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We all have a favorite book. What’s yours? Stop for a minute and think about why it is your favorite book. Does it take you off to far away places? Sweep you off your feet with romantic secrets? Or does it warm your heart and soul?

Now image you are a parent separated from your children for whatever reason, deployment, divorce, work etc. And all you want to do it curl up with a good book and your little ones before bed. Hard to think about right? No parent wants to be away from their child (at least not by force! Ha!) Kids have a hard time with parents being away too, even if it is just for date night. But what if your little one could get a “hug” from you anytime they wanted? What if you could get a “hug” from your child while you are thousands of miles away on business? Sound Intriguing?

The best substitute for a real hug? A Paper Hug. A book written by my mother-in-law and illustrated by her daughter, they are truly an amazing team. My MIL had 2 boys deployed to Iraq at the same time (one of which is my dear husband). So she knows first hand what it is like to miss a loved one. This book really does warm the soul and makes my eyes well up EVERY TIME I READ IT! It never gets old.

Please take a minute to explore the website, read some of the comments and think about someone you know who might benefit from this book. Or just buy it for yourself to add to your collection. It’s only $6.95 through this website: http://www.design-ability.com/store_paperhug.html. I have spent more than that on a cup of coffee!!

If you are feeling generous and have some space on your website, you would really help out by copying the text below into your html widgets, gadgets or sidebars (depending on who you blog with) Ask/MSG me if you need help. It will place a cute little icon on your page just like the one at the top of my page.

I don’t care who you are, thats gonna look cute on your page!

You know you wanna do it…

Thanks!

The Saturday before Easter Jess, Gaummie and I took Addie to an Easter egg hunt at Farsnworth Farms. We were a bit worried about te cold, and if Addie would even understand what to do. The hunt proceeds went to Muscular Dystrophy so even if she didn’t, we could leave feeling good about it.

Fortunately, Addie did AMAZING! She was fascinated by the idea of it and was thrilled that her little basket held 3 eggs. The most fantastic part was that each time she bent over to pick up a new egg, the eggs already in her basket fell out… so there were always more eggs to pick up!

Despite the cold she was a trooper! She laughed and giggled at the Easter Bunny and high fived Grizby the Grizzlies Bear.

As the morning went on, she began to get a little tired.

So we headed for home so we could all take a nap, but not before one last picture and a big “Cheeeeeeesssssse” for the Camera!

*edit: It was pointed out to me, no where in this post did I explain “neighborgood”. That is how Addie says it. It’s not a typo.. but thanks for keeping tabs on me, most days I need it!*

This isn’t really about the people in our neighborhood, but Addie does mention my parents neighbors when prompted.

Another conversation in the wee morning hours from anout 2 months ago. I got recording a little late, as I had to wait for a stoplight to find my phone. Addie remembers everyone, she will most likely grow up to be one of those people that never forgets your name, and you are struggling to remember theirs. Ack! I hate when that happens. Good thing she will be around to remind me of everyones name!

Last weekend The Bennion household hosted a Punkin Carvin Partee
Unfortunately, I forgot to grab my camera until the night was over. I am pretty sure my girlfriend Heidi has some pictures from early on in the night. She blogs too, so as soon as they are up I will link over.

This was the end result of the party, 4 hours and six pumpkins later, it was a success!!

This is Jeff’s Pumpkin, REALLY impressive, lots of detail and lots of patience:

This is Jennsen’s Pumpkin. (Okay, Jeff helped) The most impressive thing… this pumpkin is only about 7 inches tall.

This is Addie’s pumpkin. It is modeled after the headless horseman. Now tell me you wouldn’t be scared if this this thing came flying at your head in the middle of the night!!

And finally, my pumpkin. In typical Michelle style, I chose Disney. The wicked queen from Snow White:

What a fun filled weekend! Jess and I both took Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday off for Addie’s birthday in order to spend as much time with her as possible. We visited the Aquarium on Thursday (her actual birthday) due to inclement weather.

On Friday, we visited the Zoo! Addie loved the birds and Meerkats.

Then came the big Birthday Bash!!
Addie got a new Wagon from Grumps…

She enjoyed her first taste of sugar in her very own strawberry shortcake!

Addie turns One!!

She loves to share!

And we were surrounded by friends and family, it couldn’t have been a better day.

This is one of those video’s you know you’ll cherish forever.
Thanks Ali.