tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62970519495332960372024-03-05T23:34:25.484-06:00The Evans NestThe story of friendship turned to love. Behind the scenes of our wedding planning, building our home and the fun we have while doing it!Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-28928723808934437672016-03-07T14:52:00.002-06:002016-03-07T14:52:49.168-06:00Annalise- 2 year Update****I have been really slacking as usual on keeping up with the sweet baby girl. I really wish I could do these more than 6 months later than they should be. But alas here we are nearly 5 months after her 2nd birthday and I am finally getting around to writing this post.****<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QJ5G94esa6jFclJ1WV11V03qFNemkwrvYdqwfMcL53XGdguPyXQ1SSRcwWwmmrUs2L2zkod93jWVdgRIcag99QgatOnYIlKFsGGC0eQC0QHOn9HcFiC8cTUM0G7vHUHxiu8LVDVQ3Ho/s1600/Annalise+2+year+old.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QJ5G94esa6jFclJ1WV11V03qFNemkwrvYdqwfMcL53XGdguPyXQ1SSRcwWwmmrUs2L2zkod93jWVdgRIcag99QgatOnYIlKFsGGC0eQC0QHOn9HcFiC8cTUM0G7vHUHxiu8LVDVQ3Ho/s640/Annalise+2+year+old.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
November 19, 2016<br />
<br />
Annalise,<br />
You are TWO Baby Girl!!!<br />
You still amaze me everyday and I fall more in love with your goofy, funny, sweet, independent personality. You are one of a kind my dear! One. Of. A Kind!! You are still as stubborn as can be when it comes to getting your way but you do just want to do it yourself half the time. <br />
And Lord forbid, if daddy or I try to help you. You like to do everything on your own!<br />
<br />
As far as discipline goes you listen well for the most part but sometimes if you are too determined to do something that will harm your or that you shouldn't be doing you have to go to timeout and you always throw the BIGGEST temper tantrum the entire time your a running to timeout. A few times we have had to keep the baby gate up in front of you or you wont stay in time out... and you get <i>so </i>mad at us!! For the most part though you are learning your manner very well. You can say yes, and no and we are still working on getting you to say yes ma'am and yes sir.<br />
<br />
Prayers at night are going OK. Sometimes you seem to be in your own little world and daddy and I have to literally put your little hands together to show you how to pray but at the end of every prayer your kiss your little hands up the Lord just like Daddy so we know you hear us in that little head of yours!!<br />
<br />
Playtime is getting so fun. You are into everything little one!! So far we haven't experienced you getting into too much trouble except with your colors. Girl you love to color and you love to color on things other than your coloring books. I have caught you coloring on your play chairs and tables, the floor and your walls in your room. And then you proudly proclaim. "I COLOR!" Yes, baby you did. But were not supposed to color on things besides our paper!! You are also learning to love on your babies finally though Daddy and I find it quite comical when you put your babies in timeout. you hit them and you shove their little baby doll bodies against the wall. You are quite the mean disciplinarian, much unlike myself because daddy says I'm too soft with you. You love to wipe and clean anything with your baby wipes. I have started to buy extra just because if i use one on you then you have to go and use on your baby. I swear you have the cleanest baby on the block! You are always gently wiping her face and her hands. You are my sweet little girl. You Snow White doll is still you favorite baby and you carry her everywhere. But you tend to do ok if we forget to bring her, which I am grateful for!<br />
<br />
Eating. You have started to become a little more picky but you usually will at least try everything once. You still love Bananas. I think you could eat bananas all day and be a happy girl. I now have to limit you to just one a day because they don't do too well on your tummy. You love any kind of meats and cheese. Girl you like you some cheese, just like daddy! You still take a sippy cup at night but we only give you about half a cup now. <br />
<br />
Sleep: You are still the most excellent sleeping baby I have ever been around. You go down anywhere between 7 pm and 8 pm depending on your mood and are up by 7 on the weekends. You still take awesome naps and I am so thankful for that time on the weekend to catch up on everything so I can spend more time with you in the afternoons. You sleep from about 12:30 until 2:30 and you always wake up the best of moods and give the best hugs when you wake up.<br />
<br />
Growth- Weighing in at just 25 pounds and 34 inches tall.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
You are growing into a wonderful little person and we just love you so very much sweet girl. I can't wait to see you grow, learn and develop more into the wonderful person that God graced us with.<br />
We love you angel!!<br />
<br />
XOXO-<br />
Mommy and Daddy!!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-64914733513372761142015-11-10T08:00:00.000-06:002015-11-10T08:00:01.877-06:00Testimony Tuesday<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" tabindex="0">Kristina Landrum shares ~<br /></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" tabindex="0">I just wanted to take a couple of minutes to tell you why I decided to start taking Plexus, why I decided to sell plexus, and why I continue to take Plexus. Originally I just wanted to lose 5 lbs. and I wanted to sell the products so I could get them at a wholesale cost and I would be able to make enough money to pay for my product.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" tabindex="0">My why has evolved into so much more th<span class="text_exposed_show">an weight loss and wholesale prices. As I was on the product I started reading people’s testimonies; I read about people with different medical issues (infertility, PCOS, etc.), and about them getting pregnant after being on Plexus.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" tabindex="0"><span class="text_exposed_show">When I was 26 I had my hormone levels tested. My estrogen was way too high and my progesterone was way too low! If you know anything about pregnancy and hormones then you already know that you have and maintain a decent level of progesterone in order to get pregnant and in order to keep the baby once you are pregnant. I had my progesterone levels tested and my doctor was actually surprised at how low my progesterone was for somebody my age. Mine was 0.31, and it is supposed to be 0.95 to 21.00 ng/mL.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" tabindex="0"><span class="text_exposed_show">So, as advised, I immediately started taking hormone replacement therapy. At that point in my life I didn't want to be pregnant, but I was thinking about my future; about how one day I would get married and how I would want to have a baby.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" tabindex="0"><span class="text_exposed_show">I continued to pay for the blood work and continued to pay for the medication, but my levels never really got close to the reference range. Eventually the blood work and medication became too expensive, so I stopped having my levels tested and stopped the medication.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" tabindex="0"><span class="text_exposed_show">Then I found Plexus Slim; it was a product that I loved and I felt great on! Like I said, I found out that people were able to get pregnant while on Plexus so I was even more intrigued and drawn to the products.</span></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" tabindex="0"><span class="text_exposed_show">My husband and I decided to start trying, and within no time I was able to conceive! I let my doctor know and she was actually quite shocked that I was able to conceive without any sort of medication or any medical intervention.</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7OoZAU30PNvwkKXKKvn2LrZAs_Yn9OL6bFGpBVrG5d5w4j4kUbjIoO-W4QwequfWNgPG8qX0T1KSQR9P2I6E13gH8y8PsYvH35a5dgmstb6JiXP79-m8m_0vl1mZrJQt2EfoBKslG98/s1600/2Testimonial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7OoZAU30PNvwkKXKKvn2LrZAs_Yn9OL6bFGpBVrG5d5w4j4kUbjIoO-W4QwequfWNgPG8qX0T1KSQR9P2I6E13gH8y8PsYvH35a5dgmstb6JiXP79-m8m_0vl1mZrJQt2EfoBKslG98/s320/2Testimonial.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" tabindex="0"><span class="text_exposed_show">That was my why, but it has evolved passed that again, because now that I am pregnant I want to be a stay at home mom. I am going to be a stay at home mom and I don’t have any guilt about that because I have my Plexus check to help supplement my husband’s pay check. I am so blessed and grateful to have that income coming in and we are so blessed to have conceived a daughter, and I really do put all of that into God and Plexus!</span></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-10047127809534593872015-11-03T14:14:00.000-06:002015-11-03T14:14:10.108-06:00Testimony Tuesday<span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">Ashley's Plexus Testimonial</span></span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" /><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"></span><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption">"This is a pic of me in the ER during one of the many panic attacks I used to suffer from and I was convinced I w<span class="text_exposed_show">as going to die. If you’ve ever experienced this, then you know it’s by far one of the most horrifying things—ever! To lighten the mood, Baron said, “You look so pretty in that hospital gown, I’m going to take your picture.” I have such a great husband, amazing son, and I live a happy life. So why in the heck did the ER doctor tell me, “There’s nothing wrong with you. Your stats are normal. Here’s some Xanax. Go on home now….” **insert huge question mark here**<br /><br />Ugh…more Xanax…to add to the growing pile of pills, antidepressants, and sleeping pills.<br />This leads me to my one-year update on my health journey with<a href="http://www.plexusslim.com/crystalevans" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #888888;">Plexus</span></a>. Since I began taking the <a href="http://www.plexusslim.com/crystalevans" target="_blank">products </a>late Oct 2013, I have not had one single anxiety or panic attack and I'm off all of my antidepressants. I no longer suffer from insomnia, nor do I need any of those awful sleeping pills that would have me feeling sluggish and lethargic the next day. I’m no longer a doctor’s problem patient and I don’t need to be a guinea pig for the various medications that should have “fixed me” but instead only caused more problems and side effects that would lead to me needing yet another medication.<br /><br />I also haven’t had any bladder or yeast infections, which I’d get on almost a monthly basis, thus getting another Cipro prescription. And instead of getting sick almost every single month, I now maybe get sick with a cold two or three times a year! My eczema and acne breakouts are cleared up—my back, arms, chest, and legs used to be riddled with it. My stomach doesn’t hurt as often as it used to…at one point doctors thought I “might” have an ulcer, but they never could figure out exactly why my tummy would hurt almost every time I ate. And for those who are wondering about my weight (which does fluctuate…hello, that happens to ALL of us even on the very best supplements out there!) I’m still maintaining the lowest body fat I’ve ever had—recently just dropping 3 pounds by adding our new product Block to my regimen.<br /><br />I strongly believe SO many issues are rooted in an unhealthy gut (gastrointestinal issues, leaky gut, candida overgrowth) and by tuning up our insides and getting our bodies working the way God intended is vital to our overall health. We can't control some of the foods we eat. If you don't eat organic, wild, grassfed—then the meats are loaded with antibiotics that were given to the animal to keep it alive and steroids to make it grow bigger and faster. And guess what? Every time you eat at a restaurant, you’re eating those exact meats! Even “Prime” meat is NOT necessarily natural or grass fed. I encourage you to Google it and see for yourself. If you consume a diet high in simple carbs and starches, artificial sweeteners like aspartame and products that say “diet” or “fat free,” if you live in an environment where invisible toxins most likely lurk in the air we breathe (mold, pollution, etc.), if you drink tap water that could have contaminants in it, and if you take certain medications like antibiotics and birth control…Then did you know that ALL of those factors KILL the much needed healthy bacteria in your GI tract, throwing your intestinal “eco system” into a smorgasbord for the bad yeast and fungus to thrive…leading your body to experience a whole slew of side effects and a lot of them now scientifically proven to be directly linked to autoimmune disorders?<br /><br />Trying to eat healthy is important, but as I said above even some of those “healthy” choices you make might not be as healthy as you think. Did you know that 80% of our immune system is in your intestinal tract?? Which is why I strongly believe that nothing is more important than supplementing high quality <a href="http://www.plexusslim.com/crystalevans" target="_blank"><span style="color: #888888;">probiotics</span>, <span style="color: #888888;">vitamins</span>, and <span style="color: #888888;">natural supplements</span> to help combat our bodies against these toxins and impurities…and keep our immune</a> system functioning the way God intended in the first place."</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></span></span><span aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;" tabindex="0"><span class="hasCaption"><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></span></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcbXvmHlUz5gYFc3_PEmdUamxN9dz05VWesPxnGWfWfBG3jvwCSeC4z2f3pbrsa7XUAkfIvVwkJ6mzra-mrFhNrVX3MeMXl4zae1qDWqsl1z93reZm_-rM3MZaf6HpgOT0Bdnzam6TobY/s1600/testimonial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcbXvmHlUz5gYFc3_PEmdUamxN9dz05VWesPxnGWfWfBG3jvwCSeC4z2f3pbrsa7XUAkfIvVwkJ6mzra-mrFhNrVX3MeMXl4zae1qDWqsl1z93reZm_-rM3MZaf6HpgOT0Bdnzam6TobY/s640/testimonial.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-40474113641017816812015-11-03T11:30:00.001-06:002015-11-03T11:30:15.938-06:00Halloween Eve Halloween Eve I have to say was pretty nice this year.<br />
<br />
Since it fell on a FriYay I decided to take advantage of the day care and dropped Annie off and hit the gym with the hubby, but not before snapping some pictures of this cutie in her party attire.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsVfGrmpADR9aaW7P9BH7hSfG4Zz7GST-jDv2LTS2JPDWSdjzovxA1d66o2_nd0V9C4L0h58aqKq9nhkCVQYq-Tn3PNDmQYfJd68mT9BGwG0nWyfGGnEty2BfI-8_JqhSLiqhJSBP0w4/s1600/20151030_064114%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsVfGrmpADR9aaW7P9BH7hSfG4Zz7GST-jDv2LTS2JPDWSdjzovxA1d66o2_nd0V9C4L0h58aqKq9nhkCVQYq-Tn3PNDmQYfJd68mT9BGwG0nWyfGGnEty2BfI-8_JqhSLiqhJSBP0w4/s640/20151030_064114%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYo_I-8DJuBCQLh41kiduyokPb6zmUk_yiKOdXEGpU1rLrVewRSLVVXFrzNCW-5jyk4hwMgKlr659wvCaKDvMBFz4cCot-X4i6UBq69bNZMt89LxexZxcYv5BlWWpNpCt1kB1bTV5Y9M/s1600/20151030_064131%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYo_I-8DJuBCQLh41kiduyokPb6zmUk_yiKOdXEGpU1rLrVewRSLVVXFrzNCW-5jyk4hwMgKlr659wvCaKDvMBFz4cCot-X4i6UBq69bNZMt89LxexZxcYv5BlWWpNpCt1kB1bTV5Y9M/s640/20151030_064131%255B1%255D.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Once I got home I tidied up the house and then headed back to Annie's school to help her kick off the Halloween Festivities with a cute little Halloween Party.<br />
<br />
She was so excited I was there in her class with her but she was ready for me to take her home. <br />
I think she was confused.<br />
<br />
Once I convinced her I was staying a while and I wouldn't leave her she was fine.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGp9-bwqLtkN28tOh6ci_y93MOPSP9nPSEW7YBf6KTE7KgXdUjifgOB7HljAaueb3oL2YAEkk5v8PYnjLfzzYt7FsxuAeCpZxsdnQBL6yzKiSuv54G-KvLnKWjEQ5MTTZSfhi7riPsdU/s1600/20151030_150933%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGp9-bwqLtkN28tOh6ci_y93MOPSP9nPSEW7YBf6KTE7KgXdUjifgOB7HljAaueb3oL2YAEkk5v8PYnjLfzzYt7FsxuAeCpZxsdnQBL6yzKiSuv54G-KvLnKWjEQ5MTTZSfhi7riPsdU/s640/20151030_150933%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
I got to meet all of her little friends and sat around the table in kiddie chairs drinking juice and eating eyeball Oreo cookies- such a cute idea!<br />
<br />
I'm so thankful for these little moments and can't wait for more of them in the future.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFJY2FFJZVYzATf9NCfOpbyWJuEKA0JZYXJs6KkXR1wefVqyjuvlft2vHtlndD9eB9juZwLg1w5q6C_sou5vFHtGXBA-MLr3ZKh9CSh6UPJfR6tPJFBx3KwknE-bSGXopwbw-AWMxvXU/s1600/20151030_155802%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAFJY2FFJZVYzATf9NCfOpbyWJuEKA0JZYXJs6KkXR1wefVqyjuvlft2vHtlndD9eB9juZwLg1w5q6C_sou5vFHtGXBA-MLr3ZKh9CSh6UPJfR6tPJFBx3KwknE-bSGXopwbw-AWMxvXU/s640/20151030_155802%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-65274034760631914942015-11-03T10:58:00.001-06:002015-11-03T10:58:41.748-06:00Halloween 2015I almost thought Halloween weekend was going to be a big bust because it has not stopped raining here the last week.<br />
Insane I tell ya.<br />
The rain it just needs to go away already! Its ruining our fun fall weekends.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEzse_98s6-xR2O5m_2C74cv5SNPS3uCKFhg2iY982V9Y3jVCB8C9f3CGxRpp1cm0OgDDluPW0nDjUVOr_P5T-m_JGl8jQPZRqAiDF9VHPdg3X0COEXDKBygJTqraTRM4FItC5O54dYA/s1600/20151031_150840%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEzse_98s6-xR2O5m_2C74cv5SNPS3uCKFhg2iY982V9Y3jVCB8C9f3CGxRpp1cm0OgDDluPW0nDjUVOr_P5T-m_JGl8jQPZRqAiDF9VHPdg3X0COEXDKBygJTqraTRM4FItC5O54dYA/s640/20151031_150840%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
After it literally down poured all day Saturday we finally saw a break around 3 pm and decided it was time to load up and head to my sister in laws for some Halloween fun.<br />
<br />
Annie was not amused with her costume the first 10 minutes it was on her.<br />
After me fussing over her that she looked pretty I decided to let her be with her tears and she finally forgot about it and was fine the rest of the evening.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJ1FlzKekAvWR3BpSse-0ABny6qCsmHbw3_nYO_z5maEhiWdNqIlJfqjjdGkixAaHkI0QEffjo8-SJD3Q27YCqVKcJIVu1owdMjPPxvdOgoBOzsGuZr-LWLudYSHLRd0ExbBhxzsP1Sg/s1600/20151031_173155%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJ1FlzKekAvWR3BpSse-0ABny6qCsmHbw3_nYO_z5maEhiWdNqIlJfqjjdGkixAaHkI0QEffjo8-SJD3Q27YCqVKcJIVu1owdMjPPxvdOgoBOzsGuZr-LWLudYSHLRd0ExbBhxzsP1Sg/s640/20151031_173155%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Can I say we have a drama queen on our hands?<br />
(Now if only I was a good mamma and remembered to take a picture of her crying her eyeballs out. Darn)<br />
<br />
We loaded up the car and headed a few blocks over to their friends house and headed out for the night. <br />
Little Red Wagon- check<br />
Halloween Bucket- check<br />
Cute Kid dressed like Dorthy- check!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPak-pvhpj7uiLmHqBEWja09LziUrKuJ4Yj-kZQ9hUDyZ3Ttmk6aHlD8tqkMktnugzjfvydrH7EN2OOSzK3uEHE8LxwSvFB88Rnoq6GOXzvvX6AywQYUjEIDdu_7vQa7lvjru2b_3yLvM/s1600/20151031_185047%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPak-pvhpj7uiLmHqBEWja09LziUrKuJ4Yj-kZQ9hUDyZ3Ttmk6aHlD8tqkMktnugzjfvydrH7EN2OOSzK3uEHE8LxwSvFB88Rnoq6GOXzvvX6AywQYUjEIDdu_7vQa7lvjru2b_3yLvM/s640/20151031_185047%255B1%255D.jpg" width="538" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
The first few houses she was very hesitant but once she realized she got hand fulls of candy or the opportunity to pet a cute puppy that was at a house she was all over it.<br />
I had to literally run to keep up with her the rest of the night.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9b-1sjtXdH3duSjep6sswmQ9dJ_103LtOPBI9smcnshEIk2MaiVbo5tVi8_i5Oww0FlG32Slsya0gg0hd2ToLB-plPQce8MnrVMrgEnRJaJA8Drh-btGCxBnKe-gVn45zavl-AEiV_1s/s1600/20151031_185914%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9b-1sjtXdH3duSjep6sswmQ9dJ_103LtOPBI9smcnshEIk2MaiVbo5tVi8_i5Oww0FlG32Slsya0gg0hd2ToLB-plPQce8MnrVMrgEnRJaJA8Drh-btGCxBnKe-gVn45zavl-AEiV_1s/s640/20151031_185914%255B1%255D.jpg" width="499" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Many times I looked back to the street only to find Aaron searching for me and me waiving to him that we are 2 houses in front of him!<br />
<br />
Everyone oohed and awed over little miss Dorthy.<br />
<br />
They just ate her cuteness up like I do on the daily.<br />
<br />
And who doesn't' love a cute little toddler saying... "tink a tink" (trick or treat!)<br />
<br />
I'd say this Halloween was a success. Now to think about what little bit will be next year...<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-30702376805045478522015-10-17T07:00:00.000-05:002015-10-17T07:00:07.436-05:00My Second BusinessesBy now you probably know that I have an entrepreneur side to me. I have a passion for two very separate things. One of them lets me use my artistic side and the other lets me use my passion for helping people get healthy. These two business that let me use my passions are Southern Belle Bouquets and Plexus.<br />
<br />
The first business I started was Southern Belle Bouquets. I was recently married and I had so many people compliment my fabric flowers and bouquet at my wedding and after that I decided to see if I could make a business out of it!<br />
The pondering began for a name and the only thing that suited it more was Southern Belle Bouquets and so that little crafty business was born. I have to admit, Its kinda fallen to the wayside in the last 2 years and I have gotten a few orders here and there but I am hoping all of that will change soon. <br />
If your interested in seeing my work you should check out my shop. The link is above!!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlQB0ipdLWBegtAspmnSwOyAL1FdMQdla0Cz-igusHXZZa2sNZ7odU1moMrJ30T6Jkg50RggxAxBlVGdSl_mIgpybEVyPbRJo-KTpbR8W6V3TSy7N6T8btT1l7zsaeV-MY1VTNzTJv7o/s1600/bM-020312-C-p19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlQB0ipdLWBegtAspmnSwOyAL1FdMQdla0Cz-igusHXZZa2sNZ7odU1moMrJ30T6Jkg50RggxAxBlVGdSl_mIgpybEVyPbRJo-KTpbR8W6V3TSy7N6T8btT1l7zsaeV-MY1VTNzTJv7o/s640/bM-020312-C-p19.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
The second business I started in order to get healthy. Plexus.<br />
My friend Heather introduced me to the product in January 2014 but it wasn't until April of 2014 that I actually decided to give it a try!<br />
Instead of paying full price, because I mean who wants to do that, I signed up as an ambassador. I decided if I could get a few customers I could pay for my product that way and so that business was born.<br />
Now I am growing my team, growing my wealth and getting healthier by the day. If your interested in learning more about how Plexus can help you with your weight loss struggles just ask. FYI- Plexus is so much more than weight loss its a health and wellness company. Weight loss is just one of the many perks!! My link is posted above as well if you'd like to check out our <em>awesome </em>products!!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOm9ir5prk9k6JjfaPNSyd3RVzeiOHGgOwQR9wsxnIg-NZHlwDCR-FuZMbjmyLd8nM0USNgMqzrxl97nDixeFG7hBSyjmXiIP2QFGdRIFt_nANRDSyEqfi7sXnaYwjMEEL_msoehwICFg/s1600/2014-07-28+18.54.53+-+Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOm9ir5prk9k6JjfaPNSyd3RVzeiOHGgOwQR9wsxnIg-NZHlwDCR-FuZMbjmyLd8nM0USNgMqzrxl97nDixeFG7hBSyjmXiIP2QFGdRIFt_nANRDSyEqfi7sXnaYwjMEEL_msoehwICFg/s640/2014-07-28+18.54.53+-+Copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
So theres' a little more to me than my typical work days at my day to day job. I love that I have these business to keep my busy and help me meet different people.<br />
<br />
Do you have an entrepreneur side? If so what is your passion? Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-41563750255000399182015-10-16T07:00:00.000-05:002015-10-16T07:00:00.989-05:00Annalise's NurseryI am going to try to do a few room tours this month. This is if we can keep each room clean long enough so that I can take some pictures!<br />
<br />
Last weekend I probablly spent a good 2 hours in Annie's room purging her closet and organizing her armoire and dresser.<br />
<br />
I remember when we found out we were going to have a girl I invisioned a room that was peaceful, quite, and calming. I wanted lavender and terquoise colors a few dabs of pink if it fit and nothing too expensive.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAiiCqMCwYubvTnyVc_kmq80xGVoq8OPZWHE5RidqGQeYbHRVHXKzsAxpZxYZKwj6GZD7NqjdbbU5k1AjmJrsd1Tj060T0Dzx4Btwr9gajjK-v5YDeEh7RRLr9J9P4EYtSjogg9JVRhg4/s1600/20151004_162237.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAiiCqMCwYubvTnyVc_kmq80xGVoq8OPZWHE5RidqGQeYbHRVHXKzsAxpZxYZKwj6GZD7NqjdbbU5k1AjmJrsd1Tj060T0Dzx4Btwr9gajjK-v5YDeEh7RRLr9J9P4EYtSjogg9JVRhg4/s640/20151004_162237.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEFrqxexUrlUpVoufoeqtCjMZi31QHarxwh_UCFtl9zQ2XQtq1sGcMuhUNO26Nt-zxWtaN-l2Ch4grlOfNhmlJWHk14S4rtAWyu8Wwx6QtcDx9o-vH0AKEW0DtTz7-cfpHM8TbQgEoJk/s1600/125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFEFrqxexUrlUpVoufoeqtCjMZi31QHarxwh_UCFtl9zQ2XQtq1sGcMuhUNO26Nt-zxWtaN-l2Ch4grlOfNhmlJWHk14S4rtAWyu8Wwx6QtcDx9o-vH0AKEW0DtTz7-cfpHM8TbQgEoJk/s640/125.JPG" width="424" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMf_jH7E_uSLJTQRQaKz_HosiNLsk6nC_v2AZSRXuaR_nFS_jB0rF7TCDRRml00J6DbDp_3s_gRzcp7vtI1rcsm47OiGR2ycvCLyhqP-LluowOeF-6VN7RYhpSsHyWFsLffNe7ZhX-eu4/s1600/20151004_185745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMf_jH7E_uSLJTQRQaKz_HosiNLsk6nC_v2AZSRXuaR_nFS_jB0rF7TCDRRml00J6DbDp_3s_gRzcp7vtI1rcsm47OiGR2ycvCLyhqP-LluowOeF-6VN7RYhpSsHyWFsLffNe7ZhX-eu4/s640/20151004_185745.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhZu_8z-mulFqij5cj2gcO5znP6FW9cz7_3k4MPDqh3qE9xjabZZmgLChgPswzyZBGf2M51qnObGlRfvE5gnlrik1M5hkagFu4FFBxflby3d5pdOngEKbR9R4IWOJyclJum5yHStxKIM/s1600/130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQhZu_8z-mulFqij5cj2gcO5znP6FW9cz7_3k4MPDqh3qE9xjabZZmgLChgPswzyZBGf2M51qnObGlRfvE5gnlrik1M5hkagFu4FFBxflby3d5pdOngEKbR9R4IWOJyclJum5yHStxKIM/s640/130.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Literally everything in her room we bought used except for the glider. <br />
<br />
This room is still my favorite room in the house.<br />
<br />
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-81748504631140821952015-10-14T07:00:00.000-05:002015-10-14T07:00:01.671-05:0031 Facts About MeI thought this would be a fun little post so that you all can get to know me better.<br />
These are in no particular order.<br />
<br />
1. I HATE, and I mean hate rodents- mice, rats, hampsters, squirrels, etc. Like, I am literally terrified of them. I have stories... lots of stories maybe I'll write a post about them one day.<br />
2. I knew my husband for 5 years before I ever gave him the chance to take me on a date!<br />
3. I love musicals<br />
4. I can recite any song on any Disney Princess movie!<br />
5. My biggest pet peve is people blowing their nose or wiping their nose in front of me. GAG!<br />
6. I am the eldest of all my siblings with 19 years difference between me and my youngest brother.<br />
7. Even though my cousins live far apart we are all still very close and I love that about us.<br />
8. My dad. Even though he is gone I swear sometimes he is right next to me. Especially when I am probably driving too fast and singing too lound in my car, thats when I feel his presence the most!<br />
9. I was told at the age of 22 I probably would never be able to have children- that dr. was a liar!<br />
10. If we go to the movies I have to have a cherry ICEE. Its just a rule I can't break!<br />
11. Besides living in Texas I have also lived in New York and Oregon. If I could choose, I would have probably lived in Oregon forever. It is so so pretty there. I LOVED it.<br />
12. Bud Light lime is my drink of choice for social occasions but I am also a fan of any fruity drink with an umbrella in it. Especially if it involves me barefoot on the beach.<br />
13. Oh the beach. I really hope I will be able to visit many more tropical beaches in my day. Nothing is more relaxing to me than laying by the water and reading a good book at the beach. It recharges me like nothing else.<br />
14. I rarely cuss but if I do its normally the "S" word or the "F" word and used to just make my point!<br />
15. My dream car is an Audi A5 Cabriolet- however, I will gladly take a free Plexus Lexus one day!<br />
16. I miss my grandma a lot. I think of her often and wonder what she would think of Annalise. I miss her Alabama accent and giving us money and gum out of her "pocketbook."<br />
17. My sister is my best friend even though we are complete opposites!<br />
18. I had to move 1400 miles away to meet my best friend Heidi and I am so glad I did. Even though we don't talk often we always pick up right where we left off.<br />
19. My Aunt Evy always has the best advice, I hope to be as awesome as her one day!<br />
20. I have a weird obsession with stripes lately. Seems a lot of my clothing has horizontal stripes. I just cant stop buying them.<br />
21. I hate my natural wavy hair. This is why you will most likely know I have naturally wavy hair. Its usually straightened or curled, and yes, I am that girl that will spend an hour fixing my hair only to put it up in a pony tail an hour later!<br />
22. I dont get all the hoopla over pumpkin everything.<br />
23. My favorite holiday is my birthday and Christmas.<br />
24. I like to indulge in a good book whenever I can. Once I get into it though I will stay up as late as I can until it is finished.<br />
25. I believe with all my heart my daddy sent me my daughter from heaven.<br />
26. I have always dreamed of being a broadway singer but never had the guts to try!<br />
27. <em> </em>I am addicted to pinterest<br />
28. I clean when I am really REALLY mad.<br />
29. I clean when I am bored too. I just like to clean.<br />
30. I believe I am a good combination of an introvert and an extrovert. Becuase I do enjoy a good party but I could also stay in yoga pants and watch movies all day.<br />
31. I am 31 years old and pretty happy with this life God has given me. I am truly blessed.<br />
<br />
So there ya go. Me in a nutshell. Do we have anything in common? Comment below.Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-70357607425515973992015-10-13T13:11:00.002-05:002015-10-13T13:11:21.565-05:00Testimony Tuesday: Real Men Drink Pink<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: start;">Plexus Ambassador Heidi Speer shares her husband Clint's story and shows that the #PinkDrink isn't just for women...</span><br style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: start;" /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_gSLohMxzUQxu3cGd4xzADAeM_KlsfoS0c-_pYMCur4rNAtA1G2IRJxebjS6LBHcghXcSeRhOkqL35XMNHNXOQnECqnKZ7wb3ME0qW0ee-oHd8CZqllnHPOEOXS5xeRfF3oZebxvUZo4/s1600/FB_IMG_1444759233435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_gSLohMxzUQxu3cGd4xzADAeM_KlsfoS0c-_pYMCur4rNAtA1G2IRJxebjS6LBHcghXcSeRhOkqL35XMNHNXOQnECqnKZ7wb3ME0qW0ee-oHd8CZqllnHPOEOXS5xeRfF3oZebxvUZo4/s640/FB_IMG_1444759233435.jpg" width="358" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span class="Lkb" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">Plexus Ambassador Heidi Speer shares her husband Clint's story and shows that the #PinkDrink isn't just for women...<br /><br /></span><br />
<span class="Lkb" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></span>
<span class="Lkb" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px;">"My Plextimony is a little different than the ones you're probably used to seeing floating around. I started my Plexus journey because my wife started taking it and well...I just really liked the taste of it. I didn't have any weight to lose and I was actually trying to put on weight after getting down to a scrawny 163 lbs. For a man standing at 6'2'', that is very skinny. Overall I didn't struggle with portion or craving control, and my blood pressure and cholesterol were just fine.<br /><br />So I didn't really NEED Plexus, right??<br /><br />It all started out with that tasty little fruit-flavored pink drink. Plus she left these little Plexus packages laying all over the house. So naturally I drank it. One, sometimes two if I was thirsty, and even three on the days that my wife didn't catch me. I liked the taste! Give me a break!<br /><br />Anyway, after about a month of her taking the products and deciding to share Plexus with others, I was being dragged along to meeting after meeting about Plexus and hearing story after story about people getting better control over cravings, losing weight, kicking sugar and caffeine habits, and just improving their overall health. I mean, I loved the taste of it, and I did actually feel better and have increased energy when I had Plexus Slim on-board, but it didn't compare to the weight loss and health testimonials that I was hearing at these meetings. Did it?<br /><br />After hearing Plexus this and Plexus that for a few months, curiosity got the best of me and I caved and asked her if she thought I could benefit from the Plexus multivitamin. Well, of course she couldn't throw the XFactor vitamins my way fast enough! She was excited that I was interested in more than just the taste of the drink! I even let her in on my thoughts about the pink drink, the energy I was feeling, the fact that I was sleeping better at night, and just feeling better overall. Maybe I should've kept that to myself because then she actually started making me talk at some of her meetings.<br /><br />At the beginning of 2014 we both were feeling good enough that we wanted to start really working out. Now...this was very unusual for me for a few different reasons. i would always start out with good intentions and I wanted to support my wife on her health and fitness journey while she was dealing with her medical issues, but I would always fall short. I would either get discouraged because I couldn't put on muscle or weight no matter how hard I tried, or I would just be so tired that I really couldn't be bothered to waste what little energy I did have at the gym.<br /><br />So in January when we made the commitment to working out and sticking with it, I truly didn't see it going very far.<br /><br />And then it happened.<br /><br />In January we started back at Rivermarket Boot camp that we had been doing on and off for about a year. Before Plexus we would usually make it to a few classes and then before I knew it I was making excuses and saying "we'll go tomorrow". Well when we started back, this time was different. This time we completed the full 5 weeks, and it felt awesome!!!<br /><br />In February we decided to make a commitment to working out twice a week with our trainer Bashay who owned the boot camp. Now, I wasn't sure that I would actually stick with it because that's not what I do but I can definitely say that this time was different. I WANTED to workout. WHAT?!<br /><br />I felt good and now I wanted to LOOK good. I can definitely say that having my pink drink and my XFactor significantly impacted my workouts and my results. I was able to stick to a cleaner diet while working out and I knew that the pink drink was helping me burn fat instead of muscle. Not to mention the incredible energy that the XFactor gave me to get me through 2 hours of intense weight training.<br /><br />Now we are coming up on a year of CONSISTENTLY working out at least 4 times a week, and I feel awesome and I'm even stronger than I was in my high school football days! And it is pretty neat getting to do this along side my wife and experience this journey together.<br /><br />So for all of you out there that think this "little pink drink" is just for women, or that its all about weight loss, I'm here to tell you that you're wrong. It's about overall improved health and being able to feel good about yourself on the inside AND the outside!<br /><br />Real men DRINK PINK!"</span>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-6480956476177419052015-10-13T07:00:00.000-05:002015-10-13T07:00:04.364-05:00IntroductionHey Y’all! I’m Crystal Evans, wife to Aaron and mommy to Annalise.I love all things purple, planning parties, cooking like the pioneer woman, and drinking iced tea on the back porch.<br />
<br />
I started this little blog back in 2011 to document our wedding planning. I've dabbled here and there in this little blog but recently I have really wanted to make an effort to document our life as a family of 3.<br />
<br />
I want to capture memories in time so that I can revisit them and show Annie one day when she is older.<br />
<br />
I love reading other blogs so figured I would give it a good try myself. So, we'll see where this little piece of web space takes me!<br />
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-23379795762298133042015-10-12T10:28:00.001-05:002015-10-12T10:28:57.176-05:0031 Day Blog ChallengeI have been searching for more ways to interact with you, my readers. The whole 5 of you! lol.<br />
So I have decided to do a 31 day blog challenge and see how it goes!<br />
This should be fun. So sit tight get ready to know me a little better!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNoUGw1ZpixaOy4gBzUbdUp64xbgObqYcsgZCo3pngefaDCkWcaMchrq9zYw-TGe4t2UOKS-suY2QGksrgYk-MAsj2ccczKhLPqdpOL2C28cyT54f_gdZ3whejbE_uuUiHq53xTddi49k/s1600/cbac44ed47c4a7309a98ebf1cfd614c3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNoUGw1ZpixaOy4gBzUbdUp64xbgObqYcsgZCo3pngefaDCkWcaMchrq9zYw-TGe4t2UOKS-suY2QGksrgYk-MAsj2ccczKhLPqdpOL2C28cyT54f_gdZ3whejbE_uuUiHq53xTddi49k/s640/cbac44ed47c4a7309a98ebf1cfd614c3.jpg" width="384" /></a></div>
<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-29268022874749468592015-10-06T10:36:00.000-05:002015-10-06T10:36:14.672-05:00Testimony Tuesday!This testimony blew my mind. I have been following Rachael on facebook for quite a while now and knew some of her struggles but never would have imagined this. Rachael Rogers shares her persoanl and emotional struggle with cystic acne and how she is overcoming. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZy6Wk0uqX55wvf1bdS7yyktsgMKyMgDyLyTWJCOyfSK6rmXkTk8w2YYf5doaFiROdElW3odOxBIm23g0YsP6UaT_YG8pJbY9Co1Cul302DQkJO7dCO-SPeKT36PQ83d1JbU06H-ZHOxA/s1600/FB_IMG_1444144216361.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZy6Wk0uqX55wvf1bdS7yyktsgMKyMgDyLyTWJCOyfSK6rmXkTk8w2YYf5doaFiROdElW3odOxBIm23g0YsP6UaT_YG8pJbY9Co1Cul302DQkJO7dCO-SPeKT36PQ83d1JbU06H-ZHOxA/s400/FB_IMG_1444144216361.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Rachael says:<br />
"My tummy is CHURNING just thinking about posting this but if it can help even one person, it's worth the humiliation (an possibly hateful commnets).<br />
Acne sufferers will totally understand. If you have perfect skin, BE. THANKFUL. because there are TON of us who don't. I personally battled with cystic acne for over 18 years. The left is the very worst my skin had ever been and right is last week- lots of rednes and scarring but ZERO pimples. I've tried every cream, mask, gel & acne system known to man. I've tried clean eating and exercising. I've cut out all sugar, coke & chocolate. I've tried antibiotics, accutan,e lasers, facials... all the typical dermatologist recommendations. It's been a very long jouney but I've finally found a systemthat works for me. About a year ago, I found out that an immediate relative had been diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa, or "Acne Inversa" and were tol that HS was a hereditary issue and that they probably had a family member that struggled with cystic acne or HS.<br />
Ummmmm...that would be ME!<br />
Long story short, I spent the last year trying different combinations of products (with Plexus TriPlex combo at the center of it all) and finally found a system that works for me.<br />
We found that the TriPlex, plus XFactor, MegaX and a very low dose of cephalosporin antibiotic was the perfect combination of clearning my skin, improving my scarring and keeping acne at bay. Typically with long-term antibiotic use, problems will occur such as yeast infections and tummy issues but because I'm replacing good bacteria in my gut every day, cleansing my GI tract/ colon every day, taking an incredible vitamin that helps me absorb these nutrients, Slim to balance blood sugar, and MegaX to keep the epidermal bacteria at bay too (that's what Omexa 5 & 7 do!!!), my body has had ZERO issues that are typically associated with antibiotics. Plexus alone is not a cure- all and neither are prescription meds. I've tried antibiotics alone MANY times in the past and they've NEVER kept my skin clear. Never. But pairing them with my Plexus products has worked for me and this could be someone else's answer too. Finding out that your specific type of acne is hereditary is not fun, but God was faithful in helping me find a system that works best for me.<br />
Your story might be similar. I'd love to help you find a combination that works best for you too!!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnyinGiMzaaEFzylqQfcwwW5YBY_2-mDmaQ95o2Th4iG9CY-7oaF-mPDc01HBI__hoiAHOZjK9jn4IO1Lw3L5lcKcSKJBXQagYu4M-7gHPBaKsIuE9APchGy37lKANfvZSy4BLeooQ2k/s1600/FB_IMG_1444144222925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinnyinGiMzaaEFzylqQfcwwW5YBY_2-mDmaQ95o2Th4iG9CY-7oaF-mPDc01HBI__hoiAHOZjK9jn4IO1Lw3L5lcKcSKJBXQagYu4M-7gHPBaKsIuE9APchGy37lKANfvZSy4BLeooQ2k/s400/FB_IMG_1444144222925.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Send me an email if you would like more information. <br />
xoxo-<br />
Crystal<br />
<br />
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-13978095540571322882015-09-09T12:09:00.003-05:002015-09-09T12:09:50.782-05:00The Dishes Can WaitSo last night after dinner as usual I gave Annie a bath and we played for a good 20 minutes or so.<br />
I splash her, she soaks me.<br />
I feed her bubbles.<br />
She drinks water I pour out of her little gardening pot.<br />
<br />
After I dressed and sat her down with daddy I went back to the dishes that were in the sink to finish washing them.<br />
Annie came up to my side stretching her sweet little hands up to me.<br />
"Maaamaaaa"<br />
"Maaaamaaaa" she cried at my feet.<br />
"Baby Im doing dishes just give me a minute, OK?"<br />
"Maaaahhhh maaaah" she cried some more.<br />
In that instant I just stood there and thought.<br />
<i>What are you doing, stop and hold that baby.</i><br />
<br />
And so I did.<br />
<br />
I turned the water off, left the dirty dishes there in the sink and picked her up and held her.<br />
That lasted a whole thirty seconds and then she hopped down and wandered to her room.<br />
She brought out every pair of shoes out she could carry in here arms and we then tried on every pair of shoes until bed time.<br />
<br />
Its times like these I want to remember.<br />
Times that I know she wants me.<br />
<i>ME.</i><br />
Not cartoons, not her toys, <i>me</i>. <br />
She wants to know I love her and that I'm never too busy for her.<br />
<br />
To top that off, after we said our prayers she looked up at me said.<br />
"Wuuv Ewww" (Love you)<br />
<br />
I'm pretty sure I died a little bit on the inside and went to heaven.<br />
<br />
"I love you too sweet girl."<br />
<br />
Our babies are small.<br />
Snuggle them, hold them and love them because the dishes can wait.<br />
<br />
<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-78328731726651902912015-09-09T10:15:00.003-05:002015-09-09T10:15:59.872-05:00Weekend Wrap Up and Labor DayThis weekend was a whirl wind I tell ya.<br />
Thursday night we set sail to head up to Dallas to watch two of our love bird friends tie the knot at the JP on Friday morning.<br />
The drive was long and long... and did I mention long.<br />
5 hours with a toddler in tow and the DVD player crapping out is no fun.<br />
For the most part we made due with lots of singing, Cheetos's and milk until she finally passed out.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2Z4RFsIhOvon3BJhGCZ0MPZFQhsSDVKJNX8O5NWukoabxecw6GggUTwiWfrRSgGPNwMGRHnBHgYspDCdAPh-0Bpq5UomwEFmuY3PQFAJjmqsXCzSfVlFKMcK_iveBelThAZ47JWTzJM/s1600/20150904_142734%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2Z4RFsIhOvon3BJhGCZ0MPZFQhsSDVKJNX8O5NWukoabxecw6GggUTwiWfrRSgGPNwMGRHnBHgYspDCdAPh-0Bpq5UomwEFmuY3PQFAJjmqsXCzSfVlFKMcK_iveBelThAZ47JWTzJM/s640/20150904_142734%255B1%255D.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Friday morning we woke early as usual with Annie and kinda lounged around and visited until it was time for the "I Do's."<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA213C6Z2tagraG3P-Dt48wCJqDK57i86fNUigrohnEnhq15DMeKgc22dquGq3nNA7_wc9c8V360al5JCKOVSC-8huDtCa5-wgLA9wq55zI2TrixGB3TyZgbR_HiGp35PF704REPsVp7Y/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA213C6Z2tagraG3P-Dt48wCJqDK57i86fNUigrohnEnhq15DMeKgc22dquGq3nNA7_wc9c8V360al5JCKOVSC-8huDtCa5-wgLA9wq55zI2TrixGB3TyZgbR_HiGp35PF704REPsVp7Y/s640/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
After more visiting and prepping homemade pasta - YUMMY. Our visit was up and it was time to head home with a sick little one in tow.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguD2j6Xd3ppViKyjJXVkr6034pMZ7jX0HUlrcUMByZmpGpqG-iGZi9Erbkn3aiqwAcvcPv3hVWWoLkDZpWhCfpFF_Nh2NK0cdQYRW7uqHThNmPl5zzevAUG_faiFwenirb3nwTWfKc5Sg/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguD2j6Xd3ppViKyjJXVkr6034pMZ7jX0HUlrcUMByZmpGpqG-iGZi9Erbkn3aiqwAcvcPv3hVWWoLkDZpWhCfpFF_Nh2NK0cdQYRW7uqHThNmPl5zzevAUG_faiFwenirb3nwTWfKc5Sg/s640/PicMonkey+Collage3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
I don't know what we all got into but we are all kinda under the weather now.<br />
Annie had been having a runny nose all weekend- I attributed to allergies and the 5 hour difference.<br />
But, now that Aaron and I are both feeling it I am not so sure.<br />
Lots of warm beverages, Vick's vapor rub and cough drops have been laying around.<br />
<br />
Monday we kinda just lounged around and I soaked up extra snuggles with Annie and did the usual cleaning, and prepping for another week.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqqDp4r-mFB4oSGu2rLq2TVC05RPsJYMNLCm74US0Cc_dggsvhPYpuSZHDhIiEY3LF1iNZhafvwnXPAJARt3EOr6ch1wtpQCyBB1kABnlM6ANoGvgJElS7KKzIfogiWO1-a0IcQMA-2w/s1600/20150902_190500%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqqDp4r-mFB4oSGu2rLq2TVC05RPsJYMNLCm74US0Cc_dggsvhPYpuSZHDhIiEY3LF1iNZhafvwnXPAJARt3EOr6ch1wtpQCyBB1kABnlM6ANoGvgJElS7KKzIfogiWO1-a0IcQMA-2w/s640/20150902_190500%255B1%255D.jpg" width="472" /></a></div>
<br />
Sorry, but our life just wasn't too exciting around these parts this week.<br />
Unless you count Annalise picking her nose for the first time! <br />
Yup, and I got it all on camera!<br />
<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-5039018049949563702015-09-02T07:00:00.000-05:002015-09-02T07:00:08.131-05:00Just Call Me Aunt Ci Ci<div style="text-align: center;">
There is nothing greater in the world than being a mommy and second to that is being an aunt. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I never in a million years could have guessed the love and joy and my nephew and nieces bring to my life.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7TgOaI21s3on4hF-m0sb0LGDVts8NprNlN3-nrx23vwpVwIR5PT_RTuSntVaBuYhNBsD-hYVY5C8oQEZR1h6srniqbfIAH7s331-Vo4uGBuFQP1o8QlvYmUY6huVZrU77MOob5ZhoL1A/s1600/IMG_08582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7TgOaI21s3on4hF-m0sb0LGDVts8NprNlN3-nrx23vwpVwIR5PT_RTuSntVaBuYhNBsD-hYVY5C8oQEZR1h6srniqbfIAH7s331-Vo4uGBuFQP1o8QlvYmUY6huVZrU77MOob5ZhoL1A/s640/IMG_08582.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
They all seriously melt my heart every time I see them.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love spending time with them. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love that I get to see them grow up</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And I especially love that they know they can always ALWAYS count on me.</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
This weekend I was overfilled with love and joy just by spending a few minutes having a dance party with them. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Twirling these little princesses around my finger. Spinning in circles and jumping up a down to our favorite song is just so much fun with them.</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I want to treasure these moments just like I treasure the moments with Annie.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I know too soon they will end.... though I secretly hope dance parties never end because what fun would life be without a good ol' dance party.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Colt, Abbigayle, Olivia and RaeLynn- Aunt CiCi loves you all so very much!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Muah!</div>
<br />
<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-19886295011728245282015-09-01T11:47:00.000-05:002015-09-01T11:47:01.271-05:00The Pioneer Woman CollectionIs anyone else out there obsessed with the Pioneer Woman? <br />
Just me?<br />
Y'all did you know her collection hit Walmart this morning and just about everything is sold out!!<br />
I cannot believe it. Well I can. But damn. I wanted some goodies and now I have to wait.<br />
Until then I am just going to have to drool over all this deliciousness.<br />
Shes pure genius and knows how to pull my love of kitchenware heart strings.<br />
Hopefully I can get my hands on some of these items come September 14th. <br />
Until then..... I'll stay in dreamland until these beauties are in my kitchen!!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZxBKnnqMrBx_1HyPSYghwrcqr_Tvm4gQ8mW_cJciVAvm6zeabZ5aK7N9ZqjG063TDb-P2CKJkqlLuEujvtwsr6iSJRgmdvdiH-zcihmpm7dPb_EHTs0qkj5CJ_zKcL270IxJ60hdkmQ/s1600/k2-_0eb660bc-eb51-4d1d-8214-a3970f93c5c2-v2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZxBKnnqMrBx_1HyPSYghwrcqr_Tvm4gQ8mW_cJciVAvm6zeabZ5aK7N9ZqjG063TDb-P2CKJkqlLuEujvtwsr6iSJRgmdvdiH-zcihmpm7dPb_EHTs0qkj5CJ_zKcL270IxJ60hdkmQ/s640/k2-_0eb660bc-eb51-4d1d-8214-a3970f93c5c2-v2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN2BB_nvINJxXh4QoRKvbPFRxtf9CXim8CqRDADK5KVqbWT0-8TpJV_MwrGf_JfgpfMJZmL7KEVtBhaMMhLgVjyJVR0ui08DVj4HQUvwPLapGC44lN99B49ie9FLNCskb-PvfqGkXnBFc/s1600/k2-_3c964be0-e03f-49cb-b697-2d3b2508c8fe.v2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN2BB_nvINJxXh4QoRKvbPFRxtf9CXim8CqRDADK5KVqbWT0-8TpJV_MwrGf_JfgpfMJZmL7KEVtBhaMMhLgVjyJVR0ui08DVj4HQUvwPLapGC44lN99B49ie9FLNCskb-PvfqGkXnBFc/s640/k2-_3c964be0-e03f-49cb-b697-2d3b2508c8fe.v2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Its like she designed these just to go in MY kitchen I tell ya!!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-t5eST6eGT_trB5mfHiL3CixYcEcWU2kiBKPy4aIScoUP68dWFWwPMdoFWj5wEMq2PmMNUlKnCF19j3xYlODyZoPsxiylW0P8mgXtq6NJIZ-uYSJv0pXHH2wn96mPGX7akguxWaj9g4/s1600/k2-_ed66238d-aa58-4ad7-a60d-6f49522bd3ae-v5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC-t5eST6eGT_trB5mfHiL3CixYcEcWU2kiBKPy4aIScoUP68dWFWwPMdoFWj5wEMq2PmMNUlKnCF19j3xYlODyZoPsxiylW0P8mgXtq6NJIZ-uYSJv0pXHH2wn96mPGX7akguxWaj9g4/s640/k2-_ed66238d-aa58-4ad7-a60d-6f49522bd3ae-v5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMLUmEa5Zi8Fdkd7rCMVXBSARaT9SvwANGrBP5cZbHCPHZPi7izK1MpABrOFMcZaj5BdXtyuGKozHT3IR_wih1ZtxPeS-wpfwDDBm_MenQN6zbiXvcp6E2Awh8EAOvV5K3UvMObHPHUw/s1600/k2-_f05e7534-6f1a-4386-8c6b-97416b8e9dcf.v3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMLUmEa5Zi8Fdkd7rCMVXBSARaT9SvwANGrBP5cZbHCPHZPi7izK1MpABrOFMcZaj5BdXtyuGKozHT3IR_wih1ZtxPeS-wpfwDDBm_MenQN6zbiXvcp6E2Awh8EAOvV5K3UvMObHPHUw/s640/k2-_f05e7534-6f1a-4386-8c6b-97416b8e9dcf.v3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zwKig-Utr5a_e39AduP-v4_vHqPRlPFy5MuUvDgZwCMiLub8hIxRAlQOj4QEjKjNBXJDrD4Blh9nGC6iqrHkyys_yEKTAwuY46UwRHzpD8WqllR7FI5RUV81gLd-FLlCDFfRIO29Maw/s1600/mg_7383.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-zwKig-Utr5a_e39AduP-v4_vHqPRlPFy5MuUvDgZwCMiLub8hIxRAlQOj4QEjKjNBXJDrD4Blh9nGC6iqrHkyys_yEKTAwuY46UwRHzpD8WqllR7FI5RUV81gLd-FLlCDFfRIO29Maw/s640/mg_7383.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
I mean the butterfly detail on this? Its like she designed it just for me!!!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_M3WATt_Wyzy9WZ7PUNwbL4IxSt5WU2tkzd-d2hSb4uM8YDYFu5tYy-13_ZU9DMvs7CYlRWB0BUWJm8wVr_6Co76_2ptN7IIHvjzwRWUbT-Js1-A2yDi6PDJR4X5jX0f4coqLFuxEGc/s1600/mg_7553-edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6_M3WATt_Wyzy9WZ7PUNwbL4IxSt5WU2tkzd-d2hSb4uM8YDYFu5tYy-13_ZU9DMvs7CYlRWB0BUWJm8wVr_6Co76_2ptN7IIHvjzwRWUbT-Js1-A2yDi6PDJR4X5jX0f4coqLFuxEGc/s640/mg_7553-edit.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLtomhpu_QN8Faw_QPS1WzYNy9NyHOt7QCnyDVASJTg9D6-mvvW7HaP4PIhPxsW-REcuCz2lHraB9GWRpxrtypDm7RDjLzCVUL0zan4Ek7WSIo04WKP58nPwg50UKA2tidwSFOqC_VFQ/s1600/mg_7639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLtomhpu_QN8Faw_QPS1WzYNy9NyHOt7QCnyDVASJTg9D6-mvvW7HaP4PIhPxsW-REcuCz2lHraB9GWRpxrtypDm7RDjLzCVUL0zan4Ek7WSIo04WKP58nPwg50UKA2tidwSFOqC_VFQ/s640/mg_7639.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Again with the butterfly... I died again and went to kitchenware heaven!!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdAOgwY2K8C2x1C7Nvwc_DVMuDCwFGNs6p1yp3TGIVdBBDxVDJkQ7ZTfpPkABktULQ_6LQZFBefmfuUgXXEk186g1czipWoH3DC_sgmjvpgHh4CND49dRbHTdI2eiYjTGa1Oq8bu4oDpM/s1600/mg_7679.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdAOgwY2K8C2x1C7Nvwc_DVMuDCwFGNs6p1yp3TGIVdBBDxVDJkQ7ZTfpPkABktULQ_6LQZFBefmfuUgXXEk186g1czipWoH3DC_sgmjvpgHh4CND49dRbHTdI2eiYjTGa1Oq8bu4oDpM/s640/mg_7679.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrsN66Mr4zN1yC9eWjCM7dSsqWw_cWbx1HxNqe8rCwdnqpLa8qa8QpfwktpVQJjB4xccOwJyQMDbZzbFqVJWtpfBGpo3msBj12sGCNW-kAFJ14WQ409wcbMkynwLRXbyST1Dyu4zLFK0/s1600/mg_8415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrsN66Mr4zN1yC9eWjCM7dSsqWw_cWbx1HxNqe8rCwdnqpLa8qa8QpfwktpVQJjB4xccOwJyQMDbZzbFqVJWtpfBGpo3msBj12sGCNW-kAFJ14WQ409wcbMkynwLRXbyST1Dyu4zLFK0/s640/mg_8415.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
The old country charm details....the heavens opened up and angels are singing everywhere!<br />
<br />
Dearest Hubby,<br />
About that overtime you got this week......<br />
I LOVE you!!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-37852868617307325482015-08-31T14:09:00.001-05:002015-08-31T14:09:09.205-05:00Happy (50th) Birthday Mom!This year we celebrated my mom's 50th and my cousin Tina's 40th Birthday at our house with all of our closest family. <br />
<br />
All 4 of her sisters and her brother showed up.<br />
Sadly two were out of state and couldn't make it.<br />
But nonetheless, we all had a great time.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTWmIrEyhyphenhyphenOaoklA-dKt_V8NYM75fdd9751Hdb8qcXGwzjmpczul4g2oOtUYflxwSCDiIlUutvouKFrEa2yOhOTHL34NP6GrGwyJdEk9FYYEi9U5WrOWyt9Va8Ox1hhRIfq1-iD5AiKSY/s1600/FB_IMG_1441045192179.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTWmIrEyhyphenhyphenOaoklA-dKt_V8NYM75fdd9751Hdb8qcXGwzjmpczul4g2oOtUYflxwSCDiIlUutvouKFrEa2yOhOTHL34NP6GrGwyJdEk9FYYEi9U5WrOWyt9Va8Ox1hhRIfq1-iD5AiKSY/s640/FB_IMG_1441045192179.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Oldest to Youngest<br />
Chuck, Lorinda, Beth, Kathy, Angela, Sandra<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3G8wOQe_qGogBe4f_tJuuyR7DPpiwWizCm8nDcb8Wiq83jYhBbKdCQgMyErEFT_UWHD7syzMSR3ZTM-dgmXQAQM7u5HrsmhWKkBmgBBKyoHL3nkoFircWSVngjuOxleI66RiErvczrMs/s1600/FB_IMG_1441045204529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3G8wOQe_qGogBe4f_tJuuyR7DPpiwWizCm8nDcb8Wiq83jYhBbKdCQgMyErEFT_UWHD7syzMSR3ZTM-dgmXQAQM7u5HrsmhWKkBmgBBKyoHL3nkoFircWSVngjuOxleI66RiErvczrMs/s640/FB_IMG_1441045204529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
I tried to keep the decor and food simple and went with a Kate Spade- black, white and pink color scheme.<br />
You know having a toddler ain't nobody got time for crazy amounts of cooking and decorating these days.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SxfQq4rXaH2pTifcQBLSDufwI4_6nvJQ3cMY2CIsG95PsbKvaKOQm9QH_vfcLhkp6Yfyuuo_1sVmDJ4RVPoFQ6Q0WbaOtM7dX_YoSO-6glsWcRYLGhda0ikmxUiErjss4LimtibUc3o/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SxfQq4rXaH2pTifcQBLSDufwI4_6nvJQ3cMY2CIsG95PsbKvaKOQm9QH_vfcLhkp6Yfyuuo_1sVmDJ4RVPoFQ6Q0WbaOtM7dX_YoSO-6glsWcRYLGhda0ikmxUiErjss4LimtibUc3o/s640/PicMonkey+Collage5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
The day before I baked the cake and cupcakes and managed to even get the taco meat ready for the Nacho Bar.<br />
<br />
I would say everything went off without a hitch.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgURcbw9aRHBafdlaJDXQs3hKQ8NtMxbyF5qKM8ouevCf0jw8BKn3z6Cik7hpGDZmw8GOMnVUi-dG_rP3kxsTKD1rS_wpYASGltaZl-4uS_6eyMr0l-kWSDiL__rKUwHRGNENHXcRqcY/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgURcbw9aRHBafdlaJDXQs3hKQ8NtMxbyF5qKM8ouevCf0jw8BKn3z6Cik7hpGDZmw8GOMnVUi-dG_rP3kxsTKD1rS_wpYASGltaZl-4uS_6eyMr0l-kWSDiL__rKUwHRGNENHXcRqcY/s640/PicMonkey+Collage3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Fun was had by all.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8lUDQjJDXTM1mDtGk_3GS7r-JY2AiTGmbXHVNwrz7yzkiT6Zy541yYCIZHxyG1cF_NZU2Rmb18Qe4UuJMb1TNB5oXQ1gIip0gDTQYyh_MqG-kZzNJ9usOPaowYqjRQQ8m_jSy_p3aAX8/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8lUDQjJDXTM1mDtGk_3GS7r-JY2AiTGmbXHVNwrz7yzkiT6Zy541yYCIZHxyG1cF_NZU2Rmb18Qe4UuJMb1TNB5oXQ1gIip0gDTQYyh_MqG-kZzNJ9usOPaowYqjRQQ8m_jSy_p3aAX8/s640/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71HLtItZGaq8zx1wm_ooj7F9T92XDaB1KryVx_3uu0eBrsAb6Igk9NH5fmVqukFuLTwy0lkqI2WWl3GvRY5XByAtWk73rpqmEaJRebai9x-vr4jPyoWFQcNtwrK31TrAatAUBkFeECAE/s1600/FB_IMG_1441045231298.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71HLtItZGaq8zx1wm_ooj7F9T92XDaB1KryVx_3uu0eBrsAb6Igk9NH5fmVqukFuLTwy0lkqI2WWl3GvRY5XByAtWk73rpqmEaJRebai9x-vr4jPyoWFQcNtwrK31TrAatAUBkFeECAE/s640/FB_IMG_1441045231298.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEURIUuRHYw8xsj5WY9pcRG-7spSY3jvOON2mJ5HWJUSf9MwJCFT6CvFjWfAoGdPQ-l7WjkTvhB7YGgtY_fTJwfLv1GN8-9sz124-kXxZCZKVUrk0zXHmGIp6_EFV9RzeNTZHxsccxCoE/s1600/FB_IMG_1441045235110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEURIUuRHYw8xsj5WY9pcRG-7spSY3jvOON2mJ5HWJUSf9MwJCFT6CvFjWfAoGdPQ-l7WjkTvhB7YGgtY_fTJwfLv1GN8-9sz124-kXxZCZKVUrk0zXHmGIp6_EFV9RzeNTZHxsccxCoE/s640/FB_IMG_1441045235110.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Happy 50th Mom!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHtKH9jp4MzSBWGcaMpDLtnxYMUfGhJglgUiMFiCxfXqLyc4BiStwaToXA8n0R4PISsrBo0OsAr6hsS2yju48lYh5VbJijnrkqN1L2n-7heHhoMFyMgTDfKA_D03zJPQjEQYgaYx402ZA/s1600/20150808_162521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHtKH9jp4MzSBWGcaMpDLtnxYMUfGhJglgUiMFiCxfXqLyc4BiStwaToXA8n0R4PISsrBo0OsAr6hsS2yju48lYh5VbJijnrkqN1L2n-7heHhoMFyMgTDfKA_D03zJPQjEQYgaYx402ZA/s640/20150808_162521.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
Love you!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
Happy Birthday Cupcake Toppers: <a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/Party-%26-Baking/Party-Supplies/c/10-188" target="_blank">Hobby Lobby</a></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
Happy Birthday Banner: <a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/Party-%26-Baking/Party-Supplies/c/10-188" target="_blank">Hobby Lobby</a></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
Eat Me Cake Sign: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1044670643" target="_blank">Etsy</a></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
Pink Chandelier: <a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/Party-%26-Baking/Party-Supplies/c/10-188" target="_blank">Hobby Lobby</a></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
Black White Wrapping Paper: <a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/Party-%26-Baking/Party-Supplies/c/10-188" target="_blank">Hobby Lobby</a></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-7329562342470879212015-08-31T13:06:00.002-05:002015-08-31T13:06:32.456-05:00Easy Lasagna<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOzKKHGFc6xStButYxk32EYmY03X9VB5ovp1WwqChDP5Y2EsLaP4v0hmJbm3pXw9F544AwZhgNq4596s1RC8UEh4hpnZHwuaTwFEbA2CJ2rxtoDZIXvWryv26EZ0qBjmzznjECaYKqLzQ/s1600/20150829_154515%255B2%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOzKKHGFc6xStButYxk32EYmY03X9VB5ovp1WwqChDP5Y2EsLaP4v0hmJbm3pXw9F544AwZhgNq4596s1RC8UEh4hpnZHwuaTwFEbA2CJ2rxtoDZIXvWryv26EZ0qBjmzznjECaYKqLzQ/s640/20150829_154515%255B2%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
So I was asked to make my famous, not so famous lasagna by my mother in law this weekend for her birthday dinner. <br />
I thought I would share with all of you my easy recipe. <br />
Most of family doesn't like the traditional lasagna because of the ricotta cheese. I would be one of them! Ick!<br />
However, I still love the meat and cheesy goodness that comes from the layered dinner.<br />
I came up with this recipe years ago and it has been a hit since!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPh0Jb_qN6kUfUFHlnHf5b7iKMxAwWFI2pvfYzEAz4R1sIHt7YTSfJgjbX_sdb08RmnXjVJyyJv2Yhz0RIMXqlLy6fg2vBTgEXTR7dS8DFIys7PUZW_o4v9YntEO7iD5-PiQkf9v6tns/s1600/20150829_153950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPh0Jb_qN6kUfUFHlnHf5b7iKMxAwWFI2pvfYzEAz4R1sIHt7YTSfJgjbX_sdb08RmnXjVJyyJv2Yhz0RIMXqlLy6fg2vBTgEXTR7dS8DFIys7PUZW_o4v9YntEO7iD5-PiQkf9v6tns/s640/20150829_153950.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Ingredients:<br />
1 pound of Hamburger<br />
Ready Bake Lasagna Noodles<br />
1 large Jar of <a href="http://www.ragu.com/" target="_blank">Ragu Pasta Sauce</a> (or your favorite jar of marina sauce)<br />
6 cups of Mozzarella Cheese<br />
Favorite seasonings<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jCS_9G_mKMVsNz8oFVJuweFiZkjElyVmkdlqkwmzR8irZ84ahRS7LfFLb52rwr1HAOAE3Lmd4Og9KsWCnQOAZzaPijxilmWoMUWsXen4WoOIZ0GzSt5LAf_Uka3z1GygL2jXcdczpa8/s1600/20150829_154016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jCS_9G_mKMVsNz8oFVJuweFiZkjElyVmkdlqkwmzR8irZ84ahRS7LfFLb52rwr1HAOAE3Lmd4Og9KsWCnQOAZzaPijxilmWoMUWsXen4WoOIZ0GzSt5LAf_Uka3z1GygL2jXcdczpa8/s640/20150829_154016.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLeyuqoJTvvuORY9o-h1T1gI61W7bpeDg-5WAeSnqkuwCtw9XLUHUxBMyI0iaULYIpDUB67bLkvyrauaouIF3SBDV0-hlrMlWynMqGqjKZfk98B1CyYp66EKFOBcj79l9KV4u_65ahFU/s1600/20150829_154344%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLeyuqoJTvvuORY9o-h1T1gI61W7bpeDg-5WAeSnqkuwCtw9XLUHUxBMyI0iaULYIpDUB67bLkvyrauaouIF3SBDV0-hlrMlWynMqGqjKZfk98B1CyYp66EKFOBcj79l9KV4u_65ahFU/s640/20150829_154344%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Directions:<br />
Brown Hamburger meat in a large skillet, adding your favorite seasonings as desired. I add about 1 teaspoon of each of the following:<br />
crushed red pepper, basil, oregano, onion powder, dried minced onion, black pepper, garlic powder,<br />
(I find this adds a lot more flavor to your meat than if you don't add anything)<br />
Once your meat is browned add in your can of sauce to your meat and bring to a boil-stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick.<br />
Next, spray your casserole dish with some non stick cooking spray and then add a little bit of sauce to the bottom of the dish.<br />
Layer your ready bake pasta to the bottom, usually 3 pieces will cover the bottom. Then add a layer of your meat sauce mixture. Then top with about 2-3 cups of mozzarella cheese.<br />
Repeat.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRqBVLwYQy4fm5piv0OWluH2kkXyB_1f4rqBo4_N7xr0f94qBiDDuitdGAD5Fr_WU-FwF-QLOkxwtTQvOMGVhcXZHcDzaHEiUhzIo7jEJarprIJATf3f9J_2XRw1bcIOeiugceU3pRpg/s1600/20150829_153930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDRqBVLwYQy4fm5piv0OWluH2kkXyB_1f4rqBo4_N7xr0f94qBiDDuitdGAD5Fr_WU-FwF-QLOkxwtTQvOMGVhcXZHcDzaHEiUhzIo7jEJarprIJATf3f9J_2XRw1bcIOeiugceU3pRpg/s640/20150829_153930.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Once you have your two layers add remaining cheese and then I like to add a few dashes of Parmesan, and a few dashes of garlic powder and some more basil to the top.(see picture below)<br />
Bake in oven uncovered for 30 minutes at 425 degrees.<br />
Pull out and let sit about 10 to 15 minutes and then serve. should be bubbly and slightly brown on the top<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeADop93nG1TWld1-eMuOO2Ga_Ad9x1RqpcEgc-V52m_b2Cm1IpLVX0WRAixlC4hKRmaZJ49bXmoam4F9upPeiL0Nud9BueRuYnziVy9WOum8XsvMU9s7qGSJstGbzCfm-oTozBfBQk0/s1600/20150829_154515%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeADop93nG1TWld1-eMuOO2Ga_Ad9x1RqpcEgc-V52m_b2Cm1IpLVX0WRAixlC4hKRmaZJ49bXmoam4F9upPeiL0Nud9BueRuYnziVy9WOum8XsvMU9s7qGSJstGbzCfm-oTozBfBQk0/s640/20150829_154515%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
This is seriously the easiest dish to make if you are trying to impress your family!! Oh and there won't be any leftovers so you can double it up and make an extra batch to freeze!!<br />
<br />
Enjoy!!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-86745794806281311032015-08-03T09:12:00.002-05:002015-08-03T09:12:23.193-05:00Weekend Wrap UpFriday was spent running errands for a majority of the day and then spent snuggling up on the couch with a book I cannot put down. Seriously, you need to go and get it now.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCeD2oHWQGmggEDcDHkQnrxRjGDzr281PtHGd79ZB6wYHV-U4Buf_w5GIl3syU3UWmGAcjjcAhqAYUJ-S1W1TzqYsGVNLEYzYbS4VuqFPMSsvbTt8xqa6CagqQyhwQRKGzs42k3VnjS54/s1600/20150731_192758%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCeD2oHWQGmggEDcDHkQnrxRjGDzr281PtHGd79ZB6wYHV-U4Buf_w5GIl3syU3UWmGAcjjcAhqAYUJ-S1W1TzqYsGVNLEYzYbS4VuqFPMSsvbTt8xqa6CagqQyhwQRKGzs42k3VnjS54/s320/20150731_192758%255B1%255D.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Summer-Turned-Pretty-Trilogy/dp/B00IJMIMIS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1438611098&sr=8-7&keywords=the+summer+I+turned+pretty+trilogy" target="_blank">The summer I turned pretty trilogy</a></div>
<br />
Saturday was a whirlwind of a busy day. <br />
We woke early to go to the zoo first thing in the morning before it got over 100 degrees. It is seriously HOT right now!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB2ji9y3RJHqQL1Vhvac3X9c4_tkKiwlEjd7pzxISxAfhtCL5amUVfS2b0BKmcIcxg34P-DLX7q7BHGk_6UBCk2Vr-BX8Tp-P0fn7yHatX_yTTXHfZ6iGVrEkTI5O9azW48fisVKYhG0/s1600/20150801_104029%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB2ji9y3RJHqQL1Vhvac3X9c4_tkKiwlEjd7pzxISxAfhtCL5amUVfS2b0BKmcIcxg34P-DLX7q7BHGk_6UBCk2Vr-BX8Tp-P0fn7yHatX_yTTXHfZ6iGVrEkTI5O9azW48fisVKYhG0/s640/20150801_104029%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxDCVDx-bhY-opFRx0uFVcFjqeqSVK05uFNWSGNWaQe5d4_pinAQVdnO_-YGfZipov875fPgYy_xf4KbjGsT0N6k8KRMfoRI5mqgBsorUUXrByIY1N-U_22-Ww_AQLkF3NIftB725Hw68/s1600/20150801_103354%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxDCVDx-bhY-opFRx0uFVcFjqeqSVK05uFNWSGNWaQe5d4_pinAQVdnO_-YGfZipov875fPgYy_xf4KbjGsT0N6k8KRMfoRI5mqgBsorUUXrByIY1N-U_22-Ww_AQLkF3NIftB725Hw68/s640/20150801_103354%255B1%255D.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9AwizFQJZf_5xtoBOj0-blFDKjv5-GCnRnKagzt4aCH7VehQt3KSZwF3nkXQRvhkOyjrccZ26BFybSbGqRZBZggyB56m1KojKNBMbGVN-RtWw_WZPgRw9G1DBONAUnMrh0zhucvq-Y8/s1600/20150801_102753%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9AwizFQJZf_5xtoBOj0-blFDKjv5-GCnRnKagzt4aCH7VehQt3KSZwF3nkXQRvhkOyjrccZ26BFybSbGqRZBZggyB56m1KojKNBMbGVN-RtWw_WZPgRw9G1DBONAUnMrh0zhucvq-Y8/s640/20150801_102753%255B1%255D.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTdthJa_0MsiMXXKJL6Ugm_wc1SBmu0bZ7Ai5bBaOFaOl_n32E06oW9JdbXFWroL2DPmX_Gyr0t2udFxY2dFHkfnqr732B4dLZESULrfjUVA4XWb0kXVPoULKQ_jK0yqTKgYJ7HPYzPk/s1600/20150801_103636%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTdthJa_0MsiMXXKJL6Ugm_wc1SBmu0bZ7Ai5bBaOFaOl_n32E06oW9JdbXFWroL2DPmX_Gyr0t2udFxY2dFHkfnqr732B4dLZESULrfjUVA4XWb0kXVPoULKQ_jK0yqTKgYJ7HPYzPk/s640/20150801_103636%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Annie wasn't too amused this go round. Aaron was pretty bummed about it too because it was his first trip to the zoo with her. Hopefully in the next few months as she starts learning to recognize the animals the excitement will start to set in.<br />
<br />
After the zoo my favorite mother in law took Annie for a couple hours so Aaron and I could catch a flick and have a few drinks. If you live the Spring, Texas or surrounding area you need the check out the old Lowe's theatre. The have completely redone the inside and now offer cool leather electric reclining seats. Y'all they are awesome. I'm pretty sure we wont go anywhere but there! We saw Mission Impossible and it was pretty good.<br />
<br />
Afterwards we grabbed a few drinks at our favorite Mexican Restaurant- Lupe Tortilla. I just love spending time with this man. He seriously is my dream guy.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6c07_1Uij_oeRhMGjOjvI7SVY2k3sPrTHRw_4zJT8qFOdvHvAVXIThEDrUKaP_y8jqhNlwt1b8d7gydUD8fh6VT3by8H9897ewZTp20mY1zvxXbigR6miS1DsEf9jJW8pI2KBuUQ08Q/s1600/20150801_171018%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6c07_1Uij_oeRhMGjOjvI7SVY2k3sPrTHRw_4zJT8qFOdvHvAVXIThEDrUKaP_y8jqhNlwt1b8d7gydUD8fh6VT3by8H9897ewZTp20mY1zvxXbigR6miS1DsEf9jJW8pI2KBuUQ08Q/s640/20150801_171018%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
After that I got a random text from some friends that were in the area and we met up with them to play a few rounds at Top Golf.<br />
Aaron and I hadn't tried it out yet, but it was seriously SO much fun. I am not a golfer y'all. I was actually quite terrible, missing the ball at least 3 to 4 times before I actually hit it. Overall though, 2 thumbs up and super fun double date!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AYM5V4bvkBtr33CWM8ap-EvPAeDgj9h1QozfOPK40E8XhjPNaii0W1ADFDLyvh_Qspgg9nqbRj-1Q75HkzDB4zqjDMQUnhQZHYsyDGXU5q6WNIz_rcaVK2xZiOQa-4P5pSKNsC4NE2g/s1600/FB_IMG_1438610266017%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AYM5V4bvkBtr33CWM8ap-EvPAeDgj9h1QozfOPK40E8XhjPNaii0W1ADFDLyvh_Qspgg9nqbRj-1Q75HkzDB4zqjDMQUnhQZHYsyDGXU5q6WNIz_rcaVK2xZiOQa-4P5pSKNsC4NE2g/s640/FB_IMG_1438610266017%255B1%255D.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WGymA8vbRYSMi3ez-V-GsIeWcseXJgBCuBj6eXNQMz8brKQ2zxi5p5EnR2fujqv3GMiJTFaR_SZlvr-57rwEqw_PbGGWaIkrGt_Oxvts0eLNUNMTgrcl4dFQ01kMYjRGvOT95HuNJwY/s1600/FB_IMG_1438610275181%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WGymA8vbRYSMi3ez-V-GsIeWcseXJgBCuBj6eXNQMz8brKQ2zxi5p5EnR2fujqv3GMiJTFaR_SZlvr-57rwEqw_PbGGWaIkrGt_Oxvts0eLNUNMTgrcl4dFQ01kMYjRGvOT95HuNJwY/s640/FB_IMG_1438610275181%255B1%255D.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmoW_YpHQsbSm_S12QYRkJdaSpCngdzmhvgH5UvOw3S50-cybH_GD__6tVmWzUdhOSa-OGjHBnrPXpM3FL9F0Z4RCNebDRrVgAZoGUEZjQiT0r7z30Ij5LSv9qnqt-f48WY0MGU-g_-7E/s1600/FB_IMG_1438610280843%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmoW_YpHQsbSm_S12QYRkJdaSpCngdzmhvgH5UvOw3S50-cybH_GD__6tVmWzUdhOSa-OGjHBnrPXpM3FL9F0Z4RCNebDRrVgAZoGUEZjQiT0r7z30Ij5LSv9qnqt-f48WY0MGU-g_-7E/s640/FB_IMG_1438610280843%255B1%255D.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
Sunday was spent snuggling my favorite girl for the morning and then I finally go my house back in order after vacation and exhaustion the weeks following. Don't you just love a clean house? It seriously makes me all sorts of happy.<br />
<br />
We finished the evening off with a bang at my sisters house to eat some pizza and let the kids hang out. <br />
Oh, and Annie said he first full sentence. "I want out!!" She repeated it nearly 3 times for even a more dramatic affect. I had no idea we were getting to sentences. This girl sure knows how to surprise her momma.<br />
<br />
Happy Monday Folks!!<br />
Don't forget to Drink your plexus!!<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.plexusslim.com/crystalevans">www.plexusslim.com/crystalevans</a><br />
<br />
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-44680499661277756882015-07-27T10:58:00.000-05:002015-07-27T10:58:30.940-05:00Scenes from our WeekendAnother weekend for the books. I feel like in the summer we have to make the very most of the beautiful HOT days that we have. Even though I know Annalise won't remember much of anything that is going on right now, I like that I have the pictures and stories that go behind it to tell her about one day.<br />
<br />
Friday we started off with another visit to the Dr for her follow up after her tubes and adenoid surgery. Everything went great! Can you believe this girl has not been sick in over 7 weeks now!! Amazing I tell ya!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnREUw0G03E5xqxGLCQ6mk0gCrbASkL9GVQ1h-yuQCsckNsq4qtu5mRC0BURni82vDNGKzAjiATl84mysracpncswAq_NRXX0L7qloQ_hWmOJS7QnqHtAhTvNSezED_dFwZWMDVd1KQJA/s1600/20150724_094000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnREUw0G03E5xqxGLCQ6mk0gCrbASkL9GVQ1h-yuQCsckNsq4qtu5mRC0BURni82vDNGKzAjiATl84mysracpncswAq_NRXX0L7qloQ_hWmOJS7QnqHtAhTvNSezED_dFwZWMDVd1KQJA/s640/20150724_094000.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
Friday afternoon was mostly spent lazying around the house. Meaning Annie took a 3 hour nap, I took a 2 hour nap and then tried to catch up some of my mommy shows. Mistresses, Astronaut Wives, Anyone?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xpH4D8d8DMYRYlivoReehO9y8MQdK49tM07KfRJY1He6Af_mg2GKEHZKXoE2f8JQOoLc97nm8dYxCYbh6eJNxPL5TcMhfYDhcPVvuf9C-Mva_jdsVm-GlZbi6oY4CKrf8WYdrxNil5E/s1600/20150725_160601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xpH4D8d8DMYRYlivoReehO9y8MQdK49tM07KfRJY1He6Af_mg2GKEHZKXoE2f8JQOoLc97nm8dYxCYbh6eJNxPL5TcMhfYDhcPVvuf9C-Mva_jdsVm-GlZbi6oY4CKrf8WYdrxNil5E/s400/20150725_160601.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Saturday proceeded the same way. I don't know what it is but vacation just takes everything out of you. After laying around til about 9 am I finally decided to get my rump off the couch and finish mass loads of laundry and cleaning the bathrooms and floors that I had put off all week. Once that was done it was time to get ready for the hubs and I date night!<br />
<br />
We enjoyed a feast of Steak and mashed potatoes from Salt Grass and few glasses of wine then headed off to watch a movie with our full belly's.<br />
<br />
We went to an old theatre in Spring that they just remodeled and y'all it was amazing. They now have recliners in the auditorium. Aaron was in heaven. We watched the movie Pixels and if you ask me I would give it a thumbs up.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgleD6BeyBT3QmSOLvDVFrLMeNZVjOdU3g5JYc55OVXQosEyLRv2eKVMZpZnvpu0YwfISMRip3b1UUxv4NrmWaXKjN8tLbtsqcgomClH5okZh1o72DQJjdnh5jwvPoN21eUq57thfifnRU/s1600/20150725_194319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgleD6BeyBT3QmSOLvDVFrLMeNZVjOdU3g5JYc55OVXQosEyLRv2eKVMZpZnvpu0YwfISMRip3b1UUxv4NrmWaXKjN8tLbtsqcgomClH5okZh1o72DQJjdnh5jwvPoN21eUq57thfifnRU/s400/20150725_194319.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Sunday we finished the weekend with a bang. More sleeping in and lazy morning of cuddles until around noon and then we headed over to the Hood's House to go to their neighborhood splash pad.<br />
<br />
Fun was had by all!!!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3Sm8bl3W8X0JXIqNETFC0kO1wl-V7yHa3naunFL2nHurGpis2m5u3hOn5heWCbz2cJSWAycUJvS_QgslUbWKVPpQVML5JP0Yr9HuJusWyyEB7L9sP7D1JouD8tDATfwWll-QbgLNj4Q/s1600/20150726_164229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3Sm8bl3W8X0JXIqNETFC0kO1wl-V7yHa3naunFL2nHurGpis2m5u3hOn5heWCbz2cJSWAycUJvS_QgslUbWKVPpQVML5JP0Yr9HuJusWyyEB7L9sP7D1JouD8tDATfwWll-QbgLNj4Q/s640/20150726_164229.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GJfNRHLzeqhyphenhyphenMo9BSyAM4wXKJ6AZjwxnZJP8JYbMaaSYhC9UcZafKqB4XJY4Q1sRlxuZbrhBhDxTUvOdujHFq2v1vIFzRaZP-BMo3X41ZSA7-gXTzuUL9pGUMErqLV-N4x5jBjEeIkk/s1600/20150726_164356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GJfNRHLzeqhyphenhyphenMo9BSyAM4wXKJ6AZjwxnZJP8JYbMaaSYhC9UcZafKqB4XJY4Q1sRlxuZbrhBhDxTUvOdujHFq2v1vIFzRaZP-BMo3X41ZSA7-gXTzuUL9pGUMErqLV-N4x5jBjEeIkk/s640/20150726_164356.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXaUIz5_tT8WoyGCQidLe_vK0VNcKrw6EQrGpr28L4ltJZxcIfLyk_em-h709Yg6xZHGx8LgubpiQV5ArhbyLbmsD558wNIjejpQqySyJq6m9hZA8AXvot-k4Xy0ewewm-SodxfGFr5I/s1600/20150726_164403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXaUIz5_tT8WoyGCQidLe_vK0VNcKrw6EQrGpr28L4ltJZxcIfLyk_em-h709Yg6xZHGx8LgubpiQV5ArhbyLbmsD558wNIjejpQqySyJq6m9hZA8AXvot-k4Xy0ewewm-SodxfGFr5I/s640/20150726_164403.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQ_2XQKysYcci8WMxwS_yaYXNTRJ9oqOgFuHs0l9nQ6TSPKgj3VJ5dIT1iebthpoRGOdUyQAbcn5VA6zU0hN4hjolP7GNOi1RuXPL8uI6z-2l3_BriOvzRehMrnrWj_nuv_UsQT9FuDk/s1600/20150726_164449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQ_2XQKysYcci8WMxwS_yaYXNTRJ9oqOgFuHs0l9nQ6TSPKgj3VJ5dIT1iebthpoRGOdUyQAbcn5VA6zU0hN4hjolP7GNOi1RuXPL8uI6z-2l3_BriOvzRehMrnrWj_nuv_UsQT9FuDk/s640/20150726_164449.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURuA0vR6pgsqmM9GPSfMjKEKG7r0ixbby40dUR1IWuD3UGg-lmy1e8wIiyaoP-SqqMPp3K2gIBJZeWzFkxORtyA5RtFz1UzylUwwA5oaJ8Ik5WECedwW9bH4L79p080aIKkYvPqmvv4M/s1600/20150726_170709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgURuA0vR6pgsqmM9GPSfMjKEKG7r0ixbby40dUR1IWuD3UGg-lmy1e8wIiyaoP-SqqMPp3K2gIBJZeWzFkxORtyA5RtFz1UzylUwwA5oaJ8Ik5WECedwW9bH4L79p080aIKkYvPqmvv4M/s640/20150726_170709.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-56468651186518457022015-07-23T15:06:00.000-05:002015-07-23T15:14:18.486-05:00Annalise Update: 17-20 monthsSweet girl is 20 months old!!!<br />
I can't believe I will have a 2 year old in just a few more months.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6eYjD0Wx0DIoe-QLfQm13-gtnuNLFBLPxWuFK5Z_K6BfTCEfzIa8aycn8fV3YdByCmx_XOkgihrl2nHSUsAfzkmQNUqXGexCvKi9ETyxUS07wvtK8gRtGH2rnTQj7oqUNa-YUSXAuoF8/s1600/20150325_191520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6eYjD0Wx0DIoe-QLfQm13-gtnuNLFBLPxWuFK5Z_K6BfTCEfzIa8aycn8fV3YdByCmx_XOkgihrl2nHSUsAfzkmQNUqXGexCvKi9ETyxUS07wvtK8gRtGH2rnTQj7oqUNa-YUSXAuoF8/s640/20150325_191520.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Enjoying our evening walks</span></div>
<br />
Little girl is just growing up.<br />
I don't have any stats on her weight on her height as our next Dr appoint wont be until she is officially two. Two!! How do I have an almost 2 year old?? <br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaugak1P5P7MB3R3uZGx34TpYlQCspdJDVLipwbOLMM22c6PKlZzHB1MX11kadGCclRscz1z9EnG0y_bCfcdm6XBDZoXx2rbCbT-ECdVhlwwcwTWxqm7Qoi4qRbA-wnXSu80wwB5UEw3g/s1600/20150417_080441.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaugak1P5P7MB3R3uZGx34TpYlQCspdJDVLipwbOLMM22c6PKlZzHB1MX11kadGCclRscz1z9EnG0y_bCfcdm6XBDZoXx2rbCbT-ECdVhlwwcwTWxqm7Qoi4qRbA-wnXSu80wwB5UEw3g/s640/20150417_080441.jpg" width="360" /></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">One of the many trips to the Dr office- this was the day we finally decided to do the tubes</span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx5ymP-V_DjwFNoK4V0Gyimhd_7YmSQ7GBwkp-9enFJwh00Ipdq2q9tETy8sx4M67vn2EjMNnSVN8AoI3yezsvML60LxKoU-q9O6rsfJGMvgRNpWClKw_EdsX33dbeklw5ppmMuGdgbsI/s1600/20150621_163709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx5ymP-V_DjwFNoK4V0Gyimhd_7YmSQ7GBwkp-9enFJwh00Ipdq2q9tETy8sx4M67vn2EjMNnSVN8AoI3yezsvML60LxKoU-q9O6rsfJGMvgRNpWClKw_EdsX33dbeklw5ppmMuGdgbsI/s640/20150621_163709.jpg" width="356" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Her favorite thing to do, play in the pool on the weekends, of course Popsicle in hand!</span></div>
<br />
I can say since the last post she has made huge strides as far as her speaking and mobility! We finally decided back in May to go ahead and have Annie get tubes put in her ears and have her adenoids taken out. It was mostly based on the fact that she had been so sick the last year of her life. Basically an ear infection or cold once a month sometimes several times a month.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAE62Cwme0Mis_8CQLxlmdxVqVS_aY23DHrSjiXQ1BSxltZvrCmj6MOlM9lkopB-C021stdNsYyMRmdKXHizHXqKkzUdnqwt3JEEal3lYtyoX2Ln4iYp9bvB1tWvnkxsps9JXkVsSeVNw/s1600/20150611_071248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAE62Cwme0Mis_8CQLxlmdxVqVS_aY23DHrSjiXQ1BSxltZvrCmj6MOlM9lkopB-C021stdNsYyMRmdKXHizHXqKkzUdnqwt3JEEal3lYtyoX2Ln4iYp9bvB1tWvnkxsps9JXkVsSeVNw/s640/20150611_071248.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Waiting for her tubes and adenoid procedure. She was all smiles and such a brave girl.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span> </div>
Since her procedure on June 14th her speech has grown so much. She went from speaking maybe a handful of words to learning new words almost daily now! We are so very proud of her.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivwwdMJS6cL9RDboOqpft4BlKlcJSGf4ulFipS0k4K4Tl83r3vT_EEmY5pTTVs6Mv3p3o_yNfDeYYY67diVJclong9mzmaY4MW_tckgbu_VcpAghBDZWDd6iG8bMrOGQta4-1ILwSfCxA/s1600/20150418_151716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivwwdMJS6cL9RDboOqpft4BlKlcJSGf4ulFipS0k4K4Tl83r3vT_EEmY5pTTVs6Mv3p3o_yNfDeYYY67diVJclong9mzmaY4MW_tckgbu_VcpAghBDZWDd6iG8bMrOGQta4-1ILwSfCxA/s640/20150418_151716.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Enjoying her favorite fruit- bananas</span></div>
<br />
Words: Momma, Dada, Babba, Baby, Duke (dooo), Lucy (ooh-Cee), Ball, Frog (Frahhh), Juice (Ooooce), shoes, toes, nose, book, Mi-mi, Gi-Gi, Abby, and I am sure there a few more I can't think of right now.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPS5EcRQjJfZ6e7vitWhrqruNJjWirJBWPB6DGSuO2lFwLfCPPxQdRopgHgztZYBB-YqMuAPq74VDUUhW2mSNpAOigdcmlvcixuYlkddalUk8jflrX6_Ghy0f90Y90D_qTkmNRsp-8kQ/s1600/20150606_124313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtPS5EcRQjJfZ6e7vitWhrqruNJjWirJBWPB6DGSuO2lFwLfCPPxQdRopgHgztZYBB-YqMuAPq74VDUUhW2mSNpAOigdcmlvcixuYlkddalUk8jflrX6_Ghy0f90Y90D_qTkmNRsp-8kQ/s640/20150606_124313.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">First trip to the beach- she loved it!!</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span> </div>
She has started to identify her body parts which is just too cute for words. She can locate her head, her nose, her mouth (she always sticks her tongue out when I ask) her toes, her ears, and her belly.<br />
She always pokes her baby belly out far too so she can see it!<br />
<br />
Girl loves to dance and is starting to sing a little, which of course I love. I can't wait to put her in the two year old dance class in town with my niece. She will have a ball!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqa4b4B3LiVjxFpVMwr-s84bV5Mv8r1t9K_q5KOlo0b8ngTC6jOj7gbESjTp7kFtSPL-Qq63upw6Vm8A2Sc-5CRezwyvkCQq-5TeKJiI2uIYTiKq0BJm8tcQ7LgqJoDa9YZuhlUOWfJDg/s1600/20150619_125555.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqa4b4B3LiVjxFpVMwr-s84bV5Mv8r1t9K_q5KOlo0b8ngTC6jOj7gbESjTp7kFtSPL-Qq63upw6Vm8A2Sc-5CRezwyvkCQq-5TeKJiI2uIYTiKq0BJm8tcQ7LgqJoDa9YZuhlUOWfJDg/s640/20150619_125555.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">2nd zoo trip- she especially loved the monkey</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
When she wants something she has started grabbing our thumbs (not our hands or any other finger, it has to be the thumb) and will lead us to where she wants to go or show us what she wants. If girl doesn't get her way its game over!! She throws the best tantrums and has the biggest tears and her face turns pink almost instantly. Sometimes I just can't help but laugh at her because she is so ridiculously dramatic.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheKMZprEP64ehkLwVfsO2RWQEEp28COnfM01Vh2_ymLhXVdzcV7iqu5-YSNe_hENeI_jqdwPyL6NQBmL4ZWOhoSgrPROL7xulTzqqcEyoDcgw0KrOwuV2ifXibXkAPpVbC2WPTvUaNfOA/s1600/562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheKMZprEP64ehkLwVfsO2RWQEEp28COnfM01Vh2_ymLhXVdzcV7iqu5-YSNe_hENeI_jqdwPyL6NQBmL4ZWOhoSgrPROL7xulTzqqcEyoDcgw0KrOwuV2ifXibXkAPpVbC2WPTvUaNfOA/s640/562.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Our first girls only tea party....we let daddy watch</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
Timeout has become a regular thing at home now. She has gotten so used to going to timeout that most time I can just tell her to go to time out and she will walk to the timeout wall and put her head against it. If she turns around to look at me and she sees I'm looking at her she normally turns her head back to the wall. We are working on sharing and our tantrums- that's the reason for pretty much all timeout! <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncNqX_FtN97-x8wwlxW6ND1KU7WzJwd3x1VdLaUI9nksHKm8tOglObm1valM4C_42MuXJhL3Gm2_e5D-XKyT9ETjuu-c64v8aVE-zS_YsjukUsu7j0Md9euyaANQrins-zOZ20xt7Ajc/s1600/383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncNqX_FtN97-x8wwlxW6ND1KU7WzJwd3x1VdLaUI9nksHKm8tOglObm1valM4C_42MuXJhL3Gm2_e5D-XKyT9ETjuu-c64v8aVE-zS_YsjukUsu7j0Md9euyaANQrins-zOZ20xt7Ajc/s640/383.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
She started a new daycare this month and seems to be developing even more. She will clap and do hand motions when I sing songs to her like the "Itsy Bitsy Spider", "Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" and of course "If your happy and you know it!" which has always been one of her favorite songs. She has also been the victim of being bit for not sharing and gone to timeout at daycare a few times for not sharing. So if anyone has any pointers out there for this momma I'm all ears!!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCH3AWEcEgDNv6zKiMxxFRQTCuTXMo7sKq7KiE-Bb0UuVJW8sRAtzMeYsULlvH9VnXNTBPYoezWw3a9iB6sJptSngNyWgj9M3vXHfE2g1Mdyv8fS4YcBGaNoIAoT5CH808TVWEKcHlhis/s1600/img_0043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCH3AWEcEgDNv6zKiMxxFRQTCuTXMo7sKq7KiE-Bb0UuVJW8sRAtzMeYsULlvH9VnXNTBPYoezWw3a9iB6sJptSngNyWgj9M3vXHfE2g1Mdyv8fS4YcBGaNoIAoT5CH808TVWEKcHlhis/s640/img_0043.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Need I say more??</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span> </div>
Bedtime is still a piece of cake with this girl. Aaron and I have a very strict routine for her from day one and it has totally paid off. If you can do anything with a little one is to set up a routine and stick to it. Come 7:15pm little girl is winding down, enjoying her milk, snuggling her Dada and as soon as I tell her its time for bed she kisses us all goodnight and will walk to her room. I can only hope potty training will be that easy!!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB4XCWj-DJW8MV_xxfCObn-w-W3e6wvb-mdfbkl9dkViAI3JY7AWBEBw8hR4MDGiP5Ztq_4QieW3cca-FEZJNk2GgPVlwyZ4OgQiH00inQJ842-fP333xXQupcYfGmNfPrs-9IqRdOSTU/s1600/20150424_101108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB4XCWj-DJW8MV_xxfCObn-w-W3e6wvb-mdfbkl9dkViAI3JY7AWBEBw8hR4MDGiP5Ztq_4QieW3cca-FEZJNk2GgPVlwyZ4OgQiH00inQJ842-fP333xXQupcYfGmNfPrs-9IqRdOSTU/s640/20150424_101108.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Early Morning wake up call</span></div>
<br />
Annie girl,<br />
You are just too perfect for words. You make me so happy and proud to be your mommy. I know daddy is more firm that I am but he loves your just the same. We hate having to put you in timeouts sometimes but we know that we are just helping you grow to be a good little girl.<br />
You are so strong willed in having your way sometimes, and I know you get that from <strike>me</strike> your daddy.<br />
You just love music and the movie Frozen and Tangled so much. Anytime any of the songs come on you just stand up and start turning in cute little ballerina circles. <br />
You continue to amaze me daily how much you learn and the things you comprehend. I will always remember the day I was testing you and asked if you needed a clean diaper and you shook your head yes. I then asked if you could go and get me a diaper and you shook your head yes again. Then I asked if you understood me and you shook your head and turned around went to your room, grabbed a diaper and brought it to me. From then on I really knew you were taking in everything around you.<br />
I hope you continue to learn, and grow and find things that strike your interest. Mommy and daddy will do our best to continue to teach you and raise you to be the best person you possibly can be. We hope that God will continue to be as much part of your life as he is ours. <br />
You are starting to hold your hands together when we pray before dinner and the other night you actually said Amen after we said your bedtime prayers. You are getting there baby girl.<br />
Mommy and Daddy are so very proud.<br />
I love you!<br />
Mommy and Daddy<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVrrSyzzJna-4IKV8mGHr1tydp9wt_tCL6i17jkklGOJge6r97HScWVlv4f-mAF-kdCIDDTZ8fF4MwX9BoTDOB9rahJpQ9pJyjI2GQ91tfhE7WgRMF5VwkPdwL7IT7T5azY9Y5weZt08/s1600/20150525_103835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxVrrSyzzJna-4IKV8mGHr1tydp9wt_tCL6i17jkklGOJge6r97HScWVlv4f-mAF-kdCIDDTZ8fF4MwX9BoTDOB9rahJpQ9pJyjI2GQ91tfhE7WgRMF5VwkPdwL7IT7T5azY9Y5weZt08/s640/20150525_103835.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Girl puts anything in her mouth! We have to watch her all the time.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-24099146538180378282015-07-22T14:13:00.002-05:002015-07-22T14:13:42.230-05:00STICH FIX #1 ReviewDo you know how excited I was when I got that pretty little stitch fix box in the mail yesterday? Y'all I have been debating on ordering from them for over a year now. I keep pinning stitch fix items on pinterest all day long!<br />
<br />
So I finally bit the bullet and decided to place my first order.<br />
<br />
It took me a while to explain to the hubbs what it was all about. I still dont think he understands...men! He just understands, more boxes of clothes being shipped to the house= more money. <br />
<br />
Once I opened the package up I got to work pulling out and looking over the 5 items that they sent me. I immediately fell in love!!! <br />
So lets get started shall we?<br />
<br />
When you open the package they have a little card they send you with 2 different options on how to style the items they sent you. For me this is awesome, because I by no means am a fashion guru. I am your basic t-shirt and jeans gal. So to show other ways to wear the clothes besides just with jeans is a win in itself.<br />
<br />
My stylist also sent me a little note on the top right corner as to why she chose certian pieces for me. Its a nice personal touch. She mentionsed my love for Kate Middleton and how she thought the dolman top was a lot like her style. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qPjVFNJM91lzLhNycxsa512gEtKKuSoPydvieKEmsEGzN0WQujGqvsyL2QnlYo0RsEkmcGCchYHR4WaBkZ51ooQDRo3tNEZCqaOnBIhXVUrnaAfKQ4ERvX1C02Jyiz4XKHt_WpwHDVc/s1600/20150722_132122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qPjVFNJM91lzLhNycxsa512gEtKKuSoPydvieKEmsEGzN0WQujGqvsyL2QnlYo0RsEkmcGCchYHR4WaBkZ51ooQDRo3tNEZCqaOnBIhXVUrnaAfKQ4ERvX1C02Jyiz4XKHt_WpwHDVc/s640/20150722_132122.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
#1- Leighton Metal Bauble Necklace (kept)<br />
I just loved this the moment I saw it. I have several Bauble necklaces pinned on pinterest but I never broke down and actually bought one. This one will go with everything too!! Winner!! Yes, I totally wore this today!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRDOS6KdRF1H9Mo49n4IDjz1saR1pBSdt5pur7KXUqqo2i_9lcOdNfSL1x6PBrw9cB0R2f8kq80r-9hIanXbHsvsoAbscPcrmtEOA_g4ygER-sSqLBp05CQxLc3sG_diAk47TBjc-3rSI/s1600/20150722_072718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRDOS6KdRF1H9Mo49n4IDjz1saR1pBSdt5pur7KXUqqo2i_9lcOdNfSL1x6PBrw9cB0R2f8kq80r-9hIanXbHsvsoAbscPcrmtEOA_g4ygER-sSqLBp05CQxLc3sG_diAk47TBjc-3rSI/s640/20150722_072718.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
#2- Papermoon, Remmie Printed Maxi Skirt (sent back)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Though I loved the fit of this skit, fit in all the right places and the perfect lenghth I hated the print and the color. This one went back.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlM92der03ixl7Pk6AswxNz9gXtXa0CJ3E8yOZ95TOdw_9-wl7K1j0VRUXTdZPifdue7k7IJoq25LV9Y9Rx3P16KMKKn52cQR6j85sxxioN_seANXF9mseN-e8hGoVcKVJyJ095G_FO0/s1600/20150722_131341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghlM92der03ixl7Pk6AswxNz9gXtXa0CJ3E8yOZ95TOdw_9-wl7K1j0VRUXTdZPifdue7k7IJoq25LV9Y9Rx3P16KMKKn52cQR6j85sxxioN_seANXF9mseN-e8hGoVcKVJyJ095G_FO0/s640/20150722_131341.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
#3- 41Hawthorn, Dita Sleeveless Ponte Dress (sent back)</div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Y'all I feel in love with this dress. If you know what a Kate Middleton fan I am you would understand. This is the perfect color and the perfect dress for work and just a cute date night dress. Sadly, my girls are just too big and it wouldn't zip up all the way. It fit me great in the midsection and would have been perfect otherwise.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBebDo7JFHVZCVWMH_yel367vYi52OcUqN7msuHFg-l3SAefyC0jLp72x_6z4XR5jhbqgZnhF8eZmU9yl9OggGBj2CygUFZcuAHftk4agWFdH25bWQdf3-r3sQG_LIQhEMegO9WfsJEg/s1600/20150722_131634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBebDo7JFHVZCVWMH_yel367vYi52OcUqN7msuHFg-l3SAefyC0jLp72x_6z4XR5jhbqgZnhF8eZmU9yl9OggGBj2CygUFZcuAHftk4agWFdH25bWQdf3-r3sQG_LIQhEMegO9WfsJEg/s640/20150722_131634.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
#4- Pixley, Indianan Graphic Print Mixed Material Tee (sent back)</div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This was super cute when I took it out and looked at it. I have nothing in my closet even close to comparrison so I thought for sure I would keep it. The front is the solid gray and the back hangs longer with the print. Unfortunately it was just too short in the front. Dont you just hate that!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vsQSxgdeJnKSMCc2xhlk53GtrrOZnyO1I3PmIdBwfTsfxttwspQXkTiecIsxh4iadTHVdfYLWtl488hYLSdOj1Ukz9RfT-_UDkAx_EW7m5kpWXDLW6NTPqrm-dX_ubzm2JxJ95DX_jY/s1600/20150722_131553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vsQSxgdeJnKSMCc2xhlk53GtrrOZnyO1I3PmIdBwfTsfxttwspQXkTiecIsxh4iadTHVdfYLWtl488hYLSdOj1Ukz9RfT-_UDkAx_EW7m5kpWXDLW6NTPqrm-dX_ubzm2JxJ95DX_jY/s640/20150722_131553.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
#5- Market & Spruce, Corinna Striped Dolman Top (kept)</div>
<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This top caught my eye as soon as I saw it. Stripes, blue, white, nautical. Sold! I had just tried on all of the other items so I was thinking this one would be a bust too and not fit. Sure enough it fit perfectly. And made my curves look good in all the right places! I can't wait to pair this with some skinnies and brown boots this fall. It will probably be one of my favorite fall pieces. I went ahead and broke it in yesterday, mid summer heat of 98 degrees outside!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDz5H5omKSrjKM9WvBTSg7Kat53nPUmtRewPxPhrNtUM8n3vIuJUYZdaMXHTCEOvw_BravsdZhTXCyHCTimmddhgaxCEvXGmow_oevoyRy4MqiLpU1aswl2ysYPDzqHj5P5Rl9rnMqvcY/s1600/20150721_062623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDz5H5omKSrjKM9WvBTSg7Kat53nPUmtRewPxPhrNtUM8n3vIuJUYZdaMXHTCEOvw_BravsdZhTXCyHCTimmddhgaxCEvXGmow_oevoyRy4MqiLpU1aswl2ysYPDzqHj5P5Rl9rnMqvcY/s640/20150721_062623.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Overall, I am pretty happy with my 2 purchases and with what my stylist sent me. I am looking forward to my next fix in August. Stay tuned!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
P.S. Sorry for the crappy pictures. I promise they will be better next time. I have an idea on how I will show them for my next post.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-21335982631666081632015-06-02T09:10:00.003-05:002015-06-02T12:05:21.296-05:00Stay Little<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
Last night Annalise woke around 1:30 am.<br />
I waited to see if she would soothe herself back to sleep but that was not the case. <br />
I stumbled out of bed and into her room. <br />
I stoftly rubbed her back until she stood up and reached for me. <br />
I realized she was soaked so a clean diaper, pj's and bed sheet later we were heading to the kitchen for a sippy cup of some water. <br />
Once we settled in the rocker and our soft quilt we just rocked there together. <br />
Her sweet smelling head nestled under my nose. <br />
Oh how I love these moments even though I am exhausted- I just know that they are rare, they will come and go and I dont know when the next time will be that she is all mine in the quiet of the room. I listen to her smooth steady breath. <br />
I soak it in. <br />
I love on her and gently caress her soft hands and she immates it back on me. <br />
I kiss her tiny little head and continue rocking. <br />
Back and forth back and forth. <br />
Memorizing this very moment. <br />
Savoring every second.<br />
And then its time, she looks up and points to her crib. <br />
I ask if she wants to go back to bed and she so independently and sure of herself shakes her head yes.<br />
I kiss her one more time and lay her back down.Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-72559383548953178792015-03-30T16:15:00.001-05:002015-05-11T16:39:54.583-05:00Annalise Faith Update 13-16 monthsI know, I know. I have literally been MIA since before Christmas. I sit back sometimes and seriously just wonder where the time goes. I read other blogs and dont know how these momma's make time to do EVERYTHING it seems like. Me, I'm over here like, well I've fed my husband, kept my job and my kid alive and my house isn't in total shambles. Go Me!!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_zysvswMVJJMn9NamL4_Kab9xDLMdLY903ECKGOlcTJqW-2eni8ZzkFCXkkGwa_8FPLoO_n82Bo18gJzMgF_AH3mKXFym8Qx7ybGiwxgbOKdKs7UbiwHjsHEJp-2atXEU6nLKUk5jHM/s1600/20141206_142500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr_zysvswMVJJMn9NamL4_Kab9xDLMdLY903ECKGOlcTJqW-2eni8ZzkFCXkkGwa_8FPLoO_n82Bo18gJzMgF_AH3mKXFym8Qx7ybGiwxgbOKdKs7UbiwHjsHEJp-2atXEU6nLKUk5jHM/s1600/20141206_142500.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0e-Qxu4y9YwL5EnV3SYzNe7MXDt5ns7boKzQmV_6FkK-jUAA0NUi7lr59JKqF-FWeuOig7qqRxwdY5nc5JFQ6YoIlV6RLDGY7Ssc6dbWdPV92I91I-7vkbUbquJ0PkHvXS0NciTJnW8/s1600/20150111_191701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0e-Qxu4y9YwL5EnV3SYzNe7MXDt5ns7boKzQmV_6FkK-jUAA0NUi7lr59JKqF-FWeuOig7qqRxwdY5nc5JFQ6YoIlV6RLDGY7Ssc6dbWdPV92I91I-7vkbUbquJ0PkHvXS0NciTJnW8/s1600/20150111_191701.jpg" width="225" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjH-a7WZeT3JLBY8OaJ6-ZbStFTujJf7aLN2GCzXiyTSllPgv7jxaiq3K58OUwW6_eA3orKetxBb_ncuZeoiJ5bbM34xTDNL7q7znstakHofbRHlHKSJvidPnusx-jCZYKuqXSBIGz_I/s1600/20150119_182226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjH-a7WZeT3JLBY8OaJ6-ZbStFTujJf7aLN2GCzXiyTSllPgv7jxaiq3K58OUwW6_eA3orKetxBb_ncuZeoiJ5bbM34xTDNL7q7znstakHofbRHlHKSJvidPnusx-jCZYKuqXSBIGz_I/s1600/20150119_182226.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Anyhow. On to sweet Annie girl. This lil' bit (my new term of endearment for her) is just too cute to handle. I love her sweet and sassy personality. She is still one of the most calm kids I know and she actually listens....for the most part.<br />
<br />
Its hard to keep up with all the changes she has made the last 4 months, there have been so many.<br />
She pretty much self feeds every meal, though lately I have to feed her at dinner or she will just try to feed the dogs. That's her favorite and trust me, they don't mind!!<br />
<br />
For a long while there after her first birthday we really thought she would have been walking any day and then it turned into weeks and then months. It bothered me so much that we asked the Dr. at her 15 month check up if she should be walking yet and if perhaps something was wrong. I was thinking maybe something having to do with her ears because she had so many ear infections it had thrown her equilibrium off or something. The Dr. reassured us all babies do things different and that all of her other cognitive skills were on point for her age so we have nothing to worry about until about 18 months.<br />
<br />
Well, I can officially say Annalise has been walking all over with full confidence for about 2 weeks now. She accomplished that just before she turned 16 months.<br />
<br />
You don't really realize how much your child changes and grows on the day to day until you look back and see the pictures. Oh my. She sure has done some growing lately. This little girl continues to steal mine and her daddy's heart and we are just so thrilled she is ours!!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Eat:</div>
This child of mine likes just about anything. She really hasn't rejected <span style="background-color: yellow;">anything</span> we have given her except oranges and peaches. She even tried some lettuce the other day and I am pretty sure if she had her batch teeth it would have been devoured. She still LOVES her milk though we are trying to cut down. She HATES water in her sippy cup but will drink it out of my cup or out of a water bottle. She Still hasn't taken to juice that much either, but we keep trying.<br />
Some of her favorites are. Pancakes, eggs, chicken nuggets, mac n cheese, shrimp Alfredo, blueberries to name a few.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkC67nCfbecuPIraPbA-PssR6rGyRLH4K0Pqzqqgdoh1JxkMLF_zUNdmOCqqjj5ZC_OXonddOYWPKlM-AE8aP9JO_OpJ6XuC6rfTCJ32DmIbpiqgcuF9vqRStBJv4rOKXA4FB2ojt9kvc/s1600/20141203_185337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkC67nCfbecuPIraPbA-PssR6rGyRLH4K0Pqzqqgdoh1JxkMLF_zUNdmOCqqjj5ZC_OXonddOYWPKlM-AE8aP9JO_OpJ6XuC6rfTCJ32DmIbpiqgcuF9vqRStBJv4rOKXA4FB2ojt9kvc/s1600/20141203_185337.jpg" width="225" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdnfK0eKPbOHUTn8yfqLYT4krNqD-vo_x_c_Y05pmK1nWqBw6llJPnqk7I0kq8y2nlQrBV1nQoAzuBrI7aU96moo1DDGzYalXMu2zCNvc1WVXbLPBeTw0zWoEu35lJd6a3DcNmj7MQgA/s1600/20150112_101604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdnfK0eKPbOHUTn8yfqLYT4krNqD-vo_x_c_Y05pmK1nWqBw6llJPnqk7I0kq8y2nlQrBV1nQoAzuBrI7aU96moo1DDGzYalXMu2zCNvc1WVXbLPBeTw0zWoEu35lJd6a3DcNmj7MQgA/s1600/20150112_101604.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcw9f4sjIe8Wk7_UARKbozrFfeXg8H4Rf2vSzOuPFJQIgoB-nU0nT4SB6uwkTP-2eQClhpH-0Qx7HOcHISwE-nQU_5GSes2HLdWuXbJy8mfIN3_EGWqdBG0Z7LwRxw1CFgPurPjwKCfLE/s1600/20141213_110220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcw9f4sjIe8Wk7_UARKbozrFfeXg8H4Rf2vSzOuPFJQIgoB-nU0nT4SB6uwkTP-2eQClhpH-0Qx7HOcHISwE-nQU_5GSes2HLdWuXbJy8mfIN3_EGWqdBG0Z7LwRxw1CFgPurPjwKCfLE/s1600/20141213_110220.jpg" width="225" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYnfoSBNmll_6xCUwMtXed3xUGs91e5H7aVsEXGGEjFU1a46yElZtRgqwt0F8onlMqRw_LQNPmig-PXCu8PUNnqXi63PA94WqJnBOePmNEKwS8mL_9ldxCKvFZ9wq7Q2b5mRo6y48vWU/s1600/20150222_163117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRYnfoSBNmll_6xCUwMtXed3xUGs91e5H7aVsEXGGEjFU1a46yElZtRgqwt0F8onlMqRw_LQNPmig-PXCu8PUNnqXi63PA94WqJnBOePmNEKwS8mL_9ldxCKvFZ9wq7Q2b5mRo6y48vWU/s1600/20150222_163117.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sleep:</div>
This girl can SLEEP. Let me tell you! She is a Godsend. Daddy and I love our sleep too so there is nothing better than having a child that likes to sleep too! She normally goes down around 7:30 pm and is up about 6:00 am. On weekend we are even so lucky for her to sleep until around 7 or 8 (Hallelujah!)<br />
As far as naps, girlfriend needs her nap or she is a hot mess. I normally lay her down around 9 on the weekends and she is up again by 11 and then another one about 4:00 pm and she will sleep until 5:30 and go back to bed for the night at 7:30 no problem. Like I said, the girl likes her sleep.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJFOS0W-gao8CSuAQZDTcmKDYH9u05fVw3EV0F05lmndfVs0SkoLWfVh7ixkRvHq-q6oeCMrWrVddy2uMExWaYc7aXHkVEAx39JOqbAwBFPBkUhAQzIz_NP1sfQlvtFopi6dJLhbasTM/s1600/20141212_181914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJFOS0W-gao8CSuAQZDTcmKDYH9u05fVw3EV0F05lmndfVs0SkoLWfVh7ixkRvHq-q6oeCMrWrVddy2uMExWaYc7aXHkVEAx39JOqbAwBFPBkUhAQzIz_NP1sfQlvtFopi6dJLhbasTM/s1600/20141212_181914.jpg" width="225" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb16WdkeAiZk7J0au4tRtfRzTni8E54PL-YknJ_C17XQOhadLpEJ7jKOIKzSNOrBz1aAX0ivASTKolXvAodgE_GWVj6sL3qypIN1aAW7Hc01EWsOIsZhvAT-2aEWaIR5kfthg15XvoFpw/s1600/20141226_205640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb16WdkeAiZk7J0au4tRtfRzTni8E54PL-YknJ_C17XQOhadLpEJ7jKOIKzSNOrBz1aAX0ivASTKolXvAodgE_GWVj6sL3qypIN1aAW7Hc01EWsOIsZhvAT-2aEWaIR5kfthg15XvoFpw/s1600/20141226_205640.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Play:</div>
Oh my gosh this is probably my favorite part of having a toddler now is the play time. She is just so fun. We play with her building blocks her Uncle Bubba got her. She loves to read. She will bring me one book after the other and lately she especially loves the ones with the animals that make the noise. She will press the button and then mimic them. Its so cute. I especially love her horse sound!<br />
She is just now getting into baby dolls and strollers, she mostly plays with that when she is around her old cousin Abby. She loves to get in her walker and stroll around the house and she still LOVES her bouncer. Daddy and I will put her in that while we do our work out DVDs and she will just watch us and bounce away. Now that she is a full time walker I am not expecting that to last much longer.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6auTTXyYK0Nu2vA7-1mTEJQJY_xzpkDJIPYoYLomgd12AZjvY_CRlwAYCM3t_-HMZFGqryBerCJB1huuShb3dmjtz2Y4E7WIk6mUypGCXZaxM9pVcQWMQ5I8vw3kPTwI6YsTyU7d7Ov8/s1600/20141226_173429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6auTTXyYK0Nu2vA7-1mTEJQJY_xzpkDJIPYoYLomgd12AZjvY_CRlwAYCM3t_-HMZFGqryBerCJB1huuShb3dmjtz2Y4E7WIk6mUypGCXZaxM9pVcQWMQ5I8vw3kPTwI6YsTyU7d7Ov8/s1600/20141226_173429.jpg" width="225" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0e-Qxu4y9YwL5EnV3SYzNe7MXDt5ns7boKzQmV_6FkK-jUAA0NUi7lr59JKqF-FWeuOig7qqRxwdY5nc5JFQ6YoIlV6RLDGY7Ssc6dbWdPV92I91I-7vkbUbquJ0PkHvXS0NciTJnW8/s1600/20150111_191701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs0e-Qxu4y9YwL5EnV3SYzNe7MXDt5ns7boKzQmV_6FkK-jUAA0NUi7lr59JKqF-FWeuOig7qqRxwdY5nc5JFQ6YoIlV6RLDGY7Ssc6dbWdPV92I91I-7vkbUbquJ0PkHvXS0NciTJnW8/s1600/20150111_191701.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRUGpLhgg4CPXpCldCFeA-Z_ZEmQ-fvGqEtKOneWRhVJkTpYHAR_dPNELjYb4eApXjZOh1cn0qLjAxpuGTVPA63MdFOsKQCnc_P_VOrENI4yymOnqaXHlgxcY7QRP2rpVBBG2mm3xlbs/s1600/20150125_134836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRUGpLhgg4CPXpCldCFeA-Z_ZEmQ-fvGqEtKOneWRhVJkTpYHAR_dPNELjYb4eApXjZOh1cn0qLjAxpuGTVPA63MdFOsKQCnc_P_VOrENI4yymOnqaXHlgxcY7QRP2rpVBBG2mm3xlbs/s1600/20150125_134836.jpg" width="225" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghbrjEY-35QzEo7Ok3gjNRNGhUMqBTUiMr_wiQCRDsc1PFqLZ3lU4PEtY47KelqutnJ2WlnjLtE-4ea6BNfctCcWGHxlHoBDZ9e4TRhdWyHOyHTvWh3ZwYwvhJ1N6g0npIbTusfBpCUZQ/s1600/20150207_082757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghbrjEY-35QzEo7Ok3gjNRNGhUMqBTUiMr_wiQCRDsc1PFqLZ3lU4PEtY47KelqutnJ2WlnjLtE-4ea6BNfctCcWGHxlHoBDZ9e4TRhdWyHOyHTvWh3ZwYwvhJ1N6g0npIbTusfBpCUZQ/s1600/20150207_082757.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Words:</div>
She still isn't much of a talker but we do find her babbling a whole lot of nothing to which I always tell her" tell me all about it sister!!" and she will just babble some more. She recently learned "no". I am sure that is most toddlers first words since they hear it so much. Much to my dismay she actually told me "no" the other day. I asked her if she wanted to go and get a bath after supper and she just looked at me, shook her head and said, "no." Short and sweet and to the point. We are still working w/ her using some sign language for food, eat, all done, more, and milk. She seems to be catching on to most of them now. Just last night she told me "eat" and we sat her down and she ate some more dinner. She still uses, daddy and her momma has morphed into "nah, nah" so now I am nah, nah no momma. She knows Duke- "Uke!" and Lucy "Ce, Ce!" and even our new puppy niece June, and that sounds like, well "June."<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZwOpMEIIHGtDCfl2p9Flhmy2Ut7MTMiB7MuqmcREoz5EjTQ66DIgbClGt1Ty9Mj6-hCLDjPrLIIZfbz6A3r0nrPWJ3_bcpY0eBy9JvH5MHR3QcJ5fU7gX0sg-nIIUIQnhNtOL7vV-6Y/s1600/20150302_062740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijZwOpMEIIHGtDCfl2p9Flhmy2Ut7MTMiB7MuqmcREoz5EjTQ66DIgbClGt1Ty9Mj6-hCLDjPrLIIZfbz6A3r0nrPWJ3_bcpY0eBy9JvH5MHR3QcJ5fU7gX0sg-nIIUIQnhNtOL7vV-6Y/s1600/20150302_062740.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5WegjQG5yZjBBSxlJ1WkZJtFfTJxcdjQb37Qw4XEO8A4t8S9DBpVglO5dda5Ohvhj6kSz_edvmTYt8k2w1ZlXTAM9-AJ7SUbUw1AAYf6bdQJ0g-Tk1frANHgD7H2IyhJ5IPotNYrXqY/s1600/20150318_183909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5WegjQG5yZjBBSxlJ1WkZJtFfTJxcdjQb37Qw4XEO8A4t8S9DBpVglO5dda5Ohvhj6kSz_edvmTYt8k2w1ZlXTAM9-AJ7SUbUw1AAYf6bdQJ0g-Tk1frANHgD7H2IyhJ5IPotNYrXqY/s1600/20150318_183909.jpg" width="225" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJnnd-FnKfh7bKrli7RIfr9noovALd0IHjUZFMo5hrS1T9Qx96-y9hlT97YJbbcHKvmKklO8XcFqNGf4Af0UrZAhauWtUIj_MnIZLLygKU27SwrtlsBkekwiTE3rgSWX3wgw86QHxyGc/s1600/20150125_093342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJJnnd-FnKfh7bKrli7RIfr9noovALd0IHjUZFMo5hrS1T9Qx96-y9hlT97YJbbcHKvmKklO8XcFqNGf4Af0UrZAhauWtUIj_MnIZLLygKU27SwrtlsBkekwiTE3rgSWX3wgw86QHxyGc/s1600/20150125_093342.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8tIBmAEYZD2Y7QsW7EJvwy3l-lXLXdBcsjAOyN6ANIg4icTBKjB7LgIB0q508XWVi1d3tEiRtXBTscbSIUbDG2t3vDaJc1vliqRaW7-Lf98M89sG2IJIUpV8MTgT1RgQYzyw0rmN-Aj8/s1600/20150314_103118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8tIBmAEYZD2Y7QsW7EJvwy3l-lXLXdBcsjAOyN6ANIg4icTBKjB7LgIB0q508XWVi1d3tEiRtXBTscbSIUbDG2t3vDaJc1vliqRaW7-Lf98M89sG2IJIUpV8MTgT1RgQYzyw0rmN-Aj8/s1600/20150314_103118.jpg" width="225" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fg5s81BOBNBus8BRRZ6cXZ4FUC1691G-pvngCQ5Ck0Mwj2BoCQSXS6-lqHZO8I0BojBC5zF-hp8iP7Zg9BJ8cou61HbZ1WGGSuT9_xUDf07geX6-_ClIaX7BoS7Z5iqKxTrPD4bYm0w/s1600/20150314_132644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1fg5s81BOBNBus8BRRZ6cXZ4FUC1691G-pvngCQ5Ck0Mwj2BoCQSXS6-lqHZO8I0BojBC5zF-hp8iP7Zg9BJ8cou61HbZ1WGGSuT9_xUDf07geX6-_ClIaX7BoS7Z5iqKxTrPD4bYm0w/s1600/20150314_132644.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
Annalise, <br />
You bring so much joy to my life. The best part of my day is getting home to you scooping you up into my arms and covering you with kisses. Your daddy says I kiss you way too much but I do it because I know one day you will not let me, so I am going to give you as many sugars as I can! You are such a good, sweet spirited little girl. For the most part you always listen to mommy except for when I try to dress you or change your diaper. You normally throw a fit but I just know you like to run around naked so I have to dress you as quickly as possible or make sure I have a milk on hand and you are fine. You take my breath away every day sweet girl. I love rocking you and snuggling you when you let me. I try to soak in as much as possible baby girl because I know before I even blink my eye you wont be so little any more. I am so thankful for the love you have given me and I cant wait to see how you will learn and develop in the next few months. <br />
All my love,<br />
Mommy!Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6297051949533296037.post-54623207328426877472014-12-22T16:11:00.001-06:002014-12-22T16:11:22.961-06:00Annie's First Birthday PartyI would say Annie's first birthday was a success. This momma stressed out about it for weeks but it went down without a hitch. All of our closest family and friends came to celebrate our sweet angel and it couldn't have been better.<br />
<br />
Her theme was Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Do you know how loved you are?<br />
<br />
<br />
I will let the pictures do the talking.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc9l9ASA6JI9kO7_k1E8MeNqcPmsCEBKMpi24mK2Gi0E7MO-tRznjCzy6JGN6ezhuU_vamx1F8JJjY8BladTYyVu4uXAOFdR3Y-PtvB3TzpwdZL5BDuqtnPOXqAUKDUdyrARl-vg3y03E/s1600/20141129_115723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc9l9ASA6JI9kO7_k1E8MeNqcPmsCEBKMpi24mK2Gi0E7MO-tRznjCzy6JGN6ezhuU_vamx1F8JJjY8BladTYyVu4uXAOFdR3Y-PtvB3TzpwdZL5BDuqtnPOXqAUKDUdyrARl-vg3y03E/s1600/20141129_115723.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIkJvhusH23oShr5kXlwVZPs6596uJjiJNDLzlZk30jCBd8xc_cXMN-it6WpTYRdMJSxXMzU9SfGMHkt9itC8OIHyTvWsIOUxT8e3GmNHcx2YILvcBzqR2hHf68JcyhHm3dTrUF1-jHY/s1600/20141129_103909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAIkJvhusH23oShr5kXlwVZPs6596uJjiJNDLzlZk30jCBd8xc_cXMN-it6WpTYRdMJSxXMzU9SfGMHkt9itC8OIHyTvWsIOUxT8e3GmNHcx2YILvcBzqR2hHf68JcyhHm3dTrUF1-jHY/s1600/20141129_103909.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-7Tj-MxPrM6RvaZV46xO8sb0bi0nadAPrIqQ83wytayGiNL0MInL8YxQLiA6nDYmvF_XRlWMX86CG5UKUmF1_TzlltpM_28S6IBy76XUS1Q3B9pPhex2q1zvNKBFgovtKwTcphhch9g/s1600/20141129_113400.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3-7Tj-MxPrM6RvaZV46xO8sb0bi0nadAPrIqQ83wytayGiNL0MInL8YxQLiA6nDYmvF_XRlWMX86CG5UKUmF1_TzlltpM_28S6IBy76XUS1Q3B9pPhex2q1zvNKBFgovtKwTcphhch9g/s1600/20141129_113400.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTDM_6gfXYAWKM73qYDAoidFgyaRkyJOqbzD8Uy6i4Ri1dVZTQzOK6-w6QYMVW3mzZtIS8SyW86csb1bSZOQ3e4uqPjZldpB9D23XfeAemGKL_Q2lXHi2nChT3cvlq6N6bwa1rOvd9GI/s1600/20141129_113402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNTDM_6gfXYAWKM73qYDAoidFgyaRkyJOqbzD8Uy6i4Ri1dVZTQzOK6-w6QYMVW3mzZtIS8SyW86csb1bSZOQ3e4uqPjZldpB9D23XfeAemGKL_Q2lXHi2nChT3cvlq6N6bwa1rOvd9GI/s1600/20141129_113402.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkb8xAMjd2kGocP3JpaJQf_KuVWHVplFk5LhzTI0pIhtY_ywTDcFRw-Ke639Bdo3CYFwgE6wR12q5sNapy3aagN25vSxHjsne2EAwNpgUIrrn3EY_6JFSVuQ-SdqTs7YxbJc-pAPPfko/s1600/20141129_115053.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkb8xAMjd2kGocP3JpaJQf_KuVWHVplFk5LhzTI0pIhtY_ywTDcFRw-Ke639Bdo3CYFwgE6wR12q5sNapy3aagN25vSxHjsne2EAwNpgUIrrn3EY_6JFSVuQ-SdqTs7YxbJc-pAPPfko/s1600/20141129_115053.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxw-t5yUjc1eit3Ic4CS8X98HgvD25Dy6YqKywCNM2542S9n17F_ZGoRWYDNAPyPRU_p5JzQFhGQ8QP69IDmSKrLWsN0ASWpQi0AkV0fp76HHLoGP1ZDTkzqPYfLbgR3H3PreX6JrHaw/s1600/20141129_121906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxw-t5yUjc1eit3Ic4CS8X98HgvD25Dy6YqKywCNM2542S9n17F_ZGoRWYDNAPyPRU_p5JzQFhGQ8QP69IDmSKrLWsN0ASWpQi0AkV0fp76HHLoGP1ZDTkzqPYfLbgR3H3PreX6JrHaw/s1600/20141129_121906.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Thank you to everyone who came. It was so much. I can't wait to plan next years!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232813751885681491noreply@blogger.com0