tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7490046197982979002024-03-14T01:47:14.227-07:00House On FranklinHouse On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-22467083749553020812013-03-19T20:45:00.001-07:002013-03-19T20:45:10.779-07:00New BlogRemember how I said I was going to be moving this blog? Well, I finally made the move.<br />
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The new Blog is up and running!! Come over and check it out. Link below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.chaosandfamilyblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Chaos and Family</span></a>House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-59073850065189710492013-03-14T18:48:00.000-07:002013-03-14T18:48:14.864-07:00Sun & SandThursday afternoon it warmed up here a bit. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000;">FINALLY!!</span> The temp on my car read 51 degrees at one point. It felt so good and made me think spring might be here soon. It also made me want to drink a beer. What is it about warm weather and a nice cold beer?? Or is that just me?<br />
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I was at the mall today which is full of spring and summer clothes. It made me that much more anxious for warm weather. It will be nice dressing the girls in sundresses and sandals instead of coats and boots. <br />
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A warm up, flip flops, swimsuits and sundresses made me start day dreaming of our trip to the sunny beaches of Mexico later this year. I can almost feel the sand under my feet, the sun on my face and a drink in my hand. Then I hear a child yelling for me and I am brought back to reality. The kids are going on vacation with us. The chances of my dreams of relaxing on the beach all day and sipping on a fruity drink will probably not come true. Rather it will be me catching them while they jump in the pool, chasing them down the beach and playing referee to who gets what sand pail. I really can't wait!! There's a lot of time and things going on between now and the trip, I will have to settle for dreams of this until then:<br />
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<br />House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-15710361469855516502013-03-12T18:24:00.001-07:002013-03-12T18:26:21.751-07:00Never Never The other day I overheard Greta telling Matilda the following: <br />
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<em><span style="color: #741b47;">Tillie don't hit or bite me.<br /> </span></em><em><span style="color: #741b47;"><strong>Never Never</strong></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">hit or bite.</span><br /> </em><em><span style="color: #741b47;">It makes me sad.<br /> </span></em><em><span style="color: #741b47;">I will <strong>never never</strong> play with you again.</span></em></blockquote>
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Ok Miss Greta P, you should listen to your own advice. This is coming from the child who struggles with a hitting/pushing/biting problem. If her sister had the same attitude she would of stopped playing with you when she was about 2 weeks old!! You are lucky she is a bit more forgiving. <br />
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We've had a few incidents during Greta's gymnastics class where she has pushed or hit. Yes, I am the mother of a kid that the other parents fear. My child comes near their kids, they pull them a little closer. She can be the sweetest little thing on minute and a toddler bully the next. We are working on it. She has actually been really good the last few weeks. We always give her the speech before class that she is not to touch the other kids and to be really nice. After last weeks class she proudly announced to me:<br />
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Yes dear, you were nice to the boys and I am so proud of you. I am okay with this statement at the age of 2, maybe not so much at 16. She was so proud.<br />
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Matilda made the <a href="http://www.parents.com/blogs/in-name-only/2013/03/11/must-read/cool-name-of-the-week-matilda/" target="_blank">cool name list</a>.<br />
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Matilda carefully gathered every piece of clothing she could find out of their rooms and piled them up in the hallway. She threw a huge fit when Greta knocked her pile over. I don't blame her, she worked hard on it. <br />
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Greta packed her back pack (pack pack, as she calls it) with books and told us she was going to school. <br />
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And a couple of Matilda being her cute self.<br />
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<br />House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-80852793067973139812013-03-07T07:36:00.001-08:002013-03-07T07:36:21.890-08:00Poor MinniePoor Minnie the minivan has had a rough week. She started last weekend off by a deer running into her. Now her driver side door does not open without a little extra force and a loud cracking noise. Monday she managed to get stuck in the mud. If it wasn't for a group of very kind men who pulled over to help she may still be there. Tuesday she didn't get to leave the garage because of a snow storm. Wednesday all she wanted to do was get out for a bit...she didn't even make it out of the driveway before getting stuck in a snow drift. Poor Minnie. And I thought I needed a vacation. Lets hope what is left of this week improves.<br />
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I really couldn't write a whole post about the minivan so here is a dump of my recent phone photos (including Minnie stuck in the snow). <br />
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<br />House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-991625355583276812013-03-06T07:40:00.000-08:002013-03-06T07:40:59.767-08:00Cousins, Snow & FunI haven't been very good about getting the camera out lately so I made an attempt the past week to get some photos of the girls. We have had our fair share of snow this past week, while I am ready for the snow to be done and spring to come the girls have enjoyed it. You also won't hear me complain too much about a snow day at home.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I had an unexpected evening out minus the kids (and husband, who kindly let me go while he stayed home).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My parents, sister and her husband had concert tickets at a local theatre.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My dad ended up being sick therefore I was called in for backup. It was a tough job but someone had to do it. I left poor hubby home with two overly–tired-missed-their-naps kids. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had no idea what concert I was going to so I was pleasantly surprised when I REALLY enjoyed the music.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I had originally thought I was going to blog today about when I am without my kids I still end up thinking about them and probably talking about them way to much. While listening to the opening artist I started thinking about things I hope for my girls as they grow up. But, I decided that was too deep for a Monday blog post. Instead I will share some of the pictures of the evening. I am better at pictures than words anyway :) </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;">Robert Earl Keen (who wrote this <a href="http://houseonfranklin.blogspot.com/2012/12/merry-christmas-from-family.html" target="_blank">song</a>) was a lot of fun to listen as well as the opening artist by the name of Andrea Davidson. You can check her out on you tube. I would definitely like to see her in concert again. </span><br />
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My two sisters and I were all pregnant at the same time and had our three little girls within months of one another. I love that we were pregnant together. It was so perfect when we all had girls. Matilda, Frances and Lou. My sisters are my best friends and I can only imagine the friendship and bond that will form between our little girls. It will be fun to watch them grow up together. I sometimes have flashes of them as teenagers and college students and I start to panic! Oh the trouble they will probably cause. But for now I will cherish their sweet innocence.</div>
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Here are are the pictures from Frances 1st Birthday party.<br />
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We attempted to do a picture of all the cousins together (minus Greta who refused to join the group). It's hard to get them all to look in the same direction. These pictures make me smile.<br />
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House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-30232961049167616552013-02-23T14:50:00.003-08:002013-02-25T09:27:14.857-08:00Crafty! Me?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Yes. I got crafty. The most crafty I have been since elementary school. I decided to take some of my recent photo prints and put them onto wood for the girl's rooms. It was a pretty simple project but still a big deal for me. I got the idea from Pinterest. You can find lots of examples on there (I used <a href="http://www.kristendukephotography.com/decorating-with-portraits-wood-mod-podge/" target="_blank">this one</a>) or you can attempt to follow my steps below. I suggest you follow mine as I am pretty sure I am the only one out there that included beer. Follow along, you won't regret it. </div>
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<b>Stuff Needed: </b>Block of wood, mod podge, spray paint, a foam brush and 3-4 bottles of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">beer</span> of your choice. The wood I used was MDF 3/4" thick boards from Mens-nards. </div>
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<b>Step 1:</b> Cut wood into size needed. I made them the same size as my photo or you can make them a little bigger if you want a border. I had my handy dandy dad cut them into a 16x20 and 12x12.<br />
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<b>Step 2: </b>Paint your wood. I let my husband spray paint them black for me (He wanted to feel important and in on the project).</div>
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<b>Step 3: </b>Drink a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">beer</span> and let the paint dry. </div>
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<b>Step 4: </b> Brush mod podge on the wood and on the back of the picture to glue it down. Once I had the picture on the wood, I used a towel to press it down (trying to avoid finger prints). </div>
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Side Note: If you are like me and had no idea what mod podge is you can find it at any craft store or amazon has it online. I bought mine at hobby lobby. </div>
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<b>Step 5:</b> Grab another <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">beer</span> and let the picture dry onto the wood. (About 20 minutes or until your beer is gone).<br />
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<b>Step 6:</b> Brush a thin layer of mod podge onto the picture. Freak out because your picture is now white. Relax, take a drink of your <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">beer</span>, it dries clear. I tried to brush it down and across to give it a canvas like look. I apologize for not getting a picture of this step because my hubby and I were arguing about whether I was doing it right. We work so well together ;). I admit this is the step I could use some practice on as I was a little unsure on how much mod podge to use. Also not sure if a foam brush is the best tool, but it worked and turned out great in the end. Optional 3rd <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">beer</span> here while you wait for the mod podge to dry. I really <strike>shouldn't</strike> don't want to promote binge drinking, use your head folks!<br />
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<b>Step 7: </b>Hang your pictures. We use the velcro strips as to not put holes in the wall. They work great.<br />
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<b>Step 8:</b> Drink your last <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">beer</span> to celebrate a job well done!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The finished project over the baby crib. The sign I bought from Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VibrantImagery" target="_blank">here</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This sign is from the same Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VibrantImagery" target="_blank">store</a>.</td></tr>
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Wow, a post about wood and beer. Doesn't get much better than that! I even managed to talk about both while posting a crafty thingy. Nice.<br />
<br />House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-6050552200052423572013-02-19T10:26:00.002-08:002013-02-19T13:51:26.733-08:00Blog Identity Crisis<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Warning: I am writing this in a sleep deprived state. If you can’t follow or if I say anything crazy I apologize, but you have been warned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I could not get to sleep last night. My brain went into overdrive and wouldn’t shut off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That's where the Blog Identity Crisis comes in. I don’t know exactly why I started thinking about it, but I did at some point in the two hours it took me to go to sleep. When I finally decided to jump in and start a blog I had a hard time coming up with a name.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was anxious to start and I quickly decided on the name I use now, but I was never 100% happy with it. Last night as I was not sleeping I think I found the name I could be happy with (hopefully for good). I was finally able to fall asleep around midnight but a couple hours later the little one was awake and restless in her crib. I decided I couldn't go back to sleep listening to her cry out every 10 minutes or so. I resorted to bringing her into bed with me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She did finally fall asleep but I didn’t. I was up the rest of the night. My brain didn't want to shut off and it didn’t help that the husband snored for an hour straight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is probably a big blogging no, no to change your name and even worse your URL, but I am going to do both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope you all hang in there and make the move along with me. Pretty please stick with me! <s>I am excited about it.</s><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my sleep deprived delusional brain I think it’s a great idea. If I can get on the computer screen what I imagine in my head, I think you will like it too!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I apologize if this blog doesn’t have any activity for a couple weeks while I move the posts over and design the new look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will post the new name here and the URL before stopping posts on this blog URL.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-63633199278220698082013-02-18T09:04:00.001-08:002013-02-18T09:09:12.604-08:00February Photo Challenge: RedWe celebrated my niece's first birthday party at historic Sutliff. I couldn't help but take some photos on the bridge. I grabbed my older niece, August, and a red balloon and headed out for an impromptu photo shoot. This is one of my favorite shots and decided to submit it for the <a href="http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/" target="_blank">www.rocktheshotforum.com</a> February photo challenge. This months challenge had the theme of red. I love the way we caught the sun in the background and August is a natural in front of the camera.<br />
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<br />House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-64660595417824825262013-02-15T18:32:00.000-08:002013-02-15T18:33:24.260-08:00Weekly HappyHappy things from our week.<br />
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<br />House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-53929986166022847012013-02-14T09:19:00.001-08:002013-02-14T09:27:49.452-08:00Blog Love<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I love blogs, as you might have guessed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will add a page to my blog soon that lists some of my favorites. It is a list that will continue to grow as I find new ones all the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> T</span>oday I want to share one that really inspired me to start my own blog. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">She has thousands of followers compared to my two (special thanks to you two!) Her name is Kelle Hampton and her blog is Enjoying the Small Things. She writes and shares pictures of her beautiful family. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Her writing is amazing and refreshing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her photography inspires me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before I came across her blog I read her book titled <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bloom-Finding-Beauty-Unexpected---Memoir/dp/0062045032/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315721661&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Bloom</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It touched me like no other book has. I read most if it with tears running down my face. I can’t even explain where they came from.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bloom is the birth story and journey of her younger daughter's first year. Her daughter, Nella, is now an adorable 3 year old who has down syndrome.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most of my readers know this already but for those few out there that may not, my brother Abe is one amazing guy who just happens to have cerebral palsy. If you haven’t met him, you should. He WILL make your life brighter. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Believe me when I say you cannot be around my brother and not be happy. I am one lucky girl to call him my big brother. I think having a brother with special needs may be one reason why I loved the book so much. While I haven't had to go through the experience of loving someone with special needs from a mother's perspective, I felt I could relate. It made me think of what my own mom and dad might of been going through when they were told Abe had cerebral palsy. I wonder if they had some of the same feelings, struggles and fears that Kelle experienced. I have always known my parents are great but not until I became a parent myself did I realize how <strong>truly amazing</strong> they are. One of the concerns that Kelle Hampton had when her Nella was born was how a child with special needs was going to affect her older daughter’s life. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What she knows now, and what I would have told her if I had known her, is that perfect baby is one of the best things that would happen to her older daughter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will make her more accepting of all people, more understanding and open her world to things she never would have known and got to experience. Sure there will be challenges along the way as with any child, but it’s all part of an amazing journey. If you haven't read Bloom or visited <a href="http://www.kellehampton.com/" target="_blank">Enjoying the Small Things</a>, I encourage you to go check it out. Today's blog post "<em>where there is love there is life</em>" was awesome. Her video was great and of course brought me to tears!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Go...enjoy! </span></div>
House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-49540889784389431342013-02-10T19:11:00.001-08:002013-02-10T19:11:47.706-08:00More Baby SolAs promised I had to share more pictures of baby Solomon. How can I not when he is so adorable? As is his big brother. They both did great!<br />
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<br />House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-52547500443433913022013-02-09T12:47:00.002-08:002013-02-09T12:47:50.125-08:00Weekly HappyHappy things from our week.<br />
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<li>Perfect sign for our entry way. </li>
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<br />House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-80924501062811729392013-02-06T18:14:00.001-08:002013-02-14T07:24:17.168-08:00Baby Solomon<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My good friend welcomed a new baby boy on Monday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I <s>begged</s> asked if I could come take some pictures at the hospital after he was born.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was my first attempt at taking photos of a newborn and for someone not related to me. I had so many ideas running through my head of what I would like to capture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Little baby Sol was not totally into my photo shoot and I only had my lunch hour to do it. He preferred to be nursing or held closely to momma, but he still allowed me to get <strike>ninety</strike> a few shots of him. Cute, sweet baby boy! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;">I hope to share more of baby Sol soon as I think I have his mom convinced to let me come to their house for a mini newborn shoot.</span><br />
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Things at our house can be far from perfect. This is a glimpse into our crazy Friday mornings. I work from home for a few hours meaning the girls can get away with a lot while I try to get work done. Dad doesn't really know what goes on those days, until now! The secret is out.</div>
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All of this in about an hours time.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She said her baby was sick and she gave it a bowl to get sick in.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Helping herself to a snack. I used to have this food down low but moved it up out of the reach of little hands. Obviously it isn't working. Maybe I will have to move it back down for safety reasons! She is a little monkey.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eating crackers big sister got down.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting picked on by big sister. Don't worry I am NOT that bad of a mom, I picked her up after I took the picture.</td></tr>
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House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-4597615595555567542013-01-31T19:14:00.000-08:002013-01-31T19:32:19.747-08:00Weekly UpdatesI recently came across a blog called <a href="http://www.ilikebeerandbabies.com/" target="_blank">I like Beer and Babies</a> by a very funny mom. Any person who has a blog name like that can be my blog friend. She does a weekly posting called Puppy Dogs and Rainbow Fridays as a reminder that life is good. In it she lists all the things that week "that made puppy dogs and rainbows fly out of my ass". I asked her if I could start a similar post on my blog and she kindly gave me permission. I am still trying to think of a name to call my weekly postings. I am open to suggestions, so please comment below for name ideas!!!<br />
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House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-72041178839478314392013-01-28T09:52:00.000-08:002013-03-04T18:58:22.366-08:00Toddler LifeGreta recently started singing her ABC's. You will also note she dressed herself hence the backwards cubs t-shirt. Or she takes after her mom and <a href="http://houseonfranklin.blogspot.com/2013/01/signs-you-are-mom.html" target="_blank">likes her shirts the wrong way.</a><br />
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Greta is also a budding photographer. I think I am going to start posting "Life Through Greta's Eyes" here on my blog. To get us started here are a couple pictures I found on my phone this morning.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She must of been pretty proud of her straw and play-doh creation as I found multiple shots likes this in different places in the kitchen. </td></tr>
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House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-57574125870004422312013-01-24T19:00:00.000-08:002013-01-24T19:00:06.611-08:00Signs you are a Mom<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvSIOeRSCfzCteeJTV0_KAI5Z4ahIroGa0wqRq5zV-VrWo6q_yBbSCDmO5ggFCUJAz-J075SKPWlpMPhGBU-tx3BNZMs54jDW3wm_xtHLPZdMXUpFWx8J7zPiMvdspgt5Nxoq5r9DmjKr/s1600/11949846712061059900busy_mom_with_child_and_01.svg.hi.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFvSIOeRSCfzCteeJTV0_KAI5Z4ahIroGa0wqRq5zV-VrWo6q_yBbSCDmO5ggFCUJAz-J075SKPWlpMPhGBU-tx3BNZMs54jDW3wm_xtHLPZdMXUpFWx8J7zPiMvdspgt5Nxoq5r9DmjKr/s320/11949846712061059900busy_mom_with_child_and_01.svg.hi.png" width="266" /></a>A few sure signs you are a mother to young children. This list may or may not be from recent personal experience.<br />
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The list could go on and on, but I will save some for another day. Any good mom stories from you? Would love to hear them.<br /><br />House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-85701590878448193722013-01-22T20:11:00.004-08:002013-01-23T05:46:05.064-08:00Catching Up<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It has been awhile since I last made a post. My excuse is life got in the way. A few posts have been drafted but by the time I go to finish them I decide it wasn’t worth sharing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You would get to read a lot more if I posted as soon as I had a thought. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lucky you, that doesn't usually happen. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yesterday was my birthday. Birthdays as you get older and become a parent are not quite what they used to be. My husband and I stopped doing birthday gifts after the first year of marriage. A simple happy birthday is enough.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do kind of, sort of, hope my husband remembers though.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He forgot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I kept thinking at some point during the day it would hit him. Nope. I wasn’t planning on telling him until the next day. He suddenly realized it was my birthday while I was texting with a friend from college right before going to bed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Men.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It only took the whole day and most of the evening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I haven’t decided yet how he is going to pay me back. I will have to hold it against him for the next year....that way he won't forget my next birthday. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;">Since I haven’t posted for a while I also haven’t shared pictures.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;">Here are some pictures to get you caught up!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanks to my Mom we did have a birthday celebration tonight. She sent home brownies and candles so Greta could sing me happy birthday!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We told Greta if she slept in her bed she could pick out a toy at the store. She chose play doh and is loving it. Too bad the bribery only worked for one night. As I write this, I am sitting next to her on the couch waiting for her to go to sleep!!! Ahhh....</td></tr>
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House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-36187930890806860472013-01-12T05:55:00.000-08:002013-01-13T09:02:44.897-08:00Favorite Shot of 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I came across the website <a href="http://www.rocktheshotforum.com/" target="_blank">www.rocktheshotforum.com</a> about a month ago that holds a monthly photo challenge. While I know it is a long shot for me to actually win a photo challenge being I am far from a professional I decided to put myself out there anyway. This months challenge is to select your favorite shot of 2012. Since I only bought my camera in November I don't have a ton of pictures to choose from but I still had a hard time deciding. In the end I picked a favorite of one of my girls. The settings on the camera or lighting might not be perfect but I love the expression on her face. It is so my Greta girl.House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-85454799521988964332013-01-10T20:01:00.002-08:002013-01-10T20:08:24.790-08:00Babies!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A friend from high school recently had a sweet baby boy who I can't wait to meet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then my good friend from work is due in a few weeks and I am also expecting a new niece or nephew around the same time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love it!!! Oh and how could I forget an old college teammate is expecting twins!! She lives in California so I don’t know when I will get to meet them but hope she posts lots of pictures on facebook for us. With all of these babies coming into the world it got me thinking I better have another baby. No…not really! Well yes, it does but I told myself I need to wait a bit longer if I want to keep my sanity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> It does get </span>me thinking about all the baby products I like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is a list of some of my favorite baby products for any of you expecting moms or if you are looking for a gift for a new mom.</span></div>
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<o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://amzn.com/B005Q3LSDO" target="_blank">aden + anais swaddle blanket</a> </span></o:p><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://amzn.com/B007S1T42O" target="_blank">Blooming Bath</a> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You won't use this for a long time but I still think it is worth it. I used it in the sink and bathtub. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Works great, plus its super-duper cute.</span><br />
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<a href="http://amzn.com/B00021D1GC" target="_blank">Mustela PhysiObebe No Rinse Cleansing</a><br />
Really like this face/bum wash and smells so good. I have to admit it has been used as a substitute for a bath from time to time. I have also used a few of the other Mustela products and like them all. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">LOVE these!! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Makes diaper changes so easy and once again super-duper cute. There are all kinds of brands out there but have found I really like the leg warmers from my little legs. Prices are good and the more you buy the bigger the discount. Works for both babies and toddlers. Greta likes to wear them to gymnastics and gets lots of compliments.</span></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.com/B000KW5I6E" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Boppy</span></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I used it daily for the first few months (or more) when nursing. I even take it to the hospital with me. When you are nursing every couple hours it is so nice to have the extra support. Also works well for baby tummy time. </span><br />
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<a href="http://amzn.com/B00380HKTS" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Hooter Hiders</span></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Great nursing cover if you are going to be out in public. I used it a lot more with Greta then Matilda but not sure why. I think I figured out how to nurse more discreetly without the cover or I didn't care who saw what, but still a great item to have in the diaper bag. </span><br />
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House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-84632022496879652992013-01-02T18:27:00.001-08:002013-01-02T19:11:39.522-08:00Happy New Year<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I celebrated New Year’s Eve-Eve (our made up holiday the day before New Year’s Eve) with my mom, sister and a good friend. We sure did bring in New Year’s Eve with a bang!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We kept the local Mexican restaurant open an hour later then the sign on the door and then stopped at the bars on the way home. We were about the only people in each one. Strange? Who doesn’t go out on a Sunday night AND New Year's Eve-Eve? It was so much fun I think we might have to make it a tradition! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The real New Year’s Eve was spent with family and friends. I managed to stay awake till Midnight, as did Matilda! She was my first kiss of the New Year. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;">This is what she looked like the next day.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;">That is some awesome hair! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri;">Her mom may have looked the same but we won’t post that picture.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am not big on New Year’s resolutions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They seem like a good idea but I am horrible on following through and then end up disappointed, so why even make them? But this year I am going to give it a try. Maybe putting them out there for all to see will help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here we go………..<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Exercise more or I should say start exercising. I might join the new year bandwagon and get a gym membership! Yikes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Find time to use the gym membership. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Eat healthier. I think I gained 10 lbs over the holidays. No joke.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Have more date nights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Be more patient. My 2 ½ year old tests me every day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Get organized. Stay that way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Follow the budget. That reminds me I need to make the budget first.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Get control over my bed from the two dogs and a 1 year old. Two of the three think sleeping on or very close to me is the way to go. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Well that’s a pretty big list for not doing resolutions and I don’t want to overwhelm myself! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Now go and make 2013 a great year! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-15148483867080455122012-12-30T13:03:00.002-08:002012-12-30T13:03:26.145-08:00Merry Christmas from the FamilyI am sure you are all tired of Christmas music and I know Christmas has come and gone. BUT, we still have to celebrate with my family this coming weekend. To keep me in the mood, I had to listen to our family Christmas theme song.<br />
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<br />House On Franklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14615526037063747295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-749004619798297900.post-44145079734713487712012-12-30T12:44:00.002-08:002012-12-30T12:44:38.919-08:00Christmas FunI hope everyone had a great Christmas and looking forward to a wonderful New Year. We have enjoyed time with family as well as some down time at home this year. It is definitely going to be hard going back to work this week. I am trying not to think about it and enjoy my last few days off.<br />
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This was Matilda's second Christmas but first time getting to open gifts. She was a bit unsure at first but with an early Christmas with Ethan's family and birthday gifts she was a pro come Christmas morning!! I don't think Greta understood the whole Christmas and Santa thing although we talked about it a lot. When asked what she wanted for Christmas she would usually tell me "Apples!". I think after leaving cookies and milk for Santa and the the gifts in the morning, she finally made the connection. Next year should be twice as fun. We also plan on starting the elf on the shelf next year which should result in good behavior for a month! Right?!? Maybe I should start it now!! Could it work for a whole year?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Greta on Christmas Eve. I guess she thought that Santa may bring the cold in with him.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matilda started right in on the gifts.</td></tr>
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