Slim Down Sunday: Week 5? 6? Niner?

<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><b>Y'all, I did it. </b></span><br /><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I lost the baby weight! But guess what? My jeans are still a little tight sooo that's awesome.  BUT I saw the old number on the scale for the first time in 15 months!!! I did a little "yessss" and a fist pump like the lady tennis players do when they win a point. </span><br /><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">For the past few weeks I'd been hovering around my pre-baby weight, 1 lb here, 2lbs there, 3 lbs away like every other other day. Yet I never actually saw the darn number on the scale. It's like when you're little and your brother is holding his finger a centimeter away from your shoulder and saying "I'm not touching you, I'm not touching you."  It was soo annoying. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">But I just kept doing my thing and not letting it make me crazy and it came off. And while it was nice to see the old number on the scale, it's just a number.  I'm still not rocking any crop tops over here.  I am, however, </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">rocking my old velour Juicy track suit from 2003, and, you know what, it feels good. I'm not ashamed. You know it's bad when you're excited about fitting back into leisure suits with elastic waist bands from 10 years ago.  </span></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Skinny</b></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Here are some things that I have learned throughout this process that I would like to share: </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It's all about calories in, calories out. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When I pay attention to my calories, I naturally eat better because the healthy stuff is more satisfying for fewer calories. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Because I'm more inclined to make healthy choices, I don't feel like I'm dieting  because they're my choices and nobody told me to eat it. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If I want to indulge I can, but at a certain point I better exercise to makeup for the extra calories I'm taking in. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When I exercise, I feel good. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When I feel good, I eat better. </span></div><div><br /></div><div>And it's all a nice little circle of health that leads to me losing weight in a healthy, sustainable way.  </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm sure y'all are like, "duh Jennifer, you didn't know this?" I did. But I didn't know it know it.  I'm such an expert as this now that I'm basically Gwyneth Paltrow.  </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>My New Favorite Thing to Eat</b></div><div>Like Gwyneth, I'm going to give you an annoying too healthy sounding recipe that's actually really good. I've been eating this on the reg and I think it's really helped me get back into my leisure pants. </div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Eat Out Of The Fridge With A Baby In One Arm Kale/Quinoa Salad:</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSsuhjtald3lZMwABxuVMGg_a_lbczWE7t8K9P5zQJ9_TyuZ45IvK7HJGs8ZQoinma0SRWkCf8JZiYnFSsW_GPGLUcKqRqE7kTDWcEjPMcGz2pW5ls9kZJgwm9bovwRUKyy8aXz7W26Ks/s640/blogger-image--1188664674.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSsuhjtald3lZMwABxuVMGg_a_lbczWE7t8K9P5zQJ9_TyuZ45IvK7HJGs8ZQoinma0SRWkCf8JZiYnFSsW_GPGLUcKqRqE7kTDWcEjPMcGz2pW5ls9kZJgwm9bovwRUKyy8aXz7W26Ks/s640/blogger-image--1188664674.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>It's basically kale, cooked quinoa, red onion, slivered almonds, crumbled goat cheese and a lemon vinaigrette that I make myself (equal parts olive oil and lemon juice, a touch of Dijon mustard, a little garlic and a little sugar). Gwyneth would not approve of things like sugar and goat cheese, but we won't tell her. </div><div><br /></div><div>It's great because you can make it and put it in the fridge and it's even better the next day. The dressing soaks into the Kale leaves but they never get all wilty and slimey like lettuce and spinach does after a day or two. It's been my go-to lunch and it has made a huge difference. I make a big batch and it lasts a couple of days. </div><div><br /></div><div>And if all else fails, get Gwyneth Paltrow's cookbook, set it on your counter and feel her fresh-faced, clear eyes judging you as you eye the Penne with Vodka Sauce recipe you are dying to make. It sometimes works! </div></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRT74I6yoJ7FXrP5iKous07vUchg42in4yfXmX-_F9fc6blP9CyFJ5Zatggt0wZQWu1CmV-QFAg9HG75E6OYFivQa0oGFRKPSjl9OTnZri5vzIhUWQ4uCBwpdnxm2IKXpg2zSVmaYCLW0/s640/blogger-image--277335406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRT74I6yoJ7FXrP5iKous07vUchg42in4yfXmX-_F9fc6blP9CyFJ5Zatggt0wZQWu1CmV-QFAg9HG75E6OYFivQa0oGFRKPSjl9OTnZri5vzIhUWQ4uCBwpdnxm2IKXpg2zSVmaYCLW0/s640/blogger-image--277335406.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> On to my next goal, lose the "I got married and comfortable" weight. This will be a lot harder. It's creeper weight that happened over the course of 5 or 6 years. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See ya next week! </div><br /></div></div>

Slim Down Sunday: Week 5? 6? Niner?

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5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor

<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">One of the major mistakes homeowners make in home decor is ignoring the power of pattern in creating an interesting space. Fabric is an excellent way to introduce pattern into your space and there are so many ways to use it.  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"> I am a sucker for fabric patterns and textures and often buy  on spec when I find a good deal. If you are removing fabric from a room e.g., drapes, you may be able to upcycle them.  Don't forget about the beautiful fabric finds at thrift stores.  Be creative.  These ideas should get you thinking. </span><br /><h4> Make a throw</h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4sAC-SwaKpTZVn6pRPF8NFJLI8-5cajOzkcbDl1lCJwzzfyhgVmgNnv4W-a5tQ_oNH2YKvYjarchR-G-4H9-O8oO3UOCi4j51ExSvQwt7JDrufjtha21b65dypmTeqVEKMNYg5-gdUSN/s1600/damask-throw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="upcycled fabric throw" border="0" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii4sAC-SwaKpTZVn6pRPF8NFJLI8-5cajOzkcbDl1lCJwzzfyhgVmgNnv4W-a5tQ_oNH2YKvYjarchR-G-4H9-O8oO3UOCi4j51ExSvQwt7JDrufjtha21b65dypmTeqVEKMNYg5-gdUSN/s1600/damask-throw.jpg" title="5 Uses for fabric in home decor" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look for large scale textured fabrics and sew on a fringe to create a throw for your sofa. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> source </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">Heavy fabrics work best for this application.  If you think it is heavy enough to upholster a dining chair it will be heavy enough to pull off this look .  </span>If you don't like fringes omit that element and just do a double top stitched seam.  FYI this image is a bought throw.  <br /><h4 style="text-align: center;"> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqxNIWOR35LirWUf4FiWUaSvM-CpD-gNw7bQ67P82m9gPAZWZSubQsOw9VddhTQ_paE93TlP1XAgAJKLMwuyFMJ-leu2ZPJA1zAb3a3aTAGw564o5FXhrjqfrAlcXE36git4yiG0n0uKLc/s1600/throw-+living-+room.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Desinging Home: folded fabric in chair back" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqxNIWOR35LirWUf4FiWUaSvM-CpD-gNw7bQ67P82m9gPAZWZSubQsOw9VddhTQ_paE93TlP1XAgAJKLMwuyFMJ-leu2ZPJA1zAb3a3aTAGw564o5FXhrjqfrAlcXE36git4yiG0n0uKLc/s1600/throw-+living-+room.JPG" title="5 Uses for fabric in home decor" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Upholstery fabric folded over a chair back - as simple as it gets</span></td></tr></tbody></table></h4><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Margaret Ryall</span></div><h4> Frame fabric</h4><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwB1Ub18oiH14yVnrXxtoXilccmLiZn7uvgSadRenOKWQ9DJaQkrt0pFsAZQxy_ituOdjoHmGkVj0Atf4p7qLMuju_0dS1Uxks9IhTsqcXc-9E7prtc0VICr3p2V-o59PLNDhzE_YILJy/s1600/framed+circular+fabric.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Designing Home: matted framed fabric art " border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwB1Ub18oiH14yVnrXxtoXilccmLiZn7uvgSadRenOKWQ9DJaQkrt0pFsAZQxy_ituOdjoHmGkVj0Atf4p7qLMuju_0dS1Uxks9IhTsqcXc-9E7prtc0VICr3p2V-o59PLNDhzE_YILJy/s1600/framed+circular+fabric.jpg" title="5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matted and framed fabric art<br /><br /><a href="http://awesomehomepins.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a></td></tr></tbody></table>You have to look twice to realize these are pieces  of fabric.  They are so chic. The mat works wonders to show off the pattern and connect with the lovely blue wall.  I would have them a tad smaller to work with the narrow space.  That's just me and my need for any art to have breathing room. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpvq_JqEEx7tTVzrVgVdE52yUh0D-z6fbquVHFKwaUbKcvIK6cqMKa2CnLL9f3-o_bWAgsPI1NVE1t0Ag5seIjiYr3FvbDjaA2b5OcqU0CAQlS1VkwoJlWlLZDi9xqttZDF0-lSp7dKCA/s1600/stretched-fabric-art.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Designing Home: stretched fabric art DIY" border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpvq_JqEEx7tTVzrVgVdE52yUh0D-z6fbquVHFKwaUbKcvIK6cqMKa2CnLL9f3-o_bWAgsPI1NVE1t0Ag5seIjiYr3FvbDjaA2b5OcqU0CAQlS1VkwoJlWlLZDi9xqttZDF0-lSp7dKCA/s1600/stretched-fabric-art.JPG" title="5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fabric stretched over wooden frame<br /><br />Margaret Ryall <br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is one of my favourite quick art solutions.  Find a fabric that you love and works in your room.  It will need to be larger in scale to read at a distance.  Buy a stretcher frame in an art store or make one using pine.  Stretch the fabric over the frame and staple on the back of the stretcher.</span>  </div><h4 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </h4><h4 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cover a lampshade</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0L8zle4EjHoI11ua7oloSm0czHueZCWBYvtE4PIPrs8-5oWhCm26BXtqNX-YLvII5xbT9fOxNQOEbD_UgRCTZ50Y8H4cjCN1MQgVJo_CRIWH-Z1bdWCWLJRETaTvzxxDSmCgXG-3LDJX/s1600/bw-fabric-covered-lampshades.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Designing home: fabric covered lampshades DIY" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0L8zle4EjHoI11ua7oloSm0czHueZCWBYvtE4PIPrs8-5oWhCm26BXtqNX-YLvII5xbT9fOxNQOEbD_UgRCTZ50Y8H4cjCN1MQgVJo_CRIWH-Z1bdWCWLJRETaTvzxxDSmCgXG-3LDJX/s1600/bw-fabric-covered-lampshades.jpg" title="5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Choose fabric for lampshades wisely</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/articles/how-to-cover-a-lampshade-with-fabric-craft-ideas_1_496717.html"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> source </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Many DIY projects  look homemade.  The trick is to elevate your project into high design by choosing your fabric wisely.  Ask yourself ...Would I find this in a store?  If the answer is Yes -Go for it.  If  you think it will look like you made it --- pass!  Aim for sophisticated design. <br /><br /><h4 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Fold fabric over an upholstered headboard </h4><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6t-5BqDLNpFQ6qgVSsW9BqNlyniXh8HpIp9z-9GbsjQms6bnVKxBvHlOPJwoup6c-JRwMsOjADDGBvj5Ver_QpWzPfeAyY6j9pkX0RxBTTEj2f52kajVYJJRrPOQBzdtEyr6kP7IOtQm/s1600/fabric-headboard-update.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Designing Home: folded fabric over upholstered headboard DIY" border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW6t-5BqDLNpFQ6qgVSsW9BqNlyniXh8HpIp9z-9GbsjQms6bnVKxBvHlOPJwoup6c-JRwMsOjADDGBvj5Ver_QpWzPfeAyY6j9pkX0RxBTTEj2f52kajVYJJRrPOQBzdtEyr6kP7IOtQm/s1600/fabric-headboard-update.jpg" title="5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor" width="232" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://emilyaclark.com/2013/11/a-colorful-option-for-your-bed.html"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">source </span></a></div><br />What a way to add and frequently change colour in a monochromatic bedroom.  I just love the connection between the roses and the magenta  fabric.  Quick and classy.  <br /><br /><h4 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> Upholster a headboard</h4><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1GIQRMfONY7A0RuGy9yWCeoU2SBKjCYwx95rEtt7W1qUVEw2yiobH_PXwgiI5cOO4McxzJEneWjAn8XBCcFFKdDwRm0deFIk9RBcFNtWn_WYUiFTz8w6ASn9y3ugtlOoTPbNdqxN5Gds/s1600/no-sew-padded-headboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Designing Home: upholstered headboard pillows DIY" border="0" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD1GIQRMfONY7A0RuGy9yWCeoU2SBKjCYwx95rEtt7W1qUVEw2yiobH_PXwgiI5cOO4McxzJEneWjAn8XBCcFFKdDwRm0deFIk9RBcFNtWn_WYUiFTz8w6ASn9y3ugtlOoTPbNdqxN5Gds/s1600/no-sew-padded-headboard.jpg" title="5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Upholstered headboard and matching pillows </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.ca/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> source</span></a></div><br />No doubt this is an upholstered headboard done right.  The pattern adds to the other plain fabrics in the room.  It connects with the pattern in the art.  Everything is perfect. Are you handy enough to create this look yourself? <br /><br />

5 Creative uses for fabric in home decor

One of the major mistakes homeowners make in home decor is ignoring the power of pattern in creating an interesting space. Fabric is an exc...

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A Little Extra Valentine's Day Post

<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYa_6VWeIl4AUaYAXC8Vz4jbohcyNOjk9oDYfkKWq5A4lHYEJ2vJYmxN-sYbzKvnImsgznMBH8x3J3-jC2OxSJ-3RTHxXrRwkWHx4Ff3WRXWvkBnZqprznypV_cj1oitehMqjDt5i2rk/s640/blogger-image-2006979552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYa_6VWeIl4AUaYAXC8Vz4jbohcyNOjk9oDYfkKWq5A4lHYEJ2vJYmxN-sYbzKvnImsgznMBH8x3J3-jC2OxSJ-3RTHxXrRwkWHx4Ff3WRXWvkBnZqprznypV_cj1oitehMqjDt5i2rk/s640/blogger-image-2006979552.jpg"></a></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/AVvXsEgldRMFprDkHur6MuPRn7sIclGvqNJnyXVoECqzhNfSjmRi0_ynJAWyGtouAwUjcIt6cB7P7OwHlFi4RnxeFFVIqpVZgmMuBN4THmK8ecPcNmeSg5Q6HKxx8saw2NwmwhD_ULNXInyURSM/s640/blogger-image--320925312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgldRMFprDkHur6MuPRn7sIclGvqNJnyXVoECqzhNfSjmRi0_ynJAWyGtouAwUjcIt6cB7P7OwHlFi4RnxeFFVIqpVZgmMuBN4THmK8ecPcNmeSg5Q6HKxx8saw2NwmwhD_ULNXInyURSM/s640/blogger-image--320925312.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I woke up to some pretty red roses for Valentine's Day from all my boys (but mostly Kip). I like to take them apart and put them in my own vases. Just thought I'd share! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">P.S. This is what I sent to my girlfriends this morning. </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/AVvXsEh27BWKG8D8zhpIcmLhG_TAY4qw1MjpyriiHeGC-TDM820iMBPtYd8PW758Nu4tr9vO_2f9XFNSMcm_3S8Ghi-0LBPEg16gtnkqeoBOrmsSA9HE-te8o5KqWuoZ6i7Ngw_Qx5xkqmquFRY/s640/blogger-image--1833094287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27BWKG8D8zhpIcmLhG_TAY4qw1MjpyriiHeGC-TDM820iMBPtYd8PW758Nu4tr9vO_2f9XFNSMcm_3S8Ghi-0LBPEg16gtnkqeoBOrmsSA9HE-te8o5KqWuoZ6i7Ngw_Qx5xkqmquFRY/s640/blogger-image--1833094287.jpg"></a></div><br></div>xo </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>

A Little Extra Valentine's Day Post

I woke up to some pretty red roses for Valentine's Day from all my boys (but mostly Kip). I like to take them apart and put them in my o...

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