s1600/d1-28-12+172vanity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DgZkPnTdAIc/Tz8aXW_VEFI/AAAAAAAAEz8/ro_oiNqQ5I8/s320/d1-28-12+172vanity.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-43196134441361411602012-02-14T09:04:00.000-06:002012-02-14T09:04:14.824-06:00Happy Valentine's Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ttf-f0bUVlo/Tzp3hvODVDI/AAAAAAAAEtw/E65eXU25lJU/s1600/photo%282%29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ttf-f0bUVlo/Tzp3hvODVDI/AAAAAAAAEtw/E65eXU25lJU/s320/photo%282%29.JPG" width="232" /></a></div>"Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." 1 Corinthians 13:7-8Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-32302959317885238392012-02-13T09:59:00.001-06:002012-02-13T12:21:12.131-06:00Working womanJanuary 30- February 1st: I had the opportunity to travel to Atlanta, GA for the Ciena "All Hands" Marketing meeting. I have been with Ciena for a year and a half and it's been such a blessing to me and our family. Since moving to Little Rock, I've been able to adjust my schedule so the kids don't even see me work. I work Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9-2 (15 hours a week). By the time the bus arrives, I've put my "Mommy" hat on and I get to be "all in" with the kids. I can't imagine it being any more ideal. We are so blessed and thankful!<br />
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While in Atlanta for the work conference, we had professional head shots taken. See, kids - I do dress up every now and then :) It was a fantastic trip! I met many new faces and learned a lot about our company and the direction we are headed - all great things. Thank you to DeDe for watching the kids while I was gone. I literally wasn't though airport security when I got the call that Carson had 102 fever. He had strep throat the entire week I was gone. She stayed home with him everyday - so a big thank you for DeDe for stepping up!<br />
Headshots:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-84N0652vXgw/TzkysJlCsCI/AAAAAAAAEto/3tzV7I-8o-0/s1600/Darby2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-84N0652vXgw/TzkysJlCsCI/AAAAAAAAEto/3tzV7I-8o-0/s320/Darby2.jpg" width="230" /></a></div>Now, back to the yoga pants and t-shirt...Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-26701568326222185082012-02-08T09:21:00.000-06:002012-02-08T09:21:16.253-06:00Mommy, wow! I'm a big boy now.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KRfOzMx1Wn0/TzKSd1M6ZkI/AAAAAAAAEtY/TdhLKflfgGg/s1600/big+boy+undies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KRfOzMx1Wn0/TzKSd1M6ZkI/AAAAAAAAEtY/TdhLKflfgGg/s1600/big+boy+undies.jpg" /></a></div>Look at me! I'm such a big boy. This is my first time to ever wear big boy underwear. My sister is nuts and calls them panties?! What's up with that? Wish my mom & dad luck - I'm gonna give them a run for their money :)<br />
Love you all,<br />
Carson<br />
(3 years, 5 months old)Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-10103019001339581312012-01-28T22:18:00.000-06:002012-01-28T22:18:25.475-06:00Alex's 7th Birthday photo shootToday (January 28, 2012) - Alex and I headed to downtown Little Rock for a photo shoot with Jennifer McHam (Jen). She is incredible!! I cannot say enough about her talent and abilities to handle children. We had SO much fun today! I loved that today was all about Alex. We all know it - family photo shoots can be a whip. I wanted Alex to have the attention today and do a little something special for her upcoming 7th birthday. She has a loose tooth, so I figure this is probably my last chance to get pictures of her with a full mouth of teeth for years ;) I really wanted to capture a funky, urban look - and I definitely think we accomplished that. <br />
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I've only been sent 6 "sneak peak" photos, but I couldn't help it - had to share these! I'll be sure and post the rest when I get them.<br />
Jen's website is: http://jennifermchamphotography.com/<br />
She is incredible - highly recommend her! Okay....here they are! AHHH! LOVE THESE!!!!!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm not even sure what to say about this one. It's my favorite by a mile. I feel like I am looking at my 20 year old daughter. AHHH! Love this picture!</td></tr>
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As we hoped and expected, it was fantastic time! The kids were in heaven playing together. It was really nice for us because the kids were amazing with Carson and we didn’t have to step in much. Caden, Dru and Eston are unreal with Carson – they are the experts! A few highlights from the weekend:<br />
1. Nathan finally “experienced” ABCDE’s home (it’s beyond incredible – wow!) <br />
2. Darby cousins played outside for hours.<br />
3. All the kids are gluten free so the cooking was easy.<br />
4. Andrea and I were able to sneak away for a girl’s night out – dinner at PF Changs and shopping. We shut down the restaurant catching up!<br />
5. The guys were able to watch the Razorback football game in B’s media room.<br />
6. We got to visit their church – Fellowship in Bentonville. The sermon was on “healing.” I was a mess because it hit home with Carson but was very encouraging – loved it!<br />
7. We got to experience “Mellow Mushroom” – auhhhmazing food!<br />
8. We were even able to squeeze in a surprise photo shoot of the kids. Andrea is such a talented photog – score! We kept this a secret in hopes of surprising the Grandparents with pics.<br />
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The pictures can tell the rest of the story. I am so blessed to have such a fun and loving sister (Aunt Onnie to my kids) and Nathan loved hanging with his brother. The kids weren’t ready to leave…in fact the oldest Darby kiddo, Caden, said, “This was one of the best weekends I’ve had in a really long time.” That speaks volumes b/c the kids are all younger, yet he still had a blast. I love these boys with all my heart. Okay, okay I’ll stop – here are the pics from our weekend!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy, happy boy!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Did I mention he is always happy?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dru - the Carson whisperer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nathan is having a blast with our "twins"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet Carson gives us a cute face</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our kids loved the backyard and played so well together</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Funny, funny brothers made fun of our excessive picture taking...here are a few examples :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Example :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Um yep, example :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Okay, I *think* maybe they are trying to behave and take a real pic</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ummm nope, absolutely not! Really boys?!?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Okay, thank you for finally cooperating!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eston, Dru & Caden (gorgeous, amazing, men of Christ...yes, they are little men!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex & Onnie hammed it up for a few pics</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet lovin'</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These have to be my favorite - love it!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Goofy girls</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think this is a magical pic...because Onnie & Carson have magic together...and you can tell.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More magic</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aunt Missy even gets a few pics in with her stud nephews</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These boys fill my tank!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Onnie has a blast with my kids on the playground</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Okay, so perhaps I spoke to soon...this one is my favorite. GORGEOUS!</td></tr>
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"Let me prepare you for the day that stretches out before you. I know exactly what this day will contain, whereas you only vague ideas about it. You would like to see a map, showing all the twists and turns of your journey. You'd feel more prepared if you could somehow visualize what is on the road ahead. However, there is a better way to be prepared for <i>whatever</i> you will encounter today: Spend quality time with Me.<br />
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I will not show you what is on the road ahead but I will thoroughly equip you for the journey. My living Presence is your Companion each step of the way. Stay in continual communication with Me, whispering My Name whenever you need to redirect your thoughts. Thus, you can walk through this day with your focus on Me. My abiding Presence is the best road map available."<br />
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Exodus 33:14, John 15: 4-7<br />
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Those of you that know me well have heard me say (more than once) - I just wish I had a map to navigate this journey with Carson. Thanks for the reminder, Daddy!Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-20437251117973338532011-12-16T10:00:00.000-06:002011-12-16T10:00:26.238-06:00Merry Christmas from the Darby Family<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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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z1TnH8PGlr8/Tutq3vvk_hI/AAAAAAAAEYM/RmCJgf_9eEM/s1600/2011_Front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z1TnH8PGlr8/Tutq3vvk_hI/AAAAAAAAEYM/RmCJgf_9eEM/s1600/2011_Front.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Merry Christmas from the Darby Family. Christmas card, 2011</span></i></b></div>Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-6858288869054789342011-12-12T22:42:00.001-06:002011-12-12T22:43:53.709-06:00Our first snow in Little RockWe experienced our first snow in Little Rock and wow, it was gorgeous! It was the "perfect snow" because there was just enough snow to cover everything, but the roads were clear. Sparing you all of my cheesy Hallmark sayings, I'll just leave it at this. As I drove to and from taking the kids to school, I talked to God. And He talked to me. I kept pulling over to take pictures...it was a beautiful, spiritual morning for me. And in that time, I was reminded that in just one night God can change everything. One snow reminded me that seasons come and go, that times changes and no matter where we are in our life, time continues to move forward. And that, it a beautiful thing.<br />
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Speaking of beautiful:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The street sign I pass every morning</td></tr>
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Alex has an adorable Santa dress and she chose to wear it for her pictures with Freddy. I got her all dressed up and we took pictures by the Christmas tree. It was a warm and fuzzy moment. Nathan's precious comment to me was, "Are you sure you want her to wear that Santa dress? Kids might make fun of her." And I said, "She is adorable and she chose it."<br />
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We all went about our days as usual...and then at about 2:30 I get a reminder on my calendar that says "ELF PICTURES TOMORROW AT ALEX'S SCHOOL." OH NO!!!!!!<br />
I was laughing hysterically at myself for being an idiot and worried about Alex all at the same time. I wasn't sure what her response was going to be getting off the bus. With Alex, it's black or white..no gray. I was dreading pick-up and grabbed my Barbie Christmas DVD I had in my super secret stash spot for an occasion such as this. Sure enough...the bus pulled up and Alex comes off the bus crying. I feel like the worst.mom.ever.<br />
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Fortunately, she just got her conduct card pulled for talking during reading time. It took me a few minutes to get through drama, but I was so relieved I wasn't in trouble. Once things settled down a bit I asked, "So, did you take pictures with Freddy the Elf today?" She said, "Oh yeah - Mom, the pictures are tomorrow you silly! But guess what? I got lots of compliments on my dress so I think I'll just wear it again tomorrow." WHEW!<br />
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I told DeDe about the incident and being the magic elf she is, she went home and made a special Christmas shirt for Alex to wear to school the next day. Who can just crank out a home made Christmas shirt in a day? Seriously, she's too much!<br />
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Alex didn't have to wear her dress two days in a row...and I am not the worst mom ever (yet). Here are the adorable pictures from day one...and day two :)<br />
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Riiiiight :)Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-88831464433715480032011-12-07T15:05:00.000-06:002011-12-07T15:05:24.527-06:00It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...<i><b>Blessed beyond measure...</b></i><br />
I've had a blast decorating our new home. God is good. I just look around and say "is the real" and "wow, thank you."<br />
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</tbody></table>We hope you enjoy the holidays as much as we are!Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-11053060679065578292011-11-29T09:13:00.000-06:002011-11-29T09:13:50.822-06:00A day in heaven...Heaven's Seven Ranch - Farmersville, Texas<br />
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As I mentioned last week, we loaded up the family for a quick trip to Texas. We were fortunate to stay with the whole clan out at "Heaven's Seven Ranch." My parents are living here and enjoying it so much. I love hearing them talk about "country living" and all of the excitement that comes with it.<br />
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We had a fantastic visit and man, did we eat like kings (and queens). Kelley was amazing in the kitchen - and we had a wonderful time catching up with everyone. I loved that Grandma "Granddam" got to see my babies and I LOVED getting to hug my CANCER FREE Aunt Genie. God is awesome and faithful. We had a lot of blessings to celebrate this year. Alex and Carson had a blast playing with Scott & Kelley's kids - fun was had by all.<br />
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Back to the ranch...The family just got a new horse, Houdini. YaYa (my mom) was in heaven (literally) as she took us out for a ride. I think it's the happiest I've seen her in a few years. Especially in that moment. The pictures explain much better than I can:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>THIS IS HAPPINESS. Mom, I adore this photo of you!</em></strong> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Did I mention Alex rode bareback?!? STUD!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amazing! So proud of my daughter</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alex was patient and sweet - careful and cautious</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I even got to take a turn riding bareback - amazing experience! I grew up riding and man, I miss it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Nice job, Carson" - he said that to himself after petting Houdini</td></tr>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>As you can see, it was a special, magical day for our family. Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-71797866222944746972011-11-27T17:21:00.000-06:002011-11-27T17:21:41.122-06:00A few of my favorite thingsCarson is at the most adorable stage ever! I truly can't imagine him being ANY cuter, sweeter or more precious. He just turned three back in September and we are loving every minute. I wanted to make sure and capture a few of our favorites so they are not forgotten:<br />
1."Dank you, Mommy"- he's so polite and always says thank you for things<br />
2. "Quiet mouth" - when he's being too loud, he covers his mouth and says "Shh, too loud, Carson needs a quiet mouth."<br />
3. He sings Happy Birthday to french fries. "Happy Birthday dear French Fries..." at least once a day. Too cute!<br />
4. He loves to "take a bow" anytime he does something good. "Carson take a bow." "Daddy, take a bow..." you get the idea. Everyone in the house takes bows daily.<br />
5. "Mommy sad - mommy cry" - he loves it when we "pretend cry" so he can run into our arms and tickle us and cheer us up!<br />
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Precious, angelic child! I want to eat him up!Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4204276264479587528.post-32293193464864784452011-11-24T10:52:00.000-06:002011-11-24T10:52:03.263-06:00Happy Thanksgiving!Enter His gates with Thanksgiving and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name. For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.<br />
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I am most thankful for God's grace and salvation offered through Christ's sacrifice on the cross. His righteousness covers me though I do not deserve it.Melissa Darbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10164888027040842128noreply@blogger.com0