tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65784789975816320532024-03-06T01:52:45.937-06:00Graceful Rantings of a ClutzAutumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.comBlogger208125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-39863594384134426242013-10-31T09:27:00.001-05:002013-10-31T09:27:57.372-05:00You still with me?!Yep, it has been almost 3 years and I haven't posted one single entry! I know, I suck! Life kind of sneaks up on you and takes control. I am proud to say that we are ALMOST done with the renovation on the casa! Seriously, 3 years later and I can proudly say that we are finalizing all the tweaking we have done on this insane adventure! I want to post pics and will...but can't guarantee when! It's Halloween after all! I will be trolling the streets with my man and our off-spring, which is way more important than posting pictures! Sorry, family rules! Hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween, and don't let your kids eat all that candy in one night! Save some for yourselves!<br />
<br />Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-70196180667959421952011-05-05T00:44:00.000-05:002011-05-05T00:44:07.087-05:00master bathroom update #3<div align="center">Sorry, just have to get a little business out of the way...</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Birthday, you old man!</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Now...quit telling everyone you are old and decrepit like your wife!</div><div align="center">35 is not that old!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Now...onto my master bathroom...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">The tile is down!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now...the shower is being installed and I have to paint before they get it in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also, I am having a problem with the paint. Have you ever loved a color, put it on the walls and hated it? Well, that is what I am dealing with now. It looks like a <strike>few </strike>hundred pistachios threw up on my bathroom walls. Sir and Lil' Sis keep telling me that once it dries it will be better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-7895792499276632732011-05-03T06:00:00.004-05:002011-05-05T00:26:17.311-05:00Teacher appreciation Week<div align="center">So, all this week it is teacher appreciation week. A time to let your teacher now just how much they mean.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Our elementary school has a special day designated for the teachers favorite things.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Monday-wear your teachers favorite color</div><div align="center">Tuesday-bring your teachers favorite drink</div><div align="center">Wednesday-tell your teacher how much you appreciate them</div><div align="center">Thursday-bring your teachers favorite snack</div><div align="center">Friday-make your teacher a card (which I think is pretty much the same as Wednesday, but whatever)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So, yesterday the kiddos wore their teachers favorite color. CX wore teal and Lil' Sis wore purple.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Today is the drink day and I wanted to do a little something besides just bring in 20 ounce drinks.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took a shirt of CX that he had outgrown and was stained pretty good. I don't feel right donating it to goodwill when it is stained, so I hold onto it for situations like this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I turned the sleeves inside out and sewed a straight line right on the edge that I cut.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And, ta da, you are done. And you have a cute little bag for a rather ordinary gift.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It didn't cost me a dime and now the kiddos have super cute little gifts to take to their teachers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center"></div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-51010909183890424142011-05-02T18:36:00.000-05:002011-05-02T18:36:02.549-05:00Master bathroom Update #2<div style="text-align: center;">So the bathroom is moving right along. Here is a picture of the flooring.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here are some pics of the walls. My trim guy did the flooring and the walls all in one day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-4468401717954474052011-05-01T22:20:00.000-05:002011-05-02T18:56:36.257-05:00Newest Must Do!<div align="center">Had to show you the newest thing I have come across in this wonderful blog land and I MUST make one!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hop over to <a href="http://www.soyouthinkyourecrafty.com/">So You Think You're Crafty</a> to see it and many other great projects!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center"></div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-3059625909957958202011-04-29T06:00:00.001-05:002011-04-29T06:00:06.183-05:00My master bath<div align="center">We have had bare walls for quite some time now.</div><div align="center"><br />
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Here are the same walls now!<br />
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I'm such a dork, but I am sooo excited! <br />
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More pictures will be coming soon!!!<br />
Thanks for reading today. See you next time.<br />
</div><div align="center"><span id="goog_312899481"></span><span id="goog_312899482"></span></div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-26863371006023079962011-04-27T16:38:00.006-05:002011-04-30T21:29:07.666-05:00Fringe Shirt<div align="center">Okay, so can I just say that I am loving <a href="http://www.wobisobi.blogspot.com/">WobiSobi</a> and all of her wonderful re-styles!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Seriously! Check these out!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She inspires me every time I pop over to her blog. She makes me look at my clothes in different ways and think, "Hmm....what can I re-style?".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And, OH MY GOSH! I wanted to hang out on that blog and read about all her DIY's!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Okay, do you know what that is made out of?!?!?!? Do ya? Do ya?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Honestly...it took me no time at all. And it didn't cost me anything either, well, $5 for the shirt, and around $5 for the trim. Plus it was a present for my SIL if my brother ever asks her to marry him! I still claim her as my SIL!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=”http://soyouthinkyourecrafty.com”%20mce_href=”http://soyouthinkyourecrafty.com”%20target=””_blank””%3E%3Cimg%20src=”http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt267/thinkurcrafty/linky-party-1.png”%20mce_src=”http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt267/thinkurcrafty/linky-party-1.png”/%3E%3C/a%3E">I'm Crafty Party</a></div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-91124229149099078012011-04-27T06:00:00.001-05:002011-04-27T06:00:02.393-05:00Easter Moments<div align="center">Just wanted to share some fun moments from our Easter with you all.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Easter Bunny always seems to bring way too much candy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And yes, those are books! The Easter Bunny was kind of feeling educational this year! Kiddos didn't seem to care though!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, it is like barely 6am! We all are still half asleep!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now onto the egg hunt. The Bunny woke Sir up and told him that there were 52 eggs hidden.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nope, none in there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eventually they did find all 52. But it was a massive hunt. We only had 51 for about 2 hours! Right before we left for church Lil' Sis found that last one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Awe! Aren't they little angels? Yeah, they can look good for the camera! Don't let them fool you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And yes, he had food on his face once again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping in. Hope you all had a Great Easter!</div><div align="center"></div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-1440801443174055612011-04-26T06:00:00.001-05:002011-04-26T06:00:02.910-05:00Easter Eggs<div align="center">We always dye eggs for Easter. Always!<br />
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Well, Lil' Sis wasn't about to let me forget that we needed to dye them. I bet if she told me once, she told me a hundred times, " Momma, don't forget we need to dye the eggs!"<br />
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How on earth could I even begin to forget?!?!<br />
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I like to wait til the day before because they always stink up my fridge! Yuck!<br />
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So, here are some pics from our adventure with dying eggs.<br />
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I ran out of red dye drops, so I improvised and used my Wilton icing dye. It seemed to work alright.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, and Sir smoked a frozen pizza for us for dinner. That's what CX is cramming into his face!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She's so excited!!! This is how much!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the wild, rarely seen Pizza Moose!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No, my son cannot eat anything without getting it all over himself.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Time to get serious! Got some eggs to dye!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See, the Wilton frosting dye did work! That sure looks red to me. But when I tried to make purple, this is what I got....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not gonna call that purple...maybe poople! AH HA!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then, once the dying was all done, it was time for another type of dying!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, that is Lil' Sis trying to push CX down the stairs! They were riding the cushion that she is sitting on down the stairs, but stopped right before I got the camera out. Of course!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, and my grandparents gave me their little Kodak for me to use until I get something else.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks Mim and Pop! I'm using it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, and one last thing. Lil' Sis thought that Zippy needed for the Easter Bunny to hide an egg for her as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She's so sweet!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the note that she left for the bunny. She even put a little treat in it for Zip!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't that just precious?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All in all, we had a great time dying the eggs. Now my fridge stinks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Gotta make some egg salad or something to get those things ate up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping in today! Have a great day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div></div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-55313087261249853832011-04-25T16:01:00.000-05:002011-04-25T16:01:23.557-05:00She's my FRIEND!!<div align="center" style="text-align: center;">So I have to brag for a moment!</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">See this awesome purse...</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjR3FJJN6TfZxYR7Gapi4qKnRYCFSpVsRVeTWCEDsHoUNN-1_1FKvJJRKrZNQYymzEEodnpBJ3rlFPXSSvWGhxnyxWO9TQwLL_5k1eqyZtshH1YCG-2CtNJLpWewDlkkwB5v6nCQhYQOjK/s1600/Easter+-+ruffle+purse+finsihed+view.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjR3FJJN6TfZxYR7Gapi4qKnRYCFSpVsRVeTWCEDsHoUNN-1_1FKvJJRKrZNQYymzEEodnpBJ3rlFPXSSvWGhxnyxWO9TQwLL_5k1eqyZtshH1YCG-2CtNJLpWewDlkkwB5v6nCQhYQOjK/s640/Easter+-+ruffle+purse+finsihed+view.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">Well, my bestest bud in the whole wide world made it! Yep! She's my friend and she's crafty too!!</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">If you want to check it out, go <a href="http://goldenrodnortons.blogspot.com/2011/04/purse-fetish.html">here</a> to her blog, "<a href="http://goldenrodnortons.blogspot.com/">It's Me..like it or not</a>".</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">Also, check out this other bag that she made.</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPx3nY3UXpXYqevG9tO_MZeHbUzUBSdbTXMaK1KnJIoIjNM8fPw8KvTdcSI7EPZ97zYykKrVWYJzegcrePHV924yeIvrd9GThAVu2dtWNdJJ-RHT5F8vZLDCBp3VHnYoCxbpQuyOKI9wX/s1600/finsihed+view-+hanging.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPx3nY3UXpXYqevG9tO_MZeHbUzUBSdbTXMaK1KnJIoIjNM8fPw8KvTdcSI7EPZ97zYykKrVWYJzegcrePHV924yeIvrd9GThAVu2dtWNdJJ-RHT5F8vZLDCBp3VHnYoCxbpQuyOKI9wX/s640/finsihed+view-+hanging.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yeah, that's duct tape that it is made out of! You should see the one she made for herself!!! Pretty cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She also has a cool microphone stand that she made if you are ever in need of one of those.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Go check her out and give her some loving! She's the greatest gal in the land!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for coming by!</div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"></div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-46187047182690557152011-04-18T09:15:00.000-05:002011-04-18T09:15:19.139-05:00CardioTrainer<div style="text-align: center;">So, I have been walking now for a week. 4 days in all, I know, not much, but it is a start.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sir was asking about how many miles I was walking a day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have no idea. Just walk for 30 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Well, you know, I'm sure there is an app on your phone that could tell you."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh, duh! Didn't think about that!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I was checking out the apps (the free ones, I'm cheap!) and came across one called the CardioTrainer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is free and I really, really like it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I set my distance that I wanted to walk and set my weight and off I went.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">In 25 minutes I walked 1.9 miles, walked 4.5 miles per hour and burned 187 calories.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It talked to me and really motivated me to step up my pace. And, I could listen to my music as well. Suhweet!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, I am still doing good. Walking strong!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The kiddos had "Doughnuts with Dad" this morning at school. It was a little celebration for all the kids and their dads that have participated in the "Watch D.O.G.S." program. They were pretty excited.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And the Relay Recess wasn't as big of a hit as we had hoped. The weather didn't cooperate with us at all. The high was 53 degrees and that wasn't until about 5 o'clock. We nixed the dunk tank because we didn't want anyone to catch pneumonia. But I do think that we still made a profit. Haven't heard the final donation amount, but I'm pretty sure we made over $100. Better than nothing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for reading today. Have a great day!</div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-18604531833199840642011-04-15T22:54:00.004-05:002011-04-20T20:44:48.277-05:00Relay Goodies<div align="center">Before I start this post I want to remind you all that the pictures in this post were taken with my camera on my phone. No judging! I tried to tweak them as best as I could in Picnik, but they are still bad.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So without further adieu...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">The Relay Recess is this Saturday. We are having all kinds of fun for the kiddos, but the weather doesn't seem to want to cooperate with us. Oh well...we are still going to do it anyway!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I made a butt load of goodies to be available for the Relay Recess. We aren't selling them, well we are, but no set prices. Whatever you want to pay, we will take. Some with take advantage, but others will go above and beyond what we would be charging. It all evens out in the wash.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So, I got to work and make some cake pops. I am sure that you all know how to make these. I have been making them for a few years now and really enjoy them. They are super easy to make and they just look so cute! Plus, they are pretty cheap to make and you get so many out of one batch.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">If you haven't ever made them, this is what I do.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I bake a cake as directed on any boxed cake mix.</div><div align="center">Let it cool completely.</div><div align="center">Crumble it up into a giant bowl and then add one container of frosting. Any flavor you prefer.</div><div align="center">(I used a butter cake with chocolate frosting.)</div><div align="center">Then I make small little balls. I use my pampered chef melon baller, it works perfectly!</div><div align="center">Then I freeze them. The longer the better.</div><div align="center">I then melt some almond bark or candy melts. Dip a lollipop stick into the melted goo and stick into the frozen balls.</div><div align="center">Then back into the freezer for at least an hour.</div><div align="center">Then I dip them into more melted goo and add sprinkles or whatever I have on hand.</div><div align="center">Viola!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Out of one box of cake mix and one container of frosting I got over 60 cake balls!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But I came up with a new confection of sorts to sell as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Bunny Ears"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got inspired from <a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-egg-marshmallow-pops.html">Krafty Kat</a>'s Easter Egg Marshmallow Pops.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I looked everywhere for those bunny ear marshmallows, but all I could find were the actual bunnies. That was not what I wanted. So I improvised.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Each mallow is 1 ounce! They are honkers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I cut it on the diagonal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since where I cut them is very sticky I decided to take advantage of that. I dipped it into a mixture of clear and pink sprinkles. I think it makes them look kind of like fur. Remember, imagination!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nope! The kids said, "I don't think they look like bunny ears. They need eyes and noses."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Turds!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made three dozen of these bad boys. When I dropped them off to the coordinator of this lovely event, she thought that they were "boobies"! Thank goodness I put the eyes and nosed on them! Yikes!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I sure hope we have people show up now! The weather supposedly isn't going to cooperate for us. Figures!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, I gotta go to bed. It is going to be an early morning. Wish us luck with our Relay Recess! We are already over half way to our goal so hopefully this will bring some more of the moolah in.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping here today. I appreciate you all so much. Just reading my ho-hum writing and looking at my cross eyed pictures makes me so happy! I just wanted to say thanks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've linked to these sites</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mybackyardeden.com/">My Backyard Eden</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/2011/04/whatever-goes-wednesday-62.html">Someday Crafts</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://kraftykat76.blogspot.com/2011/04/gettin-krafty-with-it_18.html">Krafty Kat</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.momnivores-dilemma.com/2011/04/creative-juice-19-features-and-link-up.html">Momnivore's Dilemma</a></div><br />
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</div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-51353332839991918812011-04-14T09:45:00.000-05:002011-04-14T09:45:54.056-05:00A trail to remember<div align="center">So, today I walked before the kiddos got up. Or at least that is what I was hoping for.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">CX was up as always. That kid has an internal clock that is unreal! Same time every day! (I think I might have done that from when he was a baby. Being breast fed and all, he was on a very regimented schedule. I still had to be able to do things too!)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So, as he gets into the shower and Sir is in the other shower (yes, we still have two working for right now. I'm sure that stage will be gone for a short while soon.) I grabbed my sneakers and snuck out! Plugged my ear <strike>phones </strike>buds into my phone and set out to get my exercise.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">It was really refreshing to be out so early in the morning. The sun wasn't up yet, not near the traffic and nice and brisk! Loved it!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Then my alarm on my phone went off so I walked indoors.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">This is what I was greeted with, "Mom, you look funny when you make the corner here by the house! And your butt really shakes when you walk too!"</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">"Thanks bud! You always know how to make mom feel like a million bucks!"</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">And as Aimus said, "Sometimes we just don't wanna hear it, but at least our loved ones are there to push us."</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">That was more like a gut shot than a push though!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Anyway, I have been busy making goodies for the Relay Recess that is going on this Saturday.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">My kiddos kindergarten teacher, yes, they both have had the same teacher (I got lucky!), was diagnosed with cancer last March and has gone thru all treatments and is cancer free. So we started a Relay in honor of her. She is so awesome!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">But the Relay Recess is one of our fundraisers for our team. We are having a donation only carnival or recess as you will. Dunk tank, bake sale, activities, bounce house, etc. It should be a great time, but the temp is only supposed to be 56 on Saturday. And the principal of the elementary is going to be in the dunk tank. Yikes! He's awesome too! </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So, I will be back soon with goodies to show you. I had to use my phone camera so no wise cracks about the pics!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I also wanted to leave you all with a little tidbit.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I grew up in a very small town. Very small. Like 300 people and I think that that might have included all the cows. I went to school in a little bit bigger town, about 3,000 people. And I remember when we got our Sonic in town. I was in high school. Anyhow, there was always a group of guys that would ride their horses into town to go to Sonic. Honestly! And they would tie the horses in the drive up stalls. Still, totally honest! And they always let a trail behind them.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Well, I was sitting at a red light yesterday and looked over to the side. This is what I saw.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yep, that is exactly what it looks like!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I always thought this little metropolis that I live in was a little more city than where I grew up. Apparently, I was mistaken!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you ever seen anything funny or odd on the side of the road?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for swinging in today. Have a great day!</div><div align="center"></div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-24343345881892265032011-04-13T06:00:00.001-05:002011-04-13T06:00:06.952-05:00On the road again!<div align="center">I walked this morning again! Yep two days in a row, I am on a roll!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I weighed in this morning at a whopping 145. I am thinking that I only need to weigh myself once a week. Otherwise I might get discouraged and stop.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Since, it is very obvious that I am not losing weight, I don't seem to mind right now. I just feel really good about myself. My attitude seems to be better and I am getting more done during the day. Weird, huh?!?!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So, I wanted to share with you all that I taught my first jewelry class last night!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">EEK!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I was nervous, but very excited. I knew everyone that was there, and the ones that I didn't know that well it gave me a chance to chat with them a little bit. We made the bracelets that I blogged about <a href="http://jacshembree.blogspot.com/2011/03/5-minute-bracelet-really.html">here.</a> Just had to tweak them a little bit. I put a clasp on them. And the fun thing about the class was that I had a general plan and everyone just went with it. They had their personalities come out in their pieces...not one was alike and I love that!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I think that is why I love to craft. I love how we all have similar ideas and strive for the same things, but our individualism just peeks thru here and there. I think that is why it is so hard for me to buy mass produced things. Especially if I think I can make it! It's a challenge!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Well, I am off. Have things to do and people to see.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Thanks so much for stopping in. I am really wanting to create something for you all, but without a camera it is very hard to do that. I do have my camera on my phone, but the pictures aren't always the greatest. I might have to break down and buy me a cheap-o. Although, it would probably be more advantageous to just bite the bullet and get a good one.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Any recommendations on a good camera? I'm not a professional by any means, but I would like to be able to take pictures at CX's games and Lil' Sis's programs without them being blurry.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-56275396931558099782011-04-12T06:00:00.001-05:002011-04-12T06:00:02.820-05:00Accountability<div align="center">So, I don't know if you have noticed or not, but I have been on a blogging hiatus.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Why?</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Well, for starters, as previously stated, my grandfather died and I was having some inner issues that I needed to deal with. Plus, my camera has bit the big one and finally decided to go to camera heaven. (You know, considering how much the kiddos played with it, it lasted a heck of a lot longer than I anticipated!) Then, I have the remodeling going on, which is a huge headache as of right now. And then, I was feeling under the weather for the past week.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">But, I am back and better than ever! *Better knock on wood!*</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Okay, so the reason I am posting now is that I am needing an accountability partner. Are you game?!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">You don't have to do anything really, just read my blog, okay?!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I know, I know, it is a really big commitment, but I am serious about this!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I am trying to lose a few pounds and actually, that isn't quite right. I don't really want to lose weight, I just want my clothes to fit me. Make sense? No? Well, have you ever known those women (men don't count) who just can grab whatever in their closet and look amazing and not have to try on another outfit because the first one they tried on made them feel fat or uncomfortable? Are you one of those women?!!!! I envy you!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Every morning, I try on at least three shirts before I am some what comfortable with it. Seriously!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">That is kind of an overkill, no?</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So, I have started walking every morning. Once the kiddos get on the bus, I walk up and down my drive and access road for thirty minutes as fast as I can without running. (I used to run before I met Sir, then it all went to pot!)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I will check in with you, let you know my weight, my measurements if you want them and how I feel. Then all you have to do is read and if you feel like you would like to give a little comment of encouragement that would be great!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Soooo, can you commit?</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">You are all mostly anonymous to me, which is just fine, cause then you can tell me to get up off of my flabby tush and move it and I won't be offended! Plus, I kinda want you to do that.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So, today is going to be day one of accountability.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I walked for 30 minutes and my shoe broke, but I kept right on going.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, I am that pale! Don't judge!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I weighed 143 pounds! Wowza! I knew the ole jeans were getting snug, but didn't know I was over the 140 mark. Oh well...doing something about it now, right!?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And after I got done walking I was on a high! Seriously! I am in from the walk and cleaned my house from top to bottom! Did all the laundry but didn't get to the stove. Will try to tackle that tomorrow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, thanks for checking in and I will see you all tomorrow!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"></div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-10695212266244932432011-04-05T17:03:00.001-05:002011-04-05T17:03:34.097-05:00bad person?My paternal grand father passed on saturday. It is sad that he was 84 years old and i havent seen him since he was 64. Actually, i havent seen the majority of that side of the family for the past 20 years. Coming from a "broken" home does not make this any easier. Ive always been uncomfortable around them, as if i didnt belong because of what happened between my mom and dad. So now i am at a cross roads, go and pay my respects for a grandfather that i only knew for about 10 years or not go. My stomach is turning right now as i type this. Does it make me a bad person if i dont want to go to his funeral tomorrow?<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8</div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-69421103614974392742011-04-02T06:00:00.001-05:002011-04-02T06:00:06.291-05:00Awesome rug!<div align="center">I'm sure that this is probably not a new idea by any means, but I came across this at <a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/2011/03/plywood-rug.html">Sugar Bee Crafts</a>.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">It is a rug made out of plywood!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Yep, I am definitely going to be making one for my craft room once it is done.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Go over and check it out.</div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-84935738271954767552011-04-01T06:00:00.001-05:002011-04-01T06:00:03.476-05:00House update<div align="center">So, yes, I am a slacker. Sorry.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Thought that I better update you all on what has been going on with the house.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Two weekends ago we finished ripping out the sheet rock in the basement.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The wall that CX is tearing out is actually going to house our gun safe behind a secret door. Sir just had to have a "secret bookcase" door. Where CX is walking actually used to be the access to the stairwell. It was this super creepy little door. Like the one from the twilight zone...you know the one, where the creepy little creature lives. (EKK!!! Getting chills right now!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This room will eventually become out media room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then, after removing all the sheet rock, I had the privilege of cleaning out underneath the stair well. MMMM....there was some pretty good things in there! Like dead bugs, spiders and their egg sacks, and tons of mice poo. Nice! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I never realized just how gross my house is. But I guess if you never use it, you probably don't know it either. Everybody's attic is probably the same way, right?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Still have to get that old water heater out of here. We have a fancy schmancy new wall one. Yee haw, we are moving up in the world!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then, last weekend we chalked out the bedrooms for the kiddos rooms in the old garage. Their bathrooms are next on the list once the master bathroom is done. We have to jack hammer the concrete to lay the pipes. That should be fun!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also laid the shower pan in the master bathroom. Now we are waiting for the sheet rock to be installed. We got the okay from the inspector, so now it is a waiting game. Once the sheet rock is done, we can finish with the installation of the shower. Then onto the flooring and everything else.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have to get the bathroom functioning so that we can move forward with the closets and kitchen part. Jeez...it seems like a never ending cycle. But it will all be worth it in the end.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm currently looking for old dressers or tables to retro fit into vanities for the bathroom as well. I have a really good idea of what I want, just have to find it now. Wish me luck!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today.</div><div align="center"></div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-25498228326737466262011-03-29T06:00:00.001-05:002011-03-29T06:00:00.425-05:00Mother/son event<div align="center">This past Friday at the kiddos elementary school it was time for the annual Mother/Son event. This year it was the "Win it in a minute" event.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">How fun would that be with your son?!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">We had a blast!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Here is a little before pic of us in the car before heading in.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once inside it was total chaos just like I expected. Boys running around everywhere!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We did every event that they had set up. Stacking 5 apples (nearly impossible), getting a gumball into the middle of a tennis racquet, scooting across the floor on a towel with your son (my thighs still sting a little), tug of war with another mom and son, ping pong balls being whipped into laundry baskets, ping pong balls being thrown into a bucket on moms head (very dangerous!), cup stacking, cookie from forehead to face, stacking 6 dice onto a tongue depressor, moving cotton balls from one bowl to another with your nose covered in Vaseline, bouncing quarters into a fish bowl and blowing cups off of a table with a balloon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was very well planned and we even got to take home a cool water bottle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While CX and I were at the event, Sir took Lil' Sis to a movie, "Gnomeo and Juliet". Sis had a really good time with daddy and talked about their night all the next day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am so glad that she had such a great male role model. And I sure hope that I am setting a good example for a female role model for my son.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Later that night, CX and I stayed up late, just the two of us, playing video games. I know it's not much, but I think its time well spent on my son. I had a great time and I'm pretty sure he did too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I mentioned in an earlier post that I had lost some photos on a few of my posts. Well, I found a few on my little ole smart phone and was oh so joyous!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">If any of you are interested, please take a look at <a href="http://jacshembree.blogspot.com/2010/11/lotus-clutch.html">my lotus clutch</a> post.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">She makes herself giggle, which is hilarious in itself!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">She is the biggest girly girl and then will turn and get muddy and dirty without even thinking twice.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">She is the greatest little thing, and to think at one time I wanted her to be a little boy.</div><div align="center">(I was preggo and the ultrasounds were all inconclusive (all three!)).</div><div align="center">Don't judge!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">She definitely doesn't care what the trendy thing is. She just likes what she likes and I hope that she holds onto that forever. Stick to your guns girlie!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">So, last Sunday we went to the park. She was running around the house like this, and just slapped on some shoes and off we went.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like the socks?! She does! I think now that I look at it, she was color coordinated!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">She looks adorable and had a great day playing in the rocks.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So what do you think? Fashion faux pas or genius?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, and a word to the wise. Those slick shorts made it impossible to swing. Her little tush kept sliding off of the seat every time she kicked back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look at that smile! And those bumped and bruised knees!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wouldn't trade her for the world!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Autumn @ Graceful Rantings of a Clutzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07954632444931709360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6578478997581632053.post-71258072532138602022011-03-23T06:00:00.001-05:002011-03-23T06:00:04.638-05:00Craft disaster<div align="center">While on spring break the kids and I decided to do a craft project.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">We searched online and thru the many books that I have. We found one online at <a href="http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/holiday-seasonal-crafts/easter-crafts/all-easter-crafts/yarn-eggs-670275/">Family Fun</a>.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cute, huh? And we had all the supplies here! Thank goodness! I didn't want to run to the store for something.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We gathered all of our supplies...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Balloons</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yarn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Glue</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">We just got done with Spring Break and have been busy with the house as well.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I had a great time with my kiddos, but let me tell you something...I never realized how tired I get from playing with them. I must really be out of shape!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I have also been working on some projects.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I'm currently working on this bad boy.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stay tuned to see the reveal! I am now off to "Lowe's" again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think I really need to invest in some stock there! At least I might get a percentage back from all the moolah I sink into that store!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't have any pics of CX or dad, they were across the field playing soccer. But we had a great time and it was a perfect way to say good-bye to spring break.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, we pulled up all the nastiness that was the flooring!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was one of the sickest things ever! My husband lived in this house with a bunch of other guys before he met me. It was definitely the epitome of a bachelor pad or fraternity house!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(There was a kegerator in the kitchen, a pool table in the living room, and a head size hole in the stair well!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The carpet had mystery stains that I didn't even want to know were. And then, the padding had the same as well!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then on Sunday we decided to be adventurous and do some electrical work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Moved the lighting from point A</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Dg_dYbY-1Ds/TX9uu0lxT0I/AAAAAAAACC0/VebGk--BV5E/s1600/None" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Dg_dYbY-1Ds/TX9uu0lxT0I/AAAAAAAACC0/VebGk--BV5E/s400/None" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Sorry...didn't get a picture before we put the board up.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, Sir and I made it with our own hands! I was so stoked that we did it all on our own!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How cool is that?! To say that "I built a wall in my house!".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">How cool is that?! They think I'm crafty!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I wear my own jewelry creations and get compliments on them quite often. Well, someone asked me to come up with a jewelry project and this is what I made.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Now, here is the tricky part.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">The project has to be easy and quick to make.</div><div align="center">Not everyone is at the same skill level as you.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">It has to be rather inexpensive.</div><div align="center">Don't want to spend a lot of money on something someone may not want in the first place.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">It has to appeal to 16 year old as well as 60 year old ladies.</div><div align="center">We have a broad age spectrum for our ladies ministry.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Okay, now what to make.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I came upon a creation in an old beading magazine that I picked up at a flea market months ago. I have no idea who created it...the magazine was in pretty bad shape, so I can't give credit where it is due. Sorry, but if you made this and its your idea, please let me know and I will fix my post.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What are they? I call them inspiration bracelets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First thing...supplies:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. 1mm leather cord (any color will do, I picked black)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Silver tubing or spacer beads</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. Head pin or eye pin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. Charm of your choice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6 1/2"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then took the leather cording and cut the leather adding one inch, so I cut a total of 7 1/2" of leather cording.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then grabbed my silver tubing and stuck 1/4" of the leather cord into one end of the tube.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I took my crimper and crimped the tube closed over the cord.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am having a really hard time taking pictures and explaining how to make a wired loop. So, click on here to see how. She explains it so much better. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But I made a wired loop, strung it onto my leather cord with the tubing already attached to one side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I took my crimper again, and crimped the bead close. Remember to add just about 1/4" inside the tube.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ta Da! You are done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bracelet should be big enough that you can slip it over your hand. One is a little bit snugger than the other, but I made it work!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seriously, do you know how difficult it is to take a picture with one hand?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And there you have it! The 5 minute bracelet! This post only took me about 10 times as long to make!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by today! If you make one, I would love to see pics!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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