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At 12 Months YOU:Shake your head NO.Sign "more & thank you"Imitate a cowHave 7 teethSooo close to walking.  Have taken 10-12 steps several timesLove Little Einsteins, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Elmo, and BarneyLove all foods.  You could eat all day.Sleeping much better, but still wake up once per nightGetting you out of the tub is like wrestling a slippery baby crocodileIf you want down, you simply

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This week we had several firsts with our little JackJack A FIRST HAIRCUT!!Sad Sad Sad.Sad Sad Sad.Isn't it weird how a haircut turns a baby into a boy?I wish someone would have told me.I would have kept his skullet forever.You can see how much he loved it.(In this pic you can almost see his little white patch!) Loved it.Don't you agree? When we got home, I put him in his highchair with some

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Little brudder loves watching the kids walk to the bus stop.Especially his sister.I think Tate may enjoy our morning tradish also... Does it get any sweeter?

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It's my birthday.February 5th is my birthday.  Always has been.And I was thinking as a special birthday present from me to youI would let you in on 31 things you don't know about me.Ya know.  Because I'm 31. So.  Here we go.1.  I love my kids in the most obsessive, overzealous, drives everyone else around me crazy, way. 2.  I do not like change.  It gives me a belly ache. 3.  I don't not like to

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So last week we went to California for a quick family trip.Ry's brother Chris (&Geniel) live in Stocktonand Taylor was playing a few games in the bay area.So we killed a few birds with one stone and set out.Stone #3.  Seeing how Jack did on a quick plane ride.  Verdict.  Fail. There are for sure no trips to Hawaii or Florida in our future.Darn. So, my pictures don't do much justice to our fun

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Have you met my babydaddy?Ryan?If you have, you know that Big Daddy loves his job.He will answer his phone when someone needs him at any time really.In the middle of the night, 5 am, 6 am, wife giving birth, on vacation.Whatever.Big Daddy loves his job.  And he will answer. And when he answers he says"Ya this is Ryan."And when it's early in the morning he says it extra loud so that nobody knows

Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175045951473482514noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7992588329494089079.post-9253129782443346142012-01-20T17:32:00.000-08:002012-01-20T17:40:40.442-08:00

WARNING!!THE FOLLOWING CONTENT IS NOT APPROVED FOR READERS UNDERSAAAYY.. 10? 11?  If you are lucky..12.No.  Not 12.  Just 10, 11 or under.DO NOT PROCEED IF YOU ARE UNDER 10.  or maybe 11.I'm serious. Anyways, Tatum got a new room from Santa for Christmas this year. We were vveerry happy about this because Tatum's bedroom furniture is WAY to big for her little room. So Santy set her up with a new

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In the name of good wifely dutiesit is only nice to give your in laws fair exposure on your blogNot to say that I don't love them as much.. But ya know,They don't suck the ever livin oxygen from our house the way that my family does.So to give them fair appearance is a little tough. But now I present to you THE PONDS Straight as a freakin arrow these Ponds. Foot notes: Footnote 1: All 5 boys

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Ya know.I cant remember the last time I felt upset about my parents getting divorced.I was 3 when it happened, and my parents were always good friends.They created a good life for me.  So, I never really had super bad feelings toward the whole situation.Until last night.Last night when I thought it would be darling to create this stupid family tree.It took me over 2 hours.and made me grumpy as

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So, I don't know about you guys, but usually the best days are never what I expect them to be. Like.  When I try really hard, and put in tons of effort into an activity/trip/event, it is always  usually a flop.I think it's because I romanticize things so much in my head, that there is no way the expectation can ever be met.  And bless my poor little Tatum.  She has the same disease.So when I say,

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Lets get this party started shall we?December wrap up.Thank goodness.  I mean really.  One of these years, I really am going to slow downand enjoy the magic simplicity of this holiday. But today.  Today I feel good to say GOOD RIDDANCE DECEMBERDON'T LET THE DOOR HIT YA! Here is the rundown of our month as it unfolded..Our Auntie Taylor came home from BYU Hawaii for a Christmas visit!!Me, Tate,

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Holy Cow.We have been super busy the last 2 weeks.Just us.  Huh?  Nobody else has been at all busy this month. Huh?I just imported 283 new photos.That means we have AAAA LLLOOOOTT  to catch up on around here.But just knowWe've been to Wal MartLoganLehiSalt LakeLehiThe MallThe Wal Mart The BankThe CostcoThe Neighbors x 15The Down East HomeThe SmithsThe Wal MartThe CostcoThe LehiThe MallThe

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On Monday night I had the devastatingly emotional pleasure of attending mylittle Tater Skater's first ever dance recital.(well, not the VERY first, but ages 1-3 can hardly be considered dancing.  no matter what angle you look at it.)We just got her back into dancing at Showcase USA this past August.She is doing so well!  They teach confidence, singing, dancing, self assurance, friendship, hard

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So.  I show my love through food.I know I have mentioned that I am not much of a domestic-istist.And I'm not.But I can create a spread.Because I like food.And I can follow a recipe.But like, if I were on Iron Chef America I would just end up in the fetal position after the secret ingredient was revealed.  For sure.But anyways.I love food.  It's really unfortunate.  But did you hear? There are

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At our houseWe have Beiber Fever!And I'm not afraid to admit it. In fact, last night Ryan and I were watching the Grammy nominations and discussing which singer we would want to be if we could.I chose T Swift.(Ryan wanted me to choose Beyonce)And Ryan choose the Beibster.(don't tell him I told you that) So, Beiber Fever is thick around here.This is Tatum's door to her bedroom.We have cd's, t

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So, after a fun Wed/Thurs slumber in Logan with Ry's familywe came home, refreshed, repacked, regrouped, and rethoughta second trip to Emery County to see my dada and his side of the family.They were doing a special Saturday Thanksgiving so that EVERYONE could be there.  Such a good idea. We had a lot on our minds, a sick baby, and a sputtering truck.Staying home, and relaxing for the rest of the

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Happy  Happy Thanks HappyThanksgiving!HmmGood thing we don't need perfection to be happy!? Right?I mean really..I'm hoping that while studying the imperfections of our Thanksgiving family picture here you are thinking..."Silly Jack.. He doesn't want to wear his Indian hat. Silly baby.  He made that family picture imperfect."And not.."EEWWWW!  April has a cold sore the size of  The Mayflower!  

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What? 

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JackJack never cries when strangers hold him..Except for this exceptionally strange stranger I guess.He was not having it.  Really.I was certain that JackJack was going to freak his freak right out of Santa's arms.Doesn't it look like he is going to do a fish flip right out of his arms?I thought it did.  I was worried. Welp. Happy Holidays!  They are upon usI am giddy.

Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175045951473482514noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7992588329494089079.post-86446054551773620142011-11-20T11:10:00.000-08:002011-11-20T11:28:50.935-08:00

I have some opinions.I don't know if you know, but I just had a brand new little baby.His name is Jack Ryan Pond I prepared, researched, and shopped my little keester off in anticipation of his arrival.Having a baby at the age of 30,  rather than 20, when I was preparing for Tatum, offers a few more "opinions"  LESSON #1I really felt like my diaper bag was a big decision.  It was personal to me.

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Holy cow.Somebody rein me in.I absolutely cannot get enough of picnik.I should get paid for sayin that so much eh?I feel like im doing myself an injustice if I don't create a little somethin somethin on there everyday.Kind of like if I don't watch Regis and Kelly every day, i feel a little offish.. Same with playing on picky.Also.. I am devastated about the Regis departure.I love him. I hope Andy

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Things change around here every single day.I hear having a baby does that.(Sarcasm there.  All of the change over the last year have almost put me in my grave)But. I'm all better now.  Don't worry.Onward. JackJack gave purees the ol boot.He  gags if the spoon even comes toward his mouth. And slaps the spoon. And you.Serious.So.. deli ham, and annies cheese crackers are the new sweet potatoes and

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I knew...If I waited long enoughHoped hard enoughPrayed diligentlyIgnored the criticismIgnored the passive aggressive commentsStuck to my beliefsHeld strongWeathered the stormAnd stayed positiveOne day.........One day..........Someone would come along...... ........That was thankful for my sock basket...... Thank you JackJack for completing my life in yet one more way.

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Look at me gettin all fancy up in here.A collage?  With "text" in the corner there?Who wouldathunk?I smell a talent.. For the bargain price of $24.95, you too can be a picture editing genius.Thanks Picnik!

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For your enjoyment..Jack.. Look at mamaJack.. Look at mama Hey JackJack.. Look up here at mama(higher pitched voice)Jackjackjack a roo!Look at mama!Hey Jack!  Jack!  Look up here at Mama. JJJJAAAACCCKKKK!Waited about 45 minutes at the halloween parade for this shot. No caption needed..Great lighting..To much lighting..Hair/bead pulling frustration..Family photo.  Good times. I could go on, and

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So. Switching gears from my New Jersey love.Switching gears completely actually. Today I am emotionally grateful.This morning my ex husband (Eric) text me at 5:45 this morning.He and his wife (Hayley) were at the hospital, in labor with their first baby.A little sister for my little Tatum."Hayley is at an 8.  Can you bring her to the hospital so she can be a part of this exciting experience?"I

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Let me start this post by giving a solid disclaimer that I am not a college graduate, and I didn't listen in high school...  I do dream of visiting Italy.  Eating delicious breads and pastas.Listening to handsome men and women speak in their beautiful language.  Falling in love with my handsome husband all over again in a gondola on the waters of Venice.That is not where I am going with this post

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Day 2 of consistently blogging.Yay!  This is generally where I lose speed.  Hopefully, for the love of my family and preservation of these precious yearsI will prevail.I will!  I will! Here's a run down of JackJack (yes 2 Jacks.  One just wont do.)Sweet lil 4 monthsBest lookin Speedo at the Legacy Center. Ask anybody.I kid, I kid.  This is the underthingy that babies have to wearIsn't that funny

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So, remember when I used to blog semi consistently?That was fun huh.I really am going to catch up..And keep going..I swear, I cannot keep up with anything I start.I really need to start washing my face. I never have. Never in my life. I'm getting wrinkles, hyper pigmentation, and all around sagginess.  Its not good.So, in hopes of trying to force myself to do this, I bought a very expensive Oprah

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Does anyone else have a VERY shameful addiction to The Real Housewives?  Because I do.  All of them.  Are these women for real?  Every last one of them are insane.  Insanity in 20 different forms is my idea of pure entertainment.  From coast to coast there isn't one that I would want to have dinner with. Okay, Okay, I lie.... I'd go if any of those nuts asked.  But I really wouldn't want to be

Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175045951473482514noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7992588329494089079.post-69622733854470911182011-06-05T20:52:00.000-07:002011-06-05T20:52:37.607-07:00

April has been hacked.. I had to be able to pin this cute saying I made so it needed to be on the web somewhere! Love ya Sissy Pants!-Mir

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So, I'm sure that most of you have seen these on FBbut just in case you haven'there ya go.  Thanks to Kirsten Roper for coming to my house, eliminating the stress of infant pictures, and doing a wonderful job! Oh Jack.I love you. So freaking sweet! I so cherish this picture of Tate looking like a little girl! Tatum is really the best big sister ever!  You will NEVER get me to believe that they

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This is it right here.This is what money cant buy.Babies that love me.And sleep.I really cant believe that I have plural kids, but it makes me unbelievably happy. Giddy even.I say "kids" as often as I can.Never do I refer to them by name if I am talking about the two of them together.I just like the sound of the word kids. "I need to find Tatum and Jack new outfits for pictures"or "I need to find

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2 weeks and 3 days ago I looked like this. This was at 8:00 am on February 15, 2011.Ryan and I arrived at Riverton hospital to have labor induced!Yay!Here's the short of it.9 a.m. Dr England came in and broke my water10 a.m. started pitocinContractions started getting pretty intense 11:30 a.m. Epidural givenEpidural DID NOT WORK!Don't worry though.  I didn't scream.  I just quit talking and held

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Alrighty.. It's February 9th and I just blogged about December.  That's okay with me.I have been busy.I have finally gotten the outline of my bumper to stay indented into the couch cushion when I get up.It was hard.But I did it. But really, I want to write down my 2011 resolution so that I can come back and read this if I should start to struggle.   In 2010, I came across some weird struggles.  I

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I'm going to make this quick okay? Lots of pictures, quick captions.Promise. Tate got bangs.She despises them.This is at her school Christmas concert with her two bestiesRylie and Abbi.. PS.. The kids were supposed to wear red or white for the concert.Tate was supposed to take off her grey sweater during her concert.Apparently, don't boss Tatum around... Tate got the worlds worst cold/flu/

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And thank goodness she did!She was all Tatum wanted for Christmas! It was all she could talk about, or think about starting at about Thanksgiving.She was very worried that maybe she wouldn't show up.I was confident she would, seeing as how Tate had been such an absolute angel while I have been so sick and pregnant.All she could think about was the time at Del Taco when she murmured something

Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175045951473482514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7992588329494089079.post-68314368833944273952011-02-09T10:08:00.000-08:002011-02-09T10:08:09.696-08:00

So, Tatum loves to help me bake.  No, I don't always bake from a box...But I figure, when you are 8 its a good place to start..So, Tate made brownies all by herself..  She read the instructions, and set her game plan.She executed and measured perfectly. She licked the bowl, scraper, and beaters.. She wiped her hands on her pantsAnd then..she did not want me to take a picture of the finished

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Sometimes................   Steph gets marriedand Ry walks her down the aisle and only friends are invited..And I have long hair And we eat ffaaannncccyyy dinner And fancy dessert..And Steph burns herself. The end.. Love you Winkels!Thanks for letting us be part of your special night!

Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175045951473482514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7992588329494089079.post-45090582544555537152011-01-19T15:14:00.000-08:002011-01-19T15:14:06.373-08:00

This year we were able to have the Pond family Christmas party at our house! It was really nice of the Cache county half of our family to venture down for the evening.We always have such a good time with Ryan's family.They are nuts.  The veeerry best kind of nuts. Lightly salted cashews are my favorite.. In case you were wondering.This is the party where we eat good food, and exchange good

Aprilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175045951473482514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7992588329494089079.post-38764517199147556272010-12-29T12:03:00.000-08:002010-12-29T12:09:19.883-08:00

 So, I know this is totally inappropriate..Really.Don't be mad at me.....Its just that I honestly couldn't help myself.At my cousin Franki's wedding they served Martinellis in these fancy glasses.Tatum could not get enough of it.Every time I looked at her she was drinking more..And being at a wedding and all.... Dressed up like a big girl.....I couldn't help but laugh and take another picture...

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Lucky Tatum!  It is pajama day at her school.....I wish it was pajama day at my office.Oh wait..It is. Really though, how cute is she? You cant really see because her hand is in the way, but Tate likes to pull her shirts to the side (80's style) and put it in a little ponytail over there.I love it! You remember those circle thingys that have a bar through the middle?  So you can loop your shirt

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Today Steph's kids came over after school.  Tate has been home sick for the last 2 days so she was super happy to have someone to play with!~  They decided to watch the movie Elf Don't mind Tatums cluttery room of things she loves..And don't worry that they are all smashed together on her bed here.. Watching this tiny TV (which is only allowed in her room on sick days.. FYI)It's not like we

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I really try hard to do what I can to make good memories around our house.  I think that having consistent traditions and warm fuzzy memories will make Tatum be a stable, happy, person.Freak.  I hope so. I work really (semi) hard to see that these "family nights" take place, and usually, it ends with some sort of melt down, or chaos. Fun chaos, or loving melt downs of course.

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So.  Tatum really wanted to have a Halloween party this year.  Since she was all but abandoned and neglected for the entire summer due to "delicate way" I decided what the H.  Lets do it.  Lets have some pizza, witches brew, giggle, and decorate some sugar cookies with sweet little girls.  Sounds harmless enough right?Well, then, Ryan got involved and started making all sorts of promises.  Then I

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Below is my little beauty queen all ready for Halloween parade at schoolShe can be so sweet sometimes.Also, can you believe how beautiful the weather was this late in October, and this early in the AM?Of course the weather stayed nice until about 3:00 on Saturday and then it started pouring.Tatum boycotted trick or treating. Can you believe that?  She stayed home and passed out candy!!What the?

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 So, I took pictures this morning to document that I didn't buy the finished product that I am about to reveal.  You will really need proof when you see what I did, just this morning!  Its beautiful, breath taking, spectacular. I maintain that people that are untalented can brag when they pull off something that requires talent.You don't see me going around bragging about being tall do you?  No.

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Last weekend we had little Tt Jo over.  Tt (Talitha) is my friend Heather Jo's little girl.   It was much needed to have her over! We haven't seen her for a little awhile.  While I didn't document most of the girl party, I snapped a few shots the next morning while we made tt's gingerbread house and had breakfast.  Okay, so see how beautifully put together this gingerbread house is?  I found this

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Last Saturday Tatum came out of her bedroom totally ticked off because she had found these snow pants under her bed.  She didn't know she had snow pants.  Why you ask?  Because nobody would have taken her outside to play in the snow around this house.  Ryan works super long hours and psshht if I'm gonna do it!Darn it.Isn't this the saddest thing?  Tatum happy as a lark all by herself.  Really,

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I experienced two very poinignt moments as a mom this month.  First, I took Tatum to the dentist the other day (she hasn't been for a number of months greater than 36) (I like riddles on my blog) and guess what?!  She had no cavities!! Isn't that great?  Doesn't that mean that I am a stellar mom that takes great care of my daughters dental hygiene?  I always think that when kids don't have

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The last week in September me, my mom, my husb, my sisser, my bonus pa, my baby, and my baby in my belly, went to Hawaii.  To be honest, we didn't do a whole much besides enjoy the beauty, relax, swim, sun, and shop.  Ry, Tate, Mir and Myself went to Oahu just last year.  My mom and Steve visited a couple of years ago.  Between the 6 of us, we had blown 2k trying to fulfill our tourist

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So this is why I don't like being a domestic goddess.  Because I hate messes.And I cannot be domestic without making a messSo I don't even try.Lets see what we have going on in the picture below. Well first of all, I could have moved the Halloween center piece.  I obviously didn't foresee how messy this was going to get.*Chili on the stove*Cookies cooling on the cooling rack*Jiffy Cornbread

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Before you get to see that though, you have to see thisBaby J sleeping so soundly and sucking his thumb!! Hello!! Is this not the sweetest thing you have ever seen! I think so!He was so blissfully sucking and sleeping with his legs crossed, we had to nudge him awake.Ya know, so we could see the goods.Is it okay to show these pictures on blogs? Am I going to get reported? This is a nice side shot.

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I know that I suck at photography and cropping and such, but she is freaking cute enough that you get the gist of what a little doll I have without all of that huh?3rd Grade is so big to me. I really cant believe how old she is.Looking at these pictures make me sad and proud and terrified at the exact same time.Only kids can do that to you.I love you Tatum Kay Kling! Happy 3rd grade to you! Its

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Sometimes I'm a little dramatic.. We did do a few things in the month of July besides puke and watch TV. Tate was a wolf in the city play of The Jungle Book. She didn't have a speaking part, but lots of dancing, and singing, and jumping around. It was really fun. She did soooo great! Especially for this being her first play, and for being the shy little thing that she is! This was her opening

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Holler! I am back! I realize its September but ya know what, don't judge me. Because at least I can admit that I am a blogger slacker/loser amongst the millions of things that I have been slacking/loosering on this summer. Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. So ill bet I am well on my way to excellence. Ill let you know... So in the month of June we had some big

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To the best Bonus Dad around.. Ryan Pond Thank you for being so patient with us.Thank you for loving us.Thank you for letting us live in your beautiful house.Thank you for letting us take over your beautiful house.Thanks for taking care of us.Thank you for making our life better.Better than better. Really Good. Thank you for making our life really really good! We love you!!So, over Fathers day

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Blogger and this HTML jerk hate me, so they screwed up all of the spacing in my HJO post. Sorry. Im not blogger friendly. We are not friends

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This is Heather Jo Garrison.. Let me tell you about her.. Well, mostly, I just want to remind me about her I never want to forget my memories of her. My life was changed when I met her. This will not be a short post. I really want to sit here alone all night and remember my friend. Great, I'm already a sniveling baby. Feel free to stop here. When Eric and I were living in Cedar City I

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Yesterday, my little sister called me. She was all b hurt that I never mention them on my blog. At first, I thought she was just being silly, irrational, spotlight loving Miranda. But then, I realized that I really haven't mentioned them even once! And this is sad, because they are my favorite part of life! Really. My mom and Mir are my best friends. I'm mean. I can't believe they have

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My cousin, Jenilee Beacham is to be thanked for the life of this blog.. She stalks me. I like that. I think she is the only one who loves me the most because she calls me never. Unless it is to boss me to blog. Or to fill me in on her latest reproduction happenings.. Ha. That is an inside joke.I think I'll make it an outside joke now. If she blogged on her own blog then she could tell you about

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See? Water, book, and fan. Nighttime essentials. We are the same. I even have my water in a sippy cup because Ryan and Tatum's stupid cat gets on my nightstand every single night, and knocks over whatever is on there.Ive said it before, I'll say it again.Stupid 8ball.

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Two things about this post.First - It is dated 4/7/2010 because that is the day that I uploaded these pictures and intended on doing this post.. one month later isn't bad. Right?Second - It is titled State Tourney 2010. It is titled this because my babiest sister (and by babiest, I mean youngest, 17 and 6'1. Holy Cow), Taylors, state basketball tournament. She is a junior at Emery High. Her team

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Tatum Kay Kling 8Birthday Girl Extraordinaire.Fashion DivaSassy PantsSweet HeartRun For My Money GiverLove HerLots.This is going to be short and sweet...Birthday Breakfast in Bed Surprise PartySweet Foam Pit PictureSpoiled Child CakeBirthday WishesMommy and Baby lovesThe Cool Kids.....With Birthday Balloons.... One of these things is not like the others?So, I have noticed that on a lot of other

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Not like the song... Like hmmmmm... A happy, contented sound that you make when all is well in your world.. These are a few things that made me make that noise this month.. Or actually last month. Actually, it could have been anytime in between now, and November 2009. I kid, I kid.. Really all of this sweetness I enjoyed in the last 3 weeks.. Say this.. Hmmm....after you are done reading if you

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I think it was about a week ago. I had given a rundown on how my evening should go. I have been specifically remembering this night until I had a second to blog about it, because it is so typical of how my nights go. Please know that what you are about to hear (read) is true. If there were names to be changed to protect the innocent, I would do that, but Tatum is used to my short comings, and

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These are the things I need/would like to do tonight..This is how I figure it should go..1. Get off work at 5, run to smiths for a few ingredients and commute the excruciating 45 minutes to home.. This puts me home by 6:00. Ya?2. Change and go for a quick run with Tatum.. 6:453. Throw in some Laundry 7:004. Make this for dinner.. Negates the run I know, but you know what? Dont judge me.. So

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I went in for some chicken......The worst part is that I actually bought 2 bags of the mini eggs... But I had already eaten them before I could take their picture.. Darn it...

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I'm not much for kid parties on school nights (I'm a bit of a control freak). We have stuff to do on school nights, ya know? I dont get home until 6 and after that we have dinner, homework, laundry, cleaning, reading, and just spending some time together.. We dont have late nights on school nights. I know I know. I am such a stick in the mud. I know.. That is neither here nor there. On with it.

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With this.http://stakerzxposed.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.htmlThis is the February 1, 2010 archive. Start here and read to older posts. Incredible. Make sure to have a box of tissues, and if you are at work, wait until you get home! Serious. I can't say enough about this woman. What an incredible example of humility, love, testimony, motherhood. If I had such a horrific experience, I would

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Our Valentines Day extravaganza started with this.. $30.00 Mommy, Daughter Mani Pedis.. What?! $30.00? That's right. A nail college in our area was offering 2 Manicures & 2 Pedicures for a total price of $30.00. Who can pass that up? I will tell you who! ME! Next time anyways! Holy Bajeez! 4 hours later (we started at the same time, it's not like we shared a technician) we were done. These

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My 29th birthday cake.. Compliments of Ry and Tate I really think I could have just skipped 29 this year? I am ready for 30. I already have 2 wrinkles on my 4 head, and a muffin top. I might as well get this party started. I am ready to move forward with new places in my life. I have had a great decade, that is for sure. The two loves of my life met me in my twenties. Tatum Kay on March 7,

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This year for Christmas we had an extra special surprise... What started out as quite a bit of stress, turned into a Christmas miracle. It all started when Tatum made her Christmas list. 1. 4wheeler2. baby sister3. a real live elf.... huh...I was more than concerned.. None of these things were going to happen. Things were not looking good. Until one day......... Tate received a letter in the mail

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Soooo, in about September my brilliant sissy pants, Kasey, came up with the greatest Christmas present for our parents that has ever been had! A make over for their kitchen & living room! Let me tell you a little bit about our sweet parents.. My dad, and Kasey's mom got married eons ago.. Between the two of them they had 5 young kids to raise. Six, if you add raising me from a remote location.

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Holiday family sharing can be hard sometimes I think. But guess what? Ryans family is so huge (and getting hugerer) that long ago, they decided to have a big family Christmas party, on whatever random weekend in December works for everybody.. This is great news for 2 reason.. 1. (and most importantly) we get to have a Christmas celebration with all of Ryans family. Like I said in my last post,

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So, I know its February 4, 2010 (the day before my birthday) buuutttt I am going to start here to catch up on my blogging.. I dont think we even took any pictures of Thanksgiving this year, but I dont want to actually forget what we did.. Anyways.. We went to Logan to catch up with Ryan's fun family. Ry comes from a family of 5 boys. He is the baby. All of his brothers are such great guys, and

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I will be doing some MAD blogging this weekend. I will catch you up on all of the ultra exciting happenings of this crazy Pond family. (not) We did have a great holiday, and I need to get all of it posted. Just not right now. Right now, I just dont want to work, so I thought I would do a quick blog for my 2 followers. So really, just for myself. Here is my favorite picture in the world.

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Happy Fall!! I love this time of year, well I mostly loved when it turned from sweltering hot, to perfect and beautiful..That lasted about 2 weeks. Then, I loved this time of year again last weekend, when I put up my Christmas decorations.. Here are some lovely memories that got me through those weeks in between... Boycotting tanning beds is sure tough! This is me and Ryan up in Park City at

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I have been told to make several adjustments in my life:Adjust your attitude (My mother)Adjust your top (My father)Adjust your spending (My husband)Adjust your memory (Everyone I know)Adjust your seat (Anyone who sits behind me in a car)Adjust your posture (My Mom, Dad, and Husband)Ya know.. Lots of adjustments, that really only benefit the person demanding them of me.I like my attitude, most of

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He He... That is all.. I dont know how to unfollow myself. Being a serious blogger is intense.

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Three things I am thankful for today...1. That the stranger that took my daughter home yesterday was friendly.Yes. You read that correctly. After what a freak she knows I am, and all of the talks we have had about stranger danger! Freak! Little Lettie Pearce had a play date yesterday after school. The mother of that little girl was picking up her daughter, as well as Lettie. Well, Tatum and

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Isnt she the sweetest!?I didnt post any pictures of Tate as her cute self on actual Halloween. Here you go!

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Halloween this year was going to be low key at our house. Tatum was going to be spending Halloween night with Eric. I had to be sure that I was part of her 7 year old Halloween memories.. So, I did this with food......On Friday Morning before school, I made her a bloody green eggs and ham omelet! CA-UTE. I know. I dont have any talents, so when something like this presents itself in my life, I am

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My blogger inspiration has given me the go ahead to give the link to her blob (that's what she calls it. Cute right?)! You are going to love it! I hope anyone who crosses my page gets the same warm fuzzies from her stories that I do. She is such a little author! She give each person in her life such a character. You know how after you read a great book, you feel like you really know each

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Who wouldnt be right? This weekend Tatum is going down to Southern Utah with her dad. This makes me crazy. I have to say that Eric is every bit as attentive and loving with this precious little human of mine, but I cant help it! I hate it when she is traveling anywhere without me. And I hate traveling without her too. Anytime either of us gets ready to go on a trip, i trip. I start having

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So this is a little more intimidating than I have been envisioning for the past few days..I am starting a blog for 2 reasons. The first reason is really the most important. The second is quite lame and embarrassing, but that's okay because this is my blog, and I can blog what ever I want to blog blog blog!1. I have recently taken to a certain special gal's blog. I am going to ask her if I can

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