tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39954559697312115342024-03-19T00:27:27.974-07:00Doyle's DaysStephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.comBlogger418125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-18930232146364372962014-06-09T12:20:00.001-07:002014-06-09T12:20:29.864-07:00Trying To Do EverythingIsn't that the case with most moms? Sounds like it's the story of my life these days. I just want to do so many things and it feels like I'm being spread so thin. I know the answer would probably be to give up some of my sleep time if I want to be able to do more in a day...but I really like my sleep and don't really want to give any of it up!<br />
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Activities. Hunter has started t-ball this year. Yup, we have hit the age of having to run him around for activities. It's crazy already, so I guess I get to look forward to having to double that when Hudson starts in a few years. Hunter has games two nights during the week and then on Saturday morning or early afternoon. Add that on top of AWANA during the school year on Wednesday nights and we've got a full schedule. How do moms find the balance of wanting their kid to do all the fun activities they can while still balancing time for sit-down dinners every night?! I haven't found it yet.<br />
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Church. When we are home, going to church on Sunday mornings is just routine, we always go. But...man I would love to get back into going on Wednesday nights or Sunday nights, or both. It just seems like there is always chaos or Hudson will be in bed already. Probably just one of those things where it is what is, for this season in our lives. Thank goodness for Tuesday night bible study with some of my favorite women!<br />
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Quilting. I started playing around with quilting last Fall and quickly fell in love with it. I watched YouTube videos and just kind of figured it out. I've made a couple baby sized, a lap sized, and two full sized quilts. Hudson does not allow me to work on anything like this while he is awake ;) So that leaves nap time and late nights. Ugh. Once again, I don't like to give up my sleep time. Just worked on this for a friend's new baby girl at nap time today, now to find time to finish it!<br />
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All other things. I love to do things for others. Whether it be making baby's quilts, taking people meals, or watching someone else's kids for a few hours.... it just blesses me to do those things for others. But man, I wish I just had more time to do those things!<br />
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Oh well, once again, just a season in our lives with having young children. I can still dream of having twice as many hours in the day...or two of me. :) In the meantime, just trying to enjoy what is in front of me instead of just thinking of all the things that aren't getting done.Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-17100466095541292042014-06-05T14:45:00.001-07:002014-06-05T14:45:11.240-07:00Coming BackSo that was officially my longest break from this blog... over 9 months. Wowza. Pretty sure that was right around the time that Hudson started walking and I got busy with AdvoCare.<br />
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So yeah... that makes sense...busy, busy, busy. Hudson has not stopped moving for more than about thirty seconds since then, I've been busy feeding myself and my family clean meals, even volunteered for a couple positions within the Altus Air Force base and Jesse's squadron, and taught myself some beginning quilting. So, bottom line is, if I hear another person say there is nothing to do in Altus, Oklahoma...I might scream. Probably never been so busy in my life.<br />
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So how do I come back to this blog? What do I write about? This blog has always just kinda grown along with me. Whether it's been updates on our kid's milestones, what we've been up to, fitness, cooking/baking, or reflections on my faith. So I think that's what I'll keep to- where is Stephanie right now, just makes sense because this is my little space on the internet.<br />
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So I'll warn ya, this here blog will probably be a mix of: family updates, fitness (mix of AdvoCare, workout routines, eating clean), maybe some quilting if I can find some time to get back into it, and some devotional type posts. What do yo think? What would you like to read about?<br />
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In the meantime, here are some pictures of life lately.<br />
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Family road trip to Minnesota to visit Jesse's family and go to a friend's wedding. We spent 3 days in Minneapolis by ourselves and had a blast. It included the Mall of America with the Lego store and rides, Water Park of America, the zoo, and a Twins game at Target field. Oh yeah, and lots and lots of yummy food. </div>
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Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-56746646046897940192013-09-28T09:51:00.000-07:002013-09-28T09:51:40.178-07:00JamBerry NailsHey guys, just wanted to fill you all in on a product that I just tried this last week and am loving. My sweet friend, Andrea, sent me a set of nails to try last week. I was a little skeptical because I'm not a perfectionist when it comes to doing things like this, so I didn't know how well they'd work for me.<br />
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But low and behold, they worked and I love them. It took me about 20 minutes to apply them. I put them on Tuesday and they still look the same 5 days later. Andrea said they usually last about 10 days. Each strip is good for 2-4 mani/pedis, depending on your nail lengths.<br />
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They have hundreds of super cute patterns and colors. Andrea sent me the pink ombre and they are perfect. Planning on using what I have left to use them on my toes when Hudson takes his afternoon nap today.<br />
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Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-84239385778680187042013-09-25T08:24:00.001-07:002013-09-25T08:26:14.587-07:00Advocare 24 Day ChallengeI've been meaning to write about the struggles I have had losing the baby weight after Hudson. But...I think it was just too frustrating for me. I have been doing all the things I did after I had Hunter and dropped a ton a weight...but with no change to the scale. I was eating Paleo and working out. But, nope. As of the day we got back from Dallas, I was still hanging onto almost 16 pounds.<br />
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Granted, I did start the pregnancy at a fairly low weight and I'm not saying that I was at an "unhealthy" weight. But, I just haven't felt confident. My clothes don't fit and I'm just unhappy when I look in the mirror, like I don't recognize myself.<br />
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I'd seen people get amazing results doing the 24 Day Challenge. Jesse and I got hooked on Advocare's energy drink, Spark, about 3 months ago. I think seeing how great I felt with drinking Spark made me believe in their products a little bit more and I was ready to commit to 24 days.<br />
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The first 10 days are a cleanse period. Eating "clean" and taking some herbal cleanse pills, probiotics, fiber drink, and a OmegaPlex capsule. I lost 6lbs during those 10 days and felt awesome.<br />
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I am now on day 5 of the max phase. I feel good, lots of energy, and just overall more healthy. The scale is down a couple more pounds, bringing me to 8lbs lost...in two weeks. This is weight that would not budge. I'm also down an entire pant size. <br />
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AdvoCare products work. I am convinced and Jesse is, too. He's going to be taking the challenge soon. We are both using Spark and Catalyst (ah-mazing!!) and I'm taking a series of vitamins and supplements along with it. It's my plan to continue on this routine until I get these last 8lbs off my body.<br />
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Here are my 12 day progress pics:<br />
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I love this stuff so much that I signed up to sell it. I'd love to help other people reach their goals. On average, people who do the challenge lose between 10 and 20lbs and 10 inches off their body! If you are interested in these products, whether you want to tone up or lose weight, let me know. I also have a plan for pregnant or nursing moms. If you sign up for the challenge with me, I will be right there encouraging you and supporting you along the way. I will make a meal/snack plan specifically adapted to your goals and your food preferences. You also get access to my amazing and very knowledgeable team. </div>
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Don't want to do the challenge? There are a lot of great other products. Like I said, Spark is awesome!! It's a sugar-free energy drink full of vitamins. Catalyst is a miracle supplement, especially if you are working out, it protects your muscles and helps get the toned look your are trying for!</div>
Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-6235497720067653922013-09-19T08:18:00.002-07:002013-09-19T08:18:41.586-07:00Family PicturesI know I shared the photos of Hudson yesterday, but here are the rest of the pictures from a couple weeks ago. Thanks again to Whitney Broussard who did a great job capturing these!<br />
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Big thanks to Whitney Broussard for taking these great pictures!</div>
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<br />Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-15086675940837641242013-09-12T14:40:00.001-07:002013-09-12T14:40:16.519-07:00Hudson is One!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Height: 31.5" (93%)</b></div>
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<b>Weight: 21lbs 15oz (36%)</b></div>
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<a href="http://www.doylesdays.blogspot.com/2010/10/happy-1st-birthday-hunter.html"><b>Check out Hunter's 1st Birthday</b></a></div>
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Hunter was 25lbs and 32 inches at 1 year. <b><br /></b></div>
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I can't believe my baby is no longer a baby, but I'm also so excited to see him grow up! He's just so sweet and I've noticed that I really do baby him more than I did with Hunter. Hudson still loves his pacifier (which I'm trying to break besides sleeping this week) and uses a bottle. I was not having any of that with Hunter by this age, but things change. Plus...he really isn't showing any interest in learning how to use a straw or a sippy cup. It will come. </div>
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He's gone up the weight curve a bit from his last appointment, which made me happy. Since birth, except at his 9 month appointment, he's steadily been in the 30-40 percentile range, glad to see him back on that. He's a chow hound still! This last weekend he refused to eat raw mushrooms, which was the first food we've seen him show any dislike for. He's strictly eating table food now, no baby food for this big guy. He usually eats whatever we are eating, just cut up in bite sized pieces. And in the last couple weeks we have transitioned him to whole milk. </div>
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He's still in size 3 diapers and 6-12 months clothes. I think he'll have to wear 12-18 month pants for length once it's not 100 degrees here everyday. He's still sleeping like a pro. He goes down around 7pm and wakes up between 7-8am each morning. Still liking his two, two hour naps each day. Today he actually took a four hour nap because we were late getting him down due to the doctor appointment. </div>
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He got all four first year molars in the last month... yes, 4 molars during his 11th month. So, he's got 12 teeth by his birthday. He's still not walking yet, just keeping a hand on the wall or furniture and cruising around. He's stood for a couple seconds on his own, but that's it. No rush for me!!! </div>
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He's said "mum" a few times, but no words or "ma-ma" or "da-da" yet. To be expected, I suppose. BUT.... he's consistently used FOUR signs this much and I couldn't be more proud. He does "eat", "more", "duck", and "milk" and uses them often. </div>
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We had a little birthday party for him at our house last week. It was so much fun to have a couple close friends over to celebrate his big day. A friend from church made his birthday cake, which I loved!! </div>
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Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-75152173048755807222013-09-11T13:46:00.001-07:002013-09-11T13:46:50.133-07:00The Big 3-0Yup, it came and went... I turned 30 on Sunday. (Hudson turned 1 on Saturday, post coming.) We celebrated our birthdays by spending four days in Dallas.<br />
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Back in April, I made this list of things to accomplish by my birthday:<br />
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1. Finish reading the entire bible. I just started a couple weeks ago and am almost through Numbers. <b>Sadly, I did not make it through the whole Bible, not even quite close. I'm about halfway through the Old Testament, but I'm slowly, but consistently still working on it. In Proverbs right now. </b><br />
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2. Lose 15lbs. I have not talked about the baby weight that I have not
lost...it's a sore subject. Well, not sore, just depresses me a bit.
I'll post about this soon. <b>Another negative. I've probably lost about 5 pounds since April. But this week I'm kicking it into gear! (More on that later)</b><br />
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3. Make a trip to Dallas with the family. Do some shopping, hopefully
see a baseball game, go to the aquarium and zoo with the kids. <b>Accomplished!!</b><br />
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4. Start and finish C25K. <b>Sure did! Ran a 5K in 31 minutes. Pretty proud of this accomplishment.</b><br />
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5. Start learning how to quilt. <b>Nope, haven't sewn at all lately. I feel okay about that though. </b><br />
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6. Have straight teeth. Getting Invisalign this next week and it should take about 5 months. <b>Yes! I finished by Invisalign program! But... I'm electing to get some additional trays to refine my teeth and make them even straighter. </b><br />
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Well...didn't accomplish all my list, but the losing weight thing is the only one I'm that bummed about. I've been reading the Bible quite a bit, but also along with other Bible studies.<br />
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Now... here's some pictures of our four days in Dallas.<br />
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On my birthday, we started the day at Gateway church in South Lake, Texas. It was awesome, great worship and a great message.<br />
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Then we ran around, had lunch, went to Costco...and then ended up at Benihana for dinner.<br />
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On Monday, we went to the Dallas World Aquarium.</div>
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Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-11053079610698028612013-08-08T07:59:00.001-07:002013-08-08T07:59:01.402-07:00Hudson is 11 Months!Yup, you read right. My baby is only a month away from not being a baby anymore. The time sure has flown by. To party plan or not to party plan? Right now we are thinking of just getting out of town since his 1st birthday is the day before my 30th birthday. We're thinking either Dallas or Branson for 3 or 4 days. I bet get on that.<br />
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Hudson is cruising on the furniture like a wild man, not quite walking yet though. I'm kind of liking that he's not walking yet, trying to keep him more baby-like for as long as possible! But he's still pulling up on everything and crawls over obstacles like nothing is too big for him. If he's on the couch, he easily gets down on his own.<br />
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This boy was made to eat and sleep. That's pretty much what he does with the majority of his time. He sleeps 12-13 hours straight at night and then takes 2 two hour naps each day. He's not really on a schedule on what time he goes down for naps and bed, we just kind play it by ear each day. He usually only likes to be up for 2.5-3 hours between each nap/sleep. This kid eats anything and everything still. We have yet to find a food he doesn't like, he just gobbles it all down. I keep meaning to take a video of him eating a whole banana...it somehow only takes about 20 seconds for him to accomplish the task.<br />
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He has a completely different temperament than Hunter did at this age. Hunter was more content to do whatever, he would sit on your lap, watch TV, play with whatever toy you put in front of him. Hudson, not so much. Don't get me wrong, he is a very easy baby.... as long as you feed him or put him down for a nap the very minute he wants it. He's not very patient. And he's into everything, never stops moving, and rarely wants to be held. Much more opinionated and independent than Hunter was.<br />
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We went to Oklahoma City to take him to see the audiologist for a behavioral hearing test and for a follow up with the ENT to see how the tubes in his ears are doing. They did the test without his hearing aids and his hearing is quite a bit better than what the sedated test showed last month. The audiologist seemed quite puzzled. (Here's a rundown of all the test results we have gotten, which my explain why is this so frustrating. Diagnosed in October with mild-moderate loss, behavorial test in April was mild, sedated test in July was moderate with a small dip into severe, yesterday's behavioral showed mild.) He's always done much better in the behavioral tests than the ones that measure his hearing level with brain waves. Anyways...we are continuing to pray for improvement and healing.<br />
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He's still not making any consonant sounds, like ma-ma or da-da. Not stressing too much about it yet. I don't think Hunter did until 10 or 11 months and Hudson's "hearing age" started when he got his aids at 3 months old. So they would expect him to be at least 3 months behind. We'll see...<br />
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Hudson still loves playing with his brother and dog all day long. Three little buddies, I love it! He's still easily in 6-12 months clothes and size 3 diapers. I weighed him on our scale today and he's about 20lbs, so that means he's put on over a pound in the last month. Woo-hoo!!<br />
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<br />Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-86023476648742827992013-08-06T09:06:00.000-07:002013-08-06T09:06:21.536-07:00Women of FaithThis last weekend, I went to Women of Faith in Oklahoma City with a group of ladies from church. I'd never been to a large Christian convention/conference before. And I have to say it was pretty darn amazing. So many great speakers and musicians. I left feeling inspired and motivated to keep moving and growing with my walk with God.<br />
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Sometimes I feel like my faith is sitting stagnant, not moving forward, but then I force to think about my walk and the huge steps I've taken in the last several years. And I realize how incredible to change in me has been through Christ. Wowza. I can't wait to see where the Lord takes me in the coming months and years.<br />
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Lysa Terkeurst spoke first and her message moved me the most by far. She spoke on our feeling and our reactions. How as women we have emotions and they allow us to love and feel, but we also have to be disciplined in how they cause us to react. I know that I tend to be highly reactive and explosive in my home. When I feel like Jesse has done me wrong, I explode into a tirade. I keep track of wrongs and I let them be known. Yeah...not good.<br />
Lysa talked about addressing the issue and not attacking the person, putting the issue into perspective, putting the relationship before the situation, and thinking about whether proving that you are right is more important than improving the relationship. Those keys hit me hard. She ended her message with the advice to never take your eyes off the Master because He knows things that I don't know.<br />
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Craig Groeshel, Patsy Clairmont, Christine Caine, and Priscilla Shirer also delivered powerful messages. <br />
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If Women of Faith are coming to an area near you, I recommend checking it out. It was amazing. Here is their <a href="http://www.womenoffaith.com/events/">tour schedule</a> for 2013.
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I decided that starting up a Meals Ministry at church would be great. There was a need, I was willing to lead, Jan was willing to host it at her house, and I knew of so many ladies that were willing to help. PERFECT!!<br />
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The life group that I go to on Tuesdays was so supportive when I mentioned it a couple months ago. Their enthusiasm was what really motivated me. They immediately started brainstorming ideas for meals and names for the ministry. It was awesome!! They were more of a blessing to me than they know. Our group got together a few weeks later and made six meals to keep in the freezer and disperse as needed. We also decided on the name "Seasoned with Love".<br />
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We've met one more time since then and were able to get several other ladies from the church to join us. We made four more main dishes and then some desserts as well. I plan the menu and then let each lady know of an ingredient or two to bring, it works out great. While all of us can't be in the kitchen at the same time, we read "Bible Questions Answered" and put together plate, utensils, napkins, and a note card together to grab and add with the meal later on.<br />
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So far, we have made meatloaf, chicken pot pie, meatball sub casserole, chicken lasagne, lasagne, brownies, and frozen peanut butter pie. The meals have all gone to great homes and have gotten great response back. We are getting together again in a couple weeks I'm I think we'll be making a layered enchilada casserole, ham and white bean soup, and four layer nougat bars. Mmmmmm. <br />
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Hunter was playing out in the backyard the other day when I heard the national anthem start (4:30pm everyday on base). I wanted to make sure he was being respectful, so I glanced outside to find this. He stood like this for the entire song. I love this little boy so much and his heart to respect and honor his country. Brought tears to my eyes. </div>
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<i>Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.</i><span class="p"><br /></span> Proverbs 22:6</div>
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I don't remember the last time I blogged without it being a update on Hunter and Hudson. Not sure if I'm just not feeling it lately or if I just don't have anything exciting to write about. But this is what has been going on around here.<br />
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1. Finally got around to hanging pictures in Hudson's room, 6 months after we moved here, thanks to my good friend Georgia's help. Now I've got to think about doing the same in Hunter's room.<br />
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2. My parents drove out to Oklahoma to visit for a little over a week. We had a great time. We went to OKC, checked out the wildlife refuge, went bowling, went to the pool, and just relaxed. Hunter was so sad to see them leave, it broke my heart. He's really understanding the distance between "home" and Oklahoma now.<br />
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Here are some pics from the Wichita Falls Wildlife Refuge. So thankful Jesse took the camera, because they are the only pictures that were taken all week. Whoops. <br />
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3. Just finished reading <i>This Present Darkness </i>by Frank Peretti. SO good. It's a fictional book about a town that is struggling with spiritual warfare. It just paints a visual picture of the angel and demons that surround us daily and also reminded me to pray with authority over the negative forces in our lives. I fully recommend this book.<br />
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4. Hunter and Hudson are just melting my heart these days. The truly love each other. Hunter gets upset whenever I put Hudson down for a nap or for the night because he says he's not done playing with him. They really play all day everyday. They wrestle, play with toys, look at books, etc. Love it!</div>
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Yup, our little Hudson hit the 10 month mark last week. Time is going by so fast and he is changing way too quick. But it's been so fun. It's hard for me to grasp that he is coming out of the baby age and quickly approaching being a toddler. That's when I get a little sad and emotional.<br />
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He's crawling everywhere! The day he started crawling (about a week after he turned 9 months) he started pulling himself up to stand. I guess he just can't just learn on new thing at a time! Now he is cruising all over the place holding onto furniture or whatever else he can find. I bet he'll be walking within a month.<br />
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He's become a little troublemaker. He likes to get into anything he can find, including pulling the books of the bookshelf and playing in dog water. He's been keeping me on my toes! The nice thing about him being more mobile is the interaction between him and Hunter. They play almost all day long. Hudson follows Hunter everywhere he goes, crawls on him, takes whatever he is playing with out of his hands, etc. Hunter is usually pretty good about it and whines whenever I put Hudson down for a nap "But I still want to play with baby Hudson!!" It's pretty sweet how much they love each other already.<br />
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Hudson has 7 teeth still and boy does he like to use them! He is an eating machine. I have yet to see anything that he doesn't like. He shoves any and everything into his mouth as fast as possible. He eats pretty much whatever we eat. The only things I'm keeping him away from until he's one are honey, peanut butter, and seafood.<br />
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He's changed his sleeping habits a bit in the last month. He's not napping nearly as long, which is fine by me, because it was a little hard to leave the house when he was sleeping about six hours between two naps each day. Now he sleeps from about 7pm-7am at night and then takes two 1.5-2 hour naps during the day. No complaints in the sleep department. He goes down wide awake and rarely fusses when we put him in his crib.<br />
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He just had his 9 month well child check (a week before turning 10 months, whoops!). He was 18.5lbs (17th%) and 30 inches(87th%). The doctor showed a little concern with his weight. He's always been between the 25-35%, so he's falling down on the curve a bit. But she said there's not much we should do about it at this point. I think that's just how the little guy is built. He's still in 6-12 month clothes and size 3 diapers. <br />
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He's still not making any "ma-ma""da-da" type noises. I guess that can be expected with his hearing loss. I'm sure it'll just make it all that much sweeter when he does. He is pretty vocal though. He squeals, grunts, giggles, etc all day long.<br />
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He had tubes put in his ears on July 5th because he has had fluid in his ears for the last few months that just didn't want to drain. While he was sedated, an audiologist did another hearing test on him. This time she said his hearing loss was moderate. We are just so confused right now. He was diagnosed with a mild-moderate loss when he was 6 weeks old, then at 6 months his behavioral test showed he was hearing better than that, and now a moderate loss. Ugh. All have been done by different audiologists and everyone has different opinions. We go back next Tuesday for new ear molds, a behavioral test, and to have his hearing aids set to the most recent test results. I just want to make sure his aids are set right.<br />
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He's not wearing his hearing aids very much in the last couple weeks because when I put them in, he immediately yanks them out. It's so frustrating that he won't just leave them in because he really does need to be wearing them. There is just no way to keep him from pulling them out. I'm really hoping that the new molds are more comfortable for him and that he doesn't notice them as much.<br />
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Hudson is just such a sweet boy. He loves to cuddle and to be held. He gives the biggest grins freely and just lights up a room. <br />
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<br />Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-67415749605129134692013-05-08T09:24:00.000-07:002013-05-08T09:24:18.046-07:00Hudson at 8 MonthsYup, already 2/3 of year old, sigh. Oh man, does this baby have my heart. I just look at him and swoon, probably because all I have to do is look at him and he gives me the biggest grin. Such a happy and easy boy.<br />
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Yup, I said he's easy. The first four months or so with Hudson were rough, easy would be the last word I would've used to describe him. But now...that's exactly what he is.<br />
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He had an ear infection that was caught last week after me taking to the emergency room with a 104 degree temperature that I couldn't get to go down. Even during that time, there was only about an hour or so that he really cried, mostly just some fussing. His ear is clearing up. We are hoping to schedule his test at the OU Children's hospital sometime next month. Still praying for healing.<br />
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He weighs about 17.5lbs but not sure about his height, I would guess around 29 inches. I was finally able to pack up all of his 3-6 month clothes, what a little peanut!! He's wearing all 6-12 month and 9 month clothes. He's just a long and skinny little guy.<br />
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He's not doing much new physically this month. He's on the verge of crawling, but not quite there yet. He very quickly rolls to where he wants to be now. Hudson is also giving kisses more often when I make a "kissy face" at him. He also responds to the "jump" sign and starts bouncing up and down.<br />
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Speaking of signing, I've really dived into learning sign this month. I started with the alphabet and have got that down well and have moved into other useful signs as Hunter or I think of them. The signs we use on a regular basis with Hudson are: eat, milk, mommy, daddy, sleep, Jesus, more, diaper, and jump. The only ones that I'm sure he responds to so far are jump and milk.<br />
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I'm starting to see what I think is his first "communication" delay, probably due to his hearing loss. He still is not making any "da-da-da" or "ma-ma-ma" sounds. He talks a lot but is all cooing with vowels. I've seen several friends post about their children the same age or a little younger doing this, but we haven't seen Hudson make any of these sounds. I've tried to go back to my blog archive to see when Hunter started making these sounds, but no luck, must not of documented it. Bummer.<br />
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Sleep. Does this boy like his sleep! He's sleeping about eleven hours straight each night and then takes three naps each day. He's usually only up for about two hours before he starts fussing for nap time. He goes down SO easily. I just lay him in his crib and give him a pacifier and 90% of the time, I don't hear another peep until he's waking up! He usually gets in one long nap that's 2-3 hours and then a couple 1-2 hour naps. And....he's been swaddle-free for over a week now! Didn't think we were ever going to get there! There has been no affect on his sleep with taking the swaddle away.<br />
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<br />Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-58357551826961181872013-04-16T13:09:00.002-07:002013-04-16T13:09:55.015-07:00Praying for a MiracleEver since Hudson was diagnosed with his hearing loss, we have been praying for healing, complete restoration of his hearing. The doctor told us that the type of hearing loss that Hudson has will never change, it is what it is. It will never get any better or worse. But, as Christians, we believe that Jesus is the greatest physician, he can heal things that "can't be healed".<br />
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Last week, while praying, I felt led to fast. I had never really fasted before, but was ready to be obedient. I woke up last Thursday morning and knew that I wasn't supposed to eat anything except for dinners until after Hudson's appointment on Monday afternoon. When Jesse got home that afternoon, I told him what I was being led to do, and he joined me in fasting. If you've never done a prayer fast, the idea of it is to remember to pray. Every time I felt hungry, irritable, uncomfortable, lightheaded, etc...I prayed. And I prayed and I prayed. </div>
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A couple hours before Hudson's appointment yesterday, I broke down into tears. I cried into Jesse's shoulder and told him that I had never felt so desperate for Jesus. I've been pretty fortunate in my life to have not been in many situations that I had no control over. But...this journey with Hudson has brought me to my knees. I need Jesus to fix my little boy. Don't get me wrong, I am prepared to deal with his hearing loss, but I just know that God wants to heal him. Whether it be now or in 50 years, I believe with my entire being that he will be healed. </div>
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I pulled myself together and we took Hudson into his appointment. I held Hudson on my lap in a sound booth while the Audiologist spoke and played sounds into speakers on each side of the room. Whenever Hudson would look to the sound, she would make toys in that area light up and make noises. He first did it without his hearing aids. He seemed to be turning his head to the noises a lot, but I didn't get my hopes up, because I know that he can hear sound. We then did the same with his hearing aids. When we were done....the doctor looked a little baffled. </div>
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She said that Hudson was hearing high pitch frequencies at decibels much lower than he should be able to hear them at. She said that she played them higher and higher and that he was hearing them at normal hearing levels. The ABR (the extensive test measuring brain waves that was used originally to diagnose him) said that he shouldn't hear those frequencies until 50 decibels, but he was hearing them at 25 decibels. She also said that he had a lot of fluid in his ears, which would make his hearing worse. But no...his hearing appeared to of improved. So, she wants us to get the fluid in his ears cleared up with his peditrician and then get a referral for another ABR because something was not adding up. </div>
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<i>And they brought to Jesus a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment, and they begged him to lay his hand on him. And taking him aside from the crowd privately, he put his fingers into his ears, and after spitting touched his tongue. And look up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, "Ephphatha," that is, "Be opened." And his ears were opened...and he spoke plainly, And Jesus charged them to tell no one, but the more he charged them, the more zealously they proclaimed it. And they were astonished beyond measure, saying "He has done all things well. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak. </i>Mark 7:32-37</div>
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<i>Keep on asking, and you shall receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened for you. </i>Matthew 7:7<br />
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I also know through the Word, that Hudson is the way he is because it is God's will for the time being. If it's God's will for him to have hearing loss forever, that is fine and is His will. We are prepared for it. <br />
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<i>As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind? "Neither this man or his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him. <i>John 9:1-3</i></i><br />
<i><br /></i>So some would say it's a radical faith to "expect" our prayers to be answered or that it is a silly and blind faith. But isn't that what faith is? The belief in something that we cannot see? I have complete faith in God's word and I choose to take it literally and know that if Jesus is the same today as he was yesterday....and he was healing people left and right in the past, of course he can still heal in the present.<br />
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Thank you so much for your prayers and kind words. We are so grateful for all the love and support that has been given to us and Hudson. </div>
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Ha! He did, but it's good! I've felt really conflicted lately about some of the shows on TV that I watch. I just feel like television SO desensitizes people to the immoral. I can't hardly think of any shows that don't have rampant disregard for others, inappropriate sexual situations, violence, gossip, etc.<br />
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I'm just filling my head with garbage! Even though I am obviously an adult, who can watch what I please, does not mean that I should. Just last week I was cruising around on Netflix, looking for a new show to start watching. I came across the show "Weeds" and had heard some friends talk about it.<br />
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Oh boy. I knew right off the bat that I probably shouldn't watch it....but I watched the first six episodes in three days. The last night I watched it, I finished the sixth episode, and then laid down to pray and go to bed. I felt so ashamed to go from watching that show to prayer. The graphic sex scenes, drug use, language...you name it...it was there.<br />
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Then I remembered when I got into watching True Blood a few years ago. Same thing, I felt so convicted about the horrible things I was exposing myself to, that I called Dish and asked them to turn off HBO. Yes, I was that weak, I had to not have it available to stop watching it. Now I'm seeing that Showtime shows are just as bad!<br />
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If you watch these shows, I'm not saying you shouldn't, just saying that for me, I felt that it was not good for my walk as a Christian. That could be because I'm easily desensitized or influenced by these things. I just need to take that stuff out of my life....even if I don't really want to. What I know is that I want to obey God when being led to remove these things.<br />
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So why am I writing this? To make you feel like a heathen if you watch these shows? NO! Not at all. Pretty much just for myself to be accountable to stop!<br />
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Please tell me I'm not the only one that gets wrapped into this stuff! Please? Lol. And...not the only who feels guilty about it.Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-58144317367370116352013-04-12T07:30:00.001-07:002013-04-12T07:30:43.593-07:00Turning 30 This Year<br />
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5 months isn't very long, so I thought that I would make a short list of things I hope to accomplish by September 8th.<br />
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1. Finish reading the entire bible. I just started a couple weeks ago and am almost through Numbers.<br />
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2. Lose 15lbs. I have not talked about the baby weight that I have not lost...it's a sore subject. Well, not sore, just depresses me a bit. I'll post about this soon.<br />
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3. Make a trip to Dallas with the family. Do some shopping, hopefully see a baseball game, go to the aquarium and zoo with the kids.<br />
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4. Start and finish C25K.<br />
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5. Start learning how to quilt.<br />
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Hopefully I can make it through this short list.Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-46105121051280283262013-04-11T14:06:00.002-07:002013-04-11T15:10:09.036-07:00Infant Must Haves 3+ MonthsI did a newborn must have post a few months back and got a lot of positive feedback about it. So...I thought I might share some of my favorite things that I've liked using with Hudson in the last few months.<br />
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1. Gap Body Doubles. These things are the best. I don't know why I am so picky about kid clothes, but I am. I really don't love the look of onesies. The tucked in look with jeans just looks nerdy to me. So these are the perfect solution to keep their little tummies warm and covered up, but with the look of a normal shirt.<br />
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Hunter has changed so much in the last few months. He has developed so much compassion since becoming a big brother. He heart is so tender and sweet. He looks after Hudson and often puts a pacifier back in Hudson's mouth before I can. He's starting to show interest in learning how to put Hudson's hearing aids in, too. I just love how he's learning to serve others through being a big brother. <br />
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He's also grown so much since we've moved to Oklahoma in developing a love for his Savior. He talks about Jesus, prays with so much enthusiasm (usually), asks to pray over his brother for healing, and has started lifting up with hands to worship God. Really, what could make a mom more proud?! <br />
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He is no doubt a mama's boy. He cuddles on my lap as much as I let him. He gives hugs and kisses so freely and often tells me "Mommy you are my favorite" "Mommy you are my best friend" or "Mommy I love you soooo much". Melts my heart so much. I eat it up and try to cherish these moments because I know they won't last forever. <br />
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He does love doing "boy" things with daddy. They go drive in the country scouting for animals, complete with Hunter's own pair of binoculars to spot them out the window. They go check feeders to turkey hunting, eat gas station pizza and sour worms, and watching movies together. <br />
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He's sleeping well at night, but is a bit of a night owl. He usually falls asleep around 9:30pm and sleeps until about 8am. He's fighting nap time hard, so he usually only takes a nap when we happen to be in the car in the late afternoon, then I can usually transfer him to the couch for a longer nap. <br />
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Ugh, really? 7 months already? Every month that goes by, seems to of been the quickest one yet. With Hunter, I looked forward to him growing up and seeing the little boy he was growing into, it never made me sad. Hudson is a whole different story, I tear up, I fight him not being a baby anymore. I'm sure it's because I knew that Hunter would not be the last and Hudson may be.<br />
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He is doing awesome, though! Hudson has got to be one of the sweetest and nicest babies. He's so full of joy and only fusses when hungry or tired. He's living such a peaceful little life since I've gotten to know him better. His cues have gotten so easy to read, I feel like I know just what he needs and when he needs it. <br />
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<strong>Eating:</strong> This baby loves his food! He's drinking about five 6oz bottles and eats solids twice a day. It doesn't matter if it's peas or bananas or green beans or apples, he gobbles it all right up. I've been much more relaxed with him than I was with Hunter in introducing him to new foods. He's had pieces of oranges, macaroni and cheese, little pieces of chicken, etc. this month.<br />
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<strong>Sleep: </strong>Hudson has become a dream baby as far as sleeping goes. (I never thought I'd be saying that about him!) He goes to bed between 7-7:30pm and sleeps straight through until 7-7:30am. No complaints here! He naps a lot. He takes three naps a day and they range from 1-3 hours. Usually at least one of the naps is 2+ hours. He's only awake for about 2 hours between naps, so doing anything with him, besides quick errands is a bit difficult still. That's okay though, not much to do here in Altus anyways! Oh yeah, and he still will not sleep anywhere but in his crib and swaddled for the most part. He knows what he likes. <br />
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<strong>Other: </strong>Hudson is wearing mostly 6 months clothes still and size 3 diapers. He's such a skinny little peanut! He sits up all the time unassisted like a pro. He likes to sit by Hunter while he's playing with toys and even joins in when playing ninja turtles. He's been responding to "kissy lips" and leans in for a big open mouth kiss. I'm pretty sure he's starting to cut two of his top teeth, but they haven't poked through quite yet. <br />
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He also LOVES his doggy. Henry and him are pretty much best buds. Hudson's eyes light up when he sees Henry. And Henry is pretty quick to lay down next to Hudson and give him kisses. <br />
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Hunter and Hudson have also become much better buddies lately. I think now that Hudson can sit up and grab toys, Hunter has an easier time "playing" with Hudson. <br />
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Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-76892825673920777882013-03-24T12:26:00.002-07:002013-03-24T12:26:58.919-07:00Christ's BloodEaster always makes me really think about Jesus dying on the cross and what it really means. It's hard to wrap my mind around the fact that my King died for me. That the only sinless man that ever lived, died such a horrible and painful death...to save all of us awful sinners. It's so humbling. It makes me really think about the life I'm living and want to better it, so that he didn't die to save me for nothing.<br />
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I've heard so many people in the past say that they don't go to church because they have a horrible past, that God wouldn't and couldn't love them. Those thoughts are straight from the devil, that's what he wants God's children to think. It is nothing but a lie. It makes me realize that there are so many misconceptions about "Christians" and "Christianity". </div>
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Someone on Facebook posted this awhile ago and it really stirred something in me. It was someone that I knew from high school, and I had a pretty dark time during my senior year, and for a second, I thought maybe they were posting it about me! </div>
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And then that didn't matter and I realized that it is just so sad that non-Christians think that Jesus lovers think like this! That those who love Jesus are most concerned with hiding their pasts. No! If anything, we hope that any struggles we have had, can be used as a testimony to where their lives turned. That even the ugliest of sinners can be saved! I'm not one to advertise my struggles and sinful ways in my late teens or early twenties, but that certainly does not mean that I am ashamed of my past. If I thought in anyway that my story or my experiences could help heal, save, or bring peace to others, I would not hesitate to be completely honest and forthcoming about things that I've been through in my past.<br />
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So quite contrary to this "funny" internet card, PLEASE REMEMBER WHAT MY PAST LOOKED LIKE! Because I am saved. I am the daughter of the King. And I have been forgiven. And so can you.<br />
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In worship today, part of the lyrics of one of the songs, spoke about how the blood of Jesus took away our shame. Amen! The freedom we have in Christ is like no other! It truly is amazing love, that I strive to know more and more about. God gave his only son and watched him suffer on that cross. As a mother, I cannot even begin to imagine how painful that must of been. And for Jesus, our Savior, to of lived a perfect and pure life, to go through what he went through. Man, if that doesn't bring tears to your eyes... </div>
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<br />Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3995455969731211534.post-63161566962228524082013-03-11T13:53:00.002-07:002013-03-11T13:53:33.113-07:00Hudson is 6 Months!I feel like I just gave birth to this precious little boy yesterday, but it's been over half a year now! He is such a blessing and I feel so lucky to be his mommy. Hudson has changed so much in the last few weeks, part of that makes me a little weepy, but mostly it's just fun. <br />
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He's a long skinny baby, but the doctor isn't concerned because he staying on the same growth curve. That's just the way the little peanut is built. </div>
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<strong>Sleep: </strong>Oh glorious sleep. Hudson was waking up 2-4 times a night at the 5 month mark. For the last two weeks...he sleeps from about 7:30pm-6:30am straight! It is a wonderful, wonderful thing. He still sleeps swaddled, yes, I know that he's 6 months old...but I need sleep, too!! We're slowly transitioning him out of it by leaving one or both arms out. When he wakes up around 6:30am, I swoop him up and bring him into bed with me. This is such a special time for us. I wrap my arms around him and then he turns onto his side and cuddles into my chest to sleep for another hour. Oh how I love his sweetness...and an extra hour of <strike>sleep</strike> rest.<br />
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<strong>Eating: </strong>We introduced Hudson to solids this month. He loves food! So far he's had apples, butternut squash, bananas, green beans, and peas. I give him food 1-2 times a day. I've also been trying out some baby led weaning approaches and he seems to really like that. He ate almost a whole banana one day, just holding it and taking bites of it all my himself. He drinks a 5oz bottle every three hours or so. So...that means that he weaned from nursing this month. It was a pretty smooth transition and it was time for both of us. He seems to be happier and I was ready to have my body back. There has been much less spit up, as well.<br />
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He started sitting up by himself this month. He seems much more content to not be held now that he can sit up and see what's going on around him. He also usually insists on holding his bottle himself, too. He'd rather feed himself, as well. See a pattern? Yes, we have a very independent little guy on our hands. Oh yeah, and he has two bottom teeth!<br />
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He's wearing mostly 6 months clothes right now. I've been putting him in some 6-12 month and 9 month clothes, but they are still pretty big on this little guy. He wears size 3 diapers. He really likes his big brother and dog, he's constantly smiling and laughing at them. <br />
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He's starting to really like playing with toys, especially with Hunter. The weather has been so nice here, that I've been putting Hudson in the Ergo carrier and taking the boys to the park. Hudson relaxes in the carrier while I swing with him and he just seem so peaceful! We've been known to swing for almost an hour while watching Hunter play around us. It's such a wonderful time for all of us. <br />
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He brings so much joy to our family. Hudson, we love you so so so much. Stephanie Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15424533411749873398noreply@blogger.com4