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Finally.

I just read this post by the lovely Steph Howell. And I can SO relate. So much. Can't we all? But what struck a chord with me, is not just Stephanie's heartfelt words and the way she writes with such... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2011 at Emily Jones

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Easy Leprechaun Craft

This morning has been stressful. Jim had to work today, and that leaves three stir-crazy kiddos with me all day with nothing to do. I asked the kids if they wanted to maybe do a craft and Joey said: "Can... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2011 at Emily Jones

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How we spent our Valentine's Day...

This year we didn't plan anything too crazy for the big V-day....in fact I was quite content with just hanging out at home watching a movie, but Mr. Jones had other plans. ;) We decided to celebrate on Sunday the... Continue reading

Posted Feb 22, 2011 at Emily Jones

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Cards Galore!

I've been on a card making kick lately...it started out last week when I was making my friend Michelle a Birthday card...now let me tell you..I've always hated making cards. I've always thought I was no good at it, and... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2011 at Emily Jones

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Apparently It's Superbowl Sunday...

Yes, I didn't know that it was Superbowl Sunday until yesterday. Lame, I know! You see, we decided in August that we wanted to shut off our cable and TV. I'm not fundamentally opposed to TV or anything, in fact... Continue reading

Posted Feb 6, 2011 at Emily Jones

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Date Night With The Jones'

So awhile back Jim and I were talking about how we rarely ever get to go out on a real date. With three kids, and family over an hour away, we don't usually have a babysitter, lest for maybe our... Continue reading

Posted Jan 30, 2011 at Emily Jones

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My Mischievous Children (As told by Facebook Statuses)

So, I was on facebook the other day and a little add on the sidebar was displaying my statuses from the last year...naturally I got caught up in reading them, and after awhile I realized that my children are mischievous... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2011 at Emily Jones

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Love ya babe! Thanks for the shoutout! <3 You still rock my world, and you are amazing everyday! Hugs, Em

Commented Jan 23, 2011 on who knew .. at Soldier Girl's Thoughts

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Loving Hands

The other day I got upset over something so stupid. Something that was not worth crying about, but I did. I heaved heavy, loud, wracking sobs into Jim's chest. I sat on the top stair, of the two stair decent... Continue reading

Posted Jan 15, 2011 at Emily Jones

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No-Cost Living Room Redo

So, I'm back with another "redo". :) Ever since we got these vintage chairs, I have been obsessed with rearranging the living room to show them off.. They took a little fixing, okay, A LOT of fixing. Jim worked very... Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2011 at Emily Jones

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Love you! You are beautiful now, but I get the need to feel good naked and just feel like YOU. I don't need to wish you luck, because I KNOW you will succeed. You are a rockstar! <3 you, Em

Commented Jan 7, 2011 on in 85 days at Soldier Girl's Thoughts

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Kitchen Redo For $22.50

Hey all, So today I thought I'd share with you a fun project that I finished up the other day. As you can guess by the title of this post, I redid our kitchen for under $23!. Now, I am... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2011 at Emily Jones

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She is sooooo cute, and that headband is adorable! I can't believe she's 4 weeks already, that flew by fast!

Commented Jan 4, 2011 on four weeks old. at Serendipity

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Welcome 2011

Happy New Year! I have to tell you, I am so looking forward to 2011 and what it has to offer. New beginnings are a good thing, new experiences, new goals and things to strive toward. We rang in the... Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2011 at Emily Jones

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December Ramblings

It's definitely starting to feel like Christmas! We've had our tree up since the second of December, and the lights too, but I'm getting so excited now that Christmas is only a few days away! We finsihed up our shopping... Continue reading

Posted Dec 21, 2010 at Emily Jones

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Here Comes Santa Claus!

We saw Santa the other night. Seeing Santa has always come with mixed feelings for me. Don't get me wrong, I love Santa. But Jake does not. Jake, my sweet boy who has struggled with sensory/behavioral issues since birth, Jake... Continue reading

Posted Dec 18, 2010 at Emily Jones

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A Space To Call My Own

Living in a small house, the one thing that constantly goes through your mind is: "Where can I put it?" It doesn't matter what "IT" is, you are usually hard pressed to find space. As a scrapbooker, the sheer quantity... Continue reading

Posted Dec 16, 2010 at Emily Jones

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Before and After

Recently I have discovered a love for a new hobby. Recycling and re-purposing furniture. I am absolutely obsessed with finding vintage and quirky pieces and making them my own. My favorite place to find pieces is Craiglslist and this awesome... Continue reading

Posted Dec 15, 2010 at Emily Jones

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OMG! Melt my heart! She is so beautiful!

Commented Dec 12, 2010 on Smiles. at Serendipity

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my baby is three.

I'm not sure how this happened, but my baby girl is three. It seems as if I wasn't paying attention and when I looked up she had turned into a girl. Not a baby, not even really a toddler anymore.... Continue reading

Posted Dec 3, 2010 at Emily Jones

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Yay for pink! Can't wait to see the nursery, and of course sweet Layla! She will be beautiful!

Commented Dec 2, 2010 on waiting.. at Serendipity

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On Life...

Normally I would preface a post like this with: "I'm back!" or "Sorry it's been so long!" but I'm not going to give you, (as if anyone is still reading this blog) some meaningless platitudes. Truthfully, I am not sorry... Continue reading

Posted Dec 2, 2010 at Emily Jones

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Coos Bay Trip!

Hey all, We are home from our family vacation to Coos Bay, Oregon, and it was so much fun! We were originally supposed to go for our anniversary but our childcare fell through, so we took the kiddos with us...I... Continue reading

Posted Aug 11, 2010 at Emily Jones

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Catching Up...

It seems like the summer is flying by at an alarming speed, doesn't it?! We have had such a blast so far...every day, every week has been jam packed with fun stuff! Right now my parents are in Minnesota, visiting... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2010 at Emily Jones

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