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Thanks!

pinnacle wife

Here's a little peek at what Tony does everyday. He is very fortunate to manage such a great and successful office. If youre trying to play 'wheres waldo' slash Tony, he's the cute one in the middle with a blue shirt on!
 
A little RAH RAH RAH!
 
My son just about ready to get stomped on by 30+ guys. He loves hearing dads cheer in the morning
 
 

This precious package is how Tony is incentivised every time he hits a certain level. Last week he opened up a TOMTOM GPS, Lacoste cologne and cuff links. I love to help do whatever it takes to keep him working so its been fun to shop for prizes along the way.

With a new job comes new business cards. I should have hid them from Jackson. I got to play the game "pick up 865" it was just great!!

Here's the pump up cheer that they SCREAM every morning...whatever works right!! (our neighbors cant wait for us to leave) :)

we {heart} care packages

 
Nothings better than receiving an unexpected package in the mail full of Jacksons favorites, everything CARS!

decorative CARS packaging- check
lightning mcqueen car- check
mcqueen ball- check
sally pez machine - check
extra pez candy- check
CARS puzzle- check
candy to eat while doing puzzle- check
nice letter from grandma- check
and,beautiful dress for kensington- check

Thanks for the great gift gram and grandps!

When the Boston Red Sox come to town we drop everything we're doing and hit up a MLB game for a great time!

girl power

I've been putting Kensi in ponytails and burettes lately, so this morning I decided to put one of her larger bows on her head. I also threw on a headband to pull my bangs back so I could get some cleaning done. I was in my room making the bed, picking things up off the ground and straightening the stuff on the dresser and decided to go out and check on the kiddos in the family room. Jackson had gone into Kensi's room and grabbed one of her headbands and was now playing with her on the ground. Poor guy is stuck with girls all day that I think we're rubbing off a little on him! I had to snap a picture of this moment, we all wore headbands the rest of the morning.

7 months

 
Ive been wanting to post a picture that shows her two bottom front teeth, the far right picture you can see them a little in her smile. Kensington has been such a wonderful baby and now it just seems like she is so grown up. I am loving the stage she is in right now. Next up, crawling! crazy.

My tip for you

If youre in a hurry and know that you'll be doing fast food for lunch let me suggest... the CHILI from Wendys. (it is made fresh everynight) It is on the $ dollar $ menu and is so delic! Not to add, it is only 190 calories! My sister in law Hayley told me about this when we were in Boston and I have been getting it ever since. Its a much healthier choice compared to their hamburger and fries that are usually around 700 calories.

Its been raining the last few days (surprised?)so I brought home some (4) goldfish for Jackson to admire. He was in heaven, he's been watching Finding Nemo almost daily so I think he thinks Nemo lives at the Hyde casa now. Its so fun to see the excitement in your childrens eyes.

Flashback FRIDAY

Jackson with his great grandparents on his blessing day.

Say it with TOAST

What better way to tell your spouse you love them as there leaving for work in the morning than with a slice of toast. Love it.

A day at the races

Ive been a member of the Hyde Family for over 4 years now and I am just now experiencing my first time at the RACE TRACKS. Ive always liked horses, and I even took a horse back riding class in college but I guess you could say that Im more of a "city girl." I would much rather be dressed up, go out on the town, or add a pair of high heels/purse to my collection aka go shopping.
Now that the track is a full time job for Rod it seems Ive gotten a little more excited about it. We love the Hyde ranch full of over 80 horses and the 100 acres would be a dream to live on like they do. This weekend we went to EMERALD DOWNS where we SCREAMED and SHOUTED for our horse to run as fast as he could to the finish line!! I told Rod after I felt a little anxiety because you have no idea the result of the race. It was such a great time to be there, to support Rod especially, and understand his GREAT love for horses.
Tony is extemely allergic to horses and as soon as we got home he had to jump in the shower because he had "horse" on him from touching his dad. I always laugh, although his eyes irritate and his skin itches he plays tuff just so he can spend time around horses, the ranch, the barn, his dad, and the outdoors.
I think that soon ill be adding COWBOY BOOTS to my collection!
 
 
 

 
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These TWO blessings in our life have brought us so much joy. I am so grateful that I can stay home with them all day and I try not to take a day for granted.




They are becoming friends and Kensington is completely entertained by her big brother all day long.