tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60392457202915729012024-03-14T02:40:52.277-07:00bluejay & crowAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08840250387668302763noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039245720291572901.post-48471782550866164572012-10-02T17:48:00.000-07:002012-10-02T17:50:57.345-07:00Love this...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I'm working on getting out of my comfort zone more. </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">I'm ready to live life fully and to evolve.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">What about you?</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08840250387668302763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039245720291572901.post-86779216612680948262012-08-29T06:47:00.000-07:002012-08-29T06:47:23.238-07:00a few words about kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The other day I was reading one of my favorite blogs, </span><a href="http://www.71toes.com/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">71 toes.</a><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I have been following this blog for a couple of years and I feel like I know Shawni and her 5 adorable kids. Her blog is a recording of her day to day life.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I recently read a post about a motherhood from a retreat she went on. She jotted down some key points from one of the speakers, and these points struck a chord with me. Sometimes we see or hear things when we need to. I felt like these words jumped out to me as a reminder. The universe is amazing in the way it presents wisdom into our lives at the times when we need to hear it. I wanted to share these words of wisdom for all you moms and dads out there, as I believe if it hit home with me then it might hit home with you as well. Shawni's notes are in black and my comments are noted in green. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here they are:</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Children value themselves to the degree they feel valued.</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course we love our children and we assume they know that. But there is a difference between being loved and <i>feeling</i> loved. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i> So true!</i></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You are a psychological mirror that your children use to build their identity.</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be aware of giving technology more attention than we give our children. Do our eyes light up when our children enter a room? They should! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>This one struck a chord with me as I am usually on the computer when Eli gets up in the morning (Zoe is still sleeping). Sometimes I am frantically trying to get a post out and on those days I just give him a quick hug as I am typing away on the computer. I was never really a computer person and since I have started blogging, I'm becoming more attached to the computer, and I'm not sure I like that. I love blogging, but I also want to "be there and be present" with my kids more. So, I have decided to blog when they are at school, before they get up, and after they go to sleep. I don't want them to think the computer is more important then my time with them. </i></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sometimes as mothers we habitually attend to what is missing or what is wrong instead of building up the good stuff. The speaker told a story of when she got so frustrated with her son for forgetting things and missing the bus. She dropped him off at the school with all the weight of her lecture weighing him down. As she was about to take off, her younger son rolled down the window and called out to his older brother: "I love you!" </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Have you had days like this when you are frantically racing around trying to get the kids off to school. You're cranky because they are slow to get going or are forgetting/losing things? I have had mornings like this and I feel terrible after as I've sent my kids off to school feeling sad or angry. That's really not a great way to start the day. We have to sometimes remember that these are kids and they have only been on this earth for 12 or 7 years in my case. We've had 40 years (in my case) to learn these things, lets give them a break and ease up a bit. They are more important than the things they are losing or being late for, right? </i></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 22px;">Kids are such a work in progress...we should put ourselves in their shoes. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="line-height: 22px;">So true! They are kids, and they're learning so much at all times. Remember, they need time to play and just be kids. Let's not rush them to be adults or over extend them so that they never know what "down time" is. Kids need to get bored in order to get creative. If they never sit and get quiet with themselves, then how are they going to learn about themselves. My kids had plenty of downtime this summer, and there was plenty of complaining of being bored in the beginning, but by the end of the summer, they were following their bliss and creating and playing. They figured it out!</span></i></span></li>
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<li style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Find the goodness in each child and build that up. Reinforce the good parts of the day and how they made you feel. We all need positive feedback, right? </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">WOW, I so get this. I love when I get a compliment and hear psotive feedback. Think about how wonderful we feel when someone says a kind word, now think about how great our kids feel when their parent says something nice. We mean the world to our kids, and hearing something nice with a smile attached can make all the difference in the world. </span></i></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Compliment kids in front of the other kids...pray about how grateful you are for them with them at your side. </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">This part comes naturally to me, and I know how much it means for kids to hear praise from other adults besides their parents. Some of my greatest compliments and the ones that really motivated me came from parents of my friends and from my teachers. </span></i></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Undivided attention with each child is so important! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>I so try and do this often. I love the time I get with both Zoe, and Eli and I know it makes a difference to them. Not having to compete with the other sibling and talk all they want about whatever they want and for however long, makes a HUGE difference in their day. </i></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are all encumbered and frazzled by so many things. We need to be sure that we acknowledge that those sweet children are so much more important than a phone call, email, blog post, etc. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>YES, YES, YES. This is a great reminder. We as parents in this technology driven society need to be reminded of this. </i></span></li>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22px;">Anyway, these words inspired me and I feel like they might inspire you as well. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Arial;">Today is a
bit bittersweet as the kids started school. This summer totally
flew by. I'm sure all parents out there all say the same thing, but time
goes too quickly for me at times. I wish I could slow it down so that each year
was really like 10 years. Wouldn’t
that be great? We had such a great
lazy summer just relaxing and sleeping in, that I'm a bit sad to get back to
the chaotic routine that the school year brings. I know that once I get in the swing of things, it will all
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<span style="color: #343434; font-family: Arial;">Zoe starts 7th grade this year!
I have a 7<sup>th</sup> grader!
I still can't get over that! 7th grade seems so grown up and its
only 2 years away from high school.
Ok, so not ready for that. Zoe is super excited to start school, like
over the top excited! She’s totally
like me in the sense that she was so organized (well a bit over organized) for
day one. She had her backpack
filled to the brim with everything she could possibly need, and the cutest part,
is that she was going over her checklist out loud this morning, just like I do
before a trip. I stopped and
listened to her as she was reciting everything she needed, and laughed to
myself because she picked up that habit from me. The kid’s in her grade received their schedules yesterday,
so friends were calling all day checking to see if they were in the same
classes. It was so energizing and brought back happy memories for me. She
is excited that she got a ton of classes with her friends and a great schedule
overall. <span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #343434;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eli starts 2nd grade this year. I
honestly can't believe that as well. He got a male teacher named, Mr. Lescoe,
and he was a bit nervous about it, as he has never had a male teacher
before. Zoe and I reminded him
that some of our favorite teachers were male teachers, so that helped him a
bit. I think he equates a male teacher with being strict or something.
He is psyched that he is yet again with his best buddy, Oliver, (3 years
in a row) so that helped him get a bit more excited. He is also psyched
that he finally gets his own desk with his very own supply kit! That
brought a smile to his face as we entered the classroom this morning. The
simple things in life, right? I
tried to get a photo of him in front of his desk, but he was not going for it.
I will try and get a photo when I pick him up today. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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sorry I haven’t posted on this blog for sometime. I’ve been super busy with my
cooking blog, but plan on visiting and posting here more often with updates and
thoughts. Ok, I'm off to make the kid's<a href="http://www.marinmamacooks.com/2011/12/roberts-absolute-best-brownies.html"><b> favorite brownies</b> </a>for the first
day of school celebration, and get my life and house organized again!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is a snapshot of what we did over ski week. As you can see from the photo's below, we did not do any skiing!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Eli decided to get dressed up, bow tie and all!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> This led to the kids creating a movie mystery about the disappearance of kids at a boarding school. Eli played the strict headmaster. See how serious Eli is as the headmaster? Zoe played a bratty schoolgirl.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> The kids created this Scooby-Doo scarecrow. He was the "monster" that was capturing the kids for his show. Isn't it hilarious?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Scooby was supposed to be<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large; font-style: italic;"> scary </span>as he was the monster in this story. Zoe understands that Scooby is supposed to be scary so she plays the part of the scared school girl. It takes Eli a while to get into the role.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The first night of vacation, we had root beer floats. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">That is until they saw this? If you're a Doctor Who fan you will understand why the girls are scared. Weeping angels! Ahhhhh....</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> The weather was 85 degrees so we decided to hit the pool 3 days in a row! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Can't beat that.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ahhh, there is nothing sweeter than a boy and his dog. Ahem, I mean to say a boy and his best friend's dog. Yes, we are getting our dog fix in by babysitting Barkley. Barkley is the dog we babysit when we need our dog fix. He is little, cute, doesn't shed and is the easiest dog ever. The perfect houseguest ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Eli is pleading, "mommy can we keep him?"</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The weather was 78 degrees yesterday so Eli and I took Barkley on a 2-hour walk after school. I think we wiped the little guy out as he came home and crashed on our couch the rest of the day. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The kids are having fun with him here, except when it comes to picking up the poo. Zoe won't touch it with a 10-foot pole, so Eli is the pooper-scooper. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I would highly recommend dog sitting a friend's dog if your kids are begging and pleading to get a dog. It really shows your kids the responsibility that goes into caring for a dog. They realize that it's not just fun and play, but a lot of work. My kids love having Barkley here, but after a week the novelty wears off and they are over the work of it. I love it because it really shows them that as much as they want a dog, they just are not ready (and I am not ready). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Well, Barkley, its been fun, but tomorrow you are to go back home :( We have enjoyed having you these past few days though and look forward to your next visit!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08840250387668302763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039245720291572901.post-67750600190510720552012-01-09T08:58:00.000-08:002012-01-09T08:59:13.683-08:00Summer in January, oh yeah!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It was the perfect day and honestly we all felt like we were on a vacation. I read Gone with the Wind while lounging in the pool chaise with the warm sun beating down on me. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I know people are fearful of this warm weather pattern but this is a gift from mother earth.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">She is telling us to get away from our screens and get outside and play. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">There is nothing to fear with the current blissful weather pattern. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We have had a few hard years with the tough economy and the crazy snows and rains. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We have gotten use to thinking that winters are suppose to be hard and bleak as well as life.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is our repreive.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is the new winter, new life.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We will get our snow and rain but not in the excess that we have been experiencing years past. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It will be enough but just enough to sustain and grow what we need.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lets all stop fearing what is happening and instead go out and enjoy it. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is the year of miracles and change.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Stop holding onto the old ways of living and reflecting on how things are <b>suppose to be </b>and start inventing new ways of living.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Life is about change and variety.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We can all learn a bit from watching kids. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">They take life by the reigns and go for it.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Look at Eli as an example, he is jumping in feet first!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Give it a try!</span></div>
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I love how the sun is setting and creating a lighted pathway.<br />
A pathway to all that is...<br />
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You can also see the curvature of the earth. <br />
Whenever I see the curve of the earth it makes me realize that we really are living on a planet in the middle of the galaxy.<br />
It's pretty surreal when you actually think about it.<br />
The universe is vast and yet were so small.<br />
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When I see the light reflecting on the water, I reflect on my life. </div>
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I am so grateful for this earth and all the beauty that surrounds us. <br />
I am grateful that were on this amazing planet that takes care of all of our needs.<br />
It feeds us, provides us with water and protects us.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">family and friends</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">love</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"> health</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">abundance </span></span></div>
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Life is definitely chaotic at times and there are days when I am flustered, tired and asking the universe, why I am here.</div>
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What is my role, what am I suppose to do with my life?</div>
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Am I doing everything I signed up for?</div>
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I then hear that I am not here for one single purpose or one huge miraculous thing. </div>
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I am here to be the light that shines.</div>
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The person that smiles and says hello to the stranger.</div>
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I am here to love and spread love.<br />
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For<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">love</span></span> is truly the key.</div>
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Everyone and everything needs love.</div>
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Trees, flowers, rocks, water, animals, family, friends and strangers, you name it, all need love.</div>
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Go out and give some love today and you will shine on the inside and out.</div>
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You will raise the vibration for everyone and everything.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Happy 2012.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-size: large;">May it bring you all the love and joy you seek.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> Walking the trails. We just finished climbing the <i>HUGE</i> hill, whew!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">This is what kept Eli occupied on the hike, collecting crystal rocks. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">My future running partner. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I love the effortless & happy way kids run.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> Love this shot of Zoe amongst all the vastness. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> Eli giving me that killer pose with beautiful Mt. Tam in the backdrop. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Love him and love Tam.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was in downtown SF the other day and noticed this homeless man walking in front of me. He was carrying all that he owned and just walking with no real purpose, my heart went out to him. I had a $20 bill burning a hole in my pocket and I had the impulse to give it to him. Then I hesitated as this seemed like a rash thing to do. I was prompted to look at my iPhone at that moment and the time was 11:11. When you are prompted to look at a clock at 11:11, it's your guides saying hello and showing you that you are not alone. I took this as a sign and walked up to the man and handed him that $20 and said a simple "Happy Holidays," and continued on.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The reason I am posting this is because <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">I NOTICED HIM.</span> I noticed him and felt love for him as a fellow human being. I didn't just walk on by him pretending that I didn't see him. I realized that he is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">SOMEBODY </span>and he has a purpose here just like us. Can you imagine what it must be like, to be ignored all the time, to have no love or a warm place to call home? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This time of year we all get caught up in the stress and busyness of the Holidays and we tend to forget and take for granted the things that really matter.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Next time you see a homeless person or a person in need, say hi and really notice them. Show them that you care, give them some money if you have it, some food, a warm coat or socks or just give them a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">smile</span>. </span> </span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08840250387668302763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039245720291572901.post-72357431040527084222011-11-27T20:10:00.001-08:002011-11-27T21:02:45.959-08:00A Sunday in Point Reyes...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We went to Point Reyes today and I decided to capture the town and day in pictures. I hope you enjoy them.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This picture captures Eli. He is just one happy kid who looks at the world with wonder. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love capturing the pure joy he experiences in the little things like jumping up trying to catch a piece of string.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Scary picture of Eli here, he looks like he has vampire teeth. Look out Edward, there's a new vampire in town :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Eli getting into his bug!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> My little model! Take and old car, add a cute kid, and you have an amazing photo.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Eli working the Fedora!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Drinking my favorite <a href="http://marinmamacooks.blogspot.com/2011/10/spinach-and-kale-smoothie.html">kale and spinach smoothie</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I woke up at 5:00 this morning with a kick in my step. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Had an amazing and challenging workout with my trainer. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hit two grocery stores this morning before the rush. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Going to roast together these 2 veggies below and add some fresh pomegranates. I will let you know how it turns out! <i>Update: I roasted these last night and the dish was amazing. I posted it <a href="http://marinmamacooks.blogspot.com/2011/11/roasted-cauliflower-brussels-sprouts.html">here</a> on my cooking blog. </i></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Saw this little guy at the grocery store and I just had to pick him up. He was the last one there. I am going to hide him till December 1st :) </span></div>
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Picked up these beautiful wreathes as well at the grocery store. I'll hang these on the 2 side windows next to my front door.</div>
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I'm off to do one of my favorite volunteer actives at Zoe's school, <i>hot lunch</i>! <br />
Have a wonderful and blissful day!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08840250387668302763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039245720291572901.post-31806396064944422442011-11-21T09:49:00.001-08:002011-11-21T10:25:11.099-08:00Feeling frazzled..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mmmm. Doesn't this cupcake look delicious? I tried a new recipe yesterday for my <a href="http://marinmamacooks.blogspot.com/">cooking blog</a> and it was a sticky disaster. Yes, this cupcake may look perfect, but this was the only one that turned out that way. Let me just say that marshmallows and I don't go together. For this recipe, I was attempting to use marshmallows as my frosting. </div>
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Here is what the cupcakes looked like before they went in the oven.</div>
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Here is what they looked like after they came out. I think I should of cut my marshmallows in half as they might of been to big for the cupcakes! Oops!</div>
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This was one big, gloppy and sticky mess that was not fun to clean up. We <i>had</i> to eat those cupcakes though as I was not going to put them to waste. The cupcakes themselves were super yummy. I will use definitely use that cake recipe again but with my <a href="http://marinmamacooks.blogspot.com/2011/10/chocolate-cake-with-cream-cheese.html">cream cheese frosting</a>. Mmmmmmm, want one? </div>
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I did have one success in the kitchen yesterday as these <a href="http://marinmamacooks.blogspot.com/2011/11/popovers-with-fresh-thyme-and-gruyere.html">popovers</a> I made turned out amazing! I posted them on my cooking blog. I am going to make dinner easy tonight and cook up one of our <a href="http://marinmamacooks.blogspot.com/2011/10/spaghetti-bolognese.html">favorite pastas.</a></div>
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The chaos on my island is exactly how I feel right now, overwhelmed. This time of year is bittersweet, it's a wonderful time to spend with loved ones and to share in the celebrations of the Holidays, but it's also a non-stop crazy time filled with parties, school obligations and not to mention endless trips to the grocery store.</div>
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That is it for today. I am off to run yet another errand but first I think I need to organize and clean up my kitchen! Have a great Monday :)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08840250387668302763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039245720291572901.post-65930852663861292892011-11-18T09:51:00.001-08:002011-11-18T10:26:33.090-08:00Slow down and be aware..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I just heard a horrific story that hit close to home and heard this voice inside my head tell me those words above. A woman my age was just hit by a car at my local family owned market (less than 1 mile from my house). She was most likely someone I know from my gym, which is right next-door, or from my community or school. I am shaking as I write this because I was just there this morning and I noticed a sense of frenzy in the parking lot. There were tons of cars and everyone was pulling out at once and in a huge rush to get somewhere. I felt yucky and wanted to get out of there, as the energy was not feeling good to me, it was feeling dark and angry.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This time of year we are pulled in so many directions and we're feeling overwhelmed with the Holidays and the busyness it brings. We are making sure that we have the right food to serve for Thanksgiving or the perfect presents for Christmas.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><i style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It's a time of obligation not reflection. </span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span>Obligation leads to frenzy, stress and anger. That is what you see around you at the malls and grocery stores this time of year. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Does all of this matter in the end if we are not there for those Holidays? Wouldn't your family rather have<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> you</span></i> at the dinner table celebrating with them? I know this sounds harsh, but we have to remember that "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>we</i></span>" are what is important, to our family and ourselves</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. In the end, family and friends want YOU there with them. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So please heed these words and slow down and pay attention. Don't text or email while driving. Take a breath when you get in your car and look all around you before you back out of a parking space. Pay attention when you are walking in a parking lot. Use your common sense and just be aware instead of running and racing. When you run and race, you hit a wall at some point. </span></div>
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Someone got a haircut yesterday. Doesn't she look great? She looks so grown up! When did this happen? </div>
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We just signed Zoe up for Spring Lacrosse today. I can't believe were thinking about spring sports already. I mean soccer just ended! </div>
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I went to Eli's class to volunteer today. The kids visited the local farmers market and got these vegetables below. Don't they look amazing? I had to wash them all and the kids got to cut them with very <i>DULL</i> knives. It was difficult needless to say, but the kids had a blast.</div>
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Here is Eli chopping away! See the<i> sharp</i> butter knife he is using? </div>
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The teacher asked at the end what the kids favorite center was and Eli responded, "the chopping center because that was my mom's center." Good answer Eli! He definitely knows how to work it! </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I work hot lunch at the kid's school each Tuesday. I alternate between the both schools and yesterday was my week at Eli's school. This is how I was greeted from Eli and his 2 buds when I was checking in the kids. I asked them to smile and got 2 smiles from his buds but Eli decided to give me this:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Eli's school had early dismissal this week due to teacher conferences and it was such a beautiful day that I brought along Eli's tetherball so he could play with his friend's after school.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here are some facts about Eli and tetherball. He is known in the first grade as "the crusher." He claims he is the first grade tetherball champ. Kids have actually come up to me at school and told me that Eli crushes them. He just loves tetherball and said if tetherball was an Olympic sport then he would be the world champion. All kidding aside, he is actually pretty good. I have watched him at recess a few times when I have worked hot lunch. He may be small but he can jump high and he puts all of his strength into getting that ball around the pole. Here are some pics I took yesterday of him playing. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You can see how determined and focused he is when playing.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">He also makes a loud grunting noise when he hits the ball. I asked him why he does this and he replied, "it makes me hit the ball harder mom." </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Followed by <a href="http://marinmamacooks.blogspot.com/2011/11/dark-chocolate-bark-with-pistachios-and.html">this</a> for dessert!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Have a great Wednesday!</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08840250387668302763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039245720291572901.post-42036125159213380332011-11-14T09:29:00.001-08:002011-11-14T11:42:06.427-08:00Eli's Author Celebration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Eli had his first author celebration at school last week. The kids have been working on writing books the past few months and the parents were invited to celebrate and view their child's book. Each student got to pick their favorite book that they had written and read it to us at the celebration. Here is what Eli chose as his favorite book. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I took a look at some of his other books and just had to take a picture of this one. It's called Dead Chicken. The second page shows a picture of two fried eggs. Where did he come up this book idea? </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This next book is about our family. This first page says, my family loves to play games. I love the caption of Eli saying, "I love my family." I also love his pictures of us. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My family loves to cook. The picture is funny because that is Eli giving a karate kick to Zoe. Zoe is not happy with the picture because she looks angry and she is getting kicked! John and I are looking oblivious to the situation!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here is Eli with his bean plant. He is proud because it is growing so big. He is doing a great job taking care of it. I wonder when this item is coming home and where I am going to put it?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When his teacher asked the kids what their favorite part of the celebration was, most kids said, showing my parents my book or reading to my parents. Eli raised his hand and said, "the apple cider." If you look closely you will see that Eli is not paying attention to what his teacher is talking about but focusing on that apple cider in his hand. That's my boy :) Love him!</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08840250387668302763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039245720291572901.post-62473849046403021532011-11-11T13:29:00.001-08:002011-11-11T13:47:28.939-08:00Cozy contentment....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm blogging with a cup of tea, some apples and almonds.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This was my intention today. To be quiet, cozy and content. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Happy 11.11.11.! Today is a day to create magic, to create the life you want. I wanted to pass along a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">simple but powerful intention from my <a href="http://www.thesoulcoach.net/thesoulcoach.html">soul coach</a>. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">At 11.11.11 (AM or PM) j</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14px;">ust say...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14px;">In all situations this is a powerful, magical and holy command. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14px;">Simple but transformational.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 14px;"> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A few years back, I realized we needed a place to store all of the spare change we accumulated each day. I knew I wanted something in the kitchen, as that is our fist point of entry into the house. I love color, so I knew I wanted something fun and whimsical. I then thought, what about a piggy bank, the ones you see in the baby stores. Perfect! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The kids love feeding Piggy. Eli finds spare change all the time and can't wait to come home and feed Piggy. The best thing about Piggy is the amount of money we accumulate at the end of the year. Each December we empty out Piggy at the local coin star machine and we end up walking away with $400 or more. We either use this money for a family Christmas gift or for an upcoming family trip. </span></div>
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You can put one of these piggy banks anywhere in your house to add a bit of whimsy and fun. It's fun to decorate your house with objects from a baby or kids store. The colors they use in baby and kids stores are just so vibrant. The basic premise is that there are are no rules with decorating. Buy what you fall in love with and then find a place for it in your home. We did that with Piggy and we still love looking at him each morning as he adds that bit of humor and flair to our kitchen!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08840250387668302763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039245720291572901.post-54514346448096565052011-11-07T19:35:00.000-08:002011-11-09T10:19:58.499-08:00Weekend Wrap-up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Woo Hoo!! Zoe's soccer team (Fancy Footwork) won their tournament this past weekend! They played 2 amazing games, one in the morning under blue skies and the final game a couple of hours later in a downpour of rain. The girls and the spectators were soaked, but we all actually loved it. It was fun to watch and play in the elements! Another great piece of news is Zoe scored the winning goal! </span></div>
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I made this for dessert! Yummy! I will post both on my cooking blog!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Every Wednesday since school started this has been my dinner date. Isn't he the cutest? Zoe and John have soccer practice from 5:30 to 6:45 and its just Eli and I. We sit down at the intimate kitchen island rather than the big dining room table and I light a candle to make it a bit more special. Eli gets to have his favorite leftovers and I get to eat whatever healthy mom food I am craving. I love easy nights like that! He opens up and tells me in detail about his day. Normally when I ask about his day I just get, "it was good" or when I ask what he did in school he tells me, "nothing." So you can see why I love this time with him, as he gets very detailed. He even told me a joke last night that sadly I did not get right away! It was a knock knock joke and you had to spell CUP, so I spelled it and didn't get the punch line so he told me to spell it again, slowly, so I did, and then I got it!! Silly 7- year-old boy humor, it's sad how it goes over my head! Do you get it?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Last night was the last of our Wednesday dinner dates as it was Zoe's last soccer practice. It's bittersweet because I am happy that soccer is over and that we can all be together at dinnertime, but I will miss my weekly date dinners with Eli. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I am realizing that it's so important to get that one on one time with each child. They need that time where the spotlight just shines on them and they are not rushed with their thoughts. I am going to make sure that I make more time with each one on a daily basis and be really present for that time that I am with them. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I got thinking about all of this today when I ran into a mom I know at the grocery store. We were talking about kids and how they grow so fast. She has three kids and her two oldest are in college. She said the hardest part is dinnertime because it's so quiet with just the three of them. She misses the chaos and noise of a normal family dinner. That made my heart melt and I realized that I sometimes take our family dinners for granted and rush through the meal to get to whatever else I deem important that night. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This was my message yesterday, be present with my family and friends more and slow down. This time will go by in a wink and I want to know that I was present and really got the most of that time!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08840250387668302763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039245720291572901.post-59584454313336004032011-11-01T22:02:00.000-07:002011-11-09T10:20:34.819-08:00Halloween wrap up..<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Halloween did not go entirely as expected, but really, what Holiday does?</div>
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The kids went off to school, Zoe as a vampire and Eli as Harry Potter.</div>
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I stopped by Eli's class party to take some picture and there no pictures to be taken as he and every other boy in his class had their costumes off. I mean they can't play tetherball with their costumes on, duhhh.</div>
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Eli came home from school and threw up after consuming boatloads of candy and cookies at his class party. <i>Good times!</i></div>
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Zoe decided that she was not feeling the vampire vibe anymore, so we quickly hit my closet and dressed her up as an 80's chick. The whole costume took about 15 minutes to put together. It's surprising or should I say sad, how much stuff I had to choose from.</div>
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I dropped off Zoe to trick or treat with her friends in another neighborhood. It was sad as it was the first year she trick or treated without us and in another neighborhood :( She had a blast trick or treating with her peeps though and she came home with a shopping bag<i> FULL </i>of candy! What are we going to do with it all?</div>
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Here is a picture of the kids before they headed out!</div>
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Even though Eli was a bit under the weather, he still put on a show. He seems to think that Harry Potter makes crazy, mean faces when he casts his spells. I think he is acting more like Voldermort than Harry.</div>
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Eli and I went trick or treating with some friends while John manned the house and the candy bowl. We didn't get to far as Eli was feeling tired and a bit under the weather. I felt bad for him as Halloween to him is like Christmas. I mean he didn't even eat one piece of candy last night and he was sound asleep by 8:00. But, he made up for it today and got his candy fill :)</div>
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I love Halloween but I am glad its over. It's a lot of work and a lot of candy! Now, where to deposit all this candy.....</div>
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soccer fest! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Zoe’s team played 3 tournament
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Zoe played amazingly well and scored a couple goals!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The views at her games are amazing, Mt Tam is in the background and the marsh on the other side. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You couldn't of asked for better weather either, as it was a sunny 75 degrees both days.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Perfect California soccer watching weather ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">He had a great season as well, scoring goal upon goal every game! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love watching him play because he just gets in there and has no fear. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When I yell, "Eli, go get the ball and run with it," he looks at me, winks and goes after it.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love that little guy :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We waited to late to get the
tools and had to use these. <o:p></o:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I know, Disney Princess, really, and for a 7-year-old boy?</span></div>
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<o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In the process of cutting his
pumpkin, the little pink saw broke!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hmmm…. That might of been a
deliberate move on his part, I mean a pink saw?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In the end, the pumpkin turned
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is the first costume I have a digital picture of. Zoe was an adorable pumpkin her first Halloween and a monkey her 2nd Halloween. Once I figure out how to scan photos, I will post the pictures. She was so adorable! This is Zoe and her friend Ellie!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Zoe with her black cat! Eli was still in Guatemala in the 2 above photos :(</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here he is celebrating his first Halloween with us :) He did not really want to put a costume on, so all we could get on was the bear hat. He does look adorable! Zoe was not to be messed with! Girl power!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is Zoe rocking it as Cleopatra with an attitude! You go girl! She is posing with a neighbor friend! Eli was not getting into a costume again this year. He took off anything we put on him as costumes freaked him out!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Zoe above as a soccer dog. We could not find any cute dog costumes for kids so we found a mask and created this. She was so happy to be a dog that she did not care! Eli was a pirate for his pre-schoool party and then decided to be a cowboy on Halloween night. Talk about a huge leap from last year when he would not even put one costume on. He found his inner Halloween spirit!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Zoe as yet another dog! Can you tell that she loves dogs? Zoe and her friends decided to be Dalmatian puppies together and we had a costume making party. So cute! 3rd grade, love the innocence! Eli was Buzz Lightyear here!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Surprise, Surprise, Zoe is yet another dog, but a Guide Dog this time. We visited the Guide Dogs of Marin for girl scouts so that is where we came up with this costume. I love it as it's so original, and so Zoe! Eli was into Star Wars at this point, so he was Obi Wan. He still dresses up in this costume and he still loves Star Wars!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I will post this photos of their costumes next week. Zoe is going to be a vampire and Eli is going to be Harry Potter!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Have a great weekend!</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08840250387668302763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6039245720291572901.post-8857589799172298702011-10-27T10:59:00.000-07:002011-11-09T10:21:22.566-08:00Critters in my attic & dress up with Zoe!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Had a terrible night sleep last night due to some critter in my attic. All I heard all night was scraping and rustling above me. It reminded me of that Allstate commercial where that guy pretends he's a raccoon in your attic. It's actually a funny commercial and I usually laugh at it, but not anymore ;( </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">All I could think of last night was that commercial and what that critter is doing to my attic. I can just see him up there smiling and ripping up installation, chewing on wires and just reeking havoc. I was mostly afraid that he would rip through my ceiling and jump down on me. Folks, I am not a fan of rodents in my house, even if they are in the attic. I just want them to stay in nature where they belong. I called my pest guy first thing this morning and luckily he is coming out today. I will keep you posted with what we find! <i>Update: My pest guy came (for those of you that are local, I have the best bee, ant and pest guy) and he went up in the attic and did not find a thing, not even one dropping! He laid a few traps just in case, and told me to call him if I hear anything again. Last night I had the most restful sleep and did not hear a thing but silence. I am totally happy about that :)</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Let's move onto a lighter note. Zoe's language art's class read a book called <i>Freak the Mighty</i> and they are doing a little skit in the class based on the book. Zoe had to come up with 2 costumes for the two characters she plays.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The first character she plays is a tough gang member. I think she looks pretty tough, don't you?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Don't know that I want to see that look on a daily basis as I like seeing my sweet little girl, but she got into her character.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The second look we were going for was for the character Loretta, who is frazzled, drunk most of the time and pretty clueless about life. We sort of got that look, I think. We have to mess up her hair more. When she plays the character she really does an amazing job. She loves playing characters opposite of her personality. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What is scary is that she is wearing my red Madonna shirt in the gang photo above and my sweatshirt here. She is now almost fitting into my clothes, when did this happen? I had to throw in the last picture with her brilliant smile. That is my girl!</span></div>
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