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Playing catch up 09-30-08 04:48pm CST

Well, I was so not on Pleonast that I didn't even write about CJ's 2nd birthday two weeks ago! I'm so glad I wrote down her birth story three days after she was born. I read the story again a couple of weeks ago and I'm amazed at the intensity of the emotions--not just during the birth, but afterwards, too. I forgot a lot of stuff already,too. I'm working on Evan's birth story now, but it's not going to be the same. Which I guess is just as well, since I didn't like my experience in the hospital, over all.

So, anyway, here is my Clara Joy as a baby:


And here is CJ's 2nd birthday portrait:

missy

Such a grown-up girl!

 
comade

She is too cute! Meredith has a very similar dress.

 
eeyore_14

actually...that was me, seth...the transition is going well.. just getting acquainted with new surroundings

 
split_rock

So cute!

 
meg

She cocks her head the same way...

 
simon_says

...and has the same mouth expression...there are just more teeth!

 
jaydon

awwww, so sweet! Happy Birthday CJ!

 
the_earlys

such a cutie!

 
scbrewer

She's all grown up! man. Happy BDay CJ :)

 
sarahphim

She looks like fun. :)

 
tandielq

Wow, she has grown so much!! So sweet.

 
tramellite

Congratulations, Meg (and Andy)! :) We are so happy for you and are praying all goes great!! :)

 
littlelamb

She is too cute!!! She looks basically the same- just a bit more little girl and a bit more hair! :)

 
curlie

What a big girl! :)

 
carpecollum

Yeah, not much has changed...just pigtails and teeth...

 
ncreaves

Your kids have such lovely eyes.

 
karenbaize

LOL Nathan!

 
raifhaus

Sweet!!! nice job, meg!

 
belle

Great pics, as usual! :) How's homeschooling going?

 
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So it's about time... 09-29-08 08:52pm CST

Thanks for all the congrats! We're having Baby #3 Lord willing around the first of June!

We started homeschooling shortly after my last post, hence my disappearance. I had a lot to do to set up a better learning environment. And I was teaching Bible class during those three months, so that took up the rest of my time.

So, you want some pictures???

This summer was busy, busy! We had a lovely visit from the kids' great-grandparents (I'm trying to pare down the number of pictures I need to update so I update more often, otherwise you would see a picture of Grandpa, too). We also went with some family friends to the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville on July 4th. It was almost deserted all morning, so we got to do lots more stuff than we would have on a Saturday.

We also learned to play disc golf with Andy. This has been his new hobby since the spring. It's been a great way for him to get to know the guys at church because he stirred up a zeal for disc golf among a fair-sized number of guys from our church family. As Allen Jamerson put it: "You've created a monster!" It's not something I'd want to do every day like he would, but it's fun to do sometimes.

We've done a lot more reading, a lot less television of any sort, a lot more music, and a lot of character building. (for all of us!) to top it all off, we went....



That's been our summer! How's yours been?

carolyn

I didn't know there was another in the oven; congratulations!

 
aimmhigh

Congrats on baby number 3!!!

 
karenbaize

Fun pictures! Congratulations again! Evan told me last night that he wants twins :) Sorry.

 
dawnmk23

It sounds like a great summer! Take care and Happy Homeschooling!

 
karenbaize

No, that would take too long :) Jody was off work today, so I wasn't on here much, but I'm planning on a new post tomorrow with pictures. I've already got them all on photobucket (they've been sitting there several weeks now).

 
sarahphim

Looks like you guys have been having fun! CJ is so cute! I remember when Lydia had little pig tails like that. :)

 
matermagistra

Congratulations on baby #3! I hope you are feeling well.

You have definitely been busy!! But a good busy!

 
littlelamb

Oh! Yay for a new baby!!! I hope this pregnancy treats you well. :)

So...let me know what size clothes/shoes CJ is in- I think I have things to send you.

 
matthew_and_brooke

Hey, Meg, are you going to Compton's wedding? I thought maybe since he and Andy were roommates you might be invited. I know it's a long way from you though.

 
holly_ann

Oh, how exciting! I'm so happy for you! Picture updates are so fun. Thanks for sharing parts of your summer with us!

 
tandielq

Enjoyed your update! Looks like you all are doing fabulous. Looking forward to your trip here to GA.

 
missy

AWww, congratulations!

 
sar

Congratulations! How exciting. Looks like you had a wonderful summer!

 
libster

Yes for the update! Love you!!! =)

 
raifhaus

What a darling little ham-bone!! I so enjoyed hearing a little from you and seeing these photos. I look forward to whatever day we can be together again... and we thought there was a pile of kiddos last time!!!

 
pdawg

Congratulations! I was so excited to see your name lit up! :)

 
mjintexas

I didn't know #3 was on the way either! Congrats!

 
the_earlys

yay for an update! so excited for y'all!

 
lb1178

Congratulations on baby # 3!!!

 
ncreaves

Wow! You really surprised me. I thought you had said 2 was it!? Happy for you. Have you heard that Laura Johnson is expecting too--just in time for their 20th wedding anniversary! My love to you all.

 
poodlesocks

Yay! It looks like y'all had a great time camping! I am sorry you didn't get to come to the beach with us! :( Love you!

 
katdvak

Awww Congrats on the Baby!!!

 
lilgagurl

congrats on baby #3!! I like the pictures- you've been busy!

 
qtpie323

Congrats!!

 
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What we've been up to lately 06-21-08 09:17am CST

Rainbows, rainbows, colors!

We've been studying rainbows and colors intermittently the past two and a half weeks. I picked something that we could be flexible with because I've been doing a lot for the church family's classes.

We're getting ready for VBS next week. Look here. A flash movie should appear in a few seconds in the right corner under the heading. It does have sound.

I've been putting together stuff for the ladies' class and been at the building all week long. Andy's building the ark today, and I'll be back at the building again. So...pictures have been low on the list. But I'm planning to take pictures during next week.

My friend Stacy moved this morning before I even woke up. I'm happy/sad. I've been doggedly determined to be positive for her. It's a great opportunity for her, and she'll be at Mountain View at least for a while, so that's happy. But she'll be gone from here, and that's kinda sad. So Andy told her parents that we'll be their kids, since now all their kids have moved out. :) I love you, Stacy! Now that you're gone I can take a few minutes to be a little sad. Then I'll get busy again!

I've not had the time or inclination to be as involved in the Birth Coalition in the past few months--work for the Lord comes first--but I was sent a fantastic petition about the legal rights to birth at home. If you've got a moment and your interested, go here.

God is good!

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granny

I always enjoy seeing pics of your kids. May your VBS go well with much learning.

 
rstatham

Thanks for the eCard, Smeglet!.... SPOP

 
libster

love you.

 
rstatham

You know, I think Libby DOES love you....

 
rstatham

In fact, I'm sure of it.

 
tramellite

We love having Stacy around!! She actually just started attending Roswell, but we still get to hang out with her when we're at the Clarks, so that's okay. ;) She's great!! :) Glad to see your clan is doing good...CJ is getting too big!! :)

 
rstatham

Hi, Smeg. Just thought I'd drop by and see what you guys had been up to. Love ya!

 
nthnswmn

Congratulations, sista.

 
nthnswmn

and I think you should update now, ya know...

 
matthew_and_brooke

:) congrats

 
the_earlys

Congratulations!!!

 
split_rock

Congratulations! I've missed hearing from you!

 
jlmanager

Congrats! :)

 
rebekah

Congratulations! I have to admit I've been wondering! ;)

 
curlie

CONGRATULATIONS! :)

 
ashulee

Congratulations :-)

 
bootymusicmama

Congrats!

 
southern_yankee_mom

Congratulations!

 
sarahphim

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 
scbrewer

CONGRATS MEGGY MOO!

 
ucnclmeal

Congratulations Meg!

 
tandielq

Congrats!

 
dawnmk23

Happy News for you. I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy!

 
belle

I started wondering if maybe you got off my friends list somehow...but I guess you just haven't posted recently!! So happy to hear your newest news! :) You'll be in our prayers!

 
eeyore_14

Congratulations from seth and natalie!

 
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Way behind...again 03-19-08 04:12pm CST

Here I sit before you once again.

I have not posted in a very long time.

Where should I begin? I suppose our trip to the beach. What an adventure that was! We plan to return in the fall.

I do not, however, have time to post photos at this time, so, alas, we will have to wait!

But since our return we have had a gospel meeting and a messed up back and neck to see the chiropractor for. And putting the car in the shop three times. And this was the one car that will start. So we're doing this all on one vehicle.

Well, I guess I've got a valid excuse?

So I have made connection with the Planet Pleo once again, but I shall return soon. I hope!

carpecollum

it sounded like you were writing a poem there at th beginning :+)

 
ncreaves

Brownie is holding a meeting for Columbiana Church of Christ beginning April 23. Its Mon.-Fri. Is that fairly close to you? Would love to see you.

 
tandielq

We well understand having a car with problems. We finally replaced my teenage car... it just turned 13 years old and had a list of problems a mile long. Miss you!

 
mjintexas

Bah... I'd already bought the 12! but it looks like it took pretty decent pics, so hopefully it will be ok. :)

Waiting to see the next round of adorable kid pics!

 
raifhaus

I have to say I miss the photos. But I know you are doing many other good things!

 
holly_ann

I'm glad you had such a good time! I'll look forward to pictures!

 
bubbly_princess

Hey Meg!Hope you and your family are doing well!:)

 
cljonas

Hey Meg! I miss u at church. I was giving Cathy a hard time today.

 
mamap

Thanks so much for your help today! I love these pics of CJ!!

Photobucket

Photobucket

 
mamap

I posted these pics three different ways and they posted like this every time...I give up! Sorry they're not aligned... Love you!!

 
samngloria

Meg!! I forgot to call you!! AHHH!! What you doing next week?

 
granny

Take care of that back! I see you only posted in March -- so how is your back now???

 
ncreaves

Meg, Brownie is in Columbiana this week holding a meeting for the brethren here and I managed to get my ducks in a row so I could come with him. We are staying at a neat victorian b&b. Anyway, Are we far from you and Andy? We'd love to see you. If you get the opportunity, they meet at 7pm each evening. Take care, dear one.

 
jacobreaves

Party at the Reaves house... Check it out. http://pleonast.com/jacobreaves

 
penny4yourthoughts

yep, its krystal! i heard we may be family somewhere down the road. :)

 
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Lest you think we've done nothing since our return... 02-21-08 04:07pm CST

Here's something to show for it.

Here's a story Evan and I did together. I drew some silly pictures, and Evan wrote the story for them.

Ok, well it looks like I cut off some of the title. It should say (but doesn't) "The Little Chick, Meg, is looking at God's Creation. By Evan. Pictures by Mommy"


She sees grass and flowers. Thank you God!


Treats!she says. She asks the Treat Lady, who says yes.


She sits in the grass, eating and watching.


She is walking across a bridge. She sees fish.


She swings and she goes to bed. What a good day! The end.


ABout a week or so ago, we decided to have a Thanks for All You Do, Daddy day when Andy got home. We prepared a meal he'd been wanting, Evan ate it without complaining (it was a fancy salad, and Evan does NOT like raw veggies), and we painted these:

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mamanem

You should make that cute chick into a real story book and submit it to a publisher. Cute!!

 
wordwielder

That is SO sweet.

 
curlie

So cute :)

 
mr_and_mrs_berry

Hello Meg. I know a bunch of the people you know and I'm not sure how I wandered here, but I love you pictures/stories done with Evan. My girls did books like those too and we did like nthnswmn suggested sometimes. Story books like those make wonderful presents when going to birthday parties or as grandparent treats. I bet you know Meghan? She is my oldest.

 
sar

I love it!

 
rachierach

Very cute! He's doing great in his writing! Believe it or not, I could read all of that! I guess I must be a teacher, huh?

 
pitufa

Precious!!! At first, I was wondering why you had typed the story, but then I remembered that not everyone can read a small child's writing =)

 
littlelamb

I love it all! Good job, Evan!!!

 
cindykay

I'm digging your chick, Chick. Love this and the Daddy day. You have the best ideas.

 
belle

Both those ideas were super cute and creative! I hope someday I'll be as good of a Mom as you, Meg!! :)

 
norriej

Man, you're making the rest of us look bad!! :P You really are a great Mom!! Those are adorable!! I love the Daddy appreciation day!! We should all do that!!

 
missy

I really don't know about broccoli. :-) I tried it a couple years ago when I had a container garden. I didn't try it last year, and I thought I'd go ahead and try again this year. I'll let you know how it goes!

 
uptownwmn

The pics are great. Please loan the bok. I am glad that you guys are finding it helpful. Try power-systems.com or massagewarehouse.com for the full size foam roller.

 
aprilstarr

Too cute!! I love the second page. So sweet!

 
cindykay

I hope y'all have a blast!!! I need a vacay so badly!!!

 
silleylime

Sure! That's cool with us! :)

 
mjintexas

You're awesome, Meg.

 
mattmanua

You have no idea!

 
samngloria

Hey! Sam's parents are coming this week, so next week will be great! We would love to have you all over, so if you would rather come here, but we're happy either way. Just let me know. :)

 
amandochka

Nice to have you as a friend. I know Jody...a little...she was just in town and we got to see her baby boy.

 
holly_ann

Great art! I'm impressed!

 
mjunut

Those are wonderful!! He is a cute-i-e! Let's see a pic of the baby girl.

 
mjunut

OH! I like your fam pic up there!

 
southbooks

Meg please tell everybody that sent cards how much I appreciated them, but especially Evan's card was so sweet. It made me cry but it was a good cry. He's right Steve is in heaven. He seems to be such a sweet and sensitive child. I know you must be very proud of him

 
jody

You are an inspiration! I hope to do things like that with my kids!!

 
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