LEGER LIFE

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My favorite picture from vacation!

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First day of school! (not everyone is "happy")

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First Day of Kindergarten!

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Vacation Pics!

2009-07-28T21:59:00.002-04:00

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!!

PRINCESS MOSHI or MO!

This past Saturday our family grew! We brought home a 2 year old Bichon Frish. We have been on a waiting list for a rescue Bichon for the past couple of months. Our dear friend and neighbor Miss Carolyn has a rescue Bichon named "Miss Emma" and our family has always been in love with her. So after much patience we brought her home on Sat. (incidentally the same day we came home from our beach vacation! more to come on that subject later!) So far Moshi (the name she came with- and a name that the boys love because it sounds similar to their favorite video game) is doing well. She is house trained and crate trained. She is however a little "shy" of the kids- especially Brady. (But lets face it- Brady's personality is a little "over powering"!) But she is a sweet dog and loves to sit in your lap and be rubbed! Steven says she is a "Fru-Fru" dog or a "lap" dog. Just what this "wild" family needs!!!

PS this is Bryson her name is not princess moshi IT IS MOSHI!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-07-12T20:35:00.003-04:00

Our Boys are back from Puerto Rico! Steven and Blake left last Sunday for a mission trip with the church to Puerto Rico. They had an "awesome" experience! Blake had an opportunity to use his newly acquired Spanish- he worked in an inner city "mercy" house in San Juan. Steven's team built a Sunday school building (pictured above) for a rural church in Carolina, a city near San Juan. When they were not working the group took a hike in the rain forest, went to the area beaches and on Saturday they rented a large sail boat and toured the islands off shore and went snorkeling! They arrived home around 8:00 tonight and needless to say they are both exhausted! The rest of the "gang" has really missed them- but we have had our own adventures this week- kinda "staycation" of sorts. We had a great week- but we (me especially) are glad that Daddy and Blake are home!

2009-06-30T21:33:00.001-04:00

Well it FINALLY happened- Brady Leger has lost his 1st tooth!!

Brady has wanted this to happen ever since he was old enough to understand the Tooth Fairy phenomenon! All of his friends have been losing their teeth since Kindergarten- he thought he was the last person to lose a tooth! According to him it was NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN!!! Saturday we spent the day out on the boat and it was there that Brady felt his tooth was beginning to become loose- and tonight I caught him in the bathroom mirror with a string wrapped around his tooth. I helped him tie the knot but he did all the pulling! He was so excited it was so cute. He put the tooth in a bag with a note attached. He wrote the Tooth Fairy to ask if (it) was a boy or a girl and what is (its) name. We will let you know what he finds out!

2009-06-23T21:44:00.008-04:00

June 1oth Ladi Elizabeth's 6th Birthday!

This was Ladi's first big birthday bash- 10 little girls- dressed in princess outfits- 1 Cinderella from Disney World- crafts- sweets- and LOTS of glitter!!!! I must admit I had been planning this event for many years! And I think it was wonderful! Ladi Elizabeth loved every minute of her party! As my mother says, "Ladi Elizabeth can sniff out princess!" She is so into all of that kind of stuff; so of course this was a total princess party. The girls were so excited to all be together and even more excited about the arrival of the special guest- Cinderella! So when Cinderella arrived I thought that the girls would "bombard" her and want to ask her so many questions- But when she came into the living room all the girls became silent. No one would speak- they just sat there in awe!!! I became worried at that point because Cinderella was going to be there for an entire hour!!! But Cinderella being a Princess and all she knew exactly how to handle little "star struck" girls. (after the party I told Cinderella that I was a bit concerned in the beginning- and she said that was how all little girls act when they first see her!) She started slow by reading them a princess book and then she helped them decorate tiara cookies and by the time they were eating lunch the girls could barely eat because they were all talking to her! Ladi Elizabeth was sitting in her lap by the time cake was served! Then Ladi asked Cinderella to see her room- this was precious! Ladi said, "Hey I have some books about you- see there you are right there!" They were asking so many questions about being a princess and living in the castle and the prince home by himself and how she survived living with the wicked stepmother and many more! Cinderella was having such a great time that she stayed longer than we anticipated! But she had to stay to help Ladi open her birthday gifts! After the party Ladi Elizabeth kept thanking Steven and I for her birthday party! I don't think she will ever forget it- I know I will not!! Oh and the glitter- well it will serve as a reminder- it was all over our house- in furniture- on carpets- in dinning room chairs- and in the cracks between the hard wood floors! I love it! Joys of having a little girl in the house!

2009-06-23T21:18:00.004-04:00

Ladi Elizabeth's day out with Grandma Dodie! Ladi had been counting down the days up to Dodie's arrival. So as soon as Dodie came to town she was ready to go! First to get mani's and pedi's at "Sweet and Sassy" and then lunch at Ladi Elizabeth's favorite restaurant- Brixx Pizza- she loves to play with the pizza dough! They had a blast! Dodie said Ladi talked the entire way to the spa and didn't stop until she ate lunch! On the way home Dodie reported that Ladi became very quiet and she asked her if she was ok? Ladi Elizabeth said that she was NOT tired But she just wanted to close her eyes. Well, 2 minutes later she was out! When they drove into the driveway Ladi Elizabeth was sound asleep! Dodie and Ladi Elizabeth said this was going to be "their" annual date- "Ladi Elizabeth's birthday outing"!

2009-05-31T21:34:00.000-04:00

This weekend Ladi Elizabeth went to her friends' birthday parties at "Sweet and Sassy". (the name says it all!) It is a totally girls spa and boutique ! Ladi Elizabeth has talked about going there but I have been waiting until she was a "little older". And I knew once she went in there she would absolutely love it and ask to go ALL the time! We did have a wonderful time at the Princess Birthday party. Ladi Elizabeth loved being with all of her girl buddies- and of course they all dressed up and had their nails and hair done! Ladi Elizabeth loved the sparkle hairspray that they use! It puts glitter all over you!!! After getting all dressed-up the girls danced and sang to princess songs- they were so funny and it was so sweet to see Ladi Elizabeth with her friends.

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Ladi Elizabeth waiting to have her hair done-up!

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Brady loves when we go fast over waves!

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Memorial Weekend out on the water!

2009-05-22T22:17:00.000-04:00

hello all this is bryson leger.i am posting the blog tonight. today is Ladi's GOTCHA DAY!!!!!this afternoon we went to the pilot house restaurant to eat dinner. we sat out on the dock looking at the river. for ladi's special day mom and ladi got matching silver bracelets. then we went to go get ice cream.(ladi got chocolate crayons).brady is now enjoying his gummy alligator.even though they did not get ice cream blake and i did. after some delicious ice cream then we waited for Ned the horse to come back.we went on a long carriage ride all through downtown. it is hard to believe that a year ago mom and dad got ladi! I am so glad she is my younger sister. and I love her. we all had a terrific day!

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Last night Ladi Elizabeth had her first dance recital. She started taking dance when school started last fall. The class meets every Wed. right after preschool and it is held at preschool- so we never have to travel! And all her "buddies" from preschool are in her class! She had such a good time! When I picked her up from backstage the first thing she said was, "Where are "The Brother's" and did they see me?" She was so proud of herself and we were so proud of her too! As Steven and I were sitting there watching her on stage we both were thinking that last year this very night we were flying over the ocean to meet her again and bring her home! All I can say is- God is so GREAT; thank you.

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Ladi Elizabeth loved performing!

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Mother's Day! My first Mother's Day with Ladi Elizabeth and it was absolutely perfect! On Saturday, mom, Ladi Elizabeth and I went out to eat lunch together and have her dance recital pictures taken. It was such a wonderful day- just the three of us celebrating together. Then on Sunday we went to church with mom and dad- the church I grew up in and Steven and I were married in. AS you can see mom had flowers for the three of us to wear. After church we spent the day out on the boat and on the island. We docked at a local restaurant for lunch so mom and I did not have to "work" at all that day! I couldn't think of a better way to spend Mother's day- with my children, my husband and my mom and dad! I truly felt so blessed!

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Opening night of Brady's play! It was a wonderful weekend! The play was a huge success! Friday night we had all of our family and friends join us- Brady was so excited! He did so well- we are so proud of him! He knew all of his lines- and the other actor's lines as well! He was such a "ham"! (remember he was "Sleepy" Dwarf). There was so much talent on that stage- we couldn't believe they were all kids! And the director and choreographer did an excellent job! The theater was full for every performance-yes I went to all three- and I got to help backstage Sat. night (what an education!). We all think this is only the beginning of Brady's acting career ;)

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Pics from Brady's b-day on April 18th!

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More Easter pics!

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Easter pics!

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Bryson was very proud of his eggs and I found 15 pics of these on my camera!

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Everyone loves to decorate eggs!

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Brady being a "ham"!

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Dying Easter Eggs!

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Dodie and Ladi Elizabeth at the club's Easter Egg hunt.

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Dodie brought Ladi Elizabeth and Me matching Easter aprons!

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all the "guys" at the party!

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I think he was surprised!

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Bryson took pics of our food!

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Me and Bryson in the cabana!

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Bryson and his grandmothers at his b-day dinner!

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Bryson and Kelley at the end of the race!

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Happy Easter! We hope everyone had a wonderful Easter.
Sorry I haven't posted in so long- life has been kinda crazy these days! We have been out of town the past couple of weekends and there has been something every night of the week. But it is all "good" busy! 3 weeks ago Ladi Elizabeth and my mom and I went to Greensboro for our first (of many) girl weekends with my sister-in-law and her 2 girls. (Sadi and Macy- Sadi and Ladi are only 1 week apart in age and Macy is 3.) My brother was here in Wilmington for the weekend so it was all girls in their house. We had a blast! We didn't have anything in particular planned- the girls just wanted to hang out at the house and play. We did a little shopping and of course the "big" girls ordered PF Changs and watched a "Chic- Flic" while the little girls got in one bed to watch their movie! Ladi Elizabeth had soooo much fun playing babies and dress-up all weekend! We have already planned our next weekend together! Then 2 weeks ago our fam went to Charleston and ran the Cooper River run together and camped at James island. We had so much fun. We went with some dear friends of ours and their two boys and my Mom and Dad. Steven, Blake, Bryson and I along with our friend Keith ran in the race that Sat. morning. Steven and I love this race and the boys wanted to run with us this year. Blake and Keith ran the 6.2 miles in 52 mins. and Bryson and Steven and I came in at 1:09. We are so proud of them both! Mom and Dad helped us with the other 2 and of course we stayed in their RV. (I am not a huge fan of tent camping so it is so nice to have them take us in the RV!) And the campground was amazing! The children had such a great time riding their bikes on all the bike trails and exploring the park. We have already planned our trip for next years race and we are bringing more friends with us! Then this past weekend was Byson's 10th birthday! 10 on the 10th! Big year! Friday night we walked to our local Thai restaurant- per Bryson's request we ate outside in their garden under a private cabana. It was exactly what he wanted to do and the weather could not have been more perfect! (no bugs!) Steven's mom and my parents came with us and we ordered lots of wonderful dishes and shared them! (Bryson took pics of everything we ordered!) Then on Sat. after the Easter egg hunt we had a surprise birthday party for Bryson. We had told him that Charleston was his "party" and he didn't request anything else so with a little planing and luck that his birthday came at Easter we told him that we had another hunt to go to Sat. afternoon at our church's activity center. When he walked in and we yelled surprise he was so stunned! (Of course after the party we had to explain to Ladi and Brady that there wasn't another egg hunt we had to "lie" a little to surprise Bryson!) He had a really fun party- our church's activity center has what we call "The Cove"- it is a very cool hang out for kids and teenagers (and Daddies too!) Filled with wide screen televisions, several arcade games, pool tables, ping pong tables, Wiis, Playstations, loud music, and tons more over stimulating items! I think we will have more birthday parties there! Then of course we celebrated Easter on Sunday with our families. Ladi Elizabeth was so excited to wake up and see if the Easter bunny brought her a chocolate Easter bunny just for her to eat! Then we went to church and I wanted Ladi to stay in the service for a little while to hear the beautiful music from the organ and choir. (We usually go to the early service which is contemporary and I wanted to hear the traditional service for Easter) She loved the chimes and the trumpets and seeing all the flowers at the alter. AS I was holding her on my lap I keep thinking about how last Easter we were awaiting her arrival and how I felt last year this time. My how things are so different this year! God is so good! Then our minister came out in the Baptismal pool which is high above the alter and he was wearing his white robe and Ladi Elizabeth said," Is that Jesus?" Steven and I lost it! It was so funny because for the past couple of weeks we have been talking about the true meaning of Easter-trying to explain the celebration to her- Jesus' death and resurrection- His love for us- His spirit in us-Jesus is alive! No our minister is not Jesus- but I see and feel His spirit everyday and I think Ladi Elizabeth does too!

2009-03-17T21:41:00.003-04:00

A Star Is Born! (Well, we think so anyway!)
This past weekend Brady had another audition for the local children's theater. The play is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs- we all thought Brady would make a great dwarf! And apparently the director thought so too and he was cast as "Sleepy" dwarf. Brady is very excited; especially because he didn't think he had done well for the audition (he came home from the audition crying and saying he never wanted to go again- he said he got "shy" and didn't know what to do- well turns out he was coming down with a cold and was running a temperature of 102- explains why he was not himself- so we thought that was it for this play- well on Monday we got a phone call from the director offering Brady the part- they said that Brady had them laughing during the audition and he was perfect for "Sleepy" dwarf- they had no clue he was "sick" or not himself that day- I guess they thought he was "pretending" or "acting" the part!) Anyway, Brady had his first practice today! (they don't waste any time!) He is the youngest actor and everyone thought he was "soooo cute"! (lots of tweens and teens- very dramatic!) Before practice started I was watching and listening to the other actors and I was overwhelmed with the talent and enthusiasm! (it was like watching Hannah Montana "LIVE"!) It should be a learning experience for both Brady and myself! After practice on the way home we put in the CD of the music from the play- I bet all the Legers will know all the words to all the songs by the time May gets here! Oh by the way if ya want to see the dwarf in action the play dates are May 1, 2, and 3! And please no paparazzi!!!!

2009-03-15T21:17:00.000-04:00

On Friday Ladi Elizabeth and I went on a field trip with her preschool class to the aquarium! We were so excited to go (we had not taken Ladi yet!). They have been talking about sea life in her classroom and studying all the animals in the ocean. Ladi really wanted to see the seahorses; they are her favorite sea animal!

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Scuba divers in the tank! So exciting that they were both "girls". According to Ladi, "They are very brave girls to go into the tank!". And one of the girl's name was "Jasmine"; which we all know is the name of a very famous Disney Princess! So that means she is a Princess Scuba Diver!

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Waiting "patiently" for the scuba divers to arrive!

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Ladi telling her "buddy" Lydia about the divers coming into the tank.

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Ladi wasn't sure if she wanted to touch any of the animals in the "touch pool".

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Ladi decided to be "brave" and touch the horseshoe crab!

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We saw turtles too!

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We had a great day at the aquarium!

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This past Sunday night the youth group at our church had their annual Winter Follies Fundraiser. (the money raised is helping the youth-Blake included-go to Puerto Rico for their summer mission trip.) Well poor Blake- his dad and a group of other dads got together to perform. It was NOT pretty! Lets just say they danced to "Dude Looks Like a Lady"! To see the performance for yourself go to Youtube and put in key words FBC Follies. Steven is the "lady" in the blue polka-dot dress and sun hat!

2009-02-23T20:35:00.001-05:00

Addie Leger (1996-Feb. 23, 2008)
Today we had to say goodbye to our beloved family pet, Addie. She had been sick for some time now but she would always "perk" up for one of us- until today. It was a difficult afternoon - especially for Bryce. She was such a good dog for our family and she welcomed in every new child we brought home- she would protect them like her own! I can vividly remember how when Bryce was about 4 yrs old he would go outside and sit beside Addie and just talk to her forever- like she understood him! Once Bryce was old enough it became his "job" to feed and water Addie. Addie LOVED to dig holes underneath our deck and Brady would love to get in the holes with her- they were buddies as well! And when she heard an ambulance she would howl just like "Snoopy" could- head thrown straight back and lips puckered out! We have so many fond memories with her. She will truly be missed!

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Our Sweet Addie girl.

2009-02-14T20:49:00.000-05:00

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Since Blake was a toddler (seems like yesterday!) I have made a "special" Valentine's party for our family. This year Phe and Pops joined us- actually Phe cooked a WONDERFUL dinner for us! Ladi Elizabeth really got into all the decorations, confetti, the candles that were lit, the roses for her and the CHOCOLATE! She had a Valentine's party at school on Friday and she loved reading all of the cards she received from her friends. I think she likes this holiday so much because it is so "girly". This afternoon when I was getting ready for our dinner she came downstairs with her heart dress on and she was wearing her "light-up" Cinderella shoes! She came into my bathroom and asked if she looked beautiful. When I looked closer at her I noticed she had put on her "play" lipstick- all over her face!!!! She was so proud and she was ready for the celebration!

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Ladi Elizabeth giving "her" Daddy a big "Princess" hug!

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Blake, Pops, & Bryson!

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Phe and Brady

2009-01-20T17:11:00.002-05:00

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!!
Well Ladi Elizabeth's wish came true. It started snowing about 9:30 this morning and it has not stopped. The children were so excited- here are a few pics from the day. Brady has only stopped to eat lunch and use the bathroom- he loves the snow! The cold doesn't seem to bother them at all! In fact we are heading out tonight to our school with a few of our neighbors to go sledding again! What a beautiful day!!!!!

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Weeee!!!!

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Brady has played in the snow all day!!!!

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Snow Angel!

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Daddy giving a "big" push!!!

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You can tell we live at the beach- the wave board doesn't work that well in the snow!

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Say "Snow Day"!!!!!

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Going down the hill with Big Brother Bryson!

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Ladi Elizabeth loved watching the snow fall "again". She has really missed seeing it!!

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Bryson "flying" down the hill!!

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Blake showing the kids how it is done!!

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Weeeeee!!!!

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Brady put this snowball in the freezer- to save forever!!!

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Snowing on the tree fort!

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Let It Snow!!!

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Happy Birthday Blake!
Yesterday was Blake's 14th birthday! (of course we can't believe it!)
Sorry I haven't blogged in a couple of weeks- it has been CRAZY! My dad has been in and out of the hospital- right now he is home and trying to regain his strength. (He is still going for IV treatments everyday at the hospital so they can monitor him there.) The doctors tell us that this staff infection is a "tricky" one to get under control. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and concern for him. With that and 2 science projects, swimming, basketball games and getting back to school after the break- I have had little time to stop and write. Bryson had a swim meet this weekend in Raleigh and he did well. He improved his time in 5 of his events. Steven took him up on Sat. and I took him up on Sun. I really enjoyed having that one-on-one time with him and watching him do what he loves- swim!!!! On Sunday night we celebrated Blake's birthday. He invited 3 of his best buds over to spend the night; and of course they stayed up all night playing video games. And they still had enough energy this morning to play basketball outside!!! They are great kids and we enjoy having them over at the house. So the kids were out of school today and now they have canceled school for tomorrow because of the "threat" of snow. Ladi Elizabeth is soooo excited- she asked for it to snow in her prayers tonight! She misses seeing and playing in the snow. So maybe when she wakes up in the morning she will be surprised!

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HAPPY 2009! We wish you all much joy, peace and health this New Year!
Yesterday morning my father was admitted into the hospital for emergency surgery on an infected rotator cuff surgery site (Dad had his rotator cuff repaired on Dec. 17th and before Christmas was still not feeling well- on Wed. morning the fever still spiked and his blood work was not good. The site had become inflamed and it was very obvious it was infected.) So this New Year's Eve was very different. Dad, Mom, my brother Matthew and I spent the evening in the hospital waiting to hear the surgeon's report. At about 10:30 the infectious diseases doctor came in to tell us that dad was going to be on a very strong antibiotic treatment; but they were very encouraged that we had "caught" it in time- there was no infection in the bone or the internal stitches. However, dad would have to be on IV antibiotics for the next 4-6 weeks. But he can do this on an out-patient basis. It was a scary afternoon and night, but we got through it together and had good news in the end. My brother was able to stay with my dad last night so I could come home and be with the children at the "strike" of midnight! The children were so excited to stay up until then and watch the ball drop on tv. I don't think Ladi Elizabeth got it- but Brady told her when she got back to preschool there would be new numbers on her calendar during "circle" time! My dad is feeling much better today and should go home tomorrow!

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We took this picture right after the New Year! (We didn't take the time to set up the tripod and timer!) We are all so thankful to ring-in the New Year together!

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Last night was such a beautiful night- warm, no bugs, slight breeze, fire going- we ate dinner out on the deck. And for dessert- of course- SMORES!!!

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Addie loves smores too!

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Ladi-rella! These are a few pics from Christmas Eve.

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Phe and Pops gave Ladi Elizabeth a trunk full of princess dresses- she tried them all on!

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Brady posing as our "Elf on the Shelf"; Leon.

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Brotherly Love!

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Merry Christmas!
We wish you all a very Merry Christmas filled with joy and God's love. Our home is "buzzing" with excitement of the celebration. Ladi Elizabeth's first Christmas with us- last year this time it was difficult to truly get into the spirit of things while waiting for her to come home. But that all seems like a dream now- how things have changed in just one year! We can not wait to take her to church tonight so she can enjoy the music and hear our minister read the Christmas story to the children. Ladi loves to talk about "Baby Jesus"! And of course there is Santa's arrival tonight (we don't know if she really "gets" what will happen). The boys are eager to share all of our families' traditions with their sister. We will share pictures of the day with you soon. Love and peace, The entire Leger Gang

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The whole "fam" at Enchanted Airlie (a local park on the water that our family loves to go to during the spring and summer to listen to the concerts.) We love all the Christmas lights!

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Ladi meet her Great Grandmother for the first time today. She loved her immediately! She kept saying "I love you Granny"!

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Celebrating Christmas with Uncle Ken and Aunt Lucy. Brady and Ladi LOVE to play games with Uncle Ken! (This is the same Aunt and Uncle that traveled with the boys and my parents this summer.)

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Steven and I had a "Griswold Christmas" party. My good, good friends Mark and Susanne came dressed as Cousin Eddie and his wife Katherine. I have not laughed that hard in a long time!!! Steven even had a friend bring by his old RV and parked it in front of the house. Our neighbor asked if we were having company for the weekend! You should have seen the relief on her face when she found out it was only staying parked there overnight!!!

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That there is a RV!

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One of my dear friends Mandy and Ladi. Mandy gave her this outfit for Christmas because it has candy on the skirt and Ladi calls her "Candy" Mandy! They both LOVE clothes!!!

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Parents were invited to watch dance class. Daddy was there to take pictures and watch with the other mommies! (Kelley had her preschool staff Christmas luncheon!)

2008-12-20T21:33:00.000-05:00

Dancing with Candy Canes!

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Dance Class!

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All the preschool children sang together!

2008-12-20T21:28:00.000-05:00

Ladi Elizabeth's preschool Christmas performance!

2008-12-20T21:23:00.000-05:00

This is a picture that Ladi Elizabeth drew at preschool. It is a picture of her family!