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May 2013 (11)
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17: Win $100 to Outfit Additions {Check Out My Cute New Belt} (15)
16: Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #11 (2)
15: I’ve Had A Baby For Six Years (19)
14: I Give You…Jazz Hands (74)
12: Mother’s Day iPhone Dump (7)
10: {Recipe} Yummy Quinoa Salad (5)
09: Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #10 (11)
08: Interview with Emily from Beauty Broadcast (22)
06: Weekend In Vegas: Bachelorette Party Kits (9)
03: Baby Girl Bright Nursery (6)
02: Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #9 (8)

April 2013 (21)
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30: {Vlog 34} Stop & Smell the Roses: Adoption Update & The Pleated Poppy (18)
28: Weekend Trip To Florida (8)
26: DIY Mason Jar Project (1)
25: Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #8 (7)
24: Love & Marriage: Saved By Grace (26)
22: Home Tour Spoof {Living Room} (56)
19: The How & The Wow (10)
18: Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #7 (4)
17: Love & Marriage: I’m Not Just A Mother, I’m A Wife (21)
16: Mint & Black Chevron Dress (15)
14: A Few Dining Room Updates (16)
12: More Things Roses…Please Don’t Hurt Me (62)
11: Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #6 (7)
10: Love & Marriage: He Left & My Whole Entire World Changed (30)
09: Understanding Aperture: Get Some Of That Buttery Goodness (4)
07: Make An Old Canvas Look New (16)
06: It’s Time To Get Tan (9)
05: Beach & Bikini Giveaway (124)
04: Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #5 (4)
03: Love & Marriage: We Eloped In Vegas (39)
02: {Vlog 33} Stop & Smell The Roses: My MIL Was In Town (11)

March 2013 (24)
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31: Easter & The Science Center Phone Dump (5)
30: The Big Move From Thesis To Genesis: Going Down Soon (16)
28: Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #4 (7)
27: Love & Marriage (13)
25: I May Sleep For 5 Days Straight & 2 Lessons I Learned From My Wardrobe (46)
25: Butternut Squash Mac-N-Cheese For Kids (2)
22: I’m At Blissdom! (8)
21: Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #3 (4)
19: What I’m Wearing to Blissdom – BOOM! (34)
18: {Our Adoption} When the Silence Feels So Lonely – You’re Still Holy (32)
17: Just Another iPhone Dump (14)
16: 3 Ways To Keep Clean {Link Party Features} (7)
14: Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #2 (13)
14: The Cutest DIY Handkerchief Wall Art {Little Girl Bedroom} (1)
13: Bright Yellow Cardigans & Bossy Spring Breakers (15)
11: Nine Things You Can’t Live Without at a Blog Conference (17)
11: {Easter} Hop To It Link Party (3)
09: Easter Egg Wreath (10)
07: Inspire Me Please Weekend Blog Hop #1 (4)
07: St. Patrick’s Day Craft: Lucky Fortune Cookies (4)
06: {Vlog 32} Stop & Smell the Roses: Photo Collage of My Dance Moves (10)
04: Am I Ever Really Good Enough? (48)
04: Pin It & Wear It {Link Party} (2)
02: Pin It & Wear It – Rocking the Bright (13)

February 2013 (23)
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28: Upcoming Blog Projects for 2013 (13)
27: Introduction to Manual Mode: Discover Light in a Whole New Way (10)
26: Because Everybody Makes Their Visitors Do The Harlem Shake (30)
25: Dog Days of Winter “Clean It” Link Party (4)
23: Clear The Counters With A Simply Organized Kitchen Command Center (24)
22: {Fashion} 9 Wardrobe Basics (6)
20: 4 Ways to Brighten Up Your Home {Linky Party Features} (6)
19: Next Time Plan To See My Yoga Pants (12)
18: Dog Days Of Winter “PAINT IT” Link Party (6)
16: Spruce Up Your Entryway! (30)
15: {Recipe} Hidden Zucchini Turkey Bolognese (2)
14: Happy Valentine’s Day!! {Warning: Husband Hijacked the Blog} (12)
13: For The Love Of Money…$1,500 To Be Exact! (253)
13: Inspiring Valentine’s Day Ideas {Link Party Features} (7)
12: Romance 101: Advice From The Husband {Via Video} (20)
11: The Dog Days (of Winter) Link Party Rocks On! (2)
08: iPhone Photo Dump (11)
07: {DIY} Makeup Brush Box (7)
06: {Vlog 31} Stop & Smell the Roses (13)
04: Dog Days of Winter “LOVE IT” Link Party (0)
03: Strawberry Heart Skewers (11)
02: 7 Pinterest Inspired Projects {Link Party Features} (6)
01: Royal Design Studio Stencil {Giveaway} (93)

January 2013 (24)
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31: Flying With 3 Kids: Adventure To Las Vegas (6)
29: {Fashion} Shades of Blue (8)
29: 3 Steps to Better Pictures – Without Changing a Single Camera Setting (14)
28: Dog Days of Winter “Make It” Link Up (3)
27: Painted Laundry Room Sign Tutorial (8)
25: Master Bathroom Makeover – Rockin’ Roses Damask Stencil (47)
24: 7 Thrifty Projects Anyone Can Do {Link Party Features} (2)
23: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Your Sweetie (12)
22: A Personalized Monogram Wall Decal (100)
21: Dog Days of Winter “Thrift It” Linky Party (1)
20: Old School Lockers Made New (29)
19: January Sponsor Spotlight (0)
17: 7 Fabulous Ways To Organize {Link Party Features} (8)
15: Chevron Fashion: I Don’t Care If It’s A Trend (26)
15: Is This What It’s Like To Live With Boys? (14)
14: Dog Days of Winter “Organize It” Linky Party (3)
13: Get Your Home Office Organized (50)
11: {Recipe} Skinny Chicken Parm With Veggie Marinara (1)
09: {Our Adoption} The Wait List (17)
08: Bruises, Basements, and Blog Conferences…Oh My! (9)
07: The Dog Days (of Winter) Are Over! (4)
04: My Debt Story – The Debt Movement (15)
02: You Know What Trumps Dirt… (8)
01: {Fashion} Merry & Bright (25)

December 2012 (16)
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30: Two Trips to the ER (21)
26: Top Projects for 2012 {Year in Review} (10)
25: Merry Christmas from the Rose’s! (5)
23: He Said To Be Prayerful (10)
21: Updating Around the House (14)
19: {Recipe} Creamy Chicken Florentine (5)
18: Tomorrow is Not Promised (8)
16: Putting Up the Tree and BlogWorld 2013! (3)
12: Getting Blurred Christmas Light Pictures {Camera Settings} (14)
12: {Vlog 30} Stop & Smell the Roses – The Last Video For 2012 (7)
11: Getting to Know the Bloggers Behind the $1,000 Christmas Cash Giveaway! (0)
09: Cookies For Santa – The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie (6)
07: COVERGIRL Blast Flipstick {Review} (121)
05: DIY Christmas Tree Tutorial & A Pinterest Party (13)
04: “BELIEVE” Christmas Mantel 2012 (27)
02: All I Want For Christmas Is…$1,000 Cash Giveaway! (143)

November 2012 (18)
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30: Insta-Friday With the Rose Crew (14)
29: My Two Favorite Bags & Our October Income Report (21)
28: {Vlog 29} Stop & Smell the Roses – The Sickness is Gone! (5)
25: Baby Girl Room Decor – Am I Girl Mom Material? (20)
22: Our Thanksgiving 2012 (7)
21: {Our Adoption} Thankful That God Has Placed Adoption On Our Hearts (7)
20: A Big Shout Out To My November Favorites (1)
19: What’s Been Going on Behind the Scenes (5)
18: How About A Puke Break? (8)
16: An Update On Our Eating Routine (16)
15: {Our Adoption} The Roller Coaster Ride (25)
14: {Vlog 28} Stop & Smell the Roses – It’s A Good Week (17)
12: {Recipe} Yum-Yum Artichoke Chicken (19)
11: On Veterans Day… (20)
09: Family Diet OverHaul In Full Effect (18)
08: How to Design Your Own Holiday Cards (15)
06: 6 Easy Ways To Wear A Scarf (18)
04: How to Decorate Your Front Entryway (75)

October 2012 (24)
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31: {Halloween 2012} Buzz, Handy Manny & Elmo (15)
30: {Vlog 27} Stop & Smell the Roses – Happy Halloween (15)
30: The Regretful Halloween Costume Purchase (8)
29: {Our Adoption} A Father To The Fatherless (11)
27: They Are Words Of Influence (4)
26: We Left Without Pumpkins (12)
25: Finding Joy In The Things They Love (9)
24: Treasured Finds From Under The Couch (7)
23: My Obsession With Roses (25)
21: {Tough Mudder} Eleven Miles & Twenty-Two Obstacles Later (20)
18: Putting My 2.5 Year Old To Work (5)
17: {Vlog 26} Stop & Smell the Roses & Some Good News (12)
16: {Our Adoption} UPDATE: The Philippines Moratorium (24)
14: {Playroom Storage} Did A Toy Store Explode In Here? (25)
14: {Silent Auction Item}: $50 Amazon Gift Card (8)
12: I’ve Been A Video Editing Fool Lately (3)
11: What The World Looked Like With Six Kids (6)
09: Sip & See: Sweet Baby Girl (23)
08: {Fall Fashion} Skinny Jeans and Bling (8)
06: My Weekend In A Nutshell (15)
05: That Moment When You Swear You Will Never Take Your Kids In Public Again (16)
04: My Favorites For October (1)
03: {Vlog 25} S&STR: My Favorite Video Monitor & An Adoption Update (16)
02: Headed Home From Texas & I Need Your Votes (7)

September 2012 (16)
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30: How To Build A Corner Shelf In 7 Minutes (23)
27: {Our Adoption} Adoption Is Not Possible Without Loss (29)
25: The Skinny on Denim: 8 Fresh Looks For Fall (6)
24: {Fashion Advice} What To Wear To A Blogging Conference (30)
21: Finally A Friday Where We Can Just Play (8)
20: The Lessons On Peeing {Mixed Signals} (13)
19: {Vlog 24} Stop & Smell the Roses: My New JCrew Flats (14)
17: {FINCON12} The Weekend At A Glance (6)
13: Five Tips To Help You Organize Your Yard Sale (11)
13: Baby Fever {NO!} and a Yard Sale (5)
11: Master Bedroom Wall Makeover (171)
09: {FINCON12} Day One (10)
07: 10 Things You Don’t Know About Mandy Rose (21)
05: {Vlog 23} Stop & Smell the Roses: Joined By Parker (12)
03: Bathroom Wall Art…Easy and Free! (8)
02: We’ve Been Bumming It This Weekend (14)

August 2012 (24)
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31: {Recipe} Chicken Parmesan: The Easy Way (10)
29: 3 Things I’d Like To See My Husband Do As A Spiritual Leader Of Our Family (64)
28: {Vacation 2012} Family Photo Gone Wrong (13)
27: {Vacation 2012} Our Trip To The Beach (25)
23: {Our Adoption} Boy or Girl? (45)
21: {Vlog 22} Stop & Smell the Roses – The Life Insurance Movement (12)
21: The Hubby or Usher? Either way…HOT! (4)
19: {Big Boy Room} The Re-do: From Toddler to Kindergartner (61)
17: That One Time When I Asked You To Do Me A Favor And You Happily Obliged? (11)
17: “Behind the Blog” Chat Went LIVE {Watch Here} (7)
16: {Kindergarten} The Day I Felt Like Punching A Stranger (49)
15: {What I Wore Wednesday} Wedding Style (21)
14: {Vacation} Hilton Head Island 2012: The Start (9)
14: Behind the Blog: Blogger Interview Thursday Night (3)
13: Vacation is Over {Sad Face} (9)
09: First Steps on the Beach (6)
08: {Vlog 21} Stop & Smell the Roses – Vacation Style (9)
07: {August} Sponsor Spotlight (0)
06: The Hubby Is Celebrating His 1000th Blog Post {Giveaway} (4)
05: Just a Peek at Our Sandcastle Party (4)
04: I Swore I Would Never Be That Mom (9)
02: I Could Really Get Use To This (10)
01: {Neon Trends} I Double Heart (14)
01: {Welcome To My Home} The Home Tour (1)

July 2012 (21)
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30: {Shark Birthday Party} My Little Boy is Five (15)
30: Boring-Goody-Goody-Rule-Follower. (13)
29: Jumping Jacks Performed by the MIL (5)
26: {Our Adoption} Home Study Is Complete & Now We Wait (9)
25: {Vlog 20} Stop & Smell the Roses – I Have A Nanny (Sorta) (17)
24: Those Are Some Big Shoes To Fill (2)
23: {Tutorial} How to Stencil a Canvas (10)
20: Planning Parker’s 5th Birthday – Shark Style (2)
19: {Sneak Peek} My Bathroom Wall Art Project (3)
18: I Planned Our Vacation & It Only Took Me 19 Hours (6)
16: The Ruffle Shower Curtain That Stole My Heart (17)
16: {Our Adoption} My First Taste Of Disappointment (20)
13: My Life Via Instagram… (21)
12: I Refuse To Lose Anymore Sleep Dreaming About Clutter (9)
11: {Vlog 19} Stop & Smell the Roses – My Erin Condren Life Planner (24)
08: Hallway Wall Art With My Canvas Makeover (24)
07: {SJ’s New Bruise} It Was Only 5:45 am (16)
05: All Things Not Popular Including Why I Haven’t Read 50 Shades of Grey (210)
04: Enjoy the Fourth! (5)
03: {July Sponsors} Visit Them (4)
02: Girls Night & My Low Key Weekend (3)

June 2012 (19)
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29: I’m Pretty Sure My Husband Was A Chippendale In His Previous Life (6)
28: {Matron of Honor} Duties & Advice Please? (14)
27: {Vlog 18} Stop & Smell the Roses – My Husband Has Moves & I Need Sleep (12)
26: A Necklace Or A Chew Toy? BOTH! (5)
25: {Our Adoption} The Training (13)
24: Being Featured at Remodelaholic! (2)
21: Don’t Judge Your Child’s Athletic Ability On His Soccer Skills (6)
20: {Vlog 17} Stop & Smell the Roses (9)
18: {Our Adoption} The Beginning (7)
16: Happy Birthday to My Momma! (3)
14: My New Camera Bag & Things You MUST Buy (2)
13: {Vlog 16} Stop & Smell the Roses: Top 5 Favorite Christian Songs (14)
12: Wait…I Don’t Have To Buy Formula Anymore? (15)
11: {Hair Tutorial} Avocado & Olive Oil (12)
09: Feeling Like I Got Nothing (18)
06: {Vlog 15} Stop & Smell the Roses (14)
04: {Estrea} Body Care Set Giveaway (5)
03: {Makeover} Fireplace Turned Fancy (100)
01: Are You Looking For New Blogs To Follow? (3)

May 2012 (18)
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31: Truth Be Told…Love Starts in Pre-K (7)
30: {Vlog 14} Stop & Smell The Roses (15)
29: A Weekend of Fun Makes a Mama Tired (11)
27: A Typical Day in My Backyard (5)
24: Fired? YES! (6)
23: {Vlog 13} Stop and Smell the Roses (14)
21: {Recipe} EASY Chicken and Shrimp Pasta (5)
18: Top 11 Kitchen Must-Haves (5)
16: {Vlog} Stop and Smell the Roses: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SJ (23)
15: {Nursery Ideas} Gray and White Elephant (100)
15: Now Accepting June Sponsors! (0)
14: The Boys: Age ONE Comparison (11)
10: Your adopting a what? (26)
09: {Vlog: Stop and Smell the Roses} Pandora & Lip Smacker (12)
08: {What I Wore Wednesday} Boot Socks Style (7)
06: My Weekend: Neighbors Who Deliver Brownies, Hugs So Tight You’ll Choke & Hooks With Undies (13)
03: {Eye Makeup Tutorial} Easy Everyday Eye (14)
02: {Vlog} Stop and Smell the Roses {week 10} (13)

April 2012 (19)
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30: I Think Six is our Number (59)
28: It’s T-Ball Time (4)
25: {Vlog} Stop and Smell the Roses {Week 9} (11)
24: {What I Wore} Coral Jeans & Denim Top (17)
23: Pregnant P Man, T-Ball, & How I Clean My Sunglasses (9)
22: A Sick Little SJ & Dinner With Friends (2)
19: Lunchables, Thomas Undies, & Wrestling Matches (11)
18: {Vlog} Stop and Smell the Roses {Week 8} (11)
15: Welcome To My Dining Room (104)
12: {Easter Recap 2012} Easter Egg Hunt Aftermath (9)
11: {Vlog} Stop and Smell the Roses {7} (12)
10: What Do You Use Your Trash Mail For? (2)
09: Basketball Goal – 1, Husband – 0 (4)
08: Happy Easter 2012 (1)
06: Can Somebody Tell The Easter Bunny I Need 20 Bags of These? (7)
05: I’m Drooling Over the Crown Molding (6)
04: {Vlog} Stop and Smell the Roses {6} (11)
02: A Warning For My Neighbors (7)
01: A Thumbs Up Kinda Weekend (1)

March 2012 (25)
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30: {Guest Post} My Birth Son & My Adopted Son (1)
28: My Idea for Above the Idea Board (6)
28: {Vlog} Stop and Smell the Roses {5} (14)
27: I Opened My First IRA Account. Age 22. (4)
25: Disguising the Entertainment Center (9)
23: {Guest Post} From Working Mom to SAHM (5)
22: The Weather Makes Them Funky (3)
21: {Vlog} Stop and Smell the Roses {4} (5)
20: My 10 Month Old and His Mini Spike (16)
18: Welcome to My Kitchen (112)
17: Crown Molding + Ladder Climbing Baby (1)
16: {Guest Post} Getting Your Baby to Sleep (1)
15: Stool Meets Foot (5)
14: {Vlog} Stop and Smell the Roses {3} (10)
13: Friends That We Call Family (10)
12: {Fun Activity for Kids}: Instant Farm Animals (7)
11: Enjoying a Much Needed Pause (8)
09: Guest Post: The Power of Thank You (1)
08: My Husband is Starting a Movement (7)
07: Stop and Smell the Roses Vlog: Week 2 (15)
06: When you Think Your Toddler is Sleeping… (5)
05: Meet the Bloggers from Blissdom (15)
04: Top 6 Blog Referrers for February (5)
01: How to be Prepared for a Storm (4)
01: My Bucket List & a Chance to Win $500 (8)

February 2012 (18)
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29: Stop & Smell the Roses Vlog Link Up – 1 (11)
27: My Idea Bank Has Runneth Over (12)
25: I’m More Than Just a Mom (15)
23: Headed to Blissdom! (3)
22: Stop & Smell the Roses – Vlog Link Up Announcement (1)
21: BlissDom Packing List? Pssst! (6)
19: The Birthday Girl (10)
16: Thursday Latelies – Sleepy Momma Style (10)
14: P90X – Rose Boy Style (7)
13: Some Days We Are Superheros and Other Days… (7)
10: My Little Chick Magnet (1)
09: Thursday Latelies – Valentine’s Day & More BlissDom (1)
09: Pay Attention During Naptime (0)
08: Valentine’s Day Cut-Apart Cards (3)
06: Stencil Project: The Powder Room (19)
05: Breakfast with FIVE (1)
02: Thursday Latelies – Blissdom Cards & White Board (5)
01: P’s Blood Work Results (3)

January 2012 (12)
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31: Because Underwear Definitely Belong in the Snack Container (1)
28: Urgent Care, Underwear, and a Sitter-Upper (6)
24: How to Stencil Your Wall: Easy Tutorial (7)
23: SJ found his tongue (10)
18: Just some random things about today. (11)
17: Welcoming Dollars & Roses! (14)
16: Frosty the Snowman Birthday Party – Bents turns TWO (10)
11: Happy Birthday Mr. Bents (12)
09: Track Lighting, A Sick Kid, & Dog Puke (3)
06: Just A Typical Friday Afternoon (2)
04: BlissDom 2012 – Here I Come! (13)
03: The Never Ending Sickness (7)

December 2011 (12)
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31: Public Service Announcement: via the Rose Boys (0)
28: the thing is: 4 year olds are funny (3)
26: Counting My Christmas Blessings (6)
22: Using Children’s Art For Decorating (3)
20: A House Full of Sick Kids (6)
16: Keeping Christmas Decorating SIMPLE! (4)
15: Make Memories Through Christmas Cards (4)
14: Creating Your Own Typography Art (5)
13: Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe (12)
12: Oh What Fun It Is….To Host a Winter ONEderland! (6)
09: SJ Says Happy Friday! (2)
05: Our Elf on the Shelf Works Magic (8)

November 2011 (16)
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30: Mophie Juice Pack Air – Apple’s iPhone 4 & 4S (9)
28: Cyber Monday – I Like Therapy (4)
27: I’m Losing My Cool & It’s Not Even 10:00am (4)
23: Boys Shall Be Boys (11)
22: Oreck Winner!!! (2)
21: My first day working for hubby (4)
17: The bang nonsense continues. (18)
17: I may of got some bangs. (14)
15: Have I mentioned that I am in love? (10)
14: When the toy becomes the dog. (2)
11: When I was a military wife. (5)
08: Oreck Steam-It – Review & Giveaway {CLOSED} (192)
07: Someone has missed his toy! (2)
04: Bents does know how to talk after all. (5)
02: Dining Room Wall Makeover (14)
01: The Sugar Come Down (8)

October 2011 (13)
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31: Happy Halloween from my TRANSFORMERS. (2)
28: Pumpkin Picking 2011 (5)
27: Choosing outfits for family pictures (6)
26: Jewelry Corkboard Tutorial (13)
24: Bathroom Update (12)
20: From PC to Mac (16)
19: Breakfast of Champions (5)
17: Soccer and Moving (not us) (3)
13: The File Cabinet (3)
10: Our dog can sing (6)
06: The Bench (7)
05: My favorite part about #FINCON11! (6)
03: Sippy Cup Winner and I Survived My First 5K (3)

September 2011 (14)
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30: A bottle rant update. (1)
28: Do I dare call myself a runner?! (16)
27: Our new favorite sippy cups (39)
26: I’m a slave to twitter. (9)
23: My Bottle Rant (22)
21: Red, White, & Blue for LYNN! (13)
20: Bents decides to Vlog (1)
19: I officially became a “soccer mom” (8)
14: P never wanted a baby brother. (6)
13: SJ is FOUR months (8)
12: Boys and tattoos (3)
07: The Cautious Bike Rider (7)
06: The 3 rug rats. (8)
01: My very first vlog. And kinda big news. (20)

August 2011 (10)
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July 2011 (11)
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30: SJ’s 2 month Check Up (7)
28: Wanna Bet? (9)
27: SJ – Meet Jack. Jack – Meet SJ. (4)
26: My Bruiser (1)
21: Do not visit our house today. You will be sorry. (9)
18: Our favorite weekend activity (11)
14: Ruffles Make Me Giddy (3)
11: My husband the romancer. (11)
06: These elephants have a home (10)
05: My sweet middle child (1)
01: A visit from my college bestie (5)

June 2011 (6)
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May 2011 (12)
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31: Goodbye MUD. Hello Landscaping. (7)
26: Baby Brain Hath Taken Over (9)
24: The Sleepy Phase (13)
21: Checking in! (5)
18: Welcome Sloane Jeffrey Rose! (19)
12: 37 Weeks – Baby #3 (7)
11: Sloane’s Nursery Reveal (40)
10: Easter 2011 (1)
07: Happy Mother’s Day and a Tiny Prints Giveaway! (20)
05: 36 Weeks – Baby #3 (10)
04: Our first trip to the ER! (3)
01: Unruly Children. My favorite. (2)

April 2011 (14)
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28: 35 Weeks – Baby #3 (19)
26: Surviving a storm or having a seance? (2)
25: Project Home Office (10)
21: 34 Weeks – Baby #3 (10)
19: Surprising my dad…for once in our lives! (10)
18: Staying content on a car ride (2)
13: Good memories with B’s! (8)
12: Coping. (4)
11: Saying Goodbye (18)
08: I Love You Baba! (0)
07: 32 Weeks – Baby #3 (4)
05: How many projects can I have going at once? (8)
04: Oh Monday. (2)
01: April Fools Practical Joke by The Hubby (7)

March 2011 (14)
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30: Women’s Retreat 2011 (3)
29: Daddy Care… (7)
28: Do you take your toddler to the dentist? (7)
24: 30 Weeks – Baby #3 (10)
22: 4D Comparison (5)
21: Baby #3 has a name! (15)
17: Orange is the new green. (1)
15: It Must Be Love. (4)
14: 28 weeks – which was last week (3)
10: Nissan Quest Purchase – Check (9)
09: Our Mini Van Journey: Nissan Quest vs Honda Odyssey (18)
07: “In The Country” (2)
03: 27 Weeks – Baby #3 (3)
01: Nest Maternity & My Minivan Debate (13)

February 2011 (12)
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28: Mama’s On Washington Square (0)
24: 26 Weeks – Baby #3 – San Fran Style (8)
22: Updating My Links (27)
18: Our first day in San Fran (1)
16: Painting the Nursery (6)
15: P Man’s Valentine (0)
14: A nice little surprise (2)
10: Who’s better at cleaning? (2)
08: I try and squeeze in a veggie or two… (2)
07: My husband’s 33rd birthday! (2)
05: Superbowl Appetizer Recipes – EASY (1)
03: 23 Weeks With Pink Eye – Baby #3 (6)

January 2011 (17)
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31: A mind of his own. (3)
28: 22 Weeks – Baby #3 (3)
27: Baby #3 Nursery – DECIDED! (10)
26: Who said NYE has to be fancy? (3)
25: Jason York Photography – Bents One Year Pics (7)
24: Happy Birthday to my LOVELY MAN! (0)
20: Bents One Year Pics – Sneak Peak (3)
18: Favorite Snack (8)
17: Winter ONEderland Party Recap (13)
14: 20 Weeks – Baby #3 (6)
13: Inspiration for Bents Party (6)
12: Who Said You Can’t Eat Off The Floor? (6)
11: HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY BENTS! (5)
08: Birthday Gift Ideas – Bents (3)
06: Laundry Room Makeover (12)
04: Bathtime and Hula Hooping. But Not at the Same Time. (1)
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24: I NEED YOUR OPINION (19)
23: Claire + Parker = LOVE (5)
21: This is the stage where it starts to get fun (3)
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16: The new football stadium (2)
15: Hi Chair, I love you. (2)
14: Fair rides (2)
12: Introducing Bents to Cheetos. Awesome. (3)
11: #NeverForget (1)
09: Old friends are sometimes the best (0)
08: And then there were six. (5)
06: Chocolate Covered Strawberries (2)
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17: Wedding Fun (0)
16: Diet Intervention! (9)
12: The MIL’s visit (6)
10: The crawling stage (3)
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July 2010 (14)
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21: P IS THREE! (4)
20: The boys at 6 months (2)
19: P diddy’s BIRTHDAY week (5)
14: P the Helper (6)
12: The funny never ends. (2)
12: The summer is disappearing and so is my newborn (6)
08: Destin, FL 2010 – Part 2 (10)
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10: Your never too old to slip-n-slide (5)
09: Who said fat’s not cute? (2)
08: I may have bought them matching swim attire. (6)
03: Oh how I love our new landscaping (6)
02: The Festa (4)
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May 2010 (13)
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17: The MIL returns and P turns THREE (5)
12: The only thing better than a pool… (1)
09: My ma and me (1)
08: Mom of the Decade Announced!! (2)
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05: 4 Months Old (2)
04: Our New Canvas Print (6)
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April 2010 (15)
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28: Pray for BRADEN! (3)
25: FOUR Month Comparison (4)
22: Really? Your juice comes out your WHAT? (0)
20: House Pictures – MY NEW KITCHEN (9)
19: We start em young at House of Rose (7)
16: Jeff – Talk Radio Show (0)
15: My THREE month old (6)
14: House Pictures – Parker’s Room (5)
12: Easter 2010 – The hunt (4)
07: The birthday man shared a dance with me (5)
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March 2010 (17)
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26: I am back. (4)
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22: A visit to Cwaire’s howse (1)
19: Bent’s TWO month check up (3)
18: Back to work already? (5)
17: A little comparison (8)
15: It’s not a problem, it’s an idea emergency (3)
14: Babysitting or Dance Party? (4)
12: We are all happy… (1)
11: Our house…with a little “P in the mud” action. (4)
10: Remember when… (1)
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07: Aunnie’s getting MARRIED! (0)
03: What to call lil man #2? (6)

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22: Oh how we miss our Sofie. (2)
18: My Favorite Ones (8)
18: Family Photos by Jason York Photography (3)
17: My Birthday Celebration (3)
16: Sneak peek of our photo shoot (4)
15: My eater and my mess maker. (2)
14: One BIG giant THANK YOU (0)
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10: There will be absolutely no more… (1)
10: We have MOVED (3)
01: T Minus 5 Days (2)

January 2010 (18)
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28: Ramen Noodles aren’t just for college kids… (2)
27: If I can’t sleep in your bed…I’ll just sleep in the doorway. (8)
25: My life consists of… (2)
23: The move begins (1)
21: P man feels icky (2)
20: The moving boxes… (1)
17: Miracle Blanket (9)
16: Our trip home (7)
14: Does this explain it (5)
12: Oh how we love our new baby boy. (22)
12: Bentley Arrives and My Wife Puts on Makeup to Prepare (7)
11: I’m in labor…yea…like…right now (14)
08: Big boy bed (4)
05: P modeling his boots (3)
04: My dream shower in the making & some wonderful work friends! (5)
03: 37 Weeks AND feeling M.I.S.E.R.A.B.L.E. (8)
01: Christmas 2009 Recap (4)

December 2009 (16)
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28: Our future destination… (7)
27: Santa was GOOD to mommy (5)
25: I wuv you santa (3)
22: When your bored in the doctors office… (2)
20: Rock-a-bye-…. (1)
20: 35 weeks (late post) (2)
17: Lacking my normal Christmas spirit (8)
15: Santa, you do have choo-choo’s right? (5)
12: Because I promised… (2)
10: 34 weeks (7)
07: From proud to embarrassed. (8)
06: Playhouse Disney Live (2)
04: ahem. excuse me. what are you doing? (1)
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01: 33 weeks (5)

November 2009 (16)
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27: And you thought I was prissy. (3)
25: It’s more than just Thanksgiving. (3)
24: The scale (my secret enemy). (2)
22: For your viewing pleasure… (1)
18: After this day is over… (7)
16: 30 Weeks….NO WAY… (5)
15: The best way to eat chips… (1)
13: “Bentwee be my fwend” (6)
10: We have drywall and my 29 week belly! (11)
09: P Loves Timmy The Tractor (1)
08: P loves his sitter (2)
06: Have you got this ad in the mail? (4)
04: Mommy is wondering what happened to her baby… (6)
03: 28 weeks (8)
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October 2009 (17)
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26: P spots a spider… (5)
24: 26 1/2 Weeks (7)
21: The next Albert Pujols? (1)
20: Imagination Movers LIVE (1)
18: What a cook (3)
15: Old House and New House Update (3)
15: SIU HOMECOMING (1)
14: B’s is back home (1)
12: Sunday Brunch (2)
11: It’s been 10 years? (3)
09: 25 weeks (2)
08: I’ve been informed… (0)
06: B’s is here! (5)
04: Double Date Night (1)
01: 24 Weeks…from a different view. (8)

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31: “Go ahead daddy… (3)
31: Why don’t I live in San Diego?? (6)
30: The binky breakdown… (8)
28: 19 Weeks (6)
26: Our new baby’s name… (20)
25: Miley Cyrus was at the KOL concert (9)
24: Lyndsey’s Wedding (1)
21: Basement Progress (3)
20: 18 weeks (6)
19: A “twwipp” (3)
18: THE BASEMENT BEGINS! (5)
16: Being sick = no fun (2)
13: P’s getting a big boy room (6)
12: 16 weeks 6 days (5)
11: Can someone please inform my son… (16)
09: It’s a……… (13)
06: Why is it… (7)
05: P’s Party Recap (0)
04: Wanna see something funny…. (2)
03: MIL (4)
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29: P’s TWO YEAR PICS (16)
27: Miner’s Game (2)
25: Photos on Canvas (1)
23: Best Father/Daughter Dance E-V-E-R! (8)
22: A smile for your Monday. (5)
20: The big wedding day… (5)
18: Look who stopped by… (7)
17: It’s time… (33)
16: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA!! (5)
15: Kickin’ it 80′s Style (8)
12: April Rose…Shame on You (3)
10: Last night we got…. (8)
08: Boating season has B.E.G.U.N. (4)
08: P gets crafty (3)
05: I’ve been trying to blog…. (5)
03: Far from boring. (8)
02: GRANDMA B’S (5)
01: An older woman (4)

May 2009 (22)
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27: Swollen Eye (10)
27: I don’t wanna go potty (9)
26: Did you know I am married to a hero? (7)
24: The start of wedding season! (3)
22: Ohh NO YOU DIDN’T! (10)
21: Future So You Think You Can Dance contestant… (5)
20: Somebody is a dancing fool (7)
18: Weekend trip: Part 1 (4)
17: Back to reality (8)
16: Posting from the lobby…. (5)
14: You suck storm (8)
12: I’m still alive. (12)
09: The “Inland Hurricane” meets House of Rose 2009 (8)
08: P’s Pillow Fort (0)
07: Night Out (5)
06: WARNING: (6)
05: I’m having a proud mommy moment right now… (5)
04: Stroller Giveaway (3)
04: Hey dad, does my breath smell? (6)
03: There’s been A LOT of THIS… (4)
01: I would love to blog today….. (6)

April 2009 (29)
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28: Ahem…WHAT? (9)
27: Is this some type of JOKE??? (17)
27: Court’s Bridal Shower (4)
27: And you thought I didn’t do outside work… (10)
24: How we will spend our weekend… (8)
22: A-B-C…*video is working now (10)
22: What helps your baby sleep? (7)
20: See this house… (14)
20: My favorite! (8)
19: Hanging with the Palmer’s (6)
17: Does this look like…. (3)
16: I can pound that granola bar faster than you can catch me (8)
16: Guest Post (4)
15: A Long Journey… (12)
14: My Sneaky P Man (5)
13: Was it Easter or Christmas? (6)
13: Sneak peak at our Easter…. (12)
11: P Man shows some love (4)
10: I’m not pointing fingers… (5)
09: My lunch date (3)
08: The offer and some help from the P-Man (5)
07: Girls Night Out – Oreo’s and Backhoe’s (9)
07: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DAD! (7)
06: Everybody needs a lil CRACK in their life (8)
04: Play date with Braden and the flu bug (3)
03: Bebe Chic Boutique (2)
02: “I’m totally blogging this” (15)
01: For the Love!!!!!!! (17)

March 2009 (30)
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30: Riding in the red car (11)
29: A Celebration! (5)
27: Why? (7)
26: Peek a boo…I see you daddy (10)
25: P’s Promoting Fire Safety (6)
24: Still praying…. (2)
24: Will the real Ty please stand up (4)
23: Finally, they’re back! (9)
23: Baby Stellan Needs Your Prayers (1)
22: Now I know… (7)
20: What keeps me trucking… (6)
19: Not the news I was hoping for…. (22)
18: Just a trim away from a rockstar (11)
17: Do you do rodeo? (7)
16: Why can’t everyday be a weekend? (4)
14: Loving the weekend (6)
13: Dancing was my life! (9)
12: Shopping can be a boys sport too…right? (6)
11: I heart Danny Gokey (14)
10: Meeting Miss CLAIRE & realizing SOME people DO actually read this blog of mine! (7)
09: GO DAWGS! (6)
08: Another new look…for a girl who can’t make up her mind! (21)
07: GK lives in heaven (4)
06: J’s appearance on Jimmy Fallon (10)
05: Ketchup for dinner (13)
04: The reason P now likes swimming…. (14)
03: I hate you Jason Mesnick (17)
02: A weekend full of dogs (8)
01: Good Worship Music (5)

February 2009 (35)
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28: ***CNBC Update (12)
26: This is what I wake up to…. (6)
25: All bottled up (10)
24: The Bachelor: Women Tell All…Sorta (6)
23: I will MISS you GK! (25)
22: My gift from NINA (6)
22: Somebody is getting closer to THIRTY! (2)
20: Slowly but surely…. (8)
19: You need a computer science degree to figure this out! (14)
19: Husband Hack: Part 2 (8)
19: Happy Birthday! (7)
18: The Bachelor: A Twisted Ending (12)
18: Dinner with friends, swimming attempt #3, & be my valentine recap (7)
18: A few announcements…. (0)
17: The Bachelor: Episode 7 – hot dog analogies only get you so far (8)
16: Baby Bathtub Safety (8)
16: Taking a walk… (5)
15: My romantic hubby (9)
13: Happy P is back! (6)
12: Snow Days! (6)
11: Bear with me…. (8)
11: my lil entertainer (8)
11: boo boo update (8)
10: The Bachelor: Episode 6 The Dead Dove (8)
09: Does this explain it? (10)
08: What to do if your toddler gets burned… (10)
07: swimming, cleaning, and dog sitting…OH MY! (2)
06: Toddler safety 101 (6)
05: AND THE WINNER IS…. (5)
05: Giveaway has ended and MTV didn’t want us! (9)
04: AND THIS…… (8)
04: The Bachelor: Episode 5 at Jason’s fake house (8)
03: To P.K. (10)
02: Botanical Gardens Wedding (6)
01: 270 (6)

January 2009 (42)
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30: Potty Training 101 (11)
29: Off to see the fam… (1)
29: watch out Nicole Richie…. (2)
28: FIRST GIVEAWAY!!! (92)
27: It’s week 4 my Bachelor friends… (10)
27: I’ve figured out how to get my sexy back… (5)
26: swimming 101 – toddler style (16)
24: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY DADDY! (12)
24: It’s D O N E! (2)
23: Mr. Clean Mr. Clean! (7)
22: I had my husbands full attention… (4)
21: As if I feel like…. (4)
20: The Bachelor or The Inauguration? (8)
20: look at those boots (3)
20: Dating an older woman…. (1)
19: Surviving the TANTRUM! (4)
18: The “space”…. (5)
18: Dinner dates and jr. high memories (1)
17: From the dog’s perspective…. (8)
16: Good Financial Cents…a money blog success story! (4)
15: iGoogle translator… (6)
15: toddler proof your nerves (6)
14: American Idol Premiere: What did you think? (5)
13: The Bachelor’s Ex-Wife (4)
13: crap… (8)
13: house photo shoot in full effect (7)
12: I need a vacation! (5)
10: Ummm…I almost had a heartattack… (5)
09: DID I REALLY JUST DO THAT??? (10)
09: Fulfilling my assignment… (5)
08: A Look Back… (12)
07: Miss Claire’s Debut! (6)
07: A date with Braden! (6)
06: I’m a Bachelor Psychic! (7)
05: Move in day! (6)
05: I can’t stop thinking…. (6)
04: Travolta tragedy…. (5)
03: Truth be told…. (5)
02: Seeing double? (1)
01: Like Father Like Son… (1)
01: Happy 2009! (9)

December 2008 (30)
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30: Jon & Kate Plus 8… (6)
29: I have a new blog coach… (4)
28: Baking 911! (2)
28: Getting with the program… (1)
27: Happy Birthday Miss K (3)
26: Christmas Unwrapped (3)
25: I heart Christmas! (3)
24: It’s Christmas Eve…. (1)
23: Remembering the real reason… (2)
23: Wait…Am I my mom? (0)
22: My future John Deere ride… (4)
20: Santa? RUN! (2)
18: Peter Potty (6)
17: Silence…. (3)
17: Mom #1 and Mom #2…up to no good! (5)
16: Such a hoax! (4)
15: SIH CHRISTMAS PARTY (5)
14: HAPPY BIRHTDAY BF! (5)
13: This is MY Christmas present! (1)
11: Give me your “MEAN” face (5)
09: If you really want something…just ask Grandma! (5)
08: The “go to” outfit and hubby = extra sweet (2)
08: The Christmas presents have begun… (3)
07: The mother-in-law…has arrived! (3)
05: P and the box (4)
04: Husband = Glued to TV (10)
04: Mommy invades the crib! (9)
03: P is on Santa’s “good” list (7)
02: WHY do Monday’s always get me? (5)
01: Thanksgiving recap! (5)

November 2008 (42)
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29: Taking the alarm clock on a walk? (2)
28: What can I say… (1)
26: FAMILY PICS!!! (1)
26: Happy Anniversary (12)
25: Hey daddy…need a hand? (7)
25: I can spell…I swear! (5)
24: Starting our holiday decorating! (5)
23: Give me a hug doggy… (3)
22: Is it me or…. (8)
21: We have a ROOF!!!!!!!!!! (9)
21: A Turkey and some cheesecake (3)
19: Making his BIG debut…. (2)
19: Haircuts and suckers! (3)
18: This spoon thing is starting to work (3)
18: Where’d that go??? (3)
18: The Classic Cardy Uggs…are M I N E! (7)
17: This is about how I feel… (1)
16: 177 (6)
15: P is 15 months (6)
14: Heading to the doc! (5)
14: Sarah Palin is haunting me, NCF is PG, and thank god I didn’t start watching Lipstick Jungle! (very random…I know) (11)
13: P’s idea of feeding himself (0)
12: When I grow up…I’m gonna be a CFP just like daddy… (3)
11: Did he really live in Baghdad? (3)
11: 169 (4)
11: Need a little ‘pick me up’…. (0)
11: Babysitter experience = SUCCESS! (1)
10: Baby Winter Hat MUST HAVE! (2)
09: His first fight! (5)
08: Football Saturday (2)
07: Book Review: I Was A Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids (3)
07: My Favorite Jeans (3)
06: Babysitter Checklist (3)
06: Here is what I deal with…. (0)
05: Interesting insight… (2)
05: Bachelorette history repeating itself (6)
04: 2 thumbs down! (6)
04: I have officially voted! (1)
03: College Basketball is taking over… (1)
03: FYI: (1)
01: P is a dancing Bear! (3)
01: My Parker Bear (4)

October 2008 (46)
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31: My new header!!!!! (3)
31: Real quick… (2)
30: If you are my friend…DO NOT EVER invite me to a haunted house! (2)
29: Hayrides and hot chocolate (6)
29: Some say…. (3)
28: CG took a swim…. (3)
27: Pumpkin carving party (7)
26: Papa Keith…I love you (1)
24: CG-TIMES TWO! (2)
24: Tear Jerker (3)
23: Pumpkin Heaven…. (2)
22: Ugg season is back! (3)
22: Tag…I’m it! (2)
22: Dump Truck Dining (1)
21: Two peas in a pod (4)
20: I can’t even count to 80… (1)
19: Road Trip! (0)
17: The Limited (3)
17: Off to see the fam… (2)
15: My 2 boys! (1)
15: What exactly was I thinking? (2)
15: The Mohawk (3)
15: See…I made a healthy choice. (2)
14: What’s on your lunch menu? (3)
14: My husband’s trying to show me up. (3)
13: Homecoming night (3)
13: Saluki SHAKERS (1)
13: Chicago Marathon…watch out for Aims! (1)
12: SIU HOMECOMING 2008 (1)
12: The weekend…. (3)
10: A day at the park (0)
09: P and Auntie N! (2)
09: Guess What? (0)
08: Update on the house planning (2)
08: Baby registry MUSTS! (5)
08: Something you may not have known about me…. (0)
07: And he’s out… (0)
07: Kreativ Blogger Award! (1)
06: Why are my socks on? (6)
05: FABULOUS PHOTO CARDS! (0)
04: Dan, P, & the Dawgs! (3)
03: Just what he needs! (1)
02: CURIOUS GEORGE (3)
02: PLAY-DOH! (2)
02: Personalized Baby Shoes (3)
02: VFL Sunday (1)

September 2008 (40)
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30: The "BELLY" (1)
30: It’s a big one. (2)
29: Braden’s big day! (2)
29: Taking Izzy for a walk… (0)
27: Toilet Training 101 (1)
26: Uh…Halloween costume is not going over well… (4)
25: J is on a fly hunt…literally (0)
25: STAY OUT OF THE DOG DISH! (0)
25: Love my BF… (1)
24: Daddy’s funny (2)
23: OUCHIE! (0)
23: P and his B.F.’S (0)
22: I’m R-O-T-T-E-N! (1)
22: Baby Talk (1)
21: HAPPY BIRHTDAY HARRISON! (0)
21: Who me? (2)
20: Can I get a Shaker shout out! (4)
19: BRUSH BRUSH BRUSH (1)
18: Frosty is the coolest! (1)
18: What one year old wouldn’t want this for his birthday? (2)
17: Look…we match! (0)
17: Catching Butterfly’s with my Gigi! (2)
17: BEING BUTTERFIELD! (0)
16: OMG I’m gonna hide the firetruck… (1)
16: Poor Klaya. (1)
15: Are you ready for some VFL? (1)
14: First Jimmy Johns….& now Jack in the Box! (2)
14: Cards vs Cubs (0)
13: LBD…ALOT OF WOMAN IN ONE PLACE! (1)
12: I can do that too… (0)
10: Subs SO FAST…they forgot to FINISH! (4)
10: Somebody help me…I have a WILD CHILD! (1)
07: The view from 1406… (1)
07: My very first parade! (1)
07: Summer is ending! (1)
05: WORST MOMMY AWARD…Mommy Rose (2)
04: Once again…Jeff makes News 3 (0)
04: Update on 1406…. (1)
03: house plans, house plans, house plans…puke! (3)
01: The Damen girls plus one… (4)

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29: Is this a sign? (1)
28: Daddy’s don’t know! (2)
28: Remembering Papa Keith… (0)
27: LPL Conference (1)
27: Trip to the CARDS game! (2)
26: WHY CAN’T I EAT THIS? (1)
25: Future home of Alliance Investment Planning Group! (2)
24: It pays to have a BF that’s a photographer… (1)
23: A day of reminiscing… (2)
22: It’s Kiks big day! (1)
22: The enemy! (2)
21: Happy Birthday Holly Beanie! (0)
21: I knew I’d find a reason to buy myself something… (2)
20: Hugs all around! (0)
19: Brownie Points (1)
18: Wait, I could have this… (3)
18: 33 (2)
17: WOW…I’m slow (1)

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21: Something new! (1)

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Ewan November 30, 2012 at 9:17 pm

Hey! I realize this is kind of off-topic but I needed to ask.
Does building a well-established website such as yours take a
massive amount work? I’m completely new to writing a blog but I do write in my journal everyday. I’d like to start a
blog so I can easily share my own experience and views online.
Please let me know if you have any kind of suggestions or tips for new aspiring blog owners.
Thankyou!

Mandy December 5, 2012 at 10:16 pm: I would love to lie and say that it is easy, but honestly…it does take a lot of time. For me? I have a passion for it so the time involved is fun! I think that is key!

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