tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52044225516038058172024-03-13T07:29:54.741-07:00Miss Yellow ShoesJust the thoughts of a busy preschool teacher who loves crafting, baking, reading, being married, and shopping.Out on a limbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550728382735110439noreply@blogger.comBlogger474125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204422551603805817.post-35520000055033152882014-02-16T12:00:00.002-08:002014-02-16T12:03:55.840-08:00Mini Craft Room Tour <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I am constantly finding myself setting up random craft areas around my house. These areas tend to look disastrous to anyone but me. Spools and buttons sprinkle the carpet among strips of fabric and bits of ribbon. It looks really messy but that's just the way my brain works. I love to see everything all at once and piece my work together.</div>
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This past Christmas though, Mike set me up with a shelf from <a href="http://missyellowshoes.blogspot.ca/2013/08/a-beautiful-place.html">IKEA</a>. He put up a some shelves and helped move around the furniture. I finally had a mini craft room. </div>
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I do have a couple of knick knack shelves in our room. I like to switch the objects on these shelves around to whatever mood I'm in.</div>
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Those last two shelves are from my bookcase. I'm sure I'll soon fill these spaces with more craft supplies, but for now they are mostly a source of inspiration.</div>
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I think that it would be really cool to cover the back wall of the bookcase with a fun print or scrapbook paper. </div>
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These rolls of fabric are smaller pieces that I go to when my project needs just a little something special. </div>
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I've got a few piles of bigger sections of fabric stacked around or on top of shelves. These fabrics I use for my ongoing projects, or store fabrics that have been given to me. Sometimes it takes a while to get the proper inspiration for a print. </div>
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I do have a sewing machine on a small table we bought at the thrift store, but it's not pictured here because of all the clutter. Sever sewing projects have taken over the space and I just can't bear to put the mess online for the world to see. </div>
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To make up for not snapping a photo of my sewing area, I'll let you all in on one of my projects.</div>
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This is a skirt that I've made out of some corduroy pants. I never really wore them. I cut off the legs at the base of the back pockets and slit the fabric up to the zipper. I sewed the flap down to avoid the "awkward bump". </div>
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I then cut some brown fabric a little wider that the width than the pant's hip and gathered before sewing. When I tried on my new skirt I realized how mermaid like it looked. To salvage my work, I'll add some pretty sheer fabric to make it more A-line and I will also be sewing on some pretty trim.</div>
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I can't wait to show you my new skirt when it's finished!</div>
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Out on a limbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550728382735110439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204422551603805817.post-33000673774074558942014-02-05T16:00:00.000-08:002014-02-05T16:00:13.599-08:00Preschool Activity: Newspaper Hats<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to <a href="http://intellokids.blogspot.com/2011/03/kids-newspaper-sun-hats.html">The Honorable Mention Preschool Blog</a>, my preschoolers and I made these sweet hats!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I "molded" the hats to my student's heads during play time. I set out fake flowers, feathers, and felt shapes. My preschoolers loved this craft and all I had to do was give them some glue and let them go to town!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can check out a <a href="http://intellokids.blogspot.com/2011/03/kids-newspaper-sun-hats.html">tutorial here</a>. I highly recommend this project. It's very easy, quick, and a lot of fun for kids starting as young as three.</span></div>
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Out on a limbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550728382735110439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204422551603805817.post-75977937689425969432014-02-03T19:13:00.002-08:002014-02-03T19:13:55.322-08:00Recovering from my twins' miscarriage: Things I wish I had known<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As a quick introduction, this is a video I made about a week ago concerning the physical recovery I'm going through with my miscarriage. Some may frown at my openness and frequent blogging about my loss but I've already seen my story help other women.</div>
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I would love to write a book one day, but for now I'll just stick with talking to my camera.</div>
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P.S. Keep in mind that I'm also active on <a href="http://missyellowshoes.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a>. You can check out my <a href="http://missyellowshoes.tumblr.com/">link here </a>and keep up to date on our pregnancy journey.</div>
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Out on a limbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550728382735110439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204422551603805817.post-45866027802740828952014-01-12T18:51:00.000-08:002014-01-12T18:51:49.637-08:00The Baby Shower<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I promised that I'd show you some photos from the baby shower...here ya go!</div>
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Super cute, handmade invitation!</div>
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Yummy chocolate covered banana treat. </div>
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(I found the tutorial that she used <a href="http://www.bhg.com/recipe/appetizers-snacks/frozen-chocolate-banana-bites/?socsrc=bhgpin020813MPfrozenchocolatebananabites">here,</a> you're welcome)</div>
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She had cute little elephant confetti all around the room. I found out where you can buy them...check <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/97853035/24-elephant-die-cut-in-baby-yellow-and?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share">this out</a>. And <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/158104965/100-yellow-and-grey-elephant-die-cuts?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share">this</a>! </div>
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Her sister made lemon bars. I'm guessing that they really wanted to stick to a yellow theme.<a href="http://matkonation.com/2013/12/%D7%97%D7%99%D7%AA%D7%95%D7%9B%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%9E%D7%95%D7%9F/#.UrG3zGQW1Xc">Here's a recipe</a> you can try.</div>
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Her son's name displayed on a handmade banner.</div>
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My friend also made these gorgeous centerpieces. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/129722822/mason-jars-painted-mason-jars-rustic">Here's her inspiration</a>.</div>
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If you want to steal more of my friend's ideas, you can check out her <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/caty_hebert/jacksons-baby-shower/">baby shower pintrest board</a>. </div>
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<b>Before</b> you click that play button, please be kind.</div>
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I didn't realize until after I got home how TERRIBLE an angle I had on my face. Granted, I was driving so I had more important things to pay attention to. I debated even uploading this video based on how insecure I felt. </div>
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Then I realized that other girls like me are being invited to baby showers and all they can think about is their own loss. I felt like my thoughts would be encouraging to someone and <b>that </b>outweighed my insecurities.</div>
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So here you go people, judge me if you want. I'm putting my face and thoughts out there. </div>
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I am currently enjoying pizza and a movie with my hubby. If you're a follower of my <a href="http://missyellowshoes.tumblr.com/">tumblr</a>, then you'll know that I've gone to a baby shower today. Wanna see what I got? Watch this!</div>
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Don't feel like watching? That's okay, I'll show you everything I got right here. I'm even sweet enough to give you the links. </div>
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I bought this letter J to hang on the nursery wall. My friend registered for it on <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=20876776&cp=&parentPage=search">Babies R Us</a>.</div>
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I picked up this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MU9VAK/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">little guy from Carter's Baby</a>. He was a complete hit! My friend's invitation had a yellow elephant stamped on it, so I assumed that she was going for an elephant theme. Thankfully I was right. </div>
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I hit <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=938122082">Old Navy </a>the other day and picked up this fleece blanket. It's perfect for a boy and the hearts remind him that Mommy loves you!</div>
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Lastly, I picked up this cute <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=51674&vid=1&pid=920759022">baby boy's one-piece</a>. I just love the little monster on the front and I think that my friend did too. </div>
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Stay tuned to see the vlog and baby shower photos.</div>
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Out on a limbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550728382735110439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204422551603805817.post-25718030090320322032014-01-07T17:35:00.000-08:002014-01-07T17:35:00.260-08:00DIY: Bulletin Board Border<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello Readers,</div>
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I felt like doing a DIY project today and if you're a teacher then you're in luck!</div>
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Today's' project is perfect for any teacher, teaching any age, and any topic!</div>
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Teacher's don't get paid much and that's okay. </div>
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<i>(we'll...it's really NOT okay but we don't do it for money)</i></div>
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We do it because we love our students and because we are super passionate about their futures. We also love freebies or anything cheap that can really add to our classroom's pizzazz. </div>
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Teachers, I give you... wrapping paper border!</div>
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- wrapping paper (get it on sale!)</div>
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- a pen</div>
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- a laminator (most schools have one)</div>
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My husband and I set up a little sewing station for me over our Christmas break and I can't wait to show it to you. I just have a few more touches to do and then I'll need to take some nice photos to upload. </div>
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My sister-in-law and I would just love to do a craft show this year. We decided to give our table a circus theme so I've been scouring all over<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/missyellowshoes/i-can-make-that/"> Pintrest </a>for some inspiration. </div>
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I came across these sweet bears and I thought that I could modify them into circus bears with cool, fluffy collars and hats. </div>
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She's not <u>at all</u> what my diy pattern looked like. Her ears aren't nice and round and her legs are lopsided. Her face is too big. I pretty much gave up when it came to the collar and just threw together a skirt. I added an old bracelet as a necklace and sat Mrs.Ugly Bear on my shelf while I contemplated my work.</div>
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I brought her to a woman<i> (very much skilled in sewing)</i> to critique and show me where I went wrong. To my surprise, she loved the bear. She said it was like art and very crafty and creative. I tried pointing out my flaws to which I got "Oh hush! She looks wonderful!"</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I honestly don't have the time to be excited. Most of my time and thoughts are currently being taken over by crochet hooks, sewing needles, paint, buttons, thread, and glue guns. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Too bad the guy can't sew or crochet yet. Maybe I'll teach him how in 2014? Mike, add that to your new year's resolution K?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See these awesome socks? I got them for under a dollar a pair off of <a href="http://amazon.com/">Amazon.com</a>. You can find the exact socks I used by<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FFGR638/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1"> clicking here</a>.You can chose from over 20 colors!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And what did I make with them you ask? Well sockmonkeys of course!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How many did I make? Well let's just say that every one of my preschool students will get one, and I have a total of 9 students. That's 99 cents and 2 hours of sewing per student. I've been a busy, busy girl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The boys get the blue monkeys and the girls get the green and pink monkeys. I actually had a parent ask me NOT to give his daughter something covered in pink. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each monkey is given a unique bow so I can tell who's is who's. No fighting over "that's my monkey!" "not it's mine!". Ha! I have it all on a list in my desk! Take that kids!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then I made a little head out of a paper bag, shredded recycling paper, and a pompom. I twisted the end and secured it with a rubber band. We're leaning about triangles right now so I gave him triangle eyes made from a 3x5 card.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't tell you how many times I turned to say something to our scarecrow thinking it was a student.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was a super fun fall project for my preschoolers and it was budget friendly! Let me know if you make one too! E-mail me a photo and I'll post it on the blog!</span></div>
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I love my job, but I can't tell you how happy I am that it is Friday. Sleeping in, crafting, and blogging are all that I want to do right now. Any teacher would tell you that the weekend is a blessing from the Lord. It gives us all a chance to catch our breath before the next round. </div>
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Anyways, I wanted to share a little something that happened to me this week. I really needed some encouragement because of this and that and God seemed to work things in my day that brought my smile back. </div>
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I have a few ESL students at preschool and I love them to death. One little sweetheart came from Turkey and I've been trying to build a relationship with her and her family ever since she enrolled. She wears these beautiful head scarves/band things when we play outside. I asked her where she got it and she said "My grandma!" </div>
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Later that week I saw her mother and who I thought was the grandma. They were all wearing the headbands and I just started a conversation with the mom. She speaks a little bit of English and is getting better and better every day. I mentioned the headbands and how much I admired them. I asked about the grandma who made them and explained that I crocheted too. </div>
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Right then and there the mother took off her headband and put it on my head. She arranged my hair and the band and told me to look in the mirror. After I complimented the headpiece and started taking it off she said "No, for you." </div>
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I fought so hard to keep the tears from flowing. This mother was so selfless and gave me HER OWN headband at the drop of a hat. <i>(ha ha, see what I did there?)</i> I was so touched and thanked her several times.</div>
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I've been wearing it every time I go out and I'm even wearing it now as I type.</div>
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It was just a little thing, but it meant so much.</div>
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Do one little, but nice thing for a teacher next week. Drop off a Starbucks drink<i> (they're bogo right now!)</i> or even a stack of stickers<i> (we always need those)</i>. </div>
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Just do a little something sweet. You'll make their day, and maybe bring back their smile.</div>
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Out on a limbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550728382735110439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204422551603805817.post-3580404378200928592013-10-22T16:26:00.001-07:002013-10-22T16:29:03.158-07:00Hands On Preschool Pumpkin Activity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today our preschool class cut into this mini pumpkin. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So we talked about pumpkins and how they grow on the ground. We even entertained the idea of pumpkins growing on trees!<i> (just for kicks) </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had roasted some pumpkin seeds the night before. I wanted my preschoolers to have the chance to taste the pumpkin seeds after our activity. </span></div>
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Out on a limbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550728382735110439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204422551603805817.post-40175906485761636692013-10-22T13:54:00.000-07:002013-10-22T14:03:22.831-07:00The Memorial<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Before we go anywhere in the memorial details, I just wanted you to know that Mike and I have both started healing. The pain of losing both of our babies will never completely vanish. Any mother or father who has suffered the same understand this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We believe that God planned our lives to play out this way and this is meant for good and his glory. God makes no mistakes. He always loves and cares and understands. I don't understand why he did this to us, but I don't need to understand. I just need to trust and obey my loving God.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here we are at the hospital right before my surgery. The doctors and nurses were so kind and took very very good care of me. Mike and my parents stayed by my side and prayed with me right before I had to go in. While I was sleeping<i> (thanks drugs!)</i> I dreamed about my babies and heard the song "I'll Never Forsake You" in my dream. You can listen to the song by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c6AoJVGXsg">clicking here</a> if you want. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We contacted a funeral home because we didn't know what else to do. The man working that day donated his time and this urn for our babies. They were too big to fit into the heart I talked about in the vlog <i>(my babies are overachievers!) </i>so he placed them in this urn instead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It comforts my heart to know that nothing can ever get to my babies. I had nightmares of wild animals trying to dig them up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We honestly didn't know what to do in the pictures. Do we smile because our babies are in heaven? Do we cry because we're sad? It was kinda awkward, but I am so glad that we did take photos. I really needed something to hold on to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Giving my babies their first stuffed animals helped me with the healing process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sadly, this is the only ultrasound photo that we have of our babies. They aren't very clear because they just didn't feel photogenic that day. On their own, they looked great on the ultrasound...guess the sibling rivalry started early. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I wish that I had asked the doctor to take a clearer picture the day we found out their hearts had stopped beating. I think that I was so in shock that I didn't think about it until that night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hung these two Christmas ornaments in the tree where our babies were buried. They represent the guardian angels by babies had, and the angels who are watching over my babies even now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Right before we ended in prayer, I carried my babies over to the grave my husband had dug. I stopped and fixed the bows on the box and pretty much broke down. I knew that this was when I had to let the go. Mike placed a bottle of Bible verses at the foot of the angel and put his arm around me. Together we placed our babies at the foot of the angel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We knew that our babies were in heaven and happier than they could ever be with us on Earth, but giving up their little bodies was the hardest thing I've ever done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We placed them at the foot of an angel to remind us how well they are being taken care of right now. They are so happy, and they are together. They are walking and running along streets of gold. They are enjoying the fruits of heaven and if they are anything like me, they have fruit juice all over their faces and clothes. They never had a reason to cry or feel pain. They'll never need a band-aid or a time-out. They're living in a perfect place and they are so terribly loved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am so blessed to have Mike by my side. He loves me so much and he loved our babies. He is helping me heal while trying to heal himself. I couldn't have asked for a better partner in this life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I miss my babies so much. My body is physically hurting from the surgery, but my heart hurts even more from the emptiness of my womb. I take comfort in the fact that my babies were not ripped from my womb, they were gently carried to the arms of my heavenly father. The first face they saw was his. The first voice the heard was his. The first love the experienced was his.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I might talked more about my grieving process, but dear readers please know that I've started to heal. I can't wait to share with you the joy of the Lord and the comfort that he gives me in these hard days to come.</span></div>
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Out on a limbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550728382735110439noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204422551603805817.post-17739881442756516512013-10-17T03:10:00.001-07:002013-10-17T03:10:31.086-07:00My last day with my babies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday morning I awoke with the joy of a child. It felt like Christmas morning. I was so terribly excited I could hardly keep myself in bed. I kept looking at the clock "is it time to get up yet?" I kept thinking. Finally the clock changed to 6am and I jumped out of the sheets and quickly got dressed. I picked out my favorite sweater and was smiling so much I couldn't hardly get an even coat of makeup on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made breakfast and stared out the window. I was waiting for my ride to the doctors. When they came I gave Mike and big hug and kiss and ran out the door. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We took almost an hour at the doctors doing all the first time visit stuff. Millions of questions, taking my weight, measurements, family histories, blah blah blah. I just wanted to hear my babies for the first time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finally the time came for me to get on the bed. Mike was teaching so my mom and dad were able to be in the room with me. We all stared at the screen with anticipation. The small talk and little jokes stopped as soon as we saw both babies on the monitor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They looked so perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The equipment at this office was much better than the one at my last ultrasound. I could see my babies in more detail on bigger screen. My heart was filling itself with love and my mother started crying with joy at the sigh of my twins. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then the doctor grabbed my arm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At first I thought she was trying to take my pulse and I thought "Well that's obviously not how you do it. Why does she want my pulse? I'm awake and right here!?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">She gave me a quick look and then her eyes went back to the screen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I knew something was wrong. I knew something was very wrong. I didn't want to hear what she had to say. I wanted to stop time right there and just look at my babies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Brittany, I don't see a heartbeat"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Okay, so I lost one but the other's okay right? I was so desperate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My poor mother's tears changed from joy to sadness. I cried softly too but I grabbed her arm and said "Mom, look at me. They're in heaven now okay?"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That was the hardest thing I have ever had to say. I had to acknowledge that my babies were no longer growing, and they were dead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We called Mike to come to the office right away and we were given a moment alone together. He walked in and I covered my face. I wanted to be brave for him but my wound was just so deep and so fresh. "Both of our babies are in heaven now" I said. He put his hands on his face and cried. I sat on his lap and held his head close. We wept together and told each other how much we loved the other. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tomorrow the doctors will remove the babies from my womb. My body doesn't even realize that I'm not pregnant any more. I'm still having symptoms of pregnancy even though my babies only made it to 9 and a half weeks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't know why God did this. It wasn't like "whoops! she's pregnant and shouldn't be right now. I'll just take care of that." God specifically planned for me to conceive the moment that I did. He planned by twin's growth and then their death. Their lives were <u>planned</u> to be this long. Why? I don't know, and I won't go down that road. I'll never come back if I do. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I believe that God is a good god. He is a great god who is almighty and he loves me more than anyone else could even love me. He sent his son to die for me. He knows what it's like to lose a child. He knows what I'm feeling. He knows why this happened. I don't need to know why. I just need to give Him thanks in ALL things, even this. I'm accepting his plan for my life and that goes hand in hand with his love and comfort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oh, the comfort he gives dear readers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My babies are in heaven and they are <u>together</u> in heaven. How glorious is that!!! They skipped right up to the good part! Like reading the last chapter of a mystery book! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course we are mourning. Mike and I have both cried so hard. I wanted to hold my babies so badly. What mother doesn't? I wanted to swaddle them and kiss their little heads. I wanted to feed them and wipe the mashed carrots off their faces. I wanted to dress them up and make them all matchy matchy. I wanted to watch them sit on the floor and play together. I wanted to hold them close while they reached up to touch me with their little chubby hands. I wanted to be a mommy. I wanted Mike to be a daddy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But I know that my God is is good. I know that my babies are in heaven. I know that I will get to see them and hold them and love them, it just won't be right now. It won't be in 9 months. Someday when I'm dying and ready to leave this world, my babies will be ready for me in heaven. I know that I'll get the two biggest bear hugs ever. I can't wait for that day, but till then...I know that they are in wonderful hands. The hands of my God. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's about 6 am and I am wide awake. Why not do a post on frugalness? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you're trying to save money, it's so obvious to cut all the extra expenses. Cable TV, all those paid for apps on your phone, going out to dinner three times a week. Those are all obvious things that people cut when they need to lower their monthly spending.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But what about groceries? Everyone needs those! How do you cut your bill and still have enough food for your family? I'm going to give you some of my tips and tricks that I use to cut out grocery bill way way down. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not an expert and I'm always learning from other frugal bloggers, but I don't mind sharing my own personal advice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I always plan my meals and shopping list around what's on sale. If ground meat is on discount, then I plan tacos. chili, hamburgers, and things like that. Different meats go on sale on different weeks so you won't get stuck eating the same thing over and over. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Why did I want three boxes of Kelloggs cereal again? Oh yeah! It's buy one get two this week! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Write down that key information on your list. If you're anything like me, its easy to forget why you're buying a particular brand. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Never ever cut out a coupon just because it's a good deal. If it's for an item you wouldn't buy anyway, then it's wasting money!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now don't go all crazy on me and buy 200 packages of toilet paper. But if you see a great deal, like buy one get two on a package of english muffins, buy 2 and get 4 more! Freeze those puppies and you've just saved yourself some dough <i>(ha ha, get it?)</i> and an item off your next shopping list. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've also stocked up on cans of soup when they've gone on a super sale. It's great to pull one out of the pantry to add to a crock-pot meal or even when hubby needs a quick dinner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is such a hard one. I'm still mastering this rule. Imagine yourself pushing your cart with your list in hand and you've got a big smile on your face. You're doing great and you're saving money! Yay you!</span></div>
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Out on a limbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550728382735110439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204422551603805817.post-36768739547196990432013-10-12T09:33:00.000-07:002013-10-12T09:33:07.632-07:00Ultrasound Surprise and Links for You!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had my first ultrasound last week and was shocked to see the fluttering of TWO heartbeats!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The fact that my body is trying to take care of three people right now is mind blowing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. I need another crib</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Is the doctor playing me right now?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All of these thoughts and more come rushing into my mind simultaneously. I can't tell you how hard I was kicking myself for not having Mike there with me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are so terribly excited and our families and friends are thrilled at out double trouble news. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can follow the rest of my pregnancy story through <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/2010missyellow">Youtube</a>. I upload a new video every week and try to capture anything important or just plain entertaining. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hunker down because this one might get emotional. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’m planning on this being one of the last posts I make
concerning my father’s cancer. I have some to terms with everything and I don’t
see myself changing views before this is all over.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you’ve been a friend of mine for a while, you know that
my dad has been battling cancer for a while now. It started right before my
high school graduation and has drug on for several years. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with cancer <a href="http://missyellowshoes.blogspot.ca/p/his-cancer-my-story.html">you can click here </a>and browse through my other blog posts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cancer hits everyone like a brick wall. The wind is
literally knocked out of you and your head starts spinning. Time stands still
and all sound is gone. You stare at the ground and say over and over, “No, this
is not real. No, this isn’t happening.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But it is real.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even though my dad is a born again Christian, and has assurance
of his salvation, and knows 100% that he’s going to be in heaven with his Lord
and Savior when he dies…cancer was a hard pill to swallow. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“okay” with it all?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I’ll be honest here. I did struggle with God. I kept asking “Why?”
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Why are you hurting him! Why are you hurting me?”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the whole thing. On the inside, I was crying and confused. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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process it until the next day (worst day of my life). I remember being so
frustrated at everything and being so on edge. My husband asked me if I needed
to take a nap and relax a little. After he left the bedroom I screamed into my
pillow so loudly. I must have fallen asleep after that because it was several
hours before I opened my eyes again. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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forever? It sounds so ridiculous out loud, but why does my brain think that?”.
Mike said “Because God made people to live forever. And your dad will.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you know nothing about the Bible, know that God made a
perfect world where there was no sin, death, sickness, any of that. Man’s choice
to sin against God brought all that in. But our souls will live on forever. My
dad’s soul will be in heaven and I’ll get to be there too! Forever!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I was taking my pregnancy test, and waiting for that
eternal 3 minutes to be over, I prayed. I prayed that if it was positive, that
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my father’s health. I’m at peace because I know that this isn’t the end. It’s
only “till next time” for us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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when the preacher says we’ll get to be in heaven forever and be with Christ and
our loved ones. But it’s another thing to actually believe it, and allow that
belief to completely comfort you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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last Thanksgiving. I still cry a little, but then God puts a smile on my face
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check out this cool craft/collage I did with my preschooler’s last week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collages are great for preschoolers because :<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You don't want to miss this 6 weeks prego update...I get attacked by a bee halfway through the video...</span></div>
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Out on a limbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550728382735110439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204422551603805817.post-20513122446481914202013-09-15T07:50:00.000-07:002013-09-15T07:50:43.794-07:00Apple Seeds <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm about 5 weeks right now so I know that I don't show at all. That poochy tummy is nothing but too many brownies and Oreo cookies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been running through<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/missyellowshoes/"> Pintrest </a>looking for fun and creative maternity shots. Of course we will do the belly shots every month but I thought that it would be really cool to take a picture of my baby blanket in the making.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can check out the first one <i>(right up there) </i>and the next one will be taken after I have completed the blanket and I'm in my 9th month of pregnancy. The last photo will be be me holding the baby wrapped in the blanket. Cute huh???</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Currently, my baby is roughly the size of an apple seed. As far as pregnancy symptoms go, I've experienced fatigue, a little dizziness, and some cramping. Nothing crazy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wanna see my husband's reaction to my news? Watch<a href="https://vimeo.com/74522750"> this video</a> and follow me on my pregnancy journey!</span></div>
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Out on a limbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550728382735110439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204422551603805817.post-81685976922714125962013-09-14T08:50:00.001-07:002013-09-14T08:50:24.376-07:00Apple Season : Preschool Crafts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mike and I have moved into our new home and I can't wait to share it with you all. Decorating the place is going to take a while. I don't want to decorate too quickly because you just can't rush creativity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was a simple apple collage we did on a rainy day. We printed an apple from The Mailbox.com and tore up red, green, and brown paper. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think that every child should have the chance to do these classic fall crafts. They are super inexpensive and so much fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm one of those girls who waits and waits for the <a href="http://info.ikea-usa.com/Signup/">IKEA catalog </a>to arrive in the mailbox.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I heard that Mom needed to go shopping for her renovated bedroom, I quickly asked to visit<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/"> IKEA</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The idea of using chalkboard paint in my house could get dangerous. The risk of this girl spending all her time doodling all over the walls would skyrocket. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since my student teaching buddy used an <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00195757/">IKEA broccoli plushie </a>in her lesson plan, I have been on the lookout for my own broccoli buddy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can buy one <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00195757/">here for 9.99</a>, or get one in store for 7.99.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We decided that<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/"> IKEA </a>carries not only the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/IKEA_Food/index.html">best bargain lunch,</a> but also the best hot-dogs in the world!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the end of the day, we bought some new dishes (that will be up on the blog later) a broccoli buddy, and a tasty lunch. I got lots of photos and ideas for our new home that I can't wait to share.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just because we have a low salary doesn't mean that Mike and I don't go out and have fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are lots of ways to have a great time that don't cost very much (some things are free!). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So it's the weekend and you really don't feel like laying around the house. Jump in the car with your family and head to a nearby tourist attraction! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We live in Vermont, and the Ben and Jerry's headquarters is just 30 minutes away. There's so much free stuff to do there, and you can have a tour of the factory for wicked cheap. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy the fresh air and re-connect with your buddies. You'll yourself and your friends in deep conversations and you'll learn more about each other. Bring along plenty of water and a camera.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(me in a duct tape dress for a special parade)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're a handy man, a wana be seamstress, or a pro crafter, then you need to volunteer for a local play!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Volunteering for a play is very time consuming, but terribly rewarding. You'll learn some new skills and the cast will practically become your family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yup. We traveled to near by Boston and spent one night in a nice hotel. We used one of those online hotel discount places and scored an awesome room for under 100 dollars. Breakfast was free and so was transportation from the hotel to the subway in down town Boston.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We walked or spent pennies on public transportation. We walked the freedom trail and saw everything for free (expect Paul Revere's House...5 bucks). We ate out, bought souvenirs, and took a bagillion photos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We bought our souvenirs on sale and I had a great time just being together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yeah, it was wet and cold and we did get lost a few times...but none of that matters when you're in love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(P.S. We also got some free tours by following high school teams around town. They were apparently on a school trip and brought their history professor with them. We blended right in because we were wearing hoodies like most of the teens.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I truly enjoyed going to this craft fair because I got to meat and talk with a bunch of people who were interested in the same things that I was. Take advantage of those annual expositions people!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All this one takes in one clever friend to run around your town and write up a photo scavenger list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's nothing better than sleeping in with your hubby on a Saturday morning. Knowing that you don't have anything planned for the whole day is terribly refreshing. The blankets seem to be at their peek in softness and have somehow reached the perfect temperature. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyways, enough about how much I'm enjoying myself right now and onto more important things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would just love to start a new theme in my blog posts this year. It's something that most people can relate to, and I'm sure that we can all learn something new from each other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone wants to save money. Does it really make cents (pun intended) to spend 50 bucks on something you can snag for 15 in the clearance section?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Not really.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since my husband and I make very little as Christian school teachers, I've had to learn how to shop on a tight budget. We don't always have the newest and greatest gadgets in our home, but we have what we need and even a little more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would love to write and share with you how I live on 50 dollars a week for food and where I get my nice clothes for pennies (almost).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We went to the <a href="http://www.addisoncountyfielddays.com/">Addison Fair</a> last night with some friends. I thoroughly enjoyed the craft competitions and all of the promotional booths. We signed up for several drawings...maybe I'll be a lucky girl and win something this time around!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I didn't enter anything in the fair this year. It's a dream of mine to have a booth at a farmer's market and win a blue ribbon at the fair.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm a teacher totally fascinated by children's art. I could stare at it for hours. Figuring out the development of a child and the reasons why they drew what they drew captures me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Being in Vermont for a year has taught me that Vermonters not only grow the best maple syrup on Earth, but they never get tired of it. Anytime my Vermont peeps find anything maple flavored, watch for the stampede!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My friends were kind enough to humor me and hang out with the animals for a while. I'm such a city girl (being from Montreal) and the average. plan old farm animals is just SO COOL! I don't care about the smell, I asked the stupidest questions, and even let this little goat take a bite out of my bag. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Being a teacher, and being married to another teacher has taught me to be frugal and find ways to have fun on a tight budget. Let me tell you, there IS fun to be had!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We didn't go on any rides because there was tons of free stuff to do! Check out Mike on these wooden stilts. We learned some new skills, and had a bunch of laughs too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(he got pretty good at it too!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We didn't play any carnival games, but I thought that the colors were too pretty not to photograph.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey! There's another free thing you can do. Take a bunch of photos and stick em in a collage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some of these carnival ride photos turned out so well, I can't stand to stick them in a collage. They deserve their own spotlight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We ran into some other friends at the demolition derby. I didn't think that I could really get into something like that, but I discovered that watching a bunch of minivans run into each other is kinda exciting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There was a ton of smoke and thrilling crunching sounds. Someone had to get taken away in a stretcher though...maybe not the safest or smartest sport I've seen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mike and I were high-school and college sweethearts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I couldn't resist taking a funny picture when we saw these antique school desks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you're a true and loyal readers, you've waited and read patiently to the end of the blog post. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You now get to see my favorite and best photo from the fair.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you've skipped ahead...then I guess you've stopped reading too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Either way, here's my favorite shot from the night.</span></div>
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