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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
February 13, 2011
Shadows Patterns/Repetition Bright White So, I couldn’t decide if I wanted to use this photo for “Shadows” or “Bright White”. Could have worked for both. ๐ Strong Time to get all mushy: my wonderful [...] Continue →
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Happy Valentine’s for Daddy. Love, Ruari.
Happy Valentine’s for Daddy. Love, Ruari.
February 12, 2011
Entering into the cutest couple Valentine’s challenge for Six Cherries on Top… I know there’s not 2 people… but, Ruari said boys are gross and she didn’t want to take a photo with one. [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: My Valentine
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: My Valentine
Hi everyone! The numbers have been reset on Top Baby Blogs and I’d LOVE to get a vote from you if you have a moment! Thank you so so much! This weeks guest judge: [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Self" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "Self" photo challenge is…
Ok…. just one thing real quick… the numbers have been reset over at Top Baby Blogs… If you think my photo challenges are totally tubular… can I get a vote? Thank you so much! [...] Continue →
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The winner of this months vote off is….
The winner of this months vote off is….
A Different View: Blue Skies Photography {Blue Skies Photography} Congrats! What a sweet photo! Thank you so much for playing! You had 38% of the votes. Followed by A Sorta Fairytale, 3 Plus Barbie, [...] Continue →
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Can we please get your vote?
Can we please get your vote?
February 11, 2011
The numbers have been reset over at Top Baby Blogs and I’d love a vote if you think my blog deserves it. ๐ Would you like a vote for your blog? Let me know! [...] Continue →
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Fix-it Friday
Fix-it Friday
I have not done a Fix It Friday for SO long! I could not pass up this photo though… So freakin cute! Edit 1: Edit 2: For the edits I just adjusted the brightness [...] Continue →
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Challenging myself…
Challenging myself…
I’ve decided to participate in quite a few photo challenges for the year. I’m doing 52 weeks of me.. that means at least once a week I will turn the camera around and photograph [...] Continue →
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Photo Challenges … I’ve missed you!
Photo Challenges … I’ve missed you!
February 10, 2011
With that guy copying my blog posts and the virus I got on my computer last week… I’ve barely entered any photo challenges! I feel like I’m missing something! So, time to get my [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: My tattoo
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: My tattoo
February 9, 2011
{I thought I’d try and take some photos of my tattoo today. BUT, I didn’t want to use a mirror for the photos… and, I still don’t have a shutter release… so, this leaves [...] Continue →
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The Valentine’s Photo Challenge winners announced!
The Valentine’s Photo Challenge winners announced!
February 8, 2011
SOOOooo… I know I said I’d post the winners tomorrow.. BUT, the post is all done and I couldn’t figure out why I’d wait to post it! So… here you go: ………………….. Wow… with [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: Handmade Headband from PS Cute Hair Bows {CLOSED}
GIVEAWAY: Handmade Headband from PS Cute Hair Bows {CLOSED}
PS Cute Hair Bows creates these very cute rosette rings and hair accessories. They’re very sweet. She also loves to do custom orders! I LOVE hair accessories. I have a TON and can always [...] Continue →
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Grandma and Grandpa
Grandma and Grandpa
Mike’s parents came into town this weekend to celebrate mine and Mike’s birthday. Our birthday’s are 2 weeks apart. ๐ I can never convince his parents to get in a photo… but, after telling [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: Heart
I Heart Faces: Heart
February 7, 2011
I love this little heart sweater on Ruari. ๐ AND, I heart her. AND, she hearts looking outside. Hey everyone! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Valentine’s Photo! โค Chelsey …………………………………………………………………..
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Virus gone!
Virus gone!
{via} Yes! My virus in my computer is gone! This last week was a bit crazy: First I had the silly guy reposting my blog posts on his site… then I got a virus [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
February 6, 2011
So, I decided to challenge myself a bit this week and put ALL of this weeks scavenger hunt items into one photo… here it is: me looking out the window… holding a glass of [...] Continue →
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Vote off: Vote for your favorite photo!
Vote off: Vote for your favorite photo!
It’s time to vote for your photo of the last month! Here are the 4 winners: 1. Resolutions: Being What I Want To Be {Being What I Want to Be} 2. A Different View: [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Self Portrait
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Self Portrait
*NOTE: The linky below is not working at the moment. It’s now a paid subscription. I have paid, but it isn’t showing up yet. I’m working on it. For now, you are welcome to [...] Continue →
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Valentine’s Photo Challenge top 30! Vote for your favorite!
Valentine’s Photo Challenge top 30! Vote for your favorite!
February 5, 2011
Ok…. So, the judges and I could NOT narrow it down to just 20… So, say hello to your Top 30!!! 1. {Mischiefs and Laughs} 2. {A. Zimmerman} 3. {Just Me and My Boys} [...] Continue →
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My computer has a virus/trojan horse whatever….
My computer has a virus/trojan horse whatever….
I’m working on getting the photo challenge up and the top picks for the Valentine’s challenge… it’s taking a little longer because… my computer has a virus or trojan horse… Hmmmm… It all started [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Birthday" photo challenge is….
AND, the winner of the "Birthday" photo challenge is….
This weeks guest judge: ME!This weeks challenge: Birthday.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) with a birthday [...] Continue →
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Let’s talk about poop.
Let’s talk about poop.
February 4, 2011
I know the future 13-year-old Ruari will not like that I’m talking about her poop with the world… but… I don’t know when it happened exactly… but, Ruari’s poops are no longer cute! Yes, [...] Continue →
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Blogger Robber update…
Blogger Robber update…
February 3, 2011
Wow… I went to dinner and came home to find so many amazing helpful comments about my stupid blogger robber (http://zenithjamal.info/)! Thanks you! SOOOOoooo much! I’ve learned just a teeny bit… I found [...] Continue →
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Blogging robber…
Blogging robber…
February 2, 2011
Hi everyone! Michelle at Pixie Dreams said she saw one of my blog posts on this website: http://zenithjamal.info/ Not only did I find MANY MANY of my blog posts stolen and reposted… but, I [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Little walks
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Little walks
{Sooooo… we had a bit of a meltdown when while in the dressing room at Anthropologie… Ruari decided I needed to hold her… immediately… Luckily I had remembered to pack a snack for her [...] Continue →
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Photo Challenges and and award!
Photo Challenges and and award!
February 1, 2011
My 365 challenge: Day 24{365}: Thread Bare. 25{365} and 4{52}: The Great Debate. Day 26{365}: Bear Bowl. 27{365}: Dog Park 28{365}: Chicken in the city. 29{365}: Anemone. Simplicity: Something Different 30{365}: Chubby hands. [...] Continue →
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Happy Birthday to me!
Happy Birthday to me!
{Card via Etsy} Do you remember when I asked all of you… my AMAZING readers… for advice for which lens to buy for my birthday (here)? WELL… I have decided. I will be going [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: Best Face
I Heart Faces: Best Face
January 31, 2011
Don’t forget: The Valentine’s Photo Challenge ends this Friday! Lots of prizes for those photography lovers!!!!! โค Chelsey …………………………………………………………………..
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Have you entered your Valentine’s photo?
Have you entered your Valentine’s photo?
The challenge ends on Friday!!! MANY awesome prizes to be had! Enter here! {via} A panel of judges and I will be choosing the top 20 Valentines photos/cards Saturday morning… From there you all [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
January 30, 2011
Texture: Fog: Button: My baby is cute as a button! Hee! Beverage or Drink: Seventies: If you count there are 70 lights… Ha! Ummm…. Ok… That’s a bit of a stretch for “Seventies”… [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: "Birthday"
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: "Birthday"
January 29, 2011
This weeks guest judge: ME!This weeks challenge: Birthday.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) with a birthday [...] Continue →
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AND, the winners of the "Friends" photo challenge are…
AND, the winners of the "Friends" photo challenge are…
This weeks guest judge: Rachel from and then, she {snapped}! This weeks challenge: Friends.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… [...] Continue →
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Dog Park
Dog Park
January 28, 2011
I’ve been trying to walk at least every week day… I managed 4 walks last week and 2 this week… I’d like to do more like 5 a week. At least I’m getting up [...] Continue →
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UPDATED: Help me get to BlogHer 2011
UPDATED: Help me get to BlogHer 2011
January 27, 2011
– Chasing Twins in Louboutins – The Clever Girls – Letters To Littles – Life with Rylie – Simplicity – And, a few anonymous people too. Thank you! ๐ ………………………………………………………………………………………. I have a goal: [...] Continue →
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It’s official: we have a walker
It’s official: we have a walker
January 26, 2011
Isn’t it funny how I have a nice video camera but, I’m using my iPhone to record this? ๐ Would ya could ya? Vote for me?
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Just a little jealous.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Just a little jealous.
{A little jealous. That’s me. I’m trying not to be. But, I am. It’s really very silly… But, with all these mama’s with babies Ruari’s age starting to get pregnant again… I get jealous. [...] Continue →
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My favorite blogs…
My favorite blogs…
January 24, 2011
Thanks to Trop 50 for sponsoring my writing about fabulous bloggers. This year Trop50 is granting 50 fabulous wishes. Click here to enter for a chance to win $1,000 to help grant a friend’s [...] Continue →
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Photo Challenges
Photo Challenges
My 365 project: Day 21{365}: Are you leafing already? Day 22{365}: Kim and Danny. Day 23{365}: Black Cat. Shoot and Edit: Nighttime I pretty much always take my photos in the morning. That’s the [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: Innocent Wonder
I Heart Faces: Innocent Wonder
Alright everyone! You now have under 2 weeks to get your Valentines Photos into me! Lots of prizes! Can’t wait to see them! A vote on this fine day? Would ya could ya? Vote [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
January 23, 2011
Memories: For some reason whenever I have a cinnamon roll it flashes me back to my childhood. The smell… the taste. Yum. Maybe because I don’t have them too often. Silhouette: Doorways: Reflection: Reflecting [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Friends
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Friends
January 22, 2011
This weeks guest judge: Rachel from and then, she {snapped}! This weeks challenge: Friends.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… [...] Continue →
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AND, the winners of the "Different View" photo challenge are…
AND, the winners of the "Different View" photo challenge are…
Sorry this was late everyone… I’ve been busy. ๐ This weeks guest judge: Ashley Sisk!This weeks challenge: A different view.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of [...] Continue →
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Nosy Neighbor.
Nosy Neighbor.
January 21, 2011
We have a nosy neighbor. NO… not any of MY neighbors…. my daughter… Our neighbors are awesome. Couldn’t ask for better… but, here’s my daughter… ALWAYS watching out the window… pointing and yelling at [...] Continue →
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Photo Challenges
Photo Challenges
January 20, 2011
My 365: Days 18 through 20 Day 18{365}: 13 Months Old. Day 19{365}: Mr. Pistachio. Day 20{365}: Chubby Feet. Shoot and Edit: SOOC: 1st Edit: 2nd Edit: Simplicity Photo Challenge: Happiness Happiness is making [...] Continue →
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Product Review’n and a Giveaway: Prince LionHeart Universal Organizer {CLOSED}
Product Review’n and a Giveaway: Prince LionHeart Universal Organizer {CLOSED}
Prince LionHeart sent me their Universal Organizer to review! I’ve now been using this item for about 3 weeks. Maybe not EXACTLY as it was intended to be used (since we make most of [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Ruari turns 13 months!
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Ruari turns 13 months!
{Well…. she turned 13 months yesterday. BUT, I forgot to write up a post to have ready for Tuesday. So, I took a bunch of photos of her on her 13 months day!} {What’s [...] Continue →
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Birthday stuff.
Birthday stuff.
January 18, 2011
All I want for my birthday is… I don’t know! A camera lens… which one? Day 17{365}: Crazy Cat Lady. Thanks to all the advice I got from this post… this one right [...] Continue →
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Vlog: Dancing with Ruari
Vlog: Dancing with Ruari
January 17, 2011
Did you learn anything new about dancing? A vote? Have you entered your Valentine photo yet? Would ya could ya? Vote for me?
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I Heart Faces: Winter Wonderland
I Heart Faces: Winter Wonderland
I actually took this photo of Ruari and Mike Thanksgiving weekend 2010. We had a white Thanksgiving! It was beautiful. I really love snow. I actually took this photo of them with a plastic [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
January 16, 2011
A Different View Looking Up Abstract Hair Cold puppy nose. Half Steppin’ Out Saturday: Chelsey: Headband: Forever 21 Sweater: Old Navy about 7 years ago… Dress/top: Forever 21 about 7 [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: A Different View
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: A Different View
January 15, 2011
This weeks guest judge: Ashley Sisk!This weeks challenge: A different view.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) from [...] Continue →
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AND, the winners of the Resolutions photo challenge are…
AND, the winners of the Resolutions photo challenge are…
This weeks guest judge: ME!This weeks challenge: Resolutions.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) for this shot. [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the vote off is…
AND, the winner of the vote off is…
Winter: Letters to Little {Letter to Little} Congrats! What a sweet photo! Thank you so much for playing! You had 53% of the votes. Followed by Inspire Me Photography, 4 Lettre Word, and Window [...] Continue →
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Taking her first steps…
Taking her first steps…
January 14, 2011
She’s taken many steps while holding our hands or fingers… but, just the past couple of days she’s taken 3-4 steps all on her own about 3 times. The first couple of times she [...] Continue →
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The scariest toy EVER!
The scariest toy EVER!
January 13, 2011
This toy has been tormenting poor poor Ruari since Christmas day. I usually keep it hidden… but, I always try and see if she’s still scared… I think she is. ๐ Silly girl. Why [...] Continue →
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Some photo challenges…
Some photo challenges…
Simplicity Photo Challenge: FoodANDPixel Perfect Before and After: After: Before: Before: 365 Challenge: Day 10{365}: Orange you glad I didn’t say apple? Day 11{365}: Tea time. Day 11{365}: Water study. So, I’m linking this [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Snacking.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Snacking.
January 12, 2011
{For Black and White Wednesday} {Wow, I must be the most annoying mom already! She’s just trying to snack on her yummy cereal… and I have my camera ALL up in her face! She’s [...] Continue →
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Tuesday Photo Challenges
Tuesday Photo Challenges
January 11, 2011
Trendy Treehouse: Bubbles {Snot bubble!} Sweet Shot Tuesday, Communal Global, and Touch Up Tuesday: Phonography: Project 64: Out of the Box: Yellow and green {Taken January 3rd, 2011} Could we get a vote? Would [...] Continue →
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WANTED: Camera lens advice.
WANTED: Camera lens advice.
January 10, 2011
Good Monday everyone! So… with my birthday coming up on February first I’m asking my hubby and family just to give me some moolah that I can’t put towards a new lens! Yes! I [...] Continue →