tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50889906416339711732024-03-13T13:38:33.845-07:00Sweet TreatsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.comBlogger235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-27405012656897917252016-05-16T06:00:00.000-07:002016-05-16T06:00:00.204-07:00Oh, Boy..."16"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am not sure how 16 years went so fast!</div>
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This boy has brought so much laughter, fun</div>
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Alec has always been my "buddy".</div>
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I love watching him on the lacrosse field.</div>
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So fun, to watch him learn and grow!</div>
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Hard to believe that this was him 16 years ago!</div>
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So tiny, sweet and cuddly and look at that hair!</div>
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We all adored him and still do.</div>
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He is quite spoiled being the only boy in our family.</div>
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Alec,</div>
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Dad and I love you dearly!</div>
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You are a very special young man.</div>
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We are so proud of you and the young man you are becoming.</div>
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We are so blessed to be your parents.</div>
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We hope this year is full of fun, a lot of firsts and</div>
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fabulous memories!</div>
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Happy Happy Birthday!</div>
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We LOVE you, buddy!</div>
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xoxo</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-44657587632210213842016-04-12T06:30:00.000-07:002016-04-12T06:30:14.044-07:00Happy 21st!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This beautiful girl is 21 today!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Happy Happy Birthday Jensen!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She is so smart!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Fiercely independent!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Has always been strong willed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Loyal</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Has all sorts of factoids and movie quotes stored in her brain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Very determined</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hard working!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Has a great love for the gospel</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">LOVES her sister and brother</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Is passionate about ballet</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Has strong convictions</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Great sense of humor/sarcasm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">LOVES ice cream and potato chips</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Loves all kinds of music</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Is an amazing peacemaker</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Has a fabulous outlook and perspective</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Always been a fashionista</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Beautiful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">She is a foodie!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Jensen,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dad and I LOVE you and are so proud of you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You have become an incredible woman!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Happy Birthday!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Love,</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-15840080989507350302016-04-05T07:30:00.000-07:002016-04-05T07:30:16.979-07:00Happy Happy Birthday Mackenzie!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's this beautiful daughter's birthday! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What a special woman she is!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She is an amazing big sister to Jensen and Alec.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She puts all she has into her 3rd grade class.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She has a big heart and cares deeply for others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She is a strong/independent woman!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Has a huge love for the gospel and her Savior.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Love her humor and sarcasm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She has always worked hard at anything she does.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She has grown and matured into an incredible woman!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She is fiercely loyal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We are so proud of Mackenzie!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She is an incredible daughter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We are so blessed to be her parents!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have a fabulous day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We Love you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">26 years ago on a snowy and cold January morning, Scott and I were sealed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We were babies. So in love and very excited for our life together!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">we are more in love and love our life together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My life wouldn't be complete without Scott by my side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">He is my best friend, confidant, therapist, motivator, calms my fears,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">boasts my self esteem, the greatest provider, husband and father.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It has been an amazing 26 years!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Many ups and some downs, but we have done it together!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm excited for many more years with this guy!</span></div>
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I Love You Scott!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-57332508362106444092015-05-16T07:51:00.001-07:002015-05-16T07:51:24.419-07:00Happy 15th!!!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Alec,</div>
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You are growing into an incredible young man.</div>
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Dad and I are so very proud of who you are becoming</div>
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We love you!</div>
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Happy 15th Birthday!!</div>
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Time to go get your permit!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-59725335140127951412015-04-12T07:00:00.000-07:002015-04-12T07:00:04.531-07:00Happy 20th Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jensen,</div>
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You are a beautiful young woman!</div>
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From the moment you were born,</div>
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you have brought happiness, laughter,</div>
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energy and lots of love into our family.</div>
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You are incredibly smart, beautiful,</div>
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hilarious sense of humor, loyal,</div>
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loving, the life of a party, easy going</div>
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and have strong beliefs.</div>
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Dad and I are so very proud of the woman</div>
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you have become and all that you</div>
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have done and continue to do.</div>
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We are so blessed to be your parents.</div>
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We hope your day is fabulous!</div>
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Lots of Love,</div>
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Mom & Dad</div>
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Happy Happy Birthday!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-26633154826738391082015-04-05T08:00:00.000-07:002015-04-05T08:00:02.721-07:00she's feeling 22<div style="text-align: center;">
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She's feeling 22 today!</div>
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Happy Happy Birthday Kenzie!</div>
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Kenzie is extremely talented, an amazing teacher,</div>
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kind, loyal, has strong convictions,</div>
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faithful, smart beyond her years,</div>
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loving, has a beautiful testimony, hard worker,</div>
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an incredible daughter, sister and friend.</div>
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Kenzie,</div>
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Dad and I love you very much!</div>
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We are so proud of all you have accomplished </div>
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and continue to accomplish. You are an</div>
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From the moment you were born,</div>
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you have brought so much fun,</div>
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laughter and happiness to our family.</div>
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You are a fabulous sister to Jensen and Alec.</div>
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We wish you much happiness, success</div>
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and an amazing year!</div>
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Lots of Love,</div>
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Mom and Dad</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-37737656819602885352014-05-16T08:25:00.001-07:002014-05-16T08:25:49.562-07:0014!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh, boy do we love this boy!</div>
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He keeps us on our toes. It is never a dull</div>
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We are so very blessed that he is a part of our family.</div>
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The time has sure flown by!</div>
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1. Alec loves to be with friends</div>
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3. Loves pasta</div>
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4. Can usually be found reading a book when he should be sleeping</div>
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5. Loves to play Lacrosse</div>
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6. Has a quick and witty sense of humor</div>
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7. Great student</div>
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8. Has always had a passion for music</div>
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9. Loves when his big sisters come to the house</div>
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10. Loves sour candy</div>
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11. Strong convictions</div>
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13. Loves to snuggle on the couch</div>
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14. Incredible young man</div>
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Alec,</div>
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Dad and I are so very proud of you.</div>
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You are growing up to be an amazing</div>
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young man with endless potential.</div>
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We are so blessed to be your parents.</div>
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Keep working hard and staying strong!</div>
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We love you buddy!</div>
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Mom and Dad</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-5318257121011726902014-04-12T11:07:00.002-07:002014-04-12T11:07:16.865-07:00~nineteen~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy 19th Birthday Jensen!</span></div>
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<i>Jensen,</i></div>
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<i>Dad and I are so very proud of you!</i></div>
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<i>You are rocking it in BYU "Marriott School of Business."</i></div>
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<i>You have brought so much laughter, happiness</i></div>
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<i>We are blessed to be your parents!</i></div>
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<i>We love you!</i></div>
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Tid Bits about Jensen;</div>
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1. Loves to give hugs and cuddle</div>
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2. Always been very determined and dedicated</div>
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3. Huge Testimony</div>
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4. Loves her brother and sister</div>
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5. Very inquisitive</div>
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6. Loyal</div>
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7. Has a strong moral conviction</div>
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8. Fabulous sense of humor</div>
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9. Fashionista from a very young age</div>
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10. Accident prone</div>
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11. Oh, so very smart</div>
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12. Loves to bake and cook</div>
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13. Dance has played a huge part of her life</div>
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14. Loves to go on a "food crawl"</div>
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15. Miss Independent</div>
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16. Loves to read</div>
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17. Can quote any movie</div>
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18. Life of the party</div>
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19. Not afraid to take a risk</div>
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Happy, Happy Birthday!</div>
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XOXOXOXOXO </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-28665720794091377942014-04-05T08:25:00.001-07:002014-04-05T08:25:22.696-07:00Twenty-one<div style="text-align: center;">
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A very Happy Birthday to our oldest who is turning 21 today!</div>
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<i>Mackenzie,</i></div>
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<i>Dad and I love you beyond words.</i></div>
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<i>You are an amazing, talented, smart, witty and beautiful woman.</i></div>
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<i>We are so very proud of you and blessed to be your parents.</i></div>
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<i>We love you!</i></div>
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<i>Happy Birthday!</i></div>
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A little bit about Kenzie...</div>
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1. She is called the "Child Whisperer" (kids of all ages love her)</div>
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3. Huge Testimony of the Savior and the gospel</div>
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4. Loves to tease her little brother</div>
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5. Has accomplished so much in her life</div>
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6. Very loyal</div>
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7. Dedicated to whatever she sets her mind to do</div>
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8. Loves to play the piano</div>
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9. Love her dry and sarcastic humor</div>
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10. Her 6th graders love her </div>
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11. Very shy in new situations</div>
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12. Learning to try new things</div>
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13. Very competitive</div>
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14. Has a very tender heart</div>
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15. Loves a Route 44 Diet Coke with Vanilla</div>
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16. Not afraid of hard work</div>
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17. Beautiful</div>
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18. Loves her sister (may not always show it)</div>
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19. Has strong convictions</div>
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20. Great example</div>
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21. Smart, smart, smart</div>
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Happy, Happy Birthday Kenzie!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-32211901278538511162013-11-01T06:00:00.000-07:002013-11-01T06:00:11.868-07:00This is it!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>Today is the day! I am having my final surgery!</i></div>
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<i>I enter this with mixed emotions.</i></div>
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<i>Excited to be at this point, can't believe it is finally here,</i></div>
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<i>and the most fabulous husband who has been there</i></div>
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<i><a href="http://markjensenmd.com/">Dr. Mark Jensen</a> is such a caring doctor.</i></div>
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<i>This week at his office he held a lunch in honor</i></div>
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<i>Today is the final step in the reconstruction process.</i></div>
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<i>Nine weeks ago I had my first surgery.</i></div>
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<i>Due to an amazing recovery I am</i></div>
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<i>This is called the expander exchange.</i></div>
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<i>The expanders will be replaced with implants </i></div>
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<i>Dr. Jensen will do some lipo so that the fat may be</i></div>
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<i>I will also be receiving a mastopexy (lift).</i></div>
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<i>It is a total makeover. I am anxious to</i></div>
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<i>Recovery should be much easier and shorter.</i></div>
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<i>I have been reassured that the worst is over.</i></div>
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<i>There is always a worry about infection, rejection</i></div>
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<i>What a roller coaster ride of six months! </i></div>
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<i>Can't wait to see my final results.</i></div>
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<i>Thank you everyone for all the love, support,</i></div>
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<i>I have such fabulous friends, family, neighbors</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-77823872706119930542013-10-10T17:41:00.001-07:002013-10-10T17:41:36.548-07:00Brave<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span id="hotword"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span id="hotword" name="hotword">possessing</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">or</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">exhibiting</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">courage</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">or</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword" style="cursor: default;">courageous</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">endurance.</span></span></span></div>
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<span id="hotword"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span id="hotword" name="hotword">making</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">a</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">fine</span> <span id="hotword" name="hotword">appearance.</span></span></span></div>
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<i>This is a word I have heard a lot over the last 6 weeks.</i></div>
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<i>There are so many that are brave in their battles.</i></div>
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<i>Whether it be fighting cancer, preventing cancer or</i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Barb was 28 years old when she found a lump in her breast.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She was diagnosed in October 2011.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Barb and her husband Brig made this video in December,<br /> shortly after Barb began her first chemo treatment. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I got very emotional watching this video.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What an amazing, brave woman!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It has been one month since my prophylactic bilateral mastectomy (PBM).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What a mouth full! At times I still can't believe I had surgery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My recovery seems to be going really well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The doctors are very pleased with how well my body has recovered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At times I feel like it has been forever since surgery and at </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">other times it feels as if time has flown by.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is where I stand to date...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~I have good days and not so good days. Each day</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am feeling stronger. Some days I have more pain</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">and discomfort than others. I think that will</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">be the story as long as I have the expanders...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">darn Foobies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~I have pretty good arm mobility. I am still</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">limited in my arms reaching straight up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, I can't wear anything that goes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">over my head. Only zip up or button up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~I take daily walks. My speed and endurance</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">are increasing, which is fabulous!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~I can not clean the house for another</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">two weeks. Poor Scott and Alec</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">who have to do it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~I no longer have to have the expanders filled.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">That is a very good thing. It is painful</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">to have them filled with saline.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They are hard as rocks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~I am now healing and waiting for the next surgery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">November 1st I will have my exchange surgery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Woo Hoo! I can't wait for these expanders</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">to be gone! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~I can drive. Although I have only driven</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">very short distances.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">~Scars look amazing! Very minimal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">~Sneezing still hurts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">~I still sleep propped up in bed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Can't lay flat or on my side...Ouch!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I really can't complain about my recovery.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My surgeons are pleased and surprised with my progress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Now it is a trial of my patience. Even though I feel</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">great I have to take it easy and lay low.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The body is not ready to be back at 100%.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am so grateful for all the prayers and service</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> on my behalf. I feel so blessed and</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> extremely fortunate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thank you everyone!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As always, KNOW your family history </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(ovarian and breast cancer),</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">EDUCATE yourself and be tested for BRCA.</span></div>
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<i>~Get BRCA tested</i></div>
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<i>It feels great to be 2 weeks post op! Life right now</i></div>
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<i>is based on little milestones. Each day I feel better,</i></div>
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<i>stronger, and more like myself. I have learned so</i></div>
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<i>much through this process. I continue to read, study</i></div>
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<i>and educate myself and family. At some point Kenzie,</i></div>
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<i>Jensen and Alec will undergo testing and it is my</i></div>
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<i>job to be fully educated for them and myself.</i></div>
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<i>It is scary, overwhelming and somewhat surreal when you know</i></div>
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<i>you are positive for this gene, but how blessed we are to have</i></div>
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<i>amazing medical advancements, doctors and options.</i></div>
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<i>Two weeks was my magical milestone as I entered this.</i></div>
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<i>At about day 11 I started to see major improvements each day.</i></div>
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<i><b>~Day 7 -</b> Saw Dr. Jensen (plastic surgeon)...tubes were removed</i></div>
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<i>(he has never removed tubes at 1 week)</i></div>
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<i>and my expander's were filled. OUCH! The filling of the</i></div>
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<i>expander's felt like a semi truck was sitting on my chest.</i></div>
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<i>It was hard to breath, everything felt as if it was being squeezed </i></div>
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<i>inward, I had the feeling that my chest was like bricks and</i></div>
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<i>my ribs were hurting from the pressure.</i></div>
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<i>It took about 2 days for things to calm down and each day got better.</i></div>
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<i>Everything is measure in cc's...just like implants.</i></div>
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<i>Expander's are much larger, harder and ridged than implants.</i></div>
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<i>They are referred to as "FOOBIES". hahaha!</i></div>
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<i><b>~Day 8 - </b>I was able to have my first shower. AHHHH!</i></div>
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<i>It felt so good. I still needed Scott's help to shower,</i></div>
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<i>dress and dry my hair. Arm mobility was improving</i></div>
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<i>each day.</i></div>
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<i><b>~Day 10 - </b>I showered myself! This was a huge milestone for me.</i></div>
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<i>It felt great to be able to do this. However, my arms were still</i></div>
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<i>limited and Scott had to help me shave and wash my underarms.</i></div>
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<i>How great is he?! He is the BEST!!</i></div>
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<i>I started figuring out how to get in and out of the recliner myself.</i></div>
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<i>Every little bit of independence felt awesome!</i></div>
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<i><b>~Day 12 - </b>I was now able to shower, shave, dry and dress myself.</i></div>
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<i>I can also blow dry my hair. Feels great!</i></div>
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<i>Arms are getting much better...reaching straight up is the most</i></div>
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<i>limited. Walking each day and able to go a little further.</i></div>
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<i><b>~Day 13 - </b>Saw Dr. Tittensor (general surgeon) and</i></div>
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<i>got a glowing post op review. She was more than pleased</i></div>
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<i>with my recovery and reconstruction. It felt great to</i></div>
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<i>have her so pleased and telling me that everything looks</i></div>
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<i>amazing! Yeah!!</i></div>
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<i>Went to Costco and walked for about 15 minutes.</i></div>
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<i>It was my first time out of the house and it felt great!</i></div>
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<i>I was exhausted afterwards, but so happy.</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-70996795627636107142013-09-03T09:56:00.000-07:002013-09-03T09:56:47.874-07:00recovery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my view from my recliner...new home for a few weeks. I am happy to report that I am on my way to recovery. Here's a recap...</div>
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Wednesday - Checked in at the hospital at 11:00. At 11:30 I was taken back to preop. IV put in, hospital gown on, paperwork signed and we waited. 12:00 was scheduled surgery time. Things were not running on time, but that turned out to be to my advantage. At 1:30 I was wheeled into the OR. Due to the lateness of everything Dr Jensen (plastic surgeon) was able to make it into the OR 20 minutes after surgery had started. Which was fabulous! Both doctors were able to operate together and surgery was completed in 3 ish hours instead of the scheduled 5 hours. </div>
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Waking up was not fun. I had the feeling as if an elephant was sitting on my chest. So heavy and painful. Pain meds were quickly given and pain was reduced. Within an hour I was in my hospital room and trying to get my bearings on all that had happened. Due to all the pain medication, that day and the next are still somewhat of a blur. Scott and the nurse did try to get me walking that night and I could only make it a few steps before feeling like I was going to pass out.</div>
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Thursday - I awoke with a ravenous appetite. Scott cracked up at what I ate all day...Ham and cheese omelet, toast, cheeseburger, fries, Italian Ice and more. Crazy! I felt pretty good. Was able to go walking a couple of times, had a sponge bath, put on my own PJ's, brushed my teeth and had some visitors.</div>
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I surprised everyone and was able to go home at 4:00. That was exciting for me. Little did I realize how medicated I truly was. It felt good to get home. </div>
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The weekend had plenty of ups and downs. Friday I got sick from Percocet and found out that it was too strong for me. Not fun! Kenzie and Jensen washed my hair each day and that was quite the process. Showering was tiring enough. My recliner is set up in the family room, so at night I would text Scott when I needed to get up or take pain meds. Neither of us got much sleep. Last night (Monday), I finally slept all night. It was glorious! The weekend has been a roller coaster ride and I feel now that I have turned the corner on recovery. </div>
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I am so appreciative for all the kind text's, phone calls, flowers, goodies and thoughtful gifts. Each of them have brightened my day and helped me stay strong. Scott, Kenzie, Jensen and Alec have been AMAZING! They have been there every step of the way. I would not have made it through the weekend without them. They kept me positive, helped me in and out of the recliner (yes, I can not even work the recliner), brought me whatever I'm craving, sat by me, watched my TV shows, helped me dress, shower and wash my hair and given me immense amount of support. I am so very lucky!</div>
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Recovery has been a humbling experience. I do not regret my decision for surgery. The outcome is amazing and will only improve from here. My doctors (Dr. Tittensor and Dr. Jensen) are the best! It can only get better from here on out!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-61636154457183485472013-08-28T07:25:00.000-07:002013-08-28T07:25:21.647-07:00Today is the day... The day has come. It seems like we have been waiting for this day forever. I have spent the last few weeks making lists, crossing things off the lists, enjoying my family and preparing mentally, physically and spiritually for this "BIG" day. I feel prepared. <br />
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I am so appreciative of all the prayers, fasting and temple attendance on my behalf. I can say without a doubt that the calm, peaceful feeling I have and the strength I feel is a result. I am at peace. I was even able to sleep ALL NIGHT last night. Amazing!! I have had my share of a few anxiety attacks the last week, but they were short and fleeting. <br />
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The house is stocked with food, freezer meals, and homemade cookies. Laundry and ironing...done. To do lists have been completed. I purchased numerous "XL" button and zip up tops and bottoms to live in the next couple of weeks. My parents brought over their recliner for me to live in while recovering. Scott and Jensen are ready to wash and style my hair. Apparently arm mobility is limited the first couple of weeks of recovery. So, I have tried to prepare for everything. <br />
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Hospital bag is packed and ready...toiletries, new zip front sports bra (per Plastic Surgeons request), loose, new PJ's to wear home, slippers, socks (my feet freeze in hospitals), ipad loaded with books and TV shows from the DVR and of course a blow dryer for my hair.<br />
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At noon today I turn everything over to my amazing team of doctors. They are awesome! <a href="http://timpanogosregionalhospital.com/physicians/profile/Dr-Jennifer-Tittensor-MD">Dr. Jennifer Tittensor</a> is my general surgeon and she is fabulous! <a href="http://markjensenmd.com/">Dr. Mark Jensen</a> is my plastic surgeon and he is everything and more I could ask for or want. I have complete confidence in my doctors. They work together on a regular basis, they have performed this surgery numerous times before and I know they will do all that is necessary and best for me.<br />
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A HUGE Thank You to family, friends, and my doctors. I love each and every one of you. I am ready to move this journey forward and start the recovery and reconstruction process. <br />
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Lots of love, gratitude and thanks!<br />
~Brandee<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-1684291985924969232013-08-21T20:44:00.000-07:002013-08-21T20:44:18.360-07:00BRCA...what?!<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> this is the story of my journey with BRCA testing, results and my ongoing journey</i></span></div>
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Almost 2 years ago my cousin was diagnosed with breast cancer at the young age of 39. Due to her young age and the type of cancer, the surgeon requested to have all extended family members participate in genetic cancer testing. About a year and a half ago my father got tested and found out that he was BRCA 2 positive, as was my cousin and her sister. Due to my father's positive results I needed to be tested. I had a 50/50 chance of being positive.</div>
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With the relocation to Utah I was not in a place to deal with the testing and results, until May of this year. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/15/health/angelina-jolies-disclosure-highlights-a-breast-cancer-dilemma.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0">Angelina Jolie</a> had already made public her testing, surgeries and feelings. It was a "HOT"topic of the moment. On May 28th I went to the surgeon for my BRCA test. I was nervous, had a lot of questions, but ultimately I was pretty confident that I would test positive and wanted to know what my options were. </div>
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BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 is a gene mutation that produces a hereditary breast-ovarian cancer syndrome for affected family members. Testing positive also puts you at risk for prostate, cervical, uterine, pancreatic, stomach, gallbladder, colon, bile duct and melanoma cancers.</div>
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In July, I received the news that I was positive for the BRCA 2 deleterious mutation. The surgeon explained to me that I had an 87% chance of getting breast cancer before I was 70. It was no longer a matter of IF, but a matter of WHEN. </div>
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The good news is I had options. It was up to Scott and I to decide what option we wanted to choose. 1st option: I could have screening every 6 months consisting of MRI's and mammograms and take tamoxifen (cancer drug). This option felt like I would be waiting for the cancer. 2nd option: Undergo a Prophylactic Bilateral Mastectomy and reconstruction. With this surgery I would go from an 87% chance of getting breast cancer to a 97-99% chance of not getting breast cancer. </div>
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I was still fairly young.</div>
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Could I emotionally and physically handle such an aggressive surgery, recovery and reconstruction?</div>
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What were Scott's thoughts and feelings?</div>
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I needed to discuss this with Kenzie and Jensen.</div>
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Emotions ran high for awhile. I couldn't talk about it without breaking in tears. It occupied my mind constantly. There was definitely an "elephant" in the room. Through much discussion, pondering and prayer, We came to a decision as a family. I am immensely grateful for a faithful, strong and courageous family. This is truly a family journey and I couldn't do any of it without them.</div>
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When Scott and I went to the appointment with the general surgeon we had made up our minds which option we would choose. On August 28th I will be having a Prophylactic Bilateral Mastectomy with reconstruction. This will be my first of two surgeries. Hopefully in 2-3 months I will have had my second surgery and be completely on the road to recovery.</div>
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For me, this surgery is what gives me peace of mind. I feel at peace about this. I know there is a long, hard road ahead, but I am willing to sacrifice so that I can have a leg up on this horrible cancer. I am starting to feel anxious and nervous about the upcoming surgery, but who wouldn't? </div>
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I can't help but be reminded about some of my "mottos" from year's past...</div>
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This has been a tender mercy in our lives. We have felt blessed through out this whole process. </div>
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<b><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"> </span>Information:</b></div>
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-Current data suggests that preventive mastectomy may significantly reduce (by about 90%) the chance of developing breast cancer in moderate and high risk women.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-77810056690821409892013-05-16T14:38:00.000-07:002013-05-16T14:38:57.498-07:00Officially a Teenager!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Oh, Man I LOVE this boy!!!</span></div>
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To watching him play Lacrosse in freezing Utah temps.</div>
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Alec is a blessing to our family.</div>
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1. Always gives me hugs and tells me he loves me.</div>
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2. Loves to hang out with friends.</div>
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3. Enjoys reading a good book.</div>
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4. Great student.</div>
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5. Hilarious/sarcastic sense of humor.</div>
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6. Adores his sisters and spending time with them.</div>
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7. LOVES Lacrosse</div>
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8. Sour candy is his favorite.</div>
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9. Always asks for pasta on his birthday.</div>
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10. In 'N Out is a close second.</div>
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11. Can't get enough of his iphone or music</div>
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13. Loves to play jokes on people</div>
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Alec is a great young man!</div>
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He has always been my little shadow and buddy...</div>
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don't ever stop!</div>
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Alec, you were always a fun, smart and nice little boy.</div>
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You have become a remarkable Young man!</div>
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We LOVE you and are so proud of you.</div>
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HAPPY 13th BIRTHDAY!!</div>
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Lots of Love,</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-83038577303367102132013-04-12T04:02:00.001-07:002013-04-12T04:03:23.265-07:00Happy 18th!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>So hard to believe that 18 years have flown by.</i></div>
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<i>Jensen has brought so much life, fun, and humor</i></div>
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<i>Jensen was such a tiny baby when she was born.</i></div>
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<i>Kenzie adored her baby sister right away.</i></div>
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<i>What I love about Jensen:</i></div>
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<i>1. Her determination</i></div>
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<i>10. How she can remember facts or tidbits</i></div>
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<i>11. Movie quotes</i></div>
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<i>12. She can lighten a mood</i></div>
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<i>13. Love for the gospel</i></div>
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<i>14. Selfless</i></div>
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<i>15. Loves to cook and bake</i></div>
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<i>16. Will share with all</i></div>
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<i>I am blessed to be Jensen's mom.</i></div>
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<i>Jensen has always accomplished whatever she</i></div>
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<i>Our family is so lucky!</i></div>
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<i>Jensen, I am so proud of you!</i></div>
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<i>You are a beautiful, smart,</i></div>
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<i>Happy, Happy Birthday!</i></div>
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<i>Lots of Love,</i></div>
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<i>Mom and Dad</i></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-55820146367529360782013-04-05T19:38:00.000-07:002013-04-05T19:38:50.499-07:00twenty!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>Twenty years ago today I delivered my first baby</i>.</div>
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<i>The sweetest baby girl ever.</i></div>
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<i>Mackenzie is a joy and a blessing in our lives.</i></div>
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<i>1. She is loving</i></div>
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<i>17. Beautiful</i></div>
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<i>I am so lucky to be Mackenzie's mom!</i></div>
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<i>Mackenzie is an amazing daughter and woman.</i></div>
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<i>I am proud of her and all of her accomplishments.</i></div>
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<i><b>Happy 20th Birthday Mackenzie!</b></i></div>
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<i><b>We LOVE you!</b></i></div>
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<i>Mom and Dad</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14299235756136064155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5088990641633971173.post-65791585052663089622013-01-24T10:53:00.001-08:002013-01-24T10:53:32.009-08:00~HAPPY~<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>my family, accomplishments, the gospel, the amazing</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>2013 will be a great year </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>full of much happiness!</i></span></div>
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23 years ago on a snowy day in Boise, Idaho.</div>
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Scott and I were married for time and all eternity.</div>
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