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I typically do not slow down enough to write or read for pleasure on a regular basis but one thing I do is capture life's moments through the lens of a camera. This isn't something I claim to be good at. In fact, photographer doesn't even come to mind when I think of who I am. What does come to mind is I'm the one with the camera journeying through life as a wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend.
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Saturday

12.31.11 - Kids NYE 2011

A little kid fun before adult fun!  Although you can see from
some of the pictures that the adults had just as much fun.  
Thanks for putting this together KT!

Friday

12.30.11 - Oosting Family Christmas

Let the festivities continue...Merry Christmas!

Thursday

12.29.11 - Lauren's 1st Bath at Home

With it being so cold I waited as long as possible to give our little 
princess a bath.  When she decided to bath herself in spit up this 
morning I knew today was the day. 

Wednesday

12.28.11 - Lauren Meets Uncle Ben & Aunt Annie

Uncle Ben and Aunt Annie were on their 
Honeymoon in Mexico when Lauren arrived.  
Aunt Annie couldn't wait to get her hands on her first niece!

Tuesday

12.27.11 - Oh To Be A Kid

Derk and the boy spent the morning at the 
Children's Museum while Lauren and I rested.

Monday

12.26.11 - Post Christmas Happenings

Play with gifts, wrestle with Dad and for Lauren...well, 
she continues to sleep regardless of the ruckus that surrounds her.

Sunday

12.25.11 - Merry Christmas

Christmas morning fun!

~ Woodard Family Christmas ~

Friday

12.23.11 - BIG Brother Love

Jalen just wanted to hold her all day.  

Thursday

12.22.11 - Lauren, It's Nice to Meet You!

 Jalen & Tyler meet Lauren.  Jalen was a little shy and
Ty was ready to play.  Ty kept "beep, beeping" her nose.

 Lauren meets Auntie A, Uncle Corey, 
and Grandma & Grandpa Woodard.

Lauren meets Aunt Corrie, Aunt Amy, Uncle Geoff, 
Corbin, Nolan, Grandpa O and Aunt Jamie.

Tuesday

12.20.11 - Boring - huh?

This was our daily dr. office view as we 
waited for Lauren's arrival.  
Dr. visit Day #1 - 3cm, #2 - 4cm, #3 - 4+cm, #5 - 5cm
FINALLY enough that my dr. was scared to send me home!

Monday

12.19.11 - HO-HO-HO

 Mr & Mrs Clause grew rather tired wrapping presents.  Santa 
even complained of back pains.  Mrs. Clause didn't give him much 
sympathy considering she is 38wks pregnant, waiting for baby Clause!

Sunday

12.18.11 - Blind Love

We're excited to meet you baby girl!

Friday

12.16.11 - Community & Tradition

We've laughed, cried and shared life together for nine years.  
We're raw and unmasked, journeying through life, raising 
families, trying to make sense of the curve balls life throws us.  
We're all so different but have a common core that's known / 
understood always available to listen and offer prayer. 
Tonight we paused for a picture before our annual 
white elephant Christmas exchange.

Thursday

12.15.11 - Familiar Arrivals...

I love it...in today's digital world it's wonderful that people still
send Christmas cards via snail mail.  One year I sent electronic
cards and got my  hand slapped by too many people. 
As we wait for our newest family member we decided to
combine her birth announcement and our holiday cards. 

Wednesday

12.14.11 - Love Holding Hands

There is something about holding your child's hand
that I simply love.  Their trust, your protection...a perfect match!

Monday

12.12.11 - Ty Wanta Play

"Ty wanta play" is a common question however
this was the first time Jalen initiated a board game
for just the two of them.  It was great to watch Jalen
teach Ty how to play.  We've been a "good" big brother.

Sunday

12.11.11 - Yuck!

I'm not sure infant carseats are made for 3 uses.
Time to disinfect this thing!

Saturday

12.10.11 - Christmas Fun!

Daycare Christmas Party
We are blessed beyond words by the love and care 
Toni & Rex extend to our family! 

Gingerbread Fun w/ Family
This is a yearly tradition that the boys Aunts started.

Relaxing End To The Day
I love having a REAL fireplace!

Friday

12.9.11 - 1st Good Snow

Good snow is define by the ability for one to 
be entertained by it.  Jalen played for almost an 
hour and a half...I'd say it was a good snow.

Thursday

12.8.11 - Christmas Movie Specials

Prep & Landing - Naughty or Nice
"Jingle BAM"

Wednesday

12.7.11 - Christmas Craftiness

I find these evenings to be more about socializing 
but some accomplish their purpose of getting a
craft done!  Check out details here: The Terp Blog

Tuesday

Monday

12.5.11 - Down Goes the Navtivity Scene

Ty playing baseball with blocks and this was the last
swing as the block flew clear across the room knocking
down the nativity scene.

Sunday

12.4.11 - Thomas Teamwork

Recent fad around our house...loving THOMAS, building tracks
and moments of playing as friends until one of them decides they 
want to get under the others skin.  They both know how to get 
the other going and man is it annoying.
I guess this is the payback that parents talk about.

Saturday

Friday

12.2.11 - Finished Product For My Girls

52 weeks...I'm so proud of you!  
I'll be there soon...I took a medical T.O. at 
week 47 as Baby O was telling me I needed it.
BUT 6 weeks post delivery I'll be back at it and I can't 
wait to cross the 1 year line!

A few places that sum up the year of living life the way we should.