tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80469114409108259842024-02-07T19:09:46.616-05:00Proud to be a MommyJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-43946268672464290642012-07-23T02:09:00.001-04:002012-07-23T02:09:57.885-04:00Song For a 21st Century Child<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><b>Song For a 21st Century Child</b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: "Indie Flower"; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">By <a href="http://themotivatedmom.blogspot.ca/"><span style="color: #990066;">"The Motivated
Mom"</span></a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">Mother, oh
Mother, check your inbox</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">text back your
friend, talk, talk, talk,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">notifications
and friend requests, too,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">try to go
viral with a hit on youtube.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">Where is the
mother who isn’t updating?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">She’s out in
the backyard, blissfully playing.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">Oh, I’ve grown
shiftless as I dislike to.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">(giggling,
smiling, cuddling, too).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">E-mails are
waiting, I forgot how toTweet</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">(running and
skipping and hide-and-go-seek).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">My blog isn’t
updated and my followers are blue,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">and my
password needs changing to something new</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">but I'm
playing pirates and kissing boo-boos.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">Look at those
toes! Aren't they just cute?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">(giggling,
smiling, cuddling, too).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">Facebook and
Twitter will wait til tomorrow,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">for kiddos
grow up, as I’ve learned to my sorrow.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">So turn off
the iPad, silence the beep.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px;">I’m snuggling
my baby for babies don’t keep.</span></span><br />
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I really love this poem, it is so true. My little ones grow up too fast to let it pass by while I am on the computer or the phone!!!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-36245214510744576752011-12-16T00:09:00.001-05:002011-12-22T23:43:47.521-05:00Cars, Stray Hair Bows, and Binkies<div>I know I don't often post on here, but this time I wanted to:) The other day, while at the store, I was looking through my purse and found a small match box car, a stray hair bow, and a binky:) It made me stop and think for a moment. I am so thankful for the children that the Lord has given me! At times I need a break and they seem to drive me a little crazy:) I love them with everything within me. I would say if anyone can spend all day, everyday with a 4 year old, a 2 year old, and a 1 year old and not need a break here and there is amazing! LOL My children are truly my pride and joy! They bring such happiness everyday! They remind me to look at the little things, enjoy the little things, and rediscover the world from the view of a little One! I am continually amazed that God has allowed me to be a Mommy to 3 precious souls, and I look forward to seeing how our little children will grow and become the Men and Lady God has for them to be. I pray that they will always know how much I love them, and how much more the Lord loves them. I pray that they will grow to love the Lord with all of their hearts. And that one day they will be able to look down and see a car, a stray bow, or a binky of their child and know exactly how I feel for them!</div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-26700774441641010572011-03-16T10:04:00.003-04:002011-04-05T22:37:17.026-04:00A ConfessionI must confess, I only keep my blog so I can read everyones blog:) I love being able to get on here and read what is going on in everyone else lives. You all lead such interesting lives and I find joy in reading what is happening over in your neck of the woods. I love to read the great ideas you have for homeschooling, menus, and life in general. Life in our family is very busy with babies, toddlers, and deputation, I just am unable to get on here as much as I would like. So I thank you for letting me into your lives through your blog!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-46660041363820144082010-11-23T20:29:00.002-05:002010-11-23T20:44:57.942-05:00A Thanksgiving PoemTwas the night of Thanksgiving,<br />But I couldn't sleep.<br />I tried counting backwards,<br />I tried counting sheep.<br /><br />The leftovers beckoned<br />The dark meat and white,<br />But I fought the temptation<br />With all of my might.<br /><br />Tossing and turning with anticipation,<br />The thought of a snack became infatuation.<br />So, I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door,<br />And gazed at the fridge, full of goodies galore.<br />I gobbled up turkey, and buttered potatoes,<br />Pickles and carrots, and beans and tomatoes.<br /><br />I felt myself swelling so plump and so round,<br />'Til all of a sudden, I rose off the ground.<br />I crashed through the ceiling, floating into the sky,<br />With a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie.<br />But, I managed to yell as I soared past the trees...<br />Happy eating to all~ pass the cranberries, Please.<br /><br />May your stuffing be tasty,<br />May your turkey be plump.<br />May your potatoes 'n gravy have nary a lump.<br />May your yams be delicious.<br />May your pies take the prize,<br />And may your Thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs!!!<br /><br />Praying everyone has a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!!!!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-14663334563117537742010-11-09T10:27:00.002-05:002010-11-09T10:40:20.360-05:00He Has Arrived!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiO7jmM-UxRkzrbcQHSwCwUpCwUWQ_MC8a3Vqjd9ZaER4ZO0SRUbq1SybH4KQSlGaO0ZHQJJfbjyu3L0MCH4PCIBV_3bi4V0mcZ0UP7dG0qFk1xkLmntAi5SlHw71qPTAI9jr6CmTuJ3eR/s1600/Josiah21.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537572710731117330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiO7jmM-UxRkzrbcQHSwCwUpCwUWQ_MC8a3Vqjd9ZaER4ZO0SRUbq1SybH4KQSlGaO0ZHQJJfbjyu3L0MCH4PCIBV_3bi4V0mcZ0UP7dG0qFk1xkLmntAi5SlHw71qPTAI9jr6CmTuJ3eR/s400/Josiah21.jpg" /></a> Sunday night at 9:15 our new baby entered the world weighing 7lb, 8oz and 22 3/4in long (my biggest baby yet:)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKxbX7fL2Ei7Jh8E7eqYYst9DFzRxnID-2MwsGUKlePvJ5D6QT64MatTBjOgPgtAhyTkWfGQvvqHXYvQKgj6OpHmIqfbDambCPyPoZMqypwFcaDaqur0uG995bF6wxeIKqFOPO3BpKBDTT/s1600/Josiah11.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 303px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537572700084422002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKxbX7fL2Ei7Jh8E7eqYYst9DFzRxnID-2MwsGUKlePvJ5D6QT64MatTBjOgPgtAhyTkWfGQvvqHXYvQKgj6OpHmIqfbDambCPyPoZMqypwFcaDaqur0uG995bF6wxeIKqFOPO3BpKBDTT/s400/Josiah11.jpg" /></a> Everyone Loves the new addition:)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRo3AKF3spczGmHtQvrIgutzryzUn5amtdoFKAqKg7usENc31ijSTIKBAZwkda74_Lp2cKYu25grCxcrFnzQhmK7YLwj_GSBr_iGMPuIutHa2JaJLPJeEIqUYKIYUL81YTvPgKlqrMlVmJ/s1600/DSCN3816.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537572697987111858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRo3AKF3spczGmHtQvrIgutzryzUn5amtdoFKAqKg7usENc31ijSTIKBAZwkda74_Lp2cKYu25grCxcrFnzQhmK7YLwj_GSBr_iGMPuIutHa2JaJLPJeEIqUYKIYUL81YTvPgKlqrMlVmJ/s400/DSCN3816.JPG" /></a> Here he is snuggling with Daddy:)</div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-22231020637130903982010-10-31T23:00:00.002-04:002010-10-31T23:01:23.225-04:00My Beautiful Princess ready for Church<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDNxQ3se5LHtNzfCOWizPxC0hyphenhyphenaL5XhPYypAmRZ_IKsmd7XScPl0hmmusfUpJFLNis1WvuUDbhQfx67ItsU5aVNhi_4ma5B2vleM6Mqw-riSt2ViOLKiCRJdwWw9g0W9A_wxBTsRLNhlX/s1600/DSCN3755.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534411001777402882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDNxQ3se5LHtNzfCOWizPxC0hyphenhyphenaL5XhPYypAmRZ_IKsmd7XScPl0hmmusfUpJFLNis1WvuUDbhQfx67ItsU5aVNhi_4ma5B2vleM6Mqw-riSt2ViOLKiCRJdwWw9g0W9A_wxBTsRLNhlX/s400/DSCN3755.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-65842527485033066072010-10-30T19:02:00.003-04:002010-10-30T19:10:15.129-04:00things I made for the baby<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7dAxGwK0PO3oK6AJvFDNv_mDwBxa9DlCsRj3KqHkZH1O5iobRiClRNUQQKMSRSErH9z5VU82WCLfCijFk_jG54jsOs2mGvzDY8ybtoeIhmLfToTqj81W5R3gq8bg9kSRh8Nx_UIx8cZdg/s1600/DSCN3700.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533979355940941986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7dAxGwK0PO3oK6AJvFDNv_mDwBxa9DlCsRj3KqHkZH1O5iobRiClRNUQQKMSRSErH9z5VU82WCLfCijFk_jG54jsOs2mGvzDY8ybtoeIhmLfToTqj81W5R3gq8bg9kSRh8Nx_UIx8cZdg/s400/DSCN3700.JPG" /></a> Here is a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">monogrammed</span> burp cloth<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2mKJ5QaTNI9insKwLserySf5bL0j-6SRDGCc28aDLoX30g_IQ6MTvCa3Qz70sX6RWQkk-Q068Fm5lin45fU8tEy5IS0ZeKBEio15jhZ-a8_L8HY127X3sMN8tJLZnU8XKpio9z_QAFwG/s1600/DSCN3699.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533979352034038402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2mKJ5QaTNI9insKwLserySf5bL0j-6SRDGCc28aDLoX30g_IQ6MTvCa3Qz70sX6RWQkk-Q068Fm5lin45fU8tEy5IS0ZeKBEio15jhZ-a8_L8HY127X3sMN8tJLZnU8XKpio9z_QAFwG/s400/DSCN3699.JPG" /></a> Some extra large <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">receiving</span> blankets with custom <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">stitching</span>.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaPqbBmDAYBd9EcB0vpUv4l_lLhrlXwX5nLobiiiMNkV-7oeQBT-TY5hNcbgYwm-E-VRvI0DirStuhnrZm8PFunUJABE4nmLWW-CAQjURweVkitsvILluJmjXElHQl9fUzqccOAEbarm3M/s1600/DSCN3698.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533979339935236338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaPqbBmDAYBd9EcB0vpUv4l_lLhrlXwX5nLobiiiMNkV-7oeQBT-TY5hNcbgYwm-E-VRvI0DirStuhnrZm8PFunUJABE4nmLWW-CAQjURweVkitsvILluJmjXElHQl9fUzqccOAEbarm3M/s400/DSCN3698.JPG" /></a> Matching embroidered burp cloth and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">receiving</span> blanket.</div><div> </div><div>I am thinking about making some to sell. If anyone would like some please let me know in the comment section.<br /><br /></div><div></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-41994533012637272192010-10-19T11:25:00.002-04:002010-10-19T13:32:04.349-04:00Picture at 36 weeks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWhSXpJBf9hnJBajyHM6KNKk62XoUI72h0bcy1NRV5TeTCFsd8O-IxQEC6SIza-4tkHkF5MYHvd5y2-OIZMPLE-n3lpHdyNRu-ZOrQLZNeDMM-KADaZFTZqMriaGE96Yc4xICEKVF7LhA/s1600/DSCN3537.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529779334767344354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWhSXpJBf9hnJBajyHM6KNKk62XoUI72h0bcy1NRV5TeTCFsd8O-IxQEC6SIza-4tkHkF5MYHvd5y2-OIZMPLE-n3lpHdyNRu-ZOrQLZNeDMM-KADaZFTZqMriaGE96Yc4xICEKVF7LhA/s400/DSCN3537.JPG" /></a>This is a picture of me at the baby shower my Mom and Sister-in-Law gave me about 2 weeks back:) I now only have about 2 weeks left to go till we will be holding our little blessing!!!<br /><div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-25986571431808922042010-09-14T00:05:00.003-04:002010-09-14T17:33:21.968-04:00Purple Roses<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisTUQtYC3JCLTFmakmHWUwKKSOOQ-CWkcywU_AHy3BIv3R3pbaB3IDmGnzHt2WapFCFPvMV4EqDpiD_iTNfYzkLCWMbSlxPzECxm4GKjyvf2MzC0xwxsMhXhtJ_6iS1MTXRHnpZXI_0ky7/s1600/DSCN3452.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516617576118048130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisTUQtYC3JCLTFmakmHWUwKKSOOQ-CWkcywU_AHy3BIv3R3pbaB3IDmGnzHt2WapFCFPvMV4EqDpiD_iTNfYzkLCWMbSlxPzECxm4GKjyvf2MzC0xwxsMhXhtJ_6iS1MTXRHnpZXI_0ky7/s400/DSCN3452.JPG" /></a> Yesterday my WONDERFUL husband bought me these beautiful purple roses. The purple roses were the center of decorations for our wedding. I love these roses and they are very hard to find. Most of the time they are not in stores and if you go to a florist you have to order them to get them in.<br />Well Hubby went to the store to pick some things up for me and bought these beautiful roses just because he saw them:) Thank you so much for roses My Love, I love them and you so much!!!!<br /><br /><div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-86751515277552841722010-08-06T16:36:00.003-04:002010-08-06T16:49:06.225-04:00Summer UpdateWhere to begin? So much has happened this summer it is hard to start.<br />Well let me start by saying that we were so blessed and happy to find out that in the beginning of November we will be welcoming Baby #3 into our family. We are so excited to be having another little boy! Now Little Guy will have someone to wrestle with in a few years and can let his sister be a girly girl:)<br />The next thing is that we have safely moved all of our belongings into a beautiful place where we can call home while we are on deputation. speaking of deputation, it has been slow but good. God has blessed in many ways and He always meets our every need and many of our desires! so far we have been to many churches in MI, NY, MA, NJ, IN, and KY this summer. We have gone with the desire to be a blessing to the people there and in turn have been blessed by them!!! We are also blessed that in going to all those churches people are seeing the need for Gospel preaching churches in the western side of Canada. God is so good and I could never even begin to tell you all he has done for us!<br />The last thing is we are getting ready to head home to get ready to welcome the baby into our family.<br />Since deputation requires that my husband use the computer to make calls to Pastors during the day, it is not often that I am able to get on here to write anything. I usually get on long enough to read what everyone else is doing with their families. But I will try in the next few days to post pictures of our summer adventures for all to see:) Till then I must go!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-53955187933849058832010-05-08T18:40:00.002-04:002010-05-08T18:51:00.849-04:00Cheese Ball ThoughtsToday I was making a cheese ball for the family gathering tomorrow while my babies played at my feet. That is when the thought came to me. I am so blessed to have two Beautiful, Healthy children (with one on the way:) that have the ability to play at my feet.<br />For some babies don't have the physical capability to play on the floor, or anywhere for that matter. And then some don't have Mommy's to play at the feet of. Then there are also some who would love to be a mommy and have children under foot but do not have the ability to have babies of there own.<br />That was when I realized yet again how truly blessed I am to have the family that I have. I have a wonderful husband who is a constant source of strength and stability for me. I also have two children who have no physical problems. I am also blessed to be expecting baby number 3 for our family. God has blessed me more then He ever should have. Not only has he given me a home in Heaven, but he has given me a little glimpse of heaven every time I look into my babies eyes.<br />So that is my cheese ball thought:) I am truly blessed!!!!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-79358510032386950302010-03-28T08:33:00.003-04:002010-03-28T08:35:24.666-04:00Happy Birthday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjG_r9XvxixEoLqcdaSwdy-X27Gxh1qtyhuEHhiF9zG7l-SMRg6wKboXkifyPZ0IYNmyk9KjgGPLm83fij1oRRsxkVIk6rBABMFtl-IzU-XiCFTwJKp5clF5xbCYRiqIo69THRw_9HcQ5/s1600/DSCN0933a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453662195507783362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjG_r9XvxixEoLqcdaSwdy-X27Gxh1qtyhuEHhiF9zG7l-SMRg6wKboXkifyPZ0IYNmyk9KjgGPLm83fij1oRRsxkVIk6rBABMFtl-IzU-XiCFTwJKp5clF5xbCYRiqIo69THRw_9HcQ5/s400/DSCN0933a.jpg" /></a> Happy 1st Birthday to my beautiful Princess!!!! I love you so much:)<br /><div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-36099321036770549782010-03-26T22:53:00.003-04:002010-03-26T23:03:02.659-04:00Disney World tripLast month my Hubby and I did a "Give a Day, Get a Day" For Disney and was able to go to Disney for free. Then because we are Fl residents we were able to buy 3 more day for a total of $42 for both of us. And since both of the children are under 3 they were free:) Little Guy had a great time seeing Mickie:)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqR-9956MwALHgow92usko99MenELifc7YzYUJbNfRbZCWzwoCwspRc4elCpVCyOdqgzIOTwATSISLc4JhoawHDulR4J5SW1wnWfKngefRTSEKGWY1rPa9BwTRvEebMSGeeDMGDt5DtIqY/s1600/DSCN1345a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453142165260623394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqR-9956MwALHgow92usko99MenELifc7YzYUJbNfRbZCWzwoCwspRc4elCpVCyOdqgzIOTwATSISLc4JhoawHDulR4J5SW1wnWfKngefRTSEKGWY1rPa9BwTRvEebMSGeeDMGDt5DtIqY/s400/DSCN1345a.jpg" /></a> This is Princess and I waiting for the Toy Story ride:)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJDLfzkWdIkCGVIKmXL7hnOLKYfM5BToLrfS8fNRpg-zAwbP1lKkdNEw72gX9FE93ldFZDnmJ5IxCBxQ3_sUm1ihZmQnhVnm6KyVUMNv1DY9mDQ-NcX5DsPmWOgGoUQflgPkE5NielKNh/s1600/DSCN0272a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453142158861622194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJDLfzkWdIkCGVIKmXL7hnOLKYfM5BToLrfS8fNRpg-zAwbP1lKkdNEw72gX9FE93ldFZDnmJ5IxCBxQ3_sUm1ihZmQnhVnm6KyVUMNv1DY9mDQ-NcX5DsPmWOgGoUQflgPkE5NielKNh/s400/DSCN0272a.jpg" /></a><br />Little guy getting to meet Lighting and Mater. He loves the Cars movie and loved meeting them:)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8xSDUMSrqalUsYWhZzqZAJHTJ4qk1T6tvFIX0wdiHJMFBQT0ygsZ1v7EXekbRq0zg4pjqo0X3-qAjUoSKpXBHYZ5ylWezi8zpqg1b0y8kEzbOU7HY0RgDflnosGGcsaDbZnxN5Qe7ns2x/s1600/DSCN0250a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453142155029412786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8xSDUMSrqalUsYWhZzqZAJHTJ4qk1T6tvFIX0wdiHJMFBQT0ygsZ1v7EXekbRq0zg4pjqo0X3-qAjUoSKpXBHYZ5ylWezi8zpqg1b0y8kEzbOU7HY0RgDflnosGGcsaDbZnxN5Qe7ns2x/s400/DSCN0250a.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7YyJic9yMVJcha-aA3iJE065a_fGgUuo88ogud_6m_n_hVyHJP3bN5v7AlsLwxSt-pBNyf_d3QHYen_-oUyTCWJpRF2gWwAPtzE0XNq8kbDyTNkZmb2CEK6w3clqjhYSMJDthWGV_Kt6H/s1600/DSCN0063a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453142150647033042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7YyJic9yMVJcha-aA3iJE065a_fGgUuo88ogud_6m_n_hVyHJP3bN5v7AlsLwxSt-pBNyf_d3QHYen_-oUyTCWJpRF2gWwAPtzE0XNq8kbDyTNkZmb2CEK6w3clqjhYSMJDthWGV_Kt6H/s400/DSCN0063a.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBenBThnbHE8iR7A85BnVK7OfYFtM2o3N2FRSwid_IS5-4Rbs7hq-by2cKFV5k6gETMRqjAk9SXALWIXvHvYvYQhiymDvoFah0FsVXjisIj91hg8xs3QuKtqKUKsvOLd8BX7a-858Eb7uI/s1600/DSCN0059a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453142143367712738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBenBThnbHE8iR7A85BnVK7OfYFtM2o3N2FRSwid_IS5-4Rbs7hq-by2cKFV5k6gETMRqjAk9SXALWIXvHvYvYQhiymDvoFah0FsVXjisIj91hg8xs3QuKtqKUKsvOLd8BX7a-858Eb7uI/s400/DSCN0059a.jpg" /></a> They also each got buttons for being there. Little guy wanted to wear his for the next couple of days and Princess just wanted to eat hers:)</div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-13164934046472086302010-03-23T23:48:00.003-04:002010-03-23T23:56:05.892-04:00My newest CreationsMy wonderful Hubby took some of our tax money and bought me a new sewing/embroidering machine! Here are some of the things I have made for some friends that are having babies.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOeJgs01DCTIKDzRXuzizGjxTFpjELUs1ZgTmnRLSglYCUt92JB4pd4R-HltiiigU3f_g1dpeImKWNNEvMPY_whwdsNLiUMFEbZDwTkcZqhvMIlksL9_qIs2e5JHg2HlqcMvvwXkQ6qLB/s1600-h/DSCN1546a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452042768361156770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpOeJgs01DCTIKDzRXuzizGjxTFpjELUs1ZgTmnRLSglYCUt92JB4pd4R-HltiiigU3f_g1dpeImKWNNEvMPY_whwdsNLiUMFEbZDwTkcZqhvMIlksL9_qIs2e5JHg2HlqcMvvwXkQ6qLB/s400/DSCN1546a.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYKOUVbz79yS3AAGkx1f1IijsS_62uJCCeF6gp25Wt3FkHp7kjKVDPe8K2qdAR_RdS8Z-zrKEs1MfC-87bDI3eAAY21anIWO_Gj8kGKCBxcUsgekfkJP1PiVOJ5bo8btTP5YwuSL278Rb/s1600-h/DSCN1545a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452042755676930322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYKOUVbz79yS3AAGkx1f1IijsS_62uJCCeF6gp25Wt3FkHp7kjKVDPe8K2qdAR_RdS8Z-zrKEs1MfC-87bDI3eAAY21anIWO_Gj8kGKCBxcUsgekfkJP1PiVOJ5bo8btTP5YwuSL278Rb/s400/DSCN1545a.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1rCPubMQFlpKKfwncBYZYeh7bizC3tpnNPcoQkWHtuxknBELT-4CO3C0Pg-5VeshmBdzLlX7lJyhthYbdYhwftYhqJAHA5SXWb2teNk_hNkCtfjSORXfvX7hOz7KzgWzVH73aOPl-h59/s1600-h/DSCN1544a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452042752329591762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1rCPubMQFlpKKfwncBYZYeh7bizC3tpnNPcoQkWHtuxknBELT-4CO3C0Pg-5VeshmBdzLlX7lJyhthYbdYhwftYhqJAHA5SXWb2teNk_hNkCtfjSORXfvX7hOz7KzgWzVH73aOPl-h59/s400/DSCN1544a.jpg" /></a> I also made a large receiving blanket. Someone made some for me when I was having my son, and now I try to make some for others. This time I was able to put the baby's name on it:)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGzIsKOzo9-War0jo7rC99LLK6zUwSUV69gBjjVZ7VXU3awTzsPz2wNzbvV7gxgt-fk7fXROR98gWSVIVnSvB0z2HSWF3zH2fX8NY-xM-tySRW0o82s-DlksXS1nttY9JA5Rc7MgTQLHH/s1600-h/DSCN1543a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452042746469593522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGzIsKOzo9-War0jo7rC99LLK6zUwSUV69gBjjVZ7VXU3awTzsPz2wNzbvV7gxgt-fk7fXROR98gWSVIVnSvB0z2HSWF3zH2fX8NY-xM-tySRW0o82s-DlksXS1nttY9JA5Rc7MgTQLHH/s400/DSCN1543a.jpg" /></a> And isn't the stitching darling? I love it!!! My old machine only did simple sewing so I am having a ball going to town making everything I can think of:)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUkJRVTINYYeFGXk0eA8nAe8e5ovDMYFJrGkWP04JysHmlHgiom5euuSNNpmfN6EnjwjdGZW1qbEqkLDAegzfXU4DO_q5VJKlZvKc8tAPD-daPURJTaYc6JlRqAT2tK5xW9dkLzDucn6zO/s1600-h/DSCN1542a.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452042736370179602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUkJRVTINYYeFGXk0eA8nAe8e5ovDMYFJrGkWP04JysHmlHgiom5euuSNNpmfN6EnjwjdGZW1qbEqkLDAegzfXU4DO_q5VJKlZvKc8tAPD-daPURJTaYc6JlRqAT2tK5xW9dkLzDucn6zO/s400/DSCN1542a.jpg" /></a></div></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-29631720803035240492010-02-23T20:04:00.002-05:002010-02-23T20:30:55.928-05:00On The Road Again<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9G9ZZiAdTgaRukLG8JRzVUMUCoRs7HnbcMzPlu4NN8fVpWObWvdB8YIgBmCRmanx832kUkgRzCi64yvSyDboV3-JPpTJ7NSJQ1H3RGmZ1NEwC4LrjVzwH9oPFwDpg3UJ0YcQQFOzBqQkW/s1600-h/IMG_6785.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441610124329056898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9G9ZZiAdTgaRukLG8JRzVUMUCoRs7HnbcMzPlu4NN8fVpWObWvdB8YIgBmCRmanx832kUkgRzCi64yvSyDboV3-JPpTJ7NSJQ1H3RGmZ1NEwC4LrjVzwH9oPFwDpg3UJ0YcQQFOzBqQkW/s400/IMG_6785.JPG" /></a> My Mom got this "baby Boppie" for Little guy and he loves it:)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHg1JsYSmjgFFXXQ62Va8ghibR5ZFyn_9Vdf9LnSCMPXpajZUmAhlVfGW7SDBNMhNANxtVbiII6lkHg8qK5YDrOSSlI9cz4edqGIRPxrm7XOxxqb42vVzXSh9OAtZPA0nyRAHBmTkXuMC/s1600-h/IMG_6786.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441610116431109698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHg1JsYSmjgFFXXQ62Va8ghibR5ZFyn_9Vdf9LnSCMPXpajZUmAhlVfGW7SDBNMhNANxtVbiII6lkHg8qK5YDrOSSlI9cz4edqGIRPxrm7XOxxqb42vVzXSh9OAtZPA0nyRAHBmTkXuMC/s400/IMG_6786.JPG" /></a> now everytime we get in the van and he wants to sleep he needs his "Baby Boppie":)</div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-24016589641159525912010-02-19T16:01:00.002-05:002010-02-19T16:20:09.700-05:00Spending the AM in the ERThis morning I had to take our Princess to the ER:) She had been throwing up since Wednesday and did not look good. All day yesterday I gave her Gatorade and nursed her, but she was still not doing good. While we were there they took some blood and determined that she has a stomach flue and was dehydrated. They gave her an IV and she was not very happy about it:(<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzhN3n0fuqqwxoa4vk33tT6DoMSP_tvcB4DX2ntjoXsIrocF5zIg98lxaz_Aj8BqFKkBxnW18pJk6o4GRMczP2upUKvnAsbW4fzK6vk38DmPjKAd8A4o0qv56UDVmZCAPWH0uuVJ3-xX8C/s1600-h/IMG_6791.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440065600338160738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzhN3n0fuqqwxoa4vk33tT6DoMSP_tvcB4DX2ntjoXsIrocF5zIg98lxaz_Aj8BqFKkBxnW18pJk6o4GRMczP2upUKvnAsbW4fzK6vk38DmPjKAd8A4o0qv56UDVmZCAPWH0uuVJ3-xX8C/s400/IMG_6791.JPG" /></a> Her only comfort was her cup on Gatorade.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUUhfwxMNPDB35BgwlIsZjEUozYYrTjtmDQ0188eDzClq4-RXYV-nH7Ws1QbM0c-0ZhWLYJm8YNwqJ7pm2T2pO3G9seVF7stjqv35SC6meBSbVSfBq5izk_rHJW4p1Iji0vIJYzE-T3WV8/s1600-h/IMG_6794.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440065593095133986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUUhfwxMNPDB35BgwlIsZjEUozYYrTjtmDQ0188eDzClq4-RXYV-nH7Ws1QbM0c-0ZhWLYJm8YNwqJ7pm2T2pO3G9seVF7stjqv35SC6meBSbVSfBq5izk_rHJW4p1Iji0vIJYzE-T3WV8/s400/IMG_6794.JPG" /></a> When that was done, she went to exploring what they had put on her hand and arm:)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQV_nYfAzeNKnIQR_8vudo-PgewjsvI-d65mwhYERiHGwy42IYsXkOu_UmCqif29Nc8x22sdQNl6ekFtfVAdWHHtjzMYjElAxHz2-tvFFu6VLWv4q3T7b-WJmsjMig33TWnn5QRmyfPw4/s1600-h/IMG_6795.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440065587733503026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvQV_nYfAzeNKnIQR_8vudo-PgewjsvI-d65mwhYERiHGwy42IYsXkOu_UmCqif29Nc8x22sdQNl6ekFtfVAdWHHtjzMYjElAxHz2-tvFFu6VLWv4q3T7b-WJmsjMig33TWnn5QRmyfPw4/s400/IMG_6795.JPG" /></a> As sad as it is, she looks so cute in a baby hospital gown!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1s0BGnhqJPQCsaM4_3AGb2NdwQXsYQ5JrCUds4046zOcTCWJ0TmnVjZKmqd5m-g1uaSL7ctO04hiKI6l5DUxFvIAmJn7RHyreQgI33rJgroaqyfUGCbBoe7WPXzULJK_CoXP6I0xrwGT1/s1600-h/IMG_6798.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440065585336114466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1s0BGnhqJPQCsaM4_3AGb2NdwQXsYQ5JrCUds4046zOcTCWJ0TmnVjZKmqd5m-g1uaSL7ctO04hiKI6l5DUxFvIAmJn7RHyreQgI33rJgroaqyfUGCbBoe7WPXzULJK_CoXP6I0xrwGT1/s400/IMG_6798.JPG" /></a> We are home now and she seems to be doing much better, Praise the Lord!!!!</div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-8380878361184551132010-02-17T11:47:00.004-05:002010-02-17T12:09:15.704-05:00Wordless Wednesday~ Sliding fun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA3BkTcfzk3uH6jjv_pvzkM5auiJkUGzp3sQ8REhJ1gGsXO8NAC01-zwHLCMQy_3kzVpTpyrcLJw_vf7nk8AZ62UWgB0jTqGwJYrmulsDBYDmrBWQqd1TqYDxW9dMhpZtgbrFCXPsy6LnI/s1600-h/IMG_6727.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439257921720557170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA3BkTcfzk3uH6jjv_pvzkM5auiJkUGzp3sQ8REhJ1gGsXO8NAC01-zwHLCMQy_3kzVpTpyrcLJw_vf7nk8AZ62UWgB0jTqGwJYrmulsDBYDmrBWQqd1TqYDxW9dMhpZtgbrFCXPsy6LnI/s400/IMG_6727.JPG" /></a> He need some help:)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiDNy2jULT7XxOExaM_oAlwngR1z8RtwV104e-ptEv-pfgLdxVF_1GVxtwFpKbVppdZzbKUzMzC1W1eN6Ucc2nqCgHL-_WJXiZKspgmVhSWqlwFfdqVs3mbPjPFSicknUlqxBw5kh1cgdj/s1600-h/IMG_6733.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439257917735338658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiDNy2jULT7XxOExaM_oAlwngR1z8RtwV104e-ptEv-pfgLdxVF_1GVxtwFpKbVppdZzbKUzMzC1W1eN6Ucc2nqCgHL-_WJXiZKspgmVhSWqlwFfdqVs3mbPjPFSicknUlqxBw5kh1cgdj/s400/IMG_6733.JPG" /></a> But he had great time!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjOz3eR3KOGVVmxsxwC5t8sah761D6qTxHCKoV81ZJxvTsCTE6ujgWpRoOvc-HrqjQBxPKjWety5oQunvou_SuL1mh29nbUwLmAkaH_koJo7uOvG8ZO-2KkcayoeKp-ietmpwFHsj-3Xa/s1600-h/IMG_6734.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439257912295658002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjOz3eR3KOGVVmxsxwC5t8sah761D6qTxHCKoV81ZJxvTsCTE6ujgWpRoOvc-HrqjQBxPKjWety5oQunvou_SuL1mh29nbUwLmAkaH_koJo7uOvG8ZO-2KkcayoeKp-ietmpwFHsj-3Xa/s400/IMG_6734.JPG" /></a></div><br />For more Wordless Wednesday visit <a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com/">http://www.5minutesformom.com/</a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-8014097321910777552010-02-13T11:11:00.004-05:002010-02-13T11:32:59.387-05:00Watching the ManateesA couple of weeks ago we took the kids to see the manatees. There is a place near <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Tampa</span> where the manatees come in when it is cold, because the water there is always warm. It was really cold that day and there was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">around</span> 100 manatees along with some stingrays and small sharks.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizhQGTwROqGFQg6_LnQVgDtD2UynjTyDrywUAm7TejQLa8Ay2YtALVL-JeBfYjWS4BEkWcHetW0T4JinViv2tCTCwd1fmLNDYvTbeCdip2L2WLOzpMtydpTSD0HI4N-BUN-DrtG2hAus2n/s1600-h/IMG_6697.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437764877976941970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizhQGTwROqGFQg6_LnQVgDtD2UynjTyDrywUAm7TejQLa8Ay2YtALVL-JeBfYjWS4BEkWcHetW0T4JinViv2tCTCwd1fmLNDYvTbeCdip2L2WLOzpMtydpTSD0HI4N-BUN-DrtG2hAus2n/s400/IMG_6697.JPG" /></a> Here you can see the manatee from above.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMIXFnz2c8EAi7izckryUhfJ_WIj0co-AE-irdX7riAgCU0RKu77LEFsWzF3Al5wSnloxG1i5OdqHl3nuqJeJ7XyQ7bQlA0MXCjXTjbWefJJwfo_aeBDJJCVI3jLNYXUOmWromDqBIZqA/s1600-h/IMG_6674.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437764872666355378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMIXFnz2c8EAi7izckryUhfJ_WIj0co-AE-irdX7riAgCU0RKu77LEFsWzF3Al5wSnloxG1i5OdqHl3nuqJeJ7XyQ7bQlA0MXCjXTjbWefJJwfo_aeBDJJCVI3jLNYXUOmWromDqBIZqA/s400/IMG_6674.JPG" /></a> This is the nose of a manatee peeking out of the water:)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14knaBegEt9njyGon7HrziAeqAkJ6jzl5fsixjoWvfIhDf4iiDkhYBVXh5EQnLeZ3cX6y57ExJsv85Zu4VY-UOXXql15KmBYyxkKh8RKSMXVU4j3e4nQLSMP4GJJKEJ3AG8nSIAAYIYkz/s1600-h/IMG_6689.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437764865889237090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14knaBegEt9njyGon7HrziAeqAkJ6jzl5fsixjoWvfIhDf4iiDkhYBVXh5EQnLeZ3cX6y57ExJsv85Zu4VY-UOXXql15KmBYyxkKh8RKSMXVU4j3e4nQLSMP4GJJKEJ3AG8nSIAAYIYkz/s400/IMG_6689.JPG" /></a>It was so neat to see the manatees "in the wild" and I think my Hubby and I had more fun then the kids:)</div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-67108569606384562112010-01-27T15:42:00.004-05:002010-01-27T15:58:04.494-05:00A Memory QuiltAbout a month ago I was hired to make a Memory Quilt for a lady. It was my first one and I thoroughly enjoyed doing it. It was not as much work as I thought it would be, but I also had some help for my Mom. She does not sew at all but she helped me with laying the squares out, which was a BIG help. Here is a picture of the woman's clothes. Her sister hired me to do make it. The lady had died of cancer this summer, so this was very special!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfQm1ba9_KXdi4NO2r8XsBO0mOwfvIAJaxYwSR3FNLOsohUOBwNBDShijyOVxOdlidAgH2EsdeMTlmgW2X-ocIr1E9rirgUKTZ5PJuTFIKrmg__2vZlAu5VGrUgeQ9ipU1zNdHbb1kh3B/s1600-h/IMG_6270.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431523375550006386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfQm1ba9_KXdi4NO2r8XsBO0mOwfvIAJaxYwSR3FNLOsohUOBwNBDShijyOVxOdlidAgH2EsdeMTlmgW2X-ocIr1E9rirgUKTZ5PJuTFIKrmg__2vZlAu5VGrUgeQ9ipU1zNdHbb1kh3B/s400/IMG_6270.JPG" /></a> Here is the finished quilt. Every square was cut from her clothes.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFwsHUS16RhZQxzmA1Fuvc4N5XRUo83iqPFvc05hciS3FP5IRS6LAoBG0TyoVqarjJHfeB6lLCii66gv15qk9s1pJLqcvqTEGj3y4lNuFI-6Hp6sixZ-Sn86UbLjg8jGlyQaSPXPda6r1/s1600-h/IMG_6287.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431523370534059922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFwsHUS16RhZQxzmA1Fuvc4N5XRUo83iqPFvc05hciS3FP5IRS6LAoBG0TyoVqarjJHfeB6lLCii66gv15qk9s1pJLqcvqTEGj3y4lNuFI-6Hp6sixZ-Sn86UbLjg8jGlyQaSPXPda6r1/s400/IMG_6287.JPG" /></a> Her favorite colors were tan and Kelly green, so I made the backing tan and I used green bias tape and thread for the ties and trim.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhzL8vNK81OoIoHvGYEc03jalUDlGWS0WKE2Xdksq7HN_0DLTl0mchnad1s4qMnfFFo5uId1iAV7rO66w6Ky-6yFnky_8lik24KA2k-8UjQ1EHmqecgdUyKDNnwynK3ngDtbZGBO-hJVD/s1600-h/IMG_6286.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431523356752957170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhzL8vNK81OoIoHvGYEc03jalUDlGWS0WKE2Xdksq7HN_0DLTl0mchnad1s4qMnfFFo5uId1iAV7rO66w6Ky-6yFnky_8lik24KA2k-8UjQ1EHmqecgdUyKDNnwynK3ngDtbZGBO-hJVD/s400/IMG_6286.JPG" /></a> Since the woman I was making it for was giving it to her Mother for Christmas I also made her a small wall hanging for her to keep. The buttons also came from one of her shirts.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeOCi8sQXkIEqfrz91jjF6P25gVlBmmrV-oGsMs6_xuccirsqB3oLDOnMTDFaFlac6uPmejCn7DKGxKn622jKphLd3h15RtYvT_uwtyk5uuni9vl_MEbhowUtbic_gZ1DG77-vW7qt14b4/s1600-h/IMG_6288.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431523351562443170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeOCi8sQXkIEqfrz91jjF6P25gVlBmmrV-oGsMs6_xuccirsqB3oLDOnMTDFaFlac6uPmejCn7DKGxKn622jKphLd3h15RtYvT_uwtyk5uuni9vl_MEbhowUtbic_gZ1DG77-vW7qt14b4/s400/IMG_6288.JPG" /></a></div></div></div><br />I really enjoyed making this and look forward to making another one.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-83353953337684254592010-01-23T14:32:00.002-05:002010-01-23T14:41:13.856-05:00A Rose and Two CutiesI had a beautiful rose and two beautiful children so I decided to try and take some pictures of them. Little Princess was more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">interested</span> in playing with it then posing, but Little Guy was really cute about it:)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfkp54vun3aGCoukX9wgdlCx0IHlXz7964gUV6aodLg2wVEZekm36sWDTco86j-bJimYcZshYrqa2SynmrSxpRU_tARwsiooyY9tD1BXsv5yxyMipMFHs0FAqwJodARS1Dr3hmEpz1GHfQ/s1600-h/IMG_6239.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430021235656189890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfkp54vun3aGCoukX9wgdlCx0IHlXz7964gUV6aodLg2wVEZekm36sWDTco86j-bJimYcZshYrqa2SynmrSxpRU_tARwsiooyY9tD1BXsv5yxyMipMFHs0FAqwJodARS1Dr3hmEpz1GHfQ/s400/IMG_6239.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVPEE06PuCZNaZbeSRzA4prEF2pMxyNiK-DTO3U68c5E9OC0g8RrrflmjNnbijZ2gmoMlyDPvTAwRz3gn9LxMNDP9pRn6IBP7hV1T8nSRZhic1LApGfNyl2DwfhOMuzfOPVWXY_-kbqsh/s1600-h/IMG_6250.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430021230381566850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVPEE06PuCZNaZbeSRzA4prEF2pMxyNiK-DTO3U68c5E9OC0g8RrrflmjNnbijZ2gmoMlyDPvTAwRz3gn9LxMNDP9pRn6IBP7hV1T8nSRZhic1LApGfNyl2DwfhOMuzfOPVWXY_-kbqsh/s400/IMG_6250.JPG" /></a> She tried to eat it a few times and was very disappointed that I would not let her:)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxJ1UoHF6sP8IgKjygmd52RNPJ247csQlLgE00Jz00Upg_I6w1V_fGSJQMmxxqTrU5zHh9rwerwlJDHn9Sm0q5Hi-aEL3vrDjfQ7foWqOehvGD7jTFNpudhLqO5cQZKXzvUfCVS4GSoJlt/s1600-h/IMG_6244.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430021227221378562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxJ1UoHF6sP8IgKjygmd52RNPJ247csQlLgE00Jz00Upg_I6w1V_fGSJQMmxxqTrU5zHh9rwerwlJDHn9Sm0q5Hi-aEL3vrDjfQ7foWqOehvGD7jTFNpudhLqO5cQZKXzvUfCVS4GSoJlt/s400/IMG_6244.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7v3CfEAv9rL6CVsr5bs1nz8j2AD1uoPj2HG1JN3rH1nlYfwS5PDW-5QqJJkfBtyI1R_wrHXc_EE5B8WsnDBQbUqQY-iyvB0jWRRUetyA8dEAZ44MxFOuG1huZflXVQOcPt5x_uscltKg/s1600-h/IMG_6243.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430021221624170770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7v3CfEAv9rL6CVsr5bs1nz8j2AD1uoPj2HG1JN3rH1nlYfwS5PDW-5QqJJkfBtyI1R_wrHXc_EE5B8WsnDBQbUqQY-iyvB0jWRRUetyA8dEAZ44MxFOuG1huZflXVQOcPt5x_uscltKg/s400/IMG_6243.JPG" /></a> I think this one is my favorite. I just with he had on a cute outfit and not just play clothes, but his face is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">priceless</span>!!!!! </div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-5673180276432768612010-01-09T18:19:00.003-05:002010-01-09T18:29:26.854-05:00The Grand Debut<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424884924138407394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDS_i92SK5L5THupmh16dU00rqm947cTPdwpO4Mqk1pgsMQqcEuyQ66L8KrLKIPQmKGZjbegNcpQeqfME14Au6OVS77Cjx4F2jrfuQroInJ00WRsD-gs3o8Ka7t9Ac_zKiTqcUN5QYysuS/s400/IMG_6294.JPG" /> Little Guy had his grand debut this year at out church Christmas party:) He was so cute!!!<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424884945260495106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMNiEIcw576nDnQi1_7NkZE-aylRORdWWIMyshpe5Daop_cjWr9D-sN2pc1yVb74ZgxqhJ78GarA06uFAyGG6b80rGIWN-FM9_f7Kg_HEcrJmtUnAQUZNIPCFeMYavLl7wiwWkxLQOY8l/s400/IMG_6366.JPG" /></div><div>At the end of the show Pastor had everyone in the program go back on stage. He said Little Guy and the other little 2 year old stole the show:) I completely agree!!!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKg_5lZsVacZho7C1f6vdFYK2lxc7OQYUUM4RCSSg26FKG6DGXZNvjEB9e8epQNOOgm7FSSi3sHGdGFzzIJxm8ruN46QVCq9NFo9bUwu6kVfp0bY6ahl4tlKHI-HzWIdeLg3sW6926FLS/s1600-h/IMG_6342.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424884936707422866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfKg_5lZsVacZho7C1f6vdFYK2lxc7OQYUUM4RCSSg26FKG6DGXZNvjEB9e8epQNOOgm7FSSi3sHGdGFzzIJxm8ruN46QVCq9NFo9bUwu6kVfp0bY6ahl4tlKHI-HzWIdeLg3sW6926FLS/s400/IMG_6342.JPG" /></a> Here are pictures of his time on the stage singing Away in the manger.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyphpVIG_fbLfTwigOnPNOmAnipSn-2hWIOS7omdqC5yRNXfFoprsnylebG0BrbX3zKM3Kr8S8uT_IrJpVGVf3d5Ucnx2bkqe0y0JncD5aF4gAPNmkatyfmj2xhyrAa_veyYH-A-d7SHa/s1600-h/IMG_6306.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424884927965656930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyphpVIG_fbLfTwigOnPNOmAnipSn-2hWIOS7omdqC5yRNXfFoprsnylebG0BrbX3zKM3Kr8S8uT_IrJpVGVf3d5Ucnx2bkqe0y0JncD5aF4gAPNmkatyfmj2xhyrAa_veyYH-A-d7SHa/s400/IMG_6306.JPG" /></a></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-32579216225485559752009-12-10T14:25:00.003-05:002009-12-10T14:32:02.517-05:00Simplifying Christmas Day 8~ Homemade Gift Ideas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFu9XnbVXawNBIoJVEQSZQAGvJVPt3A2fogKIpLLsSLeKXs3AKcBdyTfhaE-3mpnK_GLxzRmiC_aIm-8328oLRdzVl3GTLmt2jFhMpp1Pgs-WlbxQsEtwklKL4QessM9IXwVhIXWGlv1zg/s1600-h/SimplifyingChristmas.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413691039968388290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFu9XnbVXawNBIoJVEQSZQAGvJVPt3A2fogKIpLLsSLeKXs3AKcBdyTfhaE-3mpnK_GLxzRmiC_aIm-8328oLRdzVl3GTLmt2jFhMpp1Pgs-WlbxQsEtwklKL4QessM9IXwVhIXWGlv1zg/s400/SimplifyingChristmas.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Well usually I don't do homemade gifts only because of time. Before we had children I was a teacher at the local Christian school, which kept me really busy:) I loved my job, but boy even during Christmas break I had work to do. All that to say, I never really made gifts for anyone for Christmas. This year, however, things are different:) I am so excited about the gifts I am making for my nieces and nephews, and I am sure you are tired of hearing about them:)</div><div>I also love to get homemade gifts:) I think about all the time and energy that the person put into the gift. After Christmas I will have to put up pictures for you, but till then I will have to keep you on the edge:) (Insert evil giggle:)</div><div>This meme is hosted by my friend <a href="http://heartofamommytoo.blogspot.com/">Heather</a>! If you would like to play too, or just read about how others are simplifying Christmas, <a href="http://heartofamommytoo.blogspot.com/">click here</a>. </div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-18135694193268457122009-12-10T00:27:00.003-05:002009-12-10T00:42:45.291-05:00Simplifying Christmas Day 7~Simple Gift Ideas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fflYqRjrLRII0-wJ-B10Jm2nfgkQXD5Os6fBi2qKW60Dh6BGzzPYqtyiEXf8tf5wRcWVSqYtbXDhfHxz6szEY9UHqaDgWHVtPhzdw46p9fZPDibMGHjhuJUBQ2aTijZEfmTOPT1jgvjL/s1600-h/SimplifyingChristmas.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413475178965201058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fflYqRjrLRII0-wJ-B10Jm2nfgkQXD5Os6fBi2qKW60Dh6BGzzPYqtyiEXf8tf5wRcWVSqYtbXDhfHxz6szEY9UHqaDgWHVtPhzdw46p9fZPDibMGHjhuJUBQ2aTijZEfmTOPT1jgvjL/s400/SimplifyingChristmas.jpg" /></a><br />Sorry this is past the date, but today was super busy:)<br />Every year for Christmas I try to get things that are cheap in price, but not in quality:) This year I was able to get almost all of my children's gifts for yard sales. I was so excited when I was able to save some money and still get what I wanted for them:)<br />I also get them some clothes. I try to only get an outfit or two and I also try to get them something with a character that they like.<br />For my extended family I usually try to get something little for everyone, but that is not the case this year:) This year I am making something for all my nieces and nephews and giving a family picture to their parents. I am making them all the same thing, and while I am making it I spend the time thinking and praying for each child. I think this gift is more from the heart then ones I buy:) I will have to reveal what they are after Christmas:) Some of their Mommy's are reading this:)<br />This meme is hosted by my friend <a href="http://heartofamommytoo.blogspot.com/">Heather</a>! If you would like to play too, or just read about how others are simplifying Christmas, <a href="http://heartofamommytoo.blogspot.com/">click here</a>.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-53309526232283860752009-12-08T11:29:00.003-05:002009-12-08T11:43:31.271-05:00Simplifying Christmas Day 6~ Share Some Simple Family Traditions<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxADaoZPbAXIwuHQ7NKFJKwNc0po454VPrl2VJamLa4T1SZvKoIpK1EZcPU9lgMaUrbsGUOX8U9eBbrL4Zg37ZSkrZewA2_zt9e558Y8lVUnrxX_Qkn5qsfCP0dV6Qg0gkesKqZTqc1Ne/s1600-h/SimplifyingChristmas.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412903522766146082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDxADaoZPbAXIwuHQ7NKFJKwNc0po454VPrl2VJamLa4T1SZvKoIpK1EZcPU9lgMaUrbsGUOX8U9eBbrL4Zg37ZSkrZewA2_zt9e558Y8lVUnrxX_Qkn5qsfCP0dV6Qg0gkesKqZTqc1Ne/s400/SimplifyingChristmas.jpg" /></a> As far as family traditions goes we don't really have very many:( We are a fairly new family (only 4 years) and really have not had time to make any.<br />One thing that we do is we ALWAYS spend Christmas with our family!!! I love being with family, and since in only a few years we will be in Canada, no where near any family, I try to get as much family time in now as we can. I know we are doing what the Lord will have us to do by going to Canada, but when we get there it will be a hard adjustment.<br />Another thing I try to do every year is make cookies. There is a certain cookie that my Father-in-Law makes that my Husband just loves, I try to make them for him. Although this year both my cookie presses are packed and up north, so sadly I think I will be making them:(<br />I think that is it. I know, it is kinda sad that we don't have more. With our life right now (deputation) we are not really able to have family traditions. But I do love the ones that we have:)<br />This meme is hosted by my friend <a href="http://heartofamommytoo.blogspot.com/">Heather</a>! If you would like to play too, or just read about how others are simplifying Christmas, <a href="http://heartofamommytoo.blogspot.com/">click here</a>.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046911440910825984.post-71506998605714894262009-12-07T21:37:00.003-05:002009-12-07T21:47:16.276-05:00Simplifying Christmas Day 5~ Simple Christmas Decorations<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9s5Gmg0UglS0pQ1lzPTnOi-IBKH1mHg7S8kvtRNU-wxV7Duhcu3CugqboPAF_SY6Y_M431E1bU9GTdaOvU0I0ZDVlzzNLVi1meE5t9OV8I4Dj-OAAqET_xOKXPRMDOtLElzauOK4o8iKq/s1600-h/SimplifyingChristmas.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412689071243293826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9s5Gmg0UglS0pQ1lzPTnOi-IBKH1mHg7S8kvtRNU-wxV7Duhcu3CugqboPAF_SY6Y_M431E1bU9GTdaOvU0I0ZDVlzzNLVi1meE5t9OV8I4Dj-OAAqET_xOKXPRMDOtLElzauOK4o8iKq/s400/SimplifyingChristmas.jpg" /></a> I love Christmas decorations:) So far we have been married for 4 years and for the first two years we had our tree decorated with music stuff. Then we had a baby and all the decorations changed. It is now full of kid stuff and so much more fun:)<br />I am so sorry that I don't have any pictures to show you:( But I can tell you that I love all the beautiful and fun decorations that everyone has on and in their houses:)<br />This meme is hosted by my friend <a href="http://heartofamommytoo.blogspot.com/">Heather</a>! If you would like to play too, or just read about how others are simplifying Christmas, <a href="http://heartofamommytoo.blogspot.com/">click here</a>.<br /><div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02413318104245336117noreply@blogger.com1