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Yes, it's official...  Millgate's, Party of Five!!   A more detailed post to come, but for now, we are breathing easier!=)

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One of the most delightfully unexpected things for me about being a mother of three young boys, is just how much they love each other. I wasn't really expecting this at such young ages, but they really are the best of buddies. It melts my heart every time I see them playing sweetly together, or hear them giggling together when they are supposed to be sleeping=) I sure love these boys

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And guess what his first word was?!?!?!

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As any of you mothers can probably relate, when we got our first baby, we were bombarded with blankets. We had so many baby blankets, we didn't know what to do with them all! And, of course, Ian immediately picked out which one was his favorite. It was a blue fleece one with stars that had been handed down from Mike's sister.  Once, when Ian was pretty young, his favorite blue

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When we bought our minivan, Mason and Logan got the captains chairs in the middle and Ian got the back row all to himself.   Recently, I decided to move Mason to the back row to be near Ian.  It has been easier for me to get them in and out and the boys are definitely liking it! In fact, the first time we rode with the new seating arrangement, Mike looked in the rear view

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Yes, I know I have been on a blogging sabbatical for a bit, but you know me, I couldn't stay away for long. Not with so many exciting things to write about!! Plus, I promised my cute sister-in-law who lives in Colorado that I would blog again so she could read about us.  So,  this one is for you Hollie!=) Logan's Adoption Day!!!  a.k.a. Our "Loganniversary" For some

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As you can imagine, life with my hubby and our three "littles" is quite busy and hectic these days.  There are always fun things they do or say that I want to share, but actually finding the time to sit down and write about it is another story all together!!! I am also finding that blogging is not giving me the same satisfaction that it has for so long.  Maybe I no longer need that

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When it comes to my blog, it seems that all I have time for these days is just downloading a few pictures here and there.   I guess the stories will have to wait.   But in the meantime, here is what we have been doing lately.   Enjoy! Shirt from Grandma - It gives me an ego boost=) Chillin' My Three Boys! Helping Daddy and Grandpa build the

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For the past several months, we have been using a behavior chart to try and help Ian make better choices.   It is pretty simple. If he does something good, thoughtful, or without fighting us, he gets a "good" sticker.  If he yells, hits, fights us, etc, he gets a "bad" sticker.  If the good stickers reach the "monkey" stickers first, he got to pick a prize (dollar store

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It has been a VERY big week for our little man Mason. First of all, he turned ONE!!! We celebrated with neighbors and cupcakes... ...some presents, ...and family, food and more presents at the park. Mason and Grandma Dawna Ian hiding from Aunt Angie Gotcha! Little Logan First pizza... ...then presents!

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We had some great weather this past month and did some fun things.   Take a look... Computer Whiz Finger Paints Out for a ride with Dad Wheeler Farm Daddy and Logan Ian dressed himself - Not too bad right?!?! Ian copying what I drew for him Mason and the pile of orange peels from all the Cutie's he ate! Handsome - Yes he is! Love my boys!

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This week is National Infertility Awareness Week, and I must admit, with how crazy my life is these days, I almost forgot about it completely.  Were it not for some beautiful posts about it by some dear friends of mine who have experienced infertility, this week would have come and gone without a second thought by me.   I am glad that didn't happen! By the absolute grace of

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Cabo... Ahh... Those four little letters have a strange and immediate way of washing away my stress and drenching my body and mind in a wave of nostalgic peace and happiness.  When all my kids are crying and my mind is screaming for some serenity, all I need to think about is... Cabo. Ahh...my happy place=) If you couldn't tell, we recently took the trip of a lifetime - A cruise

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This year, Easter was relatively low key at our house.  Which of course I loved, since Easter is my least favorite holiday! We took the kiddos to our city's Easter egg hunt on Saturday morning with our friends.  As you can probably imagine, it was crazy!  They had sections quardened off based on the different ages.  Last year, we only had one child in the 0-2 area, but this

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As most of you know, I have an adorable and funny little sister named Jamie.  We are only two years apart and have always been pretty close.  Of course, growing up, we had our fights and bouts of hating each other, but there were also the times when she would play the piano to me as I was falling asleep or when we begged our Dad to make a private hole in the wall between our rooms. I

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Recently, Mike and I were thinking that with all the attention that our two babies are demanding these days, that our Ian was probably overdue for a date night with just mom and dad.  Based on how excited he got when I told him our plans this morning, I think we were right!=)  He kept asking (all day) if it was time to go yet.  He called it "our special date" and he couldn't wait

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Small, Medium and Large If there is one thing I have learned in my short tenure as a mother, it is that no matter what I think or do, God has a definite plan for me and He is helping it to unravel precisely the way it has always been meant to.  No matter what plans I make, or what I think should happen, God knows what I truly need and is making sure that it happens, regardless of the

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CrAzY BuSy!!!  That is my life these days as a mother of three babies. I really want to blog...honest!!!! I just don't have the time to do it.  And usually, I am lacking the energy and/or brain power as well.  And on that extremely RARE of occasions when the moon and stars are all aligned and no one is crying, needing a diaper change, needing to be fed, bathed, dressed,

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This is for those of you who may be needing a healthy dose of sweet baby goodness!  Isn't he the sweetest?!?!

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To my smallest and newest Valentine... To the Valentine I am hoping to keep... Then - 3 months old Now - 9 months old To the Valentine who fills my heart with more love than I ever thought possible... Ian's First Valentine's Day Today - age three and to my oldest Valentine who I couldn't live a single day without... I LOVE YOU BOYS!!!!!

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Can you believe that this sweet, amazing boy is THREE?!?!?!?! Yes, this post is over a month late...things have been just a little busy in my life these days=) However, I just had to make the time to write about the fact that our amazing little man is THREE!!!   I cannot believe it!  It is so true what they say about time flying when you are having fun! And life these

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As I fall into bed tonight, SO many things are racing through my head.  Today was an unexpectedly CrAzY, but good day.  I am exhausted, and know I should be sleeping instead of here typing, but there is one thing that has my heart very full.  So full that I have to let it out before I drift off into oblivion. Home.  I am grateful for this home of mine.  

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