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Shaping Up!
SPOILER ALERT: McDaddy, You should totally take yourself to JEEPINWV.com right now or run the risk of seeing the posters the boys made for your homecoming.
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Dear Deployment:
These last two weeks are shaping up to be the L-O-N-G-E-S-T two weeks on record.
Evah.
The boys and I had fun making posters today and I couldn’t be happier that you are almost out of our lives.
Time is getting close.
Remember when the boys counted out 185 round m&ms? – one for each day they would be apart from daddy.
Well take a look at these round m&m bowls….
See those round m&ms in those cute round bowls?
Almost empty.
Yessir. You can’t stop us now.
The boys are so excited. Look at their cute, round bespeckled faces.
They had great fun making sweet rectangular posters with stars and stripes and scribbles, oh my.
And then I made a cute little countdown chart with seventeen squares that we will mark off when we get to that point.
So yes, we are shaping up to ship you out!
Love,
The McFamily
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This post is linked to Beth’s You Capture Blog Carnival over at I Should Be Folding Laundry. This week’s challenge was SHAPES.
Next week’s challenge black and white editing.
Oh my that brought tears to my eyes. VERY PRECIOUS SHAPES!!!
Andrea aka Prairie Lady´s last blog ..Shapes/ You Capture
So glad that you can “see” the end of Mr. Deployment. (Love the M&M countdown!)
Kirsten´s last blog ..You Capture – Shapes
Julie, this is perfect. Just perfect. The boys look so cute and I’m sure that you are all beyond ready for Dad to come home. Bless you all…
Jen´s last blog ..The Shape of Things
I love, love, love your ‘shape’ pictures. The m&ms are so meaningful and so is the rectangle that holds the flag. I’m so happy that you’re nearing the end of his deployment.
I love that you are so close to the end of this! The almost empty M&M jar says so much for all the days that you have survived!
Monica @ DailyDwelling´s last blog ..Some Serious Reading in His Favorite Chair
I can imagine how excited they must be, and you too! (I am married to an army man too.) Nice round shapes!
Mum-me´s last blog ..You Capture: Shapes
Oh, Julie, I’m in tears. I’m so, so happy for you that you will soon be saying good-bye to Deployment and hello to McDaddy!!! I can’t wait for you!
And what a great way to bring shapes in!!
Kathleen´s last blog ..10 Things I’ve Learned this Week and You Capture – Shapes
YEAH!! It’s almost time. I am so excited for you. I can’t wait for your family to be whole again!!!
Kellyn´s last blog ..A Mother Always Knows
That is so very sweet!!!
How wonderful that he is almost home!! The M&Ms idea was fantastic!
Jessi´s last blog ..You Capture – Shapes
*wipes tears*
*ahem*
yes, love this post and LOVE LOVE THE m&ms idea.
What a wonderful post – I’m so excited for you guys!!
Wonderful!
I remember the numerous times hubs was deployed when he was in the Navy. I can’t say I miss those days at all. I made a paper chain with the girls so when Daddy got home the house was nice and decorated.
Great shapes!
Domestic Extraordinaire´s last blog ..You Capture-Shapes
Aww! Too cute! I’m so glad the countdown is almost over!!
April´s last blog ..You Capture: Shapes
Adorable boys….love their posters…tell them they did a great job! I know y’all are anxious and happy…it will be here soon!
hillcrest cottage´s last blog ..About Almost Being 50 and Stuff
How unbelievably special!!
Thea @ I’m a Drama Mama´s last blog ..You Capture – Shapes
omg, they are too cute!!!
I’m so happy for you all—you handled it so well and now it’s almost over and you can start treasuring being together again!!!
Kaylen´s last blog ..Mexico Anyone?
Looks like you’ve found some creative ways to make the countdown extra fun! Thanks for sacrificing that time with your husband for our country. You are appreciated.
Lori @ Building our nest´s last blog ..8 years ago…
julie, i am so glad your husband will be home soon! thank you so much for the sacrifices you make, and for those of your dear husband, so that we can stay safe and free here at home. i know it’s not easy, but thank you soooo much!
i love the posters and your little boys. i know their daddy will be sooo glad when he gets home!
i didn’t post this week, but feel free to come on over and visit anyway :O)
Hurray for Daddy (and husband) coming home soon. Way to go to you too, girl, for managing the house and family. I bet it’ll be like Christmas in your house soon. Great posters!
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