tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35078798851687958292024-03-12T17:40:55.945-07:00blooming mommyBlooming Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740635215998883633noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507879885168795829.post-58453785051111424612013-08-15T16:13:00.002-07:002013-08-15T16:16:32.948-07:00Duck Dynasty Cookies<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Hey Jack! I just wanted to share something with you that makes me Happy Happy Happy! These cookies! </i></span><br />
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Blooming Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740635215998883633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507879885168795829.post-32271677052097491562013-05-27T14:13:00.000-07:002013-05-27T14:21:14.881-07:00Daughter of God Week <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Assembling all the girls packets! Fun times. ;) </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">The completed packet! I just got some random envelopes. Big. Small. I also got some cute patterned ones that were just like little file folders. We slipped the goods inside and tied it all up with a bow! I also found some cute printable's on <a href="http://www.holyhandouts.com/"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #0928a7; text-decoration: underline;">holy handouts</span></a>! (see Daughter of God tag)</span></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">If you were wondering what song I put onto the CD, it's <a href="http://youtu.be/XLa8vjBN5NE">I am His Daughter by Nicole Sheahan.</a> It was a hit for sure and I recommend it! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">All in all it was a great week of rediscovering who we really are! A Daughter of a Heavenly King. </span></span></div>
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<br />Blooming Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740635215998883633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507879885168795829.post-78001770949768283572013-04-08T15:19:00.000-07:002013-04-08T15:19:46.118-07:00Daughter Of God Week<div style="color: #5d5d5d; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5625; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been lucky enough to be a leader in the Young Women's program at my Church. For those of you who don’t know, Young Women's is where all the girls, 12 to 18 years meet together to learn about Jesus Christ. We have lessons, sing songs, play reverent games and are spiritually fed. Spending time with these sweet girls has been a wonderful faith building experience for me. Who knew that someone so young had so much to teach me! I'm so thankful for that. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So to help them build their faith in who they are as a Daughters of God, we have put together a Daughter of God week. It is a beautiful way to help them draw closer to God, if they choose to do it. We give them a week worth of envelopes. Each envelope has a day written on it and inside is a challenge to help them draw closer to Heavenly Father. I first found the idea</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"> <a href="http://www.71toes.com/2011/11/daughter-of-god-week.html">HERE</a>.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I then found some more ideas </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><a href="http://thegoldenseven.blogspot.com/2013/04/divine-nature-week-last-day.html">HERE</a>. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I felt strongly that we needed to do this for our YW so <a href="https://www.box.com/s/712q8zlpb5vo2sc3dx50">THIS is what I came up with</a>. I personalized it a little bit and added a couple things from the original ideas I found so I don't take all credit what so ever. All in all,however, I'm excited about it and hope that our YW will be too! I'll post the finished product once it's done. ;) This is for personal use only. :) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope everyone is great out there! Have a great day! </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">I warmed mine up for 3-4 minutes and it worked like a charm. </span></span></div>
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<br />Blooming Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740635215998883633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507879885168795829.post-34533300784475489152013-01-04T12:03:00.000-08:002013-01-04T12:05:33.815-08:00Owl Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Whooooo loves you? </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">I do!</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">I made these Owl cookies for my sweet sister-in-laws baby shower but, I thought maybe you could make some for Valentines Day! Add a cute little tag to them that says "Who loves you!" </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Hope you likey! Enjoy! </span></span></div>
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Blooming Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740635215998883633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507879885168795829.post-89472242613561784572012-12-21T07:37:00.000-08:002012-12-21T08:20:37.837-08:00Shout Out!<br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I just want to take a moment to give a shout out to the beautiful </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #8e7cc3;">Abbigayle</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b4a7d6;">!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> She is a designer and created my header for me! Isn't it cute? </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I appreciate her talent and love for what she does. She takes your ideas and molds them into a design just for you! I love it. And I love her! So, if any of you are looking for some design work, check her out <a href="http://www.stealstylist.com/"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #0928a7; text-decoration: underline;">HERE</span></a>. She also has some cute downloads, including Christmas cards! :) </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Thanks Abbigayle! And thanks everyone for stopping by! </span></span><br />
<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Merry Christmas and don't forget to check out these babies below!!!! </span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://blooming-mommy.blogspot.com/2010/12/sugar-cookies.html">Sugar Cookies</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Loves and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!</span></span></div>
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Blooming Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740635215998883633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507879885168795829.post-42086666448803571372012-11-20T23:08:00.002-08:002012-11-20T23:08:52.144-08:00Owl Cookies<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">These owls are so fun! I donated them to my little mans bake sale for school. Giving never felt so good! </span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Happy Thanksgiving everyone! </span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Loves,</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Rachel</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> </span></i><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">It's the spookiest time of the year and I couldn't be happier! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Bring out the spider webs! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Bring out the kids in their cute costumes! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Bring out the carmel apples and candy. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Bring. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">It. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Out. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Cause I love Halloween. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">So, if you need something new to bring out, look no further. This wood project is so simple. It is the <a href="http://blooming-mommy.blogspot.com/2010/09/halloween-blocks.html">same one I did HERE</a>. The only difference is that I glued on wood letters, not paper ones. :) HAPPY SPOOKING! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Wood Plaque</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Step 2: Apply Paper & Mod Podge</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Apply glue to back of burned paper and stick in place. Then apply to entire front in long strokes to cover entire board .(including wood and paper) Let dry.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Step 3: Glue Letters</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Once it is dry, glue the letters down with some wood glue. Let dry. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I think it is because I don't want to let go of this. But I have to. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">My little man is turning five in a couple days! Five! Can we say that again? Five people! Now, I understand that he may not be off to college or I may be freaking out just a little bit, but life as we know it is going to take a big turn come next week! To tell you the truth, I'm not ready for it. I know I'm being selfish, but that is the honest truth. I. Am. Not. Ready. To. Let. Go. (He is super excited and couldn't be happier to go to school!)</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Do all Mother's go through this? </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Do all Mother's hearts wish they could hold onto that little boy or girl for forever? </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Do all Mother's wish they could keep their children untainted from the world or protect them from everything that could hurt them?</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Do all Mother's have a hard time letting their children go?</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I do. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">He is my little boy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">And, I'm sure a piece of my heart will always hold him as that "little boy" forever. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Even though I may be nervous to turn down this big stretch of "new road," I know it will be a great adventure! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I know my gentle giant will take on this world and let his light shine! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I know he will be an example for good.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I know his little brain will come home overflowing with excitement for what he learned that day!</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I know he will make great friends. Be silly. Have fun. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I know he will face challenges and learn to overcome them without me by his side.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I know he is strong enough when I am not. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">And, I think that is all that matters. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">In order to become all that God has meant for him to be, he has to leap. And I have to let him, however hard that may be to watch. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Goodness gracious I know he is only five. But, it's the oldest he has ever been and I am learning to let go. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Maybe in a year or two I'll change my mind. But as for now, be sure to look for me. I'll be the Mommy outside his Kindergarten class frantically waving goodbye to him. With tears in her eyes. Or all over her face. Ya. I'll be "that" Mom. Sorry, but it's true.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I made these fun cookies for a dear friend of mine who is expecting a bruiser of a boy in a few weeks. Im so excited for her! I can't wait to meet him. So, in honor of them, I made these. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I love pink. "</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Pink is my signature color."</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">So, I guess that's why Im in love with this cute little tie quilt. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I used the floor to help me sandwich these babies together! Start with your bottom (or top) layer of fabric. Lay it on the floor flat, right side against the floor. Grab your batting and lay it evenly on top of your bottom layer. Lastly, layer the top material evenly onto the batting. Viola! You have just layered your quilt.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You can pin the sides together if you want. It helps so you can more easily transfer your layered fabric to the quilting frame. I find ,however, that the batting helps keep it together. You happily decide for yourself. :) </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Now it's time to mark your quilt. You can mark with pins, but I found myself wishing otherwise due to pricking my fingers a zillion times. I recommend a washable pen or chalk. Then start in the bottom of your "picture" frame and mark where you would like the ties to be placed. I marked mine about every 3 and 1/2 inches away from each tie. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">After your chalking attack, your blanket should have a heap of dots everywhere. Now it's time to connect them. Thread needle with a long piece of yarn and go to town. Fell free to sing, "connect the dots...lalalala.... connect the dots.... lalalala!" (humor me, it's late;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Grab your binding, unfold it and pin your edges together. Right side of cute fabric to right side of biding. Sew 1/4 inch along seam to connect binding and blanket together. (does that make sense?) After you sew the FRONT side of your binding together, fold it over your edge and HAND stitch the other side. (great tutorial <a href="http://www.dreamweavers-quilts.com/quilt-epiphany/2009/08/05/tutorial-how-to-hand-stitch-binding-invisibly/">HERE</a>)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Seriously. Chocolate helps. I love chocolate. It is my friend. Mmmmmm. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">My Boys,</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I love you. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Baby #3,</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You are such a light in our family. Your happy little spirit just shouts to me JOY! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I can't believe that your already 4 months old! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Time flies ever so quickly.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I love your sweet smile. I love playing "Im gonna get chu!" as you laugh historically and bury your face into mine . I love your laugh. It's music to my soul. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You hate it when we disappear to an other room. Your not shy about telling us how you feel.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">My favorite is when I smile at you and you smile back. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You already have teeth coming in = not a happy camper. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Your a pro at grabbing stuff and putting it into your mouth. Go figure. :) You make us laugh. Like when you fell asleep with Daddy's finger in your kisser from gnawing on it. Im happy to say he still has his thumb. :) </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You are captain of the rolling team. Ha! I'll leave you on the floor for a moment and then come back to find you clear across the room. Tummy time definitely frustrates you. You just want to run with your brothers.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You are kind, I see it in you and can feel it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Your blue eyes are beautiful. They remind me of "Pops."</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">The only thing that makes me sad about you, is that you are growing way too fast. It makes me appreciate and love the moments that we have together. The moments where I'm still the only woman you love. The moments where time stands still. The moments at 2 am when it's just us, nursing the night away. The moments when this crazy world cannot touch you or distract you from what's really important. The moments of crazy brothers laying a million kisses on you then quickly bounding away while you just smile and absorb the love. The moments of Daddy tickling you to make you laugh. The moments of just us, when nothing else matters. I love our moments. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You are a joy in my life. I just thought you should know. :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Baby boy #2,</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You are so full of life! You make me smile with your exuberant spirit! You have such a tiny body, but with your lively spirit no one notices! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You love to wrestle. You love to laugh. You love to be moving. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You are the definition of boy to me. If it has to do with dirt, cars balls, running, sticks, pockets full of rocks, trucks, mud, puddle jumping in church clothes, or rough housing, you want to experience it all.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You love singing. I love it when you sing to us. It melts my heart. Especially when you jumble the words together so cutely. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You are so filled with love too. My favorite is to snuggle with you on the couch and watch a movie. You just sit there on my lap, tugging your ears, eyes glued. I think I like it because it's the only time your not moving so I can get my hug fix. I also love laying by you singing you songs. You gently trace my face with your fingertips and giggle. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You definitely teach me about patience and kindness. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You are a helper at heart and love to just jump in and help. Like the other day when we got home from grocery shopping. You observed what I was doing and then jumped right in and said, "I do it, BY MYSELF!" So I let you help and you couldn't have been more happy. You are a sweetheart. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You are always helping with your brothers. You copy AJ's every move. The good. The bad. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Your a great talker. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Last night was a hard night for me with you. I tried everything to keep you from getting out of bed. Nothing seemed to work. You just wanted to play, or go potty, or snuggle, or get your brother. Finally, when I found you in your brothers bunk bed playing, I felt overcome. I put you into bed and wanted to leave you alone. You however asked me to snuggle with you. "Peeaassee Mommy. Nuggle with me?" So I did. As I laid there quietly, all I could do was look at you. Your buoyant spirit quietly drifting off to sleep. Right then I realized again how lucky I am to have you. You may test my ability to show patience, but you teach me how to love when I feel like I can't. That night I just cried because the moments of you being my little boy are fleeting. So I laid there. Taking a moment to remember how you looked. Your tiny hands tugging on your ears. The clicking sound of you sucking on your tongue. Your closed eyes. Your long blonde eyelashes. Your breath. Your Mr. Incredible pajamas. Your bare feet. :) </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I love you. I just thought you should know.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Baby boy #1,</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You are my bubba. My first little man. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You have the biggest heart a boy can have. You are always helping your little brothers. Encouraging them. Loving them and teaching them.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You love to draw and are very good at it. You love to play with legos and can make ton's of cool things that impress us. You love Phineas and Pherb. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I love your sense of humor.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Your hero is your Daddy and I love that you want to be just like him when you grow up. He is my hero too.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You love Family Night and are often disappointed if we have to change it to another night. Your favorite song is, "I Hope They Call Me On A Mission" or "Praise to The Man."</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You love to choose the right. You are always trying your best and do a great job. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You love to ride your bicycle and could do it for hours if I let you. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You love to be a boy and puddle jump too. If there isn't a stick in your hand Im shocked. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I love your dancing, when your elbows are stuck out far like your about to do a chicken dance and you shake what your Momma gave ya. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">You have an incredible memory too. You memorized the whole Cars 2 story on your V-reader. Verbatim. Plus your Articles of faith. Scriptures. Funny sayings on movies. It's great!</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">My favorite, however, is when you do a "drive by." It's when your running around the house and playing in every room. Then, suddenly you spot baby. You stop. Kiss him, smile and then are off again. "Drive by." </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Your'e very smart! You are reading and writing already! You can even sound out words and spell all by yourself. Like the other day when you spelt out, "I lov Mmom!" all by yourself. I was so proud. I was also taken back because this year you are going to be starting school! I can't believe it. I know it's only going to be half day but still. Half a day of no playing at home with Mommy. :) Some would say I'm silly. But, I love you. It's hard for me to watch you grow. Become independent. To no longer need me in ways you once did. It's hard for me to let you go. I love you. More than you know. You are my joy. I just thought you should know. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Im thankful to God every day to have such amazing boys!</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I let go of work, school, the latest fashions, showers, my favorite television shows, and sleep (just to name a few) to be your Mommy everyday. I didn't have to. It's just what I do now. I don't ever regret it. Really. Of course it was hard letting go at first. But Im happy I did it. All because I love my sweet boys. Because guiding you on the right path each day means the world to me. I know I may fail daily, but that's the beauty of it. Trying and trying again. Trying daily to raise you the best I can and know how. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">How do you deal as time seems to fly by? :) </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">I thought I’d make some little puppets for my boys Sunday file folder. The folder has activities for them to do during church time to keep them entertained. I got it at Target for a dollar along with some of the activities. (stickers, file folder games, dry erase board, crayons and paper, homemade puppets) </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">You can adjust them to whatever you like. Fireman, Nurse, Farmer, Nativity set? Have fun!</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Phineas and Ferb.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Blue.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;"><b>Fishing.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">When I first saw that ultrasound screen with boy parts on it, I don't think I could have anticipated the <b>joy</b> that would come from being a Mommy of boys. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">I love being a play at home Mommy.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">My boys are sweeter than honey. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;"><b>They make my life better.</b> I hope I make their little lives better as well. But let me tell ya, being a Mom of boys can be exhausting! Actually, being a Mommy can be exhausting. Period. At times, I find myself at the end of the day wondering, "have I done any good in the world today?" Many little mishaps of tiresome sibling rivalries wear on me. The word "no!" or "please don't do that" are too often friends of mine. The evil Mommy "don't do that stare" finds itself on my face too frequently. Sometimes I feel like all I do is "Nag-a-gate" their tiny little lives. Doing dishes and keeping up on house becomes more important than playing on the floor with legos. I so wish I had a moment to pee by myself. But, while in the midst of these tiring days daydreaming about when they can make their own decisions or pour their own milk or let me pee in peace without asking, "Mommy...are you going pee or poo?" <b>I remind myself why I am a Mother. </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">I am a Mother because I wanted to be! Because <b>I LOVE to be</b>! Because these little guys need me to be. Because I am the hand that rocks the cradle that will some day rule the world. In a world where being a Mommy is oftentimes belittled, I find strength knowing that I am raising a generation of Men who will some day call me blessed. Men that will stand for something when everyone else is falling. Being a Mommy may have it's hard times, but the joys that come are FAR more than none! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">So to you Mommies out there wishing you could pee by yourself, do the dishes, tackle that mountain of laundry, or just have a moment to breath, remember. <b>Remember you are doing a glorious work. Remember that your gonna miss this. Remember that it all passes too quickly and the next season of your life will be here before you know it. </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Get down and PLAY with your little ones. It really makes a difference! I've noticed because I started doing it! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Things that help me get through the long days:</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>1.</b> Running up to them and giving them random kisses! (so fun to see them light up when you do!)</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>2.</b> Listen to them... </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>3.</b> Play legos with them. Just playing with them creates happy memories. They just want to be with you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>4.</b> Hug. Always hug. I like the random, just because ones. ;) </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>5.</b> If you think you are going to yell, STOP and SING what you have to say instead. This helps me ALOT and the boys even sing what they have to say back. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>6. </b>Be a kid with them.... try to look at life from their little view. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>7.</b> Most of all, LOVE. Love Love Love them with all your heart! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>8.</b> Oh and read "The 5 Love Languages of Children." It's a great one! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>9.</b> Be in the Moment more.... <a href="http://www.lds.org/search?lang=eng&query=motherhood"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px color: #0928a7; text-decoration: underline;">here</span></a> and <a href="http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/10/mothers-who-know?lang=eng">here</a> are some great talks about Motherhood. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Here is a quote I like: </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">First, recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid the challenges, there are shining moments of joy and satisfaction.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Author Anna Quindlen reminds us not to rush past the fleeting moments. She said: “The biggest mistake I made as a parent is the one that most of us make. … I did not live in the moment enough. This is particularly clear now that the moment is gone, captured only in photographs. There is one picture of my three children sitting in the grass on a quilt in the shadow of the swing set on a summer day, ages six, four, and one. And I wish I could remember what we ate, and what we talked about, and how they sounded, and how they looked when they slept that night. I wish I had not been in such a hurry to get on to the next thing: dinner, bath, book, bed. I wish I had treasured the doing a little more and the getting it done a little less” (Loud and Clear [2004])</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>10.</b> Praising them for the good things they do do! It always makes them smile.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Anywho, I am not an expert! As a matter of fact I fail at being a Mommy every day. But, Im trying. Im trying to be better. Im trying to do the above a lot more and be a "Nag-a-gater" ALOT less. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I am in Heaven.</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I first discovered these babies when I was in Seattle for one of my besties Wedding. Her brother in law is an incredible Chef. So for her rehearsal dinner, he made these. And I fell in love. I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner. Really? Combining strawberries and nutella. Heaven. So for those of you who are feeling a little adventurous, make these. Make them NOW! </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Happy Love Day Everyone!</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Loves ~ Rachel </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;">Step 1: Wash and dry Strawberries.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">So it's almost THAT day. You know. Love day! The grand day where you are to show the one you love that you love them. The gushy stuff! Personally, I think it's kinda funny. You should show love for that special someone everyday. Day in and day out by the small and simple things. Don't you agree? Anywho, Im done ranting about that. Valentines day is fun! I can not deny the fact that I love giving and receiving Valentines on love day! </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">So for those of you who don't know about my little obsession about sewing paper Valentines each year, your in for a surprise. (see previous post <a href="http://operation-housewife.blogspot.com/2010/02/simple-valentine.html">here</a> and <a href="http://blooming-mommy.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-heart-paper-valentines.html">here</a>) It's so easy and cute. I think it's fun to join two beautiful mediums together. Paper. Meet cute fabric. Cute fabric. Meet paper. And there you have it. The possibilities are endless! Plus it only takes about an hour to whip a bunch of these babies out. :) Much needed when you have three crazy boys running about! ;)</span></div>
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Blooming Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08740635215998883633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3507879885168795829.post-80610600070953357732012-01-22T09:35:00.000-08:002012-11-20T23:00:21.104-08:00Our New Addition!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I know I know, Im so being one of those people who is just jumping to Christmas before Thanksgiving, but hear me out. Since I am due any day now to "pop" I just wanted to get this up before the craziness starts! So here ya go and wish me luck. I wan't this baby out! ;) Muah!</span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I don't know what it is about Christmas Advents but I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! Maybe it's the memory of taking out the tiny chocolate candies from my older sisters advent when I was little. Or possibly the excitement of counting down the days until presents. Whatever it may be, Im in love. </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">When it all started a few years back, it was simple. We began with an old school paper Christmas chain. You know. Those ones you make when your in kindergarten? The paper chains that you rip off to help you count down the days until Christmas? We would gather together as a family and write down: things that could bring us closer as a family, closer to Christ, and closer to others as we served them. I guess I was so burnt out about Christmas sometimes just being about "stuff" and "what am I getting." I wanted to get away from the idea of just getting presents and move to creating memories. Really celebrating all that Christ did for us. So that is why we started "building traditions" on each day instead of just pulling paper off a chain. :) It has been a blessing in our home for sure and really brings the spirit of Christmas into each day. And it changes as we add more and more things to it as the years go by. So feel free to <a href="http://www.box.net/shared/712q8zlpb5vo2sc3dx50">download these tags</a> to start you off. They are the size of business cards. :) </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Well, after the chains kept breaking I decided to make something a little more permanent. So here it is in all its glory! This is what happens when felt meets cotton fabric! Heavenly! Ta-Dah! O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree.... la da da da da da da! Now the kids put the Christmas tradition tags into the pockets and a little candy too! They LOVE it and it really brings the spirit of Christmas into our home. That is what Christmas is about right? So don't forget the reason for the season whatever you choose to celebrate! </span></span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">I hope you like it! Give me some feedback to let me know what you think and if you think I should open an etsy shop? IDK? </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Rachel </span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">To download click here:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.box.net/shared/712q8zlpb5vo2sc3dx50">ADVENT TAGS</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">So I had these little Halloween bags laying around from last year. So I thought I would put something fun on them for the kids! I found it all at Michaels and it took me 5-10 minutes to assemble! So fun and easy. Anywho I hope you enjoy and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>HAPPY HALLOWEEN!</b></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Here's just a little something I whipped up in a jiffy. It's fun to see what you can do with a little paint, paper and Modge Podge! :) </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Happy Spooking Everyone! </span></div>
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