tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72088406439113992522024-03-05T18:47:30.842-07:00love is in the detailsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.comBlogger281125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-14726105527546875022012-12-17T07:33:00.000-07:002012-12-17T07:33:21.558-07:0012K's of Christmas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I ran the a race called the <i>12K's of Christmas</i> with one of by best girlfriends today. We dressed up in festive tutus for the run and had a blast! It was cold and wet in the Arizona snow (it rained), but that didn't stop a ton of people for showing up in fun costumes to run. There were stations all along the race with carolers serenading the participants- some individuals and a few full choirs. It was the Christmas version of cheerleaders! There was even a bell choir! I loved every minute of it- thanks for the treat Riss! ox</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My oldest and dearest got engaged tonight! A wonderful year of dating the perfect guy for her culminated in a private engagement and public SURPRISE celebration of the event. It was so amazing! I cried like a blubbering fool! No one deserves as much happiness as much as she does and I can't wait for the big day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It started out with a singing flash mob as she entered the house, her family started singing the song Mandy (with a few lyrics changed to fit). Then brother came in singing the 3rd verse, followed by many of her closest friends and family singing the chorus. It was so perfectly planned! She had no clue!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After our song, her mother led a beautiful blessing where the couple were prayed over by Mandy's mother, father, brother and her old pastor. Then we all laid hands on them and prayed over them and promised to help them through their journey. It was touching and beautiful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Then we had a party to celebrate their engagement! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">They make such a great couple!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> So amazing to see them together- so in love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Congratulations Mandy and Danny! I am so incredibly happy for you both! Thanks for having the strength and conviction to do it the right way- what an amazing example for the world to see!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> How nice of Chloe's neighbors to let the girls rake up the leaves so they could jump in and play in the pile!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My sweet Aria and her classmates got all dolled up in their black dress attire tonight to perform at their winter choir concert. They sang like angels! </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-69220823707790462432012-12-03T15:41:00.000-07:002012-12-14T15:42:32.951-07:00Lyczynski Family Photos<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I photographed my sister's family yesterday at Mesa Center for the Arts- one of my favorite places to take portraits. She has a bigger family than I'm used to photographing, so that posed a few challenges for my novice skill set, but overall, I'd say the shoot was a success! Here are some of my favorites!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-31137032041400227262012-12-02T15:00:00.000-07:002012-12-03T00:39:54.209-07:00Custom, Home-made Tortilla Chips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I co-hosted a baby shower on Saturday for a friend who is having a girl, and decided that, since we were having Mexican fare, we should have some appropriately PINK, heart-shaped tortilla chips to go with it all. perfecto.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been making fun tortilla chips for different occasions for years- Fall Leaves in November. . . black cats, white ghosts and orange pumpkins for Halloween parties. . . it's a fun, creative way to add a custom detail to a party for not a lot of money. What's more- they don't taste any different from any other fresh tortilla chips. (I'm lying- I think they taste BETTER!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They're easy to make- in fact, my daughter and her friends helped me with most of this batch- I just did the frying. Let me show you just how simple these cuties are. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>1.</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"> Cut out your desired shape from a bag of raw corn tortillas, using a cookie cutter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">I used 2 different sized heart cutters to make the most of my tiny tortillas. </span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> Place your corn tortilla cut-outs on a cookie sheet and, using a pastry brush, brush them with a coating of <i>very dilute</i> food coloring. I used about 1 drop of gel coloring in 1-2 cups of WARM water. The warm water helps the gel color to distribute evenly. The more concentrated your colored water is, the darker your chips will turn out. We wanted light pink chips, so I used a very dilute color. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to flip them over and brush the opposite side as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fry them for about 3-5 minutes, or until they are slightly golden and crispy. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">4.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> Remove them from the pot </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">quickly</i><span style="font-size: large;"> with a slotted spoon and salt them </span><u style="font-size: x-large;">immediately</u><span style="font-size: large;">. The chips dry quickly, so if you don't season them right away, your flavor will not stick!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They should last for a couple of days in a zip lock bag if they were cooked all the way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Serve them with some yummy salsa or guac- and enjoy!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkicPuDdOdnGpfQz0x50qeejjnuTRBsKp6__6xzDohpz1m6o40pBlmvJ_3txMuAOYtuS2skPnA6igXWXYYDFR1paTpz1sYz5Gq0-CdkHmdCXBriDtq8IxtVIK-sDJAtQ-p9YkD1BDnCM/s1600/IMG_1960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkicPuDdOdnGpfQz0x50qeejjnuTRBsKp6__6xzDohpz1m6o40pBlmvJ_3txMuAOYtuS2skPnA6igXWXYYDFR1paTpz1sYz5Gq0-CdkHmdCXBriDtq8IxtVIK-sDJAtQ-p9YkD1BDnCM/s640/IMG_1960.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plus- I must say, heart-shaped chips are just about the best shape for dipping and eating that I've ever had! I think I can feel a new Valentine's Day tradition coming on!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-47005691665357496092012-12-01T15:48:00.000-07:002012-12-11T15:50:01.458-07:00A Baby Shower fit for a princess!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">A few of my dear friends and I put on a baby shower for one of our wonderful co-workers who is about to have a girl! It had been a while since I had planned a baby shower, so I was looking forward to it- and loving the theme created after the mommy-to-be's love for monkeys and (of course) the color PINK!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a little of what we did. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The night before, I made some paper crafted decorations, like:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">. . . custom napkin rings to fit the theme. . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">. . . lovely little embellishments in honor of the baby on board, like this floral "A". . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A festive wreath to greet the party guests. . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">. . .and lots and lots of paper fans!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A friend of a friend make this amazing cake with baby animals on it to follow the theme. It was so pretty and fit the decorations perfectly!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The tables outside were dressed with white linens topped with runners in shades of pink and beautiful bouquets of daisies and roses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I was so glad everyone was able to attend to enjoy it all and shower our friend with pretty little things for her new baby girl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We celebrated Daddy's birthday today with a much anticipated dinner at Joe's Crab Shack. Greg was looking forward to having a bucket of crab all to himself. I had never been, so I was quite impressed with the experience. I guess I thought it wouldn't be <i>that</i> big of a deal- after all- it <i>does</i> have shack in the name.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The ambiance was fun, and energetic. I loved the lights, the colorful decor and the good music playing in the background. I especially loved sitting next to the birthday boy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before our bucket of crab came, the waitress brought us a crab kit: a cracker, a splitter, and the much needed wet nap for when you're all done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What came next was our waitress armed with customized bibs that she made for each of us. So fun! It was a great touch!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We were all prepped for the feast and out it came. 3 different kinds of crab with new potatoes and corn on the cob all steamed with a delicious seasoning sprinkled on top. yum!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Daddy enjoyed his crab and even played with his food a little. Nice crab beard honey! LOL!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last but not least, we had a piece of their amazing key-lime pie. Greg said it was the best he's ever had. . . I think he's right. Soooo good!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-45598789186117462522012-11-30T01:37:00.000-07:002012-11-30T01:37:04.314-07:00Grey Chevron Cake<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I made a cake today for my preceptor at work. She's leaving for Hawaii! While I am very happy for her opportunity, I'm very sad to see her go. Hopefully someday, we'll meet again. But then, who'd want to leave the Islands???</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-61437045817973155682012-11-28T00:49:00.000-07:002012-11-28T00:49:01.803-07:00Cole's latest work of art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I saw this paper sitting on the coffee table for the past 2 days. It was just kinda strewn there and I didn't think anything of it. I thought it was a nice print that came in the mail with something written on the back of it- maybe some art that Grandpa appreciated and brought by to share with us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, I was straightening up after the kids went to bed, so I picked it up and turned it over. My jaw dropped when I saw my son's signature on the back. wow. Still in shock. It's so well done. I'm so impressed. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-74010824165313281842012-11-27T22:30:00.002-07:002012-11-27T22:30:51.197-07:00School Lunches courtesy of Aria Joy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The past few nights Aria made school lunches for Daddy, Cole and herself. Sandwiches, fruit, veggies, a drink and a snack- all labeled and with little notes of love and encouragement. I told her she didn't have to do it, but she said she wanted to! She says it's fun.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitsXTRCZEFp_QfDz3eqDhyphenhyphenhp3fLyXoLQAGjeXdyOG4buqlz14wfqu0KfQf2ckj9Ji40haOqRyvpYZ3JM9_X95MOQqLqLofgN719gIOuUNaWoL6Unwp1Q4pGG0kIQew4DskUpAnecvHZQk/s1600/IMG_1352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitsXTRCZEFp_QfDz3eqDhyphenhyphenhp3fLyXoLQAGjeXdyOG4buqlz14wfqu0KfQf2ckj9Ji40haOqRyvpYZ3JM9_X95MOQqLqLofgN719gIOuUNaWoL6Unwp1Q4pGG0kIQew4DskUpAnecvHZQk/s640/IMG_1352.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Here's Daddy's bag of apples for lunch tomorrow. I had to take a pic. So sweet! I love that girl!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">1. </span></b><span style="font-size: large;">Stack up your 8 sheets of tissue and fold them accordion style starting at the shorter end. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. </span></b><span style="font-size: large;">It doesn't need to be perfect, but you want to make the folds as close to the same size as you can. Continue until you have accordion folded up the entire stack of sheets and then hold it down or place a weight on it so it doesn't unfold on you while you get your ribbon.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">*Note: You can determine the size of your pouf at this point. To make a large one, use the entire length of tissue. To make 2 medium sized poufs, cut the accordion folded tissue in half to make 2 smaller pieces and proceed to steps 3-9 on each piece.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">3.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> Tie a length of ribbon around the center of your folded tissue paper. Leave some excess for hanging your pouf when it's complete. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">4.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> Now, trim the edges of your folded tissue. Using sharp scissors, cut either a rounded edge as shown or a pointed edge shown below. Each will give you slightly different looks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">5. </span></b><span style="font-size: large;">Once you have done this, it is important to make sure your ribbon is tied in the exact center. Fold it in half to find your center and adjust the ribbon as needed by sliding it in place. If it is off-center, your flower will not be round when it's complete.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">6. </span></b><span style="font-size: large;">Place your tissue on it's side as shown and spread out your folds a bit, making a double fan.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">7.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> Carefully separate the first layer of tissue from the rest on one side and pull it as close to the center as you can. Be sure not to pull so hard that you rip the tissue. Here's what it will look like with just one layer of tissue pulled from the rest.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">8. </span></b><span style="font-size: large;">Continue to do this until you have pulled up 4 pieces of tissue on one side. It should look like this.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">9.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> Repeat the process on the opposite side of the tissue completing half of the pouf flower. You can leave it like this if you want to pin it directly on a wall or set it on a table, because the opposite side will be flat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To complete a full flower, repeat steps 7-9 on the back side and you will have a full pouf. It will require some adjusting to even out the petals and hide any gaps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you seen these hanging fan decorations at parties?? I have seen them before, usually made of tissue paper. You can buy them from the party store and they are relatively inexpensive. But, if you are like me, and you crave crafty projects from time to time, you might want to consider making your own for your next party decor. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love to add personalized touches to my parties, and this is another opportunity to do so. Use a coordinating paper or cardstock and add some fan flare to your party atmosphere!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They are very easy to make and just require a couple pieces of paper, some ribbon and a hole punch to make. I'm sure there are multiple ways to make them, but here's what I did in 8 simple steps!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">1.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> Place 2 pieces of cardstock of scrapbooking paper side-by-side, taping them together on the back side. If you want your fan to be pretty on both sides, try to find a paper that has a print or color on both sides. The size of your paper will determine the size of your fan. I used </span><span style="font-size: large;">12"x12" paper for the larger fans and 6"x12" paper for the smaller ones (one 12"x12" cut in half).</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">2. </span></b><span style="font-size: large;">Accordion fold your paper, starting from the shorter side of your paper rectangle. Tie a ribbon around the center of this folded paper. At this point, you can trim a rounded edge on each end of your accordion folded paper to make a scalloped edge in your fan. I skipped that step for my silver hanging fan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you trim the edges, round them out as much as you can. You'll need sharp, strong scissors to do this, especially if you are cutting through cardstock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is what it should look like once you fan it out and open it up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Your fan should look about like this.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">4.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> Bring two of the sides together until they meet.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">5.</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> Tape these two sides together along the entire length of the paper. You can also use a glue stick- it just may require holding the sides together for a minute as it sets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Wanna spend 20 minutes cracking up with your kids?? Bust out a bag or marshmallow minis and let them practice catching them in their mouths. My kids went through half a bag the other night mastering the art of catching mallows in their mouths! LOL! It's a skill.......?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We celebrated my sister's 35th birthday last night! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In Girl Scouts we're learning about using energy wisely and reducing our carbon footprints, so for a fun activity, we decided to recycle some garbage into paper. It was a great project and required little more than some trash, a blender and a dackle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> A dackle is a wood frame with a fine mesh attached to one side. It is used to filter the paper pulp from the water and strain it. It is the main tool you will need for paper making. It can be purchased from a craft store or made, easily at home using an old picture frame, some window screening and some staples.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, first things first. Collect your garbage and tear it up into pieces small enough to fit into a blender. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, pour your soupy oatmeal paper mixture (your "pulp") into a large basin and add more water. If you don't like the color of your pulp, you can add some dye or food coloring. We added some red to get a pink paper, then later, some blue to the pink to make purple paper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once you have this super watery pulp concoction ready, get out a whisk or a spoon and prepare to stir it a bit before you dip your dackle! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, take your dackle, mesh on top, and lower it into the pulp water. Slowly shimmy it back and forth in the water a bit and s-l-o-w-l-y lift it from the water, keeping it horizontal to distribute the pulp evenly . This is what you should get- a thin layer of pulp on the screen. IF it's too thick, you may need to add more water to your mixture and redid your dackle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Transfer your dackle to a table covered with an old dry table cloth or newspapers to absorb the excess water, and lay it, pulp-side down, on the table cloth/newspaper. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Press a sponge or an old rag onto the mesh to sop up as much of the water as you are able. Then, carefully lift the dackle to reveal your pretty, wet paper! If it tears a bit, you can piece it back together with your fingers or even add some pulp to a hole if needed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you like, you can add some embellishments like glitter, circles from your hole puncher, or paper cutouts like my Girl Scouts did here. Do this by either pressing them into your paper once they have been laid out to dry, or by placing them in the water and catching them on the screen of the dackle as you strain the pulp.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once your paper has dried, they will easily peel from the table cloth without sticking or tearing. They will, however, have a less-than-flat appearance once they are dry. You can fix that easily by giving them a quick press with an iron.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The end result, this pretty speckled artisan paper made from garbage that is now ready for it's new life as whatever your imagination desires!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I'm thankful for my wonderful family- every single member- and that we have each other to enjoy this day and every day with.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-85766513749856171712012-11-21T23:43:00.000-07:002012-11-21T23:43:03.985-07:00Coley in the kitchen- making Brussel Sprouts<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Cole helped make dinner tonight. He did most of the work- I just directed him along the way. Sloppy Joes on garlic buns, braised brussel sprouts (his favorite) and fresh steamed corn off the cob. Wish you could have tasted it! Soo good! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I once heard someone say that most people don't like brussel sprouts because the person who first made the veggie for them didn't know how to make them well. I'm not tooting my own horn, BUT- my kids love brussel sprouts. I don't know if I have any secrets, but here's what I like to do with them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">savory seasoning like Montreal Chicken seasoning</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a large pre-heated pan set on medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt. Add 2 tablespoons EVOO to the melted butter then toss in brussel sprouts. Stir in pan for 3-4 minutes letting the brussel sprouts get a little golden and crispy on the outside. Sprinkle them with a little salt and some Montreal Chicken Seasoning. Add 1/2 cup water to the pan, cover and let simmer for 3 minutes, until the water evaporates and the brussel sprouts are tender.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We did a little more embroidery today since many of the girls hadn't finished at the last meeting. Here's a look at some of the beautiful work that they did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Through this activity they were not only identifying their sashes by writing their names with their beautiful embroidery, but they were learning important skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. Even if they never embroider again, they will at least have all the skills required for hand sewing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let me tell you about Miss Rebecca here- when I told her that we were going to embroider their names on their sashes, she looked at me in distress and said, "I don't know how to do that! I've never sewn anything before!!" to which I replied, "well, that's why we're doing it- so you can learn an important new skill!" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, she was the first one done with some of the most detailed embroidery accomplished! Well done Rebecca!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So Mommies.... look at what these girls have accomplished! Next time they need a button or a patch sewn on, I think you will have a new helper on your hands!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-19534635204895435722012-11-20T15:08:00.000-07:002012-11-27T15:16:34.913-07:00The Handstand Queen<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Wanna know what my girl spends time doing, JUST ABOUT every night after homework??? Over and over and over. . . . just honing her skill. . .</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-47910862148660493242012-11-19T16:36:00.000-07:002012-11-20T16:37:06.785-07:00Christmas came early.... again!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My treasured Christmas gift each year- family pictures by Diana Rothery. I LOVE this gift every year- the gift of capturing how my family has changed and grown over the past 12 months. . . all from the perspective of Diana's artistic vision. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few funnies- none of the <i>good</i> ones of course. I haven't chosen which ones I'll use for my Christmas card yet. Once I do, I'll post more. For now. . . here are some duds that still make me smile!</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-61641036874625710922012-11-18T12:02:00.000-07:002012-11-18T12:02:21.166-07:00The Soule Family<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I was fortunate enough to have photo shoots of 2 awesome families in one day yesterday. The maternity shoot of a family in the making, and then my beautiful friend and her 2 gorgeous kids. I took a ridiculous amount of photos and it's unreal how many of them were great. This little family of 3 is chalk full of personality and luckily are quite photogenic as well! I probably have 100 great pics from that shoot- so as hard as it is to pick and choose, here are just a few of my favs from the morning.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-33612510767676027012012-11-17T16:30:00.000-07:002012-11-18T11:27:46.368-07:00Maternity Photo Shoot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Today I did a maternity photo shoot for a friend of mine from work. She is having her first baby- a girl- and she wanted to capture the beauty of her preggy-ness. I was a little worried because the moment we arrived at our photo spot, we saw that it was fenced off for construction! Oh no! But, this just forced me out of my creative box and the picture spot we went to ended up better than ever! </span></div>
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<br /><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-18918959944691390762012-11-16T00:11:00.000-07:002012-11-22T00:11:54.473-07:00Christmas Card favorites<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas is almost here and that means everyone is getting dressed up for holiday pictures or picking out the favorite photo from the years events and shopping for cards to send out to friends a family. I love this whole crazy process and cherish the card I make each year as a memory of how we once were. What's more, I love going to the mail each day of December to find beautiful cards and pictures that others have sent to my family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I shop around for these pretty papers from time to time. I love any excuse to send out some pretty snail mail. So, I have a good idea of what's out there currently and I definitely have my favorites. Of course there are the big store photo cards from Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreens and Costco- all are wonderful. Then there are the photo sharing sites that offer photo card printing services like Snapfish and Shutterfly, which you KNOW I love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But, I wanted to share my top 2 with you- <a href="http://www.peartreegreetings.com/" target="_blank">Pear Tree Greetings</a> and <a href="http://www.tinyprints.com/?cid=SEM-TP-Google-Brand&crid=17969549125&campaignidinkenshoo=7381&adgroupidinkenshoo=1658635&kw=tiny%20prints&mType=e&networkType=search&gclid=CLy_8sr_4bMCFUxxQgodDCgA2w&mpch=ads" target="_blank">Tiny Prints</a>. I would say their quality is comparable to one another- better than most places I've seen out there today. Their choices are fun, unique, current, and classic. They have cards for every occasion, but their Christmas card selection is enough to make you drool! They have chevron patterns, cards that look like ornaments, magnet cards, tri-folds. . . I could go on and on, but really, the products speak for themselves!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So if you haven't already purchased your holiday cards, I urge you to swing by and check out their sites. Just make sure to keep a napkin handy!</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09769198533884156324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7208840643911399252.post-49723628607750358972012-11-15T18:23:00.000-07:002012-11-15T18:23:10.551-07:00Pic Monkey<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">My favorite on-line photo editing program- Picnik- got taken away less than a year ago. It was a sad day for me because I really enjoyed using it and from what my research yielded, there was no equal to replace it. . . until now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A photographer I met recently told me of another on-line editing program called <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/" target="_blank">Pic Monkey</a>. It is just like Picnik except for one important detail- it's FREE! If you are interested in a photo editing program that can work magic on your pictures- check it out sometime!! Their motto is </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">LOVE it!</span><br />
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