tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64026827388901986452024-03-05T10:50:45.624-05:00Carefree in Center GroveTeresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.comBlogger1088125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-91284013927045441742018-08-15T14:45:00.000-04:002018-08-15T14:45:09.373-04:00First day of preschoolYesterday was Damon’s first day of preschool! He has been ready for this for a long time.<br />
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Due to his late summer birthday, I always thought Damon would need two years of preschool, maybe even start kindergarten a year late. But he is right on track with where he should be (maybe even a little advanced, if I can be a bragging mommy), thanks to two grandmothers who are former teachers and an older sister who loves to boss him around when they play school!<br />
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He finally got his time in the spotlight yesterday!<br />
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He was so excited to use his Spider-Man backpack and matching lunchbox. He even packed his own lunch for the first day.<br />
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It wasn’t quite time to leave home for school, but Damon was too excited to wait any longer. “Let’s go to school now!” he said.<br />
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We arrived at his classroom, and Damon waltzed right in without so much as a wave goodbye. I was expecting a hug or a fist bump or something!<br />
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Then Daddy and I enjoyed a late breakfast and a quiet afternoon together. I didn’t shed a single tear. I might not be able to say that next year when Damon heads off to kindergarten!<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-13859905723925110732018-08-03T11:04:00.000-04:002018-08-03T11:04:22.664-04:00Four-year doctor's appointmentEarlier this week, Damon had his four-year doctor’s appointment. Here are his current stats:<br />
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<b>Weight –</b> 35.3 pounds, an increase of about 3 pounds since last year (50th percentile)<br />
<b>Height –</b> 38.5 inches, an increase of about 2.5 inches since last year (25th percentile)<br />
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He’s just where he needs to be on developmental milestones. Dr. Roscoe said we should keep working on kindergarten skills and running through “what would you do” scenarios. We already started working on that. Daddy asked Damon what he would do if someone he doesn’t know offers him candy. He sweetly said, “Say thank you.” I’m glad he knows proper manners, but that doesn’t apply to “stranger danger!”<br />
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I love uneventful doctor’s appointments!<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-72193348767536377602018-08-02T11:15:00.000-04:002018-08-02T11:15:04.907-04:00First day of fourth gradeSuddenly summer is over and Avery is back in school! Today is her first day of fourth grade.<br />
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I know I say this every year, but I can’t believe how big my baby is! Her cute haircut, glasses, and straighter smile seem to make her look more grown up this year.<br />
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Avery pretty much skated through third grade, thanks to a lackadaisical teacher. Here’s hoping fourth grade is a good kind of challenge for her!<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-52808618210479306962018-07-07T09:42:00.000-04:002018-07-07T09:54:47.009-04:0020 questions with Damon :: 4 years oldSince we have so much fun asking Avery <a href="http://carefreeclarks.blogspot.com/search/label/20%20questions%20(Avery)" target="_blank">the same 20 questions</a> every year around her birthday, we thought we’d start the tradition with Damon too. So since his birthday is tomorrow, here are his first 20 questions!<br />
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<b>1. What is your favorite color?</b> Red<br />
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<b>2. What is your favorite toy?</b> George (Curious George stuffed animal)<br />
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<b>3. What is your favorite fruit?</b> I don’t like fruit<br />
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<b>4. What is your favorite TV show?</b> Blaze and the Monster Machines<br />
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<b>5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch?</b> Cheeseburger (from McDonald’s)<br />
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<b>6. What is your favorite outfit?</b> R2-D2 T-shirt<br />
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<b>7. What is your favorite game?</b> Minion board game<br />
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<b>8. What is your favorite snack?</b> Goldfish<br />
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<b>9. What is your favorite animal?</b> Tiger<br />
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<b>10. What is your favorite song?</b> Darth Vader song (The Imperial March)<br />
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<b>11. What is your favorite book?</b> Blaze and the Monster Machines<br />
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<b>12. Who is your best friend?</b> Avery (awwww!)<br />
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<b>13. What is your favorite cereal?</b> Cheerios<br />
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<b>14. What is your favorite thing to do outside?</b> Play on the playset<br />
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<b>15. What is your favorite drink?</b> Sunny D<br />
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<b>16. What is your favorite holiday?</b> Fourth of July<br />
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<b>17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night?</b> George (Curious George stuffed animal)<br />
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<b>18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?</b> Granola bar<br />
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<b>19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday?</b> Texas Roadhouse<br />
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<b>20. What do you want to be when you grow up?</b> Policeman<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-9829627230058866762018-05-31T16:18:00.003-04:002018-05-31T16:18:56.625-04:00Last day of third gradeIt’s hard to believe, but Avery is officially done with third grade! Here are our last-day-of-school photos.<br />
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You might not be able to tell, but Avery definitely has grown this year!<br />
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Chris and I struggled through this year. We felt that Avery just wasn’t challenged like she should be. So we’re hoping that fourth grade will really put her to the test!<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-36574797885882061292018-04-12T17:25:00.003-04:002018-07-07T09:43:56.351-04:009-year doctor’s appointmentAvery’s annual doctor was yesterday. This one kind of snuck up on me! We didn’t have any concerns about our easygoing girl. Here are her latest stats:<br />
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<b>Weight –</b> 49.2 pounds, an increase of about 2.5 pounds since last year (10th percentile). I can’t believe she isn’t at 50 pounds yet!<br />
<b>Height –</b> 48 inches, an increase of 1.75 inches since last year (3rd percentile)<br />
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Once again, we noticed that Avery is very petite. But Dr. Roscoe confirmed that she still is growing right along the curve where she should be.<br />
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We ended up having a double appointment. On Tuesday, Damon broke out in a rash on his cheeks, arms, and legs. So while we were at Avery’s appointment, we asked Dr. Roscoe to examine Damon too. The suspected diagnosis was Fifths Disease. Chris thinks he also had a mild case of this last week. The rash isn’t contagious, and it indicates it’s the end of the virus, so there’s nothing we can do except watch Damon to be sure he doesn’t get any worse.<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-80578381030503779642018-04-03T10:37:00.002-04:002018-04-03T10:37:16.440-04:002018 brackets: Championship update<span style="text-align: center;">This year's exciting tournament is over. Congrats to Villanova! I'm welcoming the family trophy back to the Clark household. Even though Chris and I had the same record, I beat him by only 20 points. I wonder if that's our closest win in the family pool?</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Look at the next three scores – Grandma, Karen, and Grandpa all tied with the same record! And then poor Avery and Damon are pulling up the rear. Avery did mention something about improving her picks next year by asking Daddy for advice. I think she's getting tired of not performing well in the pool!</span><br />
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H<span style="text-align: center;">ere are the final rankings (in order of ESPN points standing):</span><br />
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<b>Teresa</b><br />
1-0 in Championship game<br />
34-29 overall<br />
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1-0 in Championship game<span style="text-align: center;"></span><br />
34-29 overall<br />
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0-1 in Championship game<br />
37-26 overall<br />
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<b>Karen</b><br />
0-1 in Championship game<br />
37-26 overall<br />
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<b>Jon</b><br />
0-1 in Championship game<br />
37-26 overall<br />
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<b>Avery</b><br />
0-1 in Championship game<br />
24-39 overall<br />
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0-1 in Championship game<br />
15-48 overall<br />
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Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-46001102570417108012018-04-02T14:31:00.002-04:002018-04-02T14:31:14.848-04:002018 brackets: Final Four update<span style="text-align: center;">This year, the Final Four round determined our pool winner – and it's me! Grandma and Karen are out of the running thanks to Kansas' lost. And while Chris and I got the same number of games correct, he just didn't get the right games correct. So that means I win!</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Karen came very close to winning this year and nearly beat Chris. Chris would have gone into a deep depression if both Hromada daughters beat him in the same year! Alas, it wasn't meant to be. Here's hoping tonight's game is an exciting one. Go Michigan!</span><br />
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H<span style="text-align: center;">ere are the latest rankings (in order of ESPN points standing):</span><br />
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<b>Teresa</b><br />
1-1 in Final Four<br />
33-29 overall<br />
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1-1 in Final Four<br />
33-29 overall<br />
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0-2 in Final Four<br />
37-25 overall<br />
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<b>Karen</b><br />
0-2 in Final Four<br />
37-25 overall<br />
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<b>Jon</b><br />
0-2 in Final Four<br />
37-25 overall<br />
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<b>Avery</b><br />
0-2 in Final Four<br />
24-38 overall<br />
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<b>Damon</b><br />
0-2 in Final Four<br />
15-47 overall<br />
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Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-84918451075052031372018-03-26T12:06:00.002-04:002018-03-26T12:06:43.688-04:002018 brackets: Elite Eight update<span style="text-align: center;">The Final Four is set – two No. 1 seeds, one Cinderella team, and a Big Ten team. That should make for three exciting games this weekend! In our pool, thanks to two wins this past weekend, Grandma passed Karen in the standings. But if Villanova wins, I'll beat everybody!</span><br />
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H<span style="text-align: center;">ere are the latest rankings (in order of ESPN points standing):</span><br />
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2-2 in Elite Eight<br />
37-23 overall<br />
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<b>Karen</b><br />
1-3 in Elite Eight<br />
37-23 overall<br />
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<b>Jon</b><br />
1-3 in Elite Eight<br />
37-23 overall<br />
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<b>Teresa</b><br />
1-3 in Elite Eight<br />
32-28 overall<br />
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<b>Chris</b><br />
1-3 in Elite Eight<br />
32-28 overall<br />
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<b>Avery</b><br />
0-4 in Elite Eight<br />
24-36 overall<br />
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<b>Damon</b><br />
0-4 in Elite Eight<br />
15-45 overall<br />
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Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-28671764008512935562018-03-24T13:40:00.002-04:002018-03-24T13:40:34.211-04:002018 brackets: Sweet Sixteen update<span style="text-align: center;">Aunt Karen is back in the lead! Based on the number of points remaining, Karen will take home the trophy if Kansas wins. But I will be the champion if Villanova wins. It's sister versus sister!</span><br />
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H<span style="text-align: center;">ere are the latest rankings (in order of ESPN points standing):</span><br />
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<b>Karen</b><br />
4-4 in Sweet Sixteen<br />
36-20 overall<br />
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<b>Jon</b><br />
3-5 in Sweet Sixteen<br />
36-20 overall<br />
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<b>Shirley</b><br />
3-5 in Sweet Sixteen<br />
35-21 overall<br />
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<b>Teresa</b><br />
3-5 in Sweet Sixteen<br />
31-25 overall<br />
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<b>Chris</b><br />
3-5 in Sweet Sixteen<br />
31-25 overall<br />
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<b>Avery</b><br />
2-6 in Sweet Sixteen<br />
24-32 overall<br />
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<b>Damon</b><br />
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0-8 in Sweet Sixteen<br />
15-41 overall<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-17406707530281734192018-03-19T10:05:00.003-04:002018-03-19T10:05:48.698-04:002018 brackets: Second Round update<span style="text-align: center;">I'm guessing that your bracket is busted, right? This has been an incredible tournament so far! I love watching the big guys falls, especially to mid-major teams!</span><br />
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<b>Jon</b><br />
9-7 in Second Round<br />
33-15 overall<br />
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<b>Shirley</b><br />
8-8 in Second Round<br />
32-16 overall<br />
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<b>Karen</b><br />
7-9 in Second Round<br />
32-16 overall<br />
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<b>Teresa</b><br />
8-8 in Second Round<br />
28-20 overall<br />
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<b>Chris</b><br />
6-10 in Second Round<br />
28-20 overall<br />
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<b>Avery</b><br />
4-12 in Second Round<br />
22-26 overall<br />
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<b>Damon</b><br />
3-13 in Second Round<br />
15-33 overall<br />
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Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-20980153691811745822018-03-17T11:50:00.003-04:002018-03-17T11:51:15.216-04:002018 brackets: First Round update<span style="text-align: center;">What an incredible first round!!! I never expected to see a #16 take down a #1, but I'm glad I finally lived to see the day. Too bad it wasn't North Carolina or Kansas!</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Believe it or not, Aunt Karen is in the lead right now! Grandpa and Grandma are close behind. And Avery lost all of her Final Four teams.</span><br />
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24-8 in First Round<br />
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<b>Shirley</b><br />
24-8 in First Round<br />
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<b>Chris</b><br />
22-10 in First Round<br />
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<b>Teresa</b><br />
20-12 in First Round<br />
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<b>Avery</b><br />
18-14 in First Round<br />
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<b>Damon</b><br />
12-20 in First Round<br />
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Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-81622019350695361712018-03-15T10:43:00.000-04:002018-03-15T10:43:00.200-04:002018 brackets: Our picksHere we go again! It's time for another NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament! Here are Avery and Damon's Final Four picks:<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-37470887322151062102018-02-20T16:13:00.000-05:002018-07-07T09:46:37.755-04:0020 questions with Avery :: 9 years oldIn honor of Avery’s ninth birthday tomorrow, here are her annual 20 questions! <a href="http://carefreeclarks.blogspot.com/search/label/20%20questions" target="_blank">Check out her previous responses.</a><br />
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<b>1. What is your favorite color?</b> Pink<br />
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<b>2. What is your favorite toy?</b> Barbies<br />
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<b>3. What is your favorite fruit?</b> Strawberries<br />
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<b>4. What is your favorite TV show?</b> Henry Danger<br />
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<b>5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch?</b> Pizza and cookies at school<br />
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<b>6. What is your favorite outfit?</b> Shorts and a tank top<br />
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<b>7. What is your favorite game?</b> Star Wars trivia<br />
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<b>8. What is your favorite snack?</b> Gum or candy<br />
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<b>9. What is your favorite animal?</b> Elephant<br />
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<b>10. What is your favorite song?</b> We All Bleed the Same<br />
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<b>11. What is your favorite book?</b> Star Wars: The Jedi and the Force<br />
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<b>12. Who is your best friend?</b> Emma (at school)<br />
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<b>13. What is your favorite cereal?</b> Cheerios<br />
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<b>14. What is your favorite thing to do outside?</b> Play basketball against Daddy<br />
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<b>15. What is your favorite drink?</b> Water<br />
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<b>16. What is your favorite holiday?</b> Christmas<br />
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<b>17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night?</b> My stuffed animal Beanie Boo, Tabor<br />
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<b>18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?</b> Cereal<br />
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<b>19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday?</b> Mexican<br />
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<b>20. What do you want to be when you grow up?</b> A teacher and a mom<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-57530265841227177932017-08-29T12:25:00.001-04:002017-08-29T12:25:52.803-04:00Big boy bed timeChris took a vacation day on Friday, so he was home at Damon’s nap time. While Damon was supposed to be asleep, Chris and I heard a loud thud. Chris waved it off as a car door slamming. But I was convinced that the noise came from Damon’s room. So I went to inspect.<br />
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When I opened the door, I saw that the bed was empty and I couldn’t find Damon anywhere. Then he popped out from behind the rocking chair. That rascal escaped from his crib! Later he would demonstrate his escape moves to Daddy. Damon said he wanted to look around. So he straddled the top rail like a horse and jumped off. If he did this one time, there’s a good chance he’ll do it again. So Chris suggested that we convert the bed on Saturday.<br />
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First off, Damon and I had to purchase some big boy sheets. There were only two choices in toddler bed size – Mickey Mouse and Lightning McQueen. Luckily he loves both characters, so I knew he would be happy with either one. Damon chose Lightning McQueen. And how appropriate that he wore a Lightning McQueen outfit and hat that day!<br /><br />When we got home, Damon helped Daddy convert the bed. We shifted it to a different wall and removed the rocking chair. Suddenly Damon’s room looked a bit more like a big boy room. Plus it had much more space for toys and playing! Damon was very pleased with the new setup.<br />
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Here’s Damon making one of his weird faces.</div>
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And here’s the big boy with his new bed and sheets.</div>
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So far, he’s done just fine overnight. He fell out one time, though he didn’t call for us when it happened. I questioned him about it, and he said, “I figured out how to get back in bed.” Well, OK!<br />
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Naps is another story. Apparently he’s starting to work his way out of daily naps, though I was hoping they would last at least another six months. Or maybe just a few naps a week? Here’s hoping!<br />
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We thought we did this a lot sooner with Damon than we did with Avery. <a href="http://carefreeclarks.blogspot.com/2012/04/to-bed-to-bed-said-sleepy-head.html" target="_blank">It turns out that they both went to big beds at just about the same time.</a> No more baby cribs in the Clark house!<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-46366491531281844512017-08-24T10:56:00.000-04:002017-08-24T10:56:07.054-04:00Wisconsin Dells: A week in reviewJust before summer started, Mommaw and Poppaw Clark suggested taking a little trip together. Some of Chris’ friends talked up Wisconsin Dells, so we decided to check it out. It turned out to be a great family vacation spot!<br />
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On Saturday afternoon, we loaded up a rented minivan and headed north. We spent Saturday night in a Chicago suburb, including dinner at Rainforest Cafe. Then on Sunday, we drove to Wisconsin Dells.<br />
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After checking in to <a href="http://www.meadowbrookresort.com/" target="_blank">our resort</a>, we hopped on the train at <a href="http://dellstrain.com/" target="_blank">The Riverside & Great Northern</a>.<br />
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Damon was pretty excited about our train adventure.</div>
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The train ride lulled Avery to sleep!</div>
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We continued the train theme for dinner by eating at <a href="http://www.buffalophilsgrille.com/" target="_blank">Buffalo Phil’s</a> where our drinks and dinner were delivered to our table by an electric toy train! Damon was in train heaven. After dinner we had to check out the swimming pools at our resort.
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Then we enjoyed s’mores around the campfire, a fun amenity included with our room fee.<br />
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The next morning we had an hour-long guided horseback tour at <a href="http://www.canyoncreekridingstable.com/" target="_blank">Canyon Creek Riding Stables</a>. This was so much fun! Damon and Daddy rode Elmo together, and Avery loved her horse named Saturn. In fact, she was clearly the best equestrian of our group. Her horse obeyed her very well while the rest of us struggled to get our steeds to do what we needed them to do! We were all a bit too distracted to get any pictures of this event. The big surprise of our tour was that we saw several deer in the woods!<br />
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Before leaving the stables, we stopped in at the petting zoo. These fellas were pretty hungry and were very glad we were there to feed them!<br />
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Next, we did some shopping in the downtown area. This area reminded me a lot of Gatlinburg and Nashville, Ind. We ate some delicious hamburgers at <a href="http://monksbarandgrill.com/" target="_blank">Monk’s</a> and then had dessert at <a href="http://www.goodygumdrop.com/" target="_blank">Goody Goody Gum Drop</a>.<br />
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After resting and swimming at the resort, it was time to eat again. So we had an alfresco dinner at <a href="http://www.bobbersislandgrill.com/" target="_blank">Bobbers</a>. Just before bedtime, Avery regaled us with her expertise with the game <a href="https://wymgame.com/" target="_blank">Watch Ya Mouth</a>.
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Even though this was just the first time playing it, Avery seemed to master it much better than the rest of us!<br />
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Tuesday was full of more fun. It all began with a <a href="https://www.dellsducks.com/" target="_blank">Dells Army Ducks</a> tour. These amphibious trucks were surplus equipment from WWII. The tour began on the streets of the Dells then moved to Lake Delton and the Wisconsin River.<br />
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We saw a lot of beautiful scenery on our duck boat tour.</div>
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After our tour, we moved on to miniature golf at <a href="http://www.timberfallspark.com/" target="_blank">Timber Falls Adventure Golf</a>.</div>
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Damon has a good golf swing, doesn’t he? But the only way he could get the ball in the hole was to scoot it around like a hockey puck. Daddy needs to work with him some more!<br />
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All over the Dells, we kept seeing pizza delivery trucks with a moose on top. So we had to check out <a href="http://www.dellsmoosejaw.com/" target="_blank">Moosejaw Pizza and Dells Brewing Company</a> for lunch.<br />
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The day ended with some swimming followed by dinner at <a href="http://www.dellskickers.com/" target="_blank">Kickers</a> and games at the resort.<br />
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We were ready to slow down a bit by Wednesday. So we started with a delicious breakfast at <a href="http://www.mrpancake.com/" target="_blank">Mr. Pancake</a>. Then Mommaw and Poppaw took a stroll through downtown while the four of us visited <a href="http://www.timbavatiwildlifepark.com/" target="_blank">Timbatavi</a>.<br />
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This was a zoo that featured some different animals than the usual ones. And we were able to get up close and personal with some of them, including camels, kangaroos, and alpacas.<br />
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We all needed to rest after walking around the zoo. So after resting and swimming at the resort, we ate dinner at <a href="http://www.dellscrabbys.com/" target="_blank">Crabby’s</a>. This was an unusual dining experience because we cooked our own food on hot rocks. That was pretty fun! Then we headed back to the resort for s’mores and games.<br />
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On our last day, we stopped for breakfast at <a href="http://www.dellspaulbunyans.com/" target="_blank">Paul Bunyon’s Cook Shanty</a> before driving all the way home. The homemade donuts were worth the price of admission for this unique restaurant!<br />
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We loved our resort. It was off the beaten path but still close to everything we needed.<br />
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It featured two outdoor pools and one indoor kiddie pool. Since Avery and Damon love playing in the pool so much, this was a great alternative to staying in a water park. We definitely wouldn’t have enjoyed a full water park the same way we did these pools.<br />
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We really enjoyed our visit to Wisconsin Dells, and we probably will return there for another family vacation some day!<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-56922344476723447992017-08-15T11:06:00.000-04:002017-08-15T11:06:06.768-04:00Avery's official third grade picture<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-7142945089240768722017-08-02T13:53:00.001-04:002017-08-02T13:54:00.382-04:00First day of third gradeIt’s Aug. 2, and Avery started third grade today. To say that summer flew by would be an understatement! She had a blast this summer, but I also know she’ll love going back to school.<br />
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We started the day with the obligatory photos.<br />
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And not to be outdone, Damon insisted on getting his picture taken, too. Next year he’ll finally get his turn in the spotlight since he’ll be going off to preschool!<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-84544133271403921732017-07-27T08:48:00.000-04:002017-07-27T08:48:09.578-04:00Throwback Thursday: COWgirl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Editorial note: This will be the last Throwback Thursday post for a while. I'm experiencing a bit of burnout with these posts, and I'm running out of content! I'll be taking a break from these posts for the time being.<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-69110671860520174742017-07-22T15:17:00.002-04:002018-07-07T09:47:36.451-04:00Three-year doctor's appointmentSince we just celebrated his third birthday, Damon was due for his three-year doctor’s appointment. Here are his current stats:<br />
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<b>Weight –</b> 32 pounds, an increase of about 5.5 pounds since last year (25th percentile)<br />
<b>Height –</b> 36 inches, an increase of 2 inches since last year (50th percentile)<br />
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He’s right on target with his growth milestones, including saying his ABCs, counting to 10, recognizing colors and shapes, coloring with a purpose, running, jumping, and throwing a ball overhand.<br />
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Our goals over the next year are to continue writing and recognizing letters and numbers and reading lots and lots of books! Damon also will become more independent, which is both a blessing and a curse!<br />
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Hopefully we won’t see Dr. Roscoe before next August!<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-17436271748260756032017-07-20T09:21:00.000-04:002017-07-20T09:21:06.787-04:00Throwback Thursday: Playdate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-27244818073616580712017-07-13T09:29:00.000-04:002017-07-13T09:29:07.210-04:00Throwback Thursday: In Grandpa's arms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-44830993703500978122017-07-10T10:33:00.000-04:002017-07-10T10:33:03.401-04:00Damon’s third birthday party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When we started talking about his birthday party a few weeks ago, he definitely wanted a Blaze party. And a no-frills one too. “Pizza, cake, and presents.” That’s all he asked for, and that’s all he got!<br />
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The party’s secondary themes were Legos and Minions, indicated in several gifts and wrapping paper. Mommaw and Poppaw Clark, Grandma and Grandpa Hromada, and Aunt Karen spoiled Damon with lots of toys, books, and clothes.<br />
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Daddy bought some Hot Wheels cars and a cool “crash” track. I can’t decide if he bought these things for Damon or for himself! Daddy said it’s payback time for all those years he had to play with Barbies!<br />
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Happy birthday, sweet Damon. We love you!</div>
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Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-49164191594338898322017-07-07T10:02:00.000-04:002017-07-07T10:02:13.087-04:00Party plans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since one of Damon’s favorite characters is <a href="http://www.nickjr.com/blaze-and-the-monster-machines/" target="_blank">Blaze and the Monster Machines</a>, it was pretty easy for him to choose his birthday party theme. Here he is describing his plans for his upcoming party. I still can’t believe he’s going to be 3 years old!<br />
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<br />Teresa Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14806072243349355151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402682738890198645.post-14544227095020142382017-07-06T09:45:00.000-04:002017-07-06T09:45:11.002-04:00Throwback Thursday: Baby blues<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>October 2014</i></b></div>
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