tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67760219445525529372024-02-19T20:33:10.359-08:00FIVE DUDES AND A LADYTons of testosterone with a tad of estrogen make for a super fun, chaotic, crazy, ER filled life! Here are our stories!pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-88528807239070907042014-03-06T14:49:00.004-08:002014-03-06T14:54:11.181-08:00Earth to Shannon......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The texts, emails and phone calls are wonderful and totally inviting! It feels AMAZING to be missed and hearing my family and friends on the phone having a "real" conversation has been a change of pace and a flashback to a few years ago when I didn't live on the computer.<br />
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FACEBOOK took OVER my life! I loved the red little tickers letting me know that I had a message, a notification or a friend request! I would STOP whatever I was doing to check and clear those red tickers off my screen....even if that meant ignoring one of my children or half listening to a phone call with a friend. Before I knew it....an hour (or two...or three) have passed by! <br />
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Wake UP moment.....I was doing some spiritual reading and came across this: "Cyberspace technologies can help keep us in touch with loved ones far away....and isolate us from those in our own home!" -Elder Bednar.<br />
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So, I took control and deactivated my Facebook account! Those that know me well know that I give 110% to everything I do (unless it's giving blood) and so as I take this cleansing journey and focus on my family and my relationship with my Heavenly Father.....help me fill my time with meaningful relationships and heartfelt memories! <br />
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<br />pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-86756116319499679802014-01-06T18:39:00.000-08:002014-01-06T18:39:06.259-08:002013 in Review<div style="text-align: center;">
Okay....so it has been a few months since I've posted! I'm still alive and I have tons to share with you! I just didn't want 2013 to pass by without sharing a video of all that we did as a family. Sit back, enjoy and see what "SHANNONigans" we got into this last year! </div>
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pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-79018825568805915362013-10-03T13:25:00.003-07:002013-10-03T13:25:52.783-07:00The Time has Come......After 14 years of selling one of the top selling kitchen brands, The Pampered Chef...I'm closing down my business. I know this comes as a huge shock to those team members, hosts and customer that I have taken care of and KNOW how much I love this company. <br />
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Why? The time is right! The time is NOW for me to focus on others areas of my life, my children, church, school, my hobbies and just having more free time! <br />
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I never would have guessed 14 years ago that The Pampered Chef would be such a big piece of the puzzle of helping Eric and I get established. It has helped us pay cash for vehicles, pay for my school, allow us to travel at all expenses paid vacations all over the world (our favorite was PARIS) and most of all....gave me the opportunity to be a stay at home mom with my little dudes.<br />
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Thank YOU for helping me these last 14 years! Thank YOU for continuing to be there for me in the next chapter of our lives as our friendship continues to grow. <br />
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To end...if you need a local consultant in your area, please let me know! I can connect you with many team members all over the world that would LOVE to be your new consultant. And bonus....they are just as AWESOME as I was! <br />
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Eric and I booked a cruise a few weeks ago and decided to take the three oldest boys and surprise them. We told then that they were going with us to the beach house and to help us pack. When we were 30 minutes away from the cruise port, we told them where we were actually going. Here is the video: </div>
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So I guess I joke around too much with my boys because they really didn't believe us! I had to show them the paperwork before they really got it! We did have a blast and I will post photos and more videos soon! </div>
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One of my favorite events of the year with the Young Women is New Beginnings. New Beginnings is an event when we invite upcoming girls that will turn 12, Young Women with parents and all leaders to enjoy an evening together. We review Personal Progress, present the logo/motto/theme, get to know the upcoming girls and a chance for us to express our love for the Young Women. </div>
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Our theme for this year was the "Three White Dresses." </div>
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We made invites for all the girls and parents. I will put a picture here if I can find an extra invite! </div>
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We asked all parents to bring dresses, pictures and accessories that went with blessing, baptism and wedding. </div>
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We set up three tables, one for each dress and as items came in, we placed them on the tables. </div>
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Here is the Blessing table will all the items brought. </div>
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Here is the Baptism table. <br />
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The Wedding table was filled with all the wonderful dresses, invites, memory books and photos. </div>
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Here is the program we handed out to each family as they came in. </div>
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I don't know how to attach a document to my blog yet so if you would like the entire program with all the wording, please let me know and I can email it to you! </div>
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Here is the Video Presentation: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8TNpZOdYA8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8TNpZOdYA8</a></div>
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Here are the frames with the YW Theme that we gave each of the upcoming Beehives and aren't they the cutest little things! </div>
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We gave each YW a white hanger with the poem "My Three White Dresses" attached as a memento of the evening. </div>
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For dessert we had Jello cakes with the value colors and strawberry lemonade. </div>
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We LOVE cruising! We have been on 7 cruises with 2 more booked and 3 more in the works for this year alone! This post is full of the basics of cruising and tips that will help the first time cruise-goer or for those that haven't cruised in awhile! </div>
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Selecting your cruise line is SUPER important! There are many options and we always go back to the same cruise line...CARNIVAL! </div>
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WHY? They really are the FUN ship! They have activities starting earlier than I get up and go later than I stay up! From top notch shows, games, karaoke, dancing, contests, swimming, sports and even an arcade - you WILL stay as busy as you like and try things you might not in "real life." Face it...you won't see these people again so you can be as crazy as you want! </div>
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So....go online, BOOK your cruise! Then come back here and read up on what to pack and what to expect while cruising! </div>
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Did you forget to bring a game or do you just like cards? Carnival will give you a FREE deck of cards if you just ask! I recommend going as soon as you are on the ship to the Guest Services desk to get them. The Guest Services line is always long, so getting the cards first thing will save you time when you really want them! </div>
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The rooms do NOT have a clock! And since most of us turn off our cell phones to avoid crazy fees/charges, you will need to bring a clock for the room! My favorite is The Pampered Chef Clock/Timer! It has a magnet on the back so you can stick it near the vanity mirror or a stand so you can put it on your bedside table. It even has a timer so if/when you do laundry, you can set the timer to switch or grab your clothes. Another plus, it is small! It won't take up suitcase room or an outlet in the room! </div>
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You never know when you will need to do a load of laundry, even when you bring enough clothes for the week. We always do a load of whites and a load of darks midway through our cruise! There are about 4-6 laundry facilities on most ships and your cabin steward can help you find the closest one. These are large washer and dryers (though not super large capacity). The cost is $3.00 per wash and $3.00 per dry so $6.00 total for a load of laundry! I considered the cost of a checked-in luggage bag at the airport at about $25.00 a bag, so by doing some laundry I save money; so just pack light and wash on the ship! </div>
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You can purchase detergent or fabric softener in the laundry room at $2.00 a piece or you can bring your own. Instead of worrying about bringing white powder into your suitcase and risk a drug dog, you can bring these instead. These sheets pictured above are by Purex. They have the detergent, fabric softener and static sheet all in one! It goes from washer to dryer with your clothes and the Purex sheets fold up nicely in a sandwich bag! You WILL need quarters! Bring about $20.00 worth just in case you need it! </div>
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Do you love a particular soda? I LOVE the DEW and they don't offer that on the ship! So, when you get to your port, stash a 12 pack (wrapped in two plastic bags in between your clothes) in your luggage or carry them on! When you arrive to your room, just put your stash in the fridge that is offered. Now you can grab your favorite cold soda whenever you want (or when your body says it needs it) and save some money in the process! </div>
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Every night you will get a "caper" that includes all the events, specials, and important information for the next day (called the Fun Times). Before I go to sleep, I tear out the side strip (that includes the schedule of events) and plan out all the fun activities that I don't want to miss the next day. It is really important that when you go off the ship at a port, that you have that strip with you. Reason: it includes important phone numbers relevant to the country/port you're in that can help if you get left or need help! Don't leave the ship without those numbers! At night time, they will pull down your covers, make a towel animal and leave you with a few chocolates. </div>
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These always make me sad when I see them laying on my bed. This means that my cruise is almost over and I need to pack my bags and put these tags on. You can do one of two things with your luggage on the last night. If you booked a late flight, you can pack your bags, put on these tags and put your luggage in the hallway before midnight. They will collect your bags and have them waiting for you off the ship when it is time to leave. Your luggage will be kept by number so it is easy to find your luggage. OR you can just throw these tags away and do a self-assist. This means that you will keep all your bags with you and take all the luggage off by yourself when it is time to leave the ship in the morning. You WILL get to leave the ship the earliest, but you will have NO help getting your luggage off. </div>
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Now, aren't you excited now to cruise? Leave me a comment and tell me what cruises you are going on, or planning to go on, and provide some tips that you think might help others! </div>
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pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-22684278039662359952013-02-01T17:50:00.000-08:002013-02-01T17:50:34.717-08:00Young Women Lesson on Unity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was asked in November to teach all the Young Women together for the first Sunday and the topic we chose as a Presidency was Unity. Before the lesson started, I cut out and taped on the chalkboard in a "V" formation, 11 geese using this image:</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Start off the lesson by playing the hands game (also called the human knot)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Each of you have your
own special way of showing someone that you care, that is part of your
INDIVIDUAL WORTH. And, it may be
different from the person you are sitting next to, which is good, because
variety is what makes a group of young women working together so powerful and
successful in following the Savior’s example; to love one another!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">He commanded them that …"they should look forward with one eye, having
… their hearts knit together in unity and in love one towards another." (<span class="scripture"><a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/mosiah/18/21#21"><span style="color: #003366; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Mosiah 18:21</span></a></span>)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">This Fall, when you see geese heading south for
the winter flying along in "V" formation, you might consider what
science has discovered as to why they fly that way.</span></span></div>
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FACT: As each bird flaps its
wings, it creates an "uplift" for the bird immediately following. By
flying in a "V" formation, the whole flock has at least 71% greater
flying range than if each bird flew alone.<br />
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LESSON: People who share a common
direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier
because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.<br />
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FACT: When a goose flies out of
formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It
quickly moves back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the
bird in front of it. (move a taped bird out and then back into formation)<br />
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LESSON: If we have as much common
sense as a goose, we stay in formation with those headed where we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and give our help to others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">What
can each of you do to help and show that you care for each other? (write answers on chalkboard)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Say
HI<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Talk
to her<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Get to know her<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sit by her<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Include in the group<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Give a hug<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Work together<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Help her<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Respect<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Smile and make eye
contact<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask about them in a
caring but non-invasive way<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Show concern<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep trust<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Listen and keep
confidences shared with you<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Make or do something
nice for someone<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Call & talk on
the phone<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Remember birthdays
& other important dates<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Write uplifting notes
or letters or text<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Try to cheer someone
up when they are down<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Notice when someone
has a new hairstyle or outfit<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Look for something
you have in common with one another<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Refuse to gossip, but
speak kindly of others<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Look for ways to
include others<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Be prayerful &
sensitive to the spirit<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Show empathy &
compassion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Visit at her house<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Love her<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">FACT: When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into the
formation, and another goose flies to the point position. (move a taped geese up to the point)<br />
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LESSON: It makes sense to take
turns doing the hard tasks and share leadership. As with geese, people are
interdependent on each others skills, capabilities and unique arrangements of
gifts, talents or resources. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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FACT: The geese flying in
formation honk to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.<br />
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LESSON: We need to make sure our
honking is encouraging. In groups where there is encouragement, the production
is much greater. The power of encouragement is the quality of honking we seek.<br />
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things can we do that aren’t encouraging and might make someone feel unloved?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Whispering<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Laughing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Grouping off, not
mixing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Texting<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Gossiping<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Playing pranks<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Teasing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Purposely not
inviting<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bragging<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rudeness<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">WE NEED TO BE CAREFUL
NOT TO DO THESE THINGS. WE NEED TO CARE
FOR AND NURTURE ONE ANOTHER. Keep the
“honking” positive and encouraging! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">We
want our Young Women’s to be a soft place to land, a place where everyone
including non-member friends feel welcome.
We want everyone to be able to feel and know how very special you each
are. We want the Spirit to be able to be here. <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">FACT: When a goose gets sick, wounded, or shot down, two other geese
will drop out of formation and follow it down to help and protect it. They stay
with the fallen goose until it dies or is able to fly again. Then, they launch
out with another formation to catch up with their flock. (take 2 taped geese down to the ground)<br />
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LESSON: If we have as much sense as
the geese, we will stand by each other in difficult times as well as when we
are strong!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">"Unity is a spiritual quality. It’s the
sweet feelings of peace and purpose that come from<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
belonging to a family.…It’s wanting the best for others as much as you want it
for yourself.…<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
It’s knowing that no one is out to harm you. It means you will never be lonely." <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
<em><span style="font-style: normal;">- Mary N.Cook, "Remember Kindness Begins With Me", April 2011
General YW Conference<o:p></o:p></span></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"I believe our
Heavenly Father's everlasting purpose for His children is generally achieved by
the small and simple things we do for one another." -Elder M. Russell
Ballard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I
hope we can all do extra, and be extra for each other! The difference between an ordinary YW group
and extraordinary YW group, is that little extra! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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So this is similar to the handout (this one I made back in April of 2012) I gave to each of the girls and leaders but the saying were the words above the picture. I guess I forgot to take a picture before I handed them all out. Attach to a pack of EXTRA gum! </div>
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This recipe as well came from my friend Mary in Great Falls, Montana. She gave me these recipes, handwritten on recipe cards after she let my family (only 2 small boys then) come for Family Home Evening and pick all the apples off her tree in the backyard. She was about to move and she didn't want the apples to go to waste. I was only 24 and had no idea what to do with all those apples so she gave me the two recipes. I have been canning apples every year since thanks to her! Here is her recipe for Apple Pie Filling. </div>
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5-6 lbs. tart apples</div>
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4 1/2 cups white sugar</div>
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1 cup cornstarch</div>
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2 tsp ground cinnamon</div>
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1/4 tsp nutmeg (I combined the two spices and added The Pampered Chef Cinnamon Spice Plus instead)</div>
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1 tsp salt</div>
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1 tablespoon lemon juice</div>
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Peel, core and slice all the apples. I used The Pampered Chef Serrated Peeler to peel and the Apple Wedger to core and slice into 10 perfect slices. </div>
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Pack apples into hot jars leaving one inch head space. </div>
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In large saucepan, blend sugar, cornstarch, spices and salt.</div>
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Stir in 10 cups of hot water. Stir on medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir until mixed. </div>
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Using a funnel, fill hot jars with hot syrup leaving 1/2 inch head space. Use spatula to help distribute syrup. Adjust lids and process in water bath. Pint jars for 15 minutes and Quart jars for 20 minutes. </div>
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In October 2012, we had a friend go to an Amish Market and score us some amazing apples at a smashing good deal. We made apple butter, apple pie filling, applesauce and apple jelly. Here are the steps for the Crock Pot Apple Butter. This recipe was given to me by my sweet friend Mary from Great Falls, Montana. She was a Pampered Chef hostess of mine and we became such good friends, even though she is in her 70's! </div>
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Enough sliced apples to fill a crock pot</div>
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3 cups white sugar</div>
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1 cup brown sugar</div>
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3 tsp. cinnamon</div>
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pinch of cloves (I combined the spices and just used The Pampered Chef Cinnamon Spice Plus) </div>
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Peel and slice enough apples to fill a crock pot as full as possible. I used my Pampered Chef Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer on the thick (green handle) attachment. </div>
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The apples will shrink as the cooking process starts. Add vinegar to apples and cook on high for 8 hours. </div>
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Then lower heat to low for 10 hours. (yes, I even set my alarm if I start making this late)</div>
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After a total of 18 hours of cooking, add white sugar, brown sugar and spices. Let cook 4 more hours. </div>
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Put in jars and seal. This batch will make about 6 pints or 9 of the little jelly jars! </div>
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Tonight we had an AMAZING youth activity put on by the Laurels and Priests (age 16-18) for the joint activity. It was just too AWESOME not to share with all of you! </div>
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Have everyone fill out the sheet above and add up the value earned off the Service Survey. Here is a copy of the front. </div>
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Here is the back. Once all the total $'s earned are added, you put everyone's name on a chalkboard with the value amount they earned based on the survey. You could also hand out fake cash but this is the fun non-crazy exchange way they did it tonight. </div>
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A week before the auction, they collected a list of items or services we were willing to donate for the service auction. You can tell by the list that some are funny, some use a person's talent and others will ease a burden on a family! </div>
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They then had everyone bid on the particular service they wanted. Bidding wars got wild and some items went for over $500! Some even combined their cash to help others win. </div>
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Note: This activity could be used on a ward, RS, scout or even school class level. </div>
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"...when ye are in the service of your fellow beings, ye are only in the service of your God." Mosiah 2:17</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">12 Whole (5 x 2 1/2-inch) graham crackers </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">¾ cup packed brown sugar </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">¾ butter (do not use margarine) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 teaspoon vanilla </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">½ package semi-sweet chocolate morsels </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup chopped almonds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large cookie sheet (15 1/2 x 10) with foil. Arrange graham </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sprinkle with </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">chocolate morsels; allow chocolate to soften, then spread evenly over baked crackers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sprinkle almonds evenly over chocolate. Cool completely. Refrigerate until chocolate is </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1 LB Butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2 cups Peanut butter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3 LBS Confectionary sugar</span></div>
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1. Cream butter and peanut butter until smooth. </div>
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3. Roll into balls, I use my Pampered Chef Small Scoop for the perfect size!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The BEST soft caramel recipe that I been using for years and will not disappoint your friends...or your belly!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: grey; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11.199999809265137px; line-height: 11.199999809265137px;"><br /></span>pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-64843855050656102282012-09-05T10:32:00.003-07:002012-09-05T11:20:00.767-07:00Craft Room vs. Crap Room<div style="text-align: center;">Being the mom of four boys I often find my days busy doing things like:</div><div style="text-align: center;">*taking rocks out of the washer that came out of the pockets</div><div style="text-align: center;">*letting the poor bugs loose from the jars in the garage</div><div style="text-align: center;">*changing plug-in scents when the "boy smell" surfaces</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What I would really love is a beautiful, colorful, functional craft room where I can bring out my </div><div style="text-align: center;">girly, fun and crafty side that is often hiding and doesn't get out much. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is where Mandi and Hailee come in! Mandi over at Vintage Revivals has the style that speaks to me! She has the chance to come to my house and redo/updo my really sad looking craft room/crap room! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see, this room is not a creative, color-popping room of a CRAFTYLICIOUS mom! Save this mom of four boys and make my space a craft room instead of what my hubby calls it....my crap room! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Disclaimer to Mandi and Hailee... you will LOVE Springfield, Virginia (you're so excited you are about to pee your pants)! I'm close to stores (HomeGoods and LOWES are within a 10 min drive), historic buildings to visit and WE would have a WICKED AWESOME time together! I would have a pit crew waiting for your arrival to help us out, my kids are all in school, I'm a NIGHT OWL, have a sweet tooth and I COOK! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-11253960402360652582012-08-31T19:20:00.001-07:002012-08-31T19:26:05.072-07:00Homemade Hand Soap<div style="text-align: center;">I LOVE yummy smelly things and that includes my kids hands! We wash our hands all the time and with 7 sinks in this house, I needed to make more hand soap. I have tried about 6 different recipes and fine tuned the perfect soap recipe! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVmUjP2FbPMrLBGmbX6pNFRIXfh1kQozoD-cmoXAEAvnpjkPoLV5SRGMDVMFnMyvUkgHXYK-27fkApvQH0GXjw2qZ93Ifzj13bajzUa6Z5YL9EIsgKmIU96I8h3DhkhRzT9L9fif-dtE/s1600/August+2012+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVmUjP2FbPMrLBGmbX6pNFRIXfh1kQozoD-cmoXAEAvnpjkPoLV5SRGMDVMFnMyvUkgHXYK-27fkApvQH0GXjw2qZ93Ifzj13bajzUa6Z5YL9EIsgKmIU96I8h3DhkhRzT9L9fif-dtE/s320/August+2012+007.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What you will need:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 bar of soap (grated makes about 2 1/2 cups so feel free to use all those little soaps you get free at the hotel)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #faf5ee; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #121212; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22.383333206176758px;">1 tablespoon glycerin (get it in the medical aisle right near the hydrogen </span><span style="line-height: 22.366666793823242px;">peroxide</span><span style="line-height: 22.383333206176758px;">)</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #faf5ee; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #121212; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22.383333206176758px;">9 cups of water</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #faf5ee; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #121212; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22.383333206176758px;">Large pot</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #faf5ee; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #121212; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22.383333206176758px;">Grater</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #faf5ee; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #121212; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22.383333206176758px;">Measuring spoon</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #faf5ee; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #121212; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22.383333206176758px;">Funnel</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #faf5ee; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #121212; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22.383333206176758px;">Large container to store hand soap in</span></span></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*All soaps are different! If your soap is too runny, add more soap. If is is too thick, add more water. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* I love the foam soap dispensers! I use this same recipe and just add extra water in the soap dispensers before I add soap and shake. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* If you like smelly soaps, use a bar of smelly soap! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*This only costs me the original purchase of the glycerin which was $1.80 at Walmart. With only using 1 tablespoons per batch, I have about 20 batch's per bottle. The soap only costs 9 cents per batch for 9 cups of soap. Can't beat that and now I have some extra cash in our monthly budget! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-50694480542697344482012-08-31T18:46:00.001-07:002012-08-31T18:49:33.082-07:00Homemade Laundry Detergent<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">With 18 loads of laundry to do each week, I need another money saver! This is a super cheap but easy recipe and it gets all the stains, smells and yuckiness out of the rough tough boy clothes. It's a winner with being HE safe and I bet you will love it too! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4sBooDlO23DTZKuDrJgouebzfKvUydo53YV4Es-ttC-1cC-hjR0APgd3dvHKJfmDU8f6KsBwG58b5cUDCFXFGQCgaMg8PCLsJS8rz2gcXNKxF8WkAcSfAOnmWZgDhWQ-q_wGmRjqwRcg/s1600/August+2012+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4sBooDlO23DTZKuDrJgouebzfKvUydo53YV4Es-ttC-1cC-hjR0APgd3dvHKJfmDU8f6KsBwG58b5cUDCFXFGQCgaMg8PCLsJS8rz2gcXNKxF8WkAcSfAOnmWZgDhWQ-q_wGmRjqwRcg/s320/August+2012+010.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 4 lb 12 oz box Borax (2.15 kg or 76 oz) found in the detergent isle</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #454545; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 4 lb box Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (1.81 kg) found in the cooking isle</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #454545; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 box Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda 55 oz (3 lb 7 oz) found in the detergent isle</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #454545; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3 bars of Fels-Naptha soap, found in the detergent isle (if you use Zote bars use 2 bars instead, Zote can be found at Home Depot)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #454545; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #454545; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 small containers of Oxy Clean or store brand Oxy Clean (try to get about 3.5 lbs total (1.58 kg)) found in the detergent isle. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">You can make this without the Oxyclean and baking soda but it makes my clothes soooo clean with a family of boys that I dare not try it without! </span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 14px;">*These thaw out in my kids lunch making the perfect sandwich! The jelly is coated inside </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 14px;">the </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 14px;">peanut butter so the bread doesn't get soggy.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 14px;"> </span></div><span class="fbPhotoCaptionText" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><br />
</span></div><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 14px;"><div style="text-align: center;">* I started making these because I hated the cost of the Uncrustables at the store and my kids were </div><div style="text-align: center;">whining to be like the other fun kids! Problem solved...I have extra money to get a massage now!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAE8Z7LAhNavvvQQchjR2AZQ6DAaJs498r-puNNVTQfsq9vQ5wVpeT5bAv-8eQAcTYIk56s3u6-8c4vv5mZspHa52TEBl_InctPiSx-WOgjZ-cS3Lkpy_m_9W-3Ed4QqfC2EBw4cmjT9g/s1600/Pinewood+Derby+and+Uncrustables+017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAE8Z7LAhNavvvQQchjR2AZQ6DAaJs498r-puNNVTQfsq9vQ5wVpeT5bAv-8eQAcTYIk56s3u6-8c4vv5mZspHa52TEBl_InctPiSx-WOgjZ-cS3Lkpy_m_9W-3Ed4QqfC2EBw4cmjT9g/s320/Pinewood+Derby+and+Uncrustables+017.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">4. Put together the two halves of bread. </span><br style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">5. Press slightly to flatten out jelly. </span><br style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">6. Using the Pampered Chef Cut N' Seal, press down to cut and seal your two pieces of bread.</span></span> </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwlbbGrw2YOc-JpKBWA9Zmnb2lSCQXsPzdYgxLxiEhIh_qkmocqNY4D-XhurvLlye5fl7hlO-eFVC98Fk-jh-FwgQRHHbP9dSGIw7xiEn64FEdjPo6BTYF9w8P80oapZkn4KOAbKL-d8/s1600/Pinewood+Derby+and+Uncrustables+018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwlbbGrw2YOc-JpKBWA9Zmnb2lSCQXsPzdYgxLxiEhIh_qkmocqNY4D-XhurvLlye5fl7hlO-eFVC98Fk-jh-FwgQRHHbP9dSGIw7xiEn64FEdjPo6BTYF9w8P80oapZkn4KOAbKL-d8/s320/Pinewood+Derby+and+Uncrustables+018.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is what the Uncrustables look like once completed.</span></span> </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNriFNlfTRtVfptlqBve1m_Duo5YNIpnFwyPFm3wOEZiih99Xvyjjot0sa5PGp7G_-mrd318h1ElIF2nnsfGWBPz5qiN7Jm02qwE8sruo790yQZi4nvGxsZMg93m_JOdmwYDqRITy2aI/s1600/Pinewood+Derby+and+Uncrustables+019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNriFNlfTRtVfptlqBve1m_Duo5YNIpnFwyPFm3wOEZiih99Xvyjjot0sa5PGp7G_-mrd318h1ElIF2nnsfGWBPz5qiN7Jm02qwE8sruo790yQZi4nvGxsZMg93m_JOdmwYDqRITy2aI/s320/Pinewood+Derby+and+Uncrustables+019.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">7. Put one or two sandwiches in a sandwich bag with the flavor of jelly and the date written on the </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">outside of the bag. Take out air and seal.</span></span> </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWB-GsGW0dnHvAHHvHps3KZm6eVNQ5FxwmAh10AAyvtxTlYQwf0wcfksltndUYG7L7OSevJpKn0NzpReAWbZyzZFfMr4vzEgKBj3LUql6F_4weyUszBdWdLJLLZHSXT5Flizo6E6xK6Tc/s1600/Pinewood+Derby+and+Uncrustables+020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWB-GsGW0dnHvAHHvHps3KZm6eVNQ5FxwmAh10AAyvtxTlYQwf0wcfksltndUYG7L7OSevJpKn0NzpReAWbZyzZFfMr4vzEgKBj3LUql6F_4weyUszBdWdLJLLZHSXT5Flizo6E6xK6Tc/s320/Pinewood+Derby+and+Uncrustables+020.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is a closeup of the finished bags...ready for the freezer!</span></span> </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_eoThnwLDGQUaFMBwJz2UCDNhdJe-E3i0bk38QTIJO95lAaS4Dff7iRdZ3I7SZ6XE3A55h6TrnDKGHxOCqbOkFeyKVxOm6nRYZZd8SwXbU_dppQwa_lvKXHoWyb0m9a1gmQtq4RChTNo/s1600/Pinewood+Derby+and+Uncrustables+021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_eoThnwLDGQUaFMBwJz2UCDNhdJe-E3i0bk38QTIJO95lAaS4Dff7iRdZ3I7SZ6XE3A55h6TrnDKGHxOCqbOkFeyKVxOm6nRYZZd8SwXbU_dppQwa_lvKXHoWyb0m9a1gmQtq4RChTNo/s320/Pinewood+Derby+and+Uncrustables+021.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">NO...I don't waste the ends! We will be eating pb&j french toast strips tonight for dinner </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(breakfast for dinner..oh yeah) if I can keep my hubby from snacking on these!</span></span> </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YtT-knaV6qTrKudwFIb-5g3nm9dpObHldS8sPY7glYRTP2tNDjIemo2rRfh3TfBeL-MpZbHS5LKlAeoqPRepTCHwKzj4cswAKfWgQs5ZFu_E1FFlS_Dv5oq16IieOs8Pdd85QN7puMo/s1600/Pinewood+Derby+and+Uncrustables+022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YtT-knaV6qTrKudwFIb-5g3nm9dpObHldS8sPY7glYRTP2tNDjIemo2rRfh3TfBeL-MpZbHS5LKlAeoqPRepTCHwKzj4cswAKfWgQs5ZFu_E1FFlS_Dv5oq16IieOs8Pdd85QN7puMo/s320/Pinewood+Derby+and+Uncrustables+022.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">8. Lay flat on a cookie sheet and freeze. Once frozen, you can place in a container so </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">you can use your cookie sheets.</span> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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</div></span></span></span>pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-49730327269341940122012-08-24T17:29:00.002-07:002012-08-25T13:34:24.479-07:00Homemade Fabric Softener<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;">When you think about it, fabric softener does the same for clothes as hair conditioner does for our hair! My favorite part is I get to select the scent myself. I don't have to just pick one off the shelf and with the million different scents of conditioner out there...you have a million different scents to be had! I do 18 loads of laundry a week so at only $0.01 per load, it's a huge money saver! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">(3) cups of distilled white vinegar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">(6) cups boiling water</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">(1) Mixing utensil</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">(1) Bucket/Pail/Pot</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">(1) Empty Bottle (I used an empty labeled milk jug)</span> <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">STEP 3. Add the vinegar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">STEP 4. Start stirring</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Some conditioners will clump up but once you get them in the jug, shake and the clumps will disappear.</span> <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzc-vKixjY3t1tz_2854IyxR3PvzSkS27fq4l4S6LN63lsdOlT6E0b2cVa7lPmyWYeAagFa9jFrVWOCkxcxwyGS1dfWsJ98ff3-30w8Qcpn7nYw4sFpCf0o2TpW1nx2QC42_l6hyphenhyphenXuEE/s1600/Fabric+Softener+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzc-vKixjY3t1tz_2854IyxR3PvzSkS27fq4l4S6LN63lsdOlT6E0b2cVa7lPmyWYeAagFa9jFrVWOCkxcxwyGS1dfWsJ98ff3-30w8Qcpn7nYw4sFpCf0o2TpW1nx2QC42_l6hyphenhyphenXuEE/s320/Fabric+Softener+007.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Using funnel, pour conditioner into your container! Don't forget to label the container! </span></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">COST: I did go out an buy the vinegar for $1.82 at Walmart, used a third of the bottle ($.60) and conditioner I had on hand ($.48)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">For a grand total of $1.08! This is a 96 oz bottle that I filled, and according to Snuggle, 96 oz = 96 loads! This makes it $.01 per load!</span> </span><br />
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</span></div>pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-38126092900122503962012-08-24T08:09:00.002-07:002012-08-24T17:05:10.967-07:00Birthday Boy!<div style="text-align: center;">My sweet little Corbin has grown up so fast! He just turned three (August 5th) and I'm so sad the time has gone by so quickly! Here are his pictures from each of his birthdays so far. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">ONE<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZWYCEAh6qiPH1TGbEcIItO73FsEq2KAxkt-nAprd6HbEH-k2iDSdcIubdqVn5JBT6nibmYoHHfk840mGKKr8RxhWKdLPJMrDvvsBNhWbxMhCXe6sMonHqeuzO5EIim2pYoRWOnInpFuM/s1600/Corbin+1st+birthday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZWYCEAh6qiPH1TGbEcIItO73FsEq2KAxkt-nAprd6HbEH-k2iDSdcIubdqVn5JBT6nibmYoHHfk840mGKKr8RxhWKdLPJMrDvvsBNhWbxMhCXe6sMonHqeuzO5EIim2pYoRWOnInpFuM/s320/Corbin+1st+birthday.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Mom made me a chocolate cake with chocolate icing with a HUGE candle in the middle. I had all my brothers and some friends with me to help me celebrate. I LOVE cake and anything else that is super sweet. Mom says that I have a sweet tooth like her. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">TWO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1hNiRZ90Mm4sbY8GVolDwYys1_F8ENEugpRY7Wjjg8vefltypa1IQeAGQuzLKu2qvhyyLIKj2_TUyI5d3oF8FnykV5XXLKMuNpzCuDqLvpMBd-UaoXuYPLGVb7zmMsw6paPMvJQKTYA/s1600/Corbin+2nd+Birthday+016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1hNiRZ90Mm4sbY8GVolDwYys1_F8ENEugpRY7Wjjg8vefltypa1IQeAGQuzLKu2qvhyyLIKj2_TUyI5d3oF8FnykV5XXLKMuNpzCuDqLvpMBd-UaoXuYPLGVb7zmMsw6paPMvJQKTYA/s320/Corbin+2nd+Birthday+016.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My mom had a "Despicable Me" party and I got to celebrate with family and friends. We had games, tons of food and goodies all based on the movie. Here, I am posing with my fun cupcakes! I love being two! </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">THREE</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf6SzU3UQcfflVeCoOvnl6nhuSZ_ESkEMh6P-TK0RUxCfv_Zdx4Y51I3JyIPm5_-I-EL6WKtVTA1bQ-rqLWjk-NFDM-YWqvLa20rn7cHkC5dgKlru3uk9harAI0tUbLVntJiCt1etLoOc/s1600/Saying+goodbye+to+GA+017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf6SzU3UQcfflVeCoOvnl6nhuSZ_ESkEMh6P-TK0RUxCfv_Zdx4Y51I3JyIPm5_-I-EL6WKtVTA1bQ-rqLWjk-NFDM-YWqvLa20rn7cHkC5dgKlru3uk9harAI0tUbLVntJiCt1etLoOc/s320/Saying+goodbye+to+GA+017.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wahoo for turning three! Everyone says that being three is the hardest, but I don't EVER give my parents any trouble. I sometimes have a hard time communicating and get upset but I'm a pretty calm-natured kid. I LOVE bugs, playing games, reading books and pushing my huge trucks in the front yard. I spent this birthday with the Patke family and of course, my family was there! Three is going to be AMAZING! </div>pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-91598144776507635542012-08-19T18:46:00.003-07:002012-08-21T18:28:49.793-07:00So Long...Farewell! <div style="text-align: center;">The month of July was jammed packed with trying to see and spend time will all my good friends, among a list of tons of other things to wrap up before I left Georgia. Some of these friends are bosom buddies and I will be forever connected to them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKkn067ykDa42vU9XRC0S_ymYAGA8Av5jUp2EWX94voagyxV3AtFQDTbPWgFzwj-vymdJbkin3n4IkKt0VphEYuVdcjLI25h7p_0hyexWuOLscncbohzoq9pm7XPKIkh5el0DOTy4zW0/s1600/Beach+birthday+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHKkn067ykDa42vU9XRC0S_ymYAGA8Av5jUp2EWX94voagyxV3AtFQDTbPWgFzwj-vymdJbkin3n4IkKt0VphEYuVdcjLI25h7p_0hyexWuOLscncbohzoq9pm7XPKIkh5el0DOTy4zW0/s320/Beach+birthday+010.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> My longest(not oldest) friend, Sara! We met in 8th grade and have stayed best friends since. I NEVER thought I would EVER live back in Warner Robins so we could hang out, have fun, laugh and rekindle all past memories. I love you tons my friend! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ifVPLX5BuJAfMo12GGnNW7Ni2Ca5GTU5R0SsN-Xn9oyHvfwy7vxDXF5XXFk62De25cWN0h9HlgFsJRCUoZom5QA2SrtWsHQKx3ARMgawETT7in6-q6TUHfrCYcVNgM4RTBNGN-xI_aY/s1600/Bunko+Buds+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ifVPLX5BuJAfMo12GGnNW7Ni2Ca5GTU5R0SsN-Xn9oyHvfwy7vxDXF5XXFk62De25cWN0h9HlgFsJRCUoZom5QA2SrtWsHQKx3ARMgawETT7in6-q6TUHfrCYcVNgM4RTBNGN-xI_aY/s320/Bunko+Buds+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I first heard Summer bear her testimony in church and her testimony was an answer to one of my prayers. Months later I got Summer added to my Visiting Teaching route so I really got the chance to get to know this talented women! She is amazing and such a great friend....our paths WILL cross again! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Rpd1Y-dLnwWIfSIPUctjHoMOftRPanCKDkIOxZ-_vgZKHxzHKrg5CWM9Z13wDptZROnRB2CQjw6XaVGUdxjy9_4mwJfX2DF__TeOYAi8OePfNPHfTW2YbJjfu8CYXBLPuQo3NvViSbo/s1600/Bunko+Buds+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Rpd1Y-dLnwWIfSIPUctjHoMOftRPanCKDkIOxZ-_vgZKHxzHKrg5CWM9Z13wDptZROnRB2CQjw6XaVGUdxjy9_4mwJfX2DF__TeOYAi8OePfNPHfTW2YbJjfu8CYXBLPuQo3NvViSbo/s320/Bunko+Buds+003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Morgan and I got to spend since January a ton of time together! She is a bunko player, movie goer and she makes me laugh! We even got to be companions for VT together for a few short months. She is also my Pilates buddy for life! Tons of AWESOME things are in store for her this year and I will miss her hugs! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioM1XrGImdBlcAdZef2J05-mDlCGzy7fCthTVfoIyZeKEHX0BzzjGqcf0W4VbAoAGb7dg3TWnjqL7SFrhOscZ4CMXchJ6UveS1WCfnDODcgcNABhDzOlwQwU2Dosylm28qo5dlhf4fHeU/s1600/Bunko+Buds+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioM1XrGImdBlcAdZef2J05-mDlCGzy7fCthTVfoIyZeKEHX0BzzjGqcf0W4VbAoAGb7dg3TWnjqL7SFrhOscZ4CMXchJ6UveS1WCfnDODcgcNABhDzOlwQwU2Dosylm28qo5dlhf4fHeU/s320/Bunko+Buds+007.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This chick is by far one of the most positive people you will ever meet! She can have ants in her pants and she would dance and still smile! Angie, I will miss our breakfasts together, playing Bunko, hugging your neck and playing wackee six! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM5LmZKPx-8YxJ65qhn6fTEOtmFysx6B_BpM__BGty9AYRTgEJ0MgoyX-4kgg7yCuuit0FfzX_2FTZkIYpaloxuxK49e5m8QqESGweBZZNf6PxFt3WyK7zxUlwF0G-ihNoa_Tt4v1cHhk/s1600/Bunko+Buds+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM5LmZKPx-8YxJ65qhn6fTEOtmFysx6B_BpM__BGty9AYRTgEJ0MgoyX-4kgg7yCuuit0FfzX_2FTZkIYpaloxuxK49e5m8QqESGweBZZNf6PxFt3WyK7zxUlwF0G-ihNoa_Tt4v1cHhk/s320/Bunko+Buds+011.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First impressions aren't everything and come to find out....we are WAY too much alike! Sam, you are an amazing friend, mom and wife and I will miss our long talks, our driving in the back grass lane to each others houses and wearing a huge pink bra that is all dazzled and tasseled! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxsaVHHJ5bv3tLGsfGtrB5VXp9vdUGGOr319yA_cI2fH0X-FX8vaFcb8rXWGC0T5knnODLo41Q8RRtq_G7guAeHfWpONxGbuWJQBvI4JLTgTsa8GNMElE-PGo_KOoboG5JdIuf6BTQfQ/s1600/Bunko+Buds+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDxsaVHHJ5bv3tLGsfGtrB5VXp9vdUGGOr319yA_cI2fH0X-FX8vaFcb8rXWGC0T5knnODLo41Q8RRtq_G7guAeHfWpONxGbuWJQBvI4JLTgTsa8GNMElE-PGo_KOoboG5JdIuf6BTQfQ/s320/Bunko+Buds+015.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you say to a sister that became a best friend, but that I love you tons. As I type this I'm crying and missing you the most. Kirsten, you are strong, witty, courageous and you will persevere any trial that comes your way! Thanks for introducing me to BINGO, Just Dance and Vampire Diaries. I would pick you as a friend even if you weren't my sister! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJliklucRW8S-qzB_LWIj2AcZ8fFiuJGqJ6hRQkC5cXZ_VTRWxFm0KWymbfUCEz9yzIzhOYdX9h9Cge-Sqwx7ocGJGlUd6HY8Ex0iIfMlrchea2ow2e-CKgfnTxVsJO06p1mpyFA4-xGs/s1600/Bunko+Buds+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJliklucRW8S-qzB_LWIj2AcZ8fFiuJGqJ6hRQkC5cXZ_VTRWxFm0KWymbfUCEz9yzIzhOYdX9h9Cge-Sqwx7ocGJGlUd6HY8Ex0iIfMlrchea2ow2e-CKgfnTxVsJO06p1mpyFA4-xGs/s320/Bunko+Buds+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This couple is the BEST fro-yo buddies in the world! We would go out late at night and stay at Munchies until almost or over closing time. Tony and Tracy, you are true friends and I will miss spending time with you! I will forever count every 20 while sitting in church because of you! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNb23pV6hPSFS1ktRHK34uLO9jEENKigSN-Ze_cIJ6cvWdeqPA1Cd_LwHW0Jh_vELoE-Wr0UbgOpv1ba_8EXgp8cZF2CgQTzWfHETJ75spOirW0VPlQg7GoBeloBTnLWAFiI7_hVAjcWs/s1600/Girls+Camp+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNb23pV6hPSFS1ktRHK34uLO9jEENKigSN-Ze_cIJ6cvWdeqPA1Cd_LwHW0Jh_vELoE-Wr0UbgOpv1ba_8EXgp8cZF2CgQTzWfHETJ75spOirW0VPlQg7GoBeloBTnLWAFiI7_hVAjcWs/s320/Girls+Camp+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My dearest Laura....you have touched my life in such a way and we are kindred spirits! I will miss our monthly lunches and talking about the kids, our crafts, our jobs and other "fun" topics! You are the best and you deserve the best...hey you have me! ;) Love you bunches of oats! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzM6V7dksy0ibPYlHBKQS9HafG2o6I_RSvCF-Xbr76efOC2YeU9uDu4fGp-6nQx3_e_Ytg3NTmD141_UVEWh86rwOxYcUJesIU4AKiB7ziSAvDBgrtYm6J2YiMnuuwu9mVZo2CvBaSUc/s1600/Farewell+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzM6V7dksy0ibPYlHBKQS9HafG2o6I_RSvCF-Xbr76efOC2YeU9uDu4fGp-6nQx3_e_Ytg3NTmD141_UVEWh86rwOxYcUJesIU4AKiB7ziSAvDBgrtYm6J2YiMnuuwu9mVZo2CvBaSUc/s320/Farewell+005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We sure have been through a lot this last year haven't we Leah? I'm so glad that I got to be friends with you and you stayed by my side through "stuff". Your dear little Levi became a strength for me and I know that we were supposed to be friends to get through that. I will always think of you while I'm watching Bachelor/ette! </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BI01_8F4wGCHNlKsq2URP90Ns3mboHCOA10i0zh1IgLHFxIfYfMBLjmkYdGrddb9nNv9_OF6cgC2n3YT6Nwz6TWdpcB0l5skI_4dvkcYGj_jvnJapkSh-cDdhtWrZVSHPdgv4J5hk3U/s1600/Farewell+025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BI01_8F4wGCHNlKsq2URP90Ns3mboHCOA10i0zh1IgLHFxIfYfMBLjmkYdGrddb9nNv9_OF6cgC2n3YT6Nwz6TWdpcB0l5skI_4dvkcYGj_jvnJapkSh-cDdhtWrZVSHPdgv4J5hk3U/s320/Farewell+025.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Miss Janet is seriously the BEST Pre-School teacher in the universe! My little Corbin will sure be missing you and since he will be home with me this next year, I will be missing you as well! Thank you for teaching my son and being a part in our life! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfff9yza0CxEvbbtCVnFfa3rsK4bzjswZhaONKrOm4ShCXZJoljuAOcct9pZxkA2vhSb9Kz3jV4PrO9k8IvFThC0WpLovVSowYuuUyVpA6bzdei8wZqJfL8_Iii2gTmgSd_8a0847l0zI/s1600/Farewell+026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfff9yza0CxEvbbtCVnFfa3rsK4bzjswZhaONKrOm4ShCXZJoljuAOcct9pZxkA2vhSb9Kz3jV4PrO9k8IvFThC0WpLovVSowYuuUyVpA6bzdei8wZqJfL8_Iii2gTmgSd_8a0847l0zI/s320/Farewell+026.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are certain young women who you see yourself in....Rebekah is one of them! She is brilliant, a leader, misunderstood and a jokester! I will miss you and all the YW in the ward! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0U177tpJ2HB81hZQ_o1mZA4rKCdMixkJ3oeIXzbdNlr02nbXo-uY0QZptUla27PmnSz__k9bWgBNu_SAE4RdmwJlDbGcwekEXhacwQZU1yUiznsAmvB60s_ftdky4d87DOsqVEhd3-sI/s1600/Farewell+027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0U177tpJ2HB81hZQ_o1mZA4rKCdMixkJ3oeIXzbdNlr02nbXo-uY0QZptUla27PmnSz__k9bWgBNu_SAE4RdmwJlDbGcwekEXhacwQZU1yUiznsAmvB60s_ftdky4d87DOsqVEhd3-sI/s320/Farewell+027.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sarah started out as Haden's cub scout leader and with all the phone calls, questions and my confusion, we became great buds! She stays cool as a cucumber when stress surrounds her. I will always be grateful to be a part of her life and to share in her retirement in the AF as she served 20 years! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHcLEa9BWMS20QIZXXKKTM5Miqv562awKtcf3hW0sXVF6iuuQFp24-fa21iLPcUIYDZYHH2jyb_bT5yZN6aS5pBAu8OR1yqYwGxwrl-tyPIXOI4ukPoE7MkNYTgZLQMaWSK3YuvbLdBA/s1600/Farewell+029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtHcLEa9BWMS20QIZXXKKTM5Miqv562awKtcf3hW0sXVF6iuuQFp24-fa21iLPcUIYDZYHH2jyb_bT5yZN6aS5pBAu8OR1yqYwGxwrl-tyPIXOI4ukPoE7MkNYTgZLQMaWSK3YuvbLdBA/s320/Farewell+029.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You wonder why I love camp? You wonder how I come up with all the fun practical jokes? You wonder where my testimony was built on the power of amazing leadership? This women right here...Karen! She was my YW leader and camp director for all 6 years of me being a YW. I'm the person I am today because of her and I love that and proud of our connection! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkE8yjbAwV21va8vCieIj6f38sYbBO6J-8U0DTrpB1uDv9KFxLBwN4k8BLZzSfI7ziadJOyRO_oiv-ERvDO7Yzp4pXFCX9A8bbxIy7SrHlTU-B4DJ_3KgTSz97U6DlpuqRyIT0d54dSEc/s1600/Farewell+033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkE8yjbAwV21va8vCieIj6f38sYbBO6J-8U0DTrpB1uDv9KFxLBwN4k8BLZzSfI7ziadJOyRO_oiv-ERvDO7Yzp4pXFCX9A8bbxIy7SrHlTU-B4DJ_3KgTSz97U6DlpuqRyIT0d54dSEc/s320/Farewell+033.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't have enough room to write all the things that Aubrey and Chad Christensen have done for our family. Chad is the best scout leader and helped us with Trenton when others slacked! Aubrey watched my little ones while I went to camp, traveled for work or went to the temple. I can't wait to see the fun things that are coming up...you DESERVE them! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnT6LSUMM54Qj_tvfGCdRb8b8s13ifVPlMwEOX6EST6cJvtgKr0joyHuJEaCSKcWWMSaDf0CQ53Hc-rc-0t8VGjuqdw8IHuvZwVKphBQgxEKRHBp6Pun7-5TIv5SBXM4EOUj8aOwj39tM/s1600/Farewell+035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnT6LSUMM54Qj_tvfGCdRb8b8s13ifVPlMwEOX6EST6cJvtgKr0joyHuJEaCSKcWWMSaDf0CQ53Hc-rc-0t8VGjuqdw8IHuvZwVKphBQgxEKRHBp6Pun7-5TIv5SBXM4EOUj8aOwj39tM/s320/Farewell+035.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My FRIEND! I will miss our lunches, our phone calls, and I will miss YOU! Good thing you have family in VA so I can hang out with them and feel like I'm with you! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMVriUbusUTBz3qFv_FXVb6ZANK7VbP9O8aQaaebAgGusSp7l9yXIv_Joa2rZlTAhRJiAqmmeOo4UbmRZi8irikK6QkR6_6xCmNa2TbmCoSc12N_rY7TgNZ6973UVddYl8JYxl75qVxc/s1600/Farewell+036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMVriUbusUTBz3qFv_FXVb6ZANK7VbP9O8aQaaebAgGusSp7l9yXIv_Joa2rZlTAhRJiAqmmeOo4UbmRZi8irikK6QkR6_6xCmNa2TbmCoSc12N_rY7TgNZ6973UVddYl8JYxl75qVxc/s320/Farewell+036.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I met you first at Erin's jewelry party and hoped that we would be friends! Wendy, I think you are the GREATEST! You stood up for me, feet planted, telling the truth and not shaking from it when others turned against you! I LOVE you! I look forward to pulling out your kids teeth ;), clipping watermelons/squash (eeeh) from the garden, hitting up Sonic, staying up till 4am, sleeping on the air mattress (I mean ground for you), listening for creepers trying to steal our girls, getting ice cream at camp and just having an AWESOME time EVERY time that we are together! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjokfXkZ1EBw25R69ZxeU3PIIo31MaIm-wZUvh3SAi5ktoRirYxlLt9ph4zGEiHXd-4xXxMP6jzbM7_eq2unwD5c1GeOG3UlvtDIBN9C-VIs3YTwqsfn1pp6-Bd0_82_I9w89GtTa0ZZG8/s1600/Farewell+039.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjokfXkZ1EBw25R69ZxeU3PIIo31MaIm-wZUvh3SAi5ktoRirYxlLt9ph4zGEiHXd-4xXxMP6jzbM7_eq2unwD5c1GeOG3UlvtDIBN9C-VIs3YTwqsfn1pp6-Bd0_82_I9w89GtTa0ZZG8/s320/Farewell+039.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Massage me......you are the best! I will miss getting my massages and Eric will be too! Buffie, you have made me laugh when I wanted to cry and kept me afloat when you didn't even know! As the newest Pampered Chef consultant in WR, you are doing amazing and growing and sharing the love of cooking at home with the family, just like I would be. That feels good that I left it all in your hands. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEReNIVHlG6__6hyCFd5lV40q9M0Ks7gNVAcCFqAFBEooS2mLMcaN0rAR4LbyGXjzqTxxtKtL4HY_X6nWYlOJYFm4rxS2zMdz3J0op7KQ_dOtsdudZdbfZPZ0VBpj4URrKYexKcMcyt8/s1600/Saying+goodbye+to+GA+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEReNIVHlG6__6hyCFd5lV40q9M0Ks7gNVAcCFqAFBEooS2mLMcaN0rAR4LbyGXjzqTxxtKtL4HY_X6nWYlOJYFm4rxS2zMdz3J0op7KQ_dOtsdudZdbfZPZ0VBpj4URrKYexKcMcyt8/s320/Saying+goodbye+to+GA+004.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gee-ma and mom, I have already missed the Sunday dinners, the swimming in your pool, going out for lunch, seeing your face in church and watching you serve and help others. One of the greatest blessing of moving back to WR as being close to you and dad! I'm glad that we have had this time together! I can't wait to see you in October for TOFW! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaotJnZ5f86HfU5EH0IbjhvjGLcanI3aOj1peFwYssGhwJjKiP9Kc3YSM5V66JMTXxG29oqgftQzIKvybZ2DF3qdvuMQHGYlWEDYPM0xgvFyYQ1BMbU_i9Tkhb3MdC47gVvdyGkHhU1zw/s1600/Saying+goodbye+to+GA+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaotJnZ5f86HfU5EH0IbjhvjGLcanI3aOj1peFwYssGhwJjKiP9Kc3YSM5V66JMTXxG29oqgftQzIKvybZ2DF3qdvuMQHGYlWEDYPM0xgvFyYQ1BMbU_i9Tkhb3MdC47gVvdyGkHhU1zw/s320/Saying+goodbye+to+GA+007.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Friday night BINGO with the girls! We are the only ones that show up that is under the age of 80! They get mad when one of us wins and they have a ink bag versus us only having one ink a piece! Tell the creepy kid in the star that I said hi! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have missed some....I don't have a picture with each of you! Please know that I love you, you complete me, you are a part of my life and I want that to continue even though I'm not right by you! I love the quote: A friend is someone who will bail you out of jail. A best friend is the one sitting next to you saying "boy that was fun." Thanks to each of you for sitting on the bench with me having fun! </div>pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-3038286570786533052012-08-19T17:32:00.002-07:002012-08-21T18:26:15.770-07:00Random Acts of Kindness<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">So here it is...my last week(July 23- 28) living in Georgia! It's kind of bitter sweet. I didn't feel right leaving without sharing a piece of who I am with the town before I left. My friend just left a blog entry of her RAOK(Random Acts of Kindness) and it triggered within me a burn to do the same. My son Haden needed some service for cub scouts so I took him along with me on a service journey. It felt so good to do something good for others while in the midst of the craziness of moving. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSt3Ixtp2BC9MfQa8TvgHZczxdA7KR352ikGVFPySn8uCSf8Rheiy9l_zOTuu3TNv2xdLGSilfgpdjTj7wzfyEFhMTNu8LlBYPx2UsGYoHij1_ULwaDNS_AgysWHRaeYFP_X4_OBYgvYI/s1600/Yard+Sale+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSt3Ixtp2BC9MfQa8TvgHZczxdA7KR352ikGVFPySn8uCSf8Rheiy9l_zOTuu3TNv2xdLGSilfgpdjTj7wzfyEFhMTNu8LlBYPx2UsGYoHij1_ULwaDNS_AgysWHRaeYFP_X4_OBYgvYI/s320/Yard+Sale+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I printed these off these cards onto white cardstock and cut them out. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiW2P-Lu2Pd6LZa9EVYR4tQppH3Pl_ByZ37rY2R0B1veYCPR-EDHqQL9psov2nyG3-N0S2QjxXUiWJ1qw2-8L9RK8LYCAy5X6dRIUXdmboxcCoM7KpKw8JgGTpPah7yyJlhP2Ow_WjgKk/s1600/Yard+Sale+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiW2P-Lu2Pd6LZa9EVYR4tQppH3Pl_ByZ37rY2R0B1veYCPR-EDHqQL9psov2nyG3-N0S2QjxXUiWJ1qw2-8L9RK8LYCAy5X6dRIUXdmboxcCoM7KpKw8JgGTpPah7yyJlhP2Ow_WjgKk/s320/Yard+Sale+002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RAOK #1- My good friend had just moved into a new house on base and she was saving her boxes for me to use. While stopping at her house a few days prior to pick up the boxes, she mentioned how much her knee was hurting. I mentioned using Biofreeze Gel and since she hasn't heard of it or has access to getting any, I shared some of mine. We dropped this off with a RAOK card. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RAOK #2 #3 #4- While on base dropping off the Biofreeze Gel, we stopped at the gas station and picked up three cold waters. Haden and I drove around to find the perfect group to drop them off to. We found a group of three guys mowing and weeding and cleaning the grounds around the base youth center. We pulled up and Haden handed the guy standing up all three bottles of water with the cards and said, "Keep up the good work and have a nice day!" What a grown up and polite thing that made this little lady super proud. The guys were floored and smiles across all the faces let us know they appreciated the act of kindness. </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5-sJjt237Cc_n9-ns43BptzzqCF8qhfRrMwni3j2sJfVxKAxRloJNXFOLHhyD8X4eHLwJXVmcKbb8TK59lXL4KXUTcr4j_zERQsPUOMHGSxfaG659jLqnPS7LUcgAW2OhuvT9Ne0zSWA/s1600/Yard+Sale+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5-sJjt237Cc_n9-ns43BptzzqCF8qhfRrMwni3j2sJfVxKAxRloJNXFOLHhyD8X4eHLwJXVmcKbb8TK59lXL4KXUTcr4j_zERQsPUOMHGSxfaG659jLqnPS7LUcgAW2OhuvT9Ne0zSWA/s320/Yard+Sale+004.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RAOK #6- We hid another $1.00 down low in the ball pit for a kid to find! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBunMVI7nFDsfi5r_e00cqacereemuvMd_KLXEbAVsArtwvqj-d66Kx902mtf6UiYLZ1I3EXMZaSjiwUPxjm7uImG34WcR15Ykh9KKpEsv8MwiYXo7FhJ4VUY5SqYgXhE8I_3m_vHl9I/s1600/Yard+Sale+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFBunMVI7nFDsfi5r_e00cqacereemuvMd_KLXEbAVsArtwvqj-d66Kx902mtf6UiYLZ1I3EXMZaSjiwUPxjm7uImG34WcR15Ykh9KKpEsv8MwiYXo7FhJ4VUY5SqYgXhE8I_3m_vHl9I/s320/Yard+Sale+005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RAOK #7- The last dollar bill was hidden in the coloring books. Who doesn't LOVE to color????</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbnCP83ZrjTFWLpKP2VVuO09vEvnJOutyYgu83oZ8XYo-WEvjdxfJLP2sVK-MAsViS1Gy3rfV6Ql_vKPj_0udTfM_iMAiBukOkizXm2bGlD4ysaNpoXeMEvlVlpadhxJ1PSyZX-03eiI/s1600/Yard+Sale+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbnCP83ZrjTFWLpKP2VVuO09vEvnJOutyYgu83oZ8XYo-WEvjdxfJLP2sVK-MAsViS1Gy3rfV6Ql_vKPj_0udTfM_iMAiBukOkizXm2bGlD4ysaNpoXeMEvlVlpadhxJ1PSyZX-03eiI/s320/Yard+Sale+007.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RAOK #8 #9 #10- We placed exact change for a FREE soda (pop..for you westerners) on the outside of three machines at Kroger with the cards. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXtdNm01J_BFfZjh-vV50jFSgfDUv1pO2FPCGjiB1Ri2SuvSaqIEaggQvqKv9DI5AUQPIUlUkj2fetumoXhU_z9giDOR1GPif7k4CPR1jVZ9h4A2QgJd12c1BzXT8f5UgRYrYd86NNS4/s1600/Yard+Sale+009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXtdNm01J_BFfZjh-vV50jFSgfDUv1pO2FPCGjiB1Ri2SuvSaqIEaggQvqKv9DI5AUQPIUlUkj2fetumoXhU_z9giDOR1GPif7k4CPR1jVZ9h4A2QgJd12c1BzXT8f5UgRYrYd86NNS4/s320/Yard+Sale+009.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RAOK #11 #12 #13- While at the Dollar Tree we picked up three smiley face balloons. We handed them out to three strangers and told them to have a nice day. Our favorite balloon drop off was to a man bringing in shopping carts at Walmart. You could tell that he was confused by the offering of a balloon but as we drove off he yelled back a loud thank you! At this point, my heart feels good as we leave a little Lee spirit in town. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOUKpHXWBgpsATZM-DcsbX1b2FsTspxw5L3I5VpB5PF6MytqaYR3gd8RZSF0NGS2hzAYXjq2nSnutgsuZflsQcJxvrYB3cA4yVkBwWazeLztf-ZOzFqFo73u0-9pMeBVLXA1BvSaQSvI/s1600/Yard+Sale+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOUKpHXWBgpsATZM-DcsbX1b2FsTspxw5L3I5VpB5PF6MytqaYR3gd8RZSF0NGS2hzAYXjq2nSnutgsuZflsQcJxvrYB3cA4yVkBwWazeLztf-ZOzFqFo73u0-9pMeBVLXA1BvSaQSvI/s320/Yard+Sale+010.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RAOK #14- Haden had an eye exam about a week prior to this and while sitting in the office we noticed that all the coloring books are all colored in, EVERY page to include the covers. We picked up four brand new coloring books and dropped them off at the kid table with a card in exchange for Haden's brand new pair of glasses. That should keep some kids super happy while waiting, and parents! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu3XTbDTgYT_qcrdclPI-1tOPz27LVeIfE_ak2FlW7wi0gLaxc-NLE6XLjpMwiG9LUuUIkTl-c-A3NLhm6Wj8ABFFHSTZSwocBD2dtceME_t3VFNkrWmS4VFKcEi0T9ff-NhGhL0gpI-A/s1600/Yard+Sale+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu3XTbDTgYT_qcrdclPI-1tOPz27LVeIfE_ak2FlW7wi0gLaxc-NLE6XLjpMwiG9LUuUIkTl-c-A3NLhm6Wj8ABFFHSTZSwocBD2dtceME_t3VFNkrWmS4VFKcEi0T9ff-NhGhL0gpI-A/s320/Yard+Sale+011.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RAOK #15- While out we need lunch with the fridge unplugged so it could get to room temperature before we moved it so we made a stop to the cheapest (not best tasting but does the trick) pizza joint, Little Ceasars! We got two pizza's for the family and prepaid for an extra pizza and crazy bread for the next person that walked in. The cashier was like, "really?" She said that she heard of people doing things like this but never have seen it in action. I smiled and left a card with her and asked her to pass the treat on. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7oVaQbXVY2r9W80KRS3W0A59aEP6GFzMezwT5k-jJ_lCTjMlK2p2R4J-28SMsMv9y5W4O8BUyqKOmwevv6JDlgSF3m44s7n6BoWM8YNWt0oM9LOPq7oYgPRrlH5IKmrhduzgXbMcHQas/s1600/Yard+Sale+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7oVaQbXVY2r9W80KRS3W0A59aEP6GFzMezwT5k-jJ_lCTjMlK2p2R4J-28SMsMv9y5W4O8BUyqKOmwevv6JDlgSF3m44s7n6BoWM8YNWt0oM9LOPq7oYgPRrlH5IKmrhduzgXbMcHQas/s320/Yard+Sale+012.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RAOK #16 #17- One last stop before we headed home for lunch was Sonic to pick up a Cherry Limeade for a friend that just got home from the hospital due to gall bladder issues. While there, we paid for the lady's order behind us and left a card. The manager came to the window and gave Haden a free Slushy for our kindness. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkIpGUM_Wsf8HyKNsvpxBal5apV-COsAW4KyGbV5P5PJaHEB82BaJhE35YJ5p2K3GN6RFOEqFsnk42sjDBSB5LtHlu64V26gBDflZYlKeskPm576CnYUJyn9C6JXrsbxTVJJNlUfn_Rg/s1600/Saying+goodbye+to+GA+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkIpGUM_Wsf8HyKNsvpxBal5apV-COsAW4KyGbV5P5PJaHEB82BaJhE35YJ5p2K3GN6RFOEqFsnk42sjDBSB5LtHlu64V26gBDflZYlKeskPm576CnYUJyn9C6JXrsbxTVJJNlUfn_Rg/s320/Saying+goodbye+to+GA+005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RAOK #18 #19- Two of my friends in the last few days have had babies. With my kitchen being packed up, the best way to bring them a meal was to premake them and just drop off freezer meals once they had the baby. So each mom got four freezer meals along with bags of veggies to make whenever they were too tired to make dinner or didn't feel like cooking. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">RAOK #20- When I cleared out my kitchen I had tons of freezer food and pantry food that aren't allowed to be packed. I sent all that food over to a friend's house that I know would love to have the extra food items and would eat them up without them going bad. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With all these RAOK I've learned a few really fun things. People are genuinely shocked when service is done for them without them asking. I will be doing this more often! I was also amazed at the affect it had on my son, Haden. He still talks about all the RAOK and I'm so glad that he got to feel the goodness of serving others. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div>pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-22017505048814410602012-07-23T09:21:00.001-07:002012-07-27T07:52:35.917-07:00Trenton's Celebration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Has it really been 13 years since I brought your sweet butt home? I remember walking into our apartment and Eric and I sat on the couch, you in your carrier and we just looked at you and wondered.....what next? They really let us take you home! I was a mom! I had NO idea what to do except keep food in your belly, your diaper changed and play with you in those tiny moments when your eyes were open. Through trial and error, tears and screaming.....we might have figured it out. You now are out of diapers (thank flippin' goodness), you can fill you own belly, and I love to play and spend time with you in those moments when you consider me "cool!" Happy 13th my sweet boy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbut__CQAq08eiXFs71E7nQQYhrXjGHQXgVS8XmmqeGPKIQdC7dEXw6f6NIbhXCn5tUy1fy8IHBulYwW4YkN0PmyZkaLBuu2AHtn6rDObCPFkZmU5uyeS7NvosMpGI3fS4KcHXAq2EbnY/s1600/Trentons+13th+birthday+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbut__CQAq08eiXFs71E7nQQYhrXjGHQXgVS8XmmqeGPKIQdC7dEXw6f6NIbhXCn5tUy1fy8IHBulYwW4YkN0PmyZkaLBuu2AHtn6rDObCPFkZmU5uyeS7NvosMpGI3fS4KcHXAq2EbnY/s320/Trentons+13th+birthday+005.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Angie(my SIL) is GM for a restaurant in Chattanooga called "The Boat House" and it serves seafood of all types and my favorite...a raw bar! If you are in the area, make sure to go for some awesome food, amazing service and a view of the river out the rear of the restaurant. Trenton selected the catfish platter and he loved it considering it was his first time eating catfish. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi61-bxRQ_uDuXBLIh2WL6Oajxitxgk2x5tLizuodTgUM_jy1_sa7M2DNfTkHKMDy1NIjFOMQwEIE6GY4zaR-Yzxs2M0QyV2AxVj4TSnkgJzONnOwx4boNuiKpg2y3JJ3zeGfhnf188z2s/s1600/Trentons+13th+birthday+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi61-bxRQ_uDuXBLIh2WL6Oajxitxgk2x5tLizuodTgUM_jy1_sa7M2DNfTkHKMDy1NIjFOMQwEIE6GY4zaR-Yzxs2M0QyV2AxVj4TSnkgJzONnOwx4boNuiKpg2y3JJ3zeGfhnf188z2s/s320/Trentons+13th+birthday+008.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They even gave him a brownie with ice cream and we sang to him. He got pink in the face and very embarrassed which means we did a great job celebrating. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUn0LX7D_saIhQWzskp1bp6QUY9TnAJGVzOyb-dHrkGeyE89TnNXEZZIudsuBvI9QGvJktK2fveuociPBVjBFU4oKQLHXXitEjW5mJjXG_AJK_3aOJactg2e-LwzUzJmbsvGCNs2wWVSc/s1600/Trentons+13th+birthday+014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUn0LX7D_saIhQWzskp1bp6QUY9TnAJGVzOyb-dHrkGeyE89TnNXEZZIudsuBvI9QGvJktK2fveuociPBVjBFU4oKQLHXXitEjW5mJjXG_AJK_3aOJactg2e-LwzUzJmbsvGCNs2wWVSc/s320/Trentons+13th+birthday+014.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Family pictures are hard to come by. We often get together but to stop and pose for the camera...not so much. This is Eric's grandmother, parents and 4 of the kids with family. We are still missing tons in this picture but hey...at least we got some of us! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVSyA7V5CCusIRdTvwg4gHoRYt0cndMWmoafya2MazNmAUVpDpZAstkfBxZOBKwz6hhyqi9YxyGXuJhFP4Qqxsxhao8SUA56nwREpGYgvuxiDgTf-2L7v6R6nrVAvVo9td0PwSSy_f_I/s1600/Trentons+13th+birthday+024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVSyA7V5CCusIRdTvwg4gHoRYt0cndMWmoafya2MazNmAUVpDpZAstkfBxZOBKwz6hhyqi9YxyGXuJhFP4Qqxsxhao8SUA56nwREpGYgvuxiDgTf-2L7v6R6nrVAvVo9td0PwSSy_f_I/s320/Trentons+13th+birthday+024.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All Trenton asked for was a $100 bill! EASY and DONE! No gifts, no wrapping and no huge party with friends! Score!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTyesv4xUDk6tsI-ca7GOIskeysCByf3nUw4fwoY9x_E8Wxj5N2xTHwMcCGddlgoqHb4b0HxiJt6VyrEmpeO-cOaSTHSinQuJ3WUACL1hLk5aTqd_JwCckSX6vmmcYd94g7gxfJkW4c0/s1600/Trentons+13th+birthday+026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikTyesv4xUDk6tsI-ca7GOIskeysCByf3nUw4fwoY9x_E8Wxj5N2xTHwMcCGddlgoqHb4b0HxiJt6VyrEmpeO-cOaSTHSinQuJ3WUACL1hLk5aTqd_JwCckSX6vmmcYd94g7gxfJkW4c0/s320/Trentons+13th+birthday+026.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">13 trick candles that didn't work on an ice cream cake is our final way at home to celebrate. Trenton is saving his money for something big, but he won't share it with me. I love my teenager and I'm looking forward to the next few years. I'm also sad that our time is short before he leaves the nest and makes this momma bird super sad. </div>pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-69463279779473368052012-07-18T12:59:00.000-07:002012-07-18T12:59:10.888-07:00Girl's Camp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyone that spends any amount of time with me knows that I live and breath Girl's Camp! I love the atmosphere, the fun, the being out in nature, watching the girls become friends and most of all...seeing their testimonies grow. I LOVE every part of the no sleeping, flag raising, hikes, campfire songs, skits and testimony meetings and lets not forget the pranks. Here is some of my fun from this summers camp! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxI6RMQykANh6K5E27ggYoBeSaTEay77nowlMXHdJQyAHAQdD2TVnAIkmwNiuw4bsvX6301CuJ0XcT9LGalNYJYmdcl-VyKyCpvFy0jIkSALJiS59G2uwJjctGXSxR6uiDDKThZVN2STA/s1600/Girls+Camp+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxI6RMQykANh6K5E27ggYoBeSaTEay77nowlMXHdJQyAHAQdD2TVnAIkmwNiuw4bsvX6301CuJ0XcT9LGalNYJYmdcl-VyKyCpvFy0jIkSALJiS59G2uwJjctGXSxR6uiDDKThZVN2STA/s320/Girls+Camp+011.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was asked to go to camp with my Ward and then again with the Stake so I filled in and helped with both. As a Stake, we had to come up with a skit and we brainstormed for a bit and decided to do a flashmob for the girls! We danced to Cotton Eye Joe and even blackened out our teeth for the dance. The girls loved it and I'm guessing this will be a new tradition with these girls and leaders! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRLLvMz3E-4pPiujez6l_-7p0hbcKUH3l6J_J9Du8v6TLMEhPyK-p9Y_gg5LcL6F2LsIrwkAeeGe17TImghHqUg_TxpeAiDDVlbMsMnARVSi7gVtx1gs55qIBCndZpopd94mc5BgteM4/s1600/Girls+Camp+018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRLLvMz3E-4pPiujez6l_-7p0hbcKUH3l6J_J9Du8v6TLMEhPyK-p9Y_gg5LcL6F2LsIrwkAeeGe17TImghHqUg_TxpeAiDDVlbMsMnARVSi7gVtx1gs55qIBCndZpopd94mc5BgteM4/s320/Girls+Camp+018.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Emory and Leslie are two of the biggest pranksters in camp. Water, balloons and even cupcakes are all fair game with them. While washing dishes during kitchen duty, Leslie smeared a sweet chocolate cupcake all over my face. Instead of ruining another cupcake, I grabbed her face and rubbed my face all over her! Someone took a picture and I will post it once it surfaces. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjLpocSuymLKkyue8fMp9t88IK8eMLnIgI6w9jaTQOxOpKUFhqDA6GHvfOkKc6XtXDaHeTWOeZjrEMqMghd_P8XL7DcQLzRky4GVabjXkD_e8BNk84hSYNr07yWN219r3Vea7_nmGSLQ/s1600/Girls+Camp+030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjLpocSuymLKkyue8fMp9t88IK8eMLnIgI6w9jaTQOxOpKUFhqDA6GHvfOkKc6XtXDaHeTWOeZjrEMqMghd_P8XL7DcQLzRky4GVabjXkD_e8BNk84hSYNr07yWN219r3Vea7_nmGSLQ/s320/Girls+Camp+030.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first night at camp, Linda planned an awesome version of Fear Factor for all of us to play as a Ward. Andrea here stuffed 11 marshmallows in her mouth and still said fuzzy bunny! Haley is counting off the marshmallows as they stuff and talk....without spewing! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZnPsObcR8Hkk7ORKXL1rpO5_RcsLWlooygSB2zG42vO8ORgSO9BwX21j47rnW3ZUNcVgFtmW9IiLUDPcGnatH6ri1cExMu6RkqUV0a0kSRSZkB4h4hUYmav2gonGBx9tWOlQdL6b4_M4/s1600/Girls+Camp+038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZnPsObcR8Hkk7ORKXL1rpO5_RcsLWlooygSB2zG42vO8ORgSO9BwX21j47rnW3ZUNcVgFtmW9IiLUDPcGnatH6ri1cExMu6RkqUV0a0kSRSZkB4h4hUYmav2gonGBx9tWOlQdL6b4_M4/s320/Girls+Camp+038.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the other parts of Fear Factor was chugging down 3 different types of baby food mixed with water. Trust me when I say that this was the most nasty tasting stuff I've ever had in my mouth. I did win and 1 point for team...Unstoppables! </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8M5euYrIUQ-gJS2ZUPzUFVHgKmGOhxytLCgGZoQLugg2tmmIFnatWdQAllSRzcGUgNq_Tky00HeDpzfyAuytBDDTfXh5L03yOgoLg6aZCowhZWq6Nr4eSWRFnUDaCQ69CANW84WTmGww/s1600/Girls+Camp+046.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8M5euYrIUQ-gJS2ZUPzUFVHgKmGOhxytLCgGZoQLugg2tmmIFnatWdQAllSRzcGUgNq_Tky00HeDpzfyAuytBDDTfXh5L03yOgoLg6aZCowhZWq6Nr4eSWRFnUDaCQ69CANW84WTmGww/s320/Girls+Camp+046.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the girls at camp, Ty, was a fabulous braider! She took time out after breakfast to braid my hair in exchange for me washing up her breakfast dishes. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngvaMSY1dx76d6e-JN7WqLf8C03CtOAHCZF6jdxFlzNRx2f6nYDsv_nGgbYcm2XF3QTBDH78_5-pxdJrRjl7v75o1LKda6XfLSA8sZdr6Hw6TG5qIYaqwCl3KzKzsSLWhq7SW3PRAOOM/s1600/Girls+Camp+048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjngvaMSY1dx76d6e-JN7WqLf8C03CtOAHCZF6jdxFlzNRx2f6nYDsv_nGgbYcm2XF3QTBDH78_5-pxdJrRjl7v75o1LKda6XfLSA8sZdr6Hw6TG5qIYaqwCl3KzKzsSLWhq7SW3PRAOOM/s320/Girls+Camp+048.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Paige and Andrea showing off our dessert "Lemon Arise Sweet Surprise" for the dessert bake off. We came out with a 2nd place finish and full bellies since we made extra for us to eat later that night! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSA_BanPOB8oB6V2qDaDjg6krTudTSK8E3CXROqev1M1ITTge9esGV2dttyvmx2YVwliAoCs0M4UDA2Wn9U7THMZ4MI91pljAgfwW5_7_iReP0hS-ZfqJFverVJOnajRhfeWPciLO6xIU/s1600/Girls+Camp+053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSA_BanPOB8oB6V2qDaDjg6krTudTSK8E3CXROqev1M1ITTge9esGV2dttyvmx2YVwliAoCs0M4UDA2Wn9U7THMZ4MI91pljAgfwW5_7_iReP0hS-ZfqJFverVJOnajRhfeWPciLO6xIU/s320/Girls+Camp+053.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The men slept in a cabin down from ours so we thought we should share the prank love and string the cabin. I have years and years worth of awesome memories and laughs while stringing cabins and tents. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptILJjDqOX2OWX9FyevKEqh2s_mX5NQqQrYytBCWF_gvltU2JsJHKqOpTT8Iw_TFEoxblOJx_VlnuDwAabY_gEUp2-ge8iosJIeIHM0PGRCjjaURj82dr-4P_I62kKxgTFgRVs89o-jw/s1600/Girls+Camp+064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptILJjDqOX2OWX9FyevKEqh2s_mX5NQqQrYytBCWF_gvltU2JsJHKqOpTT8Iw_TFEoxblOJx_VlnuDwAabY_gEUp2-ge8iosJIeIHM0PGRCjjaURj82dr-4P_I62kKxgTFgRVs89o-jw/s320/Girls+Camp+064.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the things I love to do is pillow treats. Above are some of them as well as handouts other leaders made for the girls and for us leaders. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CNGmQwVVVDHWkv8GE2WbdGChoNxK3qzfALGTcjxiT3zvfBnPTxD9GR9DVFJzO7dGC_CYmyvjVxGfAWzhyboqassmRgf6p9LABk4bYVGaAAotGMrd8NUAUcPVOTPNuIyRGFzH9NF0EtQ/s1600/Girls+Camp+074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8CNGmQwVVVDHWkv8GE2WbdGChoNxK3qzfALGTcjxiT3zvfBnPTxD9GR9DVFJzO7dGC_CYmyvjVxGfAWzhyboqassmRgf6p9LABk4bYVGaAAotGMrd8NUAUcPVOTPNuIyRGFzH9NF0EtQ/s320/Girls+Camp+074.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Stake does something I have never seen before...bead decorating. You get 20 beads before camp and you paint and decorate your bead into whatever. You then at camp exchange your bead as you make a new friend. These girls/leaders are amazingly talented! Above is my necklace before I finished trading beads. Mine are the lime green with eyeballs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't put into words the joy and fulfillment I get by serving with the girls! This year was the 100 year anniversary of Girl's Camp and I am so happy to have enjoyed another year at camp....doing what I love most!</div><br />
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</div>pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-76111862168581887172012-06-28T18:31:00.000-07:002012-06-28T18:31:46.444-07:00Great Find<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I'm clearing off my bookcase getting ready for the upcoming move, I came across an old ds card for my camera. Most of my friends know that I'm an avid scrapbooker and though I'm not the best photographer, I enjoy the hands on craftiness of working with paper and glue. Not to mention the fact that I'm preserving memories, stories and thoughts. Eric would add this is not saving us any money because this hobby is EXPENSIVE! What a treasure and lucky find to come across a whole disk of 202 photos from the year 2009. Memory lane as I take a look at a few of these photos. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEbLea8KIvGjEq7gFQX47EJjNgWYRwpaArl8pcgQyER2tlX-59ja_2Zr13pRxJZDk_fNU8lWgzdCxeLvIQEhQidSjzykIrhiKUaTN7H7_GdKC6X5sRlIPkKH6qKPj7jIp6MJqxmxL_UqI/s1600/Extra+Card+109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEbLea8KIvGjEq7gFQX47EJjNgWYRwpaArl8pcgQyER2tlX-59ja_2Zr13pRxJZDk_fNU8lWgzdCxeLvIQEhQidSjzykIrhiKUaTN7H7_GdKC6X5sRlIPkKH6qKPj7jIp6MJqxmxL_UqI/s320/Extra+Card+109.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Kelson showing off his amazing spoon balancing act. He looks so little...he's so grown up now! His hair is so light....it's now so dark! His fingers still have the chubbs.....he is now super bony! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxGzk9eC-pGneyyoeToSIqEfm0Jyo1blP0IoK5tpB6MewNmTdhlfWL4bYxzGAc5BrxI86A2vXFWfdghNSt9RS3ApNghkWxqf6o4_zUqhDcIXf5SBm-iFLgR68pQkeKu-EhchM_Yanfu4/s1600/Extra+Card+140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxGzk9eC-pGneyyoeToSIqEfm0Jyo1blP0IoK5tpB6MewNmTdhlfWL4bYxzGAc5BrxI86A2vXFWfdghNSt9RS3ApNghkWxqf6o4_zUqhDcIXf5SBm-iFLgR68pQkeKu-EhchM_Yanfu4/s320/Extra+Card+140.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here I am the day I went in to be induced with Corbin. 38 weeks to the day pregnant with my fourth boy. Pregnancy was never fun for me! I was sick, lost lots of weight, worn out beyond belief and I felt pregnancy was never good on or for me. Those birthing days are over for me and as this little one is about to turn 3, I finally feel like I get to raise my children, instead of having them. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5OATu_qHFxyll_BwDptC3-6CGjOn5yBv1bv1zPVxyg7rrNuO9E7WaiJPiaIqoRxVo8X-mg-ybKhXYigFswp_LPg8WTRUjf3yxlRxlN0U7O06KnnxAv3BmJr-wbhYrVwp50VYn8STQe4/s1600/Extra+Card+143.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5OATu_qHFxyll_BwDptC3-6CGjOn5yBv1bv1zPVxyg7rrNuO9E7WaiJPiaIqoRxVo8X-mg-ybKhXYigFswp_LPg8WTRUjf3yxlRxlN0U7O06KnnxAv3BmJr-wbhYrVwp50VYn8STQe4/s320/Extra+Card+143.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My last day with only 3 boys! They were so looking forward to having another brother even though the older 2 cried when we told them we were adding a boy to the family and not a girl. We have since adopted tons of YW to be the sisters and daughters in our family. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInzK5pHuXwb2kCfyCT3HCsAeuV86pErpO0lAANcnLFM9VOiHVi8088NIUuEW7MHR6OrcqaqUaf6a8SrhwsFRCVU8CgDvC1IytuwHtLaOTHScBksImA0O5OWmcPsAlQJpyXTiconIxHsw/s1600/Extra+Card+198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInzK5pHuXwb2kCfyCT3HCsAeuV86pErpO0lAANcnLFM9VOiHVi8088NIUuEW7MHR6OrcqaqUaf6a8SrhwsFRCVU8CgDvC1IytuwHtLaOTHScBksImA0O5OWmcPsAlQJpyXTiconIxHsw/s320/Extra+Card+198.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the boys on the car ride to see the new baby brother at the hospital. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGqR0q_phG_dH_2qga-dXCnfCy0JzL7SXG1bGEbm3XZJuWEBtVhuB3cfVJc6OhB-2l9hrsB_VIhVpCTrJ_6GcymXNJAtssvBX_lwB9w1tDu4kkcW6lQqJ2pgFOwqpZANEXH-bqLHip5Iw/s1600/Extra+Card+203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGqR0q_phG_dH_2qga-dXCnfCy0JzL7SXG1bGEbm3XZJuWEBtVhuB3cfVJc6OhB-2l9hrsB_VIhVpCTrJ_6GcymXNJAtssvBX_lwB9w1tDu4kkcW6lQqJ2pgFOwqpZANEXH-bqLHip5Iw/s320/Extra+Card+203.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My little Corbin! I'm just guessing that he is less than 2 weeks here. He was always so strong and would pull his head up to look around. He had really bad stomach issues and laying him like this over the Bobby pillow would relieve some of the pressure. Check out the "hawk!" That started on day 2 and he is still sporting it! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJkdj8VUzz59nxu9sCZFBx0J9BuNXSdSneSEtzt8SLupljg7dzADxON6Qk-9PxmooypGD4GYMPlt7K2zWMX74GAkQoOgdZm4M8SaWitGeJte7oB7P60nu-RxCD6orJ1UJOChe_0UtEcs/s1600/Extra+Card+206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJkdj8VUzz59nxu9sCZFBx0J9BuNXSdSneSEtzt8SLupljg7dzADxON6Qk-9PxmooypGD4GYMPlt7K2zWMX74GAkQoOgdZm4M8SaWitGeJte7oB7P60nu-RxCD6orJ1UJOChe_0UtEcs/s320/Extra+Card+206.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maybe I am a softy! I look at this and I miss this stage. Look at those little feet, butt up in the air and sweet complexion. Even though I might miss parts of having a newborn, I sure don't miss the late night feedings, changing all those NASTY diapers and cleaning up milky puke. Within the next few weeks, I have 5 friends and 1 sister all delivering babies. I love that we get to help each other, hold others little ones, so that I can remember how blessed I am to have four....and how AWESOME this lady feels as I watch them grow, love each other and share the joy in this crazy journey. </div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span>pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6776021944552552937.post-78004060847873943842012-06-21T18:16:00.000-07:002012-06-21T18:16:34.713-07:00House, but not yet our home!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6OQCL6xaz9SuiYDYvoYgK7QwaZzFH9wlhgJnAaRQ74xWFGxm8EuGGixEJyVfCerLttl09P5lSeljhCE5W9KeDpdTWMA2L5GgN3hCVVnbyZKrW6cz18spBEajAWT2iqxeihx_o2zCeCoM/s1600/House,+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6OQCL6xaz9SuiYDYvoYgK7QwaZzFH9wlhgJnAaRQ74xWFGxm8EuGGixEJyVfCerLttl09P5lSeljhCE5W9KeDpdTWMA2L5GgN3hCVVnbyZKrW6cz18spBEajAWT2iqxeihx_o2zCeCoM/s320/House,+front.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So we have been looking for weeks now at potential rentals up in the DC area. We have been on every website, contacted realtors, and even called landlords and tenants. A huge breakthrough happened early this week and this house fell in our laps. It is a five bedroom with office, 4.5 baths, 4,700 sq feet beauty that we will be calling home for the next two-four years. There is a Target only 0.8 miles down the road, a shopping center and the church is only 3.8 miles away! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtD0B2dEel7NV2MovoZeomI1xOPTRDpis_ANCMZOjQv1xbj_x19TysuRDlRpEy-gZN-04RNPI0soETKW40ZlzdA9yMWV-6VqTW_YILg2Zvt-KlgpofI3av9DXVkNstEFxUkSkSq3KbNs/s1600/House,+backyard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtD0B2dEel7NV2MovoZeomI1xOPTRDpis_ANCMZOjQv1xbj_x19TysuRDlRpEy-gZN-04RNPI0soETKW40ZlzdA9yMWV-6VqTW_YILg2Zvt-KlgpofI3av9DXVkNstEFxUkSkSq3KbNs/s320/House,+backyard.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the backyard. There are tons of trees behind us so lots of animal-searching for the boys and some privacy for laying out in the sun...my style! </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1ZLz37SWPVapLoAH1J9syETsoQ9X7v6Dtq2ooqW9c7J6lDpfi62W6nPAXLXaBIHZoo0jSF55BpE7inDcBmSEoy-qxlidqwZA48L-sgeYqbKX-h7K2FgubkJoPqZB7fkiBoSHQF7qfis/s1600/House,+foyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1ZLz37SWPVapLoAH1J9syETsoQ9X7v6Dtq2ooqW9c7J6lDpfi62W6nPAXLXaBIHZoo0jSF55BpE7inDcBmSEoy-qxlidqwZA48L-sgeYqbKX-h7K2FgubkJoPqZB7fkiBoSHQF7qfis/s320/House,+foyer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From upstairs, this is the front door and foyer area. The living room is on the left, formal dining room on the right. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6LnVf-4BYgN-L1RySghQHLvW6JqEC7JAjU6RD6NQbQhLF2mjQ7EmFhxZdFfc0J8M1K3n7RiT1rXT5gNEHq14YzzrRz1NJ4xLBdoLpIqPLmB0Pwwypnz75WUL1oUQl-CBrmA3L4rejt8/s1600/House,+foyer+with+stairs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6LnVf-4BYgN-L1RySghQHLvW6JqEC7JAjU6RD6NQbQhLF2mjQ7EmFhxZdFfc0J8M1K3n7RiT1rXT5gNEHq14YzzrRz1NJ4xLBdoLpIqPLmB0Pwwypnz75WUL1oUQl-CBrmA3L4rejt8/s320/House,+foyer+with+stairs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From the formal dining room, here are the stairs heading up, the living room is on the right of the stairs and the hallway in the back of the picture is to the master bedroom. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJM8UVI3PJ7Kcl_KQbUstEWM1kZHvU5maVzrks-mzRPRuwzB4qJvsdQeCeQIl3S6envvUDLkvrJF-wo9tZAgZ5nWp6WM-e8SqQG_o8JOdvDh-QHax6fNg5LpTqdpe95LHicD7VMBCqzK4/s1600/House,+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJM8UVI3PJ7Kcl_KQbUstEWM1kZHvU5maVzrks-mzRPRuwzB4qJvsdQeCeQIl3S6envvUDLkvrJF-wo9tZAgZ5nWp6WM-e8SqQG_o8JOdvDh-QHax6fNg5LpTqdpe95LHicD7VMBCqzK4/s320/House,+kitchen.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the kitchen. They have since put in a new fridge (black) and a new dishwasher. More cabinets are behind the bar stools. The family room is to the right and to the left of the fridge is an eat in kitchen area. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIqpSDOK8ERVH7cxoqHjsxzxY_sZvnynKceRjby8ERetCzR9lmAW8kuzJx2XJlxOFgiwUnbPM3hy_t1WxVlnSUqo3VDDDBMCVUiJMmGDFXg1glykZGbm-jTbs_OSCStP9DYzS6ZiGHvGE/s1600/House,+master.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIqpSDOK8ERVH7cxoqHjsxzxY_sZvnynKceRjby8ERetCzR9lmAW8kuzJx2XJlxOFgiwUnbPM3hy_t1WxVlnSUqo3VDDDBMCVUiJMmGDFXg1glykZGbm-jTbs_OSCStP9DYzS6ZiGHvGE/s320/House,+master.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The master bedroom. Behind us is the master bath with his and her vanity's and closets. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHOvYLMm24l2IPfo4Xr9xU89BLlE0JdFn-Sfzf7Lq47LgsXysDi72RO_wGzUQJjqMqlG_Z375ADZURfD4qPmXDK8rYE2n8bQi0MwRdubIxaLan55_wHqbeM2zNnuI2KKG93jmtUzHXivM/s1600/House,+family+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHOvYLMm24l2IPfo4Xr9xU89BLlE0JdFn-Sfzf7Lq47LgsXysDi72RO_wGzUQJjqMqlG_Z375ADZURfD4qPmXDK8rYE2n8bQi0MwRdubIxaLan55_wHqbeM2zNnuI2KKG93jmtUzHXivM/s1600/House,+family+room.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the family room. Behind us is the hallway to the front door, a half bath for guests. Kitchen is to the left and office to the right. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5TuNN5oyGcrkvilGyfMrnPijZMFvpFacu0WLIwOc0sgCPaH3MHmMOkoNWEFiUlwPq4j3MrxNdw6S_Iae4zNRqmJ5mhKeo8cX9bye3TsVZ4QHISKPZQBqlq0cMl_N6qU8rXeHFVNsza3k/s1600/House,+office.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5TuNN5oyGcrkvilGyfMrnPijZMFvpFacu0WLIwOc0sgCPaH3MHmMOkoNWEFiUlwPq4j3MrxNdw6S_Iae4zNRqmJ5mhKeo8cX9bye3TsVZ4QHISKPZQBqlq0cMl_N6qU8rXeHFVNsza3k/s320/House,+office.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the office in between the master and family room. Perfect for me to run my Pampered Chef business from. Tons of light and I can watch the kids play in the backyard. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgif1sm1TOAHXSrX33cRRg390s25xeHSBmisRhk-RAGDeBNCveZ2DcgjnMglZepquWzV3VtXgIxVVZnOwjokWRPmGT52jdeMzVPC04v16nYwmgqx4oxD4QH3JzFrEMB84R8dn5_ZSI_Lc4/s1600/House,+bedrooms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgif1sm1TOAHXSrX33cRRg390s25xeHSBmisRhk-RAGDeBNCveZ2DcgjnMglZepquWzV3VtXgIxVVZnOwjokWRPmGT52jdeMzVPC04v16nYwmgqx4oxD4QH3JzFrEMB84R8dn5_ZSI_Lc4/s320/House,+bedrooms.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Upstairs to the left are two bedrooms and a bathroom with double vanity. We will put Haden, Kelson and Corbin in these rooms. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLZPxlP3bB5W5ZbVcSJ8fPUu3JI8llWSudgeZRQdHujRqN4wNVssaE2CdCS5AiMLsHQvIBqW-KAkxFFgexE-9J6IxTGkgX5EwlSU9xU96stvuvPE78ibe6tk6-HgbN2Iey0X0Cb1ruLz0/s1600/House,+Trentons+room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLZPxlP3bB5W5ZbVcSJ8fPUu3JI8llWSudgeZRQdHujRqN4wNVssaE2CdCS5AiMLsHQvIBqW-KAkxFFgexE-9J6IxTGkgX5EwlSU9xU96stvuvPE78ibe6tk6-HgbN2Iey0X0Cb1ruLz0/s320/House,+Trentons+room.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To the right of the stairs is a bedroom with a full bath. Trenton will have his own room again. I just wonder how many toys are going to be thrown over the balcony?</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWsm8HQuWK3CNn_U6H52nw7M-mEHVUreFPwWNbaeshIBmJXEPxRN4axFT_jSIAPY706wAv0MmSKu-VjJZFE0m1ZPe4l1vnRS27tZoSXo043VLBMHz8miU8yBoGh_RV8nDrS3rEsocUNc/s1600/House,+basement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrWsm8HQuWK3CNn_U6H52nw7M-mEHVUreFPwWNbaeshIBmJXEPxRN4axFT_jSIAPY706wAv0MmSKu-VjJZFE0m1ZPe4l1vnRS27tZoSXo043VLBMHz8miU8yBoGh_RV8nDrS3rEsocUNc/s320/House,+basement.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the basement that has tons of room for the toys, movie center, games and food storage. Has a full bathroom and one bedroom as well as a storage room. </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggzMjCNaCkLC8Hq9EPrRtcdJbnwEUbU4SJiZ8mR9cVQ5GOKR1pRGPKWxFj242rdoc1br4WbaBL7ul0TsRqrWbfKdKv_hRb9WzztttpHTOEtcKQCfUQiHRjQ-SSC_jdbYiX3dN1pzX6v0s/s1600/House,+5th+bedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggzMjCNaCkLC8Hq9EPrRtcdJbnwEUbU4SJiZ8mR9cVQ5GOKR1pRGPKWxFj242rdoc1br4WbaBL7ul0TsRqrWbfKdKv_hRb9WzztttpHTOEtcKQCfUQiHRjQ-SSC_jdbYiX3dN1pzX6v0s/s320/House,+5th+bedroom.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Welcome to my new CRAFT ROOM! Heck ya, I finally have a room back where I can set up tables and have a space for my crafts. Can't wait to get that all set up and find some new friends to be crafty with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So that is the new house....waiting to become our new home! We will have space for friends to come and visit so please start making your vacation plans and join us up in DC for a super fun time with the five dudes and a lady! </div>pamperedshannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08232707089645762444noreply@blogger.com6