tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78825635725377511772024-03-12T22:41:17.932-06:00The Felix FamilyThe Felix Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744214099693322690noreply@blogger.comBlogger525125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882563572537751177.post-81863374649294280152013-03-16T14:08:00.000-06:002013-09-24T14:25:13.450-06:00Spring Break 2013<div style="text-align: justify;">
We were so spoiled this year for Spring break and I couldn't be more grateful to have our friends the Dyers drive all the way down here to spend the week with us! The second the kids all saw each other it was as if nothing had changed. The best thing about the Dyers is they are easy to entertain! :) We mostly spent the week showing them the best AZ has to offer in food, chatting, trying to hit up a spring training game and swimming in whatever pool we could find! My goal was to hopefully try to convince them that AZ was the next big move they need to make. I am not sure I convinced them, but really the best part was just hanging out and I loved that my kids had their very best friends to play with. </div>
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Gilbert has a unique smell. Actually Gilbert smells like cow poop most of the time! We decided one evening to venture out and figure out just exactly where that smell was coming from. We stumbled upon the Gilbert farmer's market and a petting zoo. It was a fun little place that had several vendors selling yummy things and a food truck for dinner. We had a blast there. My mom grew up around this sort of thing so she bought some animal food and a bottle full of milk to show the kids how it was done. </div>
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They were a little bit timid at first, but after a little persuasion they got right in there and thought it was so fun to feed the sheep right out of their hands.<br />
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Addley wasn't sure about this big furry friend. I tried to get her to pet it but she wasn't having it. At one point the rabbit reached his nose right up into her face and she was not happy about that!</div>
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Feeding the calves was the very funnest part. My mom is a pro at this and took the slobbery job by storm. It was really fun for the kids to experience it, I think. They thought it was disgusting (or maybe that was just me) but we laughed our heads off at the forcefulness of those little calves and them wanting that milk. It was a fun night and maybe just maybe helped us appreciate that unpleasant smell early in the morning and late at night.</div>
<br />The Felix Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744214099693322690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882563572537751177.post-92189656447747198922013-03-08T11:59:00.000-07:002013-04-25T11:59:50.529-06:00Peek A Boo<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">This is an everyday every-bathroom-break occurrence around here. She's not one to let me get too far from her site lines and she certainly isn't going to let me shower or use the bath in peace either. Good thing I love her and don't mind her company every where I go! </span></div>
The Felix Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744214099693322690noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882563572537751177.post-88231720944117332842013-03-06T11:41:00.000-07:002013-04-25T11:42:19.726-06:00Kylie's Obsession<br />
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Kylie has taken on the new hobby of motorcycle riding. She jumps at any opportunity to ride behind Grandpa with her helmet that fits her perfectly and even has a speaker and microphone so she can talk to him and listen to music along the ride. She can't wait for the day when she is old enough to go on an all day or even over night trip "where they have to pack a lunch before they go." </span></div>
The Felix Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744214099693322690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882563572537751177.post-48042044576812253572013-03-03T01:03:00.000-07:002013-04-25T01:06:08.274-06:00Phoenix Half Marathon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: justify;">People, this is crazy, but I can actually say I have ran a half marathon and more than that I can actually say I loved running a half marathon!! I would be the last person to ever think this is something I would ever do, but it was an absolute blast!! My sister caught me in a weak moment and I agreed to run it with her. I absolutely hated training for it, but I am so grateful for all the training I did because that is definitely what made it such an awesome run. Our goals in running this were to first and for most actually finish the race and second to run the entire thing. Mission accomplished on both!!</span><br />
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We had the absolute BEST support group all along the way! I'm not sure how they did it but Jeremy, Kylie, Jase, Addley, David, baby Drew, my mom, my dad and my little sister Lexie meet up with us several times along the way. In fact people all around us were starting to recognize them too. They even wore fun shirts for us too. At one point along the way Kylie and Jase were holding Krispy Kremes in one hand and high fiving runners with the other, then every once in awhile Jase would lick his hand and then go back to handing out those high-fives! </div>
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Ashley and I felt really good for most of the race. Our strategy was to take it slow and steady. We were warned by several people to make sure you stay at an extremely comfortable pace so we don't get worn out. We took that advice and really did enjoy the race. We had fun chatting and singing and pretty much doing whatever it took to distract us from what we were actually doing. I remember we got to mile 8 and we were so excited because we only had 5 more to go. That seemed to reenergize us until we got to about mile 11 and then I hit a wall!! I don't know what happened, but those last two miles were pure torture for me. We had driven the course the day before so we would kinda know what to expect and I knew the end would be near once we came upon a major decline in the road. It was torture anticipating that down hill part because I could have sworn it was just around the corner about 10 times. FInally it came and it was sweet relief to head down the hill turn a corner run just a little ways farther and then see the finish line ahead. I had every intention of finishing the race the way I always finished a run with a sprint to the end, but I just couldn't do it. I'm not even sure I smiled, but man it was an amazing feeling to cross the finish line and know what I had just accomplished!! I can't believe I did it!!</div>
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There is absolutely no one else I would have rather done this with. She got me into this mess, but she was also so fun to run with and a great motivator for me. She drug me through those last few miles and I am so grateful she did!</div>
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I am grateful for a supportive husband and kids that put up with all the training and complaining. I'm not sure this is something I will ever do again, but I am proud to say I have done it. It seemed like a crazy thing for this non-runner to do, but I'm glad I did it...just don't ever count me in for a full marathon, that will never happen!!<br />
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This girl has 9 whole months old, which if I am being honest I feel like she has been with us forever. She just fits seemlessly in our lives and I really can't imagine what it was like without her, as cliche as that is. She continues to be the baby with the biggest smile in the world. Her whole face lights up and she can make anyone around her so happy. She's still the worlds best army crawler, but has recently tried her hand at crawling on all fours. She's smart though and knows she can get where she wants much faster being flat on her belly resulting in extremely filthy clothing by the end of the day. We call her the hoarder because she always has a death grip of random things in her hands that she'll carry around with her and if you even attempt to take it away she has a major come apart. She is still a great eater and is more than willing to try just about anything. Her favorite of course is real people food. Sleeping though the night is still something to be desired by her parents, but she is much better at actually going to bed. Grandpa Hansen discovered her first two teeth coming though on the bottom. They aren't very visible, but they can be felt. She has started to pull herself up on things, but gets nervous after too long and wants to sit down. She's a handful during church, but can make friends with the best of them. We love her so much and are so grateful for her and her fun personality. She loves to cuddle and frequently will get shy and muzzle her little nose into my shoulder which I love. There is no doubt she makes us so happy!</div>
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The Felix Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744214099693322690noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882563572537751177.post-56496346391994375572013-02-20T14:33:00.000-07:002013-03-05T14:33:59.910-07:00On the Hunt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="text-align: justify;">Since about the second we moved down here we have been on the house hunt. We've been so blessed to be able to live with my parents while we're in transition and it really hasn't been bad....At least I don't think so, but we are anxious to get into our own place again and feel settled. I feel like we may have high expectations coming from our amazing neighborhood in St. George and it's been kinda hard to find something we really love. Home prices are rising and we are finding we are either going have to sacrifice location for home size/number of bedrooms. About two weeks into the hunt our realtor told us of a bland new neighborhood, but it was located out in Queen Creek which is about 15 to 20 minutes away from all my family. I love the idea of a new build and I like the floor plans and the prices are great! My biggest reservation is not knowing the area very well and also feeling like we're "way out there". Queen Creek is considered farm country meaning it's pretty rural and I am definitely more of a city girl, but there is nice shopping and good school options. We've been told on several occasions that Queen Creek is the next up and coming place and we would be smart to get in on it now, not to mention everyone we have talked to that lives out there loves it. So with all things considered we went ahead and picked a lot and put money down on one of the floor plans. It's due to be done the end of April and we're getting pretty excited about it. </span></div>
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This is about where it sits right now. We will do the pre carpet walk though the middle the April and the final walk though the end of April.</div>
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The Felix Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744214099693322690noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882563572537751177.post-90400883474265434072013-02-17T22:44:00.002-07:002013-02-17T22:44:39.122-07:00Fresh Start<div style="text-align: justify;">
Ok, ok! Obviously the blog has seriously lacked lately. It's been a CRAZY couple of months around here and to be quite honest I just haven't had the motivation to do it. I mostly need to write about our last little while in St. George and I hate thinking about when we had to say goodbye. Instagram makes it way too easy to post a quick picture here and there which makes the blog seem like a lot of work, but I'm not completely ready to give it up just yet so here I am recommitting myself to the old Felix Fam blog. </div>
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Heres'a a LITTLE bit of what we've been up to...</div>
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We said some very tearful good-byes as we left our beloved St. George. We have amazing friends, schools, and teachers there along with our ward and neighborhood. Leaving was not easy on any of us and I think we're still tying to adjust. Somedays I feel like we're just here visiting and will go back soon.<br />
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Kylie started her first day at her new school and I can't not tell you how relieved I was when she jumped in the car after school and said, "That was awesome!!"I may have teared up a bit. She was so heartbroken to leave her teacher and classmates behind, but thankfully has adjusted quite well here.</div>
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The first day on the bus didn't go quite as well. I wasn't standing in the right spot when the came to the stop and Kylie was sure the bus was going to fly right past me and she was never going to get off. But she got brave and tried it again and now wont ever let me walk her to or from the stop. </div>
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We've tried our best to find fun things to do. The weather is perfect this time of year and we're trying to make the most of it before it gets blistering hot and we want nothing to do with the outdoors except a swimming pool.<br />
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Addley turned 8 months and is such a blessing in our lives. It's taken a little time to get her adjusted to new sleep arrangements and different schedules, but for the most part she goes with the flow pretty well. She still the world champ in army crawling and manages to get just about anywhere she wants. She loves to eat, still hates the car seat and has learned how to give the best slobbery kisses in the world! We love this girl to pieces. </div>
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We took a weekend trip to the cabin hoping to find snow and get away from the stressing of finding a new home and feeling settled.<br />
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Jase finally started his new preschool and really loves it. He thought it was so "silly" that it was at his teachers house instead of a building like his old school. He seems to really like it though and thinks it's awesome he gets to take a bag he wears on his back every time.<br />
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We picked out and put money down on a new build we really like out in Queen Creak. I'm not 100% sold on the house mostly because I was hoping for something a little closer to where most of my family lives and it was really only the second house we looked at. I really love the house and the neighborhood seems likes its up and coming with fun parks and sports fields. Jeremy is really excited about it and maybe once I have had a chance to get used to it a little bit and realize it probably is our best option I'll warm up to the idea of a little bit more.<br />
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Jeremy spent this last week in Green Bay at his new company's main office for some training. Most new hires take about three weeks to train, but since Jeremy is already familiar with the industry and seems to know what's up he only spent a week there and we were certainly glad he was only gone that long. </div>
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That;s basically our life in a nutshell the last few weeks. We are gratefeul to be in AZ and so so super grateful to my parents for opening up their house to us. I am sure its not easy letting bring our three crazies in to run the house, but we couldn't have made this transition with out them. I'm excited for what the future holds. We have a new life ahead of us and I wouldn't want to take this journey with anyone other that my amazing little family. </div>
The Felix Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744214099693322690noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882563572537751177.post-6552005151646274832013-01-12T15:34:00.000-07:002013-02-12T12:07:07.616-07:00Saying Goodbye<div style="text-align: justify;">
Its been a tough few days around these parts. Saying goodbye is not an easy thing for me and then having to watch my kids do it too makes my heart ache even more. Both Kylie and Jase went to their last days of school and said good bye to their teachers and classmates. Kylie's class usually celebrates their birthday on their half birthday if their birthday is in summer. Kylie's half birthday is on Jan. 14th, but her last day was on the 11th so they celebrated it a little early. She of course loved that! She really wanted some pictures with her friends so she took her iPod and her teacher took some pictures for her. Both Kylie and I have LOVED her teacher and it as really hard for her to say goodbye. Aside from being sad to say goodbye to her friends she has really had a hard time thinking she would have to leave her teacher and classmates.<br />
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Jase's last day of preschool was on Thursday. He's not quite as affected by this whole thing as Kylie is, but he did tell me he was sad to leave his school. I think he has loved having his own thing to do and he has really excelled in school. I have loved his preschool and know he has been taught well. I only hope I can find something similar in AZ.</div>
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Kylie had been asking for a few weeks if she could have one final going-away party before we left. Friends are so important to her and I knew she would want to invite jus about everyone she knew. I also knew that Jase would probably enjoy something too and then thinking about all the friends these kids have I thought maybe it would be fun to have one big Jumping Jacks party. The kids can run wild and the moms can sit and chat...my kind of party! I was so grateful that so many friends came and I know the kids had a blast! I loved watching them run around, but I couldn't help but have a tiny pit in my stomach knowing that we were leaving this amazing group of kids. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect neighborhood full of kids just their age. </div>
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The next night I was surprised by my own AMAZING group of friends. I get teary-eyed just looking at this picture. I can't remember the last time I had such a great bunch of friends. It makes me sick to think I'm leaving them. I couldn't be more grateful that they would do this for me. It was such a fun night which certainly doesn't make leaving any easier! Arizona has so much to live up to it's not even funny!!<br />
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JAK was our Elf on the Shelf this year. He was given to us by my brother and sister-in-law for Christmas and showed up just in time to keep the kiddos in line. Both Kylie and Jase ate it up which made it so much fun for Jeremy and I. Here's a little bit of what he was up to while he was here....</div>
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Its definitely a tradition we'll keep up for many more years...as long as he shows up every year!The Felix Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744214099693322690noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882563572537751177.post-23027573792526502652012-12-27T11:13:00.000-07:002013-01-23T11:14:18.181-07:00Christmas 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We were SO excited this year to have my parents and sister Lexie come visit us for Christmas. Everyone in my family was spending time with their in-laws and since we had already done our Christmas with Jeremy's family we thought it would be fun to have them here with us. </div>
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The day sadly went downhill quickly with the on set of fevers and coughs. The rest of the day we spent lounging around taking it pretty easy.</div>
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Christmas morning came early and we were all pretty excited...well actually Grandma and Grandpa, Lexie, and Jeremy and I were excited. Kylie and Jase were pretty subdued and it took quite a bit to get much out of them at first.</div>
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The morning of present opening was really fun and everyone seemed to be pretty pleased with their loot. Christmas was small this year and I was feeling a little bit insecure about it at first, but I am grateful for little kids that didn't seem to notice the number of gifts they received. They were just genuinely excited and more than grateful for what they had. </div>
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At about noon we had the chance to talk to my sister Amanda who is serving a mission in California. It was so good to hear from her. She is doing so well and loves the service she is rendering. I loved hearing her stories of the people and the success she is having. It was fun to hear what her everyday life if like as a missionary and the funny/awkward situations she seems to easily get herself into. She is such as awesome example and I am so grateful for the opportunity we have as a family to pray for her and her success. My kids are adamant about making sure she is included in every prayer and want nothing but the best for her. </div>
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Jeremy's parents came down again for a little Christmas dinner and we finished the day out pretty low key.I am grateful for the memories made and for my amazing little family. They bring me so much joy and as I have said before there is nothing better than kids and Christmas!!</div>
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Addley got the hang of this present opening thing and was especially pleased with her gifts. She was so fun to watch and the joy of kids at Christmas was overwhelmingly evident that night. </div>
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We ended the night watching a Christmas movie while snuggled in our blankets. We love any chance to get together with our cousins and grandparents. It was the perfect party to start off our Christmas Festivities and we are very grateful for all the gifts. </div>
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His excitement didn't change once we got there. He hopped right up there and sang his little heart out. It was fun to watch him. I still have a hard time thinking he is old enough for these things. He's always been my little shadow, but love that it is his turn to have these opportunities. He sure seems to enjoy them!</div>
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A couple days earlier he wanted to take a treat into his school class. Thankfully Walmart had the perfect cupcakes and he was one excited little boy. Later that day he decided Addley would also enjoy a little cupcake too. While I wasn't paying attention he went ahead and shared his with her. What a nice guy!!</div>
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His actually birthday was a pretty low key day. He was excited to finally see what was in the huge box that had arrived a few days earlier from Grandma and Grandpa Hansen. Both him and Kylie shrieked with delight when he pulled out this wiggle car.</div>
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Grandma and Grandpa Felix drove down to celebrate also. They are always so thoughtful and he walked away one happy boy. They also joined up for dinner. Jase's dinner request was McDonalds, but thankfully we were able to talk him in to a corn dog at chili's. He seemed ok with that!</div>
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I am so grateful for my healthy, happy, growing little boy. He's a crack up and keep us on our toes, but most of the time he's pretty laid back and easy going. He's always tries his best to go whats right, but is always quick to say sorry when he does something wrong. He loves digging in the dirt outside, riding his bike, running around with his friends, Buzz lightyear, Phineas and Ferb, anything Superhero and reading books. He also loves school and it proving to be a smart little boy. He gets frustrated with writing, but he knows all of his letters, numbers, shapes, colors and how to spell him name. We love this guy and are so grateful for him!!</div>
The Felix Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744214099693322690noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882563572537751177.post-10968225168391681632012-12-01T08:18:00.000-07:002012-12-13T08:18:25.100-07:006 Months Old<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Her and her dad have mastered the stiff one handed balance</div>
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She's trying to get the hang of steady sitting,</div>
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Sleeping is still something we are working on around here. She's not a huge fan of being put in her crib and has to be dead asleep before she's willing to stay. Some nights it takes several tries to get her down unless we want to hear blood cruddling screams for a good long time and then she's horse the next day!</div>
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Its still not very often that we can get a good solid laugh out of her. Jeremy was doing anything and everything he could think of to get her to laugh one night and she just wasn't about to give it up! You can tell she is busting at the seams, yet refused to let it out. The rest of us were all rolling on the floor laughing hysterically at her!</div>
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She brings so much life to our family. I can't imagine 6 months ago what it was like without her! Her huge smiles continue to be a highlight of my day. She's lost a bit of her chub and seems to be turning into a petit little girl probably due to her constant movement. She loves to eat and so far I haven't found anything she doesn't like. Jeremy still is slightly nervous about her bald head and often worries she will never get hair. Personally I don't mind it although we are all on edge wondering what color it will be. Actually if it is anything other than red, we'll be pretty surprised!</div>
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This was at about 4 in the morning. We went through a serious non-sleeping phase with this girl. She would be wide awake so I would just bring her down stairs, give her something to play with and lay on the couch until she got tired and enough to want to sleep. Thankfully she was happy while she was wide awake!</div>
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Addley has taken to eating solids really well. So far we haven't found one she doesn't like. Kylie and Jase on the other hand thinks her food is so disgusting. As I was feeding her peas I asked Jase if he wanted a taste and he said there was no way he was going to eat her "pea sauce"<br />
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This picture was taken after a particularly rough night with hardly any sleep at all. I wasn't sure we would ever be friends again, but thankfully I think she has forgiven me for a long night of crying in her bed.<br />
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Anytime Jase gets ANY kind of bump, scrape, or bruise he might as well have a broken bone or at least that is how he treats it. I don't think he straightened his elbow for a good two days after this minor bike accident.<br />
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I realize you can't tell, but she is actually LAUGHING in this picture. While she is usually all smiles most of the time, getting a good laugh out of her tends to be a little more of a challenge. This day she actually volunteered the laughs and for once I wasn't having to do something silly to warrant it.<br />
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Kylie has become quite the little reader. We got her a few chapter books a while ago and she has eaten them up. I think she feel so grown up and it has boosted her confidence knowing she can read them.<br />
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This was a scary moment in my life. I have always been one to go until the last possible second before getting gas. (terrible habit I know) But with our new van it actually tells me how far I really have. It gets pretty scary on occasion and i am pretty sure I got to the gas station by the skin of my teeth that day.<br />
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After a long day of errands and running around. I had run in to grab Kylie from her cheer class and came out to the car to see Jase wasn't in his seat. I found him zonked out like this in I guess a much more comfortable position than in his seat. I may or may not have just let him ride home like this. The Felix Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744214099693322690noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882563572537751177.post-54259287301192893122012-11-26T20:06:00.000-07:002012-12-05T20:09:04.388-07:00Thanksgiving 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Thanksgiving was spent in AZ with my family this year. It was a nice week away and we are always grateful for the time we can spend there. Of course it's not a vacay without a little time spent in Grandpa's pool. The hot tub is our only option this time of year and it never disappoints! Addley even got in on the action and was perfectly content the whole time. She even got a little excited at times and got some good splashing in. </div>
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We went to AZ a few days early because of a surprise party planned for my dad's 25 years at his company. The kids of course loved the idea of a surprise. They kept an eye out for him and let us all know when he had pulled up.<br />
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A visit to Granny Annie's is always a highlight for us! Her tootsie rolls are the best and she always seems glad we are there. I am grateful she is in pretty good healthy and can enjoy our company.<br />
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This lovely turkey was my contribution to the big meal. Just as expected the whole dinner along with the crowd was delicious.<br />
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On Saturday my dad took my sisters and I shopping for a whole knew wardrobe...for him. It was the best time ever!! He was more than willing to try out anything we picked for him and I think he walked away lookin' pretty snazzy in his new attire. He told us we could make this an annual thing and I already can't wait until next year!</div>
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Kylie has been talking for weeks and weeks about how excited she was that her first grade class was helping decorate a tree for the Festival of Trees. Her class went on a field trip to see the tree at the festival and then all she could talk about was taking us there to show it to us. We had a crazy busy weekend, but knew it was important to her so we made time to go. The tree was so cute and actually won the most votes which means the Life Flight plane will visit their school. She couldn't have been more proud of it. </div>
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<br />The Felix Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744214099693322690noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882563572537751177.post-74704280144470422712012-11-11T16:55:00.000-07:002012-11-14T16:55:46.955-07:00Color Me Rad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
A couple months ago I had a few friends talk me into running a race with them called Color Me Rad. From what I could see of the pictures it looked like a super fun, low key, first time racer's race so I signed up. I then talked a few girl into training with me early in the mornings. My music and I usually get along pretty well when I'm out running, but I have learned that I love having a group to go with! Not only is it way more motivating on those mornings you just want to hit the snooze, but there is something about having someone there when it's not your best running day pulling you along. I find myself looking forward to the morning workouts because I loved the social part of it also. We have all become really close friends and I am grateful I have some crazies that are willing to brave the 6 am cold and darkness with me. </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">A few other friends joined us for the day of the race making it a really fun group to be with. </span>The night before we thought it was only necessary to load up our carb intake with a fun girls night to Pizza Factory.<br />
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This is our before picture. We were ready with our white shirts and colored sunglasses to protect our eyes. The day of the race was freezing(!!) and super windy. Not ideal, but thankfully we came somewhat prepared.<br />
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I wish I could have had my camera with me during the race, but flying paint made me too nervous. Each kilometer had a paint station where volunteers threw different colored powder on you as you ran by. We were a mess by the time the race was over, but that's what made it so awesome and obviously the point!</div>
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Jeremy brought the kids up at the end and of course they thought it was a blast. They came home with pink and blue hair and color all over their clothes. Jase was mesmerized by all the color clouds flying through the air.<br />
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It's definitely a race I'll want to do again next year. Amid my training for this one by sister managed to talk me into running the Phoenix Half with her in March. To say I'm a bit apprehensive would be an understatement! Hopefully I can manage to train through the cold of winter and enjoy that race just as much.</div>
The Felix Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10744214099693322690noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882563572537751177.post-63030490408099968332012-11-09T14:52:00.000-07:002012-11-14T14:54:50.510-07:00Kylie's Cheer Class<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Kylie absolutely loved her dance class last year, but this year she decided she wanted to try her hand at cheer. We had to switch dance studios, but I found one that was highly recommended and we've been very pleased so far. We were also hoping we could get her into a tumbling, but sadly that class was full. It's not very often they let parents come watch the class, but this week was parent observation week so I took advantage and went to watch her. </span></div>
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Being a dancer myself it makes me excited to see Kylie loving it also. She started the class about a month late, but seems to have picked up the technique rather quickly. I love watching her as she gets on the dance floor and her confidence shines. It's something she seems to love and I love that I've got myself a little dancer. </div>
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It's that time again. I can't believe another month has passed. "The babes" is 5 months old and just as fun as ever...well, until it come to sleeping at night. Then she's not quite as fun. But we're hoping she's just going through a funny phase and she wont we a terrible sleeper forever!! It happened all the sudden where she just wouldn't go to sleep at night. It would be midnight or later before she even thought that going to sleep would be a good idea. She seems to love to take a nice cat nap about 8:00 pm and that gives her the second wind making it possible for her to get the late night party started. It's been a little bit frustrating, but hopefully she grows out of it soon! For everyone's sake!!</div>
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Other than her crazy night, we couldn't ask for a more laid back, happy, SMILEY, content little girl. She seems to be able to go with the flow pretty well with busy older siblings. Her favorite spot is on her stomach on the floor. I've been amazed at how she somehow gets across the room in no time flat. She seems to be able to reach for anything she desires and constantly wants something to chew on. </div>
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She loves to eat and has become a fan of applesauce, sweet potatoes, rice cereal and just about anything else I'll let her have a taste of. </div>
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We love our girl and are so grateful to have her in our family. She makes us all...and everyone else around her so happy. She'll flash a smile at any and everyone and I get constant comments from people about how smily she is. Her whole face lights up and you can't help, but be happy around her. </div>
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Just as expected Halloween was a huge success. Between the ward Truck-or Treat, school parties and friends parties I think we were pretty much candied out by the time trick-or-treating actually came around. Of course I'm not quite sure the kids would agree with me. They were pretty dang excited! Our neighborhood has grown so much this year that we decided to just stick around here and we were not disappointed! I hung back and passed out candy while Jeremy took the kids out. It seemed there was a party going on. There was music, movies playing on big screens, hot dogs, chili, cotton candy, hot chocolate, cake, and full sized candy bars. It was really fun. I was feeling pretty lame with my fun size candy bars and tootsie rolls. </div>
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Earlier in the day Kylie had her annual school costume parade. I always enjoy of course going to see Kylie, but it's also so fun to see all the creativity of the other costumes. My poor kids don't have a very creative mom. Target seems to be my best friend when it comes to costumes. </div>
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She wasn't so sure about her costume at first. I actually had to talk her into it, but she seemed to warm up to it and I think she actually loved wearing it. </div>
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After Kylie's parade, I had the chance to help with her class party. Her room mom put together THE cutest Halloween carnival for the kids. She even had a fun witch with the cutest cackle come in a make witch's brew with the kids. It was really fun! I love watching her interact with her friends and seeing her in her school environment. </div>
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Jase also had a class party, but I didn't help with that one so I only got a few pictures of him before he went. He said he had a fun party complete with pizza and a game with slime, every little boy's dream!</div>
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The kids were anxious to go and it took everything I had to get a decent picture...clearly I didn't have enough in me, because I never got it! Oh well, the night was a success and</div>
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