tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91399437868062250372024-03-12T22:29:04.581-07:00Yellow Ribbon DiaryAliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-13401866110906089612016-05-11T11:55:00.001-07:002016-05-11T11:55:15.261-07:00Our NEW home!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>As usual life has been wild, although, I can say our normal is really close! I can feel it and I'm just so thankful. <div>I'm excited for y'all to have a mini little home tour! There are some things mostly cosmetic we are having done ;) BUT I would love your opinion on anything in the house you see!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQ9PtAaJPZQWa-Fd-GMeS7HgtgRHTKhuAAYvoqRL7_64dHZsu5umanIaS8CZnEOmhwiXATXm9z2GjKi5u7hDiiOJ4lw0nIkWWBkLNLUg6jzLwzWP0z-PfBTDKZwmNGEwn8sprZYg35Pk/s640/blogger-image--219692255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQ9PtAaJPZQWa-Fd-GMeS7HgtgRHTKhuAAYvoqRL7_64dHZsu5umanIaS8CZnEOmhwiXATXm9z2GjKi5u7hDiiOJ4lw0nIkWWBkLNLUg6jzLwzWP0z-PfBTDKZwmNGEwn8sprZYg35Pk/s640/blogger-image--219692255.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Front view! I'm taking out all the lava rock! And changing the front door color ;) </div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKOMD920uLRJK1ju0g7IhIWjj8URu6sIynFOfDCHBxChYfdczttSG6WGJrgZWEcohR-4d3Q_xOCog6vZ_aiWRV9qLf7lDroEVazmXPRABNXgPxwRypDJ1XFatQ3Uf6xiAure7eIuPYBM/s640/blogger-image-1650863952.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDKOMD920uLRJK1ju0g7IhIWjj8URu6sIynFOfDCHBxChYfdczttSG6WGJrgZWEcohR-4d3Q_xOCog6vZ_aiWRV9qLf7lDroEVazmXPRABNXgPxwRypDJ1XFatQ3Uf6xiAure7eIuPYBM/s640/blogger-image-1650863952.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Front door ;) this is getting painted and a new glass door is being installed. I have picked an old fashioned looking screen. To the right is the sitting room or formal living room and dining room.</div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggDHqDfIvEN3jf7pLDHvLzfuYWwx7X4SoYEnbiLlrBc6dJqCEsL73Bu5XSTj5MbCHXh2IkEaeeDFuF9-Jron3qEomHYL5hZtMwu7blIuaDBqDBqPdHF9aEzoPoMuULXwaDpfnONbS0os/s640/blogger-image--1709493884.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjggDHqDfIvEN3jf7pLDHvLzfuYWwx7X4SoYEnbiLlrBc6dJqCEsL73Bu5XSTj5MbCHXh2IkEaeeDFuF9-Jron3qEomHYL5hZtMwu7blIuaDBqDBqPdHF9aEzoPoMuULXwaDpfnONbS0os/s640/blogger-image--1709493884.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Formal living and dining. I wish the pictures did it justice! The dining room is huge and it fits my huge farm table and chairs AND my kitchen hutch. I just made curtains for these beautiful Windows and all that's really left is paint. I eventually will change the carpet but it's not high on my priority list. The doorway from the dining leads to the kitchen. We are planning to widen the walk way just to give it a bit more of an open feel. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismoNHWz0gQB9Ib9L9elwzw_WPU3v1t_NyVYuOlp35opJTt6VmH6mibp4M1Y6DgC4tVJxpS9fiYLEZXHcH5x2NSmGKAO9Je7WRC9R9zt654TZwLvKzgPp-KcHyzyjbuJlPmVH_Nyt1Oho/s640/blogger-image--1308369343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEismoNHWz0gQB9Ib9L9elwzw_WPU3v1t_NyVYuOlp35opJTt6VmH6mibp4M1Y6DgC4tVJxpS9fiYLEZXHcH5x2NSmGKAO9Je7WRC9R9zt654TZwLvKzgPp-KcHyzyjbuJlPmVH_Nyt1Oho/s640/blogger-image--1308369343.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A white kitchen! I love everything about this kitchen minus paint colors and lighting. All of that will be changed by summer, we are also getting a farm sink installed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNy44FBviven6n1RYFuw8-DhoZy6R61kLh8rUhTD_NjJyy7ssGq7a8KPtd8e4xslJTXuju-znzaRMd6kLf4sWkjRvwwM5KGYKvpNrMaTrKKAwWfTipdUUTQw-zHxOMBBCoDM5S2HU8RK0/s640/blogger-image-1094559297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNy44FBviven6n1RYFuw8-DhoZy6R61kLh8rUhTD_NjJyy7ssGq7a8KPtd8e4xslJTXuju-znzaRMd6kLf4sWkjRvwwM5KGYKvpNrMaTrKKAwWfTipdUUTQw-zHxOMBBCoDM5S2HU8RK0/s640/blogger-image-1094559297.jpg"></a></div>This is the walkway we are going to widen, you can see the dining room peeking through. Just needs to be a bit larger!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGP7FktawAhhAdI5pCBvlOS-F4t4AxBab2uOsqNSTI7CeSqTBZDyZObOrSAH8WBbLlNzh_55sT3rwE5K5TKBzbuukOQ03ij72ZJXxNYnpoj_Ya6-XTp4Ih6QlRAYxByISSoRLqa8m9JSU/s640/blogger-image--923226732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGP7FktawAhhAdI5pCBvlOS-F4t4AxBab2uOsqNSTI7CeSqTBZDyZObOrSAH8WBbLlNzh_55sT3rwE5K5TKBzbuukOQ03ij72ZJXxNYnpoj_Ya6-XTp4Ih6QlRAYxByISSoRLqa8m9JSU/s640/blogger-image--923226732.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I did change the curtain and the lighting will be done this week! Through the walkway you can see the playroom!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSh61ePiXPkvcK5Vcr24WpOvvhCsKWcJlP9X40kl4DYnnKR6Yp58OCUrTXFQUPzytSdwju36hjD5RJf43OSiRmPC4YCzLzL91_C-QJAvLvwgcEPl7hFlu9WggEg8MgC_08GG3jYVGEfGw/s640/blogger-image--30027329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSh61ePiXPkvcK5Vcr24WpOvvhCsKWcJlP9X40kl4DYnnKR6Yp58OCUrTXFQUPzytSdwju36hjD5RJf43OSiRmPC4YCzLzL91_C-QJAvLvwgcEPl7hFlu9WggEg8MgC_08GG3jYVGEfGw/s640/blogger-image--30027329.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sweet little playroom. I love this room and it is really coming along. I'm searching for a child size farm table with a good rug. And it will get painted! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqZBYsY4_8F0Iv1iqp8XyhPLC1BxB6JghVsLAhKj17DoW92BK4a8kRxNLUA8ohKon0VuK6UZmE0kEDd5YyOWyDNRiV0KeiV3RfuzedRFjtESI1-GesfXImNxJwWUllBG_2KUHYcSEI8w/s640/blogger-image--1845108102.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqZBYsY4_8F0Iv1iqp8XyhPLC1BxB6JghVsLAhKj17DoW92BK4a8kRxNLUA8ohKon0VuK6UZmE0kEDd5YyOWyDNRiV0KeiV3RfuzedRFjtESI1-GesfXImNxJwWUllBG_2KUHYcSEI8w/s640/blogger-image--1845108102.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also new lighting. I am going to keep a fan though because the airline movement is good with little ones playing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyiBxhTNnZaW8YRSUK13brgLVyoPcTy4kDWKj_2HUogUndwIw5lUkqcv3K_BopgtV97Eq8VXrdhywsGe4GX0foUQfbW2NXJ7nEpaEmt4TCMn1Luzgpe_HXv-5Kkfo4evZqejxCm3_39tM/s640/blogger-image-454752810.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyiBxhTNnZaW8YRSUK13brgLVyoPcTy4kDWKj_2HUogUndwIw5lUkqcv3K_BopgtV97Eq8VXrdhywsGe4GX0foUQfbW2NXJ7nEpaEmt4TCMn1Luzgpe_HXv-5Kkfo4evZqejxCm3_39tM/s640/blogger-image-454752810.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Laundry room. Only things are new paint and also re-paint that cabinet! Also I'm relocating the clothes rod away from the pretty window ;) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzp9g1clDw5z981ZCZx2qqS9F67ei2WsUDFRp3nGQ-4CekwyXOjC6uE4MDPl7OpnJ-cqhVkN4i2U8eFuLBHAIovbMKe0Y-EzyRkqV6KTNxOO_JOD6SK9cgqvEruNGEmXaDjbZhsuCtehQ/s640/blogger-image--1069924369.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzp9g1clDw5z981ZCZx2qqS9F67ei2WsUDFRp3nGQ-4CekwyXOjC6uE4MDPl7OpnJ-cqhVkN4i2U8eFuLBHAIovbMKe0Y-EzyRkqV6KTNxOO_JOD6SK9cgqvEruNGEmXaDjbZhsuCtehQ/s640/blogger-image--1069924369.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Family room! Solid hard woods and beautiful cabinetry. I'm currently working on curtains for those windows. The tile is being removed and replaced with hard wood. The floor is being stripped and re-stained to a lighter grayish wood color! Also lighting and of course paint! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIPrjmN0kfyEV9bJLH_71c7ETad1jX_EcbvPdLA8i0Ib512_CKACSMt3jp-U5OBqItF0DYHfAnVHwjf4Ehdl_G_GFFCNxKQBgQo7EzOT2QZHBGmqg0Dg4WMjiyPC6YFS6Z9BaGOBj1FI/s640/blogger-image-1676881475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEIPrjmN0kfyEV9bJLH_71c7ETad1jX_EcbvPdLA8i0Ib512_CKACSMt3jp-U5OBqItF0DYHfAnVHwjf4Ehdl_G_GFFCNxKQBgQo7EzOT2QZHBGmqg0Dg4WMjiyPC6YFS6Z9BaGOBj1FI/s640/blogger-image-1676881475.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I'm considering white washing this stone. And the door you see is being changed to a white garage door.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vHkLNP5IhvZ1q1hJCBKzZs-rrz6AJzie8YQuxEH1XhAwGWT2bUkZLf_1w4olRUB6IzAKmhSqWc_eVmILVcatbOzwigb3YLV5sUkwve62UUdStmbUreEDXXGVx9QJe7TQBcvbqnvbyGY/s640/blogger-image-1305854517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vHkLNP5IhvZ1q1hJCBKzZs-rrz6AJzie8YQuxEH1XhAwGWT2bUkZLf_1w4olRUB6IzAKmhSqWc_eVmILVcatbOzwigb3YLV5sUkwve62UUdStmbUreEDXXGVx9QJe7TQBcvbqnvbyGY/s640/blogger-image-1305854517.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The white door is being changed to a beautiful French door! And the tile is being replaced like I said. The doorway you see leads to the kitchen/ laundry area!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyPdJz7hd7yXSKgFUnH4AkXhfmGIM4Pc2nY8v4BEfC5oWU_-rWH9IdQC9hyphenhyphenqzZOSHr6LQnQhgN_Jsc-vRJet_smlth1nzi4fklg_9SNgiP4315BCMFvF4CZKNO3wuWqccuHC2ltdpWek/s640/blogger-image-1627206374.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyPdJz7hd7yXSKgFUnH4AkXhfmGIM4Pc2nY8v4BEfC5oWU_-rWH9IdQC9hyphenhyphenqzZOSHr6LQnQhgN_Jsc-vRJet_smlth1nzi4fklg_9SNgiP4315BCMFvF4CZKNO3wuWqccuHC2ltdpWek/s640/blogger-image-1627206374.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Backyard ;) you can see the playroom siding glass sore, and also that whit door from the living room that's being changed to the French door. Also that covered back porch.... Swoon! I'm looking for a good porch swing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6zicW63rKICi2Lo08sP_uyED-Fp5f0_7rzb_V11NncsqNjsvFEpyX0B9MCl3WlcuySSqK-1aFFPT_v2fJlMtRpRBkSvbiACijckNIqF2366ifzjP3azUDnwA8LQBCsuv0XmY6dtT-q5c/s640/blogger-image--1806894994.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6zicW63rKICi2Lo08sP_uyED-Fp5f0_7rzb_V11NncsqNjsvFEpyX0B9MCl3WlcuySSqK-1aFFPT_v2fJlMtRpRBkSvbiACijckNIqF2366ifzjP3azUDnwA8LQBCsuv0XmY6dtT-q5c/s640/blogger-image--1806894994.jpg"></a>That's the door being replaced on the left. And the other door is actually our garage. Theirs hall been painted a beautiful white! And now I have the sweetest hanging baskets of flowers in between those posts. The trees are pecan trees and we have had lots of wild children climbing all over! We are sitting on half an acre, I wanted more but I can argue that this was the perfect house!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Let me know what you think. And any ideas you have! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-87637400660438661942016-04-20T10:50:00.001-07:002016-04-20T10:50:54.543-07:00Closing day!Hooray!! Today we close on the house. Thank God. It has been a long, not so great, wait. But it's here and I'm thankful! I can't wait to show y'all our new house! I'll share the pics from the actual listing once we close. <div>I'm really planning to go with a farmhouse theme. I love the feeling of peace it gives. So any ideas you have I'd love to hear them!</div><div>The house we decided on is actually in town. The backyard is a little less than a half acre, so we still really lucked out as far as land goes! It's such a sweet little ranch style home. It already feels like our home so that's an awesome feeling! </div><div>It's not the farm I was hoping for but things worked how they should, I may just have to build my farmhouse in a few years! I'm sure my husband will be thrilled to hear that! Lol</div><div>Thanks for thinking of us on this wild ride! </div><div><br></div><div><br><div><br></div></div>Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-36197719990926715342016-04-12T16:47:00.001-07:002016-04-12T16:47:11.932-07:00Absent.<div> That's pretty much how I've felt lately. A little disconnected from reality. Moving has kinda sucked my life out slowly. Moving is hard. Changing things is hard. It really doesn't matter how excited you are, it just still ends up being plain ole hard. </div><div>I don't want to complain here, I'm so thankful for all the opportunities God has given my family. He has shown up in this hard season. </div><div>But more than that I think he grew me. He grew my life and world view a bit. I know it sounds silly, but when you are waiting and expecting God to show up, and he does, your eyes see things differently.</div><div>Brave. That's how I would sum up this move and gosh, that's pretty awesome. </div><div>We finally close on our house this week. </div><div>I can not wait. Whoever thought it was a good idea to stay with my parents temporarily was CRAZY! </div><div>I just do life differently. I raise my kids differently. And ya'll seriously, I need to lay on my couch for one whole day and not feel like I have to micromanage every single thing. </div><div><br></div><div>So here's to being brave. Doing the hard things. Raising babies how I want. Loving my family well. </div><div><br></div><div>I missed this little space of mine. It feels good to be back. Xoxo</div>Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-21766314164027047642016-02-17T12:53:00.001-08:002016-02-17T12:53:35.888-08:00After the move<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>I'm sitting in my kiddos new school pick-up. Moving is hard. Especially for kiddos who have to make new friends. I feel like we are starting to sort of get into our new routine.<div>We are staying with my parents until we close on our house because our moving timeline got bumped up so quickly. Let's just say having my family of six stay temporarily with my parents is not my idea of a good time. No matter how much you love someone.</div><div>The moving went pretty smoothly. I stayed behind with Benjamin a couple of days to tie up all the loose ends. That actually was nice, I kinda felt like I was on a vacation! Lol</div><div>It's pretty much a whirlwind of emotions no matter how excited you are to move. I'm glad that part is over. Now all of our household goods are sitting in storage and y'all I am just SO ready to settle into our space. </div><div>I do love to see all the things happening in our life. 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Overwhelmed, emotional, excited, tired. I'm pretty much feeling all. the. emotions. If you chatted with my husband, he would probably ask you to pray for me and also send drinks. lol.<br />
I would love to be all done sitting with a whiskey sour. That time will come so soon!<br />
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<a href="http://dugansincahoots.com/2014/01/23/we-cant-be-friends/">We can't Be friends.</a> Real life right here. My house is clean but usually I have a lot of toys around and clean laundry. Always clean laundry.</div>
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<br />Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-55258121104027319272016-01-29T12:28:00.001-08:002016-01-29T12:28:08.373-08:00Quiet daysQuiet days are my favorite. <div>You know the ones were you have nothing to do and you can sit and take it all in. I've been trying to squeeze a little quiet into each of my days. Even if it's just 30 minutes where I can put my day and all the crazy into perspective.<div>I think having a family makes you crazy. Not in a bad way, just in an all consuming I have to take care of all these little people, kinda way. It takes a lot to keep the house running somewhat smoothly. I assume that's because I have 4 little ones. </div><div>So the quiet is necessary. It helps keep the crazy down. And y'all, there is a lot of crazy over here. </div><div>I try to imprint in my brain all the sweet, quiet moments. They are my favorite for a reason. Mostly because in the quiet all the very best things happen. The sweet words, the little kisses. The <b>best </b>hugs. </div><div><br></div><div>What's your favorite about the quiet?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkPLxOlSQvkMoxxW17nX0NKPnSvEr_X0uzgm2g3yI_iE68DPd3i_zBjF6m1xvZeMRiFHLM5GEncxLTHRaDDHIlvx6V4bR85PgjUUMClYNRf-aOzy8TGRi0HVr6ggQyPyrjRpO1R5afJXw/s640/blogger-image--48314845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkPLxOlSQvkMoxxW17nX0NKPnSvEr_X0uzgm2g3yI_iE68DPd3i_zBjF6m1xvZeMRiFHLM5GEncxLTHRaDDHIlvx6V4bR85PgjUUMClYNRf-aOzy8TGRi0HVr6ggQyPyrjRpO1R5afJXw/s640/blogger-image--48314845.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicAzTtt31CfhsW8vhTR26bzG6UAMkXfGegTiYxFxJok3h1SpXTqNBmMbeiVuheOXYaBOpb_JlwPjAGflwV_6sn-HkvJC7hKG0VHpGtIuoY94PofVEcDujEs8Yf5TzI3dZ5UjWM4sQA1JE/s640/blogger-image-810018125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicAzTtt31CfhsW8vhTR26bzG6UAMkXfGegTiYxFxJok3h1SpXTqNBmMbeiVuheOXYaBOpb_JlwPjAGflwV_6sn-HkvJC7hKG0VHpGtIuoY94PofVEcDujEs8Yf5TzI3dZ5UjWM4sQA1JE/s640/blogger-image-810018125.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlmZTMmUwilQKnjItbL3ZntUiR-rVTXr97R7M0EOJXa9kS4Zpp_cGajlZ8FY4OelnqFTG8i0X_585XpDOM55_z5z-sdtlvwXXANaBbhyphenhyphen042-yoxhp6ILnZlI-p3JafWbn_kFBzqO5-78/s640/blogger-image-432707063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlmZTMmUwilQKnjItbL3ZntUiR-rVTXr97R7M0EOJXa9kS4Zpp_cGajlZ8FY4OelnqFTG8i0X_585XpDOM55_z5z-sdtlvwXXANaBbhyphenhyphen042-yoxhp6ILnZlI-p3JafWbn_kFBzqO5-78/s640/blogger-image-432707063.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhan7JcRLXDzldayBEp8ZR5orFtwgWHMC1uuZh9IM2Es5n9cxJg0LkB9PMTLROCzs_7PGq5CtLXCsuBG0d7NxDwK5Q2xgPXpQX-L7X1cYxhIbV4-ybhd1vJOLCqgBWzJcOxQ3VgtiP8sg/s640/blogger-image-779069466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhan7JcRLXDzldayBEp8ZR5orFtwgWHMC1uuZh9IM2Es5n9cxJg0LkB9PMTLROCzs_7PGq5CtLXCsuBG0d7NxDwK5Q2xgPXpQX-L7X1cYxhIbV4-ybhd1vJOLCqgBWzJcOxQ3VgtiP8sg/s640/blogger-image-779069466.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOrUqxiIBMXAr4gScHtw38em8-vRLdV1MlswpD_xxgSsBLIuxsZ4XNSa0G4OxqzD_arqreizf6fC6WKc2yeCxqZrGsElo-bY7Xdm1kRSWIEci_msRh83kejbo8T0ui7khxRxA6otTAFc/s640/blogger-image--472105934.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOrUqxiIBMXAr4gScHtw38em8-vRLdV1MlswpD_xxgSsBLIuxsZ4XNSa0G4OxqzD_arqreizf6fC6WKc2yeCxqZrGsElo-bY7Xdm1kRSWIEci_msRh83kejbo8T0ui7khxRxA6otTAFc/s640/blogger-image--472105934.jpg"></a></div></div></div>Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-64270169028577172442016-01-20T08:59:00.001-08:002016-01-20T08:59:21.707-08:00currrentlyDaddy-o started his new job Monday and I stayed behind in NM with all FOUR kiddos to get us ready for this move. My two oldest babes are still in school and I wanted to keep our routine as normal as possible. I've been packing and cleaning and cleaning some more and my heart just hasn't been excited AT ALL for this move.<br />
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I was excited at first and then all of the sudden the anxiety hit me like a ton of bricks. I like to carry around everybody else's stressed along with my own, and apparently my kids stresses are no exception. I've moved lots. But this time feels different, It feels permanent. I thought that normal people <i>loved</i> permanency?<br />
The thought of buying and settling down in one place forever is scaring the crap out of me. My kiddos are so excited (for the most part.) My husband is thrilled, and I am trying not to have a crazy anxiety attack.<br />
Kid's are really receptive when it comes to mama stress. I thought my eyeballs might pop out of my head yesterday when I was cleaning up another unnecessary mess. Finally bedtime came and I was headed up stairs when I stumbled upon this little gem.<br />
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My sweet Alijah, had made this out of pipe cleaners and put it on my bed to see when I came up! Quite possibly one of the sweetest things ever done for me. His thoughtfulness made me grateful. Grateful for all that I have and all that <i>I am about to have</i>. Whatever that may be.</div>
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<br />Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-9501236587343327602016-01-14T18:03:00.001-08:002016-01-14T18:03:47.082-08:00A necessary break<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Obviously I took a little break from my blog. I love this blog and I love the community built in, but with that being said I really needed to spend some time nurturing my little family and really trying to support my husband during this crazy transition.<div>I'm so excited to say everything is official. Daddy-o got the job and starts MONDAY! He will be a "security specialist". The company he will work for is basically contracted by the department of energy. He is really excited and all the benefits are going to be so awesome for our family. He leaves this weekend and the kids and I will follow along the end of February.</div><div>We went house hunting a couple of weeks ago and that didn't really turn up much. I'm looking for a farm house, a little bit of acreage and just some good ole' country charm. Southern girl here! Lol</div><div>I just really want some chickens, maybe a couple of goats if I am lucky ;) Also I need some room for my kids to run around! I love that feeling of being out of the "city" and just the slower pace it promotes. </div><div>So that's basically what's going on around here. Packing, cleaning, and craziness as always!</div><div>Here's a few of our highlights. Also- 2016?!?! What? So crazy. Happy new year friends!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkY_GwCnR3URRyCOUOEmEncMGpOsLJTaDnT4LNAQzec9KOSejdAuuQQLPtln9ChVPFWQdBEf4n6xyyTO5qrssbSnjWIj3uGRfm2xbJP2z9QeEBLEytJXjDB6djb5yQMdfNmxLb-0DcDV4/s640/blogger-image-1196199070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkY_GwCnR3URRyCOUOEmEncMGpOsLJTaDnT4LNAQzec9KOSejdAuuQQLPtln9ChVPFWQdBEf4n6xyyTO5qrssbSnjWIj3uGRfm2xbJP2z9QeEBLEytJXjDB6djb5yQMdfNmxLb-0DcDV4/s640/blogger-image-1196199070.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy89fBGy7zvAL5mGZkgvKKhoM2t6oX0jlpPHk1WmdcIOsDIh3KYM16IAXg26npN5RGXT-HUfceEfj98s-MeAbJqk3HV9u_-_BS9jXs_OfTeLjFCKBXFQzNqypK3iRNyXkRz4wsif070es/s640/blogger-image--1282648084.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy89fBGy7zvAL5mGZkgvKKhoM2t6oX0jlpPHk1WmdcIOsDIh3KYM16IAXg26npN5RGXT-HUfceEfj98s-MeAbJqk3HV9u_-_BS9jXs_OfTeLjFCKBXFQzNqypK3iRNyXkRz4wsif070es/s640/blogger-image--1282648084.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiVliiJOHMICJtyty5tvc8GKcJ6LQdgfnSVUVWflgZxntef21U-kEbGxIVil02cTgmeJvIqxSAlltnp5igYeNejsT9-I6HVb42gLP_A-tPfe3x4Vc22Vb2IerFXneQdwzVRPu5uDykGCc/s640/blogger-image--898250385.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiVliiJOHMICJtyty5tvc8GKcJ6LQdgfnSVUVWflgZxntef21U-kEbGxIVil02cTgmeJvIqxSAlltnp5igYeNejsT9-I6HVb42gLP_A-tPfe3x4Vc22Vb2IerFXneQdwzVRPu5uDykGCc/s640/blogger-image--898250385.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE98WNV6P7X6XPIvIMsDzXI9O-85d5FsITaX-TJ_-QgumGS6dLlpw8dfOBU00j-E8M150RvSVS1BR0gwYvIMrYWB_ErQH87EMfQ7zkxBBB4xkvWRaVzmNvIUaUZ60_6IYWJuEOi30ZJ40/s640/blogger-image--1525607231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE98WNV6P7X6XPIvIMsDzXI9O-85d5FsITaX-TJ_-QgumGS6dLlpw8dfOBU00j-E8M150RvSVS1BR0gwYvIMrYWB_ErQH87EMfQ7zkxBBB4xkvWRaVzmNvIUaUZ60_6IYWJuEOi30ZJ40/s640/blogger-image--1525607231.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-10163943259422457722015-12-15T16:09:00.003-08:002015-12-15T16:09:56.486-08:00slower rythmLife has been happening just like normal around here. Except now there are BOXES everywhere and a small bit of Christmas is put up, just enough for the kiddos to feel like it's magical. I wanted to do less this year anyways, but with news of the job and moving on my brain it helped me to only put out things I love.<br />
I'm excited for the kids to be on break, to bake and to just relax and soak in these sweet little moments with them. Tomorrow is the last day of school and then we are SO close to Christmas. It's kinda freaking me out how fast it has come. Only TEN days!<br />
I've been really trying to not let anything stress me out and let the kiddos really enjoy every bit of this season. My oldest, is starting to really question his belief in Santa and y'all that has been the hardest part of this season. My heart feels so sad that it's happening already. I think Santa is such a fun part of Christmas, even though we are believers and are trying to teach our babes about the birth of Jesus, it's still fun to have him around!<br />
I've also taken a little break from social media- my blog mostly. Y'all these little people in my life are growing and I just can't miss a second!<br />
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Also, I have to share our sweet Christmas pj's tradition! The kids dis not want to cooperate but it is still so much fun. I'm hoping Alijah will hang on a few more years!! Fingers crossed! lol :) <br />
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<br />Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-46371998928600606012015-12-01T14:54:00.001-08:002015-12-01T14:54:22.592-08:00November Recap and a look into the FUTURE!November went by in a flash. I can't believe it's over and it makes me a little sad how time flew right on by. November was kinda wild and we had a lot going on as a family.<br />
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Eventful as always. I am really happy to say that the job interview went fantastically, and pending a few more things it looks like we will end up taking this job and moving. I'm excited for the new start. And also I feel like God has totally had His hand in all the details of this job search. We have had several opportunities pop up, and none of them worked out in timing/pay or whatever and this one really seems to be where we are led. The most exciting part of all of this, is that for the first time in 8 years I will live in the same town as my mama and daddy. Sunday dinners? Yes, please! So if you feel moved, please continue to pray for the final pieces to fall into place.</div>
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~ advent calendar, and scripture readings. Obviously my kiddos are little, we worked on this last year and it didn't always get finished, but I'm going to keep trying. We use <a href="http://www.aholyexperience.com/thegreatestchristmas/">Unwrapping the Greatest Gift.</a></div>
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~light Christmas decorating, It gets to be WAY too much If i overdo it with decor. I'm keeping it really simple this year.</div>
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<br />Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-36428854031793070652015-11-21T09:18:00.005-08:002015-11-21T09:18:58.089-08:00On turning 2<div style="text-align: center;">
On Thursday, my sweet Benjamin Aaron turned two. Seriously I don't even know how that happened. Two years came and went in the blink of an eye. The older I get the faster time seems to go. </div>
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He was two weeks late and when I got to the hospital and was begging for an epidural in triage, they quickly told me I was already 9/10 cm and wouldn't be getting that epidural. (This was my second all natural birth, I'm not sure why I was flipping out for that epidural.) I walked NAKED to the delivery room. Seriously I was wearing only a sports bra and I refused to get into a delivery gown because they are itchy and uncomfortable and I wanted <i>nothing </i>to touch my body. My sweet husband just held up a sheet and followed behind me. That poor, sweet man who had to follow behind looking at that huge pregnant butt. lol Luckily, I was the ONLY delivery at the hospital that night, every nurse on the floor was in my room. I felt completely at ease knowing he was coming and honestly I was just so ready for this baby to be here! </div>
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We were surprised with his sex and when he came not even an hour later. my heart was completely full. His little personality was already so evident. Laid back- easy going, fat little 9 pounds 4 oz. </div>
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You can read more about my <a href="http://yellowribbondiary.blogspot.com/2014/04/benjamin-aaron-part-two.html">delivery</a> here- if you feel inclined :)</div>
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What a joy it is to be his mama. Even though I never got to sleep until he was about 20 months old, it was so worth it. His Paw Patrol birthday bash will be on Sunday and I can't wait to see how he reacts to opening gifts and blowing out candles. sweet boy. </div>
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Until then I will bombard you with pics from his 2 years of life!</div>
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It's true. Today is my birthday, the big 29. Birthdays honestly make me a little sad and a lot happy. What a weird feeling that I'm another year old and time has been speeding by. I can remember my 18th birthday like it was yesterday and here I am, and y'all I am just so very thankful to be here.<br />
So- here's a few things I think about when I get older. In no particular order.<br />
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1. face care- good lord bring on the anti-aging something something. I used rodan and fields in the past and even though it's pricey I'm gonna start that habit back up.<br />
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2. Gifts- I'm a very busy and usually very tired mama, I just want to take a hot bath and drink a glass of wine for my birthday. seriously and buy me some really good pj's. No fleece, my body will feel like it's going to catch on fire I get so hot.<br />
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3. A super sweet date with my husband- yep this was my "big" request. I told him to spend very little to zero money, so I'm excited to see what he came up with (the date is saturday so I will have to update you.)<br />
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4. I don't want to be in charge of anyone or anything for one day- I love being a mama and a wife but just one day I like to not have to do anything at all. This didn't happen, but I did snuggle with my babies and eat pizza. I call that a win for sure.<br />
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I'm really looking forward to 29. I pray it's the best year yet, 28 was a tough year for me and I like the idea of a new year!<br />
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<br />Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-44809299889751727432015-10-28T08:56:00.004-07:002015-10-28T08:56:43.285-07:00Public Service Announcement:I was just getting over my virus when I got slammed with strep throat. I have been sick for about 3 weeks now and it's getting really old. But it did give me time to catch up on my dvr. Oh sweet dvr, I love that I get to watch shows I like when I actually have time.<br />
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But that's where this post comes in.<br />
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I know how much I love Scandal- I'm sure a lot of y'all watch it too. I <i>love</i> it. The entire show is interesting and I can't wait to see what happens with Fitz and Olivia or Jake and Olivia. But here is the thing- It is NEVER okay to sleep with a married man/ woman. Affairs are really terrible. They ruin lives and the people that are involved get hurt somehow. I know it's hard to think about- but in real life being "the other woman" is not really something to be proud of.<br />
I know it's just a show, but I'm afraid it is glorifying affairs and essentially ripping apart families.(Maybe not that extreme- but how many woman can associate with olivia?)<br />
I can honestly say I have been wanting Fitz and Olivia to end up together, but after the episode with Fitz playing hide and seek with his little one and Mellie coming in to get her stuff, I actually felt a little guilty.<br />
So what do you think?<br />
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<br />Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-41941923202706856782015-10-20T15:22:00.002-07:002015-10-20T15:22:49.992-07:00The Balloon Fiesta!My husband and I were wondering if it would be worth it to travel to see the balloon fiesta. He had in his mind that he didn't really think it was worth it- granted he has lived and gone to the fiesta his entire life. I totally disagreed and said that it is so awesome. This conversation all went down the night before we woke up at 5 am to drag our babies out to a crowded balloon field.<br />
Just hours later, I asked him if he had changed his mind. Totally. 100%. The Balloon Fiesta is magical. I'm not just saying that. You will literally be like a little kid, in awe over all the balloons. I just wish my pictures could do it justice. I do know that the ABQ fiesta is the only one left in the United States that allows you to be on the field while the balloons are filling, and taking off. It is INCREDIBLE!<br />
You absolutely have to make it to Albuquerque one October and experience it. They have special shapes, balloon glows (at night) and then of course mass ascension early in the morning! Hooray!<br />
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These are just a few of the photos I snapped,<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ZIA balloon. Crazy story. I was close friends with a grandson of this family team and my husband's family was close friends with the mother. And now we are all connected. Small world!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are my FAVORITE! A sweet little bee family. I wish I had a better picture. Sometimes the mama and daddy "kiss" It's pretty much adorable!<br /><br />Maybe I'll see ya'll at the fiesta next year!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr>
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<br />Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-69399174622655673742015-10-15T11:00:00.002-07:002015-10-15T11:00:30.028-07:00the virusY'all. Seriously my house has been a hot mess this past week. Yes it's pretty much always a mess because... kids.<br />
But apparently a virus called " hand, foot, mouth" has invaded. All of my kids have had this before, and I thought, no biggie, And I'm not even joking when I say this- I would rather be vomiting, or any other virus you could give me.<br />
Supposedly, it's VERY rare for adults and even children over the age of 5 to get this, but I'm not normal I guess.<br />
It is a rash, all over my feet, inside my mouth and throat, and covering my hands. When I say rash, you think- no big deal- ummm no. I can not eat. I can only have very cold drinks or I feel like my mouth has been set on fire. I can only wear slippers to do school drop off. <br />
Think canker sores all over. True story. Fever, body aches, and a missing husband who has been gone before we wake up and home after we have gone to bed. All stinking week. I'm over it.<br />
Of course it started with baby Ben, then came to me and then hit my 9 year old. Skipping my 4 and 6 year old altogether. It lasts about a week apparently and today is day 4.<br />
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OMG- pray that I don't lose my stinking mind by the time this is gone. And that NO BODY else gets it.<br />
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<br />Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-7417550395657767242015-10-07T14:28:00.000-07:002015-10-07T14:28:23.595-07:00on saying goodbyeIt was a hard decision. I think it was the decision that had to be made though. Just last week my husband said good-bye to the Army reserves. We really struggled with making the decision, just because of insurance and how much my husband loves the army. But in all honesty I really think He made the best choice.<br />
His unit was set to mobilize early in the new year and even though he felt a little guilt for not going with them, I can't say I'm sad, one single bit. He would have been in Cuba and working the prison at Guantanamo bay<br />
While he was gone doing his pre-deployment training, he kept telling me he really felt like this wasn't a good decision and that he didn't want to go with this unit. They had a LOT of issues and honestly the leadership was really poor. Unfortunately that happens sometimes. So, we prayed a lot about it and he didn't extend.<br />
Overall, I feel sad for him, just because he is sad to move on from this season, but I'm happy that we can actually be together for a bit. He has been applying for a ton of jobs in the civilian world, and I'm hopeful with his degree and his experience, he will find something great!<br />
I will tell you the craziest thing ever- my husband has really been looking into the police department here in our town. I really was trying to talk him out of that, it was hard on him in the past and also the climate for officers is really terrible right now. But back to the craziness, after looking at the pay, no JOKE, my husband would only make twelve CENTS an hour more than he makes now doing maintenance work. Y'all. That is a big hell no in my book. maintenance work vs. getting shot at? umm just no. So, as of right now the pd is out and we are continuing to look.<br />
Please say a prayer for us and this new chapter!<br />
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<br />Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-72212195931854408642015-10-01T09:06:00.000-07:002015-10-01T09:06:10.380-07:00Hello October!October is here and I'm so excited. October is my favorite month, It just feels new and fresh and I just love how the air is. It's been busy as usual but I can feel us getting into a better groove and relaxing into our new normal for this school year.<br />
We had an unexpected visitor come and seriously my entire family has been enthralled.<br />
Baby <a href="http://yellowribbondiary.blogspot.com/2015/07/special-delivery.html">Landry</a> is here! I know I have talked a little about <a href="http://yellowribbondiary.blogspot.com/2015/09/a-road-trip-and-new-baby.html">him</a> before and seriously I am in LOVE.<br />
My sister called Sunday morning and asked if she could come stay for a couple weeks and it has been so much fun. She leaves today to stay with my older sister, in our same town, for a few days, and then I will take her home to Amarillo.<br />
But until then, my blog will be really neglected because... babies of course!I hope y'all enjoy October!<br />
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<br />Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-43418726937631100042015-09-25T13:19:00.001-07:002015-09-25T13:19:07.104-07:00sweet little moments and a happy weekend<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hooray for Friday! Basically I have a million things going on in my brain so I'm going to tell y'all a little bit about everything! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today has been a good day. I threw out my back this week and I have had to take it really easy all week and my two littlest guys have really been feeling caged up! lol </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They needed to run off some energy so after the two big kids were dropped off at school, my husband and I took the little boys for a bike ride! Well I should clarify that my husband pulls the bike trailer, so basically I'm in charge of no one and that feels pretty nice sometimes. 9 miles later and I was exhausted. Not too shabby for someone with a hurt back. I'm feeling so much better than I was, seriously having back issues of any kind I would not wish on my enemy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~It's been crazy around my house, but honestly I think my house just might be crazy with 4 kids and a huge German Sheppard. I've been really trying to soak in sweet little moments with my kiddos. Like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ben and his babies. He carries these two stuffed animals around ALL DAY LONG. It's ridiculously sweet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~Also, I have been incredibly annoyed with this news story. <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2015/09/14/kentucky-clerk-kim-davis-returns-work/72242438/">Kim Davis</a>. As a believer- this really makes me sad. I won't go to much more into it though. I will say this: 1 Corinthians 13:1</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="text 1Cor-13-1" id="en-NIV-28667" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;">If I speak in the tongues<span class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-28667a" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-28667a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-28667a" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b34b2c; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top;" title="See footnote a">a</a>]</span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-28667A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28667A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span> of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;"> </span><span class="text 1Cor-13-2" id="en-NIV-28668" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">2 </span>If I have the gift of prophecy <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-28668B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28668B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>and can fathom all mysteries<span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-28668C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28668C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span> and all knowledge,<span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-28668D" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28668D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span> and if I have a faith<span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-28668E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28668E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span> that can move mountains,<span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-28668F" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28668F" title="See cross-reference F">F</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span> but do not have love, I am nothing.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;"> </span><span class="text 1Cor-13-3" id="en-NIV-28669" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;"><span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">3 </span>If I give all I possess to the poor<span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-28669G" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28669G" title="See cross-reference G">G</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span> and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,<span class="footnote" data-fn="#fen-NIV-28669b" data-link="[<a href="#fen-NIV-28669b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;">[<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+13&version=NIV#fen-NIV-28669b" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #b34b2c; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: top;" title="See footnote b">b</a>]</span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-NIV-28669H" data-link="(<a href="#cen-NIV-28669H" title="See cross-reference H">H</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span> but do not have love, I gain nothing.</span></span><br />
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Julie at<a href="http://www.jewelswandering.com/"> Jewels Wandering</a> nominated me for the sunshine blogger award. I love her blog of awesome travel! Also I try MY VERY hardest to answer questions when I get nominated because the questions are fun to answer. You are really supposed to nominate 11 bloggers! Aah the pressure. I am horrible at that. And they are supposed to link back to you and you are supposed to write your own 11 questions. So I'm just going to borrow Julie's questions! </div>
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I am going to nominate my friend Sandy at <a href="http://confessionsofasanemama.weebly.com/">Confessions of a Sane Mama</a>. She just started blogging and she shares some funny stuff! She and I have been friends since middle school! so crazy. </div>
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And also Mckenna at <a href="http://ofseasandsundry.com/">of Seas and Sundry</a> I just love her heart and her writing.</div>
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<b>1: If you could be one flavor of ice cream, which one would you be and why? </b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not sure I would pick an actual flavor- but hook me up with a pecan mudslide from Dairy Queen any day. Salty and sweet. so good!</span></div>
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<b>2: What are your nicknames? What do you prefer to be called?</b></div>
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I was called "sissy" growing up. My name is so short that I really never had any nicknames, my little niece calls me "shooshi" because she couldn't pronounce sissy. lol. </div>
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<b>3: What is the strangest thing you believed as a child?</b></div>
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I feel silly answering this, but as a teenager a very close friend of mine had me absolutely CONVINCED that there were bodies buried at the Italian American club that his dad was the president of. I still kinda believe it to this day. Italian Mafia anyone? ha ha</div>
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<b>4: What does high maintenance mean to you?</b></div>
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I would say it means putting all your effort in to your appearance and how "things" look. I am NOT high maintenance at all- lol I like to look put together but I also love top knots and sweats :)</div>
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<b>5: What is your one constant daydream?</b></div>
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I really want to eventually speak at christian women's conferences. It's a big dream of mine to encourage other women in <i>their</i> story!</div>
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kindness, being genuine, and also I have to like how they react and behave towards my babies. I'm a mama bear I guess :) </div>
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<b>7: Do you remember your dreams? Did you dream last night?</b></div>
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I took a pill for my back last night so i was out cold, so no dreaming for me. But a lot of the time I do remember my dreams.</div>
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coffee and letting the dog out. also Thank you Jesus for another day <3 p=""><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1c1c1c; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23.6364px; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; padding: 0px;">
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Patience and maybe kindness. I really believe in being kind always. always. always.</div>
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Honestly, it would depend. On who it was and what I had to do. For my kids- definitely!</div>
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Nothing new over here. I wish I had something awesome to share though! I will say only 2 weeks until the Balloon Fiesta and I. CAN. NOT. WAIT! My 20 month old is going to be ridiculously thrilled!</div>
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Aliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09066657290572406767noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139943786806225037.post-70290062119217764012015-09-13T17:21:00.003-07:002015-09-13T17:21:24.187-07:00Comfort foodI'm a BIG fan of comfort food. Especially when I can tell my kiddos or husband or even myself have had a bad/hard day. Daddy-o has been really stressed with work lately and what better way to fill up a love tank than with some yummy food!<br />
This soup is the easiest, yummiest potato soup you can make. seriously. And all 4 of my kiddos eat it up. It only has 3 ingredients and you just have to let it simmer- and it is SO good!<br />
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It had me thinking of my life SO much. Especially thinking about what I had done in ten years. I wouldn't say I am crazy successful, at least based on how society views success. But overall I would think in ten years my life has been wild,crazy and pretty beautiful.<br />
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I would say that's really not too shabby a way to have spent ten years. And honestly thinking about it, there really isn't anything I would change. Overall my life is pretty wonderful. And hearing all my old friends chat about wanting to start families and get married, made me <i>even more</i> thankful for how my life has turned out. It definitely hasn't been how I planned, but goodness, who's life ever turns out how they planned. And thank God it didn't turn out how I pictured.</div>
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The night was an absolute blast. I drank a few too many liquid marijuana's. Y'all those are so ridiculous, you don't even know you have had any alcohol until its too late! lol I have about a million photos from that night, but I will spare y'all from that. So here are a few highlights. and guys I totally danced to the THONG SONG!?! Who am I? ha ha ha</div>
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Loving that daddy-o will be home within a few days- training was cut short. Can I get an AMEN! for husbands returning and solo parenting to be over at least for a little bit.</div>
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Reading this <a href="http://themidwestpress.blogspot.com/2015/08/an-open-door.html">An Open Door</a> marriage is hard work. REALLY hard work. This post makes me feel all the feels.</div>
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I can't even describe just how much I.LOVE. <a href="http://beckyhigginsprojectlife.com/">Project Life</a>. I know I have mentioned it before, but I felt like my love affair should be shared with the blogging world. Yep, a whole post dedicated to my scrap booking. Sounds incredibly boring, but y'all, this is the easiest, fastest way to make the prettiest albums. </div>
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I am catching up on Tevin's first year book. He's only four. Don't judge me. </div>
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My first two kids have beautiful and crazy intricate scrapbooks documenting their first year of life and I just didn't have the strength or the time to make something like that- but I wanted the same type of beauty. Does that make any sense? </div>
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So for Christmas I asked for my first Project Life kit. Yes, I am a huge procrastinator, With daddy-o gone though, I have been able to spend a few evenings starting on the book. </div>
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