tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69056090962813209332024-03-12T19:04:55.880-05:00Nursery Rhymes and Sweet TimesAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-32575734441448228962011-03-28T11:31:00.002-05:002011-03-28T12:43:17.643-05:00Time flies.<div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Our sweet baby turned 2 last week.</span></div><div align="center">wow. Where did the time go?<br />
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</div><div align="center">We had a birthday party Saturday with our families and celebrated the lil monster!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(picture alert-there are a ton of pictures coming! I just can't halp myself...I love em.)</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I traced the monsters off of my computer screen from the package from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/totfulmemories">Totful Memories</a>. I cut them out, layed them on the fondant, and used an exacto knife to cute them out. I cut out the letters on my Cricut with SCAL on cardstock and did the same with those. The stripes were simply strips of fondant. For tips on cake making and fondant, check out the <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2008/11/tutorials.html">Make-a-Cake Series</a> at <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/">Make it and Love it</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Today I am thankful for our sweet baby boy. Our family just wouldn't be complete without him! </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-60147918472022919772011-03-01T16:14:00.003-06:002011-03-01T16:26:50.622-06:00I can't believe you stuck around, but I appreciate it!<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Hello, all! I just wanted to apologize for being MIA for months. I never intended on taking a break from blogging, but life happened. Isn't it funny how life doesn't care about my crafting and my lil ole blog? :) </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Anyhow, I want to say <strong><span style="font-size: large;"><em>I'm sorry</em></span></strong> for leaving you high and dry without a word. I lost my mojo back in November, then sickness hit our family, then the holidays, so on and so forth. I won't bore you with the details. Bottom line, I neglected my blog and you along with it. I'm truely sorry, y'all! I appreciate so much that you have stuck around and I appreciate the new followers that jumped on this crazy train in the last few months!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know when it will be, but I am hoping that in the near future I can sort some stuff out and get back into the swing of things. I have been going through a lot, had some friends bail on me in the process, and have hit a brick wall in many areas of my life. Some good, some bad, some ugly. When I am able to climb back up on the horse that is life, I will return to posting more regularly.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A sincere <span style="font-size: large;"><strong><em>thank you</em></strong></span> for sticking around! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em>Today I am thankful for a husband that <strike>puts up with me</strike> sticks with me no matter what is going on!</em></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAs3Wa2gGtafJI1yXZs3cSoqjDFZyabZr3qHaoLSarliYJbM1xbhnl_Kkpk-mNyup4ToTnZQFdwn04KeTOIjMojejSel4xJ13Ha-Beqia77bTffP2uYpOrVPlK-iISjheu2re3xwSSqRKd/s1600/IMG_5118b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAs3Wa2gGtafJI1yXZs3cSoqjDFZyabZr3qHaoLSarliYJbM1xbhnl_Kkpk-mNyup4ToTnZQFdwn04KeTOIjMojejSel4xJ13Ha-Beqia77bTffP2uYpOrVPlK-iISjheu2re3xwSSqRKd/s320/IMG_5118b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em>Also, for a daughter that calls me sweetie. She makes my day everytime.</em></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefSSeCgq5cg3C-pMYv57G8ROcYW0BdvLcn-tOqSOMEu-g2Z6N4MC_clB9fT9Ufe43Z5lfaPka_Yf_ZNRKV-e4QLjSMYLjQKfkqj29ZgmO963lCT7Yz4YCAJXlWATzDb8QZ4YGdwpm33ke/s1600/Angie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefSSeCgq5cg3C-pMYv57G8ROcYW0BdvLcn-tOqSOMEu-g2Z6N4MC_clB9fT9Ufe43Z5lfaPka_Yf_ZNRKV-e4QLjSMYLjQKfkqj29ZgmO963lCT7Yz4YCAJXlWATzDb8QZ4YGdwpm33ke/s1600/Angie.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-50001517704298126032010-11-18T09:53:00.001-06:002010-11-18T09:55:08.568-06:00Turkey Day Tees<div align="center">My baby boy and I are still a little under the weather. My little guy has a head cold, and his meds gave him some serious tummy/diaper issues....so I havent had time to craft or blog. I promise I didn't forget about you guys! My lil man comes first, though! I hope y'all understand!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">On with the Turkey T-shirt inspiration.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I have come across several super cute turkey t-shirts that I wish I had time to make. Since I don't, I thought maybe you guys might want to!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">The first one that caught my eye is from Amy at <a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/">Positively Splendid</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtYegBtLlyC2JyVCZuiZQ8J4dc3hX0VfUzhJMf9pjpGRbhygLK1yVjPcmuoYBSG3C4G96JIl_LKM9tDEIS7xUixa4k9KDkgDz64HpeYaiu-Lquo9YesoFcS0Xggn893oBCn_tDHP4kc8q/s1600/turkey+ruffle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtYegBtLlyC2JyVCZuiZQ8J4dc3hX0VfUzhJMf9pjpGRbhygLK1yVjPcmuoYBSG3C4G96JIl_LKM9tDEIS7xUixa4k9KDkgDz64HpeYaiu-Lquo9YesoFcS0Xggn893oBCn_tDHP4kc8q/s400/turkey+ruffle.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love how girly and bright this one is! You can find the tutorial <a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2010/11/turkey-time.html">HERE.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next up is a cutie from Lindsay at <a href="http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com/">The Cottage Home.</a> I can't get the picture to work, but go check it out! With the right fabric, it could <em>easily</em> be made boyish! <a href="http://thecottagehome.blogspot.com/2010/11/gobble-gobble-turkey-shirt-tutorial.html">HERE</a> is the tutorial.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly is this adorable one from Angie over at <a href="http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/">Treasures for Tots</a>. It is made using your child's hand prints. My daughter would love this!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwCcgvVNHdkF2Heluydybs0cxEK84-Bjr217Qw78rXgSS6wjKhI-PVCUs5m2Ou5S7Vq09ikesvx5M0HpQnJ5pdIyYMJI4rhjoi502I2WO3B6uQ1jgKaZI_jfC7d6gYTTCpRoyUHDd6-m9/s1600/turkey+hands.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZwCcgvVNHdkF2Heluydybs0cxEK84-Bjr217Qw78rXgSS6wjKhI-PVCUs5m2Ou5S7Vq09ikesvx5M0HpQnJ5pdIyYMJI4rhjoi502I2WO3B6uQ1jgKaZI_jfC7d6gYTTCpRoyUHDd6-m9/s400/turkey+hands.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Here tute can be found <a href="http://treasuresfortots.blogspot.com/2009/11/tiny-hands-turkey-applique-tutorial.html">HERE</a>. This, too, could be made for a boy!</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Today I am thankful for Thanksgiving. I love this holiday and the comfort it brings. Nothing is more comforting than having family and loved ones gathered around tons of good food!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj222UNt0ZUpkiVnI3ueTGgY5U_ihoM4vm2yyRA6LUZ5uXnhst4TTzbU27zcuVoUmXpGb0JnQSn30CP2CuswZZeRTlCI3SQE04VYVu13D9OGiJElW2Wl6-L0xhcuEIIndBP5F77KYu66Nt1/s1600/Angie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj222UNt0ZUpkiVnI3ueTGgY5U_ihoM4vm2yyRA6LUZ5uXnhst4TTzbU27zcuVoUmXpGb0JnQSn30CP2CuswZZeRTlCI3SQE04VYVu13D9OGiJElW2Wl6-L0xhcuEIIndBP5F77KYu66Nt1/s1600/Angie.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-7023420677694337512010-11-12T09:47:00.001-06:002010-11-12T09:48:59.246-06:00Feature Friday<div align="center">It has been quite a while since I featured a blog that I am smitten with.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I have been sick, as has my baby boy, so I'm sorry the posts have been few and far between!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">You really need to check out this one!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And amazing knock offs like this <a href="http://vintagerevivals.blogspot.com/2010/10/crafting-with-starswinning-tutorial.html">Anthro inspired lamp</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbS3ZI7Dv5wM9gQSE_lzz22UUyu9aSVMujJ9feqtlAuHFFz4v6N7fsJS8ZF8ruBWa_6ofRqzjRQpKnEWO_wcZLfWQKmi11ILiy9HDifIZjp5WZx2-_jQb3SJT9RdSoo6ZKG5Wrmj8bSdH/s1600/CWTS_Option_5_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbS3ZI7Dv5wM9gQSE_lzz22UUyu9aSVMujJ9feqtlAuHFFz4v6N7fsJS8ZF8ruBWa_6ofRqzjRQpKnEWO_wcZLfWQKmi11ILiy9HDifIZjp5WZx2-_jQb3SJT9RdSoo6ZKG5Wrmj8bSdH/s400/CWTS_Option_5_1.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She even <a href="http://vintagerevivals.blogspot.com/2010/07/seizure-wall-not-really.html">stenciled a wall</a> in her living room with a stencil that she made.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7xsrooLCZ8iEIn87_S_pMWnemyHEkS8cvAKGQI-yQpgpaQm_U3frwoRfUbKGSwzuw9gFv79XMn3zUFnhY4oNSnXvw1kSjB0bQHQHdTmb9xDBQdHGRI5o9MsJb0BXkzTd3aQ9HQZHI3Us/s1600/wall_final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7xsrooLCZ8iEIn87_S_pMWnemyHEkS8cvAKGQI-yQpgpaQm_U3frwoRfUbKGSwzuw9gFv79XMn3zUFnhY4oNSnXvw1kSjB0bQHQHdTmb9xDBQdHGRI5o9MsJb0BXkzTd3aQ9HQZHI3Us/s400/wall_final.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-51368029930466674932010-11-08T08:44:00.002-06:002010-11-08T10:27:22.160-06:00My Weekend<div style="text-align: center;">I'm sorry I haven't been sharing many crafts and blogging about anything creative lately. We have been busier than ever!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This weekend, I sewed my little tush off, baked some incredible cupcakes (if you like chocolate), made 50 cake pops, attended 2 birthday celebrations, traveled, and took engagement pictures for our best friends. As soon as I recover, I promise I will return you to your regularly scheduled craft programing. :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-41633207108018027372010-11-05T11:42:00.002-05:002010-11-05T14:58:56.724-05:00Pumpkin, Spice, Everything Nice...That's what these muffins are made of!<div align="center">My friend, Lindsey, sent me the world's easiest recipe for pumpkin muffins.</div><div align="center">They have only <em>three</em> ingredients.</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Three.</span></div><div align="center">I'm game!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbUrlE_CVAlGG0XvQQ2wmweAIK_fNBbvDeO5V7PT15RkaP33wK7GU-omWBOVz2NUOuxl3ak1U9sdGIqAyRwr87eb0Xj6QrgT5OVJhH3EULoI-Fs7ba3qy79CGgD4N5t0e4LzlcIfETAts/s1600/IMG_4371.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbUrlE_CVAlGG0XvQQ2wmweAIK_fNBbvDeO5V7PT15RkaP33wK7GU-omWBOVz2NUOuxl3ak1U9sdGIqAyRwr87eb0Xj6QrgT5OVJhH3EULoI-Fs7ba3qy79CGgD4N5t0e4LzlcIfETAts/s400/IMG_4371.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She told me that all you do it mix 1 box of spice cake mix, 1 can pf pumpkin, and 1 individual cup of applesauce. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPGb012kepU9jVuqMZq2bq2evOqc4l3V_z26MGd_yNb1qFQrvKiGRQRxZoMv2Ixudp43APNbSm3QJBNiDObxIstguIEbOcovExbq-33-29E5K88mRN-kH8iII3ICIKfQbuhaz3REHoBqN/s1600/IMG_4379.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPGb012kepU9jVuqMZq2bq2evOqc4l3V_z26MGd_yNb1qFQrvKiGRQRxZoMv2Ixudp43APNbSm3QJBNiDObxIstguIEbOcovExbq-33-29E5K88mRN-kH8iII3ICIKfQbuhaz3REHoBqN/s400/IMG_4379.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><div align="center">But I thought, "No chocolate? Every good recipe has chocolate!"</div><div align="center">So, I added chocolate chips to the mix. I have a problem, I can't seem to leave well enough alone.</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BU_z3HQd7k_6uEPV7xnssNiO1msl9AuMbS4HWoGAasdhtvS0HBDSvG4luPxRyzcEC-E3zfeKBZkh8hi4CHFOWOhB63M57ydSWThZnzX5liu8ksY7L9lnuOcFzxulaD_vAkmjcoA38YAM/s1600/IMG_4383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BU_z3HQd7k_6uEPV7xnssNiO1msl9AuMbS4HWoGAasdhtvS0HBDSvG4luPxRyzcEC-E3zfeKBZkh8hi4CHFOWOhB63M57ydSWThZnzX5liu8ksY7L9lnuOcFzxulaD_vAkmjcoA38YAM/s400/IMG_4383.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">First, pour 1 cup chocolate chips into a small bowl. Open cake mix and sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of it over the chocolate chips. This will keep them suspended in the muffin and keep them from sinking.</div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACc6S5CROeF-cGYqXXJ9Ilvh9iWCvU1oo0A7opcZEdzrZd7wJD2kiSn5F8Jfs5JUbdMsc68sneiZ3RtPUQg4JhHToBCFZr1O5i_pegNzyPM6lH0WKLGc-Kv-XwV7hIBq8XPhm9H3yvaNm/s1600/IMG_4384.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACc6S5CROeF-cGYqXXJ9Ilvh9iWCvU1oo0A7opcZEdzrZd7wJD2kiSn5F8Jfs5JUbdMsc68sneiZ3RtPUQg4JhHToBCFZr1O5i_pegNzyPM6lH0WKLGc-Kv-XwV7hIBq8XPhm9H3yvaNm/s400/IMG_4384.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stir it until all chips are coated.</div></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVgKKJ3pDp5mxNnvOKeaY_OTuz7Q5i7UC7ZWVHRi-bbeTODL1ze1p8QTJDvYDFk399lBJoN5aXk0UrPCWVokBnMo9ZnQR_aP1ZcIShYDkx1jfhUaUd22rxzO-5zkG3f02L7WqxwER0C-j/s1600/IMG_4386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDVgKKJ3pDp5mxNnvOKeaY_OTuz7Q5i7UC7ZWVHRi-bbeTODL1ze1p8QTJDvYDFk399lBJoN5aXk0UrPCWVokBnMo9ZnQR_aP1ZcIShYDkx1jfhUaUd22rxzO-5zkG3f02L7WqxwER0C-j/s400/IMG_4386.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
In mixing bowl, mix together cake mix, applesauce, and pumpkin.</div><div align="center">Once it is all incorporated, fold in the chocolate chips.</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwaeouqVqY6WTsr6ek8BXPLPQmFp-82wQ2f9rLsO3PhZygYFtZxZ_WOQ2ObWhp_0YrfLePimE55yb9xTnn3EzNVRPrNF0X1a3enXTZJijt32WMeu3WU1PHbUVuCvCckZmQvRMap-tk6vkV/s1600/IMG_4390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwaeouqVqY6WTsr6ek8BXPLPQmFp-82wQ2f9rLsO3PhZygYFtZxZ_WOQ2ObWhp_0YrfLePimE55yb9xTnn3EzNVRPrNF0X1a3enXTZJijt32WMeu3WU1PHbUVuCvCckZmQvRMap-tk6vkV/s400/IMG_4390.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
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</div><div align="center">(You can also make this recipe as a cake or bundt cake. A bundt cake with a simple icing of milk, powdered sugar, and splash of vanilla drizzled over it would be divine.)</div><div align="center"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><em>Oh my. </em></span><br />
These are so moist and delicious.<br />
No one will ever know that they were so easy to whip up!<br />
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</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-79061632876852184792010-11-05T09:07:00.001-05:002010-11-05T09:07:00.157-05:00Funny Photo Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_yGT0tTaAO7FIi5dNl4PrI_4v9KCHoZW-ebSsGWf9_c6jhnf3L-S0r4DLs8l11dJwzHnitVuydT1LLWjt-YDq6M8L_854KwCOyMowHoaNyw5J3jYp6RPSNgkxxjFxszk-5C58j81p8A0o/s1600/Smith_1006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_yGT0tTaAO7FIi5dNl4PrI_4v9KCHoZW-ebSsGWf9_c6jhnf3L-S0r4DLs8l11dJwzHnitVuydT1LLWjt-YDq6M8L_854KwCOyMowHoaNyw5J3jYp6RPSNgkxxjFxszk-5C58j81p8A0o/s400/Smith_1006.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Today I am thankful for the many faces of Brady!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-80737567168236574012010-11-02T08:40:00.001-05:002010-11-02T08:44:39.316-05:00Chili<div align="center">Fall is officially here. (yay!)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">That means it's time for good ol' comfort food! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I was raised eating chili made from those seasoning packets you get from the grocery store. Nothing wrong with that, but I wanted to figure out how to make it from scratch. Last year I tried Pioneer Woman's recipe for chili from her cookbook. It was good, but not what I was looking for. I decide this year to just wing it, throw in whatever I felt like, and ya know what? It turned out pretty darn good! What's great about soups and chilis, is that you can change and adapt the recipes to fit your taste!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">In large pot, heat oil. Add in onion and garlic and cook a few minutes until softened. Add hamburger meat, salt, and pepper. When meat is browned, drain fat from meat, return to pan. Stir in tomato sauce and all spices. Simmer for 1 hour. Stir masa into water and add to chili mixutre. (This is optional, but it really is good. This was my favorite part of PW's recipe, so I stole her idea!) Add rotel-juice and all, and jalapeno. Simmer another 30 minues to 1 hour. Salt and pepper to taste. If it looks too thick, you can add more tomato sauce or water as it cooks (just check your seasonings if you do). You can also add a can of drained and rinsed kidney beans if you're into that sort of thing.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Our favorite wat to eat chili is on a bed of fritos, topped with our favorite things. Cheese, sour cream, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/01/restaurant-style-salsa/">salsa</a>, tomatoes, lettuce, onion...whatever we feel like!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em>Today I am thankful for the changing of seasons.</em></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-26771819220760846792010-10-31T21:38:00.005-05:002010-10-31T21:45:37.545-05:00Happy Halloween!<div align="center">Things didn't go as planned this year, but we had a wonderful time.</div><div align="center">We spent yesterday with my in-laws in my husband's home town, and tonight made our way around to my granny's house, cousins, and friends. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-68288678813411372242010-10-29T09:46:00.000-05:002010-10-29T09:46:48.442-05:00It's that time again! Time to start thinking about Christmas!<div align="center" style="text-align: center;">Christmas is my favorite holiday.</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">It's is about celebrating the birth of our Saviour. </div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">It means tons of family time. Tons of good food. Tons of homemade candies. Tons of fellowship. Tons of laughter, joy, and fun! I love <em>everything</em> about Christmas.</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite things about Christmas is sending and recieving Christmas cards. I love "hearing" updates from family and friends, and seeing pictures of their sweet families. <br />
I came across <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/">Shutterfly</a>'s selection of Christmas cards last week, and immediately decided that was where I would be getting mine this year. They have SO many designs to choose from, not to mention the different types they have.</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">to <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-gift-tags">gift tags</a>,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlCLd6E1uoxh-7MEfdMk80qH1g1YRpiT8slKCr22DVpFDv1ujz1tCNhOKADkxOU62UbgrYRMSgpnQ-qed6FQKi7QSrtKfRRu9DqidCqQ7CCzu5a-jYbADu3LuWw4tlodJFaEMp97FWHcKs/s1600/gift+tag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlCLd6E1uoxh-7MEfdMk80qH1g1YRpiT8slKCr22DVpFDv1ujz1tCNhOKADkxOU62UbgrYRMSgpnQ-qed6FQKi7QSrtKfRRu9DqidCqQ7CCzu5a-jYbADu3LuWw4tlodJFaEMp97FWHcKs/s320/gift+tag.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div align="center" style="text-align: center;">and even <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-invitations">Christmas party invitations</a>!<br />
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</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">I don't know how I'm going to decide what to order. I have been looking for about 4 days, and still can't narrow it down!</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Only<em> EIGHT</em> weeks until Christmas<em>!</em> </span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">That's only <em>fifty six </em>days.</span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">And I haven't bought one gift. Yikes! </div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">I think I will start with my Christmas cards! :)<br />
They have free shipping right now on orders over $30. <br />
Use Promo code SHIP30</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">What are some of your favorite things about Christmas?</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-15989997605063176132010-10-28T17:24:00.001-05:002010-10-28T17:26:35.167-05:00Hold that thought...<div align="center">I told you a while back that I was going to be<a href="http://nurseryrhymesandsweettimes.blogspot.com/2010/10/ive-completely-lost-my-ever-loving.html"> training</a> for a half-marathon.</div><div align="center">I started my training, and man, it felt good to be active again.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">That is, until my back remembered that it hates me.</div><div align="center">I mentioned that I have had a couple of back surgeries.</div><div align="center">See, I have what is called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degenerative_disc_disease">Degenerative Disc Disease</a>.</div><div align="center">When I was playing volleyball in high school and college, I would suffer severe back pain, and saw doctor after doctor, and had countless amounts of treatments and procedures done. I had a surgery when I was 18 that got me no where, and from there I was sent to a doctor at the largest free standing spine clinic in America. He was leading the first FDA research on artificial disc replacement, and performed the first one in the states. Long story short, I was too late to get in on the research trial, and had to wait months for the FDA and our insurance to approve the surgery. A week after my 20th birthday, I had an artificial disc put in at L4-L5. (sidenote-I was the youngest to ever have it done, and the first woman to carry a child after having it done. He told me that I'm in all kinds of medical journals. Kinda cool.)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">While the procedure went well, and I healed well, I still suffer severe back pain on a daily basis. I looked at this training as a strengthening program, and a way to prove to myself and everyone in my life that I CAN do this, and that I'm not "disabled", which is how I feel most of the time. I'm constantly being told that my back can't handle that...what about your back...but, Angie, you physically <em>can't</em> do that.. I don't like being told "you can't", and set out to prove everyone, including myself, wrong. I wanted to prove that I am 25 years old and perfectly capeable of these things. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I was wrong. I have been having to turn to my pain medication more than ever, and I do NOT like to put those meds into my body. I don't like the way that they make me feel the day I take them, or the day after I do. I finally realize that I am, in fact, physically incapeable of doing some things. I was a devoted athlete my whole life, and not being able to play with my kids, or run, or reach for things, or lift things, or bend over, well you get the point, is a very hard reality to face. I feel like I'm in a body that is about 50 years ahead of where it should be. I know that sounds dramatic, but I don't know what it is like to NOT have pain. All day, every day. That is my reality, and I'm okay with that. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"> <em>But,</em> I hold onto my faith that God is my healer. He can heal me. He WILL heal me. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"> <span style="font-size: large;">Isaiah 53:4-5 (KJV) “ Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I'm putting this training <em>on hold. </em>And when I'm healed and strong enough, I WILL train for, and finish, a half-marathon. Until then, I will remain faithful!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-70863643909752664582010-10-27T10:59:00.005-05:002010-10-27T12:35:44.119-05:00Better late than never.<div align="center">So I discovered craft blogs only months ago. </div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know, right?</span></div><div align="center">I wasn't interested in crafting, didn't think I was good at it...anyways, and had NO idea craft blogs even existed.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">When I first discovered the greatness that is craft blogging, I fell in love with hand stamped necklaces. </div></div><div align="center">I realize this was a trend earlier this year, but hey, I'm a newbie. And I wanted to give it a try.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjVX1eebCfzxchH58HDB-s_xjtGgupRsTsr3tdn-xt9e9kVtMp-phrbabiKp_jJzBO3GEWsAWCbjJbTIQXMIirE9Re9MZaj0J1B2ypEqM2xkr-vkDcn9wFsl4INCXJFHg1OLPjQKpz1ro/s1600/IMG_4146.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIjVX1eebCfzxchH58HDB-s_xjtGgupRsTsr3tdn-xt9e9kVtMp-phrbabiKp_jJzBO3GEWsAWCbjJbTIQXMIirE9Re9MZaj0J1B2ypEqM2xkr-vkDcn9wFsl4INCXJFHg1OLPjQKpz1ro/s400/IMG_4146.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I bought some 1/8 inch metal stamps from <a href="http://www.pjtool.com/lowercase-metal-stamps.aspx"><span style="font-size: large;">here</span></a> (I also got uppercase but I like the lower better) They arrived a few days later, only to sit on a shelf untouched.</div><div align="center">This morning, I went throught my husband's nut and bolt organizer and found some washers. </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">Score!<em> Free</em> stuff to stamp!</span></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Basically, you put the stamp against the washer on a concrete surface, and give it a whack or two with a heavy hammer. Then color it in with a sharpie and wipe off the excess. Easy. </div><div align="center">I had some sheer black ribbon and a clear bead that I got from my sister and added some clasps I got from from Hobby Lobby to the back. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This took about 5 minutes and is a great gift idea! My mom's birthday is in less than 2 weeks and I do believe that she will be receiving a Nana necklace. I will put hers on a silver chain and use a prettier washer/piece of metal though. </div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmeIkrHGqB3fY4GHLDNlALV6tDkRhHNdjmbMr1urO5quERzWG12TC9ySftap6yxOdKacZ92PFHiOD7C95WiDycLrQqFl3ePcw5Qv1ZBQUWMgCGTPzb6IwJ4qTtwWrUGp-5jTbi2SATY0j/s1600/IMG_4135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKmeIkrHGqB3fY4GHLDNlALV6tDkRhHNdjmbMr1urO5quERzWG12TC9ySftap6yxOdKacZ92PFHiOD7C95WiDycLrQqFl3ePcw5Qv1ZBQUWMgCGTPzb6IwJ4qTtwWrUGp-5jTbi2SATY0j/s400/IMG_4135.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I made my daughter one, too...but she's sick :( and isn't really feeling up to modeling.</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I used a rougher looking washer on hers than I did on mine.</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><em>Today I am thankful (more than ever) for the internet. </em></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJREs6h9-gbN6zdPwVmqJZRjEgWqoAnS1YEmAZXSfTXUnZoALHdYbP5LjZ_bpETBJleB1d7FzG18lgizQCVReY53m6Jtkhka21Ter3eUEr7leqEx-ZZwyirYFrc1lqf_vG4A4CeGkplXm/s1600/Angie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJREs6h9-gbN6zdPwVmqJZRjEgWqoAnS1YEmAZXSfTXUnZoALHdYbP5LjZ_bpETBJleB1d7FzG18lgizQCVReY53m6Jtkhka21Ter3eUEr7leqEx-ZZwyirYFrc1lqf_vG4A4CeGkplXm/s1600/Angie.png" /></a></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-44999600807716668422010-10-25T11:56:00.000-05:002010-10-25T11:56:42.320-05:00A few things I'm dying to make<div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQV3pPMKqudEqmVjpe0eeEnFlPVwSL8ZtOC6hhgrF_K0FV2pOwp5WrmYxQUV68VDrgADLJN-DomRlej3-M6P5HlEvJef0UOlHqiNT4g3jyK2kx6vcIE5lt5501c3dNy2p4EQCYFYRCtmZB/s1600/sidebade.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQV3pPMKqudEqmVjpe0eeEnFlPVwSL8ZtOC6hhgrF_K0FV2pOwp5WrmYxQUV68VDrgADLJN-DomRlej3-M6P5HlEvJef0UOlHqiNT4g3jyK2kx6vcIE5lt5501c3dNy2p4EQCYFYRCtmZB/s400/sidebade.JPG" width="266" /></a></div>There are so many things that I want to make, but today I am really itching to make this</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I found the tutorial <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2010/09/creative-guest-brimmed-beanie-hat.html">here</a>, after hitting up <a href="http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">I Am Momma Hear Me Roar</span></a> for ideas for boys hats. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQCKijTLUm7uTkJw8w9jd1mMYHCpTVzvEUvg_-we-sl5u7c3UgG7HglkhXHRvWv0Pf8xMZLPoBU7UfbST4cAGzvx1rNGlP_sUVOM-66WxxDuc53Hmn3aywVQgUhmOv4ow5P77Lrr2ON35/s1600/hatscollage1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQCKijTLUm7uTkJw8w9jd1mMYHCpTVzvEUvg_-we-sl5u7c3UgG7HglkhXHRvWv0Pf8xMZLPoBU7UfbST4cAGzvx1rNGlP_sUVOM-66WxxDuc53Hmn3aywVQgUhmOv4ow5P77Lrr2ON35/s320/hatscollage1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>She also has <a href="http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/2010/08/upcycled-boy-hats.html">this hat</a> that I want to make. She has the best boy tutorials I've found. I'm totally smitten with her blog.<br />
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Next, as soon as I get the fabric, I'm going to make this bag. It. is. gor.geous. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUbtA7sDgOg1Q4jc9yCrTzSKsN0xzv9EakbghwmFdnzHifa1A6as8DzyLjTLCRXpkNUqGCaEicrdrhLoboEk5SW5ETE_dHXNlLo1y6HRBYXxFbHrIuraX6iU-kgyiaMgSf9ztZ44fwsZN/s1600/anthrobag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNUbtA7sDgOg1Q4jc9yCrTzSKsN0xzv9EakbghwmFdnzHifa1A6as8DzyLjTLCRXpkNUqGCaEicrdrhLoboEk5SW5ETE_dHXNlLo1y6HRBYXxFbHrIuraX6iU-kgyiaMgSf9ztZ44fwsZN/s400/anthrobag.jpg" width="210" /></a></div>The first part of the tutorial is found <a href="http://theboytrifecta.blogspot.com/2010/10/grandview-bag-formerly-known-as-anthro.html">here</a> at <a href="http://theboytrifecta.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">The Boy Trifecta</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
Part 2 can be found <a href="http://theboytrifecta.blogspot.com/2010/10/grandview-bag-tutorial-part-2-el-fin.html">here</a>.<br />
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I have 8 wristlet keychains, 2 flower hair clips, a <a href="http://nurseryrhymesandsweettimes.blogspot.com/2010/09/i-love-cute-little-pouches.html">pouch and sunglasses case</a>, and a <a href="http://nurseryrhymesandsweettimes.blogspot.com/2010/10/hooded-towel.html">hooded towel</a> to make before I get to start on these. Maybe these projects I want to make will light a fire under me to get this stuff done!<br />
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<em>Today I am thankful for the creative women who are willing to share tutorials and tips on how they make the fabulous things they do!</em><br />
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</div><div align="center">I decided that since it is only one week from Halloween, I needed to figure out some costumes for my kiddos. My amazing hubby kept them busy and out of my <strike>craft room</strike> kitchen while I worked. </div><div align="center">Eight hours and a few minor frustrations later, and this is what I ended up with.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Peter Pan</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQ-_7oIu0JjlxSBwNHdDNTnx3TdYQOE1GL_AARIpgTn_jX9iq4VPYt2sTasVrusyp7XWtYgmH0bVsYFU6EZfq73I-C_uuTgUHXzN1ql6gV96fZkDMDCZ7foVWot6o8VrJQouyBXZDqyY5/s1600/IMG_4066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQ-_7oIu0JjlxSBwNHdDNTnx3TdYQOE1GL_AARIpgTn_jX9iq4VPYt2sTasVrusyp7XWtYgmH0bVsYFU6EZfq73I-C_uuTgUHXzN1ql6gV96fZkDMDCZ7foVWot6o8VrJQouyBXZDqyY5/s640/IMG_4066.JPG" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I made a shirt, pants, belt, hat, and sword for my lil' guy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">. <em>I have a confession to make though</em>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These aren't the pants I made. These are some capri length leggings that were in my daughter's closet. The pants turned out to be a little smaller than I had planned...long-story-short, <em>I screwed up</em>. I stitched the wrong part, and trimmed it in hopes of salvaging it (fail). I didn't buy enough fabric for screw ups, so, he will now be rockin' his sister's pants. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You go B man. You can wear girls' pants if you want.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Tinkerbell</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinTv6m_xmNKw108EJY1zkSIUhCvKEqCmc6wC13bhkuF8ixJYDc539brLM0-4NQJFqcWp1u1bvNIPE2bednwSxKK5tyfsJ-8IHgOc5EbnNWeyeVCO8LaIiaxqhuDjX06i6PsJrXG_QPHVu/s1600/IMG_4069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinTv6m_xmNKw108EJY1zkSIUhCvKEqCmc6wC13bhkuF8ixJYDc539brLM0-4NQJFqcWp1u1bvNIPE2bednwSxKK5tyfsJ-8IHgOc5EbnNWeyeVCO8LaIiaxqhuDjX06i6PsJrXG_QPHVu/s640/IMG_4069.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">While I am happy with the final results, this fabric is no longer allowed near my sewing machine. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">She thinks this fabric is candy and tries to eat it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">This makes for some frustrations for me and makes me want to say words that I shouldn't say. With that being said, it fits my daughter and makes her twirl and jump and flit about like a cute little fairy. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"> I think that means she likes it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;">She doesn't see the imperfections and fristrations, she just loves that I made her a Tink costume! That's what it's all about after all. For this I made a leotard, skirt, tutu, hair clip, and a "magic" wand.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ashley over at <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">Make It and Love It</span></a> made these costumes for her adorable kiddos last year. She put up fantastic tutorials for them <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/10/peter-pan-costume.html">here</a> </span><span style="font-size: small;">for Peter Pan</span> and <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/10/halloween-tinker-bell-costume.html">here</a> </span><span style="font-size: small;">for Tinkerbell. I am a beginner when it comes to sewing, and if I can do this, anyone can! Ashley makes her tutorials so easy to follow, and great for people like me who are learning to sew! Thank you for the tutorials Ashley!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Today I am thankful for my couch...it has never felt so good as it does now! I'm worn out!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxgBB8EBEs7aeSfGdYoObEmhNluXSsFm4JTVAbS-luBcxzdH5J4BZ-T0I7LRVjbuZx1HAL7oZscpf3WXPMslnb38zrCkAR6mgrjmgie2P2j1pv2yPAJWm63J0M8LPemoBU96rKW2tr5Hz/s1600/Angie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmxgBB8EBEs7aeSfGdYoObEmhNluXSsFm4JTVAbS-luBcxzdH5J4BZ-T0I7LRVjbuZx1HAL7oZscpf3WXPMslnb38zrCkAR6mgrjmgie2P2j1pv2yPAJWm63J0M8LPemoBU96rKW2tr5Hz/s1600/Angie.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-41041924096502195302010-10-20T17:04:00.002-05:002011-03-01T16:24:54.033-06:00Soft Sugar Cookies<div align="center">I may have been neglecting my sewing and crafting, but I would never neglect my husband's sweet tooth.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3zqqdp1iDM-rSVx-iI396oxXLsVykjcQlgJqukHi5VhG3LOeyCQbuVacz8U4Yig6V8_ju4rDRjp6sLmm9HiQM9yMo2qv2qt99xRE2fpkM3_vidXWBVNc498JJs72p2a3zlpPisE0pcbt/s1600/IMG_3935.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3zqqdp1iDM-rSVx-iI396oxXLsVykjcQlgJqukHi5VhG3LOeyCQbuVacz8U4Yig6V8_ju4rDRjp6sLmm9HiQM9yMo2qv2qt99xRE2fpkM3_vidXWBVNc498JJs72p2a3zlpPisE0pcbt/s400/IMG_3935.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">This is his all time <em>favorite</em> cookie. I think they are pretty good, but then again, I don't really like cookies that don't involve chocolate. ;)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Here is the recipe:</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">3/4 c sugar</div><div align="center"> 2/3 c Crisco shortening</div><div align="center">1 egg</div><div align="center">1 tsp vanilla</div><div align="center">4 tsp milk</div><div align="center">1 1/2 c flour</div><div align="center">1 1/2 tsp baking powder</div><div align="center">1/4 tsp salt</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">In large bowl, cream together Crisco, sugar, and vanilla.</div><div align="center">Add egg and milk. beat until light and fluffy.</div><div align="center">In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.</div><div align="center">Add to sugar mixture 1/3 at a time until incorporated. </div><div align="center"><br />
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Bake at 375 for 8-12 minutes. </div><div align="center">Mine took exactly 12.</div><div align="center">It will depend on how big your scoops were.</div><div align="center"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>**UPDATE**</strong></span> I guess I make teeny cookies! :) I roll mine into about 1-1 1/2 inch balls, and get a ton of cookies. Roll em however you want...I just like these babies to be on the smaller size. <br />
I also have discovered a frosting recipe that sends these over the edge in the yum department. <br />
<u><strong>Frosting</strong></u><br />
1 stick softened butter (the good stuff like Land o' Lakes)<br />
1 lb powdered sugar<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1/4 c water plus extra as needed<br />
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter until smooth, about 20 seconds. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and 1/4 cup water. Beat on low speed until combined. Increase the speed to high and beat until the mixture is smooth, adding more water, as needed, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the frosting is spreadable. Divide the frosting between 3 small bowls. Color the frosting by mixing in 1 drop of food coloring at a time, until the desired color is reached. Spread the frosting over the cooled cookies and decorate.<br />
(found <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/animal-sugar-cookies-recipe/index.html">here</a>)<br />
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<em>Today I am thankful for our wonderful church.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieP0W3c4h13b7jRYd4xVupDM2vQ5dohYp7EtMMPQW9C0UtGRzrfZJsWZc1cUrKC_ApEvmxqo1FhpSz_1szTC9fqbJeTLOEIhck5gvjMEvOoOu7d4Im_XgHuOH_vYXOOWPnbFOKTgo79Q1Y/s1600/Angie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieP0W3c4h13b7jRYd4xVupDM2vQ5dohYp7EtMMPQW9C0UtGRzrfZJsWZc1cUrKC_ApEvmxqo1FhpSz_1szTC9fqbJeTLOEIhck5gvjMEvOoOu7d4Im_XgHuOH_vYXOOWPnbFOKTgo79Q1Y/s1600/Angie.png" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-25368079823858578472010-10-18T10:41:00.003-05:002010-10-18T12:32:30.887-05:00Caramel Dipping Sauce<div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkM_sIS4rWXGrwNE9KyI1FMyvsTmBNcNbiVE_J-oTZ2f860IGyjIOF8hd2yCYwaibiUyL7XWspFtPlZpLI83soL87QdDaeFSFmZRtwhp6gD3TLGJt9EdcojRZYqEGpJ8LDf_1DaQbPYc9/s1600/IMG_3911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkM_sIS4rWXGrwNE9KyI1FMyvsTmBNcNbiVE_J-oTZ2f860IGyjIOF8hd2yCYwaibiUyL7XWspFtPlZpLI83soL87QdDaeFSFmZRtwhp6gD3TLGJt9EdcojRZYqEGpJ8LDf_1DaQbPYc9/s400/IMG_3911.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">I came across the most <em>HEAVENLY</em> caramel sauce recipe. </div><div align="center">It's smooth...it's creamy...it's decadent...it's DELICIOUS.</div><div align="center">And I couldn't <em>wait</em> to share it with you! :)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I found this recipe <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/apples-dipped-in-caramel/comment-page-1#comment-36063"><span style="font-size: large;">here</span></a> over at HowDoesShe. It takes about 10 minutes total to make, and I was able to whip it up with things I already had on hand. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">*<em>Warning...only make this if you don't have a problem with losing all self control and drinking it straight from the jar. It's really <span style="font-size: large;">that</span><span style="font-size: small;"> good. Not that I drank it from the jar...but I only made it about 10 minutes ago. Who knows what could happen!</span></em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Here's the recipe:</div><div align="center">3/4 c sugar</div><div align="center">3/4 c brown sugar</div><div align="center">1/3 c butter (the reall stuff, like Land o' lakes)</div><div align="center">1/2 c corn syrup</div><div align="center">2/3 c whipping cream</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Mix sugars, syrup, & butter in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat (this will take about 5-6 minutes) stirring occasionally.</div><div align="center">Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. </div><div align="center">Stir in whipping cream.</div><div align="center">Pour into jar and refrigerate.</div><div align="center">The sauce will thicken as it chills.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em>Today I am thankful I'm training for a 1/2 marathon. I will need it with this sauce around!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGBQ5UzugVyXnukPSwALc2TYTTCzOdgmkuwt5fv0iawHGYg9fY6xt47qJYmJKlrV08ofT9ILr_sLkP_Xf0mr4dmLP6LBcrU12GUiFPYEG3P8e4Tuc8cz6cY97aojHcSymTe6kx_blzVxuf/s1600/Angie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGBQ5UzugVyXnukPSwALc2TYTTCzOdgmkuwt5fv0iawHGYg9fY6xt47qJYmJKlrV08ofT9ILr_sLkP_Xf0mr4dmLP6LBcrU12GUiFPYEG3P8e4Tuc8cz6cY97aojHcSymTe6kx_blzVxuf/s1600/Angie.png" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-17804548784830468232010-10-15T09:34:00.002-05:002010-10-18T10:44:32.213-05:00Ranch Dressing<div align="center">I love the stuff.</div><div align="center">I am super picky about it, though, so don't get to eat it often.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0NzlOLSPtvs8Yc6mZAdRMDc19qTktZ02j-6oBKeo-HGjp-7vIz9Un-e3XRKQQvSJCR2K3SUqUcufCA7Tyu36KuqVZBNEkCnJa3rxmOy3eRLJdf_10B2X93PLdokTccxMkfIWqD2hypPz/s1600/IMG_3745.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_0NzlOLSPtvs8Yc6mZAdRMDc19qTktZ02j-6oBKeo-HGjp-7vIz9Un-e3XRKQQvSJCR2K3SUqUcufCA7Tyu36KuqVZBNEkCnJa3rxmOy3eRLJdf_10B2X93PLdokTccxMkfIWqD2hypPz/s320/IMG_3745.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div align="center">After working at it forever, and tweaking other recipes, and finally figured out how to make good ranch at home!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Here's the recipe:</div><div align="center">1c Hellman's Mayonaise</div><div align="center">1c Buttermilk</div><div align="center">1 tbsp ranch dressing mix (that stuff in the package)</div><div align="center">1/2 tsp dill (I use freeze dried, but fresh would be fantastic)</div><div align="center">1/4 tsp garlic powder</div><div align="center">1/4 tsp cayenne (I promise this isn't a spicy recipe!)</div><div align="center">1/4 tsp freshly groung black pepper</div><div align="center">1/4 tsp paprika</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Wisk all ingredients together and refrigerate for atleast an hour. The longer it sits, the more the flavors meld.</div><div align="center">It's that easy! Enjoy!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em>Today I am thankful that it's finally Friday!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnvjjAd0KE0dw6LIsOua_WJu0ZxyiRBVrhyNFXITlxNoo0d4oZXzofJ6cUwPjvlom-PY9VLfJav2CB-YIBDb8GBl832YxUN4JrW6kSR2mZCXn3O2uCMhQG9uKV2GyviwIZbsh1O8Myfmi/s1600/Angie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnvjjAd0KE0dw6LIsOua_WJu0ZxyiRBVrhyNFXITlxNoo0d4oZXzofJ6cUwPjvlom-PY9VLfJav2CB-YIBDb8GBl832YxUN4JrW6kSR2mZCXn3O2uCMhQG9uKV2GyviwIZbsh1O8Myfmi/s1600/Angie.png" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-30068328926515653742010-10-13T13:28:00.001-05:002010-10-18T10:45:24.091-05:00Random Ramblings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Fq3ZBV2xerGQS9ETo0k53oy71JZCkatiJ1ovnCfTNOLlCD18-Ojoo8XMDl2_TNOmHmxv-s33facFU5lN_mNll6bMIiasJXNFwqn1JJGCEnAwQgzPHhpS2E_OEJgEXFx7ozet6tD_6GPz/s1600/347393-feet-of-a-running-woman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Fq3ZBV2xerGQS9ETo0k53oy71JZCkatiJ1ovnCfTNOLlCD18-Ojoo8XMDl2_TNOmHmxv-s33facFU5lN_mNll6bMIiasJXNFwqn1JJGCEnAwQgzPHhpS2E_OEJgEXFx7ozet6tD_6GPz/s400/347393-feet-of-a-running-woman.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.123rf.com/photo_347393_feet-of-a-running-woman.html">(source)</a></span></div>1. I officially started training for my 1/2 marathon yesterday, AND I lived to tell about it! :) Whooooo hooooooo! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VPUcy2Zwcw88TIWCyu8_nmcxXYToc-DQMsjHgj5LGmzNZ9JowbpXL4Pxut5crFMKXxYWCPrqbn2xD13fhoPnRgy3-wplS5riG7NDYgJL9XQd3-JS7wNBgCaLd-iIOcxn_Z94LI8ADvaU/s1600/23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VPUcy2Zwcw88TIWCyu8_nmcxXYToc-DQMsjHgj5LGmzNZ9JowbpXL4Pxut5crFMKXxYWCPrqbn2xD13fhoPnRgy3-wplS5riG7NDYgJL9XQd3-JS7wNBgCaLd-iIOcxn_Z94LI8ADvaU/s400/23.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>2. I checked blogger, and Ashley over at <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/10/you-made-it-and-love-it.html">Make It and Love It</a> had posted pictures from her <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1380270@N24/pool/with/5069753052/">You Made It and Love It Flickr group</a>, and one of my pictures made the cut! Have I mentioned just how much I LOVE Make It and Love It? <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/featuring-flickr-photos">HowDoesShe</a> posted one of my pictures a while back, and I'm a total dork, but it made my day!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdDcjt0YZv6UA3GGbNqbv5xQ3HOyfBAlaK8qcowy2jkds87RrU-lmaPo2PAIiOq6THH9n6o7eKWQm-ySw6An13rn8felxNT0aCQau4SmD6WtlELOCNJ-UKx1SecNqk_Upf8pXtwA4ZljYd/s1600/Angie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdDcjt0YZv6UA3GGbNqbv5xQ3HOyfBAlaK8qcowy2jkds87RrU-lmaPo2PAIiOq6THH9n6o7eKWQm-ySw6An13rn8felxNT0aCQau4SmD6WtlELOCNJ-UKx1SecNqk_Upf8pXtwA4ZljYd/s1600/Angie.png" /></a></div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-28351533926677365202010-10-11T09:50:00.003-05:002010-10-11T09:59:38.902-05:00Tutorial-Basic Throw Pillow with Fabric Flowers<div align="center">After making <a href="http://nurseryrhymesandsweettimes.blogspot.com/2010/10/another-great-tutorial-put-to-use.html">this pillow</a>, I couldn't resist another. I would have made more, but I ran out of filling!</div><div align="center">So I just made this one last night. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVPu3n0bAiKCIUz8o4wVFWMJ02vHJLJIg8WokylTU3io_8bVKucAn4lxUU0HgCz_c9EWuj4JTJDlRiHISCpfoyqnKBSODG6TqOTDmTf55XGRNiCvLjxvttRVqnOtKyXGqWB16uxr6SEP7/s1600/IMG_3711.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNVPu3n0bAiKCIUz8o4wVFWMJ02vHJLJIg8WokylTU3io_8bVKucAn4lxUU0HgCz_c9EWuj4JTJDlRiHISCpfoyqnKBSODG6TqOTDmTf55XGRNiCvLjxvttRVqnOtKyXGqWB16uxr6SEP7/s400/IMG_3711.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">Want to make one? It's easy! Here's how:</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7qppifav3WOrtMyoMwA3CxK9tmKk8-hHunFv9oZ-Z28bu6JhoYJVqfd3xmeZuw_1arpXfRmwrRDvuj22lAqWbZUcckxrfP1Kr8cXy8XMc3GGCKvhSLFv3ckGvrUsFx4MwmzPDpFkJn9BF/s1600/IMG_3663.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7qppifav3WOrtMyoMwA3CxK9tmKk8-hHunFv9oZ-Z28bu6JhoYJVqfd3xmeZuw_1arpXfRmwrRDvuj22lAqWbZUcckxrfP1Kr8cXy8XMc3GGCKvhSLFv3ckGvrUsFx4MwmzPDpFkJn9BF/s400/IMG_3663.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">Start with two pieces of fabric, whatever size you choose. Mine were about 18x18. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><em>Today I am thankful for always having enough food on the table.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-AltdKT25K2-eNf__9Ai9WopxdUiffO5U7G222siX-ApyIIcJugOZvQiTe-gE9icH3gVL3b0xXQP4A0TYK_Vr35ahhuv7K1-Cu43tmOvfRIkhRUYUdP-qxP_IRINYFy0YBbWYV4bMyar/s1600/Angie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-AltdKT25K2-eNf__9Ai9WopxdUiffO5U7G222siX-ApyIIcJugOZvQiTe-gE9icH3gVL3b0xXQP4A0TYK_Vr35ahhuv7K1-Cu43tmOvfRIkhRUYUdP-qxP_IRINYFy0YBbWYV4bMyar/s1600/Angie.png" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-55135148005343921822010-10-10T18:45:00.003-05:002010-10-11T09:54:26.063-05:00Another great tutorial put to use-Pillow with Ties<div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8SbGtK28VSh31NRv3igCQvJZ0saA1d-NXBgEe7pLUtbZtuAjGoc14_ZXlH9v0J7YSXROzjH5OC_mj9-7-MFaWAIQ57PXoiGzT5HvyuFda_PYLi6Y3bdUv06y4LLIdVFQPEymBfEle_vu/s1600/IMG_3626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl8SbGtK28VSh31NRv3igCQvJZ0saA1d-NXBgEe7pLUtbZtuAjGoc14_ZXlH9v0J7YSXROzjH5OC_mj9-7-MFaWAIQ57PXoiGzT5HvyuFda_PYLi6Y3bdUv06y4LLIdVFQPEymBfEle_vu/s400/IMG_3626.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">I felt like sewing today, so I grabbed some fabric scraps and made a throw pillow for my daughter's bare bed. I need to make several more for her. This one made a big difference. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">A while back, I used <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/01/decorate-my-home-part-6-pillow-with.html">this tutorial</a> from Make It and Love It to make these pillows. They looked great for about two days,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMupJPSpEZe-2TBv47jC0NyW6ANp2L9GVRabwBOl4HYEahHqPpL5qvwIC_8WWVHpdpqlE2EjGCzPzDWVEtCPEJsbuWxxcbd-G_E2pJFRSEF339QG-O_sXyReA0DOkgv10pB23kqiLHohTU/s1600/IMG_3652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMupJPSpEZe-2TBv47jC0NyW6ANp2L9GVRabwBOl4HYEahHqPpL5qvwIC_8WWVHpdpqlE2EjGCzPzDWVEtCPEJsbuWxxcbd-G_E2pJFRSEF339QG-O_sXyReA0DOkgv10pB23kqiLHohTU/s400/IMG_3652.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center">but after my one year old figured out that he would carry it around by the ties...this is how they look now. :( They are also a little thin, (because of the fabric) so they feel flimsy. Plus, I didn't stuff em enough. Live and learn. I loved the design, so I needed to give it another whirl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhouuNGlifr-R8ZpMxXQ0FXvicyI5CaAvsxxJtYFBSs9UdOGYrZQq5CwQhqsC1qtuxSO_RPz6E7Nh4wIRVlyg6iEvLsWFrZbaotHs_8oRzZGJ4amX41ABcN1VGXZliPsoo3IXkHGwaI01om/s1600/IMG_3625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhouuNGlifr-R8ZpMxXQ0FXvicyI5CaAvsxxJtYFBSs9UdOGYrZQq5CwQhqsC1qtuxSO_RPz6E7Nh4wIRVlyg6iEvLsWFrZbaotHs_8oRzZGJ4amX41ABcN1VGXZliPsoo3IXkHGwaI01om/s400/IMG_3625.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">I wanted to make one for my daughter's bed, so I made a couple of changes to accomodate my kids dragging them around. I sewed the part that ties down. To make it sturdier, I ironed some fusible fleece to the inside of the fabric. It has a lot more structure to it, and I am so happy with how it turned out. I also added an accent strip of fabric underneath the tie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGFwotAuy-LZ4K_XagZXb0f8cO94Wz3vUFevaqXV2BOMJfcb-6new9gayzIwAS7QgSKTeh8Qz61Xq3Hz1JhMnNxncnV1mutHOxi8X2-o8VTrDKkDipdCISu448QwoxlpJA4FACRQCfiQ-/s1600/IMG_3622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglGFwotAuy-LZ4K_XagZXb0f8cO94Wz3vUFevaqXV2BOMJfcb-6new9gayzIwAS7QgSKTeh8Qz61Xq3Hz1JhMnNxncnV1mutHOxi8X2-o8VTrDKkDipdCISu448QwoxlpJA4FACRQCfiQ-/s400/IMG_3622.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She loves it. It really makes me want to make some more pillows for her bed!</div><br />
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<div align="center"><em>Today I am thankful for the little things that make my kiddos happy.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSozCe1FU-6jMG95xdWmHEV6WAocgHB1ijBkgLDGPd_5Aqj76hGC32dzFQ0-3OkH1gMKfCkpZbm6R8q6jyJvUOl2RpnFpKTgXmYfrl64wNMspQjLbvGhGC_JP1iFngiKPuzmGPPahlnkQ/s1600/Angie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSozCe1FU-6jMG95xdWmHEV6WAocgHB1ijBkgLDGPd_5Aqj76hGC32dzFQ0-3OkH1gMKfCkpZbm6R8q6jyJvUOl2RpnFpKTgXmYfrl64wNMspQjLbvGhGC_JP1iFngiKPuzmGPPahlnkQ/s1600/Angie.png" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-33753472611473902142010-10-09T19:57:00.001-05:002010-10-18T10:44:52.322-05:00Craft Night with the Ladies!<div align="center">Last Decemeber a good friend of mine, Lindsey (HI LINDS!) started up a craft day.</div><div align="center">A moms-only, once-a-month, wear pjs, day for crafting. We have done it every month since, but took the summer off. Last night we finally got to resume our crafting! We had a craft 'til ya drop night. We all all brought a snack food and the supplies for a group craft and whatever else we were wanting/needing to work on. We got there around 6:30 pm and left around 3 am! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">It was so much fun and much needed!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">However-I was so tired and talked WAY too much! Sorry girls! Haha I don't get to talk to adults-only for hours at a time very often! Seriously, I don't even know what I said I was so tired. And basically giddy from adult only interaction for a moment in time! ;)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">The group project was <a href="http://nurseryrhymesandsweettimes.blogspot.com/2010/09/wedding-gift-idea-on-budget-etched.html">glass etching</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oyBm2PWu3xwUrgfb8eGlzI6ED_hushjORYwSsfzflelLFfzV56VYvWLYD6i-9pP4JTjVCi7WsorZZrI4odMEHkcnIHAkbbhvFLacqpU46_9UHxkNF3DDgYmthlbLcVoX_a4jgP_LV1Go/s1600/October_080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oyBm2PWu3xwUrgfb8eGlzI6ED_hushjORYwSsfzflelLFfzV56VYvWLYD6i-9pP4JTjVCi7WsorZZrI4odMEHkcnIHAkbbhvFLacqpU46_9UHxkNF3DDgYmthlbLcVoX_a4jgP_LV1Go/s400/October_080.JPG" width="283" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div align="center">I also made a halloween sign like the Grandparents Day gifts <a href="http://nurseryrhymesandsweettimes.blogspot.com/2010/09/grandparents-day-gifts.html">here</a>. I got the idea from <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/">HowDoesShe</a>'s <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/friend-board">friend board</a>.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfM6Kno9EjAhOns8v9yoT-u9gZPW7tC9_TAZnkgj5ipBG7KaBjxTw4Ydh0R8TwE5XD6PWi7k_b0Kr0g_XezuwoyYNHHbNTkyY9UOnY8fMmZRVvcNP_nXjB56XauUasQ_G5wkNLV26EswXA/s1600/October_079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfM6Kno9EjAhOns8v9yoT-u9gZPW7tC9_TAZnkgj5ipBG7KaBjxTw4Ydh0R8TwE5XD6PWi7k_b0Kr0g_XezuwoyYNHHbNTkyY9UOnY8fMmZRVvcNP_nXjB56XauUasQ_G5wkNLV26EswXA/s400/October_079.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lindsey made me pose with it...I don't like having my picture taken! In my defense, it was (I think) at one o'clock am, and I just ain't pretty at 1 am. At all. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjof1B3JBZRZvJhZtWWImKTkP-FGBy82zeX7hQpcR1mOjQl8CCIhZ93O13-2EZRpiNyUJRH7kue_EDDsIkB7y_SnXBYYtBY5PnyhdPpJtGubj4_qyS9QTDWi2RsAl6qpKhrB-QZxa7kU7Z_/s1600/October_081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjof1B3JBZRZvJhZtWWImKTkP-FGBy82zeX7hQpcR1mOjQl8CCIhZ93O13-2EZRpiNyUJRH7kue_EDDsIkB7y_SnXBYYtBY5PnyhdPpJtGubj4_qyS9QTDWi2RsAl6qpKhrB-QZxa7kU7Z_/s400/October_081.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3Wa7RBY-2rc3UDB6OjumzhyEfelE96MkSu3x8vEiP3oKWr9zlKRT4cIZou0moW5AsN4aHtUMWnOQANGC_W3CMo_1Y84SgqGXUblvfSxaOtuYWrj6EqyXsbJR_cPKYgU7MwSo1J5UHmGH/s1600/October_083.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3Wa7RBY-2rc3UDB6OjumzhyEfelE96MkSu3x8vEiP3oKWr9zlKRT4cIZou0moW5AsN4aHtUMWnOQANGC_W3CMo_1Y84SgqGXUblvfSxaOtuYWrj6EqyXsbJR_cPKYgU7MwSo1J5UHmGH/s400/October_083.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div align="center">My friend Ashley from <a href="http://johnandashleyallen.blogspot.com/">Me & You +2</a> made a really cute witch's hat and even cuter witch's legs with feet. Adorable. Go see her <a href="http://johnandashleyallen.blogspot.com/">here</a> and tell her I said hi! (She designed my header, btw. She's great!)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I have known a couple of these girls since elementary school, and the rest since high school. I love that we are all still friends and get together to craft!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em>Today I am thankful for crafting. It's amazing how theraputic it can be!</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAT6WiSrejAqiOzG1p2rXHmSlDsd9qglU2jhGiyhewbq-O5HLPAkv3X5G3iYbvvXd2nUYYZnSbOwiWAcjLACMY_yREb8OMZxdsgDPvj27cmi7uVrjfaH3e75tuPg_naHxQ74jLhbVM_9ii/s1600/Angie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAT6WiSrejAqiOzG1p2rXHmSlDsd9qglU2jhGiyhewbq-O5HLPAkv3X5G3iYbvvXd2nUYYZnSbOwiWAcjLACMY_yREb8OMZxdsgDPvj27cmi7uVrjfaH3e75tuPg_naHxQ74jLhbVM_9ii/s1600/Angie.png" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-7363622516378129102010-10-07T09:15:00.001-05:002010-10-18T10:45:39.215-05:00I've completely lost my ever-loving marbles.<div align="center">I am NOT a runner. </div><div align="center">Never have been.</div><div align="center">I was an athlete in high school and college, but when coach made us run, I seriously wanted to crawl into a hole and hide. I stunk at it. I had no endurance, and I was an L7 <em>weeeeiner </em>when it came to running<em>.</em></div><div align="center">(name that movie!)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So it seems only logical that I have decided to train for a half marathon. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">And I dragged my sister into it! Ha! </div><div align="center">Atleast I'll have someone else with me that will be totally out of her element.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I texted her at 8 am today and said, "Wanna do something completely crazy with me?"</div><div align="center">I expected to get back a <em>"Depends on what you're talkin about." </em>Because, really, you never know with me. Instead, her reply was, "Sure!!"</div><div align="center">me-"Wow, even without knowing what you're getting into??"</div><div align="center">sis-"Yea I trust u!! Crazy is fun, too!!</div><div align="center">me-"Hahaha let's see if you do in a minute...I want to train for and run in the okc half marathon. I would love to do it with you"</div><div align="center">sis-"Btw I am probably crazier than you, but that is crazy. I will do it. It's a good bucket list item to check off! Where do we start?"</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">And with that I was commited! </span></div><div align="center"><em>(To the race...not the looney bin.)</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">There is a running group in our little town that trains together and competes in this marathon in Oklahoma City each year. I watched (well lived vicariously through my FB friends) as these women trained and completed this 13.1 mile race. And I envied their courage. Many of these women were in their 40s and 50s and some were over weight. That didn't stop them. They trained daily and DID it. They completed a half marathon. I thought "<em>I can do it, too." </em>I had been invited to join the group when they began training, but I had a 8 month old baby (who was a very needy baby) whom I was nursing. I just didn't see how I could pull it off. Not this year. I am determined to accomplish something great this year. To push myself to do something I never dreamed I could do. Plus, I wouldn't mind getting into shape. Going from being a college athlete who literally worked out 6 hours a day 6 days a week-to having 2 major back surgeries, 2 babies, and giving up on working out all together, it will feel incredible to get back into shape.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">The race is on May 1st, 2011. That gives me 205 days to train. That is a reasonable goal. I have found a fantastic training program that starts slow and builds up to it. Now, all I need to do is commit myself to the training schedule, and I can do this. It is so wonderful knowing that I will have my sister along for the ride!</div><div align="center">Wish me luck! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em>Today I am thankful for a solid support system!</em></div><div align="center"><br />
</div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-24219709933157187422010-10-03T12:49:00.001-05:002010-10-18T10:46:02.889-05:00This guy...<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCgTwLndPI9lbuLWL0Z_d4nlnRG5IJnuHf5Q6b6LKA2k1mDOYGiYSYSm4fm_B3tybiM0O-3oK3Ii-BGiVHIjPOS5yLgh6FPWB0omK_1-Vsly3ZpWG-aXdNmQ70iB7xD2to274JHsPkp7w/s1600/IMG_3226.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirCgTwLndPI9lbuLWL0Z_d4nlnRG5IJnuHf5Q6b6LKA2k1mDOYGiYSYSm4fm_B3tybiM0O-3oK3Ii-BGiVHIjPOS5yLgh6FPWB0omK_1-Vsly3ZpWG-aXdNmQ70iB7xD2to274JHsPkp7w/s400/IMG_3226.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I met this guy on a blind date just over 7 years ago.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I fell in love with him the very next day. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I agreed to be his wife 8 months later.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Best decision I've ever made.</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">He still gives me butterflies and makes my heart skip a beat each time he walks into the room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">People say we're still in the "honeymoon" phase.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Why does a happy marriage have to be a phase? </div><div style="text-align: center;">I pray that it's just the way our marriage is...not some phase.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXAKHNEi1BnGySkWo_1v45NIaXLIfBUtcj8vixRK3N6kEVhefCpZ9yJZfI_nSpU8UdYdbSTlpeZIQO1lBRvdiSViS3syI-LvZYcob6H75vLGryq2PFWaxSxGfTURg1EOOnstyPIXfYZieR/s1600/Steven_Angie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXAKHNEi1BnGySkWo_1v45NIaXLIfBUtcj8vixRK3N6kEVhefCpZ9yJZfI_nSpU8UdYdbSTlpeZIQO1lBRvdiSViS3syI-LvZYcob6H75vLGryq2PFWaxSxGfTURg1EOOnstyPIXfYZieR/s400/Steven_Angie.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Either way,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I feel truely blessed to call myself his wife.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't imagine living one day of my life without him in it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Today I am thankful for a marriage with a man whom I adore!</em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh19wghhYteOPpUZye_4fzTQOJW_mRw9WgdlGo6BRXbUaVx7isWKR98luglCMvh_TtpcPRxQS3GLS4Y6vvsqXf1NO1WHRBtQmfcObqLO7kBk7b5tI3caEfOdTlqJdERjOk0O4o8NRJDvl3u/s1600/Angie.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh19wghhYteOPpUZye_4fzTQOJW_mRw9WgdlGo6BRXbUaVx7isWKR98luglCMvh_TtpcPRxQS3GLS4Y6vvsqXf1NO1WHRBtQmfcObqLO7kBk7b5tI3caEfOdTlqJdERjOk0O4o8NRJDvl3u/s1600/Angie.png" /></a></div>Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01946750209927709573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905609096281320933.post-73586032010009371692010-10-02T16:51:00.002-05:002010-10-11T09:54:46.115-05:00Hooded towel<div align="center">A good friend of mine's son is having his 3rd birthday party today.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;">(Happy Birthday Boston!)</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So, I made him a hooded towel this afternoon. I love hooded towels. My daughter is 4 and still insists on using one, but the ones in the store are teeny and thin baby towels (so I made her 2 for her birthday). I used a full sized towel with strips of fabric sewn on, and hand towel covered with coordinating fabric. Plenty of room in there for a big kid!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had some blank greeting cards, so I printed "three 5 times in different fonts and colors and added some scrap fabric from making the towel in a 3 and sewed it down with a zig zag stitch. Easy. :) I like how it turned out. Simple, but cute! If he was a girl, it would have a ruffle on it. I can't resist the ruffle, people. I've tried. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5d3kDcFC52sJkfeZ-U2bViRdfQQNZ0e50-KscIMciBvOLHgUZjxox0-HrAbUAuMZwi4E1CtfpRqN7RpWWpFHscLUVuLgUgqBE3_pEUw71ItNVKy74boD1HmybkBztNb8_7WV_g8J6VWZ/s1600/IMG_3473.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5d3kDcFC52sJkfeZ-U2bViRdfQQNZ0e50-KscIMciBvOLHgUZjxox0-HrAbUAuMZwi4E1CtfpRqN7RpWWpFHscLUVuLgUgqBE3_pEUw71ItNVKy74boD1HmybkBztNb8_7WV_g8J6VWZ/s400/IMG_3473.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Today I am thankful for healthy kiddos.</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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