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Day 14: A hero that has let you down.
Day 14: A hero that has let you down.
November 2, 2010
*Is anyone else having blogger issues? I always schedule my posts to post early mornings, but it hasn’t been working. AND, now my blog is looking all weird. Does it look weird to you [...] Continue →
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Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
November 1, 2010
{Scavenger Hunt item: Something Vintage (the costume is last years vintage ;D)} We did an early trick or treat here in our town. Our little neighborhood has a Halloween event where all the businesses [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Halloween!
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Halloween!
October 30, 2010
October 30th – November 4th This weeks guest judge: Tia from: Christopher and Tia. This weeks challenge: “Halloween“The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the Paper Mama "Black and White" challenge is…
AND, the winner of the Paper Mama "Black and White" challenge is…
just bits & pieces This weeks guest judge: Charmaine from Just bits & Pieces.This weeks challenge: Black and White.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo [...] Continue →
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Shout out to my sponsors!
Shout out to my sponsors!
I know you’ve all see these buttons off in my sidebar, but I wanted to dedicate a post about these lovelies that help support the Paper Mama blog. Starting from the top with my [...] Continue →
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The Vote Off winner (from 2 weeks ago… ooops)
The Vote Off winner (from 2 weeks ago… ooops)
I don’t know what’s up with my brain and the vote off! I keep forgetting to post them! Well, I was driving to Seattle last Saturday… that’s a good excuse. 🙂 ANYWAY… The winner [...] Continue →
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Some challenges
Some challenges
October 29, 2010
Macro Friday: Sky Watch Friday: Your Best Shot and TMMAPC: Wishful Lamb: Fall Fix-it Friday: BEFORE: AFTER: AND, I’d REALLY love it if you could give me a vote. Thank you SO much. Would [...] Continue →
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I made this.
I made this.
I’m not really all that in to knitting. BUT, while I was preggo and just sitting on my bum 24/7… I did manage to finish something! Here it is: Ok, well… It’s not completely [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: Pear Tree Greetings Personalized Thank You Cards! *CLOSED*
GIVEAWAY: Pear Tree Greetings Personalized Thank You Cards! *CLOSED*
Update, we have a winner: How would you love to win a set of personalized thank you cards from Pear Tree Greetings?I would. I LOVE there stuff. It’s WONDERFUL quality, and very cute. Pear [...] Continue →
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Ruari’s first Vlog post.
Ruari’s first Vlog post.
……………………………………….. Three picks on Thursday: 1) I found this very cool inspiring shop on Etsy: I’ve been sketching ideas to create a cloud mobile for Ruari’s room These are lovely! Of course I wont [...] Continue →
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Looking forward to some fun!
Looking forward to some fun!
October 27, 2010
I’ve lost my mind. Yup. It’s true. Here’s why: I’ve known for quite some time that there’s hardwood under the baby’s room carpet. It’s painted and has some glue spots… but, I REALLY don’t [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Multiple personalities
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Multiple personalities
{46/365} {Day 10: Someone you need to let go, or wish you didn’t know. I don’t have anyone in my life that’s toxic. I try and keep away from that. So, no one. :)} {And, [...] Continue →
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Photo Challenges
Photo Challenges
October 26, 2010
Hi! Here are a couple of photo challenges for Tuesday… Just a couple. I think I may have lost my mind. I decided to pull the carpet out of the baby’s room. There’s hardwood [...] Continue →
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Pacific NW Bloggy Buddy gathering!
Pacific NW Bloggy Buddy gathering!
We had another bloggy get together! If you all remember, we had one back in September…{You can flashback here…}. We decided since we had so much fun at the last get together… we HAD [...] Continue →
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Steppin out Saturday and some truths.
Steppin out Saturday and some truths.
October 25, 2010
Man, I was SO tired last night. I couldn’t form a post to save my life! Anyway… I REALLY wanted to participate with Mandy’s Steppin Out Saturday. It makes me feel good when I [...] Continue →
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Blah Blah Bloggy Love
Blah Blah Bloggy Love
If you get a couple seconds, could you give us a vote? Thanks. 🙂 Would ya could ya? Vote for me?
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I heart faces: Pink
I heart faces: Pink
{Ruari and Bennett} I am SO unbelievably tired. SO tired. Ruari and I made a trip up to Seattle for Saturday night to meet up with a few blogging friends. I have so many [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Black and White
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Black and White
October 23, 2010
October 23rd – October 28th just bits & pieces This weeks guest judge: Charmaine from Just bits & Pieces.This weeks challenge: Black and White.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. [...] Continue →
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AND, the Paper Mama "Fall" photo challenge winner is…
AND, the Paper Mama "Fall" photo challenge winner is…
This weeks guest judge: Tez from: Not Always Picture Perfect. This weeks challenge: “Fall“ Chosen by Tez: 1st: And then she (snapped) Why Tez chose this photo: “There are so many things about this photograph that [...] Continue →
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Day 5: Something you hope to do in your life.
Day 5: Something you hope to do in your life.
October 22, 2010
Guess what? It’s day 5 of the 30 days of truth! And, good news: today’s post wont be all depressing like the last couple of days. Yay! Day 5: Something you hope to do [...] Continue →
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30 Days of Truth: Day 4
30 Days of Truth: Day 4
October 21, 2010
It’s Day 4 of my 30’s day of truth. Today:Day 4: Something you have to forgive someone for. Well, I try not to hold grudges. Sometimes I think back and get frustrated with something [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: In the orchard.
I Heart Faces: In the orchard.
October 18, 2010
Would you believe me if I told you we were in an orchard? 😀 {Henry from It’s a Wonderful Life} While you’re at it… don’t forget to vote daily! Don’t forget to check the [...] Continue →
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Ruari is 10 months old.
Ruari is 10 months old.
Dear little Miss Laureli, Wow. I cannot believe you’re already 10 months old! You have turned into a little human this past month. Seriously. So many changes. What are you up to you ask? [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
October 17, 2010
Would ya could ya? Vote for me? Numbers have been reset! Thanks! Scavenger Hunt Sunday: Side-lighting: Ok, I think I might have mentioned it before… But, I’m sort of afraid of partial shadows when [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: Win a photo manipulation from me! $40 value – CLOSED –
GIVEAWAY: Win a photo manipulation from me! $40 value – CLOSED –
I’ve been meaning to do a giveaway from my shop for so long! I’m finally getting to it! Win a photo manipulation from ME! I can really do whatever. Well, maybe not WHATEVER. I [...] Continue →
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Please?
Please?
October 16, 2010
Could ya spare a couple clicks? The numbers have been reset! They may not show yet, but they have! Yay! I would VERY much appreciate it! I really want to be in the top [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Fall.
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Fall.
October 16th – October 21stNOT ALWAYS PICTURE PERFECT This weeks guest judge: Tez from: Not Always Picture Perfect. This weeks challenge: “Fall“The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your [...] Continue →
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Time for the VOTE OFF!
Time for the VOTE OFF!
Vote for your favorite at the bottom of the post: 1) Fingerprint: Captivus Living 2) A hint of color: Love3 3) Confusion: Unofficial Mom 4) Me and Mama: Supermom Please Vote! Voting will end [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of "Me and Mama" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of "Me and Mama" photo challenge is…
Can I just say how good all of you are getting? I mean, you were all great before, but wow. Some of you have been playing along for so long now. This weeks guest [...] Continue →
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Get to know Pistachio
Get to know Pistachio
I felt it only fair that since I did a post about my kitty, Princess, that I should do a post about my other kitty: Pistachio. Unlike Princess… Pistachio just laid there the ENTIRE [...] Continue →
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Gumdrops
Gumdrops
October 14, 2010
{38/365} After Ruari and I picked out her pumpkin on Tuesday, we made a trip to the store. I wanted to check out bulk candy prices to get a better idea of some birthday [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: The happiest baby in the world!
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: The happiest baby in the world!
October 13, 2010
{We went to the pumpkin patch on Tuesday to pick out Ruari’s FIRST pumpkin! She was NOT impressed. She was fresh from a nap and everything… no smile’s for her… She looks so mad/sad/angry [...] Continue →
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Longest blog post EVER.
Longest blog post EVER.
October 12, 2010
I’ve been VERY busy trying to finish up Ruari’s room before her birthday party (a goal I set for myself). I have been looking into some ways to have some storage… since we have [...] Continue →
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My pick on Monday:
My pick on Monday:
October 11, 2010
Did I tell you guys that my good friend Roxana had her baby a 3 weeks ago? I don’t remember if I did or not. BUT, she is so little and sweet. She has [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: It’s official… Mike thinks I’m crazy…
I Heart Faces: It’s official… Mike thinks I’m crazy…
Yes. It is official. My hubby knows thinks I’m crazy. All it took was me grabbing my camera, tripod, and a frozen piece of steak from the freezer… then photographing this piece of steak. [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Me and Mama.
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Me and Mama.
October 9, 2010
This weeks guest judge: Me! (Ok, not really a guest, but I thought I’d judge the photo challenge this week!) This weeks challenge: Me and Mama.The challenge: This weeks challenge is just a bit different. [...] Continue →
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The winner of the Confusion challenge…
The winner of the Confusion challenge…
This weeks guest judge: Me! (Ok, not really a guest, but I thought I’d judge the photo challenge this week!) This weeks challenge: Confusion!.?!The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take [...] Continue →
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Flashback Friday: September 20th, 2010
Flashback Friday: September 20th, 2010
October 8, 2010
I’d like to flashback to a day I wasn’t sick. That’s all. Thanks. I feel like blah. Would ya could ya? Vote for me?
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Get to know Princess and birthday party ideas
Get to know Princess and birthday party ideas
October 7, 2010
{Princess. 7 years old.} All I wanted was a clear sharp photo of Princess….But, NOOoooo… She wouldn’t let that happen! Everytime I picked up my camera to shoot her…. she would get EXTREMELY close [...] Continue →
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Many randoms…
Many randoms…
October 6, 2010
Simplicity Photo Challenge: Flowers Black and White Wednesday: For whatever reason I can NEVER just stick to black and white… I always add a bit of color. 🙂 This looks very Halloween-ey to me! [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Sick.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Sick.
{Ruari is sick for the first time. It’s very sad. She can barely breath through her nose and can’t sleep because she wakes herself up coughing. So sad. She doesn’t look too happy, huh?} [...] Continue →
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Blog Guidebook
Blog Guidebook
I just found this blog guidebook website. It’s really nice because it’s not too large that it’s overwhelming to browse through. Please, give it a look! Would ya could ya? Vote for me?
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Vote for me?
Vote for me?
October 5, 2010
I would LOVE to move up the ranks on Top Mommy Blogs. It’s SO easy to vote. Just click on this button here…. and then click to vote! So easy. I’d love to vote [...] Continue →
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I can’t walk in heels anymore.
I can’t walk in heels anymore.
I tried on some of my favorite 4 inch heels today… I can’t walk in them anymore! Not that I was that great in the first place… ;D But, it’s really been about a [...] Continue →
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Challenges
Challenges
October 4, 2010
E is for eyes: Macro Monday: AND AND AND…. I was SO excited to see that MY photo was one of Angie and Amy’s favorites for chalk over at I Heart Faces! I Heart [...] Continue →
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My pick on Monday and Nice to know you’re not alone. :)
My pick on Monday and Nice to know you’re not alone. :)
{Ruari: 9.5 months} Wow. I’ve been offline pretty much all weekend, and I’m AMAZED with the all the responses I received for my, “Sometimes it’s hard” post. Thank you. Thank you for all you’re [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: 24 Personalized Halloween Stickers! Ends October 5th
GIVEAWAY: 24 Personalized Halloween Stickers! Ends October 5th
October 2, 2010
This will be a quick giveaway! It’s almost Halloween! I’m ending this giveaway on the 5th to make sure the winner gets their prize sooner than later. 😀 Pear Tree, once again, has been [...] Continue →
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Oops! Vote off winner!
Oops! Vote off winner!
So, someone let me know that I TOTALLY forgot to announce last months vote off winner! That was the Saturday I only got about 3 hours of sleep… Hee. That might be why! Anywho… [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Confusion!.?!
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Confusion!.?!
This weeks guest judge: Me! (Ok, not really a guest, but I thought I’d judge the photo challenge this week!) This weeks challenge: Confusion!.?!The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Challenge winners: A hint of color.
The Paper Mama Challenge winners: A hint of color.
This weeks guest judge: Mandy from: A Sorta Fairytale. This weeks challenge: A hint of color.The challenge: Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) with just a hint [...] Continue →
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Photo challenges for Friday
Photo challenges for Friday
Macro Friday: Fix-it Friday: Edit 1: I just did a basic touch up edit here. Edit 2: Then I added a black and white layer and set it to overlay. Edit 3″ I added [...] Continue →
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My favorite three on Thursday
My favorite three on Thursday
September 30, 2010
Quick Reminder! Don’t forget to check the announcements above! Tomorrow is the LAST day to enter the blog design giveaway AND the last day to ask Harper’s Happenings a question! Ask Mandy ANYTHING. 1) [...] Continue →
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Photo Challenges on Wednesday
Photo Challenges on Wednesday
September 29, 2010
Shutter Love Tuesday: Blue A sorta fairytale: Snoozing OKAY… So, Ruari is not actually sleeping… BUT, she was very tired and grumpy. This was her grumpy tantrum pout. She was probably sick of me [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Hardwood floors.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Hardwood floors.
{Since Ruari is crawling Mike and I decided to remove the area rug from our living room… the designer in me is saying, “No no! Now what will define our living space!” While the [...] Continue →
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Baby Vs. Monkey Hat
Baby Vs. Monkey Hat
September 28, 2010
{Ruari 9 months} Ruari won this awesome hat from the amazing Shawntae at a Little King and I. Ruari doesn’t like to wear hats… so, I kept trying to put it on her. SO… [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Boutique
The Paper Mama Boutique
September 27, 2010
Yup, it’s official. We have a boutique. It’s all Ruari approved! ;D As of right now… we’re still adding our favorite things, so it’s a little empty. But, we’re working on adding more right [...] Continue →
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I heart faces: chalk
I heart faces: chalk
So, I had this big plan to draw some fantastic drawing all over outside… but, then it rained. Such is life in the North West. This meant we did our chalk photo inside. It’s [...] Continue →
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My pick on monday: Guess who’s crawling?
My pick on monday: Guess who’s crawling?
{Ruari crawling at 9 months.} Ruari is! And, we’re in trouble! Every little piece of dirt… fuzz… hair… dog (poor Angus can’t hide now)… goes in her mouth! She is a little trouble maker. [...] Continue →
