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Archives for May 2010

Uncategorized | May 27, 2010

Love it . . . Keep it : Smelling Good

Love it . . . Keep it : Smelling Good

Welcome to Love it Keep it where I discuss a few things that I'm loving this week. Currently we are in the middle of a major heat wave in Michigan, which got me thinking about summer scents. Right now my go-to scent is Gap's "The Original". I've been wearing this scent for about two years now and I still love it. It smells so crisp and ... Read More

Uncategorized | May 25, 2010

You Give Me Fever

You Give Me Fever

Baby fever that is. It is just me or doesn't it seem like everyone is either pregnant or just had a baby? Don't be confused by this post, I do NOT have baby fever. Not yet at least. Maybe in one or two years....maybe. Anyway, we have four friends who just had babies...and now two more friends from work are expecting. Crazy! Didn't we all ... Read More

Uncategorized | May 24, 2010

Surprise!

Surprise!

I know I always say this, but this weekend really flew by. I worked on Saturday and then we headed out for a surprise birthday dinner for my mother-in-law. My father-in-law had been working on the surprise for several months, so we were really excited that the day finally came. She had no idea and was so surprised! The family My Mother-in-law ... Read More

Uncategorized | May 20, 2010

Love it . . . Keep it : Shows I’m Lovin’

Love it . . . Keep it : Shows I’m Lovin’

Welcome to Love it Keep it, where I chat about something I'm currently lovin' on. Right now I'm loving my DVR. It helps me record all of "my shows". My favorite show right now is Modern Family on ABC. I know I've posted about this awesome show on here before, but I really need to bring it up again. This show rocks my socks off. It is hilarious. ... Read More

Uncategorized | May 19, 2010

Don’t be like me

A word to the wise: Don't ever get so excited about finally booking an upcoming vacation (to Maui!) that you forget to pay attention while doing the dishes. You might accidentally drop a heavy cake plate dome (a wedding gift) in the sink. And it will, I promise, break in to several pieces. And those pieces will most certainly slice up your ... Read More

Uncategorized | May 17, 2010

Mo & Ali’s Wedding

Mo & Ali’s Wedding

Well, the day we were all waiting for finally arrived! Mo and Ali's wedding was on Saturday and it was perfect! Ali looked beautiful and Mo was so excited to see his bride. The husband was a groomsmen and, as I mentioned a long time ago, I was asked to read a prayer at the wedding. I was so nervous but all my practicing paid off because it went off ... Read More

Uncategorized | May 13, 2010

Love it . . . Keep it : Cake Balls

Love it . . . Keep it : Cake Balls

Welcome to "Love it...Keep it" where I chat about something I'm currently lovin' on. Oh my word. Cake balls are awesome. I made some for the first time this week for a co-worker's birthday party. Amazing. And everyone loved them! Here is how you make 'em: 1. Make a cake. I used a red velvet boxed cake mix. 2. After the cake has baked, crumble ... Read More

Uncategorized | May 12, 2010

Wordless Wednesday: Brotherly Love

Wordless Wednesday: Brotherly Love

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Uncategorized | May 10, 2010

Yes, I’m alive….and some other stuff

Yes, I’m alive….and some other stuff

Hi friends! I'm back. I know I promised to be back last week....but I just didn't have it in me to blog. Ever feel like that? I had a bad week, first finding out that my grandma passed away, dealing with family stuff, and then my cat Henry took off and disappeared. He somehow ran out the front door right when we were getting ready to go to bed ... Read More

Uncategorized | May 4, 2010

I’ll Be Back Soon….

Sorry for the lack of posting. We've had a rough week at our house. First, we found out the husband's uncle George died...and then my Grandma Ila died on Sunday. I just haven't had it in me to post. We have some beautiful tulips in our yard that desperately need to be shown off on the blog...I'll be back Thursday with some pictures. ... Read More

Lately on Instagram

I never want to forget the days they all three wil I never want to forget the days they all three willingly wore matching pajamas with hearts on them.
Belle’s so excited about her big girl bed that s Belle’s so excited about her big girl bed that she begs to go to sleep. And then when I actually need her to sleep she says “I just can’t because my bed is so beautiful!” and it takes the sting out of my baby growing up, just a little.
Who runs the world? GIRLS. Literally. Who runs the world? GIRLS. Literally.
I love them so much it hurts and then also need th I love them so much it hurts and then also need them to leave me alone sometimes. That’s motherhood for ya.
Snow globe status today and we are here for it! Snow globe status today and we are here for it!
AD: Feeling stressed? The good news is you are not AD: Feeling stressed? The good news is you are not alone! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially after this crazy year! To manage stress, I try to take frequent breaks, remember to smile and laugh every day, carve out some alone time every morning, exercise daily, and turn to friends and other resources available to me if I need extra support. Check out more healthy stress management tips from Ambetter from Meridian: https://lnk2.io/wFTgVcc #BetterIs
I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the I’m just a mom, playing My Little Ponies for the hundredth time, trying not to step on all the tiny toys that are everywhere in my house, about to clean peanut butter off the rug (again) and wondering how many times I’ll have to re-heat my coffee today. Anyone relate?
It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been It’s not lost on me what a blessing it has been to have extra time with my girl at home. Ruby likes it too.

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