tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313350002024-02-19T04:10:43.158-08:00Just being ChattyJanella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.comBlogger247125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-75872006607124519832012-01-16T10:20:00.000-08:002012-01-16T10:20:32.039-08:00My Little "Big Brother" wedding: Dec 17, 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRzc6Y_PARAtnrEyzXTWvYJ-rFHfP6Ueu-ZBHIrfTUKnv4alF80fi14Df_sxeyvim2HpBNJNF5rpQqwBslkfGSC2Os26TugXiObmiEs1oxhPIIQDOdHYNhDbFMmljPJmO14AL/s1600/IMG_3948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxRzc6Y_PARAtnrEyzXTWvYJ-rFHfP6Ueu-ZBHIrfTUKnv4alF80fi14Df_sxeyvim2HpBNJNF5rpQqwBslkfGSC2Os26TugXiObmiEs1oxhPIIQDOdHYNhDbFMmljPJmO14AL/s320/IMG_3948.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maddie and Katelynn opening their snowglobes. Gifts for being their snowgirls.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJbsy-zgEYbhxJCZJsXpDGMapfnkMvkDdq09scVsOSP3Y2_XKeBHa6ACG87uFO8J97HkmVXLdBsq6yHxEZEK2LzS2ajGynURGeeAfZR3MDdNURyYl6wzr-UwCOwBxlRjBHnjd/s1600/IMG_3944.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZJbsy-zgEYbhxJCZJsXpDGMapfnkMvkDdq09scVsOSP3Y2_XKeBHa6ACG87uFO8J97HkmVXLdBsq6yHxEZEK2LzS2ajGynURGeeAfZR3MDdNURyYl6wzr-UwCOwBxlRjBHnjd/s320/IMG_3944.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Heather watching her groom make introductions at the rehearsal dinner.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuxVA7As_jBpXTMTAay3f7P3KkrhKM7R4wWEtkSmcftA7dv6IHxBEayF6e5L85P-5IbNd5H7xCK-UAq4cES9T3s_yJbqZSbHtBzpQ_bR6b15U3sV0eqVqVeKcJdBJEFs0VhzU2/s1600/IMG_1310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuxVA7As_jBpXTMTAay3f7P3KkrhKM7R4wWEtkSmcftA7dv6IHxBEayF6e5L85P-5IbNd5H7xCK-UAq4cES9T3s_yJbqZSbHtBzpQ_bR6b15U3sV0eqVqVeKcJdBJEFs0VhzU2/s320/IMG_1310.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brandon waits for his beautiful bride. (this big sister got a bit teary)</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCtHx7TxEZI3O8EhgkHg4bsi4GxPxRdBH_s_Zj8w0nyHUij_0-wUwGuqLfxeRwSqYxJKXJ74cx1c4gSiM5dKj60N-21aaHnDz4zsYc33q22cKxgL5Wo0p5ppjnZ00aJTfiOAQ/s1600/IMG_1321.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCtHx7TxEZI3O8EhgkHg4bsi4GxPxRdBH_s_Zj8w0nyHUij_0-wUwGuqLfxeRwSqYxJKXJ74cx1c4gSiM5dKj60N-21aaHnDz4zsYc33q22cKxgL5Wo0p5ppjnZ00aJTfiOAQ/s320/IMG_1321.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My little angel</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved every part of my brothers wedding. It was such a winter feel...even was snowing when we got to the church to start getting ready. It was a beautiful cold winter day. The platform was just beautiful. And I loved that it felt like we headed out to the woods...and a Dashing father with top hat in hand gave away his BEAUTIFUL winter princess to a handsome groom. Heather sparkled as she said her vows and had tears while Brandon sung a special song to her from a park bench surrounded by "snow"...completing the picture with a lamp post. From start to finish it was special!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The reception was delicious with yummy soups and chicken salad and other tasty treats. A beautiful cake that was equally delicious. It was a beautiful day that ended with lanterns lit and let go into the sky! (which if you were there, it was a bit comical on the ground...if even a bit dangerous! LOL But no one went home with burns...so it was all good!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are so happy to have Heather in our family...she is a PERFECT match for my brother. I wish them both the VERY best in life. I love them both dearly!!!!</div>Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-46419213918057357482012-01-05T10:41:00.000-08:002012-01-05T10:41:13.906-08:00Katelynn's tree<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF4qsGkLQggMWRqiMXkGimZOCmk3uhQMFv5FOuA0bQmSWrSBmD_p4ZoPCFwGhEHMue2mLb3TQgPoCJK6clIw18pbUd69CmJbZ4iJ2oWxNsl6fYh48A97HZhWa-ofsd3m6A4XI9/s1600/IMG_3974.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF4qsGkLQggMWRqiMXkGimZOCmk3uhQMFv5FOuA0bQmSWrSBmD_p4ZoPCFwGhEHMue2mLb3TQgPoCJK6clIw18pbUd69CmJbZ4iJ2oWxNsl6fYh48A97HZhWa-ofsd3m6A4XI9/s320/IMG_3974.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let me be the first to say I do NOT (normally) like white trees!!! But I had wanted a tree for my little girls room so bad and with teals, pinks, lime greens a green tree was just NOT GOING TO WORK. So we found a white tree for like $20 at Wal-mart....I was tempted to wait another year so i could get it for $10 after Christmas...but figured hey it's for my little girl, why not? And I loved the colored lights on it for a kids room too. Since I am normally a fan of White/clear lights. I had picked some ornaments up the year before for 50% and 75% off so I was excited to get this tree decorated. We let her just go to town on it! She was so proud to do it. Although she only wanted to decorate one side of the tree? Not sure why...we tried to encourage her to do the other side...but nope not many bulbs got to the other side.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, I was pleased but still wanted so much more to go on this tree...so after a few trips to Target (who just happened to be selling JUST THE ORNAMENTS I NEEDED !!!!!) 4 snowflakes for $1 and the big Pink tree ornament approx. $3. I hooked the big one together with 2 of the snowflakes....loved the look for a tree topper. And I had seen Sock monkeys at Khols...but when I went to get them...they were gone. Even had my mom look for them at hers...NOPE. So a trip to Walmart...got me the other Sock Monkeys. (For Half the price I am sure!) Then with some extra teal ribbon (from my mom/Nana) I felt really bad to re-do her tree...but had fun making it look so Childish! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">(Even had to get wrapping paper to match the theme!)</div>Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-41142564899139814512012-01-04T12:32:00.000-08:002012-01-04T12:32:56.390-08:00A random winter picture blog post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRlixKiI_dNfGQoN09em62ouYvbjJIs_ommwyF0DWlMeUhkCEImIzsIyW1OOEjFKHwDUzfLSAJV_mvOQnjotbMLfp_LjcPd6bYmVM1g9OGxKf7lZcwhTlxtJAS3XNslawNdji/s1600/IMG_1250.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGRlixKiI_dNfGQoN09em62ouYvbjJIs_ommwyF0DWlMeUhkCEImIzsIyW1OOEjFKHwDUzfLSAJV_mvOQnjotbMLfp_LjcPd6bYmVM1g9OGxKf7lZcwhTlxtJAS3XNslawNdji/s320/IMG_1250.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>I am such a BLONDIE!!!! Those of you that have your posts set up to where you can see when someone puts a new post on would see I updated a new Fall post. Well I was so happy I got "New" pictures on...just to post and than scroll down and see I had ALREADY POSTED THOSE PICTURES!!!! ARRR!!!! Needless to say that 30 min went "Bye-Bye" with the simple push of a delete button! LOL So here are some NEW pictures! They are from October of her carving and painting her pumpkin....better late than never huh?<br />
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But anyhow here we are....parenting is going better only one more broken "expensive" item. So let's hope that is all the broken items we have for awhile.<br />
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We have had a tea party which was so fun. I was given by my grandma, whom I called Nanny, a pretty tea set. It actually has no cups and saucers...just the tea pot, sugar dish, one other little dish that I don't know what it is for and creamer. So Katelynn and I used coffee cups and saucers. (I have since bought one tea cup and saucer at a garage sale and am on the look out for a few more) We had water and gummy life savers, and Dove chocolate. I pulled out my table cloth and a cute vase with flowers and had her put her feather hat on from Nana and Papaw...and mommy had a fuzzy pink bucket hat. ( since she thought I needed a hat too.)<br />
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We also made some yummy apple cream cheese muffins and shared them at the bored meeting that night.<br />
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Then Friday came (Oct 14).....honestly I was dreading it. Katelynn was having her first sleepover at Map's house...just because. I knew I needed the break...but I was having a rough time knowing she was going to be gone for about 24 hrs. I know I am crazy...but it's honestly how I feel.<br />
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So Pap-pap ( Jonathan's dad) came and picked her up about 3:30. I quickly left the house due to not wanting to be lonely. I went to my favorite scrapbook store and used some coupons and enjoyed some shopping without having to say,"Katelynn come to mommy." "No, don't touch that". It was kind of nice. Finally went home...and planned on scrapbooking. But all energy left me and overwhelming loneliness set in. I was almost angry at my self. Jonathan called later and I told him to hurry home I needed someone in the house I was to sad. I knew we were going to dinner for a nice date but had asked no questions due to LOVING surprises. He came in the living room and told me to pack my bags. We headed downtown to Weber Grill. Dinner was so yummy, I had a delicious steak and yummy mashed potatoes (which is HIGH on my crave list) and Jonathan had combo plate of pulled pork and ribs. ( I think). We were to full for dessert so we headed outside were we had to wait for our carriage ride.<br />
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*pictures courtesy of <a href="http://www.indycarriage.com/">yellow rose carriages</a> and <a href="http://www.webergrillrestaurant.com/locations/?indianapolis&mcid=0&scid=3&id=80">Weber Grill</a><br />
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I felt like we had been rushed back to our dating days. We some how had signed up for the long ride...which was a bit more money than we planned...but went for it. It was cold but we had a big blanket and enjoyed cuddling as we watched the city and just talked and talked...ok and maybe kissed too. <br />
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Then we went to the motel (ok so that did not remind me of dating but did remind me of pre-kid days.) Jonathan got a beautiful room overlooking the city at the J.W. Marriott for a really good deal. We got a delicious cookie Sunday from the bar downstairs ( which was the only thing opened that late) and enjoyed it in our room. It was a wonderful evening and the best date ever!!!! He out did himself!!!<br />
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We had only had one real date since Katelynn was born so we deserved it. I told him I want one more date before this new baby is born.<br />
The next morning we woke in time to see the last part of the sunrise across the city....just awesome from the 15th floor with floor to ceiling windows. After we got home I left and went to a small massage place that Jonathan had gotten me a gift card for LAST Christmas. I had been listening to some Christian music in the car and had just WISHED I could listen to that kind of music during my massage. When I got back to the room she turned on the music to....you guessed it!!!! Needless to say as got ready and crawled under the blanket on the table I was in tears!!!!! I told her she had NO IDEA what a blessing it was! The massage was awesome...and she talked of Jesus the whole time. She even prayed with me at the end and blessed me and the baby. Sounds crazy to some...but she was what I needed. Needless to say the pregnant lady was on hormone OVERDRIVE!!! Lots of tears all the way home. And trying to explain to hubby..he was trying not to laugh so than I got so tickled. I was a mess!!!! I was never more ready to go get my baby girl that late afternoon!!!<br />
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We ended the week with a Be-lated birthday celebration at Don-Pablos with Phil and Jenn Alexander and Nathan and Leah Randall. We were there for a LONG time than Jenn invited us to their house...we had a wonderful evening that ended way to late!!!! Katelynn fell asleep on her big foot stool with a fuzzy blanket and her feet hanging off the end. She was such a good girl for such a adult evening!!!<br />
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So there you are caught up!!! Maybe next week I will keep on top of this...but do not hold your breath!Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-40891171975578389712011-10-12T20:18:00.000-07:002011-10-12T20:18:49.646-07:00School of Hard knocks AKA PARENTING!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So ok my blogging everyday is not exactly working out how I wanted it too! But I guess that is ok...not that blogging IS MOST important...but it is fun. Although my husband thinks I am a crazy nut job for blogging things about our life. And probably hides his embarrassment from things I post! :) But there have been many a post I DIDN'T let you in on because he left the room shaking his head after seeing my ready-to-be-sent-out -to-the-wide-world-of-web post. Gotta help a guy out sometimes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well my past week (AND THIS WEEK) I feel like I have been in the "School of Hard Knocks" AKA:PARENTING!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been a bit of a trying week. Not that she has been just TOTALLY disobedient...just REALLY testing the waters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She has successfully ruined one of our more expensive household items. Not really on purpose..but did disobey mommy in the process thus ruining "said" item. So after a spanking and sitting in time out for a considerable amount of time. I sat down and talked to her about what happened going thru each step making sure she understood why she was in trouble and why mommy was so upset. Then I asked her "Why did you do that?" and this was her response....(Skip forward to 4:29)</div> <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well Saturday I turned 30!!!! YIKES! Was really not ready for that. But all in all it was a good day. We got up and went to Riley Days in Greenfield. It was a chilly start but got warm as the day went on. Didn't buy much, but got my eye on several things I would like for the house and went home to decide where I can put them to justify buying them when we go to COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL next week. I AM SO EXCITED!!!! After going home for about an hour nap we headed out to Chilis to meet my in-laws for supper. I really enjoyed the chips and salsa!!!! Then off to the mall and did some shopping mainly for clothes for Katelynn, but we passed those wonderful Chinese massage guys in the mall. And Jonathan asked if I wanted one. Normally I would have passed it up...but IT WAS MY BIRTHDAY....and I have been having bad back, hip, shoulder and just overall ache everywhere it seems....so I took him up on the offer and did a chair massage. (after informing them I was pregnant)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It felt wonderful...Katelynn asked me if I was "Broke?" Since Daddy told her I was and the man was fixing me! LOL *I am excited because I get another massage this Saturday with a gift card I got for Christmas LAST YEAR!!!* I have NO PICTURES of my birthday weekend due to both cameras were dead and I forgot to charge them...but I did get some of Katelynn modeling one of our purchases that we promised her if we could find one her size....since she loves Mommy's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SOOOO----this week has been a lazy, crazy, tired, do nothing but get the NORMAL stuff done, PREGNANT type of week! SO that meant BLOGGING was of Non-importance. But I missed it so I thought I would get on here and update you of my weekend past. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Old Fashion day was WONDERFUL. It was a very cold morning and we bundled up but enjoyed all of it. Katelynn liked looking at all the animals, but TOUCHING them was OUT OF THE QUESTION. She is doing better about reaching out and patting animals but still so scared, but LOVES to watch them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-12795246321788624032011-09-30T18:46:00.000-07:002011-09-30T18:46:39.583-07:00On my tableAs an update from last <a href="http://justbeingchatty.blogspot.com/2011/09/feed-me-friday-day-late.html">"Feed me Friday"</a>" my pizza dip was a major hit! I broiled up some french bread that I found at Wal-mart in the large loaf style in the bakery (it was about to expire but I was using it in 2 days so I didn't care and plus I got like 25 to 30 cents off! ) I cut the bread into bite size pieces and broiled it for just a couple minutes to crisp it up and it was yummy! (I did double the recipe due to my pie plate being a bit deep and I am glad I did...they scraped it clean!)<br />
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I am really excited about this weekend it is our Alumni Weekend at Union Bible College also know as OLD FASHION DAY. I have been around UBC for roughly 28 + years, and not quiet sure when the FIRST OLD FASHION DAY came about...but I have always LOVED going!!!! Cool Crisp mornings, biscuits and gravy, yummy hamburgers, Taco Salad, all the pop you could EVER drink, Pies, crafts, Used to be the Old Jail and Stocks, getting your picture put on a button, NORA NEESES Peanut Butter Fudge. Now you can find some of the old favorites along with the new additions of a Paint ball booth, a dunk tank, and horse and buggy rides, a bounce house, a petting zoo and some kind of Oriental food *or some kind of food along that line at the Missions Organization booth*, Sis.Arrnett's candy shopee with delicious homemade goodies....and then a BIG car Auction and Misc. Auction run by Bro.Mark Mowery....and to cap your day off the newly introduced HOME COOKED SUPPER and the ANNUAL HAY RIDE!!! I realize it's not for everyone (like my lovely Hubby could care less to go..But I still love him and he still goes, but we opt out of the hayride....but maybe when our kids get bigger we can beg him to stay and the crash at grandma and grandpa's) What are some of your memories of OLD FASHION DAY? (Student, alumni or just visitor please leave me a comment!!!)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Something about my daughter and clothes, or the lack thereof. We were outside playing and told Katelynn to go inside to go potty. Which she does pretty well by herself. (But the potty training is going AWFUL! Anyhow....) I was messing with the radio in the garage and after a couple minutes saw her run by me. No big deal. After a couple more minutes I called her name because she was quiet and I assumed she was playing on her slide, but couldn't see her. I turned to look for her to come and THERE SHE STOOD IN <span style="font-size: x-large;">ONLY HER SHIRT</span>.....<span style="font-size: large;">IN OUR DRIVEWAY!!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I about died!!! I also wanted to laugh...but this is something we are trying to work on discipline wise. SO after a quick smack on the bum I ran her inside only to find out her Pull up and skirt where OUTSIDE on the slide. (I guess I should be happy she at least brought her clothes with her!) I did have my laugh as i went back outside to get her clothes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ONLY A CHILD!!!!</div>Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-81083768352561163862011-09-26T18:45:00.000-07:002011-09-26T18:45:51.055-07:00Mommy's Memories for the weekAnother full week has passed. I have to say it was a bit of a rough one for me. Seems that pregnancy has hit me full force. I was extremely queasy last week thus aided me in losing about 4lbs last week. (I was hoping for some weight loss at the beginning since last time I lost about 16lbs) I also started my last part of the week sleeping part of my nights in our big recliner due to upper back pain and hip pain. Thankfully I found out I have chiropractic coverage so in about a week hope to get an adjustment per the ok of my OBGYN.<br />
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So there you have it another week in review in the Thompson household! Hope this doesn't bore you...but I am having fun blogging more!Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-36960497722061598622011-09-24T10:12:00.000-07:002011-09-24T10:12:41.512-07:00Feed me Friday (a day late)Ok, so I didn't get the 2nd post in for yesterday. All in all the last few days have been very rough physically for me. But this Bearly prego mommy is making it.<br />
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This Sunday is our "youth night" the last Sunday night of every month somone other than our pastor takes over the service and has a kid-teen geared service. Then we head over to our Fellowship building and enjoy alot of good snacks. I love it!<br />
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<span class="serving_size yield">Servings: 8</span><br />
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<span class="prepTime">Prep Time: <span class="value-title" title="PT10M"></span>10 minutes</span><br />
<span class="cookTime">Cook Time: <span class="value-title" title="PT20M"></span>20 minutes</span><br />
<span class="duration totalTime">Total Time: <span class="value-title" title="PT30M"></span>30 minutes</span><br />
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<a href="http://sites.google.com/site/closetcookingprintablerecipes/pizza-dip" target="_blank"><span style="color: #5588aa;">Printable Recipe</span></a></div><h5>Ingredients</h5><ul class="ingredients"><li class="ingredient">4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/4 cup sour cream</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/4 cup mayonnaise</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup mozzarella, grated</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated</li>
<li class="ingredient">1 cup <a href="http://www.closetcooking.com/2011/01/pizza-margherita.html"><span style="color: #5588aa;">pizza sauce</span></a></li>
<li class="ingredient">1/2 cup mozzarella, grated</li>
<li class="ingredient">1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 ounces pepperoni, sliced</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons green pepper, sliced</li>
<li class="ingredient">2 tablespoons black olives, sliced</li>
</ul><h5>Directions</h5><ol class="instructions"><li class="instruction">Mix the cream cheese, sour cream mayonnaise, mozzarella and parmigiano reggiano and spread it across the bottom of a pie plate.</li>
<li class="instruction">Spread the pizza sauce on top and sprinkle on the cheese, pepperoni, green pepper and olives.</li>
<li class="instruction">Bake in a preheated 350F oven until the cheese has melted, bubbling and golden brown, about 20 minutes.</li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On a side noat I am LOVING PINTEREST!!!!! VERY ADDICTIVE, but I am excited to try some of the things I have found!!!!</div>Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-49235021065140276992011-09-23T06:21:00.000-07:002011-09-23T06:21:23.147-07:00Beauty secretOk so I missed Thursday but other than that I have kept my plan! Pardon me while I do my happy dance. And I even have an ALMOST clean house, kept up with my devotions, organized some pics and even took 1 nap this week! YIPEE!!!!! Pretty proud. Maybe I am finally gaining the discipline to keep things going?? To early to tell still! But at least it's headed in the right direction!!!<br />
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So to make up for yesterdays post that was on WHATEVER I wanted it to be on. (which in my defense I did have partly done.) I will be posting 2 times today.<br />
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Thought I would share one of my beauty secrets that I had mentioned in a post earlier. It is the <strong><em>Mary Kay Time wise collection!!</em></strong> I know for some of my readers you may stop reading after I say Mary Kay. I used to totally link Mary Kay with just Makeup...and thought "well, that is not for me so why waste my time?", but several years ago I was introduced to the "Satin Hands" Which I love by the way, but don't indulge in right now...maybe another time. (As a side note last I knew my Aunt Kim Collingsworth, who travels the countryside with her family loves this product and those that know her knows her hands are busy flying up and down those piano keys and need to be kept moist so they don't crack and split and cause her pain in her playing.) MOVING ON, my next door neighbor, Kristen Evans, and I became friends. Her husband Paul also really connected to Jonathan....he is a mechanic and loves working on cars and has shared his experience and advice in our direction. I soon found out that Kristen was a Mary Kay consultant began to talk about what kind of products they offer. She invited me to a Spa or Makeover show and I told her I really don't wear make up, other than a touch of cover up once in a great while. She informed me about some of their <em><strong>TIMEWISE facial line</strong></em>. A facial rinse and lotion. So I went, she by no means PUSHED the make-up line on me at ANY point. I was super impressed by the kindness of her team. And their was also a lot of mention about God in their meeting.<br />
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After 6 months I was Hooked....I can get the Lotion and Face wash to last a bit longer than 3 months sometimes. Mary Kay (at least my consultant does) backs her self up with a money back GUARANTEE. She even worked with me to get the right combination of lotion and face when the oils in my face began to change and become dryer and allowed me to exchange bottles that I had already used at NO EXTRA cost. (Now that is probably done on each consultant basis...but I think I got one of THE BEST!!!!) It's been over a year since I have been using it and my pores are smaller, my lines are not as deep and an overall smoothness that I am loving is taking over. SO huge shout out to my wonderful neighbor KRISTEN EVANS!!!! And to a company that I originally thought I would have NOTHING to do with. GUESS that's why they say NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY IT"S COVER!!!!<br />
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Guess what I am trying to get at is we are going to church to worship God. To give praise to our living King. As hard as it is (believe me I am guilty too) try to focus on your drive to church...leave your stress and your to-do list in the car. And just for a couple hours WORSHIP!!!!! Your pastor will love you for it and people who have also come to worship and get a break from this hectic world will appreciate it as well. As a result all can be ushered into the presence of God for a few short moments. Don't just go to church, be an active part!Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-83133368698428429992011-09-20T09:33:00.000-07:002011-09-20T09:34:17.728-07:00Never done this beforeI am linking up to this blog and answering her questions. Check her blog out, it's pretty cool! Lot's of cool crafts and links to others!!! <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ccenter%3E%3Ca%20href=%22http://nightowlcrafting.blogspot.com/%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g354/lesliejorgensen82/NightOwlCraftingwhobutton2.jpg%22%20border=%220%22%20alt=%22NightOwlCrafting%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%3C/center%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E"> </a><br />
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<div style="color: #783f04;">1. What are your favorite 3 things about fall? The changing of leaves, The crisp air, MY BIRTHDAY</div><br />
<div style="color: #783f04;">2. Are you a football fan and if so who is your favorite team? I am not really but my husband kind of is...but being in Indianapolis I would always root for the COLTS even before my husband was around</div><br />
<div style="color: #783f04;">3. What is your favorite fall scent? Probably pumpkin</div><br />
<div style="color: #783f04;">4. So you have seasonal allergies? I deal with them in the fall and winter the worst</div><br />
<div style="color: #783f04;">5. Have you started Christmas shopping yet? OH YES, I start the Day after Christmas!!! </div><div style="color: #783f04;"></div><div style="color: #783f04;"></div><div style="color: #783f04;">SO I did something new....PLUS I POSTED 2x's today!!! OH MY!!!!!</div>Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-9807827799909839212011-09-20T09:18:00.000-07:002011-09-20T09:18:50.301-07:00Is that my child????Last Wednesday night was our monthly board meeting. The last couple meetings we have been having them at the parsonage around their dinner table. Lot more comfortable. Plus it gives Katelynn a bit more play room that I can watch her better, since both her daddy and I are on the board. Well, I saw her dissappear and could hear her in the bathroom then a few moment later here came MY LITTLE girl streaking into the dinning room with <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">ONLY HER SHIRT ON!!!!!</span> I was so embarassed yet I couldn't hold back a laugh. I figure I better laugh then be upset. Her Daddy scooped her up and headed back to the bathroom only to come back in the room and inform me<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;"> I HAD TO TAKE CARE OF HER!</span></strong> She had made a nice deposit all on her own which this "potty-training Mommy" was quite proud of! (Even at the expense of my embarassement of a daughter running bare bummed from the bathroom!) Sometimes I wonder if she is my child! LOL<br />
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Another Funny thing recently is her daddy and her went on a lunch date to Denny's to give mommy some time with a friend. Well the potty issue came up and Daddy being the only one there had to take her. Well, I have been teaching her the difference between the boy and girl bathrooms and how to look at the pictures and tell which one is the girls. SHe was VERY UPSET that she had to go into the boys and started pouting and crying that she was<strong><span style="color: red;"> NOT</span></strong> to be in the boys bathroom! (HA, HA!!! Gotta love it when training come back to bite you sometimes!)<br />
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Funny words from Katelynn:<br />
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Show-show------Lotion<br />
Juice-------Penguins (Not sure how that one came about??)<br />
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</div>She has finally learned to sing Deep and WIde the correct way. For awhile she had been singing it "Deep and Phil" (???? I told her, her S.S. teacher (whos husband is named Phil) must be talking about her hubby to much in class!)Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-34225361501382978642011-09-19T11:54:00.000-07:002011-09-19T11:54:05.136-07:00A blessed week (Mommy memory day)Being a mommy you never know what kind of things are going to fill your week. Happy things that make you smile, things that make you have to turn your head to HIDE your laughter from your children, or days that you can NOT WAIT till nap time and its only 9:00 a.m. Crazy exciting times that you run to your journal to jot it down, or to the computer to post it on Face Book. As crazy as some memories are they will get lost in the "Black hole" called time. But they brought us joy or sorrow, a smile or a tear at the time. Isn't parenting and just life in general GREAT????<br />
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Probably our<strong><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #cc0000;">biggest</span></span></strong><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>accompishment this week was getting our Garage organized! I am so proud of how it looks. We still plan to buy one more shelf and also put a shelf to hold my husbands uniforms, because the closet they are in right now will be the new babies closet. Now we just have to keep this garage looking this way. But I am having fun organizing way early in this pregnancy.<br />
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UPDATE on my pregnancy: I am only about 6 weeks along. FIrst appointment just to see the nurse is Oct 4th. I am pretty tired, and very queasy in the mornings and then again in the early evening. I haven't lost weight like I would have liked to seen but I haven't really gained yet (VERY EARLY TO SEE ANY REAL CHANGE THERE ANYHOW.) I feel like my queasiness is far more fierce this time round then what I was with Katelynn. Mints and hard candies are my friend in the morning as well as crackers and Sierra Mist. Also been dealing with alot of diziness...but I find if I eat something it takes care of that. I also feel I am WAY more emotional with this one than with last. I bounce from one emotion to the next. WOw, is Jonathan in for a ride he still has 7 months to go!!! LOL<br />
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Probably my Favorite thing that happened last week was Friday (Sept 16) I was having my devotions in my room and Katelynn came in and crawled up on the bed and asked what I was doing. I told her I was having my devotions and reading and talking to Jesus. She mentioned something about Jesus and her heart. *which we have told that Jesus lives in heaven and can also live in her heart* I told her one day she could ask Jesus in her heart when she wanted to. SHe said "Yeah, yeah" I asked her, "Katelynn, do you want Jesus to live in your heart?" "Yeah, in my heart" came an excited answer. By this time I had tears in my eyes and told her "Ok lets pray right now and you can ask Jesus to come in your heart." I called for my husband who was home for the day...and Katelynn leaned over ( remember she is sitting on the bed still) and put her head in the blankets and repeated a simple sinners prayer. MOmmy came up with way more tears!!! And Katelynn had a big smile and said, "<span style="color: #cc0000;">Jesus HEART</span>!!!" (shaking her head up and down really fast) I know this really important moment was encouraged by Mommy alot...but I also know that she can understand at an early age that Jesus can live in her heart!!!!<br />
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Our Sunday School Picnic was the big event for the weekend! It was a crisp morning but got warmer thru the day and was just beautiful!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Preparing for our annual auction and passing out Central Wesleyan money</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our church treasurer with real money and FAKE!!!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will give you $20!!!!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All for the sake of Jr. Church!!! (Can't believe I am posting this!) SHowing them how to get a cookie form their forehead to their mouth with out touching it. LOT harder than I thought...as big as my mouth was I never did get it. (But only tried one time too!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">TRYING VERY HARD!!! Way to go Chyanne!</div><br />
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</div>Wow, what a week....3 new ones entered into the kingdom of GOD, a yummy picnic and a clean garage!!! Not sure this week can top that one!Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-12983883882671069932011-09-17T14:35:00.000-07:002011-09-17T14:35:11.883-07:00My planOk, I love plans and I love lists. So here is my plan for this blog..it is not totally original. I got the idea from Natalie Herring. (for those that read her blog will understand)<br />
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So I plan to try and post at least something small daily during the week. Sat and Sunday are my days totally devoted to family.<br />
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Mommy Memory Mondays-- Will recount most of my memories of the previous week.<br />
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Tickle Me Tuesday--funny antics of Katelynn or funny things I have seen or heard lately<br />
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Worship Wednesday--inspirational posts<br />
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This and that Thursday--Just posting whatever I want<br />
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Feed me Friday--tasty treats and savory dishes I want to share<br />
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Now, I may not post every day so do not hold me to it....but I have a plan!Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-71237554302730981092011-09-14T06:46:00.000-07:002011-09-14T08:20:46.738-07:00A new turn in lifeWow, I feel awful. 4 months have gone by and I had done nothing with this blog. I hope in the days to come to do so much more with this. I truly have had lots of Blog postings go thru my head....even articulated just how I would say things....cute titles....pictures I wanted to add, only to fall into bed each night and say I will do it tomorrow! Sounds familiar on to many occasions on to many things. I think I sometimes make myself out to be more productive than I actually really am. The Lord is really working on that area in my life. So this blog is going to just be a quick (yes, for those that know me I CAN CUT TO THE CHASE SOMETIMES) overview of life changing things and some hopes to accomplish better things too.<br />
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1. DEVOTIONS: This is an area I am SO EMBARRASED about. I wish I could say I have always just dove right in daily to GODs word. But I haven't been that disciplined. But in the last almost 2 weeks I have only missed a few days and God has been so faithful to me. I thank God for being patient with me in this area.<br />
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2. MARRIAGE: Jonathan Thompson! Wow love being married to that man! He drives me crazy, crazy in love,makes me laugh, makes me cry....and loves me unconditionally. Having a child only makes me love him more BUT it makes marriage only that much harder. Finding time for just US is hard and is taking a lot of discipline especially on my part. I tend to be a loner when it comes to late evening and usually have a plan for how I WANT TO SPEND MY EVENING. But beginning to realize time is short and I need to make the best of the evenings I have with my wonderful hubby. I am a blessed woman to have a great man! And a great father for my little girl.<br />
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3. COOKING: I am having a blast in this area! Learning to cook with alot of fresh ingredients. Fresh garlic,peppers, and several other things. I am really learning to adjust things to my liking. I plan to share some of those on here soon. I have a dessert I have fallen in love with and have made it so much that my husband made m promise not to make it for a month! It's nothing extra special just gooey and chocolaty!!!! (need I say more to get your attention?). Than a savory soup that was supposed to be just meat and noodles...but the drippings were so good that I made more of the broth and added some veggies (and plan to add more next time too) and made such a yummy pork soup!!!!!! Plan to share SOON!!!!!<br />
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4. BEAUTY: Ok I kind of put this topic on here thru gritted teeth....but I decided at the beginning of this year that it was OK for me to care about me...my face, my skin, my teeth. My motto until than was basically just MAINTAIN. I found some products that I have now been using for about a year and I can see huge difference. And where it is a bit more money I am liking the skin change I have seen. But I will share more on that and give a huge shout out to my consultant who is also the greatest neighbor a person could have!<br />
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5. PARENTING: Who knew that one precious little girl could bring so much joy to life. When I feel that little arm drape over my shoulder as we are eating out and she has ketchup on her mouth and greasy chicken finger hands I resist the urge (most of the time) to move her arm, when she purses her lips and says "kisses" I can't help but lean in and oblige her, and a sleepy little girl,who is starting to have morning breath, gets placed in bed beside me as daddy gets ready for work looks at me with squinty eyes and a huge smile says "Goo Moe-ring Mommy" usually followed by a huge hug and a cold wet kiss... I am reminded just how blessed I am! Discipline is beginning to be a great challange and am finding how sometimes a mom whose nerves can be so on edge over someone she loves so much...and also feeling like her heart is hurting too!<br />
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6. LASTLY........ We are <span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>EXPECTING</strong></span> a new bundle of joy in the late spring approx May 11!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxEQkihmwXsXVV3K_nb6VEKaks_Qd_Kwrw19mklFVdOEpNLbKdNzcDiASjPXxZndQqJEuNOHO5WxfQpb4wLh3Hz40BSyCXfch2b9iPQO4fTQnJ37oTa64yyufAfOZhNZoDfI1/s1600/IMG_0984.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxEQkihmwXsXVV3K_nb6VEKaks_Qd_Kwrw19mklFVdOEpNLbKdNzcDiASjPXxZndQqJEuNOHO5WxfQpb4wLh3Hz40BSyCXfch2b9iPQO4fTQnJ37oTa64yyufAfOZhNZoDfI1/s320/IMG_0984.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-67718409019309173062011-05-04T11:40:00.000-07:002011-05-04T11:40:32.971-07:00Minnie Mouse Birthday outfit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let me start by saying...this is probably my first sewing project EVER out side of hems and such.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, my Daughters 2nd birthday is quickly approaching and we have decided since she loves Mickey and Minnie Mouse that we are going to have a Minnie Mouse party. (mainly due to Mommy wanting to keep the party girly...otherwise we probably would have gone with a "Wiggles" party...shame on me, I know...but she has years of choosing her own party themes...so I took advantage of being able to choose it myself!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">ANYHOW, I had been looking at so many DIY blogs...and several who had kids had been making shirts and doing over skirts and pants with all sorts of different things. (Any of you who follow the decor and clothing blogs know what I am talking about) SO I got this bright idea, instead of BUYING her a Minnie mouse outfit (that was practical to wear daily) I would make it myself, and I have always LOVED DIY projects. SO after HUNTING high and low for a SHORT-SLEEVED black T-shirt...I gave up and went with a White T-shirt. Had previously bought some Solid pink fabric, pink polka-dot fabric and polka-dot ribbon and set down to due this sewing project. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found a Mickey Mouse head on line and printed it out on card stock the size I wanted and then pinned it to the solid pink fabric and cut around it. Then ironed on some "wonder-under" (a iron on adhesive) to the underside of the fabric. Then placed it on the shirt and ironed away. (I had to off-center it due to the little pocket on the front, and so it wouldn't be to low on the shirt and risk the bottom part of the mouse being tucked into her skirt band.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxvWVYes7fv3VcIxo4i0oDex6QhajqhHIU60O6IFzcMiidMnN3IWbRwtpK5kPTqj57NqiQ0GK3JUctG6ua77UrUCGVC_n9npQiA7oYlJYps7bWCi6ZKYbLselrJQ-42un029AC/s1600/IMG_2625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxvWVYes7fv3VcIxo4i0oDex6QhajqhHIU60O6IFzcMiidMnN3IWbRwtpK5kPTqj57NqiQ0GK3JUctG6ua77UrUCGVC_n9npQiA7oYlJYps7bWCi6ZKYbLselrJQ-42un029AC/s400/IMG_2625.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Then I took some Black floss and stitched around the edges. * on my next project I will sew around edges then use the floss....so when washed it won't fray as bad...but I need to have a steadier hand before I do that*</div><div style="text-align: center;">I used the polka-dot ribbon and made a quick bow...following the tips I found on a couple YouTube videos. then attached the bow using a safety pen on the underside. (so I can remove when washing)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc17SFjxPuTAgXUxWHfbzRgaCGAogcK5NHvPOCQ5YSAfQCe9iHjTKvm0VPiwRE4W3Cx11QtGTK1wQY5dnTlihTTTs2YvYcstIIDA5qP0jNlvQIMtNUdQKl5scaFuDyDYLaNegi/s1600/IMG_2627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc17SFjxPuTAgXUxWHfbzRgaCGAogcK5NHvPOCQ5YSAfQCe9iHjTKvm0VPiwRE4W3Cx11QtGTK1wQY5dnTlihTTTs2YvYcstIIDA5qP0jNlvQIMtNUdQKl5scaFuDyDYLaNegi/s320/IMG_2627.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> NOW the skirt, was MY hard part. I remind you , I have never sewn anything outside of Hems and slits in my skirts for college. The skirt I purchased at Wal-mart for like $3...it had 3 solid pink tiers. I cut off the 3rd one just slightly below the place where it was attached to the skirt. Then took my polka-dot fabric and began pinning on the underside...allowing a little material to gap between each pin. I actually needed a little longer piece, due to the fact the ruffles are not as big as I wanted but as I said...this was my first time. Then I made the side seam. *which I was pretty proud of...matched up pretty well....but the dots served as a great line to go by so that helped!* Got out my sewing machine (given to me by my husbands grandma) and just sewed straight along the line I pinned. I took out one of her skirts that I liked the length and began penning up the hem line. Then pressed it really well with my iron. (a tip a lady in line at JO-Ann's told me....the best advice she was given and would give to others who are beginning is PRESS everything before you sew it....wether or not its GOOD advice or not...for this project it REALLY helped me) Again the dot's helped me keep it fairly straight. I thought for sure my hem would be all crooked and short in the back. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7jLB-6Frwp4XF262xcPrE9jYypUrWB1-TPTgBk8fDeEg9zjotsFJgqqv2Pm1KfVR57ynt6Z2rc0S4AgPZhrzi9KI8_skOqJxsEUzxe2QOypxeyd9D-GJb7xFYEJpNH-u4nLtH/s1600/IMG_2629.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7jLB-6Frwp4XF262xcPrE9jYypUrWB1-TPTgBk8fDeEg9zjotsFJgqqv2Pm1KfVR57ynt6Z2rc0S4AgPZhrzi9KI8_skOqJxsEUzxe2QOypxeyd9D-GJb7xFYEJpNH-u4nLtH/s400/IMG_2629.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div align="center">I was so excited to do this project ALL BY MYSELF ( yes, I am pretty independent!!!) My husband asked me if I was going to cry! LOL I didn't but I was pretty happy! And it looks so cute on her...and we have Minnie ears with a pink bow...and I am making her a pink bow out of the same ribbon that's on the shirt...due to the fact the ears will probably stay on all of 5 min!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">HAPPY CRAFTING!!!</div>Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-4771082076118048782011-02-13T20:32:00.000-08:002011-02-13T20:32:00.984-08:00Canister Makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So another Apple makeover project....I was pretty excited about this one.</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">When I first got married I was SO EXCITED about these canisters. They were from "Home and Garden" another company like "Home Interior" I loved them...and they were a bit expensive but between my husband and his parents they got them for me, the Christmas after we were engaged or as a shower gift? I Can't remember.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwur8AwjM3fQLTbafoaGN_gvG402M9mRmWpaVWv8DztE6pn7UFRCA5PYzCsfWfn-8AHJHvg8E48YPfEynrKOY3ELWepKT6S0xMkUkU6ccooCWegR1g0FqLvHSLM1MaNVUZWU_/s1600/IMG_2161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihwur8AwjM3fQLTbafoaGN_gvG402M9mRmWpaVWv8DztE6pn7UFRCA5PYzCsfWfn-8AHJHvg8E48YPfEynrKOY3ELWepKT6S0xMkUkU6ccooCWegR1g0FqLvHSLM1MaNVUZWU_/s320/IMG_2161.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">ANYHOW, I didn't just want to pile them in a garage sale and get NOTHING for them...plus I needed them for decor. I use one for sugar, but it stays in my cabinet. So, I started hashing out in my brain projects I had seen on different blogs and what I could do to make them over and use them in my decorating. </div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">First off they were a glazed pottery so I knew just taking regular paint or my "go-to spray paint" would not stick. So I found out I needed to prime them first.</div><div align="center" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Primed and ready for paint</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGr6Pt-APQj3fc1hX8a114FDPANyx3hT-FgXi87NtpsFHXVRSStvc5sJ_MOCCxFGEicHFPlPgaIi170WDSgkBVXrQprtaIQLbNI8XS_D8lEf9sAhkDyKe9lyUxRg1wsKU03BZR/s1600/IMG_2163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGr6Pt-APQj3fc1hX8a114FDPANyx3hT-FgXi87NtpsFHXVRSStvc5sJ_MOCCxFGEicHFPlPgaIi170WDSgkBVXrQprtaIQLbNI8XS_D8lEf9sAhkDyKe9lyUxRg1wsKU03BZR/s320/IMG_2163.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> So I found 2 colors that went great with my decor! I was THRILLED!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bauhaus Gold and Burgundy.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's not the greatest spray paint job. But it's ok for me...adds texture! </div><div style="text-align: center;">For the star I took a stencil and a sponge brush. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Then sprayed some paint on to a Styrofoam plate. (wrong move! it ate the plate up! LOL!!! Some of the sticky, stringy plate is on the star..but again it added texture and you can't tell...just looks like I have meant for it to look that way! So a mistake turned out to be a good thing and gave me the look I was going for anyhow.) I am going to try and work on the spot that I smudged above the star. Not sure if it an be fixed or not</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_HIKLf7z0OAxRSbTNwxqlIfulgS1PBMHEIS3KukJVI97n9zn_aUcejbXYxSaiH5KnxKiibUFTvy06bccHm2laGIdk2BSQ9eJfXMmvU89tu1F8ACs9LnihLPSWF0k1YJBQzdH-/s1600/IMG_2193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_HIKLf7z0OAxRSbTNwxqlIfulgS1PBMHEIS3KukJVI97n9zn_aUcejbXYxSaiH5KnxKiibUFTvy06bccHm2laGIdk2BSQ9eJfXMmvU89tu1F8ACs9LnihLPSWF0k1YJBQzdH-/s320/IMG_2193.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I took some black paint and a sponge brush and sponge painted the rim of each pot. I like how it turned out. I didn't show the yellow pot..but they all turned out great. Once everything is done I will try to get better pics of it all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But for now I am loving my new pots!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCcV4oc13zhPlOazn8fQFRZLTjYA32aIYj_adFOZlNYOEMZ8PZcczGU6amCJS3YkpF7-kcfy9M1c6Z4R_kwTgaHuvjHzzVPfg1rhY7QPSDObqNS6OdxpkkHoMG3ypPSThGHSo/s1600/IMG_2254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCcV4oc13zhPlOazn8fQFRZLTjYA32aIYj_adFOZlNYOEMZ8PZcczGU6amCJS3YkpF7-kcfy9M1c6Z4R_kwTgaHuvjHzzVPfg1rhY7QPSDObqNS6OdxpkkHoMG3ypPSThGHSo/s320/IMG_2254.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have to include a picture of my little girl...who is quickly growing up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is her first dress that she has a doll dress to match. She got it for Christmas..but it's almost to small..not sure if she will get to wear it again. So I HAD to get a picture of her and her dolly matching.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignQIwqMcqQ5C-ho7pWTGl37ItSh27IGB9L7eIdjyjFL6fVfZAgd5Aeuk99SFrlYAJTImsIYSbi9rUzFtLzfXzTntS0CZ3BWHrkHyHsKym37q-BjijENc48LHvjTQnDC_lyNZq/s1600/IMG_2245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEignQIwqMcqQ5C-ho7pWTGl37ItSh27IGB9L7eIdjyjFL6fVfZAgd5Aeuk99SFrlYAJTImsIYSbi9rUzFtLzfXzTntS0CZ3BWHrkHyHsKym37q-BjijENc48LHvjTQnDC_lyNZq/s320/IMG_2245.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Yes, I am one of those crazy mom's that husbands put up with when we try to make sure our family matches or at least coordinates when going to church. SO GLAD my husband goes along with my madness..in fact sometimes he even asks what color Katelynn and I are wearing so he can match us! (GOTTA LOVE THAT GUY!!!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZZiwvuKiNP4Qr1nRtsvy274PuU7EjH_wFnsH-gxUERHncuSyJGUNIuh9G1ChzOQRfzKC16f-fI6Y1cMV_jw68pZxUTgISgN94PB92if0_E5UHGztpeN1omUhaiJ6WZ_88KRa/s1600/IMG_2249.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZZiwvuKiNP4Qr1nRtsvy274PuU7EjH_wFnsH-gxUERHncuSyJGUNIuh9G1ChzOQRfzKC16f-fI6Y1cMV_jw68pZxUTgISgN94PB92if0_E5UHGztpeN1omUhaiJ6WZ_88KRa/s320/IMG_2249.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> A cheerful little girl and her daddy. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Love the curlers!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnSFnYCcMbXaTVJLtJfboPYDZc7KSNhFPlficDt7JVBiLUfTyK-FIuVhDoTeYfG-JzbiNwADBfSGy0YwFdlCCTi9uwRbWSNGhrE7_NS6Le_P5TuQk7FLtP39GcXMlIruKqPs_Y/s1600/IMG_2201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnSFnYCcMbXaTVJLtJfboPYDZc7KSNhFPlficDt7JVBiLUfTyK-FIuVhDoTeYfG-JzbiNwADBfSGy0YwFdlCCTi9uwRbWSNGhrE7_NS6Le_P5TuQk7FLtP39GcXMlIruKqPs_Y/s320/IMG_2201.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-16739581644167519912011-02-07T22:05:00.000-08:002011-02-07T22:08:11.267-08:00Katelynn Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSP2eEf-c698IrkUWJgIAy6pl5QgDuAko27AZrdlsNDJsfgMVdMR06_lmvn1-SEV0KBDO4ckYlZ1cWp4ZVOPcF6IjsLpQhYki3-Xc5FEmspaIexke63GTWqfwMS2ShlfOpiQdm/s1600/IMG_0859.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSP2eEf-c698IrkUWJgIAy6pl5QgDuAko27AZrdlsNDJsfgMVdMR06_lmvn1-SEV0KBDO4ckYlZ1cWp4ZVOPcF6IjsLpQhYki3-Xc5FEmspaIexke63GTWqfwMS2ShlfOpiQdm/s320/IMG_0859.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">Katelynn Nicole Thompson</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">20 months</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">31 lbs (approx)</div><div style="text-align: center;">32 1/4 in (approx)</div><div style="text-align: center;">In the 90% for height and weight</div><div style="text-align: center;">Size 2T-3T roughly (some 24 month stuff will fit her.)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Food: Loves peas, carrots, grapes, apples, fruit snacks, pretzels, Ice cream, and cheese, candy</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dislikes: I wouldn't say she Dislikes meat...but she would prefer veggies and fruit over her meat</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fav toys: Bubbles (her stuffed monkey), her tea pot, Noah ark set, grocery cart, camera, her watch, most of her stuffed animals and baby dolls.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6QQaEUlUkiGAiOvP9SrH09YZ6pTNTrByqMtkSnUj9_nsAwFQxlmnxpETLddWbPcn4hGt6-XLoyKj6ucg5inOvplXxNkWYFOBB-oFzl86Bf3893aTBjUmgMjKHcNHq81s87Yj/s1600/IMG_0569.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz6QQaEUlUkiGAiOvP9SrH09YZ6pTNTrByqMtkSnUj9_nsAwFQxlmnxpETLddWbPcn4hGt6-XLoyKj6ucg5inOvplXxNkWYFOBB-oFzl86Bf3893aTBjUmgMjKHcNHq81s87Yj/s320/IMG_0569.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div align="center">Fav games: Rolling ball, doing puzzles</div><div align="center">Fav songs and Movies: "Fingers" song from "The Wiggles", "I love you to the moon" sung and wrote by Mommy. :)</div><div align="center">Loves helping out with Laundry and dishes.</div><div align="center">Has Great manners...says Please and Thank You alot!!! We are so proud of her!</div><div align="center">Can point out almost every body part...including her collar bone, chin, arm, neck, back, and wrist</div><div align="center">Can do several simple puzzles all on her own.</div><div align="center">EEEEE UU!! Aka- Love you!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Funny words</span>- </div><div align="center"> Eye= yes</div><div align="center">doe toe= Pluto (Disney's dog)</div><div align="center">Doofy= Goofy</div><div align="center">Wee wee- Wiggles movie</div><div align="center">Pez zels = Pretzels</div><div align="center">Bay kit= Blanket<br />
Ni Ni= Night night</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">She gives hugs so much now...and bunches of kisses!!</div><div align="center">More of a Mommy's girl right now..but sometimes when she is hurt she does want daddy to kiss it!</div>Janella Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964519898308868877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31335000.post-63855132609028843632011-01-28T10:34:00.000-08:002011-01-28T10:34:47.858-08:00A budding artist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year for Christmas, Jonathan really surprised me with a gift from Katelynn.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I LOVE crafting and making things and I love having someone to do them with now too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He bought a mug that you can paint and draw on and then bake it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was pretty excited to do it...but wanted to wait...so I put it in a drawer and when I was packing things for vacation I found it..I was pretty excited to be able to do it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Katelynn was pretty happy about it too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQrJXSLRqpuegYJEtV7Kn9Qy8QZpp2-ekuIK-LAzbTqKLZFT5WRlDNdYB_bcPInln6SOxNkzVSoFE1gj6WmNzWpqFfmLiLsgTw8ribwIPnO1beFY62l7KAsRuF-OxIWBHEfC3T/s1600/IMG_0512.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQrJXSLRqpuegYJEtV7Kn9Qy8QZpp2-ekuIK-LAzbTqKLZFT5WRlDNdYB_bcPInln6SOxNkzVSoFE1gj6WmNzWpqFfmLiLsgTw8ribwIPnO1beFY62l7KAsRuF-OxIWBHEfC3T/s320/IMG_0512.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Mommy drew some pictures on it first then I gave her the paint an the brush and let her go to town.</div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see I painted a little bit first to show her how it needed to be done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDhc4Wm7bq-pmbdf7po5F6USg7IQ0Is8RhK2F40NXBHK-hQo5xERrGubsjU_x4juaFDCmDTO7gRgEIzSigLV6AqT4nPLvqx2dbbba4Rcx5-QGPCTp8vji0L_Ljkivp_kSUjfmu/s1600/IMG_0513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDhc4Wm7bq-pmbdf7po5F6USg7IQ0Is8RhK2F40NXBHK-hQo5xERrGubsjU_x4juaFDCmDTO7gRgEIzSigLV6AqT4nPLvqx2dbbba4Rcx5-QGPCTp8vji0L_Ljkivp_kSUjfmu/s320/IMG_0513.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Concentrating hard on getting paint on her brush.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDczcZu_eVBlZm-giVLbFU4MJkviFuv8Cw3gLsGAeEVZEoEoeJSeOEd8cT2mZVEql-gggXRHNDokcK9zpsMB0KqilMh8AYd5c4jVH1rXA_z9iyzdpsei4kuJ2jpLk-Buu6gOcI/s1600/IMG_0514.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDczcZu_eVBlZm-giVLbFU4MJkviFuv8Cw3gLsGAeEVZEoEoeJSeOEd8cT2mZVEql-gggXRHNDokcK9zpsMB0KqilMh8AYd5c4jVH1rXA_z9iyzdpsei4kuJ2jpLk-Buu6gOcI/s320/IMG_0514.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Pretty excited to paint mommy's gift</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> Having a little girl has been the BEST thing that has ever happened to me. I have loved every minute of it!!! When I was a working mom...I had so many dreams and wishes that I wanted to do..but just not enough hours in my days to do it all. I became so overwhelmed and really started to HATE who I was becoming as a mom. I was an anxious ball of nerves and would burst at every upset. I had began praying long before Katelynn was born that MAYBE...just Maybe I could become a stay at home mom. It was with a hopeful heart I listened to Jonathan as he told me I would probably be able to quit work in Oct 2010. Even up to the month of Oct...I was so excited but part of me KNEW something bad was going to happen and I would not be able to quit. Well the time came...and I was able to quit. And somehow something in me began to relax. I don't like to think of myself as a controlling person...BUT when it comes to my own life and family...I want to at least feel I can somewhat "Control" what is happening . And with working...I felt TOTALLY lost. My HEART GOES OUT..to mommy's who WISH beyond anything that they could stay home. I know that feeling!!!! I pray for different mom's that I know that wish they could have the stay at home life.<br />
God has been so good to us...in supplying our wants and our desires...and I am looking even more forward to the fact...that by the end of Summer 2011 with the exception of our house...we will be DEBT FREE!!! God has helped us and is still helping us!<br />
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