tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249979222024-03-23T11:08:06.310-07:00Burnt ToastStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.comBlogger225125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-22038737561685492972008-04-10T21:12:00.000-07:002008-04-10T21:13:12.226-07:00Where have I been?You can catch me here.... <a href="http://www.stampinwithsteph.typepad.com/">http://www.stampinwithsteph.typepad.com</a>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-41453743090525008402008-02-13T06:28:00.000-08:002008-02-13T06:41:28.581-08:00Change~<div align="center"> <span style="color:#009900;">Change~ This word has been on my mind a lot lately.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">Mostly I don't like change. I like the constant.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">Well, sometimes change is not only good, it's completely necessary.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">Did I tell you I started Weight Watchers?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">Let me back up.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">I started out the year doing Atkins. I had done it before and felt I could do it again. Well, I did it for a few weeks and lost 15LBS. However, I hated the things I was eating, and although I was losing weight I didn't feel healthy. That's when I decided to "weigh" my options, and made the switch. So, far I really love it. I have also started walking. 2 times a day when I can manage it. My favorite time is in the morning. The world seems so still. Let me tell you it is not only a time for body excercise but, mind too! Change, it's a good thing!</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">On</span><span style="color:#009900;">e thing I have noticed is that I cannot keep everything in my life running at top speed. My scrapping has really slowed down from lasts months marathon pace (almost 50 pages). I did manage to get one page done yesterday.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166473709692003010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicebo0BsD1Cu-xpsdD3BrVv2450ktQwZJvEV8xC9FjfOykmqwQYQbA9ea6EhGiL58SyjFZGVRASvwotocJZ24_XOaSNHKQxQ34Pa1yMWym1HHinQ2EiOX_lI1rifbAVvQNJ5HtwQ/s320/IMG_8206-1.JPG" border="0" /></span></div><p align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">Sorry, for the crappy pic. I was actually holding Hailey at the time. I just couldn't get the glare to not be there. Anyway, thought I had better get her 4 month page finished since she will be 5 months in 6 days! LOL!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">Ok, I better scoot. Have a fabulous day all!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#009900;">Peace, love, & fat free popcorn~</span></p>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-29905054209346260202008-02-08T08:01:00.000-08:002008-02-08T08:27:55.342-08:00Tagged by Monica~<div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#993399;">You must post the rules before you give your answers.- You must list one fact about yourself for each letter of your middle name. Each fact must begin with that letter.- If you don't have a middle name, just use your maiden name. - After you've been tagged, you need to up-date your blog with your middle name and answers.- At the end of your post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and need to read your blog for details).</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;">Thanks for the tag Monica! Ok, here goes</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;">M~ Messy</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;">A~ Artistic</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;">R~ Reliable</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;">I~ Introspective</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;">E~ Eclectic</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;">Now for the tagging~</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;">Sandy</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;">Lauren</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;">Kimberly</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;">Gloria</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;">Nathalia</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#3366ff;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#33ccff;">Have a Fabulous Friday!</span></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-22589005899386764682008-02-06T11:37:00.000-08:002008-02-06T11:45:44.059-08:00<div align="center"><span style="color:#663366;">So, I got the coolest thing in the mail today! I am participating in Designing With 2008 challenge on 2 peas in a bucket. I won Pat's challenge for January. Well, I got my prize from her today. What can I say? WOW! It's huge! Like having a scrapbook store delivered right to my door. So, thank you so much Pat! You ROCK! </span></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizPkSWGalUnyDvLiuLMVnk8gDmramzJEsN7TZstdzvW1HkIa8OmFKU2wLzCtscyetqvDZLrv0rB1844JWAv5I1Gs0ccWabS6-ScMBFwFh4IvWjvLnlB45Vf4ZmZK52jClDsRRBQ/s1600-h/IMG_8192.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163954412515191554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgizPkSWGalUnyDvLiuLMVnk8gDmramzJEsN7TZstdzvW1HkIa8OmFKU2wLzCtscyetqvDZLrv0rB1844JWAv5I1Gs0ccWabS6-ScMBFwFh4IvWjvLnlB45Vf4ZmZK52jClDsRRBQ/s320/IMG_8192.JPG" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163954403925256946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJas8g9xGC_GP7Gf_FwTI7DgIpKZPYk7P_rzJ3mMdSSo2ywso8Yc6dQTj_Zo8ApuTSzZANFSINQimFEH9ITICDm46t4pWICOXhgZ3WOYTFSL5t9nzfLXNPG_auXbdWjThAXDo_Q/s320/IMG_8194.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163954391040355042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVE-y1FmwLhrqwdKfKRJ_wA7zaAnzjI4dhuGoByJ2V7d2UJZMqjGQkgjIvkYiy57LN4WeH5AGSN75IDTaDhg5bnjurlXBbLGAKHiGIOaxAAmLMazFjMj010Jpys4PSeX9PxdaTxA/s320/IMG_8197-1.JPG" border="0" /></div><p align="center"><span style="color:#339999;">Yes, it is so much loot that I had to take 3 pictures to show it all to you. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#339999;">Ok, now I gotta go play!</span></p>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-67165457123117545922008-01-25T15:57:00.000-08:002008-01-25T16:04:05.606-08:00My scraps~<div>This has been a productive scrapbooking month. So far I have completed 27 12x12's and a 20 page 6x6 baby album for a friend. It could have something to do with all of the challenges I am participating in right now. It's kinda crazy really, but fun. I think I'll share a few with you. I mean we need pictures right!</div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159568997502904994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI5ztOejVJfWEkeRo1IiS1YoyjmNg2DDfrAN5eZTDQ80ZmfP4fIq5a8iEn6XogtkX279c8HQMJWjGHTWGEOfEeJqHKfU6-xeT2MZx00l8uJJ5VGOG3ru2D9-HkNiefg1RhQbl7XA/s320/IMG_7985-1.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159569001797872306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtLCx_z8N4tTNCZ48q2lJ3PWl8av8ZzQ1gsH9c-4eishbo63hMWgvBDIf5S6wGXfquMNOgAAywqd2tOiH-Xxm3GORAcdKlN-Dm-gPG7MW0t09_usDQrKCtWLhumSgdPFJE03lOXw/s320/IMG_7966-1.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159569006092839618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOESv6RsBPGRp2W3oLKDKinXn6ryQzwMapqP77GKfPsdKzQBAMeM18D72RN_sDb8W0YmJOrFlDAh4tQsinQW6whvSJ2W6pxrkC5mglyKaTG7KPLujlC3GoPXRDc6X3LxIrRQhtg/s320/IMG_7704-1.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159569010387806930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAw8r4Kd65IZJ4F3vgO9odMYwX3sBSi64ZlGXKdzMFr5wgezIjsQxBA2xyR4GKU-g1WSPKTRTF19FEseoJI8punOXP7eccbMnZIIguALSjOLH-mw2slN6RtOL_mIjPCqCKbRlMtQ/s320/IMG_7709-1.JPG" border="0" />Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-71982485353684709512008-01-09T06:50:00.000-08:002008-01-09T07:07:19.182-08:00~So, the new year is finally here. The holidays are over. Have you gotten back into the swing of things? I have to admit that I still have twinkle lights up around my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">living room</span>. They are just so pretty, I don't want to take them down.<br />I have myself a steaming mug of HOT coffee. My sister will be here soon with my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">niece</span>. I am watching her today. I only mention it because it'll be slightly crazy. Me, 3 toddlers, and an infant. It's all good though!<br /><br /> I have been scrapping a lot this year. 16 12x12 pages and a 20 page 6x6 album (baby gift). Not bad really! My goal for this year is 200 pages but, really it's just to create something everyday. I am currently in like 6 or 7 different challenges over on 2Peas. I like the challenge of combining challenges in my pages. It keeps things interesting and helps me stretch my creative muscles. Always a good thing I think! I am still hosting the Life Artist challenges on 2Peas based on Ali Edward's book. If you haven't checked it out you should. For the next 3 week I will be giving away prizes. I'll add a link at the end of this post. It <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sounds</span> like the little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ones</span> are stirring. Must mean it's time to make breakfast. Have a good one~<br /><a href="http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=2456993">http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=2456993</a>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-2362873612401251372008-01-01T08:31:00.000-08:002008-01-01T08:32:49.465-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVLpqCMTeA4ur7P7FX7nKXpJEqRd_Ky_9X66zgNMQ2F60aixk-yO1tHNunpfKFHmn_ARcrLQH7j85oYzT3i2dRcuAZg29Bc0WncyPzSgwYVvBzmph706vNweVAv82_f5d9biGaQ/s1600-h/AIJ3ZU2CAHEN0LTCA05511GCABS6ZXCCAI5ZLZVCACTPM2NCA087OQ7CAWZ6288CAD7HL9VCAD9LBGECA7TUGNZCAC9ZIJ9CARNSM1YCALOHR8RCART0GFHCANR1NLJCA3KEZTLCAD4PU2ICAGE2032.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5150546848909587666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVLpqCMTeA4ur7P7FX7nKXpJEqRd_Ky_9X66zgNMQ2F60aixk-yO1tHNunpfKFHmn_ARcrLQH7j85oYzT3i2dRcuAZg29Bc0WncyPzSgwYVvBzmph706vNweVAv82_f5d9biGaQ/s400/AIJ3ZU2CAHEN0LTCA05511GCABS6ZXCCAI5ZLZVCACTPM2NCA087OQ7CAWZ6288CAD7HL9VCAD9LBGECA7TUGNZCAC9ZIJ9CARNSM1YCALOHR8RCART0GFHCANR1NLJCA3KEZTLCAD4PU2ICAGE2032.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-8291877347302862842007-12-21T09:27:00.000-08:002007-12-21T09:28:00.611-08:00Blessings<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjupbremetL-oSPlf1bjt7AdIog8Dc1hXdw65rvvsBFNqoMgE7DXAHuhsBLyC5pH1ghFpXOOvOB-OKrq1G8RuhBliujbx93k26_8m77H4CZA4vqN-GUCk7oQ4RiddWlxDlv04tS4w/s1600-h/IMG_7010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjupbremetL-oSPlf1bjt7AdIog8Dc1hXdw65rvvsBFNqoMgE7DXAHuhsBLyC5pH1ghFpXOOvOB-OKrq1G8RuhBliujbx93k26_8m77H4CZA4vqN-GUCk7oQ4RiddWlxDlv04tS4w/s320/IMG_7010.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><span style="color:#cc0000;">Does it get any sweeter then this??? Hailey got her blessing last night and she was a complete angel!</span><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-82097823471930880482007-12-13T22:18:00.000-08:002007-12-13T22:26:45.412-08:00Busy, busy, busy~<div align="center"><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#009900;">This is such a crazy, busy time of year.</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">I do have more Christmas journal pages to share with you but, not tonight. I wanted to post these two holiday cards that I made for Andy's boss's. I love the way that they turned out. I wish the cards that I sent this year looked this good! Huh!</span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143710265996702850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhHQDTd8m6gmwzoeuwpf50fPTpvmGMy-kIWEDJYEgW1m7LOjn84V6rbcBfu8gIvb9Rq-MXywUkR9SqrVyUZ6sp1C1TpKE8waSwYNHdrFngDdADdYFolYMiBuKlHL4rMifokqCig/s320/IMG_6864-1.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143710270291670162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz-S-xzZCl9QkdmUCM2-OVpD1D6Zo_6Jm4t8cQLUW-nRP1qyv136AXXmvaZNAB6i7g-j9S5vBmY-ztS_kOAaz1jFQHFv-5sHVJ53CiFV6AUGnJVQWbihBAynOlAc9pZ2dWCYrT1Q/s320/IMG_6865.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143710274586637474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSppysySaAWqaaz9cPTw97Jjs7N7PRbDKuSiEhRI3OvXqLQ1J9LaGCidtaXYhqX5CkQleuYi734Yci6vjp_OxcDQKIzw8uj3kyD41UAbPTX_CVK-H8Y_DpsnBxrezAt16VYhTig/s320/IMG_6867-1.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143710283176572082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3jW6GeI31ITuxMaVb9_8I3r3WW6jmyn0YUiiVhJQihBOYjqJaamgfkWqObdVTptlqIuf0ZqCBMUGbnyK8kVeUPNUofWf4T-7U7F0tEEDxQScW2oPDew8JVvY2b2RyZXr4rgXOUA/s320/IMG_6870.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#009900;">You get two views of each card, for your viewing pleasure!<br /></span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">Can you believe how close Christmas is? It just seems to have come upon us so quickly. Perhaps I wasn't paying attention. Life with little kids will do that to you I suppose. Keeps you busy and distracted</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">Well I better get my tired self to bed. Just wanted to share the cards with you. I also managed to knit a scarf this afternoon. Will try to post pics tomorrow.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">Goodnight all~</span></div>.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-61846232440444312982007-12-10T07:36:00.000-08:002007-12-10T07:59:19.689-08:00On the first day of Christmas~<div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#ff0000;">Here are my first 6 entries for Journal your Christmas...</span><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#ff0000;">Sorry it's taken me so long to post them. I have been sick (still).</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#ff0000;">Plus, our computer has been having some issues.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#ff0000;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142371270918645538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLreDtOgyoDLB7KvE7MyZtZCIaJNbEsYizXpY7vpvoRF0CndH_13ZBHvK0LUqLk0qPNh8BiOfSglYcJELAE-fHUBSNxu-jvu0mUndOX2tP0ebCLnsmEnKKrMXky8YBICq5EGfMjg/s320/001-1.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#ff0000;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#ff0000;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142371288098514738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Oj-17BbUqzXQbjFa6DMpkVPe5aHRb8_Jc18sS8rak7K63-4UucnibKTcsR6Q3ZoRfqB64UoDr6H0RnuBXvDYpJCLM9KI1qfIgrvuhfgOlUexuLb1S69LaW03LI7ay9Pf7ypleA/s320/002-1.jpg" border="0" /></span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142372078372497218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEineelLhESJrWc3SN25HDqMn0o0vtrjgdE7auUX7SQ8mwTAWAKSOw0dX0dNy4nbn6BSpdA48-nvzKObvg-nTPAHhYlUolNyIbqzje9CVr3sS8UWOfJWPSZrRl9Pbjks227IX7zmEg/s320/003-1.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142372104142301010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHuq7MR2dXtp-UokaxVf8J9-3xyIigQdjbSRHFg-3lJn2Kzc31P_-IgK3IiNr4vsGiHCAkTNr7bYfZEY4gBDMLLcj-wyBbUuM-T7Wa-3v24hyphenhyphenmkW9CAG_jDH6sv426ZiuHcjGvQQ/s320/004-1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142373246603601762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSLQBqgGy4bapj2vdDAYVy8tqpAE3_Gmx8jQd0K4VNsqB-OEwA-bF6NZ2fguCCLHQvzBByP5Tpt_5ea0wfhw_UvYjEfow_OWBRs6lnfFjeFLTqy4GoolOnQrv4B9uhHtq4IOZ5kw/s320/005-1.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142373259488503666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcKZr7gZkoHpSczp9RmDZZeaiZxZpua0EE7bzG6r-x7MOkz1iqPmFE4QCo0hI3dbnBlH_W-9T2F8f77OlLKUroF-7cmI2LxOG8WYvlYmIRWwN0JesV2AoVSfEMSh2uIFhTVGxEA/s320/006-1.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc0000;">I have an ever growing list of holiday stuff to accomplish today. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc0000;">So wish me luck!~</span></p>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-43564957126016500152007-12-01T08:09:00.000-08:002007-12-01T08:38:04.066-08:00A Journey~<div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Once again the time has come to journal my Christmas.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">With some inspiration from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Shimelle</span>!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Here is the manifesto~</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">********************************</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;">I Declare my intention to journal my Christmas. Writing something down every day. Creating a little bit whenever possible. Getting my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">stories</span> documented for myself and maybe for others to read too.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;">I hope by taking a little time each day to reflect, to write, to create. I will keep my Christmas alive and well. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Despite</span> the commercial pressure that exists outside my door. Family, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">friends</span>, and hot beverages will help.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#00cccc;">I may meet others taking this same journey. I may share my work from time to time. I may remember just why I loved Christmas in the first place, and that may be a very magical moment indeed.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;">**************************</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I will share my finished page later when I get a chance. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I am so excited about this project. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Have a great Saturday!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Peace, love & Spice cake~</span></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-11870809098567879692007-11-27T07:00:00.000-08:002007-11-27T07:11:19.421-08:00Holiday Cheer~<div align="center"> <span style="font-family:verdana;">It's that time again.</span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The holidays are here.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Yesterday the kids and I cranked up the holiday music and broke out the decorations. Time for a little holiday cheer!</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137535913941452450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlY74kCrdDQrySYDXYYLt8QRr4tpexwGfBbw1PGO7eGa4sgJHM0KFm-hV-4p5tFyfZqPhDfbPvVNyMqsRvdsIaTxTX_xpG6iYpg_WQ5GHSiHkoTNyp-7Eo2dizbNtup3oO89LhVQ/s320/IMG_6652-1.JPG" border="0" /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5137535926826354354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS57YVbT9YJ_Hk2WcpYfm0pkUxeyyeLVP2QOhejROzHqhRz1mu3YqzW_uwkA55vSCBnLpNvRdWvFgkxvycm6Dugf5geYHS4qUa-CGJDuLZFkLTHTqEu1pMdmsjLiothZ-EYrONkQ/s320/IMG_6666-1.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I made these wall hangings for my Life Artist challenge over on Two Peas.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=2425922">http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=2425922</a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">It's all about blog inspiration. I got the inspiration for this from Ali Edward's blog. She has some really awesome holiday projects in her gallery. Check them out if you can!</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://aliedwards.typepad.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;">http://aliedwards.typepad.com/</span></a></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I have lots to share, still sick, Thanksgiving was great. We had an awesome time tree hunting, and we even managed to take our family Christmas card picture. I just don't have to energy to write about it all right now. This cold has taken over and I am a messy cranky ball of sickness. YUCK!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">So, I am out. I have knitting to do, projects to finish, projects to start. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">It's the holidays!</span></p>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-56366650863816463502007-11-19T09:28:00.000-08:002007-11-19T09:46:07.415-08:00Two MOnths~<div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Look who went and turned 2 months old!!!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134605401393766226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnthtwvhpvE8nO4nI99zHDPif7Nye7DqnbB73OLm2vznFwpwdLes-CwZTVuy2hCZZ1P8yVAD66AJ2cCY36M6-oOfwEv5ZgLXrAPUFOob2K40ortNJswujbRyfb5EJxcMHZtwQLSw/s320/IMG_6149-1.JPG" border="0" /></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134605358444093250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHmX6nvLy_07eTzbwK2zQ__TP0reeJLbf3uCE1Wzs7b4yfJpeFtWicWhrgxsLNwyn-fGUxEh4h2_m3MegkaP7iOEnzpN1Snwkl8AjUIFlmni_Zgn_lwOOQXGqS3LxNQ6pBTUHUw/s320/IMG_6145-1.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">She is getting so big, so fast! </span></div><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I feel like I can</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> hardly keep up with her changes.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">This weeks promises to be jam packed and it's only Monday morning.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">We are having a birthday dinner for one of the missionaries next door tonight. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I made him a scarf (it's cold here). Well actually I need to finish it.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Gotta clean the house and make dinner and dessert (peach cobbler).</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I am going to a baby shower on Friday and I am making a 6x6 mini album for it. I only have Tuesday and Wednesday to make it. Some time in those two days I have to go shopping for Thanksgiving groceries and I have some baking to do.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Thursday is Thanksgiving (beyond jam packed). We split the holiday between Andy's family and mine. Lovely to see so much family in one day but makes for way too much food consumed and a really long day!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Friday, I wanted to get some shopping in but, I really don't think I am hard core enough for it. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LOL</span>! I have the baby shower in the evening.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Saturday, we are going into the woods to get Christmas trees. It's a tradition that My husband's family does. We live in a small apartment and won't actually have a tree but, we will probably give it to someone in the ward. It's about the experience they tell me. At any rate it should give me a chance to get some pictures of the boys playing in the snow.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">So, you see it's Monday morning and I already feel tired. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ahh</span>, the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">maintenance</span> guy is blowing the leaves out of our entry way. It's super loud. Taylor comes running to me half crying because he's freaked out. So now he's sitting in my lap. Riley runs up to the door and yells at it "Get away from my house!". My crazy kids.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">If i don't get back on here for the rest of the week, have a safe and blessed <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Thanksgiving</span>!</span></p>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-17762253687244182652007-11-16T16:14:00.000-08:002007-11-16T16:21:03.613-08:00Days go by~<div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">It's cold, wet, and rainy out today.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I am enjoying a hot mug of peach tea while my babies are napping.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Yep</span>, all 3 at once. It's like a miracle or a gift.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Tomorrow I turn 27. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I am feeling old but, I'll get over it.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">It's not that I think 27 is old, I just feel like I am not where I thought I would be in terms of life goals. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">With the exception of being married and having kids.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">The worst part is now I am not sure I know what I want for MY life. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Not my kid's lives or my husband's but mine.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">I really should think about this but, deep thought like that would require more energy then I currently possess. So for now I will just enjoy my tea.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Have a good weekend~</span></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-64141316403187607772007-11-12T07:11:00.000-08:002007-11-12T07:34:39.661-08:003~<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#009900;">Well, it happened. My sweet Riley went and turned 3!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#009900;">It seems like just yesterday that we were bringing his tiny little self home from the hospital.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#009900;">He was so small. Barely 5 LBS.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131974749966541074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqMjdNzdoU6xSTmhLvC-vwUQPkOk86w1gt0TC6r0VVhqawojXMiry0_AXA9ZR9LIz4ZihpxTX8NrveEqgKaqxHdl8_MgLZt7JBXoCOEaTEdNG02ETabcXOJIVxRZ20F6YDMS97uw/s320/PB132630.JPG" border="0" /></span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#009900;">He had a birthday party on Saturday. I think he had a really good time.</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#009900;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131973440001515778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3rnjG6d0P1fuRzzEAoSxCqHU3GaaXm-wPzT1-ZIDkawdqiKlxzZOavzEemtQALGHK19aEzRWazvYNFsN8tW4IrGhj1-BLDQPxPWhqywVPFqYWyfCh-KKJ5hyphenhyphenHGeXZD255cn8SQ/s320/IMG_6042-1.JPG" border="0" /></span></div><p><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#009900;">Since we celebrated on Saturday today is going to be pretty much business as usual. I was thinking about making him some fun pancakes for breakfast. Well if we still have power that is. We are in the midst of a huge storm. The wind has been slapping against the side of our house for a good hour now. It woke me up. Gotta love these pre-winter storms. PLus, it's raining buckets. My poor husband has to go work in it all day. He's gonna get soaked and beyond.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">It's Christmas craft time again. All of the gift giving gears have been activated in my head. I have made two fabulous little altered holiday planners. One for my sister and one for my sister-in-law. You can see pics on it here. There are just too many pictures to download them now! <a href="http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1258226">http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/pg.asp?cmd=display&layout_id=1258226</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">I have decided to make very few things this holiday. Bought some cute little christmas cards at Michaels for a dollar a box. I am making something for my two neices and nephew and for my mother-in-law. Although I have not narrowed down what to make her. So if you know of a fairly easy and inexpensive project please let me know. Well, the birthday boy woke up so no more bloggin'</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#009900;">Have a good one~</span></p>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-8248361785588340182007-11-05T19:48:00.001-08:002007-11-05T20:07:53.861-08:00Productive~<div align="center"> I have been productive in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">scrapbooking</span> department the last week. Sit back and get ready for the Layout parade.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129569752419268434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUAM5UGikwKXoXsBFPufL3QNzIcvwdLQA3g8Wd6D_CIaEJ_OPFGHgLD8A1_s7wmpYxwBV_zUuZvGvzKmnUzf9GbySOkcKpJpMBoC1bWjdOrd-q4NC7Y2OhndRGSNs5mOHNjo-4mQ/s320/IMG_5854-1.JPG" border="0" /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129569816843777890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3YVlbiP7tBJV8PE7ByHHQqehboGSZcEnVkkzeqTwfED6zVaj8Uwk-8xQUvd4ggPNJGtoD8PUAWgmF8Iwe7wdtm3t4KihyXfkzbse35FsKp0w5M_9B9B6u1GXgZp5SAS-9tWq3A/s320/IMG_5843-1.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129569829728679794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1r6sT5acaLLnxscXlFGdl6FAYWqCNmUSfiNQQKflNyPQWlPT7VVeG4iH7dwxImA2UfnS-EKZgqZzU9287SPDzd7bNua0sDkv3hQJnvO-nQzjudVUg4fFB_HucY6jVqgWKLBOTCQ/s320/IMG_5846-1.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">There are more but, blogger decided not to let me post any more pics.</p><p align="center">It's a shame really because my sweet little sugar lump is 6 weeks and I wanted to post a picture of her from Halloween. Man, was she adorable!</p><p align="center">Can you believe that it's November already? It's my favorite month. It always flies by so quickly though. We literally have every weekend booked before the month even starts. My sister's birthday was Saturday. Riley's birthday party is next Saturday. Mine is the 17<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span>, I will celebrate with my Brother in law 'cause his b-day is the 14<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span>. . <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Insane</span>!</p><p align="center">Well, Hailey <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">beckons</span>. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ciao</span>! </p>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-92125386931325519982007-10-26T09:15:00.000-07:002007-10-26T10:08:23.305-07:00Bad Blogger~<div align="center"> Life has just sort of been happening & I haven't been blogging. </div><div align="center">I have been scrapping though! So, it's all good. Right?<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYr0DM7wqLsZdCLPKw4WuvVvCHxQTeTdH7JYAUR6yvJ1NE7y3aMXirZ5hzXcHgG6eRRFLBRzPdv-U_V_-ede8FzWVhyphenhyphenRqbUW5JTKE38XcZae-YnzO6HJRT-wT9p9inzlqzyp_lSQ/s1600-h/IMG_5574-1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125680333115225842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYr0DM7wqLsZdCLPKw4WuvVvCHxQTeTdH7JYAUR6yvJ1NE7y3aMXirZ5hzXcHgG6eRRFLBRzPdv-U_V_-ede8FzWVhyphenhyphenRqbUW5JTKE38XcZae-YnzO6HJRT-wT9p9inzlqzyp_lSQ/s320/IMG_5574-1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8NoxtSeKVZkR4N4NxiKpyifhwThJjBG11ItQGAXBr9sr0IewmXD9yBvqScYG59zAIeKCFo-a8GGma4Jhize2mNJWcQ09vHa3A2j4eK-Iap96jcfo9NFmH2tAhLblmR50Uk4upQ/s1600-h/IMG_5581-1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125680341705160450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8NoxtSeKVZkR4N4NxiKpyifhwThJjBG11ItQGAXBr9sr0IewmXD9yBvqScYG59zAIeKCFo-a8GGma4Jhize2mNJWcQ09vHa3A2j4eK-Iap96jcfo9NFmH2tAhLblmR50Uk4upQ/s320/IMG_5581-1.JPG" border="0" /></a><em> </em></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>I forgot to tell you about the "adventure" that we had last Sunday.<br />To properly tell this little tale I need to give you a little background info.</em></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>My husband being the boy that he is LOVES mud.</em></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>Particularly mud puddles. Mostly just driving through them. In fact I'm not sure which he loves more, mud puddles or his car. The combination is like <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">manna</span> to him!</em></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>He has had quite a few cars/trucks over the years. Nothing fancy and certainly not a one that should have been able to go down the muddy roads that he adventured to. So fast forward to this last Spring and my darling husband finally buys a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">CRV</span> with 4 wheel drive. He is like a kid in a candy store! Now I have to tell you that in all of his years of adventures he has NEVER once gotten his vehicle stuck. Well until last Sunday that is. So, we went for our usual Sunday drive. Packed up the kids and got donuts. We like to go for little drives. See where we end up. Hubby says to me that he wants to drive out to the pumpkin patch because he knows there will be mud. Now if you remember we did the P-patch last weekend. I was trying to avoid the rain and muck. He only wants to drive in it so I think I will be nice and say "Sure". It's been raining all day Friday and all day Saturday. He says no I found a muddy road not to far from here (the donut shop) last week. I don't say anything (after 9 years together I am use to muddy roads). So we drive over to this road (if you could call it that). The puddles are HUGE!!!! He doesn't hesitate, why would he? I mean he finally has 4 wheel drive, right? WRONG! The first, yes very first puddle that he forges we get stuck. Not just stuck but, stuck for 2 hours need a tow truck to get us out stuck!! Or as my two year old said "Stuck in the muck"! Yeah, that's right we were not moving. We called my sister to see if she could pull us out with her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">CRV</span>. Well that only made us sink deeper and at this point I look down and realize that water is starting to come in on my side. Lucky for me that I wore my boots that day. My purse got ruined, and he ended up taking out all of the carpet and cleaning it. The babies were so good the whole time. I think they liked the adventure. I was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">OK</span> with it (for the most part) until my purse got ruined. So, much for Hubby having 4-wheel drive! I would like to think that there will be no more muddy roads but, I know him better then that. So, that was our little Sunday drive err, sit!</em></div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125692930254305058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfD013xwP9_tuVnRCLeGZpYuUd-ccJAoYWrZIOK6O6t_YcZw8pAL6qMEyxz1TjL3To2EYGAvIzfQH42AfZXXjqJd2JSVKIXVc1r8mODzOZ1jyg1jeXDuNmJ7QBEG_wcFvwVgfr2w/s400/IMG_5394.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125692934549272370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh__EEBtG-k51bPwtygvF33WzZH8_GcSvXYv58_7acvCuRkH7_jvIVOCj5PaAqLyPQvpjBtQSnY9cZPb0BJMqg9gtJwfFvb86lWNBfTCOHhSO7lzMmp2Pn7L7TCt0Q575Ds51LD8g/s400/IMG_5431.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125692943139206978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZlqDm9uaAYr8HkFeqe7Uixrp_6RSrzlkPZtqJ7kOR2rwYZGU60BLnxn6occ6jP0qgLhx5jC57E-4gVFyw2htUEK1QSD3AkqvdzDtKN6Szl094tkR1r9kYrVZZRr2ou2K4F2SzBQ/s400/IMG_5421.JPG" border="0" /></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-91474034265704578192007-10-19T07:30:00.000-07:002007-10-19T07:40:35.424-07:00<div align="center">A hot mug of coffee, feeding the baby and some quiet. </div><div align="center">This is the way we start our day (well when I am lucky).</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">You are not gonna believe it but, today my little sugar lump is 1 month old!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">{insert picture here}</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">blogger isn't working...</div><div align="center">Anyway, time sure has been flyin'!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I also have some LO's for you but again no pics.</div><div align="center"> Sorry for such a boring post.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Do something fun this weekend. </div><div align="center">I'm gone~</div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-43338438540145052402007-10-16T07:48:00.000-07:002007-10-16T08:06:10.888-07:00The weekend, a new book, and a challenge~My copy of Ali Edwards Life Artist book came in the mail on Saturday.<br /><div align="center">It was really inspiring!</div><div align="center">So much so that I started a challenge over at <a href="http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/">2Peas</a> inspired by the book.</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://twopeasinabucket.kaboose.com/mb.asp?cmd=display&thread_id=2393342">Life Artist Challenge~</a></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">The first challenge is PLAY!</div><div align="center">This is my layout for the challenge.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9WQa1Nv334qbFBHPQj3iU5we8KWrgyOJcjgk3vBnrbw-gPZQt4V5c8qJLvk5LeJlLV2Kiv-2qTYuCvNxN8k_RwwlNtv0Cn6WZPzoGjnWGplummNSk1S1hg9u8lHTNJY_csmNNA/s1600-h/IMG_5296-1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121947133762332962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9WQa1Nv334qbFBHPQj3iU5we8KWrgyOJcjgk3vBnrbw-gPZQt4V5c8qJLvk5LeJlLV2Kiv-2qTYuCvNxN8k_RwwlNtv0Cn6WZPzoGjnWGplummNSk1S1hg9u8lHTNJY_csmNNA/s320/IMG_5296-1.JPG" border="0" /></a> So nice just to be creating again!</div><br /><div align="center">If you can come play with us!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">We went to the pumpkin patch this weekend.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">I was really excited to go until we got there.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">It was packed, I would say probably 500 people or more.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">We didn't stay long.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">We didn't get a pumpkin, or even a pic of one.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Oh, well! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"><br /> </div></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121950406527412530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifaPImx_2bNRWOkyklwJZ-NP8WxFZRKZmZa44ntHaRxKppPZ6HO5yPdTCNlu-Ia_ueF1ryDeJiSPU7YOL-Qh52UAghiLcItYVp_yPNXlOmvubqtrscOIDFXW7SK2guBMPUSRpXhQ/s320/IMG_5259.JPG" border="0" /> <div align="center"> </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121950428002249026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQr4AaJFCqIOIrI0vWHPmxaO5eyMOnUup8PSkDGaxOQESLlZ_rm7E69zaK6CcsqVdatncclG6LBOy1lem2sR4FUkGMXr6z2UrPGoCPtFFueTf2-ybWX42hWsjl1qPFEoBwfVYVVA/s320/IMG_5236.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121950436592183634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiB8pnGWbFJ9zX98MLTbW2As0WMDDE2QQ01QYKDvvo-mRURT35fhMsOzoCAaA_33ouZdKYrRq4oW4p8dQUrEIj_PsFdD74aHyHnCKyzZU35ngrBrAoR6tykP-rJgLBRBntea89lw/s320/IMG_5273.JPG" border="0" /></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">Sorry the pics are sideways. I was tired of fighting with them.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Have a good day!</span></p>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-60104488844102614222007-10-10T10:44:00.000-07:002007-10-10T11:06:31.960-07:00Insanity~<div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Sorry that it's taken me so long to post. Yesterday was insanity.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I know I owe you the name of the giveaway winner and I will give to you in a minute.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Let me say a little about my day yesterday.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">CRAZY!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Did I mention that we haven't had a fridge since Sunday (when it broke).</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Well we finally got a new one last night (at like 8pm).</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">So, my day yesterday was all about what to make 2 toddlers to eat that doesn't require anything perishable. Oh, and can be made quickly. It just made everything a little bit more stressful.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">End of rant.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Now on to our winner(s).</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">There was originally only going to be 1 winner.</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">However, in letting my 2 year old choose the name</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">He decided that there should be 3.</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">He must have been feeling very generous!</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">So without further ado.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#00cccc;">Nikki (NC2004)</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">Linda (shakerboxblog)</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">Toners</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">You have a little scrap snack coming your way!!!</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">As soon as I get your info that is.</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">To the rest of you, thanks so much fo visiting my blog and playing!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">In other news:</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Yesterday was my little sugar lump's "due date"</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">and today she is 3 weeks old!</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I can hardly believe it.</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">She is even starting to look older.</span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Time sure flies!</span></div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119769688422476050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SGwf-5khBqyfcljCnviNwBjCaxVUJSo07St23JWKtB00bfJe4YeIl2-zDtxucv4pUF6_L7RnP8zAS6V-5WMPg15Q5KMXFGUihqCOSiwwFVz3IKnbBjdUu5FAcnr4lWI58nyEuw/s320/IMG_5168.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Kind of a funny pic I know. She loves to have her hands on her face.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Anyway, have a good day all!</span></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-74806142702862278212007-10-08T02:40:00.002-07:002007-10-08T08:42:59.551-07:00FALLing Leaves...<div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">So, I really noticed this weekend that Fall is indeed here.</span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">The leaves are changing colors.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5118901727071561970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA7f1SO6Tp6ShuuK3miy6kSxUFpZLfqWB9d0rJey4qeVWf4nyGuLQ2J18zpeGgt5DxcyVXhF3hY9aNNEmGNA2mziprozCVWDpq7jeuplDJtViExMO4ykkWPeL3qq9lhY71-cD1AA/s320/fall.bmp" border="0" /></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">There is a crisp chill in the air, as well as that wonderful smokey smell.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">Some people have started to decorate with pumpkins and scarecrows.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">I LOVE IT! </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">This is my absolute favorite time of year!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">So, to honor that and my new baby I thought it would be fun to give away a scrap snack or two.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">I will pick a random winner on Tuesday (10-9-07 "Hailey's Due Date") at 5pm PST.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">Simply leave a comment on here telling me what you love most about this time of year!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">One entry per person please.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;">Thanks!</span></div><br /><span style="color:#cc6600;">* Edit- If you are posting anonymously please be sure to leave me your email addy so I contact you if you win. Thanks!<br /></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#cc6600;"></span></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-11586850133534628612007-10-02T07:54:00.000-07:002007-10-02T08:31:04.417-07:00Something Witty...<div align="center">As the coffee was brewing this morning I was composing a witty blog post in my mind.</div><div align="center">Do you ever do this?</div><div align="center">Of course by the time I had sat down with my coffee, got the baby somewhat content, fixed breakfast for the boys and checked my email my fabulous post had disappeared into the vast cavern that is my mind. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">C'est</span> La Vie!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Today is day 13 with the new baby. My DH has started referring to her as the girl. </div><div align="center">It bugs me a lot! I know he doesn't mean anything by it but, still it bugs me!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I have noticed how I seem to accomplish less and less in a day. Last night I managed to make dinner. Well it was frozen <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Chicken</span> nuggets and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">tater</span> tots. I consider this meal to be only a tiny step up from fast food. The boys enjoyed it even though it didn't come with a toy surprise. Oh, I did make them eat green beans. So, that is something at least. Right?</div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I think I need to seriously re-evaluate my sense of what accomplishing something in a day now means. I mean everyone got fed, diapers got changed, and the boys had baths (courtesy of DH). That is something right? Now the dishes didn't get done and the laundry is threatening to take over the hallway. One day at a time right? Today the baby has a DR. appointment so that means leaving the house. Lucky for me my brother is going to come over and watch the boys.</div><div align="center"> I am thankful for that! </div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">On the creative front I did manage to make a mock-up of Hailey's birth announcement. I am using the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Stampin</span> Up Bundle of Joy set. I think I may have gone a little overboard but, they will be cute it'll be worth it. The design is simple but, has a lot of pieces that need to be cut out. Times that by 40 and I have my work cut out for me (no pun intended). </div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Ok</span>, enough rambling. Have a great day all!</div><br /><div align="center">I am leaving you with this picture of my little sugar lump. She was sunbathing due to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">jaundice</span>.</div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5116760312212351202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVqq10oirzjXFaNpA8EKmTedK1Yey7Pgef0a0elu3XWlu0Z55nnWjFHDtX6mB2JX5VaqR0j_DrZmjonCxiNca53NJLQ1g0iNQRFwem21aCNWG7Tibmm4MIv_IbDE-tFE4ln_3nqg/s320/IMG_5065.JPG" border="0" /></div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-77812061458789853552007-09-27T08:50:00.000-07:002007-09-27T09:04:11.541-07:00Finding the mojo...<div align="center">So, up until yesterday I hadn't scrapped for me in 9 months!</div><br /><br /><div align="center">For some reason being preggers took away all of my scrappin' mojo.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Well, despite the craziness that was yesterday I managed to break the streak and create!</div><br /><br /><div align="center">It felt good too!</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114913209987098754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNkAuSAPoi3H0qCgH-VA0O9kHtFFWJ-EL-0hfcdqTu2x8sfIrjs3N45sN2Rda3J55ByTFwUjcCE-dT7gDay_BB4fpSBXkVr-oaBWZ37e8oVDn1RdVK4d5Arf9d6DhIdVsb7BFeVg/s320/IMG_5042-1.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><p align="center">Nothing fancy, just easin' back into it. It's amazing how rusty I feel.</p><p align="center">I also thought i'd share a few cards and a frame I made pre-baby.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114914309498726546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBVmTGZFR3NMaBTuXOao2CHAvoF8NtNL_yGTJH6Ba0WHNMP2E6RrU-FBjfirEpecOr_8pXl1GBYFSQWe0Mp1axHCDCfRiHNUCvT1Y5nPLvoT7DXA0n8rCN768yaKik-jLnhtI6Q/s320/IMG_4656-1.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114914313793693858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLxqQ7Ourz38Ufqw9DLc9s0DQD-rNWTQnimoHjTUplIjZ3_Kjssz_K3R4iOq13Vgs0Mfm846TZVoVWT3Y2K9JQQqiFO3wey1U572Vu4IsgI3FCvTEg_wm0_JMp5Gg8rss-w2Y8hg/s320/IMG_4658-1.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114914330973563058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsVNMu_XMfqaqAK-i2qtihlDnfQAxJqvYgUoowoeQI-grv3v86-pKWIz2e8ReALHG0PGp6dTbKrV58JZ8rUilX70TLywHl1V3wEWKYCdoq7bDKPqJuOrP-zAebnwOr_kjUA7H37Q/s320/IMG_4660-1.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114914335268530370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8rhTS-wjwGQfvNYM5EJ2ruCoDdzW9HGwCn7ODEgpvaT4AMvJeLWRRQyyufKDKZhq72dQGNNKtIpOVXPNcP3CtVHAhURdOajFhiWWh56nyC5_1sDTZvAC4FzDBVKquzOKwuOrgw/s320/IMG_4833-1.JPG" border="0" /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114915095477741778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-pJ4CBvzyl5FPhCkgG6ufNLbpZ0Xicup8EjSksUlzdrczhAWM7UNJB30Q_Xfsfxae73gHV2PnUHa06geOQ-obj2FAYv-kGOdpDNlNsVlyGUUhule5JmHkN00J8ZMwQ4BDO-EgQw/s320/IMG_4817-1.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">That's all for now. Have a good one!</p>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-19148321773139407762007-09-26T08:38:00.000-07:002007-09-26T09:11:43.880-07:00It seems like only yesterday...<div align="center"><br />That this sweet little man changed our lives.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114539461933000754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9KTjw0sUKVR4oqcxy3WnpQdQl79d3PjvPnJes-_jlz8R2U8ymfZ54kwlQFLj2dm2oAfI05j_8uTot_D8FJKS7DfGbZpAEipa-dEYt5iEsEDZlZjJiLT6CN6V0mZq8Qt4wHF2fg/s320/PB132635.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Of course that was almost 3 years ago and now he is a fiery little ball of energy!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114539496292739138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghBvhjEOtyUkYlMsq_q_Ak7dtrThujDLmQT71IoRZRmYvCeMooCBOfwMO_hH6jIc9zJU3PiqhmGPeRJUvszBzY-AL7bztbkQEbBwxzX0PJdHIcERVJ6ObMQywRq0JBdCrW9wxv5w/s320/IMG_4050.JPG" border="0" /></div></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Always into something and asking WHY about everything.... That was only the beginning for our family. 16 months later we were blessed with this little man.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114542047503312978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnLmeqvnWq2wg3X1_a-gw7BAcpTimIsoh3ucDd8FSNB8w3KauaXsoCMyHkuNQxTa2CxcPfsRueFaPAUpHNhpFshMRoWtxIkudXqQ9v-yUSSgqGmROlL34XqmtA5QfzxJ-PkgLW3w/s320/IMG_1589.JPG" border="0" />If we thought Riley kept us <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hoppin</span>' then we just didn't know what that meant until Taylor came along. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114542056093247586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQnz79qFmNsvGBVsgZmuDAoV0y_p8ikgnd4AxXUCom65-U1wVtrWiIdegAIXdddHCeL2R_In7ZvJF1R1vJJ0VNBKhHOp-XCj3x6gsLXP6PGgZPmYDwwQcBRntfv8QmyYOIKkntQ/s320/IMG_4456.JPG" border="0" />He is sweet and fearless! Always smiling! If you had told me that just 18 months later I would have the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">privilege</span> to introduce to you the sweetest little angel. </p><p align="center">She was completed our little family.</p><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Meet Hailey</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5114544263706437746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_I3JXygQW88jf3vGF1QCJpqx5irTuQ4AoW8_uL4pkoqv2IeubywO5M-6g9g3Eu40bPW94bQ7wErxC9L31umcexLm2NHBOEkLefNKC6jwcC5dNSqar_fplk_Ab7YzI8c1p6ANhLg/s320/IMG_4912-3.JPG" border="0" /></span></p><p align="center">Hailey graced and surprised us with her presence one week ago.</p><p align="center">Born 3 weeks early (9-19-07) @ 10:09pm after 18 hours.</p><p align="center">She is a healthy 5LBS 11oz beauty.</p><p align="center">She already has her brothers wrapped around her little finger.</p><p align="center">Hailey enjoys being cuddled, late night feedings and charming everyone she meets.</p><p align="center">Somehow I just know that life is never going to be boring for this Mommy again!</p><p align="center">I am blessed!</p>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24997922.post-76212427341162120512007-09-17T15:57:00.000-07:002007-09-17T16:16:12.786-07:00Pink~<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">My Baby shower was Saturday.</span><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">It was a giant, very girly pink party.</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">I was overwhelmed by the people who attended and their generocity.</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">I feel so spoiled!</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">We now have everything that we need for Hailey to make her big debut.</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">We just have to wait!</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Here are a few pics from the party.</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;"></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111312093329082690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi1SUXVLAIAnhVyyvvGDgtvr_mOZsiUuoHkhpGhHfCoFHhq1VdTITZ12lPY6y3TCJZ8LDaysudQIuUXntNs8Tgle09yRU8BdCM4bC6KCFXNFp4vxlGW1AswFnd5Pc3xIK6r5y_-Q/s320/IMG_4699.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111312084739148082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEtVCDYiJCeEki6EVe4ZUl5DeIrR9mDw-yp_WSryR7zinBMQRI-JSNzegTYLLM9C0xdKL1gxH0NUeVpZwJ5SN1CW-ubTNM6GUGJhXxJEi_i-DsKu36Zthe6DbM5YWPMdlfCgqbg/s320/IMG_4698.JPG" border="0" /></span></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">These are the little nugget purses my sister and I made as favors. They were so cute and dainty (sorry the pic is sideways).</span></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111312789113784658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqZ5czXGSPtEe_h2w49sRbu3NuKFFyMDUAATOIRx7UNavbrMD6pYs0hWtpLsM0zu_4R1lfdOP36Wy80Ftvp24f4Xf_jtkONhdYGxZkLLthDg99bBq12UbrTKCSyjsEIZJLqkb8Q/s320/IMG_4718.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Fabulous cake from Cosco! </span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;"><br /> </p></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111313841380772210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCdoa8uw1dtYo_U8M3NKCZMGdgn0kUGd6GPk9EPtNkMOOHd1LEvas_lyxCdetsTjO_UiYOuJEBm5Ij_RKz18CF6RRdUseDMyEuBO-a1G3eKatJzbDgWBjwjPc-gZm1kRxOjtQdIg/s320/IMG_4748.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Opening presents!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;"></span> </p><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">That's about all for now. I think Taylor needs a change.</span></p><p align="center">Thus is the exciting life of this mommy!</p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;"></span></p>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16830139854845382134noreply@blogger.com1