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The Brandleys: 11.2014
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We have had such a fun month learning about Thanksgiving! I wasn't super great at taking pictures of everything we did. Here are a few of the things I did remember to take pictures of! This was a fun game! Avery loves the game Cooties, so I knew she'd enjoy this. I love her finished turkey! This was a on-going activity. We first talked about the Pilgrims and put them at our Thanksgiving table. The next week we talked about the Indians and added them to our table. Our toilet paper rolls people. If I had t...
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The Brandleys: Home Again, Home Again!
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Home Again, Home Again! A week ago today my parents returned home from their two year LDS mission in Milan, Italy. They were serving there as military relations missionaries. I think the highlight of their service was teaching seminary for the two school years they were there. The day they got home those who were going to the airport mot up at Ben's house for lunch. While we were there we found out that my parent's flight was 20 minutes ahead of schedule! I am very grateful that I had such wonderful pare...
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The Brandleys: 12.2014
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The Polar Express Sibling Supper. Since all of Louis' sibling would be together over Christmas it was decided to have a sibling supper. I had the idea of a Polar Express party, so Louis and I were put in charge of it. Really the only thing that made is "Polar Express" was that we all wore our pajamas and the kids watched The Polar Express while we played games after dinner. Louis prepared games for the nights, he had many Christmas music quizzes. That everyone had fun doing. Everyone had so much fun!
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The Brandleys: 09.2014
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It's official, Mary's a big girl! At least that's what Avery keeps telling her, "You're a big girl now! Then Mary shouts, "BIG GIRL! Mary's second birthday was yesterday. We did most of the celebrating on Saturday,. But did have some fun on Monday as well. On Saturday we took some pictures of Mary. We got some really nice ones of our sweet girl. During Mary's nap Avery and I made cupcakes for that night. After her nap that day we got ready for a little mini party just the four of us. She's always happy t...
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The Brandleys: We Believe
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This gospel has brought so much happiness into our lives. It's brought peace, comfort, guidance, blessings, knowledge, and joy. Through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints we have learned where we come from, why we are here, and where we are going. If you want to learn more click here. If you'd like to receive a free Book of Mormon please e-mail me at rbrandley1{at}gmail{dot}com with your name and address. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). 3 Year Old Mary. 160;She could not be more excited about it!
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The Brandleys: 01.2015
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Ethan Dennis Brandley-Birth Story. Yesterday was a very spiritual day for us. We welcomed our first son into this world. Here's the story. I woke up at 4 in the morning and had a contraction, a few minutes later I had another one! That's how all of my labors have started! I went up to the bathroom and noticed hmmm, something is trickling out here. That's never happened to me before. Is my water leaking? I went in and told him and he hopped right out of bed, I could feel his excitement! A nurse came in, (...
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The Brandleys: 08.2015
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Today Avery went to her first day of preschool outside of our home. I don't know if I can explain just how excited she was! Since we found out she got in to this preschool she has been asking about it all of the time. Yesterday she kept saying "I get to go to preschool tomorrow! Mary, do you know I'm going to preschool? I'm so excited for preschool! The first thing she said this morning was "Do I get to go to preschool today? When class was over she came out with a smile on her face and BIG hug for me!
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The Brandleys: 10.2014
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Today was a loooooong and fun day! Avery has been looking forward to Halloween for a good month at least! She was so excited this morning that she got to dress up as a witch. We didn't originally have plans for the morning, but I told Avery and Mary that they could get into their costumes right after breakfast. I don't know why, but this morning our kids were crazy! I want it for baby Hammer! If anyone is looking for something to get for him, here you go! She got to have her face painted for the rest of ...
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The Brandleys: Family Time
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For the first three weeks of July I had a lot of my family in town visiting! It was fun, and long, and so great having Louis take two weeks off of work! Those two weeks felt so long too which was wonderful, but also hard once Louis had to go back to work! Our time with my family was great and we did a lot, but I took almost no pictures! Here are some of the highlights. Running a 5K with some of my family. When I say running I mean run/walk/run/walk/run/walk. The Minion movie. This was so fun! Side note: ...
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The Brandleys: No Spend Month Take Two
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No Spend Month Take Two. Some of you may remember two years ago when Louis and I did a no spend month. Here's that post. If you want to go read it. Louis and I had been talking a few weeks ago and decided to do another no spend month in August! With my family being in town and going out to eat more often and spending a lot of money on gas, it was a perfect time! As a reminder, no spend month means we spend no money! We shall see how we do! I will post some of the recipes through out the month. Her whole ...
