tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34174874691718458252024-02-19T07:17:51.251-06:00 Sugar to Sugah Just A Midwestern GirlColihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-42813792266406260282013-03-16T20:59:00.001-05:002013-03-16T20:59:24.650-05:00Hello 2-6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">26! Well it's official and I should have updated sooner, but there was just too much fun to be had. Let the good times roll!</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-81200403043701604012013-03-07T07:12:00.001-06:002013-03-07T07:13:11.362-06:00Black & White<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">It's official, fights are booked to Australia and Thailand! So, so excited for the adventure ahead. I dug out my Disney pin to remind myself that I am fulfilling the dream first envisioned by my eight year old self.</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-81984214815594396512013-02-24T16:39:00.000-06:002013-02-24T16:39:31.240-06:00Cat Nap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Ridiculous cats.</span><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> Hank and Dolly have the whole nap thing down.</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-70042422965976269842013-02-21T13:36:00.001-06:002013-02-21T13:36:48.392-06:00Meet Marshall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #444444;">My brother and I are real suckers for stuffed animals, particularly of the bear variety. So we made Mr. Marshall above at the local Build-A-Bear and shipped him to my brother in exotic Thailand. A little western swagger was probably needed and Marshall is now there to add it. There is nothing better than sending some stuffed love to someone special!</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-69612040166025693012013-02-16T09:14:00.000-06:002013-02-16T09:14:24.705-06:00Arizona: Part 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Last of the pictures from Arizona. Happy weekend to you!</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-43787272929636497922013-02-13T21:02:00.002-06:002013-02-13T21:02:56.138-06:00Arizona: Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Saturday we headed to Sedona in lieu of driving twice as far to see the Grand Canyon. That is still a much needed trip, but I am so glad we hit Sedona. Truly some of the most stunning vistas that I have ever seen and with the backdrop of sunny skies, it was absolutely perfect.</span></span></div>
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<br />Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-71896300478362092612013-01-29T21:33:00.001-06:002013-01-30T06:14:28.353-06:00Looking Forward To...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I am sure that I can't be the only one that loves to look forward to things! So much so that I start countdowns to events/trips/special occasions way before they are necessary. I mean I've started months out from upcoming things, marking each day off in my planner, just so I can cross out one more day. I think I took a personality test once that pegged me as "futuristic" meaning I'm constantly looking ahead. I know, I know not always a good thing, but you can't convince me that looking forward to and anticipating something fun is a flaw.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Anyway, I depart on a mom/daughter weekend this Friday (followed by a work trip for the first half of next week), but I am so, so excited! Arizona here we come! Crossing fingers for mid-seventies and sunshine. You can bet I'm counting down.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">P.S. - I think the idea of featuring a "Looking Forward To..." on here more often, so you may see more countdowns soon! </span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-67354104929876896072013-01-28T06:29:00.003-06:002013-01-28T06:29:57.199-06:00The First Day of the Rest of My Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Do you ever feel like a weight has been lifted? Like you have shed something that hung over you for far, far too long? I have and today is the first day of God's new promises. He is in charge, He has the plan, and He will provide. Lord open my eyes and heart and guide me in Your way.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I don't know about you, but the stretch from Halloween to Valentine's Day is a doozy. Fitness and health-wise that is. It is a wonderful time of year with so many fabulous things (by which I mean food), but by the time Valentine's Day arrives, I am just anxious for the onslaught of food and temptation to be done. So I find myself buying mass quantities of inspiring magazines to keep my eye squarely on the prize. I'm sure those publishers love me.</span></span> <span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Hey, whatever it takes!</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-58802523507548725802013-01-20T12:48:00.000-06:002013-01-21T14:02:26.959-06:00Sunday Ritual<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I always find myself enjoying my Sunday evenings as a time of preparation for the week to come. You know, make my lunch, figure out my outfit, pack my gym bag and... paint my nails. I enjoy picking out a new shade and taking a few focused minutes to paint and mentally prepare for the week to come. Sometimes I take such comfort in a ritual and the calm that it can conjure. Plus, cute nails to boot, so it's a success all around!</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-45825335711555650212013-01-19T13:38:00.000-06:002013-01-19T13:39:19.407-06:00My Version of the 365 Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Have you heard of the <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/12/lets-try-a-365-project-.html" target="_blank">365 Project</a>? I love this idea that I saw on this blog, <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/" target="_blank">A Beautiful Mess</a>. Those two ladies are seriously cool and have some amazing ideas. So I decided to try my hand at taking a photo a day. I thought it was such a great way to make sure that I get that camera of mine in my hands. I didn't pick a specific theme, so I wouldn't stress too much and would have some creative freedom. So far it is working, at least with me picking up my camera, not the quality of my photographs, but I think it is key for me to practice. I know if I stick with it, I'll see improvement, but bear with me as I go. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Argh! My internet at my home IS NOT COOPERATING! My apologies, for the lack of posts! I am currently drinking some herbal tea to calm myself and posting this from the office. Hopefully, I'll be up and running again soon and can post. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Our ski trip this year was well, absolutely incredible. We ventured to Steamboat Springs, CO, a place that the majority of us had never been to. I'm not quite sure that I can put my finger on what made it so wonderful, but the pile of snow they had was part of it! I wish I could have snapped more photos of the crazy snow drifts that blanketed every surface, but alas, it was very, very cold and difficult to take my dslr out. We plan another trip soon, so I hope to capture the magic.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I snagged this simple and classic bedside chest of drawers from my Grandma's home. I knew I wanted to create something fresh to bring some vibrancy to my bedroom. After some sanding, primer, paint and new handles I have a bright and cheery piece to wake up to each morning. It's not perfect, but for my first project, I'm pretty darn pleased with it. </span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-41752255780314814392013-01-06T20:32:00.001-06:002013-01-06T20:32:46.683-06:00Just for My Brother<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Big brother, can you believe we forgot about these two? We brought them out today. I hope it brightens your day!</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-22483568138245390912013-01-04T18:22:00.000-06:002013-01-04T18:22:26.722-06:00Happy Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #444444;">And just like that, so long 2012 and hello 2013. Who doesn't love the concept of a fresh start? How lovely to have a definitive end to something with the promise of a new day? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #444444;">For many of us it is an intoxicating time. Over my morning cup of coffee (or third), I couldn't stop the possibilities of where life might take me from tumbling around in my head. Being Type A, it scares me not to have a clear path, but in some ways it's wonderful to have ambiguity. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: #38761d;">"Some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle and end. Life is
about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the
best of it without knowing what's going to happen next. Delicious
ambiguity."</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #444444;">I hope 2013 brings many wonderful blessings, adventures, happiness and maybe a tad bit of ambiguity to you!</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-51670775591613936372012-12-28T08:00:00.000-06:002012-12-30T09:33:41.959-06:00Westward Ho<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">This morning we set off Westward. Our family has a special love for the mountains and the state of Colorado. We are lucky enough to get all four of our schedules to coordinate for some much anticipated skiing. I am especially excited that where we are going this year is getting socked with the white stuff. Goody! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Here's to a snow filled, coffee fueled, family centric weekend. I hope yours is equally wonderful.</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-63482069835329483362012-12-26T10:00:00.000-06:002012-12-26T10:00:50.928-06:00Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I hope you enjoyed the blessings of the day and prepared a place for sweet Jesus in your hearts. Oh and I hope you made lots of room for cookies in your tummy, too!</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-1085077012432245072012-12-22T09:16:00.002-06:002012-12-22T09:17:14.285-06:00(Almost) Home for Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #444444;">As I type this, my big brother is traveling over 8,000 miles home. 8,000! I am so excited to see him and truly start the Christmas celebrations. I never feel it's the real deal until we're together. Will you get to see your loved ones this holiday? I certainly hope so and that you are surrounded with those that care for you.</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-61553623230329377522012-12-19T07:03:00.004-06:002012-12-19T07:04:06.625-06:00Homemade Advent Calendar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Were you as enamored with all the gorgeous countdown calendars floating around on the web this year? I certainly was, so much so, that I just had to create my own.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">close pins</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">gold spray paint</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">little brown envelopes</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">off-white card stock</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">edge rounder</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">white paint pen</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">brown Sharpie </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">twine</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">string of lights</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I laid out the plain close pins and coated them with the gold spray paint. (Make sure you are somewhere well ventilated!) Meanwhile, I cut the card stock to fit the little envelopes and rounded the edges off with the edge rounder. I used the white paint pen to write the numbers 1-24 on the front of each envelope. I then came up with a list of favorite Christmas/winter related activities and wrote each one on a card. I then stuffed the envelopes and pinned them to the twine. Finally, I added the light string and wha-lah! A pretty, advent calendar to help remind you to enjoy the special days of anticipation!</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417487469171845825.post-24046642062473952292012-12-17T20:59:00.001-06:002012-12-17T21:03:45.089-06:00Still Learning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #666666;">Something hit me square in the face today. Metaphorically speaking of-course. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #666666;">I had a moment when I realized that you get back in this world what you put out there. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #666666;">I know, brilliant, right? </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #666666;">It's such a simple concept and on some level I always knew this, but I took on this day exuding positiveness. It came natural as I kept a smile on my face and a bounce in my step and lo and behold, what was the reaction from those around me? Smiles, kind comments and a universal good mood in the air. Now maybe it is the Christmas spirit embedding itself in our lives, but it struck me as being so very nice to experience kindness and happiness in this sometimes difficult world. Whether a powerful lesson or a strong reminder, I am so grateful.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #999999;">Today was cookie baking day for the Christmas 2012 season. I know this is a tradition for so many families, but I think, as I am sure everyone does, ours is so special. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #999999;">It was a very relaxed day. No rushing, no harried feelings to stress the special tradition. We tied on our aprons, mom poured herself a whiskey sweet (inappropriate? never), we turned on our mellow Christmas tunes and began the process. It is a wonderful process with the best results. Warm, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth results.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #999999;">With more than a week from the big day, we are waiting on the sugar, baklava and biscotti, but the thumbprints, peanut butter, fudge and cinnamon bread are ready for delivery to some very luck neighbors.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="color: #999999;">Have you baked your cookies, yet?</span></span>Colihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18243669240768082647noreply@blogger.com0