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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02008122894723163893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-78211515069800595362014-02-13T21:25:00.002-08:002014-02-13T21:29:56.862-08:00Happy Valentines Day!Today I just wanted to share with you a quick little gift idea that can be tailored to any holiday or occasion! I sent my sister a box sorta like this once as a "just because" gift and used yellow bright paper and stickers. Yes, I'm going to be the old grandma sticking stickers on all my letters :)<br>
This particular gift is for my mom for Valentine's Day... Maybe she'll share some chocolate with my dad!<br>
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All I do is cut scrap paper to fit the inside flaps of a box and use double sided tape to adhere it.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTWmptt7l8ZAaDVAyhyphenhyphenJauNOrZZnf8PIf9dVBikGQgHT-2spAWPzLmAzcTkNKBs3Si6NC8mZA84C_9VSJ3Gj10_GcJXtz9qg7EDa6tJ2BUjEWxt7-4gsrs4QOR50wIDZbHB0vvSK94pKk8/s640/blogger-image-1622400286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTWmptt7l8ZAaDVAyhyphenhyphenJauNOrZZnf8PIf9dVBikGQgHT-2spAWPzLmAzcTkNKBs3Si6NC8mZA84C_9VSJ3Gj10_GcJXtz9qg7EDa6tJ2BUjEWxt7-4gsrs4QOR50wIDZbHB0vvSK94pKk8/s640/blogger-image-1622400286.jpg"></a></div><br>
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Tissue paper and a card</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ijJAmstg8ZXPZF7I1DpYc7Hs9Wgws2kSx-yv7SD__LAM7fHYkmWRDJqtUsQEdtQ4NK3zu55PnN7M20nx3QlHYocLoggXXRrVywcJhtLEQmmxlfddiRcOPsLB5eD0aS8Vt5OyvK6tvgLh/s640/blogger-image--731212464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ijJAmstg8ZXPZF7I1DpYc7Hs9Wgws2kSx-yv7SD__LAM7fHYkmWRDJqtUsQEdtQ4NK3zu55PnN7M20nx3QlHYocLoggXXRrVywcJhtLEQmmxlfddiRcOPsLB5eD0aS8Vt5OyvK6tvgLh/s640/blogger-image--731212464.jpg"></a></div><br>
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And BAM, you got a simple cheaper option for a gift. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78wutWMDgAn6BhSwVXrrIbnld_DrKwOIby_KG5n1Im530DFMQ6Cp0-kFGfnrGy2QrX9hH2Stg28nZvuRHEHte_aYE2UeTiaDqu2eh303-IvbbaxQgDZOnwBPVt4QqYYi2fJyJ_68uLHfv/s640/blogger-image-1769371058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78wutWMDgAn6BhSwVXrrIbnld_DrKwOIby_KG5n1Im530DFMQ6Cp0-kFGfnrGy2QrX9hH2Stg28nZvuRHEHte_aYE2UeTiaDqu2eh303-IvbbaxQgDZOnwBPVt4QqYYi2fJyJ_68uLHfv/s640/blogger-image-1769371058.jpg"></a></div>These goodies were all picked up at Target and were just for a fun and bright little box during all the horrid weather that is getting dumped on Tennessee (while it's in the 80's here in Yuma, Az).<br>
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Anyway, all of you whether you are single, dating, married, or whatever, have a fun day and show someone in need a little love. Obviously you don't need to go kiss the homeless man on the corner, but you could bring him a toasty cheeseburger instead. Either way, do something kind today.</div><div>XoX!</div><div>Rachel</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02008122894723163893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-44010514292448575422014-02-12T13:54:00.000-08:002014-02-12T13:54:35.180-08:00Freezer Breakfast BiscuitsWell I'll go ahead and warn you that the pictures here are not great, and this is definitely not as fun as the last post about <a href="http://littlebitsofeverythingqce.blogspot.com/2014/02/puppies.html" target="_blank">puppies</a>! However, it is maybe a little helpful!<br />
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As I get farther and farther into this pregnancy, the more I tend to want to sleep in and not do anything! I hate cooking as I have mentioned before, but I'm trying to better about using our <a href="http://www.bountifulbaskets.org/" target="_blank">bountiful baskets</a> and whatever else we have in our refrigerator. I saw a picture on Pinterest of some <a href="http://thedomesticfour.com/2013/06/01/make-ahead-breakfast-sandwiches/" target="_blank">DIY breakfast biscuits</a> that you can make and store in the freezer in individual wrappings. That might make me more cheerful waking up in the morning, plus I had all of the things to make them! I have actually been eating breakfast, for the sake of the babies I'm growing, and cold Crispix get old after 6 months! So here was my own version of the freezer breakfast biscuits.</div>
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I had some cheater Pillsbury frozen biscuits that I just baked:<br />
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Some Jennie-O turkey sausage:<br />
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Some delightful Tillamook cheddar:<br />
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Last step- Toss in your freezer until you are waddling around in the morning looking for something warm like your mother used to cook for you! Microwave till heated through. Seriously, I didn't realize that people didn't cook every day for their children till I moved out and started eating cereal. Sad reality. Oh well, hope someone gets some use out of this nifty idea!</div>
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The puppies have finally arrived! And right on their due
date Saturday the 8th! Honey was acting pretty uncomfortable and restless the
whole night before on Friday. She woke up several times during the night and
kept nesting and pacing around. In the morning she woke up exhausted and tired
but did not seem to be in active labor. I assumed the night before was just
another false alarm and figured they wouldn't be here for another day or two.
By 10:00 that morning Honey starting shivering (one of the first stages of
labor in dogs) she had done this before so I just wrapped her up in a blanket
and snuggled her on the couch not thinking much of it. By 11:00 she started to
pant which I had been waiting for all WEEK! This I knew was a sure sign that
she was in active labor! I got my kids all rounded up and occupied with some
toys so that she could have some peace and quiet and snuggled up with her on
the couch figuring it would be several hours of this before anything real
exciting happened. Boy was I wrong. By about 11:20 she started to strain and
started pushing right there on the couch! I put my kids down for a nap woke
Devin up (he had worked the night before) and got Honey all settled in her bed
where she would have her puppies. She pushed for over an hour and just about
the time I started to get worried and started thinking perhaps I should call
the vet puppy number 1 made his grand appearance at 1:00 p.m. He was HUGE and is
still the largest of the litter, and paved the way for everyone else that
followed! The second puppy a little girl followed less than 10 minutes after
the first and they all came 10-40 minutes apart from then on. All SEVEN! Were here by 4:30 p.m! Honey did an
amazing job and each puppy came out breathing and healthy as can be! They are
now a couple days old and they are all thriving and doing well. We ended up
with a group of 5 girls and 2 boys and many different coat colors! She is a
great little mom but seems pretty exhausted and a little frazzled from all the excitement.
The last few weeks of her pregnancy really sucked a lot out of her and all her
nutrients went straight to her puppies. She is looking pretty frail and I've
been pushing hard to really get her to pack on the calories every day and start
looking healthy again. Other than that things are good hopefully Honey will get
back to some normalcy over the next few days and I won’t have quite as much
mess from her to clean up. My poor washing machine is taking a beating! That
pretty much sums it up! I’m off this afternoon to take the brood to the vet and
have everyone checked out. In the meantime here is an OVERLOAD of puppy
pictures to enjoy. I don’t have any pictures with Honey she was out taking a
potty break and would not have permitted me to take any pictures of her babies
if she had been in the room!(believe me I tried! And I decided it was not worth
stressing her out over borrowing her puppies for a few pictures! )<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
below is a picture of all the puppies numbered in order of birth for anyone who is curious!<br />
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Honey the mother is a Miniature chocolate dapple Dachshund<br />
and Bear the father is a Long haired black and tan Miniature Dachshund as well.<br />
-Haley<br />
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Now that I have shared with you all the little goodies that I made for Rachel's little ladies, today I get to share a few pictures from her shower!<br />
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Rachel loves me so much that she married my husbands brother just so that she had a good excuse to move to Arizona and live closer to me;) OK it's just an added bonus that she actually LOVES her husband but I tell you she really uprooted her whole life several years ago for me! So as much as I love having her close to me it means she is FAR from all of her close family and friends back in Tennessee! So we threw her a small but fun little baby shower last weekend! I was seriously impressed with all the goodies and essentials that she was gifted and she is one step closer to being prepared to welcome her two ladies into the world! Not that you can ever fully be ready for such a life change but she at least has some lovely car seats to strap them into to get them home from the hospital! Definitely a start! Although having seen Rachel with my babies and many others I have a feeling she will ease right into motherhood and be someone I am running to for advice in no time!<br />
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Sugar Cookies my SIL made she is a fabulous baker! </div>
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24 Weeks Pregnant with TWIN GIRLS!</div>
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Along with some fun baby gifts I made some easy garlands to decorate my Mother-In-Laws house with<br />
for the party, and I even made another rosette cake similar to the one I made for Scarlett's first birthday but in pink instead of cream! I snapped some photos of the decorations and the food which was so delicious, before all the guests arrived and I even got a few little belly shots of Rachel to prove she is actually pregnant! She looks amazing and I doubt anyone would ever guess she is more than half way done being pregnant with TWINS! She looks as beautiful as ever! I also think it is nice to take a few baby bump photos throughout your pregnancy to appreciate how "small" you once were. Especially when you get to 30+ weeks and you pretty much just want to kill over and DIE! At least that has been my experience!<br />
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speaking of being pregnant:<br />
STILL no puppies going on day 62.. what can I say she is good at this being pregnant business so why stop now?!<br />
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Ok I'll shut up now! ENJOY!<br />
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-HaleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-64524027551589364602014-02-06T10:52:00.000-08:002014-02-06T11:02:38.262-08:00Valentine's Day Wreath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few weeks back me and several of my awesome mom friends all got together (without our kids!) and made some Valentine's Day wreaths!! I am so lucky to have such an awesome group of ladies who I live near and attend church with to not only get together for play dates but also have some fun "kid-less" time. There are even several moms who also have twins and totally understand what its like to be a mom of crazy twin toddlers!! Its always a good time when we get together! They are all so creative and talented & it was fun to see how everyone's wreaths turned out so different and beautiful!<br />
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I used an old wreath that I had previously had all wrapped up for Christmas and wrapped it in burlap strips. Then I a used a bunch of felt and a hot glue gun to make the flowers! They were seriously the easiest flowers to make! I have had much less success with felt and flower making in the past and these were quick and easy! I promise you flower making is NOT on my list of talents so if I can make these any one can!!<br />
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I it was fun project and its the only Valentines decorating that I have gotten around to this year and who doesn't like a nice pink wreath on their door? I know I certainly do!<br />
I made the banner with burlap and felt triangles and just used some craft paint to paint on the letters!<br />
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1360188604">here is a tutorial on how to make the flowers if any one wants to make their own! </a><br />
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Happy Thursday everyone!!<br />
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-and still no puppies... maybe tomorrow?!! who knows!<br />
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-HaleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-66810654726456266622014-02-04T18:52:00.001-08:002014-02-04T18:52:18.596-08:00Crochet Beaded Baby Socks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm back again today with another baby gift. My mother taught me to make these when I was in high school. I have two sisters they are 12 & 14 years younger than me and she use to make them these little crochet beaded socks to match their outfits. Eventually she taught me how to make them as well. They are super easy to make and take very little time. Especially if you are crocheting a newborn pair! I made Rachel a set of 7 pairs (14 total) so she would have at least a weeks worth of socks for her little ladies!<br />
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I also made her some signs for her girls room and am going to go visit her in a few weeks will bring with me a dresser she had me snag for her from craigslist. While I am visiting I am going to help her paint it and finish putting her nursery together! So I will post about the signs once I take pictures of her finished nursery<br />
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. They are a little different than anything I have done before and are monogrammed initials of both her girls names! I they are sweet and simple and as soon as I get some decent pictures I will be adding them to our shop! They are a great alternative to a quote or saying and perfect for personalizing a child's room.<br />
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I also snapped some pictures of Rachel's shower that I will share later on!<br />
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Update on Honey: no puppies yet we are patiently waiting for them to make their arrival. She was acting pretty restless and uncomfortable on Monday and I thought surely we would have puppies by now but I was wrong! today she is back to her normal self with no labor in sight! Her official due date is Saturday so we will see if she makes it that long! Dachshunds gestation lasts anywhere from 59-70 days and typically come on day 63-64 today she is 59. I am hoping by Monday I will have some fresh little puppy pictures to share! until then I'll keep sharing all the projects that have been underway since the first of the year!<br />
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We also had a Goodwill open up near the shopping center I frequent for groceries. I have snagged up some pretty cool things each time I went and will have some fun before and afters to share of my thrifty finds!<br />
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-HaleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-36342524113689071282014-02-04T08:53:00.001-08:002014-02-04T08:53:12.611-08:00Final 30 Day Challenge Update and Burp Cloths UPDATE ON FITNESS CHALLENGE:<br />
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I realize I finished my 30 day challenge with out ever updating! I have mixed feelings about the whole process but I can conclude that the diet and exercise did work! I ended up losing 5 lbs in the 30 days. However I know that the actual Paleo food plan is not for me. I am a firm believer in all things in moderation. and after going the 30 days with out the grains and the dairy I really do not think its completely necessary to drastically cut those thing out of my diet all together. I did feel pretty good on the diet and noticed a huge difference as soon as I went off it. However I found my self feeling really hungry while on the diet. I didn't feel like I stayed full for very long and constantly had to eat small snacks. I generally struggle eating lots during the day and am lucky if I get my 3 meals in. In between running around and being a mom I do not always make time for food and when I do I don't make the healthiest choices. Since being off the diet I have tried to incorporate a lot of the ideas the Paleo diet includes such as whole unprocessed foods and have definitely made big changes in the way I cook and am very careful about the things I select at the grocery store. I have been far from perfect and since my 30 day challenge ended I have not worked out once. Its mostly because I have been incredibly busy with my sign business especially around the holidays. I am starting to slow down again and am planning on getting out and staring to do some mild running each day. So for those of you who have asked that is how my 30 day challenge ended and where I am at now.<br />
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Back to craftiness!!<br />
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here is the next little project I took on for Rachel's baby shower gifts! I made some larger than normal burp cloths for my twins when I was pregnant with them. They were a huge life saver when all three of my kids ended up having re flux and being quite the barfers! I rotated through my stash constantly and burp cloths were by far one of my most used baby items! Rachel requested a set of her own many months back when I asked her specifically what she would like! So I headed out to Joann's and picked out some flannel and some fleece. For my burp cloths I originally used a set of rags as the back from Wall-Mart. They were incredibly soft and unlike any rags I have seen. They have since stopped selling them so I figured fleece would be a good alternative. Fleece is soft and thick and would be nice and absorbent.<br />
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To make them I cut my flannel and fleece out placed them together inside out and sewed a straight line all along the edges leaving a 3 inch opening. I then turned it right side out and used my curvy stitch to finish off the whole edge. I love this stitch because it is super forgiving and you can't tell if your line is not straight! It also is a little added detail making for a pretty finish. I made a total of 12 and I am sure they will eventually be put to good use!!<br />
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Rachel's baby shower was this weekend so I spent the last week making things for her little ladies! I first scanned through her Pinterest board to get an idea of what she had been pinning and tried to make some things on her Pinterest that I knew she would love but not necessarily suspect I would make! This is one of the reasons I love Pinterest! Its so easy to just scan through a friends Pinterest and get ideas based on things they obviously like! And then maybe re create things they have pinned that you know they may want to make but just don't have the time to get around to doing for themselves!<br />
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I went a little crazy and made a bunch of them but they are just so cute and easy it was hard no too! I couldn't help myself! I have never been great at making little girl accessories. I have yet to make a single bow or headband for Scarlett. I have tried and failed MISERABLY! So if I can make these little felt bows I assure you any one can! I can't wait to see these little bows sitting on some beautiful little twin heads in just a few short months!!<br />
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In other exciting news happening at our house, our little 10 lb Miniature dachshund Honey is expecting her first litter of puppies! We found out through her X-rays last week that she is having SEVEN!! 2-6 is typical for dachshunds so this will be quite a litter! She is starting to show signs of labor this morning so we could easily have puppies in the next 24-48 hours! I'll keep you all posted when they make their arrival! </div>
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Last week we celebrated my twin boys 3rd BIRTHDAY! I am in awe that they are actually three for a variety of reasons, but mostly because we have all survived this long;) twins are no joke! I just love these little boys to pieces and I assure you that in between all the painting, sewing, crocheting and any other random thing I do I spend lots of boy time hanging out with these two playing ball, hide and seek, and making forts! they are the definition of FUN and they spend most of their waking hours laughing, running around like mad men and playing jokes on ME!! the last 6 months the differences in their personalities have really shown true and its safe to say that although they may look a lot a like! they have a lot of differences that make parenting them especially interesting!<br />
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Atticus is the older by 1 minuet. He is incredibly independent and does not like anyone to help him "get stuff done" he is the boss of the crew and is not afraid to tell everyone (including me) what to do. He is very sweet and has a very strong tenancy to be nurturing and loving . He is a magnet for babies and whenever we have a play group he ditches all his friends to play with all the newborns! He also is incredibly strong willed and stubborn! Which I only have myself to blame for!<br />
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Tristan: is a little more reserved and quiet but don't let that fool you he is just as sneaky and mischievous as his brother, he is just better at getting away with it! He is generally not the one to lose his cool over anything and is very obedient and kind. He is more of the "peace keeper" in our home and generally makes my job as a mom a little simpler. He loves every one he meets and will win your heart in a second! Anywhere we go he always leaves by telling everyone "bye and love you" this includes but is not limited to; the guy cutting our wood at Lowes, the receptionist at the doctors office, the mail man etc. I have just learned to go with it and I think he has probably made more than one persons day!<br />
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Since the boys received "Finding Nemo" for Christmas they have been completely obsessed with it! They like to run around making whale sounds! So planning their party was all about Nemo! I made a simple two layer cake and topped it with some Nemo figurines that I found at the Disney store! I finished the cake while the boys were taking their nap and when they came down and saw their "Memo" cake you would have thought it was Christmas! I was so happy they were so excited about their Nemo party! I made the pom pom garland with some yarn and strung it with a needle and thread. I cut the banner hanging on my hutch layering two pieces of scrap book paper together using my Silhouette Cameo. I have found that thing really comes in hand for all sorts of things! Overall I kept it simple and I think above all else the I was able to impress my two favorite now 3 year olds!<br />
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They have managed to take us on quite and adventure since the day we found out they we found out we were expecting. Its been and incredible little journey with these two and I am so grateful they are happy and healthy little boys and that I get to their Mom!<br />
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I attempted a little photo shoot right before all their friends showed up for their party. Can't you tell how impressed they were?!<br />
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Tristan's "cheese" face.<br />
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and this is their best attempt at being happy when I was trying to get them to smile.. such genuine looks<br />
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This was their reaction when I first said we were going to take some pictures... classicUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-66658591038279315012014-01-23T10:41:00.000-08:002014-01-23T10:41:35.799-08:00Beaded Baby Things & BreadI've been so out of the crafty mood for so long that I thought I'd never want to do anything again! Now that I am finally wanting to do things, my body isn't co-operating with me. I've always used my rotary mat on the floor to cut my fabric and WOW, do two kids in the belly make that harder or WHAT?! Well, I conquered that problem by just doing it anyway, and made some simple crib skirts today and I should have a few more things to show you sometime soon. Hopefully! While I have been chilling on the couch, I did manage to make some little bracelets for the girls, as well as pacifier clips. I of course have no idea if they will even want pacifiers, but I like to be productive while I watch Veronica Mars. So the bracelets came first, I wanted the girls to have them to match the dresses that my mother is making for their blessings at church! Oh I soooo can't wait to see what she does! She is making them in the French heirloom style and so they will be fantastic, just like all of the things that she makes. I'll be sure to share those whenever she finishes them. So anyway, the beads for all of these things came from JoAnn's and were on sale or I used coupons. The bracelet tutorial is <a href="http://crafty-couple.blogspot.com/2013/05/beaded-baby-bracelet-tutorialsizing.html" target="_blank">here</a> and the pacifier clip tutorial is <a href="http://www.crafty-couple.blogspot.com/2013/05/beaded-binky-clip-tutorial.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Now for the pictures!<br />
~Rachel<br />
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Just for the sake of using the bananas, buttermilk, and blueberries I had, I decided to try <a href="http://damndelicious.net/2012/06/23/buttermilk-banana-blueberry-bread/" target="_blank">this recipe</a> and look how pretty it was!<br />
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And then I decided to take it out of the pan (as directed) to let it cool. I even sprayed my pan well! Oh man, this is one prime example of why I really dislike cooking :)</div>
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If I turn the load back over, you'd never know the bottom is ripped off. However, I feel like I have to justify my hatred of cooking... If my mom was making this, she'd have cut an exact replica of the bottom of the pan out of parchment paper and it wouldn't have DARED stick! Well, I'd rather be sewing anyway!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02008122894723163893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-56079312615087631002014-01-12T23:43:00.002-08:002014-01-13T08:09:55.336-08:00Twin Pregnancy<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Pregnancy Update (Warning: Long with lots of useless information)-</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Okay, this is where things get a little (or a
LOT) crazy. When I went back to Yuma on September 16<sup>th</sup>, I ran to the
lab so they could officially record that I was pregnant and I could make an
appointment with the doctor. Did that, and my appointment was on September
25th. Then I went back to Sierra Vista to stay with my mom and family while we
did the funeral and went through all of grandma's things. My mother stayed till
the 25th, but by the 21st, I was so sick that I needed Linwood to come get me.
I couldn't figure out how to deal with trying to act normal when I felt like I
had the flu mixed with hypoglycemia. And you know that when young(ish) married
women get sick, the first thing everyone things is, "Oh, mmmhmmm, she's
pregnant!" I always knew about morning sickness, but I didn't realize how
hard it was going to be to actually go through it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">I accidentally went to the doctor on the 24th
and had to spend all that effort gettting ready AGAIN the next day. It was enough
to make a lady cry. My husband has been so good and nice, he brings me anything
I need, tries to make me as comfortable as possible, and I even woke up on the
couch on night and he was asleep on the floor beside me. I wake up at all hours
of the night to go to the bathroom and to eat. I'm like a bottomless pit and no
matter when or what I eat, an hour later I'm hungry again. I'm trying to figure
out what foods help me not be sick, and it seems like if I can keep protein in
my system, that helps. It's hard for me to eat so much like this, but I know
that I have to try to stay healthy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">So about the doctor visit on the 25th, I had a full exam and an
ultrasound and guess what? Of course, there would be twins lurking in my
super-terrified uterus. Why not? I'm not even kidding. I'm happy and scared and
uncomfortable. I know that all of those emotions are just going to multiply
too, so right now, we are just trying to take in the reality that, like Devin
& Haley, we will start out with two carseats. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Oh man.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Anyway, the doctor told me that it is common to feel worse with a
twin pregnancy because of higher levels of hormones than would be present in a
single pregnancy. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not downplaying a single, I’ve just
not experienced it so twin pregnancy is all I have to compare anything to. I AM
NOT COMPLAINING. I thank Heavenly Father every day for this crazy thing that
has happened to me. I have a happy home, a nice husband, and two arms-just
right for two babies?!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">So, I got to see the babies again on October 16<sup>th</sup> and
this time I was amazed, Baby B was wiggling around like a crazy while Baby A
just floated around nonchalantly. Everything was still looking really good at
this point.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">Next, I had a bloodwork appointment on October 23<sup>rd</sup> and
my nuchal translucency ultrasound on November 4<sup>th</sup>. That was the
COOLEST thing! It was the first time Linwood got to see the babies and I was 12
weeks and 4 days. We heard the heart beats for the first time too. The babies
were good and got measured and we got to watch them wiggle around for a while.
Then the lady asked if we would like a gender prediction and of course we said
YES! Her verdict was… Two girls! We asked if it was too early to be certain and
she said that she was confident, but to wait till our next scan to start buying
pink. Wow, so trying to think of girl names now! We really don’t agree on
anything and at this point we are just having a hard time not spilling the
beans that we are having twins. We are surprising our families at Christmas
with that interesting piece of information. By then we should also know for
sure if they are girls! Then I shall start buying things and I will never stop!
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">My regular appointment with my doctor was two days later on
November 6<sup>th</sup>, where I was measured and listened to the heartbeats.
Fun, fun! Next appointment will be December 4<sup>th</sup> and hopefully the
anatomy scan will be around December 12<sup>th</sup>, when I’m 18 weeks. As for
now I’m catching up on my rest and movie watching. Oh! I’m also online
shopping, which I love. The only hard part is waiting on it all to arrive in
the post. So far the things I’ve bought that are pregnancy-related are prenatal
vitamins, belly butter, and Bio-Oil to combat stretch marks. I’m already
applying these regularly because I’m afraid… Hopefully they help? I’ve heard
that stretch marks are genetic, and my mother never got them. However, my
mother never had twins and I think there is only so much your poor skin can
deal with. I made the mistake of Google-ing twin preggo bellies. UGH. I have
never been one to think that pregnancy is a beautiful thing and now my beliefs
have been solidified. I think they (pregnant women) look deformed and I’m about
to get on that bandwagon. So, I’m using creams and oils to try and make myself
believe I have some control, which is a joke. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13pt;">For the babies, what I’ve bought so far are two baby books, and I
may have accidentally placed an order with Carter’s. Well, in my defense, the
onesies came out to be like 3 dollars apiece so I don’t feel very bad at all.
Now the hard part is waiting for December when I can surprise everyone and tell
them that I’m sorry I lied to the people I told that I wasn’t having twins. I
just wasn’t ready to share that yet. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Another update, Christmas in Tennessee was amazing
and everyone on both sides of the family was so surprised! I’m now 22 weeks
along and getting bigger! Linwood and I definitely had a hard time keeping the
secret, especially after our 18 week ultrasound and confirmation of two girls!
Now I’m getting all kinds of advice like, “Sleep now, you won’t be able to
later.” Well, duh! I would sleep if I could. Now that the morning sickness is
over (16 weeks for me), I am getting too chubby to be comfortable. I didn’t
realize that the stretching out would be so painful. I did find something I
love though, it’s called the Baby Belly Band, and I got it on Amazon. It helps
support my poor lower abdominal muscles while I’m up and doing things. I’ve
learned not to lift things, to just let Linwood do it when he comes home. I’m
tired a lot, but I have started to feel the babies kicking me, which mostly
feels like I’ve swallowed a bass speaker. Kinda thumpy in there! Linwood hasn’t
been able to feel a kick yet, but one of the twins got in a funny position and
was making my stomach look deformed and he thought that was cool. All in all,
things are going well, my doctor is happy with how things look, I get a bonus
ultrasound next Monday, and the visits are starting to get closer together,
which makes me feel better. The longer in between appointments, the more
nervous I feel. However, it does help that I can feel them move some now. That
is a comfort. So, I’m happy and just trying to ride this thing out with a good
attitude about it because we are so blessed. I feel like a positive outlook is
very important, and even on bad days we should look around and see how lucky we
are. Maybe we don’t have everything we want, or we don’t have perfect health…
This life is short though, and we are given many amazing things while we are
here to make it better!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02008122894723163893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-13927199910880137112014-01-04T20:27:00.004-08:002014-01-04T20:27:59.594-08:00Happy New Year <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmZCpYJu3CKtKBwMQp8ptiImvDD-XR_MHeeC3bLIxq4CBtmb8SPvVzlNVmDFBGCp50bp1_Q2XtTFWB4NxY1ReRC2xvLW_0YHxfCpxTn5HfE5DX8jQh1ftVR04-mX3ltBUSsGKv3rFShGx/s1600/let+her+sleep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsmZCpYJu3CKtKBwMQp8ptiImvDD-XR_MHeeC3bLIxq4CBtmb8SPvVzlNVmDFBGCp50bp1_Q2XtTFWB4NxY1ReRC2xvLW_0YHxfCpxTn5HfE5DX8jQh1ftVR04-mX3ltBUSsGKv3rFShGx/s640/let+her+sleep.jpg" width="426" /></a>I just realized after neglecting our blog for some time that It's been since Thanksgiving that I last posted. I'm feeling a little shameful but I promise during then and now a lot has happened and my creativity has been in full swing! I got caught up with Christmas sign orders and just didn't make time to blog! I just want to thank everyone who has supported our little business purchasing quilts and signs! I am amazed at how far this blog and our business has come in just a year! Its been a full year of blogging and 6 months since we opened our online shop and I feel truly blessed by all our readers and customers! you all ROCK!<br />
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The next couple weeks I will bring you up to speed on some of the stuff I have worked on over the holidays including 2 night stands, a computer desk, stockings, and of course some signs!<br />
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Some of my greatest memories growing up are tied to music. I remember every year during Christmas time my mom would play Christmas CD's in the morning as we were first waking up and getting ready for school. Some of the most played were Nat king Cole, Amy Grant and Celine Dion. Its just not Christmas until I hear Mr. Cole sing The Christmas Song! I was feeling especially festive this year and played my fair share of Christmas music and I was able to make a gift inspired by some lyrics dear to my mothers heart.<br />
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My mom LOVES Amy Grant and her favorite song of all time is "Breath of Heaven". It is one of my favorites as well. My mother has even heard Amy sing this song live in concert! It is a beautiful song and highlights the true meaning of Christmas which for me and my family is the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. I had planned on making her this sign from the get go but I had a specific font I wanted to use for it and at the time I did not have it in my collection. So I figured there is always next year and shipped my mother two other signs. Later on I ended up purchasing the font and my sister in law asked what my mother would like for Christmas! I KNEW EXACTLY what to do! So she hired me to make it and I am so glad I waited because it turned out just like I had originally pictured in my mind. It is available in our shop if you would like to snag your own! So after shipping it I was patiently waiting for the phone call because my mother was not expecting anything in the mail!! When I got a call one afternoon while I was feeding my three little mouths in their highchairs and heard crying on the other end I knew I had done good! Its amazing what a few words and paint can do for the soul. I really love panting these inspired words and it always touches my heart when others enjoy them as well! <br />
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I also added several other <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/littlebitseverything?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">signs to our shop</a> over the holidays that I did not blog about, but here they are! I feel like I am getting a better handle at designing signs and like the direction some of the designs are starting to take. I want them to have a more cohesive feel and look like they all belong in the same shop! I am sure I will add more over time especially as custom orders arise! I always love to be inspired by other people and can only pick out so many of my favorite quotes before I need some new inspiration! So please feel free to comment and message me some of your favorite quotes and phrases!<br />
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I also got a new lens for Christmas! Big shout out to my awesome friend and amazing photographer Alyssa <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlyssaShelleyPhoto" target="_blank">here is the link to her business</a> if you are in the VA area. She has held my hand through this whole photography thing politely criticized some of my rookie mistakes and has answered countless questions !! She encouraged me to purchase this lens and said I wouldn't regret it. BOY was she right!!! it has made a huge difference as you will see in later posts!! I hope everyone's new year is starting off great and I will try and stay on top of things!<br />
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- I sure hope everyone had a lovely turkey day!<br />
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Our thanksgiving was rather interesting.. it started out with some pie cooking issues, followed by a barfing kid in the car on our 15 min trip to grandmas house. I was hoping it was just a fluke and that he wasn't really sick but a few more explosions while we were there and we left before any food was served... the joys of parenthood!It was not the day I planned it would be, but once we got home we had some chips and salsa vegged out on the couch and took some naps! My in-laws even brought us a bunch of left overs to enjoy! So all in all it was an OK day. It will definitely be a Thanksgiving we won't soon forget;)!<br />
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I even got to spend some quality Black Friday shopping with Rachel! which made up for a less than stellar morning in the morning! We set out much earlier this year and were done before 12am and ended the night at Ihop!<br />
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I am all caught up on sign orders and shipped a bunch of signs all over the country this week! if you ordered a sign it should be at your door step very soon! If you are looking to purchase a sign as a Christmas gift all sign orders must be placed by December 5th to ensure delivery on time. We also have a special promotion going on for all our signs. 25% off every sign now until Sunday. Promo Code: 25OFF at the checkout <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/littlebitseverything" target="_blank">SHOP LINK HERE</a><br />
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I also handed off some custom signs a week ago! I have been waiting to share and I like the designs so much they will be be going up for sale in our Shop. Be sure to check them out!<br />
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I hope everyone is enjoying their Holiday! I am prepping for another market that will take place this Saturday! I will be adding some new sign designs throughout the week and giving you previews of what I will be taking along with me! keep a look out!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-28416976697429328812013-11-22T17:21:00.000-08:002013-11-22T17:21:14.476-08:0030 Day Challenge Update Day 14Well another week has past for this 30 day challenge and tomorrow I will be half way through. This week was definitely much more encouraging than last week and I did much better keeping with my goals.<a href="http://www.robinssweetconfessions.com/wp/category/paleo-challenge/page/3/" target="_blank"> HERE is the link</a> once again for any one who is curious about this 30 day challenge I am doing. Even if you aren't crazy about the actual "diet" portion there are some amazing free workout videos to utilize. I think I get to a point where I wont be sore any more and then I do a new workout such as the 55 minuet workout on day 13 by Jillian Michales and I wake up the next morning feeling like its day one all over again! It sucks to be sore but its such an amazing feeling knowing that I have pushed my self to another level physically. I got on the scale yesterday and I have lost 4lbs! This was great to see since I hadn't lost anything the week before! I also took some updated pictures and compared them to my "before pictures" that was more encouraging than anything else! I am sure the world wouldn't notice but I can see my muffin top is slowing disappearing each time I pull on my jeans!<br />
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One of the biggest reasons that I decided to really kick it into gear and do this challenge was due to the fact that my "post pregnancy" jeans were getting tight. I don't think there is anything more discouraging than when your "fat" jeans become too small.. I would be lying if I said I haven't cheated or that I haven't missed a single work out. But I have already come so far just by starting. Each day that passes I feel more motivated and seeing my before picture coupled along side my 14 day picture only makes me want it that much more!<br />
I am excited to see what I will look like at day 30. I know realistically I will not be at my actual goal but I will be 30 days closer and on the right path to achieve the best "me". I hope any one who is reading this and is discouraged about their weight or body image feels encouraged by my little "journey" and feels the desire to make the changes to be healthy. It's not about numbers or getting back into your high school jeans. Its really just about being healthy and feeling good! So get out there and do it!<br />
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I dressed my house all up for fall several weeks ago but I just hadn't gotten around to sharing. I took some pictures about 2 weeks ago and they turned out really terrible... I am still learning about all this photography junk and the settings on my camera! Lets just say the lighting is blinding in my living room and I just can't foresee going through all the trouble to take pictures again so I photo-shopped the ones I have already taken the best I could and now you get to see them in all their glory! Not my best photo shoot to date but its all good I'll be decorating for Christmas in just a few weeks and I will strive for some better pictures then! You will also get to see a little bit more of my home. I really will do a home tour at some point but I am just not ready yet. It's so hard for me to get any space to a place where I feel like its done let a lone presentable to share as "finished rooms" It will probably always be a work and progress and I hope you enjoy the small pieces you do get to see!<br />
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I went really cheap this year on decor.. I ventured over to the empty lot beside my house and cut a bunch of the dead weeds and shoved them in my white pitchers I a have dubbed "Wheat" classy right?!! A couple of my neighbors walked by and looked at me like I was nuts..It probably didn't help that my kids were all lined up at the front window watching me make a fool of myself. Just keeping it real guys!! I did add a few things to my decor like the autumn leaves with the little pine cones and the Gratitude Sign. This has also never been seen before previously! And The reason you have never seen it before is because I am an idiot and spelled Gratitude wrong... Note the extra "T" It was bound to happen eventually. I guess it just means I am EXTRA grateful this season?? So I guess what I am trying to say is my fall decor kind of sucks but I went through all the trouble to try and make it happen and the truth is sometimes things just don't work out the way you planned!! So ENJOY laugh with me at all my stupidity and enjoy some lame pictures!!<br />
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and to brighten your day this is a Honey who I have to photo shop out of many of my pictures!! and so I decided to give her a small moment of glory. She is pretty cute I think she deserves it!<br />
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-HaleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-39339542920478865612013-11-19T15:17:00.001-08:002013-11-19T15:17:12.546-08:00More Signs and the Inspiration Behind ThemI am finally getting around to sharing some of the new designs I made for the market I did Saturday. I set up a new spot to take pictures of them in case you were sick of the same scenery!! I know I was ready for a change up! These will all be listed our my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/littlebitseverything" target="_blank">ETSY </a>shop. A few of these I actually made to keep and they were either the wrong size or the wrong color! So if you order any of these now, you will get the original!<br />
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This quote is a Hymn. I had a lot of people look at this sign and totally not get it this weekend? I guess I should have added the last phrase "DEAR LORD" and it would have made a bit more sense instead of willfully submitting yourself to some random person?! I had a couple people give me dirty looks after reading it.. oh well I love the phrase and what it stands for and I think this is the only one that I will actually keep! It will be a constant fixture on my boys dresser and will only be switched out for Photo shoots which happen every couple of days lately!<br />
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This was one of my favorite quotes from President Thomas S. Monsen during the October conference this year. It goes with out saying:<br />
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These next two signs come from my deep seeded desire to live on the other side of the country! I seriously would kill to pass a few barn silos on my way home or get stuck behind a green tractor every now and then and smell some stinky cows!! I definitely don't get the cactus and dirt we have here. I suppose it has its own kind of beauty and I really do appreciate the fact that I don't have to shovel snow, but it definitely is not my first choice and this is coming from some one who has never lived any where else!! I did spend several summers visiting Rachel in Tennessee as a teenager and it ruined me for good!<br />
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This is one I made for my self. My whole life is currently made up of the little moments... the sweet or not so sweet things my kids say, the new things they learn on a daily basis. Being a mother is hard but is worth it a 100 times over I wouldn't trade it for the world!<br />
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and here is another color option for you to see of this bad boy. "It's A Wonderful Life"<br />
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-HaleyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-38442200362645958432013-11-15T09:41:00.001-08:002013-11-15T09:41:35.545-08:00New Signs and 30 Day Challenge UpdateToday I have some new signs to share with you all and an update on my 30 day challenge. I have been furiously working on signs this week to get ready for a market tomorrow. If you are local stop by Andrada High school on Houghton from 10-2 tomorrow for lots of vendors I believe there will be more than 50 and of course to see our booth and check out our goods in person!<br />
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My living room has basically looked like a big sign factory for the last two weeks. Aside from that I have also worked on a few custom orders one I will be sharing today. This sign I made for a gal that I have gone to church with for several years. She and her husband are foster parents and she wanted this quote to reflect their experience as foster parents. This lady is so incredibly talented on many different levels and I was thrilled when she asked me to make this for her. I also go to take a little peek in her home as I dropped if off. I am still dying over how beautiful it is! I love going into someone else home walking away inspired to keep working on my own! Here it is.<br />
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I also have a few other signs that are quotes that my dear mother has requested. She will randomly send me a quote or saying and I have yet to dislike a single one! I wish I had more time and wood to make them all into actual signs!! So I can't take a lot of credit for picking out these sayings and phrases except for the fact that I was directly inspired by my beautiful mother! I have two more signs I will share later on that are also direct request from her but the paint is still drying! But here a few new ones and some old designs with new color options.<br />
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30 Day Fitness Challenge: The first few days I did great diet wise I stuck completely to the diet plan and didn't eat any carbs.As my groceries dwindle down its a lot easier to be tempted! I think the next time I go grocery shopping I will have a lot better idea of what to get to ease that temptation and to stay on track. It also does not help that my husband had been unknowingly sabotaging me! He is not on the same diet as I am due to the fact that his goals are to bulk up and gain more muscle. He keeps feeling bad for me and guilty that he is "allowed" to eat things I am not and thinks that by offering me some of my greatest temptations it will make me feel better! Like calling me and asking if I want Taco Bell on his way home from work!! Lets just say that hasn't been very helpful! But I have managed to evade his guilty offerings! Last night however we broke out the Halloween candy for the kids and after an hour of it sitting on the table I caved... Not my proudest moment but whatever. I also have missed 2 work out days. The reasons why are not important and I am working on making it more of a priority. I worked out twice yesterday to make up for it and am on track to do that again today. <br />
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Enough about what I did wrong and more about what I have done right! I have still worked out in the last week more that I have in 4 years. That is definitely and accomplishment. I have never eaten this strict or healthy this long EVER sad but true. I can honestly say I had no clue what healthy eating was until now. My water consumption has also vastly improved. I weighed myself today and I am still exactly where I was when I began. I am not super discouraged by this because I know at this point these last pounds really are going to be the hardest to shed and physically I am already noticing differences in my core and my overall strength. I can do much more each time I exercise and that is more satisfying than numbers. I sometimes forget to give myself credit for the 48 lbs I have already lost since last August! It just shows me that I am really going to have to stay dedicated to make this change happen and to not get caught up in the numbers. Its so easy to do that but this process is really more about being healthy and fit and less about meeting a specific trifecta of numbers. Something I struggle with but am starting to understand more and more. That is pretty much where I am at this point. I will probably update next week and hopefully be doing better with my goals and sticking to the "plan" that is it for now<br />
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Be sure to drop by Andrada High school from 10-2 tomorrow to check out our booth and snag a few signs! <br />
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I was always very active as a child and teenager and in good shape. I played countless hours of volleyball, ran track, swam, danced, took Pilates, lifted weights etc. I enjoyed being active and my body benefited from the activities I took part in. I never had to struggle with weight gain or any of that jazz. I missed out on the stretch marks many young woman get during puberty and I wore the same jean size from middle school up until I had my first kid. My figure held up through a year away from home at college, living on Spaghettios and chicken nuggets. But that unfortunately was short lived.<br>
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When I got married I was in the best shape of my life. I had taken a semester of dance right before My husband I were married and was currently taking Pilates at the local college just days before I walked down the isle. A lot changed when I was married. I dropped out of college and worked both a full time and part time job. I didn't have time for school much less exercise. After I dropped out of school and quit taking Pilates and dance, I gained some weight probably about 5 pounds, not enough to kick me out of my skinny jeans, but enough for me to feel the difference when I tried to get them on. <br>
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Wedding Day (can I have those arms back?!!)</div>
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9 Months after my husband and I were married I became pregnant. Not only was this a shock but I was in complete disbelief when we found out it was twins. From the very beginning of my pregnancy things did not go well. At just 9 weeks my doctor insisted I go on medical leave from work and be on "moderate bed rest". I was not allowed to workout or do anything that would stress my pelvis or uterus what so ever. Things in my pregnancy got more "entertaining" as the time went on and I eventually ended up in the hospital on complete bed rest and was only allowed to get up to use the restroom. <br>
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I swelled so bad the last few weeks of my pregnancy that I have stretch marks all down my legs clear to my calves, underneath my arms, back, and abdomen. Pretty much my fingers, toes and face were the only things spared. It was brutal. One minuet I was rocking my sexy size zero Zelda Jeans from Express and the next minuet I was so swollen I was resorting to hello kitty slippers as shoes and stopped wearing jeans all together. <br>
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I vividly remember sitting in the shower the day after my sons were born still in the hospital and looking at myself for the first time. I cried... It was hard to take in and even harder to even begin to think about how I would "fix" what had been done. The reality was that I babies who needed me <br>
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I retained a large portion of my "baby weight" the first few months after my boys were born. But as soon as I hit that four month mark the weight began to just melt off. I lost all but 10 lbs. of my pre pregnancy weight and did nothing but eat healthy to get there. Just as soon as I had shed the weight I got pregnant with my daughter. Only 10 months after the my boys were born.<br>
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I gained another 50lbs during this go around and otherwise had a very healthy "normal" pregnancy. I went through the same process after she was born as well. The first few months the weight stuck like glue and then 4 months hit and I just started dropping pounds every week. I hit a standstill this time 15 lbs. from my "original" pre pregnancy weight and teeter in-between 12-18 lbs. from that point. <br>
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I am finally to the point where I am DONE! Done shying way from the mirror, done seeing myself in pictures and thinking oh my gosh I didn't realize I looked that bad! Done making excuses and ready to make a change. <br>
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Many things have lead me up to this point and I am not only done but more importantly READY to make the changes necessary for me to not just be fit but be healthy physically and spiritually. Friday will be my first day of the 30 day Paleo Challenge. you can read more about that <a href="http://www.robinssweetconfessions.com/wp/category/paleo-challenge/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. My ultimate goal is not to just do this 30 day challenge but to make an entire life style change. I can't even tell you how many corn dogs or pieces of Halloween candy I have eaten this week. It is utterly disgusting. I am ready to feel good and look good! I don't think I have the courage to post any of my before bare belly photos but we will see how I feel as I kick the current "me" to the curb. REDY SET GO!<br>
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-lose the rest of my baby weight<br>
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I think its important to not only make these physical changes but spiritual ones as well. I have seen a few ladies start this same process and their relationships have greatly suffered in the process. Thankfully my husband will be embarking on this challenge with me which I think will make all the difference.<br>
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So that is it for now I will check back as I see fit but wont be making daily posts or food journals or any think like that. Nor will I be taking daily selfies at the gym or wearing string bikinis! That is not me nor will it ever be ! If I have a moment of delusion and do any of the above some one please slap me! HARD!!<br>
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UPDATE: I wrote this earlier this week and I have to admit there were a few times I thought ehh.. I'll just wait. Fortunately a bigger part of me was motivated to start this process and get the ball rolling. My husband and I took a trip to Costco and stocked up on all the ingredients we would need for the next two weeks and by the time I woke up this morning it wasn't even a question if was going to start making this change. <br>
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I worked out for the first time today in over a year.. and I felt like a wanted to puke! Thank you Jillian Michaels for kicking my butt! I followed all the instructions for day one of the Paleo Diet Challenge but substituted a few of my snacks for other fruits all of which were listed on the Paleo Diet Food list I <br>
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This weight would get me back to my pre pregnancy weight. 5 more would put me back in my wedding dress. I am hoping that in a few months I will be able to slip that beauty back on just for fun!<br>
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That is it for now. If this is not your thing and you are just here for craftiness no worries there will be plenty more of that and you can just skip right on past this post! <br>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-4296260482307809232013-11-06T09:53:00.000-08:002013-11-06T09:53:11.231-08:00An Infertile JourneyHello again, Rachel here. I am starting this post on August 1st, 2013. As of today, I am in my third round of infertility treatment. I said it! If this ever is published, it means that eventually a round of the treatment worked. This is hard to write, and even harder to go through. I feel so bad for women who go through this for months and years. There are so many good people out there who want children and would provide great homes and loving families. I guess I should start at the beginning. When I was young, I always knew how babies were born because I lived on a farm. I saw calves born a lot and my parents just gradually informed me (and my siblings too I guess) that was how all babies were born. Well after that, I didn't want to have any part of any baby birthing. I was never a little girl that wanted forty babies. I wanted to go to college and work with kids to help repair the damage that drugs and crappy parenting can inflict. <br />
I liked kids, don't get me wrong. I had a nanny job for four summers and I still feel like a second mom to those kids... Even though they are all taller than me and mostly grown up now :) When I was 18 and got out of the youth program at church, I was put into the primary program where I worked with eighteen months-two year olds for five years. During that time, I went to college (Tennessee Technological University), graduated with a degree in Child Development & Family Relations and decided to go on to grad school instead of working with the Department of Children's Services where I did my internship. I moved right over the state line into Georgia, where I went to school at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga to get a degree in School Counseling while I worked at a preschool, and then a private preschool called <a href="http://www.siskin.org/www/docs/1/education" target="_blank">Siskin.</a> There I worked with many children with special needs before going to night classes. Then, in 2010, I moved to Arizona to marry my husband. When I got here, it was like I could relax and not feel like someone needed me every moment of every day. Probably how most mothers feel! It was a relief and I didn't want to change that. I started school again and graduated in 2012 with a Master's in Human Relations. Freedom!<br />
When I began dating my husband, I knew that eventually we'd have children. It was just that the actual thing seemed so far away. Then I was married. Then the questions started, basically before the wedding, "So when are you two going to have kids?". What the heck, why is it okay to ask about my reproduction?! I didn't want to have a baby. I was loving my life being stress-free for a little while. And why was everyone so interested in my baby making?! I was offended and upset whenever anyone asked me about having a baby. Another fun fact, my husband is 10 years older than me, so I felt like our families had raised eyebrows when I kept not having kids. Still, when I hit my two year anniversary, I was not ready to have a baby. <br />
I went into marriage knowing that I'd have children. My mother is one of 10 children, and all of her living siblings have had children. I have millions of first cousins. I grew up with so much family and support around me, and I can't imagine not having that. I feel that I am a smart enough lady and that my husband is a good man. We should have children because we can raise them in a loving home. I felt that it was time for me to stop being selfish. I'd had my two years with my lover boy, and now it was time to take on some responsibility. I stopped taking my migraine medicines. A month after that, I stopped taking my birth control. I simply didn't refill it.<br />
So, as of today, it is a whole year of trying to have a baby and three years of marriage. Another year of people at church, random people at work, and family members asking why I don't have a baby. I just need to tell anyone who is reading this, that unless you are really close, or someone brings up the subject, IT IS RUDE TO ASK. In case you didn't know. I know people who's <i>children</i> have asked me because they have heard their parents ask so many times. It just makes me want to throw a hymn book at your face a little. But that's not lady-like, nor does it go with my southern charm (ha ha). My procreative journey is between myself, my husband, and my Heavenly Father. And now of course, my fertility specialist.<br />
And OH the <em>joys</em> of fertility treatments. After I stopped taking my birth control, I didn't tell my husband. He wanted a kid and I was like, "Oh, this will be great, I can tell him on his birthday!" Joke was on me! I just <em>knew</em> I'd get pregnant soon, all of the women in our families can pretty much just decide that they want to have a baby and then, POW, baby. Well, no birthday surprise for my poor husband. Not a Halloween surprise either. Not a Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's, April Fools Day, or any other surprise. No baby was happening. Actually, no anything was happening with my body. I am 5'7 and I weigh 98 pounds, and though I've been deemed "healthy" by physicals, my reproductive system seems to hate me. That was what my lady doctor told me when I finally went in to see her. Any time I have to see a doctor and take off my pants, I am not pleased. By this time of course, my husband and I had talked about all of this, and he was supportive of me and what I felt like I needed to do. My lady doctor was worried about what was going on with my body and sent me in for an ultrasound. Surprise, I have PCOS, or <a href="http://women.webmd.com/tc/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-topic-overview" target="_blank">Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.</a> I had never even heard of it, and apparently it is usually found in women who are overweight and have diabetes. I do not deal with either of those things, one more way that my body has manifested it's "love" for me! So, I was referred to a specialist. A specialist who's daughter I know-ish and who teaches Sunday school at my church. I know that many people go there to him and are fine (he really is an amazing and very professional doctor). For myself, I was SUPER uncomfortable. No worries though, I trudged on. <br />
This is the point where I feel like this can't be happening to me. I learned all about cycle days and new medicines, and the crazy things that people have thought of to do to other people just so they can have a baby! For starters, I was given <a href="http://www.drugs.com/mtm/provera.html" target="_blank">Provera</a> to get things going and then on cycle day 3, I was told to take <a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-11204-Clomid.aspx" target="_blank">Clomid</a>. This is a common drug and has pretty good results I understand. On day two of the medication, I started feeling so bad that I could hardly stand upright. This was in April. I had to take a few days off work while I layed in bed wishing that I would just die. I was nauseous, and so dizzy that I couldn't walk to the bathroom without getting so motion sick that I would have to vomit. I told Linwood that I loved him and I'm sure that I would have been a good mother, but that if this was how I had to do it, forget about it. I had family coming in and I hoped and prayed that none of the days that I had to go to the office would coincide with a day they would be here. <br />
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A few rounds of blood work (which always makes me *almost* pass out due to an accident that I witnessed while in childcare... I don't really know why it makes me sick), and no ovulation, and no pregnancy. I told the doc what the medicine had done, so the next month I took Provera followed by <a href="http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-4363-Femara+Oral.aspx" target="_blank">Femara</a> and held my breath... It didn't make me sick! More appointments, more blood work, more counting, and learning that once again I didn't ovulate. Time to move up to the big guns. Injections. The end of June, beginning of July was my next cycle, but we didn't do the injections that time because of my mother being in town, and my traveling to Tennessee. So here I am, on the brink of my fourth round. I know that to some people, this is nothing. But I just got this in the mail today:<br />
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Those are syringes. And <a href="https://www.ferringfertility.com/bravelle/" target="_blank">Bravelle</a>, and <a href="http://www.rxlist.com/pregnyl-drug/patient-images-side-effects.htm" target="_blank">hcg</a>. Also a receipt for three hundred and sixty-something dollars. Do you see the little glass vials?! Do you know that there are YouTube videos about how to INJECT yourself? I didn't either until this became my little life. I am struck again by how real this is and I think it sucks. Also, I had to have that junk FedExed because a pharmacy in Phoenix is the only place I could get the right stuff without paying a thousand bucks for it. </div>
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Today is August 15th and we just got back from learning how to do subcutaneous injections. I made Linwood actually do the injecting even though it made him hate his life. He doesn't like to cause me pain and won't even give me a good firm back rub! I suppose there are worse things :) So now I've had my first Bravelle injections! I had two today, which is actually a double dose. My doctor doesn't mess around, he cuts right to what he thinks will work and I'm glad. I'd love for this to be over with. So, I shall update later, i have to go back on the 19th for an ultrasound to see if there are any little guys ready to be made into a baby..</div>
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August 25th- Okay. So I went and had an ultrasound but the doctor was worried and said that we wouldn't be doing the hCg injection. My right ovary is too polycystic and he didn't want to hyperstimulate. How appalling. So now I don't get the bigger shot (yay?) and he is going to see if I just happen to ovulate with only the Femara and Bravelle this time. It is all a waiting game. He wanted me to purchase an ovulation predictor kit thingy and here I am 50+ bucks later with a broken test reader after like, 4 tests. Awesome! Did I mention that this is really a lot of trouble? Ok, so as it stands now, I will have blood work in two days, then go back for results and consult on September 3rd. This week I found out that like 40 more people I know are pregnant. On the other hand, today was Linwood's birthday and we are moving this weekend. Life is decent.<br />
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September 3rd- Linwood and I went to the doctor today to find out the news. Did I ovulate or not? Well... I did! The Bravelle worked for me and I ovulated! Sweet, right?! Oh gosh, now I'm scared, I may just be fertile...<br />
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On September 6th (Friday) Linwood and I went to Vail to visit his family, and I wanted to see my Grandma Staples in the hospital. I needed to get more Bravelle for my next round of treatments, but just to be sure, before I paid for it, I bought a pack of pregnancy tests. I took one on Saturday morning and it was positive. I really didn't believe it, so I told Linwood I'd take another in the morning, and kinda forgot about it. I didn't realize how sick Grandma was, but my aunt had been there sleeping in a chair since Tuesday. So I was able to spend all day Saturday the 7th with my grandma and grandpa in the hospital in Tucson while my aunt went and showered and slept. At the hospital, Grandma slept when she could but kept having to have lots of medicine for various things. We found a few moments to laugh and she asked me about my husband and told me how much she loved him and how happy she is that we found each other. She asked about my siblings and how they are doing and about my nephew, Austin. She told me she had read the book I was enjoying at that moment. Before I left, the nurses (who were amazing) gave her a dose of her medicine and she kinda fell asleep. Those were the last conversations I had with her. Sunday, after a second positive pregnancy test, when I was getting ready for church, I got a call to rush to the hospital because things had taken a bad turn, and she was dying. My beautiful, spunky grandmother was not going to make it 24 more hours. Haley I got to be there all day with her, and our husbands came and got to spend some special moments there too. I felt so sad for the loss that the world was about to suffer, but at the same time I was so glad that grandma's suffering was about to be over. Bittersweet. I held her had when I had a moment alone with her, and kissed her forehead and told her I loved her. I left a short while later, and she died that night. It's hard to believe that she will never grab me in an enthusiastic hug here on earth again. I will never get to put my baby (I'm definitely pregnant, I've taken four tests) in her loving arms. She adores babies and I bet she is spending time with the two children that she lost right now. Maybe she is even playing with my baby before I get it. I hope so, she will love him/her so much. I didn't get to tell her, she would have been so excited for me and possibly have crocheted something. I always pictured taking a four generation picture with my mother and her grandmother and my daughter. These things don't really matter in the long run though, I know I will see her again. That is all. I am pregnant and my lovely grandmother has died. The reality has not hit me that either of those things are true. I need to call my doctor and let him know whats going on. I shall come back with more news later.<br />
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Linwood and I told our families that we are expecting! I wanted to wait till Christmas, but people were starting to question my absence from church and some family was going to come visit. I knew I couldn't hide how sick I've been, so we decided to just go for it. We called them Monday the 4th after a nice ultrasound that showed lots of wiggly energy. That was the first time that Linwood has seen an ultrasound, he kept laughing! Anyway, it was pretty cool. I had gotten to see the 6 week and 9 week ultrasounds too, but now everything is so much bigger and more developed! The next scan will be the anatomy/gender one at 18 weeks, so around December 12th I think. My due date is May 15th, 2014. We will be saving the gender to tell our families on Christmas, just for fun. I loved hearing my siblings and my Granny's (Grissom) response to the news, it was funny and they all seemed to be surprised and very supportive. I've now told a few people about the fertility process, and how we got to this point. It took a year for me, much longer for some, and shorter for others. So that's all the news for now, I thought I would share because I know so many people go through problems with fertility. Maybe one person will find some type of encouragement from my words (even though I sort of had a bad attitude about it all--hormones make you grumpy! :). Anyway, thanks for reading this terribly long post! Here's to hoping for a healthy and full term pregnancy to me and anyone else who wants the same! I'll probably post a couple more pregnancy-related posts as I progress, but I'm definitely not going to be documenting every day or giving you week by week belly shots.<br />~Rachel</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02008122894723163893noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-87830480900758441052013-10-31T12:29:00.000-07:002013-10-31T12:29:05.029-07:00Halloween Costumes and More SignsHappy Halloween everyone!!<br />
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Today I am going to share my kids Halloween costumes and some signs. <br />
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I wanted to do a theme for my kids costumes like I did last year. Since my boys lover Peter Pan I decided to go that route. My mother and aunts have always been quite the accomplished sewers and I had some pretty awesome Halloween costumes growing up! I have decided carried on the same tradition with my kids and make them each something new every year. I am hoping next year my boys will be old enough to actually put in their own specific requests and I can bring their ideas to life!<br />
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I looked around on Pinterest and got some great ideas for each of their costumes and then just made a few modifications to make them work for the vision I had planned. The boys were very impressed with their little swords and ran around the night of our churches "Trunk or Treat" slashing everything in sight! I assumed the hats would get thrown off pretty quickly but much to my surprise my boys were all about the hats and never took them off! Scarlett's dress took a few different patterns and tries to get right but I was very pleased with the outcome. Especially since I have very little experience sewing clothing. I am a little tempted to make her some church dresses using the same pattern with cotton! My boys are both Peter Pan because I wasn't sure if having different costumes would cause a ruckus.. and I am all about keeping the peace! And Scarlett is Wendy. I thought about doing Tinker Bell but lets be honest Tinker Bell is a Brat!! yes I said it! she totally is she has a bad attitude so I went for Wendy instead! <br />
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Signs. I have finally broke down and bought a new font.. its a very popular Calligraphy font that I keep seeing pop up everywhere! This is the first font I have ever purchased since there is such a wide variety of free ones online. There are few free "dupes" but non really even begin to compare to the real deal. So I have spent my morning playing around with it and will have some new designs to share later on.<br />
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Here are some of the designs that I took with me to the last market and never had the time to photograph ! I was painting things until the last minuet so I didn't have time to take any decent pictures so I re-created them and they will be listed in our Etsy shop any minuet. Also I have some new color options for you to see for the original "It's a Wonderful Life sign" one is going to a buyer from Etsy and the other I will be auctioning off at an event this weekend. here is the link if you are local and want to come show your support to a family in need. <br />
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Happy Tuesday Everyone! I feel like this week is already flying by! Today I delivered a custom<br />
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My house looks like words and vinyl threw up all over it about 99% of the time but it has been exciting to watch this little business start growing!<br />
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There are few things more validating than creating something and then having people get it and want their own! This week we have a 10% off code for all of our signs listed in our Etsy Shop just use code 10PERCENTOFF at the check out. <br />
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Life has been kind of crazy but all in all good. My twins are really living up to the "terrible two" status. They have been delayed in there speech due to the fact that they communicate in their own language to each other. It's definitely NOT English but over the last few weeks their vocabulary has really started to take off. Atticus' favorite phrase is "I need it" so I have been busy fulfilling a lot of his "I need it" requests. It still shocks me every now and then that I have 3 kids. I feel like I just woke up one day and they were all here.. staring at me waiting me for to do my "mother job" I love them all dearly and I enjoy our everyday grind listening in on conversations, and watching them play and grow. I have taken a few steps back from this blog to do just that. I will still be here but not as often as before. I hope you all are having a lovely week! I shipped out a few more signs today that I will share as soon as they arrive at their new homes!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-57019357304958034962013-10-16T14:32:00.002-07:002013-10-17T21:22:34.455-07:00The Magnolia MMMP DresserGood Afternoon! <br />
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So when I originally set out to attend this market I had no intentions of painting any furniture.. I have quite a few pieces sitting in my garage but I just couldn't bring my self to paint anything after my painting marathon this summer where I was painting multiple pieces each week. I was burnt out and just wanted to wait until after Christmas before I tackled the rest of my stash. I however had a change of heart knowing that this is really my niche and all though I love signs Furniture is really my thing. I think this market will be a great opportunity to show case some of my work to the public. There is only so much you get out of a picture, seeing something in person is a whole different story. So I did it I picked up my brush and painted this gorgeous dresser that had been sitting collecting dust since June! The color is a really random mixture of MMSMP colors including a bit of Grain Sack, Shutter Gray and Ironstone. I didn't feel like I had enough of any color to be able to complete the dresser and the large mirror so I just mixed up this concoction and ended up with a really light true gray. It would be perfect for so many things. It is another vintage piece that is about 50 years old. it is in mint condition minus a little ding on the top that really just ads to the character. The dove tail drawers are smooth as butter and everything is in working order. The castor feet are just the icing on the cake! I will be bringing this set with me to the market so if you would like to see it in person and perhaps take it home please come out tomorrow and take a look along with several other pieces and signs I will also be selling! That does it for today I hope you love what I have dubbed the Magnolia Dresser. She is beautiful! <br />
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Linking up at Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday <a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2013/10/furniture-feature-friday-breidas-favorites-link-party/" target="_blank">HERE</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4530399567616711401.post-34676253744306070562013-10-15T12:16:00.001-07:002013-10-15T12:26:33.802-07:00New Signs for This Weeks MarketHere are several of the signs that I have made to take to the Marche Charmant market this Thursday. I have several more that I am working on today including a few larger ones that I will also bring with me! I have decided to use just regular old Craft Paint for these signs since I didn't have time to order the Milk Paint that I usually use. Since craft paint has a much broader selection of colors and for so cheap I was able to pick out a fun new color shown on the "beautiful and brilliant" sign that totally reminds me of Rachel since tiffany blue happens to be her signature color, in case you didn't already know! This is also the lovely color that ended up on my kids and kitchen yesterday. I should have taken some pictures so that I could laugh about it later but I cleaned it up before that even crossed my mind. If any of you follow me on my personal Instagram you know just how lovely my "tornado twins" are! They truly live up to their nick name!<br />
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My kids were also very helpful today and decided to help me paint.. that ended in two ruined outfits painted tiffany blue, a blue floor, oven and kitchen cabinets.. OH the joys of parenting!!! I will be sharing them with you over the course of the next few days! <br />
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Happy to be back and hopefully I can at least share something each week over the holidays! <br />
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-Haley<br />
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Now with out further ado here are my back yard reveal pictures!! Sorry it took so DANG long to share these with you! Here are the before pictures for any one who wants to see the pile of dirt that it was before! We finally hung our porch swing last week which was the final touch needed before I was willing to make it all photo ready! Enjoy! We were very happy with our landscapers if you are local and need some work done here is their Facebook Page! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Flores-Modern-Designs/187386014685150" target="_blank">Flores Modern Designs</a><br />
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