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LOVE autumn - do you need me to send you a scrunched up leaf and a conker?
Commented Oct 6, 2009 on A Little Fantasy at i am mommy
A Little Fantasy
Fantasy: Reality: Fantasy: Reality: Fantasy: Reality: (not my real home... but you get the idea) Fantasy: Reality: Here in the wonderful state of Minnesota, we skipped my favorite season. Fall. There are no glorious warm days of 70 degree weather that turn into cuddle with ...
Wonderful :)
Commented Oct 5, 2009 on Make My Hair Turn Gray Kids at i am mommy
Make My Hair Turn Gray Kids
grumpy kids sassy kids jumping on their beds kids silly kids lip licking kids fighting over toys kids never wanting to clean kids always wanting others stuff kids gonna make mommy crazy kids fuzzy kids stinky kids higher on daddies shoulders kids yawning kids sleepy kids slowly winding...
OK - everyone else has already said it, but I agree too!
It is not about the numbers of the "status" of the commentors, but I confess I did get a slight thrill when once someone I consider "mega" blogger commented! (Not that it has happened more than once!)
I LOVE the friendships and relationships I have built up through my blog - a totally unexpected bonus of this blogging journey I have never even anticipated.
PS I LOVE it when you visit my blog, but you do make me blush with your compliments! - I need to learn to accept them better.
Commented Sep 21, 2009 on Things Successful Bloggers Do That I Do Not Do at i am mommy
Things Successful Bloggers Do That I Do Not Do
Are you ready for Installment #4? Cause this one is going to blow your socks off. (I totally just snorted out loud writing that, not sure why) Here goes. Things Successful Bloggers Do That I Do NOT Do #4 Have lots of Readers. Ha! Because it seems to me, in this tiny little blogging world, ...
Here for the first time - can over from Jen's blog.
If you want any advice about visiting N Ireland email me :)
Commented Sep 19, 2009 on Because I Didn't Have Enough Projects at casacaudill
Because I Didn't Have Enough Projects
Earlier this week I got a bee in my bonnet about wanting to remodel the blog. I've stumbled across a lot of really great sites lately that I probably read not so much because of the content but rather because aesthetically they spoke to me. They looked interesting, therefore they must be inter...
Love your pictures, doodles and mini books.
I could follow it all totally - in fact it did not even appear that random - I am worried about what that might say about ME!
Very cute books, and perfect to record those moments.
Commented Sep 17, 2009 on Warning: Totally Random Information to Follow at i am mommy
Warning: Totally Random Information to Follow
My brilliant and thoughtful and funny children are always doing and saying noteworthy things. It usually is at the grocery store or at Grandma's house or Bible study or when we are off chatting with neighbors. These handy dandy matchbooks are the perfect size to fit...
Love your impromptu picnic.
It is like the playing in the rain my kids (and I!) did during the summer - one of their highlights and all it took was me saying "yes" instead of the usual "no" or "not now"!
On behalf of 50% of your readers (but I KNOW you have more that 2, you are TOO modest) congrats on the super weight loss.
Commented Sep 15, 2009 on Al Fresco Excursions at i am mommy
Al Fresco Excursions
I'm ashamed to admit it. The kids and I? Well. We've never had a picnic. I refused to go one more day of my life knowing I had never picnicked outside with my little kiddies. So I got some drinks and snacks together. It probably took about 4 mintues. I gathered some books and to...
Great work (as always) - we need to start a mutual appreciation society!!!
Commented Sep 14, 2009 on Cookies For Liz at i am mommy
Cookies For Liz
I was asked a while back if I would be willing to donate some cookies to the Liz Logelin Foundation Gala. My response was, "Yes! Of course. But really? Cookies? Who wants to bid on cookies?" Well. Most likely no one. But that's ok! I am just thankful that I was allowed to contribute in ...
Happy Birthday to your daughter, and what a whole heap of people with reasons to celebrate!!!
Love the photos - especially the last one!
Commented Sep 10, 2009 on Nine Nine Oh! Nine at i am mommy
Nine Nine Oh! Nine
Yesterday, Sept. 9th was sweet Hannah's fourth birthday. 9-9-09. It was also my in laws wedding anniversary! And the day before (9-8-09) that was my folks' 36th wedding anniversary. And Sept. 14th is my sisters anniversary. (Angie and Kurt have big obnoxious arrows next to their heads)...
Love the card, especially the pocket.
I mostly just make digi cards these days, but would be tempted to make this!
Commented Sep 9, 2009 on Handmade Card: Celebrate Today at creativitE by Erin Bassett
Handmade Card: Celebrate Today
Here's a birthday card I made today...it's inspired by a mini-album from Little Yellow Bicycle. I thought this would be a good way to give a gift card...there's a pocket on the inside (right). Here's a close up: All materials from SEI except stamps by Stampin' Up and Heidi Swapp & r...
Great idea - what a cool mum you are!!
Commented Aug 10, 2009 on Excuse Me Sir, You Are Driving On My Kids Homework at i am mommy
Excuse Me Sir, You Are Driving On My Kids Homework
Seems that we have lots of clouds and rain lately... which doesn't bother me so much as it does restless little boys who love being outdoors. As I thought it would be only appropriate to indulge them and let them be outside 24-7, I decided it was a good idea to incorporate some learning into su...
Lovely - we can learn so much through our kids!
Commented Aug 9, 2009 on My first born Colton. A very... ...smart child.... at i am mommy
My first born Colton. A very... ...smart child....
My first born Colton. A very... ...smart child. He, as some four year olds do, is certain that everything in the world is his and we are all just trying to take his stuff away. A philosophy that is still in practice by certain senators and members of congress. Well then. Sometimes, I l...
Beautiful photo, thanks for sharing.
Hi from N Ireland.
Commented Aug 7, 2009 on Happy Friday at Candace Rose
Happy Friday
pond, originally uploaded by candy_rose. I hope you had a great week! I am so happy it's over and done with to tell you the truth! Photo info- This photo was taken at the pond, in my backyard in 2007, with my little digital Canon Powershot camera I had back in those days. I don't know how tha...
Wonderful post - congrats and thanks for sharing.
Hi from N Ireland.
Commented Aug 7, 2009 on Two Years at Steady Mom
Two Years
(my first moments meeting Trishna) Two years ago today, I was in India..... ...violently throwing up for six hours after some serious food poisoning. Then it was time to go meet my new four-year-old. Not the best start to a relationship. Thankfully, it's gotten better. SLOWLY - as trust a...
Looks lots of fun!
This year we have been to a few historical fairs - at Dunluce Castle, and in our local park as our town is celebrating 400 years this year.
Commented Aug 5, 2009 on When All Else Fails, Make a Kid Smile at i am mommy
When All Else Fails, Make a Kid Smile
Do you know what this is? Cookie dough dipped in chocolate and covered in sprinkles. Chocolate chip cookie dough to be exact. We went to the fair. And I do NOT monitor what they eat at the fair. It is a splurge, a free day... a fun time to laugh and eat things that we will not eat for at lea...
Love your post - something I feel so often in stores - although usually clothes stores.
Well done for being so open and honest.
Hugs :)
Commented Aug 4, 2009 on An Open Letter at i am mommy
An Open Letter
Dear River Market, I was told about your store/co-op by a family member and was beyond excited to find a store that had everything I needed in one place. However, upon entering your store, I received, well, some not friendly looks. The employees, and some patrons, looked at me as if I h...
You are so talented with your sugar cookies - how many hours did it take to get the stripey butterfly so perfect? How many "rejects"? I can see you conquering the world of state fairs! When is the next one?
Deep fried cheesecake - really? Wow! In Scotland you can order deep fried Mars Bars and Snickers in some of the fish and chip shops - can you imagine?!
Was the fried cheesecake so heavy that you needed a buggy/stroller to carry it?
Commented Aug 1, 2009 on I'm At It Again at i am mommy
I'm At It Again
I've been busy with creating some new fun and colorful cookies. Butterflies are in abundance. We visited the Washington County Fair in Lake Elmo. It was SO fun!! The kids had a great time! Well. Except for that whole corneal abrasion thing. But before we ran out of there with me...
Warning - longish reply!
1. Love the photo of your son and the wild flowers - but they appear to be wrapped in toilet roll!?
2. Love the turtles - very cute.
3. So glad your son is ok, and that the emergency room visit (we call it Casualty) went well - despite answers!
4. LOL! Hilarious about Dr House and all those obscure facts which always solve the problem!
Commented Jul 31, 2009 on Snips and Snails... at i am mommy
Snips and Snails...
What does a little boy do on a typical summer day in Minnesota? Stands still in a corner holding the wild flowers he helped his mom pick. Catches turtles making a mad dash through our yard. Who knew turtles were so fast? He eats cookies that he decorated all by himself in which he u...
I love your new seating area, especially with the chalked instructions!
Well done to everyone for all the hard work.
Who needs The Shred?!!
Commented Jul 30, 2009 on The Big Reveal at i am mommy
The Big Reveal
After many months of planning and preparation, we finally decided to fix our retaining wall outside. It wasn't terribly bad before. Just not as functional as it should have been. And sorta ugly. We had to tear down the existing retaining wall. So we could start over with ...
Such a great video - I even got my dh and kids to watch it when I discovered it last week - hilarious.
Commented Jul 27, 2009 on I wanna party with YOU! at pensieve.me
I wanna party with YOU!
a} After my explosive implosion yesterday, I anchored myself to Real Life and only now am dipping a pinky toe into the Matrix. b} Cyber hugs & smooches for your golden words of encouragement in comments to my last post, on Twitter and in email. I really appreciated the Metlife blimp flyover, ...
Don't beat yourself up about the name - Amazing Amanda sounds good to me :)
Commented Jul 27, 2009 on Tasty Kitchen at i am mommy
Tasty Kitchen
Howdy! Today I am featured over at The Tasty Kitchen... the Pioneer Woman's new food site. I am pretty sure its like an automatically generated feature option and today was just 'my turn'. There are some amazing chefs and some awesome recipes over there! Sadly, having never even conceived tha...
Wow - great list of giveaways. Are any eligible for non US residents? (i.e. Ireland?)
Would love to add something to the giveaway - a handmade cell phone charm from my etsy store (janmary designs). Will email Jo Lynne about it.
Commented Jul 26, 2009 on Blog Hop '09 Very Important Announcements at pensieve.me
Blog Hop '09 Very Important Announcements
There's a lot of information to convey, so to keep me brief and on track, let's provide it list-style: Lisa Lehman, aka @thebeadgirl and who happens to be hosting a $500 giveaway at her site, is setting a fantastic example of how to support the blogging community: she's tweeting a little tidbi...
Hugs
Go spend some time with your family :)
Commented Jul 25, 2009 on In tears at pensieve.me
In tears
I just realized I lost over eight hours of work. I have been sitting at my computer since 6:30 this morning, writing individual giveaway posts for the Blog Hop. To me, it seemed the easiest way to keep track of winners. In Typepad, you can change the filename HTML at the bottom of your screen,...
Have a safe flat journey home :)
It is lovely to see the magic of Disney through your kids eyes. When my eldest was 8 she burst into tears after the fireworks at the castle because she was just so happy!
Commented Jul 25, 2009 on Leftover Pixie Dust (Or Maybe That's Just Sand In My Hair) at Rocks In My Dryer
Leftover Pixie Dust (Or Maybe That's Just Sand In My Hair)
Tonight is our last night in California. I am pleased to report we are nestled safely in a San Diego hotel room and we are not, in fact, trapped in the bottom of the San Andreas Fault. (You know what's funny? The whole time we've been here, when I've chatted with store clerks or people on the...
Hi there :)
I know what you mean about the Blogher forum/community - and now that I don't run their ads anymore I am "over there" less and less.
However, having read the schedule for the conference, there are lots of topics that interest me, and I would love to meet some of my bloggy friends/heroes face-to-face.
Next year it is in New York - and IF we can sort out our planned holiday for next year to be in US then, then to my amazement dh said last night that I should try to attend for one day if I can manage it. Sooooo tempted!
Maybe we should start a new group for sahm christian blogging mums just like us? Maybe it would be a community of TWO!
Commented Jul 25, 2009 on Things Successful Bloggers Do... at i am mommy
Things Successful Bloggers Do...
This list seems to be never ending. Maybe I will get the hint, that I apparently am giving myself, and stop doing the opposite of what successful bloggers do. Most likely not. Things Successful Bloggers Do That I Do Not Do 3. Go to Blogher. I am going to lay into my mailman because I have bee...
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