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That Sweet Face!

Can you resist that face and those chubby cheekers?

I can't!

Fall Fun

This is how we do it....

Loving sitting in the leaves! He thought he was sooo funny :o)

My Favorite Thing to Hunt For

A True Boy

Good Bye! Blow everyone kisses Isaac!

Hallowsweeties

My little cottontail

Calvin and Hobbes

Passion. Do you have it?

Lately I am finding myself a little short on artistic passion, which is what has inspired me to change the look of my blog. I have also journeyed into a wonderful world of jewelry making; stamped sterling pieces of all shapes and sizes, soldered wonders flat or bubble glass and I still feel like I'm not fully using all my potential I know that lies inside of me. Maybe it isn't a lack of ideas but rather too many flowing into my head. Or it could possibly be because I have yet to finish my "working" room in my house that will double as our mud room. Not only am I wanting to make unique phenomenal jewelry but I'm wanting to catch those split second, wonderful, magical moments that my children make and are impossible to duplicate once they've gone. I want that keen eye for different angles and light that make a regular picture look spectacular. And trust me when I say that I really meant well when I got my ukulele for Christmas last year and I taught myself to play a couple songs but sadly it has been sitting in the corner of our room since then. I think ukulele lessons will be on my list this year for Christmas so I can follow up on that. Now tell me, when am I supposed to perfect all of these things bursting from me in between toddling toddlers and a cooing infant? How do I fit it all in between the continuing home improvement projects, daily vacuuming, washing dishes, tumbling clothes, and dinner bubbling in the oven? What about that book I bought and have been wanting to read, or flipping through my magazines to gather more great ideas to try and accomplish? So mothers out there in the world who have tons of things they'd like to do on their plate how do you manage to do it all or don't you? How can you find that true, deep, awesome passion for each different thing you do?

Okay, now for pictures!

Caroline 7 Weeks!

Shaake's Pumpkin Patch 2009

On The Hunt

Ewwww! oops not that one...

This one looks good!

Boys Fascinated by Tractor Wheels

You Talkin' to Me?

How Tall Are You This Fall?

Me Want Coooookieee

Christmas Ideas

Please visit my Facebook page to see photos of my new unique personalized sterling silver jewelry that I stamp. New shapes and sizes now available. Place orders soon! Click on post title and it will take you there to browse. :o)

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2030382&id=1411120854&l=ab8ea7cdde

Randomness That Makes Me Smile

Sam's first drawing of a face with eyes, nose and mouth!

He said it was Grandpa.

Isaac trying on mama's fun heels :o)

Big Truck Lookin'

Brother Love

Mama's Rings

My Pretty Girl

INTRODUCING......

Caroline Marie Kellen

Born: 09/11/09

Time: 2:15

Place: Menorah Medical Center

8lbs 2oz

20" long

Friday or Bust!

Could it be? Has my time finally reached the finish line for my little bundle of love? Friday is the day. Now, I have tried to be very patient on waiting for baby #3 and it has made me so anxious and sick to my stomach at times I just can't stand it any longer. I was informed that at 41 weeks we would induce regardless but I don't even want to wait out the 4 extra days to get there. I'm huge, stretched to the max (which sometimes has a burning feeling under the skin in the area where baby's rumpa is pushed up), reflux from merely drinking water, and complete exhaustion. "No, I don't want to wait until next Tuesday" I said, "How about Friday?" So Friday it is. Baby, you have two more days and then mama is making something happen. Sorry for rushing you but I can hardly stand it! I have been prepared for weeks now; house as spotless as I can make it on a daily basis, bags packed, car seat in the car, car seat cover washed, stocked on newborn and size 1 diapers, mini projects done, and waiting. Yes. It is time!

Hic-ups, kicks, and stretching

With every passing week I continue to stretch one more pound, and as I continue stretching just a little bit more than I think is possible, I feel the never ending hic-ups of my sweet unborn child. I feel and treasure each kick to the ribs knowing that an upcoming day, sooner than I'll be expecting, I'll finally get to meet my sweet child that has been stretching and kicking me ever so lovingly. Some dread the stretch marks, and I don't care for the ones I've earned, but my loving husband also reminds me that those marks are of love and great sacrifice; that I'll forever be sexy to him, and although I can't fully comprehend this knowing what my body used to look like, I smile and am thankful that he does truly feel this way or lies well enough to make me still feel good about myself.

Other things that are currently brining a smile to my face is comparing the new born diapers next to Isaac's. It is amazing how fast the memory of itty bitty things come and go.


I have also decorated for Fall with the help of my Mom. I just love my things. I love sitting and looking at all I have accumulated from various places. There is no greater compliment than someone coming into your home for the first time exclaiming that it just feels cozy and that they want to just sit down and enjoy the scenery. I LOVE IT! Now some of you may be thinking that decorating for Fall came a little prematurely but I wanted to get it done before baby 3 came, and really, when you start decorating for Christmas in November there isn't a whole lot of time to enjoy Fall decor. Here are some of my favorite things.










With this chillier weather also brings the urge to bake non stop. There is nothing better than having your house feel just a bit crisp then adding the sweet aroma of fresh baked goodies. LOVE IT! Hope everyone is enjoying the change of weather as much as I am. What a wonderful time to add another bundle of joy to our ever growing family.