tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540953214790353722024-03-05T02:26:39.089-06:00Less Than PerfectThe Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.comBlogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-49978963651779302832014-08-13T15:52:00.000-05:002014-08-13T15:52:03.790-05:00Where are We?I'll continue to blog important life events, but for everyday snapshots, follow us on Instagram @ sarahmccjacobs :)The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-20985326742905426612014-05-29T19:40:00.005-05:002014-05-29T19:42:17.918-05:00Early Summer Photo Dump :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was filled with regular balloons, large bungee balloons and neon glow-in-the-dark balloons. That's what happens when you send Dad to the store for balloons. He also came home with neon silly string and a confetti bomb. The balloon wall was kind of a bust because the morning train woke Ben early and he was half asleep and confused.</div>
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The confetti bomb, however, went well. We let it off just as he was arriving home after school.</div>
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He has asked for an iPod Touch for 3 years! He thanked us 10 times in 3 minutes :)</div>
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And much later, we celebrated with a DQ Blizzard cake. YUM! I may have had two pieces..</div>
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Continues to explore his love for food (like his mama)</div>
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Loves Boy Scouts and sharing that special time with Greg</div>
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All things Minecraft and Halo</div>
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Can't wait for middle school</div>
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Very creative and opinionated :)</div>
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Loves swimming and wants to continue to compete this fall</div>
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Enjoys reading and music</div>
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Enjoys playing Nerf guns, tag, and Green Ghost with his neighborhood buddies</div>
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It was a great day to celebrate a GREAT BOY!</div>
The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-91980145107262430802014-05-12T21:16:00.003-05:002014-05-12T21:16:45.910-05:00We Have A Preschool Graduate!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We topped off his day with ice cream because milestone days call for ice cream.<br />
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Overall, he enjoyed his day, signed up for art and band electives and really likes his fitness teacher/coach. That's pretty much all he would divulge.<br />
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Hard work, but I think he did great! I'm not very judgmental because I have absolutely no desire to mow. Zilch.<br />
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They keep their drinking cup tied to them! How cute is that?!</div>
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The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-12524763892537542302014-05-02T17:03:00.003-05:002014-05-02T17:03:23.589-05:00May DayThis is the first year we've made May Day baskets! It was a tradition for Greg growing up and he mentioned I should try and put something together with Ben, so that's what we did. Of course, I found some inspiration on Pinterest and completed the project for less than $20.<br />
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Scrapbook paper, $5 for a 50 count tablet<br />
Easter grass, $.08, (75% off!)<br />
2 boxes of Starburst, $1 (50% off)<br />
2 boxes Laffy Taffy, $1 (50% off)<br />
Gumballs, $2<br />
Flower Seeds, $1.18 per packet<br />
Ribbon, $.97<br />
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I simply shaped the paper into the cone, added a staple to secure, taped the sides, stuffed with goodies, and tied ribbon and tags through punched holes. All in less than an hour!<br />
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The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-92097173378963235612014-04-19T20:01:00.001-05:002014-04-20T20:22:28.226-05:00Easter Weekend 2014The kids were out of school on Good Friday, so we hung out at home, then went to pick up Ben's new glasses!<br />
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And you guessed it! Another "4-EYES" in the family. I knew it was time when he was unable to read the menu board at a drive-through. "You can see that!?", he asked me. Of course I could see it. The words were two feet away. <br />
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He picked out an adorable pair of glasses that should be ready <strike>to lose</strike> to pick up in about a week.<br />
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And this munchkin has her first real loose tooth! We are watching her/it closely :) Look at the mischief in those eyes! She is too much!<br />
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<br />The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-14190466807583722512014-04-11T18:36:00.000-05:002014-04-11T18:36:01.014-05:00Friday Favorites<div>
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<u><b>Boy Scouts</b></u><br />
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This is just a great organization. Greg and Ben camp at least once a month with the troop and attend meetings together every Monday. I really like the boys in the troop and they are the same boys Ben plays with outside of Scouts, too. There are always great activities - tonight, Ben will serve/bus tables at The American Legion again and tomorrow will participate in the annual Scouting For Food event,followed by an afternoon of fishing with the group :) I purchased live bait today, which is hanging out next to the eggs in the fridge. Good times :-/<br />
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This 40% sale only happens twice yearly + I had an additional $10 off coupon, so I purchased the 3 gallons it will take to spruce up our bedroom and bath. We think SW is the BEST paint.<br />
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<b><u>Spring Weather</u></b><br />
We hit upper 70s/low 80's this week and it is divine! Easter is right around the corner.<br />
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This is such a cute movie that Greg and I watched together.<br />
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We are also watching this, but I'm behind an episode. So far, so good.<br />
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<br />The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-22266389845460176842014-04-04T16:56:00.002-05:002014-04-04T16:58:46.959-05:00Birthday Week!I know an actual birthday is only one day, but I really try to stretch it out for an entire week (an entire month if possible). <br />
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I started off the week with a trip to Omaha, where I did a lot of browsing and a little buying. I also went to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner. Let's start with that.<br />
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Mexican Chicken Lettuce Wraps</div>
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I started receiving goodies in the mailbox as the week went on. This is always so exciting!</div>
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This swimsuit from my Mom! Love! Everyone should get this swimsuit. So flattering!</div>
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A gift card from Grandma Deb! Target never gets old!</div>
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These Anthropologie stacking rings and tinted moisturizer from my sister</div>
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So the week is over and I am officially 38! Here's to a great year ahead!</div>
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Ben mastered his Recorder Karate and received all belt colors and necklace. </div>
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<br />The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-74221093501017307292014-03-20T19:10:00.001-05:002014-03-20T19:10:15.261-05:00Spring Has Sprung!I'm over the moon for the warmer temperatures! Finally, I won't cringe when I open the electric bill this month :)<br />
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The boys took a mini-vacay over Spring Break to a ski resort in Sioux Falls called Great Bear. They had a really good time and fit a lot of activity into just a few days. They skied, ate, went to a hockey game, ate, swam, ate, went to the movies, and ate.<br />
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Grandma Deb came for the day so I could go to the movies! I saw "Non-Stop". Sooo good!<br />
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We've had a great Spring kick-off and I'm counting down the days 'til summer!<br />
<br />The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-76525538502164341652014-03-12T18:11:00.005-05:002014-03-12T18:13:07.654-05:00Table Makeover<div style="text-align: center;">
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Greg sanded the table and leaf down to the raw wood. I had him leave the perimeter black. I cleaned the table thoroughly, then applied 2 coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Duck Egg Blue. The drying time between coats is super fast. Once dry, I distressed a few points around the table with sandpaper, allowing the black to show through. A few hours later, I applied the Annie Sloan Clear Wax, allowed it to dry, then buffed it with a clean cloth.<br />
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On the same day, I signed Ben up for a fun summer camp: 5 days/4 nights building robots and learning about GPS systems and other stuff I know very little about ;) He'll also get to do some normal outdoorsy camp stuff. I feel like his summer is pretty full now. Cousins Miles and Julian will visit at the beginning of summer, he will have camp mid-summer, and we will go to the beach towards the end of summer. Lots of trips to the zoo, museums, and Pawnee Plunge will fit in between.<br />
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<br />The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-67349544693358469002014-03-05T21:51:00.002-06:002014-03-05T21:53:43.111-06:00Mid-Week Mayhem!Not really, but it's such a catchy title! It has been a busy couple of days, though. Ben attended his first Boy Scout meeting on Monday and to say there are a lot of "to do"s for Scouts is an understatement. We are on our way, though. Both Ben and I can tell you many facts about this badge<br />
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Next week is a cake auction at Scouts, so today I did a test run on a black forest cake. Good golly, this was labor intensive!<br />
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We are also gearing up for Ben's last swim meet of the season this Saturday :) I have LOVED swim for him. It takes a lot of discipline and he has stuck with it and wants to continue. He has also gained a lot of muscle this season. I need to go ahead and buy the next size up of jeans (12!) to get him through the rest of winter. We already went up a size in his swim jammers. We are about to see some rising temps this week, though. Hallelujah! I told Greg I was going to lay out! I am dying to feel the warm sun on my face.<br />
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In other news, I'm re-painting our dining room table. We painted it black many years ago, but the coats of paint and poly didn't dry properly and it was an uneven mess. I've kept a tablecloth on it FOREVER, but Ms. Sadie has decided she does not like tablecloths on surfaces (or towels on surfaces or clothes on the dresser-you get the picture). Greg has kindly sanded it down to a smooth surface and I'm just waiting on the paint to come in :)<br />
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And the dogs have a new dog bed. They are loving it, but wouldn't pose for a picture.<br />
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Tonight, Ben and I attended Ash Wednesday services. I love the energy of a night service! Greg stayed back with Sadie because she's a bit under the weather :(<br />
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<br />The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-12983125390003610972014-03-03T12:04:00.002-06:002014-03-03T12:04:46.711-06:00Sledding!The boys went sledding on Saturday afternoon! It began snowing hard Friday afternoon and we had a nice blanket by Saturday morning. When life gives you lemons...<br />
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The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-83414188545657719552014-02-27T19:12:00.001-06:002014-02-27T19:14:04.149-06:00Look What We Made!My husband seriously amazes me. He found Sadie's first scooter. It was the perfect mobility device for her at the time. As she's grown, he has taken it apart, tweaked it and rebuilt it many times. So many others have benefited from his "find". This little jewel has been a blessing for Sadie for many years.<br />
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But now she is outgrowing it. She has toppled over a few times. We added weights. The seat broke recently. Greg built a new one. Now she only wants to stand in it. It is just too small for this big girl. <br />
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We've looked for options, but none "fit the bill". So he's building her a new one. Right now, the prototype is PVC pipe and uncovered wood. Greg plans to pad and cover the wood, put on some "mega", all-terrain casters, and seal everything. If all works out, he will paint it or maybe even have another final version made by a welder. It is very spacious and provides excellent support for her to "walk" in it if she chooses.<br />
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And on a much smaller scale, I made this wreath ;)<br />
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<br />The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-1613540063797833322014-02-26T14:59:00.003-06:002014-02-26T16:41:08.783-06:00A Big Week for BenBen completed his communion class at Trinity Lutheran and took his first communion at service on Sunday.<br />
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He had his first middle school experience at CMS on Monday night. It was open house band night and he loved trying out all of the instruments.<br />
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The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-84745363682174288562014-02-17T20:43:00.001-06:002014-02-17T20:43:19.104-06:00WeekendWe had a FABULOUS Valentine's day! We all open our presents in the morning (who wants to wait?), eat chocolate/candy all day, and have a yummy dinner :)<br />
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The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-45157145769501455392014-02-12T10:24:00.000-06:002014-02-12T10:24:11.217-06:00Hump DayWhew! Long time, no blog. Greg was out of town for a few days helping his mom install wood floors, so it was just me and the kiddos and not a lot of extra time.<br />
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Today is another snow day, so Ben is busy scooping the drive and sidewalks. He is out of school for the rest of the week. It seems like he is out of school more than he is in school..<br />
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He brought home some recent work and I just really love this one assignment. It's called the "I am poem".<br />
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I am: smart.<br />
I wonder: if we will ever find other intelligent life.<br />
I hear: talking, writing, typing.<br />
I see: papers, computer screens, televisions.<br />
I want: world peace.<br />
I am: creative.<br />
I pretend: to fly helicopters high above the ground.<br />
I feel: laminated wood, plastic, and silicone.<br />
I touch: fur, blankets, and more fur.<br />
I worry: the world will crack in half under my feet.<br />
I cry: not very often.<br />
I am: normal.<br />
I understand: feelings of younger children.<br />
I say: my own opinions, without fear.<br />
I dream: the world will be a tranquil place.<br />
I try: to exercise, but my so called "abs" aren't to be tampered with,<br />
I hope: the same as I dream.<br />
I am: me.<br />
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Love, love, love it!<br />
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I also served Ben his first "Egg in a Hole" the other morning and have made it for him three times since ;) He's a fan.<br />
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Ms. Sadie is partying it up at school in celebration of Valentine's day.<br />
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And I bought our plane tickets for Gulf Shores last night. WOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!<br />
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<br />The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-44069206853583237612014-02-07T20:52:00.002-06:002014-02-07T20:53:32.660-06:00HappeningsSadie is learning to dress herself :)<br />
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This will be my home away from home in about 5 months. If you hear me muttering the word "beach" over and over again as I struggle to get from point A to point B in negative temperatures, you'll know why :)</div>
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The boys getting busy after dinner. Not great pictures, but the garage was as far as I was going. Unfortunately, that will be be me shoveling tomorrow :(</div>
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I made Sadie's class some V-day cups with these goodies :)</div>
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And the latest, greatest news of all!!! Greg and I will be going to see the oh-so-talented Bruno Mars this summer for our 12th anniversary. We were able to get seats on the floor in the first section!!!</div>
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Here is Sadie with Bruno on Super Bowl Sunday :)</div>
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<br />The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-86275359748149526822014-01-31T14:46:00.002-06:002014-01-31T14:46:12.849-06:00Lighten Up!That's just what I did yesterday! I haven't been to the salon in what feels like FOR-E-VER. She also took off an inch :)<br />
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I'm super happy with the results and it was <i>lovely </i>to sit in a chair for two hours and have someone work on me while I read magazines!The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-28546741620984603462014-01-26T18:45:00.002-06:002014-01-26T18:45:10.583-06:00Weekend Happiness<b><u>Taxes Done!</u></b><br />
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He's not smiling from the haircut. He's smiling because I'm finally letting him spend some of his Christmas money :)<br />
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<br />The Jacobs Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06691243756221597174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254095321479035372.post-76566786619483211462014-01-24T20:00:00.001-06:002014-01-24T20:00:55.942-06:00Day Trip<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Yesterday, we traveled to Lincoln to meet with a financial planner to begin a special needs trust for Sadie. There were lots and lots of details, but we are proud to say we finally have the ball rolling on both Ben and Sadie's future. Wills, and life insurance policies, and mutual funds, and...you get the picture.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Today was pretty uneventful, but Ben did bring home some lovely grades! He knows the way to my heart :) And then he promptly pulled out the next publication and named off his picks. That's my Ben.</span></div>
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