tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87999352227528138832024-03-12T21:55:25.085-07:00I like it, I love it!I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-16476425453583556432013-09-17T20:38:00.000-07:002013-09-17T20:38:00.742-07:00We bought a house!<div style="text-align: center;">
So....we bought a house! It all started in the spring when the Hubs and I started talking about putting our house on the market. We thought it was a long shot since we were somewhat upside down on our house. But, the market made a huge turn for the better in our parts and we thought maybe just maybe we could sell it. About a month before we were going to put it on the market, we were at church and a friend of mine from our life group said that a couple that used to be in our life group was moving back to our area. They were specifically looking in our neighborhood, basically on our street. Our street is in one city and in the school district of another. We knew that this was probably the one thing that would sell our house since we were in a very desirable school district and you can't buy a house in said school district for the price of our house. So we had that going for us. So long story short, I facebooked them, they came and looked at the house and a week later we had a contract. We basically came out even, almost to the dollar. We were over the moon to not be out any money. That being said, we knew we wanted to be in a more established neighborhood so we could have a little bit of built in equity. Plus we wanted trees and character and neighbors that feel like family and a lifestyle that goes along with that. So without further a do, here she is....</div>
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We have big plans for this house. It may be 10 years before it's all done but that's ok. When we first found the house, I fell in love with 2 things. The space and the neighbohood. We have three big trees in our front yard, almost 1/2 an acre, almost 2600 sq feet, walking distance to one of the best schools in town and loads of potential!! We haven't moved in yet but hope to be in a month from now. We are scraping popcorn, painting and building walls. Once that is done, we will move in. Can't wait to share more and chronicle some of the process. For now, here are some pics of the vision I have for the outside. I can't wait to paint the outside of this thing! </div>
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I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-29234747523330299542013-03-24T16:03:00.000-07:002013-03-24T16:03:40.868-07:00Maris' Room Reveal!<div style="text-align: center;">
Long time no see...again!</div>
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Here is Maris' room. Hope ya'll like it!</div>
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The room was inspired by a painting by <a href="http://luliewallace.bigcartel.com/">Lulie Wallace</a>. I just love her work!! I showed my Dad and he whipped up something similar and it was perfect for the room. I love having such a talented Dad! The crib and crib sheet were re-used from Malone's room. The lovely curtains are <a href="https://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=d520b741-0725-46ea-9924-dab75c149a4e">this fabric</a> and my very talented mother in law </div>
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sewed them for me. The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Trails-Zebra-Rocking-Animal/dp/B000VM6Z7O/?keywords=zebra+rocker&qid=1342871162&ref=sr_1_13&ie=UTF8&sr=8-13">zebra</a> is from Amazon.</div>
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The mirror is from Kirkland's. I originally wanted to paint it white but my sister and Mom convinced me to leave it gold. I love the richness it brings to the room. The lovely antique dresser was a Craiglist find for $125. My husband painted it with Annie Sloan chalk paint in Greek Blue. LOVE!!! The handles were black and we spray painted them an antique bronze to match the mirror. I wish I had a better pic of the lamp. It's gorgeous!!! My mother in law and I were shopping at Home Goods and saw the lamp. The color scheme wasn't really even decided yet but I knew I had to have it! My MIL bought it for the room and it turned out perfect! Thanks Lulu!</div>
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The wicker basket was my Grandmother's and it was used in my niece's room as well. The chair is from <a href="http://megandcalconner.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-living-roomso-far.html">my living room</a> and it goes great in here for the time being. I needed a nursing chair so it will do! My MIL whipped up that lovely throw pillow too. So glad that I have talented people in my fam!</div>
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These ledges were $10 a pop. So great for her books!</div>
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The top<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LittleCozyHouse"> left print</a> is from Little Cozy House on Etsy. It's the bible verse, Provebs 31. I love it! The top middle pic is a<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75278942/grey-floral-dishtowel?ref=shop_home_active"> dish towel</a> from Lisa Rupp Designs on Etsy that I framed. The Bon Jour sign is from a sweet friend who also has her own Etsy shop called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BleuPrintShoppe?ref=search_shop_redirect">Bleu Print Shoppe</a>. She also did our Christmas Cards/Announcements. They were awesome! The bottom left pic is a picture that my Grandmother painted that fits perfectly into the room. The bottom middle painting is from my talented Daddy. Maris' announcement is also included on this wall. Sister pics are planned for the other two frames.</div>
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The light fixture is from Ikea. I love it and it casts this super cool shadow onto the wall that my girls love to look at. The wall colors are Love and Happiness by Benjamin Moore and Cool Lava by Benjamin Moore. </div>
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So that is the room! It came together just the way that I wanted and I plan on moving both girls into this room and making Malone's room the playroom. IF we stay here that long. Hope you all like it!</div>
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We planted a garden and by "we" I mean Calley.</div>
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3 of us got prego at work. Well, not actually at work but you know what I mean.</div>
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We took Malone to her first Ranger game. She loved it! Gentry is her favorite player. Why you ask? Because she wants to hug him. Me too sister, me too.</div>
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We took our first ever family vacation. It was great! Malone loved the beach. </div>
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Can't wait to do that as a family of 4!</div>
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Poor Calley hurt his foot. 32 stiches...ouch!</div>
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My belly got HUGE! </div>
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Then this beauty was born. Can't wait to blog her birth story. </div>
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Much easier than <a href="http://megandcalconner.blogspot.com/2011/10/malones-birth-story.html">last time</a>.</div>
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Introducing Maris Louise </div>
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Happy New Year from our family of four!</div>
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I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com76tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-56703012705070919802012-01-12T05:21:00.000-08:002012-01-12T05:39:54.056-08:00Score!<div><div style="text-align: center; ">I love TJ Maxx! I got some amazing steals this week.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">I have been drooling over the <a href="http://us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/classics/hardcoverclassics/index.html">Penguin Classics</a> books for some time. But with a $25 price tag, it would take some time for me to build a nice collection. </div><div style="text-align: center; ">I ran across this beauty at the Maxx for only $12 in perfect condition...score!</div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dHbPKTxnUMQ/Tw7hMxJJfLI/AAAAAAAABmE/-a1Qcd5nx6g/s1600/IMG_5275.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: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dHbPKTxnUMQ/Tw7hMxJJfLI/AAAAAAAABmE/-a1Qcd5nx6g/s400/IMG_5275.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696738188136643762" /></a><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">I also got this decor coffee table book, Undecorate for only $19. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-skNoytovvpU/Tw7g9cS9G6I/AAAAAAAABl4/LX7s7pha5j4/s1600/IMG_5276.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: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-skNoytovvpU/Tw7g9cS9G6I/AAAAAAAABl4/LX7s7pha5j4/s400/IMG_5276.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696737924842593186" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">There are some really beautiful pictures and I love the concept of this book. Sometimes we can be too fussy or intentional with our decorating and this book promotes just going with what you love and not worrying so much about if it looks "just right."</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vGXwalUNxLU/Tw7g89sDn_I/AAAAAAAABls/oBQazpBHiqk/s1600/IMG_5277.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: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vGXwalUNxLU/Tw7g89sDn_I/AAAAAAAABls/oBQazpBHiqk/s400/IMG_5277.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696737916626378738" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b1YQOayXlzU/Tw7g8AQI6fI/AAAAAAAABlg/eORfBWcMHtQ/s1600/IMG_5279.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: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b1YQOayXlzU/Tw7g8AQI6fI/AAAAAAAABlg/eORfBWcMHtQ/s400/IMG_5279.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696737900134722034" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Two more reasons why I am a Maxxonista!!</div></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-7289156785580299282012-01-10T19:57:00.001-08:002012-01-10T20:04:43.282-08:00What I Wore Wednesday #34<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mem-Qv4uxO8/Tw0JcMo24eI/AAAAAAAABlU/d02WmB1vnJo/s1600/IMG_4997.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mem-Qv4uxO8/Tw0JcMo24eI/AAAAAAAABlU/d02WmB1vnJo/s400/IMG_4997.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696219483727127010" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Scarf: Target, Shirt: hand me down, Belt: Old Navy, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Cords: Old Navy, Boots: Lucchese's</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-luauwozGjac/Tw0JQPl4JDI/AAAAAAAABlI/1QyiSXqoEAs/s1600/IMG_4999.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-luauwozGjac/Tw0JQPl4JDI/AAAAAAAABlI/1QyiSXqoEAs/s400/IMG_4999.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696219278361502770" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Earrings: Gifted from my Favorite Things Party</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SGepeJ0elqk/Tw0JPc9pElI/AAAAAAAABk8/f0sxcpV4Ux8/s1600/IMG_5008.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SGepeJ0elqk/Tw0JPc9pElI/AAAAAAAABk8/f0sxcpV4Ux8/s400/IMG_5008.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696219264770970194" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">French braid topped off with a messy bun!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6s7xZ9QlHBE/Tw0JPGu8dNI/AAAAAAAABkw/pCC_hPWS0wk/s1600/IMG_5015.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6s7xZ9QlHBE/Tw0JPGu8dNI/AAAAAAAABkw/pCC_hPWS0wk/s400/IMG_5015.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696219258803746002" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sweater: ???, Tank: Old Navy, Teal Skinnies: Forever21, Boots: Dillard's</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking up with <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/">The Pleated Poppy </a></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-59408699062500552152011-12-15T06:17:00.000-08:002011-12-15T06:22:27.813-08:00Merry Christmas {2011}<div style="text-align: center;">Our 2011 Christmas card. Merry Christmas to you!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OnIdbf5kFj4/TuoB4ePQHSI/AAAAAAAABkk/ktrBWwKkI-I/s1600/christmas%2Bcard%2B2011.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OnIdbf5kFj4/TuoB4ePQHSI/AAAAAAAABkk/ktrBWwKkI-I/s400/christmas%2Bcard%2B2011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686359549210008866" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas card from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85021601/retro-christmas-custom-photo-christmas">Silly Me Design</a> on Etsy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-27195160250387819442011-12-07T05:30:00.001-08:002011-12-07T05:35:55.522-08:00What I Wore Wednesday<div><div style="text-align: center; ">Wow, it's been a long time since I have posted one of these. Such a slacker!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">I am linking up with<a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/"> The Pleated Poppy</a></div></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aF6YtHwhslA/Tt9rKjKBb3I/AAAAAAAABkY/oe7tyIMZ-HE/s1600/IMG_4868.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aF6YtHwhslA/Tt9rKjKBb3I/AAAAAAAABkY/oe7tyIMZ-HE/s400/IMG_4868.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683379083744997234" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jEZL2XEpG1A/Tt9rKR7CMJI/AAAAAAAABkM/SEstffbJQmg/s1600/IMG_4875.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jEZL2XEpG1A/Tt9rKR7CMJI/AAAAAAAABkM/SEstffbJQmg/s400/IMG_4875.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683379079118729362" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My attempt at getting a cute pic with Malone. Oh well! Next time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-91155118154540524252011-11-15T12:20:00.001-08:002011-11-15T12:30:14.401-08:00Family Pics!!<div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to <a href="http://www.photojewelsphotography.com/">Julie at Photo Jewels Photography</a> for our awesome family pics! I know it wasn't easy with my, *ahem*, spirited child. I was actually shocked that we got the pics we did. She was way more interested in running and playing in the dirt than posing for pictures. She likes to keep things interesting. I think I sweated more in this photo shoot than I did on the day I gave birth to her. Oh well, this is life with a 20 month old right? Hope everyone likes the pics, Julie does amazing work! </div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yV6tZqjmj9M/TsLJ9ctNMRI/AAAAAAAABkA/EiKtmt7mzlg/s1600/malone18month7.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: 286px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yV6tZqjmj9M/TsLJ9ctNMRI/AAAAAAAABkA/EiKtmt7mzlg/s400/malone18month7.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675320537955250450" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--snesygU1WM/TsLJ88ecQHI/AAAAAAAABj0/DT6_Wll4w1E/s1600/malone18month5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--snesygU1WM/TsLJ88ecQHI/AAAAAAAABj0/DT6_Wll4w1E/s400/malone18month5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675320529303388274" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BPgZGy9svgg/TsLJ8vpDH5I/AAAAAAAABjo/4kv8sH7DW3I/s1600/malone18month4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BPgZGy9svgg/TsLJ8vpDH5I/AAAAAAAABjo/4kv8sH7DW3I/s400/malone18month4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675320525858217874" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6WSaiLdd-ro/TsLJxyf80xI/AAAAAAAABjc/3ieBMpykKLo/s1600/malone18month3.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: 286px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6WSaiLdd-ro/TsLJxyf80xI/AAAAAAAABjc/3ieBMpykKLo/s400/malone18month3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675320337646801682" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Puw6g5ucDk/TsLJxTZiecI/AAAAAAAABjQ/ry8m-AsyJ2I/s1600/malone18month2.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="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Puw6g5ucDk/TsLJxTZiecI/AAAAAAAABjQ/ry8m-AsyJ2I/s400/malone18month2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675320329298409922" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s-vcBgR_YSk/TsLJxd9kzuI/AAAAAAAABjE/7ezuBBWBOWg/s1600/malone18month1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s-vcBgR_YSk/TsLJxd9kzuI/AAAAAAAABjE/7ezuBBWBOWg/s400/malone18month1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675320332133912290" /></a>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-22605094817089843572011-10-25T11:17:00.000-07:002011-10-25T16:10:18.930-07:00Malone's Birth Story<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ">**<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">I totally understand that not everyone wishes to know about my birth story</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><i>but this is a post I have intended to write about since I started the blog and I am just now getting around to it. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><i>So indulge me while I rant about painful labor and how adorable my child is. :)**</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">March 15th, 2010</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">It was the start of spring break. My husbands family was coming in town so it was the perfect time to have a baby! My original due date was on the 17th and I had just about had it with being pregnant. My family and I decided to take a shopping trip to North Park. While there, I started to have contractions. Pretty minor stuff but thought maybe I should go in just to make sure. Once at the hospital, it was determined that I was having pretty regular contractions while strong but not strong enough. They decided to keep me overnight and monitor me. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16px;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6GUMHKa_6QY/Tqb-sveUNlI/AAAAAAAABeI/Gr_k1K3Q1aE/s400/first%2Battempt%2B3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667497225703667282" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">First contraction of many</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The next morning, my contractions had pretty much stalled out. Since I was already admitted, we decided to go ahead and induce labor. They started pitocin and we waited and waited and waited. After a few hours of being on pitocin and several guesses of when the baby would be here...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-atxIRjqOICc/Tqb_KvwpNQI/AAAAAAAABeU/MpZcA3pVQfQ/s400/first%2Battempt.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667497741176616194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;">That piece of paper had everyone's guess on weight and when she would arrive</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">there was still nothing. Normally, women are screaming in pain when the level of pit is between 8-10. I made it all the way up to the 20s and not even a cramp. I decided that the baby girl was just not ready. I didn't want to force her to come out only to end up with a c-section so we packed it up and headed home. Exhausted. The next day the ladies and I took a trip to Ikea so I could try and walk the baby out. Try as I might, still no baby. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">March 18th, 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought my water may have broken. I was steadily leaking water but never had a big gush so we decided to head to the doctor to make sure. My doctor was out of town for spring break so we saw one of the other doctor's in her practice. They tested my water and it was not amniotic fluid, just regular ol' prego stuff. I felt so defeated. I just wanted that baby here. I was past my due date and I was done. The doctor could tell I had about had it. With a projected 8 pound baby the doctor thought it was ok to go ahead and induce. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I arrived back at the hospital at 5 pm to have my cervadil administered and settled in for a hopefully restful night. Wrong. With two ambien in me, I was still wide awake. Contractions started at midnight and by 2:30 am I was in some serious pain. I hadn't eaten since around 4PM the day before and no sleep since the night before. Needless to say I was not a happy camper. But, hey this is labor right? Nobody said it was gonna be easy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">March 19th, 2010 D-Day!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> They wheeled me down to labor and delivery around 6:30 am. By then, I was in panic mode. The contractions were so strong and right on top of each other. I told my nurse (who is a client of mine and friend) and the Hubs that if I wasn't at least a 7 I was going to literally freak out. When the doc came in at 7, I was only a 2!?! What the H - e double hockey sticks!!!! I couldn't believe it. I wanted to cry and scream. But, I really tried to hold it together. I think the doc knew I was about to lose it. So he ordered up an epidural that had my name all over it. Within the hour, I was feeling good, doc broke my water and the pitocin had begun. Smooth sailing right? Again, wrong.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mt6eQ-Zzeo8/TqcG7fGlyBI/AAAAAAAABeg/khHiOm5FiLY/s400/malonebirth-14.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667506275100248082" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;">All smiles since I was pain free!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uZm0IRqPHao/TqcG7hRHhOI/AAAAAAAABes/w2J04EiyM_w/s400/malonebirth-26.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667506275681273058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;">The Hubs and I </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iSqspiBevm0/TqcG8M7Y8VI/AAAAAAAABe4/MRLsKuY21nc/s400/malonebirth-22.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667506287401300306" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;">My Mom and sister</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">At about 1:00 pm, everything hit me like a ton of bricks. It felt like a bus was about to drive out of my rear end! Sorry about the graphic expression but it is the closest thing I can compare it to. I told my nurses that I was in a LOT of pain. The crna came back in and continued for the next several hours to up my dosage. It didn't work. I was in labor and I could<b><i> feel</i></b> it. That was not part of the plan. I am not one of those momma's who wanted to go au natural. While I think those momma's are awesome and am totally jealous of their gutsiness (is that even a word?) I am not trying to be hero, I'm just trying to have a baby in the most pleasant way possible. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YrpB60Eq71o/TqcIvByrQ4I/AAAAAAAABfE/Fg9ny61LjPg/s400/malonebirth-42.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667508260096918402" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;">This my friends, is not pleasant.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-khhyrjORsBI/TqcIvSW0DfI/AAAAAAAABfQ/cw5I1S5BN1Q/s400/malonebirth-44.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667508264543456754" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;">I remember closing my eyes, praying the pain would just go away! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">My doctor's shift was ending between 5 and 6. He informed me that his wife was ill with the flu and asked if the other doctor in the practice could take over. He checked me one last time and informed that I was a 9! Yes!!! The home stretch. I thought, I can do this I am almost there. He asked the nurses to take me off pitocin and let me go the rest of the way on my own. I could see that this puzzled my nurses but they did what they were asked to do. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">Around 6 my new doctor showed up. He checked me. Confused, he asked "Did the other Dr. tell you that you were a 9?" "Yes" I replied. "Well, I regret to tell you but you are only a 7," he said. WHAT!?!?! O M G! I didn't know what to do. I was in a whole lotta pain and I thought he was about to tell me we were ready to push only to tell me that I was not anywhere near ready. And, because the other doctor took me off of pitocin, I stalled out. Which meant even longer before my little one was to arrive. He ordered me back on pitocin and within the hour I was trucking back along. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">8:30 Time to push</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">I was complete. Thank God!! I asked for the mirror because a friend/co-worker of mine said it helped her to push harder. While it was one of the scariest sites I have ever seen, it really did help. Especially since I had another 2 1/2 hours of pushing ahead of me. Pushing is hard, like real hard. With over 24 hours of no food and no sleep. I honestly can't believe I did it. In between pushes I would literally yell out to God to help me. I am not an out loud pray - er. I can't even pray in front of my husband because it gives me anxiety. So for me to cry out to God in front of a group of people is really out of my comfort zone. But as I like to say, "I was callin' on some Jesus!" I knew that He was the only way I was going to make it through. The pain was intense and I was so tired. But, as promised <b>He</b> was there. I also couldn't have done it without my Hubs. He is a coach in his everyday life and he did not disappoint in the delivery room either. He was yelling for me to keep pushing like I was one of his receivers running down the field with the other team hot on my heels. He was and is awesome!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qTDANM93c_0/TqcN0yOKDkI/AAAAAAAABfo/DVsQu8ElJQE/s400/malonebirth-62.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667513856554569282" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PEnZdyfY_iw/TqcN1RQBn6I/AAAAAAAABf0/p3DqLr1mrU0/s400/malonebirth-64.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667513864883904418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;">Completely wiped out</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R2wXQzU3EFw/TqcN0tE8HtI/AAAAAAAABfc/SyHH8CQDsNE/s400/malonebirth-53.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667513855173730002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Let's get this baby out!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K1-seMgvyf0/TqcOMIEPGhI/AAAAAAAABgA/1KOTgiJo-4M/s400/malonebirth-54.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667514257555528210" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 327px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">I think I just about cut the circulation off to his hand</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The doctor told me, "we are going to have a baby in one of the next few pushes!!" To that I yelled, "Jesus let it be the next push!!!" It wasn't. It was a few after that but who's counting? I felt what all the nurses call the ring of fire. It was awful but so worth it because what happened next at 10:25 pm was the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me. My baby. She was bright eyed from the moment he lifted her up. She had a healthy set of lungs on her and she. was. beautiful!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q4XTWhdzzD0/TqcOxMm8KYI/AAAAAAAABgM/nXyJ8J7NzI4/s400/malonebirth-75.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667514894429989250" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 372px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;">Our first look at Pretty Baby Lo (as Daddy calls her)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f6thWRx9CnM/TqcOxWlxwZI/AAAAAAAABgY/OjpHozTguV8/s400/malonebirth-78.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667514897109467538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oY5Ugf2irgY/TqcOx0G6kqI/AAAAAAAABgo/P6urDplGlss/s400/malonebirth-95.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667514905033085602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Kisses from Momma</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RY5fEX9ZJMc/TqcPXcn89OI/AAAAAAAABg8/92DG-Kva43g/s400/malonebirth-103.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667515551564231906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;">Inspecting her</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--FQYY1XQwI0/TqcPW4_5pbI/AAAAAAAABgw/iOwp7PFhtJA/s400/malonebirth-92.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667515542001001906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;">I was getting stitched up and could feel every stitch..ouch!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7u5gUTKY1IU/TqcPYNnQj7I/AAAAAAAABhI/KMSoj2GmxUM/s400/malonebirth-108.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667515564714659762" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;">What a face! Life is so hard!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hzur-ApYNNs/TqcP23YemVI/AAAAAAAABhU/w38zGdAUzFE/s400/malonebirth-110.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667516091323029842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;">Bright eyed!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:100%;">She was perfect. She weighed in at 7 pounds 15 oz and 21 1/2" long. She had brown hair, three dimples and looked just like her Daddy. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;">It was all worth it. It took me a while to say I wanted another baby but now looking back, I can't wait to deliver again. It is the single most amazing thing that I will ever do. I just can't believe that God made our bodies to birth such wonderful little beings. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;">We love you Malone!!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ea_YgmP3i4Q/TqcP3D4s7-I/AAAAAAAABhg/rbX9Yu0jxwQ/s400/malonebirth-120.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667516094679412706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:78%;">**all birth photos were taken by a sweet friend and nurse Lauren Britton</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:78%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:85%;">**Post was done for mainly myself to document my baby's birth. I hope you don't have any negative comments about my birthing experience but if you do, please keep them to yourself. Thank you!!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "> </span></div></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-83281288209036371682011-10-23T19:03:00.000-07:002011-10-23T19:38:42.511-07:00Etsy Lovin' : Lottie Da Baby<div style="text-align: center;">It's been a long time since I featured one of my favorite <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span> stores. Yes, I am addicted to blogging, pinning and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Etsy</span>"<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ing</span>". I know, I need help! But, I just love <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Etsy</span>. I have found some of the most unique pieces from such talented people. It's like having a seamstress, graphic designer, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">crafter</span>, and jewelry designer all in your back pocket. Love it! So, when it came time for this year's family pics I had the perfect dress in mind from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LottieDaBaby?ref=seller_info">Lottie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Da</span> Baby</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.190627421.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 570px; height: 760px;" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.190627421.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">I ordered the dress about 2 weeks in advance with a note to the seller stating that I would need the dress by a certain time and if that couldn't be accomplished (since everything is lovingly made by hand) than I would need to cancel the order. Amy from Lottie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Da</span> assured me that I would receive the dress in time. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Fastforward</span> to three days before picture time...still no dress. So I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">cantacted</span> Lottie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Da</span> Baby and to their <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">suprise</span> the dress had shipped and should have already been in my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">possesion</span> days ago. Oh no!?!? Amy was very apologetic and I could tell she was truly sincere when she offered me a refund. I told her I would keep her posted and if I didn't receive the dress before our family pictures than I would like to get a refund. Picture day came and went and sadly, no dress. Amy refunded my money within minutes of receiving my email requesting a refund. I told her not to worry about it, that these things happen and do you know what she did next....she offered to send me the dress for FREE !!!! She said she just didn't feel right about me not <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">recieivng</span> the dress and knew how much I loved it. Can you believe it?? I almost cried when I read her email. You just don't get customer service like that anymore. Needless to say, this company has made me a customer for life!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c0ObjI1-pE0/TqTMFjKUjUI/AAAAAAAABdo/LXvitFDw_Ts/s400/IMG_4742.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666878626848869698" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Malone in her Lottie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Da</span> Baby dress at the Arboretum. She loved the "punt kins" they were so "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">heaby</span>"!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Here are a few other favorites from this adorable shop:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:16px;"><img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.249095789.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 570px; height: 382px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.223123362.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 570px; height: 852px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.223470996.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 504px; height: 542px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">They also have <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">custom</span> baby bedding as well that is to die for! I wish I would have stumbled upon them when searching for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Lo's</span> baby bedding!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.251676444.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 570px; height: 427px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.141097533.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 570px; height: 380px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">So hurry over to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LottieDaBaby?ref=seller_info">Lottie <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Da</span> Baby</a> and buy your sweet baby girl some of the most uniquely adorable and well made dresses you have ever seen! You will be so glad you did!</div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-86497604772019350912011-10-12T06:04:00.001-07:002011-10-12T06:17:05.684-07:00What I Wore Wednesday #33<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RSHajTendIA/TpWSjqSLrSI/AAAAAAAABdc/QA_DATi2qN0/s1600/IMG_4408.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RSHajTendIA/TpWSjqSLrSI/AAAAAAAABdc/QA_DATi2qN0/s400/IMG_4408.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662593247831895330" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Whole outfit: Old Navy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MiiUGKSBwXY/TpWSTlTQeSI/AAAAAAAABdU/I56dQ3GbMJg/s1600/IMG_4419.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MiiUGKSBwXY/TpWSTlTQeSI/AAAAAAAABdU/I56dQ3GbMJg/s400/IMG_4419.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662592971616319778" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q8AVZin41II/TpWSTHV7i6I/AAAAAAAABdE/guY-GGp_JaM/s1600/IMG_4421.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q8AVZin41II/TpWSTHV7i6I/AAAAAAAABdE/guY-GGp_JaM/s400/IMG_4421.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662592963574467490" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Cardi: Target, Shirt: Forever21, Shorts: Old Navy, Shoes: Dillards</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L1JwNrYe_10/TpWSS4YqxJI/AAAAAAAABc4/shcvmF8sMZY/s1600/IMG_4424.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 281px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L1JwNrYe_10/TpWSS4YqxJI/AAAAAAAABc4/shcvmF8sMZY/s400/IMG_4424.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662592959559419026" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking up with <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/">The Pleated Poppy</a> and <a href="http://www.nomodellady.com/">No Model Lady</a></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-90875828357550908072011-10-04T17:52:00.000-07:002011-10-05T19:51:38.939-07:00Updates on Malone's Crib<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FtLapwp7Xtg/Tout1G99qxI/AAAAAAAABcw/0yGiC5I1eC0/s1600/IMG_2274.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jbPDRi98F10/TouslC3r5uI/AAAAAAAABco/_q10PXPPdHw/s1600/IMG_4292.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;">Malone's room, much like the rest of my house, is always in need of some improvements. I was at our local thrift store, Helping Hands and I picked up this adorable chair. It is the perfect color and size for my little one and at only $60 I thought it was a steal!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OluqB_I3Ggg/TourPU1zAiI/AAAAAAAABcg/w7E34XP2kqA/s1600/IMG_4384.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: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OluqB_I3Ggg/TourPU1zAiI/AAAAAAAABcg/w7E34XP2kqA/s400/IMG_4384.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659805636501897762" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cPE7_hWb7e0/TourPEncd4I/AAAAAAAABcY/xbZUMQvRZ7E/s1600/IMG_4391.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cPE7_hWb7e0/TourPEncd4I/AAAAAAAABcY/xbZUMQvRZ7E/s400/IMG_4391.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659805632146732930" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The chair fits perfectly into this little reading nook. She can easily access her books and it is perfect for the two of us to snuggle into. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jbPDRi98F10/TouslC3r5uI/AAAAAAAABco/_q10PXPPdHw/s400/IMG_4292.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659807109146732258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 345px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">She recently has started to run to her room and close the door. I let her stay in there for a few minutes and this is how I always find her. So sweet! She loves her books!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uU_Ehax2GcI/Touq4l34lsI/AAAAAAAABcQ/R5IL6gXKjuw/s1600/IMG_4393.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uU_Ehax2GcI/Touq4l34lsI/AAAAAAAABcQ/R5IL6gXKjuw/s400/IMG_4393.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659805245937063618" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The chair does need some love though. On the front of the arm, the previous owner hot glued arm covers to it. When I took the arm covers off, the glue didn't come with it. Also, the arms are very worn. I think it would be great to recover just the arms in a funky fabric to match the rest of the room. But, for now I am just gonna live with it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UzxhQDyZEgU/Touq4JVpsCI/AAAAAAAABcI/vxeOCnzWZm4/s1600/IMG_4394.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UzxhQDyZEgU/Touq4JVpsCI/AAAAAAAABcI/vxeOCnzWZm4/s400/IMG_4394.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659805238277287970" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FtLapwp7Xtg/Tout1G99qxI/AAAAAAAABcw/0yGiC5I1eC0/s400/IMG_2274.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659808484636338962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">This corner used to look like this. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "> I was never really happy with it but now it looks like this...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yt9CiIsci3k/Touq3_vC5UI/AAAAAAAABcA/EaSeR9gFKfg/s1600/IMG_4404.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yt9CiIsci3k/Touq3_vC5UI/AAAAAAAABcA/EaSeR9gFKfg/s400/IMG_4404.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659805235699443010" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I got the letters at Hobby Lobby and spray painted them red. I love how it turned out and will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">definitely</span> be using them in her future big girl room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now all I need is a new rug and I will be finished. Just in time to turn it into a big girl room. Ha! It never ends!</div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-76191741459768212672011-09-30T12:07:00.001-07:002011-10-07T05:33:55.300-07:00My Kitchen - Updated<div style="text-align: center;">So here is an updated look of my kitchen. </div><div style="text-align: center;">You can see how the kitchen looked before <a href="http://megandcalconner.blogspot.com/2011/03/change-it-is-comin-my-kitchen.html">here</a>. I hope you like it!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--SP9ZfDlIXg/TotJ1NmUjbI/AAAAAAAABbw/vlG7Uh-fCd8/s1600/IMG_4372.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--SP9ZfDlIXg/TotJ1NmUjbI/AAAAAAAABbw/vlG7Uh-fCd8/s400/IMG_4372.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659698535253446066" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">My collection of globes is expanding and I can't wait to get some smaller ones to fill in the spaces. I am obsessing over <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/40796476/">this one</a>. I still need to find something to fill in above the pantry door and I have a few things in mind. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KSGLiM0ClVM/TotJm_dG4PI/AAAAAAAABbo/4GN6DhP154A/s1600/IMG_4347.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: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KSGLiM0ClVM/TotJm_dG4PI/AAAAAAAABbo/4GN6DhP154A/s400/IMG_4347.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659698290938536178" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The view into the living room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Bj40XUhnco/TotJmQk31eI/AAAAAAAABbY/ULjS5jmsFrY/s1600/IMG_4320.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4Bj40XUhnco/TotJmQk31eI/AAAAAAAABbY/ULjS5jmsFrY/s400/IMG_4320.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659698278354638306" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">View across from the sink. Cabinets need hardware </div><div style="text-align: center;">and the lamp in the corner is screaming for an update.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DEzuoczOapY/TotJH7OSoxI/AAAAAAAABbQ/FDbfnG9pffA/s1600/IMG_4341.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DEzuoczOapY/TotJH7OSoxI/AAAAAAAABbQ/FDbfnG9pffA/s400/IMG_4341.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659697757226705682" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">How awesome are those Anthropologie-esque dish towels!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">They were a steal at Tuesday Morning for around $8 each.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2eGgBw3Z0Dw/TotJHjFlHiI/AAAAAAAABbI/B8ETg3bqUwM/s1600/IMG_4345.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: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2eGgBw3Z0Dw/TotJHjFlHiI/AAAAAAAABbI/B8ETg3bqUwM/s400/IMG_4345.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659697750747717154" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Rug is from TJMaxx. The scheme of the rug mimics </div><div style="text-align: center;">the <a href="http://megandcalconner.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-living-roomso-far.html">rug in the living room</a> and I Love It!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LE4eajA0AVk/TotJHaPx5KI/AAAAAAAABbA/FTAP5pgwTPQ/s1600/IMG_4351.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: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LE4eajA0AVk/TotJHaPx5KI/AAAAAAAABbA/FTAP5pgwTPQ/s400/IMG_4351.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659697748374578338" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Brass elephant dresses up the sink. Great $1 find at Goodwill.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0_XtMZZIEZ8/TotIhxkpWeI/AAAAAAAABa4/L_Rn94qhYZY/s1600/IMG_4339.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0_XtMZZIEZ8/TotIhxkpWeI/AAAAAAAABa4/L_Rn94qhYZY/s400/IMG_4339.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659697101801085410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">View into breakfast area. Chairs still need to be painted and seats need to be re-covered. I would also love to change out the chandelier to something a little more funky.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D3m30gLuXYo/TotIhhuheTI/AAAAAAAABaw/gFciGu5HWEA/s1600/IMG_4332.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: 226px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D3m30gLuXYo/TotIhhuheTI/AAAAAAAABaw/gFciGu5HWEA/s400/IMG_4332.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659697097547544882" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Table top is covered in chalkboard cloth (more on that later). </div><div style="text-align: center;">The bowl was handmade by my Cousin's husband. Isn't it gorgeous?!?! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I like to keep our washable crayons in it for easy access for Malone. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8-qhMWdhgP4/TotIhUq2xHI/AAAAAAAABao/3DP5_o4d_vI/s1600/IMG_4326.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: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8-qhMWdhgP4/TotIhUq2xHI/AAAAAAAABao/3DP5_o4d_vI/s400/IMG_4326.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659697094042502258" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm loving the way it is coming together! Stay tuned for more about my kitchen table redo.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking up with:</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/">DIY Showoff</a></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-40215497409156900202011-09-27T19:48:00.000-07:002011-09-27T19:54:02.685-07:00What I Wore Wednesday #32<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P2BZMODzi4g/ToKLjP4MjaI/AAAAAAAABag/BGvqy9u_NFg/s1600/IMG_4203.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P2BZMODzi4g/ToKLjP4MjaI/AAAAAAAABag/BGvqy9u_NFg/s400/IMG_4203.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657237519604682146" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Shirt: Old Navy, Necklace: Forever21, Skirt: Old Navy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-caCYtVjXh5E/ToKLjPGsFBI/AAAAAAAABaY/uPZ_KB_XMds/s1600/IMG_4214.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 388px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-caCYtVjXh5E/ToKLjPGsFBI/AAAAAAAABaY/uPZ_KB_XMds/s400/IMG_4214.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657237519397032978" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Headband: Wave</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking up with <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/">The Pleated Poppy</a> and <a href="http://www.nomodellady.com/">No Model Lady</a></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-87866566154159999362011-09-27T13:51:00.001-07:002011-10-06T05:54:03.596-07:00My Office...Finally!<div style="text-align: center;">Yay!!! I can't believe it. It's finally D-O-N-E! I want to say a big thank you to the Hubs and his Dad. Without them the office would not be possible!! You guys rock!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am horrible at before pics. So just imagine this as a completely empty wasted space. It was originally meant for a mudroom but we opted out since it was an upgrade. So for 3+ years this space has been a catch all of well, junk. We have a mac and for the past year we have stored it in various places. Our fave place is our couch and since Malone is<i> extremely</i> active, we figured the couch wasn't the safest place. Enter office idea. I still am on the search for the right file cabinet that I will place to the left of the chair but for now it is perfect. I LOVE it and hope you do too!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oe9kWKxbAik/ToI6P5uPxcI/AAAAAAAABaI/w6-0dcnDQGo/s1600/IMG_4295.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oe9kWKxbAik/ToI6P5uPxcI/AAAAAAAABaI/w6-0dcnDQGo/s400/IMG_4295.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657148126798005698" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Chalkboard wall. The wall says "Favorite Things Party 2011" </div><div style="text-align: center;">but more on that later.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cQR1Em-JWnc/ToI6PpDYEJI/AAAAAAAABaA/Wql1O2oPtkg/s1600/IMG_4296.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cQR1Em-JWnc/ToI6PpDYEJI/AAAAAAAABaA/Wql1O2oPtkg/s400/IMG_4296.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657148122323226770" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Curtains are from <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3699049&clickid=body_rv_img">World Market </a>and rug is from Tuesday Morning.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ghost chair is from TJMaxx and you can see my post about it <a href="http://megandcalconner.blogspot.com/2011/04/ghost-chairs-amazing-steals-link-party.html">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nxwym6Ekj_8/ToI56FXI69I/AAAAAAAABZ4/ZSzy05p4vKw/s1600/IMG_4297.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nxwym6Ekj_8/ToI56FXI69I/AAAAAAAABZ4/ZSzy05p4vKw/s400/IMG_4297.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657147751965191122" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Teal office supplies from Wal-Mart, who knew?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_vNNqNDABkw/ToI56HP6xRI/AAAAAAAABZw/_n4kG6rqugs/s1600/IMG_4305.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_vNNqNDABkw/ToI56HP6xRI/AAAAAAAABZw/_n4kG6rqugs/s400/IMG_4305.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657147752471774482" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Mail system from <a href="http://www.target.com/p/HANGING-ORG-REAL-SIMPLE-ORGANIZER/-/A-13386216">Target</a>. Whew, looks like I need that </div><div style="text-align: center;">file cabinet sooner rather than later. Lamp from Target.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeSpEiC4Bb4/ToI55wQvdOI/AAAAAAAABZo/qkFbZubdACs/s1600/IMG_4307.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeSpEiC4Bb4/ToI55wQvdOI/AAAAAAAABZo/qkFbZubdACs/s400/IMG_4307.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657147746301211874" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Blogs and Coffee sign from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61920565/i-love-you-blogs-and-coffee-print">Made by Girl</a> and key rack from Southern Living at Home which I think is now called Willow House?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This office was so much fun and a much needed space in our home. I'm sure I will tweak it as I go but for now it is a perfect place to blog/pinterest stalk and a cheery place to pay the dreaded bills. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking up with:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/2011/09/open-house-party_28.html">No Minimalist Here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/2011/10/link-party-sundae-scoop-2/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20Iheartnaptime1%20(I%20heart%20naptime%20with%20Chocolate%20Sundaes)">I heart Naptime</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flamingotoes.com/2011/10/think-pink-sundays-no-30/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+%24%7Bflamingotoes%7D+%28%24%7BFlamingo+Toes%7D%29">Flamingo Toes</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2011/09/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-dear-lillie-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20blogspot/OivM%20(Tatertots%20and%20Jello)">Tatertots and Jello</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2011/09/sweet-saturday-v7.html">Gingerbread</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thebloominghydrangea.com/">The Blooming Hydrangea</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">Savvy Southern Style</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/2011/10/sys-blog-link-party-with-flower-features.html">Somewhat Simple</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/">DIY by Design</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/">House of Hepworths</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 24px; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><center><br /></center></span></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-90422114830253889242011-09-25T19:45:00.000-07:002011-09-25T20:15:58.380-07:00Funny Girl<div style="text-align: center;">I didn't realize I had so many funny pics of Malone on my computer till I started going through them tonight. This girl is really getting a cute little personality. She does some seriously funny stuff. It's amazing to me that she is already 18 months old. Time really does fly!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NKuhOjd2FZA/Tn_rmHQSoxI/AAAAAAAABZg/l8jBQcvMBeg/s1600/IMG_3920.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: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NKuhOjd2FZA/Tn_rmHQSoxI/AAAAAAAABZg/l8jBQcvMBeg/s400/IMG_3920.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656498697015567122" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Look at those lips!?!? Don't you just want to plant a big ol' kiss on them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hmymT0ivQ4U/Tn_rly9CVRI/AAAAAAAABZY/HjS7uCl1KZ0/s1600/IMG_3921.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: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hmymT0ivQ4U/Tn_rly9CVRI/AAAAAAAABZY/HjS7uCl1KZ0/s400/IMG_3921.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656498691566097682" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I had to wake her up from her nap because we had to be somewhere...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x8qSsEc--BQ/Tn_rANqTioI/AAAAAAAABZQ/lq2hAiX_gJA/s1600/IMG_3922.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: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x8qSsEc--BQ/Tn_rANqTioI/AAAAAAAABZQ/lq2hAiX_gJA/s400/IMG_3922.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656498045900262018" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G74QNUigUlU/Tn_q_14LqiI/AAAAAAAABZI/duTlTre7Shw/s1600/IMG_3923.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: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G74QNUigUlU/Tn_q_14LqiI/AAAAAAAABZI/duTlTre7Shw/s400/IMG_3923.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656498039516015138" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JMZBh5p6Q3k/Tn_q_vtIVtI/AAAAAAAABZA/XpPgnvI89gU/s1600/IMG_3924.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: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JMZBh5p6Q3k/Tn_q_vtIVtI/AAAAAAAABZA/XpPgnvI89gU/s400/IMG_3924.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656498037859047122" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">she hates to be woken up from her nap....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7cmGGjFZlLE/Tn_qWAx4y-I/AAAAAAAABY4/KXsmT_LiP2k/s1600/IMG_3925.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: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7cmGGjFZlLE/Tn_qWAx4y-I/AAAAAAAABY4/KXsmT_LiP2k/s400/IMG_3925.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656497320887897058" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I mean, really hates it! Poor baby.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SOSVZxW876Y/Tn_qV-KOPYI/AAAAAAAABYw/v2bMYVuWEx8/s1600/IMG_3933.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SOSVZxW876Y/Tn_qV-KOPYI/AAAAAAAABYw/v2bMYVuWEx8/s400/IMG_3933.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656497320184659330" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">One last yawn</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a9ao9RO0DiY/Tn_qVk2Kz6I/AAAAAAAABYo/id3QZdXukYQ/s1600/IMG_3934.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a9ao9RO0DiY/Tn_qVk2Kz6I/AAAAAAAABYo/id3QZdXukYQ/s400/IMG_3934.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656497313389662114" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Now we are getting back to our sweet happy self.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3BxlJnj3Otc/Tn_pc-NzKzI/AAAAAAAABYg/a3EkK3Zl-8o/s1600/IMG_4074.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3BxlJnj3Otc/Tn_pc-NzKzI/AAAAAAAABYg/a3EkK3Zl-8o/s400/IMG_4074.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656496340947118898" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I was getting ready and looked over and this is how I found her. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So funny! When did she get so big? And, yes that is dry shampoo. Girl already knows about this must have product.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SRupPsSQCCs/Tn_pct-TEAI/AAAAAAAABYY/jVYuoiU1Gng/s1600/IMG_4077.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SRupPsSQCCs/Tn_pct-TEAI/AAAAAAAABYY/jVYuoiU1Gng/s400/IMG_4077.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656496336587132930" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Brushing Barbie's hair</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-26Tt-zbJUTo/Tn_pcfpgmiI/AAAAAAAABYQ/GRA32RcVYwE/s1600/IMG_4079.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-26Tt-zbJUTo/Tn_pcfpgmiI/AAAAAAAABYQ/GRA32RcVYwE/s400/IMG_4079.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656496332741843490" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TB2M7-fHA6k/Tn_of9dvXnI/AAAAAAAABYI/sAy0Y4sZNgk/s1600/IMG_4082.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TB2M7-fHA6k/Tn_of9dvXnI/AAAAAAAABYI/sAy0Y4sZNgk/s400/IMG_4082.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656495292773523058" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bwIPmbeIx28/Tn_of5YxMDI/AAAAAAAABYA/42XisKTFGNw/s1600/IMG_4083.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bwIPmbeIx28/Tn_of5YxMDI/AAAAAAAABYA/42XisKTFGNw/s400/IMG_4083.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656495291678928946" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">"I just love Barbie and dry shampoo sooooo much!!"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x-Bd-2boj-8/Tn_oftdm8NI/AAAAAAAABX4/hwWEqewLzbM/s1600/IMG_4189.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: 296px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x-Bd-2boj-8/Tn_oftdm8NI/AAAAAAAABX4/hwWEqewLzbM/s400/IMG_4189.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656495288478003410" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Rocking a super cute pony!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-emNhkQK1SJE/Tn_oABg27PI/AAAAAAAABXw/wwxQ3C6zzM0/s1600/IMG_4220.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: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-emNhkQK1SJE/Tn_oABg27PI/AAAAAAAABXw/wwxQ3C6zzM0/s400/IMG_4220.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656494744104529138" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We were eating take out Mexican food and we look over and </div><div style="text-align: center;">Malone had stuck the sour cream lid to the top of her head. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She was very proud of herself! That kid will do anything for a laugh! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--1ve-SOHyyY/Tn_n_0c9WqI/AAAAAAAABXo/ATS3TXnDXPc/s1600/IMG_4289.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: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--1ve-SOHyyY/Tn_n_0c9WqI/AAAAAAAABXo/ATS3TXnDXPc/s400/IMG_4289.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656494740598512290" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Apparently this is how she prefers to eat her yogurt.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KmJ-duxvTH4/Tn_n_k4m-iI/AAAAAAAABXg/UYWIk_51RBA/s1600/IMG_4282.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: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KmJ-duxvTH4/Tn_n_k4m-iI/AAAAAAAABXg/UYWIk_51RBA/s400/IMG_4282.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656494736419519010" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">That was fun to clean up!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love this girl so much. She keeps me on my toes!</div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-80611850039401908212011-09-13T20:34:00.001-07:002011-09-13T20:45:11.012-07:00What I Wore Wednesday #31<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-towodObMtrE/TnAiP1o2DBI/AAAAAAAABXY/9jR-bdgx56Y/s1600/IMG_4095.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-towodObMtrE/TnAiP1o2DBI/AAAAAAAABXY/9jR-bdgx56Y/s400/IMG_4095.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652055187841747986" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">dress: JCPenney, Belt: Old Navy, Shoes: Target</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KIBV6-CEy4Q/TnAh6ALMnaI/AAAAAAAABXQ/8WStFJti9ZY/s1600/IMG_4155.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KIBV6-CEy4Q/TnAh6ALMnaI/AAAAAAAABXQ/8WStFJti9ZY/s400/IMG_4155.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652054812713065890" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Cardi: American Eagle, Jumper: Forever21, Belt: Old Navy, Shoes: Target</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BKB04-2VHIQ/TnAh50mxvLI/AAAAAAAABXI/QZB610lB3JI/s1600/IMG_4173.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BKB04-2VHIQ/TnAh50mxvLI/AAAAAAAABXI/QZB610lB3JI/s400/IMG_4173.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652054809607519410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Shirt: hand me down from my sis, Jeans: Old Navy, Shoes: Dillards</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IhQNDVH5jxI/TnAh5cTnrAI/AAAAAAAABXA/1vccGWUrt2g/s1600/IMG_4178.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IhQNDVH5jxI/TnAh5cTnrAI/AAAAAAAABXA/1vccGWUrt2g/s400/IMG_4178.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652054803084717058" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Earrings: Stella and Dot</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking up with <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/">The Pleated Poppy</a> and <a href="http://www.nomodellady.com/">No Model Lady</a></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-85098360872501232132011-08-31T05:11:00.001-07:002011-08-31T05:20:57.283-07:00What I Wore Wednesday #30<div style="text-align: center;">It is still 108 degrees here in Texas and I am so over this weather. I am so over summer clothes, I just keep rotating the same old outfits at this point. Anything to keep cool. I long for skinny jeans, boots and cardigans!! The sad part is, we still have about 2 months before we see relief. Even with the scorching heat, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Texas girl at heart!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mbI7t6PVeoc/Tl4ltXNFFlI/AAAAAAAABW4/lfYgYGXna_o/s1600/IMG_3888.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mbI7t6PVeoc/Tl4ltXNFFlI/AAAAAAAABW4/lfYgYGXna_o/s400/IMG_3888.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646992444022396498" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Whole outfit: Old Navy</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ofXF3OanoZw/Tl4ltP2ew4I/AAAAAAAABWw/avKFIZQ40S0/s1600/IMG_3900.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ofXF3OanoZw/Tl4ltP2ew4I/AAAAAAAABWw/avKFIZQ40S0/s400/IMG_3900.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646992442048562050" /></a>
<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tMMnb30sXU0/Tl4ls8dQBuI/AAAAAAAABWo/YyXRsvYLP_4/s1600/IMG_3911.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tMMnb30sXU0/Tl4ls8dQBuI/AAAAAAAABWo/YyXRsvYLP_4/s400/IMG_3911.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646992436842464994" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Dress: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">JC</span> Penney</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Azu4OR_rXM4/Tl4lso8y6PI/AAAAAAAABWg/ftqGVtt0E18/s1600/IMG_3917.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Azu4OR_rXM4/Tl4lso8y6PI/AAAAAAAABWg/ftqGVtt0E18/s400/IMG_3917.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646992431606065394" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking up with<a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/"> The Pleated Poppy</a> and <a href="http://www.nomodellady.com/">No Model Lady</a></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-45730424133908702342011-08-29T11:58:00.001-07:002011-08-29T12:27:33.261-07:00Guest Bathroom Inspiration<div style="text-align: center;">So, we are doing a little re-model of our Guest/Kids Bathroom. We are almost there!! Just a few more finishing touches. I can't wait to show it to you guys. In the meantime, here are some photos that I drew inspiration from.</div><div>
<br /></div><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/121810690_Lz6XwHLc_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 733px;" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/121810690_Lz6XwHLc_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/bathroom/remodeling/makeover/before-and-after-bathrooms/#page=4&imagenumber=2">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the black/white honeycomb tile. I would love to have that one day!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/16258191_CY5yAvFK_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 427px; height: 640px;" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/16258191_CY5yAvFK_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/16258191/">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the basic concept or our guest bath. We are adding the mirror surround, new lighting and still need to find shelving for above the toilet.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/72720213_Z46hP9cd_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 360px;" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/72720213_Z46hP9cd_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bhg.com/kitchen/cabinets/styles/kitchen-cabinet-color-choices/?sssdmh=dm17.538472&esrc=nwdc072011&email=1037346085">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so obsessed with this kitchen, I can't even stand it. We won't paint the kitchen in this house but I was dying to have teal cabinetry somewhere. So can you guess what I did in the bathroom??</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The last two pictures are the overall feel and vibe I wanted to create in my bathroom. Clean, crisp and fun! </div><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/13712532_7A27oNgc_c.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="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/13712532_7A27oNgc_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/13712532/">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/146248212_jtxKgOKm_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 450px; height: 675px;" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/146248212_jtxKgOKm_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/bathtime-goods/trough-sink-in-the-childrens-bathroom-123779?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+apartmenttherapy%2Fohdeedoh+%28Ohdeedoh%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Monday!</div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-55170848764849967782011-08-14T19:41:00.000-07:002011-08-14T20:05:43.272-07:00Dreaming of short hair!<div style="text-align: center;">So I have been growing my hair for 3 1/2 years now. It is the longest that I have had it since I was 13 years old. I generally don't "do" long hair. My hair has been short most of my life. It's a nice switch but I long for the day when I can chop it all off again! In the meantime I will just drool over these uh-mazing styles. I will rock the short hair again...one day! </div><div>
<br /></div><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/21135675_s4wL4V1L_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 554px; height: 305px;" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/21135675_s4wL4V1L_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>
<br /><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/114746243_09iwiKzJ_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 483px; height: 594px;" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/114746243_09iwiKzJ_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>
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<br />I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-45906693454337274382011-07-26T19:13:00.000-07:002011-07-26T19:41:36.401-07:00Pinterest = YUM!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/28212907_Y35thAE2_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;">The blog world is on fire with Pinterest talk. Haven't heard of it? Go <a href="http://megandcalconner.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-pinterest.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><i>here</i></span></a>, and I will fill you in on the time suck goodness that is Pinterest. I have spent countless hours on this thing and don't regret one single second of it. Every night when the little one goes to sleep I plop myself on the computer and go to Pinterest town. If you are hip to Pinterest, you can follow me <a href="http://pinterest.com/megconner/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;"><i>here</i></span></a>.</div><div><div style="text-align: center; ">Not only have I found ways to do my hair, life quotes, uh-mazing DIY stuff, beautiful photos, and hysterical stuff like this...</div></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/40759838_OuQLX1rs_c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 699px;" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/40759838_OuQLX1rs_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have also found countless ways to get my not so domesticated booty in the kitchen. I am an ok cook. I had about 6 dishes that I rotated every Monday and Tuesday night since those are my days off. Normally, there is no way you would get me in the kitchen on a work night because that is the last thing I wanted to do. But, thanks to Pinterest, a need for variety and a need to save some moolah. I now have some awesome recipes in my arsenal and bonus, a pretty stoked Hubs too. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a few of my favorite recipes as of late:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/70488323_8GQ5sAwH_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 554px; height: 443px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/2011/07/bubble-up-enchiladas.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FwJJTP+%28Plain+Chicken%29">Bubbled Up Chicken Enchiladas</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/61339871_smmvrwqv_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="http://www.underthehighchair.com/2010/08/double-chocolate-zucchini-bread.html">Chocolate Zucchini Bread</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/34846903_SRxykvPS_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 427px; height: 640px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/03/sour-cream-noodle-bake/">Sour Cream Noodle Bake</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">And last but not least, my absolute favorite meal right now:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/28212907_Y35thAE2_c.jpg" border="0" alt="" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 333px; height: 500px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/07/grilled-chicken-with-lemon-basil-pasta/comment-page-3/">Lemon Basil Pasta with Grilled Chicken</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">So go forth and start Pinning!!! Have fun!</span></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-81884999135422611402011-07-25T11:32:00.001-07:002011-07-25T11:50:55.255-07:00What have I been up to???<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DOwrROhOA0M/Ti24YZMWkXI/AAAAAAAABWY/BE3Apvp0pEg/s1600/IMG_3718.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: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DOwrROhOA0M/Ti24YZMWkXI/AAAAAAAABWY/BE3Apvp0pEg/s400/IMG_3718.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633361438129426802" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Teaching this girl how to eat with a spoon</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ciugeeHyUSM/Ti23WHzWc0I/AAAAAAAABWI/6HBo36sGetI/s1600/IMG_3845.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: 275px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ciugeeHyUSM/Ti23WHzWc0I/AAAAAAAABWI/6HBo36sGetI/s400/IMG_3845.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633360299589792578" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Lots of pool time!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-96b96LNe6ng/Ti23V6kaOaI/AAAAAAAABWA/zuSaamVnhds/s1600/P1030240.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: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-96b96LNe6ng/Ti23V6kaOaI/AAAAAAAABWA/zuSaamVnhds/s400/P1030240.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633360296037464482" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Trip to Gruene, TX with some great family and friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;">(That is the Gristmill. If you are in Texas, I highly recommend a vacay here. We floated the river, went to a concert and had great food!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GCjbxPGqfLc/Ti23Vd7mGmI/AAAAAAAABV4/Wl98cVgZ5wc/s1600/P1030232.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: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GCjbxPGqfLc/Ti23Vd7mGmI/AAAAAAAABV4/Wl98cVgZ5wc/s400/P1030232.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5633360288350083682" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The Hubs and I had a blast at the Willie Nelson concert!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All of this to say, Summer has been great! For me and my family, summer is coming to a screeching halt this week. The Hubs starts back to work and although I am excited to start a new football season the thought of having no husband for 3 months makes me ill. I miss him so much during this time and now that Malone is here it makes it that much harder to have him gone. I have to tell myself it is just a season and I am truly lucky that he only works 7 days a week for a short time. There are many women who have husbands deployed and do it all on their own for months. God bless 'em! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hopefully I can get my booty into gear and start posting more regularly. I and by I, I mean the Hubs is still working on that office space reveal. Hopefully I can get it done in the next couple of weeks. Keep your fingers crossed!</div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-89656045785257878942011-07-13T06:52:00.000-07:002011-07-13T13:01:24.466-07:00What I Wore Wednesday #29<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9LPokR6uwLk/Th34sIWwAPI/AAAAAAAABVw/0iPA8RDFg3c/s1600/IMG_3768.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9LPokR6uwLk/Th34sIWwAPI/AAAAAAAABVw/0iPA8RDFg3c/s400/IMG_3768.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628928546323824882" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Tank: Target, Jeggings: Old Navy, Shoes: Hmmm??</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ndFjn2aU9DM/Th34KVrxi0I/AAAAAAAABVo/duyjdwPucE8/s1600/IMG_3770.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: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ndFjn2aU9DM/Th34KVrxi0I/AAAAAAAABVo/duyjdwPucE8/s400/IMG_3770.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628927965786114882" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Scarf: my grandmother's</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W8Zh1fVj6p4/Th34KGIqFlI/AAAAAAAABVg/BEpqs4vVm-I/s1600/IMG_3780.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W8Zh1fVj6p4/Th34KGIqFlI/AAAAAAAABVg/BEpqs4vVm-I/s400/IMG_3780.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628927961612293714" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Great tutorial on how to rock a head scarf <a href="http://www.keikolynn.com/2011/07/head-scarf-tutorial.html"><i>here</i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hIjH-ht4Ups/Th34JSggq-I/AAAAAAAABVY/A-18_wb4prc/s1600/IMG_3853.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hIjH-ht4Ups/Th34JSggq-I/AAAAAAAABVY/A-18_wb4prc/s400/IMG_3853.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628927947753696226" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Scarf: Target, Dress: OldNavy, Belt: Target</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking up with <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/blog/">The Pleated Poppy</a> and <a href="http://www.nomodellady.com/">No Model Lady</a></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-49708961161416764282011-07-06T23:59:00.000-07:002011-07-07T05:27:23.105-07:00Happy Anniversary Birthday!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; ">Say what??</div><div style="text-align: center; ">That's right the Hubs and I are celebrating our 4 year wedding anniversary and his 31st birthday. It was the Hubs idea to get married on his birthday. Pretty genius idea on his part. This way he never forgets an anniversary unless he forgets his birthday in which case I will have to get him a doctor's visit to check on that memory pronto.</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">This man is my true love! He came into my life almost 6 years ago and has made me a believer out of forever. I couldn't imagine anyone in this whole world who I would rather spend this crazy life with. He always laughs at my jokes and truly thinks I am hysterical. He values my thoughts and opinions. He always has my best interests at heart. He would do anything for me, anytime, anywhere, period. He loves hard. This is probably his best quality. If he loves and cares for you, there is no one better at showing it than him. He is great at what he does. Though he his tough, he truly cares about the kids he coaches and teaches. </div><div style="text-align: center; ">And last but not least, he is the best Daddy to our baby girl. I love watching them together. He lights up when he sees her and that makes my heart melt. </div><div style="text-align: center; ">Here's to the Hubs on his 31st year and here's to us for the big 4 year's of marriage.</div><div style="text-align: center; ">I love you babe!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6TZOyTA6aww/ThUUHDHpJLI/AAAAAAAABVQ/Vs3TrPzsEiw/s1600/us.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: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6TZOyTA6aww/ThUUHDHpJLI/AAAAAAAABVQ/Vs3TrPzsEiw/s400/us.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626425420798305458" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Holy Hotness!!! Isn't he a total hottie???</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yE2MU7caN5k/ThUS2QSEVDI/AAAAAAAABVI/cg82IFeQS0I/s1600/kiss.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="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yE2MU7caN5k/ThUS2QSEVDI/AAAAAAAABVI/cg82IFeQS0I/s400/kiss.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626424032762287154" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Our first big night out with our friends after Malone was born....</div><div style="text-align: center;">we were a little excited!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eudMXiNSaY8/ThUSIXNYCeI/AAAAAAAABVA/aB10KBYzG4A/s1600/IMG_3624.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eudMXiNSaY8/ThUSIXNYCeI/AAAAAAAABVA/aB10KBYzG4A/s400/IMG_3624.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5626423244347673058" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Recent pic of us on our way to a wedding. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The Hubs has recently lost 20 whole pounds without even trying. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't you just hate him?? I would, but I love him too much!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799935222752813883.post-23203271404346084072011-06-28T19:22:00.000-07:002011-06-29T01:04:46.626-07:00What I Wore Wednesday #28<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bliCFl_0-b8/TgqNfXoxm9I/AAAAAAAABU4/dLSiUTCEGe0/s1600/IMG_3655.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bliCFl_0-b8/TgqNfXoxm9I/AAAAAAAABU4/dLSiUTCEGe0/s400/IMG_3655.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623462654785985490" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Tank: Old Navy, Maxi Skirt: Old Navy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ArG_b4NVj8A/TgqNfErSSRI/AAAAAAAABUw/5IJQjwhE1aA/s1600/IMG_3661.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ArG_b4NVj8A/TgqNfErSSRI/AAAAAAAABUw/5IJQjwhE1aA/s400/IMG_3661.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623462649696241938" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I love the scruncii screws for your hair. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They are super easy and your bun stays put.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UyNVHn-ibS8/TgqNe7z6P1I/AAAAAAAABUo/uz_-LzAxI98/s1600/IMG_3672.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UyNVHn-ibS8/TgqNe7z6P1I/AAAAAAAABUo/uz_-LzAxI98/s400/IMG_3672.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623462647316496210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Dress: Old Navy, Belt: Ann Taylor (thanks for letting me borrow sis!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-09oJX2ksah0/TgqM_eSZsgI/AAAAAAAABUg/IDwiOcozpcg/s1600/IMG_3678.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-09oJX2ksah0/TgqM_eSZsgI/AAAAAAAABUg/IDwiOcozpcg/s400/IMG_3678.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623462106815377922" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-73owjE1VqlY/TgqM_FRVz2I/AAAAAAAABUY/PicAFljm4mk/s1600/IMG_3689.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-73owjE1VqlY/TgqM_FRVz2I/AAAAAAAABUY/PicAFljm4mk/s400/IMG_3689.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623462100100042594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Feather extentions are all the rage right now but I just don't think </div><div style="text-align: center;">I am funky enough to pull it off so I will just stick to the feather earrings!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WtXh9Hg9tXw/TgqM-6GkuxI/AAAAAAAABUQ/-XkIObO_EH4/s1600/IMG_3688.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WtXh9Hg9tXw/TgqM-6GkuxI/AAAAAAAABUQ/-XkIObO_EH4/s400/IMG_3688.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623462097102093074" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Shirt: TJMaxx, Jeans: Target, Shoes: Clark's</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am linking up with <a href="http://thepleatedpoppy.com/">The Pleated Poppy</a> , <a href="http://www.nomodellady.com/">No Model Lady</a>, <a href="http://www.mommagoround.com/">Momma Go Round </a>and</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://forblogs.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20Look%20Book">The Look Book</a></div>I like it, I love it!http://www.blogger.com/profile/13928377050959334935noreply@blogger.com16