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Mom talk: Your favorite baby photo
Mom talk: Your favorite baby photo
June 2, 2010
This week over at Our Life: Narrated by Lacey…. It’s Mom talk time! It’s an excuse just to talk about our babies. This weeks topic is: Your favorite baby photo. The first that came [...] Continue →
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Photo overload: Lovely weekend
Photo overload: Lovely weekend
June 1, 2010
Mike and I headed over to Bellingham, WA to visit his family for a couple of days. We went to the farmer’s market, enjoyed Ski to Sea, and had a nice little break. Here’s [...] Continue →
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I heart faces: feet
I heart faces: feet
{Ruari’s foot at 3 months} Lots of feet at I heart faces this week. See why:
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Monday’s My Pick: baby headband
Monday’s My Pick: baby headband
May 31, 2010
I absolutely LOVE these little patterns! Very sweet! You get 2 patterns with this purchase: one for the headband and one for the flower. AND: They don’t care if you use this pattern to [...] Continue →
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Time for the Vote off!
Time for the Vote off!
May 30, 2010
We’ve had 4 challenges and now it’s time to pick an overall winner for this month! There will be 1 week to vote. Here are the lovely photos you have to choose one winner [...] Continue →
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And the "Fingerprint" winner is…
And the "Fingerprint" winner is…
{Original post} Kate from Webster’s Updates! We really loved all of the fingerprints, but this one was our pick! So sweet. We loved it! Congrats Kate! What a very sweet photo! You have a [...] Continue →
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Photo Challenge: Three…
Photo Challenge: Three…
May 28, 2010
*Note: I’m posting this one day early because I will be so busy this weekend! And, I know all of you will too. Take some awesome photos on this holiday weekend! This weeks challenge: [...] Continue →
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Flashback Friday: I have no idea… ;)
Flashback Friday: I have no idea… ;)
I have no idea when this photo was taken. I will make a guess: maybe 1992. I think I was about 8. Which makes my sis 10 and my bro 6. My brother is [...] Continue →
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Fix-it Friday: I Heart Faces
Fix-it Friday: I Heart Faces
This weeks Fix-it Friday on I heart Faces is a sweet little photo of a couple little babes! Here’s the original: {Original} With this first fix I “de-fogged” the photo with some exposure and [...] Continue →
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Simplicity photo challenge: white
Simplicity photo challenge: white
{Ruari and Mommy} This weeks photo challenge over at Simplicity is: White. Check out the other entries.:)
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Thursday’s Three: My new grocery list
Thursday’s Three: My new grocery list
May 27, 2010
{Ruari at 22 weeks} Today Ruari and I took some photos. I thought it was a perfect day for it. Good lighting! 🙂 I dressed her in stripes and polka dots with a flower [...] Continue →
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Vote-y Vote Vote.
Vote-y Vote Vote.
Thanks for all the votes on my baby’s photo that’s up on Parents.com to be a finalist for the cover. She went from like #2,000 or so 2 days ago to around #800 today. [...] Continue →
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Raw(e) Photo Challenge: Tattoos…
Raw(e) Photo Challenge: Tattoos…
May 26, 2010
I stumbled onto this blog through someone’s blog… can’t remember who at the moment. Anyway… this photo is about the Untouched photo. This week is: tattoos… {Me 2 years younger… May 2008} This was [...] Continue →
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Ruari’s first food
Ruari’s first food
May 25, 2010
{Ruari at 22 weeks} Sunday we tried out “real” food with Ruari. It went well! I think she liked it… It was so messy I’m not even sure she swallowed anything. We tried it [...] Continue →
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Wordless Wednesday: Sleepy babe
Wordless Wednesday: Sleepy babe
{♥} Link up… Wordless Wednesday HQ, 5 Minutes For Mom, 7 Clown Circus, Jolly Mom, Go Graham Go, and My Wee View.
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Yeah…. I’m asking you to vote for my babe! :)
Yeah…. I’m asking you to vote for my babe! :)
My baby’s photo is up on Parents.com to be a finalist for the cover. If you think this photo is super cute… then vote for her photo everyday! 😉 Here’s the photo and here’s [...] Continue →
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Busy weekend…. and Monday’s My Pick!
Busy weekend…. and Monday’s My Pick!
May 24, 2010
{Ruari (22 weeks) and I} This weekend was a busy one… again! Mike and I have been organizing and cleaning our house like crazy. I swear… it seems impossible to keep our home clean. [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces Challenge: Yellow
I Heart Faces Challenge: Yellow
{Ruari at 5 months} This weeks photo challenge is: Yellow. Please check out the other yellow photos….
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Photo Challenge: Fingerprint.
Photo Challenge: Fingerprint.
May 22, 2010
This weeks challenge: Fingerprint… Since this is a mama blog all the challenges will be based around your children. Now, I’m not too picky on what you call your children. As far as I’m [...] Continue →
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And the "Blue" winner is…
And the "Blue" winner is…
{Photo challenge link} Courtney at Love Love! Wow, once again very hard to decide! I had 4 judges for this challenge and all of us had different favorites (as usual)… but this blue photo [...] Continue →
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Flashback Friday: Prom 2001
Flashback Friday: Prom 2001
May 21, 2010
{Dan and Chelsey: Prom 2001} This week we’re flashing back to my prom… 2001. I went with my friend Dan. Check out his mo-hawk! We’re so proper. Standing there with our hands to ourselves. [...] Continue →
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5 on Thursday with the Mannlands….
5 on Thursday with the Mannlands….
Today’s the day where we (those of us that want to) post 5 things that have made us 1)Joyful…. Prince Lionheart saw my review on the washPOD and posted me on their Facebook. They [...] Continue →
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Thursday’s Three: Bumbo time!
Thursday’s Three: Bumbo time!
May 20, 2010
{Ruari at 21 weeks} My lovely and fabulous friend Kelsey, from K.B. Squared, was kind enough to let me borrow her Bumbo seat to see if Ruari liked it. This way I can decide [...] Continue →
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In a Yellow House Photo Challenge: Black and White
In a Yellow House Photo Challenge: Black and White
Here’s my photo for this weeks photo challenge at In a Yellow House. {Ruari’s eye at 4 months} Head on over if you’d like to play too!
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Getting stuff done!
Getting stuff done!
{Ruari at 21 weeks} I actually got stuff done this weekend! Mike was so helpful and he took care of baby for most of the weekend while I worked on cleaning! Yeah, I wanted [...] Continue →
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Product Review: Prince Lionheart washPOD
Product Review: Prince Lionheart washPOD
May 18, 2010
{Ruari at about 3 months} We have bathed our baby in the Prince Lionheart washPOD for about 4 months now. I purchased it after reading a few very positive reviews about it. After using [...] Continue →
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Simplicity Photo Challenge: Nature
Simplicity Photo Challenge: Nature
May 17, 2010
{Sand dollar on Glen Eden beach in Oregon} This weeks photo challenge from Simplicity is about nature. I took this photo when my family and I went to the beach in April. I couldn’t [...] Continue →
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Monday’s My Pick …
Monday’s My Pick …
{Me and drinky~} The weather this weekend was amazing. That’s a little hard to find in the Northwest… usually the nice days only hit the weekdays… not this time! We headed down to our [...] Continue →
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I heart Faces… Ruari’s first flower
I heart Faces… Ruari’s first flower
May 16, 2010
This week over at I Heart Faces is all about faces and flowers. This is a photo of Ruari’s first flower experience… She was so curious… I think she wanted to eat it! {Ruari [...] Continue →
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Photo challenge: Blue…
Photo challenge: Blue…
May 15, 2010
This weeks challenge: Blue… Since this is a mama blog all the challenges will be based around your children. Now, I’m not too picky on what you call your children. As far as I’m [...] Continue →
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And, the Curious winner is….
And, the Curious winner is….
{Photo challenge link} Melissa 4 Ladies and a Patient Man! Wow, once again very hard to decide! I had 5 judges for this challenge and all of us had different favorites… but this curious [...] Continue →
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In a Yellow House pet photo challenge
In a Yellow House pet photo challenge
{Angus hiding from baby} Angus doesn’t like the baby anywhere near him…. so, he hid in his bed while she played on the floor! Join the fun!
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Flashback Friday: Maupin, OR
Flashback Friday: Maupin, OR
May 14, 2010
{Pregnant me at 5 months} We’re going to flashback just a teeny bit today. All the way back to September 2009! I believe I was about 5 months pregnant. My belly was just starting [...] Continue →
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Product Review: Burts Bees Baby!
Product Review: Burts Bees Baby!
{Burts Bees for Baby: on Amazon} We have been using the Burts Bees Baby products on our soon to be 5 month old for almost 4 months now. We received two different gift baskets [...] Continue →
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Thursday’s Three: Honey bee
Thursday’s Three: Honey bee
May 13, 2010
{Ruari Bee at 20 weeks} {Photo from: Bees and Chicks blog} This weeks Thursday’s Three is inspired by the naughty bee’s building a hive in the attic of our detached garage! There is now [...] Continue →
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Wordless Wednesday…
Wordless Wednesday…
May 12, 2010
{♥} Want to link up and join? Check out these places: Live and Love … Out Loud, Marvelous Mommy, Seven Clown Circus, Wordless Wednesday, 5 Minutes for Mom, if you’d like your post on [...] Continue →
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4 generations
4 generations
I finally remembered to take a photo of my Grammy, Mom, Sister, Ruari, and I. Four generations here. A picture is needed! {Me, Grammy, Mom, Ruari, and Sister} Please enjoy these random photos from [...] Continue →
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Have you seen me? Hello?
Have you seen me? Hello?
May 11, 2010
{Sophie the missing Giraffe!} I have looked EVERYWHERE and cannot find Sophie! I brought her to my Grandma’s for Mother’s Day and haven’t seen her since. I’m always so good at keeping track of [...] Continue →
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Simplicity cell phone photo challenge: What makes me happy?
Simplicity cell phone photo challenge: What makes me happy?
{Mike’s wine and the sunset: September 2008} This challenge is a little unique. We have to take a cell phone photo of what makes us happy. Well, my lame phone takes photos… but, I [...] Continue →
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Monday’s My Pick: Preserve Jr. Toothbrush!
Monday’s My Pick: Preserve Jr. Toothbrush!
May 10, 2010
{Preserve Jr. Toothbrush} I try to recycle as much as I can! Every scrap of paper… every soup can… So, when I found out about the Preserve toothbrushes, I was so excited! I know… [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces Challenge: Celebrating Mom
I Heart Faces Challenge: Celebrating Mom
This weeks I ♥ Faces challenge is all about Celebrating Mom! This was my first Mother’s Day as a mom. The weather was great and I had a nice weekend. I hope all you [...] Continue →
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Photo Challenge: Curiosity…
Photo Challenge: Curiosity…
May 8, 2010
This weeks challenge: Curiosity… Since this is a mama blog all the challenges will be based around your children. Now, I’m not too picky on what you call your children. As far as I’m [...] Continue →
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And, the winner is….
And, the winner is….
{Photo challenge link} Monster from Six Cherries on Top! Seriously hard to decide! There was so much joy in all of the photos. I loved it! (Click here to see all of the other [...] Continue →
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Flashback Friday … What will life be like?
Flashback Friday … What will life be like?
May 7, 2010
Another week down! It’s a Friday and that means Ruari is another week older. That makes her 20 weeks! Woot… Now, do I call her 5 months old today… or do I have to [...] Continue →
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Thursday’s three…. USB heaven!
Thursday’s three…. USB heaven!
May 6, 2010
I take so many photos! It’s crazy. I’d say on average I upload 50 photos every couple of days onto my computer. I don’t keep all of them… but I do keep most of [...] Continue →
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In a Yellow House photo challenge
In a Yellow House photo challenge
{Caprese Salad while in Athens… mmmm!} Join the fun! If you’d like to buy print, click here. 🙂
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Spending a day at Crafty Wonderland!
Spending a day at Crafty Wonderland!
May 5, 2010
Last Sunday my Sister, Ruari, and I headed over to Crafty Wonderland. Crafty Wonderland is Portland’s indie/craft market! I sold some of my crowns at this show back when I was first pregnant. There [...] Continue →
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Yeah, I love them! Another photo challenge: Sweet Shot Tuesday
Yeah, I love them! Another photo challenge: Sweet Shot Tuesday
May 4, 2010
{Ruari at 19 weeks} I found another photo challenge… (I’m sure there are a million out there). This one is called Sweet Shot Tuesday. I took this photo last week while playing with the [...] Continue →
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Product Review: Bon Bon Brittle
Product Review: Bon Bon Brittle
{Mmmmmm! Bon Bon Brittle!} Mmmmmmm! Yum! This weeks product review is on Bon Bon Brittle. {They came in a sweet little package!} The two lovely ladies over at Bon Bon Brittle were VERY sweet [...] Continue →
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Flower photo challenge from Simplicity
Flower photo challenge from Simplicity
{My cherry blossom tree} Another photo challenge from Simplicity. This week is about flowers and I just took a photo of our cherry blossoms before they all fell off the tree! So pretty! This [...] Continue →
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Monday’s My Pick: Flood Clothing!
Monday’s My Pick: Flood Clothing!
May 3, 2010
{Nicole, hat, and I} I LOVE hats. Really love them! And, my favorite hats always come from Flood Clothing. Flood Clothing is based right here in Portland. {My first Flood hat. I love her.} [...] Continue →
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I Heart♥ Faces challenge: "Then & Now"
I Heart♥ Faces challenge: "Then & Now"
♥ This weeks I Heart Faces challenge is all about “Then & Now”. Basically you recreate one of your old photos. 😀 So, for this week I took an old photo of me as [...] Continue →
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Getting to know YOU♥
Getting to know YOU♥
May 2, 2010
The questions.. 1. Are you superstitious?Yeah, I think so… just a little! I don’t actually notice I am until I wont open an umbrella indoors or walk under a ladder! 😀 2. If you [...] Continue →
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Photo Challenges on the paper mama … Joy!
Photo Challenges on the paper mama … Joy!
May 1, 2010
While I’m coming up on the 2 year birthday of my Paper Lady blog… it has officially been a month since I started up my paper mama blog! Yay! It’s a great place for [...] Continue →
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Simplicity Photo Contest♥ … Minimalism
Simplicity Photo Contest♥ … Minimalism
April 30, 2010
So, I found out about this contest from Beka at Hold on Love. I love blogging challenges. The highlights of my day! So, the contest is about minimalism. My photos are rarely minimalistic. 😀 [...] Continue →
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Flashback Friday … Sisters
Flashback Friday … Sisters
{Nicole (2 years) and Chelsey (3 or 4 months)} Christopher and Tia’s Flashback Friday!Here’s a photo of my sis, Nicole, and I taken waaaay back in 1983. I’m going to take a guess and [...] Continue →
