tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61637237474404819812024-02-06T19:25:32.428-08:00we are the holden'sHeather @ we.are.the.holdenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897245844180742821noreply@blogger.comBlogger230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163723747440481981.post-68288329828561772602013-01-20T20:32:00.002-08:002013-01-20T20:33:12.898-08:00Goodbye 35, Hello New NumberSee Jode is almost a year older than me.<br />
But for a short time we are the same age until he then gets to be a new number.<br />
So his better memory always serves me well when I forget my age.<br />
I usually give him "the look" that he has come to be very used to and he knows how to help a girl out. Kinda like when we meet a new couple and they ask "how old are your kids" and I start to kind of stammer. I mean pfff, I know how old my own kids are for heavens sake.<br />
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For pretty much this whole last year though, unless you happened to talk to me on a really clear_ maybe we had just discussed it_kinda day, I had told everyone I was 36.<br />
Which is so sad bc I really like the number 35 better.<br />
It just sounds nicer to me_ 5 being in the middle of 1-10 _ and I just like the 5 better.<br />
But I'm not gonna wallow in missing out on 35.<br />
I'm gonna go with the 6 and see the best in the little circle part.<br />
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Amy and I decided to meet half way for an early lunch and some girly talk. </div>
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Gosh, how it does a soul good to just be able to sit with a friend and laugh </div>
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and talk about every subject from all over and be understood. </div>
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I ordered a club sandwich and I'm not sure exactly where the hair came from. </div>
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But nonetheless it wound up in my mouth. </div>
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and then i picked up the other half of sandwich and there was another. </div>
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And it got awkward bc I hate things like this. </div>
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But also, bc I kept wondering is it my hair.? </div>
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had a problem with it getting in my food before. </div>
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So I decided to just give it up and wait for dessert. </div>
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It was... my birthday after all.</div>
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The dessert was a rocking Turtle cheesecake that was hair-less and well worth it.</div>
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Afterwards, we shopped at a few antique stores in town. </div>
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They had some quilts I'm still having a hard time getting over. </div>
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They were so perfect as far as they're colors but not in their price. </div>
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So I left dreaming about how great they'd look all made up on a bed.</div>
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Hubs man really outdid himself with throwing me a surprise Mardi Gras party.</div>
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As we would say in our house_ it was creative and quite whimsical.</div>
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The King Cake he ordered from back home and was cheesecake filled.</div>
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It was so yummy.</div>
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I've gone back & forth for around 2 years now on whether I should get a Keurig.</div>
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I would want one and then not. I would think how great it would be to have one. </div>
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And then I would think about what all else I could get with that money. </div>
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But now I have to wonder no more because I finally have one. </div>
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Woohoo.... I'm so thankful Jode just made the decision for me.</div>
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It really is a dream and actually has helped me limit some of my coffee intake. </div>
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Plus the kids are really loving the iced coffee I can make now with it.</div>
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<br />Heather @ we.are.the.holdenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897245844180742821noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163723747440481981.post-51779688915535893812013-01-10T19:32:00.000-08:002013-01-10T19:32:07.620-08:00January 2013 {10 on 10}Well I remembered it was the 10th and time for 10 on 10 and since I haven't blogged and all in like 3 months. I figured this may be just the push I need to get back in the game. The writing and telling my story game. Only I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about my blog. I'm passionate about us all having a story that needs to be told. We're not just a name_ or a number_ but the other day I read something in "jesus calling" that made me come to this conclusion.<br />
I have a story because of Him.<br />
I get to write my story because of Him.<br />
<i>God has written my story, I only need walk in it.</i><br />
That made me think that I can do this. That I need to do this. It's not about me or for only me. Hopefully it's so much bigger. That's what I choose to believe. And I invite you to walk with me....<br />
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My day started off with the chore of washing my hair_ sipping some coffee_ while eating a banana_ and blow drying my hair. The ultimate of multi tasking. For a mama anyways.<br />
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It felt really nice to be getting out of the house. For a little over 2 weeks I've struggled with back pain and have finally been diagnosed with kidney stones. It's been painful and tiresome with my energy level at like a zero. So it felt nice to get dressed_ fix my hair_ and put on some make-up. My friend, Nina had invited me to lunch for an early birthday treat.</div>
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One of my favorite songs by David Crowder and immediately what I thought of when I saw these growing out beside the house. Still cannot believe already they're breaking through.</div>
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With the mail came unexpected "happys" for my birthday from a special friend. She has me pegged well. I love them both and have the perfect spot for each.</div>
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And as I let Neely out to do his biz I noticed our pumpkins sitting out back. I did move them from the front of the house to the back. But still it made me wonder if I'm the only silly one who can't seem to <i>fully </i>get rid of them.</div>
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<br />Heather @ we.are.the.holdenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897245844180742821noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163723747440481981.post-84657637068039269862012-10-21T09:25:00.000-07:002013-01-10T19:31:49.807-08:00Impromptu Road TripDo I go backwards and work forwards or start where I'm at and work backwards?<br />
So many trips and things that have happened within the past few weeks. So many things that I need to write about.<br />
But instead of over thinking it I'm going to jump in by getting started with Saturday.<br />
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Hubs gets a new company car ever so many miles and they called and said his new one was in. The cool gadgets_ programming the radio stations_ and getting the settings all worked out. Well it seemed like a good excuse to get it out on the road. You know, to get that all figured out.<br />
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So we drove up and down hills with all the changing of colors and leaves just a swirling as we went. The countryside and pureness of beauty all around for an impromptu trip to the Smoky Mountains.<br />
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I just love this time of year. So much expectancy and
the crispness in the air makes me want to freshen things up_ clean_ organize_
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This week I finally got my Fall wreath hung and my door
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Thank you to all of you who asked about my decorations. You
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My wreath started out at the Blue
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Then after I got home I picked out the colors I knew I wanted to go with. In fabric and in yarn. I used 3 yarn colors. A white. A coral color. And a thicker gold/mustardy color. I wanted it to have texture and by adding in the heavier yarn and varying fabrics I feel that’s the look I got.</div>
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You can’t really mess this up. So don’t be afraid of that. I say just get started. I started with one piece of fabric about 2 inches wide. Wrapping it_ hot gluing to the back_ and moving on to the next piece. Just continuing around adding on your fabric and then covering some of the meeting places of fabric with the yarn by wrapping a section. However, big you choose to wrap the yarn section is again up to you. Mine were varied in size.</div>
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Found the glitter ghost garland at Target in the $1 bin</div>
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They will have to love seeing all the outfits we wore_ the outfits their mom wore, right.<br />
Because you know how it is looking back on old photos of your parents' and seeing how they dressed. When i see my mom in her miniskirt or my dad in high water's I always think about what they must've been thinking when they put their outfit together. You know... was it thought out the night before. Or was it a quick throw on some clothes... </div>
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Well and they may make fun of us for the way we dressed but hopefully they'll see that mom and dad <i>crazy loved</i> each other. Dad loved mom so crazily that he agreed to pose and take pictures while youngest had fun turning the camera sideways_ upside down and around to get their picture.</div>
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This weekend I had the incredible opportunity of going with 9 other ladies to the<br />
Blue Ridge Mountains for a time of crafting_ hanging out_ shopping_ and sharing.<br />
Can i just tell you how amazingly awesome it was.<br />
I went not knowing really what to expect and a little nervous too. </div>
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You know bc you never know how things like this will go.<br />
You never know and i'm just being honest here, how 9 other ladies will wind up getting along.<br />
But you know what there was.... a sweet aroma that hung in that mountain air.<br />
I was left and took away the sweetest memories and some great new friendship. By each of them.<br />
By the trip as a whole. From left to right here they are...</div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Of course I’ve had nice things
done for me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">So why is it that sometimes it hits
me hard and surprises me to no end!? </span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Now I love being the one on the giving end
of a gift. Be it big or small. </span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Or maybe even the one offering a nice gesture. I
love to be on that side and be the one to bring on the surprise. Love
surprises.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">But when I‘m on the recipient
side it get’s a little weird _hard for me to accept. </span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">I’m sure I need counseling
or something I know. But I never feel like I deserve whatever niceness is
bestowed upon me and usually find myself shocked that someone would be so nice
or thoughtful towards me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Here is the other thing. I’m
not always surprised or overwhelmed with feelings of gratitude for something
done for me though</span><span style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">. For instance, my husband does lots of small nice things for
me within a day and I’m not perplexed by it. If I’m honest, I probably even
take them for granted some. Because I know that he loves me and wants to help
me. We want to help each other. And maybe that’s it. Maybe when someone does
something so over the top nice it makes me realize that they must have wanted
to make me feel special_ to brighten my day_ to help_ or to let me know I was
being thought of. </span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Lately I’ve had a few over the
top nice things given to me and I have been overwhelmed by them. I find myself almost
in a state of being broken by it. And let me say you will probably laugh when
you hear the acts of kindness. But to me they meant so much. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">The first happened this weekend
when I went away for a craft weekend with some of the most wonderful ladies. I
have a lot to say about this weekend and what I took away but that's coming later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Anyway, I had talked with the
girls on the drive up about how stinkin' cute Targets new line of coffee mugs are.
Like I want them all. But one of my fave's was the motel one and I had shared
that with them. Well I wake up the first morning there and go to get my coffee
and we see a sign hanging above the coffee pot that reads “ good morning ladies.
enjoy your coffee in a mug of your choice”. There sat my Motel mug amongst 9
other mugs. I did a little squeal when I spotted it. the squeal kind of faded
into a groan or maybe a growl sound after I saw the paper sticking out if it that also said ”reserved for”. But as I got closer and looked inside I saw it
read “reserved for heather?” Now I’m
about to let loose at this point and really do some squealing waking up the
whole cabin. I couldn’t even believe it. I seriously was thinking
in my head who’s the other heather….haha…<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Then yesterday I’m sitting
working away when the UPS man drops off a package on the front step. It said Scentsy
and I immediately thought it must be a mistake. Like for my neighbor or
something. But when I read it clearly it had my name and address printed on the
label.</span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">I opened it to find a handsome little owl that is going to make my home smell so yummy. Like pear caramel
crisp. I wanted to cry. I kinda did a little. So sweet. So thoughtful. So
generous of the 2 ladies that went in together to send it to me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">2 things I’m learning. Don’t
ever underestimate no matter how little or small you may think something will
mean to someone else. We can’t determine that and it just may mean so much more
than you or we could ever imagine. Truly it just may be the Lord using us in greater
ways than we could understand. And secondly, it’s not hard for me to accept and
know that the lord loves me and wants to bless me. Sometimes anyway,,,,TO
receive what he has for me. So I need to start receiving it through my friends.
Through others. And believing that someone just may be thinking about me and
want to surprise the pa-tooty out of me. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">So who woulda thought that a
stinkin' cute coffee mug and a handosme little smell good owl would bring about
such emotion. Sometimes it’s in
the smallest gesture that means so much.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Thank you ladies for being so
kind. The Lord used you in my life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Love you girls.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">linking up with jami for "we encourage tuesday"</span></div>
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this is my
second year of participating in the <a href="http://www.acuppakim.com/2012/09/a-cuppa-kims-second-annual-mug-swap.html">Cuppakim mug swap</a>! </div>
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it’s
brilliant I tell you. before I even knew the date of when it was going to be i had
started to get the itch. i had seen so many cute mugs that I was itching to buy
one to give. obviously though, I couldn’t actually purchase one until I had been
partnered up with my partner. it’s
important to me that I try and get a mug that suits the person. it’s part of
the whole challenge/ fun. it can’t just be a cute mug. </div>
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it has to be “the
one."</div>
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I was
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she had done
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it was the
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and always
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one of my
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this day. he would have given me that little chuckle and said “thank you baby,
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and I miss him. sometimes when we have taken a new adventure or done something different
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">it’s one of those
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">so many things that my heart could explode
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">but a major that’s been on my heart so heavy.
something I’ve been thinking all month about is how the lord provided all of
our needs. from school supplies_ to gray’s birthday_ and oh, all of us dental
appointments to which we found out no cavities for any of the kids. bursting at
the seams, I tell ya. because let's be honest. there have been many and even
thinking back to last year. many times when we struggled to get everything
together for school. last year we had moved into our new home and so things
were just tight financially. but this year has felt like such a sweet relief of
….just breathing. like I can breathe…and I’m so thankful. so so very thankful.</span></div>
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big 13. that’s another post for another time. but he is so sweet and so
handsome and I’m so proud of him. and now he’s an official teenager. and along
with that his voice has officially started to change. we were eating dinner
just the other night and he was telling us something when the girls started
laughing. youngest said "mom what’s wrong with him. his voice sounds funny." puberty
baby…..that’s what happened. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">the girls have been at each other a lot. i’m not
sure what’s going on totally. but I think it’s just the added pressure of
school_ change_ and just the branching out of wanting to be their own person.
on the occasions when they are best buds though, I adore it. and i’m so thankful
for what they have_ for what they will have_ and for how they do love each
other. because trust me, I never had a sister. so to watch them when one tells
the other in kind of a non-filtered way that they don’t look good in a certain
pair of pants and to see the other accept it as “word” is straight up love.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">the Neelster is continuing to grow as in getting
bigger and grow on me. i have to admit. there were times in the beginning when
I still thought ummm, maybe we shouldn’t have a dog. but now I really can’t
imagine our lives without him. he fits so well with our family and brings us
lots of laughter. I really can say now that I love him. he has become my neelster.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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another highlight. she’s the kind you just feel like you’ve known forever. where
the conversation flows freely and before you know it time has flown and it’s
time to part ways. so you just get giddy anticipating the next one. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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had been the first part of June since I had gone last and i get
mousey looking. and i get a little bossy…when I get mousey. it just does a girl good to have
her hair freshly done and feel good about it. you know what I’m sayin'. and I’m
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have pressed it. i could have offered to pray with her. but I really really wanted
it to be something she pursued. something she asked me for instead of me
feeling like I may have coaxed, etc. so during our normal goodnight routine she
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<span style="font-family: 'Avenir Book';">now she never has to question or doubt because she knows on August 26<sup>th</sup>, 2012 her sins were forgiven. she became a new creation. </span><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Book';">and this is why my heart just may beat out of my chest. this is why I am giving thanks where thanks are due in my life. this is how i'm trying to live a life of thanksgiving.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Avenir Book";">Linking up with <a href="http://www.topofthepagewithleslie.blogspot.com/2012/08/thanks-living-through-august-linky.html">Leslie </a>for her new link-up entitled...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;"> *1 large egg<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">line an 8” pan with wax paper and spray with
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<span style="font-family: 'American Typewriter';">bake in oven for 6 min. remove pan and let cool.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">in a bowl prepare the cookie dough. beat together
butter, brown sugar, sugar, salt and vanilla until smooth and thoroughly
combined. mix in flour on low speed. then mix in the chocolate chips. this
mixture will be dry and crumbly…that’s ok…set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">now in another bowl cream together the cream cheese
and sugar until smooth. mix in the egg and vanilla on low speed. pour cheesecake
batter into the crust. use your hands to form clumps of cookie dough, smoosh it
together and flatten it out. distribute the cookie dough on top of the
cheesecake batter in teaspoon sized clumps.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">bake for 30 min until the pan when given a shake is
firm. chill in refrigerator or freezer if your trying to hurry up the process…like
we were.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">i give this recipe a 6-7 out of 10.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">they look really good and the ingredients are the
just right thing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">but if you
happen to be dieting, let me help you by saying “DON”T DO IT” you can
hold out….hehe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">did that work.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">O.k now go turn on some Ben Rector and get to
baking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "American Typewriter"; mso-bidi-font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;">Have a great weekend!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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just like
that and they were off. </div>
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i’m not
going to sit here and bore you with how time flew and where did the Summer go.</div>
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but really? oldest asked me last night “how long have we been out of school for? like 3
weeks” we have to keep in mind
though, he is a teenager _ a boy_ and did I say a teenage boy who knows very
little about time. just yesterday while trying to make another upcoming hair
appt for him the nice lady asked “when do you think he’ll need to come back” so
I asked him when he thought we should schedule another appt and he said”
probably a week.” um, no honey I think you can go longer than a week before we
have to come back and give the nice lady $25 dollars again for your hair. lol...</div>
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his hair
does grow though….all of my kids have a head full of hair. a lot of hair. </div>
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we showed a picture
of zac efron and his hair to the stylist trying to explain how oldest wanted
his side pieces to go. and I thought she did a great job considering she cut
off months of grown out hair. so we’re walking to the car and we get in and he
turns to me and says “mom I don’t look like zac efron though”…lol. no, and that's because you’re even cuter babe. </div>
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anyways, I am
surprising myself actually today. i’m not a hot mess about them going back. </div>
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i was
driving home thinking to myself and wondering is it bc they’re getting older?. or what is it exactly? i’m not sure. but I’m thankful for this peace that's here. thankful that they were ready
and excited. </div>
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middle had gone the last 2 days to get all the 6<sup>th</sup>
graders accustomed to changing to different classes and opening those
lockers that they have nightmares about. </div>
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youngest was
ready too. i think i’m the only one that kept thinking how she’s alone this
year. meaning the other 2 are now at middle school and she still has 2 years to
go through without being with them again. i do hate that part. wish they could
all be together at least.</div>
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<i>i decided to
write down some thoughts after getting home and this is what came out.</i></div>
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<i><br /></i></div>
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<i>i see you
walking down the hall with that look of concern and apprehension on your face.</i></div>
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<i><br /></i></div>
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<i>i feel your
frustration of having information over load with new names to know_ locker
combinations to remember_ and all of the newness being poured out at you.</i></div>
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<i>i listen as
some who have already made besties for the year walk by laughing and joking. </i></div>
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<i>and watch as you look at them hoping to see eyes of approval.</i></div>
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<i><br /></i></div>
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<i>at home
I fold clean clothes for you</i></div>
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<i>i work on
getting dinner thought out and ready for you</i></div>
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<i>i pray for
you</i></div>
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<i>i wait for
you</i></div>
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<i>when really
I want to run and find you_ to help lead you through the halls.</i></div>
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<i>to be the
one whispering words of encouragement when all you’ve maybe heard are discouraging ones.</i></div>
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<i>to take the
brunt of any mean joke or nasty words flung</i></div>
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<i>to help you
pin your bangs back after you’ve just had PE</i></div>
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<i>i want to
run stand beside you</i></div>
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<i>but I’m not
there, He is</i></div>
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<i>and this is
where...this is when
you learn to figure it out</i></div>
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<i>when you take the things you’ve learned
and apply them daily </i></div>
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<i>as you walk down those halls and as you sit in class</i></div>
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<i>to trust
him_ to listen to him_ to draw nearer him</i></div>
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<i><br /></i></div>
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<i>because at
the end of the day I will be waiting</i></div>
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<i>waiting for you to run home to me.</i></div>
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Happy new
year of school.</div>
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salvation;I will trust and not be afraid. </i><i style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Charis SIL', charis, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength
and my defense<b>. </b> He has become my salvation.</i></div>
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<br />Heather @ we.are.the.holdenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897245844180742821noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163723747440481981.post-76483262826346776812012-08-17T09:28:00.002-07:002012-08-17T09:28:49.179-07:00Allison {Senior Photos}<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2 weeks ago I had a fun opportunity to take Senior
pictures for one of my good friend’s daughters, Allison. number 1 I was blown
away that they would even ask me to take on such a big job when I really don’t
have a clue to what I’m doing. i love photography and try to learn and grow as
much as I can without actually taking classes. but when it boils down to it… I
just know what I want to see in my head. know what looks good to me. so I try
to achieve that while having fun doing it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Allison was so easy to work with. we met early that
morning and again that evening and I could’ve taken pictures of her all day. talk
about getting carried away in the moment… getting carried away by the perfect
lighting that was coming through the lens. it was beautiful and a perfect day. i
said goodbye to Nina, Allison, and her sister, Gianna around 7:30ish that
evening. excited for her that in a year she will be graduating and thinking of
all the possibilities that are to come.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">then around 10am the following morning I got a call
from Nina saying they had been in a bad car accident. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">hit by a double cab truck
flipping their SUV. Nina just kept telling me </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">“pray heather, pray.…” and so I
did. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">just like that, just that quick. i had been with
them less than 24 hours, smiling joking with </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Allison about the guy she’s dating
and then to get that call.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Nina ended up with a broken wrist_ broke foot_ and
a broken bone in her sternum. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Allison was bruised but fine. and Gianna had a
tear in her abdomen that they had to do immediate surgery on. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">thankfully, today
they are all back home and recovering. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">i’m celebrating with them today that the Lord
protected and took care of them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">we serve a big God that is able to do far more than
we could ever imagine. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">and Allison I can’t wait to see you graduate and
see all the Lord has planned for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Heather @ we.are.the.holdenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17897245844180742821noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6163723747440481981.post-32910669980917361992012-08-06T06:47:00.001-07:002012-08-06T06:56:14.598-07:00Thrifters Unite<br />
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slightly nervous because I didn’t really find any of the items that were mentioned. all of you thrifters out there know some days you score big and some
days you walk away with nothin’ nada. still what I did find was treasure to me
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when my package came I thought I was going to cry. as I
pulled each treasure out I knew how each item represented time and thought that
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and this little coffee cup that she packaged so sweetly in
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Hello! I'm Carina and I blog over at <a href="http://www.carinalee.com/">a punk, a pumpkin and a peanut</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I am mama to three little rascals, lover of vintage and coffee and chocolate, </span><br />
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">For the last year, my husband and I have been waiting to adopt our fourth baby.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">We have two biological boys, and one adopted, and feel so excited to be adding to the sweet chaos that is our every day.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Two weeks ago we got the call that we'd been chosen to adopt a baby girl due this August. </span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><i>And we are over the moon.</i></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">We know that God is already writing our love story with this little peach</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">and His hand is so evident in the details.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">You can read more about all of that <a href="http://www.carinalee.com/2012/07/adoption-update-its-happening-like-for.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">The reality of adoption is that it takes a serious chunk of change to make it happen.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Like $25,000 when all is said and done.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">We've saved and saved and had a little pancake breakfast to get the ball rolling,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">but we are still well away from that number.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">We are not ones to ask for something without offering something in return,</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">mostly because it makes us feel weird.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I've been making jewelry for my little <a href="http://lovelylittlewhimsy.etsy.com/">etsy shop</a> for the last few months and</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">after a lot of thought, I decided to design a few adoption necklaces to help make up some of the difference.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I am dreaming</span><span style="font: normal normal normal 24px/normal 'Helvetica Neue'; letter-spacing: 0px;"> big</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> here: my goal is to sell 100. My dream is 200.</span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b>300</b> would knock our socks off and put a serious dent in that total.</span><br />
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so much to
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played games
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getting all
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linking up with laura</div>
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well today I am so thankful to have my kids home.</div>
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we picked them up this week and i was more than ready to get my hands back on them.</div>
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i'm thankful that they get to spend time with family but still as their mama i</div>
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do a lot of exhaling when their back in arms distance. </div>
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i was thinking about it as we drove to meet up with my mother and father in law in Alabama. </div>
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how we've lived in a lot of different states & houses and none of it holds me.</div>
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or has a hold on me...but my kids_ being with Jode_ they are my home. </div>
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and when we're apart pieces of me are missing.</div>
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speaking of Alabama. that's kind of a half way mark between us and mawmaw so it was </div>
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no matter how we sike ourselves up and know that goodbye's are coming...it's still hard.</div>
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and this time was no different.</div>
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when Jode and i pulled out of the driveway in leaving the kids they were</div>
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crying. and i tried my best to smile_ tell them how much fun they were going to have</div>
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at mawmaw's_ and wave till we were out of sight.</div>
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the thing is they knew and they wanted to stay but seeing us go was still hard.</div>
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they want us all together. with no one having to say a goodbye.</div>
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and i get it. and i want so bad to take away the pain and torn feelings.</div>
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but i can't and so i hold them close_ i rub their backs_ we talk of future visits and all that we have </div>
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to look forward to _ and i pray. the Lord knows. so i pray that He would comfort and bring</div>
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peace. that He would guard their hearts & minds. that's when & where i'm able to find my rest.</div>
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<span style="color: #595959;">this day, this whole week has felt a little strange. i’ve
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<span style="color: #595959;">for instance, when I get in the car to go somewhere I
keep feeling like there’s something forgotten or like I didn’t turn my curling
iron off. something of that sort and kind. but I know what it is. my kids
aren’t here. they’re at mawmaw’s for a few days and so it feels odd. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959;">i miss them to pieces. even the annoying things like
their fussing & fighting. but I’m also enjoying this time. funny how you
can do both at the same time. miss them so much yet have such fun just jode
& i, the two of us. enjoying the conversation that we can have about future
opportunities. about life. lots of times this convo gets pushed off because of
more pressing things that need to be tended to with the kids. conversation that
happens when my eyes are just about to shut in bed or when taking a drive in
the car and all are pre-occupied. so it’s been nice. it’s a blessing…. this
time. I try to remind myself of that when the guilt starts to creep in. because
at the end of the day it all comes back to him and I.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959;">i've been taking this opportunity to do some thrifting too. <i>you
know while the kids are away mom will play</i>. talk about treasures. i found some treasure this week that makes my heart start to race. is it just me or
when you pull up to a thrift store and see it packed with cars do you get the
urge to run? i always feel like I need to hurry and get in. because someone may
be getting some good thing that I really want or need. like when I found the
prettiest yellow and white rug. now I know we’re not talking about vintage
goodness here but I’ve been eyeing that very rug at Target for months. even
carried it around the store only to talk myself out of it. all because I hated
to spend the $25. so when I spotted it on an end cap in Goodwill for $6
still with the tags i thought it must be a mistake. someone must've layed it down accidentally and as I picked it up,
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me to look for special moments throughout my day and that’s the real
treasure. the real goodness. the kind that holds no price tag. i’m thankful for it all. including the treasure found in stores. but on these
days not only can I reflect on what I did but I get to see through these photos
so much more. there's so much more....<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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lying to you if I sat here and said that living away from family has been easy
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goodbye and knowing when we will see each other again is a little easier. than
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after my dad’s death when I became the most aware of how precious our time together
was…is. i’m not trying to be depressing here, but it’s true. the not knowing if
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up_ the holding of hands and prayer before we drove off_ the tight hugs and
extra squeezes_ it would get me every time. it started with the prayer usually
led by my father-in-law, BIL, or Jode before we would all disburse and go our
separate ways. all of the gratitude_the thankfulness knowing the grace that has
been given us would rise up from the inside and sit right in my throat. the
more I tried to fight it back the tears would eventually always come.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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what the Lord has done in my life_ what He’s done in our family. I write about
us weekly and hopefully, you see threads of him interwoven all throughout of his
faithfulness, blessing, and working in our life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">but our
extended family also, each have individual testimonies of God’s love and grace.
and when you get us all together _ put us all in a room together_ when we sit
next to each other taking up 2 rows of pews it is something so sweet and can be
overwhelming for me. i look from face to face and I’m reminded of God’s
goodness and mercy. it stares back at me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the tears come. i’m not sad. in fact it’s just the opposite. i’m filled with
joy and humbled all at the same time bc I know_ I know how we don’t deserve any
of it but yet he chose to put us all together. and for that I’m thankful and
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each others nerves? or have disagreements? well sure. and we know as long
as we (all of us) are part of something it’s gonna be jacked up at times. because
we’re human. the difference being there’s forgiveness_ there’s love offered. and
at the end of the day we have a bond and a reason to celebrate_ we’re family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">the settling
back in at home within the quietness is hard to get back adjusted too. when
there has been a house full of cousins, aunts, uncles, pallets all over the
floor, not enough bathrooms available, hearing hunting story after hunting
story told, laughing about old times, watching our kids sing and put on shows, hearing
the boys wrestle, and eating all of mawmaws good cooking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the next time with great anticipation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 15px;">what do you_ me_ $10_ thrift shopping_ buying for someone else_ and
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">all have to do with?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">it ‘s the thrifty love gift exchange!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">us ladies_ <span style="color: #595959; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://honeyholden.blogspot.com/">stephanie</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #595959;">, </span><span style="color: #595959; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.callmeblessed.com/">jami</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #595959;">, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Candara; font-size: 15px;"><a href="http://aholeistodig.blogspot.com/">hannah</a>, </span><span style="font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: #595959; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.racetowardsjoy.blogspot.com/">sarah</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #595959;">, </span><span style="color: purple; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.lovinglythrown.com/">esther</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #595959;">, </span><span style="color: #595959; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.danielleburkleo.com/">danielle</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #595959;">, myself,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;"> </span></span><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">and <span style="color: #595959; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://nickandcarina.blogspot.com/">carina</a></span> love thrifting! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">and
i bet you do, too!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 15px;">this thrifty love sparked
the idea for a super fun sort of gift exchange.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">enjoying the thrill of the
thrift as you shop for a gift, and sharing it with someone else!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">and y'all, this will be such
a great way to meet other bloggers and make new friends!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;"><i>here's how it works:</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you are interested in participating (duh, you so are!), here's what you need to
know:</span><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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send an email to <i>carina at punkpumpkinpeanut at gmail dot com</i> by <b>july 5</b></span><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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include a link to your blog and a mailing address (only to be shared with your
match up!)</span><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">you'll get your match no
later than <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">july 10</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">at that point you can get to
know your new blog friend and you'll be all set to go thrifting!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">spending
limit is $10, which is like lottery winnings at the right shop.</span><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">all
packages should be in the mail no later than <b>july 25</b>.</span><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 10pt;">*if it turns out you can't
participate, please let carina know by july 20 so we can set your match up with
another friend</span><span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">get your blog posts ready
with a full report of your thrifty love for a blog link up <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">august 6th</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">*this exchange is open to
u.s. residents only this time around*<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #595959; font-family: Candara; font-size: 11pt;">are you excited?! i thought
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