tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43314974461650718702024-03-12T19:06:01.540-07:00Mj's Sweet ThingsRomantic Baking, Crafting, Sharing, from a busy mom and wife.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-47265370759816807022018-09-23T15:51:00.000-07:002018-09-23T15:51:20.747-07:00Creepy up cycled figurines.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Some time this year I saw a post about these little creepy Figurines. I knew as soon as I saw it that we were going to have to make some. It was a fun fairly easy up cycle to help us get in the halloween spirit! </div>
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We went to 4 different second hand stores to come up with a total of 7 Figurines. I was actually very surprised at how much the cost. they are all made of various material, porcelain , plastic, and one is heavy enough to be clay. the smaller cats are actually a pair of salt and pepper shakers. i just filled in the holes on top with glue and let dry before beginning.</div>
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The first thing we did was clean them off, (apparently my diuter is broken so the book shelf has not been cleaned, it adds a little bit of character to the pictures , wink ,wink.) then we let them dry completely. we then took all of them outside to paint, this took about 3 hours. We sprayed one side and let it dry , then did the other side, and the top and bottom. Not the bottom of the figurine but the underside of each and evey angle that we wanted completely black. </div>
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Here is them drying between coats. Almost like they are looking in the yard. The net step is not pictured. my daughter and i painted the eyes on each one and she painted the tears that all turned out great. </div>
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They all look amazing!! I will find other places to put them around the house to creep people out.</div>
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The Owl.</div>
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Mama Cat.</div>
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Choir boy and Tiny Angel.</div>
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We had a lot of fun making these and will defiantly make more in the future. Maybe though next time we will find out when the half off day is at our local second hand store. This is not a very romantic post, the season is coming for all things scary so we must be prepared!!</div>
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Muahahahahahah!</div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-68882151441648537782018-09-09T11:31:00.000-07:002018-09-09T11:31:00.304-07:00A clean room is worth a homemade pizza. Being a parent is not always easy, sometimes its messy.<br />
My middle child has had a messy room for a long time now. We have tried various things to encourage her to get it clean and nothing has worked. A friend at school asked when she could come stay the night at her house, that was the spark. She also had a desk she received for Christmas that was not set up yet due to her messy room. Within a week she had her room all cleaned and their was now room to set up her beautiful Drawing desk!<br />
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She also asked if we could make pizzas like we had done at her birthday party the previous year. My youngest and I went to Trader Joes and got some pizza dough. It gets pretty messy but its always a blast! Below is a picture of the directions on the back of the dough.<br />
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We follow it loosly, I so set it out to rise a bit before we start and then we flour evreything. the kids usually play with it for a while and then they decide on a shape. Add pizza sauce, cheese and anything else they like. Here is what the came up with!<br />
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A Cat.</div>
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A Heart</div>
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An "F" for Fortnite.</div>
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at how good it tastes . All in all we had fun! My daughter got her room clean and we got to have yummy pizza!! </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-19330274584587105672018-09-06T13:29:00.000-07:002018-09-06T13:29:01.693-07:00Update. My last post was in April, we had just started a landscape business and I was super inspired to share my personal story. It was something I had been thinking about for a while. I actually got a lot of positive feedback and support I didn't realize I had. I was afraid people would see me differently or not want to talk to me, I think though because I was honest they did look at me in a different light. Because I wanted to be better.<br />
Everything I learned from helping this company has changed me as a person. I have overcome so much in just a few months. Its not easy, Its not glamorous, People are not always nice, but it was really cool to be a part of a great team. I told Josh in the beginning that I would be too busy to even think about my depression. Apart of that is true, I was too busy to think about me.<br />
We grew Faster then I thought was possible. One reason I never went any further in my own business ventures was that I was afraid I would get too much work and not know how to accommodate it. I have learned that we have to build that bridge when we get to it. Sometimes you have to change things up in order to make them work. So that is where we are now, My husband is doing amazing and the business is still growing!<br />
Working with my husband was not always easy for either of us. Some days we only talked about work and someday we didn't talk at all. We learned through it though. I love him even more because of what we learned together. Through the great days and the hard ones.<br />
Overall I am doing a lot better. I have goals for my self and I am helping the kids through some fun stuff as well. We are growing and changing around here in a great way! I hope you will stay along for the ride.<br />
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Romantically yours ,<br />
Mj<br />
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So a lot has happened since my last post about my adneo/endo. 10/13/16. 1.5 years, 18 months, 78 weeks, 548 days give or take. I have had up days and down days. As everyone does. I have tried to get on and blog about what I was going through but it was just too hard.<br />
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When I had the surgery I was working at CVS. I loved my job and everything I did for the company and my managers above me. CVS gave me a confidence I never had before. After the surgery though things changed. I was still heart broken and it was starting to affect my work and home life. I would cry everyday before work and literally stay in bed until I absolutely had to get up. Then on top of that my child care was not working out. So my husband said it was enough.<br />
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I was off work for a bit and was trying to heal. Although after the surgery I started drinking on a regular basis. I used to enjoyed a few beers with my best friend on the weekends and we would watch movies and such. It was around the same time that I lost her. I lost her as my friend. She had not been there with me through the surgery or healing at all. By the time I left my job I was drinking every night and I heard through other people that she had moved away.<br />
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An opportunity came up through a salon I had worked at before. It was just what I needed. I love doing hair. I love making people happy but, I was still drinking.<br />
My husband was starting to worry. I was always up for the kids and everyone always had clean clothes but I was still drinking. One night I had drank way too much. There I was 33 years old having a relapse praying to the porcelain god alone. It took me a few days to level back out. I decided it was time to try and help my self.<br />
This is how I saw it.<br />
If I could make it through one day then I could try another day.<br />
If I could make it through a week why not two.<br />
why not three?<br />
It was not easy. It hurt. I couldn't sleep. I had the shakes. I cried and couldn't stop rocking.<br />
I made it 23 days. I didn't feel that I needed it to sleep anymore. I was not numb anymore. I could really see the amazing things if front of me I was trying to blur. I did a lot of talking, to anyone who would listen. It helped.<br />
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I am still struggling with depression. Now I take it one day at a time. One day in my sadness I came across a few motivational pictures on Pinterest . They said "No matter how you feel, Get up, Dress up, Show up, and never give up! It really spoke to me. I started making my own pictures and sending them to my husband. It has really made a difference for me. Even if I feel crappy and don't want to get out of bed. I have to. For my kids, my husband, my chickens, dogs, cat, For myself. Some days are easier than others and they show in the pictures. Hope you enjoy them. Maybe you could try it too..<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-78785175586538919542016-10-13T23:16:00.001-07:002016-10-13T23:16:13.687-07:00The wife of a chron's patient.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-87095405567367415012016-10-08T01:33:00.001-07:002016-10-08T01:33:58.866-07:00Friday night finds.. Well Saturday morning. So I just realized it has been a year since I posted a Friday night find. I have had blogging on the brain and today is a great day to get back in the habit! This week all I have been thinking about (other than blogging) is going to the park! I recently met a great friend at the park. We hit it off and so did our munchkins!<br />
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1: <a href="http://www.sandytoesandpopsicles.com/tips/packing-the-perfect-picnic-lunch-with-capri-sun/" target="_blank">Picnic buffet</a>. This is a wonderful idea. We love to do snacking buffet style and this is a great example of how to do it! Check out the other great ideas from this blog post!! (Link is under photo) </div>
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2: <a href="http://www.familycircle.com/recipe/appetizers-snacks/deviled-eggs/" target="_blank">Portable deviled eggs.</a></div>
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This is such a great idea . Not only does this make it easy to transport but it is a great snack for busy little people!</div>
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3:<a href="http://tornadoughalli.com/2016/02/italian-pinwheels/" target="_blank"> pinwheels</a>. We absolutely love pinwheels. My new friend brought these to one of our park trips! Such a great power packed portable snack! </div>
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4:<a href="http://gluesticksblog.com/2015/06/summer-snack-packs.html" target="_blank"> Snack Pack</a>.I love this mix and match idea. And the containers are perfect!</div>
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5. 25 <a href="http://www.doublethebatch.com/25-fun-and-healthy-snacks-for-kids/" target="_blank">Snack Ideas</a> : This link has a great round up of 25 awesome ideas !! But I love the idea of edible kabobs!! Perfect for little fingers!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-37281205486038873812015-11-15T12:26:00.001-08:002016-01-17T10:51:17.252-08:00Beach themed cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fi9fUxQcLlY/VkjqdUZEmaI/AAAAAAAABv8/NOHAEiEJCgM/s640/blogger-image-1579883939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">About mid 2015 we found out that my mother in law was getting married ! Naturally I wanted to make a cake!! So the plan was that they would have a reception at home but get married at a beach. So I asked her what ideas she had. She said beach themed. We talked about a few things and as followers is what we came up with. I loved it and so did she.</div><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fi9fUxQcLlY/VkjqdUZEmaI/AAAAAAAABv8/NOHAEiEJCgM/s640/blogger-image-1579883939.jpg"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The first thing that came to mind was chocolate seashells. I went to a few craft stores and found the mold. Then I picked up some candy melts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Fi9fUxQcLlY/VkjqdUZEmaI/AAAAAAAABv8/NOHAEiEJCgM/s640/blogger-image-1579883939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cZ4UZIC-6PM/VkjqW8uPm-I/AAAAAAAABvU/2EAINZjBvE0/s640/blogger-image--2016892695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cZ4UZIC-6PM/VkjqW8uPm-I/AAAAAAAABvU/2EAINZjBvE0/s640/blogger-image--2016892695.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also had some gold dust that I thought would look good in the little creases of the shells. Then I got to work.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cZ4UZIC-6PM/VkjqW8uPm-I/AAAAAAAABvU/2EAINZjBvE0/s640/blogger-image--2016892695.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kgFhiqmJKhs/VkjqaylVNDI/AAAAAAAABvs/vmJ_a3bhT1M/s640/blogger-image-1636261464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kgFhiqmJKhs/VkjqaylVNDI/AAAAAAAABvs/vmJ_a3bhT1M/s640/blogger-image-1636261464.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is a few pics of the process. Candy molds are fairly easy, I have done a few before. As soon as they came out of the frige I put a little gold powder on them.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kgFhiqmJKhs/VkjqaylVNDI/AAAAAAAABvs/vmJ_a3bhT1M/s640/blogger-image-1636261464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ElonzX1lJzc/VkjqZtrSYmI/AAAAAAAABvk/J8-vlDQZZTs/s640/blogger-image-1103355837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ElonzX1lJzc/VkjqZtrSYmI/AAAAAAAABvk/J8-vlDQZZTs/s640/blogger-image-1103355837.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So I didn't take any pictures of making the cake as it turned in to a really long cake due to a bad batch of cake mixes. I wound up making 3 tiers of yellow cake with a gradually changing blue from bottom to top.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yJmkIyZwl5I/VkjqcNqlqlI/AAAAAAAABv0/1Ei8DPjfFa4/s640/blogger-image-265678681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yJmkIyZwl5I/VkjqcNqlqlI/AAAAAAAABv0/1Ei8DPjfFa4/s640/blogger-image-265678681.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then we placed the seashells around and on the cake with tiny piped balls around each tier.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yJmkIyZwl5I/VkjqcNqlqlI/AAAAAAAABv0/1Ei8DPjfFa4/s640/blogger-image-265678681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uE72ZixE3GM/VkjqYJ4xrfI/AAAAAAAABvc/EIapK15kQG8/s640/blogger-image-1557353871.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uE72ZixE3GM/VkjqYJ4xrfI/AAAAAAAABvc/EIapK15kQG8/s640/blogger-image-1557353871.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We then put a few gram crackers in the food processor and blended till they looked like sand. I think it turned out great.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uE72ZixE3GM/VkjqYJ4xrfI/AAAAAAAABvc/EIapK15kQG8/s640/blogger-image-1557353871.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpyBlm22jKA/Vkjqe-0FWMI/AAAAAAAABwE/HlmQRWfuSLg/s640/blogger-image--956299263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gpyBlm22jKA/Vkjqe-0FWMI/AAAAAAAABwE/HlmQRWfuSLg/s640/blogger-image--956299263.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For the very top I found a tiny bottle at hobby lobby and placed a note inside. It turned out to be a wonderful beach themed wedding reception cake. We were hearing praise about it for weeks! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Mj</div></div></div><br></div></div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-4157773537392171702015-11-02T19:10:00.001-08:002015-11-02T19:10:01.523-08:00Monday November 2.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CZNbLVZZY6o/Vjglh_PGcHI/AAAAAAAABvE/cPWj9JpzFRw/s640/blogger-image--1815244555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CZNbLVZZY6o/Vjglh_PGcHI/AAAAAAAABvE/cPWj9JpzFRw/s640/blogger-image--1815244555.jpg"></a></div>We had a wonderful Halloween! All three kids had a great time. My husband and I grew up in this neighborhood so it's kind of neat to take our kids trick or treating where we went. The day after a holiday is always a mixture of emotions. Sad that the holiday is over but excited for the next one to come. I'm really hoping to be on top of things the next few weeks. Going to be a little crazy with all that's going on. I'm super excited though. A wedding cake, first birthday, and thanksgiving !! Plus some Christmas crafts! I hope you will stay for the journey!<div>-Mj</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-54077323206755850992015-10-21T09:04:00.001-07:002015-10-21T09:04:55.590-07:00$5.00 flash sale!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yzA0aFKqzw8/Vie3jPYtN1I/AAAAAAAABuE/52ly_AeJWMg/s640/blogger-image-892979376.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yzA0aFKqzw8/Vie3jPYtN1I/AAAAAAAABuE/52ly_AeJWMg/s640/blogger-image-892979376.jpg"></a></div>Ok so I really need to move some of my items from the store so I can start working on holiday items!! What better way then to have a flash sale!! 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The hubby is out with the guys for the evening so I was browsing Pinterest for inspiration and came across some really cute stuff! So I figured, why not share ? <div>Here are a few fun Christmas crochet finds. Enjoy! </div><div>( note : These are not my crochet projects. Links to each pattern/item are below picture)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div> Peppermint ornament </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AQuJX2gHIMU/Vg9xQlJmcHI/AAAAAAAABtM/btyrLT_IwiI/s640/blogger-image-1261948983.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AQuJX2gHIMU/Vg9xQlJmcHI/AAAAAAAABtM/btyrLT_IwiI/s640/blogger-image-1261948983.jpg"></a></div><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/candy-shop-ornaments">http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/candy-shop-ornaments</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div> Christmas socks</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NKGLLFjp5CY/Vg9xT4qCOuI/AAAAAAAABtk/xzwdaQ2-SzQ/s640/blogger-image-947260922.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NKGLLFjp5CY/Vg9xT4qCOuI/AAAAAAAABtk/xzwdaQ2-SzQ/s640/blogger-image-947260922.jpg"></a></div><a href="http://www.lemondedesucrette.com/2011/11/16/little-christmas-socks-the-pattern/#comment-6328">http://www.lemondedesucrette.com/2011/11/16/little-christmas-socks-the-pattern/#comment-6328</a></div><div><br></div><div> Jingle Bell Garland </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--MG1dhYYL_A/Vg9xVO4Z8XI/AAAAAAAABts/d-xKVwnrQz4/s640/blogger-image--595932938.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--MG1dhYYL_A/Vg9xVO4Z8XI/AAAAAAAABts/d-xKVwnrQz4/s640/blogger-image--595932938.jpg"></a></div></div><div><a href="http://www.curbly.com/m/9473-crocheted-jingle-bell-garland">http://www.curbly.com/m/9473-crocheted-jingle-bell-garland</a></div><div><br></div><div>Wine Bottle Cozy</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ddbgZCsrRUI/Vg9xR7MbbKI/AAAAAAAABtU/iMp5CEkrXZU/s640/blogger-image--1135947555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ddbgZCsrRUI/Vg9xR7MbbKI/AAAAAAAABtU/iMp5CEkrXZU/s640/blogger-image--1135947555.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://divinedebris.com/building-up-the-willow-line/">http://divinedebris.com/building-up-the-willow-line/</a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The last item on my Friday finds list is a beautiful crochet blanket. It is from an etsy store and seems to be sold out but its but too beautiful to not share. 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If you know me you will know I love sharing and would love to make this a weekly post! Until then live romantically.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mj</div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-81309252760984517242015-09-23T20:34:00.001-07:002015-09-23T20:48:13.285-07:00Waiwow.Waiwow: baby blanket and hat to match.<br />
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For the blanket i just used a traditional granny stitch pattern until it was 36"x36". Size I needle. I started with 2 rows of raspberry then switched to pink camp for one row. Then every 5th row I changed to the pink camo color for one row then back to the raspberry !<br />
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I am just in love with them! I'll let you in on a secret.... I made these both in one sitting! I got all my tools together made sure everyone was taken care of and got to work! Of course with three kids and a hubby I had to get up a few times but I got it done! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-17376408713700593982015-09-04T09:24:00.001-07:002015-09-04T09:24:26.589-07:00My crochet breezy purse.I love crochet and I love crochet with tassels. I needed a quick , fun, stylish , gift for my sil who was turning 16. I took all these elements and created my crochet breezy purse. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DdCL3oMqjSQ/VenFpWEfoSI/AAAAAAAABqY/UY9SZf7dGE4/s640/blogger-image--1534614722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DdCL3oMqjSQ/VenFpWEfoSI/AAAAAAAABqY/UY9SZf7dGE4/s640/blogger-image--1534614722.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I absolutely love it! So did she! She told me after the party that she had been looking for a new purse and it was a perfect fit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uwu_K62UnP4/VenFrI0KoCI/AAAAAAAABqg/Pt7eE5UaWBY/s640/blogger-image-1288248355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uwu_K62UnP4/VenFrI0KoCI/AAAAAAAABqg/Pt7eE5UaWBY/s640/blogger-image-1288248355.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So I shared it on Instagram and got a request for a white and orange version. It turned out great also. Within a few days of that one being done I received another request.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uwu_K62UnP4/VenFrI0KoCI/AAAAAAAABqg/Pt7eE5UaWBY/s640/blogger-image-1288248355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w9z7FdtVVAo/VenFuL2U-fI/AAAAAAAABqw/oeoQqiHCnoQ/s640/blogger-image-1533402367.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w9z7FdtVVAo/VenFuL2U-fI/AAAAAAAABqw/oeoQqiHCnoQ/s640/blogger-image-1533402367.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The third was a request for pink and purple . I then remembered I had a great purple multi colored yarn that would match the pink. Every time I finish a purse I'm blown away at how adorable they turn out. Wonder what color will be next? <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hRs0dHUlEKE/VenFssl5NPI/AAAAAAAABqo/X3bwlSYXZd8/s640/blogger-image--711070856.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hRs0dHUlEKE/VenFssl5NPI/AAAAAAAABqo/X3bwlSYXZd8/s640/blogger-image--711070856.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/mjssweetthings">https://www.etsy.com/shop/mjssweetthings</a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Mj</div></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-91514754632616249262015-07-13T15:46:00.002-07:002015-07-13T15:46:23.340-07:00Make it Monday.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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So this was actually 2 diferent projects I found from Pinterest . One is the <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/92183123595028753/" target="_blank">3D hand</a> and the other is a <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/92183123599391628/" target="_blank">contrasting photo</a> (those are the links for the pins but the pages are gone for some reason). So I explained what we were doing and both of the kids looked at me like I was crazy.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-51345681430126472502015-06-03T15:49:00.001-07:002015-06-03T15:49:11.281-07:00Whip it up wednsday! : fruit rollsI always try to come up with something to do during the summer that's not just sitting in front of the tv. So I have my special board on Pinterest just for "Summer Fun" with all kinds of great ideas. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pFqG2PVzHG0/VW-ESeQbDHI/AAAAAAAABh0/YZGKenjv2Nw/s640/blogger-image--1099087733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pFqG2PVzHG0/VW-ESeQbDHI/AAAAAAAABh0/YZGKenjv2Nw/s640/blogger-image--1099087733.jpg"></a></div>Sometimes it doesn't always work out as planned though. For example this week I wanted to make fruit rolls with apple, carrot , and strawberry. So I go to the frige to pull out my goodies and were out of apples!!! Also our water cooler has been out for a week now so if we do anything in the kitchen/living room, it has to be early. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GI-23eKrfNU/VW-ETwC04PI/AAAAAAAABh8/PVcHvKC5ZYw/s640/blogger-image-1937269121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GI-23eKrfNU/VW-ETwC04PI/AAAAAAAABh8/PVcHvKC5ZYw/s640/blogger-image-1937269121.jpg"></a></div>So I just used strawberries! Next time I'll try them with the other goodies! I followed a few recipes I found. <div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Since I was using the toaster oven (no way I was going to a add to the heat in the house) I didn't need as much supplies. So I gathered what I had and got </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">to work. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w1C36ewSD9E/VW-EWhc-gtI/AAAAAAAABiM/BAOakHDEdwE/s640/blogger-image--108789366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w1C36ewSD9E/VW-EWhc-gtI/AAAAAAAABiM/BAOakHDEdwE/s640/blogger-image--108789366.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Only 20 mins to prep and 2 hours in the oven. Easy peasy ! Well I thought is was supposed to be anyway.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TIRxFCpJ1qM/VW-EVHvGZrI/AAAAAAAABiE/T_MSiPyn8Rw/s640/blogger-image--848283166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TIRxFCpJ1qM/VW-EVHvGZrI/AAAAAAAABiE/T_MSiPyn8Rw/s640/blogger-image--848283166.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I would of loved to share an adorable finished picture but it just didn't work out that way. It was a disaster! I used parchment paper, I'm sure I read the instructions right! It would not come apart. I only got a few pieces with no paper on it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s2dGms8P478/VW-EXxXxFEI/AAAAAAAABiU/1hmb2yAeNiY/s640/blogger-image-1939327776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s2dGms8P478/VW-EXxXxFEI/AAAAAAAABiU/1hmb2yAeNiY/s640/blogger-image-1939327776.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Live and learn! Next time I'll use my baking sheet pad! Until next time .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Mj</div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-54010704405486162362015-05-09T22:50:00.001-07:002015-05-09T22:50:59.009-07:00Sonic, moonshine, and Elmo.<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
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A few weeks ago a good friend of ours invited us to meet her horses. It was an amazing experience. I have never really been around horses other than maybe the zoo. We were able to get up close and personal with them. They are quite amazing. They listen to commands pretty well and are not as scary as I thought.</div>
The horse above with my husband was friendly. Josh really liked her.<br />
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Vincent was very unsure about the whole thing at first he said he didn't want to go, then he didn't want to ride, then his sister said she would so he had to. He enjoyed it and would go again! He was really glad he faced his fears and tried. I was so proud that he didn't back down!<br />
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Emee was a natural, and she LOVED it!! She walked around with moonshine for quite a while. She didn't want her turn to end! I couldn't believe how well she did. She also said she would love to go again.I think we just might!.<br />
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It was a very different experience out there. Almost a slower pace. The air was sweeter and the wind softer. The sky was beautiful and the temperature was perfect. When we left we all felt great. Maybe it was being closer to nature, maybe being with friends. Probably both. <br />
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Our little<span style="background-color: yellow;"> Lanee</span> is almost 6 months old now and getting in to everything. In fact she is helping type right now! The other day I just happened to put on Sesame Street while I was checking emails and she was laughing and smiling! She loved the music and the colors.<br />
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Life is good here! Vacation soon and some summer tutorials to come! Stay tuned!!<br />
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I think it's up to you how you live it. </div><div>All in all this was a fun series of posts . 30 posts of my 30 years. All about the life I have made with my husband and the people who helped shape me. It truly is me, I'm a huge procrastinator . I always get things done though! Maybe next series will be a little shorter. Thank you for following if you did. </div><div><br></div><div>Mj</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-59118806663612885772015-04-08T08:03:00.001-07:002015-04-08T13:49:24.162-07:0030 of 30: day 29Dreams and goals. <div><br></div><div>It's funny how your dreams change as you grow. When I was fresh outbid school all I wanted to do was hair and shop! </div><div>I didn't have the want to own a salon or settle down. Then I met Josh and everything changed. Now we have a home together. Children, a dog, and dreams together. </div><div> Someday I do hope to have my own place to do hair on my own terms. I still love doing hair, that will never change.</div><div> I also hope to keep growing as a wife, mother, and crafter. Hopefully a writer also. </div><div> Over the years my dreams and goals have changed immensely but I wouldn't change a thing. I learned from every one I accomplished and the ones I didn't! </div><div><br></div><div>Never stop dreaming.</div><div>Mj</div><div> </div><div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-60714063193804508382015-03-30T23:32:00.001-07:002015-03-30T23:32:52.968-07:0030 of 30: Day 28Baby # 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Dg-BqhtVWKo/VRo_gh35EOI/AAAAAAAABeU/RviCPhQI2Sk/s640/blogger-image--1288395601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Dg-BqhtVWKo/VRo_gh35EOI/AAAAAAAABeU/RviCPhQI2Sk/s640/blogger-image--1288395601.jpg"></a></div><div><br></div><div>I was diagnosed with endometriosis a few years back and with the years the pain just got worse. We had decided at the time of diagnosis that we would wait to take any action until we had another child. Well after the big 30 the pain was starting to bother me constantly. So we decided to try for a baby. The next month I got a positive! When I started this challenge I never would of thought I might be pregnant in the near future. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WIRwQP4nscg/VRo_jppD3sI/AAAAAAAABek/P7QjgQpqDUw/s640/blogger-image--1596249502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WIRwQP4nscg/VRo_jppD3sI/AAAAAAAABek/P7QjgQpqDUw/s640/blogger-image--1596249502.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pregnancy is very different when you are 30 compaired to 21! I enjoyed every day though. From the joy of first kicks to the terror of a last minute <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">cesarean section. It doesn't always happen how we plan but it's worth it. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s9nuiMo323c/VRo_iAbDNNI/AAAAAAAABec/PA5t10BUWwo/s640/blogger-image--1676972218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s9nuiMo323c/VRo_iAbDNNI/AAAAAAAABec/PA5t10BUWwo/s640/blogger-image--1676972218.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); clear: both;">This sweet girl has changed all of our lives in so many ways. Both of our older children were so excited to welcome her in to the world and our family. They are very helpful and have so much love for her. She has brought my husband and I closer also. I love seeing the way he makes her smile every chance he gets and the way her face lights up when she sees him. I have felt a change in myself as well. She has me wrapped around her finger, as josh says. Although I am barley getting caught up on every day things I have more drive , more goals, more fire. And I know I can get things done! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Life is a little more hectic with 3 children, especially after a first cesarean section. I fell like I'm being pulled in a few different directions. Somehow though, at the end if the day, we get it all done . Together . </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Our little Lanee Grace has truly been a blessing. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7LSDbvYRai4/VRo_k8FQoLI/AAAAAAAABes/JjR9DY9LvJE/s640/blogger-image-761873443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-7LSDbvYRai4/VRo_k8FQoLI/AAAAAAAABes/JjR9DY9LvJE/s640/blogger-image-761873443.jpg"></a></div></span></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">-Mj</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-39870222695760230202015-03-29T22:34:00.001-07:002015-03-29T22:34:43.935-07:0030 of 30: Day 27<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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This year my husband and I have been married for 10 years. That is a long time. A decade. 120 months. 3,650 days. That also means when we were first married we were only 21 and 18. We have been through a lot, 3 homes, 3 kids, addiction , disease, new friends, old friends, family ups and family downs, lots and lots of patience and understanding and most of all , love.<br />
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I can Honestly say I love him more today than I did the day we got married. When things are going wrong or I'm having a panic attack he is the one person I know can bring me back. He always supports me in every little plan or idea I come up with. He never doubts me. He always pushes me to be better. He at the end of the day is my constant. <br />
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We have grown up together. A lot of people we went to school with have been married and divorced already. I understand things don't work out but, I am so proud that we never threw in the towel and gave up. We keep pushing through. We are not perfect, we have had our downs in life but we cherish the ups so much we forget the hard times. <br />
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The most important thing we have is communication. we always talk! Sometimes we only get a few minutes alone to talk about the day or concerns we have but we make the time. I always know how he is feeling and he always knows what is going through my mind. Not just because of a look or a touch but because we ask. I see a lot of people who don't talk and I causes so many problems.<br />
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Second most important thing is the care we have for each other and our family. If one of us is feeling down or under the weather the other will do what ever we can to help. If I'm feeling sick or stressed Josh will take care of the kids or dinner so I can have some time to get my head together. If he comes home from work and had a bad day , from crohn's, ill do what ever I can to make him comfortable ; like take the kids to my moms or make sure were all quietly working on things so he can rest. It might not seem like a lot but it makes all the difference. <br />
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Our best advise for a happy marriage and relationship is to always be honest, understanding, and to think of the other. Secrets, lies, and ignorance get you nowhere. It is so true, Honesty is the best policy. we have to be honest with each other to know how the other feels. Weather it be what's for dinner or how to discipline our children. Then we understand how the other feels and can talk out what our next step will be. when were not together, we still should be. If making plans or decisions, at the end of the day the other person will be with you when you are following through. Bad decision or good. This accounts for all decisions big or small.<br />
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In short, were a team. Always cheering for the other and knowing we can count on each other for anything. We have a beautiful life and a beautiful family. I am so lucky to have him by my side for anything, and I know he feels the same. So Love your spouse, talk, understand, be with them every day you can. In the end you wont regret it.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-31162604754890666382015-02-19T16:20:00.000-08:002015-03-02T21:48:54.996-08:0030 days of 30: day 26Mj's Sweet Things Etsy store<br>
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My Etsy shop was opened November of 2011. It was an idea given to me by many clients and a coworker. I have always been one to make things for myself and others so I figured why not offer it to the world! I have a lot of great ideas and have had many things in my store but just not enough traffic to my store. i really want to make 2015 great for my store. Im working on items to put in the store and have started to use pinterest to advertise! <br>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-58136535469329108282015-02-18T11:37:00.001-08:002015-02-18T11:37:33.646-08:0030 days of 30: day 25Salon<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vewOFOMPmxc/VOTp-7ALLwI/AAAAAAAABc4/o7zHotZDK7M/s640/blogger-image--1184808631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vewOFOMPmxc/VOTp-7ALLwI/AAAAAAAABc4/o7zHotZDK7M/s640/blogger-image--1184808631.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>When I was first doing hair I had no intentions of owning my own salon. It was easy to just work for someone else. I was flexible and carefree (mostly) as the years have gone on I have found what I like and what I want to give to people. When you work for someone you have to follow their rules. I think I'm getting to a point in my life where I'm ready to write my own rules. </div><div>I almost jumped in to owning a salon but life happened and I missed my chance. Their will be another chance. For now I'm taking lots of notes, pinning lots of ideas, and of course still doing hair. My next step will be to rent a chair ! Then I can build myself up to take that plunge!</div><div>I love doing hair. The look on someone's face when you have achieved what they drscribed. To turn someone's day from a crappy one to a great rest of the week. It's an amazing feeling! </div><div>-Mj</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-26211820345577711702015-02-15T22:28:00.001-08:002015-02-15T22:28:46.111-08:0030 of 30: Day 24<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rHcEyJZW7Uk/VOGOF_0-5eI/AAAAAAAABcg/wTNN9NofvIA/s640/blogger-image-590828441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rHcEyJZW7Uk/VOGOF_0-5eI/AAAAAAAABcg/wTNN9NofvIA/s640/blogger-image-590828441.jpg"></a></div>Hairdressing- <div> As a child I was not a big Barbie fan but I was a girl and I had a lot if them. I loved to play with their hair though. I had long hair till 4th grade, I got lice and mom chopped it off. It was hideous!! By jr high it had grown back some and I was <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2dfVI6WXRDI/VOGOBPMaj9I/AAAAAAAABcI/uDIP52oVGIY/s640/blogger-image--1877983361.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2dfVI6WXRDI/VOGOBPMaj9I/AAAAAAAABcI/uDIP52oVGIY/s640/blogger-image--1877983361.jpg"></a></div>always doing fun things with it. I had also learned of a school called evit and I had it all planed out to go for cosmetology! By high school I was cutting my brothers, mom, and friends hair ( although I sometimes got in trouble). <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-i4GKOg1Ojr8/VOGOCp2C1WI/AAAAAAAABcQ/Nl_MWUd9-xY/s640/blogger-image-441606900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-i4GKOg1Ojr8/VOGOCp2C1WI/AAAAAAAABcQ/Nl_MWUd9-xY/s640/blogger-image-441606900.jpg"></a></div>In jr year I applied for a scholarship to be a votech at one of the local cosmetology schools. My councilor also put me in to go to evit. I was denied evit but got the scholarship to go to international academy of beauty! 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I caught on fairly quickly and have never stopped. I made baby blankets for friends moms and hair scrunchies for me and my friends. (Yes it was the 90's) it's always felt awesome to make sonething with your hands and give it to someone. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-z1kUU6jkiG8/VNmTMmVYNXI/AAAAAAAABbQ/_rpGyy-Kb-E/s640/blogger-image-1730481008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-z1kUU6jkiG8/VNmTMmVYNXI/AAAAAAAABbQ/_rpGyy-Kb-E/s640/blogger-image-1730481008.jpg"></a></div></div><div> 20 years later I'm still crocheting. Still making baby blankets and gifts for friends and family. It has become a tradition now for me to crochet my brother sonething crazy for Christmas, once a doll from the movie 9 ( I loved it so much I wanted to keep it) and another year sushi!! One year for Christmas everyone got slippers. The following year we went to my family's house up north for my sons birthday and everyone that came I made a beanie for in 2 days (9 total) . </div><div> I absoutly love crochet and now I sell some of my creations! Although a lot of the time it's hard to part with some stuff! It's just too cute!! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-w5JEZjXqWfY/VOGNwCuSKhI/AAAAAAAABbo/ZLfvC4QrHkU/s640/blogger-image--713002222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-w5JEZjXqWfY/VOGNwCuSKhI/AAAAAAAABbo/ZLfvC4QrHkU/s640/blogger-image--713002222.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>-Mj </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13166991611665177580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331497446165071870.post-43221883154167139112015-02-15T22:25:00.002-08:002015-02-15T22:25:59.232-08:0030 Days of 30 : Day 20Vincent Louis Helsel<br />
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He is the first grandson and really made all of our lives richer. as a toddler he always made the cutest faces. He truly did and still does light up a room.<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Tx66KpfinxQ/U7-dibApFlI/AAAAAAAABWg/hhjDacV4xYY/s640/blogger-image-1654623108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Tx66KpfinxQ/U7-dibApFlI/AAAAAAAABWg/hhjDacV4xYY/s640/blogger-image-1654623108.jpg" /></a></div>
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He is really shaping up to be a great person. Has good grades, loves to read, offers help when needed. I feel like we really did something right with him. And our daughters. <a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8gxiGwCI-XU/U64ljxOoxpI/AAAAAAAABVo/qqYpr4DOGBw/s640/blogger-image--456670214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8gxiGwCI-XU/U64ljxOoxpI/AAAAAAAABVo/qqYpr4DOGBw/s640/blogger-image--456670214.jpg" /></a></div>
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Nothing can prepare you for parenthood. you get a lot of advise and horror stories from friends and family but you never know what its like until you experience it. Being a parent is one of the most amazing things I have done in my life. to create a life and watch it grow in to an amazing person. it is indescribable. I wouldn't change a moment.<a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SOUTDLSAJJk/U7-dfFDBrVI/AAAAAAAABWQ/aIlxs6R7Zxs/s640/blogger-image-1859061278.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SOUTDLSAJJk/U7-dfFDBrVI/AAAAAAAABWQ/aIlxs6R7Zxs/s640/blogger-image-1859061278.jpg" /></a></div>
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