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Over the summer we spent a lot of times looking at homes, I love looking at homes. The boys actually loved it too. Every time we would go they would always see bunk beds in one of the rooms and tell me how much they wanted a house, I don't think they realized bunk beds are not the standard and don't come with it. We started researching prices and bunk beds are sooo expensive, especially the ones that I wanted. Darrin and I priced it out and we figured we could save a lot of money by building them ourselves. I mean by Darrin building them:) (I did help a little, and painted most of it) LOVE how handy my man is! Colby and Ethan loved building forts and helping Dad out, well.... as much as they were aloud. This is the first piece of furniture that we ever built and even though I think they look amazing, we learned a lot and I think we can only go up from here. I am totally happy how they turned out and the boys love them! I already found great bedding!<br />
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The boys love their bunk bed, every other night they take turns sleeping on the top and bottom. Ethan now stays in his room and hardly comes into ours. Yeah, I love my sleep!Clarissa and Darrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657256422965007931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322574155928599437.post-40373314245479034172012-11-05T20:59:00.004-08:002012-11-05T20:59:54.687-08:00Back in Utah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My sister, Candice and her baby girl Charlotte came to visit me and say good-bye, they are off to Virginia for 3 years. Totally going to miss them like crazy. We always were able to see each other at least a couple times a year but this is the start of not being able to see each other for WAY TO LONG:( I always have the best time with here and will miss her like crazy!<br />
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Colby and Ethan love to take Andy on walks, they really missed him over the summer. When we got back in Utah we had to make up for the whole summer without him. The boys got to be super heroes while walking Andy, best of both worlds. Gotta love boys, they are the best!Clarissa and Darrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657256422965007931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322574155928599437.post-83699265265529694872012-11-05T20:49:00.000-08:002012-11-05T20:49:02.359-08:00Summer Picts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Omaha is H U M I D and H O T! We are used to a hot, dry climate, not this. I have to admit this is taking getting used to. When we first moved here there were kids playing everywhere and at all times playing outside. The last 6 weeks here... it is a ghost town, no one is outdoors and kids stay up late and all start playing outside after dinner. <br />
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When we live in our bathing suits, this little guy likes to take it off and leave it. What an adorable fireman!<br />
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Colby and Ethan love when Daddy gets home from work.<br />
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Locked out of our building, the boys didn't mind at all.<br />
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We took a limited amount of toys with us this summer and the boys got very creative. (They are putting legos on the train tracks)<br />
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Grandma and Grandpa got to visit us a lot over the summer, which we all LOVED! Colby and Ethan loved hanging out with their Grandparents. <br />
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Freddy's was this great burger joint that we found and fell in love with, they even had real ice cream, not the gross stuff!<br />
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Colby and his turtle tat from the Zoo, best zoo ever!<br />
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Ethan was the first one out of quiet time and was loving that Dad let him watch the ipad with headphones.<br />
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He can sleep any where and in the most peculiar positions and places, need I say more :)Clarissa and Darrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657256422965007931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322574155928599437.post-78320123771040812892012-11-05T20:28:00.000-08:002012-11-05T20:28:16.060-08:00Kenefick Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kenefick Park is minutes from our "summer home". The path is a steep walkway that leads up to the top of the hill where two Union Pacific trains sit and can be easily seen off the freeway. <br />
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Union Pacific is a huge part of Omaha's rich history, it is fun learning about it.Clarissa and Darrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657256422965007931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322574155928599437.post-77232291595691800562012-07-29T19:58:00.003-07:002012-07-29T20:11:43.099-07:00Boys, boys and boysLets be honest, I am a little left out over here, 3 boys to 1 girl. I have to say though, I love my boys and couldn't be happier with anything different. I love the rough housing, running around constantly (seriously they don't stop), bathroom humor, superheroes, aiming into the toilet ( I mean getting somewhat close, wait I mean.... not paying attention at all and I use lots of clorox wipes), building forts, cars and trains, hot lava. I love it all. Raising kids is the toughest and hardest thing I will ever do. I know one day my kids will be grown up and I will have all of the "me time" in the world. Showering without the curtain getting opened, sleeping in, only cooking for myself...sometimes I miss being selfish but I wouldn't trade being a mom for anything! I love my boys. I love the fact that I get to raise my boys. I love that I teach them right from wrong and teach them what is important in life. My boys and I have a great time together. I cherish every kiss I get, every cuddle, every hug. I am so glad my kids and I truly love each other. <br />
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Posing the same, cheesy, Yep! That's me!!<br />
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I had the boys do a tough pose, Colby and Ethan are showing me their muscles. Sooo handsome! <br />
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My Craner boys. I love them so much!Clarissa and Darrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657256422965007931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322574155928599437.post-69616884944330351332012-07-27T10:41:00.003-07:002012-07-27T10:59:25.319-07:00Family DayOnce a year Omaha features "Family Day" where a family can experience lots of fun places for 15 bucks. Awesome deal! We went to the Lauritzen Gardens, Durham Museum, Dodge House and the Joslyn Art Museum. I am fascinated with all of the museums and how much I can learn. Okay, I might learn a little bit more without a 4 and a 2 year old.......... but they are still super fun and we had a great time.<br />
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The gardens had a train the kids could ride, the weather was ridiculously hot and humid and I was wishing it was acceptable to wear a bathing suit while waiting our turn. The kids really liked going on the train and made the wait worth the profuse sweating. : ) <br />
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Colby and Ethan just wanted to be held a lot and they slept a ton. So sad, I hate when my kids feel miserable. <br />
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About a month ago, I found out that hand, foot and mouth disease has been going around the area and at church. ????? Yeah, I didn't know what that was. Darrin and I have been super careful, washing hands, sanatizing, not being around kids we don't know, we have been doing all of the precautions.<br />
This last week we went to a nice splash pad and on Saturday we went to a really fun pool, the deepest part was 2 feet and we had a blast!<br />
Saturday night I went and gassed up the car and bought groceries for Darrin, for the week, I was planning on driving up to see my brothers family in Rochester, they just moved for his residency (at the Mayo clinic, my brother is awesome!!! He doesn't brag so I will do it for him, he will be totally embarrassed if he reads this :). <br />
Saturday night the boys were doing just fine, than it hit. Colby was awake most of the night with a super high fever. I figured it was just a little bug and it would go away, I wish!! Ethan started getting a high fever Sunday morning. Sunday was a pj, zombie day! The kids laid on sofas all day wanting to cuddle and be held. We watched A LOT of tv. By Sunday afternoon I started wondering if it was a little bug or if they contacted hand, foot and mouth diesase. I looked in Colby's mouth and didn't see anything but when we looked in Ethan's we saw the start of it. He has a ton of red dots on the roof of his mouth and the very back.<br />
Side note: I totally understand that kids get sick. Little stuff like a runny nose, little fever; it's not the best BUT it's manageable and expected. When it comes to more serious stuff like throwing up, or H.F.M.D. or strep or things that you might need antibiotics for- why would you let your kids be around other kids!!! RRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr (that's me trying to express that I am super frustrated about this)<br />
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I had no idea what H.F.M.D was: "Hand-foot-and-mouth disease — a mild, contagious viral infection common
in young children — is characterized by sores in the mouth and a rash on
the hands and feet. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is most commonly caused
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<li>Feeling of being unwell (malaise)</li>
<li>Painful, red, blister-like lesions on the tongue, gums and inside of the cheeks</li>
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The usual period from initial infection to the onset of signs and
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the first sign of hand-foot-and-mouth disease, followed by a sore throat
and sometimes a poor appetite and malaise. One or two days after the
fever begins, painful sores may develop in the mouth or throat. A rash
on the hands and feet and possibly on the buttocks can follow within one
or two days.<br />
Although your child is most contagious with hand-foot-and-mouth disease
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body for weeks after the signs and symptoms are gone. That means your
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Bleaching the toys and everything else in sight!<br />
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At the Kanesville Tabernacle stands a statue of my Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather Henry Miller from my Mom's (Byers) side. His brother, Daniel A. Miller, is my Great, Great, Great Grandfather on my Dad's (Miller) side. Hmmmm... <u>AND</u> Daniel Miller's wife, Clarissa Pond, is who I am named after! :) Both Henry and Daniel were Captains of several hand cart companies. Legend has it that they always timed the trips right and never lost a soul. In fact, a journal entry tells the tale of one particular company crossing a swift river. A pregnant woman and her wagon were caught by the current and dragged down stream. Suddenly, Henry jumped on top of the wagon, cut the top open with his knife, and pulled the pregnant woman to safety! Wow! I am proud to have some great family heritage. It was nice to be able to visit my ancestor's home. <br />
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Kanesville was originally named Millers Hollow! How cool is that!<br />
<br />Clarissa and Darrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657256422965007931noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322574155928599437.post-28343007977074406302012-06-28T20:02:00.000-07:002012-06-28T20:10:21.751-07:00Beauty Go to GalIt's official! I finally made a blog for my hair and make-up prices. I have been enjoying doing hair and make up A LOT and let's be honest, always have. I have been working on a button for my site but only knowing basics on photo shop.... I need help from my sweet husband!!! Now I am on to making some business cards. I am super giddy right now. Finally up and running!!! Yeah!!!! All smiles here :)<br />
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I am wanting to make some comp cards, I will be needing models for make-up/updo's and color. I will do these at cost IF I am allowed to post pictures on my site with the rights to the photo. Email me if you are interested: onebeautylux at gmail ( I am writing my email address kind of funny because I heard spam can be brutal if you write it correctly. Being cautious:)Clarissa and Darrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657256422965007931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322574155928599437.post-2797326809654748462012-06-28T13:22:00.004-07:002012-07-01T21:01:00.912-07:00SaltColby will not eat anything unless it is salted very well, he individually salt's each chip. He is no longer allowed the salt shaker. (I should do this for Darrin:) It's official, Ethan is on the band wagon. He just asked if he could put salt in his drink!!!<br />
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My boys definitely are Craners!!Clarissa and Darrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657256422965007931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322574155928599437.post-1849189055486668552012-06-27T08:44:00.000-07:002012-06-27T08:44:07.327-07:00Family date night<br />
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We haven't been able to go on any dates since we moved to Nebraska and Darrin and I love our date nights! I think everyone who is married should always go on dates but since we don't really know anyone.... well enough, we are doing lots of family dates! The kids are loving this! A couple weeks ago we noticed the fireflies, they are SO much fun. I feel like a little kid, I love to run around and find them, and try to catch them.<br />
For our family date night we had quite the party! We went out for dinner and then we went to the grocery store so the kids could pick out some yummy snacks for our movie night. We all got in our pj's and brought the beds downstairs and watched Cars and all slept in the living room together. Now this type of camping I can do! ( I know if I think that is camping- I am pathetic) We ate popcorn, had lots of snacks, soda and fun. Halfway through the movie it was dark enough outside to go chase the fireflies. Normally our kids go to bed early so they never get to see them but they thought that it was so fun and special to be up this late with mom and dad. They love fireflies, they love chasing them around! We came back in and finished the movie and then Darrin and I stayed up late watching shows. It was so nice having a fun evening with the fam and in the morning I made a killer breakfast (pinterest has the best ideas) before heading off to the zoo! <br />
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I found these to show you how cool this place is, the top is an aquarium that you can walk through with gorgeous fish, sting rays, sharks and lots of cool fish. The next, is of the Lied jungle, one of the worlds largest indoor rainforests!<br />
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"Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is nationally renowned for its
leadership in animal conservation and research. It features the largest cat complex in North America, "Kingdoms of the Night" is the world's largest nocturnal exhibit and indoor swamp;<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-5"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Doorly_Zoo_and_Aquarium#cite_note-5"></a></sup> the Lied Jungle is one of the world's largest indoor rainforest, and the "Desert Dome" is the world's largest indoor desert<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-6"> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Doorly_Zoo_and_Aquarium#cite_note-6"></a></sup>as well as the largest glazed geodesic dome in the world."<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Doorly_Zoo_and_Aquarium#cite_note-7"></a><br />
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The Henry Doorly Zoo. We live right down the street and we are so happy about this. The zoo is in the Top 10, it really is amazing and so much fun. The boys and I love going, we haven't missed a week yet. Great getting out of the house activity. It even has an IMAX theater, the boys love seeing shows in 3D. The best part is the price. 99 gets you a year pass and free movies, best bucks ever spent!<br />
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In the Rainforest, it is massive!! There are paths the kids can go on under waterfalls, so fun. <br />
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<br />Clarissa and Darrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657256422965007931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322574155928599437.post-46319289448262689602012-06-23T19:39:00.003-07:002012-06-23T21:05:57.925-07:00Colbys 4th Birthday<br />
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In my perfect world I would need a few weeks to plan and organize a great party....... but not this time. Being busy at the Craner house and having limited packing space for Nebraska, this did not leave a lot of time for party throwing. Actually on Colby's big day we had to drive the last half of the stretch to Omaha:( Lucky for us, Colby was a GREAT sport. We woke up at 5 to start driving expecting the boys to fall back asleep, there are NO mountains in Nebraska so the sun was already waking up for the day.... the boys were wired! So, instead Colby wanted a doughnut for his birthday breakfast, with no Krispy Kreme in sight... gas station doughnuts sufficed!<br />
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The boys were super happy in the car and when we arrived to Omaha we had a late lunch at Panda Bear ( Panda Express) which is Colby's favorite munching ground. Luckily Grandma and Grandpa Craner have Omaha in their mission so they were able to help us get organized, save Colby's birthday and play with us over the weekend. Colby found a great cake at Costco with balloons on it, we went to the Dollar store and he picked out balloons, ( I love helium, it lasts FOREVER) and Grandma was very generous with finding presents for him there:) Thanks, we didn't pack very many toys, so it was a big help!<br />
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Colby was super excited to have birthday cake and presents! Colby is amazing with electronics and he was bummed that we didn't have a birthday party with friends this year so he was SUPER happy when he opened his big present from us. His very own DS. He is learning and picking up on how to play very quickly. He finally got to open his Toy Story shoes that light up, thanks G&G Miller. <br />
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color- green and blue<br />
toy- trains<br />
song- popcorn, popcorn<br />
food- chocolate doughnut<br />
movie- the shark movie ( we just saw a shark movie at the imax theater)<br />
favorite family activity- reading books<br />
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Sometimes I wonder how on earth Colby is my child. He is SUCH a good kid, I am hoping not to screw him up. He really does amaze me. Colby is so sweet and thoughtful and kind. He truly cares about others. Some examples, it would be impossible to name them all, he will put his arm around me, he will always share his toys and take turns, so polite, amazing at saying please and thank you and instead of interupting he taps you on the shoulder and says excuse me, he truly loves Ethan and is an amazing older brother, will help put the grocery's away and asks for chores to do around the house. Each year I love him more and more. He brightens my day and I really learn a lot from him. He truly is amazing and special. I love him.<br />
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Happy 4th Birthday, COLBY!!!!<br />
<br />Clarissa and Darrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657256422965007931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322574155928599437.post-74980362168183994002012-06-01T20:25:00.000-07:002012-06-01T20:25:03.668-07:00Mothers Day Weekend<br />
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We did something different this year, and it was AMAZING!! My older sister and sister in law (side note, I use "in-law" to clarify, I really don't like the term and, of course, think of her as a sister) were in Mexico, on the beach AND living it UP! Soooo My mom decided to head down to S.L.C. and have a Mother's Day date with Candice and myself! SO SO BRILLIANT. What a thinker!! :)<br />
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Candice and I met my mom at the hotel in S.L.C. during the lunch hour. We stayed at a lovely hotel that was close to the new mall, City Creek (great mall, Utah is finally getting it right). We walked to the new mall and had lunch at Kneaders, than went shopping! Shopping where I didn't have to bring snacks for anyone or say "I will try this on so fast", or bribe! Sooooooooo verrrrry relaxing, we took our sweeeet time.... in every store! This was fabulous and so was the company! After our great shopping excursion we later rode the tram back to the hotel (a couple blocks but since I have never done it, it was fun and not scary. I am branching out :). Before we left the mall we of course grabbed all of the catologs at Hardware Restoration, then went back to the hotel, drank Diet Coke and Mountain Dew while soaking our feet in the hot tub. Awwww, so nice and refreshing.<br />
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Later that evening we walked around the temple grounds and headed to our reservation at The Roof. So lovely! I think that was the first time for all of us and we were seated with a perfect view of the temple. We made a later reservation in the evening so the blinds were going up as we were seated. We saw a great sunset! They had a piano player there, she was great. She played all of the good stuff, Les Mis, Phantom, Clair De Lune; it was perfect. They had great creme brulee, so in other words- it was perfect!! We came home, tried out a fun face mask and watched HGTV.<br />
Sunday morning we woke up and went to the Spoken Word and sat on the 4th row. I have a SUPER mom and am SO very thankful for her. Candice and I had a blast!!!!Clarissa and Darrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657256422965007931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322574155928599437.post-76492762498487505082012-05-31T11:09:00.005-07:002012-07-01T21:01:34.532-07:00Boise = PARTY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Boise is always a blast. Candice and I have been able to see each other a lot these last couple of months and it has been so much fun. Colby and Ethan love Charlotte. Alright so Colby is great with her and Ethan and Charlotte clash some BUT by the end they were playing great together. Her they are giving her some L O V E!<br />
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Ethan has had a rougher time lately. With Darrin being gone for 3 weeks, me constantly working on the house and yard( 5 acres..is TOUGH) and trying to get packed for Omaha, busy- is an understatement. I headed up to Boise for a little fun! By this point Ethan has had it, and is exhausted. He had a rough time going to sleep and when I was checking up on him... this is what I found. He is in my suitcase!!! He had fallen asleep like this. The funny thing is, there were paper and things on the bottom, so it couldn't have been comfortable it's a duffel bag. Exhausted after his tantrum, he is still a keeper!<br />
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I am trying to organize all of my pictures and my conclusion is... I have almost none of myself or Darrin. I always wished my parents had more of themselves, but now being a parent, I have noticed it is hard to remember. This is before church. I also discovered posed picture with both kids smiling are nearly impossible, from now on it's going to be candid!<br />
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The munchkins exhausted from lots of playing at Grandma's!! On our way back home:)<br />
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We had a great time in Boise! We stopped at Nat and Cob's house to play with the cousins and spent the night there. Natalie showed me that there is stuff to do in Burley............ well they have a great mexican food place and yogurt shop:) <br />
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Went swimming at the Dunkleys! Oh, how I love that they heat the pool to 90! Awesome! Not so awesome that Colby freaked out with his swimming lessons, like hysterical- thanks for getting me through that, Ju! Ethan loved them, and Colby did too, well after he was out of the pool! Swim lessons are going to be fun this summer!!<br />
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Lot's of yummy food, Idaho Pizza Company and Westside will be missed, best garden burgers ever!!! Of course my moms food.<br />
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The bunk beds, along with the trampoline, books, bath time, grandpa making them awesome breakfasts every morning and me getting to sleep in, why do I ever leave???<br />
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This is a great Easter video from the church!<br />
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I am glad that Easter always falls on a Sunday. Church was amazing today and I felt like I understood the true meaning better. Every year I hope to learn and grow more than the last! I am so grateful for my Savior and his sacrifice. <br />
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This is a great message from our Prophet in the 2012 April issue of the Liahona, this part really stuck out to me<br />
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beneath all things that He might save all things. In doing so, He gave
us life beyond this mortal existence. He reclaimed us from the Fall of
Adam.</span></div>
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the depths of my very soul, I am grateful to Him. He taught us how to
live. He taught us how to die. He secured our salvation.”<sup class="noteMarker"><a href="http://www.lds.org/ensign/2012/04/he-is-risen-a-prophets-testimony?lang=eng&query=he+risen#footnote2-10404_000_002">2</a></sup></span></div>
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liveth and believeth in me shall never die.’</span></div>
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well provide the peace promised by the Savior when He assured His
disciples: ‘Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the
world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither
let it be afraid.’”<sup class="noteMarker"><a href="http://www.lds.org/ensign/2012/04/he-is-risen-a-prophets-testimony?lang=eng&query=he+risen#footnote3-10404_000_002">3</a></sup></span></div>
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all events of human history had taken place—the victory over death. The
pain and agony of Gethsemane and Calvary had been wiped away. The
salvation of mankind had been secured. The Fall of Adam had been
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voice, I declare, If a man die, he shall live again. We know, for we
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receive profound peace from the words of the angel that first Easter
morning: ‘He is not here: for he is risen.’”<sup class="noteMarker"><a href="http://www.lds.org/ensign/2012/04/he-is-risen-a-prophets-testimony?lang=eng&query=he+risen#footnote4-10404_000_002">4</a></sup></span></div>
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testimony as a special witness and declare that God does live. Jesus is
His Son, the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. He is our
Redeemer; He is our Mediator with the Father. He it was who died on the
cross to atone for our sins. He became the firstfruits of the
Resurrection. Because He died, all shall live again.”<sup class="noteMarker"><a href="http://www.lds.org/ensign/2012/04/he-is-risen-a-prophets-testimony?lang=eng&query=he+risen#footnote5-10404_000_002">5</a></sup></span></div>
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Colby and Ethan had to be separated at bed time. The munchkins would not go to sleep and it was causing our nightly routine to take way too long. Once they are asleep I move Colby into Ethan's bed so they don't get scarred in the middle of the night. This started helping keep the boys from secretly climbing into our bed in the middle of the night. The boys were starting to get way to good at this! They would seriously tip toe in and sometimes crawl very quietly and slither up into the bed and not be detected till morning, finally Darrin and I had to draw the line and had to start locking our door. I felt horrible but it seriously was the last solution and the only one that worked. The first couple days were hard on them but they are now doing much better. Colby still wants to be moved into Ethan's room every night but he can never last the whole night. Ethan is a crazy sleeper. We have told Colby he doesn't have to sleep in his bed but he can't sleep in ours. The solution for Colby- moving around! Every night before bed we carry him into Ethan's room. Now once a night he will knock on our door and want to sleep in our bed, when we tell him no, he than decides he would rather sleep on the sofa in the living or family room. Odd, right? How can he be scared at night but be perfectly content to sleep on the sofa by himself rather than with his brother or in his own bed. I don't get it but it is working out the best!<br />
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The boys have been in need for a lot of hot cocoa, we have been working outside trying to get everything ready for summer but sometimes the weather still isn't great, the boys have been great troopers and try not to complain. It is now becoming a tradition, after being outside for a bit it is followed by a hot cocoa break, then getting wrapped up in blankets and cuddle time with mom while they are warming up.<br />
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<br />Clarissa and Darrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657256422965007931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322574155928599437.post-76946641501713826502012-03-21T13:18:00.001-07:002012-03-21T13:19:22.753-07:00Bean MuseumThe perfect winter activity, go to the Bean Museum. The big building on campus with a ton of stuffed, dead animals. ( doesn't that sound fun, ha! actually, the kids love it) They do little shows where one of the workers will talk about animals and let the kids pet some live ones (snake, turtle, lizard ) Darrin finished his classes early, he joined up with us. The boys loved showing Daddy around!<br />
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See, they like to show us the animals! They do a great job remembering what everything is, totally impressed! <br /><br />Clarissa and Darrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07657256422965007931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4322574155928599437.post-45443599895738651182012-03-21T12:41:00.000-07:002012-03-21T12:54:08.101-07:00Omaha, NebraskaDuring Christmas break we decided on taking our job offer at Union Pacific, in Omaha, Nebraska. Tornado's here I come! We actually never thought we wanted to leave Utah but going to U.P. feels right and we know it is the right place for us. We will do a 12 week internship this summer before finishing up his last year at BYU's MBA program.<br />
I have never looked in too or considered Nebraska but I am way excited to try it out. Union Pacific is a very friendly family company, which is exactly what we are looking for. They treat their employees very well and it is a big company with ability to move up the corporate ladder. Omaha is a family friendly city and ranked high in the US charts. Everyone that I have met or talked to about Omaha has loved it there. The zoo is supposed to be amazing so I will be excited to go to the zoo a lot with the munchkins. <br />
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......On a side note, this April Darrin will be going on a MBA business trip, to China and Thailand. We are very excited for this opportunity, he is going to be able to go to big corporations and see how they are run internationally. This will be a great experience! <br />
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Colby and Ethan love to take Andy on a walk, luckily it was a good day and not too cold. Notice Colby picked out his shoes, gotta' love his swagger!<br />
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Colby loves Andy, he knows it is Grandma's dog but until then it is HIS! He is always in charge of Andy on our walks, he is great with him.<br />
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Ethan is my wanderer. Colby will stay to the side of the road and Ethan is oblivious. He just wanders around exploring, which means I watch that kid like a hawk! I will turn my head for a split second and the next he is 20 feet ahead of me and in the middle of the street. I am getting faster on my feet :)<br />
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Ethan noticed the neighbors fence had a slight gap, he got close to sneaking in to go find the horses. ;)<br />
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The boys got some great snow gear from Grandma and Grandpa Miller at Christmas, they are out loving the snow. Now if only they would last outside longer then the amount of time it takes to get them dressed!<br />
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Ethan has discovered how yummy the snow tastes, he was loving all of that delicious snow. <br />
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Ethan gets claustrophobic because he doesn't understand why gloves are so important, that was a challenge but I am glad they kept his hands a little warmer. He takes after me with horrible circulation so he can't last very long in the cold or he seriously starts to turn purple, poor guy :(<br />
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Colby trying not to smile for me, even then he is still a stud. <br />
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