tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80499201418067092022024-03-19T01:58:37.174-07:00Oh, Thank Heaven!candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.comBlogger265125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-81392284944779498142013-09-16T20:49:00.001-07:002013-09-16T20:49:49.142-07:00disneyland 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
we had our official first workman family trip to disneyland. i've been dreaming of this day for a long time and it was fun! it was HOT, but fun. here are some highlights:</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">ruby got her "my first visit" button and wore it for approximately 4 minutes. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">the baby care center on main street is awesome. if you ever go there with a child, be sure to check it out.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">ruby got her silhouette cut out and it is the cutest thing i've ever seen. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">we ate lunch at the plaza inn. i love the little parts of disneyland that don't seem to change very much and the plaza inn seems pretty original to my memory. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">i really, really wanted to get ruby a pair of mickey ears with her name embroidered on them but she refused to wear them. i'm glad we tried them on her before we realized she wasn't going to play along and didn't just buy them first. also - they have really cool hats and ears these days! there was one that was gray and pink felt with rick rack. i can't really describe it, but it was different and cute. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">the corn dog cart was closed that day. :( </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">so was the carousel. next time! </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">i think ruby was overwhelmed by all the lights and colors so in most of the pictures we have she's not even looking at the camera! much less smiling. but i think she had a good time. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">my souvenir was an it's a small world lesportsac purse. i love it so much. it probably deserves it's own post. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">we had a celebrity sighting (keep on reading) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">disneyland was only open from 10-7 and we didn't even ride that many rides, but sometimes that's how i like it. i love the ambiance and feeling of being at disneyland more than how many times i get to ride indiana jones (which was zero times this trip!) </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">i can't wait to go back!! </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ruby passed out on pirates of the caribbean. we went down the drop and she promptly fell asleep. and then slept through the entire ride as you can see. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ruby ended up being pretty freaked out about this ride...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and she wasn't really a fan of eeyore either. ruby spent a lot of the day with this expression on her face. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">who are these random people you ask? that really really old man in the captain's hat is hugh hefner. it was fun seeing a celebrity at disneyland (even if it was him!).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">they all buzzed around on these electric scooters and were terribly obnoxious. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">on my first trip to disneyland, my mom & i have a picture at this same spot in the same pose. i love traditions. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">here's another really silly tradition. dan has worn this shirt to disneyland the past three times we've gone and has taken a picture in this same place and pose every time. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ruby was also pretty freaked out by dumbo. i was having fun though! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i love the way he looks at her. so much love. </td></tr>
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today is my little brother ethan's birthday. he is 23. i guess he's not so little anymore. wasn't he just the cutest little kid?</div>
candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-81242022662078861902013-08-13T22:07:00.001-07:002013-08-13T22:07:36.675-07:00ten on tuesday 1. the best sound in the world is the etsy cha-ching. i have the etsy app on my phone and any time i make a sale, it goes "cha ching!" it made that delightful sound twice today! :)<br />
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2. i finally folded the 4+ loads of clean laundry that were strewn around our bedroom. this has been on my to-do list for the past week. i'm telling you laundry will be the death of me - and we only have one kid!<br />
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3. after folding said laundry, i organized my bedside table. while doing that, i found a lost favorite earring and one of my wedding bands. they were under the bed...<br />
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4. it had been a goal of mine to try sulfate-free shampoo for a while and a couple of weeks back, i bought some. i got the loreal ever curl and boy does it smell good! i don't really know if it's making a difference on this crazy hair of mine but i'd like to think so!<br />
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5. ruby found her ruby slippers. i was sorting through her clothes and shoes this afternoon and she saw them. she immediately had me put them on her feet and didn't want to take them off. she cried when they fell off, which happened a lot because they are about two sizes too big. so cute though. i love that she loves them.<br />
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6. dan's mom is coming up this week. we are all really excited.<br />
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7. my little brother, sam, is coming to visit <i>next</i> week, which we are all really excited for, also!<br />
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8. ruby took her first official steps on saturday! she pretty much hated it whenever we made her walk, but today something seemed to click for her! i looked away for one second and she had gotten up from where she was sitting and WALKED over to see something. oh goodness. i guess we'd really better babyproof.<br />
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9. dan and i went on a dinner date tonight to the art city trolley. it is probably our favorite restaurant. we love the food. we love the ambiance. we love that we can walk there. dan's cousin, tess, watched ruby so we were able to have a baby-free hour. it was great. and then we hung out with the allemans afterward and that was fun.<br />
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10. i'm pretty much done with my fall bucket list and i am so excited! i'll post it on here in a couple of weeks. i can't wait for the weather to cool down a bit.candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-49438437970486762482013-08-12T23:10:00.000-07:002013-08-12T23:10:34.491-07:00movie in the park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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there's nothing better than getting things done. even if they are silly things on <a href="http://danandcandaceworkman.blogspot.com/2013/07/summer-bucket-list-2013.html" target="_blank">a summer bucket list</a>. <div>
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tonight, we met up with our favorite friends jenny & jamie and went up to provo for a movie in the park. princess diaries - one of my favorites.</div>
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that ruby is very observant. none of us grown ups realized there was a puppy just down the hill from us but, ruby wouldn't rest until she got to pet the puppy. it's a good thing people in provo are kid-friendly. she literally fell asleep five minutes after she finally got to say hi to the dog. she looked so peaceful and cute just sleeping there. </div>
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it was really so much fun. thanks for inviting us jenny & jamie! shall we go for newsies next week? </div>
candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-3393651184522344082013-08-09T22:08:00.002-07:002013-08-10T13:25:28.060-07:00good things friday<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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1. i received the cutest painting in the mail from my friend, <a href="http://adamandanniejones.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">annie</a>. i almost cried when i opened the package. i love it so much. i really have the best and most talented friends.<br />
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2. we had a wonderful summer storm. the house was all dark and cozy and it just poured! it made me especially excited for those cozy fall days that will be here before we know it! i listened to the when harry met sally soundtrack. it just seemed to go with the general moodiness of the weather.<br />
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3. i figured out how to make my phone a remote for the blu-ray player. doesn't that sound so futuristic? and then i watched <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1TL0BV28lY" target="_blank">this clip</a> (a few times). i would love to see this show but right now i think i'd settle for the brandy version!<br />
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4. we had leftover ikea cinnamon rolls for breakfast this morning. we took jenny and jamie up there last night so they could get stuff to furnish their condo. it was really fun but ruby didn't really think so.<br />
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5. we took a walk around the block and talked to some new friends and some old ones. and ruby got to see her favorite dogs - bruce & carl.<br />
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6. ruby slept in until 9am, went down really easily for her nap and then went to bed without complaint. awesome.<br />
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7. i finished a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dandyroodesigns" target="_blank">dandyroo</a> painting. guys, i've been working my tail off. i think i've sold like ten paintings in the last 3 weeks. that's a lot for me. i've got three more on my plate right now too.<br />
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guys, we are going to disneyland in less than a month. to say i'm excited is an understatement. this will be ruby's first trip and i am looking forward to it so so much! i really hope she's walking by then. this is one of the parenthood milestones i've been looking forward to since way before ruby was born. i just know she's going to love it.<br />
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one of my favorite photographers had <a href="http://nicolesclasses.com/5-tips-for-better-family-travel-photos/" target="_blank">an article</a> recently about how to photograph your child while on vacation - specifically at disneyland. i love the way her pictures turned out. i think it captures the essence and magic of a day at the happiest place on earth. here are <a href="http://nicolehill.blogspot.com/2012/10/dinney-la.html" target="_blank">more photos</a> from that trip - what an inspiration! i found a code for a free shutterfly book and i'm already planning on making an album of our trip. won't that be so fun to look at years from now?<br />
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i think ruby will love the teacups. lately, she's been trying to climb into dan's office chair that spins. sometimes we'll sit her up there and gently spin her around. she giggles and claps her hands and thinks its the greatest thing ever.<br />
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two things we must do while we are there: 1) get ruby's silhouette cut out on main street and 2) get her a pair of mickey ears with her name embroidered on the back.<br />
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i also might want to make some <a href="http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2011/03/disneyland-shirts-for-boys.html" target="_blank">shirts like this one</a>. i just need to get my hands on a silhouette cutting machine. seriously, how cool would it be if we were all wearing shirts like these?!<br />
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in other news, i <a href="http://micechat.com/36536-club-33disneyland-restaurant-club-33/" target="_blank">read this article</a> and it made me so sad. they can't change club 33! it's just wrong.<br />
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and also - did you know they almost didn't put pirates of the caribbean at disneyworld? they were going to do a cowboy and indian themed dark ride. wouldn't that be different? i learned that and a bunch of stuff when i watched <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAxd-eBjkPM" target="_blank">this video</a>. yeah, i watched the whole thing. plus, you get to see the mermaids that used to hang out where the submarines are do their swimming audition. so funny! and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIrq3RFUQPU" target="_blank">this video</a> is pretty fun too. once you start watching vintage disneyland shows, you can't stop!<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">dan woke me up thursday morning (wearing one of my aprons, no less) and told me to come downstairs. boy, was i surprised. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">it was really sweet and ruby was just excited to eat breakfast with the "babies". </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">including this scrabble birthday message! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and then dan put the bonnet on.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this made me laugh so hard - dan knew the names of the other dolls and made them corresponding name tags but this one doesn't technically have a name. so he made one up. i don't know what happened to her one eye, but it is broken and looks funny. dan called her "<i>miss </i>one eyed jill" </td></tr>
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the rest of the day was great. i met up with jenny & jamie for lunch at station 22. i got a package from my mom & other birthday cards in the mail. dan, roo and i went to target and the sweet tooth fairy. then everyone came over for cupcakes, singing and a good ol' time. </div>
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candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-29486554634208731132013-08-06T11:00:00.000-07:002013-08-06T11:00:04.939-07:00ruby tuesday 1. ruby can now identify her nose. we'll say "ruby! where's your nose?" and she'll point. she often accidentally sticks her finger <i>up</i> her nose but i think she gets the point. we're working on ears and eyes.<br />
2. ruby is still not walking, but is getting a lot more confident moving around. i looked away for one second and she somehow got from the living room to dan's office where i found her sitting <u><i>in</i></u> his 'old man chair'<br />
3. ruby always wants to climb the stairs and go to the up up stairs to see the dollies and toys that are up there.<br />
4. most of the time, there is a baby gate at the bottom of the stairs and that has become ruby's favorite place to sit. like nine times out of ten she'll be sitting on the step. and she usually clasps her hands and puts them in her lap. it's seriously so cute.<br />
5. ruby was having some serious problems in the poop department and is on a pretty permanent regiment of miralax. she usully has a cocktail of equal parts apple juice and water and about 1 1/2 teaspoons of miralax. it helps get stuff moving if you know what i mean...<br />
6. ruby has started making kissy noises at her toys and sometimes will even give me slobbery open-mouthed kisses.<br />
7. thank heaven for washable crayons. ruby loves to color and gets crayons all over the place sometimes. these ones just come off with a wet cloth. awesome.<br />
8. ruby loves blueberries. she didn't like them very much the first time she tried them a few months ago, but now she thinks they're great.<br />
9. ruby dances to pretty much any music she hears. it's like this hand shuffle shimmy. the beach boys are still her favorite, but she has also been enjoying the disney pandora station.<br />
10. ruby had another ear infection. she's on the last couple days of her antibiotics. i think she inherited her daddy's ears. he had so many ear infections as a child!candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-2176773837925412682013-08-04T23:29:00.004-07:002013-08-04T23:29:45.336-07:00a short story <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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i think i am three. i don't remember anything about this party at all. it's just cute. i guess my theme was the little mermaid. if you look through my photo album, you'll see that a lot of my parties have disney princess themes. and i must have really loved that lunchbox because it's in a lot of photos too. also, we apparently ate kfc back in the day...</div>
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i am five. and for the record, this photo is not from my party but i couldn't find one from the actual day-of. this party was amazing. i had a cinderella "carnival". we lived in this little house behind a bigger house that had a full basketball court and my party was there. my mom planned all kinds of cinderella-themed games. we had this bowling game where we knocked over soda bottles with pictures of the wicked stepmother and stepsisters on them with plush pumpkins. we "fished" for prizes with the fairy godmother's wand. we probably danced or something, i can't remember for sure. it was really fun.<br />
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this starts the american girl phase. i think i was eight in this picture. i had two american girl tea party themed birthdays - eight and nine. all the girls brought their dolls, we had tea sandwiches, petit fours and lemonade. we played old fashioned games like pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey and clothes pin drop (see below). the first year we decorated straw hats with ribbons and flowers and each girl got to take theirs home. the next year we made matching ones for our dolls. the girls brought home old fashioned penny candy as a favor. it was so much fun. both times! </div>
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this was my sixteenth birthday. this was the year my family moved from california to massachusetts. why am i not with my family on my birthday? well, i'd already signed up for girls camp, youth conference and education week and it just made more sense for me to stay in california. so my good friend stephanie's family (the nordblads) took me in for that summer. they sure made my birthday special even though i was so far away from my family. </div>
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these aren't all of my birthdays, of course. but they are ones that stand out. i sure have great friends and family. and if you have any questions why i like to throw parties and celebrate holidays so much i guess you could just say i was raised that way! :) </div>
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what you may ask is an "apple slump"? well, it's basically an apple cobbler.<br />
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why are we doing it for virtual book club? well, this was a popular new england dessert in louisa may alcott's day and her family quite liked a recipe similar to this. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">on a side note - i guess <span style="color: #330000;">because of the lovable (but homely) characteristics of both the dessert and her house, louisa nicknamed orchard house "apple slump". funny, huh? </span></span></div>
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hey folks! my birthday is this week! so today i'm doing a round-up of birthday themed things i think are really cool!<br />
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1. this <a href="http://www.youaremyfave.com/2011/03/17/a-birthday-party-in-a-box-is-my-fave-round-2/" target="_blank">birthday party in a box</a> idea from <a href="http://www.youaremyfave.com/" target="_blank">you are my fave</a> is so fun. i love her whole "in a box" series.<br />
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2. <a href="http://www.thesweettoothfairy.com/Default.aspx" target="_blank">the sweet tooth fairy</a> has a birthday cupcake club! if you go into the shop and fill out the form for the birthday club, you get a free cupcake on your birthday! am i childish if the 'fairy-fetti' is my favorite?<br />
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3. the original princess diaries movie came out right around my 13th birthday and going to the movies was my birthday activity that year. i love that movie. still do. probably always will.<br />
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4. i've never been to disneyland on <i>my</i> birthday, but i've been on it's! dan and i went on july 17, 2011 - disneyland's 56th birthday. it was magical. as disneyland often is.<br />
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5. i was supposed to be born on 8-8-88 but i was a week early. wouldn't that have been the coolest birthday ever?<br />
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6. how cute is this little birthday <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/17994444?" target="_blank">clothespin doll</a>? i've got to make one like this. these dolls are so much fun to make!<br />
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7. i think birthday traditions are so fun! <a href="http://www.vanillajoy.com/birthday-tradition-ideas.html" target="_blank">this list</a> is a pretty good start. growing up, our tradition was breakfast in bed, but i think we should do more than just that! i love the idea of<a href="http://www.seededatthetable.com/2012/08/15/birthday-cake-pancakes/" target="_blank"> birthday pancakes</a>.<br />
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8. birthdays are totally different with the advent of social media. i think it's fun. there's always a new notification whenever you get on. it might be because everyone is reminded it's your birthday... guess you can tell who your true friends are because they text you to make plans way before your actual birthday. (<a href="http://jennywasafriend.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">jenny!</a>)<br />
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9. oh wow, <a href="http://onecharmingparty.com/tag/american-girl-pioneer-party/" target="_blank">this party idea</a> takes me right back to my childhood. i loved american girl dolls (still do) and had two american girl tea parties as birthday parties. i almost wish i could throw this party now and that people would think it was as fun as i do! (there are a few pages with details so be sure to click through!)<br />
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10. i share a birthday with : coolio, jerry garcia, francis scott key, william clark (as of lewis & clark), herman melville, yves saint laurent and dhani harrison (george's son). apparently only famous <i>men</i> can have an august 1st birthday...candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-43095706671254027052013-07-29T13:03:00.000-07:002013-07-31T21:28:21.153-07:00ruby + sandra <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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it was 9:30 and ruby was sound asleep. but as soon as sandra came in to say 'good morning ruby!' she was up and ready to play. as you can see, ruby is in her jammies, hair uncombed and i think she has a soggy diaper. she refused breakfast. she (finally) had a playmate around and was going to play! the girls got a long pretty well until they both wanted to play with the same dollie. </div>
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i snapped these photos really quickly just because these girls were being so sweet playing with the blocks together. it will be so fun to see them grow up and become even better cousin-friends! </div>
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1. new girl is on netflix instant streaming. i'm already half-way through the first season and i just discovered it was on there tuesday. this is one of the few shows that i actually laugh out loud to. it's so darn funny.<br />
2. my craft room in the up up stairs is finally clean and organized again and as soon as the weather cools down i'll start doing some more crafting up there. it's so nice to have a place where i can close the door and my unfinished projects will remain undisturbed until i can get back to them.<br />
3. have you tried the <i>blueberry</i> simply lemonade? i've always been a fan of the raspberry simply lemonade but this blueberry one is ahead in the polls right now.<br />
4. my birthday is next week!<br />
5. ruby might have a crush on our neighbor boy, dex. all i can say is she kind of might have kissed him.<br />
6. we had a little girls night out down at my friend deb's barn in payson. can i just say how picturesque rural farm life is? it really is so beautiful down there.<br />
7. we had some new friends over last night - the jensens. it was really fun and i made chicken pot pies.<br />
8. i'm so excited for <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5kYmrjongg" target="_blank">this movie</a>.<br />
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well, i think eight things is pretty good! happy weekend - we are going to spend it relaxing (i hope!).candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-55428124483674048362013-07-25T21:49:00.004-07:002013-07-31T21:29:23.300-07:00virtual book club - little women printable<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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how far have you gotten in your reading? i haven't really gotten that far but that's beside the point... i'm still trying to figure out this downloadable printable thing so I hope this actually works! but here is a cute little watercolor that you can print out, slap in a frame and put on your desk! or wherever you please. this originally was an 8x10 so i'm hoping it will be about that size when it's time to print. let me know if it works for you. just click on this <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/156092571/Little-Women-Print" target="_blank">link</a> to download (it won't have the red headings on it).<br />
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next week's activity will be a cooking activity! :)candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-47762616336717194452013-07-24T07:00:00.000-07:002013-07-31T21:29:10.170-07:00happy pioneer day! <div style="text-align: center;">
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tonight, we're going to the annual uncle dutch pioneer day extravaganza! it will be a fun time filled with food and fireworks! </div>
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2. ruby's still looking for dogs out the window. she is only tall enough to barely see out the window while she's standing on her tippy toes. it's a pretty cute. for some reason, this girl thinks the entire outside world is filled with dogs just waiting to walk by her window.<br />
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3. ruby is really happy when she gets her hands on the tv remote and can change the channels. she inevitably changes it to a spanish language station and then loses interest in channel surfing.<br />
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4. we've figures out this fun game for when we're driving in the car - i've got this mirror that faces ruby in the back seat. i can see her in my rear-view mirror and we'll drive down the road and just wave at each other. she gets a big kick out of it too.<br />
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5. whenever ruby is getting a piggyback ride, she'll hold onto dan's ears. i guess they are pretty convenient handles. if dan looks like shrek or stephen colbert in a couple of months, you'll know why.<br />
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<br />candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-37866197969900888422013-07-22T22:00:00.000-07:002013-07-31T21:30:00.030-07:00four favorite artists here are four of the artists i've discovered online that i just love. their work inspires me and i hope it inspires you too!<br />
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1. the black apple - i love her whimsical style. the flower girl series (which these are just a part of!) are my absolute favorite. she has a lot of other fun things too - check out her <a href="http://www.theblackapple.typepad.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> & <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theblackapple?page=2" target="_blank">etsy shop</a>!<br />
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2. sarah jane studios - her tagline is "illustrating childhood" and i think it's dead-on. her style is so sweet. her <a href="http://sarahjanestudios.com/blog/" target="_blank">blog</a> is one of my favorites and her <a href="http://shop.sarahjanestudios.com/collections/fine-art-print" target="_blank">shop</a> is really dangerous because i want everything in it. oh, and she's got more than just prints - she has embroidery patterns and fabric with her designs on them. so cute.<br />
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3. katie daisy - oh, where do i start with katie daisy? i love her sayings and phrases. her style is so fun and i love her use of colors! check out her <a href="http://katiedaisyart.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewheatfield?ref=top_trail" target="_blank">etsy shop</a>!<br />
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4. rifle paper co. - this is a recent discovery (although upon further investigation, i've liked their stuff for years). i especially love the vintage style and the way they paint flowers. here's the link to <a href="http://riflepaperco.com/" target="_blank">their shop</a>. oh and if you're looking for something fun to do with your nails check out this <a href="http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/06/mani-monday-12/" target="_blank">rifle paper co. inspired manicure</a>.<br />
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alright! there are my four favorite artists. who are some of your favorites??candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-50406900570127373052013-07-19T20:43:00.000-07:002013-07-31T21:30:12.936-07:00best. friday. ever. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. ruby slept in. i really love that she'll sleep until after 9:00 am. she's totally my daughter.<br />
2. i got an email from <a href="http://www.camilleroskelley.typepad.com/" target="_blank">camille</a> and am totally painting her a dandyroo temple. it's a good thing i read the email in the morning and not the night before or i wouldn't have been able to sleep.<br />
3. ruby and i went for a walk/run around the block. my muscles are just a bit sore and it feels awesome.<br />
4. went to <a href="http://harmonyprovo.com/" target="_blank">harmony</a> with elise. have you been here? it's so fun and there are so many things to inspire you! i got a couple of rolls of washi tape.<br />
5. went to lunch at <a href="http://cubbyschicagobeef.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">cubby's</a>. have you been here?? it's really yummy. i got a grilled cheese sandwich that was out of this world. it had three types of cheese, tomatoes, avocados, carmelized onions and other stuff on it that i can't remember. oh boy, it was good.<br />
6. dan cleaned up the whole house while i was out having fun. that boy really spoils me.<br />
7. ruby took a good long nap. oh goodness. it makes all the difference when ruby takes a good nap.<br />
8. i started (and finished) said painting for camille. guys, it is really so beautiful. i'm not usually this happy with my own work.<br />
9. then camille started following me on instagram. i may have done a little happy dance.<br />
10. we got half-price shakes after eight at sonic. yum.<br />
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you can't complain about a thing when you can easily count 10 good things that happened that day! happy weekend everyone!candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-82566825620183402452013-07-18T10:00:00.000-07:002013-07-31T21:30:29.071-07:00denver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
we went to denver for the fourth of july and it was so much fun. dan's cousin jason and his family live there. we love visiting them and wish we lived closer. we did a lot of things but i'll let the pictures do the talking! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">we had a fast-food picnic in the park - it was perfect // we went to the greatest craft store ever. 'fancy tiger crafts'. it was a crafter's heaven. i got these little felt balls to make a necklace or something. we'll see. // ruby and her cousin buddy, millie, in the bathtub! babies in the bathtub are like the cutest thing ever. // we went to this ice cream place called 'sweet action' and i got this honey cornbread ice cream. you read that right. honey cornbread flavored ice cream. it was really so so good. i was pleasantly surprised. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">we went to the outlet mall and ruby was so happy to carry that bag! she loves shopping. // we went to the denver zoo and saw all the animals. ruby didn't really seem to care about them but we had fun! // we went to jason's office and ruby was really fascinated with the little girl there! on a side note, she is getting so good at cruising along the walls and furniture. // and most importantly, i got a nap. i'd say it was a good vacation indeed! </td></tr>
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thanks for having us jason, ellen, gavin & millie! we miss you already! </div>
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ok, so this idea has been mulling around in my head for a little while - a <i>virtual</i> book club. here's what i am envisioning - who ever wants to can read the book - even though the only person that might participate is my mom, everyone is invited! throughout the month, i'll do some themed posts with crafts and recipes and such. i think it will be so much fun!<br />
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our first book for the virtual book club will be lousia may alcott's little women. ever since we went to concord this past spring and visited the orchard house, i've really been wanting to read this book! i already love the march sisters. i've loved the movie from the time i was a little girl and cry every time i watch it. i figured it was high time i read the book!<br />
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so do you want to join me? please say you will!<br />
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here's some <a href="http://pinterest.com/girlysmack/little-women/" target="_blank">inspiration</a> to get you excited. goodness, i love little women.candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-11209819183713983402013-07-17T11:30:00.000-07:002013-07-31T21:31:17.710-07:00ruby's favorite toys<div style="text-align: left;">
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since this blog is pretty much ruby's only baby book, i feel like i need to record some of the random things about her toddlerhood. here is a list of ruby's favorite toys as of 13.5 months old:</div>
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1. "the bear" - in other lives he's been known as fritz, but he's just called "the bear" in ruby's world.</div>
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2. wooden clothespin doll - i made some of these a couple of months ago just because i thought they were so darn cute. a couple of months ago, i put one on ruby's shelf above her changing table and now she wants to hold onto it every time she gets a diaper changed. i kind of have to hide it from her sometimes.</div>
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3. mega bloks dump truck - ruby absolutely loves this! her uncle brad and aunt christina gave it to her for her birthday and she makes the cutest little car noises when she plays with it. you can usually find really random things in the dumping part.</div>
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4. ruby's "squeaker" - i had a doll really similar to this one when i was a little girl. ruby gives "baby" the sweetest little hugs and pats on the back. i'll tell her to hug the dollie and she listens and gives her little baby some love.</div>
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5. ball - best dollar store purchase ever.<br />
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6. play cell phone - ruby is getting to that point where everything is a cell phone. this one actually is one. it's fun because i recorded silly little phrases on it and it rings!<br />
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7. chubby little disney princesses - these are so fun and they are perfect to bring along to church and what not.<br />
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8. hot wheels cars - i've never met a little girl that likes hot wheels as much as ruby. i think she's gonna get a car mat for christmas...<br />
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9. walker - (not pictured, because it clearly wouldn't fit up on her dresser like the other toys) let me tell you! she loves cruising around in her walker<span style="text-align: center;">, but it's deadly on adult ankles! she's really fast and sometimes i can't jump out of the way fast enough. please note: this totally doubles as a </span><a href="http://followgram.me/i/489194315570464590_33748568" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">bookmobile</a><span style="text-align: center;">!</span><br />
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maybe sometime i'll do a "ruby's favorite books" post! because that girl loves books.candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-41615347922590061862013-07-16T09:00:00.000-07:002013-07-31T21:31:04.266-07:00ten on tuesday <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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1. i can't watch "this old house" without feeling all sorts of homesick for massachusetts. their accents kill me! not to mention the general scenery and new england architecture. and fall is coming up... it's safe to say you can expect a lot of longing for the east coast around here in the near future!<br />
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2. i came across <a href="http://shannonbrown.typepad.com/life_in_general/2013/02/hello-my-name-is.html" target="_blank">this awesome post</a> again and i loved it even more the second time. being new is hard and even though you might not be new, other people are! seriously, such a good read. </div>
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3. once one thing gets fixed around this place, another thing gets busted. now, our swamp cooler (the only way we really can cool our house) is broken and the next couple of days are supposed to be in the 100s!! </div>
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4. ruby is seriously so funny. she has peek-a-boo down pat. she just can't say "boo" very well. she says "ba". and she's very enthusiastic. it's like it's her grand trick. if you have her do one trick (such as clapping her hands) she'll always finish it off with covering her eyes and a loud "ba"! i'm really going to try to get it on video because it is just so cute. </div>
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5. i cleaned and scrubbed out the fridge yesterday and it is so nice to see a clean , organized sight when i open up that door! it was pretty nasty...</div>
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6. i would love love love to take <a href="http://nicolesclasses.com/portfolio/photo-101/" target="_blank">this class</a>. i really need to learn how to use my camera. if only it weren't so expensive! </div>
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7. i'm really happy because dan has gained a little bit of weight and now he can fit into pants from regular stores and not just special order!!! </div>
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8. i finally need glasses! this has been a life-long dream. seriously. and i only need them to read in the dark or see far away. perfect. now i just need to pick out the perfect frames...</div>
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9. we ran out of milk and went to the walmart. all i can say is that they had their school supplies out and i couldn't help but get some things. i really love school supplies. who can resist spiral notebooks for 17 cents each!? i got 9 notebooks, 2 packs of index cards, 2 rolls of scotch tape, fresh pack of sharpies, and some (washable) crayons for miss ruby. that's pretty good for self control, right? </div>
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10. ethan's coming over tonight to do laundry. oh how things would have been different if i'd had an older sister when i was in college!<br />
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candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-24941086462596779552013-07-13T07:30:00.000-07:002013-07-31T21:31:33.753-07:00plumbing problems & teething pain<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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i don't know if you're anything like me, but it's so easy to get caught up in the things that aren't perfect that you loose sight of the simple things that are. </div>
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recently, we've been having trouble with our plumbing in this old house. we got a sprinkler system installed a couple of months ago and the weirdest things have been happening since. for example, sometimes when the sprinklers turn on the upstairs shower will start running and it can not turn off! dan says that we have a poltergeist. i just think we have a crazy house. the other day i flushed a toilet and the same thing happened with the shower. and the sprinklers weren't even on. anyway, we had to have all the water turned off in our house for about 36 hours while we waited for the plumbers to come. i know that these are totally "first world problems" but i get really angsty when i don't get a shower first thing in the morning. it is so tough to get moving and i just wind up sitting on the couch in my pajamas for most of they day. and ruby has been absolutely miserable with those molars. they are pretty much all the way through the gums, but she is still really uncomfortable. those two things combined to make a really tough day. </div>
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this really was going to be a more positive post! the plumbing got fixed and ruby is happier today. what i'm trying to say is that it doesn't really matter if you get a shower first thing in the morning because that really <i>doesn't</i> matter. there are so many other things that are good and perfect. i am so lucky to be able to be there to comfort ruby when she is scared and hurting. i am lucky that we can call a plumber to solve our problems. it's so important to remember that these things that seem so bad are just a small blip in the general timeline of life. </div>
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(but so are the really good things. they'll be distant memories before we know it.)</div>
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candacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16173978881739197834noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8049920141806709202.post-25231835117872531472013-07-12T22:10:00.001-07:002013-07-31T21:31:51.657-07:00four years of dandace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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yesterday was our anniversary. four years. just four years seems so insignificant compared to all the things that have happened in this short amount of time. i can't really remember, much less imagine, life without dan. i really am the luckiest. happy anniversary, honey! </div>
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