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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Became a mama. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Rode in a C130. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Held a tutoring job. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Celebrated my 2nd wedding anniversary.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"> Nearly died. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Discovered strengths I never knew I possessed. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Started writing again. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Prayed more fervently than ever before. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Flew on planes with my baby who didn't cry.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"> Made an effort to eat consciously. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Rekindled my love for photography. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Drank water, lots and lots of water.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"> Learned the value of a dollar. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Started my 2nd quilt.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"> Lost old friends.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;"> Made new friends. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Cherished nap time. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; color: #444444; font-family: proxima-nova, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 16px;">Treasured play time.</span></div>
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sarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-21673278735214951002012-12-25T05:42:00.001-08:002012-12-31T07:52:55.020-08:00041: Let's Be Jolly 2012Merry Christmas!<br />
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As I'm rocking Malachi to sleep, I wanted to share some pictures from this Christmas morning. <br />
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Hubs and I are going to take full advantage of this naptime with breakfast, relaxing, and finishing up the grandparent presents. <br />
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I hope your holidays are merry and bright!<br />
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sarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-61506997092337493732012-12-19T13:16:00.000-08:002012-12-19T13:17:00.181-08:00040: "Time is a Champion Racer."My baby is 8 months old today.<br />
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Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat? What did that happen?<br />
Just yesterday I was laying in bed, Mal asleep on my chest, watching my DVR.<br />
Just yesterday I was holding a special needs bottle in my left hand and a nipple shield in my right.<br />
Just yesterday I was a broken record saying, "Watch his head..."<br />
Just yesterday I was tiptoe-ing around my living room so as not to wake the sleeping boy in the bassinet.<br />
Just yesterday I was lamenting that I couldn't even change my own baby's diaper.<br />
Just yesterday I was hovering over a sleeping baby on his first airplane ride.<br />
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So many yesterdays already. So many to come. I hope I can keep focused on the today.<br />
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Here are the moments from today's monthly photoshoot.<br />
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<br />sarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-19463376478217759832012-12-17T09:39:00.000-08:002012-12-17T09:40:23.009-08:00039: Mama Monday, in tears.Tragedy stuck the country last Friday.<br />
More importantly, it stuck a small town community.<br />
Specifically, it struck mamas and daddies.<br />
It struck brothers and sisters.<br />
It struck aunts and uncles.<br />
It struck grandparents and godparents.<br />
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It struck dreams and hopes.<br />
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All that is left are prayers.</span><br />
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Prayers for abundant hugs in this time of grief.<br />
Prayers for a graceful transition for the little angels.<br />
Prayers for family gathering around the mourning.<br />
Prayers for love and peace.<br />
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Lovely mamas of CT, I'm praying for you.<br />
I know Nashville prays for you.<br />
I know Tennessee prays for you.<br />
I know America prays for you.<br />
I know the world prays for you.<br />
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I know it will never be enough.<br />
I hope you are surrounded with the warmth of family and well-meaning friends.<br />
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That's really all I can say. My tears are for you.<br />
They are for your angel children.<br />
They are for your angel mamas.<br />
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blessings, sgymsarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-12106745656004548902012-12-14T13:38:00.001-08:002012-12-17T09:39:41.798-08:00038: After a tragedy...I have spent the better part of today crying. The news of the senseless shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary has completely broken my heart as a mother, as a teacher, and as a human being. <br />
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There is about to be a huge backlash about gun control laws, mental illness, and the safety of our public schools. I want to address just a small part of this and hopefully encourage someone. <br />
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Homeschooling is wonderful. I was homeschooled. I am even considering homeschooling my son in the future. <br />
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After today, it is important to remember that so many public schools are GOOD, SAFE places for our children. Because of one man's insanity there is going to be a huge backlash against these good schools and great teachers. <br />
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I hope people choose to homeschool for anything except for fear. If fear rules our lives, then we wouldn't be living. We would avoid all public places. No malls. No movie theaters. No parks. No might clubs. No farmer's markets. No school plays. <br />
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We can't live like that. Instead, we need to be MORE involved in our schools. Know your teachers. Know your child's friends at schools. Know the principals. Know the coaches. Know the custodial staff even. Because tragedy struck this quiet community, it does not necessarily mean that we should pull our children out of public school by the hundreds. <br />
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After studying education and being in and out of the public school system myself, I realize everyone's situation is different. <br />
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There are so many great reasons to homeschool, I hope no one lets fear be their number one reason. <br />
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Hug your precious ones close tonight. There are so many families that can't. <br />
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sarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-26243591936573945472012-12-10T10:31:00.000-08:002012-12-10T11:05:54.525-08:00037: Mama Monday, Babywearing Dads.So, yes, technically this post is a <b>Mama</b> Monday post. But I need to talk about Dads for a moment.<br />
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Babywearing Dads are not wimps.</div>
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Babywearing Dads are not whipped.</div>
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Babywearing Dads are not ridiculous.</div>
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Babywearing Dads are not hippies.</div>
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Babywearing Dads are not pushovers.</div>
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Babywearing Dads are not pansies.</div>
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Babywearing Dads are wearing their baby.</div>
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Babywearing Dads are holding their baby.</div>
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Babywearing Dads are looking to bond with their baby.</div>
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Babywearing Dads are possibly helping Mama out.</div>
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Babywearing Dads are trying to soothe their baby.</div>
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Babywearing Dads are having fun with their baby.</div>
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<b>Babywearing Dads are Dads too.</b></div>
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Making loud comments about how you "would never want to look like THAT" or "would rather just carry the baby like this, that way is so stupid." Especially within earshot of that babywearing Dad? <i>Please</i>. We left middle school a loooooooooooooong time ago. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Maybe?) </span>This has happened to a friend of mine. Her husband works long hours, so on the weekend, he wears their precious daughter so he gets extra doses of bonding time with her. Because he's her Dad. Because he wants to.</div>
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Be a parent to your kid and he'll be a parent to his kid.</div>
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They are dead-sexy.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That's the end of this Mama Monday. Baby wearing. Dads. Love them. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Let's not degrade our fellow papas for their parenting choices. Especially when they're this <i>adorable</i>.</span></div>
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Feel free to leave a shoutout in the comments for an awesome Dad you know. Does he babywear? Does he give baths? Does he snuggle before bed? Does he sing silly songs? Does he wrestle in the living room? </div>
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They come in all persuasions! Make sure to give them some extra love!</div>
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sarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-63695976219513950002012-12-09T14:03:00.001-08:002012-12-09T14:04:38.955-08:00036: Headband Sunday #2Headband Sunday! It's here! Today I sported a beaded fascinator-esque headband. Lucky me, it coordinated nicely with one of my shirts! Love when that happens, don't you?<br />
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I know this day isn't over yet, but I needed to post now since little man is teething and may keep me from functioning later! Up six times in a night, whew. (Wish someone had warned me about all the sleep I was going to lose!)<br />
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Stormy day. Starbucks to stay awake. <br />
Headband Sunday to help stay happy. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My mom and I are participating in a CSA at <a href="http://realfoodfarms.com/" target="_blank">Real Food Farms</a> in Brentwood, TN.</span></div>
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sarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-10217747930453516802012-12-03T19:14:00.001-08:002012-12-03T20:03:46.861-08:00034: Mama Monday, you too?They aren't lying when they tell you that you are never the same after having a baby.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Your body is unrecognizable.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You waver between missing it and discovering the new one.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You lose friends who you thought would never leave you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You gain new friends who know your struggles intimately.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You now think of activities in terms of how they fit your child.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You want to try things just to see how your child reacts.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Your free time is spent breathing.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Your free time is spent hurrying.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Your free time is short lived.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Your free time feels weird.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Your free time feels precious.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You know you will never really have "free" time again.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You think your child is the cutest. Ever.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You know you're biased.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You don't really care.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You want to give them everything.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You want to show your child things don't matter.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You want your child to love you.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You want to do what's best.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You want to be different than your parents.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You want to be as wonderful as your parents.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You're constantly comparing yourself to your parents.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You never knew you could love someone t h i s m u c h.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You know you'll never love anything or anyone t h i s m u c h. Ever. Again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You know, maybe that's just me. </span><br />
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blessings, sgymsarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-43022407078837496512012-12-02T18:45:00.001-08:002012-12-02T20:01:43.249-08:00033: Headband Sunday, The First!Hello hello! How was your Headband Sunday? Epic? Sweet. I'm grateful for it as it was intensely windy here! Helped keep my crazy hair out of my face.<br />
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We had the annual Christmas party at my husband's job. Santa came riding in on a fire truck. One poor little red-headed fella found the siren too loud for him. Broke my heart! The wind was whipping up a storm and I stayed relatively sane since I had my hair mostly confined by the headband.<br />
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I usually participate in "No ---- November" with my own insertion, because Lord knows you won't catch me dead doing "No Shave November!" In past years it has been "No Soda November," but considering I haven't downed a Cherry Coke or Dr. Pepper in MONTHS (maybe a year?), that wasn't going to fly this year. I tried to get hubs to do "No Fried November" with me, but he wasn't having it. Didn't want to commit. I knew I had to up my game.<br />
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"All right," I said. I swallowed the lump in my throat, "I'll do 'No Sugar November' if you will do 'No Fried November.'"<br />
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"You won't do that."<br />
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... There are few things that can get a strong willed, slightly stubborn, Southern girl riled up. Being told she can't accomplish something is one of them.<br />
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So. I did it. Yeahhhhhh.<br />
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Didn't realize until later that I had doomed myself into a dessert-less Thanksgiving. Or so I thought.<br />
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Now, I'm going to tell you about this recipe I found. You won't believe me that it's the best thing you have ever put in your mouth until ... well ... you make some for yourself and put them in your mouth.<br />
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Yes. NO flour. NO refined sugar. And this will blow you off your feet. I made them for Thanksgiving this year (since I decided like a crazy person to make this "No Refined Sugar/HFCS November") and they were the first dessert gone. Gone before the pumpkin pies. Before the cookies. Before the Scotch-o-rinos. GONE. I, miraculously, snagged the last two little bites.<br />
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I will admit, I overbaked them the first time. (Overbaked is totally a word.) I went with the lower end of the recommended time and they came out looking burned. Tasted great, but very dark in color. This time, I got smart and cut off 5 minutes. They're a little underdone, but ooooooohhhh man. If you're a fan of gooey chewy baked goods, then cut some of the baking time off. WHEW. So good.<br />
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All right. Little man is awake now and we've got some serious play time on the schedule for the rest of the day. Maybe even a walk with Daddy, if he gets home early.<br />
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blessings, sgymsarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-1416081818917165272012-11-29T06:40:00.000-08:002012-11-30T06:48:31.924-08:00031: Thoughts Thursday: Follow Through.Follow through. <br />
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Hang up your coat instead of throwing it over your chair. <br />
Follow through. <br />
When you say no, stick to it. <br />
Follow through. <br />
If you say yes, then do it. <br />
Follow through. <br />
When making a shopping list, shop what's on it. Only what's on it. <br />
Follow through. <br />
If you get an idea for a post, then post it. <br />
Follow through. <br />
When you start a project, finish it. <br />
Follow through. <br />
When a lightbulb burns out, change it. <br />
Follow through. <br />
Don't leave your plate there, you know where it goes. <br />
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This is as much for you as it is for me. <br />
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<br />sarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-8566448646829029312012-11-27T19:28:00.001-08:002012-11-27T19:29:10.314-08:00030: let's be jolly '12, The 5 Gift RuleHave you heard of the "Five Gift Rule" for Christmas? I recently stumbled across it in my many Pinterest wanderings and thought it was BRILLIANT. I want to make family, friends, and the time spent together the focus. I really do want Jesus to be The Reason For the Season in my household! This makes SO MUCH SENSE to me! Are you ready? It's awesome.<br />
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Right? Isn't that awesome? Well. It simplified my Christmas so beautifully this year. It's little man's first Christmas and, quite frankly, I don't have the budget to spend a ton of money on him. And, really, will he remember it? No. I will though. I want to remember the fun traditions we are starting as a family (more on that in future posts!) and the awesome winter and holiday activities that happen in December! I have no more stressing about Christmas shopping for my boy, it's all done!</div>
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<b>SOMETHING YOU WANT: </b>A Melissa and Doug wooden rainbow stacker toy. Right? Perfect. Bright, works on motor skills, and doesn't require batteries. LOVE.</div>
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<b>SOMETHING YOU NEED: </b>A toothbrush. Can't deny it. My baby will need this soon. (Now?)</div>
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<b>SOMETHING TO WEAR:</b> Found this adorable one-toothed dino hat at Gymboree. It's a size 2T for my 7 month old. Big heads run in the family (both sides).</div>
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<b>SOMETHING TO READ:</b> The storytime lady at Barnes and Noble highly recommended this book to a friend and I for our little ones. I found it in the sale/clearance section at TJ Maxx. Jackpot.</div>
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But wait, where is the <b>something homemade</b>? It's coming. Naturally, hubs and I are still working on it. Everything is <u>bought</u> for it, but not assembled. Hey, homemade takes time! </div>
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blessings, sgym</div>sarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-87857926626117988962012-11-20T08:07:00.001-08:002012-11-20T08:08:46.053-08:00029: Let's Do Something Fun.<br />
December. Fun things already happen in that month, Christmas. Hanukkah. New Years Eve. Parties. Presents. People.<br />
Then why do I feel like I need to add to it? Meh. Who knows.<br />
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Yes. I'm dedicating that fun day to an accessory. I'm a girl. What else do you expect? This means my "Black Friday" shopping will consist of searching for headbands that will fit my abnormally large head.<br />
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<b>Five Sundays. Five headbands. Let's do this.</b></div>
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If you need ideas, I've got a Pinterest board <a href="http://pinterest.com/casamos/headband-december/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> for some inspiration.<br />
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blessings, sgymsarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-45447248172255662412012-11-19T19:31:00.002-08:002012-11-20T08:10:26.558-08:00028: Mama Monday, the First.Today is, was, mama monday. Today, my baby turned 7 months old. Just 5 months ago I felt like we were NEVER getting out of the rut of feeling sickly and tired, using the nipple shield to nurse, glugging back water every five minutes, and trying to keep myself from spinning into a spiral of self pity and PPD. So, the first mama monday is a <b>reflection day</b>.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">I kept forgetting that the small(ish) baby sleeping near me while I caught up on my dvr wouldn't be that small forever. I couldn't figure out how to leave him alone and get the household chores done. The laundry was on its third full basket. I was trying to balance both extended families, church, husband, and friend time. It took me time, but I slowly learned to breathe. I've always been a people pleaser. I have a hard time saying NO. So. Stop. Breathe. Kiss your baby's head. They won't be that small much longer.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">Before my baby was laid on my chest, I knew exactly how I was going to parent. I had all the answers. Everything was figured out. HA. Yes. I'll say it again. HA. Now, I'm following my gut. It's been right 99.9% of the time so far. I know when he needs sleep, food, cuddles, more sleep, and even more food. I can't tell you how. I just know my baby. I hope I can keep with it as he grows. My instincts told me that I MUST breastfeed (and so did my monthly budget). I fell into co-sleeping by accident, did research, and now I think I could even call myself well rested. There are others, but those are the two I can discuss in one sentence</span>.<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;">One day my little man won't be so little. Cliche. Yes. Don't care. He won't be and I want to remember these short and beautiful times.</span><br />
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In the spirit of my "ton of pictures" mantra, here is Mal. Newborn through 7 months:<br />
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If you're caught in the cyclical depression of early motherhood; breathe, follow your instincts, and take a TON of pictures. You will be out of it soon enough.<br />
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blessings, sgymsarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-63085545598297192412012-11-15T10:37:00.003-08:002012-11-15T10:38:39.244-08:00027: What I Wanna Do.Let's set some goals. Hey, maybe I'll stick to them this time. Heh.<br />
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I can make the neatest friendship bracelet/quilt/christmas ornament or take the coolest picture and be pretty stoked. I can be even more stoked if I share it with someone. Blogs seem to be an adult's version of "show and tell' time, my friends.<br />
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I have a million (ok, like 20) different projects happening all at once in my head. For example, I have a finished quilt top that isn't a quilt yet. I have a half-pieced quilt for Mal. I have multiple cardboard looms with half-finished friendship bracelets. If I have somewhere to share that and post about it, I'll more likely want to finish it. Right? HA. I can hope.<br />
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Also, I'd love to have some weekly themes, like "mama monday" or "thoughts thursday." Hey. I think I just came up with my first two weekly things. That was easy. (winky face)<br />
Well, this was fun. Let's do this again real soon.<br />
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Remember. Live intentionally.<br />
blessings, sgymsarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-40940440286156114862012-11-15T08:26:00.003-08:002012-11-15T08:27:36.816-08:00026: The Mother of Reinvention.New header. New layout. Big thanks to my sister for the photo. Huge thanks to <a href="http://www.irocksowhat.com/search/label/free%20download?updated-max=2012-01-28T21:49:00-08:00&max-results=20&start=20&by-date=false" target="_blank">irocksowhat</a> for sharing her artsy goodness with the world, AKA for the banner image in my header. Guess what, she rocks.<br />
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blessings, sgymsarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-91780357024478288212012-11-08T15:12:00.000-08:002012-11-08T15:12:17.503-08:00025: Perseverance.I can't stick with nothin'. Can I get a heyyyyy on that.<br />
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On IG? Search the #littlemanMal hashtag. You'll see what I mean.<br />
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He's cute, but he's fussing. That means no more computer time for mama.<br />
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I'm coming back to this. For reals.
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sgymsarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-52166442492622505982011-02-18T18:46:00.000-08:002011-02-18T18:56:59.065-08:00024: I've Had an Idea...Every time I'm skimming through Etsy or soaking in my favorite design blog, I start to wonder... "Could I do that?" When I walked through Pier1 last month, I saw a pillow with a lattice rick-rack pattern on it. It was almost $30 and a shade of brown that kind of made me cringe. Again, I asked myself "...Could I make this?" And without a doubt, my answer was... YES.<br /><br />So, I really think I can satisfy my cravings for crafting and desire for DIY projects by seeing if, well, if I can do what I see! Now, I'm not trying to take over other people's business niches or cut into their reader base. No no no. If I make anything I'm not going to use myself, I'll probably give it as a gift to someone anyways.<br /><br />But there are TONS of crafty people out there sharing how they pieced this quilt, what technique they used to antique this thrift-store find dresser, or the exact steps to their great-granny's cookie recipe. If they share it... why can't I try it? Why can't I tell YOU about it? Plus, it's more exposure for these awesome websites that truly inspire me every day. I obsessively follow and read them. While imitation is the highest form of flattery, I'm not everrrrrr trying to <span style="font-style:italic;">steal</span> from these talented people. <br /><br />I'm just curious... Could I do that too?<br /><br />blessings, sgymsarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-20731398118792927322011-01-25T10:16:00.000-08:002011-01-25T10:25:33.070-08:00023: No, Let Me Sum Up...To try and call the past few months "busy" would be an understatement. There was a trip to Nashville, Cage taking test after test, the holidays, over 50 hours spent in the car, and nearly running out of money more than once. Needless to say, it was a very exciting time. And, exciting times sometimes pull me away from blogging at all. I'd love to write more often, but I'm afraid my life is just going to get even MORE busy. It looks like we're moving back to Nashville in early March. We still have NO idea where we're going to live, but we're putting it in God's hands while diligently searching for apartment complexes that would be equidistant from Cage's work and the church we'd like to attend. They're about an hour apart, so living half-way between them would be very good for us. Since that's the Brentwood/Franklin area... we're pretty much out of luck. This is why we don't rely on luck but the goodness of our Lord, hallejuah and amen. Haha, I'm having to hold a mini-church service over this issue because it's seriously stressing me out. So, what else is coming up for us? Uhhhhhhh... Birthdays! Cage and I are turning 24 on Feb 22 and Mar 6th, respectively. I've been working out under an incentive program here at the base in Biloxi. Basically I'm working out 4 days or 5 days a week from Jan 13th to Feb 28th. I don't think I'll win any prizes, but I lost 3 lbs in the first week and 2 inches in my waist by the second week. Soooo, maybe it's working? My goal is less to lose weight and more to get in shape. I want to be able to walk up a flight of stairs (or two) and NOT be so winded I'm having to sit down and rest for 10 minutes. Lots of pictures from the holidays and other adventures are sure to come. I've just got to upload them and then I'll get them to ya, no worries.<br /><br />So yeah. Laundry is calling out my name.<br /><br />blessings, sgymsarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-78244783759215422522010-10-13T05:43:00.000-07:002010-10-13T06:01:48.032-07:00022: Round Up.It's mid-October. Is it just me or is this year flying by? I was dying for 2010 to get here in 2008... and now I can barely believe so much time as passed! I'm living in my own apartment and I have an amazing husband. I find myself in shock a lot of the time! I can barely believe it sometimes.<br /><br />I've had the opportunity to go to Ft. Walton Beach, FL and New Orleans, LA. We've had friends come visit us down here at the beach and, honestly, I think every weekend for the past month we've had visitors for the weekend!<br /><br />The holidays are coming up and Cage and I are trying to decide where we're going.<br /><br />Cage has a graduation date! We'll be done here and headed back to Nashville the week of Valentine's Day 2011.<br /><br />He is also living with me now! <br />It only took 5 months after our wedding, but we live together!<br /><br />We've picked up fishing as a hobby. Why? <br />Well, we're surrounded by water, so why not?<br /><br />Yup. That's all I have for now. Haha. <br />Small update, but I would have to organize my thoughts a little better to get a longer post.<br /><br />The following pictures are from our 2nd trip to New Orleans, and I've decided to try to do this on every trip I take.<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zCjfM7zg_1oBdOGfQHTAviduCYqX7ZQx53pEaFnhHA4hvcZ7lVSzM8oJrQsSiRdHW3YJZM942YlJGP0Y-uPEO-v7HH1zfOrr-VzY3UkhyouVN7929iN4F88LfrSJH3OlgBW3vvw26xk/s400/m+small.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527513331590775090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 149px; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCCzQ9Fm5TfXB4azNSXyGegGhg_YmQ-zuXcy08MZ2pCK6z3F6GR6VC2P0y4sx4umkzY4You_sneuJDpF3z7gcNOLwRl6E7wusqGrfr15bVd1w0WFWs_Nbrd_RVodlkHeQ2sH4UBb2xwk/s1600/o+small.jpg"><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCCzQ9Fm5TfXB4azNSXyGegGhg_YmQ-zuXcy08MZ2pCK6z3F6GR6VC2P0y4sx4umkzY4You_sneuJDpF3z7gcNOLwRl6E7wusqGrfr15bVd1w0WFWs_Nbrd_RVodlkHeQ2sH4UBb2xwk/s400/o+small.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527513335604775330" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 149px; " /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHp0IZ8a9gCBEI9LRSxRlWIAK2vY0Ao57a6J0_AnnKJ8MfuyNHPS-zIuwt14bjY7lPUwYxOcWqNzFJMHY4WqmUPcfcCdpPyZnfHYSxvvNikyCufsLanmOTZ7I74f9gx9-_AYdlUXeO8W4/s1600/s2+small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHp0IZ8a9gCBEI9LRSxRlWIAK2vY0Ao57a6J0_AnnKJ8MfuyNHPS-zIuwt14bjY7lPUwYxOcWqNzFJMHY4WqmUPcfcCdpPyZnfHYSxvvNikyCufsLanmOTZ7I74f9gx9-_AYdlUXeO8W4/s400/s2+small.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527513347400510290" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWOdajCOs7xcyoBMYRSOAtP7_NSybq2BR29aVMd-Ji7nZxQKrz4TACb2uKmp_aZtUqm6iFflIyIIQ2aHekzeeSKUloCD3lBGH8wAttVsW8oIKiNpLXxYrK0JAqCpIwRGFyEdVEEaY_tFw/s1600/e+small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWOdajCOs7xcyoBMYRSOAtP7_NSybq2BR29aVMd-Ji7nZxQKrz4TACb2uKmp_aZtUqm6iFflIyIIQ2aHekzeeSKUloCD3lBGH8wAttVsW8oIKiNpLXxYrK0JAqCpIwRGFyEdVEEaY_tFw/s400/e+small.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527513341935294850" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ik5Tn-oHH0M-zvK6x7y0rIj97IVNAiMJdXZ2aHvy34dBKU7mBSGHMw0xvb2J29hk4ZRFm0_ZN4b1NOwuAPNXn7KT7QP_p1pmCjnU38fAQyxx2phR4EPDHn7tahIwnttgR8aPVhVwkRM/s1600/s1+small.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ik5Tn-oHH0M-zvK6x7y0rIj97IVNAiMJdXZ2aHvy34dBKU7mBSGHMw0xvb2J29hk4ZRFm0_ZN4b1NOwuAPNXn7KT7QP_p1pmCjnU38fAQyxx2phR4EPDHn7tahIwnttgR8aPVhVwkRM/s400/s1+small.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527513337208830610" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />blessings! sgym</div>sarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-2012948431789443932010-08-29T12:09:00.000-07:002010-08-29T12:24:28.655-07:00021: Mississippi. Home.It's weird to me that I'm not living in Tennessee. I've lived there my whole life. Now, I'm not a shut-in that's never stepped foot outside a 100 mile radius of my hometown... but LIVING somewhere other than Tennessee is still weird to me. Mississippi is a mixture of new, exciting, and humidity that makes you want to cry because your make-up is sweating off and your hair is sticking to the sides of your face. That might be a dramatic interpretation of the humidity here, but it's true. I will never complain about Nashville's humidity as long as I live. I do find that I'm enjoying being in the heat though. It's a reminder of the fact I live within walking distance of the beach. I get to see my husband everyday. It's for only two hours a day but, I get him the entire weekend. I spend my time in my apartment making it into a home. I spend my time outside of our home with my new friend, Emily. I have to say, having a friend down here has been absolutely wonderful. We've been exploring the surrounding towns and relaxing at different coffee shops. I have ambitions for my time down here, but I haven't figured out which plan to put into motion first. I guess you'll be the first to find out.<br /><br />That's all I have to say for now. Blessings.<br />sgymsarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-52660237668717122592010-08-05T05:12:00.000-07:002010-08-05T05:14:18.601-07:00020: Well. It's here.Moving time. It's 7:13am. I've been up for over an hour. My car is packed. My parents' van is packed.<br /><br />I'm out.<br /><br />Goodbye until next time, Nashville.<br />Don't do anything crazy while I'm gone.<br /><br />blessings.<br />sgymsarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-43673992693449414022010-08-03T15:44:00.000-07:002010-08-03T16:12:06.642-07:00019: Ideas from "The Nest" ...<div style="text-align: left;">We're moving! Or, well, I'm moving! Hooray! I'm finally relocating to the Beach and nearer my handsome, hard-working husband! We are so excited! In fact, I'm moving Thursday... and today is Tuesday. That means I have ONE full day left in Nashville. This will be the farthest away I've ever lived from my hometown. It's an 8 hour drive. In my pretty, but HOT A/C-less car. We're hoping we don't have to rent a moving van, but I guess we will see!</div><br />So, I've been in a "OMG I WANNA DECORATEEEEEE" mood. Even though I've yet to see my apartment and I have no idea of the floorplan! This is definitely an interesting time in my life. I know I couldn't even begin to decorate like this, but these pictures from theNest.com (the follow-up website to theknot.com) were just too good to pass up saving into my computer for ideas later on.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl53mE9aTr7asL8FQCTz15fU1N25sHcCzkcGGAwhD6wFjbWDZVYRBznQO6gEs922wT08uI1PFjDasTmrISf9UKh9qX0TwI14evk7SVBjBydbUadzqj5cCReCAt1y0mnJqwZ5hEsM3a6jc/s1600/kitchen+ideas+2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl53mE9aTr7asL8FQCTz15fU1N25sHcCzkcGGAwhD6wFjbWDZVYRBznQO6gEs922wT08uI1PFjDasTmrISf9UKh9qX0TwI14evk7SVBjBydbUadzqj5cCReCAt1y0mnJqwZ5hEsM3a6jc/s400/kitchen+ideas+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501320193529129570" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 260px; " /></a><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div></u></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl53mE9aTr7asL8FQCTz15fU1N25sHcCzkcGGAwhD6wFjbWDZVYRBznQO6gEs922wT08uI1PFjDasTmrISf9UKh9qX0TwI14evk7SVBjBydbUadzqj5cCReCAt1y0mnJqwZ5hEsM3a6jc/s1600/kitchen+ideas+2.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;">I love how bright and open this kitchen feels.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eJ3cWNFNaZJlcQtfpmU457llCg3rX-yragkk8MY3uDe3vywfs35xFegdwkCg-erKSJ8XAy67jfXxUsKedA0uyNodyd0KKwfUWyyc_9-vQQDYQAJXcix-boXxJ-J5hPp8yXbOmzI0p0c/s1600/kitchen+ideas+1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4eJ3cWNFNaZJlcQtfpmU457llCg3rX-yragkk8MY3uDe3vywfs35xFegdwkCg-erKSJ8XAy67jfXxUsKedA0uyNodyd0KKwfUWyyc_9-vQQDYQAJXcix-boXxJ-J5hPp8yXbOmzI0p0c/s400/kitchen+ideas+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501320189155246482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 260px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even though I'm not a black/white fanatic, I keep imagining this is green/white. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IHGWbW0d4clmrGL_sbyERYuIS9_87fmpN7gcMQKnnsVa_NM-ua20a4nUKNla6_mn9ubIatzfqoRJ5bDlKq6qkzb4V4LP142kpDaqxd8n1xelzoIdocXPta5Gp9IhOqZc6JCdwK-7j5Y/s1600/bedroom+ideas+3.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IHGWbW0d4clmrGL_sbyERYuIS9_87fmpN7gcMQKnnsVa_NM-ua20a4nUKNla6_mn9ubIatzfqoRJ5bDlKq6qkzb4V4LP142kpDaqxd8n1xelzoIdocXPta5Gp9IhOqZc6JCdwK-7j5Y/s400/bedroom+ideas+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501320183825069634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 260px; " /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The two-tone paint scheme paired with the low profile bed makes this room cozy and simple. I wouldn't do purple by any means, but I would definitely do this in gray.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5psMTlUfo18_93eej_ydzaiTEOCaJi5D4euo0Hz2BGsFEf0w4ZITf1zKXLJjwPjh0SLg3qVGsTD3JHHWHGuuVlMR3y1jBSApWHBzXnxGdK8sU1mbRQQh0j8FQqpiDk7abMIZ06GF1S4/s1600/bedroom+ideas+2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5psMTlUfo18_93eej_ydzaiTEOCaJi5D4euo0Hz2BGsFEf0w4ZITf1zKXLJjwPjh0SLg3qVGsTD3JHHWHGuuVlMR3y1jBSApWHBzXnxGdK8sU1mbRQQh0j8FQqpiDk7abMIZ06GF1S4/s400/bedroom+ideas+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501320178778654082" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 260px; " /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This headboard is DIY. It's a door with a two-tone paint job. Honestly, I'm kinda thinking of getting a door, giving it legs on either side like a traditional headboard, and painting it a bright teal. I can't tell you why, that's just what is stuck in my head!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbP0hd1wERmlllez35W7pv_bcgPiQTi8Ly6Lh5Ey3UfXc2N_ey9RAgwRmkP9Y1d1eU1afjsAcZipYPoh7ERgOLLvafULmV7U5n7JdqT2bCA3-6Ju_DP5EKXk5Jvcw_YMHUG03fHR-Xi8/s1600/bedroom+idea+1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbP0hd1wERmlllez35W7pv_bcgPiQTi8Ly6Lh5Ey3UfXc2N_ey9RAgwRmkP9Y1d1eU1afjsAcZipYPoh7ERgOLLvafULmV7U5n7JdqT2bCA3-6Ju_DP5EKXk5Jvcw_YMHUG03fHR-Xi8/s400/bedroom+idea+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501320176386126978" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 300px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This headboard is made out of old cabinet doors, but I'm loving the couple's monogram over the bed. I adore monograms. </div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBFHa3kElW7FUz1zECoOYpYIUrVe3qywpovw1QxVBEfD_7KHmK_2ki6dBEjTkQi0zne4t-teB_tgEJjF3pQ7k2vD1Wy8FwSPRwtZ6xP6PoCfrnK01Xr9RhI5nKnsfSifiTtaR-1nWgVrM/s1600/living+room+ideas+2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBFHa3kElW7FUz1zECoOYpYIUrVe3qywpovw1QxVBEfD_7KHmK_2ki6dBEjTkQi0zne4t-teB_tgEJjF3pQ7k2vD1Wy8FwSPRwtZ6xP6PoCfrnK01Xr9RhI5nKnsfSifiTtaR-1nWgVrM/s400/living+room+ideas+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501323157934103426" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 260px; " /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This living room's color is AMAZING. Enough said.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWDzFddWDLVox26wh-_BCl5xylqtarT1m3YfQ-AXQbaMzY-zhFA-KbcE1E87aHf6AkjQrzWy16Q5_Cs9XffcHLf_KuFHp6BKx4oZJ10o5sz8mX8nQdoT35x_W4cQYPdbL_59BRgoWghms/s1600/living+room+ideas+1.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWDzFddWDLVox26wh-_BCl5xylqtarT1m3YfQ-AXQbaMzY-zhFA-KbcE1E87aHf6AkjQrzWy16Q5_Cs9XffcHLf_KuFHp6BKx4oZJ10o5sz8mX8nQdoT35x_W4cQYPdbL_59BRgoWghms/s400/living+room+ideas+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501323154422500386" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 300px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the little M monogram on the fireplace. Too cute.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNPhSpc8zcjeTaN47PUt1FqPwXFIQWYJxJ__vEjXREtgHo_a8zIUv3r93VaEBw9rt0hk5TYfzC9u1YxVa4B6bcYxVAKeceX7cFzLVOV_xmIWDoF1ie7dx8Q8Wbjs_j5w2Q9W7QIOHsQs/s400/HVT25100.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501323163437318738" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 311px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;">This isn't from TheNest.com. This is from haverty's website... and I want this couch! The fabric looks plain in this picture, but the detail in it reminds me of the weaving in menswear fabric. I think it is beautiful. Unfortunately, it will have to wait with the price tag of $899 for a later time. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, yes. Since most of my packing is finished here in Nashville, I've been dreaming of the Beach. I can't wait to get down there. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">blessings,</div><div style="text-align: left;">sgym</div>sarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6568643696205796296.post-79688596310987244432010-07-24T15:12:00.000-07:002010-07-24T19:06:48.947-07:00018: Flea Market Finds.<div>My mom has a sixth sense for when the Flea Market will be especially good. Even though we're not there every month, we always end up going and finding some AWESOME stuff. My own finds are as follows...</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzzDzdB_fe-lMORgqgp8jsSgXwFzp74rHiZvPm_1IpE27WViRxb2XjDv8-OZ9W2E7JQiLgIpyH-48UFQrehPtFlht1x_hsxt6PjbHgqfhaa3vcjL9vcgPCSsqx6aA3mla7mIqUThlk2U/s1600/blog+flea+5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzzDzdB_fe-lMORgqgp8jsSgXwFzp74rHiZvPm_1IpE27WViRxb2XjDv8-OZ9W2E7JQiLgIpyH-48UFQrehPtFlht1x_hsxt6PjbHgqfhaa3vcjL9vcgPCSsqx6aA3mla7mIqUThlk2U/s400/blog+flea+5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497599398050906306" /></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzzDzdB_fe-lMORgqgp8jsSgXwFzp74rHiZvPm_1IpE27WViRxb2XjDv8-OZ9W2E7JQiLgIpyH-48UFQrehPtFlht1x_hsxt6PjbHgqfhaa3vcjL9vcgPCSsqx6aA3mla7mIqUThlk2U/s1600/blog+flea+5.jpg"></a>These two pictures came as a set for $20. I quickly compared the print and frame prices of picking something like this up at Michael's or Hobby Lobby and jumped on that deal. The jewel tone colors appeal to some of my favorite color sensibilities. NOTE: after stumbling on Google celebrating the 150th Birthday of Alphonse Mucha with their neat art nouveau logo, I noticed how similar it looked to these ladies. Turns out these are two prints by Mucha!Not originals, I'm sure, but they are (left) <b><i>Amethyst.</i></b> From <b><i>The Precious Stones</i></b> Series. 1900. Color lithograph. 67.2 x 30 cm. and (right) <b><i>Emerald.</i></b> From <b><i>The Precious Stones</i></b> Series. 1900. Color lithograph. 67.2 x 30 cm. .... How cool is that? I bought them on his 150th birthday! There are two more in that series, Topaz and Ruby. I'll be looking out for those ladies!</div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid9OUQvLLzwxF3qxb-TDgcdbqM9cQpJgU6jIsR__-WijY5HdhTf-gkToPSj757ZQTClEbaqSJ2weOGrslkHktj2tqMRa31zbKrameThRwSiQYKYUFHgqXLtQNOq6jf8gHV6hXaaXOBABk/s1600/blog+flea+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid9OUQvLLzwxF3qxb-TDgcdbqM9cQpJgU6jIsR__-WijY5HdhTf-gkToPSj757ZQTClEbaqSJ2weOGrslkHktj2tqMRa31zbKrameThRwSiQYKYUFHgqXLtQNOq6jf8gHV6hXaaXOBABk/s400/blog+flea+4.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497599392917197378" /></a>This bowl was SO fun and will make either a pretty catch-all in my entryway or bathroom... or a great fruit bowl for my kitchen. I like the possibilities. Sorry the picture doesn't showcase the pattern on the side. I'm not sure WHAT I was thinking with this picture. Anywho...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvChtS_uUtHKn368cdEbtT22B6dtoLAdB78JPvf5o3tji85RRuvRbKnAhxWad9aWLg-2f3jTXLb7owbsZrFxDzBFbZIywX26NbCrOFPB7UQwzwJmgioSa7Qgc3AjNFKnIDcZ2QjkC0RE/s1600/blog+flea+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 305px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbvChtS_uUtHKn368cdEbtT22B6dtoLAdB78JPvf5o3tji85RRuvRbKnAhxWad9aWLg-2f3jTXLb7owbsZrFxDzBFbZIywX26NbCrOFPB7UQwzwJmgioSa7Qgc3AjNFKnIDcZ2QjkC0RE/s400/blog+flea+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497599389825823842" /></a>This small painting was in a lot of other kind of kitschy paintings of fruit and Paris. The texture, the small cherries, the purple undertones, and the bright happiness of the orange flowers made this particular piece scream for my attention!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMBGC6Mk_8orjpAvBWNHrXyOIlIYLW9Ds2zMUiT1RO1hcyZkckRiJwTfL2MH8rZnc-G87XU35bhKcN2u55uJgjDWcvvkvhyphenhypheneM7wuSxjBEchzpjXMo4Zp7S2pIqoVg7EKFwnxQX7jNTX4o/s1600/blog+flea+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMBGC6Mk_8orjpAvBWNHrXyOIlIYLW9Ds2zMUiT1RO1hcyZkckRiJwTfL2MH8rZnc-G87XU35bhKcN2u55uJgjDWcvvkvhyphenhypheneM7wuSxjBEchzpjXMo4Zp7S2pIqoVg7EKFwnxQX7jNTX4o/s400/blog+flea+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497599381506316658" /></a>For my wedding I bought around 6 green vases from Goodwill. You can read more about that in a previous blog post! Anywho, for $1 I could get this short little green vase to add to my collection. Uhm, YES.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErIjY-jabjykiH5Bv_a9DGPgmxXEd6K0pz2ruUBoqMf7omM8roUYmczmCNp0seKnNiE3UNyG5gUX37zC_emEqvT4E8cSJPTKKT_hA7iXNg5TKEPuYXK8ybRUuAtYHVOeoNLqtY43AV2U/s1600/blog+flea+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErIjY-jabjykiH5Bv_a9DGPgmxXEd6K0pz2ruUBoqMf7omM8roUYmczmCNp0seKnNiE3UNyG5gUX37zC_emEqvT4E8cSJPTKKT_hA7iXNg5TKEPuYXK8ybRUuAtYHVOeoNLqtY43AV2U/s400/blog+flea+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497599380119945026" /></a>This was my find of the day. We have my Papa Cy's old Nikon and it was one of the first cameras through which I really learned to love photography. This camera is exactly like his camera, but in even BETTER condition. The lens is beautiful, the viewfinder has all the working parts, the camera winds as it should... and the guy told me $125. I only ended up paying $90. It came with the external flash and another gadget that I've yet to figure out.</div><div><br /></div><div>I got ONE more item... but it is a present for someone and I'm not sharing! Ha! I went with Mom, Dad, Sonni and then my friend Jael joined us. Sonni scored about 5 different cameras for $7 or less each. Jael found some beautiful tiles and other house decorating wares. Mom had some new kitchen pieces that were definitely needed to replace the current damaged ones. Overall, it was an amazing adventure. I'm a little sunburnt and my feet are still throbbing, but my heart is very full.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cage and I are still waiting for information about moving me down south. I know it will happen eventually, but every day that passes with me here and him down there... my life gets a lot more frustrating. I miss Cage. Severely. I know God has everything happen in His time and I'm sure we'll have all this figured out. </div><div><br /></div><div>blessings to you and yours, sgym</div>sarah m.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02109939952609117791noreply@blogger.com0