<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489</id><updated>2011-07-08T05:27:48.019-05:00</updated><title type='text'>The Stoy's Story</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default?start-index=101&amp;max-results=100'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>254</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2985033790781230828</id><published>2010-09-27T10:24:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-27T10:28:34.250-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Peas? For Breakfast????</title><summary type='text'> Well, at least for now - just want to make sure he doesn't have any bad reactions. This was Mason's first real food! He sure made some yucky faces, but he did a pretty good job!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2985033790781230828/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2985033790781230828&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2985033790781230828'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2985033790781230828'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/09/peas-for-breakfast.html' title='Peas? For Breakfast????'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TKC3dNNWk4I/AAAAAAAABQ8/NDvKrGjCuqg/s72-c/101027001.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2334039337907856092</id><published>2010-09-27T10:21:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-27T10:24:06.894-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Boy's Best Friend</title><summary type='text'> </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2334039337907856092/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2334039337907856092&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2334039337907856092'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2334039337907856092'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/09/boys-best-friend.html' title='Boy&apos;s Best Friend'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TKC21ErjdYI/AAAAAAAABQk/JyezuJmTo_Y/s72-c/100922_001.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-5304519122252517328</id><published>2010-09-21T16:32:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-21T16:46:20.459-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Perfect Timing for the First Day of Fall (even though it is still in the 90's...)</title><summary type='text'>This past week I took part of my first "blog swap"!!! Meredith, over at The Sweet T Family hosted the 2nd annual Scarf Swap. I LOVE scarves and have quite the little collection, so I was excited to participate! My partner was Danielle. After mailing off Danielle's scarf (which I forgot to take a picture of before I sent, so you will have to check out her blog for a pic :) I anxiously awaited </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/5304519122252517328/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=5304519122252517328&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5304519122252517328'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5304519122252517328'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/09/perfect-timing-for-first-day-of-fall.html' title='Perfect Timing for the First Day of Fall (even though it is still in the 90&apos;s...)'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TJklinZyQmI/AAAAAAAABQM/k2qhPjg7Yoo/s72-c/DSC_0007.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-5902203301609027229</id><published>2010-09-21T08:07:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-21T08:07:00.861-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I've Got Love In My Tummy....</title><summary type='text'>'....hmmm, what is this?''okay, it's in my mouth. NOW what am I supposed to do with this?''More please?' First Taste of Rice Cereal - 8.26.2010</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/5902203301609027229/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=5902203301609027229&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5902203301609027229'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5902203301609027229'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/09/yummy-yummy-yummy-ive-got-love-in-my.html' title='Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, I&apos;ve Got Love In My Tummy....'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TJa0GMC90tI/AAAAAAAABP0/EXIHbUNK_U0/s72-c/100826002A.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-3777024959537388361</id><published>2010-09-20T07:27:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-20T07:27:00.034-05:00</updated><title type='text'>A Baby Brother For Payton</title><summary type='text'>Adrienne, with a friend's baby girlMy bestie, who lives in Lubbock, is due to have her second baby soon! We had a little "sprinkle" for her and baby Cole, at my house while she was in Dallas for the weekend. Her daughter Payton, is SUCH the little mother. If Payton loves her new baby brother HALF as much as she loves Mason, Adrienne will be glad, I am sure :) Little Miss Cupcake - I think she had</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/3777024959537388361/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=3777024959537388361&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3777024959537388361'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3777024959537388361'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/09/baby-brother-for-payton.html' title='A Baby Brother For Payton'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TJarU8LLi3I/AAAAAAAABO8/RABfa0WeycM/s72-c/DSC_0032.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-1852173410454922340</id><published>2010-09-19T19:02:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2010-09-19T19:20:01.927-05:00</updated><title type='text'>4 Months</title><summary type='text'> Mason,The end of your 4th month of life is nearing. The past 4 months have honestly been the BEST 4 months of my life :) Before I had you, I thought I could imagine the love and feelings that I would have for you.I had no idea. I honestly know now that only a Mother knows what it means to "love so much it scares you." I also know now, that I had NO idea how much my parents loved me until now :)</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/1852173410454922340/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=1852173410454922340&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1852173410454922340'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1852173410454922340'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/09/4-months.html' title='4 Months'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TJak5W0HA9I/AAAAAAAABOs/L_cWeL-Hvgs/s72-c/Month+4F.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-6114984486549215463</id><published>2010-08-25T12:27:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-25T12:42:39.685-05:00</updated><title type='text'>HELP!</title><summary type='text'>So I have been trying to decide on a lightweight umbrella stroller for when Mason and I fly ALONE for the first time in October.  I have narrowed it down to 2 choices, so I want some opinions! Both of these are basically the same price, and the same weight, so those are not a factor for me. These are my FAV two so far, so please don't suggest any others - I am confused enough already :) haha!  </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/6114984486549215463/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=6114984486549215463&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6114984486549215463'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6114984486549215463'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/08/help.html' title='HELP!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/THVT6ThGoZI/AAAAAAAABOM/NHzIFrrYASg/s72-c/Liteway_Romantic_360.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-3673249924061411173</id><published>2010-08-18T16:55:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-18T16:58:29.233-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Just Like Dad.....</title><summary type='text'>Sleeping with Daddy's old baby blanket.Yes. Those are kitties with yellow bows around their necks ;)</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/3673249924061411173/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=3673249924061411173&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3673249924061411173'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3673249924061411173'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/08/just-like-dad.html' title='Just Like Dad.....'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TGxXPKKkISI/AAAAAAAABN8/Pm2WoIdfJHc/s72-c/DSC_0001.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-8752662064685830848</id><published>2010-08-17T12:05:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-17T12:07:30.649-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Mommy Make-Over</title><summary type='text'>The blog got a make-over! What do you think? I love it!!!!! Penny Lane Designs installed one of her pre-made blog designs for me! Great option if you are looking for a little "sprucing up" on a budget, but she also does custom designs too! Go check her out!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/8752662064685830848/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=8752662064685830848&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/8752662064685830848'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/8752662064685830848'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/08/mommy-make-over.html' title='Mommy Make-Over'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-1630108777242465461</id><published>2010-08-16T14:29:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-17T09:28:30.305-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Privacy Please.......</title><summary type='text'>The time has come . . . I am planning on making Mason's blog private soon, if you would like to be a reader, please comment or email me your email address and so I can add you! It's okay if I don't "know" you, just as long as I can tell you're not a "weirdo" :)Thanks! You know you want to see more of this precious boy!!!!!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/1630108777242465461/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=1630108777242465461&amp;isPopup=true' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1630108777242465461'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1630108777242465461'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/08/privacy-please.html' title='Privacy Please.......'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-4842937344185899794</id><published>2010-08-14T13:00:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-14T13:00:00.590-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Watch Me Grow!</title><summary type='text'> One Month  Two MonthsThree Months  </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/4842937344185899794/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=4842937344185899794&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4842937344185899794'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4842937344185899794'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/08/watch-me-grow.html' title='Watch Me Grow!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TGR5cP3w5uI/AAAAAAAABNM/qAysCNtvGtE/s72-c/DSC_0047.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-103211677122494626</id><published>2010-08-12T17:32:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2010-08-12T17:39:25.717-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Make New Friends, But Keep The Old</title><summary type='text'> A few days ago, one of my oldest and best friends, Adrienne, came down from Lubbock. She and Payton, her 2 year old daughter, came over to visit Mason!A little background story: For months now, Payton has been OBSESSED with Mason, although they had never met! Adrienne said she ask to look at pictures of him every day, and would CRY because she wanted to "talk to him on the phone"! Haha!So </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/103211677122494626/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=103211677122494626&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/103211677122494626'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/103211677122494626'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/08/make-new-friends-but-keep-old.html' title='Make New Friends, But Keep The Old'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TGR3n87Hu0I/AAAAAAAABMk/6PWUUi7dWoo/s72-c/DSC_0012.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-1404234127012886810</id><published>2010-07-27T17:01:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-27T17:12:24.816-05:00</updated><title type='text'>"And So Began My Love Affair With Water" - Brad Paisley</title><summary type='text'> When I was little, I LOVED to swim (still do actually). My mom used to always pull me out of the pool at some point and re-slather sunscreen on me, and eventually even make me put a shirt on to swim. HOW embarassing.........I hated it. Now that I have a red headed, pale skinned, blue eyed baby of my own.....I totally understand. Mom, I apologize. I know understand the burden of trying to keep </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/1404234127012886810/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=1404234127012886810&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1404234127012886810'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1404234127012886810'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/07/and-so-began-my-love-affair-with-water.html' title='&quot;And So Began My Love Affair With Water&quot; - Brad Paisley'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TE9Yj5VCcBI/AAAAAAAABMU/5G85V-wRBys/s72-c/DSC_0378.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-5136753085279670394</id><published>2010-07-27T16:56:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-27T16:57:51.048-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Only My Baby.....</title><summary type='text'> .....would I let sleep on me, like this.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/5136753085279670394/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=5136753085279670394&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5136753085279670394'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5136753085279670394'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/07/only-my-baby.html' title='Only My Baby.....'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TE9WOaX5ilI/AAAAAAAABLk/GvJlLaKGrWY/s72-c/DSC_0794.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2044666055654404014</id><published>2010-07-22T18:01:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-22T18:01:35.323-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Excuse Our Mess</title><summary type='text'>Please excuse the blog right now.........working on re-vamping it!!!!!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2044666055654404014/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2044666055654404014&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2044666055654404014'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2044666055654404014'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/07/excuse-our-mess.html' title='Excuse Our Mess'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-5647283956143565695</id><published>2010-07-22T17:47:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-22T17:54:23.779-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Playing Catch Up</title><summary type='text'>Okay, okay..............break is over. I know I have been TOTALLY MIA since Mason was born, but I really needed and wanted, to take a break from it and soak up all these new and wonderful moments with Mason.  BUT.....then I started realizing that I was going to forget all these wonderful moments and that the blog was where I could keep up with it all. So, I have been trying to play catch up today</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/5647283956143565695/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=5647283956143565695&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5647283956143565695'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5647283956143565695'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/07/playing-catch-up.html' title='Playing Catch Up'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-4261553142675330754</id><published>2010-06-02T17:22:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-22T17:32:08.832-05:00</updated><title type='text'>And The Little One Said, "Roll Over!"</title><summary type='text'>When I was attempting at taking some photographs of Mason when he was a little over a month old (6/2/10), I actually managed to snap some pictures when he rolled over for the first time! Yes, I realize it "may or may not" have been more of an accidental FALL than rolling over, but none the less - I captured it on film (or, memory card, rather)!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/4261553142675330754/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=4261553142675330754&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4261553142675330754'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4261553142675330754'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/06/and-little-one-said-roll-over.html' title='And The Little One Said, &quot;Roll Over!&quot;'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TEjGR0e5YRI/AAAAAAAABK8/dwI_CaomAo0/s72-c/Rolling+Over.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-4332448233854495977</id><published>2010-05-24T17:36:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-22T17:47:16.889-05:00</updated><title type='text'>My First Mother's Day</title><summary type='text'>I had been waiting for this day for a LONG time, and was so excited that my little man came just in time for me to really enjoy it this year! The day started off with Brooks surprising me with some donughts and a sweet card in the morning, and then we were off to meet my family for lunch at Macaroni Grill.Mason slept during most of the meal, but then towards the end, he woke up and everyone had a</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/4332448233854495977/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=4332448233854495977&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4332448233854495977'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4332448233854495977'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-first-mothers-day.html' title='My First Mother&apos;s Day'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TEjIUkozq6I/AAAAAAAABLU/XUGCjisDWcU/s72-c/DSC00011.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2468442223455940550</id><published>2010-05-12T17:07:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-22T17:21:59.923-05:00</updated><title type='text'>A good snapshot stops a moment from running away.  ~Eudora Welty</title><summary type='text'>When Mason was 7 days old, we went and had his newborn pictures taken by Summer. Most people were shocked that I wasn't taking his pictures myself, but I always knew I wanted someone else to take them. First of all, I wanted to be IN some of them!!!! Kind of hard to do when you are taking them, and second of all, I wanted to really enjoy those first few weeks with Mason and not be stressed trying</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2468442223455940550/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2468442223455940550&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2468442223455940550'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2468442223455940550'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/05/good-snapshot-stops-moment-from-running.html' title='A good snapshot stops a moment from running away.  ~Eudora Welty'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TEjDYijZl7I/AAAAAAAABK0/eaKU_IeNOeg/s72-c/Stoy042910-29A.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-1855079649302574574</id><published>2010-05-11T15:56:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2010-05-16T18:42:45.515-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Mason's First Bath</title><summary type='text'>Before Mason was here, I had these day dreams of bathing him at night....getting him all relaxed and ready for bed....throwing in a little "after bath massage" with his night time lavender lotion...oh, what a sweet bed time routine :)  You can quit laughing now, because obviously, that is not how it has been going - So far, Mason has made it VERY clear to Brooks and I that he does not appreciate </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/1855079649302574574/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=1855079649302574574&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1855079649302574574'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1855079649302574574'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/05/masons-first-bath.html' title='Mason&apos;s First Bath'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S_CAEu5pcSI/AAAAAAAABG8/APYKo7OidsA/s72-c/DSC_0154.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-6893855756295864753</id><published>2010-05-01T16:55:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-22T17:06:43.511-05:00</updated><title type='text'>My Buddy &amp; Me</title><summary type='text'> Brooks and I have had LOTS of friends have babies right before Mason, and soon after.....and some still coming! Most of them are boys, so they will surely all have a BLAST together, and run their parent's ragged!!!!A few weeks after we were home, we got a visit from a couple of his soon to be best friends :)First, there is Brayd. Brayd is EXACTLY 1 week older than Mason. Getting a picture of the</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/6893855756295864753/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=6893855756295864753&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6893855756295864753'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6893855756295864753'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-buddy-me.html' title='My Buddy &amp; Me'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TEi_RHr4CqI/AAAAAAAABJ8/QuZdD_Qhv7I/s72-c/DSC_0114.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-1122476725214038835</id><published>2010-04-26T16:41:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-22T16:54:36.837-05:00</updated><title type='text'>When a child is born, so are grandmothers.  ~ Judith Levy</title><summary type='text'>The day after we all returned from the hospital, Brooks' Mom (aka 'Grandma', at least for now) came to hang out with us for a couple of days. Thank Goodness for Grandmas!!!! She helped so much, letting me take naps, clean some things while she loved on Mason, made us dinner every night and even went to the grocery store for us! I will tell ya, that was the best! We even made a trip to the nail </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/1122476725214038835/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=1122476725214038835&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1122476725214038835'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1122476725214038835'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/04/when-child-is-born-so-are-grandmothers.html' title='When a child is born, so are grandmothers.  ~ Judith Levy'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TEi8ibtfc4I/AAAAAAAABJk/Wtwdp5HOX9E/s72-c/Grandma%27s+%26+Mason.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-7462119516982357068</id><published>2010-04-25T16:23:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-22T16:40:51.202-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Home Is Where The Heart Is...... And Your Baby</title><summary type='text'> Bringing Mason home was such an exciting day for us. Although I can't say I was exactly thrilled to be leaving the hospital with nurses waiting on me hand and foot.....I was very excited to start our life at home as a family of three! We loaded Mason up as Brooks made SURE that he was securely seat belted in his car seat, thanks to car seat safety class at the hospital ;) When we pulled up to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/7462119516982357068/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=7462119516982357068&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7462119516982357068'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7462119516982357068'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/04/home-is-where-heart-is-and-your-baby.html' title='Home Is Where The Heart Is...... And Your Baby'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TEi5SOUDQCI/AAAAAAAABJE/GrEBzZohBqw/s72-c/IMG_0027.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-4934076071115911355</id><published>2010-04-21T18:29:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-22T17:33:41.539-05:00</updated><title type='text'>April 21, 2010</title><summary type='text'>8 lbs 6.7 oz20 1/2 inches4:45 pmFull birth story coming soon!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/4934076071115911355/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=4934076071115911355&amp;isPopup=true' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4934076071115911355'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4934076071115911355'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/04/april-21-2010.html' title='April 21, 2010'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S9jF37KjcnI/AAAAAAAABGc/omPnw_B_8_g/s72-c/DSC_0051.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-4178309344889029527</id><published>2010-04-21T16:00:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-07-22T16:23:43.518-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Mason's Birth Day</title><summary type='text'>** Typical Disclaimer: I am sure most of you wont want to read all of this big long story, but I know I will want to remember, so feel free to just look at the pictures :)**Monday, April 20th, after a quick doctor's appointment, I spent the rest of the day gathering up loose ends, packing, and getting ready to head to the hospital. We were scheduled to arrive at the hospital that evening at </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/4178309344889029527/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=4178309344889029527&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4178309344889029527'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4178309344889029527'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/05/masons-birth-day.html' title='Mason&apos;s Birth Day'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/TEiz6tEZVqI/AAAAAAAABHk/MrupNtMTD6A/s72-c/DSC_0002.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-7113249730753701588</id><published>2010-04-16T15:53:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-04-16T15:53:00.231-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Boots &amp; Chaps &amp; Ten Gallon Hats...That's What Little Boy's Are Made Of!</title><summary type='text'>Welcome to Mason's room.....Here is the view from the hallway, the rocking chair, closet, and changing table. I LOVE this dresser - it has SO much storage space, you could never find something this sturdy and large now a days, so Brooks refinished it and painted it a darker shade of the wall color. I really like the way it turned out :)Although.....I I had no idea how large changing pads are, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/7113249730753701588/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=7113249730753701588&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7113249730753701588'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7113249730753701588'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/04/boots-chaps-ten-gallon-hatsthats-what.html' title='Boots &amp; Chaps &amp; Ten Gallon Hats...That&apos;s What Little Boy&apos;s Are Made Of!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S8d9S4Z2aTI/AAAAAAAABFE/TKnv4c4O_Q4/s72-c/DSC_0001.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-1194203694508815382</id><published>2010-04-16T04:24:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-04-15T16:39:06.488-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Evolution of a Nursery</title><summary type='text'>{Forgive the quality of these picutres - someone was too lazy to get her real camera out, so I used this old dinky one instead :)}I am a really lucky girl, and married a super handy guy. Seriously he can fix almost anything. He worked his TAIL off on Mason's nursery, and as Brooks' said when he finally finished, "If Mason says in a few years, 'I don't like that white board in my room.' He is </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/1194203694508815382/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=1194203694508815382&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1194203694508815382'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1194203694508815382'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/04/evolution-of-nursery.html' title='Evolution of a Nursery'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S8eGC9Spo0I/AAAAAAAABF8/qRocFRCoXhM/s72-c/DSCN0053bw.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2839089384317112906</id><published>2010-04-15T13:08:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-04-15T13:20:57.747-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Tick, Tick, Tick......</title><summary type='text'>




(I love this video - the little stinker, you can see him smiling at the end, trying to hide his face!)I should probably update everyone on what is going on with Mason and I. I am officially a ticking time bomb. On Monday(37 weeks)they were estimating Mason to be 8lbs 12 oz and 20 inches long. My induction is set for Wednesday, April 21st (but I will go in the night before probably.)  All of </summary><link rel='enclosure' type='video/mp4' href='http://www.blogger.com/video-play.mp4?contentId=10cf2936cbd81430&amp;type=video%2Fmp4' length='0'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2839089384317112906/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2839089384317112906&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2839089384317112906'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2839089384317112906'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/04/tick-tick-tick.html' title='Tick, Tick, Tick......'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-4817851738978480035</id><published>2010-04-15T12:58:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-04-15T13:08:17.593-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Baby Shower #2</title><summary type='text'> Here are a few pics from Baby Shower #2......I stole all of these from my MIL's facebook page :) I'll add some more when I get them! This shower was thrown by my awesome SIL, Kelsie and our good family friend, Deanna.  These girl's really know how to decorate for a shower! Mason's room is vintage cowboy themed, and they ran with it.  There were adorable cowboy boots with flower arrangements all </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/4817851738978480035/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=4817851738978480035&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4817851738978480035'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4817851738978480035'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/04/baby-shower-2.html' title='Baby Shower #2'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S8dT14q8YEI/AAAAAAAABEc/FjvPcs1Un5A/s72-c/13.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-6290099051515548072</id><published>2010-04-15T12:07:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2010-04-15T12:29:31.501-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Baby Shower #1</title><summary type='text'> These pictures are bit tardy, but...like they say, "Better Late Than Never" :)  Here are a few pictures from my first baby shower. About 6 of my closest girl friends got together and threw me an AWESOME baby shower. It meant so much to me that their love for me has already begun to spill over to Mason. He is one loved little boy, even though he's not even here yet!Here is a picture of the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/6290099051515548072/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=6290099051515548072&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6290099051515548072'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6290099051515548072'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/04/baby-shower-1.html' title='Baby Shower #1'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S8dIw9AVFVI/AAAAAAAABD8/x7uoy_42A6w/s72-c/DSC_2783.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-8584291394084655495</id><published>2010-04-02T09:59:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2010-04-02T10:08:22.952-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Daddy 101</title><summary type='text'>Since you guys seemed to enjoy the last little "Daddy 101" anecdote so much, I thought maybe you might like to hear this too - also, I just want to make sure I remember, because it is pretty much the cutest thing I have ever heard :)Preface: Brooks surprised me and installed Mason's car seat in my car last week, when we were going through all of our awesome baby shower gifts.... Yes, we still </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/8584291394084655495/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=8584291394084655495&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/8584291394084655495'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/8584291394084655495'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/04/daddy-101.html' title='Daddy 101'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-3093906408965794493</id><published>2010-03-31T15:51:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2010-03-31T15:59:44.704-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Wishful Wednesday</title><summary type='text'>I have been in a real slump lately, and haven't participated in "Wishful Wednesday".Well, today I jump back in the saddle.This week's question is:'I wish' .... I could re-live one Easter memory from my childhood, and it would be........the Easter when my cousins and I all got into a huge confetti egg fight in the backyard. I was really young when this happened, and remember it mostly due to </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/3093906408965794493/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=3093906408965794493&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3093906408965794493'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3093906408965794493'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/03/wishful-wednesday.html' title='Wishful Wednesday'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac293/munchkin_land_designs/Seattle%20Smiths/th_LBWishfulWednesdayButton.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-3077685192762899333</id><published>2010-03-23T09:37:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2010-03-23T09:43:43.476-05:00</updated><title type='text'>He Has A Point......</title><summary type='text'>**Recent Conversation Between Me &amp; Brooks** Me: "So, do you know what to bring to the hospital if for some reason my doctor sent me in early?" Brooks: "Sure! Your bag, Mason's bag, the still camera, the video camera, the pack 'n play, the..." Me: "Wait - the pack 'n play???? We don't need to bring the pack 'n play!" Brooks: "Well, what is he gonna sleep in????" Me: "The babies sleep in those </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/3077685192762899333/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=3077685192762899333&amp;isPopup=true' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3077685192762899333'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3077685192762899333'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/03/he-has-point.html' title='He Has A Point......'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-3697399250464158978</id><published>2010-03-19T10:22:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2010-03-19T10:39:34.116-05:00</updated><title type='text'>The Ultimate To Do List</title><summary type='text'>Saw this on another blog and thought it looked fun! Although now, I kinda feel like there are a lot of cool things that I haven't done in my life! hahah!Here is how it works:Copy the list.Bold the ones you've done (w/explanations if needed).Share with friends.GO!!!!!I have:1. Started your own blog2. Slept under the stars3. Played in a band4. Visited Hawaii5. Watched a meteor shower6. Given more </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/3697399250464158978/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=3697399250464158978&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3697399250464158978'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3697399250464158978'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/03/ultimate-to-do-list.html' title='The Ultimate To Do List'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-140419074522411630</id><published>2010-03-11T15:57:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2010-03-11T16:17:06.707-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Updates, Updates :)</title><summary type='text'> I am still here, alive and kickin'! I have just been SO busy lately! A lot has happened since the last time I blogged. 1.) Took maternity pictures! I know you will all ask to see, so here is one - I am a little shy about putting a ton of them up, you understand :) My lovely and talented photographer friend, Heather, came over and we took them in Mason's room in frot of my backdrop! I have edited</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/140419074522411630/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=140419074522411630&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/140419074522411630'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/140419074522411630'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/03/updates-updates.html' title='Updates, Updates :)'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S5loE4BbzII/AAAAAAAABDQ/HrPvVflIheY/s72-c/Maternity.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-3761994021757141861</id><published>2010-03-03T11:08:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2010-03-03T11:44:52.256-06:00</updated><title type='text'>The List Maker</title><summary type='text'>I recently came across this on another blog, and I thought it was a pretty good idea, and that maybe other's would like it too! Right now, Brooks and I share most of the house hold chorse pretty 50/50, being that we both work all day long during the week. Once the baby comes, I will be at home during the week. I will still be doing some part time work from home, but things will be very different.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/3761994021757141861/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=3761994021757141861&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3761994021757141861'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3761994021757141861'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/03/list-maker.html' title='The List Maker'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2440703036542062953</id><published>2010-02-26T11:44:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-26T11:59:36.249-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Wanna Play A Game???</title><summary type='text'>First off - a few random notes:  1.) My first baby shower is next weekend and I am SO pumped :) I can't wait! 2.) Mason's nursery is starting to really come together, I will post pics when it is finished!  3.) The count down is ON, I start going to the doctor EVERY week now until he gets here, just 7 more appointments! Eek!!!! and now for the important stuff........ Okay, so as we all know - this</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2440703036542062953/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2440703036542062953&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2440703036542062953'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2440703036542062953'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/02/wanna-play-game.html' title='Wanna Play A Game???'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-842275365180466812</id><published>2010-02-17T10:09:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-17T10:10:07.387-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Gracias</title><summary type='text'>Just wanted to tell everyone thanks for the sweet and encouraging words, comments and emails yesterday :) Mean's a lot!Thanks Guys!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/842275365180466812/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=842275365180466812&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/842275365180466812'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/842275365180466812'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/02/gracias.html' title='Gracias'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-469582772049282627</id><published>2010-02-16T09:34:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-16T09:52:30.440-06:00</updated><title type='text'>29 Weeks</title><summary type='text'>So, I know I haven't been blogging much lately, but for some reason - I am in a blogging rut.  I went to the doctor yesterday for my 29 week appointment.I am kind of reluctant to post all this, bc it seems everyone has an opinion on what will REALLY happen, or how I SHOULD be feeling about it when they hear about it, and honestly - I can't take much more of that. So, if you don't mind - please </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/469582772049282627/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=469582772049282627&amp;isPopup=true' title='7 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/469582772049282627'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/469582772049282627'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/02/29-weeks.html' title='29 Weeks'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S3q-V85U5WI/AAAAAAAABC4/zRDLYIs5gi8/s72-c/BABY+PICS_2.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>7</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2110981612369997140</id><published>2010-02-04T08:00:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-04T08:00:07.963-06:00</updated><title type='text'>30 Reasons........</title><summary type='text'> Why I Love you! 1.) Your blue-blue eyes.2.) You can always make me laugh!3.) I think you are the definition of a "Simple Man" and I love that.4.) Your generosity.5.) The fact that you take your Tempurpedic Pillow &amp; Sonicare Toothbrush with you when you go hunting.6.) How handy you are around the house! You can fix anything!7.) That you like the cold spot in the sheets just as much as I do!8.) </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2110981612369997140/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2110981612369997140&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2110981612369997140'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2110981612369997140'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/02/30-reasons.html' title='30 Reasons........'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S2nrOUmja5I/AAAAAAAABCI/Dh6rsBTrvYs/s72-c/B%26K+BW.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-900236103360822591</id><published>2010-02-03T15:54:00.005-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-03T16:13:20.063-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Ooops........</title><summary type='text'> As my loving husband reminded me today.......I forgot someone's birthday.Like REALLY forgot.As in, December 10th, forgot.....................Remi, will you ever forgive me?Look how far you've come in 1 short year....You've learned to swim, and hunt, and retrieve!You're potty trained now.......You're a good dog, and we love you. Happy Birthday ole' girl!P.S. Theres a little sneak peak of the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/900236103360822591/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=900236103360822591&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/900236103360822591'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/900236103360822591'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/02/ooops.html' title='Ooops........'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S2ny6cN4TtI/AAAAAAAABCQ/tOQkXUfgiOI/s72-c/DSC_1957.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-6714849448489407366</id><published>2010-02-03T15:11:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-03T15:27:10.506-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Simple Pleasures</title><summary type='text'>Taking a cue from Kelly's Korner, I thought I would make a list of some of my favorite "simple pleasures" :) 1.) New Candles2.) The sound of the dishwasher running3.) Using my label maker4.) Manicure/Pedicure/Massage - Any, or all of the above :)5.) Sonic Happy Hour6.) Dr. Pepper Ice Cream float :) or lately, Banana Milkshakes (don't judge.)7.) Fresh flowers! Wish I had them in the house every </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/6714849448489407366/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=6714849448489407366&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6714849448489407366'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6714849448489407366'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/02/simple-pleasures.html' title='Simple Pleasures'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-6893260964663714464</id><published>2010-01-27T10:47:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-27T10:50:24.007-06:00</updated><title type='text'>A New Fav.........</title><summary type='text'> This is my prego buddy Mindy (or was......obviously she's not prego anymore.)This is also Cooper, one of Mason's Best Friends. They don't have a choice. I think this is one of my new favorite pictures......never before have I described a newborn photo as sexy, but I think this one deserves that adjective - what do you think?</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/6893260964663714464/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=6893260964663714464&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6893260964663714464'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6893260964663714464'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-fav.html' title='A New Fav.........'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S2BuQKXYluI/AAAAAAAABB4/jg_vuPNYwiA/s72-c/1946A_FB.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2338145041671936862</id><published>2010-01-25T12:20:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-25T12:31:01.445-06:00</updated><title type='text'>25 Week Pictures</title><summary type='text'>I just realized that I forgot to blog about our 25 week appointment! I know I am the only one who would think about this, but that week - Mason and I were both 25 :) hehe.... Anyways, here are his big ole feet that he kicks me with. I think I am carrying him kinda low, so luckily, so far, I havent had any jabs to the ribs or where I feel like I can't breath (unless I have eaten too much....) But,</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2338145041671936862/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2338145041671936862&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2338145041671936862'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2338145041671936862'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/01/25-week-pictures.html' title='25 Week Pictures'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S13hgDtExKI/AAAAAAAABBw/qRI3dBLg3mI/s72-c/BABY+PICS_4.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-172277822351816066</id><published>2010-01-20T10:07:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-20T10:18:35.751-06:00</updated><title type='text'>PLEASE!!!!! I Need Help....</title><summary type='text'>Some of you may remember this post from a while back......well SOMETHING has got to be done. Sweeping is not an option for me - I HATE it and would rather vacuum ANY day. So I have narrowed my "new tile floor cleaning product" down to the two of these..... The Electrolux Bagless Cordless Stick-VacThe iRobot Roomba......Does anyone have personal experience with either of these? The Roomba is of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/172277822351816066/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=172277822351816066&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/172277822351816066'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/172277822351816066'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/01/please-i-need-help.html' title='PLEASE!!!!! I Need Help....'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S1cq3vEQ5bI/AAAAAAAABBI/zTW5c6wROeE/s72-c/Electrolux.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2646033361153218929</id><published>2010-01-11T19:09:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-12T09:31:49.441-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Growing, Growing, Growing.....</title><summary type='text'>23 Weeks 24 Weeks(Please excuse my Zoolander face....had to take my picture in the mirror because Brooks was working. Apparantly I was concentrating REALLY hard ;)Kinda funny, I actually think I look bigger in the 23 week picture - ha! Must have been after dinner..... ;)</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2646033361153218929/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2646033361153218929&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2646033361153218929'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2646033361153218929'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/01/growing-growing-growing.html' title='Growing, Growing, Growing.....'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S0vOnWuNWKI/AAAAAAAABA4/Yi4vO9czqCs/s72-c/23+Weeks.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2195666847497731692</id><published>2010-01-11T19:04:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-11T19:09:01.331-06:00</updated><title type='text'>One of These Things Just Doesn't Belong.....</title><summary type='text'>Hmm, what is out of place here..... Oh, yeah!Pregnancy Brain: Exhibit "A"................</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2195666847497731692/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2195666847497731692&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2195666847497731692'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2195666847497731692'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/01/one-of-these-things-just-doesnt-belong.html' title='One of These Things Just Doesn&apos;t Belong.....'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S0vLWsZDtwI/AAAAAAAABAo/yw1kOo52U_8/s72-c/DSCN0062.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-6422897384217417157</id><published>2010-01-06T16:07:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-06T16:09:51.700-06:00</updated><title type='text'>I Can't Decide How I Feel About This......</title><summary type='text'>What do you think about Kate's makeover? I THINK I like it, but it is so drastic, so quick, I am a little uncomfortable with it.........like anyone cares. Couldn't she have SLOWLY made her transition to longer hair?Just me? What do you think???</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/6422897384217417157/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=6422897384217417157&amp;isPopup=true' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6422897384217417157'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6422897384217417157'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/01/i-cant-decide-how-i-feel-about-this.html' title='I Can&apos;t Decide How I Feel About This......'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S0UJzcmf6GI/AAAAAAAAA_w/06TcEkrcABw/s72-c/kate-gosselin-300x400.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-805441683323126909</id><published>2010-01-06T11:14:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-06T11:16:21.877-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Catch-Up</title><summary type='text'>Just posted a few new blogs:MemoriesMason's First ChristmasOur Pioneer Woman Excursion</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/805441683323126909/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=805441683323126909&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/805441683323126909'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/805441683323126909'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/01/catch-up.html' title='Catch-Up'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-1697136880415307092</id><published>2010-01-05T16:02:00.005-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-06T11:14:16.085-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Memories</title><summary type='text'>I have been a bad blogger lately.....Very bad, and what makes me the most sad is that I have not been blogging about some of the "pregnancy" things going on, that I know I will want to remember down the road.So, since this is technically an online scrapbook/journal - here comes a list of things that I want to remember :) Bear with me.1.) When I felt Mason kick for the frist time, I was laying in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/1697136880415307092/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=1697136880415307092&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1697136880415307092'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1697136880415307092'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2010/01/memories.html' title='Memories'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-4385978196111039067</id><published>2009-12-26T15:02:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-06T10:22:06.503-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Mason's First Christmas</title><summary type='text'>Technically, Mason's first Christmas wont be until next year.....but for not even being born yet, the little dude raked it in this year! And I love it :)  My bestie, Adrienne, got him some really cute outfits, one of them being THISIf any of you know Brooks - You are laughing out loud right now :)He got lots of other cute outfits, including some denim wrangler diaper covers that I have been </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/4385978196111039067/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=4385978196111039067&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4385978196111039067'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4385978196111039067'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/masons-first-christmas.html' title='Mason&apos;s First Christmas'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/S0S4SY69QpI/AAAAAAAAA_o/dS0emiQWHaI/s72-c/BABY+PICS_6.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-8902129096052546088</id><published>2009-12-22T21:17:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-22T21:18:51.222-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Merry Christmas From The Stoy's!</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/8902129096052546088/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=8902129096052546088&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/8902129096052546088'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/8902129096052546088'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/merry-christmas-from-stoys.html' title='Merry Christmas From The Stoy&apos;s!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SzGL_Ha_GtI/AAAAAAAAA_I/T1lFdHygFFo/s72-c/Stoy+Christmas+Card+2009+front+copy.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-128744233788080407</id><published>2009-12-16T17:46:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-16T17:48:01.035-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Merry Christmas!</title><summary type='text'>Love, MasonP.S. I am TOTALLY, FOR SURE, very much a boy :)</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/128744233788080407/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=128744233788080407&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/128744233788080407'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/128744233788080407'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/merry-christmas.html' title='Merry Christmas!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SylxdGrBksI/AAAAAAAAA_A/MKtfLL1VSRU/s72-c/BABY+PICS_3.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-7929996191312663473</id><published>2009-12-11T11:22:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-11T11:36:11.188-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Ebony....Ivory....Livin' In Perfect Harmony</title><summary type='text'>So, Pioneer Woman is having a Photography discussion about our favorite black and white images, and I want you guys to help me decide - please! Which is your favorite?A.) ElisabethB.) Heidi C.) ReaganD.) Blythe &amp; MommyE.) Blythe &amp; Family</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/7929996191312663473/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=7929996191312663473&amp;isPopup=true' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7929996191312663473'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7929996191312663473'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/ebonyivorylivin-in-perfect-harmony.html' title='Ebony....Ivory....Livin&apos; In Perfect Harmony'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SyJ_2NjD-qI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/JT-1lNIrYMg/s72-c/574B+copy.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-3120011177866087186</id><published>2009-12-10T20:20:00.008-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-14T11:01:25.743-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Christmas Tour</title><summary type='text'>Welcome to my "Nester/Kelly's Korner" Christmas tour :) Ya'll will have to forgive me because blogger is not letting me rearrange my pictures for some reason - so they are kind of random!This first picture just shows our mantle and the Christmas tree next to it. Last year I switched our tree over to a scheme of coppers, chocolates, pearls, and bronzes and I really, really love it! In the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/3120011177866087186/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=3120011177866087186&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3120011177866087186'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3120011177866087186'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-tour.html' title='Christmas Tour'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SyGybBVWCBI/AAAAAAAAA-I/XA8174GRRc8/s72-c/ontour.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-5857854791162631251</id><published>2009-12-10T16:08:00.005-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T16:26:56.957-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Great Mind's Think A Like?</title><summary type='text'>So, today at work, I email my SIL:"I am totally wearing a Kelly Stamp's outfit today - Dress with a long sleeve shirt underneath, tights and boots."And here is Kelsie's response:And here is my outfit:Super Blurry - but you get the gist :) haha!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/5857854791162631251/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=5857854791162631251&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5857854791162631251'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5857854791162631251'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/great-minds-think-like.html' title='Great Mind&apos;s Think A Like?'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SyFx4juPRaI/AAAAAAAAA8w/3IhDjoYOWvQ/s72-c/IMG00278-20091210-1609.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-724409923455227867</id><published>2009-12-10T11:58:00.009-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-10T14:42:56.168-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Happy 101</title><summary type='text'> So, the adorable Abby Kreck over at Keeping up with the Krecks, nominated me for a Bloggie Award - HAPPY 101!Here are the rules: *1* List 10 things that make you happy.*2* Tag 10 bloggers that brighten your day.1.) This little dude. I love him, and love feeling him move, and love imagining all the fun things that we will get to do with him. And I really love that so many other people love him </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/724409923455227867/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=724409923455227867&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/724409923455227867'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/724409923455227867'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/happy-101.html' title='Happy 101'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SyE3OYWXxnI/AAAAAAAAA74/birqM2AhR7Q/s72-c/Happy_101%5B1%5D.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2858347531035524942</id><published>2009-12-07T16:24:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-09T17:05:14.744-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Tis' The Season</title><summary type='text'>I have seen a few of these floating around, and thought I would play along! (Although I am pretty sure I did this exact one or something similar last year. Oh well!)CHRISTMAS 20 QUESTIONS:1. Eggnog or hot chocolate? I would probably choose hot chocolate mixed with my coffee :) But I will have a little eggnog every now and then, I think......it has been so long since I have even tried it!2. Does </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2858347531035524942/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2858347531035524942&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2858347531035524942'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2858347531035524942'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/tis-season.html' title='Tis&apos; The Season'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-1181714983961930627</id><published>2009-12-07T12:20:00.005-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-06T10:57:39.110-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Our Pioneer Woman Excursion</title><summary type='text'>In honor of PW's birthday, I figured it was about time to finish up this post!Let me start at the beginning............Warning: This is gonna be a long one :)So Kelsie and I met up at Borders after work, to see PW. We were a little worried about getting there so close to the start time (7pm) after seeing the crowds at other cities, but when we got there we were pleasantly surprised with the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/1181714983961930627/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=1181714983961930627&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1181714983961930627'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1181714983961930627'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/our-pioneer-woman-excursion.html' title='Our Pioneer Woman Excursion'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/Sx1IvzAq6EI/AAAAAAAAA6s/JpJp9cqRtxA/s72-c/Picture+005.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2230859252477090914</id><published>2009-12-07T11:47:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-07T11:53:09.302-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Giveaway Alert!</title><summary type='text'>The Vintage Pearl is doing a giveaway on their blog! I was planning on buying some of their stuff for Christmas presents.........but they had so many orders they had to cut off their "Christmas order deadline". So, since they are awesome, and feel really bad about the early cut off -they are giving away $50.00 gift certificates! I have my eye on this one, for when they baby gets here - with all 3</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2230859252477090914/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2230859252477090914&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2230859252477090914'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2230859252477090914'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/giveaway-alert.html' title='Giveaway Alert!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/Sx0_07YlChI/AAAAAAAAA6c/wESu6-LZmSg/s72-c/MotherOfPearl.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-9163982923590977030</id><published>2009-12-07T10:38:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-07T10:52:44.197-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Stranger Danger</title><summary type='text'>While reading my friend Allison's blog today, (about funny/weird encounters with strangers) it made me think of an odd moment I had this weekend at the grocery store. I could NOT stop laughing about it all day, so hopefully you will think it is just as weird :)The scene: Checking out at the store with my friend Sarah who was in town.We were picking up a few items at the store, among them a bottle</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/9163982923590977030/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=9163982923590977030&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/9163982923590977030'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/9163982923590977030'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/stranger-danger.html' title='Stranger Danger'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-7141342565935194356</id><published>2009-12-03T16:40:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-03T16:43:02.380-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Kendall Stoy Photography Is Now On Facebook!</title><summary type='text'> Come and join!!!!!!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/7141342565935194356/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=7141342565935194356&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7141342565935194356'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7141342565935194356'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/kendall-stoy-photography-is-now-on.html' title='Kendall Stoy Photography Is Now On Facebook!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/Sxg-dfuqAHI/AAAAAAAAA6U/znFbWE4alKo/s72-c/Portfolio+166+copy.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-3576426319898112415</id><published>2009-12-02T11:20:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-02T11:21:10.534-06:00</updated><title type='text'>FYI</title><summary type='text'>I know you are all waiting on PINS AND NEEDLES to hear about our night with P'Dub....but I am going to wait to post until I have the pictures on my computer ::tease:: Enjoy the snow you DFW-ers!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/3576426319898112415/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=3576426319898112415&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3576426319898112415'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3576426319898112415'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/fyi.html' title='FYI'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-4675181602073756799</id><published>2009-12-01T09:52:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-01T09:58:34.238-06:00</updated><title type='text'>It's Pioneer Woman Day!!!!!</title><summary type='text'> I am sooo excited because today is Pioneer Woman Day.  As in, she's coming to Dallas and my sister in law and I are going to have her sign our cookbooks :)  Are any of yall coming????? I am a little nervous about the crowds and parking and waiting in line, etc.... because pictures from her post about previous book signings look SUPER packed. Kelsie and I have been trying to figure out how we can</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/4675181602073756799/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=4675181602073756799&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4675181602073756799'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4675181602073756799'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/12/its-pioneer-woman-day.html' title='It&apos;s Pioneer Woman Day!!!!!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Qj5yEKCrU7o/SvcsRIXSHCI/AAAAAAAAB4Q/h_LKr21XZs0/s72-c/PioneerWomanCookbook_thumb2.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2130231256643427870</id><published>2009-11-23T21:59:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-23T22:02:25.926-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Ask.....</title><summary type='text'>And you shall receive! 17 weeks pregnant........with ONE ;)  sorry for the face, I was trying to direct Brooks on how to use my camera :)</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2130231256643427870/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2130231256643427870&amp;isPopup=true' title='12 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2130231256643427870'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2130231256643427870'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/ask.html' title='Ask.....'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SwtaPCQlMXI/AAAAAAAAA6M/AvfkM8GdjAI/s72-c/17+Weeks.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>12</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-5113590437037573225</id><published>2009-11-23T10:13:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-23T10:26:08.771-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Long Time, No Talk</title><summary type='text'>Sorry I have been a bit MIA lately. My family and I had to make a quick trip to Amarillo this past weekend to attend Steve's funeral. It of course, was a super sad trip, but we are all so happy that he is in a better place now and out of pain. And even under such sad circumstances, it was great to see everyone......and baby Stoy got lots of lovin' :)  (Turns out I have no problem with people </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/5113590437037573225/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=5113590437037573225&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5113590437037573225'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5113590437037573225'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/long-time-no-talk.html' title='Long Time, No Talk'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-7212052501980532185</id><published>2009-11-17T16:11:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-17T16:31:43.348-06:00</updated><title type='text'>WISHFUL WEDNESDAY</title><summary type='text'>  'I wish' .... my life was a movie, and I would want it to be ______ genre!I must say, I LOVE this question!!!! I am a total movie buff, so this is right up my alley! My two favorite types of movies are older classics (i.e. 50's, 60's Doris Day stuff, Gone With The Wind, Anne of Green Gables, etc...) or Westerns.....I know, I know......TOTALLY random, but something about the simpler pace of life</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/7212052501980532185/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=7212052501980532185&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7212052501980532185'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7212052501980532185'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/wishful-wednesday_17.html' title='WISHFUL WEDNESDAY'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SwMftfF7eCI/AAAAAAAAA6E/noun84Wa3BY/s72-c/Wishful_Wednesday.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2394781361374632850</id><published>2009-11-11T10:29:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-11T10:39:15.687-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Wishful Wednesday......CHORES!</title><summary type='text'>This Wednesday's Wish, is:"I wish I never had to {insert chore here} again!"Now, I would say, mop the floors.....but my loving husband usually does that for me :) So I would have to say, I HATE unloading the dishwasher. I don't know what it is....I don't mind hand washing things in the sink or loading, but I HATE unloading!Come to think of it, Brooks does that quite a bit too.... I am such a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2394781361374632850/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2394781361374632850&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2394781361374632850'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2394781361374632850'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/wishful-wednesdaychores.html' title='Wishful Wednesday......CHORES!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SvrmqXSZCmI/AAAAAAAAA58/UgI9GxUcuqw/s72-c/Wishful_Wednesday.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-1772590446461839186</id><published>2009-11-10T21:04:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-10T21:09:54.369-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Happy Belated Halloween.........</title><summary type='text'>I forgot to post these on Halloween, and they have been on my other computer since then. So, in case any of you are missing Halloween already......here's this to tide you over until next year. Good Girl Remi. Even though Brooks is MORTIFIED that I would do this to you. We both know you like it :) Aww, poor Lucy. She looks homeless. It is definitely time to call the groomer.This was the only way </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/1772590446461839186/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=1772590446461839186&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1772590446461839186'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1772590446461839186'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/happy-belated-halloween.html' title='Happy Belated Halloween.........'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/Svop-pma7nI/AAAAAAAAA50/xbFi1-rd62E/s72-c/Remi+Halloween.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-9189738055041602166</id><published>2009-11-10T10:20:00.003-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-10T10:24:45.290-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Not Sure if I am Trendy Enough......</title><summary type='text'> But I just got this cover for my Blackberry :) I usually would never buy something so girly, but I really, really like it......</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/9189738055041602166/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=9189738055041602166&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/9189738055041602166'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/9189738055041602166'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/not-sure-if-i-am-trendy-enough.html' title='Not Sure if I am Trendy Enough......'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-5288804249734080518</id><published>2009-11-06T10:06:00.004-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-06T10:12:00.359-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Reason For The Season</title><summary type='text'>Just wanted to let everyone know about this really quick. I am sure most of you read Kelly Stamps' blog anyways, but just in case:She wrote about this little boy who has cancer and is not expected to make it until Christmas, so his family is celebrating NOW. And all he wants for Christmas is for EVERYONE to send a Christmas Card to his house! Kelly mentioned that we probably all have an old </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/5288804249734080518/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=5288804249734080518&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5288804249734080518'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5288804249734080518'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/reason-for-season.html' title='Reason For The Season'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-7237108584082478981</id><published>2009-11-04T15:13:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-04T15:19:50.205-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Wishful Wednesday!</title><summary type='text'> "I wish' .... I could re-live 'hearing this heart beat for the first time' over and over again!!!"Super cliche, I know - but like I have said before, I never even knew it was possible to fall in love with a sound. But it is! Probably the first time I can honestly say that I had my breath literally taken away :) Every time we get to hear it is AMAZING, of course! But nothing like the first time! </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/7237108584082478981/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=7237108584082478981&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7237108584082478981'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7237108584082478981'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/wishful-wednesday.html' title='Wishful Wednesday!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SvHunkpWgtI/AAAAAAAAA5U/OBDrM_2gLu4/s72-c/Wishful_Wednesday.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-3228001958106295037</id><published>2009-11-02T10:07:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-02T10:18:53.310-06:00</updated><title type='text'>Public Service Announcement</title><summary type='text'> Thank you girls so much for all your "chapped lip" suggestions. Makes me happy to see how many of you care about my poor chapped lips. Lots of you suggested Aquafor, which, by the way - I love and use all the time. But this was a desperate situation and Aquafor was just not cutting it - pretty sad when the same stuff that works on a chapped baby bottom isn't working on your lips. That is a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/3228001958106295037/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=3228001958106295037&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3228001958106295037'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3228001958106295037'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/11/public-service-announcement.html' title='Public Service Announcement'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-3761590616903095168</id><published>2009-10-27T16:08:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-27T16:24:09.545-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Tuesday's Random Thoughts..... It is Tuesday, right?</title><summary type='text'> I have a few things swirling around in my head, and since there is nothing very interesting going on in my life right now (besides the human growing inside me) I thought maybe I would share with you:1.) I have been trying to think of a good, homemade, "thrifty", gift idea. You know, those gifts you make a bunch of, to give to people you probably wouldn't give a BIG gift to, and to keep around </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/3761590616903095168/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=3761590616903095168&amp;isPopup=true' title='8 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3761590616903095168'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3761590616903095168'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/10/tuesdays-random-thoughts-it-is-tuesday.html' title='Tuesday&apos;s Random Thoughts..... It is Tuesday, right?'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>8</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-4149062396241972607</id><published>2009-10-26T12:53:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-26T13:23:45.462-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Like Mother, Like Son.....</title><summary type='text'>Guess the thumb-sucking is hereditary.... :)Introducing, Mason Benton Stoy! ***Disclaimer: So of course it is still pretty early, but this is what I KNEW he was all along, and when the doctor confirmed, we just decided to go with it. The sonographer said she is pretty positive it is a boy, and they usually aren't wrong when they see boy "parts", but that it is still early. So, now that I have </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/4149062396241972607/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=4149062396241972607&amp;isPopup=true' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4149062396241972607'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4149062396241972607'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/10/like-mother-like-son.html' title='Like Mother, Like Son.....'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SuXiltSZ8OI/AAAAAAAAA5M/uEuowxRq_sc/s72-c/BABY+PICS_7.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-7570990536157082808</id><published>2009-10-23T15:38:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-23T15:39:40.841-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Apparantly We Have A Thumb Sucker On Our Hands......</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/7570990536157082808/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=7570990536157082808&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7570990536157082808'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7570990536157082808'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/10/apparantly-we-have-thumb-sucker-on-our.html' title='Apparantly We Have A Thumb Sucker On Our Hands......'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SuIUb1xxnbI/AAAAAAAAA5E/MbqxdmBOXB8/s72-c/BABY+PICS_1.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2359407484882225064</id><published>2009-10-22T14:25:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-22T14:42:22.319-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Monograms, Mommy's, &amp; Madalyn's Madness</title><summary type='text'> Some of you may know this about me....and some of you may not. But....my name is Kendall, and I am a monogram addict.I pretty much love to monogram anything and everything, especially when it comes to wedding and baby gifts!So I was SOO excited to find out that one of my best friends and old roomates, Kaylee (and her mom), have started an online shop, called Madalyn's Madness, where they sell </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2359407484882225064/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2359407484882225064&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2359407484882225064'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2359407484882225064'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/10/monograms-mommys-madalyns-madness.html' title='Monograms, Mommy&apos;s, &amp; Madalyn&apos;s Madness'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SuCx3dsSmHI/AAAAAAAAA4s/kel1q6HFkIQ/s72-c/Kaylee+and+mom.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-6414894411229496622</id><published>2009-10-20T15:07:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-20T15:17:04.745-05:00</updated><title type='text'>The Answer To My Prayers???</title><summary type='text'>Okay, so we all remember how many times I have complained on this blog about the CONSTANT need for sweeping/vacuuming after my dogs. The sand and dirt the are always bringing in.Well, last week I was watching "Flipping Out" on Bravo. Anyone else??? Anyways - he is an OCD clean freak, and he got one of these.The answer to my prayers, I though! It almost seems to good to be true. Could I really </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/6414894411229496622/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=6414894411229496622&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6414894411229496622'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/6414894411229496622'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/10/answer-to-my-prayers.html' title='The Answer To My Prayers???'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/St4YqPuUQvI/AAAAAAAAA4k/R7fIjEcA1AY/s72-c/Roomba.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-4648849589279002634</id><published>2009-10-16T16:55:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-17T12:52:04.384-05:00</updated><title type='text'>God, Lift Us Up</title><summary type='text'>So.....just a few things:1.) Yall are really killing me with this 50/50 stuff on the poll. Come on! I swear there is only 1 in there! And I also know that WAY more than 10 of you read this thing.2.) I haven't really mentioned this on here before, because....I don't know why. I guess I just didn't feel like maybe I should air other people's problems on my personal blog. But my heart is so heavy </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/4648849589279002634/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=4648849589279002634&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4648849589279002634'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4648849589279002634'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/10/god-lift-us-up.html' title='God, Lift Us Up'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/Stjsa9aa_AI/AAAAAAAAA4c/Twvtt9npyMw/s72-c/Austin,+Steve,+Kendall.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-3979435228891817844</id><published>2009-10-15T15:03:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-15T15:25:34.712-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Sugar &amp; Spice or Snips &amp; Snails &amp; Puppy Dog Tails ?</title><summary type='text'>Okay, first off - I wanted to let everyone know that I added a poll to the right side of the blog where you can make your predictions as to what this little one is! I will keep it open until we know for sure! Also, our poor little Remi has been sick lately. About a week ago, Brooks and I noticed that she started breaking out in hives all over her head! And her ears were swelling up like crazy. At</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/3979435228891817844/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=3979435228891817844&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3979435228891817844'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3979435228891817844'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/10/sugar-spice-or-snips-snails-puppy-dog.html' title='Sugar &amp; Spice or Snips &amp; Snails &amp; Puppy Dog Tails ?'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SteARIBBQhI/AAAAAAAAA4U/wSzeARwnUgQ/s72-c/Untitled-1+copy.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-5570482097176412674</id><published>2009-10-05T15:42:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-06T11:07:45.408-05:00</updated><title type='text'>It's Fall Y'all!</title><summary type='text'>Man, I feel like I have so much to catch up on! This past weekend I FINALLY finished taking my NCIDQ (Interior Design licensing exam). It was QUITE the beating, sitting and drawing by hand (which by the way, NO ONE does anymore) for 2 days straight. But, it is done with, and I can finally have some free time again and relax! I know this sounds silly, but now that I don't have to study anymore, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/5570482097176412674/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=5570482097176412674&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5570482097176412674'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5570482097176412674'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/10/its-fall-yall.html' title='It&apos;s Fall Y&apos;all!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SstrGpM5DYI/AAAAAAAAA4M/G9rweihUnG4/s72-c/car.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2127704874032783255</id><published>2009-09-30T17:04:00.006-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-30T17:11:57.561-05:00</updated><title type='text'>WISHFUL WENESDAY!</title><summary type='text'>This week's Wishful Wednesday is:"I wish my pet(s)......"could learn to wipe their paws!!!!I have been meaning to write a blog about this, but have never gotten around to it. I need y'alls help. I am GOING TO LOSE MY MIND. We have 2 dogs of course, and they love to play in the backyard, but when I say play - I really mean dig. And then they come running in the house (which our entire main living </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2127704874032783255/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2127704874032783255&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2127704874032783255'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2127704874032783255'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/09/wishful-wenesday.html' title='WISHFUL WENESDAY!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SsPWxU8PBFI/AAAAAAAAA3k/2830GZqII7Y/s72-c/Wishful_Wednesday.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-1893847843693879301</id><published>2009-09-23T15:22:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-23T15:36:55.978-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Wishful Wednesday</title><summary type='text'>I wish I got paid $1 Million Dollars a year to........So I decided to start taking part in The Seattle Smith's Wishful Wednesday. And man did I pick a doosey. This is a hard question for me!  If we are gonna be sittin' around wishing, then I am gonna go all out and say, "I wish I got paid $1 million dollars a year to be a professional ballerina."When I was in college, I taught dance at a local </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/1893847843693879301/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=1893847843693879301&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1893847843693879301'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1893847843693879301'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/09/wishful-wednesday.html' title='Wishful Wednesday'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SrqDrICjeTI/AAAAAAAAA3c/om3Af9VM4vk/s72-c/Wishful_Wednesday.png' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-1101909549357258139</id><published>2009-09-22T16:39:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-23T10:01:09.116-05:00</updated><title type='text'>FAQ</title><summary type='text'>Man, I must admit.....announcing that on here was more fun than I imagined it would be :) To answer some of your questions....I am 8 weeks along (and some change).I have been feeling pretty great actually....knock on wood. No major nausea or morning sickness so far.I am technically due on May 3rd, however I have a blood clotting disorder that can get a little dangerous at the tail end of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/1101909549357258139/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=1101909549357258139&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1101909549357258139'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1101909549357258139'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/09/faq.html' title='FAQ'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-3394715909182495507</id><published>2009-09-22T09:58:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-22T10:00:29.118-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Pop Quiz!!!!</title><summary type='text'> When does 1 + 1 = 3? </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/3394715909182495507/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=3394715909182495507&amp;isPopup=true' title='14 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3394715909182495507'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3394715909182495507'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/09/pop-quiz.html' title='Pop Quiz!!!!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SrjmG-8qwuI/AAAAAAAAA3U/W9AotYmarA0/s72-c/BABY_PICS_2.JPG' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>14</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-5321299701785367301</id><published>2009-09-15T08:42:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-15T08:55:02.512-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Here's to 2 Fun-Filled Years!</title><summary type='text'>Happy Anniversry Brooks!</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/5321299701785367301/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=5321299701785367301&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5321299701785367301'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/5321299701785367301'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/09/heres-to-2-fun-filled-years.html' title='Here&apos;s to 2 Fun-Filled Years!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/Sq-ckLuGb2I/AAAAAAAAA3I/Mfimxx-pdeI/s72-c/l_b843bbd6abf134a4d845a5e720800653.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-1979851157616482565</id><published>2009-09-09T16:16:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-09-09T16:23:03.067-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I Think I Am In A Rut..........</title><summary type='text'>*I don't feel like blogging. Trust me, I am reading yours, but I just don't feel like blogging myself. Thus the "pitty" blog.*I don't feel like cooking. My poor husband hasn't had a meal that didn't begin in a frozen box in about 2 weeks. I apologize Brooks, but doesn't a sandwich sound good for dinner?*I don't feel like studying. I should be studying my hiney off for my NCIDQ Exam (Interior </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/1979851157616482565/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=1979851157616482565&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1979851157616482565'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/1979851157616482565'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/09/i-think-i-am-in-rut.html' title='I Think I Am In A Rut..........'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-8741275844230974374</id><published>2009-08-20T11:08:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-20T11:24:52.045-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Just Because It Made Me Laugh....</title><summary type='text'>Some of you may have received this email, but I thought I would share, because honestly - it is very rare that I actually receive a mass email that I find entertaining enough to forward. Just an FYI, I erased some "less than appropriate" random thoughts, and left the ones that I can actually realte to.  I'm just sayin'. Soooo ......  You've Got Mail.Random Thoughts of the Day:1. More often than </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/8741275844230974374/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=8741275844230974374&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/8741275844230974374'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/8741275844230974374'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/08/just-because-it-made-me-laugh.html' title='Just Because It Made Me Laugh....'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-9124702641243578729</id><published>2009-08-18T10:39:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-18T10:44:51.263-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Makin' A List....</title><summary type='text'> I know it may seem early.........but if you are going to want to send out Holiday Cards this year, go take a look at the "Specials" section (under 'details') on my photography website. I am having a "Holiday Card Special" but I only have so many spots available to give me enough time to finish, and you enough time to send them our before Santa comes :)</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/9124702641243578729/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=9124702641243578729&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/9124702641243578729'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/9124702641243578729'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/08/makin-list.html' title='Makin&apos; A List....'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SorLQr-NsjI/AAAAAAAAA3A/rBMGtP35LlA/s72-c/Portfolio+11A+copy.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-92771034047331763</id><published>2009-08-12T14:00:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-12T14:04:29.974-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Like I Needed Another Reason......</title><summary type='text'> My friend Sarah told me about this yesterday! Trinity Oaks Winery plant's a tree for EVERY bottle of wine that is purchased. How neat is that? I haven't tried it yet, but I definitely will be. Sarah said that it was very yummy AND cheap - I think less than $10.00! Makes you feel a little better about going out and buying a bottle, doesn't it?</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/92771034047331763/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=92771034047331763&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/92771034047331763'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/92771034047331763'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/08/like-i-needed-another-reason.html' title='Like I Needed Another Reason......'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SoMRXiGxZvI/AAAAAAAAA24/WxPDqfMZQ_g/s72-c/Untitled-1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-3664443749943068758</id><published>2009-08-04T21:30:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-04T21:46:18.670-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Duck.......Duck......Goat!</title><summary type='text'>This past weekend, Kelsie and Drew, and Brooks and I all went swimming at a friend's place. They live out in the country and have a big pond on their place, right behind the pool. Well today, there were a bunch of ducklings in the pond!Kelsie and I wanted to hold one really bad - so we devised a plan. We would come at them from 2 directions and SURELY we could catch one that way! Well, while we </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/3664443749943068758/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=3664443749943068758&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3664443749943068758'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/3664443749943068758'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/08/duckduckgoat.html' title='Duck.......Duck......Goat!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SnhqEUDkQpI/AAAAAAAAA2g/9DKmkOTkc0k/s72-c/IMG00080-20090801-2008.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-7175822149698691593</id><published>2009-08-04T10:05:00.008-05:00</published><updated>2009-08-04T10:42:31.793-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Babies, Babies, Everywhere</title><summary type='text'>Where to start, where to start.......This past weekend was pretty relaxing, but busy all at the same time. Saturday morning I had a photo shoot with the sweetest little family. They wanted newborn pictures for their little one......well he was not so little, coming into this world at over 10 lbs. I think they have a football player on their hands! These parents were super sweet and laid back - </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/7175822149698691593/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=7175822149698691593&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7175822149698691593'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7175822149698691593'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/08/babies-babies-everywhere.html' title='Babies, Babies, Everywhere'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SnhOt1Fx4ZI/AAAAAAAAA2I/RHbiiGUpASs/s72-c/2.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-8989164698563569204</id><published>2009-07-26T17:34:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-26T17:41:47.661-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Moment's Like This...</title><summary type='text'> So, we all know I have been wanting these for quite a while. Well, I finally got some this weekend and came home Saturday to give 'em a try.  I used the big one for a bump with my pony.... And I thought it was great! I got it in super fast, and it stayed perfect for the rest of the day.  Well....I was so excited about it, so I ran into the office where Brooks was on the computer, and said, "Look</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/8989164698563569204/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=8989164698563569204&amp;isPopup=true' title='5 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/8989164698563569204'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/8989164698563569204'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/07/moments-like-this.html' title='Moment&apos;s Like This...'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>5</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-7026064420910706420</id><published>2009-07-23T20:52:00.004-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-23T21:24:46.069-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Show Us Your Wedding Dress!</title><summary type='text'>  So, this Friday...on Kelly's "Show Us Where You Live"....We're Showing Our Wedding Dresses, naturally.Here are some pics of mine. I would have taken a picture of it from present day, but well....it is still crumpled in a hanging bag. I really need to get it preserved.Anyways, on to the dress. As much as I would like to say that there was this moment when wedding dress shopping, that the heavens</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/7026064420910706420/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=7026064420910706420&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7026064420910706420'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7026064420910706420'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/07/show-us-your-wedding-dress.html' title='Show Us Your Wedding Dress!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SmkUB5TfhfI/AAAAAAAAA1A/Os714S5Cy4w/s72-c/IMG_0131.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-4622647309609885821</id><published>2009-07-23T14:03:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-23T14:11:58.996-05:00</updated><title type='text'>These Three Things...</title><summary type='text'>Okay, so someone tagged me on Facebook.....but I would rather Blog it. So there.Three names I go by:1. Kendall2. Red3. KennyThree Jobs I have had in my life:1. Interior Designer2. Photographer3. Dance TeacherThree Places I Have lived:1. Carrollton, TX2. Lubbock, TX3. Denton, TXThree Favorite Drinks:1. Wine2. Water w/ Lemon3. Dr.PepperThree TV shows that I watch:1. Clean House (Love it)2. Raising </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/4622647309609885821/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=4622647309609885821&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4622647309609885821'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4622647309609885821'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/07/these-three-things.html' title='These Three Things...'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-7465680139480690852</id><published>2009-07-23T09:47:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-23T09:54:06.834-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Wine Down Wednesday (1 Day Late)</title><summary type='text'>Okay...So I am pretty excited about this. I came across this adorable blog from one of Kelly's Korner Home Tours (check out this nursery - Brooks would die 1,000 deaths, it is right up his alley!) Anyways, Abby over at Keeping Up With The Kreck's started "Wine Down Wednesday." Now, if you know ME at all, then you know this is right up MY alley :) Take a look over at her blog where yesterday she </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/7465680139480690852/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=7465680139480690852&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7465680139480690852'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/7465680139480690852'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/07/wine-down-wednesday-1-day-late.html' title='Wine Down Wednesday (1 Day Late)'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/Smh4RJDpD7I/AAAAAAAAA04/AqcwfHoQ8UI/s72-c/wine__down_Page_0.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2247571202406699940</id><published>2009-07-21T09:56:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-21T10:04:44.836-05:00</updated><title type='text'>One Girl's Trash, Is Another Girl's Treasure!</title><summary type='text'> Last Friday, My sister-in-law, Kelsie, and I had a "SWAP" party at her house. We invited some girlfriends to come over, and bring things from their home that they didn't use anymore, wanted to get rid of, or just didn't have a place for!  NONE of us had ever been to one of these before, so....we didn't exactly know what to expect! I think ALL of us were shocked at how much STUFF we all brought! </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2247571202406699940/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2247571202406699940&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2247571202406699940'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2247571202406699940'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/07/one-girls-trash-is-another-girls.html' title='One Girl&apos;s Trash, Is Another Girl&apos;s Treasure!'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SmXXT14nxfI/AAAAAAAAA0w/isC7xqiJ_ic/s72-c/Summer_09_242.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-4399312374920844720</id><published>2009-07-20T11:44:00.007-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-20T12:10:45.772-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Just Call Me A Tree Hugger</title><summary type='text'>  This is the scene that was going on in our backyard on Saturday. I am sad. Very, very sad. When Brooks and I began looking for houses, we were quite depressed by all the small, scrawny looking trees at all the newer homes we were looking at - being that I was taking my country boy to the burbs (just for the time being).So, we decided to look at "pre-loved" homes, in older neighborhoods. That is</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/4399312374920844720/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=4399312374920844720&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4399312374920844720'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/4399312374920844720'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/07/just-call-me-tree-hugger.html' title='Just Call Me A Tree Hugger'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SmSfIGnchwI/AAAAAAAAAz4/ka0I3Gx1AtY/s72-c/photo.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-2443006558504938499</id><published>2009-07-17T15:28:00.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-17T15:33:04.348-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I Have Been Dying To Do The Following Shots For MONTHS........</title><summary type='text'>...And I am SO glad that I finally got to :)</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/2443006558504938499/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=2443006558504938499&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2443006558504938499'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/2443006558504938499'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-have-been-dying-to-do-following-shots.html' title='I Have Been Dying To Do The Following Shots For MONTHS........'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SmDf0U3PXAI/AAAAAAAAAzw/ouY9Y7Il-jc/s72-c/Portfolio+155+copy.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168017468266399489.post-8598574208831131564</id><published>2009-07-14T16:17:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-14T16:36:05.971-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Whatch'ya Got Cookin?</title><summary type='text'> I recently came across the Pioneer Woman's website. I literally am hating myself for not finding it sooner. She is absolutely hysterical. If you have not read her "Black Heels to Tractor Wheels" love saga, grab a cup of coffe and snuggle up - it is totally worth all bagillion links :)  And weirdly similar to another red head city girl I know, who married a cowboy....... I digress.......among </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/feeds/8598574208831131564/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=5168017468266399489&amp;postID=8598574208831131564&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/8598574208831131564'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/5168017468266399489/posts/default/8598574208831131564'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://thestoysstory.blogspot.com/2009/07/whatchya-got-cookin.html' title='Whatch&apos;ya Got Cookin?'/><author><name>Kendall and Brooks</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11559977301078913634</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='23' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/SKyOBLkHuqI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/0ccw7lD1iMk/S220/Engagement+3.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NEJnQRCrrg4/Slz2PpESvgI/AAAAAAAAAzQ/6jcmDp4NBz4/s72-c/bh2tw500.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry></feed>
