tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10039128537220051022024-03-13T09:38:21.023-07:00ScoutJoy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.comBlogger366125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-89208296743667656502015-07-28T14:21:00.000-07:002015-07-28T14:21:58.907-07:00Camp Clara<span id="goog_1213969167"></span><span id="goog_1213969168"></span><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's been a while since I've checked in around these parts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Funny how life can be so sweetly busy that you neglect certain areas of your life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm hoping to connect here more often</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(I've said that before haven't I?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I am HERE TODAY and I have a super fun (and last minute) party to share with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our sweet Clara turned 10 last week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We don't do 'friend/theme' parties every year, but you better believe that turning double digits is such an occasion that we do!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have been delightfully busy with company and fixing up our new house (what??? more on that later)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">so I was quite surprised when I realized I had about three days to whip Clara's party together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's when Pinterest and super gracious friends who understand your last-minuteness, come in handy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Clara decided on a camping theme- and it was SO FUN to plan!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHEdtv7I7iUUCBhyGeMZjZY1_jpEH-YPub4AsunaQa8KnTjzOMs4MaebUzTc3Wh7m5e_Hm9nXYfOKBqB47KFlKb86QNRgwkhQOZjZPR5hNu3p6T0PYuGbroz4KABBnuc-RHAvcrKDN0oL/s1600/DSCN7163.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHEdtv7I7iUUCBhyGeMZjZY1_jpEH-YPub4AsunaQa8KnTjzOMs4MaebUzTc3Wh7m5e_Hm9nXYfOKBqB47KFlKb86QNRgwkhQOZjZPR5hNu3p6T0PYuGbroz4KABBnuc-RHAvcrKDN0oL/s640/DSCN7163.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> As with most of our kid gatherings, crafts were involved.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Since we had the camping theme, I tried to stick to natural craft supplies- which was also super cheap and fun to gather!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a few fun crafts planned:</span> <br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">rock painting</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">tree stump tick-tack-toe </span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">stick weaving</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">stick stars </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The kids had a blast and were so creative!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> (crafting in pj's- yes please!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I had SO MUCH FUN decorating the cake and was inspired by my dear friend <a href="http://www.aliciahutchinson.com/">Alicia Hutchinson</a> who had a <a href="http://www.aliciahutchinson.com/2013/08/8-years-camp-jack.html">camp themed party</a> a few years ago.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thankfully she was visiting a few days before the shin-dig, so she told me just what to do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The BRILLIANT thing about a camping party, is all those sweet giggly girls are all "sleeping" outside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For a fun gift to take home, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">they each made their own jar of trail mix.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think Maggie's was mostly chocolate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was such a fun party and Clara was so thankful!</span><br />
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Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-63115664969065084892015-03-16T07:02:00.001-07:002015-03-16T07:03:04.510-07:00A Quick St. Patrick's Day Gift<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">My girls and I love to give gifts!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We're not Irish, but we'll take any holiday </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is what we're gifting our beloved teachers at our homeschool co-op this month.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I came across this fun idea via Pinterest.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can check out the brilliant gal who came up with the idea <a href="http://www.thebusybudgetingmama.com/2013/03/st-patricks-day-party-diy-details/">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I had to switch it up when I </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am a sucker for mason jars- aren't these just the cutest size?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And hello- GREEN lids!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After filling our adorable jars with rainbow seeds.</span></div>
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Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-54007127176010564712015-03-03T20:02:00.001-08:002015-03-03T20:02:08.349-08:00Dear 39 Year Old Self,<span style="font-size: large;"> Today is the first day of the last year in your 30's. Wow. Not sure how that happened. And because you know how fast these years have flown by, you really need to pay attention to this little pep talk. Ready?</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Instead of examining wrinkles under the magnified side of your mirror (YIKES!), appreciate and cherish all the laughs, cries, and smiles that have put them there. Go buy some anti-wrinkle cream and get over it.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Instead of critiquing your body and pinching the extra squish on your hips, flex and feel proud about your muscles. Stop comparing yourself to those adorable young 20 year olds. You've carried, birthed and nursed 4 babies- be thankful for your health and that you've been blessed with a healthy body. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">You know that shirt you keep trying on but hate the way it grabs at all the wrong places- toss that puppy and go buy a shirt (or 5, hey- it's your birthday)</span> <span style="font-size: large;">that you feel comfortable and confident in.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Instead of feeling shy and insecure about how gooby you are- EMBRACE it! You are exactly the way God designed you to be- your outrageously loud laugh and occasional snort and all.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"> Instead of feeling inadequate- remember that you are here for a reason and a purpose and do not be afraid to be who you are. Share what's on your heart. And chase after those bazillion dreams.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Instead of saying yes to the countless <i>good</i> things in your life, save that time for your family and only say yes to the <u>best</u> things. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Be bold in your faith- boast about all God is doing in your life.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, it's tempting to set a bunch of goals or a bucket list- but be realistic. Eat a few less cinnamon bears and a few more carrots. Maybe cut the coffee back to 3 cups a day and drink more water. Try Sushi for the first time. Climb a killer mountain with your husband. Wake up at the crack of dawn to watch the sun rise from the top of Mount Aeneas.</span> <span style="font-size: large;">Embrace every single minute with your beautiful girls. Let the dust bunnies hang out in the corners a little longer and go play with your family!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now go eat another piece of cake and be thankful for the AMAZING life you've been given.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Your 39 year old self </span><br />
<br />Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-79659504358680820132015-03-02T06:47:00.000-08:002015-03-02T06:47:49.676-08:00Momma Craft Night<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm writing this post with such a FULL heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On Friday I had a group of friends over for an evening of crafting, fellowship, and chocolate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">God put this idea on my heart a few months ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But fear and insecurity kept me from following through.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In January, I spent quite a bit of time praying about JOY in my life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I finally followed through and I am SO GLAD I did!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I prayed all week that God would use this night to bless my fellow homeschooling momma friends,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but He truly used this night to bless me. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Cute adornments- ribbon, washi tape, . . .doilies<span style="font-size: small;">(of course)</span> </span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was so fun to watch these ladies create!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Each journal turned out so unique!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I will say, no one else appreciated the doily as much as I do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was such a great night.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I am so thankful for each gal who came. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It was a night filled with sweet conversations and lots of giggles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can hardly wait for our next gathering at the end of this month!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would love to encourage you to step out and do something that has been lingering on your heart for a while.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">She has been such a cheerleader and support for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She has a HUGE heart and passion for homeschooling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have spent hours chatting about school </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love Valentine's Day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And St. Patrick's Day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Easter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cinco de Mayo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love any reason to decorate, bake treats and give a gift.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The girls are SO INCREDIBLY blessed to be taught by a list of amazing teachers every Tuesday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each month we try to give them a little gift to encourage and say thank you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because there are about 10 people, we have to keep our gifts fairly inexpensive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I'm a true believer that no matter how little the gift, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">it truly is the thought that counts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just something to let that person know you're thinking of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And cute packaging helps too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is what we created for our February gift</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm a sucker for cute bags.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I probably bought these 6 months ago knowing that we could use them for a gift.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Target end-caps are a great place to find cute bags on clearance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a whole box of many different kinds and they come in quite handy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We started with good ol' popcorn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">(raise your hand if you feed your family popcorn for dinner once a week)</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It doesn't take a lot of time or need to cost a lot of money to let someone know you're thinking of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's the yummy recipe we used.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It's my Amazing Aunt Mary's.</span><br />
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2 cups whole almonds</div>
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1/4 cup butter</div>
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1/4 cup light corn syrup</div>
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2 teaspoons vanilla</div>
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Combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup in saucepan. Whisk over med-low heat until butter is melted and sugar dissolved. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan, increase heat to high, and boil without stirring until thermometer reaches 255 F. (about 4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, salt, and baking soda. (it will bubble up a bit) Pour over the popcorn and gently stir until coated. Bake for about an 1 hour 20 minutes- stirring every 20 minutes or so. cool completely in pan.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's the 10th!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I actually remembered to take pictures for <a href="http://rebekahgough.blogspot.com/p/ten-on-ten-photo-project.html">Rebekah's fun monthly photo challenge</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Well, actually I took them on the 9th, knowing that we would be at our homeschool hybrid all day today. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a glimpse into our day, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">seeking beauty in the ordinary moments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Morning glow</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My <a href="http://www.christyfitzwater.com/scripture-memory/memorize-scripture-shape-soul/">sweet friend</a> challenged me to memorize scripture.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So I'm workin' on it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast grub</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Two cuties learning about the bald eagle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Preppin' to make some caramel corn</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> A happy spot in the living room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> History projects done! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now this truly is a beautiful scene.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Library books returning to the library ON TIME.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Boo-Yah! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lovey dovey bunting on the window.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Getting ready for a little gift crafting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love this photo challenge.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Such a blessing to slow down and be thankful for the little gifts of the day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The girls and I look forward to this day every year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We started this sweet tradition 3 years ago, and every year it's a little different.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's so fun to deck the house out in hearts and cover anything edible in chocolate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One lil' tip I have if you're going to throw a crafty party is to always cover your work tables in paper.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It makes clean up easy peasy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We set up extra tables in the classroom and lay out all the goods needed to create a few fun crafts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We keep the craft ideas pretty simple so the girls won't need too much assistance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then the mommas fill their coffee mugs and go hang out with all the food.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few of the crafts we made: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First up was this adorable Love Bug</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">yarn</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">AS you can see from the picture they are quite simple to make. If you're unsure on how to make a yarn pom pom, pinterest is FULL of tutorials.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Again, super simple. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Glue a coat of white tissue paper to cover the jar, using a sponge brush.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think this one might have been a favorite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">(tip: we used Starbucks Frappacino bottles. The bummer part about that is you have to drink a case load of those delicious mocha frapps. The things we do for our children's happiness)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Could NOT get any easier then this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.justbellablog.com/2013/02/crafternoon-craft-tutorial-paper-heart.html">this fun tutorial</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had such a FUN afternoon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The mommas vowed to do this with our girls more often.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">AND . . . I decided to host a craft night for the mommas once a month!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Starting at the end of this month!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remember in yesterdays post I talked about squeezing in more time for the things that bring me joy?</span></div>
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Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-5525032447716280892015-02-05T15:11:00.000-08:002015-02-05T15:11:13.918-08:00A Fresh Start!<div style="text-align: center;">
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You found me!</div>
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Welcome to my new blog!</div>
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I am so excited </div>
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about this fresh beginning.<br />
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Without writing a novel, I want to explain why the new digs.</div>
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I started Blissful Blooms just about 3 years ago with a heart full of wistful dreams.</div>
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I had just starting selling fabric blooms at a local shop and quickly had visions of a booming Etsy shop . . .</div>
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where I would make bazillions on my fabric petal creations . . .</div>
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I would make enough to help pay the bills . . .</div>
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and need to build a huge studio to keep up with the demands . . .</div>
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and Country Living would highlight my product . . .</div>
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and because of all this my blog would have a bazillion followers . . . </div>
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and I would become friends with all the 'popular blogger girls' . . .</div>
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oh. dear.</div>
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Did I just admit those visions outloud?</div>
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Silly me.</div>
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I can laugh at myself.</div>
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I need to a lot actually.</div>
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Keeps me humble.</div>
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So all that to say the beginnings of my first blog came from a vain gooby wishful heart.</div>
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But in the midst of all my nonsense, my blog became a place where I met real down to earth, amazing friends.</div>
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(which still feels weird, but it's so true)</div>
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Friends that I would hop on a plane and fly across the country to meet and hang out for the weekend!</div>
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It became a place for me to document the sweet 'ins and outs' of life with my precious family.</div>
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It became a place to share crafts, and recipes and pretend like I'm a photographer.</div>
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It inspired me to take pictures,</div>
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lots and lots of pictures.</div>
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Eventually my blog content didn't match up with my gooby blog name.</div>
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And all the while, life got really busy.</div>
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Too busy.</div>
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A sweet friend shared an illustration with me that makes perfect sense to my heart.<br />
We each have our own size plate- unique to how God created us.<br />
Some of us have large platters and we're able to fit a lot on our plate.<br />
Others of us have little saucers, and it doesn't take much to overfill our plates.<br />
I, my friends, have a very small delicate china saucer that fills up quite quickly.<br />
And when it starts to overflow, it's not pretty.<br />
This school year I thought I could handle a platter load, but my little saucer heart is not surviving.<br />
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I allowed the business of life dictate what I thought I had time for.</div>
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I stopped making time for the little things that bring me joy.</div>
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Don't get me wrong, I am SO VERY (very very very) thankful and happy and love this life I have been blessed with.</div>
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My sweet family makes me laugh every single day.</div>
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My heart is overflowing with blessings.</div>
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I just want to be more intentional with the precious time I have been given.<br />
And even if it feels a bit selfish, allow myself to take some time to do the things that bring me joy. </div>
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Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-4012505621926134492014-10-06T06:05:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:00.590-08:00Always My Favorite<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oh the pumpkin patch!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUVzbH11rzsf59l8NqeDYBM3DE51-gytdr4P1qbsT4aB-IAWNzX0hAn7RLSQhTPJnvGLgqqRMaJdITQgAZ5QzEJsoDCMQO7OXfmgd873Piy2FWWNMvxNF3f-UyO_M5qaQSPXCRkzkhcpyZ/s1600/DSCN0008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUVzbH11rzsf59l8NqeDYBM3DE51-gytdr4P1qbsT4aB-IAWNzX0hAn7RLSQhTPJnvGLgqqRMaJdITQgAZ5QzEJsoDCMQO7OXfmgd873Piy2FWWNMvxNF3f-UyO_M5qaQSPXCRkzkhcpyZ/s1600/DSCN0008.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSht0n7YFrmgHYwyEOFHQEqTHQcyXWpjIX37Rwdv4CYbjkI8FM-ZX0PDcTaD3A0WgAg6AmaWtr167j97R-KDa-57koJQELxdr7Y_oGHiIfpGqwIm_YRkjvabthKgprmmGOhgXVajWgTGm0/s1600/DSCN0007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSht0n7YFrmgHYwyEOFHQEqTHQcyXWpjIX37Rwdv4CYbjkI8FM-ZX0PDcTaD3A0WgAg6AmaWtr167j97R-KDa-57koJQELxdr7Y_oGHiIfpGqwIm_YRkjvabthKgprmmGOhgXVajWgTGm0/s1600/DSCN0007.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We look forward to this day every year.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTqcmKTGfTKvjnL2ZfhC5k0RtMtwdXDgh9PVHToRH0ANBWmeLTTedcYHZu2_z4QkxcUFSFUvNA52pMlNjvYxdUBNppxc6nHmoXgfBcBC8T0suFk17b_30Gtc1ZJDxJkHZNbk798bZ-GBWk/s1600/DSCN9914.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_8Yv-mAw_logd0GIIKEitrRXoVRzB9Iy-YyL9Qpqh53j4uG12n_KweDImyy8nVcy2g4ZR9b9eHUAqheOIIoVzqzJhvRZYNJdfV_1Mqsohh9LPB58egL_93zDVtk-sjUTBVwvTgZVXJhD/s1600/DSCN9945.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is such a sweet tradition for my family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivmE4-Qg0TzEVwYmLF3KlNwolKr2xNs-paUJFzy9PENWyU-g1hOwyA1gbTi6IH-shCX5nXVfJtY5KLSU_bnt2lbgqIAPRyvZpws_93NU5a_fgWe2yk4B8ZvPwyotHu6v3tZ1qZvSDC0MH/s1600/DSCN9973.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivmE4-Qg0TzEVwYmLF3KlNwolKr2xNs-paUJFzy9PENWyU-g1hOwyA1gbTi6IH-shCX5nXVfJtY5KLSU_bnt2lbgqIAPRyvZpws_93NU5a_fgWe2yk4B8ZvPwyotHu6v3tZ1qZvSDC0MH/s1600/DSCN9973.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVgFRHzVI2qtM78RmAtHntqbR2nXddp1tqcgBPm9p40eW9PQ9HYAPppL7iHEllLaQD4JapkwUygzhBeRZPkyaye2qN6S1jVCzqjxCwA59Pd-0ocnRQ6_s6lW6NUWIzYs833sVGMTIaKa2/s1600/DSCN9954.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVgFRHzVI2qtM78RmAtHntqbR2nXddp1tqcgBPm9p40eW9PQ9HYAPppL7iHEllLaQD4JapkwUygzhBeRZPkyaye2qN6S1jVCzqjxCwA59Pd-0ocnRQ6_s6lW6NUWIzYs833sVGMTIaKa2/s1600/DSCN9954.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I think I'll still be attempting toe touches when I'm a granny.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6tFSk9_iUh_esbU3fmLjjUVS8M-M4qUWy7-9xLAyDJXORWzIyBg2D1tVy71wy2iT4-PG_IjrZtephFDh_QSXkA_6zkzqAis7niUNFxdiFMRyI9Us8sOycYwrUa02AgAmqwgB_LiaY9fKT/s1600/DSCN9964.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6tFSk9_iUh_esbU3fmLjjUVS8M-M4qUWy7-9xLAyDJXORWzIyBg2D1tVy71wy2iT4-PG_IjrZtephFDh_QSXkA_6zkzqAis7niUNFxdiFMRyI9Us8sOycYwrUa02AgAmqwgB_LiaY9fKT/s1600/DSCN9964.JPG" height="640" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I tell you . . . I LOVE this day! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I will probably make my girls go with me </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">even when they're in high school.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHudlU_0isMkNhyAK40JTOmGdhliyk3wP25hg1VS20sz07gPZzFpAQa3hoEkWp-Uk01u13TOlNcWD6xjGcK_nc0r6jPuuI7kY8VhElIkH6JEQpoe1LMz9swMIpYHtA7dHL8MRxDmisH61/s1600/DSCN9915.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZHudlU_0isMkNhyAK40JTOmGdhliyk3wP25hg1VS20sz07gPZzFpAQa3hoEkWp-Uk01u13TOlNcWD6xjGcK_nc0r6jPuuI7kY8VhElIkH6JEQpoe1LMz9swMIpYHtA7dHL8MRxDmisH61/s1600/DSCN9915.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-jxnJ_lYn1XVdaubX4pwHxWXISI8DSdJYzSRpwoi7qPB-gSxN4s0FuvFkXohVKgfjBWsrfO6OhoMwcQV2RfoYkhLyeZ9M2NuAF5-51_uPB6SNQPbeocgZrsShtiglB01wppRV0K0caNUb/s1600/DSCN0002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-jxnJ_lYn1XVdaubX4pwHxWXISI8DSdJYzSRpwoi7qPB-gSxN4s0FuvFkXohVKgfjBWsrfO6OhoMwcQV2RfoYkhLyeZ9M2NuAF5-51_uPB6SNQPbeocgZrsShtiglB01wppRV0K0caNUb/s1600/DSCN0002.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So blessed. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So thankful.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-78444043857015712472014-09-26T06:45:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:00.637-08:00Take A Moment To Refuel<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Friday!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you've had a wonderful week.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ever since school started, our weeks have been flying by in crazy light speed.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our weekends haven't felt long enough to get everything done.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ya know the feeling? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Last weekend I was reminded that it doesn't take much to refuel your heart.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQ3QaXpjNYpKab7aw477UfMYsTiL1Ab8RPSxtQruK-_N1gu1VVitui8nZPJP-qNYtBtgi6pJOKz-odNovP81s7puvp4sA5y5JEr7-xCmBVTnvrfexZGYqrj1jc8Tl47bVVdKiW1PEnY7k/s1600/DSCN9799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQ3QaXpjNYpKab7aw477UfMYsTiL1Ab8RPSxtQruK-_N1gu1VVitui8nZPJP-qNYtBtgi6pJOKz-odNovP81s7puvp4sA5y5JEr7-xCmBVTnvrfexZGYqrj1jc8Tl47bVVdKiW1PEnY7k/s1600/DSCN9799.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Last weekend we packed our water bottles and headed to a little trail just a few miles from our home. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82c_B6NoA2S9PXP31H0li7oxzGV-RAjx6RaqSNFex0O0e762AtOHQi-3txZwOlILcS-rFaeduE9XOS7ngdlSZUvsPip1pBtdnT0fn0KBlvFxgueJ49_wS9rZtbtEZtYCM_iSmL2XRgpCS/s1600/DSCN9827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82c_B6NoA2S9PXP31H0li7oxzGV-RAjx6RaqSNFex0O0e762AtOHQi-3txZwOlILcS-rFaeduE9XOS7ngdlSZUvsPip1pBtdnT0fn0KBlvFxgueJ49_wS9rZtbtEZtYCM_iSmL2XRgpCS/s1600/DSCN9827.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> It was a beautiful day to take in the beauty of God's creation.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsXD-D2SW0RBaF_DZeDC_HZd9-gfXGZCUA3VWMb40xSLXSNN-jkz-0u0sF7fmlppSEOAfqhsQC_7tJlj-gos4b-7P4X7pmZQt8EkoX-tXklfftv7zR5-vkFNsJ-IcQaJYy0s0eqKoOTbX/s1600/DSCN9828.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIsXD-D2SW0RBaF_DZeDC_HZd9-gfXGZCUA3VWMb40xSLXSNN-jkz-0u0sF7fmlppSEOAfqhsQC_7tJlj-gos4b-7P4X7pmZQt8EkoX-tXklfftv7zR5-vkFNsJ-IcQaJYy0s0eqKoOTbX/s1600/DSCN9828.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPL5uIS7tkXBv4koCgIQ8dKFWe26p3ZyTv-cWOfeInmSgQ-7ghWsGg4c2Ip1Oycle_2s-K-GFrXrwZtM1qk3MnhSY6x0WJ7wrloZiz8E9bntU6FI-ZIocdWfHDsTg6JuvpB3ztv7EJIDiG/s1600/DSCN9830.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPL5uIS7tkXBv4koCgIQ8dKFWe26p3ZyTv-cWOfeInmSgQ-7ghWsGg4c2Ip1Oycle_2s-K-GFrXrwZtM1qk3MnhSY6x0WJ7wrloZiz8E9bntU6FI-ZIocdWfHDsTg6JuvpB3ztv7EJIDiG/s1600/DSCN9830.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We hiked, talked, giggled, tried to catch frogs, and took many replenishing deep breaths.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilwynRZi0aDQrVH-xT_AtFr6sxQj28-nA9LLb7kUQUqUbZ4k9PPKdb4VjYo1pyWcwNm_LZEnJzvNp2AtjEMIvUlQTvlWhBh9ExxZpGR5s-YL5s_yBAo0XFoM3Kcy160TBjyXSi38zjo850/s1600/DSCN9809.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxxFgZUxntfr-X2f4fjnG67P64spz0Ai9TQgInEp2ErJ0DBbMHdkO2Nv-y-sSjGyYjj7STRZ-A7nd3-q-H65o4ndnJpfmBf2-WC8AwqbLblbW4469BY2NS6bTBAaxuKVRTHcSslq7ya7E/s1600/DSCN9850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSxxFgZUxntfr-X2f4fjnG67P64spz0Ai9TQgInEp2ErJ0DBbMHdkO2Nv-y-sSjGyYjj7STRZ-A7nd3-q-H65o4ndnJpfmBf2-WC8AwqbLblbW4469BY2NS6bTBAaxuKVRTHcSslq7ya7E/s1600/DSCN9850.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Admittedly, as I begin this Friday morning, my heart feels full of anxiety.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We have a FUN and full day planned today</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">but I have A LOT to accomplish this weekend.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4XBj8fH2FN9kkrohsRUbiUV9E3lovMufw47dpvzMsulmdkQKEofFzCi74kGz0fun0Qab-qfeWfcWb-2G77FChZghbBritXswm1HXJ3R4pE-YogD3FabTxnPcO_n5hGKLbM2wyRwkiafDy/s1600/DSCN9824.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4XBj8fH2FN9kkrohsRUbiUV9E3lovMufw47dpvzMsulmdkQKEofFzCi74kGz0fun0Qab-qfeWfcWb-2G77FChZghbBritXswm1HXJ3R4pE-YogD3FabTxnPcO_n5hGKLbM2wyRwkiafDy/s1600/DSCN9824.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">So before I allow the 'to do list' get the best of me, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am joyfully planning a simple way to refuel this weekend- </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">even if it's just an hour.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBMsRZyyULPG9eBjCuT4Al7d9R7SQUCk1pHtDhymXG6kiXf5KCBVBbWy-g5nSkiOyXxYIDGzaCwx-MBbUEBy9Sh6Soa6W-2mdGS_cqfU6z6TG-MIzqIbuhliJSsxobspIAjtDmz8aCvQqK/s1600/DSCN9805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBMsRZyyULPG9eBjCuT4Al7d9R7SQUCk1pHtDhymXG6kiXf5KCBVBbWy-g5nSkiOyXxYIDGzaCwx-MBbUEBy9Sh6Soa6W-2mdGS_cqfU6z6TG-MIzqIbuhliJSsxobspIAjtDmz8aCvQqK/s1600/DSCN9805.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">God rested on the 7th day for a very good reason.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I hope you're able to find a way to refuel this weekend!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-50590212832060381492014-09-22T11:34:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:00.683-08:00My Cute 2014-2015 Class<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Monday friends!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Today we're starting our third week of school</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">and </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">we've had a great start to our school year!</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"></a>I am so incredibly blessed to be their momma and teacher.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I am so thankful.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-65164072037307025512014-09-11T07:10:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:00.704-08:0010 On 10: September 2014<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">13 years ago today was an indescribable tragedy.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I will never forget when I heard the news.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I remember exactly where I was.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I can't help but think about all the families who were directly affected by this catastrophic event. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I can't imagine the pain they still feel.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This morning as I sit and look through my <a href="http://rebekahgough.blogspot.com/2014/09/ten-on-ten-september-2014.html">10 on 10 pictures</a> I took yesterday,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am feeling an extra dose of thankfulness </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">that I get to experience the little joys in the every day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Each day is a gift. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am reminded how blessed I am to experience all these little moments with my family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdV8dwNxE_MvAOSyjVo1LeBU2bkfOJ0M_k0EgzMyuWZydoHcndAFMaripaPyv04t5swC-2mV0U5cv3CM-MuPoqWCybAwYVnt_6bPNfaV8vpxzECrHq3XkQy23K4zcneUfy8bycqiyvVtJp/s1600/DSCN9753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdV8dwNxE_MvAOSyjVo1LeBU2bkfOJ0M_k0EgzMyuWZydoHcndAFMaripaPyv04t5swC-2mV0U5cv3CM-MuPoqWCybAwYVnt_6bPNfaV8vpxzECrHq3XkQy23K4zcneUfy8bycqiyvVtJp/s1600/DSCN9753.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Early morning prep in our classroom.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love turning on all our lamps- makes our room feel so cozy.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBH38OekTjV_uU_KFJVW6P-_0G8rJDCc8d_0tazTN3WuiMNETBJ7ZY-qeXTDqGFoYWcu3E-N1HCSIfCl4iyzFt4QF6XE41UeZYmoG1uvZmZBhMHCHoXSYyiKt1y69rVEEX_5Yz5vEkEmvW/s1600/DSCN9757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMXwZmxAl5Oyui1-KkJVCliKqlevnC6QQQcaBE36UfMPY7FAHdUyNR-fBLnHlHbfIB_MdkQglj9x7p8KKqyOYRoVTWmqw58aS-3zULk047z6WxMluCW0Aq-KZmQ4Dp6VJ6AU1qh1CHQaE/s1600/DSCN9768.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Maggie was struggling with writing the number 3.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Then we got a serious case of the giggles.</span><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdM5XLk0gOmSKmYSBmm9EWjagG0Qt_2QKyGPhsSPG_Bk_GD2tfGHvuYvBo2N-JFkVX5tQ2Qy1hPeGFCA6yE4eexl7N0YpkiatOlqxhArs6JzbjazXSxcd5RjPyEkGV1TwQQGY1ztgQYW3/s1600/DSCN9775.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdM5XLk0gOmSKmYSBmm9EWjagG0Qt_2QKyGPhsSPG_Bk_GD2tfGHvuYvBo2N-JFkVX5tQ2Qy1hPeGFCA6yE4eexl7N0YpkiatOlqxhArs6JzbjazXSxcd5RjPyEkGV1TwQQGY1ztgQYW3/s1600/DSCN9775.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Gathering from our garden before the first frost.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOr1qWteyjr-Lp1t_OuGcA3hMxd-u-8TOGTVETxwP86uVmu3LkyNaBntPlbwXw5lQX51_Ub7PDTRXmEatFU4RUmjW3THnqBhMnk2s6TxnoAtPcu9PC4g-XbLTF4wrfnS5TYKgCzwuWlTZ_/s1600/DSCN9781.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I know this is grainy and blurry.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Oh but if you could have heard the giggles . . .</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Thankful for late afternoon dance parties.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I am so blessed.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I am so thankful.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you get a chance to thank the Lord </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">for all the little gifts this day brings. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-88989787627171634852014-09-09T05:59:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:00.750-08:00So Long Summer<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday was our first day of school.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">But before we said hello to school books and schedules,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">we bid summer a fabulous farewell.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fG_LTzkrbU3V6DG6iDV9iEAfTsDV4IMVjp0l5ilApzsZwcFatqXF_xqanyhIP2cT9R3WdKPGGpJBhsqSVnztZGs2R7xbBacSqjmKtMurjl_7GgYbUPlkJlC3Z68OIs6tvs-Nb1G5BTuw/s1600/DSCN9617.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8fG_LTzkrbU3V6DG6iDV9iEAfTsDV4IMVjp0l5ilApzsZwcFatqXF_xqanyhIP2cT9R3WdKPGGpJBhsqSVnztZGs2R7xbBacSqjmKtMurjl_7GgYbUPlkJlC3Z68OIs6tvs-Nb1G5BTuw/s1600/DSCN9617.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We spent the weekend camping in our favorite neck of the woods.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It truly was the BEST weekend.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Just what our family needed.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EkO0T1x7Ww0epN4bU-hp07KKYfbizwgB0MiFNTe1VO7184sjFhHmuri3MytiIw9yqdAP3bQlbIbylo8TQUw4jMMinT8G0GkL475biQgmw-bnJWO-stgQ_bTNSTflcpmrWif8DWCRBb88/s1600/DSCN9618.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">hiking,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJms75Fc1fkM4mvVA9iO-4CsPlGyBcZRidyV_RiIcY-UR7QsiDi5bYGbKVJD-YyAgKBYB2NvDvS6w1nqShc4CuIjSb9ddacd6aZO7SCzU74OTWVT31obRfAdHqt22JiFbmmjZkL-MJckl5/s1600/DSCN9622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJms75Fc1fkM4mvVA9iO-4CsPlGyBcZRidyV_RiIcY-UR7QsiDi5bYGbKVJD-YyAgKBYB2NvDvS6w1nqShc4CuIjSb9ddacd6aZO7SCzU74OTWVT31obRfAdHqt22JiFbmmjZkL-MJckl5/s1600/DSCN9622.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">jumping,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6BnqaUjPDLDjOJm5COZCg4iUj_xn2VI_EkblBBaQ_AaQl5B1Q4mNDesljjyuwz8TN17z02Ci6fXmMyewZ-oO1K6YqLD8xczd_RsRaPNCdMfBcp6qH8CIlZ8_cZwaRZP2ObxFYzfm5u1n/s1600/DSCN9676.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6BnqaUjPDLDjOJm5COZCg4iUj_xn2VI_EkblBBaQ_AaQl5B1Q4mNDesljjyuwz8TN17z02Ci6fXmMyewZ-oO1K6YqLD8xczd_RsRaPNCdMfBcp6qH8CIlZ8_cZwaRZP2ObxFYzfm5u1n/s1600/DSCN9676.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJYK5F6pOgQxROFEfY7yc8wzQwBIIWATwP6GHJEj64JqiSckAguhFBRDGC4V37_hIb7sDforZ92xlPEaIdG3hMpmMMNWAqjFaTi-H_fEErTMh3bPDm2MSU2cXN7e0lUijvvKwQT8zLr_h/s1600/DSCN9683.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJYK5F6pOgQxROFEfY7yc8wzQwBIIWATwP6GHJEj64JqiSckAguhFBRDGC4V37_hIb7sDforZ92xlPEaIdG3hMpmMMNWAqjFaTi-H_fEErTMh3bPDm2MSU2cXN7e0lUijvvKwQT8zLr_h/s1600/DSCN9683.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Alright 2014-2015 school year,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsc2MLXvHDZ9qVPc1WoIA-NCLodtn44Z62hGdjmzsKxcW_GLquHcXXFTalOMnznP4ZEQNOCHUIiTPDvNETjonRHBjKaj5zzK-TJH3Ng0eZv5u734jX0oEZE7Y9NmtG3k7qqU2tXw3m0g3W/s1600/DSCN9684.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsc2MLXvHDZ9qVPc1WoIA-NCLodtn44Z62hGdjmzsKxcW_GLquHcXXFTalOMnznP4ZEQNOCHUIiTPDvNETjonRHBjKaj5zzK-TJH3Ng0eZv5u734jX0oEZE7Y9NmtG3k7qqU2tXw3m0g3W/s1600/DSCN9684.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> let's do this!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-8842564210510289312014-08-15T05:16:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:00.766-08:00It's Always Worth It<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have I mentioned we've had a KA-RAZY summer?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yep.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's been nutty.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">ALL wonderful, fun , and meaningful events,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">just a bazillion of them squished in a few weeks time frame.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And you know what?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's ALL worth it. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">All the crazy running around, shopping, packing, laundering, repacking, cake baking . . .</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Every little bit of it has been filling my heart to the brim.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Actually, it's overflowing. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So in true Amy style, I shall now bombard you with pictures documenting all the fun.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhexkc5BHXNrEuhaOb8w6UK3m0gNFY6z8HREbXquqMOeGRXDjFdbXAGJ1bbxBR5WHXTjm3gu8W8n5BM-t5Hv3sko5VjwhSvOYyjRB4NvgMwUN1KifXurTBFx5uNcNN2sjkYmdy-gVngW_mu/s1600/DSCN9069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhexkc5BHXNrEuhaOb8w6UK3m0gNFY6z8HREbXquqMOeGRXDjFdbXAGJ1bbxBR5WHXTjm3gu8W8n5BM-t5Hv3sko5VjwhSvOYyjRB4NvgMwUN1KifXurTBFx5uNcNN2sjkYmdy-gVngW_mu/s1600/DSCN9069.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVgZdlV8tmjtqp-xiTFA-CPI7kO36nCjp4nEcysn-po_wNBgf92la_rBRiCxLWaN5mOkZN1Dem9Ae1mx7UDLQWxHbIXfC9qCpQqPrRZAn3FmdiRY02vB88l9qjKb7p6xbw77t7SGivuKw/s1600/DSCN9088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVgZdlV8tmjtqp-xiTFA-CPI7kO36nCjp4nEcysn-po_wNBgf92la_rBRiCxLWaN5mOkZN1Dem9Ae1mx7UDLQWxHbIXfC9qCpQqPrRZAn3FmdiRY02vB88l9qjKb7p6xbw77t7SGivuKw/s1600/DSCN9088.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We have an annual tradition of camping with Josh's sister and her family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We have only missed 2 summers in the last 10 years.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9yRT-xfk-nyT1r2eLLoTihk_ByGsar_TDuROjFekbWkSri50y2ynj597bKASFvVNuLxg4jQtPcL7OjkufzVz56bv2c2Kx2RmkrzFg12ZIWk3UmJTGuO1cP4gGCjShq9mK8l658qL62uT8/s1600/DSCN9168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9yRT-xfk-nyT1r2eLLoTihk_ByGsar_TDuROjFekbWkSri50y2ynj597bKASFvVNuLxg4jQtPcL7OjkufzVz56bv2c2Kx2RmkrzFg12ZIWk3UmJTGuO1cP4gGCjShq9mK8l658qL62uT8/s1600/DSCN9168.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We fish, swim, hike, and eat fabulous food.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiNBK1ElYdiAwBu0BLgK4hK_QzW18DMEnIlrMICuKx1kKaZJQ5iGY1ZfNv7EW8zH4r2Eeas4WEef2-LOHVGRyeFLSNvYV6kUZJKL8jpz0duR9WBeXIl0U0vlmzx60pe6j4VT9XGl0cDNSl/s1600/DSCN9138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiNBK1ElYdiAwBu0BLgK4hK_QzW18DMEnIlrMICuKx1kKaZJQ5iGY1ZfNv7EW8zH4r2Eeas4WEef2-LOHVGRyeFLSNvYV6kUZJKL8jpz0duR9WBeXIl0U0vlmzx60pe6j4VT9XGl0cDNSl/s1600/DSCN9138.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> It was so fun watching the girls fish with their Uncle Bill.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjya8La69O6Ex_7X6d46sNk6vWnZ2rN56Wdz-9-GM_PI7fiqtxFXZ3kaozYd6iQUW_tw2To-CaAfnbX8lBkoz9FPB9IwvUQnHEs96crZ-tnuwNZ2nIRahm1TEnwLJMW5cqQhBJbhtYtlXAW/s1600/DSCN9128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjya8La69O6Ex_7X6d46sNk6vWnZ2rN56Wdz-9-GM_PI7fiqtxFXZ3kaozYd6iQUW_tw2To-CaAfnbX8lBkoz9FPB9IwvUQnHEs96crZ-tnuwNZ2nIRahm1TEnwLJMW5cqQhBJbhtYtlXAW/s1600/DSCN9128.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> And they caught lots of fish!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7u-c4c4ULRQH3W1OhR0uKxNJ__NQgoFzDZDsnQh55QUTkxSMTxtfTOcUdUPmmpyxoxpUpaC9-3wgwcimbuWeaPnhu22msuM7YGxjPg4l5YVn21Lk2s9JiLfPgO7KWWYFG5kL7TZOY6e9/s1600/DSCN9188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7u-c4c4ULRQH3W1OhR0uKxNJ__NQgoFzDZDsnQh55QUTkxSMTxtfTOcUdUPmmpyxoxpUpaC9-3wgwcimbuWeaPnhu22msuM7YGxjPg4l5YVn21Lk2s9JiLfPgO7KWWYFG5kL7TZOY6e9/s1600/DSCN9188.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> These annual trips are so special to our family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">After that fun adventure we had 3 days before we headed on another camping adventure.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And in those three days my college roomie was in town.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So we squished in some time</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1xUjbAGFN4GT5o7VZaGjvJOM-3YsXqtMZPsd1vCdP8xK8WjBUW63tOXt2rMy_9jt2ywrqx32b50NTcb3xZxVnKpnsqpq6GtvTr4mv4ZLzO5hSeoNjxT0xulwj52RBAJudfXg0NVaF76t/s1600/DSCN9223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp1xUjbAGFN4GT5o7VZaGjvJOM-3YsXqtMZPsd1vCdP8xK8WjBUW63tOXt2rMy_9jt2ywrqx32b50NTcb3xZxVnKpnsqpq6GtvTr4mv4ZLzO5hSeoNjxT0xulwj52RBAJudfXg0NVaF76t/s1600/DSCN9223.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Too short but super sweet visit.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I adore my Nicole.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Also in those 3 days we celebrated our Maggie Nicole who turned FIVE! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUjYFWHiSCJ0WJKOu70CiItxGi97u7CvrZ8srvM8OIKCYclITXdXF6FHr4q1fwInl66cpooIQgjhekrSMbNDdoe-skNPSwL3-izowZlleEXmhucKtMDV6Bn3ytGrggH69Yjk7DUVXWnUhT/s1600/DSCN9232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUjYFWHiSCJ0WJKOu70CiItxGi97u7CvrZ8srvM8OIKCYclITXdXF6FHr4q1fwInl66cpooIQgjhekrSMbNDdoe-skNPSwL3-izowZlleEXmhucKtMDV6Bn3ytGrggH69Yjk7DUVXWnUhT/s1600/DSCN9232.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">How is my baby FIVE???</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'll share more on her birthday celebration in a few days.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So then we headed to Sisters, OR for a family reunion camping trip.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Again we were surrounded by family who we love so so much.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjycxd4zdo4SoDZJd9kfO_0bUuffFprVu42mlSMvR5BBOCJ5CpjbZE0O4rOxHqhuBlokkONEomwoT66Cd9F7JoUnKIK6L9AjlPMc_1LdIh3uL70CKO9DbGkqI9NqAs9e31XoH6D_M8UM2cA/s1600/DSCN9236.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjycxd4zdo4SoDZJd9kfO_0bUuffFprVu42mlSMvR5BBOCJ5CpjbZE0O4rOxHqhuBlokkONEomwoT66Cd9F7JoUnKIK6L9AjlPMc_1LdIh3uL70CKO9DbGkqI9NqAs9e31XoH6D_M8UM2cA/s1600/DSCN9236.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTwscdFgHcHnjZJa1ErMS4aJaDELrrtBVzYeVBcvmjE0ximELB2mc_IGjHKYj-xGxIvoKwDrd7T0nweJNibui4KaDlKGZKtDxxjU7CONRTDgB9junEVUplb83qnXW2fNLeb5acf1TCky6/s1600/DSCN9251.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTwscdFgHcHnjZJa1ErMS4aJaDELrrtBVzYeVBcvmjE0ximELB2mc_IGjHKYj-xGxIvoKwDrd7T0nweJNibui4KaDlKGZKtDxxjU7CONRTDgB9junEVUplb83qnXW2fNLeb5acf1TCky6/s1600/DSCN9251.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We went to a fish hatchery and saw ginormous fish.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCFKeNxfNNQ0mi-xV07pcH_QBxmg6EPmnhd77fHlAqWisbX3lOAngNCA8hNYIFQKHxhgYXC9Lq9PaINZerWVdwxIYiH7feCSKyq7KS9EAaqj-uqoo6rYdCwuBnXzg0iJUuvloHyLxNSEbN/s1600/DSCN9252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCFKeNxfNNQ0mi-xV07pcH_QBxmg6EPmnhd77fHlAqWisbX3lOAngNCA8hNYIFQKHxhgYXC9Lq9PaINZerWVdwxIYiH7feCSKyq7KS9EAaqj-uqoo6rYdCwuBnXzg0iJUuvloHyLxNSEbN/s1600/DSCN9252.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My Grandpa is so near and dear to my heart.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I don't get to see him nearly enough.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFdq6TLKFUyncU6FUjXjHlW-QhlgHP0nSonG2-MpRvSbHgPdiGRJmjRGW9DaQVWWFFiMP_glVkli8rwT-1gzYe-ymL8fsvl0FAYkDZWXC_5x8cB3Qf7UcePH_u1rGvDrWN4Q3XOMeTKOGT/s1600/DSCN9340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7g7nNn6BxhQlSJtwf_cirAfHNUOgSv_ifCYIQZDrdxH5KkwEnLEsQjZfVIHj6x70YhGSqDMQYFZrlH77SUWrvQqXkR1lmaBz6_y-MkB1Z2GvP_qgkR-5fMcYNgIw34XwUTP7Gn74bqLz/s1600/DSCN9330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7g7nNn6BxhQlSJtwf_cirAfHNUOgSv_ifCYIQZDrdxH5KkwEnLEsQjZfVIHj6x70YhGSqDMQYFZrlH77SUWrvQqXkR1lmaBz6_y-MkB1Z2GvP_qgkR-5fMcYNgIw34XwUTP7Gn74bqLz/s1600/DSCN9330.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So yes, it was a wee bit exhausting.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">But would I do it again?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">In a heartbeat.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is what life is about right?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spending time with people you love.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Making priceless memories.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I should also mention,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizVq1HRwr6bY1EKPq9MScfhYaEzpHLsybb8WAoJyIyAXdnjGOobh9a7zpRQJV2alQPAsMgdGH09lOP15BDJUcao1DcfbYDevtTG5k9Wi2Vu-uZ794vnTLyRNmzp9o71AXSw9NtNv6z_93/s1600/DSCN9246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizVq1HRwr6bY1EKPq9MScfhYaEzpHLsybb8WAoJyIyAXdnjGOobh9a7zpRQJV2alQPAsMgdGH09lOP15BDJUcao1DcfbYDevtTG5k9Wi2Vu-uZ794vnTLyRNmzp9o71AXSw9NtNv6z_93/s1600/DSCN9246.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This Mr. Hottie Pants </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">turned the big 4-0 while we were camping.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Love him to the moon and back.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So what do I hope you glean from this mile long post?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Make the effort.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Travel to make it happen.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Do whatever it takes to make those special memories with your loved ones.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now . . . I'm off to wrap presents for yet another birthday celebration.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-44582314819314574492014-08-01T05:43:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:00.820-08:00July Has Been A Marathon Of Fun<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Hello Folks!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm sitting here, catching my breath, after a fun-FILLED month of July.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We were blessed with lots of company, a family reunion, a special birthday, a wedding celebration, and bits of every day summer fun.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">So here's a lil' recap of our adventures:</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">(you might want to go refill your coffee- LOTS of pictures)</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHj7zW0Azfa3YqPF3kmfq6f4vllczxqpob_gX_H3IW4CvTYfsr7SOc4aN8t_aLm1UmKFXEj5dIvBosP3Tjmw8_RifF3pAxbw_pjvpogYvf4AhR7BxyqUQ7jLNOTwYMFrkDO3D6LKqUhgcX/s1600/DSCN8918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHj7zW0Azfa3YqPF3kmfq6f4vllczxqpob_gX_H3IW4CvTYfsr7SOc4aN8t_aLm1UmKFXEj5dIvBosP3Tjmw8_RifF3pAxbw_pjvpogYvf4AhR7BxyqUQ7jLNOTwYMFrkDO3D6LKqUhgcX/s1600/DSCN8918.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">We started our month celebrating this cute couple.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My grandparents have been married 65 years.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was an honor and a blessing to witness the renewal of their vows.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaU-DJD7YRX3FzpETp80fy73PCkUnrrCCQMIVOXE-VxRlemZmTWMoaSZRdKBa1Alem9WmkpkSWNuIza5s76RrBcTH_RUVMhlkJPlH7dq890j14eoWA3VIX3csg-MSf1Db5Zz2XQ8keFqFh/s1600/DSCN8931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaU-DJD7YRX3FzpETp80fy73PCkUnrrCCQMIVOXE-VxRlemZmTWMoaSZRdKBa1Alem9WmkpkSWNuIza5s76RrBcTH_RUVMhlkJPlH7dq890j14eoWA3VIX3csg-MSf1Db5Zz2XQ8keFqFh/s1600/DSCN8931.JPG" height="640" width="626" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> What a beautiful example of commitment.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-7LSxRPQcjI-9MqGRdQtdhtEhVjE3VQSDxFuLM5WA_GvzxeTS9bSWAjgC-ubSmihfu4AM9kvEWh0nC2WCMH54erttVh2mN5G2SQLhHQNe42ZqV7E1jJFbmsUi51kGOxxu7DAGHq7aozY/s1600/DSCN8889.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-7LSxRPQcjI-9MqGRdQtdhtEhVjE3VQSDxFuLM5WA_GvzxeTS9bSWAjgC-ubSmihfu4AM9kvEWh0nC2WCMH54erttVh2mN5G2SQLhHQNe42ZqV7E1jJFbmsUi51kGOxxu7DAGHq7aozY/s1600/DSCN8889.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> It was so fun connecting with all my aunts, uncles and cousins.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I drove this go-cart as a kid.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNOrmHbiNL3c_JKK-D4QoTyNsBu-7U1wxh5TrK2fSFsrOwFDSjmZenRpoFV-SO929sE6nqdiucHpHYnre6p6-w-_2krnnS2UgmHaBDANC41_0goLRBuXYQvADYXzlK_s9smtblc0fBj9-/s1600/DSCN8951.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNOrmHbiNL3c_JKK-D4QoTyNsBu-7U1wxh5TrK2fSFsrOwFDSjmZenRpoFV-SO929sE6nqdiucHpHYnre6p6-w-_2krnnS2UgmHaBDANC41_0goLRBuXYQvADYXzlK_s9smtblc0fBj9-/s1600/DSCN8951.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> So neat to now watch my girls drive it and tow the littles.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The girls finished up their horse lessons. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We're going to have to figure out a way </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">to continue this dream for Clara.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Of course we squeezed in a few fun floats on the river.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWY8iIKDkxG44dioyCR3GlZjOcWIURgAL_BhNN2o43asHEPM8m9rwXcRXmM8p40XXgyEfqZpam4sanHSWtQJ0-BHMB5DnrnZrIHnngdE1Q-AX4D7KRsDo4V4Y9hJvdARBCnF9FKS5JW1F/s1600/DSCF7909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAWY8iIKDkxG44dioyCR3GlZjOcWIURgAL_BhNN2o43asHEPM8m9rwXcRXmM8p40XXgyEfqZpam4sanHSWtQJ0-BHMB5DnrnZrIHnngdE1Q-AX4D7KRsDo4V4Y9hJvdARBCnF9FKS5JW1F/s1600/DSCF7909.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MIrYKiaNPpvZld9htJYubNhmE73iXpEZAioCKad6G7Gl0vIu2GtDJr4S7qWMSdJwxirzW7fiWZ30rOuEQr4cKCrtf5sBvPPBI1v-YlZHHgvpjq2KnJXfoYHAajusLuL_MPl5u9myzFcT/s1600/DSCF7920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MIrYKiaNPpvZld9htJYubNhmE73iXpEZAioCKad6G7Gl0vIu2GtDJr4S7qWMSdJwxirzW7fiWZ30rOuEQr4cKCrtf5sBvPPBI1v-YlZHHgvpjq2KnJXfoYHAajusLuL_MPl5u9myzFcT/s1600/DSCF7920.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I absolutely LOVE being on the water-</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">especially surrounded with people I love.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho9jKJf5F6DIEgDu_325f_TR_xESfyd1AYZZFRDCiQ7sCokLNNKFaJmU21T2ZgnldDxN4Zz5oJA76H94LBX7_t_gGy5rYplvQwMqJJz-zI7QBZ0ln2kVY8wkmwJGthpGyyY6zKHElBv91L/s1600/USPS+083.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho9jKJf5F6DIEgDu_325f_TR_xESfyd1AYZZFRDCiQ7sCokLNNKFaJmU21T2ZgnldDxN4Zz5oJA76H94LBX7_t_gGy5rYplvQwMqJJz-zI7QBZ0ln2kVY8wkmwJGthpGyyY6zKHElBv91L/s1600/USPS+083.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: large;">We were blessed by a visit from Josh's brother and family.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCxK_05XVKO2zoHCnF-vxv259gqIbCAtV34DENbMVsmChIovC_U6Wqt2NRFxYisLuXMctZTz-fqZpzXXtPSzt24ncTrpzG2I0NjL6wNWZWS1LLU8_o_4hx69xlLbSTkzEpwUZxPXZpKoX/s1600/USPS+085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCxK_05XVKO2zoHCnF-vxv259gqIbCAtV34DENbMVsmChIovC_U6Wqt2NRFxYisLuXMctZTz-fqZpzXXtPSzt24ncTrpzG2I0NjL6wNWZWS1LLU8_o_4hx69xlLbSTkzEpwUZxPXZpKoX/s1600/USPS+085.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: large;">Floats on the river, hiking, sliding down a mountain . . .</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">We packed in a lot of fun during their time here.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44WgRSOPvFKpmFe0A0YGTNOMLLvmQBDuog6fuxA6cL1P4etAaLUDT1_0F9Pck-T1V68S0jnSTGx3ZpP0eoeHo6QYv_7N7conWe6t2IUvEYuMCvxVKAU-XdB9YB6JA_6-HqrJsGWAQby0A/s1600/USPS+105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44WgRSOPvFKpmFe0A0YGTNOMLLvmQBDuog6fuxA6cL1P4etAaLUDT1_0F9Pck-T1V68S0jnSTGx3ZpP0eoeHo6QYv_7N7conWe6t2IUvEYuMCvxVKAU-XdB9YB6JA_6-HqrJsGWAQby0A/s1600/USPS+105.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"> We look forward to these visits so much. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This girl </span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacDqZguHk5wie3iiPPq7IepVHeUz9684uURFwRdLMGENgodQAzCDJo4L82URalt0t4JeBTpUMZSwhJooMRbvmznmsgLgKluja7X0Pa4VHQ1RJSCMsjN4LYJtGxFUW0_opKFrnKLAc6jFX/s1600/DSCN9009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhacDqZguHk5wie3iiPPq7IepVHeUz9684uURFwRdLMGENgodQAzCDJo4L82URalt0t4JeBTpUMZSwhJooMRbvmznmsgLgKluja7X0Pa4VHQ1RJSCMsjN4LYJtGxFUW0_opKFrnKLAc6jFX/s1600/DSCN9009.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> celebrated her 9th birthday.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I tried to convince her to stay 8, but she wasn't going for it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJYe5HphLlQYdRxkbazzHYZaj5c-Ikr5i9Nm1IfuZhVMkqtT9s3_zjADxVP1Q-Uu0EYm5rJ18-73SKp38sAVXi45dE1hVY0Jb1BnRR4_KOuj3jDyO_p3hEfZ98cVipERqFm2epbnZPtmg/s1600/DSCN9017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYJYe5HphLlQYdRxkbazzHYZaj5c-Ikr5i9Nm1IfuZhVMkqtT9s3_zjADxVP1Q-Uu0EYm5rJ18-73SKp38sAVXi45dE1hVY0Jb1BnRR4_KOuj3jDyO_p3hEfZ98cVipERqFm2epbnZPtmg/s1600/DSCN9017.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I love birthdays.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Such a great opportunity to remind someone you love just how much you love them.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOR3fF7YomSSqH9Unbo19_3RM8E1HkY4EVrb5K1D5TYx7AG11R56ZH7LL0X0YlDFelILwYhkFP26dl3f7DWK9NB6Rk6xu4l_8Y3qIa_Yhny25QHFVC3vcQ-Wicvn5C4rw-dd2rLuJCpMd_/s1600/DSCN9024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOR3fF7YomSSqH9Unbo19_3RM8E1HkY4EVrb5K1D5TYx7AG11R56ZH7LL0X0YlDFelILwYhkFP26dl3f7DWK9NB6Rk6xu4l_8Y3qIa_Yhny25QHFVC3vcQ-Wicvn5C4rw-dd2rLuJCpMd_/s1600/DSCN9024.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We finished up this month with a sweet visit from my parents.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioVjRT1Rrhbr_oxX85-IhQWqca55UjTgLXDNOU6h7JKXAiLRYVaX6o208l7mDJPIIy83_MMROzH9vszlU7a35mZGjLxHbBEeJusOUJ07nAll37Hx4ocQ27o5QVklNXUvXgzwYuBK4GqUjR/s1600/photo+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Such a great month.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">We have a few more weeks of a packed calendar and then a few weeks of slower days before school begins.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I love summer!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-14573000156061814582014-07-10T21:51:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:00.834-08:0010 on 10: July<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm joining in on the fun over at <a href="http://rebekahgough.blogspot.com/">A Bit Of Sunshine</a> .</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">10 pictures in 10 hours</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">embracing the beauty in your day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's a glimpse into our day:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl9lZF7oooO8JkkXo8RX6gmSKuCGvRZMMPsvmRWyGmdDrYMgcKYkngqCb4ueyl_deyA2ija3aG7Hgw9iE2JmAT8mbj1shSuaPuBO0z1MR-y_PMGc6JMZbF4jWVMghaj4ZISK6bOaF5xPlg/s1600/DSCN8960.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl9lZF7oooO8JkkXo8RX6gmSKuCGvRZMMPsvmRWyGmdDrYMgcKYkngqCb4ueyl_deyA2ija3aG7Hgw9iE2JmAT8mbj1shSuaPuBO0z1MR-y_PMGc6JMZbF4jWVMghaj4ZISK6bOaF5xPlg/s1600/DSCN8960.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> A little early morning watering</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8EAAPZiDKEpa6LkwSJDuqj2IhQrRQqEHgmkZ_H0pY0aGJFu0Vvpss1V6C2iraz-3EZqRkx-FfYWJwqD0mNkDzXrOALuUetO0zwBZSwoIZbBpDni8bU8z4YxeSXU6Afwzle07FckxtnAO3/s1600/DSCN8961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8EAAPZiDKEpa6LkwSJDuqj2IhQrRQqEHgmkZ_H0pY0aGJFu0Vvpss1V6C2iraz-3EZqRkx-FfYWJwqD0mNkDzXrOALuUetO0zwBZSwoIZbBpDni8bU8z4YxeSXU6Afwzle07FckxtnAO3/s1600/DSCN8961.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My mother-in-law is the best.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The best.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She called to see if I needed any help this morning.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So we spent some time weeding. </span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVNTy59fdtPyGxG8p2IcdmAHbHmFhRieWUp0sgv9nl6xYsPQbDy4b7JOuCYNnI7v6Is5wQqoYla2z222XdSRPTBHuGAQ61RHCGBu1hYmjjoCfVpuy83pe7WyIcFfWo61kN0E9-tOo-_TI/s1600/DSCN8964.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaVNTy59fdtPyGxG8p2IcdmAHbHmFhRieWUp0sgv9nl6xYsPQbDy4b7JOuCYNnI7v6Is5wQqoYla2z222XdSRPTBHuGAQ61RHCGBu1hYmjjoCfVpuy83pe7WyIcFfWo61kN0E9-tOo-_TI/s1600/DSCN8964.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Addy had a little run in with a swing set over the weekend.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We were just about to say so long to her stitches.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is her 'tough-girl' look.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXAMKaWlUBn9lYLZo-1ckww8L3DRIz_W-x4uhEGHk55wl2ajnUxHWq4cGb0WU9UHoXwJC5zqBIVgHJ18va51ABQ7iF-1T7KQjPj45-7h-iQvOb0yvnkppLzykP68Qixaz2_yPo9yydornz/s1600/DSCN8971.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXAMKaWlUBn9lYLZo-1ckww8L3DRIz_W-x4uhEGHk55wl2ajnUxHWq4cGb0WU9UHoXwJC5zqBIVgHJ18va51ABQ7iF-1T7KQjPj45-7h-iQvOb0yvnkppLzykP68Qixaz2_yPo9yydornz/s1600/DSCN8971.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> This frappe has become an afternoon habit of mine</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajR1O-WmMEWVQ_gNUMytGJ-UpQ54VVWAwH9uKYSd9lvwON-RjUe3ZLXNHUV6As7h8intnOyew1jXobWraXxRmRzu9fKofgAoH2DoOptzgxC1SBJYOJO-tjq6sn4M_TO6UfArT7tNUEpmn/s1600/DSCN8976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjajR1O-WmMEWVQ_gNUMytGJ-UpQ54VVWAwH9uKYSd9lvwON-RjUe3ZLXNHUV6As7h8intnOyew1jXobWraXxRmRzu9fKofgAoH2DoOptzgxC1SBJYOJO-tjq6sn4M_TO6UfArT7tNUEpmn/s1600/DSCN8976.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Kait spent some time at volleyball camp this week.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She's a great coach for her lil' sisters.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDYpYZIGL8UXNVfBfizSqqaM17TuhGusLKKTrh7Y5Prt2_yV3kPbPKbi93ZV1oca4E1Cn_rz1sKzGpjz3NlvEzzC-4JfTlysKIlhpSA86Wcb40DGT2kTX9at53-OAT9ljH5pKS1awZDr79/s1600/DSCN8981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDYpYZIGL8UXNVfBfizSqqaM17TuhGusLKKTrh7Y5Prt2_yV3kPbPKbi93ZV1oca4E1Cn_rz1sKzGpjz3NlvEzzC-4JfTlysKIlhpSA86Wcb40DGT2kTX9at53-OAT9ljH5pKS1awZDr79/s1600/DSCN8981.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Nothin' like an evening bon fire</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFIGiY4vJSpV2lPy5I-nLr7pd3pColVd0N4sJzIZyjjyyWQaMeoC4WbeTzpvEwIiSYCwAlTXGQ2IIUjPsx1s-JmpB9FxTa2VKGoHEjYKLoCoxkkBoDG6k6OuDGi2QqvfImM1u9K7qra3p/s1600/DSCN8989.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFIGiY4vJSpV2lPy5I-nLr7pd3pColVd0N4sJzIZyjjyyWQaMeoC4WbeTzpvEwIiSYCwAlTXGQ2IIUjPsx1s-JmpB9FxTa2VKGoHEjYKLoCoxkkBoDG6k6OuDGi2QqvfImM1u9K7qra3p/s1600/DSCN8989.JPG" height="432" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Feeding my thirsty garden</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh870UoD145zM1H1WFSHkbpn5zlOwMo-pB-wYYXE019L87kTFcGlLS-rXXxWTOup7EVtVQI9Wu9QNx2RN63h4NdV5D1i0S4b6kFI3Q4cnqmKXW4jIrc_Y3eT_PihttyoK7E05ZkVWewY6vo/s1600/DSCN8992.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh870UoD145zM1H1WFSHkbpn5zlOwMo-pB-wYYXE019L87kTFcGlLS-rXXxWTOup7EVtVQI9Wu9QNx2RN63h4NdV5D1i0S4b6kFI3Q4cnqmKXW4jIrc_Y3eT_PihttyoK7E05ZkVWewY6vo/s1600/DSCN8992.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Buds</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Maggie likes to think Jinja is her dog. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1wxtCax5VB-Qa9LqjtXk6X3Ht0xk71ujkwjySzhq-ASmaLGNVX1eaXxXL2e0PE4dPvGUpXG0JbtudyDdDQsAnv70S56UIqW7qfg4oybY_EFAxUFojHK7yClg1acom-t5G1Sd4lPSxPqhj/s1600/DSCN8999.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1wxtCax5VB-Qa9LqjtXk6X3Ht0xk71ujkwjySzhq-ASmaLGNVX1eaXxXL2e0PE4dPvGUpXG0JbtudyDdDQsAnv70S56UIqW7qfg4oybY_EFAxUFojHK7yClg1acom-t5G1Sd4lPSxPqhj/s1600/DSCN8999.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> A little more volleyball practice</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love summer evenings to play as a family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwoC7egq4cpkbHV5WeKu4qf2Xsd6ylaWsRLV574nKHLUgrNXnojriY6Vcyrk78wd8-XG8oMd2IYkneFrSJjjR7SJpbM1CmK-E1g09-UtpAg7Dkm1ptWR5N-WvJXpPp9AEUnDH4K10FaTM0/s1600/DSCN9002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwoC7egq4cpkbHV5WeKu4qf2Xsd6ylaWsRLV574nKHLUgrNXnojriY6Vcyrk78wd8-XG8oMd2IYkneFrSJjjR7SJpbM1CmK-E1g09-UtpAg7Dkm1ptWR5N-WvJXpPp9AEUnDH4K10FaTM0/s1600/DSCN9002.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sister love</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kait reads American Girl books to Maggie </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">every night </span>before bed .</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I am so incredibly blessed. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was a beautiful day indeed.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love the simple joys of summer!</span></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-64051693789896566852014-07-03T07:09:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:00.880-08:00Embracing The Gift Of Each Day<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lately, I find myself choosing </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><i>to embrace the simple joys of each day.</i> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I say 'choosing' because quite honestly, it's been a wee bit crazy around here.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Josh has been working '8 days a week' and I have had a few deadlines weighing on my shoulders.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">But amidst the chaos life can bring, I want each day </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">to be a day FULL of simple joys. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Each day is a gift and I want to treat it as such. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So here's a few ways we've been embracing the simple joys:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This girl</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguuiAk8Hx5ay_Axk4_r2xjSWqk9Jl_cZBxPvCpy9hw-omKrELZVePyMtmCUOGy2UTSAgLX6hKuTqQ2Rm31M-8zM_AnLzOgb8N5bmA58yI_Mq9C7BYzSL5MrF3oAzov70OdZPiRr1pJNiMR/s1600/DSCN8517.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguuiAk8Hx5ay_Axk4_r2xjSWqk9Jl_cZBxPvCpy9hw-omKrELZVePyMtmCUOGy2UTSAgLX6hKuTqQ2Rm31M-8zM_AnLzOgb8N5bmA58yI_Mq9C7BYzSL5MrF3oAzov70OdZPiRr1pJNiMR/s1600/DSCN8517.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oh this precious girl</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbqYd73MnFBca_4kH6lHIHnoNPS2sX7eIIyacgyWQiS6RNLQa50uUqcEXkjT-Pr6Yuy5tVeRjqgmmvYduWQwdJkgGJZlAo5JwmE3NkcM7ooSK6Ac_6yGLrZlZSyy6DZ8zJzgp2VMrLO5J6/s1600/DSCN8523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbqYd73MnFBca_4kH6lHIHnoNPS2sX7eIIyacgyWQiS6RNLQa50uUqcEXkjT-Pr6Yuy5tVeRjqgmmvYduWQwdJkgGJZlAo5JwmE3NkcM7ooSK6Ac_6yGLrZlZSyy6DZ8zJzgp2VMrLO5J6/s1600/DSCN8523.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Has been baking up a storm</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZG_U3cRMeRjW0Rprun5XGxDzV3PIZ7d2tI8OSNsIABGDAb1QcDSlkGv_hT-o4pcZn8loNomV3WpAib1MPVqGuWBOzgK1sRgyhO439C2UUDy7MF1ctVybOyJnCK_ya_0d9JOP-e8r6dz9/s1600/DSCN8527.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqZG_U3cRMeRjW0Rprun5XGxDzV3PIZ7d2tI8OSNsIABGDAb1QcDSlkGv_hT-o4pcZn8loNomV3WpAib1MPVqGuWBOzgK1sRgyhO439C2UUDy7MF1ctVybOyJnCK_ya_0d9JOP-e8r6dz9/s1600/DSCN8527.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And she can make THE MOST delicious scone.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuAgOKX5q3ZS4y1xTa8HBR_1BnSabtilGsAZzqJen5Vvfp49O6bq_qVxW5d9DmyboxI0Nstx551-p7FtMY_1K9UsoF1kVKgGgy0l_Ih7dvR_YXYvPHEkeGsE2hoALeA6qbpEpeE4r8r-G/s1600/DSCN8737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyuAgOKX5q3ZS4y1xTa8HBR_1BnSabtilGsAZzqJen5Vvfp49O6bq_qVxW5d9DmyboxI0Nstx551-p7FtMY_1K9UsoF1kVKgGgy0l_Ih7dvR_YXYvPHEkeGsE2hoALeA6qbpEpeE4r8r-G/s1600/DSCN8737.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">These two lil' monkey's are taking horse lessons.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDOXvMfJUR5QgCjB6SwPjVj2a0LMhBJvO3IRNtrjbNAWZalbpiYLmN1C1tYqYR_zyxgfRR0TVtld-6fYD56wV7lLztR9XctEC9AiMvWOGduI5koOEWnY74b2GFvizdxRBM_00auXVXAKi/s1600/DSCN8744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUDOXvMfJUR5QgCjB6SwPjVj2a0LMhBJvO3IRNtrjbNAWZalbpiYLmN1C1tYqYR_zyxgfRR0TVtld-6fYD56wV7lLztR9XctEC9AiMvWOGduI5koOEWnY74b2GFvizdxRBM_00auXVXAKi/s1600/DSCN8744.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWoyyi-03nbE5RBtZEyPKA91OU7rJ9H_NzLdsnsTVgBYl053JOU7PFOXA_ym-mMlK50LG2PWEMFese9NDyVXald5Re3WVVpDXgrYMhyphenhyphenPbUiMG9QpfNcz3-Y50FNYZNP-k9wvTLRhv0BxD/s1600/DSCN8751.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWoyyi-03nbE5RBtZEyPKA91OU7rJ9H_NzLdsnsTVgBYl053JOU7PFOXA_ym-mMlK50LG2PWEMFese9NDyVXald5Re3WVVpDXgrYMhyphenhyphenPbUiMG9QpfNcz3-Y50FNYZNP-k9wvTLRhv0BxD/s1600/DSCN8751.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Oh the JOY of a dream coming true.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCL7LFqi5EZB4DRET-MEyEmdQlhB6SgEkjEcx1ngvQi2HNkZHuxpPaBdHUSdGypzViquTILt1b3VAAbLJ2HVUXBGWWjLnoi4kI41VU4UABwezk-4_HFl-c3FTm7zVY8AGQF9KqBURAHbF2/s1600/DSCN8780.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCL7LFqi5EZB4DRET-MEyEmdQlhB6SgEkjEcx1ngvQi2HNkZHuxpPaBdHUSdGypzViquTILt1b3VAAbLJ2HVUXBGWWjLnoi4kI41VU4UABwezk-4_HFl-c3FTm7zVY8AGQF9KqBURAHbF2/s1600/DSCN8780.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And last weekend we escaped to the mountains again for a sweet few days of camping.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNLuZK4o0SenTagBs8GXkx5z77oMqj2ykY5y3nD2-iS5kXDKPhyeK0ACvSUW8LktsyQKZYfoHuEhm6NUtaN7l0WT4wijqEgKfTctZfMycq_GkQRCzBiHixbXmy6HYcbjQy0AmvzP5U90B/s1600/DSCN8818.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNLuZK4o0SenTagBs8GXkx5z77oMqj2ykY5y3nD2-iS5kXDKPhyeK0ACvSUW8LktsyQKZYfoHuEhm6NUtaN7l0WT4wijqEgKfTctZfMycq_GkQRCzBiHixbXmy6HYcbjQy0AmvzP5U90B/s1600/DSCN8818.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Even though it was another rainy weekend,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXH_tEGxY_JG156MDKETgUy55WxuFRQJWAM4V8q-tAC1LVreBkv_JSqz2p9NCnHUZ4Y-H1hHDnkQ1CNT3k3-6l-feZp4kEZ9O-hSyINRjiVMpJLnfrffVmVcJokQmBcDq9M5nPt6ragsG5/s1600/DSCN8826.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXH_tEGxY_JG156MDKETgUy55WxuFRQJWAM4V8q-tAC1LVreBkv_JSqz2p9NCnHUZ4Y-H1hHDnkQ1CNT3k3-6l-feZp4kEZ9O-hSyINRjiVMpJLnfrffVmVcJokQmBcDq9M5nPt6ragsG5/s1600/DSCN8826.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">God never disappoints with the beauty of His creation.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQoGqDVnfhBTBRYJdorKdvueOlnrgrh0DMYRmZrrXLuRx4yAMYnRMtEG-ztXkh7KrTZXXYYemD3p62C96_pgRNYrpSRqFzgxcUeeB63OMCgSkyj8ivRbVsMzWNLLFpC0T5BuqSRPCEgiVU/s1600/DSCN8803.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQoGqDVnfhBTBRYJdorKdvueOlnrgrh0DMYRmZrrXLuRx4yAMYnRMtEG-ztXkh7KrTZXXYYemD3p62C96_pgRNYrpSRqFzgxcUeeB63OMCgSkyj8ivRbVsMzWNLLFpC0T5BuqSRPCEgiVU/s1600/DSCN8803.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Camping brings its own simple joys.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQt4R_3VyhXM4P2vCjpS7a6KCNAjCKw8QmqzEdlS2de_F0D482rFlgXLBXbc02Ze3cfcEL5xc0mtHJq1ttN45ZzHXFz2WgZvv9J6hfNw5J8RtAAc_mPAAGswH5NZh_s41DeWeBVCHnOm-9/s1600/DSCN8808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQt4R_3VyhXM4P2vCjpS7a6KCNAjCKw8QmqzEdlS2de_F0D482rFlgXLBXbc02Ze3cfcEL5xc0mtHJq1ttN45ZzHXFz2WgZvv9J6hfNw5J8RtAAc_mPAAGswH5NZh_s41DeWeBVCHnOm-9/s1600/DSCN8808.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Endless hours of rock throwing</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb3f8qR_a0TAx6HSdXE1YUgSlNuhKXNDbK4i9UsSclgCYNvqD2C_gLZ3fCPHj6njwDaJYkuW9nR7RV9ttvWi09p9C_tobAozh6kC5ZotRCg7eS46u1K_SHteaKtjy-H9EiyxTrGR_rKYbU/s1600/DSCN8853.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb3f8qR_a0TAx6HSdXE1YUgSlNuhKXNDbK4i9UsSclgCYNvqD2C_gLZ3fCPHj6njwDaJYkuW9nR7RV9ttvWi09p9C_tobAozh6kC5ZotRCg7eS46u1K_SHteaKtjy-H9EiyxTrGR_rKYbU/s1600/DSCN8853.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">(I'm afraid Clara has gotten her form from me)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtoGgebkw0ULdmNkHlXOxxphjQZGX9bPwFYx3-PMc1XSiB-3a7y5gQX4Lo35F8q7PyGTjPWdUg0DBMfBxS_NN3oDB8HT_JweO6fXom8KD0j8X_0595Gx46LJKbaYWTVcSMuiRFXobcjsH/s1600/DSCN8839.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtoGgebkw0ULdmNkHlXOxxphjQZGX9bPwFYx3-PMc1XSiB-3a7y5gQX4Lo35F8q7PyGTjPWdUg0DBMfBxS_NN3oDB8HT_JweO6fXom8KD0j8X_0595Gx46LJKbaYWTVcSMuiRFXobcjsH/s1600/DSCN8839.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Stick boat races</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMAKw5jQ8w3Qf0c3rOK9jS-s-od4xdl_Fhzgx3w3ulV94dL9mXMcl1fYU1-VxjhWdauch-9QjNFVCS3L7rweDETT3PbmAieMYEglP4dN6mrh-GNGykiuAHSy9UeLNOaC5A52Sh899P6L1/s1600/DSCN8840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMAKw5jQ8w3Qf0c3rOK9jS-s-od4xdl_Fhzgx3w3ulV94dL9mXMcl1fYU1-VxjhWdauch-9QjNFVCS3L7rweDETT3PbmAieMYEglP4dN6mrh-GNGykiuAHSy9UeLNOaC5A52Sh899P6L1/s1600/DSCN8840.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Painting rocks</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFtGuGlVDq8NskF7o9OsOhszosYM5DE5CzFU8yggVFgmdc8dWWamM-tcZqSycbM0gG6MIqxYA8WBSy58_k7CPhQsFxVtiODcumopv-PUcf-esn1P_e6HsF7a0mfTYIKg5mX_digcX7r6s/s1600/DSCN8850.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFtGuGlVDq8NskF7o9OsOhszosYM5DE5CzFU8yggVFgmdc8dWWamM-tcZqSycbM0gG6MIqxYA8WBSy58_k7CPhQsFxVtiODcumopv-PUcf-esn1P_e6HsF7a0mfTYIKg5mX_digcX7r6s/s1600/DSCN8850.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And time to take goofy family photos.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcV7Abelk9fPEyULRyM30XUkqryqMVfLRJaAujSkZmMLdhIkRnzaRMUVNRTRcZSDW9vHcQVk8myDbcygJ20UT_CikGBLsLIz7m5VLSP-YZzygRyCuGLpqevdhJ4sGkq6COsd7NsiZivzln/s1600/DSCN8793.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcV7Abelk9fPEyULRyM30XUkqryqMVfLRJaAujSkZmMLdhIkRnzaRMUVNRTRcZSDW9vHcQVk8myDbcygJ20UT_CikGBLsLIz7m5VLSP-YZzygRyCuGLpqevdhJ4sGkq6COsd7NsiZivzln/s1600/DSCN8793.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> These pictures make me smile out loud.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnoVkHh3oVkTpTwA_ChEwG7p9Fg1CZhNeX7Vq1-7wNXBaW-AxKbuf6kaeZgxWwsF-U7dfkM64I3y-Yv3Tfu1n5zB8AiKlxiWJhLufcj6MDQrxJDJqGEUlaIyo6aOG2ZlFXSEzmT2s8Ttco/s1600/DSCN8798.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnoVkHh3oVkTpTwA_ChEwG7p9Fg1CZhNeX7Vq1-7wNXBaW-AxKbuf6kaeZgxWwsF-U7dfkM64I3y-Yv3Tfu1n5zB8AiKlxiWJhLufcj6MDQrxJDJqGEUlaIyo6aOG2ZlFXSEzmT2s8Ttco/s1600/DSCN8798.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">So completely blessed</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Zj2lJr-K1Qyq96yeIDegsheFoOuq4hHv-hk1nVk38xZuAlzKnoZlE7LlR2oLALnn90gCXSPbrcS3ORiXxlWZ2eWw6ekWzdDqUux2QvJ-E8wT25lsxR3EPy1I256HSlKwpbQkknhmmFcn/s1600/DSCN8861.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Zj2lJr-K1Qyq96yeIDegsheFoOuq4hHv-hk1nVk38xZuAlzKnoZlE7LlR2oLALnn90gCXSPbrcS3ORiXxlWZ2eWw6ekWzdDqUux2QvJ-E8wT25lsxR3EPy1I256HSlKwpbQkknhmmFcn/s1600/DSCN8861.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you're able to embrace and fully enjoy the simple moments of each day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPzkKugVcmhScprMj5QLFqOmYR6-wtCEJYir9OSVGtZ9JyYWhOivd48posWGMKqllUN5kizDwbhw5L8VICs-1yRNCRO9OzqePBIQ0KC6hVoJemscKyJk2WZtfDBVuF1lK-Ut3RJzgcNuhR/s1600/DSCN8801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPzkKugVcmhScprMj5QLFqOmYR6-wtCEJYir9OSVGtZ9JyYWhOivd48posWGMKqllUN5kizDwbhw5L8VICs-1yRNCRO9OzqePBIQ0KC6hVoJemscKyJk2WZtfDBVuF1lK-Ut3RJzgcNuhR/s1600/DSCN8801.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-10485457314537463362014-06-23T06:12:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:00.897-08:00Apple Pie Pockets<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's no secret that I love to bake.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite treats to make is pie.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">There's just something so comforting in making pie crust.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A fun twist on traditional pie is </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW1np61bt5zxLW-PFfXqdFzXgQaxizCoKxeYf5GLX7Om8ln4IhZ_WzH-KjRSGQhFpqpgmSKzRjj5FvCoNcFzz_LIdbLK90BlWoKv8luJDftMWG9tukbkJcjc7QYd9vgJTARHVXkdQjLS_p/s1600/DSCN8719.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW1np61bt5zxLW-PFfXqdFzXgQaxizCoKxeYf5GLX7Om8ln4IhZ_WzH-KjRSGQhFpqpgmSKzRjj5FvCoNcFzz_LIdbLK90BlWoKv8luJDftMWG9tukbkJcjc7QYd9vgJTARHVXkdQjLS_p/s1600/DSCN8719.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pie Pockets!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love making these in the summer because it seems we are always on the go. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">They are a great treat to make for picnics, lake days, and even for camping!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My hard working hubbie has a crazy work week coming up, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">so I wanted to send a little love in his lunch each day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Apple pie is his ultimate fave!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My favorite and no fail pie crust recipe is Ina Garten's- you can find her recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/perfect-pie-crust-recipe.html">here</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's the best.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And the easiest.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I also roughly use Ina's apple pie filling recipe. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">You can find that recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/deep-dish-apple-pie-recipe.html">here</a>.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">(I leave out the zest, orange juice, and allspice- just a personal preference)</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's how I make the yummy pie pockets:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">First make your crust and let it chill in the fridge while you prep the filling. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2yHS3EGI35OpIQur6JGZV9jBRPm4ADYj1yeMELZeRTdm0OOF6KnABhDr-KUt5wASf3m1G_jWJw1fvwNQO8EFlO1QGCfIxHSiz6Y1LjpWzY6VUBJAkO_ZYs0QtlZW9TnzoJVudhTNRgTi/s1600/DSCN8693.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2yHS3EGI35OpIQur6JGZV9jBRPm4ADYj1yeMELZeRTdm0OOF6KnABhDr-KUt5wASf3m1G_jWJw1fvwNQO8EFlO1QGCfIxHSiz6Y1LjpWzY6VUBJAkO_ZYs0QtlZW9TnzoJVudhTNRgTi/s1600/DSCN8693.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZo5cDBifzZHF2vvfOEIe7NAFgSBxER8prTGDqaKgVIRihWmR-eZbO2xsDE6K5STFY6KUUwEyoc694BkNNfn7g_Dzzm0AbxlrZp407lJix0_rr4HhSPQFW6IrSFHOgs6sF48Qh_XhqX0c/s1600/DSCN8694.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZo5cDBifzZHF2vvfOEIe7NAFgSBxER8prTGDqaKgVIRihWmR-eZbO2xsDE6K5STFY6KUUwEyoc694BkNNfn7g_Dzzm0AbxlrZp407lJix0_rr4HhSPQFW6IrSFHOgs6sF48Qh_XhqX0c/s1600/DSCN8694.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Then roll out your crust fairly thin and use a small bowl or lid to trace your circles.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">(or you can be crazy and just eyeball it)</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiONCv8UEPcSkeb-usi0hyNk1Kv0sBywOrxcK5rzn0C_7hiVBw5zew6pLnv-4m89289FMszE0kD1VBmUDQupm2MWIjxRGiKqC83b9ZmK-bp0DPhVl4fOWW6l6aoWFQZSv3qyWyglvuYn8fd/s1600/DSCN8704.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiONCv8UEPcSkeb-usi0hyNk1Kv0sBywOrxcK5rzn0C_7hiVBw5zew6pLnv-4m89289FMszE0kD1VBmUDQupm2MWIjxRGiKqC83b9ZmK-bp0DPhVl4fOWW6l6aoWFQZSv3qyWyglvuYn8fd/s1600/DSCN8704.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Next transfer your circle of dough to a prepared baking sheet (I prefer using parchment paper) and coat the edge with an egg wash- this will serve as the glue.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">(egg wash- one egg white with 2 Tbsp. of water)</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Then fill half your circle with the apple deliciousness.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqPI38fe0HClJUnXQKe_lVaH3nbo1fSWK38POj2y3OXzJcYbaV7cgZG4zMQOom1DXyrXM0IJHCJUpFexTXzcAR5RHOmHFCfZJvXvYwt13tkinkac5JrjrSK7apRavvpnusFbmhvET-js6/s1600/DSCN8705.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqPI38fe0HClJUnXQKe_lVaH3nbo1fSWK38POj2y3OXzJcYbaV7cgZG4zMQOom1DXyrXM0IJHCJUpFexTXzcAR5RHOmHFCfZJvXvYwt13tkinkac5JrjrSK7apRavvpnusFbmhvET-js6/s1600/DSCN8705.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to recruit a cute helper for this part.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJt6p01RtPdjXEXaYzQlgBSozO1NW8zYXPZp2Z6u8QH65CIvnu3-0GHCLPiZV6nFStzXsqn5S-xpYpg-8dAK-KfxLEFtnQk4Ga4FIF1OTBsE6seKKoo6JI_W86J6o8h5l5f0C7uc-qyPVD/s1600/DSCN8701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJt6p01RtPdjXEXaYzQlgBSozO1NW8zYXPZp2Z6u8QH65CIvnu3-0GHCLPiZV6nFStzXsqn5S-xpYpg-8dAK-KfxLEFtnQk4Ga4FIF1OTBsE6seKKoo6JI_W86J6o8h5l5f0C7uc-qyPVD/s1600/DSCN8701.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">After folding over the other half of dough, pinch the edges closed and use a fork to seal the edge.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> Be sure to poke a few holes in the top- or else your delicious filling with spurt out the seams.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">(learned that lesson my first go around)</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Once you have all your pockets prepared, brush the outsides with the egg wash and sprinkle generously with sugar.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This makes the crust nice and shiny with a delicious and delicate crunch.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Then bake them in a 400 degree oven for 45-60 minutes.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8_5keBU_YYPW07eZknr92aSkPv6uYxre34VmmyvPa156lavgza0o8s6q26igq8J2kNsreM_E8gG0zgTpoK7bfk7SS8z6RycrMWN1hQ4WlbGA10fN1ELep864s0lhz72Cw7h9s4BQdOq_/s1600/DSCN8713.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8_5keBU_YYPW07eZknr92aSkPv6uYxre34VmmyvPa156lavgza0o8s6q26igq8J2kNsreM_E8gG0zgTpoK7bfk7SS8z6RycrMWN1hQ4WlbGA10fN1ELep864s0lhz72Cw7h9s4BQdOq_/s1600/DSCN8713.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oh these are so delicious!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And I love their rustic appearance.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">(that's another way of saying I am not a perfectionist when it comes to assembly) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zhBR3tlTxZRkIoiQuas3GoOxQrSQ3ckN16gbAHyMqi-EISQrIbhICMisWjMLRaXY6y59SkTQWMuuTqu1_Ve0QAWs_MlIbmUMHfgR_G0oU1SczIb8ySvGZUSdfoRDJEUGFvaSuta4l_7H/s1600/DSCN8710.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zhBR3tlTxZRkIoiQuas3GoOxQrSQ3ckN16gbAHyMqi-EISQrIbhICMisWjMLRaXY6y59SkTQWMuuTqu1_Ve0QAWs_MlIbmUMHfgR_G0oU1SczIb8ySvGZUSdfoRDJEUGFvaSuta4l_7H/s1600/DSCN8710.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">They go along perfectly with your coffee in the morning too!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you get a chance to try theses tasty treats!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-63412915545036753202014-06-19T14:52:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:00.942-08:00The Best Way To Kick Off Summer<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5IY0iEbpdXkVUt5Fa9t_wyyuTZLHni4M_HJQWOaec9eSFqhC32QQDVZNNiQGFAbJQgZNXSYNfz7oThcseiWpW-Ztkx2mNrtOLDLUtnxg5f7JXKCFKn0OaakrijorKnIV7Xnh9NTDM4m1P/s1600/DSCN8558.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5IY0iEbpdXkVUt5Fa9t_wyyuTZLHni4M_HJQWOaec9eSFqhC32QQDVZNNiQGFAbJQgZNXSYNfz7oThcseiWpW-Ztkx2mNrtOLDLUtnxg5f7JXKCFKn0OaakrijorKnIV7Xnh9NTDM4m1P/s1600/DSCN8558.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Last weekend we packed up our sleeping bags, fishing poles and plenty of junk food </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and headed to the back woods.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXbmXUcgm0UKFxJlA-IEuaBekx9nhIMxUbFm8OqOvpyZ1bP-UVOnrf9w87dp7YzZ_DwRRDe9MKgKewey6xAunFZf530QTC-H6JzQKVWu0B_hd5X0OG0jaqUc09mzJG2WkO3CCHQ0JH6HTf/s1600/DSCN8618.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXbmXUcgm0UKFxJlA-IEuaBekx9nhIMxUbFm8OqOvpyZ1bP-UVOnrf9w87dp7YzZ_DwRRDe9MKgKewey6xAunFZf530QTC-H6JzQKVWu0B_hd5X0OG0jaqUc09mzJG2WkO3CCHQ0JH6HTf/s1600/DSCN8618.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We upgraded our camping experience with buying a camper.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I cannot tell you HOW MUCH I LOVED camping in our camper!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I call it our cabin on wheels.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was especially nice since it rained the ENTIRE weekend.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">But it didn't faze us. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOkJZUPDa5JtgGSsdefLxvAgTCNYdjtEjhdttl4vwOPDnHLGNNO2HZqSGEvvA0ULcrxoDIkiw4q6KcGpwbXI7LCMKfGtnSvLWqKSk40SDRtU-3FkOzg9ks2wK39xZyMoPIl3G7ULcd9Hq/s1600/DSCN8562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHOkJZUPDa5JtgGSsdefLxvAgTCNYdjtEjhdttl4vwOPDnHLGNNO2HZqSGEvvA0ULcrxoDIkiw4q6KcGpwbXI7LCMKfGtnSvLWqKSk40SDRtU-3FkOzg9ks2wK39xZyMoPIl3G7ULcd9Hq/s1600/DSCN8562.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We played lots of games.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhda4exjgXMJBFOJzUOpAIYOU9ZdTiFbDVC9z8bEJUv5kEv6LkwMbbrppO1-pldAbanbenXGZb4DnoyHJFIFJb4pVPcy1vJIjRF03Kzr7Lf56to-_q9OV37J7zLrxVAepFmvlGFgQbNJ9e2/s1600/DSCN8566.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhda4exjgXMJBFOJzUOpAIYOU9ZdTiFbDVC9z8bEJUv5kEv6LkwMbbrppO1-pldAbanbenXGZb4DnoyHJFIFJb4pVPcy1vJIjRF03Kzr7Lf56to-_q9OV37J7zLrxVAepFmvlGFgQbNJ9e2/s1600/DSCN8566.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> And lots of cozy reading, drawing and math worksheets.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, math worksheets- we are the nerdiest homeschoolers.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And I love it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqI2Qb9WA0Itbg3YFsV4bp7FaZRD-MtEgCgs91aAie9AgrrKQtF3RsIVCfnGA-khgVEVcSMpQf5ubRrU9Jmb10Z5RT35CYbedCzHyx9ECcfWWMw1kc4JhFV8CpDgEQBXcr03tHF2kysZj/s1600/DSCN8571.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Hottie Alert</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGDiuqxnEolRdVy9QyuP5vd9AxOuBrrYpur_tGfG_NDQaeN1tfz-5RYiWu0xIOFRH4-I3CA2TXJnTGknFI4Vtsym6K_VMrmLXUgE_j4uopDF7N13FeJ2vPQHDBYlP-99E5EL2MZ9xwrd-/s1600/DSCN8687.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFGDiuqxnEolRdVy9QyuP5vd9AxOuBrrYpur_tGfG_NDQaeN1tfz-5RYiWu0xIOFRH4-I3CA2TXJnTGknFI4Vtsym6K_VMrmLXUgE_j4uopDF7N13FeJ2vPQHDBYlP-99E5EL2MZ9xwrd-/s1600/DSCN8687.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> The sun made a glorious appearance our last few hours of adventuring.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love camping with my family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The focused time together spent in God's beautiful creation is priceless.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLwBLdlXzwHhF7FtYHKduzyZi6fTl57vvz61n-17LDHovedjqtOwsVt-vzAC_xg3imI__GqDivPIB1Hl2habHiXd_womMH1kgvgvzXZNCTgGwFbIK_cFxLkZRcwMQ8fCqgwKCED-JH5ine/s1600/DSCN8686.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLwBLdlXzwHhF7FtYHKduzyZi6fTl57vvz61n-17LDHovedjqtOwsVt-vzAC_xg3imI__GqDivPIB1Hl2habHiXd_womMH1kgvgvzXZNCTgGwFbIK_cFxLkZRcwMQ8fCqgwKCED-JH5ine/s1600/DSCN8686.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Can't wait for our next adventure!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-69224609967665187012014-06-02T07:19:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:00.959-08:00Uniquely You<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">A few weeks ago I was blessed to be able to go to a <a href="http://blog.lproof.org/2014/05/lpl-spokane-recap-video.html">Beth Moore conference</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oh how I adore Beth.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you're not familiar with Beth Moore, I HIGHLY recommend getting to know her through her many books and bible studies.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She's a hoot and a half and an incredible woman of God.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've been to these conferences before.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So amazing.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">There is <i>nothing</i> like worshiping with 6000 other women.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I get chills just thinking about it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So I was prepared.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I had my cute little notebook, my favorite pen, cinnamon bears, and a little package of tissues.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">These conferences are known to tug at your heart.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I came expecting God to speak to me.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Renew me.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Refresh and inspire me.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MfGIZq-2aLrgG0Gw7nvqARZbgSmeeVsQ9vwTyp3RSVQvPP847kLNIvYJ6-zWyNrhIOGdMu6xQCXo-SrRBs4kJTemvqRWqkSHNVsD59OmWpts4RWxrRU7qpBtMOej-KOmIVNPCPIgzR4E/s1600/DSCN8467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MfGIZq-2aLrgG0Gw7nvqARZbgSmeeVsQ9vwTyp3RSVQvPP847kLNIvYJ6-zWyNrhIOGdMu6xQCXo-SrRBs4kJTemvqRWqkSHNVsD59OmWpts4RWxrRU7qpBtMOej-KOmIVNPCPIgzR4E/s1600/DSCN8467.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> And it was good.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Beth had 10 main points and I was feeling good after hearing </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">#'s 1- 6.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She had us say them aloud repeatedly so that we really <i>heard</i> them. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And then we got to number 7.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She said it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I wrote it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Then she had us say it aloud.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And that's when the tears came.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Or rather should I say the floodgates.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>#7 ~ I am a masterpiece of personality, intellect, emotion, skill, talent, experience, and supernatural gifting meant to spread benefits of heaven to people on earth.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What a beautiful thing.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We were created in the image of God.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Because of that, there is no one like you.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You are uniquely YOU made in His image.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">God doesn't make mistakes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So every little thing about you is just how the Master wants you to be. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now if I could just wrap my heart around this truth.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm reading Shauna Niequist's book, Bread and Wine,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and she says </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">" . . . one's tears are a guide, that when something makes you cry, it means something. If we pay attention to our tears, they'll show us something about ourselves."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">(on a side note- I HIGHLY recommend this book- so so good)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So when I read this in Shauna's book, I was reminded of the flood gate episode at the conference.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Apparently this is something God and I are going to work on.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I find it no coincidence that when I went to buy a book for an upcoming bible study I'll be attending in July, Amazon recommended this book</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-R5GTCC_lSbs7Pn0Va7aaBgpxujhFP2jFlkHPXDC3E8vP07_W-Uakk1xJRMISRYfICOAcJJtWAlFR85pKZ4M1EKrMhHs85H_ZsJEEqRgzVdnD6IIA2yvl87Hmo7mRelrO1XbPgWpLMjr3/s1600/DSCN8504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-R5GTCC_lSbs7Pn0Va7aaBgpxujhFP2jFlkHPXDC3E8vP07_W-Uakk1xJRMISRYfICOAcJJtWAlFR85pKZ4M1EKrMhHs85H_ZsJEEqRgzVdnD6IIA2yvl87Hmo7mRelrO1XbPgWpLMjr3/s1600/DSCN8504.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I read the description and again, those stinkin' tears.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So I'm excited.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Beth talked about being the living poetry of God- His masterpiece.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm only in chapter 2, but this has been a repeated truth Emily Freeman talks about in her book. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I share this because maybe you need to hear it too.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Maybe you need a little guidance embracing who you really are.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Being confident in who you really are. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Maybe you need to repeat #7 to yourself every morning. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know I do.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0v-pYmLV_kpEInrWP5fI9oNWWMIfiRVxFiRM_UoBG8IX_7LD7x0c1i__LOyArWgEda6ZavraWQxVKbTPBSq-usGMYjwx3ZC3-ZxZGgSvH9ler_oar9dgvmU_aNINTzGeIBZGpSXVOAd9l/s1600/DSCN8481.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0v-pYmLV_kpEInrWP5fI9oNWWMIfiRVxFiRM_UoBG8IX_7LD7x0c1i__LOyArWgEda6ZavraWQxVKbTPBSq-usGMYjwx3ZC3-ZxZGgSvH9ler_oar9dgvmU_aNINTzGeIBZGpSXVOAd9l/s1600/DSCN8481.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">On a random side note- today is our first official day of summer vacation.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yahoooooooo!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-21662314818247855052014-05-16T06:51:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:01.005-08:00Spring Has Sprung At Station 8<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Green grass, budding trees, high rivers, . . . ah . . . Spring has arrived in Montana!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love this time of year!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We're wrapping up school- with only a few weeks left.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My perennials are saying hello after a long cold winter.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My strawberry patch is begging me to get rid of the weeds so they can see the sun.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">AND Station 8 is in FULL bloom with new vintage treasures!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let's grab an iced Americano and shop shall we?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUcdCeRtph0jvbKBKf_EF3OGCTxt30oRqj_esEVdv42rPOsvCCbfKYhiymh6nrlWBTSwaMn-cYxa54SRqyD2S1EM56UbB34AixbgkKaeFa_iyqP4T73lRJT8esuwwu6iQOffS5r7Gu5lO/s1600/DSCN8445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnUcdCeRtph0jvbKBKf_EF3OGCTxt30oRqj_esEVdv42rPOsvCCbfKYhiymh6nrlWBTSwaMn-cYxa54SRqyD2S1EM56UbB34AixbgkKaeFa_iyqP4T73lRJT8esuwwu6iQOffS5r7Gu5lO/s1600/DSCN8445.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">The girls did an amazing job transforming the shop with the theme</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">'Say I Do To Spring'</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSx-4Z6SyhbOM0xfesSQU-Ocra8RaN4wxgqAkQl-yLLtO05wtcurmU3oDKThP2toi01zGaWcI0EoMrast8XDq_pO6E9LGxR1DTFM5wJTERJcURUId_GBoHG7xAaV1N_TFMTLgcsQUdUc-V/s1600/DSCN8444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvpOilWDr3huC4b6IM03G1ukEQzY1liAGOl7ySkJ2Bt7GQB9cHyf9lC5Qhl7vJd1pulUQoNq6gNx7tAw1oXpqQTKbd54Mwj4VY1CLxXPuTEwEFRCI1P54zCc5aqskTCyCM23QsQVvRHlAQ/s1600/DSCN8455.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvpOilWDr3huC4b6IM03G1ukEQzY1liAGOl7ySkJ2Bt7GQB9cHyf9lC5Qhl7vJd1pulUQoNq6gNx7tAw1oXpqQTKbd54Mwj4VY1CLxXPuTEwEFRCI1P54zCc5aqskTCyCM23QsQVvRHlAQ/s1600/DSCN8455.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Did your heart just skip a beat when you saw this perfectly chippy green counter?</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I know.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Mine did too.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">It's an old fabric cutting counter.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">There are 2 huge bins that pull out in the front.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">It's even more amazing in person!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6lzu7CRjEgiX7SQXTnygsF9uCED8Ox_sUmUDBkUofASmWigK7KpGC15BGIU7xVGxCee8ZRpN_TGVJfoEmTyQMxlJ8RH5WirdMJr4tRtmJjL7w9VKdUBPhek4Z3bKCG04vQ3hWYznjr1V/s1600/DSCN8428.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ6lzu7CRjEgiX7SQXTnygsF9uCED8Ox_sUmUDBkUofASmWigK7KpGC15BGIU7xVGxCee8ZRpN_TGVJfoEmTyQMxlJ8RH5WirdMJr4tRtmJjL7w9VKdUBPhek4Z3bKCG04vQ3hWYznjr1V/s1600/DSCN8428.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">And here we are in my little corner of happy.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I had so much fun making these paper rosettes.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I think I may need to make some for my home.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyecHzwKzvojH1SUe9-n2SXz6c_vXMen7tF1FRSG5M18SY9c_gJJ4rSX7A3ckO4vVDjSs29bEm3z_JGpwLKDqTttv8lySRApl0pykN4LUPs2QB39Dz1Dp0LKLD15c6VzYGDo1UD0yLXE6Y/s1600/DSCN8427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvClfkTAvr80pW4pK9_GZPhDWVPIsR7xYoQFRb7qyRku0xnraRAcOBvUefO_oBeMo6C-l3DA1cGpLdkARinbNafqZSSUVQi0zJigks08gDYYTD0Mke4Xka412pjvWTCud3cMvhgbwXNIWo/s1600/DSCN8435.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvClfkTAvr80pW4pK9_GZPhDWVPIsR7xYoQFRb7qyRku0xnraRAcOBvUefO_oBeMo6C-l3DA1cGpLdkARinbNafqZSSUVQi0zJigks08gDYYTD0Mke4Xka412pjvWTCud3cMvhgbwXNIWo/s1600/DSCN8435.JPG" height="640" width="446" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-36516987734066250842014-05-06T13:18:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:01.022-08:00Paper Beads: A Fun Rainy Day Craft <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy May to you!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">In our neck of the woods, Spring brings lots of rain.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm not complaining, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I appreciate the coziness of a good ol' rainy day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">But the challenge can be keeping the kiddoes entertained</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">(aka- quiet, so you can enjoy the peaceful, cozy, rainy day)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Last week, Kaitlyn and I tried our hand at making paper beads.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This craft proved to be simple and wonderfully time consuming.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's what you need:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHpgcmQj2ibwJKSKrXMz9D84Wpq4CKEb3pP0N4fG_kmObGidJEt2exXUdQI47R3XYXEh2d6Zhv4shkYrN6pSWxtQw-cCpAR-U_6NG3gbn84KarHFKvVnR3DZ47pzLaSi83wcmjGLiYAyI/s1600/DSCN8390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHpgcmQj2ibwJKSKrXMz9D84Wpq4CKEb3pP0N4fG_kmObGidJEt2exXUdQI47R3XYXEh2d6Zhv4shkYrN6pSWxtQw-cCpAR-U_6NG3gbn84KarHFKvVnR3DZ47pzLaSi83wcmjGLiYAyI/s1600/DSCN8390.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul><li><span style="font-size: large;">old magazines and/or scrapbook paper</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">glue</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">scissors</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">toothpick/skewer</span></li><li><span style="font-size: large;">Mod Podge and a little paint brush</span></li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">All you do is cut a long triangle from your paper of choice.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We found the magazine paper made really fun and colorful beads, but if you wanted more of a single shade of color, scrapbook paper worked really well.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Roll your triangle, starting with the wide side, very tightly on a skewer.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_a8LkwMrdhxwX1YlTcTro1G5TKtbT-LTkpHI9AqXKsCYB-INiYcS4s25P3VHxJU75R24D18sswn2Un9AQ1trxyPGJCjMDbi9vTs05uxlzmiI5ND_SB8pwGsOhDXi_hQ8w5yxbgTmL5ZRq/s1600/DSCN8398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_a8LkwMrdhxwX1YlTcTro1G5TKtbT-LTkpHI9AqXKsCYB-INiYcS4s25P3VHxJU75R24D18sswn2Un9AQ1trxyPGJCjMDbi9vTs05uxlzmiI5ND_SB8pwGsOhDXi_hQ8w5yxbgTmL5ZRq/s1600/DSCN8398.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">When you get to the end, use a little glue to seal the bead closed.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Then paint on a thin layer of Mod Podge and allow to dry completely.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0G0YYGSSiEoNA9o4UvCtqw2oQrfAdU5tG17Q1vEcAxhx5VVNRWFIFh6eGmvmAJdTXkHNKYPGV9sRFB2k2PsNzhE0J_RS9QTHfXYxxJEuduo4EX2RHsjdyIKwd8Gzf7-4aE_BbKnnAcEIV/s1600/DSCN8417.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0G0YYGSSiEoNA9o4UvCtqw2oQrfAdU5tG17Q1vEcAxhx5VVNRWFIFh6eGmvmAJdTXkHNKYPGV9sRFB2k2PsNzhE0J_RS9QTHfXYxxJEuduo4EX2RHsjdyIKwd8Gzf7-4aE_BbKnnAcEIV/s1600/DSCN8417.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kait and I were thrilled with the end product.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I see many more afternoons of bead making in the near future.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hope you get a cozy rainy day to try these out with your kiddoes!</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-42270353262975393462014-04-22T05:19:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:01.071-08:00Spring Break Shenanigands<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I hope you all had a lovely Easter.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_hbabKa4hnO91r7SVh19Ov2fgQ_BtouzysXM0zFmHbs3NR0n0JOSIOkxZWetQRSsXE-DbFXBeHbHZUeiwGSw9jFw7ngyie4AO3GMucbrARqLqm3bRtJjZYvU9O7mvbWAfGBTUXx3Jpf0/s1600/DSCN8341.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW_hbabKa4hnO91r7SVh19Ov2fgQ_BtouzysXM0zFmHbs3NR0n0JOSIOkxZWetQRSsXE-DbFXBeHbHZUeiwGSw9jFw7ngyie4AO3GMucbrARqLqm3bRtJjZYvU9O7mvbWAfGBTUXx3Jpf0/s1600/DSCN8341.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We sure did.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQRbLmKuoM_VdIITa3eOfQJF6twwlkinTrUnJfSTUlwh6byH3Ek9EAC_HBROlrywFTt8wQv2OilIvvUKE_TMkEAhMqMpctcKRaQPn2afNXr_OULhOW_4EsOkh8EjA_Wi4a0GpT3NJsrzN/s1600/DSCN8347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmQRbLmKuoM_VdIITa3eOfQJF6twwlkinTrUnJfSTUlwh6byH3Ek9EAC_HBROlrywFTt8wQv2OilIvvUKE_TMkEAhMqMpctcKRaQPn2afNXr_OULhOW_4EsOkh8EjA_Wi4a0GpT3NJsrzN/s1600/DSCN8347.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Before Easter we went on an epic Spring Break Adventure!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We spent <i>many many</i> hours in the car, but they were all worth it.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">(be prepared for a bazillion pics) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our first stop was Moab, Utah.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj62tQLIkzuj2Rl0Pl2l5lxJXAKpgR3RtL4tq_4LP-EXhXRY8JtAe5MuuTjcWHnYG7XBQYIH9G_qyNLHdPDg8HEqnpWxGumhY3oxkJCltmxTvCVA9NqdOAotDLpaoOOjiJnGP0fdIkdBb6D/s1600/DSCN8151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj62tQLIkzuj2Rl0Pl2l5lxJXAKpgR3RtL4tq_4LP-EXhXRY8JtAe5MuuTjcWHnYG7XBQYIH9G_qyNLHdPDg8HEqnpWxGumhY3oxkJCltmxTvCVA9NqdOAotDLpaoOOjiJnGP0fdIkdBb6D/s1600/DSCN8151.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We spent 2 days exploring Arches National Park.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilF_fDc2DGGR-g_K0RWIn617nlvxkxZiGNFha8cG0uCVIMhGHt8itjqmrfSTe1MCLNKohOBUV0SztGm0LmXYD_nHUCseI7cN2YCyfe7cwtqRGRPvlvaeRmjKDI4ixXty9sy1foxhNlFkep/s1600/DSCN8162.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikud4kKZCvGTUCAS9g50P8u4po26CmVeozTaa48NIHIMZhJ2yi6fX5RhtI9c5wHzQymseDxsfuu_BVBvlm84NqcocgZ_SDamBxhsCbzXdBuJUo9nQlfkUvFctaD6pc5t85JogSSsm-NXo5/s1600/DSCN8227.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> If you are ever in the area, I HIGHLY recommend you adventure there with your family.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2z9uXckwyZ-ItU2FtGX2_zXBw0LQpEzecnu_gZ6aA6LL6hrexaWDd6Qh1YIqOczJqH49umUbrGEun1v3qWUnn5LZJxHWm-M2GA6RrjTQLz5rORYsYsv1uWeXM56whZqWNkkeornx8rQw/s1600/DSCN8167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2z9uXckwyZ-ItU2FtGX2_zXBw0LQpEzecnu_gZ6aA6LL6hrexaWDd6Qh1YIqOczJqH49umUbrGEun1v3qWUnn5LZJxHWm-M2GA6RrjTQLz5rORYsYsv1uWeXM56whZqWNkkeornx8rQw/s1600/DSCN8167.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We plan on going back and spending much more time playing.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">After Moab we ventured to Arizona and spent some time with Josh's Dad and Grandma Judy.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wutEe57t5aOUupVH20WbESdO3I6JoFnLGGelFmwNBHCWhLWlouYDYqtRlxRl5MIB5kHSItJkbCh6FRDzuYKnc46P_Qqcy9FdKNssu1YM8O0IlKod7WgAhAnhBZDSQV0dqvhF0SgnVeA4/s1600/DSCN8244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wutEe57t5aOUupVH20WbESdO3I6JoFnLGGelFmwNBHCWhLWlouYDYqtRlxRl5MIB5kHSItJkbCh6FRDzuYKnc46P_Qqcy9FdKNssu1YM8O0IlKod7WgAhAnhBZDSQV0dqvhF0SgnVeA4/s1600/DSCN8244.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sweet memories.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8lBCyDjAvsO8pbNvgC74SPrquTdr-otwvD6fVabEcrpr4ap9R-o0VJF2ZumAW1tyjIjxZO6sH-5ssn54aQ4_r8FjbiGBaep9vgUmggEtdOlAuYLjHHnv4UsZpIldIsCHYWoPHTr2mit34/s1600/DSCN8257.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8lBCyDjAvsO8pbNvgC74SPrquTdr-otwvD6fVabEcrpr4ap9R-o0VJF2ZumAW1tyjIjxZO6sH-5ssn54aQ4_r8FjbiGBaep9vgUmggEtdOlAuYLjHHnv4UsZpIldIsCHYWoPHTr2mit34/s1600/DSCN8257.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And the last leg of our trip we spent some time in California hanging with my brothers and their precious families. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Knowing that we were going to be in CA for Spring Break, we gave the girls a trip to Disneyland for Christmas.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tinkerbell flies through the air people!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The rest of our time in Cali was filled with beach trips, Lego Land, and lots and lots of giggles.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGh765fDvMYlRl3jeMySfeSzwh4nim1jowjyObHuxRBgJOIy4Crer1xT_TqgkuJEQr1cjhXxPM5lm1IHprHjhAiho-brWzJtKPigwkhiPIuxwoq1b5xOzjr0_0ExYYctfwS0fHynbZXLU/s1600/DSCN8278.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGh765fDvMYlRl3jeMySfeSzwh4nim1jowjyObHuxRBgJOIy4Crer1xT_TqgkuJEQr1cjhXxPM5lm1IHprHjhAiho-brWzJtKPigwkhiPIuxwoq1b5xOzjr0_0ExYYctfwS0fHynbZXLU/s1600/DSCN8278.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The thing that made our trip the most special was all the time connecting with family.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrBTZsGdjJCC28gLGEpS0kSTfjO5Xf8Wt8qjH3yecN16t3Ici_G_duMq7Fw2JevFzDccsgvjOqUghlQsIkkn_28igurSLyGxJe8m6E0SDoSHD31tyRbFpcNkyqtnkFWSIAuTnpAqG9v7el/s1600/brothers.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrBTZsGdjJCC28gLGEpS0kSTfjO5Xf8Wt8qjH3yecN16t3Ici_G_duMq7Fw2JevFzDccsgvjOqUghlQsIkkn_28igurSLyGxJe8m6E0SDoSHD31tyRbFpcNkyqtnkFWSIAuTnpAqG9v7el/s1600/brothers.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"> I have the best brothers a gal could ask for.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">They are amazing husbands and daddies.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And lucky for me, they married incredible women and are raising the cutest kids ya ever did see.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjD6eJSMXJKzxKvJd8OKoCVapZXdRY8TcUzRhQcKqOks54PM64yXel92aMi9HZYr9OCNOD318BCmSoLgXfy6zwjyjx67zn0EpcfgpJxkugACNYJUmPJNgh6Pbanxy8q3rCojSw0rvW5Z7/s1600/icecream.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjD6eJSMXJKzxKvJd8OKoCVapZXdRY8TcUzRhQcKqOks54PM64yXel92aMi9HZYr9OCNOD318BCmSoLgXfy6zwjyjx67zn0EpcfgpJxkugACNYJUmPJNgh6Pbanxy8q3rCojSw0rvW5Z7/s1600/icecream.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yep. I'm ready to go back.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I miss them already.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Six more weeks of school.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I can do this.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm already planning adventures for summer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">How about you? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003912853722005102.post-80453737708178073572014-04-03T07:41:00.000-07:002015-01-27T17:42:01.087-08:00Hello.<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's been a while.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once again.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Life is delightfully FULL.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You get it. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thought I'd catch you up with what's been happening around these parts.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Spring is most definitely starting to peak her head around the corner.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Which means we have plenty of mud.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-uWagroZ392zYXWWxBz3by16yKgc3WfOcmyZjetcHfSn2TfoScnb2svR8avhWpfYx8BGMaui9_yuPvMHgtVTDeTOSiOuyYiGKDeRlIgj_tEbix73ICPo_kaap4oTK3ekRJabmmFO3rIlV/s1600/DSCN8116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-uWagroZ392zYXWWxBz3by16yKgc3WfOcmyZjetcHfSn2TfoScnb2svR8avhWpfYx8BGMaui9_yuPvMHgtVTDeTOSiOuyYiGKDeRlIgj_tEbix73ICPo_kaap4oTK3ekRJabmmFO3rIlV/s1600/DSCN8116.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">And mud pies.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5M2V-mUa_fgbbXLog2OluGQVh8mRr_QVDbmlvbS1e3ndAfDbIPDLkGMam9iLPfTC3Kqh6lrnNV_BDMPqIlsgHHH-Mh87LBqAXs9Vz179vms9c00X_lsfXxhl5CkYQobTgxhuzjbMM-lmy/s1600/DSCN8119.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5M2V-mUa_fgbbXLog2OluGQVh8mRr_QVDbmlvbS1e3ndAfDbIPDLkGMam9iLPfTC3Kqh6lrnNV_BDMPqIlsgHHH-Mh87LBqAXs9Vz179vms9c00X_lsfXxhl5CkYQobTgxhuzjbMM-lmy/s1600/DSCN8119.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">We're starting to see the sun a bit more.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd5v6I8ueAVMjwDyd32_xo4pI6lDljOXseMuxDSawpjjseN3wDu8sykApP__84GuLRKY9z-QTMbtcR3hnY6_w9Nb0um_nLM4DfjlGuJBNJ2yFfkSAZ9Y5joulVcV5Bnu_79nTJvI7z3Wxy/s1600/DSCN8122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd5v6I8ueAVMjwDyd32_xo4pI6lDljOXseMuxDSawpjjseN3wDu8sykApP__84GuLRKY9z-QTMbtcR3hnY6_w9Nb0um_nLM4DfjlGuJBNJ2yFfkSAZ9Y5joulVcV5Bnu_79nTJvI7z3Wxy/s1600/DSCN8122.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And we soak it up as much as possible.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQY26CBDS8U6G7n7j9u_YWTdKteW_gjOQvPoPJJ8hIickRfnFk96bT1S9pxiF5BK4Bm7ClsyxiShl2vET3ZV7D5GaUv-ClXWSgDP-I-SPyxCFrxL0rVN8qDG_4oCkutYlICESkatXpxpu/s1600/DSCN8126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDQY26CBDS8U6G7n7j9u_YWTdKteW_gjOQvPoPJJ8hIickRfnFk96bT1S9pxiF5BK4Bm7ClsyxiShl2vET3ZV7D5GaUv-ClXWSgDP-I-SPyxCFrxL0rVN8qDG_4oCkutYlICESkatXpxpu/s1600/DSCN8126.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We've had a few icy outdoor adventures.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCGb_l3psyxU4yELF0o7hpijKQ2IVBZY7xLwW8FDqRsjR9An6OyO_F1C_fVvGemeUN45KQaTdJf1oVATq4cxaPXdNHyNSfZLLZtocIws6bQ2lXsfsLfZFQo5M537JOJ4ro-JSUwRI1qEnm/s1600/DSCN8131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnXw0aOfLuILCx3KzoQcPSbmhoM_RrpoCjL0wTok-ziKe5OL3HidodGAQjmkgVl__nBh53SJIX-D6sR7V6hGovRDjdkFGfFEIB5vvDb-XIt4f6WGFbhm2cdlzTVlUecdvbI808xZ8hOK-/s1600/seattle+5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxnXw0aOfLuILCx3KzoQcPSbmhoM_RrpoCjL0wTok-ziKe5OL3HidodGAQjmkgVl__nBh53SJIX-D6sR7V6hGovRDjdkFGfFEIB5vvDb-XIt4f6WGFbhm2cdlzTVlUecdvbI808xZ8hOK-/s1600/seattle+5.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was a weekend to remember.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">We stayed up WAY past our bed time every night.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">It was just like the ol' days.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I LOVED our day in the big city.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGenBmHRpalnuyPIspS72cfU7DK2sf9NFFC6pvjn3UrNrodxeTfmMBUlG9f4ZawTJDjeh2eEYs3DKUZLaaf8MIA8W6mVqPRVtJfQs3amJ3yldkuHgWImpiDb98AacmfqHwsabQkV6d3D4/s1600/seattle+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrGenBmHRpalnuyPIspS72cfU7DK2sf9NFFC6pvjn3UrNrodxeTfmMBUlG9f4ZawTJDjeh2eEYs3DKUZLaaf8MIA8W6mVqPRVtJfQs3amJ3yldkuHgWImpiDb98AacmfqHwsabQkV6d3D4/s1600/seattle+1.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">It was just what I needed.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I came home a lil' sleepy, but my heart so refreshed.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">And now we're well on our way in April.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Just about 10 weeks of school left.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">A few adventures planned.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And lots of spring cleaning on the 'to do' list.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">What have you been up to?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Joy Scouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16804308357620493324noreply@blogger.com3