tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47066972279643295332024-02-06T20:09:47.713-08:00Stay Young. Act Foolish. Be HappyLindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-27845825918846832912012-09-28T17:28:00.001-07:002012-09-28T17:28:20.796-07:00Angel Chicken with a Bonus makes a Yahtzee!Have you ever made <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/09/burgundy-mushrooms/">The Pioneer Woman's Burgundy Mushrooms</a>? If you have not, carve out a day when you can spend 9 hours at home to let them cook. Yes, NINE. They're divine and worth every second they're on your stove. But, when you cook them, they make a LOAD. I found a recipe that goes PERFECTLY with leftover burgundy mushrooms. <br />
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Recently, I received a new church lady cookbook. And truth be told, I was pretty jazzed about this cookbook. My mom had a church cookbook that was pretty legit back in the '80's. She used it all the time and it has her notes written in and several recipe entries she submitted herself. She gifted it to me a few Christmases ago and it's a true treasure. It was back when shrimp salads, jello-ish salads and fondues were hot ticket items. It's a trip to see the food trends of the decades. <br />
But I digress...<br />
Church ladies are always keepin' it real with soupy, buttery, creamy goodness, which is why I love reading a church cookbook like a good novel. And I always pick-up a new dip or two while I'm perusing the sections. <br />
Take a look at what a pulled together tonight.<br />
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<b>Angel Chicken</b></div>
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6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts</div>
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1/2 c. butter</div>
1 .7-oz pkg. Italian salad dressing mix1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed golden mushroom soup<br />
1/2 c. dry white wine<br />
1/2 of an 8 oz. tub of cream cheese with chives and onions<br />
Angel hair pasta, fettuccine or rice<br />
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Place chicken in slow cooker. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the dry Italian salad dressing mix. Stir in soup, wine and cream cheese until combined. Pour over the chicken. <i>**Here's where you add in your left over Pioneer Woman Burgundy Mushrooms.</i> Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. Serve chicken and sauce over hot, cooked pasta or rice. <br />
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<br />Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-24977135710963349532012-09-16T18:00:00.000-07:002012-09-16T18:00:00.727-07:00Julia's 2nd Birthday Party!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our cousins were in from Brazil and that made the trip all the better for my pop tart. Playing with big girls is big time.</div>
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The finger from my husband wasn't very nice. <br />
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Being at Uncle Dale and Aunt Susan's is one of the best places on earth. I'm so glad Julia is starting to make memories here. She was dancing and twirling in between bites of sausage coming off the grill. Barefoot and carefree...just the way summer should be. <br />
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The reason for our trip was to become the Godparents to this special little guy, Oliver.<br />
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Swinging with Aunt Alison and Isla.<br />
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Fishing ice from an ice chest full of colbeer was tons o' fun. <br />
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And exhausting work too.<br />
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Aquarium is a lot more fun with cousins than just mom and dad!<br />
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Uncle Mark with baby Oliver.<br />
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Mesmerized. <br />
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Dolphin Show!<br />
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WORN OUT.<br />
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We can't wait for this little guy to join in all the fun! <br />
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<img alt="signature" border="0" src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" />Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-71728725909646428102012-06-12T11:40:00.001-07:002012-06-12T11:40:58.084-07:00A little gun shy...Sadly, I haven't done pictures with Julia since she was 10 days old. Well, we have done family ones 3 times, but none of just the pop tart. The ones when she was just days old made me sweat. I didn't know what in the world I was doing, and I certainly didn't know what to do if she freaked during these pictures. Looking back, I should have chilled and LOVED that phase. You can fix ANYTHING pretty quickly. Needless to say, I've been a little gun shy since. Anxiety wise and monetarily wise. It's not cheap to gather up some pictures on a disc. Should have been a photographer...<br />
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Today we did the mall situation. I had no idea if that would be a cheesy, fatal mistake, but figured it was worth a shot. Our photographer shouldn't be judged by his appearance because I was positive this was all going up in flames. And for about 3.5 minutes it did. She was a WRECK. But then Mr. Photographer came through! Making strides! She finally warmed up, and I think we got some winners.<br />
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Friday started with a little water time at Mimi and Pops's!<br />
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Then it was onto lunch at Benihana's. That's been a tradition with my brother since he was a pre-teen. It was appropriate that we take the kiddos for their first hibachi meal. <br />
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And our besties came over for some "airplane hotdogs!"<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Yes, I'm still here...we're still alive. Barely. I think at 20 months, on the day, we began our very spirited journey of the terrible 2's. Pray it doesn't kill me. Yes, I'm very desperately asking you to PRAY. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In the midst, I did catch these pictures today at a disastrous trip to the Arboretum. This dress was given to me by my Aunt Becky and I absolutely LOVE that I captured Julia in it. I cut off her feet, but given the circumstances...I can't complain too much about that. The second picture is SCARY. That face is absolutely mine. Yikes! You want your children to have your best features....that's certainly not it!</span></div>
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<img alt="signature" border="0" src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" />Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-52574310666010173112012-04-20T13:50:00.002-07:002012-04-20T13:51:05.509-07:00Beach Pa-lease<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXhDUIw4j_hyC_kot3s3cUhJnhfa0R6PrrRfa9DKULNUUhcpCmJXZrm_Wmuck8PIOijrT98C_4_KSyyNTzEooa0QkWr-AwN8zMu_At_MQfMKbhVIpXtFe-zoA2nSz19Uhioy4JoYVOIM/s1600/Wide+Brim+Hat.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBXhDUIw4j_hyC_kot3s3cUhJnhfa0R6PrrRfa9DKULNUUhcpCmJXZrm_Wmuck8PIOijrT98C_4_KSyyNTzEooa0QkWr-AwN8zMu_At_MQfMKbhVIpXtFe-zoA2nSz19Uhioy4JoYVOIM/s400/Wide+Brim+Hat.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733588304802013810" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" />Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-2320473995437493112012-04-17T08:15:00.004-07:002012-04-17T08:22:46.914-07:00Hello??I recently watched the Lionel Richie concert on tv. Yes, it was a Friday night and I was in my bed at 8:00 pm, watching Lionel. It's hot and spicy around here. But since, I've rekindled my love affair with Lionel. It's been on my pandora non-stop. But have you seen this? Cracks me up. Really.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyR97IS9yvzgbGX-TUstP-u4VbMIvlZv9xk8KBdrYas7aOGTbCkCtmbW3rRoh6fkkaJboNfCKDdj2cj3Av4gi4wd247dhvSbBEqG5Oc8RGqQf_ru_mEYW8dSdyR8eQFYfR0ujChDQ-TkM/s1600/Lost-80s-pop-star-9846-1299242755-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 382px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyR97IS9yvzgbGX-TUstP-u4VbMIvlZv9xk8KBdrYas7aOGTbCkCtmbW3rRoh6fkkaJboNfCKDdj2cj3Av4gi4wd247dhvSbBEqG5Oc8RGqQf_ru_mEYW8dSdyR8eQFYfR0ujChDQ-TkM/s400/Lost-80s-pop-star-9846-1299242755-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732389628072552034" /></a><br />So...in the spirit..."Helllllo? Is it me you're looking for?"<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwp1JgnFcPzzvFqsCRxgvWc81daaROhat-MLVxpeIdFFfzBOGaQ-aNL-0PUaFojYAMkHRcVlMuY1b348h-NIXYG_DRCQqDLbtlIendW-phzqlGwhl5sQ6fTtdmiNffXRHZRWbugVTYPVQ/s1600/DSC_0039.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwp1JgnFcPzzvFqsCRxgvWc81daaROhat-MLVxpeIdFFfzBOGaQ-aNL-0PUaFojYAMkHRcVlMuY1b348h-NIXYG_DRCQqDLbtlIendW-phzqlGwhl5sQ6fTtdmiNffXRHZRWbugVTYPVQ/s400/DSC_0039.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732389131597449042" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG22lIFtlhLQ3cCM8VQ8bIW7jDqjvg-FEpjur9PgbsaVzaXoskAAALHg_hecMRPWY4EiWLpbFZN6DwHKc7KRO8VxhZYeNkvQf6UPiS-sfMVi7WLXF7-oro5KOyFhzTJKmch1274EOqHDM/s1600/DSC_0029.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG22lIFtlhLQ3cCM8VQ8bIW7jDqjvg-FEpjur9PgbsaVzaXoskAAALHg_hecMRPWY4EiWLpbFZN6DwHKc7KRO8VxhZYeNkvQf6UPiS-sfMVi7WLXF7-oro5KOyFhzTJKmch1274EOqHDM/s400/DSC_0029.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732389127688213170" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3r7XZ8Ebu0AgI86Y1MmJCmQEw7G4NXDQDtcj9tsudtIEJc7LOrN8DbvhiW8xjgDzlkiicyU9hDhJMN3zTAxXPcKbCCJXF622q0n_CXVo9fMemjMPgtN1oGUv0NZwvl6eZp7FdwODWQE/s1600/DSC_0027.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS3r7XZ8Ebu0AgI86Y1MmJCmQEw7G4NXDQDtcj9tsudtIEJc7LOrN8DbvhiW8xjgDzlkiicyU9hDhJMN3zTAxXPcKbCCJXF622q0n_CXVo9fMemjMPgtN1oGUv0NZwvl6eZp7FdwODWQE/s400/DSC_0027.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732389120915677122" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglV8rHtY7nGB9F9PWQgC_ea6u3ghwLUJJ0EuDG2NTeu4Lz2KuW5r79F9ZHymKORlKMpxdHDNwrqQwSRwstiThezIUXx7tcMx00zE6PNBI_y617OWw2ijWJW_w61-JEVuXcoQgQ8YCM0O8/s1600/DSC_0037.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglV8rHtY7nGB9F9PWQgC_ea6u3ghwLUJJ0EuDG2NTeu4Lz2KuW5r79F9ZHymKORlKMpxdHDNwrqQwSRwstiThezIUXx7tcMx00zE6PNBI_y617OWw2ijWJW_w61-JEVuXcoQgQ8YCM0O8/s400/DSC_0037.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732389112136108418" /></a>Currently OBSESSED with the phone. I said I'd never let it happen. Guess that was my first sting with "Never"<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" />Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-72801374550078559192012-04-12T07:43:00.006-07:002012-04-12T07:58:56.910-07:00Easter<span class="Apple-style-span">We hosted my in-laws for Easter this year. We had 13 people for lunch and I will say, the husband and I nailed it. </span>We made a great team in the kitchen and served a lovely meal. <span class="Apple-style-span"> We were legit big kids and had a big kid gathering!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span">My mom would be proud that she instilled a belief that a nicely set table (or two) and a well-planned menu has become of importance to me. And as the icing on top, the tot looked precious and very Easter-egg like in her pastels. The only sad part is the Wal-Mart bow made all the pictures and the chosen, shopped for, perfect hair ornament that I spent an exorbitant amount of money on was no where to be found. The way it goes, I guess...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqNT2KTn-njUIy-wD_tMnVNy7pkxQQlaI119YhNcG2Opp5ciOFAvx3S47kWXbxsankhF1BxveAVJLeLLxyO9RSuk_86A-qVgSex6oLuJIKeofbg-ly4sQ2PFywkM0X8i4fotxulT0ToE/s1600/CSC_0025.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqNT2KTn-njUIy-wD_tMnVNy7pkxQQlaI119YhNcG2Opp5ciOFAvx3S47kWXbxsankhF1BxveAVJLeLLxyO9RSuk_86A-qVgSex6oLuJIKeofbg-ly4sQ2PFywkM0X8i4fotxulT0ToE/s400/CSC_0025.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730526400444758034" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecN-eL_RFOxxbpYEISnj6o64DQ1pqz4SX0POlmgnhN_DFxT05l9PJcU-WvooW_SqkzzWeNkq-BfuoySDLzSAjWsmCtr-nqnCks8u0Mqxephr-1D1BOpZbmcoPKjokeYaJdNHHhQtEgcg/s1600/CSC_0026.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecN-eL_RFOxxbpYEISnj6o64DQ1pqz4SX0POlmgnhN_DFxT05l9PJcU-WvooW_SqkzzWeNkq-BfuoySDLzSAjWsmCtr-nqnCks8u0Mqxephr-1D1BOpZbmcoPKjokeYaJdNHHhQtEgcg/s400/CSC_0026.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730525915093702146" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5gSVlxVdNAFbUvsK718wGhRDnvHhJMdgi64xNd-prUtPPX-j0OSoMn0JS5mFQjwS7HMTyYuPFCZgqZGPXahWWKwEBgVAVg3t_5360FGr1Q04VVqugI9SKw8VKYLrneAmFl2ikZbHJ8k/s1600/DSC_0007.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5gSVlxVdNAFbUvsK718wGhRDnvHhJMdgi64xNd-prUtPPX-j0OSoMn0JS5mFQjwS7HMTyYuPFCZgqZGPXahWWKwEBgVAVg3t_5360FGr1Q04VVqugI9SKw8VKYLrneAmFl2ikZbHJ8k/s400/DSC_0007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730525906894760226" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzXArlCPJoRCS5byEujdAOiD1M1I3fsovRHzLescrkcAUwJ977M7roLWrRBNQ6zSGfpV1cQ1JgDYwvuMF-w_GcXtqr-Qv_qsDWBaiYcw_l9WhtnVSApg1EFfIG0qomgP0y7PhEPxEeNc/s1600/DSC_0012.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzXArlCPJoRCS5byEujdAOiD1M1I3fsovRHzLescrkcAUwJ977M7roLWrRBNQ6zSGfpV1cQ1JgDYwvuMF-w_GcXtqr-Qv_qsDWBaiYcw_l9WhtnVSApg1EFfIG0qomgP0y7PhEPxEeNc/s400/DSC_0012.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730525903045125554" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><div><br /></div><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" /></span></div>Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-85627888307568718972012-02-05T12:18:00.000-08:002012-02-05T12:24:47.466-08:00The Month of Love<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGw_cD91GuvD-UwuZBZzndPC8-AjMELKMN7UWninpDHx2_9nlEqmYc8m9bsQnD-zDsfxR741YQcxWhRy9QHezOzyxrKGFlH5tf5EuimAzLL793p7dq9BMb2d_M4wSL-fTbeoll3EUqcYo/s1600/DSC_1117.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGw_cD91GuvD-UwuZBZzndPC8-AjMELKMN7UWninpDHx2_9nlEqmYc8m9bsQnD-zDsfxR741YQcxWhRy9QHezOzyxrKGFlH5tf5EuimAzLL793p7dq9BMb2d_M4wSL-fTbeoll3EUqcYo/s400/DSC_1117.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705749839095339026" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYJgb5z_DN94lqgpmWAWTWkwG9O3FlNg04nNcVNTzA5eikYhbXqUfIxYWSB5s5MCIkBJsldY3__STPOJH16WRqvkmCmk2WWaUJ_tKUGuDDePjamW-ONOcgTkbLOWxXlYr1bwuNNBzwoHc/s1600/DSC_1109.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYJgb5z_DN94lqgpmWAWTWkwG9O3FlNg04nNcVNTzA5eikYhbXqUfIxYWSB5s5MCIkBJsldY3__STPOJH16WRqvkmCmk2WWaUJ_tKUGuDDePjamW-ONOcgTkbLOWxXlYr1bwuNNBzwoHc/s400/DSC_1109.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705749827710919938" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoE18qepEKR4OmnSElCAowkkJ5EauRFQLyt37O-PcL2yuAM5vIryuvRGMoO_E2CUhtFe4IOBEH3Q-xMTerHyiHzQZR9oQBQblBMS37iw_uD3EIaPXuk_h3YuTfPCUVsNCYaKQ8gQ8GpY/s1600/DSC_1102.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoE18qepEKR4OmnSElCAowkkJ5EauRFQLyt37O-PcL2yuAM5vIryuvRGMoO_E2CUhtFe4IOBEH3Q-xMTerHyiHzQZR9oQBQblBMS37iw_uD3EIaPXuk_h3YuTfPCUVsNCYaKQ8gQ8GpY/s400/DSC_1102.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705749819151373570" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbcfjVNW7hRkGgEL7193ZdDxoMiqPIAYLLJtQXJs4zfrc2cLGYvo5EyJKyeNomH02x1v4qhTOAWPbUAMCbl9fi1sp5WJLupP6SA1Vho6_SW-i9FBPoDlyf77fAvv2v8hMbDZGa0qbrn4/s1600/DSC_1069.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKbcfjVNW7hRkGgEL7193ZdDxoMiqPIAYLLJtQXJs4zfrc2cLGYvo5EyJKyeNomH02x1v4qhTOAWPbUAMCbl9fi1sp5WJLupP6SA1Vho6_SW-i9FBPoDlyf77fAvv2v8hMbDZGa0qbrn4/s400/DSC_1069.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705749808876430834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_C5B_PtrPkcmf-HBHR1b1pRr2YvxfGz-X55asweNndzesWYRYVnNU0Ai4ugH0-l7e8DkT-dkTKYutsjBDKgnch6nDVA9qUF2xZ61BhnGj2PeWlrWR5VHmMeCBA9ZILR8iNf8ed9kORZw/s1600/DSC_1064.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_C5B_PtrPkcmf-HBHR1b1pRr2YvxfGz-X55asweNndzesWYRYVnNU0Ai4ugH0-l7e8DkT-dkTKYutsjBDKgnch6nDVA9qUF2xZ61BhnGj2PeWlrWR5VHmMeCBA9ZILR8iNf8ed9kORZw/s400/DSC_1064.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705749805289721522" /></a><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" />Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-42265119799217429882012-01-05T19:57:00.000-08:002012-01-05T20:44:59.727-08:00People still got it. Believe it.Happy New Year, my friends. Happy New Year. Twenty-twelve. Yikes. <div>I have some anxiety about this fresh start, but I'll leave that for another post.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's 10:00 pm, and I just opened my mail. Look what was in it. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUrL2dBUbUAl76j0kdwARUs_ggWABRV40u8gVsjcBUSxdfld-0mrOPa1hvhjV6Pm4JwkCHhz-pp7Ks3Js7btw97OQFeQTjGm_L3_HQl6Ow7szwpupZgfyecSraTjb9-vIsHqaYFdGtl8w/s1600/DSC_1053.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUrL2dBUbUAl76j0kdwARUs_ggWABRV40u8gVsjcBUSxdfld-0mrOPa1hvhjV6Pm4JwkCHhz-pp7Ks3Js7btw97OQFeQTjGm_L3_HQl6Ow7szwpupZgfyecSraTjb9-vIsHqaYFdGtl8w/s400/DSC_1053.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694365979981389170" /></a><i>Yes, those little utensils are three-dimensional. PRESH. </i></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPLRYkxFVyGHitqYI4_ibB1gg4RLKVhJ-jbt75AYm03lUCGMnnmC80GNOI-LacZcsbHVPzr_rhN3VjZc8nww2yciWm8GWK6dw3K3AcFfeUITltGnK1CfBOpvjUWAR4_my9uvAmDiJ7H8/s1600/DSC_1054.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPLRYkxFVyGHitqYI4_ibB1gg4RLKVhJ-jbt75AYm03lUCGMnnmC80GNOI-LacZcsbHVPzr_rhN3VjZc8nww2yciWm8GWK6dw3K3AcFfeUITltGnK1CfBOpvjUWAR4_my9uvAmDiJ7H8/s400/DSC_1054.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694365976476649186" /></a><br /></div><div>A handwritten thank you note on an absolutely darling Papyrus card. This was to thank my family for inviting another family over for a delightful New Year's Eve dinner party. Can you believe it? <b>Etiquette</b>. People still have etiquette? I am <b><i>beyond </i></b>impressed. That's something my mother would have taught me, but I can tell you I don't think I've ever written a note for a dinner party. Or maybe I've never been invited to an actual dinner party. Not sure. But either way, I haven't written thank you notes for Christmas or even finished some from my child's baptism, which was a year ago this weekend. Terrible. And I know I've been a house-guest and not written a note. Which, is just rude. My apologies.</div><div>I am astounded and giddy all at the same time. These are new friends of ours. I liked them a lot before, but I really like them a lot now. Hopefully they keep our crazy selves around because we're delighted to keep them!</div><div>Here are some pictures of the night. It was A LOT of fun. I have some other friends that want to be on the guest list next year. I'm willing to add one table. ONE. But that's it...so you better submit your requests early! </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8pZolfKeYbxKrBhT1hXx5BHOHTkouzOmhUAtNuIPXadS4fWCQvjBLnhkHZ2fzU560AiKMYHEBLEECzIv7cQ4gXqUiRC6eE_5-c7WrB3IQ0frdsnQ9KhrtuNyowN6z0muObtsKY5TCw6I/s1600/DSC_1008.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8pZolfKeYbxKrBhT1hXx5BHOHTkouzOmhUAtNuIPXadS4fWCQvjBLnhkHZ2fzU560AiKMYHEBLEECzIv7cQ4gXqUiRC6eE_5-c7WrB3IQ0frdsnQ9KhrtuNyowN6z0muObtsKY5TCw6I/s400/DSC_1008.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694371563533062034" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgYqID3rJvNejTgPvhaXr3lNCOhzYJ5tWl_3K-SbuLJrJYTAN75dMvp6kS-zW3ouSYKMwt4QFyJktIlKRrPC5E8ovre4V9pu1Zn8OoPC9LB76ztjB82SlBL6-YFdHkWb8VSmDEr3PFFEo/s1600/DSC_1009.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IEuGTQAnjACILdKtLfVM05OZS_FjdHVxrBGEuuQGNxtF6PfIc3sYLS8zzRL3xH3gNlf_wM9R_72uqc5k3WLS-foEQ3lpQaPDhlvGdKLR-AUnho9h4KiD8AV2zPL-E7YMZ2a6wOoOQAY/s400/DSC_1045.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694368281646090258" /></a><i>That is a crab cake, beef tenderloin, asparagus and garlic potatoes gratin. All lit up by one of four baby monitors. </i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMMWqR-AWrwUmRMjN0iQsV_-spGbBH3IFbag75Q89W5-dKxbou67iP5xGGQ3Mb4qPwwtr0BtQZStXYNvqXP-LzZeD20fxmfiwoXiOo-woTrpEp1hzqWn50vsGxLxWPgvS3-IE64K20_I/s1600/DSC_1051.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMMWqR-AWrwUmRMjN0iQsV_-spGbBH3IFbag75Q89W5-dKxbou67iP5xGGQ3Mb4qPwwtr0BtQZStXYNvqXP-LzZeD20fxmfiwoXiOo-woTrpEp1hzqWn50vsGxLxWPgvS3-IE64K20_I/s400/DSC_1051.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694368278033670722" /></a><br /></div><div>So go on...write a hand written note today. It will ILLUMINATE someone's life. I promise. </div><div><br /></div><div>CHEERS!</div><div><br /></div><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" />Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-29885273730517095332011-12-23T07:42:00.000-08:002011-12-23T07:58:53.772-08:00A New Twist on Texas CaviarIt seems this time of year dips are plentiful. And I'm always looking for a new one to spice up the old regulars. <div>Might I add, I am in no way on any sort of a diet during this holiday eating frenzy, but it is nice to have a "go-to" that's sans the mayo and cream cheese. Try this for an easy, fresh and colorful addition to your dip extravaganzas.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWgPJyCmfTnuZBIiwFCKgNtr3BCCr6ZU6uwlCrQ1FXgGGAAEJPoR-08mK-FPfX8OC268xzCc7DEm8iD7XTxvtKtB5Hov7tmmCj_yHaASrZYdFcNEzgBkzruudPVgVBDaDMMbA26inBMs/s1600/Corn+Dip.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkWgPJyCmfTnuZBIiwFCKgNtr3BCCr6ZU6uwlCrQ1FXgGGAAEJPoR-08mK-FPfX8OC268xzCc7DEm8iD7XTxvtKtB5Hov7tmmCj_yHaASrZYdFcNEzgBkzruudPVgVBDaDMMbA26inBMs/s400/Corn+Dip.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689353203224881986" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Feta Black Bean Dip</b></div><div>1/4 cup of sugar <i>(I use slightly less)</i></div><div>1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar</div><div>1/4 cup vegetable oil</div><div>Salt to taste</div><div>1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed</div><div>1 can of Whole Kernel Corn</div><div>1 small can (11 oz) of white shoepeg or chipotle corn</div><div>1/3 bunch of scallions, chopped</div><div>1/3 bunch of cilantro, chopped</div><div>1 tub of crumbled feta cheese</div><div><br /></div><div>Whisk sugar, vinegar and oil in a large bowl. Add the black beans, corn, scallions, cilantro and feta and mix well. Chill until serving time. Serve with tortilla chips.</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy!</div><div><br /></div><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" />Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-39049722772049385332011-12-12T08:17:00.000-08:002011-12-12T08:43:11.786-08:00Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas from our family to yours!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwuYzSeNl53jFEo6NCBAqIoEhRXpFRA0pwSMpqDU5vSmio_uF5CbmswuoTkjBE1ruyyijJz3AzGy2tsPDe7Xnq7F49O40ExAx1jaRV8LuongZoYv129FIqfjDpPSKrnFg8yUMaULwvrYw/s1600/IMG_4664+-+Version+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwuYzSeNl53jFEo6NCBAqIoEhRXpFRA0pwSMpqDU5vSmio_uF5CbmswuoTkjBE1ruyyijJz3AzGy2tsPDe7Xnq7F49O40ExAx1jaRV8LuongZoYv129FIqfjDpPSKrnFg8yUMaULwvrYw/s400/IMG_4664+-+Version+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685282938767582706" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY7eTFl1bKk97ktHkXHnnsT-WcOBb_bYt5oXqQREcBQisPeDyvfltYWJjF2zir70hWDc7uX1G9sDhNk6EHP1dbjcvh5VQD1ULMzXbWlvF9NqQaBOtgkgM_xGZP5IbsDBQ75NKI7xqC1KY/s1600/christmas+card+edit.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcQZuH3qyMgSgMUMkOqZvwY95QEh34miYLm2Qbj1xf9s4sqTy00dXXASmWpc0oRUteI_jkOhA5QrFQ0qff2Y09x_Lv4bR9j8H_mcduSHr9QX1RxYnX0e6Xb-Xtt5a4rf0wC27LWwcvFnY/s400/christmas+cards.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682700791247360290" /></a><br /><div>This is what the office looks like. Christmas cards, envelopes, return address labels, markers and trash. </div><div><br /></div>This year I've decided to address my Christmas cards myself. In years past I have used computer labels, which leaves zero personalization from me. Not that addressing the cards myself is all that personal, but at least it allows me a moment to actually think about the family in which I'm mailing the card.<div><br /></div><div>I read about great tradition I want to share with you. Take one Christmas card each night and pray for that family as you say your dinner-time prayers. Continue this throughout the year. As for this family, we're going to try it! Send me your Christmas card...I love receiving them, and it will get ya one extra prayer!</div><div><br /></div><div>MERRY CHRISTMAS SEASON!<br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" /></div></div>Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-24763875057720920162011-11-21T13:43:00.000-08:002011-11-21T14:21:47.542-08:00First Birthday Party!<div>We had a birthday party...fit for a Lady Bug. And everyone had a good time. Although by my pictures you wouldn't know anyone else was here. But rest assured there were cousins and besties and aunts and uncles and aunties and barbecue and birthday cake and lots of good cheer. There was even a bounce house we borrowed from our cousin Henry. A big time was had by all.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWtGs5pmeMVynhVvq9CxJMMptod-uUvqKjwiQxSka6Kc7zdbvCzWEw27G5eboHGkZVWfSpYmF-Gt_2_3LL2HfD8njCDn9HGlbckkPF12RIMhEYiYNCAhBkShU4VnPXvICdJYal85MEQxU/s1600/DSC_0620.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWtGs5pmeMVynhVvq9CxJMMptod-uUvqKjwiQxSka6Kc7zdbvCzWEw27G5eboHGkZVWfSpYmF-Gt_2_3LL2HfD8njCDn9HGlbckkPF12RIMhEYiYNCAhBkShU4VnPXvICdJYal85MEQxU/s400/DSC_0620.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677571173166011122" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLdfVKHe5ViKhWykpLXFAcz3qyTj-2dCs_1e5CsUUW8lGtNhOtWTJaPBKbbsRb6VrFollgtfmglUgC52IZTY_P_F2mqZ6yYnlbZR9bDmW1BeH7Om_Nw5PaxHE7ulLO3sekUVPZvvMgkSM/s1600/DSC_0615.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpLYMJF7q_N_Di8y-FqSEAeIsje71FyswvqNu5qVz8nm2_Zn7WEegt_B2lIF9GqP7UcjC33-M4beqLWuwHWkMJyDsDN5QlO1ksP5nVH8krbmaVWx7BY_0EhHAwXT1oaYptscRJP0ZiyvA/s400/DSC_0731.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677573278367877874" /></a>Aunty Mere even bought the birthday girl a Lady Bug backpack! It was a day to remember!<br /><br /><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" /></div>Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-58438249291909937942011-11-17T06:45:00.000-08:002011-11-17T06:48:49.015-08:00Just one thing...Or maybe two.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFt9HFJcA-f_N72yZrRBNK55bDx7D8-xQW5byWaJ-pTDff-GM_0dfHg5EGvpMiep2psWfPotoKf3Cjo2GN3SUVGEGUE1dZdJhaJSHlDEvIEoMABtr9xrXlqBnbbfaEvox59N1Z-Qnwa3U/s1600/DSC_0857.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFt9HFJcA-f_N72yZrRBNK55bDx7D8-xQW5byWaJ-pTDff-GM_0dfHg5EGvpMiep2psWfPotoKf3Cjo2GN3SUVGEGUE1dZdJhaJSHlDEvIEoMABtr9xrXlqBnbbfaEvox59N1Z-Qnwa3U/s400/DSC_0857.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675976399005336258" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfR0pWWrfmyuPL2y2RRca9Vh4lQRL7WZnc1hwi3g0k1XMTJ9EQWz70oOy2fL1kIIlrSs7DuVEvpSFKtsTdrHYKxJyTZnjxZBAB4jrorXRppPTqhocSMzuRBZDypIihVaB9cvJrpoxEpX0/s1600/DSC_0860.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfR0pWWrfmyuPL2y2RRca9Vh4lQRL7WZnc1hwi3g0k1XMTJ9EQWz70oOy2fL1kIIlrSs7DuVEvpSFKtsTdrHYKxJyTZnjxZBAB4jrorXRppPTqhocSMzuRBZDypIihVaB9cvJrpoxEpX0/s400/DSC_0860.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675976406894604770" /></a><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" />Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-60736919223314770912011-11-16T11:50:00.000-08:002011-11-16T12:25:39.060-08:00Why?Life is starting to move very quickly. So fast, in fact, that I think my child looks bigger every day. I'm not exaggerating. She's a full-fledged big girl. The baby stage is gone. Long gone, actually. It's really starting to scare me. That to say, this blog is sometimes the last thing on my to-do list, and it just flat-out gets neglected. I'm sorry. I guess if I were making sponsorship money maybe I would make it a priority. So, hopefully you come here to check on new pictures and see what's happening and you're not too terribly disappointed when nothing has been updated. I'm slowing getting organized for a birthday party post. It's only 8 weeks late. <div><br /></div><div>The thing that weighs heavily on me today is the loss of a pregnancy or better suited the loss of a baby. I have had four very close people to me lose a baby in the last few months. One of which was very newly pregnant and three were very far along. Although the ones that are farther along certainly face challenges and grief that others don't, but I think from the first night you lay in bed and know you're pregnant losing that baby would be beyond painful. </div><div><br /></div><div>These aren't friends of friends, facebook friends or people I know through blogs. These are all people that are near and dear to me. Real life people. One I've known my whole life, and two I have known for close to 25 years and the third for close to a decade. The constant question is always "WHY". Why do these women have to face this tragedy? Why do they have to explain to their older children that the baby died and is going to heaven and not home to live with their family? Why them and not the crack addict that hasn't taken care of her body or have means to take care of a child? </div><div><br /></div><div>I always end up chalking it up to "the bigger plan". That's all my brain can work with. There's no explanation for adversity in life, other than it's all apart of the path that God has made for you. Although sometimes I think that answer just sucks. That word isn't the nicest of words or very lady-like, and I'm sure my mom isn't thrilled with that selection but there's not a lot of options in this case. It sucks. It's a shitty hand. </div><div><br /></div><div>It scares me. Selfishly, it scares me for the thought of another pregnancy and healthy child. When will my luck run dry? That's certainly not the way I should view it, but when you look at statistics, at what point are you the next one up? I need the faith that if it's my lot in life then it is. I will handle it and grow and learn and move forward. But I'd kick and scream the whole way. </div><div><br /></div><div>I once heard that fear is a waste of time. If I spent the number of hours praying that I do fearing something bad will happen I would be in a much better place. I'm trying to absorb that. I've lost more sleep worrying about a child that I'm not pregnant with. That is just flat silly. I guess if we knew it all and mastered it all then the time here would be expired. </div><div><br /></div><div>So I leave you today without pictures, but to ask you to do something for me. I don't normally ask this of people and am a bit private about this section of my life, but I ask you to pray. I ask you to pray for my loved ones that they find comfort in knowing that sometimes there is no answer to the why. Pray that they find peace in events that have happened in their life. And pray they can find positive in a horrible situation and share their story with others for whom they can help. One of my friends that I'm talking about said yesterday, we find comfort in comforting others. And I think that is absolutely true. Thank God for your friends, your family and your healthy babies. We can't do it alone. </div><div><br /></div><div>I also have a couple of grandmothers that are close to my heart that are very sick. Pray for them too. Pray that their families find peace and comfort in their special memories and lots of wonderful years of wisdom that they were able to share. If you've made it to being a grandmother and great-grandmother I think it's safe to say "job well done!" And for that let's all hope there is a big reward on the flip-side.....something in a pearly, golden gate!</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope to be back very soon with more uplifting, happy and joyous posts! <br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" /></div>Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-72134693108901602402011-10-17T10:48:00.000-07:002011-10-17T19:51:29.295-07:00TEXAS RANGERS.I've been away. Not like to the South of France away, but in general away. We've had a couple of parties and a couple dozen illnesses around here. I owe you all tons of great pictures from some FUN times this fall. I'll get it together...maybe by spring.<div><br /></div><div>In happier news...<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">THE</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333ff;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#cc0000;">TEXAS</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333ff;"> RANGERS </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;">ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333ff;"> </span></b>How cool is that? Pretty cool when you're from Arlington, Texas and you have super fond memories of the Rangers starting from the time you can remember. I've watched a million games on tv, I've been to quite a lot at both stadiums, a friend of mine's dad was the team doctor when we were kids (that was cool), and I can still hear the sound of the announcers on the radio. My dad would always have the Ranger game on while out in the garage or tooling around town after a Saturday barbecue lunch. It's just nostalgic for me. I hope they can clinch it this year. I have high hopes!</div><div><br /></div><div>When I was born my name was entered into a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship presented by Danny Darwin, a pitcher for the Rangers. Believe it or not, I won for the month of March. And 18 years later when I was leaving for college I went to the Rangers' business office and collected my money. Pretty good deal, I'd say.</div><div><br /></div><div>But, now that it's 30 years later, I think the best part of the whole deal is this photo. There's so much about it that I love. I love my dad's rockin outfit. And my brother's cleats and the fact that he's so super stoked we're standing on the field and he has no clue it's not all for him. And the fact that my mom has a 6 month old and she's lookin so skinny. And that my brother and I have kids that look an awfully lot like us today. And in total vein, I love that my name is as big as Dallas on the scoreboard. I'm so glad this picture has made many moves and survived the shuffle. It's a precious little keepsake that I hope to always have. </div><div><br /></div><div>GO RANGERS.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXWTWFdaduHc-sjvZ2GUrKiH8zx6nyptweXo73myNSMVw5JFIe04olmHXWfnZXRWqPKT5T9z93Nc7j2Oz6vwz8NRyBt1sqbiBevZrGMi_YP309FwHLvyigIT_1MQ9ZZierOfKAx2Z9Og/s1600/Rangers+Pic+Baby+LU.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGXWTWFdaduHc-sjvZ2GUrKiH8zx6nyptweXo73myNSMVw5JFIe04olmHXWfnZXRWqPKT5T9z93Nc7j2Oz6vwz8NRyBt1sqbiBevZrGMi_YP309FwHLvyigIT_1MQ9ZZierOfKAx2Z9Og/s400/Rangers+Pic+Baby+LU.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664658676840655730" /></a><br /></div><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" />Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-15606068082522160532011-09-27T07:48:00.000-07:002011-09-27T09:58:13.743-07:00I'm no Betty Crocker......and certainly don't claim to be, that's for sure. I struggle over dinner quite often. The use of a crock-pot seems so 1972, but I tell ya...it works. And is a life saver. Especially with a 12 month old that likes to be right under my feet in the kitchen. Oh, and have I mentioned we <i><b>STILL DON'T HAVE CABINET LOCKS</b></i>? That makes for a really fun game when your hands are germ soaked with raw meat and you need to drag your kiddo out of the chemicals cabinet.<br /><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><i>(Husband, have I made my case yet??)</i></span></div><div><br /></div><div>I checked out a recipe that I snagged from Pinterest. I didn't have high hopes because again, it was crock pot-ish and seemed far from my mom's original Beef Stroganoff recipe.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWagmgLRXPmU0JiERxZZXmB7tTFNIgtJq9on4hgBfeqdXL6R8w6KWvKAsyjHvRUc9u0f7Ir_Evnk1M2mKx6f00mxqs3XCpkhsYOyeA5daFjB_bRYAKEAYyu5xa_Jz32pnx4GIwUdZludc/s1600/DSC_0784.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWagmgLRXPmU0JiERxZZXmB7tTFNIgtJq9on4hgBfeqdXL6R8w6KWvKAsyjHvRUc9u0f7Ir_Evnk1M2mKx6f00mxqs3XCpkhsYOyeA5daFjB_bRYAKEAYyu5xa_Jz32pnx4GIwUdZludc/s400/DSC_0784.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657059768495823906" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">As embarrassing as it is, I have two of these big boys. Shhhhh, don't tell. </span></i></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">A little side story...the week after we got home from our honeymoon I was eager beaver to become Julia Childs. What could possibly be so hard about working a full-time job, traveling a good bit and making a delightful dinner to be served with candle light on all of our new dinnerware? Well, a lot actually. 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I don't think we ate dinner that night until about 10:30 pm, it wasn't worth a damn and it cost me somewhere around $100 and we didn't so much as get a half gallon of milk within the trip. I decided very quickly that my brother got the cooking knack and I should stick to something else...not sure what, but something.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Back to the crock potter. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6WLQfpiFbmvx_rJKT5WnwQbBFOEPlk-chOr4lXXkVVWBfqyCcgZHQbtE-5gvSg7dZOPAS-Rl79k4BwjICSkUxKEK1TC38hyphenhyphenmbF6XbrU0H3NcDaUWAFtf674u26BGPCa3Ijjld5vOB3w/s1600/DSC_0777.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6WLQfpiFbmvx_rJKT5WnwQbBFOEPlk-chOr4lXXkVVWBfqyCcgZHQbtE-5gvSg7dZOPAS-Rl79k4BwjICSkUxKEK1TC38hyphenhyphenmbF6XbrU0H3NcDaUWAFtf674u26BGPCa3Ijjld5vOB3w/s400/DSC_0777.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657059742601886930" /></a></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Some of the ingredients...add from list below</span></i></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Crock-Pot Beef Stroganoff</b></div><div>2 lbs. stew meat (salt and pepper it)</div><div>1-8oz. cream cheese</div><div>2 cans Golden Mushroom Soup</div><div>1/2 cup water <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">(don't be so serious, just filled up a soup can 3/4 of the way full)</span></div><div>Garlic Powder <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">(few dashes)</span></div><div>Worcestershire Sauce <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">(Maybe 4-5 tablespoons. I'm not sure you could actually get too much.)</span></div><div>1 large yellow onion diced</div><div><br /></div><div>Combine all ingredients minus the cream cheese and meat. Stir mixture together in the crock-pot and then add meat. Let cook on low for 6-7 hours <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">(recipe I read said 8 hours, I assume so that if you're leaving for a day at the office it will be ready when you return. My meat was fork tender when I checked it at 5 hours. So make fitting to your schedule)</span>. Let cream cheese come to room temperature and cut into cubes and add to crock pot in the last 15 minutes. </div><div>Serve with egg noodles. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PgzMpzPhYIWoUIIhCelrWqTxQO3iVBhVekg9hUZbG4vL7q-kFfguwgKmj5lVwiS1hw_1LvvmbbJwVQwEBaA4lZhboTXiRqrzABeNGKzrzbXA5IFL96MOjmYKuCVQ9y0nXgsh_fZiOmc/s1600/DSC_0782.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PgzMpzPhYIWoUIIhCelrWqTxQO3iVBhVekg9hUZbG4vL7q-kFfguwgKmj5lVwiS1hw_1LvvmbbJwVQwEBaA4lZhboTXiRqrzABeNGKzrzbXA5IFL96MOjmYKuCVQ9y0nXgsh_fZiOmc/s400/DSC_0782.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657059765024759330" /></a>COST: $7.75 for main course. </div><div>We have at least another night's full dinner and probably then some. Add in a salad and/or side veggies and that's a meal under $10 for 2 nights.</div><div><br /></div><div>My husband will eat anything. I don't think he's ever complained about a single, poorly produced meal I've put out there. But, speaking for myself...I'm a tough critic. My mom ruined me as a child. She's good, real good in the kitchen. I will say, this was pretty darn tasty. It was a legit comfort food meal that didn't cost a ton and didn't take a day of slaving in the kitchen. Check it out.</div><div><br />We even had time for this when dad got home. I would say that's success. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiytMI-oJGDRCJIUaAMnlOxSWYNZoFCWV2ii1vRSpP3lZUtQSYH3lfwsBy8rv7GyqEZSk04vRFPS7zMxP9CODdAnU934lS8gL2YOtd6t4JmAC5Xc4vEDLVZz5j7suU96AJANrNvS5J6Fc4/s1600/DSC_0781.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiytMI-oJGDRCJIUaAMnlOxSWYNZoFCWV2ii1vRSpP3lZUtQSYH3lfwsBy8rv7GyqEZSk04vRFPS7zMxP9CODdAnU934lS8gL2YOtd6t4JmAC5Xc4vEDLVZz5j7suU96AJANrNvS5J6Fc4/s400/DSC_0781.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657059759407959154" /></a></div><div><br /></div><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" /></div>Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-47517402298516254122011-09-14T08:30:00.000-07:002011-09-14T09:36:42.156-07:00Guess who turned ONE!<div>My little angel cake! We had a BIG day of celebrating! I only got a little weepy for a short time. Mainly, thinking about my dad not being here to see this little sweet pea grow-up. But moving on from depressing matters...as far as the actual event of my baby turning one, I was rather cheery about it. We celebrated! We made new traditions, and we felt accomplished. We were excited that we made it this far. There were days we could hardly keep our eyes open and hadn't showered or brushed our teeth in too long to admit. But, things are looking up! We have this deal down (<i>most of the time!</i>). The first six months were a blur, the last six months have been so much fun. And every day since has been even more so. Seeing Julia grow and her personality shine is the most beautiful thing. </div><div><div><br /><i>Birthday Eve started with breakfast and ice cream!</i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHKAPCTnRILpZTOghzdae08RJw9t_yeaQxoeUMYN7WO7XxnHGvozvjehnNhlKHJKSzn7eP7096hanDwuRx-QJktDOyD35Z_45i0m5AR02caY_fv4qdalOp6Vm9gmy93YTFzwRgaENWSZo/s1600/Birthday+Eve.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHKAPCTnRILpZTOghzdae08RJw9t_yeaQxoeUMYN7WO7XxnHGvozvjehnNhlKHJKSzn7eP7096hanDwuRx-QJktDOyD35Z_45i0m5AR02caY_fv4qdalOp6Vm9gmy93YTFzwRgaENWSZo/s400/Birthday+Eve.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652252088648304882" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><i>And then it was onto the real show. The day began with balloons! Lots and lots of balloons! And throughout the day more and more bouquets of them arrived, along with cards, gifts, cookie bouquets...it was unlike any other day! It was lots of fun!!</i></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuSH9QsDgs2X71xkd62Idsypv9vR_5Ex08auvyehPw50ARHTzZbWEnAs0uOw5bN5av8Jyrukdwc5j9KKRKUEgF2KExprFfGZolyqe21bxIWvoCGS9iv7heHVvMBdoSKggI_3V-TqreYo/s1600/DSC_0472.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZuSH9QsDgs2X71xkd62Idsypv9vR_5Ex08auvyehPw50ARHTzZbWEnAs0uOw5bN5av8Jyrukdwc5j9KKRKUEgF2KExprFfGZolyqe21bxIWvoCGS9iv7heHVvMBdoSKggI_3V-TqreYo/s400/DSC_0472.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652245529836188978" /></a><i><br />And then we spied a new buggy! In the last 48 hours I have learned we will be taking LOTS of rides in the new car.</i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuw4_19nlvKPVKra1JktIZ2PJcx1SZsFS9V2ru0Y_2z7XurRTPwKTIW8_Xz41OrzyEAxmxoCrLYV5NoPBHTxuDgJEnuWZv6apZwMwslfiSKEFUMMoWps7ZSlapnNSkZjnXQh4Kc_K09uY/s1600/DSC_0478.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuw4_19nlvKPVKra1JktIZ2PJcx1SZsFS9V2ru0Y_2z7XurRTPwKTIW8_Xz41OrzyEAxmxoCrLYV5NoPBHTxuDgJEnuWZv6apZwMwslfiSKEFUMMoWps7ZSlapnNSkZjnXQh4Kc_K09uY/s400/DSC_0478.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652245526295810690" /></a><i><br />The amount of excitement here was beyond words...such a fun morning!</i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAAFQqYrFzWeFYVLaEEDaazcW6nP136UHBTMdQf1dFHeS6fa5_el65dcgfKFWVU-ExRwzikaR5rbea5fZpnJilJRjMLbFSA50lddfEGZnBjAL6APy4VEzdpnYNPVp513v5jHEiU4BO2O0/s1600/DSC_0479.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAAFQqYrFzWeFYVLaEEDaazcW6nP136UHBTMdQf1dFHeS6fa5_el65dcgfKFWVU-ExRwzikaR5rbea5fZpnJilJRjMLbFSA50lddfEGZnBjAL6APy4VEzdpnYNPVp513v5jHEiU4BO2O0/s400/DSC_0479.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652245518202581266" /></a><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LzAQdTw_LI2jRe8HLowOlIEvB5IaWLCHZ3ZDSPcg-bVxNeSGe9YThly2yFaD_aKeWzvUjvHG0CM-y-P_6uItHy3SS3wZQPUINuGSRU-RXV5wrDd9TiNZ8-Yq3cKkhvELBWu-NWbB5JQ/s1600/DSC_0485.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LzAQdTw_LI2jRe8HLowOlIEvB5IaWLCHZ3ZDSPcg-bVxNeSGe9YThly2yFaD_aKeWzvUjvHG0CM-y-P_6uItHy3SS3wZQPUINuGSRU-RXV5wrDd9TiNZ8-Yq3cKkhvELBWu-NWbB5JQ/s400/DSC_0485.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652244661426726050" /></a></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>OBSESSED with the new wheels!</i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVsKPXQ2WvMGapqdhii4lUi-jMUWQ3JIjgQyb3mimAfKrlikzdZYLVafc3K8RDJQj9nJvfVK3rO9y729y02YLJ4pY7sAJGmxRQXUvIzdt0DKIkpqP6PPu5tTu9hyphenhyphen5Aya1PHyC-PMuDP9w/s1600/DSC_0493.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVsKPXQ2WvMGapqdhii4lUi-jMUWQ3JIjgQyb3mimAfKrlikzdZYLVafc3K8RDJQj9nJvfVK3rO9y729y02YLJ4pY7sAJGmxRQXUvIzdt0DKIkpqP6PPu5tTu9hyphenhyphen5Aya1PHyC-PMuDP9w/s400/DSC_0493.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652244655559548946" /></a><i><br />And then we ate pancakes!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnA0QlTcuvCpfjhvamudpdAo8ugw0fN6dHXczSlz20cqDWa6U11ByJb7no4Mld7UkYdn84GstpU3Z3ifpZy7N-8YxkvTW2m-mzzUryvE868CdTD80D4dKRgvuLGuFCGFBfONTrI8YYXE/s1600/Pancakes.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnA0QlTcuvCpfjhvamudpdAo8ugw0fN6dHXczSlz20cqDWa6U11ByJb7no4Mld7UkYdn84GstpU3Z3ifpZy7N-8YxkvTW2m-mzzUryvE868CdTD80D4dKRgvuLGuFCGFBfONTrI8YYXE/s400/Pancakes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652252089419360354" /></a><br /></i></div><div><i>All dolled up for the special day and visit to the aquarium!</i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb3qGNEGa8Nk-XVTQhgMEds6ZYMwL4CgnM1ZMAUypbK5s3a2Sl2HOqk9KqxWhqp4bPh6WNQAO0EZ-S6yRTei5NyVSa1DtiCYx24jCx01Ll1AZPniAG431SOPD4fQWDiefywHs-kxSKYL0/s1600/DSC_0504.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb3qGNEGa8Nk-XVTQhgMEds6ZYMwL4CgnM1ZMAUypbK5s3a2Sl2HOqk9KqxWhqp4bPh6WNQAO0EZ-S6yRTei5NyVSa1DtiCYx24jCx01Ll1AZPniAG431SOPD4fQWDiefywHs-kxSKYL0/s400/DSC_0504.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652243307203461570" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2OqlMl5q1DZRaEehzyY-UXB9inzoHMXiBFI2931Z-T-4fVHeGx1YXa7SAvMDavPiuPp6Zqv89FSAOKbMxxZBQf1eIksQR2O6FVWrg-9O77ywHpSXVb40cPTKnv29xVWF0TGKCPTAF-A/s1600/DSC_0552.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2OqlMl5q1DZRaEehzyY-UXB9inzoHMXiBFI2931Z-T-4fVHeGx1YXa7SAvMDavPiuPp6Zqv89FSAOKbMxxZBQf1eIksQR2O6FVWrg-9O77ywHpSXVb40cPTKnv29xVWF0TGKCPTAF-A/s400/DSC_0552.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652243302116476514" /></a></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>I think there was a nightmare around 5:30 am about this guy! </i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDQc0xj5nUL_rYXRDF4xqo6nZmnrzzRASSezsDbaXLMfRyBvmr-4h1OwrzdDOQ3xx_WT_Gtxmj7LTfAs1AFQpjfeL3eWuZiiVYA-dQJGkG5KpGb-jmRgRBr5Jf3uA87ViRhKQVg6Ev2U/s1600/DSC_0521.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDQc0xj5nUL_rYXRDF4xqo6nZmnrzzRASSezsDbaXLMfRyBvmr-4h1OwrzdDOQ3xx_WT_Gtxmj7LTfAs1AFQpjfeL3eWuZiiVYA-dQJGkG5KpGb-jmRgRBr5Jf3uA87ViRhKQVg6Ev2U/s400/DSC_0521.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652243298512146610" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgLd6j4tNM4QRPNxsuuzrk41gKdDaRWOFYmVsCbBGgayQlljTl9Yby5uvt67KR-NN07ak1U52ObUZd39nHrpIALE_hHhLNp9c-YkOKmUhbbqkck0LPLiR9wq7s2OhAmxbEEMRHhWW0JI/s1600/DSC_0524.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgLd6j4tNM4QRPNxsuuzrk41gKdDaRWOFYmVsCbBGgayQlljTl9Yby5uvt67KR-NN07ak1U52ObUZd39nHrpIALE_hHhLNp9c-YkOKmUhbbqkck0LPLiR9wq7s2OhAmxbEEMRHhWW0JI/s400/DSC_0524.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652243295946505826" /></a></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Seeing this little girl standing up-right with shoes and a dress on never gets old. I can't believe she's so big!</i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WnWUbkiVPIhxKQJM1qTmCNMXqaP_H9fia4fTAm5pwbQJEyrGU4wYy4RBB0TdSL_VBOAwvPIw4htOhVV1ZgC12RooY9OEILtAfsXTG7Gj0a9Wse_rZorgmPPikslCODRI655b7z6qLAs/s1600/DSC_0526.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WnWUbkiVPIhxKQJM1qTmCNMXqaP_H9fia4fTAm5pwbQJEyrGU4wYy4RBB0TdSL_VBOAwvPIw4htOhVV1ZgC12RooY9OEILtAfsXTG7Gj0a9Wse_rZorgmPPikslCODRI655b7z6qLAs/s400/DSC_0526.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652243291316720210" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2p_cyIdBR24NWE7TBguogotgyFponFJWs_APxcyNd_oi3H6xqDwcY7VFX-uBIEISl82Xn5U_VjF-mfsa-RBB8703cuIJuhPbK20gZLLUiTPMFpY4KBQAkXYdrtme0oPuAmyVm-OZUns/s1600/DSC_0536.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2p_cyIdBR24NWE7TBguogotgyFponFJWs_APxcyNd_oi3H6xqDwcY7VFX-uBIEISl82Xn5U_VjF-mfsa-RBB8703cuIJuhPbK20gZLLUiTPMFpY4KBQAkXYdrtme0oPuAmyVm-OZUns/s400/DSC_0536.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652241676353151090" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUpUm-zRIt3F_uJ5mTDo2fjdrdPKZqQHLgGMYO_d_DJXODzFhldoExeLnf70pRV4cS0FoDtSwr7XXm-ifT7v8So6459ObgjiinLFAR7Bz0BkHPUN6SFIWyjHP1urLEuunCKunMAKXCdc/s1600/DSC_0544.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfUpUm-zRIt3F_uJ5mTDo2fjdrdPKZqQHLgGMYO_d_DJXODzFhldoExeLnf70pRV4cS0FoDtSwr7XXm-ifT7v8So6459ObgjiinLFAR7Bz0BkHPUN6SFIWyjHP1urLEuunCKunMAKXCdc/s400/DSC_0544.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652241665253167138" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkhkE6C33ntADSykAMFjwum4AytPG_ykkBw7OqFDqP1JeyUSmW4aEeuzAFVO4OmkXyXqg65jnMyN2lfEXaI87k8IPH6F8Xli2Ql-5L5NJLebqrpWA_4xC8UeKXNQrv45CYC9kUc9cYD0/s1600/DSC_0553.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkhkE6C33ntADSykAMFjwum4AytPG_ykkBw7OqFDqP1JeyUSmW4aEeuzAFVO4OmkXyXqg65jnMyN2lfEXaI87k8IPH6F8Xli2Ql-5L5NJLebqrpWA_4xC8UeKXNQrv45CYC9kUc9cYD0/s400/DSC_0553.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652241660170448290" /></a></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Ready for some lunchies!</i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6j4zgeJoPoXNk0DrZLgcs8xFI-x6IW3xOR29DSK5o6dhC-YRQji-teHG_NwUG3wKsKUblysGkPsU4405lxZxEZjsOT2gszYHjKZcCOBpuivKecRj2bNEY_M_4eym9xK1NeDWCxz6SZCs/s1600/DSC_0556.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6j4zgeJoPoXNk0DrZLgcs8xFI-x6IW3xOR29DSK5o6dhC-YRQji-teHG_NwUG3wKsKUblysGkPsU4405lxZxEZjsOT2gszYHjKZcCOBpuivKecRj2bNEY_M_4eym9xK1NeDWCxz6SZCs/s400/DSC_0556.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652241653113102562" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAO7BeLypdBFVaGjpPIq6AIpZlwcTmwpr74jhxOm358UFw_bwhSRPciUdjv554KjRfZR12sJAg87oh8C01t25o4KnPew3ri4tH0t6O37JdcT54Nfj4Uy4iMyNIW6TgSL95HsT3NNNRFm0/s1600/DSC_0573.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAO7BeLypdBFVaGjpPIq6AIpZlwcTmwpr74jhxOm358UFw_bwhSRPciUdjv554KjRfZR12sJAg87oh8C01t25o4KnPew3ri4tH0t6O37JdcT54Nfj4Uy4iMyNIW6TgSL95HsT3NNNRFm0/s400/DSC_0573.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652241648667631250" /></a></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>After dinner there was cake! </i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIbqwZnedaT3ZdLzQ8WNcKB8lgtl04YHvjADV-CVHdwtGFJEtBIpM5cnsxVCdxxkONadjdFZmhUUhEZ9ePY437bQfTo3qZTo1I0e_FuPUiVtHHVZNtEYiWO8iK1sImcSQXQF9x9oSecHQ/s1600/DSC_0584.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIbqwZnedaT3ZdLzQ8WNcKB8lgtl04YHvjADV-CVHdwtGFJEtBIpM5cnsxVCdxxkONadjdFZmhUUhEZ9ePY437bQfTo3qZTo1I0e_FuPUiVtHHVZNtEYiWO8iK1sImcSQXQF9x9oSecHQ/s400/DSC_0584.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652239984754686530" /></a></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>LOVE the cake!</i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKGiXifXTq_0KZZr5v-kMIvKvhxXrwThsw7Nb1fBbxQW-Z8cSo9qZWbdQGTkE7MZds-K9mNQ6-i9fFq6Hc31off2HXC7T735JTQNGWZlaGWnFhrvjhpcNitYcJ0qCA3Gs68b_DAJ1IVs/s1600/DSC_0596.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKGiXifXTq_0KZZr5v-kMIvKvhxXrwThsw7Nb1fBbxQW-Z8cSo9qZWbdQGTkE7MZds-K9mNQ6-i9fFq6Hc31off2HXC7T735JTQNGWZlaGWnFhrvjhpcNitYcJ0qCA3Gs68b_DAJ1IVs/s400/DSC_0596.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652239973717765874" /></a></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>And VERY sad when dad took it away. </i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOlryd2h5mtIfjcBENqxkCj94-l3w3PNBabIwlm3h2jfxm567iH54uZcT5wVWOuH9PGkXJptX0TUfpgrrsI9AHnXrVDqwDPgVXpOEbAjPFcIXjrpFrB9DswBAc7CzScjEl8AkSP7MXY7Y/s1600/DSC_0597.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOlryd2h5mtIfjcBENqxkCj94-l3w3PNBabIwlm3h2jfxm567iH54uZcT5wVWOuH9PGkXJptX0TUfpgrrsI9AHnXrVDqwDPgVXpOEbAjPFcIXjrpFrB9DswBAc7CzScjEl8AkSP7MXY7Y/s400/DSC_0597.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652239969800670178" /></a></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>But then mom came to the rescue.</i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXm4iNmaWq_40RvIVeOQ_uagxqGFfTS99QC7gOHTbv48sQ7JUmdnUTWwQn81GgNbfduYEaDnwAcVcGcYh63n7ubd5-531dEcItvFrHlrMpAhpasRcC6WbenjUKa7NyKyscKPJpbAdbLw/s1600/DSC_0605.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXm4iNmaWq_40RvIVeOQ_uagxqGFfTS99QC7gOHTbv48sQ7JUmdnUTWwQn81GgNbfduYEaDnwAcVcGcYh63n7ubd5-531dEcItvFrHlrMpAhpasRcC6WbenjUKa7NyKyscKPJpbAdbLw/s400/DSC_0605.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652239962842439906" /></a></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>And dad made it even better with a swim in the tub.</i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKckg6zDL5vukElwkPKlo3k1aJYMf-LZtdBA0Bbm-wx8SULljEUZb-sqgsKwzSDeQc-M13M6yAMXVh0OgxHhM134eNVwseXCOpxYPFjWHjuSHT9u0NauBl8KRxmHR5mOgq11l7Sb1r-k/s1600/DSC_0607.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKckg6zDL5vukElwkPKlo3k1aJYMf-LZtdBA0Bbm-wx8SULljEUZb-sqgsKwzSDeQc-M13M6yAMXVh0OgxHhM134eNVwseXCOpxYPFjWHjuSHT9u0NauBl8KRxmHR5mOgq11l7Sb1r-k/s400/DSC_0607.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652239958082963826" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><u><i>And after the tot went to bed that night mom and dad celebrated the year! What better night to pull out the china and reminisce? Do you spy the photobook I made? Clinton hadn't viewed it yet...he was waiting for her birthday. He's like that...doesn't want to spoil anything too early.</i></u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><u><br /></u></i></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6b0oAgytp4jH5T-N8Hi9Vly87LhDTqipO2LTgapd9m6bwNox_CfS2e0wT24r9NkKRmEJX-jzLoSsb2tM78a6-4KoIBGMfcwU1QLPUY6PV6LVKf0TYotNSnW_uU0cfB6ZfyQS2tTNopU/s1600/DSC_0482.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6b0oAgytp4jH5T-N8Hi9Vly87LhDTqipO2LTgapd9m6bwNox_CfS2e0wT24r9NkKRmEJX-jzLoSsb2tM78a6-4KoIBGMfcwU1QLPUY6PV6LVKf0TYotNSnW_uU0cfB6ZfyQS2tTNopU/s400/DSC_0482.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652244684715105586" /></a><br /><i>And the next day after school the buggy was STILL fun!!</i><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0517z7AvH20evmfzFOkN5hPXWhy2SvHfIPDxaKuuhofDBYFdbWjzetNIPGdYIi1ptWLThdfFbA6zq_CDXiAJ46-hJXHvjWgoWHoTSDXz3zd4CNY0xzVHatAxp9uRTwRAfQyCxfU2miUQ/s1600/Tunic+in+buggy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0517z7AvH20evmfzFOkN5hPXWhy2SvHfIPDxaKuuhofDBYFdbWjzetNIPGdYIi1ptWLThdfFbA6zq_CDXiAJ46-hJXHvjWgoWHoTSDXz3zd4CNY0xzVHatAxp9uRTwRAfQyCxfU2miUQ/s400/Tunic+in+buggy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652252094668860082" /></a><div><br /></div><div>What a day and what a year! Thank you all for walking this journey...I hope for many, many more fun and exciting years ahead. </div><div><br /><br /><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" /></div></div></div>Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-60965841704359464182011-09-01T19:17:00.000-07:002011-09-02T08:22:21.542-07:00Vom. And a basket wall DIYWhat a week! No, really...what a flipping week it has been. TGIF...leading into a HOLIDAY WEEKEND, baby! <div>
<br />Week's re-cap. Sunday something pounded this house like a hammer. I'll spare you the details, but let's just say everyone living and breathing here was sick. <b><i>Very sick</i></b>. And that continued through Wednesday. Finally things were looking up on Thursday. No school all week, which was sad, but everyone was feeling better and in much happier spirits. No whistling or skipping, but good enough. The coffee was tasting mighty fine, the sun was shining, and the Today Show was on in full view. We were going to make it! That is...until Little Bit was playing quietly behind the sofa. Too quietly is never good. I rounded the corner to see what she was up to and found her with dog poopie in her hand about to insert it into her mouth. <i>(And yes, I was thinking the same thing..."When did I move to a trailer park and have dog poop in my living room?") </i>So, there's the week. It's been as glamorous as it reads. Trust. <div>
<br /></div><div>But no poopie was keepin us down! Dad grounded the dog, we cleaned up and rolled out. </div><div>To take this story to a place where you might find some interest...walk with me.</div><div>
<br /></div><div>I've been sorta kinda watching Design Star. You, no? It's pretty lame, but better than most summer television. Last weekend I noticed a big basket that one chick picked up from West Elm. It sparked my attention and so what did I do? I got on the world wide web and looked it up. Actually, I never found it, but I did find these.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ytcZRfo3W2kcqbi3upgFFjLOFGeM1QR2zB_iVDJIAa4x1uuoh29v2hIWrC21Z-UK8x7RbI92SsEzXuG43k4VRFh-9nzOv6ZXN3t_4xM2SCeCWER5xnSuDI7QsBtUElbHFXP29cYX2qE/s1600/West+Elm.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ytcZRfo3W2kcqbi3upgFFjLOFGeM1QR2zB_iVDJIAa4x1uuoh29v2hIWrC21Z-UK8x7RbI92SsEzXuG43k4VRFh-9nzOv6ZXN3t_4xM2SCeCWER5xnSuDI7QsBtUElbHFXP29cYX2qE/s400/West+Elm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647584933476904978" /></a>Hmmm, that's some texture for my kitchen I'm looking for. </div><div>Problem: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;"><b>price tag</b></span>. </div><div>No way in hell was my other, wiser, more money savvy half going to be cool with dropping a bill on 3 baskets. I didn't even pretend to ask. So I got to thinking...how could I pull this off myself? </div><div>
<br /></div><div>So when all else fails go rummage through the thrift store. And wouldn't you know it...it was HALF OFF BASKET DAY!!! B-I-N-G-O. </div><div>
<br /></div><div>Doodle and I picked out a pretty pile and carried them up to the check-out. One was even 75% off...hot dog! <i>I feel a little guilty when I take their junk and don't pay enough money. Then I get over it and move on.</i></div><div>So after all was tallied I spent a whole $6.05. And here's what it got me.</div><div>
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<br /></div><div>What do you think? Some are cooler than others. Some look a little cheap and not so much West Elm, but that's okay. I think the find and the price makes it even better. No?</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Happy Labor Day, loves.</div><div>
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<br /><img src="http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s272/carriesue425/Stay%20Young/3signaturecopy.png" width="125px" border="0" alt="signature" /></div></div>Lindsey E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05477531583042203254noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4706697227964329533.post-24875476880121872812011-08-23T17:21:00.000-07:002011-08-23T17:41:17.487-07:00Big, Big Day!What's happenin'? It's been a while; my apologies. We've been a little busy and this week was especially big. Like a lot of folks, school started this week! Monday we met the teachers and today was the big first day. Jules LOVED it and so did I!
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOm6RcWWBYKJiQPjZxgtjKSjsLleY4X3BQPkurwZ0Ch04__K_lQM-vZAStPZVmFFNhCvFLqayoKdwEnsjiFZRyD16JywjMn31IKczzd2Etwm080Z_qEfsP8Ki3UMxr_GyS8-rLJZnyikY/s1600/DSC_0429.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOm6RcWWBYKJiQPjZxgtjKSjsLleY4X3BQPkurwZ0Ch04__K_lQM-vZAStPZVmFFNhCvFLqayoKdwEnsjiFZRyD16JywjMn31IKczzd2Etwm080Z_qEfsP8Ki3UMxr_GyS8-rLJZnyikY/s400/DSC_0429.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644213946227701586" /></a><i>It's really all about the fingers. When the teacher asked if we have a paci or lovie or any special "thing". Answer is "no". So long as you keep her fingers attached to her hand all is well. And yes, that's her tag still on her dress. We don't quite have the routine down yet. We'll get there.</i> <div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikJ6N2QnZ8PjlWGZrOyTYnADAAZNMMuX6au3y45U1ziRTYz69XQj6sZLrcXoJ7KJ0Y6c8Oy3yMBb3ThKYeBQOmXhFIzz0KLTnNBH0mOcDzYAog9t9URhj4rTKpE8lDcsku37RsmbAThI/s1600/DSC_0432.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikJ6N2QnZ8PjlWGZrOyTYnADAAZNMMuX6au3y45U1ziRTYz69XQj6sZLrcXoJ7KJ0Y6c8Oy3yMBb3ThKYeBQOmXhFIzz0KLTnNBH0mOcDzYAog9t9URhj4rTKpE8lDcsku37RsmbAThI/s400/DSC_0432.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644213942521805666" /></a><i>The red-headed clan was melting. Not time or effort left for a good picture.</i><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNAobvroRmOvP4bj1Gxw0PG3luT2Z1WA2Ua5Sv_aPxRdCNMEwO-xDLlkvmHtemqsGbUo2tMg4TZp1NJHnIy1gDFlsxZBXx6zoqt6dYSvTxXWZsZGGaQshTg4xToNXXEt6aybeIyGlWuE/s1600/DSC_0442.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNAobvroRmOvP4bj1Gxw0PG3luT2Z1WA2Ua5Sv_aPxRdCNMEwO-xDLlkvmHtemqsGbUo2tMg4TZp1NJHnIy1gDFlsxZBXx6zoqt6dYSvTxXWZsZGGaQshTg4xToNXXEt6aybeIyGlWuE/s400/DSC_0442.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644213940017769170" /></a><i>Always smiles for dad. Always. He's the funny one around here. </i></div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwKgkM82dEa2JtKbHFwAUHdgfHq6VYMXKOnc_IRYnL2SuAj6bjumcG5gsFQ49P5ljo9xqKghkyeDbGD4I4nwpv4k7WrEhwKNs8Tuu4TqT1JNh38C9NNMa0_vW5rNoxrNr5buJoxA1NJ7E/s1600/DSC_0452.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwKgkM82dEa2JtKbHFwAUHdgfHq6VYMXKOnc_IRYnL2SuAj6bjumcG5gsFQ49P5ljo9xqKghkyeDbGD4I4nwpv4k7WrEhwKNs8Tuu4TqT1JNh38C9NNMa0_vW5rNoxrNr5buJoxA1NJ7E/s400/DSC_0452.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644212991050451826" /></a><i>Breakfast on the big day! And yes, there is a bag in the background, cinnamon rolls and TOMS. Again, we're trying to get lunches packed and all other school necessities. Can't sweat the small stuff!</i></div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrE2g_Ylz_eeX1Xt59KGYFkMxpfEQQL97OHocUecDox9sE9cV5hzj7MHWcRVR71oMK8s0sAemcVavX87AGP1Ewi0oZdBwO71c8S9zn5ad_GXwIZ07BDSI6nevIzQoaJFp6vv3AE-8_3I/s1600/DSC_0453.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSrE2g_Ylz_eeX1Xt59KGYFkMxpfEQQL97OHocUecDox9sE9cV5hzj7MHWcRVR71oMK8s0sAemcVavX87AGP1Ewi0oZdBwO71c8S9zn5ad_GXwIZ07BDSI6nevIzQoaJFp6vv3AE-8_3I/s400/DSC_0453.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644212985854559698" /></a><i>Happy Girl!</i></div><div><i>
<br /></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0Mxi3znsjYc7L0HjYsVpUDtRkG15QyQZxeqeIEykGSo6mLXUcKDf8-VUhBAR5JtEdzrBPoj66qZDRH5mCJ1DSNPi7sZoLZQyj4k69PNOBPTgwUqVgB4G8FhLNp9EBnJxryR_H5PgPq4/s1600/DSC_0449.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0Mxi3znsjYc7L0HjYsVpUDtRkG15QyQZxeqeIEykGSo6mLXUcKDf8-VUhBAR5JtEdzrBPoj66qZDRH5mCJ1DSNPi7sZoLZQyj4k69PNOBPTgwUqVgB4G8FhLNp9EBnJxryR_H5PgPq4/s400/DSC_0449.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644212978014780786" /></a><i>"Yeah for school!!"</i></div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbCtmm8LGUcnthRFYTXsBjHOI-34w1zZo_XJ3xBZlyE5fQDcD2Gw3utK4WyEajESXeq2H7ZpDIxIEF8Kz3ZKcEUXXrZTEpxUY0byzkwQw6zwPmbWKrJpJpQ7ikHrzT85bo7FxQv-0NLw/s1600/DSC_0463.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbCtmm8LGUcnthRFYTXsBjHOI-34w1zZo_XJ3xBZlyE5fQDcD2Gw3utK4WyEajESXeq2H7ZpDIxIEF8Kz3ZKcEUXXrZTEpxUY0byzkwQw6zwPmbWKrJpJpQ7ikHrzT85bo7FxQv-0NLw/s400/DSC_0463.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644212972468976322" /></a><i>All dressed up for the big day!</i></div><div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSiqrBOR-IFBewO7pehs-KTFAPa2s33eBLUFKKTzxYN9DcUHAUsYDKonJvKaFxoOJjVVqhRWErpmmjK4psWAVZ1Nrh8G31tSDXHCQQMzshiui1O24mop4psAUraHQ40jBAISAI7AtQl3c/s1600/DSC_0465.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSiqrBOR-IFBewO7pehs-KTFAPa2s33eBLUFKKTzxYN9DcUHAUsYDKonJvKaFxoOJjVVqhRWErpmmjK4psWAVZ1Nrh8G31tSDXHCQQMzshiui1O24mop4psAUraHQ40jBAISAI7AtQl3c/s400/DSC_0465.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644212969345740418" /></a><i>One last good-bye to Guinney and we were off!</i>
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