tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76296594744687790912024-03-13T07:55:53.607-04:00The Ts and MeI'm LeShayne! Wife to Todd; Mom to Tori & Tristan. And this is a simple record of the chaos we call life.LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.comBlogger717125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-53004781025791047062013-05-01T19:11:00.004-04:002013-05-01T19:11:47.617-04:00So...I missed like 6 weeks of life. Or maybe I just missed blogging about it because I was too busy living it. Sounds better that way.<br />
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Baseball and softball are in full swing. Tristan is having a rock star kind of year...we knew that would probably be the case when he did not make a majors team. It's kind of good, everybody deserves to be a rock star sometimes, but kind of bad as the challenge is not all that great. Tori is having a rougher year, one in which lots of girls have played for years and the team is huge requiring people to sit out often. But her attitude is usually good, and she tries her best. Sometimes I think its good to have something that doesn't come easy to you...everything else seems to be natural to her - music, school, art - working hard and not being THE best is ok.<br />
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Oh and I went to Italy. It was heaven. The food and drink was amazing, the views were breathtaking and standing on sacred ground - well it was priceless. There is something that cannot be explained about standing in a moment of history...and this trip provided both present and past history. We went to the Roman Forum and their is an arch built by enslaved Christians. They were conquered by the Roman empire in a time of paganism and forced to build this beautiful arch that still stands today. I dont really associate myself with a specific nationality outside of American...but those people, they were the ones that came before. The ones that suffered for their faith...the ones that are part of our story.<br />
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And then I got to see Pope Francis give his first mass. I am not Catholic. I am not Italian. I did not know what he was saying. I do not even believe in all the pomp and circumstance that is Catholicism. But it was a holy moment nonetheless. One where you know you are surrounded by a community of faithful, a people filled with hope and the grace of God. Awesome is really not a big enough word.<br />
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We also made our now annual trip to Vero to visit our Canadian friends. Lots of sun, pool and beach were shared amongst many stories and lots of laughter. The older I get the more I appreciate those friends...the ones you see seldom but when you do it feels like only moments ago. Friends who make you feel at home. Til next year...<br />
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And I launched a new and improved, aka more sophisticated, photography business. I will miss my hot pink and lime green, the steel drum version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and the adorable footprints marching across my page but as I take on some new partner work with a wedding photographer it was time to "grow up" my page. I am second shooting weddings and really working hard to book some new clients. Looking forward to seeing what comes next!<br />
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Everything else is just life...playing with the kiddos, going to work each day, attempting to keep my house clean, paying bills and spending as much time to spend with the people I love as possible. Life is good. LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-35037583071142844332013-03-11T06:18:00.003-04:002013-03-11T06:18:42.004-04:00The Never Ending Week...Some weeks fly by and I look back and think how did that happen? Where did the time go and how are we all another week older and another week further into a year that is speeding by? But this past week...it was like time stopped. Each day dragged, each night took forever and by the time I called it a night on Friday I was resembling the walking dead!<br />
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My day job was stressful and frequent due to a coworker's vacation. My nights were crazy packed as the kids had 4 nights of baseball/softball...in a row...in temps under 50. My body hated me this week as a cold turned into a constant cough that was quite literally so bad I pulled a muscle in my back/neck. And then I had the opportunity of a lifetime to shoot a wedding with the potential of a partnership...on Friday, at the end of my work day, while sick, and having gone without a good night's sleep in a week.<br />
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The good news is - its a new day, its a new dawn - I mean its a new week! A doctors visit earned me some heavy duty cough suppressant and an inhaler, and I got a few pictures I feel good about. And my vacation starts in a mere 100 hours!<br />
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Below is a graph I found online on the means for Florida college students....those that GOT IN.<br />
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<table border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" style="width: 425px;"><tbody>
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<td align="center" colspan="7"><b>Florida SAT Scores (mid 50%)</b><br />
(<a href="http://collegeapps.about.com/od/sat/a/sat-score-explanation.htm">Learn what these numbers mean</a>)</td>
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<td align="center" colspan="2">Reading</td>
<td align="center" colspan="2">Math</td>
<td align="center" colspan="2">Writing</td>
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<td align="center">25%</td>
<td align="center">75%</td>
<td align="center">25%</td>
<td align="center">75%</td>
<td align="center">25%</td>
<td align="center">75%</td>
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<td align="left"><a href="http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/UCF.htm">Central Florida</a></td>
<td align="center">530</td>
<td align="center">630</td>
<td align="center">560</td>
<td align="center">650</td>
<td align="center">510</td>
<td align="center">610</td>
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<td align="left">Florida A&M</td>
<td align="center" colspan="6">Florida A&M has Open Admissions</td>
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<td align="left"><a href="http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/Florida-Atlantic.htm">Florida Atlantic</a></td>
<td align="center">490</td>
<td align="center">570</td>
<td align="center">490</td>
<td align="center">580</td>
<td align="center">480</td>
<td align="center">560</td>
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<td align="left"><a href="http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/florida-gulf-coast-university-fgcu.htm">Florida Gulf Coast</a></td>
<td align="center">470</td>
<td align="center">550</td>
<td align="center">470</td>
<td align="center">550</td>
<td align="center">450</td>
<td align="center">540</td>
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<td align="left"><a href="http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/florida-international-fiu.htm">Florida International</a></td>
<td align="center">490</td>
<td align="center">580</td>
<td align="center">490</td>
<td align="center">580</td>
<td align="center">490</td>
<td align="center">570</td>
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<td align="left"><a href="http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/Florida-State.htm">Florida State</a></td>
<td align="center">550</td>
<td align="center">650</td>
<td align="center">560</td>
<td align="center">640</td>
<td align="center">-</td>
<td align="center">-</td>
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<td align="left"><a href="http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/New_College.htm">New College of Florida</a></td>
<td align="center">630</td>
<td align="center">740</td>
<td align="center">570</td>
<td align="center">680</td>
<td align="center">600</td>
<td align="center">680</td>
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<td align="left"><a href="http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/unf-university-of-north-florida.htm">North Florida</a></td>
<td align="center">530</td>
<td align="center">620</td>
<td align="center">530</td>
<td align="center">620</td>
<td align="center">500</td>
<td align="center">590</td>
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<td align="left"><a href="http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/usf-tampa.htm">South Florida</a></td>
<td align="center">520</td>
<td align="center">620</td>
<td align="center">540</td>
<td align="center">630</td>
<td align="center">500</td>
<td align="center">600</td>
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<td align="left"><a href="http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/U_Florida.htm">University of Florida</a></td>
<td align="center">570</td>
<td align="center">670</td>
<td align="center">590</td>
<td align="center">690</td>
<td align="center">-</td>
<td align="center">-</td>
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<td align="left"><a href="http://collegeapps.about.com/od/collegeprofiles/p/university-of-west-florida.htm">West Florida</a></td>
<td align="center">470</td>
<td align="center">580</td>
<td align="center">470</td>
<td align="center">570</td>
<td align="center">460</td>
<td align="center">550</td>
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Tori's scores (AT 12!!)<br />
Reading: 480<br />
Math: 500<br />
Writing: 480<br />
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As for the essay - well the top score is a 6.0, for those of you familiar with FCAT/Florida Writes, much the same rubric.<br />
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She got a 5!<br />
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From the College Board website: <br />
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Score of 5</h3>
An essay in this category demonstrates <b>reasonably consistent mastery</b>, although it will have occasional errors or lapses in quality. A typical essay: <br />
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<li>Effectively
develops a point of view on the issue and demonstrates strong critical
thinking, generally using appropriate examples, reasons, and other
evidence to support its position </li>
<li>Is well organized and focused, demonstrating coherence and progression of ideas </li>
<li>Exhibits facility in the use of language, using appropriate vocabulary </li>
<li>Demonstrates variety in sentence structure </li>
<li>Is generally free of most errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics </li>
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So proud of her and all she has accomplished already!!! <br />
<br />LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-21121563656704086042013-03-04T09:28:00.004-05:002013-03-04T09:42:52.441-05:00Christmas Card PicturesThese are self taken...not my best idea. Love the ones of the kids but the whole picnic table as tripod, oops I lost my remote, self timer, run for it, family photo - not my favorite but it made do. And real family photos are coming SOON!<br />
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<br />LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-73490974571290554012012-12-12T15:31:00.000-05:002012-12-12T15:31:28.014-05:00What happened??It's been a month. And we have been doing a lot of things. That don't include blogging apparently. So here is the short form...first in words, then pictures. <br />
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Tori got new glasses, the kids and I had a week off for Thanksgiving, we put up our Christmas tree, and the Giving Tree too. Todd and Tristan went to a cowboy bonfire, we made cookies, and Todd went all the way to Colorado and back. We started our Random Acts of Kindness countdown, hit the trail, wrapped up the first of the gifts, and Tori and friends decked out for the Harbor Very Tacky Christmas. The gifts started pour in for the the Giving Tree and the rain started pouring while we visited Christmas Lane in Dover. We are planning parties (for Tori and friends) and attending others (Todd's networking group party!).<br />
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More December activities and hopefully more time to blog...coming soon!<br />
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<br />LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-23822602268237900132012-11-17T19:23:00.003-05:002012-11-17T19:24:36.335-05:00Super kids. Report card week - all A's for both of them!!<br />
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Tori named 7th grade student of the month, out of like 400 kids!!<br />
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Tristan's baseball team ended in second place earning runner up medals at the last game!!<br />
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Tori and her partner won an honorable mention (one of only two) at the model UN conference at a local junior college. They were two of only 8 students from her school sent to represent various countries. Their platform, resolution paper and debate topic was access to primary education for the country of Tunisia.<br />
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And now we are officially on fall break.<br />
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My kids are kind of super. At least I think so :-)LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-11079713943367125212012-11-09T12:56:00.000-05:002012-11-09T12:56:18.576-05:00Strike 3!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Strike 3. Last out of the Inning. Way to go Tristan!<br />
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PS - Videos of Tori to come. LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-74578050846630006962012-11-09T12:53:00.001-05:002012-11-09T12:55:19.217-05:00I'm Glad You Came<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-81955863138643385892012-11-09T12:47:00.000-05:002012-11-09T12:47:32.609-05:00Ups and Downs. Life has ups and downs. This is about as obvious as the fact that the sky is blue and the grass is green. But sometimes I appreciate it more. The process of it all. This is one of those weeks.<br />
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I had a couple of nights I was just in a funk. And all I wanted was sweat pants, flavored coffee, and good show that Todd and I could cuddle up to. Granted I did not want to talk to him because I was crabby, and lets be real, not so nice when I am crabby. But I wanted him there. And I think for the first time in too long, even in my funk, I could recognize how awesome it is that he is just there. All the time. Even when I dont think I need him or want him there. Still there. He doesn't read my blog...but if he did...I would tell him how awesome that is.<br />
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And we got a new president. Wait, no we didn't. I was hoping we would but we didn't. And quite frankly, sorry my Democratic pro-Obama friends, I don't like him. And I was bummed. But I took enough time to step back and appreciate my dislike. Or rather my ability to dislike. To have been a part of the process, to live in a country as great as the one I live in, and to remember that it is neither Godly nor mature to just jump on a bashing band wagon. So I dont have to like him. Or be excited about the decision we made as a country. But I remain, proud to be a part of this great nation.<br />
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There were also some awesome ups this weekend! Tristan pitched an AMAZING game on Tuesday night. A game that took place in absolutely amazing cool temperaturs...so cool that I got to wear my favorite sweater and sip on a delicious salted caramel mocha latte while watching it (delivered to the bleachers by Todd - um I mentioned he rocks right?) And I got to take some pictures of one of my favorite families. I had coffee with my daughter before school one day. I loaded new songs on my phone and went for a beautiful run around the bayou...and I am headed out tonight on a road trip with my sis to help my cousin celebrate a quarter of a century! And I don't feel guilty because my families weekend is filled with super fun stuff too - hayrides/bonfires, birthday parties, baseball games, etc!<br />
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Happy Friday! Make your day be full of ups and downs and may you cherish the ride! LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-63668050445091922232012-11-02T11:38:00.002-04:002012-11-11T18:08:53.026-05:00A Baseball Life by Tristan MaddexTristan was given an assignment in class to write about something he currently does or likes and imagine it "BIGGER". This is what he wrote:<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I started baseball when I was about three. Now I play for the Little League and I'm the star pitcher for my team. We are the Hurricanes. I am going to be pitcher for my middle school. In my high school I am going to lead out team to 14 wins and 6 losses. Then I'll play there for 2 or 3 years and be what everyone goes to the game for. My parents will be so proud of me. I'll be the best pitcher in the history of pitchers. I'll have curveballs, sinkers, change ups and probably booger balls to!! I'll make all the other teams look awful and we'll look stupendous. Then I'll be accept by the Tampa Bay Rays before I even get to the minors! I'll be a legend!!! I'll be everything the Rays need. I'll probably start as a back up pitcher but then the pitcher might brake his leg and I'll go in and get 3 strike outs in a row. I'll finally be starter pitcher and I'll lead my team to victory against the New York Yankees in the World seireis. And all be everywhere. I'll be a ZILLIONAIR!!!!! I'll be the world's best pitcher and always be remembered. </span><br />
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Tristan Maddex - 4th Grade<br />
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(All punctuation, misspellings, and grammatical errors are his) LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-50355145730176222602012-10-20T10:04:00.000-04:002012-10-20T10:04:27.439-04:00Twins, Dog Sitting & Celebrating a Decade Little stuff first...
Tori has a new friend named Kelly and she is an answer to prayer. She had previously managed to find the most religiously diverse group of friends humanly possible...literally Mormon, Jewish, Catholic, atheist...you name it. And I LOVE that. I love that she has gotten all these perspectives on belief systems that are not ours. But I also prayed that God would give her a friend at school that also believed what she believed. And then our church got a new pastor. And he had a daughter. And she lives close by, attends the same school, even rides the same bus. Her name is Kelly. And they have been inseparable...constantly sleeping over at one house or the other, going to football games together, the beach, etc. And shopping. Apparently "matching/coordinating" is still cool in 7th grade. After a visit to the new H & M at a local mall they came home with these (please excuse the disheveled Tori)!<p><br> <a href="http://s982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/?action=view&current=photo-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/photo-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" width=700></a><p><br>My parents got a dog. And I like dogs so I think this is great. Her name is Macy and she is the female version of the dog we grew up with, in fact I have mistakenly called her Chipper multiple times. Oops! Anyway she came to stay with us a week...and Max, who is crazy, was so excited. I mean way too excited. My little 8 lb psychodog scared sweet Macy to death when she first got here but within hours they were friends. And Tori had a new friend too as Macy spent most of her weekend with us on Tori's bed or at her heels. <br><p><a href="http://s982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/?action=view&current=blogpup.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/blogpup.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" width=700></a><br><p>So amidst the baseball and school projects and work schedules and general juggling we hit a major milestone...my boy turned 10. I repeat, my baby is a decade old. And he is turning into the neatest little guy. He is witty and funny. He is sweet and gentle. He is generous and helpful. He is athletic and intelligent. He is creative and artistic. And he has the best laugh. Its been a good decade. I can't wait to see what the next decade brings. <br><p><a href="http://s982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/?action=view&current=blogbday.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/blogbday.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" width=700></a><br><p>On the Pinke side of our family we celebrate decades with a all boys/all girls trip...a tradition that started with my mom's 50th. So when Tori turned 10 the girls went to St.Augustine. In discussing where Tristan would go the boys opted to stay close to home but do some "guy" things. So Tristan's weekend of fun included Firehouse Subs (his favorite), shooting various guns at a range in Lakeland, Wing House, cleaning guns at my brother's house where they spent the night (after kicking Taylor out - sorry Taylor), and a day long fishing trip. The fishing trip was a bit of a bust since the fish weren't biting much but they did come home with a few grouper filets and some grunt, all frozen for a future fish fry. And yes, the picture below of Tristan, is with an assault rifle that appears bigger than him. My brother built it and Tristan was REALLY excited to use it. <br><p><a href="http://s982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/?action=view&current=tristanbdaywkd2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/tristanbdaywkd2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" width=700></a><br><P><a href="http://s982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/?action=view&current=tristanbdaywkd5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/tristanbdaywkd5.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" width=700></a><br><p><a href="http://s982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/?action=view&current=tristanbdaywkd12.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/tristanbdaywkd12.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" width=700></a><br><P><a href="http://s982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/?action=view&current=tristanbdaywkd1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/llmaddex/tristanbdaywkd1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" width=700></a><br><p>
LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-86709833843344272372012-09-26T07:52:00.001-04:002012-09-26T07:52:45.264-04:00Racing Thoughts It's been awhile since I wrote but it has be BUSY. I feel like I barely have time to catch my breath these days much less write a legible post with pictures.<br />
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So pictures and a real post to come...soon...here's the racing thought version of what's happening here:<br />
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Coworker out of town, covering both our cases, baseball/softball 4 nights this week, company the 5th, gotta pick up the dog we are watching, crap I should consider meals, clean uniforms?, working on it, clean scrubs would be good too, you're working late TONIGHT?, oy, where did I put that permission slip, my baby is 10!!, new carpet looks great now if I could just finish the bathroom, deliver those gifts, coffee please, out? what?, I REALLY need to get to the grocery store, you need your uniform clean again? didnt i just wash it? did someone feed the dog, you have five minutes to be out the door, is this game ever going to end, toris catching, nerves frying, tristans pitching, eek, oh my gosh its 11 already, good lord my bed is comfy. <br />
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But sometimes the moments are less big. And no one else around you even knows it's a moment. Those might be the best kind.<br />
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Tori is part of the worship team at church for the first time this year. And honestly I was kind of annoyed by it at first. It meant weekly practices, one more thing on an already overly busy calendar and more songs to hear on repeat in my house.<br />
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But then I went to watch her. And she was so....I want to say present. In that moment I saw this young woman who is being deeply influenced by strong Christian women around her, who is embracing her faith as a way of life, and who was worshiping with her whole heart this God she clearly loves deeply.<br />
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Sometimes as a mom, and one with OCD tendencies, I get caught up in the day to day. The packing lunches, doing laundry, getting kids delivered to various activities, etc routine. And I recognize my kids achievements and I love on them no matter who they are or what they did that day. But sometimes I miss the big stuff. I miss that beyond that little girl who cares what others think about her and is constantly bickering with her little brother, there is this amazing young woman blossoming and growing and trying to find her way. <br />
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I am thankful. Thankful that I have amazing kids. That God is using them. That God is constantly reminding me to see the big picture. That he is working in my children's lives and spirits and molding them - both through Todd and I but also in spite of Todd and I. I am truly blessed. <br />
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<br />LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-78744953220769408282012-08-29T12:22:00.002-04:002012-08-29T12:22:38.978-04:00Thirty Two. For those following along I challenged myself to run 31 miles before turning 32. Well I didn't make it. I was doing really well...was at 25 miles with 5 days to go...and then work happened. My boss went on vacation, the kids went back to school, and I was trying to juggle a 50 hr work week with a new back to school routine and it just didn't happen. So I am going to set a new goal...35 miles in September. When plan A and B and C fails...well just keep swimming :-)<br />
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In all honesty my 32nd birthday was a rough day. Long day at work and bad house news (for those of you that dont know we had a leaky water pipe, had to drill through the cement slab and tile in Tristan's room to fix, repaired pipe but tile needs to be fixed still, not fun!).<br />
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I did go out for a lovely dinner with friends (Thanks West Family and Super Angelle who took 3 kids to dinner on her own!!!). And on Saturday we celebrated with family.<br />
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And that was a blast. The Rays lost and the game was fairly dull until the very last inning but it was still good times. And the weather was PERFECT (compliments of our friend TS Isaac) for the tailgating we did before hand!<br />
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This is my brother, he turned 29 as I turned 32. And he looks mature here with his beautiful wife. And he has a good job. And he has a folder for everything under the sun, most organized person I have ever met, he got it from our mom.<br />
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But mere moments later I am reminded he really is going to be a 9 year old boy trapped in an aging body for the rest of his life. And how do I know this? You know how nasty wet willies are? Well imagine a Rice Krispie treat (that has been outside for hours) willy? Yep. He did it. Thankfully Tristan was sitting closest. And he really is a 9 year old boy. So he thought it was gross but funny.<br />
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LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-71591451680884353902012-08-29T12:10:00.000-04:002012-08-29T12:10:02.341-04:00Another year begins!7th Grade:<br />
- Classes: Language Arts, Algebra I, Science, Spanish, Robotics, Civics, and Office Aide<br />
- Friends she Hangs Out with Often: Kelly, Dabney, Tori, Caroline, Rebecca, Leoni and Savannah<br />
- New things: braces, singing on the youth worship team, entering a robotics team competition<br />
- What she wants to be when she Grows Up: Architect...or Artist....or Chef....or so many cool jobs.<br />
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Super Hero Rescue - done. <br />
Living Room Camp In - done. <br />
Sand Sculpting - done. <br />
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August 24th I turn 32. This month, prior to turning 32 I will run 31 miles. For some of you this is nothing. For me its a lot.<br />
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Inspired by a friend (Hi Angelle!) to update here goes...<br />
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The summer bucket list continues to drive activities and we can now add the following to the "done" list:<br />
Threshers Game. (I forgot to take a picture - boo!). Decorating cupcakes. Homemade popsicles.<br />
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The kids started something we are calling "A Postcard Round Up" as a summer project and it is going so so well. They have received 40+ postcards covering 20 (21 including Florida) states, DC, Canada and Mexico. And compliments of facebook helpers have many more coming soon! They have LOVED getting mail and they have flipped through the cards comparing pictures and states about a dozen times. I highly recommend this project!!<br />
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I have my own summer list though its more of a "to do" list then anything else but I am checking stuff off. Finished curtains for my bedroom, got some new decorations for my dressers, redid my laundry room to make it more function with backpack hooks, shelving, and wall pockets!<br />
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Other than that our summer has been pretty low key. Lots of beach time. Hanging out with friends. Getting frozen yogurt. Sleep overs. Church activities. Reading books. Playing board games. Lawn work. Etc.<br />
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Looking forward we have some fun stuff planned and some getting ready for fall stuff planned. Still on the docket - Jolly Trolley, Sunset Cinema, Rays game, planting, biking and batting cages! Tori gets her braces on next week, a trip to Ellenton Outlet mall during the tax free weekend, and open houses at school bring us right up to the 20th when the kids go back. Summer is just too short!!!<br />
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<br />LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-58092426690427785452012-07-14T13:39:00.001-04:002012-07-14T13:39:43.288-04:00Check check check check.Letter writing. <br />
Postcard roundup. <br />
Fort building. <br />
Flea market. <br />
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Real post coming soon! <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXAlnEP85jwGdxbSvmlv1bvDhSIDQVgNic990H_zECHCA7A2J3vdSf9nMOMBNbfBaOYE8eFyVt7Hv6ud3oFxuoYXKoQJpbcO0U1og9b2ExTyIsIaky8dQUTNX9BtesktPFx1q11CI2_mA/s640/blogger-image-519228816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXAlnEP85jwGdxbSvmlv1bvDhSIDQVgNic990H_zECHCA7A2J3vdSf9nMOMBNbfBaOYE8eFyVt7Hv6ud3oFxuoYXKoQJpbcO0U1og9b2ExTyIsIaky8dQUTNX9BtesktPFx1q11CI2_mA/s640/blogger-image-519228816.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1qpB3_RM-a8i-ddMMryDYCfo6X6_CUSlevgcA6ZhgbvPez_kGB8GcnTLHwtUSrX3ganTvjef3SDVjuKRCb_AxtX3AvRogWxEzY87iBmPBYFJtfHQwijF7_kYF4qqdxClV6FQgYRcN2o/s640/blogger-image-861272922.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1qpB3_RM-a8i-ddMMryDYCfo6X6_CUSlevgcA6ZhgbvPez_kGB8GcnTLHwtUSrX3ganTvjef3SDVjuKRCb_AxtX3AvRogWxEzY87iBmPBYFJtfHQwijF7_kYF4qqdxClV6FQgYRcN2o/s640/blogger-image-861272922.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhttzFFb8wXR6r_JN8kKITU99ei3UK0GYWhJTjqyPjVUOtzpQfrHLH4V7uqup2u9orPIF17LbNfogHwIpuwXCfrUN-pMRsYaCmlO2QlNDdhkWAfbjU_K1JvpkFOdbaWSuvHp3FQdFV0gY/s640/blogger-image--1954738711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhttzFFb8wXR6r_JN8kKITU99ei3UK0GYWhJTjqyPjVUOtzpQfrHLH4V7uqup2u9orPIF17LbNfogHwIpuwXCfrUN-pMRsYaCmlO2QlNDdhkWAfbjU_K1JvpkFOdbaWSuvHp3FQdFV0gY/s640/blogger-image--1954738711.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRJdgF5XIoLGtjA7sQ08eBWvkWUuWdcT4hbjZ40xYkVi27V6-_ff-KgVuFZ3q9B4bo6E3jszctkxG9_1xYtsEKYqma6vtNv_nrxw_B2zymqrASO5ntK9NtpChx2f8I3SjmWvAIANjfWDM/s640/blogger-image--23319328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRJdgF5XIoLGtjA7sQ08eBWvkWUuWdcT4hbjZ40xYkVi27V6-_ff-KgVuFZ3q9B4bo6E3jszctkxG9_1xYtsEKYqma6vtNv_nrxw_B2zymqrASO5ntK9NtpChx2f8I3SjmWvAIANjfWDM/s640/blogger-image--23319328.jpg" /></a></div>LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-63467401835506541422012-07-08T19:13:00.001-04:002012-07-08T19:13:59.664-04:00Today's entertainment: Marshmallow & Toothpicks<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4-3Jt8ludQ8ro1D-14T7hqZkLTXGzT5DFKGguoutRZYBwYM4IonKJbr6sQ2RHwd_Qy3-8C4fesa390l3BWBnqjVJVe5AKZppAdC8aTjSh3kn3ZRYULBbrExODvu3h3GqE6n-0GvHleU/s640/blogger-image-940269358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY4-3Jt8ludQ8ro1D-14T7hqZkLTXGzT5DFKGguoutRZYBwYM4IonKJbr6sQ2RHwd_Qy3-8C4fesa390l3BWBnqjVJVe5AKZppAdC8aTjSh3kn3ZRYULBbrExODvu3h3GqE6n-0GvHleU/s640/blogger-image-940269358.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhexNtHV5PdRA1jadntG2PhbP44qEyyaIsD-WXINMUNieStm6CnsK9qBHaYgWc0GF9fYcZBvuBHmm055XvFD6bK7QmZRaytCLe2twTu_hwffF2mP_-1W_M-0K5osEF4j8yGaoFYk-RxxwA/s640/blogger-image-1658892899.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhexNtHV5PdRA1jadntG2PhbP44qEyyaIsD-WXINMUNieStm6CnsK9qBHaYgWc0GF9fYcZBvuBHmm055XvFD6bK7QmZRaytCLe2twTu_hwffF2mP_-1W_M-0K5osEF4j8yGaoFYk-RxxwA/s640/blogger-image-1658892899.jpg" /></a></div>LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-27770129206870981642012-06-29T08:28:00.001-04:002012-06-29T08:28:36.753-04:00Bucket List X'sSlowly but surely. <br />
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Soap Carving - X<br />
Dollar Store Shopping - X<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQG1g5gZ7Aun7NCuyOyNRb10DhSpI8DjegVcNByEZvlvPkDMj79ARWX7p4mR_E1RgpGDo-6twAQUsrG8_WtOGDFyBMdG0pFPZC0y0dwgMy6rPpWMhF4gUhspvc_Bk-Ms1RO-B32uSqcpM/s640/blogger-image-868274003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQG1g5gZ7Aun7NCuyOyNRb10DhSpI8DjegVcNByEZvlvPkDMj79ARWX7p4mR_E1RgpGDo-6twAQUsrG8_WtOGDFyBMdG0pFPZC0y0dwgMy6rPpWMhF4gUhspvc_Bk-Ms1RO-B32uSqcpM/s640/blogger-image-868274003.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGOtbqRM3At6ogAF8wxnQB7-8svCqlLfnPEnDErFJOvtjCWXXOLNUGXaWjrEAlvR-aO0aL2hfM-sJqOU4PyO2YO_2kkRboy_UNSrYZuVAOKzEWK7MaUuhl2O1Yun6NtNknftrWCBFyuUE/s640/blogger-image--1646843118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGOtbqRM3At6ogAF8wxnQB7-8svCqlLfnPEnDErFJOvtjCWXXOLNUGXaWjrEAlvR-aO0aL2hfM-sJqOU4PyO2YO_2kkRboy_UNSrYZuVAOKzEWK7MaUuhl2O1Yun6NtNknftrWCBFyuUE/s640/blogger-image--1646843118.jpg" /></a></div>LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-82577124456614173602012-06-25T15:37:00.001-04:002012-06-25T15:37:43.591-04:00Tropical Storm Downer DebbyTropical storms kind of suck. But they suck less (and less frequently) than the 9 months of frigid temperatures and massive snow I remember from my childhood up north. <br />
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But it's getting crazy. Yesterday I got off work at 4 and home at 7. I tries to leave at 430 after an all clear from the tornado 6 miles away was issued. But after trying every spoke leading out of the parking lot only to find flooding I went back in. Below are a few pictures of the flooding. <br />
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You have to love Pasco county. Can I just tell you that while some people had tragic losses yesterday and some buckled down in safer areas there were literally dozens upon dozens of people declaring this Gods free swimming pool. Bathing suits, towels and even some adult beverages made Debbie more party than problem for many residents. <br />
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And because I work in good old Pasco ...how I got home ... Someone came by with a big old metal cutter and yanked down some chains on the old hospital parking lot so we could drive thru the shut down area to a higher surrounding road. <br />
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Glad it's passing soon!!! <br />
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Look carefully in the second picture. Yep that's a car in the middle with just the top peaking out. This was within walking distance of my office in the hospital. <div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8IYtXRhmE-5OR2SUb742c45F78ov9A5lem-n_i44oAeSbVjZfWtO8isecalsUfMtCp6M57y5yQQM8q-VIDKmbB7qJsQvI03RyFoMRa6ECFPy6eP3-Up4ptiuo5fkjvxTYNsgAxCWDekY/s640/blogger-image--1232493642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8IYtXRhmE-5OR2SUb742c45F78ov9A5lem-n_i44oAeSbVjZfWtO8isecalsUfMtCp6M57y5yQQM8q-VIDKmbB7qJsQvI03RyFoMRa6ECFPy6eP3-Up4ptiuo5fkjvxTYNsgAxCWDekY/s640/blogger-image--1232493642.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvu8cKcA6z3iwiavY8yFFl3k1yEfCaUKqnCb-e8U5zGXHwqprvuMO_dEuXgMjUYj4aA6SpcB8Kq6xcaWxxVpCC4uryCq4tf97qTPcI6M2XmbwuI_2-kLxtmw2QkJocJSKObGE23bJnK8/s640/blogger-image--491324624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvu8cKcA6z3iwiavY8yFFl3k1yEfCaUKqnCb-e8U5zGXHwqprvuMO_dEuXgMjUYj4aA6SpcB8Kq6xcaWxxVpCC4uryCq4tf97qTPcI6M2XmbwuI_2-kLxtmw2QkJocJSKObGE23bJnK8/s640/blogger-image--491324624.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSytkKFJKTjy5OVhKsH3bgYicoalrap6mydZ5RH0Buwc0pRIcJXWG3-R8WniUjU5HEIiuUZgKlOMjnszjq1fuDqw0e3qCG64E_T1b3oNYPZMBj4Dv-Kk5KMoNeP1NgPhsT7w9bWfFQ1Y/s640/blogger-image--1736452526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSytkKFJKTjy5OVhKsH3bgYicoalrap6mydZ5RH0Buwc0pRIcJXWG3-R8WniUjU5HEIiuUZgKlOMjnszjq1fuDqw0e3qCG64E_T1b3oNYPZMBj4Dv-Kk5KMoNeP1NgPhsT7w9bWfFQ1Y/s640/blogger-image--1736452526.jpg" /></a></div>LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7629659474468779091.post-31118607506370142772012-06-20T10:21:00.001-04:002012-06-20T10:21:20.172-04:00Super Nerds & $1 NightTori is off to middle school camp for the week. In this high tech world in which we live parents get updates on the fun via twitter. Encouraging kids to be a part of all that is going on cell phones are not permitted and so these tweets are the only updates we get! The theme of camp is good vs evil - superheroes! So the kiss has to prepare their own costumes. Tori and her friends teamed up to be Super Nerds. <br />
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Meanwhile back home Tristan is going to baseball camp while Todd and I work. He is loving it. And then yesterday we came home and went to another game. Compliments of living in the baseball Mecca of the free of world we have a zillion farm teams locally. And Tuesday's happen to be $1 night at the Clearwater Threshers games. So seats, hot dogs, popcorn, drinks, and ice cream for 3 all less than $20! Now that's some good cheap fun. Add to that some friends and perfect weather and it was a good night!!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRUwqT8N1WRAogL8wUv2PRawOo2lfWGjlXMfAMwX7ZqTNTzrTGV6MR4bWy9yNkN9lGAdlZ37EB3_2O6AyWmWM61um0w0er-HND5DF_kYvDGFwSFTRiDGJfKFit_aiQTw6xpVAREp-4uk/s640/blogger-image--1443715795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRUwqT8N1WRAogL8wUv2PRawOo2lfWGjlXMfAMwX7ZqTNTzrTGV6MR4bWy9yNkN9lGAdlZ37EB3_2O6AyWmWM61um0w0er-HND5DF_kYvDGFwSFTRiDGJfKFit_aiQTw6xpVAREp-4uk/s640/blogger-image--1443715795.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixUc64AWow6kuosgbGIcxuG9Bzf6HE9SxXPGvU8j8W_6_DxEc4RQVNkR0UU60WF3_c1tUgZ9ehGrYJtnCWM3_FnbKVq1SNvV8fq363Uf_x_4CWIDSnruxNT-eGx8qBee-HXKTehBAz6M4/s640/blogger-image-1220843252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixUc64AWow6kuosgbGIcxuG9Bzf6HE9SxXPGvU8j8W_6_DxEc4RQVNkR0UU60WF3_c1tUgZ9ehGrYJtnCWM3_FnbKVq1SNvV8fq363Uf_x_4CWIDSnruxNT-eGx8qBee-HXKTehBAz6M4/s640/blogger-image-1220843252.jpg" /></a></div>LeShaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944671290423477818noreply@blogger.com0