tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69105201043835888942024-02-21T09:20:26.328-08:00Practical PraiseFinding Joy In The Little ThingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910520104383588894.post-26026024971116792822012-06-18T06:27:00.001-07:002012-06-18T06:27:30.153-07:00YOU are Everything!<div style="text-align: center;">
My husband has once again hit the nail on the head. </div>
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Truly an Inspired Post. </div>
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Hope you enjoy it as well.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910520104383588894.post-39564293223445115652012-04-09T05:56:00.000-07:002012-04-09T05:56:51.581-07:00He is Risen!<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">What a wonderful Easter!</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>We started out our Sunday morning very early, with some yummy pineapple ham in the crockpot ready for when we got home from church. The kids all had on their Easter garb, matching dresses and all. (Someday they won't want to look the same, so I figure that I should take advantage of these moments while I can!) And ended up having Uncle Clay join us for the afternoon. <br />
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All of the songs we sang in church today were so powerful but I have been humming this one all day!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">"He rose and conquered the grave! Jesus conquered the grave!!!!"</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so very thankful for an all-powerful conquering Saviour!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Apparently I don't have that kind of patience.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">First, check out how the project was supposed to go...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Sounds easy enough,</div><div style="text-align: left;"> buy the yarn,</div><div style="text-align: left;"> cut some strips,</div><div style="text-align: left;"> sew to the cap </div><div style="text-align: left;"> and Wha LA!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, um...Here's how mine turned out</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She thinks she looks beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I agree :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I tried to put a hat over her "Bald Spot",</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She firmly stated that</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Rapunzel doesn't wear hats."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have since then braided her hair and she wears it</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">EVERYWHERE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You will need: yellow yarn, an old pair of tights, and a needle and thread.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, and patience, Have I mentioned that yet?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used one package of yarn, so you will obviously need more than that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(You know, depending on how big you want your bald spot to be!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found that the sewing was where I had difficulty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It took forever!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really think that this is a very fun idea,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> If you take the time to stick it out and finish yours, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let me know! I would love to see it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: x-large;">Have a great weekend!!</span></em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><strong><em><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sarah</span></em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">First, you need to stop reading, get off your computer, grab your purse and keys, throw your kids in your van and go buy some lemons. I promise that if you don't do that before you read this post, you will wish you had. Go ahead....I'll wait.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hey, you're back! How was your trip? The kids did what? (Just kidding! Back to cookies.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Most of my inspiration comes from Pinterest lately and one of my friends has an entire board dedicated to "When Life Hands You Lemons" (Cute, right?!) She pinned this recipe awhile back and I finally remembered to buy some lemons. <br />
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<strong>Lemon Crinkle Cookies</strong><em>Makes 2-3 dozen</em><br />
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½ cups butter, softened (I used Unsalted, organic)<br />
1 cup granulated sugar ( I used organic coconut sugar)<br />
½ teaspoons vanilla extract<br />
1 whole egg<br />
1 teaspoon lemon zest<br />
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice<br />
¼ teaspoons salt<br />
¼ teaspoons baking powder<br />
⅛ teaspoons baking soda<br />
1-½ cup all-purpose flour (I used 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour, and 1 cup unbleached AP Flour)<br />
½ cups powdered sugar<br />
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In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Whip in vanilla, egg, lemon zest, and juice. Scrape sides and mix again. Stir in all dry ingredients slowly until just combined, excluding the powdered sugar. Scrape sides of bowl and mix again briefly. Pour powdered sugar onto a large plate. Roll a heaping teaspoon of dough into a ball and roll in powdered sugar. Place on baking sheet and repeat with remaining dough.<br />
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</div>Here is the original link:<br />
<a href="http://www.ldsliving.com/story/64185-food-dish-cookie-recipe-contest-winner-recipe">LDS Living</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: right;">They are really good. </div><div style="text-align: right;">I just ate three.</div><div style="text-align: right;"> I made them pretty small though, </div><div style="text-align: right;">so I'm sure I can have a few more!</div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: right;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"><em>Sarah</em></span></strong></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910520104383588894.post-57637373067003862692012-03-21T11:13:00.000-07:002012-03-21T11:13:07.300-07:00A note of encouragementMy husband recently wrote a letter to our children on his blog and I want to share a few excerpts with you. <br />
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<h3 class="post-title entry-title">Carrots and Goals </h3><br />
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<div class="post-body entry-content"><em>To my children:<br />
The older you get the more intelligent, crafty, and agile you may become. In doing so, you will become a valuable asset to others. Some may seek to aid you in your knowledge base, and others may seek to plug you in somewhere to help them achieve something they are striving for. This is not necessarily wrong. Having discernment in these situations is very important. It is very easy for some dream to become your target when you had not planned on it for yourself.<br />
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In school, one good goal would be to make straight A's or be on the honor roll. Some students couldn't care less while others set aside friendships, sports, and God to accomplish that goal. If and when it is attained, you may be granted a scholarship to a college. This trend may repeat for college.<br />
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As an athlete in high school, apply yourself to your tasks. Train as you should, practice your shooting, passing, etc. Excel here too, and seek to improve at a faster rate than others, but don't get lost here.<br />
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In your first job, you will start out doing meanial tasks. Excel here. Make no mistake, do your best. Once you beat the curve or the standard path taken by others, you will be noticed. Managers will quickly realize your potential and want you on their team. This is not wrong either. Grow, and apply yourself, but don't get lost.<br />
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As a mother, it may be necessary to prepare your home, take care of children, or make big decisions for the household. All of these tasks are necessary and proper. Excell here. Be a wonderful support system for your husband, and a leader for him when he needs a break or has faltered.<br />
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In a few years of breaking through new barriers like these, I have noticed a trend that you should know before you excel as I know you will.<br />
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Don't let a good thing blur your focus. Don't let getting straight A's cloud your judgment on your priorities. Don't let being a good athlete and having to practice often take over your life. Don't let a good first job or second job opportunity take you down a road you didn't know you were going. Don't let being a spouse drag you away from the very spouse you married.</em></div><div class="post-body entry-content"><em></em> </div><div class="post-body entry-content"><em>Don't ever forget our catechism. What is the chief end of man? The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.<br />
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As you progress in your life, remember who granted life to you, who protects you, and who saved you. </em></div><div class="post-body entry-content"><em></em> </div><div class="post-body entry-content"><em> Read the Bible for yourself. Use your Bible to help you discern error. Ask God to help guide you to himself.</em></div><div class="post-body entry-content"><em></em> </div><div class="post-body entry-content"><em></em> </div><div class="post-body entry-content"><em> </em></div><em></em><div class="post-body entry-content" style="text-align: center;">(If you would like to read the entire post, you can click the link below)</div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fromthefoundationoftheworld.blogspot.com/2012/02/carrots-and-goals.html#comment-form">From the Foundation of the World</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em> I hope this was an encouragement to you as it was to me!</em></strong></span> </div><div style="text-align: right;"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/151/635A6CED1FBAE18FC35266657099EBFB.png" style="border: 0px currentColor; text-align: right;" /><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mae was our very first little girl. I can't believe that she is already ten! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">David said at one point this week,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> "You know, if she gets married when you did, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we only have nine more year with her." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not a happy thought. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We celebrated all week long,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> But instead of boring you all with the details,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I thought I would just show you all of the pictures.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All of the guests names and a team sign that my girls colored.<br />
Obviously, volleyball was our theme!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used an idea I saw on Pinterest and chocolate covered sandwich cookies for our volleyball cupcakes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each guest got her own waterbottle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We played some indoor balloon volleyball</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, of course; she got alot of gifts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I just love how Tess is trying to fit that whole thing in her mouth at once!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A few of the girls really liked the chicken cooop</td></tr>
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It was beautiful out!</td></tr>
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Well, That's it. </div><div style="text-align: right;">Now to not think about how old she will be next year.....</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">You're six, sitting in "Big church"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Is it almost done?"</div><div style="text-align: center;">"I'm thirsty"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Your mom shakes her head "No" and turns her attention back to the pulpit.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"I need to go to the bathroom"</div><div style="text-align: center;">"REALLY!! Can I go to the bathroom?"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">She whipsers back, "He's almost done."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Sniff, sniff, sniff...." Mom hands you a tissue,</div><div style="text-align: center;">"I don't need to blow my nose"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"I don't like this pen."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">She doesn't even acknowledge you this time...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Haley's touching me."</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Haley's touching my paper."</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Haley's foot touched my foot!"<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now she's glaring at you. </div><div style="text-align: center;">But you can't help it! </div><div style="text-align: center;">You're soooooooooooooooo Boooooooored!!!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Sound Familiar?</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is every Sunday for us. Until now.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me introduce you to </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Busy Book!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqotNgZxVd0WDS2d7_Iv7QdZPKBj0BU_se4WMpwbK9uGnLnRJmr_1TOtaIkwmJwg_IhGvizx7Lg4-fujHK19trylcCqGXoqrhXf1petb-BPM0mbERVmAUBSaGOw5S-LUsY-xyMn0Izryqj/s1600/IMG_8318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqotNgZxVd0WDS2d7_Iv7QdZPKBj0BU_se4WMpwbK9uGnLnRJmr_1TOtaIkwmJwg_IhGvizx7Lg4-fujHK19trylcCqGXoqrhXf1petb-BPM0mbERVmAUBSaGOw5S-LUsY-xyMn0Izryqj/s320/IMG_8318.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I spent an evening a couple of weeks ago searching online for printable Bible activity pages and came up with this! A binder filled with coloring, activity and drawing pages just for Brett to use during church. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I used 20 or so leftover sheet protectors and bought some dry erase markers at the $ Tree. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So each page can be erased and filled out over and over again!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite page is the</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Draw the Speaker" page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQSWMpLigdqoFFR_sruJvCSGOJqanKMiIOu18HsnUa60rC4D21bKdUYiaDdc1DyMEBMjr7m56Jo8Iz3jNuQoojZbnW0EbF3Ggd3PuREGs9BTJgLnwExY_KBN7JtCgqM7sPY9Ph-locjJY/s1600/IMG_8322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSQSWMpLigdqoFFR_sruJvCSGOJqanKMiIOu18HsnUa60rC4D21bKdUYiaDdc1DyMEBMjr7m56Jo8Iz3jNuQoojZbnW0EbF3Ggd3PuREGs9BTJgLnwExY_KBN7JtCgqM7sPY9Ph-locjJY/s320/IMG_8322.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I also put some blank primary lined papers in the back of the book for taking notes.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(or for writing and re-writing your name and sight words, as has been done so far)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.first-school.ws/t/printable-writing-paper/primary-portrait-2.htm">First School Primary Printable Writing Paper</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some of the links I used. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.calvarywilliamsport.com/">www.calvarywilliamsport.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.divinerecipes.com/tips-crock-pot-slow-cooker.cfm">Bible Themed Alphabet Pages</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ministry-to-children.com/bible-coloring-pages/">Ministry to Children </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://biblewise.com/archives/2010/june/kids_korner/fun_games/muddled_facts.htm">Bible Wise</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.biblestoryprintables.com/BibleCrossword.html">Bible Story Printables</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This has really helped! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Now the adults in our row can actually listen...imagine that!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Have a good week!</div><img align="right" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/151/635A6CED1FBAE18FC35266657099EBFB.png" style="border: 0px currentColor;" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910520104383588894.post-5761812277745195832012-03-09T10:38:00.000-08:002012-03-09T10:38:56.343-08:00So this is what it comes to........So this is what it comes to....<br />
I'm eating my lunch and of course, browsing Pinterest; when I think, "Oh, I should check that blog that I like. What's the name of it? I don't know. Oh, I know! I'll get on my blog and find it through there."<br />
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Yup.<br />
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That's right.<br />
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I am using my blog as a new form of a search engine...<br />
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Instead of actually blogging on it.<br />
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I really enjoyed blogging last year. Really, I did. And I'm not sure why there is no motivation this year, so far, to keep you all up to date on what goes down here On The Farm. I have been doing a few crafty things here and there, and I've definately been cooking up a storm -- Just not taking pics and blogging about it.<br />
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So, here's what we're gonna' do.<br />
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I'll try and post more often. (Probably)<br />
And I'll even put pictures in all the posts (Most likely)<br />
And Maybe, If I remember, I'll even read your comments!<br />
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How's that for a deal? <br />
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Anyway, <br />
Here's some of what we've been up to.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Painting Owls for Cousin Britain</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes for Madalyn's Birthday</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our lone duck...Apparently talking to his shadow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wii Bowling</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Oh, and I'm making Rapunzel hair for Maddie today, which she is very excited about! (See, Maybe I'll take pics of that. One blog post covered already!)<br />
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So check back again or you can always just use my blog as a way to get to some other cool blogs I like...apparently that's what I do :) Have a great weekend!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: right;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sarah</span></strong></em></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910520104383588894.post-30800906447756909562011-12-16T08:14:00.000-08:002011-12-16T08:14:00.079-08:00Pasta Salad Lovin'<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello. My name is Sarah and I am a pasta addict.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and I seem to have influenced my children...just a little.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because this is my blog and I can post whatever I want,,,neener,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and because I love Haley in this picture,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am going to post about my favorite pasta salad</div><br />
<strong><u>Mom's Italian Pasta Salad</u></strong><br />
Ingredients:<br />
1 lb tri color noodles (cooked, drained and cooled)<br />
4oz. sliced pepperoni (more if you want)<br />
1 bottle Italian dressing (only use a little over half)<br />
1 container cherry/grape tomatoes (halved)<br />
1 medium green bell pepper (diced)<br />
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<br />
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Combine all indredients and Enjoy!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's the problem with pasta....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>it's too easy</strong>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>you can sit and browse pinterest all day, </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>daydreaming of all the projects you could be doing</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">and then all of a sudden, </div><div style="text-align: center;">"Whoops, it's dinnertime...</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's okay, I'll just make some noodles!"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I should write a book titled "How to Enjoy Pinterest Guilt Free"</div><div style="text-align: center;">First Chapter: Pasta For Dinner</div><div style="text-align: center;">:)</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: right;"><em>HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!<img align="right" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/151/635A6CED1FBAE18FC35266657099EBFB.png" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></em></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910520104383588894.post-45291725600787634572011-12-14T08:35:00.000-08:002011-12-14T17:09:23.849-08:00The Punching Game<div style="text-align: center;">This game was so cool and so much fun!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish it would last longer than five minutes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I started with a big TV box and spray painted the front and sides black.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Once my box was dry, I trace 15 circles on to the front and started cutting them out.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Once all of my holes were cut, I taped up the side flaps, flipped this bad boy over </div><div style="text-align: center;">and cut a flap-style door out of the back.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3RhHfcYbw1RzLAJRAm93Mb_q5hD-WUB8dXyhyDFJSJCBUvTrsYKtWXLe5bqFW2ONsmt66p8shBaAFfLMg6kMa7kKpqQD6t09IsWpHIP6QMy59gn6vuGCryA71FoojzW-KN1hBkVkdFQUO/s1600/IMG_8122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3RhHfcYbw1RzLAJRAm93Mb_q5hD-WUB8dXyhyDFJSJCBUvTrsYKtWXLe5bqFW2ONsmt66p8shBaAFfLMg6kMa7kKpqQD6t09IsWpHIP6QMy59gn6vuGCryA71FoojzW-KN1hBkVkdFQUO/s320/IMG_8122.JPG" width="240px" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I followed the directions found <a href="http://celebratebigsmall.wordpress.com/2011/09/29/all-about-the-packaging-candy-button-punch-box-tutorial/">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> for applying the tissue paper, treats and bags over the insides of the holes.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Appying the bags takes time.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This was about the point of the project that I probably could've killed someone.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't...</div><div style="text-align: center;">just sayin' </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> And there he sits. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Looks pretty good, if I do say so myself!</div><div style="text-align: center;">This really was alot of fun to play. Brett was very excited!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is just cardstock taped to a wrapping paper roll. In case you were wondering.</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">But</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">apparently that is not enough.</div><div style="text-align: center;">He has his heart set on a party.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">So, Put on Your Party Hats!</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">It's time to brainstorm.</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a few last minute ideas that I have collected off of (my newest love) <span style="color: red; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><em><strong>Pinterest</strong></em></span><span style="color: red; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And I will be making a trip to Hobby Lobby shortly to get supplies for this yearly project. I just wish I had thought of this sooner. I can just imagine some of the answers that Mae would have given.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe I'll just solidify that </div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Mom Of The Year Award </strong></em></div><div style="text-align: center;">and make up a few answers for her early years :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://reavespartyofthree.blogspot.com/2011/06/morgan-3-years-20-questions.html">http://reavespartyofthree.blogspot.com/2011/06/morgan-3-years-20-questions.html</a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course, I'm planning on making a slew of cardboard road signs and maybe even making a traffic light. I have a few more ideas too but you'll have to come back another day to see those! If you've got any good ideas for car themed parties, comment below! I can use all the help I can get with this last minute birthday bash. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>What a great way to instill a heart for giving in our children! We baked some cookies and muffins last night and delivered them to our neighbors. The kids are having alot of fun with it and Iam so proud of them as they come up with their own ideas on how to bless others during this Christmas season.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">We had a nice quick getaway. We even missed the first snow in Michigan. Too bad. </div><div style="text-align: center;">(I'm not really that upset, can you tell??) </div><div style="text-align: center;">Now it's time for family and holidays! </div><br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Happy Thanksgiving!</em></span><img align="right" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/151/635A6CED1FBAE18FC35266657099EBFB.png" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910520104383588894.post-12737843265197735102011-11-21T06:58:00.000-08:002011-11-21T06:58:00.239-08:00Nudgepapa and Home Cookin'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This is my great grandfather,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Nudgepapa</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Nudgemama would always cut my toast with a pizza cutter into tiny bite-size pieces. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">She made sugar and cinnamon doughnuts every Sunday morning before church. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">She stocked up on 7up, Klondike bars, and Apple Jacks. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And after going through the Great Depression, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">couldn't leave a restaurant without swiping all of their sugar packets.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Nudgepapa took us on countless rides on his mower through the woods and </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">he swore like a sailor. Maybe worse :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">When it came time to say "Goodbye" he would never give a kiss </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">but would attack us by blowing raspberries on our cheeks.</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">They always made time for us. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Nudgemama and Nudgepapa came over from Hungary and started a family here. Like all Hungarian women, she brought her recipes and love for cooking with her. So here is one recipe that has been passed down from her. Although, my mom says that Nudgemama told her, "Hungarian cooks won't give you the original recipe. They always take out one ingredient, so it will neve taste exactly the same." </span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So, I'm sure it's missing something. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Nothing ever tastes as good as when Nudgemama used to make it!</span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><u>Hungarian Goulash</u></span><br />
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1 lb. Ground Beef<br />
Garlic/Garlic Powder<br />
Medium Onion-Chopped<br />
1/2 to 1 large can tomato juice<br />
1 Green Pepper-Chopped<br />
1 Can Stewed Tomatoes-don't drain<br />
1 Can Each Light and Dark Red Kidney Beans-drained</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEJv8VOlPIcdXG9VXjGD_NNAye74NZeNPMgmNDpxTuqrqY_GaKjC211NsQ_GIWaKYT6tLMwKbBX-J5lMCJJY7PUEiPjthYat07rJHl-wTC-s1gGzlKCzh1sb9-JnGLXM7qYD_l4zxGrL5d/s1600/IMG_7889.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="150px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEJv8VOlPIcdXG9VXjGD_NNAye74NZeNPMgmNDpxTuqrqY_GaKjC211NsQ_GIWaKYT6tLMwKbBX-J5lMCJJY7PUEiPjthYat07rJHl-wTC-s1gGzlKCzh1sb9-JnGLXM7qYD_l4zxGrL5d/s200/IMG_7889.JPG" width="200px" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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Salt<br />
Pepper<br />
Basil<br />
Oregano<br />
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Cook noodles in boiling salted water. Drain<br />
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Brown hamburger over medium heat with garlic and onion. Combine with noodles. Add tomato juice, seasonings, pepper, tomatoes, and beans. Cook on medium heat until hot, then low until served.</div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>Nudgepapa died this month, twelve years ago. </em></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Miss him still.</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/151/635A6CED1FBAE18FC35266657099EBFB.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img align="right" border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/151/635A6CED1FBAE18FC35266657099EBFB.png" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910520104383588894.post-33182475363575818382011-11-18T06:57:00.000-08:002011-11-18T06:57:26.486-08:00Bible Time<div style="text-align: center;">After many months of peer pressure, I have finally given in and joined </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><em> <span style="color: red;">Pinterest</span>. </em></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><em>You can follow my boards by clicking over there.-------> </em></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><em>Hint Hint</em></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">I must say that it is not nearly as addicting as I had heard...At least not yet.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">There are a million and three ideas on there! Everything from crafts, clothing, design...you name it, it's on there somewhere!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">I still need to figure out all of the bells and whistles </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">but I am really enjoying my time with my new best friend, </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><em><span style="color: red;">Pinterest</span> </em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Ya, not addicting at all)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, while I was spending quality time on my computer the other day, I came across an awesomely creative idea for celery! You can use it as a stamp. Confused?? There's nothing to it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can use photo albums to hold all of your recipe cards.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This particular album, I got for free, after rebate, at Menards a long time ago. We have since stopped printing out all of our pictures, so this is a great way to use something that we already had.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I use it for my printed recipes too. I just select the 3x5 option when printing. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I try out the recipe and if it gets the okay from the fam...in it goes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Now doesn't that look prettier than an old box? Yes. I think so.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great week everyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://impressyourkids.org/protect-your-home-31-days-day-12/">Protect Your Home at Impress Your Kids</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: right;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">1 Peter 5:8 </span></em></div><div style="text-align: right;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">Be sober-minded; be watchful. </span></em></div><div style="text-align: right;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">Your adversary the devil </span></em></div><div style="text-align: right;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">prowls around like a <b>roaring</b> <b>lion</b>, </span></em></div><div style="text-align: right;"><em><span style="font-size: large;">seeking someone to devour</span>.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last November we started a small, teensy, weensy project called </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">gutting the kitchen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Literally, everything from the plaster to the support beams under the floor</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">went out the door.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I bought the fabric for these curtains at JoAnn's.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It has roosters on it! <br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The aprons belong to my girls.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My mom bought them their own hooks.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This is the bookshelf I had built in to the island. The plate on the bottom was painted by my grandma.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7WK8hPGGugVtpAyReSalS8oG1gx8gm9rIEPatLKwgsRFQRd81fWW2B_gi9LOr9ZEjb_Ety7tgPflwpL_zJ8TLUkgeE-AhfOvmuZL5AOCVAhhOx4FKOswJPXaVuabOXMRHNrbSUQpIcmpz/s1600/IMG_7733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7WK8hPGGugVtpAyReSalS8oG1gx8gm9rIEPatLKwgsRFQRd81fWW2B_gi9LOr9ZEjb_Ety7tgPflwpL_zJ8TLUkgeE-AhfOvmuZL5AOCVAhhOx4FKOswJPXaVuabOXMRHNrbSUQpIcmpz/s320/IMG_7733.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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It says:<br />
<em>Our home should be a comfortable haven.<br />
A place where visitors are welcome<br />
And family is loved.<br />
Not messy or cluttered<br />
But filled with memories<br />
And treasures of our times spent together.<br />
Start each day with a prayer that<br />
Our home will bring honor and glory to His name!</em><br />
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And last but not least...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Colossians 4:6 </div><div style="text-align: center;">in your face every time you leave the room :)</div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>Thanks for looking </em></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>& </em></span><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Miss you lots, Staci! </em></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Wish you could be here to see it in person</em></span>.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910520104383588894.post-84276026271411113412011-10-21T10:32:00.000-07:002011-10-21T10:32:33.057-07:00Fess Ups....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbhCZxQapQmXRK0WpbMjaJLGHpRAHeRvQSvBim_uPxP0GJ-4_pPL3UG08ZoDS0Onv2rHPoQPEzPe7K48seI1FhqwktoRF_zKKtGIssuxGUCTczN1_Fb13jsBMXFnTT6DK9_ku0Ua_zTCE/s1600/IMG_7602.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbhCZxQapQmXRK0WpbMjaJLGHpRAHeRvQSvBim_uPxP0GJ-4_pPL3UG08ZoDS0Onv2rHPoQPEzPe7K48seI1FhqwktoRF_zKKtGIssuxGUCTczN1_Fb13jsBMXFnTT6DK9_ku0Ua_zTCE/s320/IMG_7602.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Welcome to Friday and the weekend! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week has gone by so fast yet it has been a loooooong week...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not sure how that works but you know what I mean.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First off, I have a <strong><span style="font-size: large;">Christmas tree</span></strong> in my living room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm even the one who put it there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a reason.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I promise that I am not skipping Halloween </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or the best holiday ever....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanksgiving. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Feel free to Amen to that if you want)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In my defense, it was a free tree and I had to check and see if it was missing any pieces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Although, that doesn't explain why it's been there all week)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> And you are probably wondering why I posted a pic of a <span style="font-size: large;">dirty dish</span>...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, it wasn't supposed to be dirty.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was placed in the dishwasher haphazardly by my daughters and did not get cleaned.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp72lDMKenKfR7OuyHF_81RORq18Or5NaIj94AldtxZf7g3j0c8OZTh0Ye4K7rn4opzY6c_-QhbMgrKQK0fkRy7mkIUZkKwtXcmqWKzp8VhxqPsG38Wb29e_kMOFYyjqAL-V1GpBcU67I-/s1600/IMG_7702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" rda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp72lDMKenKfR7OuyHF_81RORq18Or5NaIj94AldtxZf7g3j0c8OZTh0Ye4K7rn4opzY6c_-QhbMgrKQK0fkRy7mkIUZkKwtXcmqWKzp8VhxqPsG38Wb29e_kMOFYyjqAL-V1GpBcU67I-/s320/IMG_7702.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Being the great mother that I am; I have put it in the cabinet, so they will have to eat their cereal in it tomorrow and learn the folly of their ways.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Once again, I'm just blowing that Mother Of The Year Award right out of the park!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'd love to hear how you are making your kids suffer :) </div><div style="text-align: center;">Link up to <a href="http://www.kissingthejoyasitflies.com/2011/10/fess-up-friday-angry-chickens-and-money.html">Fess Up Friday</a> with Kira!</div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><u>The Lost Library Book</u></strong></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">1. Audrey ran up the drive as fast as her legs could go. She was so excited!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today was library day at school and she had chosen the best book in the WHOLE library!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Audrey burst in the door and started yelling, “MOM!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>, “MOOOOOMMMMM!!!”</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">--------------------------------</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">2. Audrey’s mom came around the corner of the kitchen, “I thought that I saw the bus pull up. How was your day, sweetie?”</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">“Oh, Mom! You won’t believe what I brought home from school today!!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Before her mom could answer, Audrey pulled a large, very colorful book from her backpack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Audrey had been waiting since the beginning of the school year to check it out of the library.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">--------------------------------------</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">3. Audrey’s mom glanced at the book and smiled.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">“What a nice book” She said.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">“It’s not just nice, mom” Audrey stated firmly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“It’s the biggest bestest book in the whole school!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And today it’s mine! Can we read it now, pleeeeease?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Audrey’s mom said they had to wait until after dinner to read the book, so Audrey set her book on the entry table. (That was her special place for her books)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">She helped her mom set the table and ate her dinner as fast as she could. She almost choked on her peas!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">------------------------------------------</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">4.-5. “NOW??”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She whined.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Her mom nodded.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">So she ran to get her book. But as she came around the corner, she saw the table.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The library book was not there. It was missing.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Audrey began to panic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Well, there is only one thing to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will find that missing book, if it takes me all night!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She vowed triumphantly.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">-----------------------------------------</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">6.”Where could it be?” Audrey thought to herself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Maybe it got up and walked away. No. books aren’t that smart.” </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">“What if a giant wind blew it out the window?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No. The book was much too heavy to be blown away.”</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Then she had it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It had been stolen by pirates.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">-------------------------</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">7. She knew just where to look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Up the stairs she leapt to her sister’s room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her sister, Haley was the worst pirate of them all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(With a patch on her eye and everything!)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Audrey was as quiet as a mouse; she began to sneak up to the door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Wait! What was that noise? She thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was something sniffing and snuffling on the other side of the door.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Audrey started to get a little nervous…</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Maybe she should just let the pirates read the book first?” She wondered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“After all, Pirates need to read too.”</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: windowtext 1pt solid; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; padding-bottom: 1pt; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 1.0pt 0in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 0in; padding-right: 0in; padding-top: 0in;">No. She convinced herself to be brave and pushed open the door.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">8.-9. There, in the middle of the room, was a gigantic purple ship with flowing pink sails.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the upper deck was Haley, waving her sword and shouting at her crew.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sneakers, the family dog, was wearing a red bandana and Brett, the girl’s two year old brother, was telling the rest of the gang what to do.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Well, in baby talk, of course. Cause he’s only two. )<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But there were at least ten of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All guarding an overflowing treasure chest, and then Audrey spotted it.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">There was her book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nestled in with all of the pirate’s gold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">--------------------------</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“I knew it!” Audrey yelled at the top of her lungs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Haley the Pirate<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> had</i> taken the library book.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Haley and her bandits turned and saw Audrey standing in the doorway.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">“Get her!” Haley commanded.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Audrey’s snatched the book and ran for the hall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The pirates were right behind her. She was almost home free when she tripped and down they<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>came. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Audrey, Haley, Sneakers, and Brett went tumbling down the stairs.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">------------------------------</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">11. “What is all of the commotion up there?” asked their mom, with a stern tone in her voice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The girls began to giggle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“We’re just reading my book.” Audrey said, “It’s all about pirates.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Hope you are all having </em></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>a wonderful weekend with your family!</em></span><img align="right" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/151/635A6CED1FBAE18FC35266657099EBFB.png" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910520104383588894.post-76037179167392265882011-10-07T06:59:00.000-07:002011-10-07T06:59:00.336-07:00Growth Chart Gift<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-family: JasmineUPC; mso-fareast-font-family: Gungsuh;">Two of our dearest friends had a baby, their first!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-family: JasmineUPC; mso-fareast-font-family: Gungsuh;">I was so excited for them and found the perfect gift.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-family: JasmineUPC; mso-fareast-font-family: Gungsuh;">Right now they are living in an apartment,</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-family: JasmineUPC; mso-fareast-font-family: Gungsuh;">So this gift is great because it can be taken down for when they buy a house.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: 129.75pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-family: JasmineUPC; mso-fareast-font-family: Gungsuh;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Garamond; mso-bidi-font-family: JasmineUPC; mso-fareast-font-family: Gungsuh;">I found the idea and instructions here at Whipper Berry</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Box and Rub Ons found on clearnance at Hobby Lobby! SCORE!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jute Webbing found at Hobby Lobby for $1.50 a yard<br />
Tags and pins bought at Walmart</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This week seems to have been very busy. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Now that I'm thinking about it; it really hasn't been any crazier than usual. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's some of our week...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We started off last weekend with the Wildcat Walk-a-thon</div><div style="text-align: center;">and Homecoming Parade.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The best part of the night was seeing a Full Double Rainbow on the way home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We literally parked on the side of the road and starred at it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Amazing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Maddie and I caught a sinus bug and were home sick all weekend. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Blah. </div><div style="text-align: center;">But while having nothing else to do I was searching the internet for ways to feel better </div><div style="text-align: center;">and came across a remedy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar mixed with 8 ounces water</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Apparently it is an extremely old, everyone knows about it, tried and true solution.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>(Please tell me that you didn't know about the "Apple Cider Vinegar" remedy....Please... </em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>I would hate to be the only one that has never heard of it before.)</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, it's working and I am back to fairly normal!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We picked a ridiculous amount of stubborn green tomatoes and attempted to make Ketchup with them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://southernfood.about.com/od/greentomatoes/r/bl30322v.htm">Click here for the recipe</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'll let you know if anyone will actually eat green ketchup or not...Doesn't seem likely!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've also become <strike>addicted</strike> inspired by the show</div><div style="text-align: center;">Extreme Couponing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you seen how much those crazy women save! You need to watch it</div><div style="text-align: center;">and then you can become addicted like me...umm, I mean inspired :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've started decorating for fall.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love fall.</div><div style="text-align: center;">OH, and I found a way to use my <a href="http://practicalpraise.blogspot.com/2011/06/bzzzy-family-organizer.html">Chalk Herb Pots</a> for Halloween</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>So that has been our week so far...</em></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em>Can't wait to hear what you have been up to!</em></span><img align="right" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/151/635A6CED1FBAE18FC35266657099EBFB.png" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910520104383588894.post-57896474836658678932011-09-30T08:50:00.000-07:002011-09-30T08:50:29.152-07:00Fess Up Friday<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ever have one of those moments where you feel like a kid again?? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a couple that have happened this week. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe I'm tired of being responsible or something, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Last night we had some friends over and were going to have Stuffed Baked Apples for dessert </div><div style="text-align: center;">(because I'm to lazy to peel all of the apples for pie, if you must know the real reason). </div><div style="text-align: center;">The apples refused to soften in time for consumption, so I forced everyone to eat them crispy. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Yup, hard and crunchy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was outside playing with Maddie and picking up stuff around the yard; toys, garbage, and so on...</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I came upon a broken hanger (In the yard, ya, I don't know how it got there either). </div><div style="text-align: center;">Instead of just tossing it in the garbage bin, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I broke it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I broke another piece off. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It snapped in three pieces. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was <strong>fun.</strong> Even though it was already broken, </div><div style="text-align: center;">I still felt <strong>naughty</strong>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Wierd</strong>? Maybe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then just today, I was followed into the bathroom by our cat, Batman. He hopped into the shower and started sipping the puddles of water left from our morning showers. So...I turned on the water. </div><div style="text-align: center;">(I'm laughing as I write this) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>It was great!!</strong> </div><div style="text-align: center;">He was out the door in a flash!</div><br />
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