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| Before the cut. Long, beautiful hair! |
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| And AFTER!!! It's still pretty long, actually, but we cut quite a bit off, as you can see! |
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Kenna's Hair
She was born with tons of it, and it's just kept growing! With minor cuts and trims along the way, it's been growing like a weed for her whole life. And she loves it. She likens herself to "Tangled", which is really Rapunzel, but she just calls her Tangled. However, she hates having her hair brushed, and with so much of it, it gets tangled, a lot. No pun intended:-) We were finally able to convince her to cut some of her hair off, reassuring her that no one would think she is a boy.
Drum roll.....
Cookie Monster
Eating the little cookie that Kenna made for him from their colorful sugar cookie dough. Its a little caterpillar! This boy is full of expressions!
Heart Songs
Every month, you can check out a favourite song or video here.
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January - Click here to see Dancing in the Mine Fields, by Andrew Peterson
December - Click here to see a little music video, featuring us! The lyrics (Blink, by Revive) really speak to what I am trying to accomplish with this blog...life happens in just a blink, and you don't want to miss a single moment! Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!
This has got to be the cutest ever!
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December - Click here to see a little music video, featuring us! The lyrics (Blink, by Revive) really speak to what I am trying to accomplish with this blog...life happens in just a blink, and you don't want to miss a single moment! Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!
My Blogs
Check out some of my other blogs!
Did you know I sell cookies, cupcakes and other items that I bake and decorate? Click HERE to browse through some tasty treats and place an order.
Did you know I am the oldest of 11 children? My family's blog is HERE, if you know us and want to keep up with periodic news. My mom and some of my siblings are also blog contributors.
Did you know I am a former Stampin' Up! demonstrator? Although my time doesn't allow me to do SU! anymore, I still have my craft blog for inspiration HERE. I post lots of crafty ideas and projects, as they happen.
Did you know I actually like to cook and bake? When I am not completely exhausted (translation = spaghetti:-), I like to make some of the things HERE on my recipe blog. My mom and other family members are also contributors.
Did you know I started this blog in 2007, but had lots of photos and videos to share from before that time? Also contains more current videos in "long form". My Archives Blog is HERE.
Did you know I sell cookies, cupcakes and other items that I bake and decorate? Click HERE to browse through some tasty treats and place an order.
Did you know I am the oldest of 11 children? My family's blog is HERE, if you know us and want to keep up with periodic news. My mom and some of my siblings are also blog contributors.
Did you know I am a former Stampin' Up! demonstrator? Although my time doesn't allow me to do SU! anymore, I still have my craft blog for inspiration HERE. I post lots of crafty ideas and projects, as they happen.
Did you know I actually like to cook and bake? When I am not completely exhausted (translation = spaghetti:-), I like to make some of the things HERE on my recipe blog. My mom and other family members are also contributors.
Did you know I started this blog in 2007, but had lots of photos and videos to share from before that time? Also contains more current videos in "long form". My Archives Blog is HERE.
About Us
We are so glad to be a family! Here are some things we enjoy, and part of what makes us...US!
Bagels & cream cheese
loving to fight over "Daddy's music" and "Mommy's music"
hockey/sports fans
"lumpy" (rippled) potato chips
sitting all together in church (no Jr. church)
banana bread with chocolate chips
the almost-ever-present collection of tools by the front door
trips to the beach
Friday homemade pizza night
movies at home...from redbox!
never-ending home improvement projects
gummy bear vitamins
dark brown hair & blue eyes
aspartame-free living
fruit bars for "1st breakfast"
And of course, we each have our own favourite things too...
Brian (aka Daddy)
Loves: the Lord, his wife, his kids, his extended family, the Drudge Report, fantasy sports, his Droid (phone), Ovaltine, playing hockey, a good haircut, watching the Rangers (hockey), the beach, good friends, deep conversations, everything bagels, New York City, working out, and Thai Food
Does not Love: distractions when on the phone, moody wife or kids (his own, or other peoples:-), pepperoni on pizza, working late, coffee
Darla (aka Mommy)
Loves: the Lord, her husband, her kids, her extended family, Big Mac's, paper crafting, blogging, frappucino's, manicures, facebook, cooking & baking, dusting, the newborn baby smell, sleeping in, brunch, cheese, Mexican food, makeup, and names & baby name books.
Does not Love: clothes on the floor, birds/insects/reptiles, being sunburned, drinking water, yard work, cleaning up after cooking & baking, off-brand Mac & Cheese
Kennedy (aka Kenna)
Loves: her class & teacher (at church), washing dishes, soft things, "puffy" dresses, fresh veggies, reading, the beach, babies, bath time, dress up
Does not Love: mustard, having her hair brushed, napping, mangos
Kennedy (aka Kenna)
Loves: her class & teacher (at church), washing dishes, soft things, "puffy" dresses, fresh veggies, reading, the beach, babies, bath time, dress up
Does not Love: mustard, having her hair brushed, napping, mangos
Brooklyn (aka Brooks)
Loves: Football, pickles, jello, hockey, flip flops, nature shows, superheros, volleyball, bath time, playing outside, baseball, spiky hair & gel and grapefruit juice
Does not Love: potatoes, having his hair cut, bananas, heights, bugs
Lleyton (aka Grey)
Does not Love: having clothes changed, blowing nose, waking up early
Saturday, January 8, 2011
You Can Do It Too!
Wanna know why people read my blog? Or at least the thing that gets commented on most frequently when people talk to me...
Kid Kwotes & Kwips
People will send me a facebook message just to say they were laughing to tears over the funny stuff my kids said.
Here is some inspiration for you...you can do it too! If you have kids that is. If not, chances are, your husband will not appreciate you quoting all the ridiculous things he says. If you have a blog, blog it. If not, get a notebook, and get writing. Your kids, (even the "who cares Boys") will love this when they are teens/adults, and get quite a chuckle.
I was inspired to do this by my Mom, who has kept such a notebook for each of us. A few moments of hilarity that I remember from those books (siblings name kept secret to spare potential embarrassment:-)
One of us, (telling someone why we missed church, I think), "We gots Aids" - in actuality, we had head lice.
One of us, after falling off their chair at dinner, "Don't worry, I am not picking my backside, I'm just getting the underwear out"
If you wonder if your kids ever say anything funny, they do. And they did. You just don't remember it. So from the moment they start talking, write it down! You will love the memories and never regret the little time it takes to get it 'down' somewhere. I will literally be scribbling down a convo in progress on an old coupon while driving, or call myself and leave a message with the funny story/quote. Even I have missed quite a few funnies, because it wasn't 'recorded' in some way instantly, and I'll remember it vaguely 3 weeks later. It doesn't always have to be funny. It just has to be notable. Sweet, cute, hilarious, sarcastic...it's all notable!
Just start doing it! You'll love the memories! You can thank my Mom for the inspiration!
Kid Kwotes & Kwips
People will send me a facebook message just to say they were laughing to tears over the funny stuff my kids said.
Here is some inspiration for you...you can do it too! If you have kids that is. If not, chances are, your husband will not appreciate you quoting all the ridiculous things he says. If you have a blog, blog it. If not, get a notebook, and get writing. Your kids, (even the "who cares Boys") will love this when they are teens/adults, and get quite a chuckle.
I was inspired to do this by my Mom, who has kept such a notebook for each of us. A few moments of hilarity that I remember from those books (siblings name kept secret to spare potential embarrassment:-)
One of us, (telling someone why we missed church, I think), "We gots Aids" - in actuality, we had head lice.
One of us, after falling off their chair at dinner, "Don't worry, I am not picking my backside, I'm just getting the underwear out"
If you wonder if your kids ever say anything funny, they do. And they did. You just don't remember it. So from the moment they start talking, write it down! You will love the memories and never regret the little time it takes to get it 'down' somewhere. I will literally be scribbling down a convo in progress on an old coupon while driving, or call myself and leave a message with the funny story/quote. Even I have missed quite a few funnies, because it wasn't 'recorded' in some way instantly, and I'll remember it vaguely 3 weeks later. It doesn't always have to be funny. It just has to be notable. Sweet, cute, hilarious, sarcastic...it's all notable!
Just start doing it! You'll love the memories! You can thank my Mom for the inspiration!
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