tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25770273224418853432024-02-06T20:28:08.600-08:00Go GreenoI'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-47261303729932242842012-06-12T08:19:00.000-07:002012-06-12T08:19:00.081-07:0011 months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm a little short on pictures this month. </div>
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The camera was broken for a few weeks before we got it replaced :( </div>
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I've still got some good ones! </div>
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Like this series of my little baking "helper": </div>
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Yep, that's my baby...<b><i> in </i></b>an 8x8 cake pan :) </div>
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Actually, she may be STUCK in the cake pan!</div>
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This sweet dress was an Easter gift from Peggy & Camp. </div>
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You let me put headbands and hair clips on you for about 5 days... </div>
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Then you get fed up again :) </div>
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This picture is SO funny to me! </div>
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I just love how excited you look... and you're playing with socks :) </div>
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I had to sneak one in of big brother. </div>
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Milo is so sweet to you. </div>
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This book came from a consignment sale. </div>
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Best couple bucks I've spent in awhile. </div>
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Inside there are tons of little books with finger puppets. </div>
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You LOVE it !</div>
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You developed quite a love affair with food this month.</div>
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I mean you can EAT for tiny little girl. </div>
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You quit nursing this month too and started CHUGGING formula from your sippy cup :) </div>
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A little part of me is so sad to let go of nursing. </div>
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It was so special and I'm so thankful I could do it for 11 months. </div>
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But it's awesome how easily you transitioned to the next step. </div>
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Shoveling food into your mouth as quickly as we can get it onto your tray & then squealing for more.</div>
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You know, the next step :) </div>
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Lily Belle, you are an absolute joy. </div>
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You're getting so smart! </div>
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You love to analyze things and see where they come from.</div>
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And DANCE. Oh yes, you're a girl after my own heart :) </div>
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You're "cruising" around everywhere but you're absolutely sure you don't want to walk. </div>
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We try to encourage it but you're quite clear that you won't have it! </div>
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What a privilege it is to be your mama. </div>
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<br />I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-72462198807964645702012-04-26T11:01:00.000-07:002012-05-10T11:57:50.578-07:0010 months!Sweetest baby,<br />
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Last month we swore you'd be walking "any day now".<br />
But I don't think so anymore. You've gotten really good at crawling and seem pretty content to get around that way :)<br />
Don't get me wrong, you still love to stand up and walk around anything that's the right height!<br />
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You get more beautiful every single day.<br />
I know I sound like a total mom when I said that but it's definitely true.<br />
Your sassy too. I like that :)<br />
It makes me nervous but I like it.<br />
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You love to give "smoochies" and celebrate each time!</div>
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You also point to every single dog you see and say "DA! DA! DA!"</div>
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We think you're pretty advanced in language development ;) </div>
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The doctor says you need to gain weight but girl, you EAT!<br />
Some faves this month:<br />
sweet potatoes, rice cheese, crackers, animal crackers, quinoa, yogurt and oatmeal peanut butter bars<br />
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I know you're not too small at all. You're perfect!<br />
Don't believe me? Just ask your daddy. Or uncles. Or aunt, grandmas, grandpas. Anyone :)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Enjoying some of dad's butterscotch birthday cake)</span></div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-71906760529941730522012-04-11T21:52:00.004-07:002012-04-11T22:11:44.495-07:009 months<div>Whoa. I'm WAY behind again... but better late than never. </div><div>That's what I <i>always</i> say ;) </div><div>Give it a few years, Lil, I'm sure you'll be soooo annoyed at your mom who can't get it together and get anything done on time. </div><div>Sorry in advance!</div><div>Anyway, 9 months came with TONS of new accomplishments.</div><div>Like learning how to stand up in your crib...</div><div><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPqg080-wclFhbKVPxUqpDmt64mynip5DFRVHAcHh7HNuB3wIhyphenhyphen6VDZN8lRvV_h4yB3SkmC856R_kXgz9ve0_iR2zgh2z2WiNJkTuCaTiwYwyA-fdf_CoFrHef7k-vaxj1GVJwzftFaY/s1600/DSCN5027.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcPqg080-wclFhbKVPxUqpDmt64mynip5DFRVHAcHh7HNuB3wIhyphenhyphen6VDZN8lRvV_h4yB3SkmC856R_kXgz9ve0_iR2zgh2z2WiNJkTuCaTiwYwyA-fdf_CoFrHef7k-vaxj1GVJwzftFaY/s400/DSCN5027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730374082105448690" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>How to crawl for Milo's food dish at super speed!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6FhIfmCCvoc49b_RWXvcsES5tR896eCsfMCDv23bVzwSp0iRdHwmp73vOTZ8XSUO1A_5AD1fRSo32gABP3K03CCIovrPb1ICyOBNfJ8JMKmvFYVF_hu1r59htqNzGSn4f4-20Z-d2-I/s1600/DSCN4958.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6FhIfmCCvoc49b_RWXvcsES5tR896eCsfMCDv23bVzwSp0iRdHwmp73vOTZ8XSUO1A_5AD1fRSo32gABP3K03CCIovrPb1ICyOBNfJ8JMKmvFYVF_hu1r59htqNzGSn4f4-20Z-d2-I/s400/DSCN4958.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730373455527326962" /></a><br /></div><div>And how to talk on a cell phone... kidding! </div><div>That's just dad's old phone but you love it :) </div><div>(I love your purple jeggings and mary jane socks. I don't care if you make fun of me some day for dressing you like this.)</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIZQ1hvwqJu-HKp3pF-TekPh44x4iEh7VyqDDjwsfDd4RYP4w_g2-XvvhfbGXYnZNHvs4KAPUkU7mXPLiukPwUMEClS1mtLgKC-1du1PXuuSd4A28Se8sjwwNu3GOwn9KJpnzbygs91E/s1600/DSCN4960.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIZQ1hvwqJu-HKp3pF-TekPh44x4iEh7VyqDDjwsfDd4RYP4w_g2-XvvhfbGXYnZNHvs4KAPUkU7mXPLiukPwUMEClS1mtLgKC-1du1PXuuSd4A28Se8sjwwNu3GOwn9KJpnzbygs91E/s400/DSCN4960.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730373454733018050" /></a>We tried out the sunglasses... they looked amazing, but you weren't having it! </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMFlRe9_eU7hzdMfFO3-ckNbr21Td_WcmwvqvmJ3HNdHoKUU2PW1rWYkk0LoufVMSgoaisj359JPU7a1mTWvLfZDpRghn7P9KXRjKomZ3YTvBxI94Enhw8P4pRdu1o3KA8La7C9isztE/s1600/DSCN5040.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMFlRe9_eU7hzdMfFO3-ckNbr21Td_WcmwvqvmJ3HNdHoKUU2PW1rWYkk0LoufVMSgoaisj359JPU7a1mTWvLfZDpRghn7P9KXRjKomZ3YTvBxI94Enhw8P4pRdu1o3KA8La7C9isztE/s400/DSCN5040.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730374096329220402" /></a>Last month mama started going "back to work" one day a week. <div>Actually I started working Saturdays at the commercial kitchen in exchange for rental space for Sugar Mama Bakeshop.</div><div>It means you get to spend all day with dad. </div><div>He loooooves his Saturdays!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9a8AJWuHOBIUsUcg_RQcHDz00Ruje1ovoFs4d47OfcJe-JsQ3lICartQ1BOII_O4vg2LOcj78u06FbZt67EfoGbmCmHTeqDTx2oXAZyOz93JzE9xJtc7j8GlvKc7rt7e_PJy3Tzv9mQ/s1600/DSCN5032.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9a8AJWuHOBIUsUcg_RQcHDz00Ruje1ovoFs4d47OfcJe-JsQ3lICartQ1BOII_O4vg2LOcj78u06FbZt67EfoGbmCmHTeqDTx2oXAZyOz93JzE9xJtc7j8GlvKc7rt7e_PJy3Tzv9mQ/s400/DSCN5032.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730374083017532514" /></a>I had to document your cute little bare butt. </div><div>This will hang poster sized in the living room someday ;) </div><div>There's never been a cuter booty.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdLMzZP3OtPJkzabga1oh3cuMHIpLDkTYXsdPBQZu_wPUUiI3Qn9sUk3qzfUVLQAl02rPf0y1b_9WDJHHdg2ho6JkB9jNoMjz5lJPeyvBHleI_rbZFSYpMbfoYIVu4I2bOULnZxSD1IQ/s1600/DSCN5010.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRdLMzZP3OtPJkzabga1oh3cuMHIpLDkTYXsdPBQZu_wPUUiI3Qn9sUk3qzfUVLQAl02rPf0y1b_9WDJHHdg2ho6JkB9jNoMjz5lJPeyvBHleI_rbZFSYpMbfoYIVu4I2bOULnZxSD1IQ/s400/DSCN5010.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730374073173224866" /></a><br /></div><div>Bath time is still so great. You love your water book and rubber duckies now.</div><div>We love making you wear your robe!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnRkqK6uaUiZkVJArG_DhJ5RglO662ZLW-4A6gndPQf3WdoD3Qes0eAfGHtuE41mP-OMUZlbFloqgrTzl8t5bAX95Dt30hLaguobFEIY2KLadNyy5AcHEBm_TsvtH2Z2TniQTto2HcOk8/s1600/DSCN5006.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnRkqK6uaUiZkVJArG_DhJ5RglO662ZLW-4A6gndPQf3WdoD3Qes0eAfGHtuE41mP-OMUZlbFloqgrTzl8t5bAX95Dt30hLaguobFEIY2KLadNyy5AcHEBm_TsvtH2Z2TniQTto2HcOk8/s400/DSCN5006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730373480594965410" /></a></div><div>No one can tell what color your eyes are going to settle on. </div><div>Someday they're blue as can be... other days they're pretty brown. </div><div>Every day they are absolutely gorgeous. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLN9oKqPSOoV6El6SggCi0MBwL-avekdC-uQcfIsNS-OcLDDt3zQ2qOWe6NUhDh0BTBXJipFEmE30pEPk1s3WKiJM743LyAYRIE2VdYzjsbFuSFJOo4uc_8Q1tDt8q38bz9EUmUo5uFJM/s1600/DSCN5002.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLN9oKqPSOoV6El6SggCi0MBwL-avekdC-uQcfIsNS-OcLDDt3zQ2qOWe6NUhDh0BTBXJipFEmE30pEPk1s3WKiJM743LyAYRIE2VdYzjsbFuSFJOo4uc_8Q1tDt8q38bz9EUmUo5uFJM/s400/DSCN5002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730373468906187522" /></a>You also made it to your second wedding last month. (Ben & Amy Thacker's)</div><div>You're a party girl through and through, my love. </div><div>I had to take you for a walk during the ceremony because you tried to steal the show, then you charmed your way into about half of Scott's dinner and danced with us until 10!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvhSmMS7t_FXqMCoV0IAvS50LWfur3vBO6Hm7-lFCA21MdTZL6sEnRNn-Lipq33iP3hGUuuJsWAZgzF85VfLBcHdLeAUWVxgmDciLAobYSrOpTcd_PPL1cdNlz91U6anYD83UYFRM5mY/s1600/DSCN4981.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvhSmMS7t_FXqMCoV0IAvS50LWfur3vBO6Hm7-lFCA21MdTZL6sEnRNn-Lipq33iP3hGUuuJsWAZgzF85VfLBcHdLeAUWVxgmDciLAobYSrOpTcd_PPL1cdNlz91U6anYD83UYFRM5mY/s400/DSCN4981.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730373459770679010" /></a>You are more fun every single day, sweet girl.</div><div>PS-I'm already planning your big circus birthday bash... get excited :) </div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-5712732382135400192012-02-28T18:12:00.003-08:002012-03-01T06:46:15.521-08:008 months<div style="text-align: center;">Sweetest baby is 8 months old already!! Where oh where has the time gone? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/ashgreeno/?action=view&current=DSCN4887-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/ashgreeno/DSCN4887-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This month Lil started pulling up to things... coffee tables, couches, stairs, mama's legs :) </div><div style="text-align: center;">Look out world, next she'll be running! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-IhccB2bJrA96aqgfaBQ65E8YBISLR_YmRowlenk3hVu0dqa55VSvm7iu8mq7AKZdbhZvd1nK_eTbq7uB6rrdLlwzNv1Z1gmK84mMZN87NNLOHAtCMTTl16UM25BRJAG7ds387G8hLs/s1600/DSCN4924.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-IhccB2bJrA96aqgfaBQ65E8YBISLR_YmRowlenk3hVu0dqa55VSvm7iu8mq7AKZdbhZvd1nK_eTbq7uB6rrdLlwzNv1Z1gmK84mMZN87NNLOHAtCMTTl16UM25BRJAG7ds387G8hLs/s400/DSCN4924.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714421092036822354" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">She has also decided that she LOVES food! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Among her faves: </div><div style="text-align: center;">bananas, Mum Mum wafers, blueberry puffs, tofu & rice</div><div style="text-align: center;">(anything she can feed <i>herself</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/ashgreeno/?action=view&current=DSCN4900-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/ashgreeno/DSCN4900-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Things I never want to forget about right now:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How soft those squishy little cheeks are when I smooch them. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLcsmzLnQ1bsv-u2tul6s0eMEUHgJbRPNUDZ7urGtV52YfW7CL6kTYj_uhE9jqyG4MijtkI2zrBbxK26kq2AI8obmYp3O6SX_zFPxqU2J8ZCOBMejxmakw1Vj8Agn-YbYxQYX9IGsZ48Y/s1600/DSCN4882.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLcsmzLnQ1bsv-u2tul6s0eMEUHgJbRPNUDZ7urGtV52YfW7CL6kTYj_uhE9jqyG4MijtkI2zrBbxK26kq2AI8obmYp3O6SX_zFPxqU2J8ZCOBMejxmakw1Vj8Agn-YbYxQYX9IGsZ48Y/s400/DSCN4882.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714420783613139410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The little "monster" noises she makes when she eats. mmm mmm mmmm</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The laugh that uncle Tyler swears could soften evil dictators :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is truly the sweetest sound I've ever heard.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqUDJe1Ww-MTT_Bw3dED9UxyYAL6nyJ0AtBIHGOPMOcL_T5wX68ptAQ8gbvdHahtYLOHweWxbCNCltvOTiw0L22MjQtv3c9XeQzBBFM8OLFWKJuBJtBaXhUuSEh0eTlYhhueRNl9IXak/s1600/P1000647.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 273px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqUDJe1Ww-MTT_Bw3dED9UxyYAL6nyJ0AtBIHGOPMOcL_T5wX68ptAQ8gbvdHahtYLOHweWxbCNCltvOTiw0L22MjQtv3c9XeQzBBFM8OLFWKJuBJtBaXhUuSEh0eTlYhhueRNl9IXak/s400/P1000647.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714420767676809634" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Lily isn't much of a snuggler. </div><div style="text-align: center;">She's way too busy exploring & finding things to climb. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRWla83eTPCxTa_w0HZizkKJRBmMoFA39Vy5p_2bjFHwUnjexinmOJikIhVCxhky2QEzl9zFoVEqhSwocXTyZ1Lnmcef7ArdoI1r-TDDmKVWx1eZE2M59T0maUtifijXv9vnP0HKmI30/s1600/P1000602.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRWla83eTPCxTa_w0HZizkKJRBmMoFA39Vy5p_2bjFHwUnjexinmOJikIhVCxhky2QEzl9zFoVEqhSwocXTyZ1Lnmcef7ArdoI1r-TDDmKVWx1eZE2M59T0maUtifijXv9vnP0HKmI30/s400/P1000602.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714420760393484978" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">But those rare sweet moments when her eyes get heavy and her head drops to my shoulder are some of my very favorite. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZg6U3jnM6rMOhi9wrMIFyDomBCvhGh5c_MvUElyXdatrRm51IGsqO6dqfL9qMtw1JwaFNuhrCfv1m6TMoPU0sHFK-3idS-zun58_naSDCgnNz4t6OVqK0GkYGaNqjaR8k1wAJ2HXcgU/s1600/P1000561.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZg6U3jnM6rMOhi9wrMIFyDomBCvhGh5c_MvUElyXdatrRm51IGsqO6dqfL9qMtw1JwaFNuhrCfv1m6TMoPU0sHFK-3idS-zun58_naSDCgnNz4t6OVqK0GkYGaNqjaR8k1wAJ2HXcgU/s400/P1000561.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714420749564460434" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We finally won the good fight and have a baby that sleeps!</div><div style="text-align: center;">A little Rainbow Connection or Amazing Grace & a smooch and we can put her down without a fight :) It usually takes a few minutes of jabbering to herself and she's down for the count (12 hours at night & a 2 hour a.m. nap!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Q8uvBMEbQkcm1WkVA6Jn3uCNY8c7q6Bmf9vQaA0qNUYwqo3UIqpqJeBL16d4N2IJ3Jg5ckFA6YulXzy1k0sIIxAwZ1PBv1yhdTtG1xvjKjRiC1L29GClrYQMifgdineHaGkFRpBhzPI/s1600/P1000547.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Q8uvBMEbQkcm1WkVA6Jn3uCNY8c7q6Bmf9vQaA0qNUYwqo3UIqpqJeBL16d4N2IJ3Jg5ckFA6YulXzy1k0sIIxAwZ1PBv1yhdTtG1xvjKjRiC1L29GClrYQMifgdineHaGkFRpBhzPI/s400/P1000547.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714420738578118370" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite things: peek-a-boo, standing, Milo's food bowl, bath time</div><div style="text-align: center;">Un-favorites: headbands & hats, having her face wiped </div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-8779137682226895422012-01-27T13:18:00.000-08:002012-02-03T11:54:37.780-08:007 monthsSo I'm finally getting around to a 7 month update.<br /><br />Miss Lily,<br /><br />You are getting to be SO much fun!<br />You're developing quite a little attitude.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkJmTHV-Ea-zv28RVlmvU74-pg2IDKOqmVO84RrWmN49YypkmZALNfVbDM5vDj4lghbp2KOBP1ohJJu9MT8F0XxZ-JAIJJrHlnADF81f3qCeIAABuGg2qSvn_BL7frwkVpnlzFHi-CweZ/s1600/P1000415.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxkJmTHV-Ea-zv28RVlmvU74-pg2IDKOqmVO84RrWmN49YypkmZALNfVbDM5vDj4lghbp2KOBP1ohJJu9MT8F0XxZ-JAIJJrHlnADF81f3qCeIAABuGg2qSvn_BL7frwkVpnlzFHi-CweZ/s400/P1000415.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704997933110824274" /></a><br /><br />And the sweetest smile :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsK1lwyHuTuaCdIURpWLviGOpwHQEwaoX0DF1GdqN0nG9pB5aWrcUktnsVN0_3inRZ1p5bAQ2WBx1DseiIu2L7L-bbPqx8JBT3OrL5H2Cdz9kjlg4EQXL-u1P8FZ3_YoW3E9lb2fjAFx8/s1600/P1000493.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsK1lwyHuTuaCdIURpWLviGOpwHQEwaoX0DF1GdqN0nG9pB5aWrcUktnsVN0_3inRZ1p5bAQ2WBx1DseiIu2L7L-bbPqx8JBT3OrL5H2Cdz9kjlg4EQXL-u1P8FZ3_YoW3E9lb2fjAFx8/s400/P1000493.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704985871784813042" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-78S0Da_TcOWCtxybRmdpeltLq_d4pRAGP8mY3EPYaWkNyBU_I68e2N70SVpmZrtzoN4K4cUn_hfTvCij4u1mlpISICINrdEeHpY-la1dibbslqiPcbA72fNO-2sSJmMFk69H9pH3nkg/s1600/P1000509.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-78S0Da_TcOWCtxybRmdpeltLq_d4pRAGP8mY3EPYaWkNyBU_I68e2N70SVpmZrtzoN4K4cUn_hfTvCij4u1mlpISICINrdEeHpY-la1dibbslqiPcbA72fNO-2sSJmMFk69H9pH3nkg/s400/P1000509.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702426591082822834" /></a><br />You are most definitely mobile!<div>You do a funny army crawl/scootch & you roll all around. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiguZuchbt7HtzUZWllxUFPTkNL1GwiUXwiRtvxxzpF7U-PwGkxiq-kw5YWfCg-xv7tGA0t-faIhsQ_giVnpHhQpboUeFjAOGjIyEKlzP7EbmosrNau1z-Yl8jBHYCVnBqogT14yJPns/s1600/P1000472.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiguZuchbt7HtzUZWllxUFPTkNL1GwiUXwiRtvxxzpF7U-PwGkxiq-kw5YWfCg-xv7tGA0t-faIhsQ_giVnpHhQpboUeFjAOGjIyEKlzP7EbmosrNau1z-Yl8jBHYCVnBqogT14yJPns/s400/P1000472.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704985879834076802" /></a>Biggest milestone this month: </div><div>Your SLEEP! </div><div>Unfortunately this one has been a long time coming, </div><div>But we finally figured out a schedule that works and life is good!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu71qU6nVesbIKtuXEHE8RVh3HZr90yTtSIyczWJM4_kqlmrn72TpZVEEURYIlJYWXv36azkZXKq4-4ZkL1ujGFmprShh2qHlmBEL9TogMQP4PxsDJgFmm-IrW53MjtMvPC8i_s9ehl8I/s1600/P1000431.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu71qU6nVesbIKtuXEHE8RVh3HZr90yTtSIyczWJM4_kqlmrn72TpZVEEURYIlJYWXv36azkZXKq4-4ZkL1ujGFmprShh2qHlmBEL9TogMQP4PxsDJgFmm-IrW53MjtMvPC8i_s9ehl8I/s400/P1000431.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704985889930059778" /></a>3 naps a day & you only wake up once at night (if that).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG1tLzrLE93mc2uz-a2ihntzzSp6t60KhVWw24arybGMEasK1ZPYTKpzuOUrovZvauKh1ozE6lGfluSt7mc9_JJB4Ty33bWTUKCWd7ojF5sPF4qYrH9dQ-BySPkNCbBUQlNofprZqgaEI/s1600/P1000494.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG1tLzrLE93mc2uz-a2ihntzzSp6t60KhVWw24arybGMEasK1ZPYTKpzuOUrovZvauKh1ozE6lGfluSt7mc9_JJB4Ty33bWTUKCWd7ojF5sPF4qYrH9dQ-BySPkNCbBUQlNofprZqgaEI/s400/P1000494.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704985902870385218" /></a>Oh. I almost forgot...</div><div>You're STANDING!!!! What!?! </div><div>I keep telling you you're not old enough, but it doesn't slow you down. </div><div>You can pull yourself up if you have a ledge to hang onto and you love to stand and play with you toys now. </div><div>So crazy!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1T7ASwOT87QEkms64xnHKP9qqL-C-VUlC_VsJfxMyZxzBmhh1xGTXHD0mBsLwcHYz2f0zUwincf3I7dZy87-NakpyRXfFcDYD_DZwTXw93J1r6xsQ1XWtp3zlKkUIODhfpBdTRePFJM0/s1600/P1000539.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1T7ASwOT87QEkms64xnHKP9qqL-C-VUlC_VsJfxMyZxzBmhh1xGTXHD0mBsLwcHYz2f0zUwincf3I7dZy87-NakpyRXfFcDYD_DZwTXw93J1r6xsQ1XWtp3zlKkUIODhfpBdTRePFJM0/s400/P1000539.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704988755597526498" /></a></div><div>You are amazing, my little love. </div><div>I'm loving the constant mamamamama and dadadadada babble. </div><div>Can't wait to see what the next month brings. </div><div>At this rate I'm afraid you'll be reading me books by March ;) </div><div> </div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-14096274196464618462012-01-18T20:10:00.000-08:002012-01-18T20:34:50.458-08:00Lil's Second First Christmas<div>We finally got to have Christmas in Missouri! Actually it was a week and a half ago but I'm finally blogging about it :) And to be honest I don't have a whole lot of Christmasy pictures. But I do have some cute travel shots of baby girl. Lookin' like a big girl sitting next to daddy on the plane. </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3j2QFlxYRmR95e96jJtQmxfDfv9hzh0QmEY28E_S_gSXdyBJccVBmLtFwJ_sTH8Yc9xD9Y_HAAfAJwioS6ow3VZQihKIVz8yKjnnK9xKYzzoC8BFpBnaB-B9OLU6h0DIXkYzDT5SF1c/s1600/P1000363.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3j2QFlxYRmR95e96jJtQmxfDfv9hzh0QmEY28E_S_gSXdyBJccVBmLtFwJ_sTH8Yc9xD9Y_HAAfAJwioS6ow3VZQihKIVz8yKjnnK9xKYzzoC8BFpBnaB-B9OLU6h0DIXkYzDT5SF1c/s400/P1000363.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699193869563035874" /></a><br /><div>NOT enjoying the road trip portion but finally giving in to a little nap. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4nZGdeFIcM2lU2t9haLW4GgMX23HyPWuJNRI3xSERiMohdU19isCl6WAiCj9bZNaOG7ROHgIWuw093zDgvDWpHHqhiUfE1fAOP5XHJPPCFec1NwZx-NX0-tJBxOAQ1N7JOecIT6lGUo/s1600/P1000332.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz4nZGdeFIcM2lU2t9haLW4GgMX23HyPWuJNRI3xSERiMohdU19isCl6WAiCj9bZNaOG7ROHgIWuw093zDgvDWpHHqhiUfE1fAOP5XHJPPCFec1NwZx-NX0-tJBxOAQ1N7JOecIT6lGUo/s400/P1000332.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699192116359695266" /></a>Hanging out with grandpa Brad. They're already buds :) </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreITGr6aCjkyVMNzZOTDnmntY6Xo6o2iKKFk1YNnlGSw31VFZQWYJ5BiZdiCWyLrfOZupiVtRNI-r0we9wA-4BXxmlhjkSx7LcqczXSmv3oXm5TTCAYW-14wE6Ts017deeQmPiTi7MYM/s1600/P1000361.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhreITGr6aCjkyVMNzZOTDnmntY6Xo6o2iKKFk1YNnlGSw31VFZQWYJ5BiZdiCWyLrfOZupiVtRNI-r0we9wA-4BXxmlhjkSx7LcqczXSmv3oXm5TTCAYW-14wE6Ts017deeQmPiTi7MYM/s400/P1000361.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699192129917992738" /></a>The main event of this trip was actually Brooke's wedding. We grew up with Brooke and Shea. It was so fun to see her so so happy. Her wedding was absolutely gorgeous and perfect! </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWGdO-pOYQN7KgI-Wlm7d3tzj-oJEm4G3PAnPf6uK8XVh-U5v2l9CLbeCdLdaROyKKTaNaEq-dJLE1-d6QUtCboNqfM85zhcUcpnpWj0xSHYBb0-VROqLJXRpsfQxmUUNGzc2eYe7zjDA/s1600/P1000346.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWGdO-pOYQN7KgI-Wlm7d3tzj-oJEm4G3PAnPf6uK8XVh-U5v2l9CLbeCdLdaROyKKTaNaEq-dJLE1-d6QUtCboNqfM85zhcUcpnpWj0xSHYBb0-VROqLJXRpsfQxmUUNGzc2eYe7zjDA/s400/P1000346.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699192819035371922" /></a>LOVE the thrifted vases and silver branches. The whole thing was beautiful.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDrWqx4VOCj-59rn2QDbNwrMmfuYjaYzvIVup3hYpcVTvLYeBN7OvJn7SLLqIV_RmjoCCtxyuvmRviypX9xxYpmXXga3LBqQ7fp_3_JfJOqnhu5xUw9t9QlEuJqlRNURDuH9ANomnNuWs/s1600/P1000345.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDrWqx4VOCj-59rn2QDbNwrMmfuYjaYzvIVup3hYpcVTvLYeBN7OvJn7SLLqIV_RmjoCCtxyuvmRviypX9xxYpmXXga3LBqQ7fp_3_JfJOqnhu5xUw9t9QlEuJqlRNURDuH9ANomnNuWs/s400/P1000345.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699192810762458578" /></a><br />Brooke & Wojtek looked like they were straight out of a magazine. Look how glamorous!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvT3Vl9Fh5ejrx7WsAQYgn9PjPgDcd00d8TYc-J95GgJq26ejfOFBEY9HBsDCVHOBk3SKEDho7ntuBfBoHZhtzrY_y3685lxTvRzSEFgSx7_yIcFTqv3maIcRLCnM16Lo5HMe_08yksuA/s1600/P1000348.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvT3Vl9Fh5ejrx7WsAQYgn9PjPgDcd00d8TYc-J95GgJq26ejfOFBEY9HBsDCVHOBk3SKEDho7ntuBfBoHZhtzrY_y3685lxTvRzSEFgSx7_yIcFTqv3maIcRLCnM16Lo5HMe_08yksuA/s400/P1000348.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699192137585733010" /></a><br />Here's a great shot of Lily being the boss of Uncle Trey ;) </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1ooDWTQtdH1Ju7vEdBKJd03o65mFEK-dJ_EJE7GxANdD-GWv9UPN72AsKunyvsemBWonaZhH3TXTlBFGn6o_dZwzOw1I3ZgQr3ZRSAeW7WNEDfnGLrMB-Or7QLCzR_zJ7emhMMmAxKE/s1600/P1000351.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1ooDWTQtdH1Ju7vEdBKJd03o65mFEK-dJ_EJE7GxANdD-GWv9UPN72AsKunyvsemBWonaZhH3TXTlBFGn6o_dZwzOw1I3ZgQr3ZRSAeW7WNEDfnGLrMB-Or7QLCzR_zJ7emhMMmAxKE/s400/P1000351.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699192120007623650" /></a><br />And we caught grandma loving on Lily... even with a BRONCOS outfit on. My Grandma & Pa babysat during the reception. Lil was kind of a punk, but we still got to bust a few moves. It was such a fun night! </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP3sW9oROtSlrMTKluIQksFktBWdejAvOoxOFJSXgyqDxYPm66Cr7TcL6XUKhk_sKMSnKhJrqA2I1Q8sbd96QFkmQh-GtzSK_raeyjvRhRVIOVHFMrwNiWTMsNh1U5gSchlEgnWaIrz4Y/s1600/P1000359.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP3sW9oROtSlrMTKluIQksFktBWdejAvOoxOFJSXgyqDxYPm66Cr7TcL6XUKhk_sKMSnKhJrqA2I1Q8sbd96QFkmQh-GtzSK_raeyjvRhRVIOVHFMrwNiWTMsNh1U5gSchlEgnWaIrz4Y/s400/P1000359.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699192150790239058" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There we go. I'm officially done with holiday posts and can move on with my life. Thank you.</div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-3715882983572076142012-01-04T07:41:00.000-08:002012-01-04T07:43:06.696-08:00Lil's First ChristmasChristmas 2011 has been an interesting one... and a practice in patience. Brooke's wedding is Jan 7 so we don't get to go home until tomorrow. Hayley's gone so we won't do Christmas with Hunter's fam until we get back. But we did have our own sweet little restful Christmas. <div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvyGkAKcUO5JtY_N2E5xDkb9mmuS1xqc_GCcExwecPm2s6c-IuTsb561j-HNRAmr8LcsKaRlNn2SUe49KfYnwd7nHdfDcLOzHSLrgNDmNhJWL-wjtET8aPzys-Krjtwv-4HB6uHDRDz4/s1600/DSCN4720.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilvyGkAKcUO5JtY_N2E5xDkb9mmuS1xqc_GCcExwecPm2s6c-IuTsb561j-HNRAmr8LcsKaRlNn2SUe49KfYnwd7nHdfDcLOzHSLrgNDmNhJWL-wjtET8aPzys-Krjtwv-4HB6uHDRDz4/s400/DSCN4720.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691036377163829170" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">(I know it's probably mean... but what a cute picture :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXl7mzpA_FhD9AsxX8SXv8XFba_nDwIEtMB4vMWGis_8NPtSyvNZ4O43Zoxo-th8bVV8FItAKuTMQn9-hNf11oMgToROvZV2ye7vCX0O_hkkRYRgBbaTPBhMgGhDkihvr3zO5PsTmOjY/s1600/DSCN4738.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsXl7mzpA_FhD9AsxX8SXv8XFba_nDwIEtMB4vMWGis_8NPtSyvNZ4O43Zoxo-th8bVV8FItAKuTMQn9-hNf11oMgToROvZV2ye7vCX0O_hkkRYRgBbaTPBhMgGhDkihvr3zO5PsTmOjY/s400/DSCN4738.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691036413519096770" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:85%;">(I call this one "Christmas Feast". This baby LOVES her peas and carrots!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"> </span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gjcvrtvRCaD57JuNsZH4OJTl77gtQOFYqp7193o7fIOTSO4bfSbSGmT_TIM4vghRuh2Pp52o0RHEGO3F2z6fXFGJrXwkBOp3uWIU_d0tDz-_pXpsAkkAiVmv-DA_vFWY7J7_YEfD5vc/s1600/DSCN4734.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gjcvrtvRCaD57JuNsZH4OJTl77gtQOFYqp7193o7fIOTSO4bfSbSGmT_TIM4vghRuh2Pp52o0RHEGO3F2z6fXFGJrXwkBOp3uWIU_d0tDz-_pXpsAkkAiVmv-DA_vFWY7J7_YEfD5vc/s400/DSCN4734.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691036412442953698" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:85%;">(Loving her new toy from grandma & grandpa Greeno) </span></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bTASrobIuJa-xw9dL1h3rH8xle2A5gUZapMqpyLcdRfDAB9KxcNSW_RKrehOoEpKhHRRndLayk_GyYxKBuRwQxhGheCCUHJSuTF7whLJJLLZx_CH32lt9CP1JyZ9R9LWuSpnwFtq82I/s1600/DSCN4733.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bTASrobIuJa-xw9dL1h3rH8xle2A5gUZapMqpyLcdRfDAB9KxcNSW_RKrehOoEpKhHRRndLayk_GyYxKBuRwQxhGheCCUHJSuTF7whLJJLLZx_CH32lt9CP1JyZ9R9LWuSpnwFtq82I/s400/DSCN4733.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691036398734422082" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:85%;">(Patiently waiting for dad to assemble his first Christmas toy.) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4tIz_gzGqoZ6axEwFym7d8nmvS2xFZPrvfZuP5ZEPxjLGGxt2s_nt4t8kKwNk6Nv4BpzOam9MsQaaTxA2ciPOpcQiPDPUPFt1zsd-cRpnS2G844vYlVFmU37GAOdvhjfeYT0VBRPR8xY/s1600/DSCN4727.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4tIz_gzGqoZ6axEwFym7d8nmvS2xFZPrvfZuP5ZEPxjLGGxt2s_nt4t8kKwNk6Nv4BpzOam9MsQaaTxA2ciPOpcQiPDPUPFt1zsd-cRpnS2G844vYlVFmU37GAOdvhjfeYT0VBRPR8xY/s400/DSCN4727.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691036386301896386" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:85%;">(Apparently she wishes she got doggie breath mints instead? :) Milo's loving his too!)</span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCMm9FuBpSV7Bc9a3jnF8Yd-3L1HCc1rYanuAA8w7aY_Q0qk_n4yIZoiC3EfbjoSe5NNCQYTQndpSQ1-bGplvSS6t3VcFGaTgIgQOBxkbE9PgnYpMo9T6nXJKzmyBTVEwV6SidPsx9vo/s1600/DSCN4744.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiCMm9FuBpSV7Bc9a3jnF8Yd-3L1HCc1rYanuAA8w7aY_Q0qk_n4yIZoiC3EfbjoSe5NNCQYTQndpSQ1-bGplvSS6t3VcFGaTgIgQOBxkbE9PgnYpMo9T6nXJKzmyBTVEwV6SidPsx9vo/s400/DSCN4744.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693801230263845986" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">(Hunter's gift from me. Also notice my most recent Goodwill treasure... the $4 headboard!! Crazy right? Can't wait to paint it!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">I don't have a picture of my gift because Hunter is taking me out for a night on the town... An all-nighter downtown actually! Our first night w/o a baby since June 26th!!</span></div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-82348947992425113392012-01-01T21:41:00.000-08:002012-01-01T21:48:23.858-08:00New plan.<div>When I started blogging a year and a half ago it was to #1) document our life and #2) keep family and friends updated and in the loop. </div><div><br /></div><div>Recently I've kind of blurred my blog with my biz, which was cool except then I started feeling pressure to post about interesting things and to post regularly and to try and get followers etc... </div><div><br /></div><div>SO I'm changing things up a bit for 2012. I have a beautiful new blog design over at <a href="http://www.sugarmamabakeshop.com/">Sugar Mama Bakeshop</a> and I've set some goals to try and be a better blogger over there. I hope to post lots of yummy gluten free & vegan recipes, occasional shop discounts and specials, and even some giveaways! </div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile here at gogreeno I'll be posting a LOT of Lily pictures and day to day stories. The kinds of stuff grandmas will really love :) Just thought I would give ya a heads up! Happy 2012!</div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-56638982127234552872011-12-31T16:23:00.000-08:002011-12-31T16:28:31.916-08:00Happy Happy New Year!<div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/212443307392058960/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/212443307392058960_JXjdSUTW_c.jpg" border="0" width="null" height="null" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSq1cez_flQ">youtube.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/merrimentevents/" target="_blank">Courtney</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-27272243248394673042011-12-27T20:20:00.001-08:002011-12-27T20:39:58.111-08:006 months<div style="text-align: center;">Happy 6 months Lily Belle! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/ashgreeno/?action=view&current=DSCN4739-1-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/ashgreeno/DSCN4739-1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">16 lb 5 oz (58%)</div><div style="text-align: center; ">27 3/4 inches (98%)</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; ">You love to smile, eat (peas, carrots & rice cereal!), roll and giggle. </div><div style="text-align: center; ">You have 2 bottom teeth and more on the way! </div><div style="text-align: center; ">You're so close to crawling already. It seems so soon, but girl when you set your mind to something, you get it done. I hope you stay that way forever :) </div><div style="text-align: center; ">You are by far the most beautiful thing I have ever had a part in creating. </div><div style="text-align: center; ">The past 6 months have been challenging, stressful, precious, amazing and FAST. </div><div style="text-align: center; ">I can't wait for the rest of this incredible first year!</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/ashgreeno/?action=view&current=DSCN4740-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/ashgreeno/DSCN4740-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love you more than I ever thought possible. </div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-271417770650817142011-12-24T22:10:00.001-08:002011-12-24T22:25:54.289-08:00Merry Christmas!<div style="text-align: center;">So our Christmas card just didn't happen this year. I thought about it. Then I got stressed out thinking about gathering everyone's addresses <i>again</i> because I didn't keep good track of them last time. I thought about addressing and stamping and licking envelopes (so sick). Then I decided to play the "I'm a new mom" card :) I don't believe it's a season for stress, so I'm just making a Christmas blog post instead... at 11:30 on Christmas eve... while my husband sleeps and my baby eats. See, I am a new mom. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkMi1rgzisHUfc2qKpf5e66-TMxVhuk4w4WWPhKaTZaIS8GwTFTGVOgpJyI0LifB2j8LueIYU3AJwv9prBs1_UmH4Ep2uF8G0INToOuaHwB2byV2WO9YgXpC2qmkWiplz66_YL9yzYhs/s1600/DSCN4706.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkMi1rgzisHUfc2qKpf5e66-TMxVhuk4w4WWPhKaTZaIS8GwTFTGVOgpJyI0LifB2j8LueIYU3AJwv9prBs1_UmH4Ep2uF8G0INToOuaHwB2byV2WO9YgXpC2qmkWiplz66_YL9yzYhs/s400/DSCN4706.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689945120615330770" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">So a very Merry Christmas to you & yours.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQWkOH7psfUes0tHKMXeu4aCUros3xBgUaPuvQ-D-EJDlK86i7GX7wOLgyaFZsaXI4UNrltSl8ljqjKsawkuvCaw-CP3h8L4XYhU7EIKj_a7VkqgaQzj-HwIa_gQ1SLC3fW5eL85OrUg/s1600/DSCN4697.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQWkOH7psfUes0tHKMXeu4aCUros3xBgUaPuvQ-D-EJDlK86i7GX7wOLgyaFZsaXI4UNrltSl8ljqjKsawkuvCaw-CP3h8L4XYhU7EIKj_a7VkqgaQzj-HwIa_gQ1SLC3fW5eL85OrUg/s400/DSCN4697.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689945111129522786" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">From me & mine. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQRdMfn-cZgeuYVrATrTIDzV_rosmGLe7iC3gwihTeFdOMXgHx_H2jJ7hj96NsQFtT11jNtRs97TmGh4KcTDheGSVVJJfJofQ-tIdVuuswAFOq1m1F20rLRCU7pHWjj1Y8bMhZYtB7uN4/s1600/DSCN4691.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQRdMfn-cZgeuYVrATrTIDzV_rosmGLe7iC3gwihTeFdOMXgHx_H2jJ7hj96NsQFtT11jNtRs97TmGh4KcTDheGSVVJJfJofQ-tIdVuuswAFOq1m1F20rLRCU7pHWjj1Y8bMhZYtB7uN4/s400/DSCN4691.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689945102033629090" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I hope it's full of shortbread cookies,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXM6FKaV2LFFqqrvgww8ZZEEvNjHlMJ522YzX23SQ75acQNJaTgptE4fH7VHeziDdSCR0uUYNLlmkRUUu2f-jGqhlBddxoCBX4PNSjdV7sPLOSXDPtQzEqi1v78LiCUOFgqaq0YAnowE/s1600/DSCN4675.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXM6FKaV2LFFqqrvgww8ZZEEvNjHlMJ522YzX23SQ75acQNJaTgptE4fH7VHeziDdSCR0uUYNLlmkRUUu2f-jGqhlBddxoCBX4PNSjdV7sPLOSXDPtQzEqi1v78LiCUOFgqaq0YAnowE/s400/DSCN4675.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689945095492791570" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">precious family, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeK9n7li4has7wnOu7TUmEdmsRxnoPe_F_RJlUrdZpCoJnBqD9qrbFOZEfNLIzFsVf9IRHBj7XhzRyCi_DhqQpFY60-KsMrPuEhGqzCoeVIdy4tcCyq8vHhzhDZdkD27fjXKQFDnJOpGo/s1600/DSCN4673.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeK9n7li4has7wnOu7TUmEdmsRxnoPe_F_RJlUrdZpCoJnBqD9qrbFOZEfNLIzFsVf9IRHBj7XhzRyCi_DhqQpFY60-KsMrPuEhGqzCoeVIdy4tcCyq8vHhzhDZdkD27fjXKQFDnJOpGo/s400/DSCN4673.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689945087327393874" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">gingerbread cupcakes,</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOK8TqGha9xFWg7DgsnMWanlg0XuZjUVNSY089fH-m2saZ8_Mp9TqP6LdqR4_cTn0OPVp_wUaK8J8MA6u0EwMu-i0kE_e5XD-HpP9D2CccpdRa4C3lXJnocO05aNoAZ_5TBQBT1TZfvo/s1600/DSCN4709.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOK8TqGha9xFWg7DgsnMWanlg0XuZjUVNSY089fH-m2saZ8_Mp9TqP6LdqR4_cTn0OPVp_wUaK8J8MA6u0EwMu-i0kE_e5XD-HpP9D2CccpdRa4C3lXJnocO05aNoAZ_5TBQBT1TZfvo/s400/DSCN4709.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689947385354553410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">and wonderful memories .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNp6IMtAt7bUwMRDQRZj6sa8eCJMMm4CHC28aUAH4pg0UiGTjM0BYPw6m52E0VBEg3JwWqAXoSZm9740Gbm6Mgzrsl3xh6obNHL8x6FDy7DHrRnoOoxvS_2OmAgibbTmazDFBwKYKoGU/s1600/DSCN4712.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNp6IMtAt7bUwMRDQRZj6sa8eCJMMm4CHC28aUAH4pg0UiGTjM0BYPw6m52E0VBEg3JwWqAXoSZm9740Gbm6Mgzrsl3xh6obNHL8x6FDy7DHrRnoOoxvS_2OmAgibbTmazDFBwKYKoGU/s400/DSCN4712.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689947383362921714" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Love, Ashley</div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-71265839049383172982011-12-22T14:16:00.001-08:002011-12-22T14:31:30.727-08:00Baby Dedication<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';color:#663366;"><b>Sunday December 11, 2011 </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';color:#330033;"><b>We dedicated miss Lily Belle at church a couple weeks ago. It was such a sweet reminder that we are committed to raising our blessing to know and love Jesus. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';color:#330033;"><b><br /></b></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0VOmxMTS7djs3RgLD1MgHXvYWgZ25c_Ktq6gTbQ_wZURIsN1B7hxIqb52lxsLlW1z0_nmy2vxV3GyNlUYVUK9_6kSuCg2wdMIfXn5RMRrOXFPkiLfulwEkdBmcs-w9ofOSFkdvYfn3o/s1600/DSCN4666.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS0VOmxMTS7djs3RgLD1MgHXvYWgZ25c_Ktq6gTbQ_wZURIsN1B7hxIqb52lxsLlW1z0_nmy2vxV3GyNlUYVUK9_6kSuCg2wdMIfXn5RMRrOXFPkiLfulwEkdBmcs-w9ofOSFkdvYfn3o/s400/DSCN4666.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689080590215060130" /></a>d<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-CiKD9-X2B-ZrSe0dO6r1lXV4aMCjxHUDkPEys0a5fyTZ-22sKvVFouTBuGpEJbamjxoJnXDPIv_X-Mjb-0TbgAWJdmcazOBEUyEcvwwGKWnh2yaI7rodHnwAizkM3WeV8vO1ZP_6veY/s1600/DSCN4661.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-CiKD9-X2B-ZrSe0dO6r1lXV4aMCjxHUDkPEys0a5fyTZ-22sKvVFouTBuGpEJbamjxoJnXDPIv_X-Mjb-0TbgAWJdmcazOBEUyEcvwwGKWnh2yaI7rodHnwAizkM3WeV8vO1ZP_6veY/s400/DSCN4661.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689080576430196722" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGIh_m2afu4t6Vsw3r460EQlFfs5-yofLxBA1ITbxSi1M37LcLaw8N7OY0jz-Mf1m-bvo9etQhnzmzbcVQ8zzkUts13_DmvSP04yJDJgvOzNg9BonbZmabvrne4fPetIZX1CSsdqcTLRM/s1600/DSCN4662.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGIh_m2afu4t6Vsw3r460EQlFfs5-yofLxBA1ITbxSi1M37LcLaw8N7OY0jz-Mf1m-bvo9etQhnzmzbcVQ8zzkUts13_DmvSP04yJDJgvOzNg9BonbZmabvrne4fPetIZX1CSsdqcTLRM/s400/DSCN4662.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5689080574162611522" /></a>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-24482991587304382972011-12-20T10:33:00.000-08:002011-12-20T14:43:26.794-08:00You can be my new best friend.<div>So I entered a recipe contest!!! I decided to share my very favorite cookie recipe. It's the first gluten free & vegan recipe I created, it inspired me to start a business and it's even the Sugar Mama namesake :) PLEASE go to the the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=260780670644311&set=o.173093222705070&type=1&theater">Gluten-Free Cookie Swap</a> and "like" my recipe. I could win a kitchen aid mixer! Oh, and you'll be my new best friend. Thanks!</div><div> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWDzOGmJMScufua5PrzLc6B0tdUUz69TpuqxhKf1YPZYGMxcXg4IknR46Pn7BC0bFCVzKhhfmx6bViiul3yodNg2HVKWESAxKm7ZUuA_7feGZG0Hv1wyTMB1ABuzdg00UMKTLpLrXubMM/s1600/DSCN2687.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 358px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWDzOGmJMScufua5PrzLc6B0tdUUz69TpuqxhKf1YPZYGMxcXg4IknR46Pn7BC0bFCVzKhhfmx6bViiul3yodNg2HVKWESAxKm7ZUuA_7feGZG0Hv1wyTMB1ABuzdg00UMKTLpLrXubMM/s400/DSCN2687.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688342038026504306" /></a>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-84616567147439630892011-12-17T13:51:00.000-08:002011-12-17T14:26:56.672-08:00Field Trip Friday {Canvas & Cupcakes)Ok so it's Saturday, but I didn't get this posted yesterday. LAST Friday I had a Canvas & Cupcakes birthday party for Hunter's sister, Hayley. It was SO fun! <div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQq8Qj9n9LAt1SGYADfBK8JphnTFV8QvmM2698LOWYXkQYgkwtAC3bAIFn9Z9CQ5ElmrtDZpfsMhGH7DImDczcWlQS7pd0yRLKaINdgD8G9cA1eihxB2rRIFxJJzLFZqfZF91wO7dMwf0/s1600/DSCN4631.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQq8Qj9n9LAt1SGYADfBK8JphnTFV8QvmM2698LOWYXkQYgkwtAC3bAIFn9Z9CQ5ElmrtDZpfsMhGH7DImDczcWlQS7pd0yRLKaINdgD8G9cA1eihxB2rRIFxJJzLFZqfZF91wO7dMwf0/s400/DSCN4631.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687220627914563138" /></a>Nichole and Nina were my co hosts :) Nichole actually taught the painting part and brought tons of supplies so that was a life saver. Nina did snacks and last minute setup when Lil decided to have a meltdown (and I was still hot gluing party favors) with a half hour til party time!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic5cEvIQyo5EUrHsB7Y7m57j7pLuQPe4EqwcIRiISq46yk2JEjJj_1gD_1gFNmai23JhMQYJdpZXXOG-O8YzDmAZk86b1HvagNqRNs1n1ONKFZhT74TUflquZy5V1jeC4v2AwBaLuWgPE/s1600/DSCN4648.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic5cEvIQyo5EUrHsB7Y7m57j7pLuQPe4EqwcIRiISq46yk2JEjJj_1gD_1gFNmai23JhMQYJdpZXXOG-O8YzDmAZk86b1HvagNqRNs1n1ONKFZhT74TUflquZy5V1jeC4v2AwBaLuWgPE/s400/DSCN4648.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687225090493990130" /></a>The party favors were teeny little canvasses that I made into ornaments. Plus, they doubled as place settings when hung from the easels!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6LbHWuHIwDAtItiSNkwZznjocumXJ7MhLrUsv2HhuDqyAfcmqRlBAXYAGrVoZNNicMNj9ioZzJBiw7Ux9uWQf38hVKJszTRheQf6DYZPPtODa-12rTz7zXqEjSARcJ7yVnmkrKmTe1V4/s1600/DSCN4628.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6LbHWuHIwDAtItiSNkwZznjocumXJ7MhLrUsv2HhuDqyAfcmqRlBAXYAGrVoZNNicMNj9ioZzJBiw7Ux9uWQf38hVKJszTRheQf6DYZPPtODa-12rTz7zXqEjSARcJ7yVnmkrKmTe1V4/s400/DSCN4628.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687220642714454706" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_FMmvGlptZBarR8F4EOzHDJPs8DiDKIvXzi5w4NklRHsBBL0eAawsq3qUfKYY_2QqUWwQirX8dwI8GJFdjfvWRuGsDHdbkmNNzIyZB0ibMKuavxgkGki7qmwmcGmXIKZFlcDmxrpd9mQ/s1600/DSCN4634.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_FMmvGlptZBarR8F4EOzHDJPs8DiDKIvXzi5w4NklRHsBBL0eAawsq3qUfKYY_2QqUWwQirX8dwI8GJFdjfvWRuGsDHdbkmNNzIyZB0ibMKuavxgkGki7qmwmcGmXIKZFlcDmxrpd9mQ/s400/DSCN4634.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687220661299055922" /></a>And the pinterest inspired paint palette cupcake display that I'm super proud of :) </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg93c1CiLoe6aTfWHmVUSPLgPxCcqfLTJgv4iQmyv0mmdD56wuszJ-1rtLfcUuOLDyf7_nF2x0-YrMKgG-yWYIbRcW_vWmDh_3XBd2BskJuqW-Dljj0zN4PdFlyOnFjkSfNfg5k5wYOwgs/s1600/DSCN4632.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg93c1CiLoe6aTfWHmVUSPLgPxCcqfLTJgv4iQmyv0mmdD56wuszJ-1rtLfcUuOLDyf7_nF2x0-YrMKgG-yWYIbRcW_vWmDh_3XBd2BskJuqW-Dljj0zN4PdFlyOnFjkSfNfg5k5wYOwgs/s400/DSCN4632.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687220647706803762" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPojlYTwHnetZO7a-L_Br9wpb_DtxjGDgnSMAh4y42P87k-1_dY0TIX_EPJK6fcgolTEcpiXwUjG26Vlxls6RcEGAAhBvUGluR1LshC5ELHO1QNNYq36Ltz8EuKEFy1mh803mpmf2j4A/s1600/DSCN4627.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPojlYTwHnetZO7a-L_Br9wpb_DtxjGDgnSMAh4y42P87k-1_dY0TIX_EPJK6fcgolTEcpiXwUjG26Vlxls6RcEGAAhBvUGluR1LshC5ELHO1QNNYq36Ltz8EuKEFy1mh803mpmf2j4A/s400/DSCN4627.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687220633768373698" /></a></div>This party was such a fun way to get to know new people because it's so interactive! I loved getting to know Hayley's friends.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUEBB-TIT-C5sUREXqKkBorHGE91iMnSxftSRs2L-Jrpy547j33CybgrZWhqwH5JlvJ7ih9PjL3sblNvgy8ZrNwj2IV9ngqAIL-cgH_NGugS_wFcuXlgxgNaAxnTr1Whgxmbyzsf4xz4/s1600/DSCN4635.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDUEBB-TIT-C5sUREXqKkBorHGE91iMnSxftSRs2L-Jrpy547j33CybgrZWhqwH5JlvJ7ih9PjL3sblNvgy8ZrNwj2IV9ngqAIL-cgH_NGugS_wFcuXlgxgNaAxnTr1Whgxmbyzsf4xz4/s400/DSCN4635.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687226751586158034" /></a><br />And here are a couple finished projects. Beautiful! <div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hYt6fGKCvVGPL6TQzQ2IwvT9wOWmOuIIThqKhs4qZRhT0r8AQabYEyb_pt7m2AAR_UZ7js02Mvxc1mssYW8n_N1MV4elcoOtxoy219XbkdxFiAIyqqf3YqGoHPV8mFOBPA_o8k5vcpA/s1600/DSCN4645.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hYt6fGKCvVGPL6TQzQ2IwvT9wOWmOuIIThqKhs4qZRhT0r8AQabYEyb_pt7m2AAR_UZ7js02Mvxc1mssYW8n_N1MV4elcoOtxoy219XbkdxFiAIyqqf3YqGoHPV8mFOBPA_o8k5vcpA/s400/DSCN4645.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687226759092433058" /></a></div><div>Happy Birthday Hayley :)</div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-14256948632940303342011-12-14T14:32:00.000-08:002011-12-14T14:55:48.409-08:00CRAFTS!!!!!!!!Hello!! So who's ready to get their craft on!?! Jamie is so sweet and has a super cute<a href="http://easilyamusedmommy.blogspot.com"> blog</a>. She is here to inspire us all to DIY some perfect gifts :)<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dm6fkc3nTAw/TrxjjlqU9ZI/AAAAAAAAApg/MzWb-3bxVU8/s1600/11+08_4695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dm6fkc3nTAw/TrxjjlqU9ZI/AAAAAAAAApg/MzWb-3bxVU8/s320/11+08_4695.JPG" width="213" /></a>Hi friends of Ashley! I'm Jamie from <a href="http://easilyamusedmommy.blogspot.com/">Snow In December</a>, and I'm here today to share with you some <i>inexpensive, DIY ideas</i> for your all Christmas gift-giving needs! To me, hand-made gifts always leave a lasting impression.<br /><br /><br /><br />Most of the pins I've chosen to share today take no special skills. I encourage you to dust off your craft supplies and get to work, putting a little love (and glue) into each hand-made gift! Your friends and family will thank you for it.<br /><br /><br /><br />**Each of these ideas came from my pin-boards. There's lots more inspiration where that came from if you want to check me out on <a href="http://pinterest.com/jamaymaymommy/">Pinterest</a>. I'm kind of a big deal. (Nooooooo, Not really!) ;0)<br /><span style="font-size:x-large;">For Your Artsy Friend: </span><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/466553050/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/270286415105995733_f6yVXhD9_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br /><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />Source: <a href="http://westermanfam.blogspot.com/2011/04/chalkboard-coasters-tutorial.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">westermanfam.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jamaymaymommy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jamaymay</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:x-large;">For Your Fashion-Savvy Friend: </span><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/206727448/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/270286415105930813_mumMTr0a_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />Source: <a href="http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/2010/08/upcycled-scarflette.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jamaymaymommy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jamaymay</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><span style="font-size:x-large;">For Your Bestie:<br /></span><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/185247806/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="388" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/270286415105925837_Iapk6wZZ_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />Source: <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2011/08/creative-guest-watermark-tee-by-sweet.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">u-createcrafts.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jamaymaymommy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jamaymay</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size:x-large;">For Your Hubs:<br /></span><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/444236063/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="600" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/270286415105990191_r1VEak1m_c.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />Source: <a href="http://www.thedatingdivas.com/erika/quick-sweet-treats/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">thedatingdivas.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jamaymaymommy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jamaymay</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><span style="font-size:x-large;">For Your Little Man:<br /></span><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/466640561/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="244" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/270286415105995746_ilkpQEw5_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />Source: <a href="http://followinginmyshoes.com/life-as-i-know-it/christmas-gift-guide/handmade-presents-for-kids-part-1-christmas-gift-guide-series/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">followinginmyshoes.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jamaymaymommy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jamaymay</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/466661748/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/270286415105995751_xcffdFjO_c.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />Source: <a href="http://mineforthemaking.blogspot.com/2010/07/super-cool-cape-tutorial.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">mineforthemaking.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jamaymaymommy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jamaymay</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><span style="font-size:x-large;">And Your Little Woman:<br /></span><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/400464744/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/270286415105979031_2nWG2qCq_c.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />Source: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79692400/custom-button-letter-wall-art-orange?ref=sr_gallery_40&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=monograms&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">etsy.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jamaymaymommy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jamaymay</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/302380881/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/270286415105955902_G1dxKTWt_c.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />Source: <a href="http://jamieespo.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-09-25T08%3A52%3A00-04%3A00" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">jamieespo.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jamaymaymommy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jamaymay</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:x-large;">For the Couple You Double Date With:<br /></span><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/292674214/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/270286415105950656_rUgUN39I_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;color:#76838b;">Source: </span><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=wine+cork+crafts&hl=en&sa=X&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-Address&rlz=1I7ADSA_en&tbm=isch&tbnid=XiHep23Gi4pnyM:&imgrefurl=http://www.keywordpicture.com/keyword/wine%252520cork%252520frames/&docid=SOnWJwhZ9n9h6M&w=1281&h=1600&ei=NhVTTq_eFcmNsAKvkpX2Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=816&vpy=350&dur=2978&hovh=251&hovw=201&tx=105&ty=112&page=7&tbnh=146&tbnw=129&start=186&ndsp=33&ved=1t:429,r:29,s:186&biw=1440&bih=731" style="color: rgb(118, 131, 139); font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline; ">google.com</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;color:#76838b;"> via </span><a href="http://pinterest.com/jamaymaymommy/" style="color: rgb(118, 131, 139); font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline; " target="_blank">Jamaymay</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;color:#76838b;"> on </span><a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139); text-decoration: underline; " target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div><br /></div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><span style="font-size:x-large;">For the Grandparents:<br /></span><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/187150890/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/270286415105926205_6DzV42p4_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />Source: <a href="http://www.lilluna.com/2011/08/tutorial-tuesday-count-your-blessings.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">lilluna.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jamaymaymommy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jamaymay</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br /></div><div><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/128911338/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="500" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/270286415105912712_noMpBVF1_c.jpg" width="334" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;"><br />Source: <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/2010/08/hodge-podge-of-mod-podge.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">somewhatsimple.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jamaymaymommy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jamaymay</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:x-large;">For the cute baby in your life:</span></div><div><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/223164238/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="291" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/270286415105934513_htaN5QQW_c.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;color:#76838b;">Source: </span><a href="http://meggyolks.tumblr.com/post/568387266/mercedestalia-my-future-child-will-wear-this?ref=nf" style="color: rgb(118, 131, 139); font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline; ">meggyolks.tumblr.com</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;color:#76838b;"> via </span><a href="http://pinterest.com/jamaymaymommy/" style="color: rgb(118, 131, 139); font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline; " target="_blank">Jamaymay</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;color:#76838b;"> on </span><a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="font-size: 10px; color: rgb(118, 131, 139); text-decoration: underline; " target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:x-large;">HAPPY Crafting!</span><br /><center><p><img style="border:0;" align="center" src="http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa420/dondalees/Snow%20in%20December/blogsigverse.png" /></p></center></div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-2726150396798044512011-12-09T01:19:00.000-08:002011-12-09T05:42:20.413-08:00Field trip Friday {parade of lights}Last Friday night (12.2.11) we ventured downtown in the snow and <b>cold </b>for the Parade of Lights! Hunter got grand stand tickets for free at work so we got to sit in the bleachers right at the start of the parade. So fun! I've never had actual seats to a parade and the news anchor was only a few seats away. We definitely felt VIP :)<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-zPZr0uRflBcOkvAuTToK0nJwBR905mhnO2Ng5KKIcOoxKYaTBtxMo6DJGAjQwrM_j0E7Qg48XmgWjpvGItfAbG574Uc77jfsSe7z54-261B_-z8e-eFN03BdHxCTHVZuu7FFR0tb-pw/s1600/DSCN4611.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-zPZr0uRflBcOkvAuTToK0nJwBR905mhnO2Ng5KKIcOoxKYaTBtxMo6DJGAjQwrM_j0E7Qg48XmgWjpvGItfAbG574Uc77jfsSe7z54-261B_-z8e-eFN03BdHxCTHVZuu7FFR0tb-pw/s400/DSCN4611.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684058393454940626" /></a></div><div>(Oh, and Lily came because this is what she looks like when we try and give her a bottle... so we can't leave her with anyone for longer than about 3 hours.)</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEWmFmO4jqAUZpgv_YSbkxlkM8h_cyA3s9xj6IOMKiwnG6kRIOAWg7uEWg5l6POoP_6QnksLdHdZgEZpNU7aKaIEAeCHNh_RZ_iuKjp8uixSVaKqkQohef_NIGwh8YwErKNQbTAjIMh3g/s1600/DSCN4587.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEWmFmO4jqAUZpgv_YSbkxlkM8h_cyA3s9xj6IOMKiwnG6kRIOAWg7uEWg5l6POoP_6QnksLdHdZgEZpNU7aKaIEAeCHNh_RZ_iuKjp8uixSVaKqkQohef_NIGwh8YwErKNQbTAjIMh3g/s400/DSCN4587.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684118351207692834" /></a><br /></div><div>Dang it, we really dropped the ball on the bottle thing. I swore my baby would get used to a bottle so that Hunter and I could always have enough alone time... but we gave her one a couple time when she was brand new and she didn't even bat an eye so I thought we were good to go... turns out she forgot. Also turns out she's real picky and perhaps even a bit stubborn. But that's neither here not there.</div><div><br /></div><div>Look how sleepy she is. This is right before the parade started and she fell asleep all snuggle up to daddy :) What a cutie.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZjWOU9NuT3ZiS8qe0ytFxGEIIcrZGF1_an9Y1ZlCHHy6-SbdGo1OEFZrtaT1xEULiJ1Ovr8czUq1RM0oeb4mw2wRcyt61NrOq_Ab9OpNQIOyMAoSleqLebdVeUtSjGexHVlrohCQmgA/s1600/DSCN4613.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSZjWOU9NuT3ZiS8qe0ytFxGEIIcrZGF1_an9Y1ZlCHHy6-SbdGo1OEFZrtaT1xEULiJ1Ovr8czUq1RM0oeb4mw2wRcyt61NrOq_Ab9OpNQIOyMAoSleqLebdVeUtSjGexHVlrohCQmgA/s400/DSCN4613.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684058419832292466" /></a></div><div>Our attempt at a family photo. Dang, it was cold. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdFlUaNfCR57R7-dlLRbs0J3ooIFM2E6cFe2mESWxdPmFuOvyffQKmqqthqflvvtd4NaDfjpS_Y_7_HMa9-tA2U4JDcbpDsD-UpcRc1E_zLUK0cvbbkbmbchzEWbQx73d4lBP6QCMd-c/s1600/DSCN4612.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigdFlUaNfCR57R7-dlLRbs0J3ooIFM2E6cFe2mESWxdPmFuOvyffQKmqqthqflvvtd4NaDfjpS_Y_7_HMa9-tA2U4JDcbpDsD-UpcRc1E_zLUK0cvbbkbmbchzEWbQx73d4lBP6QCMd-c/s400/DSCN4612.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684058404508084786" /></a></div><div>Or seats were right in front of the City and County building and we got to go inside to warm up and eat free cookies whenever we wanted. See, VIP. Here is what it looked like when we got there. </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpt2C5OBPfXTa8scC8DmdKb39rSp9IdrWZ3gyZm36VN0UJ6BSSAeqbyoTULl8SuDI38D3wxyJQeJ7_WaQqMpEZljL1RUUBF3uY2qpiaWAGS0GbZT2_F1f4vAso-gqtwn42-u9fCsEDdww/s1600/DSCN4615.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpt2C5OBPfXTa8scC8DmdKb39rSp9IdrWZ3gyZm36VN0UJ6BSSAeqbyoTULl8SuDI38D3wxyJQeJ7_WaQqMpEZljL1RUUBF3uY2qpiaWAGS0GbZT2_F1f4vAso-gqtwn42-u9fCsEDdww/s400/DSCN4615.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684058428722824514" /></a><br /></div><div>And this is it after the official lighting that kicked off the parade. So pretty!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCob6QaYWjFgF_wC3upZQnejZjeUUVUFa_Ll4SjSQWDPzDeOtQjD41sY1_Geh8L5bt3leOW7IpO7YxH902CUlNNY4F9MZVx2_d5edyS2FjfmK4ry4OTFXSW0RDZmjAecT27fDWSH4zEo/s1600/DSCN4616.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCob6QaYWjFgF_wC3upZQnejZjeUUVUFa_Ll4SjSQWDPzDeOtQjD41sY1_Geh8L5bt3leOW7IpO7YxH902CUlNNY4F9MZVx2_d5edyS2FjfmK4ry4OTFXSW0RDZmjAecT27fDWSH4zEo/s400/DSCN4616.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684058435371006914" /></a><br />This is the CSU drumline. I just always take pictures of the drummers because they remind me of Travi :) Again, Lil just slept right on through. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDMIvwyRzrJUIp23qGPypQ85rp49zsH2YONhRqCcXcAh1bW90cSomw75A5Q66EaB3QRR0rysz0cD6O1SVkP87yrJh-54PouOHAYWbRUCQyyvzgJN5SIS8h1s7T3-ZiK890bxIn-EJxWg/s1600/DSCN4617.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDMIvwyRzrJUIp23qGPypQ85rp49zsH2YONhRqCcXcAh1bW90cSomw75A5Q66EaB3QRR0rysz0cD6O1SVkP87yrJh-54PouOHAYWbRUCQyyvzgJN5SIS8h1s7T3-ZiK890bxIn-EJxWg/s400/DSCN4617.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684121773487780226" /></a></div><br />Even though it was stinkin' cold, and we had to keep our baby out way past bedtime like bad parents, we had such a fun (and much needed) date night! (Don't worry, Lily forgave us and only cried a little on the way home.) We're even getting somewhat of a nap schedule figure out. It's a Christmas miracle! <div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEWOWcWCi7KPmJEi6ut1GRfPnLvhXwfvTCYlUTvd_5jvImrQ8tD_sJE_5hef4DcRcCJAfjBIsGvyRyfZ38v-a7c-Lg0eoyyELY6L_5JapI-VraQ0cadPd_GP7o4LYJ2ql1bwKNSY2bUc/s1600/DSCN4618.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAEWOWcWCi7KPmJEi6ut1GRfPnLvhXwfvTCYlUTvd_5jvImrQ8tD_sJE_5hef4DcRcCJAfjBIsGvyRyfZ38v-a7c-Lg0eoyyELY6L_5JapI-VraQ0cadPd_GP7o4LYJ2ql1bwKNSY2bUc/s400/DSCN4618.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684121778169372530" /></a></div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-81644181506240955442011-12-07T20:11:00.000-08:002011-12-07T20:38:43.841-08:00Sweet Baby<div>My sweet baby is 5 1/2 months old already. It is so fun watching her grow and learn more every single day, but it's killing me how <i>fast</i> she is changing! My brother's gf Beth took these amazing pictures the other day. I'm in love :) Beth has her own photography business, <a href="http://www.yellowfeatherphotography.com/">Yellow Feather Photography</a>. She is so talented! Thank you Beth :) </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrBJnqacCPxV7KzEpisYjkcEOcFrW7ypxKQJkFA703a1G-K3pn4_7vfDi4XU2qzBcVH_L6IIkf2AkdtyfGkOINwdWYwDj5J0G_4oKYrNOT_iuKGHCdjdMd71XKSclzAY_ZScG_rWEQFFU/s1600/383151_199480360137115_188191077932710_414506_279871209_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrBJnqacCPxV7KzEpisYjkcEOcFrW7ypxKQJkFA703a1G-K3pn4_7vfDi4XU2qzBcVH_L6IIkf2AkdtyfGkOINwdWYwDj5J0G_4oKYrNOT_iuKGHCdjdMd71XKSclzAY_ZScG_rWEQFFU/s400/383151_199480360137115_188191077932710_414506_279871209_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683606470949420162" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet baby has a <b>tooth</b> already! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_jTyyTHQfiiHAzIaPMoY52tfk8XAFH8OXK2rIL33CZM67NP6lt5e9ZV88h8Dhjhb2-7RwncbdT4JBpea9_IWKdhOZmNCaouLlX6qF_WFCZ6Hmlu9Mzy5QScJKth2zD-dQt7W9XN1DPM/s1600/381627_199480026803815_188191077932710_414503_1580172580_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_jTyyTHQfiiHAzIaPMoY52tfk8XAFH8OXK2rIL33CZM67NP6lt5e9ZV88h8Dhjhb2-7RwncbdT4JBpea9_IWKdhOZmNCaouLlX6qF_WFCZ6Hmlu9Mzy5QScJKth2zD-dQt7W9XN1DPM/s400/381627_199480026803815_188191077932710_414503_1580172580_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683606470244861186" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, she's also sitting up like a pro!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVgAJ1MuDl9t9rimS44jHbGD6Cdz0VleVXTUzhdrKmncJMBY98OnCwJhk-hJsz4kK7CySaLb9vSuxb4G9eOPelZv1AgN7eDOczxRP2COeLmCWJw-QMadWI5jy4RsZ2cWLHwwkrFo1yx0/s1600/378924_199480323470452_188191077932710_414505_1312143965_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVgAJ1MuDl9t9rimS44jHbGD6Cdz0VleVXTUzhdrKmncJMBY98OnCwJhk-hJsz4kK7CySaLb9vSuxb4G9eOPelZv1AgN7eDOczxRP2COeLmCWJw-QMadWI5jy4RsZ2cWLHwwkrFo1yx0/s400/378924_199480323470452_188191077932710_414505_1312143965_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683606454792967074" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Love this sweet booty :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpjkWVRypTogFWPimvMPrAbchw5q_EaBlM9mpw9iF18FQPCXDIYcllls-eUlotfYtGYpqGUjvr6ZfrjTmZQKbtY5xyMFexTdQ7kdcGaPhnShutbupa0DU3CfztHc13e7yGDDTx7-EeTs/s1600/391011_199479980137153_188191077932710_414502_894149185_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpjkWVRypTogFWPimvMPrAbchw5q_EaBlM9mpw9iF18FQPCXDIYcllls-eUlotfYtGYpqGUjvr6ZfrjTmZQKbtY5xyMFexTdQ7kdcGaPhnShutbupa0DU3CfztHc13e7yGDDTx7-EeTs/s400/391011_199479980137153_188191077932710_414502_894149185_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683606457695342498" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This one is my very favorite. I bought this getup on after-Christmas clearance last year when I was pregnant! I was SO excited to snuggle a little baby in this year and holy cow, here she is! I could have never imagined how perfect my little reindeer would be :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-68248757064658183182011-12-05T07:00:00.000-08:002011-12-05T07:00:02.203-08:00Another DIY Christmas gift {Happy Find}<p style="text-align: center;"><span style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Hello there. I'm back with more Christmas gift ideas! <a href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/">Happy Find</a> is one of the first blogs I fell in love with. Venus is so sweet and fun and her crafts are always so bright and cheerful! Today she is here to share a great DIY gift idea... but if you're not in the mood to make it yourself then definitely check out her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyFind">shop</a>. She has the most adorable aprons and pincushions. I treated myself to a sweet little mini pincushion that I LOVE and I bought an apron as a gift and had a REALLY hard time letting it go :)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 127, 127); font-weight: bold; font-family:georgia, palatino;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=" ;font-family:georgia, palatino;font-size:14pt;color:#007f7f;"><strong>Hello sweets!</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">My name is Venus and I'm the happy craftin' gal from <a href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/" target="_self">Happy Find</a>. Crafting is my drug. When the babes are tended to and the chores are done, you'll find me in my little craft space making pretty things. And speaking of pretty things... <span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><em>boy do I have a tutorial for you!</em></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fcb562e5970d-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c0162fcb562e5970d" style="width: 550px;" title="Greeting spools" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fcb562e5970d-550wi" alt="Greeting spools" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br />Ashley has invited me to share with you a <a href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/happy_find/2009/12/christmas-card-alternative.html" target="_self">tutorial</a> that I actually posted several years back, but this time, it's with a <em>twist</em>. I had this vision in my head. I wanted to make a little wooden doll, reminiscent of a Matroyshka if you will, but I didn't want to paint a face on it. I wanted to have Lala (my wee one's) face instead.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I have been tinkering with several different transfer techniques, (<a href="http://diddledumpling.blogspot.com/2010/05/tutorial-vintage-looking-painted-sign.html" target="_self">HERE</a>, <a href="http://matsutakeblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-transfer-inkjet-images-to-wood.html" target="_self">HERE</a> and <a href="http://sarahsprojects.blogspot.com/2010/02/wall-art-for-siennas-room.html" target="_self">HERE</a>) none came close to the clarity and quality of what I was envisioning, especially when you're working with a curved surface. So after a few tries - a few failures, I came up with this:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015437949f27970c-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c015437949f27970c" style="width: 550px;" title="DSC_0026" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015437949f27970c-550wi" alt="DSC_0026" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><em><br /></em></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><em>Cute, right?</em></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">So let's take it to another level...</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015393c162d9970b-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c015393c162d9970b" style="width: 550px;" title="DSC_0010_2" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015393c162d9970b-550wi" alt="DSC_0010_2" /></a><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Let's make a greeting spool!</p><p style="text-align: center;">A perfect little gift for the special peeps in your life. A treasure to keep forever!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fd16a9ae970d-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c0162fd16a9ae970d" style="width: 550px;" title="DSC_0030_2" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fd16a9ae970d-550wi" alt="DSC_0030_2" /></a><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">So enough of my jibba-jabba and let's get craftin'!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=" ;font-size:18pt;color:#c00000;">***</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=" ;font-family:'arial black', 'avant garde';color:#c00000;">SUPPLIES:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015393c16d2a970b-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c015393c16d2a970b" style="width: 550px;" title="DSC_0002" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015393c16d2a970b-550wi" alt="DSC_0002" /></a><br /><span style=" ;font-family:'arial black', 'avant garde';color:#c00000;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=" ;font-family:'arial black', 'avant garde';color:#c00000;">As shown above:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;">-hot glue gun.</p><p style="text-align: center;">-iron on sheets.</p><p style="text-align: center;">-fabric (preferably lightweight white cotton).</p><p style="text-align: center;">-mod podge.</p><p style="text-align: center;">-scissors.</p><p style="text-align: center;">-acrylic paint and paint brushes.</p><p style="text-align: center;">-wooden thread spool.</p><p style="text-align: center;">-wooden ball with a flat bottom (or a wooden bead or wooden doll head will work).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=" ;font-family:'arial black', 'avant garde';color:#c00000;">NOT shown</span> <span style="color:#c00000;">( I just plum forgot to add in the pic):</span></p><p style="text-align: center;">-varnish.</p><p style="text-align: center;">-an iron & ironing board.</p><p style="text-align: center;">-ribbon, felt, paper and/or fabric to use for your actual greeting.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=" ;font-size:18pt;color:#c00000;">***</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=" ;font-size:24px;color:#c00000;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fd19efb3970d-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c0162fd19efb3970d" style="width: 550px;" title="Greeting spool 1" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fd19efb3970d-550wi" alt="Greeting spool 1" /></a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=" ;font-size:24px;color:#c00000;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fd19efb3970d-pi"></a></span>First, measure your wooden ball to determine the size of face to print out.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>***I printed out several different sizes on a piece of paper first to figure out the right size.***</em></p><p style="text-align: center;">Once you figure that out, then print the picture onto your iron on transfer sheet. Don't forget to "mirror" your image if you want your image to face in a certain direction.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Next, follow manufacturer's directions and transfer the photo onto your fabric. I highly recommend lightweight cotton fabric in white. It's easier to work with.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015393c4abb9970b-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c015393c4abb9970b" style="width: 550px;" title="Greeting spool 2" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015393c4abb9970b-550wi" alt="Greeting spool 2" /></a><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Cut out your child's face.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fd1a00b9970d-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c0162fd1a00b9970d" style="width: 550px;" title="DSC_0010" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fd1a00b9970d-550wi" alt="DSC_0010" /></a><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Place photo on wooden ball for placement and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoupage" target="_self">decoupage</a> using Mod Podge.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015393c4b0c5970b-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c015393c4b0c5970b" style="width: 550px;" title="DSC_0012" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015393c4b0c5970b-550wi" alt="DSC_0012" /></a><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Once you <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decoupage" target="_self">decoupaged</a> (<em>such a fancy word</em>), it should look something like this.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015393c4b22e970b-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c015393c4b22e970b" style="width: 550px;" title="Greeting spool 3" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015393c4b22e970b-550wi" alt="Greeting spool 3" /></a><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Now paint around the face. I painted a little bit on the photo along the edge.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fd1a08ba970d-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c0162fd1a08ba970d" style="width: 550px;" title="DSC_0003" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fd1a08ba970d-550wi" alt="DSC_0003" /></a><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Once you're done painting and the paint is all nice and dry, it's going to look a little "rough" or dull.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fd1a0ace970d-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c0162fd1a0ace970d" style="width: 550px;" title="DSC_0116" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fd1a0ace970d-550wi" alt="DSC_0116" /></a><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Paint a thin coat of varnish and set aside to dry. It's going to look all shiny and prrretty!</p><p style="text-align: center;">While that's drying, you can start dressing up your spool. For ideas, tips and just plain know how, hop over to my ol' tutorial (click on the photos below to take you there).</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino;"><em>Go on...</em></span> I'll be here waiting.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/happy_find/2009/12/christmas-card-alternative.html" target="_self"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c015437982188970c" style="width: 550px;" title="DSC09953" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015437982188970c-550wi" alt="DSC09953" /></a></p><br /><p style="text-align: center;"> <a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/happy_find/2009/12/christmas-card-alternative.html" target="_self"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c0162fd1a16c8970d" style="width: 550px;" title="DSC09955" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c0162fd1a16c8970d-550wi" alt="DSC09955" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Okie-dokie...</p><p style="text-align: center;">Once you have your spool all done and pretty, your doll head should be dry and ready. Using your hot glue gun, attach the head to the spool and...</p><p style="text-align: center;">drum roll, <em>please...</em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015437982f24970c-pi"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c015437982f24970c" style="width: 550px;" title="Lala greetings 1" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015437982f24970c-550wi" alt="Lala greetings 1" /></a><br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">You're done! Now all you have to do is admire your handy-dandy work and wrap it up. Easy, right?</p><p style="text-align: center;">Now if making little greeting spools isn't your cup o'tea, than how about making an awesome chess set using photos of friends and family? How's that for a cool handmade gift for Christmas?! Or how about making one into a necklace? Or even a set of dolls of the family for a special little girl to play house with? Or for boys, making them into mini super heroes? <span style="font-family:'arial black', 'avant garde';">AH!</span> <em>The possibilities!</em></p><p style="text-align: center;">The wooden balls and spools I got from Michaels and JoAnn's. I'm thinking of buying some of these next time:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77813767/wooden-kokeshi-dolls-diy-family-of-five" target="_self"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c015393c4ea36970b" style="width: 400px;" title="Wooden dolls on Etsy" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015393c4ea36970b-400wi" alt="Wooden dolls on Etsy" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Photo via: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77813767/wooden-kokeshi-dolls-diy-family-of-five" target="_self">I Used To Be A Tree</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a style="display: inline;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62306852/2-families-of-six-and-pet-wooden-dolls" target="_self"><img class="asset asset-image at-xid-6a011168943728970c015437984f1f970c" style="width: 400px;" title="Family" src="http://happyfind.typepad.com/.a/6a011168943728970c015437984f1f970c-400wi" alt="Family" /></a><br />photo via: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62306852/2-families-of-six-and-pet-wooden-dolls" target="_self">Goose Grease Undone</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=" ;font-size:18pt;color:#c00000;">***</span></p><p style="text-align: center;">Oh my dear friends, it's time I mosey on outta here. Thank you, Ashley for having me over! It was fun.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=" ;font-family:georgia, palatino;font-size:15pt;color:#c00000;">Have a blessed magical holiday season</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=" ;font-family:georgia, palatino;font-size:15pt;color:#c00000;">&</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style=" ;font-family:georgia, palatino;font-size:15pt;color:#c00000;">Keep craftin'!!!</span></p>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-56621424842300862982011-11-29T07:36:00.000-08:002011-11-29T09:37:52.314-08:00Thanksgiving in Pratt, KSI have this problem. Sometimes when I'm having a really great time (and usually at special occasions) I just completely forget to take out my camera at all. Which is because I'm totally enjoying the moment and that's awesome. But then I'm always sad later because I don't have any pictures. Thanksgiving was no exception. I did get a few shots of Lil with some of her main men :) <div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiZ6X_uNMnRBisWr8Sy1xrT9MRjg193OYLAwvihKm1X5CLjT-gsaNPP32DSB4wQWq5j23hNCdeBjDJsk5XxJ1vKt-9jQNHx9q1PljvdBV2b8RV04NO1GeWJ5b105T7kXQp7nYSJz6cCA/s1600/DSCN4577.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiZ6X_uNMnRBisWr8Sy1xrT9MRjg193OYLAwvihKm1X5CLjT-gsaNPP32DSB4wQWq5j23hNCdeBjDJsk5XxJ1vKt-9jQNHx9q1PljvdBV2b8RV04NO1GeWJ5b105T7kXQp7nYSJz6cCA/s400/DSCN4577.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680446741955706962" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Snuggling with daddy.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbw_yHTwBRgtVq17iDGRzXCH1zEr1irO2C4x_r5TEWMVpMdCl8_WZY0x95x53C9oTbRGtZafhyphenhyphenyLCpJ04uddKf7VJ52Nx9RNoCgGlB1m1t34orSfLKYdfAvesdj3Qo-CdHY820ihvtKOg/s1600/DSCN4574.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbw_yHTwBRgtVq17iDGRzXCH1zEr1irO2C4x_r5TEWMVpMdCl8_WZY0x95x53C9oTbRGtZafhyphenhyphenyLCpJ04uddKf7VJ52Nx9RNoCgGlB1m1t34orSfLKYdfAvesdj3Qo-CdHY820ihvtKOg/s400/DSCN4574.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680446765152689442" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Admiring the Christmas lights at Lemon Park with Uncle Travis.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPVtu0QesRZisy3816qI6uSzXBf8F9Q9Xfp9i2XyTJNM8LDOJ_LmS4CM2wnwAbJ1edthj2FFAcBAf8IAiYhj-IOK3AZ5xP1SPlYnVsXADaePyhQmm3E7K5Y2it2c8TLAt1n2utNoidm0/s1600/DSCN4570.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPVtu0QesRZisy3816qI6uSzXBf8F9Q9Xfp9i2XyTJNM8LDOJ_LmS4CM2wnwAbJ1edthj2FFAcBAf8IAiYhj-IOK3AZ5xP1SPlYnVsXADaePyhQmm3E7K5Y2it2c8TLAt1n2utNoidm0/s400/DSCN4570.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680446753255647170" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Kicking off the Christmas Light walk with Uncle Trey.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnMQPctCt6vnSZiLXD2MhVi0LxSiHvFEk9WQoznJ4G59kBAa7Bmh8lVLlalHT2IhejjWuUtNWiQq2FKV_HJMpw8PxmB4TAantkyYdSrh0zlFjb-9d5KvNlPuvJpIE9K6yu2UYTnYUSMk/s1600/DSCN4568.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnMQPctCt6vnSZiLXD2MhVi0LxSiHvFEk9WQoznJ4G59kBAa7Bmh8lVLlalHT2IhejjWuUtNWiQq2FKV_HJMpw8PxmB4TAantkyYdSrh0zlFjb-9d5KvNlPuvJpIE9K6yu2UYTnYUSMk/s400/DSCN4568.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680446737448513378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I'm pretty sure Uncle Tyler may have been trying to get her to nap with him in this one... Looks like she's winning :) </div><div><br /></div>The last one is Hunter and I enjoying the walk together while my brothers wore the baby! It was really sweet... until we were joined by 3 cut little cousins who needed to "share" the blanket! haha So fun! I don't have any road trip pictures either but we made the 7 1/2 hour trip with Tyler and Beth (and Lily did great!) Happy first Grimes Thanksgiving Lily and Beth!!!!<div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKxCWQy9HOcBb9izhRXSrv3Of3QeDNgN0Dy1WOtWqMCgZPx1EXnKErjBsd43obgv0eLRSQBC9XxmB8rPLALIvUG8ShxNl1uT3g05mRMHNirDthXiWzJIz-RxCQ-m5beRIYdTroBpSUQc/s1600/DSCN4572.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 292px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKxCWQy9HOcBb9izhRXSrv3Of3QeDNgN0Dy1WOtWqMCgZPx1EXnKErjBsd43obgv0eLRSQBC9XxmB8rPLALIvUG8ShxNl1uT3g05mRMHNirDthXiWzJIz-RxCQ-m5beRIYdTroBpSUQc/s400/DSCN4572.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5680448202177122994" /></a></div></div><div>PS I have a winner! Email me <a href="http://artemishi.blogspot.com/">Beth</a>! You lucky dance queen :) </div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-48848658142559342592011-11-25T01:00:00.000-08:002011-11-25T01:00:06.094-08:00Black Friday Dance Party GIVEAWAY Extravaganza!!!!!!Yeah I'm pretty excited about it. <div><br /></div><div>Hope you all had an amazing, relaxing, Thanksgiving... and I hope you're ready to win some awesome free stuff :) </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's <b>the deets</b>:</div><div><br /></div><div>*Visit each shop and tell me your fave item (4 entries total).</div><div>*Tweet about this giveaway with a link!</div><div>*Like each of the shops on facebook or follow on twitter (4 entries total).</div><div>*Follow gogreeno (so I can get in touch with you <i>when</i> you win!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;">Moxie Mandie</span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiK4k2yytdoLJqfxk2aKZXrGJqFIxBA7t7uZljnrMSVH68edhGuOhFt676KcJddT08P6-rv8JEsKATxGGEho_XKxfkWA6GLlzfbFON1ihENurfDr3q5GrEfUe0AHgo5UE5f6ndQLmEze4/s1600/il_170x135.288357804.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiK4k2yytdoLJqfxk2aKZXrGJqFIxBA7t7uZljnrMSVH68edhGuOhFt676KcJddT08P6-rv8JEsKATxGGEho_XKxfkWA6GLlzfbFON1ihENurfDr3q5GrEfUe0AHgo5UE5f6ndQLmEze4/s400/il_170x135.288357804.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678101838219457090" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mug Rug's are the coolest! Mandie is giving away one of her hand sewn, one-of-a-kind, oversized coasters! Isn't it beautiful :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/moxiemandie">shop</a> . <a href="http://www.moxiemandie.com/">blog</a> . <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/moxiemandie">twitter</a> . <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/MoxieMandie/163291420348414">facebook</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;">Toaster's Transformations</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBzBJYExBCFdy-Iu3iYAd7LibLv9LwIglrek8YmIkz0X4AlikgwM0FU7bOmNUtP1V6GYlCj3cTmIxtOP5OLZAfye-OADFnsIuk153qmPWLsaSwiogzHK7HhidBtyj7A0ZkszTkg3WCvk/s1600/il_170x135.280815920.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmBzBJYExBCFdy-Iu3iYAd7LibLv9LwIglrek8YmIkz0X4AlikgwM0FU7bOmNUtP1V6GYlCj3cTmIxtOP5OLZAfye-OADFnsIuk153qmPWLsaSwiogzHK7HhidBtyj7A0ZkszTkg3WCvk/s400/il_170x135.280815920.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678105170494548034" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">How sweet is this Christmasy hair clip? It is an upcycled beauty and Amanda is giving it away!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Toaster4JC">shop</a> . <a href="http://andtheywillbecomeoneflesh.blogspot.com/">blog</a> . <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/Toaster4JC">twitter</a> .<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Toasters-Transformations/130719993698529"> facebook</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;">Grace for Grace</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinT0wg86UqaiXHwJ17xQtKmUQnGT4T8EPq-bnwDypIxZBurV61J4chI5-Zp9H2pDCKzucIUQHdWHi4Ta7WARJl6SFbxfU1hAF5t7ETlriJvqrSXJ6P0Pzx6BFMMjYGoD9SuNemBH8I3oE/s1600/il_170x135.251772775.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinT0wg86UqaiXHwJ17xQtKmUQnGT4T8EPq-bnwDypIxZBurV61J4chI5-Zp9H2pDCKzucIUQHdWHi4Ta7WARJl6SFbxfU1hAF5t7ETlriJvqrSXJ6P0Pzx6BFMMjYGoD9SuNemBH8I3oE/s400/il_170x135.251772775.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678108644621338050" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tiffany's art is so pretty and encouraging! She is giving away a print of your choice!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/graceforgrace">shop</a> . <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/search/_graceforgrace_">twitter</a> . <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.facebook.com/GraceForGrace">facebook</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;">Sugar Mama Bakeshop</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UnZtVUiz-9Qakzn1NNN2cqftVVyU0hKH0OtgL2JSHkLrkL6OoltEp8mphpy4axfaNT91miehdjBA-t9F8B7N7c8SgRvwTkTl3IUTO5A4sef24JV6FL5k57mzYwj7W0kddQXlm8sUGMI/s1600/il_170x135.283371024.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 135px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UnZtVUiz-9Qakzn1NNN2cqftVVyU0hKH0OtgL2JSHkLrkL6OoltEp8mphpy4axfaNT91miehdjBA-t9F8B7N7c8SgRvwTkTl3IUTO5A4sef24JV6FL5k57mzYwj7W0kddQXlm8sUGMI/s400/il_170x135.283371024.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678110238106592018" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The final item is from yours truly :) I'm giving a mix of your choice!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sugarmamabakeshop">shop</a> . <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/SugarMamaBakes">twittter</a> . <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sugar-Mama/115417788513934">facebook </a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>**Please leave a comment for each entry :) </div><div>** ALSO the first commenter gets a FREE extra entry... Just because. But only if you comment with "I'm the queen of the black friday dance party"! For real. If you don't say it you don't get the free entry :) Do it if you're cool.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyway that's a ton of entries. You're bound to win. Seriously, do the math.</div><div><br /></div><div>Giveaway is open until midnight Cyber Monday and the winners will be announced Tuesday. Hurray! </div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-25179296759164887202011-11-22T21:00:00.000-08:002011-11-22T23:12:06.245-08:00Black Friday Coupon Codes!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">It's Black Friday SNEAK PEAK time :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">By now you've had plenty of time to peruse my sidebar. But in case you haven't pulled the trigger yet and done any real shopping... I've got crazy coupon codes. Hurray!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">All of the codes are good Black Friday through Cyber Monday and I made a new page up top so you can keep track of them as you're shopping :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">**There is still a giveaway on Friday too!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://blazebratcher.bigcartel.com/">Blaze Bratcher</a>: TURKEYDAY for free shipping</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/naptimediaries">Naptime Diaries</a>: BLACK FRIDAY for 35% </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyFind">Happy Find</a>: SUGARMAMA30 for 30%</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mysistershopechest?ref=em">My Sister's Hope Chest</a>: BLCKFRI25 for 25% </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/Jilliciouscharms">Jillicious Charms</a>: BLACKFRIDAY for free shipping </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">(when you order 3 or more items)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://mimibabyboutique.weebly.com/shop.html">Mimi Baby Boutique</a>: BLACKFRIDAY for 15%</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lovelylittlewhimsy">Lovely Little Whimsy</a>: BLACKFRIDAY for 20%</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Toaster4JC">Toaster's Transformations</a>: BLACKFRIFREESHIP </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">free shipping</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/moxiemandie?ref=ss_profile">Moxie Mandie</a>: GREENO10 for 10%</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueLeafBoutique">Blue Leaf Boutique</a>: BLCKFRI30 for 30%</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/taradara">Tara Dara</a>: TURKEY20 for 20%</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThumbprintDesign">Thumbprint Designs</a>: XMASFREESHIP for free shiping</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/graceforgrace">Grace for Grace</a>: BLACKFRIDAY15 for 15%</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thepickledpoppyshop">The Pickled Poppy</a>: BLACKFRIDAY40 for 40%</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sugarmamabakeshop">Sugar Mama Bakeshop</a>: MERRYCHRISTMAS for 25%</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Happy shopping!!!</span></div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-42688880962084438612011-11-22T11:00:00.000-08:002011-11-22T11:00:05.095-08:00Blue Leaf BoutiqueHi I'm Annie, the lady behind Blue Leaf Boutique! I'm a mom to an adorable and intensely serious four year old boy and an equally adorable and slightly hilarious 20 month old girl. They keep me constantly inspired and dedicated to being the best person I can be. Luckily I have a great husband who helps me keep everything running smoothly.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZs9XVbToTm9Rij2VqWRgw59wiPoj7zSz_C1vtRLilpgDOgQ9h6nBH854tcyua_x_DB01y_ECS8P6cWEQNpoF9VyfCqrN4oKwhEdU1wUnBiykj4aIBd6f19x0YYoHvAieG6Cn7r18eoU/s1600/blue+leaf+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZs9XVbToTm9Rij2VqWRgw59wiPoj7zSz_C1vtRLilpgDOgQ9h6nBH854tcyua_x_DB01y_ECS8P6cWEQNpoF9VyfCqrN4oKwhEdU1wUnBiykj4aIBd6f19x0YYoHvAieG6Cn7r18eoU/s400/blue+leaf+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672093357603541474" /></a><br />I love making things and Blue Leaf Boutique has been an amazing outlet for me to create things for other people. I love getting orders from all over the world and knowing my little pillow or clutch is leaving for its own journey somewhere with someone who will love it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQeeb-RT4p7I26OUIJEN3mTxK_PK8pjDSzWv9S7y3qaORMBndDLdC6FtNET04ch_Ie_BtIg2tdbkaPSveVgDmrBIUA15mcUOI3FC4jpQ6Gdptpc1xWnBXWaexpxqUdqfeCpnv-i5PpYQ/s1600/blue+leaf+3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQeeb-RT4p7I26OUIJEN3mTxK_PK8pjDSzWv9S7y3qaORMBndDLdC6FtNET04ch_Ie_BtIg2tdbkaPSveVgDmrBIUA15mcUOI3FC4jpQ6Gdptpc1xWnBXWaexpxqUdqfeCpnv-i5PpYQ/s400/blue+leaf+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672093362602135922" /></a><br /><div>My mother was a professional seamstress and was always up late at her sewing machine. Falling asleep to the hum of her machine was totally normal. As a child and teen, I NEVER wanted to sew. Fast forward 20 years and now I'm the mommy up late at my sewing machine! Funny how things change and that God really does have a wonderful plan for all of us</div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-22096016320393903452011-11-21T07:00:00.000-08:002011-11-21T16:22:44.568-08:00Grace for grace<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/ashgreeno/?action=view&current=gracestitch-1-1-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa326/ashgreeno/gracestitch-1-1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:medium;">My name is Tiffany and I'm the artist behind<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/graceforgrace"> Grace for Grace</a>. I've only been painting for about 8 months and my etsy shop has been open for almost 5. When the Lord put it on my heart to start painting, I could've ignored Him and could have tried seeking something else....but I'm so thankful I didn't!! It's brought more joy to my life than I could've ever expected. I hope that my art brings a little joy to your day too:)</span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ttHh0qBgtokk9wDjAXbg5OsaFgtmCm4s44Vnsnkz71zqJkktCvJe1W5o7vQa0oJ4Xo30YICqy0bNcR83e3lNmwLK4UIAyJIB3gA7kDcXnAE4jMhB5pRCucVvkSUeLp0nBaIc4pk75Gc/s1600/grace+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ttHh0qBgtokk9wDjAXbg5OsaFgtmCm4s44Vnsnkz71zqJkktCvJe1W5o7vQa0oJ4Xo30YICqy0bNcR83e3lNmwLK4UIAyJIB3gA7kDcXnAE4jMhB5pRCucVvkSUeLp0nBaIc4pk75Gc/s400/grace+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677608317020664786" /></a>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-62474286474476299062011-11-20T16:43:00.001-08:002011-11-20T16:47:56.204-08:00Happy Thanksgiving Week.I just wanted to pop in quick and say happy Thanksgiving week! <div><br /></div><div>I'll be unplugged all week working on baking, catching up with my (recently back in the country) brother, smooching the cutest cheeks in the world, packing and chilling with the fam :) </div><div><br /></div><div>In the meantime I've got more lovely shops and ladies to share! </div><div><br /></div><div>Also don't forget the BLACK FRIDAY GIVEAWAY EXTRAVAGANZA!!! I've got giveaways galore and I'll have these beauties at Sugar Mama Bakeshop:</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoy0zo6ZX9AaJ_wzNzHZXrmP9JjS0Mfo3O0R64zWhZyhS6qvnhv1RnMFTodVIa1ddvQ5tcAacYTdOnKD5elGuKdiRFDk5jUxGenz-KLJN7XqAeenWD5i6WCU9WeDCrW-zDOElhST9QR9A/s1600/DSCN4545-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 137px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoy0zo6ZX9AaJ_wzNzHZXrmP9JjS0Mfo3O0R64zWhZyhS6qvnhv1RnMFTodVIa1ddvQ5tcAacYTdOnKD5elGuKdiRFDk5jUxGenz-KLJN7XqAeenWD5i6WCU9WeDCrW-zDOElhST9QR9A/s400/DSCN4545-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677244173453854210" /></a>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2577027322441885343.post-61797678897171367982011-11-19T05:04:00.000-08:002011-11-19T05:31:04.035-08:00Jilicious Charms<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">Happy Saturday!! Today I'm featuring Janina. My aunt introduced me to her cute little accessory shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jilliciouscharms">Jillicious Charms</a> and she is just as sweet as can be! I'll let her tell you a little more about herself, her fam and her biz!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwZOmuArIZvjGGi2HAkO3b-G8DAx_qKGJWJLqYisJllccVLknVUknnYHCZPd3rrMWn5q5fZHbndJ37ZXOHjaGtEvfYLFcD5zp-IRIK8lZ-gAswy9IyNVvtQDFo-pAKCalcjpu3KBukLc/s1600/378812_241507609235911_235948343125171_568265_974523898_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXwZOmuArIZvjGGi2HAkO3b-G8DAx_qKGJWJLqYisJllccVLknVUknnYHCZPd3rrMWn5q5fZHbndJ37ZXOHjaGtEvfYLFcD5zp-IRIK8lZ-gAswy9IyNVvtQDFo-pAKCalcjpu3KBukLc/s400/378812_241507609235911_235948343125171_568265_974523898_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676521270067661058" /></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';"><br /></span></div>I've always loved accessories (hair clips, earrings, rings.. and the list goes on..) Before my baby, I could afford to splurge on that stuff, having a full time job and all that..<br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">I really believe that being a mom is "life changing" literally. My views in life have changed in a good way. It's all about my Jilliene now. She is my world. I decided to be a full time mom since we just moved to Hawaii (hubby got stationed here).<br /><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'courier new';">I just can't entrust my newborn to anybody, she was 6 weeks back then, even though my in laws are here they have full time jobs. Being a person who is independent and used to working my butt off (I used to be a nursing aide), IT WAS A HUGE adjustment for me having to stay home.. I am so torn. Part of me wants that income, but I have a baby to take care of. Finally, I went online and found a work at home job (with Ashley's wonderful aunt... love her!!). Oh boy, time flies and my baby turned 1 last September. I just feel that maybe somehow I can do something that I really have passion for... and that's when I decided to open my shop at etsy. I've never felt this accomplished. I am loving each and every day that I get to pick up my glue gun and make some clips and accessories.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Please like my </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jillicious/235948343125171" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 16px; ">facebook</a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"> page for a chance to win several giveways for the holidays and you can score coupon codes too!! yay!!</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRtbMeq7b8hdcZdTqy7fTlQ9VeoHyu4a5BTPM-C9UTNkSRG9OaOYzo8m2RUUmYH88gYkwcJcsedcQ6rDCnPy9UMKvxYi23y1213frrMChspzbWQvTAn62ech7x0bAC-fKONwgDXMm52E/s1600/1.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRtbMeq7b8hdcZdTqy7fTlQ9VeoHyu4a5BTPM-C9UTNkSRG9OaOYzo8m2RUUmYH88gYkwcJcsedcQ6rDCnPy9UMKvxYi23y1213frrMChspzbWQvTAn62ech7x0bAC-fKONwgDXMm52E/s400/1.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676522720050524210" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRtbMeq7b8hdcZdTqy7fTlQ9VeoHyu4a5BTPM-C9UTNkSRG9OaOYzo8m2RUUmYH88gYkwcJcsedcQ6rDCnPy9UMKvxYi23y1213frrMChspzbWQvTAn62ech7x0bAC-fKONwgDXMm52E/s1600/1.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br /></a></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; ">The Nov contest will be for 2 decoden containers that i have personally made (so there will be 2 winners! yey!).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';">I'll be announcing winners on Dec 1st. Then those who have already entered will automatically be entered for a December giveaway.=)<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span></div></div>I'm Ashley.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04099290873743330973noreply@blogger.com0