It's been months since I've posted. I've often thought about it, but there's so much to say to get caught up that I keep putting it off. So, I've decided I'm going to touch on the important things and go from there.
We had a great summer! It was way to short, as fun times usually are.
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Blaine is in his second year of preschool and doing great. He is a great "peer model". Such a big boy, with a very "logical mind" as his Grandma Dede would say. I can't believe he will be five in March and going to kindergarten in the Fall!
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Marlie turned 2 in October. She's such a delight. She loves to sing and dance and has a wonderful vocabulary! She's very into princesses and babies. She loves to get her hair cut and primped. Every time Blaine or I get our hair cut, we take her to get some kind of "do". Our great hairstylist, Tara, is very good to her. Marlie is average in height and weight. She is still wearing cloth diapers, but has gone potty a few times in the toilet. She sleeps in her toddler bed, but will soon move to the bunk bed in her & Blaine's room.
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We are very excited for Christmas coming soon. Blaine and Marlie saw Santa this weekend, so now he has their list of wants and wishes. Marlie loves to touch/play with the ornaments on the Christmas tree. We drove around this weekend with Grandma Dede and Papa Lewie and looked at Christmas lights. The kids enjoyed the first 45mins and then Blaine was ready to go home and Marlie was half asleep. :P Making Memories!