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Paper Mama Photo Challenge: "Sparkly"
Paper Mama Photo Challenge: "Sparkly"
January 1, 2011
This weeks guest judge: Ashley Sisk!This weeks challenge: Sparkly.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 something shiny [...] Continue →
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Movin on up!
Movin on up!
December 31, 2010
I was hanging out with Ruari on the floor… snapping some photos… She was enjoying one of her favorite books (10 Little Babies… she loves all the little pictures)… She looked up and noticed [...] Continue →
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Top 10 of ’10 of Miss Ruari
Top 10 of ’10 of Miss Ruari
December 30, 2010
{Amber’s Articles, From Here to Eternity, Click It Up A Notch, a sorta fairytale, NapTime Momtog (formerly Loving My Life), and The Paper Mama} I’ve been wandering through and enjoying my favorite photos of [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Cozy in the stroller
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Cozy in the stroller
December 29, 2010
{This was taken last week when we had a nice dry and sunny day! It was still super chilly… but, a great day! I wrapped Ruari up in her blankie… tossed her in the [...] Continue →
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Ruari’s funny in 2010
Ruari’s funny in 2010
December 28, 2010
My favorite “funny” photos of Ruari from this past year… awwww….. December 2010: {Taken by Amy @ A Good Life} November 2010: October 2010: September 2010: August 2010: July 2010: June 2010: May 2010: [...] Continue →
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Merry Christmas! Love, The Paper Mama
Merry Christmas! Love, The Paper Mama
December 25, 2010
Have a HAPPY, safe, and LOVELY Christmas… holiday… or whatever you celebrate! We’d love a vote if you have a moment on this Christmas day! Would ya could ya? Vote for me?
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AND, the winners of the "Winter" photo challenge are…
AND, the winners of the "Winter" photo challenge are…
This weeks guest judge: ME!This weeks challenge: Winter.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) and what winter [...] Continue →
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Ruari teaches us how to ride a tricycle…
Ruari teaches us how to ride a tricycle…
December 23, 2010
“Hey everyone! It’s Ruari! Look what I have! It’s my new tricycle!” “It’s pretty cool, huh?” “What? You want to know how to ride a tricycle?” “First you lick it.” “Then, you bite it!” [...] Continue →
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Wordless Wednesday: Eat
Wordless Wednesday: Eat
December 22, 2010
{I like watching Ruari eat. She’s so careful as she grabs at her food. Sometimes she’ll chase the food around with her finger… forgetting to use her thumb to help her pick it up! [...] Continue →
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Last minute Target shopping…
Last minute Target shopping…
December 21, 2010
Ruari and I did some quick last minute shopping at Target. I’m done shopping, but there were just a couple more things I needed. All done now! It was super windy and chilly… this [...] Continue →
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Winner winner chicken dinner!!!
Winner winner chicken dinner!!!
December 20, 2010
Ruari’s birthday giveaway winner have been randomly chosen by the fantastic Random.org! Here they are: First, the winner of the Paper Mama Shop giveaway is: That would be Amy from A Good Life! Congrats! [...] Continue →
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Photo challenges for Saturday
Photo challenges for Saturday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday: 1. Winter 2. Black and White with Selective Coloring 3. The Wind Cold wind blowing = Ruari keeping her warm and cozy hat on! 4. Framed 5. Remember When… {My sister [...] Continue →
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She’s one!
She’s one!
December 18, 2010
It’s today. Miss Laureli’s birthday is today! 1 pm she’ll be one. Yay! She’s doing a little dance right now, as I type this. We have a big day ahead of us! I guarantee [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Winter
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Winter
Yup, it’s me judging again. 😀 I thought I wouldn’t bring in any guest judges until after the holidays. BUT, I will have some other judges besides me after the New Year. 😀 Happy [...] Continue →
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The winner of this months Vote Off is…
The winner of this months Vote Off is…
Cozy: Hi, Baby!! { Cozy: Hi, Baby} Congrats! What a sweet photo! Thank you so much for playing! You had 34% of the votes. Followed by These Days, Bunch of Barons, and Window to [...] Continue →
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AND, the winners of the "Holiday Colors" photo challenge are…
AND, the winners of the "Holiday Colors" photo challenge are…
This weeks guest judge: ME!This weeks challenge: Holiday colors.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) wearing red [...] Continue →
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This day last year…
This day last year…
December 17, 2010
This day last year… December 17th, 2009… I was in the hospital. No one knew what was wrong with this pregnant lady… I wasn’t doing well… But my baby was. My situation baffled every [...] Continue →
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Countdown to 1: Day 3… {with a super quick GIVEAWAY}
Countdown to 1: Day 3… {with a super quick GIVEAWAY}
It’s the 3rd and FINAL day of Ruari’s birthday countdown… Oh, man. It’s tomorrow!!! I’m sharing the remaining 5 of my favorite photos of Ruari for 2010… What a sweet little baby girl. Remember [...] Continue →
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Countdown to one: day 2… {with a super quick GIVEAWAY}
Countdown to one: day 2… {with a super quick GIVEAWAY}
December 16, 2010
Alright! It’s the second day of Ruari’s birthday countdown! Can you believe one more full day and she’ll be one (well, one more full day and a few hours… she was born at noon [...] Continue →
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Tuesday Photo Challenges
Tuesday Photo Challenges
December 14, 2010
My favorite ornament for Hi Baby: This is my favorite ornament. It’s my first ornament. I’ve always looked forward to hanging this one up. Love it. Simplicity: Simple Beauty Captivus: Using the clone tool [...] Continue →
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The Great Exchange…
The Great Exchange…
top: {claire, kingston, logan, bennett, josselyn, parker} bottom: {ruari, henry, corbin, ryan, stella, wyatt} A small group of mama bloggers and I got together to do a little gift exchange with our babies. 😀 [...] Continue →
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This is why…
This is why…
December 13, 2010
This is why I need a super zoom lens for my camera: I saw THE chubbiest squirrel EVER! This photo doesn’t even show how chubby this squirrel really is! It’s belly actually jiggled! I [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: Pets
I Heart Faces: Pets
Can I get a vote? Would ya could ya? Vote for me?
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
December 12, 2010
1. Holiday Colors 2. Winter/Holiday Icon 3. A Tree 4. Quiet It’s ALWAYS so much quieter when Ruari has that thing in her mouth. 😀 5. Your Favorite Color My favorite colors are [...] Continue →
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Photo challenges for Saturday…. I can’t help myself…
Photo challenges for Saturday…. I can’t help myself…
December 11, 2010
I should really be getting some work done… but, I NEED to enter some challenges! 😀 Sky watch Friday: This is NOT what our skyline looks like today… add more clouds… rain… erase that [...] Continue →
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Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Holiday Colors
Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Holiday Colors
This weeks guest judge: ME!This weeks challenge: Holiday colors.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) wearing red [...] Continue →
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VOTE OFF: Time to vote for your favorite!
VOTE OFF: Time to vote for your favorite!
It’s that time again! It’s time to vote for your favorite photo of the last month! 1) Cozy: Hi, Baby 2) Eyes: Bunch of Barrons 3) Black and White: Window to my Soul {Window [...] Continue →
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And, the winner of the "Blessings" photo challenge is…
And, the winner of the "Blessings" photo challenge is…
This weeks guest judge: ME!This weeks challenge: Blessings.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 your holiday [...] Continue →
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Baby jail
Baby jail
Ruari, I found you like this the other day. I heard you wake up from your nap… You sounded happy… So, I just let you hang out in your crib. I listened to [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: I LOVE free tutorials!
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: I LOVE free tutorials!
December 8, 2010
{So, I’m a sort of collector of tutorials… slippers, ornaments, baby room decor, and even sling backpacks! I have a tutorial for them all. I keep a special folder in my bookmarks tab for [...] Continue →
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Tuesday Challenges
Tuesday Challenges
December 7, 2010
Shutter Love Tuesday’s: Zoom Zoom Photo Freak: Sepia and Simplicity: Favorite Photo {This photo is entered in the Dumb Mom Smile Contest} Right now, this is my favorite photo. These smiles make my holiday [...] Continue →
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Winners of the 2010 Holiday Card Challenge
ANNOUNCEMENT: Winners of the 2010 Holiday Card Challenge
Wow… There were over 700 unique votes for the 20 finalists! But, there can only be four…. And, after working out a bit of a tie between 3rd and 4th place… we have our [...] Continue →
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Tree hunting.
Tree hunting.
Our little family went tree and ornament hunting this weekend! Mike and I started a tradition 3 years ago. We always go to Sleighbells Farm (it’s a sort of year round Christmas shop/tree farm) [...] Continue →
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Help me break the Card Challenge tie!
Help me break the Card Challenge tie!
Ok, I’m not going to announce the First and Second winners YET!!! But, the Third and fourth spots have tied! They were going back and fourth ALL day yesterday… but, ended up in a [...] Continue →
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Santa’s not so bad.
Santa’s not so bad.
December 6, 2010
He’s not so bad… But, he’s still scary! {Hi, Baby entry} “Excuse me? Can I help you?” Entered in Hi, Baby’s santa photo contest. “AND, we’re done.” Steppin’ Out Saturday: Mike: Hat: Etsy.com Jacket: [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: Self portrait
I Heart Faces: Self portrait
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite holiday card/photo! Voting ends tonight!!! Do you have a moment to vote for my blog? Would ya could ya? Vote for me?
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WINNER of the Barely Measured gift certificate is….
WINNER of the Barely Measured gift certificate is….
December 5, 2010
Random.org chose the lucky winner of the Barely Measured Gift Certificate! The winner is… That would be Selena from Stoneyville! Congrats! I’ll contact you through email! AND, just wanted to remind you all to [...] Continue →
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Have you voted?
Have you voted?
Have you voted for your favorite card yet? Go here and vote! Just takes a moment. Voting ends tomorrow evening! ………………………….. 1. In My Home OOOOoookay… It’s not my home. It’s my mom’s. Same [...] Continue →
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VOTE for your favorite holiday card!
VOTE for your favorite holiday card!
December 4, 2010
Oh man. I can’t even BEGIN to tell you all how HARD it was for the other judges and I to choose the top 20! There were 61 entries into the 1st annual Holiday [...] Continue →
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Paper Mama Photo Challenge:
Paper Mama Photo Challenge:
This weeks guest judge: ME!This weeks challenge: Blessings.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 your holiday [...] 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…
NOT ALWAYS PICTURE PERFECT This weeks guest judge: Tez from: Not Always Picture Perfect.This weeks challenge: Black and White.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your [...] Continue →
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Hello Photo Challenges!
Hello Photo Challenges!
December 3, 2010
First off an Announcement: Today is THE last day to enter your holiday photo/card into my Holiday Card Challenge!!!!!!!! MANY prizes for FOUR winners. It’s so fun, you should totally join in! You have [...] Continue →
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Weird Esty Facebook app thingy!!!
Weird Esty Facebook app thingy!!!
December 2, 2010
I’m not quite sure how I stumbled on to this. But, it’s kind of neat. Some of it’s a little silly, but I think it’s a great way to show you what handmade creations [...] Continue →
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Happiness is playing with something your mom doesn’t want you to play with… But, you do it anyway because you love it. Happiness.
Happiness is playing with something your mom doesn’t want you to play with… But, you do it anyway because you love it. Happiness.
December 1, 2010
Oh little baby. You have quite a naughty habit now. If I try to take something from you… something you REALLY want… you hide it behind your back. Where did you learn that? Then, [...] Continue →
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Lasy days of the Holiday Card/Photo challenge!!!
Lasy days of the Holiday Card/Photo challenge!!!
You now have a couple more days to enter your Holiday photo/card for my challenge! Lots of prizes! December 3rd is the last day!!! Saturday I will post the top 20 cards (as chosen [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: Scenic Black and White
I Heart Faces: Scenic Black and White
November 29, 2010
Mike and Ruari walking through the snow on Thanksgiving day. Hey all! Don’t forget to enter your photo/card into the my Holiday Card/Photo Challenge! The last day to enter is Friday!!! And, if you [...] Continue →
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My holiday in photos.
My holiday in photos.
Driving to Washington on Tuesday… We arrive to our destination to find leftover snow on the ground! AND, to my VERY excited eyes… we wake up on Thanksgiving day to snow falling! I LOVE [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
1. Black and White: Ruari’s first time in the snow. SOOOooo not impressed. 2. I Ate This: Well…. I didn’t. Ruari did! 3. Historic: I love old buildings. The little details, like the brick [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Black and White
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Black and White
November 28, 2010
November 27th – December 2nd NOT ALWAYS PICTURE PERFECT This weeks guest judge: Tez from: Not Always Picture Perfect.This weeks challenge: Black and White.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the Eyes Paper Mama Photo Challenge is….
AND, the winner of the Eyes Paper Mama Photo Challenge is….
November 20th – November 25th This weeks guest judge: Aurora from: Photo Freak. This weeks challenge: “Eyes“The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: $25 Barely Measured Gift Certificate
GIVEAWAY: $25 Barely Measured Gift Certificate
November 27, 2010
GIVEAWAY!!!1 So, you may remember my amazing new diaper bag that I got from Heather over at Barely Measured! It’s amazing and beautiful. I’m so in love with it and am VERY protective of [...] Continue →
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Hello random!
Hello random!
November 26, 2010
We have a winner for the Hallmark $50 giveaway: Hey, congrats Rachel @ Idaho Cheneys! I will contact you through email and I’ll let you know what to do! AND, just a reminder about [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: Paper
I Heart Faces: Paper
November 22, 2010
Well, this week at I Heart Faces the theme is: Paper. Wow, that’s some pressure! There’s SO much paper in my home… what do I take a photo of? SooooOOOooo… I went to the [...] Continue →
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Sunday Challenges
Sunday Challenges
November 21, 2010
A View from Above: {A view of my crazy baby.} Something Hot: {I tried to create a hot feeling through my edit. That’s wrapping paper.} Something Cold: {Brrr. It’s chilly outside!} “May you have [...] Continue →
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The winner of this months vote off…
The winner of this months vote off…
November 20, 2010
Fall: And, then she (snapped). {And then she (snapped)} Congrats! What a lovely photo! Thank you so much for playing! You had 41% of the votes. Followed by Jennifer Leigh, Mommyland, and And, then [...] Continue →
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Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Eyes
Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Eyes
November 20th – November 25th This weeks guest judge: Aurora from: Photo Freak. This weeks challenge: “Eyes“The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or [...] Continue →
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Vote for me!
Vote for me!
I was nominated over on the Blog Guidebook for a Top Blog spot! This vote is for the first round. I’d love a vote from you all, but of course vote for the blog [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the Paper Mama "Cozy" challenge is…
AND, the winner of the Paper Mama "Cozy" challenge is…
November 13th – November 18th This weeks guest judge: Buckeroomama from: Mamahood, Among Other Things… The challenge: “Cozy“The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… [...] Continue →
