Archive | January, 2010

Baking With Little Kids

28 January 2010

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or more aptly named…Baking with patience, love and more patience Okay, so I’m not a “baker”. You know the type, homemade everything for anything (MOPS, potlucks, neighbor gift, dessert, birthdays). At times, I’ve been envious. But, I know my place in the store bought section of the potluck line. I am glad that “bakers” have [...]

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Valentine’s Day Decor

27 January 2010

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Time to get your Cupid On I am okay with any excuse for chocolate and candle light, you? Valentine’s Day is notorious for romance but I want more! Am I coming across as high maintenance or what? Seriously, what good is ONE day of romance if the rest of your days are filled with sub-par [...]

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Nursery Wall Decor – Part 2

25 January 2010

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Claire’s Crib I love the feel of a pieced together home style. A little of this and a little of that. New with the old. Pastels with the bold. Claire’s sheets are white with multi-colored polka-dots. I purchased the big “C” at JoAnne’s and painted it pink. The sticker on the small plate displays the [...]

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This Is What It’s Like To Be Held

22 January 2010

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Sometimes He calms the child. Sometimes He calms the storm. Ryan and I walked toward the doctor’s office from the van. He was visibly nervous about seeing the eye specialist. I led the way and he followed me. While in the parking ramp, we shoved our necks into our jackets to avoid the brisk chill. [...]

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Nursery Wall Decor – part 1

21 January 2010

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I had so much fun with thrifty decor in the kids’ new room. All 4 kids in ONE room…twas a challenge. The room looks a lot like summer camp meets a tea party (lots of beds and lots of cuteness). I plan to leak out bits and pieces of their room over the next week [...]

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Morning :: Noon :: Night

20 January 2010

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A day on the play rug :morning: :noon: :night: What a day… Love, jess

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Ice Sun Catchers for Winter

19 January 2010

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Outdoor Decor on the Cheap How To: Arrange citrus slices, cranberries, evergreen sprigs in a brownie pan or muffin tin Add warm water (enough to cover the items in the pan) Plop some twine in the warm water (creates hanger) Freeze pan of water outside or in your freezer Place pan in a bit of [...]

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My Family Blocks 2010

14 January 2010

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Here we are… Top to Bottom: Leah, 3 months, likes to sleep in a nest like a squirrel. Claire, 3 months, likes to eat at night like a little mouse. Molly, 2 years old, likes to follow me around like a loyal dog. Ryan, 5 years old, likes to play tricks and tell jokes like [...]

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Prepositions with Molly

13 January 2010

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This girl, I tell ya….love her. 1. Beneath 2. Near 3. Within 4. Between 5. Beside 6. Into 7. Underneath 8. Inside She sure knows how to define space and time! Love, Jess

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Winter Decor

12 January 2010

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A Quick Tour I had plenty of empty nooks to mess around with since the Christmas decor is finally in the attic. Does anyone else pack all the red and green bins up right away, then take 2 weeks to get it out of the hallway in front of the attic? Anyway, here is a [...]

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