tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77743762571744932432012-01-31T21:31:26.275-06:00Joyful Ramblings"Be joyful always..." 1 Thessalonians 5:16Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.comBlogger2231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-7554582277937048062012-01-31T06:49:00.001-06:002012-01-31T06:52:34.864-06:00Curtains? Curtains!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I saw something floating around like this on Pinterest a while back. I never pinned it, because I never thought twice about it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But I certainly am now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you remember my <a href="http://joyfulramblings.blogspot.com/2012/01/monday-deals-and-steals_23.html">Monday Deals and Steals post</a> a while back, I mentioned that I bought a panel of curtains on clearance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wasn't sure where I would put them, but when I went to the store to see if they had another one, I decided I would put them in the kitchen if I kept them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They also had a sheer panel in the same color as the background (on <b>clearance</b>!), which is what we're wanting to do with our sliding glass door. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Perfect!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1L7VEI0JcvM/Tx3q-YuS3UI/AAAAAAAACjQ/UfFmhJu4OVo/s1600/IMG_0287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1L7VEI0JcvM/Tx3q-YuS3UI/AAAAAAAACjQ/UfFmhJu4OVo/s320/IMG_0287.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As I was perusing Target, looking to see if there was anything good on clearance (what else is new, right?), I came across some tablecloths.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They were in such pretty prints, but I knew we'd hardly ever use a tablecloth.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I got to thinking...</div><div style="text-align: center;"> What if I could find a way to turn them into curtains! And they would be so much cheaper than buying curtains, even if I had to buy something to line them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><i>SO</i>, I picked up these beauties:</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For our Bedroom, I'm wanting to do yellow and grey for the color scheme. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So I got these to go in there...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QxnWfhZCZvs/Tx3q_14xI0I/AAAAAAAACjY/4br5TaOIUrY/s1600/IMG_0288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QxnWfhZCZvs/Tx3q_14xI0I/AAAAAAAACjY/4br5TaOIUrY/s320/IMG_0288.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">And I kid you not, I had no idea the yellow and grey pattern I picked out was already floating around on Pinterest.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Meant. to. be.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">I got these for the Living Room since I'm wanting to do Navy and White....</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cdoIktwEFAE/Tx3rBRloxlI/AAAAAAAACjg/D7FJN3sVeGw/s1600/IMG_0289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cdoIktwEFAE/Tx3rBRloxlI/AAAAAAAACjg/D7FJN3sVeGw/s320/IMG_0289.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then I got this one for the Office.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's not quite a turquoise blue, but I think it'll still work.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thoughts?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hNtH2n-RKyk/Tx3rC0vCcnI/AAAAAAAACjo/NJ-U8MRk1Es/s1600/IMG_0291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hNtH2n-RKyk/Tx3rC0vCcnI/AAAAAAAACjo/NJ-U8MRk1Es/s320/IMG_0291.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here are the curtains I bought to line the tablecloths with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On clearance. $10 for a set of <b>two</b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No big deal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2W5ono1F6qw/TycYs_ZjmwI/AAAAAAAACok/brSZUrV6PUY/s1600/IMG_0297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2W5ono1F6qw/TycYs_ZjmwI/AAAAAAAACok/brSZUrV6PUY/s320/IMG_0297.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And guess how much each tablecloth was? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">$12! </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Which means, I'll have spent less than $100 on <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">3 rooms</span> </i>for<i> <u style="font-weight: bold;">the tablecloths and lining</u></i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The actual curtains on clearance were $17 a piece, regularly priced at $25-$30. Plus the $4 sheer curtain, so the window alone in our kitchen was $38.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheaper to do tablecloths as curtains, <i>with</i> prettier prints?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh yea.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And if you don't believe me about the pin...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CC-ZnlLTNl8/Tx4Kj_8QzXI/AAAAAAAACj4/KYpH4B9XauM/s1600/236579786645077107_onDM3lnF_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CC-ZnlLTNl8/Tx4Kj_8QzXI/AAAAAAAACj4/KYpH4B9XauM/s320/236579786645077107_onDM3lnF_c.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786645077107/">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well there ya go! <u>Same</u> <u>exact</u> <u>ones</u>. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Now</span></u></b> I feel like the decor/our home will come together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All I have left to do is enlist the help of my Mom who owns a sewing machine....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-755458227793704806?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-38247286714731339042012-01-30T06:24:00.001-06:002012-01-30T06:26:56.416-06:00January Birchbox Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First, I'd like to say a BIG thank you to everyone for your really sweet and encouraging words from my post on Friday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I <b>really</b> appreciate it, a lot more than you know.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was my first time really sharing something personal of myself on my blog and I was afraid of the reaction, so thank you again! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You all are the BEST. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also really think writing it out on here is going to help me. I feel like (I like to think anyway) that I have more determination. I'm even planning on making it a part of my Friday posts. So hopefully I can finally conquer this!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway...I don't have a Monday Deals and Steals post for ya today. I'm making what I planned for last week and just got the items I'll need for the <a href="http://helloyumatjoyfulramblings.blogspot.com/2012/01/whats-on-menu-superbowl-healthy-edition.html">appetizers I'll be making on Sunday</a> at the store.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, here is my January Birchbox review for ya! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is probably my <b>favorite</b> Birchbox yet!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> There's only one thing in there I know I wouldn't use, <u>but</u> my husband would. As funny as that sounds, you'll find out what that is below... ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(and no, it's not the perfume).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is what I got in this month's Birchbox...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R4ESWJoyXTI/TxSjQfIIusI/AAAAAAAACek/2hG43GyWbJI/s1600/IMG_0258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R4ESWJoyXTI/TxSjQfIIusI/AAAAAAAACek/2hG43GyWbJI/s320/IMG_0258.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{ Origins Checks and Balances Face Wash }</b><br />It comes out thick but once you get water on it, it loosens and froths up. Best part is that you don't need to use a lot, a pea sized amount is perfect.<br />It definitely gives your face that squeaky clean feeling, without being harsh, and it gets <u>everything</u> off (except mascara for the most part).<br />I even ordered the full size of it I love it so.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{ Archipelago Pomegranate Body Soap }</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The one thing I wouldn't use simply because I don't use bar soap of any kind. My husband does though so I'm packing that away for him to use should he/we go on a trip somewhere.<br />And he likes to eat Pomegranate so he <u>should </u>like to smell like one, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{ Juicy Couture Perfume }</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I <em>love</em> perfume samples. Specifically, when I like the perfume I should say.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a make up pouch I keep in my purse that contains my powder compact, chapstick and lipstick. I also keep whatever perfume samples I have if I need to spritz up in the middle of a long day.<br />I've never tried the Juicy Couture perfumes, but I like this one!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Lionfish}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I could have used some more eyeliner and now thanks to this little beauty, I don't have to buy one!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It came in the color I normally use, which is a dark brown.<br />I love that it doesn't smudge and that it's still there after a long day.<br />I even threw away my old one. Hello new favorite!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Larabar mini in Carrot Cake}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I never had these before, but they were definitely yummy! I'll be sure to keep them in mind for future store purchases.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Birchbox Magnet}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Can never have too many on the fridge, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What was in your Birchbox this month?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-3824728671473133904?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-65969476463105519472012-01-27T08:14:00.001-06:002012-01-27T08:16:29.431-06:00Beautiful<div style="text-align: center;">I'm going to be honest. I don't have a Fashion Friday for you today.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Want to know why? I've worn a hoodie <u>every</u> <u>day</u> this week.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Granted, in my opinion, there's nothing wrong with this....usually.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I go in cycles where I want to dress up versus not. And I am a big hoodie lover. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have 7, and they're all different colors.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">However, the reason for my wearing hoodies this week is not because I'm just in hoodie mode, it's because I feel gross.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You may remember that a couple of my Goals for the New Year were to exercise 4 times a week and eat healthier. Well, I did it for about 2 weeks. And then I fell into a big slump.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Like usual.</span></b><br />I haven't worked out this week and I haven't been eating well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been struggling with this for years.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ever since I got depressed.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm not anymore. But while I was, I ate <i>a lot</i>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I mean, I gained 25-30 pounds in a couple months and while I was able to lose some of that, I haven't fully recovered.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I went from this...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wVjZ3u8lDcQ/TyIWg7orEvI/AAAAAAAACmA/hK6wXK9eP5I/s1600/RSCN0982.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wVjZ3u8lDcQ/TyIWg7orEvI/AAAAAAAACmA/hK6wXK9eP5I/s320/RSCN0982.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To this...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QkzeqXyPssU/TyIWgLQztdI/AAAAAAAACl4/8vyIwqBlBpc/s1600/DSC00043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QkzeqXyPssU/TyIWgLQztdI/AAAAAAAACl4/8vyIwqBlBpc/s320/DSC00043.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know it may be hard to tell. But that bulge you see, is in fact, my stomach. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thankfully, I'm not depressed anymore, and haven't been since. But my psychological urge to eat hasn't gone away.</div><div style="text-align: center;">No matter what I do, I always find myself turning to junk food. Even if I'm working out. I sort of rationalize to myself that since I am working out, I can eat like that. Which is not the truth.</div><div style="text-align: center;">When I was younger, I ate bad only occasionally.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But I had the need and the motivation to work out and be healthy in general.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I realize that as ladies, we struggle with our self image a lot, <u>regardless</u> of how we look or how much we weigh. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I just want to be honest and say that I struggle with this, <b>deeply</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I want to change my eating habits. I truly do. And I do good for about a week and then spiral. I'll tell myself, I'll start over tomorrow or next week. I do good for a few days, and then I spiral again.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This has been a constant of mine for years.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's only now that I'm realizing that it's something I need to turn to God to more.</div><div style="text-align: center;">That may sound weird for something small like this. But I know it's the truth.</div><div style="text-align: center;">To be honest, I'm not sure how. But I know I need to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope this post doesn't offend anyone or make them feel bad about themselves or <u>anything</u> of the sort.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just know that for my height and my weight, I am overweight.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to be honest with you all, since I know a lot of you are honest with your struggles.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And let's face it, I haven't done that on this blog.<br />Maybe I sort of feel like writing this and admitting it out loud to people (I was SO close to deleting this and continuing on) that I'll finally acknowledge it and do something about it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And it's about time that I do that.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R1IMkul2RhE/TyIYNqMf4vI/AAAAAAAACmI/supph-Z6fkc/s1600/103864335126011067_wzkWgWzO_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R1IMkul2RhE/TyIYNqMf4vI/AAAAAAAACmI/supph-Z6fkc/s320/103864335126011067_wzkWgWzO_c.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZqGkyCRLdL8/TyIZKv0IedI/AAAAAAAACmY/86Mbwvz5Wno/s1600/picasabackground.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZqGkyCRLdL8/TyIZKv0IedI/AAAAAAAACmY/86Mbwvz5Wno/s320/picasabackground.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=proverbs+31:30&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&authuser=0&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=qaCEoODG9AI4xM:&imgrefurl=http://lifeordained.blogspot.com/2010/09/proverbs-3130.html&docid=clatAqCRRFc6kM&imgurl=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_sf1gDmRq49s/TJAQUHqy9GI/AAAAAAAAAog/O2vOnVWYurI/s1600/picasabackground.bmp&w=1366&h=768&ei=DhkiT4GsIsf10gGowNXZCA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=766&vpy=158&dur=3541&hovh=168&hovw=300&tx=275&ty=69&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=94&tbnw=168&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-6596947646310551947?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-64188838817913638072012-01-26T06:40:00.001-06:002012-01-26T06:45:14.774-06:00Product Review: Foundation Primers<div style="text-align: center;">I don't know about you girls, but I was introduced to foundation primers a couple years ago.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And it's something I wish I would've known in High School.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />For those who don't know much about primers, basically, they help your foundation stay on longer.<br />They also help create that smooth, finished look to reduce the appearance of pores, lines, etc.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I've tried out several brands now and thought I would give you my intake on them.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a Normal skin type but do get the oily T-zone like most people (unfortunately). I also have big pores (another yay) and acne prone skin.</div><div style="text-align: center;">For makeup, I use a liquid foundation (Clinique) and powder on top.<br />When I use my Primer, I'll mix it in with my foundation.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Smashbox Photo Finish}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yt2fGFZz95s/TwUWSGiQbGI/AAAAAAAACTo/x6SpzTZcID0/s1600/smashbox-primer-300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yt2fGFZz95s/TwUWSGiQbGI/AAAAAAAACTo/x6SpzTZcID0/s320/smashbox-primer-300.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P9889&categoryId=B70">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was the first one I tried since a lot of people use it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I found it to be ok but didn't think much of it since I didn't have anything to compare it to.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It wasn't until I tried something else that I noticed that I didn't like it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It is thick though, which I did like.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But, I also felt like it caused me to break out more than normal.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Bare Escentuals Prime Time}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pgHfy-ZvIlo/TwUW4YmsAYI/AAAAAAAACT0/KDnCcQQl5Lc/s1600/primetime1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pgHfy-ZvIlo/TwUW4YmsAYI/AAAAAAAACT0/KDnCcQQl5Lc/s1600/primetime1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=bare+escentuals+prime+time&num=10&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=izVcDrfkWxg6xM:&imgrefurl=http://www.stylephox.com/bareminerals/bare-escentuals-new-prime-time/&docid=pwKItx63KBIYEM&imgurl=http://www.stylephox.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/primetime1.jpg&w=250&h=250&ei=whYFT6fQOcbjsQKb3vGQCg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=368&vpy=256&dur=562&hovh=200&hovw=200&tx=67&ty=123&sig=107216543132565948678&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=145&tbnw=128&start=0&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The second primer I've ever used.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This primer was a lot thinner than the Smashbox brand and as a result, it didn't do that great of a job.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't love it but I stuck with it since it is cheaper than the Smashbox.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Monistat Chafing Gel}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-si1Ecffadc8/TwUXztuXJlI/AAAAAAAACUA/YZ2rwsZQ12M/s1600/Monistat-Chafing-Gel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-si1Ecffadc8/TwUXztuXJlI/AAAAAAAACUA/YZ2rwsZQ12M/s320/Monistat-Chafing-Gel.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=chafing+gel&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=-fxlOayeZTNUaM:&imgrefurl=http://monistatchafinggel.net/&docid=9jkcEHaK_fFgUM&imgurl=http://monistatchafinggel.net/wp-content/uploads/Monistat-Chafing-Gel.jpg&w=467&h=600&ei=KhcFT7njEsvogQfNroigAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=424&vpy=115&dur=3070&hovh=255&hovw=198&tx=80&ty=135&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=126&tbnw=101&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had read on someone's blog over a year ago that it's practically the same stuff as Smashbox but SO much cheaper. So I bought it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And you know what...the girl was right!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Same thing, fraction of the cost. And I actually liked it better than the Smashbox because I didn't break out with it.<br />BUT, it created a more smooth face.<br />Obvious, right?<br />It wasn't bad though by any means. I still use it from time to time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Sephora Perfecting Ultra Smoothing Primer}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4q4dWt2Lb4w/TwUYhwGcf2I/AAAAAAAACUM/NAojRDy_hzI/s1600/P284104_hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4q4dWt2Lb4w/TwUYhwGcf2I/AAAAAAAACUM/NAojRDy_hzI/s1600/P284104_hero.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P284104&categoryId=S10853&shouldPaginate=true">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />My most recent discovery.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I think I found the one!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's thick (which I didn't realize I would actually like) and goes on great with your foundation. It seriously makes it stay on so much longer and it even has helped with my oily T-zone that'll appear.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Doesn't make it go away, but I noticed a difference.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And that's big. Because honestly, I didn't notice a difference until this product.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Best part? It's $16.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will warn that you'll need a good facial scrub to get it off at night. Which is what I've done in my routine anyway.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Every one may be different. I realize there are a lot of people out there who do love Smashbox, but I am not one of those people. It's simply about finding what works best for you and your skin.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But for me, I definitely think my search has ended for the perfect primer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-6418883881791363807?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-29862968610493184212012-01-25T06:21:00.000-06:002012-01-25T06:21:50.162-06:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Another day to link up with</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">Jamie</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">for What I'm Loving Wednesday! :)</span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm loving my new dress.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Navy stripes + yellow belt = winning.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TaLI2_nd-m8/Tx9npnqOpfI/AAAAAAAACkc/aqS7RvVn1vs/s1600/13822641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TaLI2_nd-m8/Tx9npnqOpfI/AAAAAAAACkc/aqS7RvVn1vs/s320/13822641.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.target.com/p/Xhilaration-Juniors-Belted-Dress-Assorted-Colors/-/A-13822641">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm loving that my Blogaversary is coming up next month!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Can not believe it's been almost a year since I started this blog of mine. I initially started it out as something that would be for me to put my daily life on here. And then when I got my first followers, I came to realize how <u>much</u> I loved it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So be sure and stay tuned for a lovely Giveaway week to celebrate! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mPQs9PmGn_E/Tx9moWLOMUI/AAAAAAAACkU/TLipcsSiSKs/s1600/blogaversary+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mPQs9PmGn_E/Tx9moWLOMUI/AAAAAAAACkU/TLipcsSiSKs/s320/blogaversary+4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=blogaversary&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=Bd4ilwTl17n1FM:&imgrefurl=http://indulgeyourshelf.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-almost-my-3rd-blogaversary.html&docid=35ESeTPGLBbTOM&imgurl=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aRr578CWkHM/TtrtEgIq9WI/AAAAAAAAK0M/HDF9APi1Q7Q/s400/blogaversary%252B4.jpg&w=400&h=321&ei=ZmYfT96lL6bq0gG1sqgG&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=87&vpy=176&dur=2625&hovh=201&hovw=251&tx=158&ty=123&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=112&tbnw=144&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>I'm loving <a href="http://pinterest.com/joyfulone86/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">my pins</a> from Pinterest.</b></span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lft0QtuCtfc/Tx9omYOf5WI/AAAAAAAACkk/2ajbkSZeyNY/s1600/245938829620764397_M18WrKVU_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lft0QtuCtfc/Tx9omYOf5WI/AAAAAAAACkk/2ajbkSZeyNY/s320/245938829620764397_M18WrKVU_c.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786645074757/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Need to do with Sammy, if he'll let me that is. ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sCi3h34oz6o/Tx9o263G0mI/AAAAAAAACks/Y7nXNJdPJuc/s1600/166070304979009279_Jl63py4Q_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sCi3h34oz6o/Tx9o263G0mI/AAAAAAAACks/Y7nXNJdPJuc/s320/166070304979009279_Jl63py4Q_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786645060944/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_7YO6_H2NNI/Tx9phl7ClKI/AAAAAAAACk0/zvmydvLABic/s1600/199284352230898233_iIPBsd68_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_7YO6_H2NNI/Tx9phl7ClKI/AAAAAAAACk0/zvmydvLABic/s320/199284352230898233_iIPBsd68_c.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786645048549/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Most of all, I am LOVING this preview.</b><br />I know this came out a while ago, but Batman Begins was on the other night so it got me all excited again. haha</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://3.gvt0.com/vi/GokKUqLcvD8/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GokKUqLcvD8&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GokKUqLcvD8&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Is it summer yet?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are you loving this week?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-2986296861049318421?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-74933185470601361632012-01-24T06:48:00.000-06:002012-01-24T06:48:29.382-06:00DIY: Keys Plaque + Office Decor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I would just like to shout from the rooftops that this is not something I found on Pinterest. I repeat, <b>not</b> found on Pinterest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok. Well...I am sure something very similar <u>is</u> floating around out there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For <strike>our</strike> my Office (calling it mine since my books, etc are all in here. Ryan has his drum room, I get the Office. Fair is fair, right?), I'm going with Tiffany-esque decor. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Girly, but not pink or purple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Though I highly doubt Ryan will ever use it like I will.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is my inspiration from Pinterest:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JeurCQpqzZY/TxTOgULLtcI/AAAAAAAACgE/aBaKnHDTZ5M/s1600/64176363409719195_AQofsvzn_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JeurCQpqzZY/TxTOgULLtcI/AAAAAAAACgE/aBaKnHDTZ5M/s320/64176363409719195_AQofsvzn_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786645019689/">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--ChuzZ2i21s/TxTOkxL87fI/AAAAAAAACgM/sN6LDwH35no/s1600/236579786644797513_SJBWTEX0_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--ChuzZ2i21s/TxTOkxL87fI/AAAAAAAACgM/sN6LDwH35no/s320/236579786644797513_SJBWTEX0_c.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644797513/">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-utNs-OVVhTo/TxTOygTCpFI/AAAAAAAACgU/WMqgvtqAmZk/s1600/236579786644797505_0uFD2Au2_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-utNs-OVVhTo/TxTOygTCpFI/AAAAAAAACgU/WMqgvtqAmZk/s320/236579786644797505_0uFD2Au2_c.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644797505/">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway, I found these keys in the Dollar section at Michael's and I got the idea to frame them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(I've had a weird obsession with them lately). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I thought it would be cute to frame them, add some scrapbook paper in the background to make them pop, and you got simple decor!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, here are the materials:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- keys</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- scrapbook paper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- frame</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All bought at Michael's </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oDMQz3pi2eU/TxTNq1M3-fI/AAAAAAAACfs/BSl3X7xSrL4/s1600/IMG_0271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oDMQz3pi2eU/TxTNq1M3-fI/AAAAAAAACfs/BSl3X7xSrL4/s320/IMG_0271.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I just simply cut the paper to fit in the frame, took out the glass, put the paper with backing in, glued the keys on to the paper and...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Viola!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5KZvuI4z-v0/TxTNtfFpzvI/AAAAAAAACf0/EIaWks7WXmA/s1600/IMG_0272.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5KZvuI4z-v0/TxTNtfFpzvI/AAAAAAAACf0/EIaWks7WXmA/s320/IMG_0272.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love how it turned out. And it provides that pop of color I'm looking for without having to paint the walls (yet anyway).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also picked up these items to put in the office...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mAuRoj12fOI/Tx3qLK2A6KI/AAAAAAAACjI/RQDJJsPDURM/s1600/IMG_0290.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mAuRoj12fOI/Tx3qLK2A6KI/AAAAAAAACjI/RQDJJsPDURM/s320/IMG_0290.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lamp on sale at Target.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Organizer at TJ Maxx.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I originally was going to go with a lamp that had a print on it in turquoise but I like the simplicity of the other one a lot more.<br /><br />I also found some curtains to use for the Office, but that's another post in itself. ;)<br /><br />Well, that's all I got for this room right now!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-7493318547060136163?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-83431471068483799422012-01-23T06:33:00.002-06:002012-01-23T06:40:29.538-06:00Monday Deals and Steals + A Giveaway at Moments Like This<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First and foremost, Allison over at <a href="http://momentslikethis-allison.blogspot.com/">Moments Like This</a> is having a fabulous Giveaway for reaching 100 followers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So if you like this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AQ9qv-Ahdhs/Tx1UkSRl5ZI/AAAAAAAACi4/LTip207Je54/s1600/ga1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AQ9qv-Ahdhs/Tx1UkSRl5ZI/AAAAAAAACi4/LTip207Je54/s1600/ga1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G5K-13qa5AU/Tx1Ukp_QXII/AAAAAAAACjA/ONIGOF1nOGw/s1600/ga4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G5K-13qa5AU/Tx1Ukp_QXII/AAAAAAAACjA/ONIGOF1nOGw/s1600/ga4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...plus a couple other fun items, be sure and <a href="http://momentslikethis-allison.blogspot.com/2012/01/100-followers-giveaway.html">enter here</a>.</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;">Another short Monday Deals and Steals for ya, but plenty of savings were had! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I saved $21.68!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what I got at <b>Target</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find their ad <a href="http://weeklyad.target.com/target/default.aspx?ref=nav_weeklyad&action=entryflash" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">here</a> and their in store coupons <a href="http://coupons.target.com/mcp/pd.cfm?encp=bw3Edh8NsU3vzmfu%2BCqxk1gE5kAdfbx6dC45DH8m6FuvNQDwYVl3xOH31DkRj79yzb%2BSNmiA400y%0D%0ALhj%2FXmLy9zzvNW3gItgBqLI6rw64%2FkWKXQnmR2nKSje33DKzm2UfeaGpYq4I1qgiulpbOybMAA%3D%3D" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">here.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DHOAdEkUK2U/Txxw7SypcWI/AAAAAAAACh4/ZWMSNfJFNvk/s1600/IMG_0283.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DHOAdEkUK2U/Txxw7SypcWI/AAAAAAAACh4/ZWMSNfJFNvk/s320/IMG_0283.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Tide Total Care Laundry Detergent, 75 fl oz. On sale. Had a Target coupon for $0.75 off and a manufacturer coupon for $2.00 off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $10.99 Total cost: $6.24</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Bounty Paper Towels, 8pk. On sale. Had a Target coupon for $0.75 off and a manufacturer coupon for $0.25 off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $12.99 Total Cost: $8.99</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- NatureMade Biotin Vitamins, 60 +30! ct. On sale. Had a Target coupon for $1.00 off and a manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $9.49 Total cost: $6.06</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- Keurig K-cups. On sale. Buy Two, Get a $5 Target Gift Card. Had a $1.50 off manufacturer coupon for Starbucks coffee.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $13.99 Total cost: $12.49</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also found these window curtains on clearance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>$17 instead of $25!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I could only find one at the store I went to, so I'm going to go to another sometime this week to see if I can find another one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My kitchen colors are pretty much Navy and Yellow (my KitchenAid mixer is Cobalt Blue). And for our living room, I'm wanting to do Navy and White.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I'm either going to put them in the kitchen on our sliding glass door or on our living room window. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I haven't decided yet...if I even keep that at all as well. I can <b><u>not</u></b> make up my mind with decor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V9a6ZmIDyLA/TxxxAMINtxI/AAAAAAAACiA/gT-JC5he7Xo/s1600/IMG_0284.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V9a6ZmIDyLA/TxxxAMINtxI/AAAAAAAACiA/gT-JC5he7Xo/s320/IMG_0284.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">What are some deals you've found lately?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-8343147106848379942?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-39484123343659277412012-01-20T08:48:00.000-06:002012-01-20T08:48:00.726-06:00Fashion Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not so many outfits to showcase this week....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since Monday was an off day, I didn't dress up since I was out running errands all day. And Tuesday was bruttaly cold out with high winds, and just didn't feel like dressing up. Wednesday, I never dress up since I have my Organic 2 Lab that day and don't want to risk it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I fail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But here are the few pictures of what I wore this week...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>{Sunday}</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I forgot to take a picture that day, so here's a picture of what I wore over the Holiday's that I wore that day. haha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IjgTegjgWiY/TxPSqdMYjBI/AAAAAAAACec/B0-tCAE6oOY/s1600/DSC02661.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IjgTegjgWiY/TxPSqdMYjBI/AAAAAAAACec/B0-tCAE6oOY/s320/DSC02661.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{Thursday}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hard to tell, but the cardigan has a swirly design on it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZoClZjZk7LE/TxjJEcpWkzI/AAAAAAAACho/caQh5zrUHr8/s1600/IMG_0276.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZoClZjZk7LE/TxjJEcpWkzI/AAAAAAAACho/caQh5zrUHr8/s320/IMG_0276.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Friday}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wore my new shirt that you saw in yesterday's post. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dMloFt12QNs/TxjJF-q-F2I/AAAAAAAAChw/UuJtjIxnvnw/s1600/IMG_0277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dMloFt12QNs/TxjJF-q-F2I/AAAAAAAAChw/UuJtjIxnvnw/s320/IMG_0277.jpg" width="239" /></a></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;">Also, one of my best friends just started a blog! Her and her husband are wanting to adopt a child and decided to blog about their journey. You can find <a href="http://averysadopt.blogspot.com/">her blog here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">God has blessed them already in this path with so much, so they definitely feel like it's their calling to go in this direction.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And you may not know this about Ryan or I, but we've decided that if we can't have kids of our own, that we will adopt. Or even when we do have kids, later on we plan on eventually adopting once our kids are a little older. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She also has an Etsy shop where all the proceeds are going to their adoption fund. You can find that <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/averydesignboutique">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I plan to (hopefully) do nothing for some of it. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-3948412334365927741?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-48647566216657669432012-01-19T07:02:00.001-06:002012-01-19T07:04:50.786-06:00Recent Purchases<div style="text-align: center;">Here are some recently acquired beauty purchases to add to my ever growing collection. ;)<br /><br />These purchases are over the span of about a month or so.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Smashbox Photo Op Eye Enhancing Palette - Blue Eyes}</b><br /><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ygW6g0XTgfQ/TweD2FZ75vI/AAAAAAAACUc/8XKFJzAjKXA/s1600/P292405_hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ygW6g0XTgfQ/TweD2FZ75vI/AAAAAAAACUc/8XKFJzAjKXA/s1600/P292405_hero.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P292405&categoryId=S10501&shouldPaginate=true">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is right up my alley since I pretty much use these shades anyway. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I like it pretty well! I've never used Smashbox eyeshadows before but I like them enough that I'm using it. That's good, right?<br />And the top row, which is their more daytime look, is different from what I normally do. Normally I do something similar to the bottom row. But I like the top row more than I thought I would.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Sephora Perfecting Ultra Smoothing Primer}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EW3zgroQy3g/TweEvdZJaZI/AAAAAAAACUk/hjCHnOYj-rc/s1600/P284104_hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EW3zgroQy3g/TweEvdZJaZI/AAAAAAAACUk/hjCHnOYj-rc/s1600/P284104_hero.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P284104&categoryId=S10853&shouldPaginate=true">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love. this. stuff.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I plan on doing a review on primers in the next week or so, so stay tuned for that!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Philosophy Vanilla Birthday Cake}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TQI24l9-7QI/TweFMJrmEhI/AAAAAAAACUs/6_lwXnHvMaw/s1600/P91103_hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TQI24l9-7QI/TweFMJrmEhI/AAAAAAAACUs/6_lwXnHvMaw/s1600/P91103_hero.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P91103&categoryId=B70">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I got the 6oz. free for my birthday. Been using it as a bubble bath in my fancy tub that I'm also having a love affair with. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Just look at her...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nb8UhX_xwdQ/TxgU5Xk226I/AAAAAAAAChg/3qsQ8u3O0HQ/s1600/DSC02647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nb8UhX_xwdQ/TxgU5Xk226I/AAAAAAAAChg/3qsQ8u3O0HQ/s320/DSC02647.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Le sigh.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue perfume}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j9YB0OY-Azg/TweFvl6MBJI/AAAAAAAACU0/vz5KOpZIE2s/s1600/P12420_hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j9YB0OY-Azg/TweFvl6MBJI/AAAAAAAACU0/vz5KOpZIE2s/s1600/P12420_hero.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P12420&categoryId=S22222&shouldPaginate=true">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't get the full size version of this, I got the spray pen free since Sephora was having a promo when I got these other goods. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Talk about a promotion! ;)<br /><br />And here's a shirt I also recently picked up at Maurice's.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JF62atPa4xA/TxNAtd2VgdI/AAAAAAAACck/ZyZsrOvCQF4/s1600/pMAUR1-11766786venh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JF62atPa4xA/TxNAtd2VgdI/AAAAAAAACck/ZyZsrOvCQF4/s1600/pMAUR1-11766786venh.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://www.maurices.com/family/index.jsp?page=2&categoryId=3598592&cp=11804843.3598612">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Love the keyhole on the back.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's all I got at the moment!<br />Though I already know what I'm getting for my next round of beauty purchases, though those are just products I've already used. But I'm waiting for another good promo since I got a while yet. ;)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are some recently new beauty products you've tried?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-4864756621665766943?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-36760429566516857772012-01-18T06:28:00.001-06:002012-01-18T06:29:44.079-06:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I did not sleep very well last night so, consequently, am kind of cranky today. So I definitely need this post to remind me to stay positive.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">So, without further ado, it's time to link up with</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">Jamie</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">for What I'm Loving Wednesday! :)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm loving Girl Scout Cookies!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">My Dad got us a few boxes from a friend of his. I can't remember the last time I had a box of my own! Well, I'm sharing with Ryan (unfortunately).</div><div style="text-align: center;">We got the Peanut Butter sandwiches, Lemonades and Thin Mints - of course!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JJtO0fIHs-4/TxTnA2-drMI/AAAAAAAACgc/p0Qa4c6THoE/s1600/OB-MC109_Cookie_D_20110126170702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JJtO0fIHs-4/TxTnA2-drMI/AAAAAAAACgc/p0Qa4c6THoE/s1600/OB-MC109_Cookie_D_20110126170702.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=girl+scout+cookies&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=gFO7JKm4tZsmVM:&imgrefurl=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704881304576093691253234896.html&docid=2l0_jODrOEc8fM&imgurl=http://s.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OB-MC109_Cookie_D_20110126170702.jpg&w=262&h=174&ei=zuYUT-GHGcfl0QHmv9WBAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=632&vpy=199&dur=471&hovh=139&hovw=209&tx=124&ty=67&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=94&tbnw=141&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>I'm loving <a href="http://pinterest.com/joyfulone86/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">my pins</a> from Pinterest.</b></span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><em>Love</em> this dress.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" kba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UAj12a_bl9w/TxWk-M2pFvI/AAAAAAAACgk/MW3tTlB50qQ/s320/214554369717409860_Vnk3IjYr_c.jpg" width="213" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786645045656/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">I made this the other night, it was <strong>SO</strong> good. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" kba="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hQjBN8ZzJ94/TxWlQlyjv9I/AAAAAAAACgs/51Q1q_j8V1Q/s1600/236579786644927270_xo2wxXdv_c.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786645047878/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Love this bedroom. Just needs a bit more pop of yellow and then it would be perfect!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="317" kba="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b_eNds8xGs8/TxWleAlQ0YI/AAAAAAAACg0/5uQhJtNBnAA/s320/94083079685051880_H1PtBS7N_c.jpg" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786645037616/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><strong>I'm loving that I'm on Week 2 of my Workout Goal.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">If you don't know, I'm aiming to work out 4 days a week as part of my New Year Resolutions/Goals.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">I was only able to get 3 in last week but I've already done 3 this week and it's only Wednesday! And since I have two days planned out (do the Elliptical Tuesday/Thursday morning), I know that I'll be done for this week tomorrow morning!</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" kba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BwaK4WJ2FVo/TxWmlHRx0iI/AAAAAAAACg8/buxvXEW7Ag0/s1600/EX57_Hero_MD.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&biw=1234&bih=602&tbm=isch&tbnid=EYK2NepBeTo1zM:&imgrefurl=http://www.horizonfitness.com/Ellipticals.aspx&docid=mlyzKUs4tyPUbM&imgurl=http://www.horizonfitness.com/uploadedImages/Images/Products/09/Ellipticals/EX-57/EX57_Hero_MD.jpg&w=297&h=297&ei=ZaYVT53gJ4Sy2QX3z7yDCg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=854&vpy=133&dur=1887&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=114&ty=141&sig=105646400820635998864&page=2&tbnh=129&tbnw=129&start=16&ndsp=29&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:16">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">And yes, I realize I put loving cookies and working out in the same post. Got to reward yourself somehow, right? Right?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><strong>Lastly, I'm loving my two guys.</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EzHi3L4ZK1Y/TxWnSVvPJKI/AAAAAAAAChE/sLtRXWdpGVk/s1600/384909_790382490561_57002520_36573771_1078989181_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" kba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EzHi3L4ZK1Y/TxWnSVvPJKI/AAAAAAAAChE/sLtRXWdpGVk/s320/384909_790382490561_57002520_36573771_1078989181_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">What are you loving this week?</div><div align="center"><br />Love to you.</div><div align="center">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-3676042956651685777?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-68645848243215609712012-01-17T06:41:00.001-06:002012-01-17T06:43:57.133-06:00Best + Worst at the Golden Globes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's award show season! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And with that, comes some gorgeous gowns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And thankfully, The Golden Globes did not disappoint.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are my Top 5 Best + Worst picks. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And these are in no particular order.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{The Top 5 Best}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>Paula Patton</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yellow. Duh. It looked beautiful on her!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tcrf0lsRxho/TxPNFINAaHI/AAAAAAAACdM/h6a_QNl-IyM/s1600/Paula%252BPatton%252BGolden%252BGlobe%252BAwards%252B2012-570x426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tcrf0lsRxho/TxPNFINAaHI/AAAAAAAACdM/h6a_QNl-IyM/s320/Paula%252BPatton%252BGolden%252BGlobe%252BAwards%252B2012-570x426.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=paula+patton+golden+globes&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=FiOQFPIrr1_aQM:&imgrefurl=http://www.zimbio.com/Golden%2BGlobes/articles/CgbXkluDY5J/Paula%2BPatton%2B2012%2BGolden%2BGlobes&docid=MhobuE9hYp0FXM&itg=1&imgurl=http://www.beautyisdiverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Paula%252BPatton%252BGolden%252BGlobe%252BAwards%252B2012-570x426.jpg&w=570&h=426&ei=8MwTT43mO-L50gGz1Kj9DA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=71&vpy=242&dur=842&hovh=194&hovw=260&tx=136&ty=96&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=98&tbnw=121&start=0&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Freida Pinto</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">I adore this color on her - perfect! And her necklace, <u>loved</u> it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yl0PBToVGHs/TxPNST9t7QI/AAAAAAAACdU/NnmfY1Xsl88/s1600/791b06f72f0aeb7d_Freida-Pinto.xxxlarge_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yl0PBToVGHs/TxPNST9t7QI/AAAAAAAACdU/NnmfY1Xsl88/s320/791b06f72f0aeb7d_Freida-Pinto.xxxlarge_0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=freida+pinto+gold+globes&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=3UphKtFVED98CM:&imgrefurl=http://www.bellasugar.com/Freida-Pinto-Golden-Globes-2012-21313936&docid=Pbgl06tD6cJb6M&imgurl=http://media3.onsugar.com/files/2012/01/02/0/192/1922564/791b06f72f0aeb7d_Freida-Pinto.xxxlarge_0.jpg&w=550&h=458&ei=Ks0TT9KCNsjr0gHThKjLAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=540&vpy=135&dur=1642&hovh=205&hovw=246&tx=190&ty=143&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=117&tbnw=132&start=0&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Jessica Alba</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved her entire assemble. Gorgeous.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t3gUTFOW9vE/TxPNgyRUKRI/AAAAAAAACdc/EpVIOoMNhzc/s1600/4bb5823210ea5c03_jessicaabla.xxxlarge_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t3gUTFOW9vE/TxPNgyRUKRI/AAAAAAAACdc/EpVIOoMNhzc/s320/4bb5823210ea5c03_jessicaabla.xxxlarge_0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=jessica+alba+golden+globes&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=KAf5RPooF8Q9rM:&imgrefurl=http://www.fabsugar.com/Jessica-Alba-Golden-Globes-2012-21314168&docid=pEm3TGfc4WKUuM&itg=1&imgurl=http://media3.onsugar.com/files/2012/01/02/0/192/1922564/4bb5823210ea5c03_jessicaabla.xxxlarge_0.jpg&w=550&h=550&ei=Zs0TT5eBN8Po0QGl56ygAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=842&vpy=242&dur=363&hovh=224&hovw=224&tx=153&ty=127&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=110&tbnw=107&start=0&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:17,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Shailene Woodley</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">She looked stunning. I loved the detail at the top of the dress.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BKbmEfnLVv4/TxPPkP420KI/AAAAAAAACd8/rj1buLA9Hbo/s1600/4f6ddcc045ad50cb_shailene.xxxlarge_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BKbmEfnLVv4/TxPPkP420KI/AAAAAAAACd8/rj1buLA9Hbo/s320/4f6ddcc045ad50cb_shailene.xxxlarge_0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=shailene+woodley+golden+globes&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=Pxx-c2CaifGpBM:&imgrefurl=http://www.fabsugar.com/Shailene-Woodley-Golden-Globes-2012-21344063&docid=niOog_WHqeprzM&imgurl=http://media3.onsugar.com/files/2012/01/02/0/192/1922564/4f6ddcc045ad50cb_shailene.xxxlarge_0.jpg&w=550&h=550&ei=Z88TT4SfF8K70QGR5sSCDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=842&vpy=121&dur=553&hovh=224&hovw=224&tx=170&ty=117&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=121&tbnw=102&start=0&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Helen Mirren</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">She always looks great for her age, and I love that color on her.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XtbDY6ly4C4/TxPQRUVe2mI/AAAAAAAACeE/ktDFULld3Bg/s1600/HelenMirren-GoldenGlobeAwards011512_011430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XtbDY6ly4C4/TxPQRUVe2mI/AAAAAAAACeE/ktDFULld3Bg/s320/HelenMirren-GoldenGlobeAwards011512_011430.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=helen+mirren+golden+globes&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=n1ZBNJVLD5FFuM:&imgrefurl=http://omg.yahoo.com/photos/2012-red-carpet-arrivals-1326667839-slideshow/helen-mirren-photo-1326676473.html&docid=Q-QFTF9SXrFGSM&imgurl=http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/lYYsSjHsukLE9dNoNccNAg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9aW5zZXQ7aD05NjA7cT04NTt3PTYzMA--/http://l.yimg.com/os/289/2012/01/16/HelenMirren-GoldenGlobeAwards011512_011430.jpg&w=630&h=960&ei=EdATT4zbIKXe0QHDxtylCw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=374&vpy=201&dur=1537&hovh=277&hovw=182&tx=123&ty=197&sig=107216543132565948678&page=2&tbnh=106&tbnw=70&start=28&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:20,s:28">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Top 5 Worst}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Julianna Margulies</u><br />Too casual in my opinion.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3xeZmFrWTLI/TxPOPsNLyxI/AAAAAAAACdk/opx1ZCvHBis/s1600/41c3670a047bc803_julianna-margulies.xxxlarge_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3xeZmFrWTLI/TxPOPsNLyxI/AAAAAAAACdk/opx1ZCvHBis/s320/41c3670a047bc803_julianna-margulies.xxxlarge_0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=juliana+marguiles+golden+globes+2012&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=tjamX9HWuJB4LM:&imgrefurl=http://www.fabsugar.com/Julianna-Margulies-Golden-Globes-2012-21313941&docid=AlqsSbdXAZgZ3M&imgurl=http://media1.onsugar.com/files/2012/01/02/0/192/1922564/41c3670a047bc803_julianna-margulies.xxxlarge_0.jpg&w=550&h=550&ei=Fc4TT4rNCuXx0gGDw8WBAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=770&vpy=129&dur=446&hovh=224&hovw=224&tx=96&ty=107&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=106&tbnw=105&start=0&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Monica Baccarin</u><br />Did not like the cut at the top of the dress.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oysKVH42zoU/TxPOuIZ-AkI/AAAAAAAACds/qdQoNIMw6AM/s1600/MonicaBaccarinGGArrivals2012_232834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oysKVH42zoU/TxPOuIZ-AkI/AAAAAAAACds/qdQoNIMw6AM/s320/MonicaBaccarinGGArrivals2012_232834.jpg" width="193" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=monica+baccarin+golden+globes&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=TBBka7TOpwE6tM:&imgrefurl=http://omg.yahoo.com/photos/2012-red-carpet-arrivals-1326667839-slideshow/monica-baccarin-photo-1326670117.html&docid=DO4YEAr7P7kgvM&imgurl=http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/c2UmWycWfftj_3YYhglcbQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9aW5zZXQ7aD0xMDIzO3E9ODU7dz02MTc-/http://l.yimg.com/os/289/2012/01/15/MonicaBaccarinGGArrivals2012_232834.jpg&w=617&h=1023&ei=js4TT9yGDYrl0QGW04yJAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=88&vpy=133&dur=828&hovh=289&hovw=174&tx=84&ty=154&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=114&tbnw=69&start=0&ndsp=29&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Sarah Michelle Gellar</u><br />No words. haha</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0Lss0gEjBRA/TxPPASW13SI/AAAAAAAACd0/jsSO6jU68SM/s1600/sarah-michelle-gellar-golden-globes-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0Lss0gEjBRA/TxPPASW13SI/AAAAAAAACd0/jsSO6jU68SM/s320/sarah-michelle-gellar-golden-globes-02.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=sarah+michelle+gellar+golden+globes&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=papbLHC4_BpzJM:&imgrefurl=http://justjared.buzznet.com/photo-gallery/2618360/sarah-michelle-gellar-golden-globes-02/&docid=PlmsvpgVg0uIuM&imgurl=http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2012/01/gellar-globes/sarah-michelle-gellar-golden-globes-02.jpg&w=832&h=1222&ei=1s4TT620Ka7J0AHzkrm5Cw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=615&vpy=147&dur=518&hovh=272&hovw=185&tx=109&ty=128&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=126&tbnw=100&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:11,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Amy Poehler</u><br />It would've been better without the sleeves.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NWPWppVtbhY/TxPRjljL-TI/AAAAAAAACeM/tMipug1pZjY/s1600/8daeddb5c30c7d4c_ap.xxxlarge_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NWPWppVtbhY/TxPRjljL-TI/AAAAAAAACeM/tMipug1pZjY/s320/8daeddb5c30c7d4c_ap.xxxlarge_0.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=amy+poehler+golden+globes&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=W3TsOQOH4PlVMM:&imgrefurl=http://www.fabsugar.com/Amy-Poehler-Golden-Globes-2012-21343340&docid=lLe1l-6f9PA6TM&imgurl=http://media2.onsugar.com/files/2012/01/02/0/192/1922564/8daeddb5c30c7d4c_ap.xxxlarge_0.jpg&w=550&h=550&ei=ZNETT7LFHOff0gGV9s3BAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=674&vpy=254&dur=1051&hovh=224&hovw=224&tx=137&ty=116&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=110&tbnw=114&start=0&ndsp=25&ved=1t:429,r:13,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Salma Hayek</u><br />I've honestly never been a fan of her fashion choices, and this one I also didn't agree with.<br />She did rock it though.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-odL5BpjB1zc/TxPSPadDOQI/AAAAAAAACeU/OUy0uz37fi8/s1600/salma-hayek-2012-golden-globes-red-carpet-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-odL5BpjB1zc/TxPSPadDOQI/AAAAAAAACeU/OUy0uz37fi8/s320/salma-hayek-2012-golden-globes-red-carpet-01.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=salma+hayek+golden+globes+2012&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=ltvnZugSBcadaM:&imgrefurl=http://justjared.buzznet.com/photo-gallery/2618444/salma-hayek-2012-golden-globes-red-carpet-01/&docid=mhnDRTMF8MabnM&imgurl=http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2012/01/hayek-globes/salma-hayek-2012-golden-globes-red-carpet-01.jpg&w=809&h=1222&ei=ItITT9jEKcTf0QHg0c2kAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=222&vpy=103&dur=555&hovh=276&hovw=183&tx=86&ty=160&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=123&tbnw=81&start=0&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Despite my least favorite dresses, those ladies still looked gorgeous.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What were some of your favorites? Least favorites?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-6864584824321560971?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-73537343799022176142012-01-16T08:06:00.003-06:002012-01-16T08:14:04.449-06:00Monday Deals and Steals + Advice<div style="text-align: center;">Before I get on to my Monday Deals and Steals post, I have a decor question for you lovely ladies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For our master bath, our tub and our shower are right across from one another. And naturally, I'd like to have a rug for each one to step out on after using.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I found a rug that I absolutely <i>adore</i> at Target. It's perfect and <b>exactly</b> what I was looking for!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Problem is, I have no idea if it looks ok, them being across from one another like so...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zm6vropeEk0/TxPKdKAtQ_I/AAAAAAAACdE/AqowyROlCxo/s1600/IMG_0254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zm6vropeEk0/TxPKdKAtQ_I/AAAAAAAACdE/AqowyROlCxo/s320/IMG_0254.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think? Does that look ok?</div><div style="text-align: center;">I initially was trying to find a thinner one for the bath that wasn't quite so big but I couldn't find one that I liked or even at all. And then when I saw this one at Target the other day, I <u>had</u> <u>to</u> <u>have</u> <u>it</u>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I appreciate the input ladies! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, on to a Monday Deals and Steals post on an <i>actual</i> Monday. First since last year! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Only a few items again this time I'm afraid though. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Guess you can say that I am quite stocked up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Not like those <strike>hoarders</strike> girls on Extreme Couponer's....</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enough to be sufficient for quite a while though.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what I got at <b>Target</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find their ad <a href="http://weeklyad.target.com/target/default.aspx?ref=nav_weeklyad&action=entryflash" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">here</a> and their in store coupons <a href="http://coupons.target.com/mcp/pd.cfm?encp=bw3Edh8NsU3vzmfu%2BCqxk1gE5kAdfbx6dC45DH8m6FuvNQDwYVl3xOH31DkRj79yzb%2BSNmiA400y%0D%0ALhj%2FXmLy9zzvNW3gItgBqLI6rw64%2FkWKXQnmR2nKSje33DKzm2UfeaGpYq4I1qgiulpbOybMAA%3D%3D" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">here.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0KQPpsbbh9c/TxPHxHdhfEI/AAAAAAAACcs/SqCg5DdoiuU/s1600/IMG_0249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0KQPpsbbh9c/TxPHxHdhfEI/AAAAAAAACcs/SqCg5DdoiuU/s320/IMG_0249.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Gold 'n Plump 4pk chicken drumsticks. On sale. Had a $1.00 off Target coupon attached.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $2.99 each. Total cost: $1.49 each!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Note</u>: Whenever I go to Target, I'll see if that chicken is on sale or if it'll have a coupon attached - it's all natural chicken. Whenever the coupon is attached like that on the pouch, it means the sell by date is in the next day or two. I've done this the past several times and the chicken has been <b>absolutely</b> <b>fine</b>. Just be sure and freeze it when you get home. It may have a smell to it (some do, some don't), but if you cook it thoroughly, it'll be perfect. We haven't had any problems with it (yet anyway, and trust me, I have an easily upset stomach).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CidTKDcS8Co/TxPI823oexI/AAAAAAAACc0/KdlwniwvJL8/s1600/IMG_0233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CidTKDcS8Co/TxPI823oexI/AAAAAAAACc0/KdlwniwvJL8/s1600/IMG_0233.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Kashi Go Lean cereal. On sale. Had two different manufacturer coupons, $1.00 off Cinnamon Crumble, $1.00 off any Go Lean cereal. Also had a Target coupon for $0.50 off two Kashi purchases.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $7.28 for both. Total cost: $3.48 for both!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SdVXSqRN08M/TxPJj9t9SCI/AAAAAAAACc8/wc3F1q3XDRk/s1600/IMG_0255.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SdVXSqRN08M/TxPJj9t9SCI/AAAAAAAACc8/wc3F1q3XDRk/s320/IMG_0255.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Archer Farms Simply Balanced Bread. On sale. Had a Target coupon for $0.50 off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $2.79 Total cost: $1.95</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Sara Lee bread. On sale. Had a Target coupon for $1.00 off two.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $2.29 each. Total cost: $1.65 each!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I saved $10.42</b> at Target!<br /><br /><br />Now, I'm going to go enjoy my day off school before I have to go back...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-7353734379902217614?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-81735532615306687112012-01-13T06:34:00.000-06:002012-01-13T06:34:26.685-06:00Fashion Friday + EHM Reminder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thought I would try something new today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know Tess over at <a href="http://teatimetess.blogspot.com/">Tea Time with Tess</a> will usually do this on her Friday posts, and now that I <b>finally</b> have a full stand up mirror (and not those worthless $5 ones - you know what I'm talking about) and an iPhone with an amazing camera, I can finally do it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hooray</span>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And by the way, it wasn't until I took these pictures that I realized how hard it actually is to get a good self portrait. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And how awkward you feel while smiling during the process....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here's what I took pics of this week...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(I apologize for the lack of lighting in most, but I get ready when it's still dark out...unfortunately).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{Sunday}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bs2UVU2gnBM/Twt1ix-XkcI/AAAAAAAACZo/wRW_tY7h6fw/s1600/IMG_0222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bs2UVU2gnBM/Twt1ix-XkcI/AAAAAAAACZo/wRW_tY7h6fw/s320/IMG_0222.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Monday}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zi2LxkrwlRo/Twt1ktiH_rI/AAAAAAAACZw/GbJFF6-eRbc/s1600/IMG_0225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zi2LxkrwlRo/Twt1ktiH_rI/AAAAAAAACZw/GbJFF6-eRbc/s320/IMG_0225.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{Tuesday}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pYxYKoJIjGM/TwzsUXvG7xI/AAAAAAAACaQ/VLpzF8WEN-A/s1600/IMG_0240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pYxYKoJIjGM/TwzsUXvG7xI/AAAAAAAACaQ/VLpzF8WEN-A/s320/IMG_0240.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kind of hard to tell, but I'm wearing a turquoise lacy tank underneath the shirt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{Thursday}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVTCNgYBPHk/Tw-P7ALXBLI/AAAAAAAACa8/Jbl5eQK9RZw/s1600/IMG_0243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVTCNgYBPHk/Tw-P7ALXBLI/AAAAAAAACa8/Jbl5eQK9RZw/s320/IMG_0243.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{Friday}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P2f0aTNWB5M/TxAkFFeYrCI/AAAAAAAACbM/rgtIhsh7-h8/s1600/IMG_0247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P2f0aTNWB5M/TxAkFFeYrCI/AAAAAAAACbM/rgtIhsh7-h8/s320/IMG_0247.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And yes, I wear jeans <u>all</u> <u>the</u> <u>time</u>. Especially at school. Rarely will I wear something long enough with tights/leggings to school and I never wear any other type of pants besides capri's and bermudas, but it's not the type of weather for that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also don't own a pair of boots. I know.</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;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Also, just a gentle reminder that the last episode of Extreme Home Makeover, the Joplin episode, will be airing tonight! </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">In case you forgot, it was the one I volunteered for back in October.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I'm so sad that the show is cancelled. </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">It was one of the <b>best</b> things I have ever experienced.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">You can read about it <a href="http://joyfulramblings.blogspot.com/2011/10/extreme-home-makeover-volunteer-recap.html"> here</a>.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AkWLlHLcfM8/TqNR8l08FVI/AAAAAAAABMg/n6HHcT1Ocqc/s1600/IMG_0124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AkWLlHLcfM8/TqNR8l08FVI/AAAAAAAABMg/n6HHcT1Ocqc/s320/IMG_0124.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I can not wait to see this episode.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Not cause I <i>might</i> be on TV.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">But because I truly <u><b>can not wait</b></u> to see the stories of the families and see their reactions to their new homes. Especially the family whose house I worked on.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">It was a devastation that happened (just like the other tornadoes in the South, etc.) but this was close to home and it affected people I love.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I know I will be bawling for most of the episode.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Cause that's how I roll...</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Hope you have a wonderful weekend!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Love to you.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Kristen</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-8173553261530668711?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-86973347237785988552012-01-12T06:53:00.001-06:002012-01-12T06:56:46.944-06:00Goals for 2012<div style="text-align: center;">Like many of you, I made some Resolutions this year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">However, I started mine about a week later than many started theirs.</div><div style="text-align: center;">All because I was sick. :(</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had an awful cold and wanted to get completely better (aka, breathe <u>through</u> my nose) before I got into it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I started my resolutions on Monday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my goals is to lose 10 pounds (I'm hoping for at least half by Valentine's).</div><div style="text-align: center;">Doing this, I want to start working out more.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I'm setting a goal to do it 4 days a week and I even have two of the days planned out. And hopefully I can stick it out.<br />Tuesday/Thursday mornings: elliptical!<br />I am <b>super</b> proud of this because I am <u>NOT</u> a morning work out person.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can get up a little later on those days due to my schedule so I decided to get up around the same time the other days during the week. It was kind of hard on Tuesday and this morning, but I think I can make this work.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In hand with that, to obviously start eating better. It was kind of bad there for a while thanks to the Holiday's and being out of school. Now I can get into a routine so I hopefully won't choose to eat badly. I would <i>really</i> like to stick to my guns until I can get the weight off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another resolution is to start working on those DIY projects I have on Pinterest. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I want a "DIY: Done!" board dang it! haha</div><div style="text-align: center;">I even made a list of things I need to buy so I can finally get started on a couple of them.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm hoping to be able to do one every couple weeks or so (being realistic here).</div><div style="text-align: center;">Since I don't have much planned this weekend, I'm hoping to start/finish one!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what I'm hoping to get supplies for this weekend:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My Nana used to collect spoons, and I got all of them when she passed away. So I'd like to be able to do this with some of them and be able to display them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tsbGGtA0kKs/Tw0H9ji6j2I/AAAAAAAACaY/2XVeU2_z0tg/s1600/236579786644861699_TOGPSz2w_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tsbGGtA0kKs/Tw0H9ji6j2I/AAAAAAAACaY/2XVeU2_z0tg/s320/236579786644861699_TOGPSz2w_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644861699/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A "book" of all our wedding cards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5nmtHQNS30w/Tw0ILovNwjI/AAAAAAAACao/YUqvs5TsCqU/s1600/236579786644916303_y9WnrL9H_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5nmtHQNS30w/Tw0ILovNwjI/AAAAAAAACao/YUqvs5TsCqU/s320/236579786644916303_y9WnrL9H_c.jpg" width="97" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644916303/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'd also like to paint this initial that I found in a color more to my liking.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And for my last resolution....I'd like to take more pictures!<br /> So far I have none with people that I can show you since there hasn't been much that's gone on so far this year (haha) but it's something I'm still determined on doing!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are your goals this year? Have you stuck to them so far?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-8697334723778598855?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-30722227827785114072012-01-11T06:44:00.000-06:002012-01-11T06:44:10.925-06:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">It's time to link up with</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">Jamie</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">for What I'm Loving Wednesday! :)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>I'm loving my new Kate Spade sunglasses!</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">I finally exchanged the reader sunglasses my Mom accidentally got me. haha</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">I just adore them!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oaWKLbmfHl0/TwhZKueGikI/AAAAAAAACWw/6AGyF6pOW6U/s1600/kate-spade-nordstrom-sunglasses-new-york-oversized-sunglasses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oaWKLbmfHl0/TwhZKueGikI/AAAAAAAACWw/6AGyF6pOW6U/s1600/kate-spade-nordstrom-sunglasses-new-york-oversized-sunglasses.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://www.katespade.com/designer-glasses/designer-sunglasses/-halsey/HALSEY,default,pd.html?dwvar_HALSEY_color=001&start=6&cgid=eyewear">Via.</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>Speaking of Kate Spade...I'm loving my new Kate Spade iPhone cover!</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">I got a different one for my Birthday but it wasn't the one I really wanted so I got another one. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Can you tell that I'm on a Kate Spade kick?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z5zZgq-32vU/TwhZ3LABdjI/AAAAAAAACW4/GQIeOM66NUw/s1600/PSRU0622A_154.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z5zZgq-32vU/TwhZ3LABdjI/AAAAAAAACW4/GQIeOM66NUw/s1600/PSRU0622A_154.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://www.katespade.com/designer-cell-phone-laptop-cases/designer-iphone-cases/kate-spade-tech-accessories-graffiti-spade-4g/PSRU0622A,default,pd.html?dwvar_PSRU0622A_color=154&start=10&cgid=phone-cases-iphone-and-ipad">Via.</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>I'm loving the series I'm re-reading for the first time.</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">The Luxe series by Anna Godbersen.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">If you love Gossip Girl and/or History at all, you'll love this turn of the 20th century series.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X_DveeeDavI/TweKGd6txVI/AAAAAAAACVY/KWeoGkqA1CU/s1600/200px-The_Luxe_bookcover2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X_DveeeDavI/TweKGd6txVI/AAAAAAAACVY/KWeoGkqA1CU/s1600/200px-The_Luxe_bookcover2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=luxe+series&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=diXiCTOEwDxmlM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Luxe&docid=bQq3HOgDC_o47M&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/75/The_Luxe_bookcover2.jpg/200px-The_Luxe_bookcover2.jpg&w=200&h=271&ei=k1YIT8H5KorG0AH-2K2kBQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=109&vpy=137&dur=351&hovh=216&hovw=160&tx=119&ty=82&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=131&tbnw=97&start=0&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0">Via.</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>I'm loving <a href="http://pinterest.com/joyfulone86/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">my pins</a> from Pinterest.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">DIY headboard. Perfect for our guest bedroom. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">And project for Ryan. ;)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sm4kQ4ALFnw/TwhWzkT2nbI/AAAAAAAACV4/3O6KsuL5oGQ/s1600/633387417322285_Hgsw5kZg_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sm4kQ4ALFnw/TwhWzkT2nbI/AAAAAAAACV4/3O6KsuL5oGQ/s1600/633387417322285_Hgsw5kZg_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786645009684/">Via.</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">I adore the color combo.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pDUSPVrFwaA/TwhW9X_IE3I/AAAAAAAACWI/qF64sHh1420/s1600/2181499789190751_UYVhbzzQ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pDUSPVrFwaA/TwhW9X_IE3I/AAAAAAAACWI/qF64sHh1420/s320/2181499789190751_UYVhbzzQ_c.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786645000438/">Via.</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love this bathroom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ebOUwL82mQ/TwhXQKbyeGI/AAAAAAAACWY/CsdqvRBNUPs/s1600/281123201709324896_CdRw2BKM_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ebOUwL82mQ/TwhXQKbyeGI/AAAAAAAACWY/CsdqvRBNUPs/s320/281123201709324896_CdRw2BKM_c.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644997629/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Looks so good! And it's healthy too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M_io-81c6b0/TwhXa5p7-yI/AAAAAAAACWg/Qah8wjfBEhQ/s1600/86553624058224527_rjcJEWlo_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M_io-81c6b0/TwhXa5p7-yI/AAAAAAAACWg/Qah8wjfBEhQ/s1600/86553624058224527_rjcJEWlo_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644997645/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm loving bubble baths.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Perfect</i> way to unwind. I never thought I'd come to love and enjoy them this much.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AejvNdhIpNw/TwhYSv3nebI/AAAAAAAACWo/N43gFNQnfL4/s1600/bubble-bath-photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AejvNdhIpNw/TwhYSv3nebI/AAAAAAAACWo/N43gFNQnfL4/s320/bubble-bath-photo.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=bubble+baths&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=JckgdjPBK7scxM:&imgrefurl=http://scrappinbunnies.wordpress.com/page/44/%3Farchives-list%3D1&docid=dxLPCCg_N2CmRM&imgurl=http://scrappinbunnies.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/bubble-bath-photo.jpg&w=360&h=460&ei=91cIT-PQDYjf0QHVgrTIAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=198&vpy=224&dur=2344&hovh=254&hovw=199&tx=108&ty=145&sig=107216543132565948678&page=2&tbnh=116&tbnw=91&start=21&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:15,s:21">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are you loving this week?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-3072222782778511407?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-25838961123837785172012-01-10T07:08:00.001-06:002012-01-10T07:10:37.947-06:00"Monday Deals and Steals"<div style="text-align: center;">Whoops.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Turns out I did find some goods worthy of a post when I went to the store again yesterday for a couple things.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My bad. haha</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was excited though just because I <i>could</i> save this week. I didn't buy a lot, but the savings were impressive!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what I got at <b>Target</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find their ad <a href="http://weeklyad.target.com/target/default.aspx?ref=nav_weeklyad&action=entryflash" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">here</a> and their in store coupons <a href="http://coupons.target.com/mcp/pd.cfm?encp=bw3Edh8NsU3vzmfu%2BCqxk1gE5kAdfbx6dC45DH8m6FuvNQDwYVl3xOH31DkRj79yzb%2BSNmiA400y%0D%0ALhj%2FXmLy9zzvNW3gItgBqLI6rw64%2FkWKXQnmR2nKSje33DKzm2UfeaGpYq4I1qgiulpbOybMAA%3D%3D" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">here.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QwybiDyk3JA/Twty5_6BDII/AAAAAAAACZY/RqfI8zP-Bj8/s1600/IMG_0233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QwybiDyk3JA/Twty5_6BDII/AAAAAAAACZY/RqfI8zP-Bj8/s320/IMG_0233.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Kashi cereal. On sale. I had two different manufacturer coupons for $1.00 off (one of them was specificially for the Crisp while the other was a generic) and a Target coupon for $0.50 off two Kashi purchases.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $7.28 for both. Total cost: $3.00 for both!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r6h_63NMqv0/Twty7h5VENI/AAAAAAAACZg/1svjDcppjQY/s1600/IMG_0234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r6h_63NMqv0/Twty7h5VENI/AAAAAAAACZg/1svjDcppjQY/s320/IMG_0234.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Archer Farms fruit strips. On sale. Had a Target coupon for $0.50 off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $2.99 Total cost: $2.19</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Archer Farms crackers. On sale. Had a Target coupon for $0.50 off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $2.09 Total cost: $1.38</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">- NatureMade Fish Oil, 90 ct. On sale. Had a manufacturer coupon for $2.00 off and a Target coupon for $1.00 off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $7.49 Total cost: $1.00!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Kraft Whole Grain Mac 'n Cheese. On sale.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $1.59 each. Total cost: $1.00 each.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I saved $15.23</span></b> at Target!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pretty impressive since I didn't get a whole lot. Well, I think so anyway. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-2583896112383778517?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-38663913080509060122012-01-09T06:19:00.001-06:002012-01-09T06:20:32.606-06:00What's On The Menu<div style="text-align: center;">Sadly, I have no Monday Deals and Steals post for you today.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had every intention of doing one, but I didn't find anything post worthy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, to fill in, here's what is on our menu this week!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I haven't meal planned in weeks, thanks to the Holiday's. And everything I have planned, is new! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't think I'll be making dinner every night this week though since it's my first week back at school. And 3 days of the week I won't get back until 7pm. Bleh. </div><div style="text-align: center;">But here is what I have planned none the less.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I found all of these on Pinterest but the recipes can be found in the Via link under the picture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Chicken Noodle Casserole}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7fKFj4vIc2w/Twoxv0PObhI/AAAAAAAACYo/Wmj4_W2Xits/s1600/86553624058224527_rjcJEWlo_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7fKFj4vIc2w/Twoxv0PObhI/AAAAAAAACYo/Wmj4_W2Xits/s1600/86553624058224527_rjcJEWlo_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wwrecipes.net/chicken-noodle-casserole.html">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Weight Watchers friendly! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9J8ELXtroqg/TwoyMHQ14FI/AAAAAAAACYw/Kb6xbBl4_s0/s1600/260434790921156590_1RiIfZAl_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9J8ELXtroqg/TwoyMHQ14FI/AAAAAAAACYw/Kb6xbBl4_s0/s320/260434790921156590_1RiIfZAl_c.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/2011/11/18/slow-cooker-cilantro-lime-chicken.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PipEbby+%28Pip+%26+Ebby%29&utm_content=Yahoo%21+Mail">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ryan <u>loves</u> cilantro.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Super Simple Shrimp Tacos}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kZxT8IrwCcg/TwoyYvwMm0I/AAAAAAAACY4/F684BnVyiuA/s1600/17732992252396487_9aYAZJtM_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kZxT8IrwCcg/TwoyYvwMm0I/AAAAAAAACY4/F684BnVyiuA/s320/17732992252396487_9aYAZJtM_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cleananddelicious.com/2011/01/22/shrimp_tacos-2/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Tomato and Spinach Tortellini}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GX3ONvK8XkU/TwoykzAycgI/AAAAAAAACZA/xaLvLfgJpho/s1600/236579786644927270_xo2wxXdv_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GX3ONvK8XkU/TwoykzAycgI/AAAAAAAACZA/xaLvLfgJpho/s1600/236579786644927270_xo2wxXdv_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/spinach-tomato-tortellini/detail.aspx">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Parmesan Crusted Tilapia}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MkxCu4oRT8I/Twoy2arLuPI/AAAAAAAACZI/Rj1qaj6Yi1I/s1600/236579786644806603_ND1UO8C2_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MkxCu4oRT8I/Twoy2arLuPI/AAAAAAAACZI/Rj1qaj6Yi1I/s320/236579786644806603_ND1UO8C2_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/five-ingredient-recipes/parmesan-crusted-tilapia">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Tomato Basil Soup}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AH_pn973s8w/TwozBtxMG_I/AAAAAAAACZQ/51mGykMDBoc/s1600/236579786644793561_KW5vPaCi_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AH_pn973s8w/TwozBtxMG_I/AAAAAAAACZQ/51mGykMDBoc/s320/236579786644793561_KW5vPaCi_c.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/01/recipes-tomato-basil-soup-best-grilled.html">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a feeling this will turn into a 2 week meal plan. haha</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you have planned for meals this week?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-3866391308050906012?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-18139593947645558172012-01-06T17:52:00.001-06:002012-01-06T22:36:55.725-06:00Giveaway at Blonde Highlights!<div style="text-align: center;">Before I forget and get into complete "I'm shutting down because it's the weekend and I want to relax before <strike>my life ends</strike> school starts" mode, the lovely Stephanie over at <a href="http://bargainingbarrister.blogspot.com/">Blonde Highlights</a> is having an amazing Giveaway.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Seriously y'all, if you like Beauty products of any kind, be sure and check it out.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She has quite the goods you can win!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just see for yourself here...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yVqSOFB9TAs/TweIj_IcqsI/AAAAAAAACVM/x8L3-UrnuB8/s1600/IMG_1225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yVqSOFB9TAs/TweIj_IcqsI/AAAAAAAACVM/x8L3-UrnuB8/s320/IMG_1225.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Talk about an <u>amazing</u> Giveaway! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So go <a href="http://www.bargainingbarrister.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-blog-design-stephanies-favorite.html">here to enter</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have an amazing weekend everyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-1813959394764555817?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-62009835859007188752012-01-06T08:04:00.001-06:002012-01-06T08:07:44.969-06:00Last "In-Progress" House Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The day you've been waiting so patiently for. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We took these pictures a couple days before we moved in so it's not the <i>fully</i> finished product but it's close enough.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next round of pictures I'll show you will be the finished, <i>furnished</i> product. ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You may have to wait a while on that though just because there's still quite a bit we need to get but need to rest financially for a while after having to buy blinds, garage door openers, etc., etc. (those of you who own houses know what I'm talking about - unfortunately lol)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, here ya go!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The outside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dw0zqzaNyyM/Tv8zugV199I/AAAAAAAACGI/Jlt26qdRYrg/s1600/DSC02620.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dw0zqzaNyyM/Tv8zugV199I/AAAAAAAACGI/Jlt26qdRYrg/s320/DSC02620.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4th bedroom in the basement, aka: Ryan's drum room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eXrxcrNGZQk/Tv8zvGa73KI/AAAAAAAACGQ/lALwznmC0EA/s1600/DSC02621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eXrxcrNGZQk/Tv8zvGa73KI/AAAAAAAACGQ/lALwznmC0EA/s320/DSC02621.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M29yv1sfDjw/Tv8zvtDkiGI/AAAAAAAACGU/4GpgZsy07HI/s1600/DSC02622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M29yv1sfDjw/Tv8zvtDkiGI/AAAAAAAACGU/4GpgZsy07HI/s320/DSC02622.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Full bath attached to the drum room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kkyzv6W3ARQ/Tv8zv6X1_JI/AAAAAAAACGY/bVzBG-eh1rk/s1600/DSC02623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kkyzv6W3ARQ/Tv8zv6X1_JI/AAAAAAAACGY/bVzBG-eh1rk/s320/DSC02623.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This may be Ryan's drum room, but this is <u>my</u> storage closet. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Look at how deep that beauty is!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gA9Pe-QTMH0/Tv8zwOZHiII/AAAAAAAACGg/EYQf9Vv6kWk/s1600/DSC02624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gA9Pe-QTMH0/Tv8zwOZHiII/AAAAAAAACGg/EYQf9Vv6kWk/s320/DSC02624.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x8CkvxYWbUA/Tv8zwdGwdcI/AAAAAAAACGs/ywEeZma3VMI/s1600/DSC02625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x8CkvxYWbUA/Tv8zwdGwdcI/AAAAAAAACGs/ywEeZma3VMI/s320/DSC02625.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Basement portion.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We're turning this into our rec room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U2Zr87NfUoU/Tv8zx5tcm1I/AAAAAAAACHA/_tqF8O1UcHU/s1600/DSC02627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U2Zr87NfUoU/Tv8zx5tcm1I/AAAAAAAACHA/_tqF8O1UcHU/s320/DSC02627.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stairs leading up from the basement.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NJKVGfrBk7o/Tv8zyFXdseI/AAAAAAAACHI/qEe0f50BbeA/s1600/DSC02628.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NJKVGfrBk7o/Tv8zyFXdseI/AAAAAAAACHI/qEe0f50BbeA/s320/DSC02628.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Door straight ahead is from the garage to the basement and the door on the left is the coat closet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ouZNor1NEXU/Tv8zyQ8EdfI/AAAAAAAACHQ/2XFiCYrEeec/s1600/DSC02629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ouZNor1NEXU/Tv8zyQ8EdfI/AAAAAAAACHQ/2XFiCYrEeec/s320/DSC02629.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Front door entryway tile.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k4rMLtdt2y0/Tv8zyogPToI/AAAAAAAACHY/HB_Qcobt5tA/s1600/DSC02630.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-k4rMLtdt2y0/Tv8zyogPToI/AAAAAAAACHY/HB_Qcobt5tA/s320/DSC02630.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Entryway.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RdtvRf9ljcQ/Tv8zy6qwQXI/AAAAAAAACHg/plg9s8qoWEg/s1600/DSC02631.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RdtvRf9ljcQ/Tv8zy6qwQXI/AAAAAAAACHg/plg9s8qoWEg/s320/DSC02631.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Living room.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Our TV was installed by our electrician (for $10!) so we covered it with a white sheet before we moved in and also so it wouldn't get dust on it from them finishing up the house.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zPZh8P45PZA/Tv8zzy9afpI/AAAAAAAACHo/-6cpqiVz1aM/s1600/DSC02632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zPZh8P45PZA/Tv8zzy9afpI/AAAAAAAACHo/-6cpqiVz1aM/s320/DSC02632.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kitchen.<br />There's one thing about this kitchen that I didn't think I'd care so much about.<br />A couple of the drawers on the portion that sticks out on the right, are deep. Like twice the size of a regular drawer.<br /><u>Love</u> it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-emGaYHanbX8/Tv8z0lfth4I/AAAAAAAACHw/MSxfsGkgtlM/s1600/DSC02633.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-emGaYHanbX8/Tv8z0lfth4I/AAAAAAAACHw/MSxfsGkgtlM/s320/DSC02633.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dining and pantry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yxhFcP6QSNQ/Tv8z0sY7TgI/AAAAAAAACH4/cVoP4QPCzs8/s1600/DSC02634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yxhFcP6QSNQ/Tv8z0sY7TgI/AAAAAAAACH4/cVoP4QPCzs8/s320/DSC02634.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kitchen backsplash.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I <u><b>love</b></u> how this turned out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dN5yYdSz5XE/Tv8z0wa9AsI/AAAAAAAACIA/4ff8I5nwN4c/s1600/DSC02635.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dN5yYdSz5XE/Tv8z0wa9AsI/AAAAAAAACIA/4ff8I5nwN4c/s320/DSC02635.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kitchen sink.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Equally love how this turned out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jk7OnBYnNg4/Tv8z1F2zJcI/AAAAAAAACII/ym2XxUevnco/s1600/DSC02636.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jk7OnBYnNg4/Tv8z1F2zJcI/AAAAAAAACII/ym2XxUevnco/s320/DSC02636.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Deck.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nq3926CPOaw/Tv8z1gIpioI/AAAAAAAACIQ/HzmyGRzN8Po/s1600/DSC02637.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nq3926CPOaw/Tv8z1gIpioI/AAAAAAAACIQ/HzmyGRzN8Po/s320/DSC02637.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Living Room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Or4kNCvPcyY/Tv8z122BZ9I/AAAAAAAACIY/31CFnibeFTg/s1600/DSC02638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Or4kNCvPcyY/Tv8z122BZ9I/AAAAAAAACIY/31CFnibeFTg/s320/DSC02638.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hallway.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NpVtPzxOgGQ/Tv8z2kep63I/AAAAAAAACIg/OYvg1DTLqOA/s1600/DSC02639.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NpVtPzxOgGQ/Tv8z2kep63I/AAAAAAAACIg/OYvg1DTLqOA/s320/DSC02639.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Full Hall Bath that the two upstairs bedrooms share.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's hard to see but all the mirrors are framed in and in this vanity, there's a bottom drawer that slides open - love it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4zUC9e_SqFE/Tv803DvidvI/AAAAAAAACIs/8174EuDk8Ns/s1600/DSC02640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4zUC9e_SqFE/Tv803DvidvI/AAAAAAAACIs/8174EuDk8Ns/s320/DSC02640.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the bedrooms. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It'll become our Spare bedroom and the other will be our Office.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1PiN02swz3E/Tv803lt_iSI/AAAAAAAACI0/oOSrg-2zjvE/s1600/DSC02641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1PiN02swz3E/Tv803lt_iSI/AAAAAAAACI0/oOSrg-2zjvE/s320/DSC02641.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Linen Closet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kJFZAj_tm8w/Tv804LE3QGI/AAAAAAAACI8/zNjNgysZP3c/s1600/DSC02642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kJFZAj_tm8w/Tv804LE3QGI/AAAAAAAACI8/zNjNgysZP3c/s320/DSC02642.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our bedroom.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-arNOCYnAkrg/Tv804YBD0rI/AAAAAAAACJE/syf0N-3INNc/s1600/DSC02643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-arNOCYnAkrg/Tv804YBD0rI/AAAAAAAACJE/syf0N-3INNc/s320/DSC02643.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MAH_krpqFbg/Tv804qqzmgI/AAAAAAAACJM/eO9_WPnnzpA/s1600/DSC02644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MAH_krpqFbg/Tv804qqzmgI/AAAAAAAACJM/eO9_WPnnzpA/s320/DSC02644.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Master bath.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--KV1QLuJUAs/Tv805LhclJI/AAAAAAAACJU/VM4DujyY0CU/s1600/DSC02645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--KV1QLuJUAs/Tv805LhclJI/AAAAAAAACJU/VM4DujyY0CU/s320/DSC02645.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><strike>Our</strike> my bath, literally. ;)<br />I've taken a bath every night the past few nights in it.<br />I'm pretty sure I love it more than the kitchen...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--475HG9CexE/Tv805jwzHaI/AAAAAAAACJc/f7IMNuo_Ma8/s1600/DSC02647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--475HG9CexE/Tv805jwzHaI/AAAAAAAACJc/f7IMNuo_Ma8/s320/DSC02647.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lv4kxRu5gKM/Tv806WqwKTI/AAAAAAAACJk/Ip5p6we_VWo/s1600/DSC02648.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lv4kxRu5gKM/Tv806WqwKTI/AAAAAAAACJk/Ip5p6we_VWo/s320/DSC02648.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Closet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P7H2JAwN1Dk/Tv806rRTtKI/AAAAAAAACJo/dWPhJmUK52E/s1600/DSC02649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P7H2JAwN1Dk/Tv806rRTtKI/AAAAAAAACJo/dWPhJmUK52E/s320/DSC02649.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">All moved in. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oba5Dx4Ps6w/TwaI9w9f8yI/AAAAAAAACUU/khm3rgMxi38/s1600/Kristen%2527s+New+House+015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oba5Dx4Ps6w/TwaI9w9f8yI/AAAAAAAACUU/khm3rgMxi38/s320/Kristen%2527s+New+House+015.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, there you have it! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to everyone who has followed along. It certainly has been a journey, that's for sure.<br /><br />Now....let the decorating, begin! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-6200983585900718875?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-78778011789294300022012-01-05T09:18:00.001-06:002012-01-05T09:20:45.768-06:00Birthday Recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For those who may remember (or not haha), my birthday was December 26th.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I would say that it was quite a success. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I felt very loved and blessed by good friends and family. Definitely the way to ring in 25. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A couple nights before Christmas, I went out to dinner with two good friends of mine to a yummy Mexican restaurant in KC called Ponak's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I unfortunately didn't get <u>one</u> picture with them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See, New Year's resolution.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The day of my Birthday I went out to lunch with 3 of my best friend's along with another really good friend to a place called Spin! Pizza. Such yummy pizza, it's so fresh tasting!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway, here's pics from that...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She was talking and I was obviously in complete rapture by her. haha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hvl2wC8Q2Hc/Tv85NuUS69I/AAAAAAAACKA/ydjk36yBDz8/s1600/DSC02651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hvl2wC8Q2Hc/Tv85NuUS69I/AAAAAAAACKA/ydjk36yBDz8/s320/DSC02651.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Good picture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cJJ8CkrlsNU/Tv85OFOqJSI/AAAAAAAACKI/_et5qIHoNXo/s1600/DSC02652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cJJ8CkrlsNU/Tv85OFOqJSI/AAAAAAAACKI/_et5qIHoNXo/s320/DSC02652.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">With all of them. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LSq3l4xjHdk/Tv85OYKGEAI/AAAAAAAACKQ/mc5BqucejPY/s1600/DSC02653.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LSq3l4xjHdk/Tv85OYKGEAI/AAAAAAAACKQ/mc5BqucejPY/s320/DSC02653.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then that night, I spent my birthday with my family.<br />We went out to eat to (another) Mexican restaurant called Jose Pepper's - it's my fave!<br />And yes, I love Mexican food.<br /><br />So here are some pictures from that night.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Posing with the parentals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1oUTi0FlABw/Tv85Q1zT1iI/AAAAAAAACKw/rFTT8Dy7HCM/s1600/DSC02661.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1oUTi0FlABw/Tv85Q1zT1iI/AAAAAAAACKw/rFTT8Dy7HCM/s320/DSC02661.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sammy wanting something from my Dad, as usual.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xg0TV0_6BvE/Tv85kntnVDI/AAAAAAAACLc/ZI81FQ4QCrs/s1600/DSC02659.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xg0TV0_6BvE/Tv85kntnVDI/AAAAAAAACLc/ZI81FQ4QCrs/s320/DSC02659.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sammy enjoying his Christmas present. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ib6d3uV7_Xs/Tv85k2CMqWI/AAAAAAAACLk/Ac32TTEGS4E/s1600/DSC02660.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ib6d3uV7_Xs/Tv85k2CMqWI/AAAAAAAACLk/Ac32TTEGS4E/s320/DSC02660.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My presentsssss</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wrsxZoJKccQ/Tv85smqFbZI/AAAAAAAACLw/NF5dAHKNkyE/s1600/DSC02657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wrsxZoJKccQ/Tv85smqFbZI/AAAAAAAACLw/NF5dAHKNkyE/s320/DSC02657.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have to pose with the presents, it's a tradition...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qubiG_-SuiU/Tv87CXlrLkI/AAAAAAAACMg/LdsfjcesVEU/s1600/Christmas+and+Kristen%2527s+birthday+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qubiG_-SuiU/Tv87CXlrLkI/AAAAAAAACMg/LdsfjcesVEU/s320/Christmas+and+Kristen%2527s+birthday+002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought this was kind of funny. Sammy was obviously not entertained by his Mom opening presents since they weren't his. haha</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1wuF0AO6YE/Tv87EsjvWsI/AAAAAAAACMo/xQxk5eikSlU/s1600/Christmas+and+Kristen%2527s+birthday+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1wuF0AO6YE/Tv87EsjvWsI/AAAAAAAACMo/xQxk5eikSlU/s320/Christmas+and+Kristen%2527s+birthday+003.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The loot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nGF65DSkIFs/Tv85uoH79lI/AAAAAAAACL4/_mcPp2q4RAk/s1600/DSC02665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nGF65DSkIFs/Tv85uoH79lI/AAAAAAAACL4/_mcPp2q4RAk/s320/DSC02665.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- Vera Bradley small duffel and cosmetic bag.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- Both full seasons of Glee.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- Hot Tools curling iron - yay!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- Barnes & Noble gift card.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- Kate Spade iPhone cover.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">- KU t-shirt by PINK</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">From Ryan's family I got another Barnes & Noble gift card (hehehehe) and a gift certificate to get a massage. I'm cashing that baby in tomorrow.<br />And I may or may not have already ordered 4 books with my Barnes & Noble gift card....</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I also got several beautiful earrings and headbands from friends (they certainly know me well lol).</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hanging out with the family eating cupcakes and homemade ice cream. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tAJhANBwXEE/Tv87OQoFI3I/AAAAAAAACM0/YEdpK3vm6cM/s1600/Christmas+and+Kristen%2527s+birthday+011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tAJhANBwXEE/Tv87OQoFI3I/AAAAAAAACM0/YEdpK3vm6cM/s320/Christmas+and+Kristen%2527s+birthday+011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok, so Ryan and I wanted to get a family picture. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can imagine, Sammy enjoyed making that difficult.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SY-vWnzIlNw/Tv855GLqDQI/AAAAAAAACMU/H4uGaDb8Hsk/s1600/DSC02664.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SY-vWnzIlNw/Tv855GLqDQI/AAAAAAAACMU/H4uGaDb8Hsk/s320/DSC02664.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lmVh0OxLYUE/Tv8-lEZgvwI/AAAAAAAACNA/WFLUlUxhWO0/s1600/DSC02662.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lmVh0OxLYUE/Tv8-lEZgvwI/AAAAAAAACNA/WFLUlUxhWO0/s320/DSC02662.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally a good one, though you can see how happy Sammy looks. lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1z3bN3rTDBU/Tv854xZUX5I/AAAAAAAACMM/cM4jQWf_Tqw/s1600/DSC02663.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1z3bN3rTDBU/Tv854xZUX5I/AAAAAAAACMM/cM4jQWf_Tqw/s320/DSC02663.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am definitely a lucky lady who has some awesome people in her life to celebrate a wonderful birthday with. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-7877801178929430002?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-52033475307312815982012-01-04T09:07:00.001-06:002012-01-04T09:14:27.517-06:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">It's time to link up with</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">Jamie</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">for What I'm Loving Wednesday! :)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am loving that we are officially homeowners!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't believe we've been in the house a week now.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It still hasn't hit me yet. Is that weird? haha</div><div style="text-align: center;">Expect an update on Friday! :)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BysPIovMVFI/TwPnlGGcYPI/AAAAAAAACSY/acKp5UpJOUg/s1600/DSC02620.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BysPIovMVFI/TwPnlGGcYPI/AAAAAAAACSY/acKp5UpJOUg/s320/DSC02620.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am <u>loving</u> that all the TV shows are starting to come back on.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Particularly, The Secret Circle and Vampire Diaries.</div><div style="text-align: center;">YAY!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BNFRhxFwMjA/TwPoGve1auI/AAAAAAAACSs/OQnzV3N8Xjs/s1600/secret-circle_510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="209" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BNFRhxFwMjA/TwPoGve1auI/AAAAAAAACSs/OQnzV3N8Xjs/s320/secret-circle_510.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=the+secret+circle&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=i45KIlbjbtL4nM:&imgrefurl=http://seriable.com/the-secret-circle-gets-moody-new-cast-photos/&docid=Y0TiBQtG0W5aaM&imgurl=http://seriable.com/wp-content/gallery/the-secret-circle-cast-photos/secret-circle_510.jpg&w=510&h=334&ei=3OcDT5XoKYG2tweh1LCSAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=685&vpy=221&dur=2674&hovh=182&hovw=278&tx=194&ty=40&sig=107216543132565948678&page=2&tbnh=111&tbnw=147&start=15&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:12,s:15">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R13OC3ONK00/TwPoTjOzBqI/AAAAAAAACS4/dFfOTLoTriE/s1600/the-vampire-diaries.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R13OC3ONK00/TwPoTjOzBqI/AAAAAAAACS4/dFfOTLoTriE/s320/the-vampire-diaries.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=vampire+diaries&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=2SsfU0WzIyKh6M:&imgrefurl=http://www.poptower.com/the-vampire-diaries.htm&docid=HjHBLcY98JfotM&imgurl=http://img.poptower.com/pic-32147/the-vampire-diaries.jpg%253Fd%253D600&w=449&h=600&ei=LugDT73wF5Kltwevj9XPBg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=735&vpy=218&dur=1633&hovh=260&hovw=194&tx=99&ty=164&sig=107216543132565948678&page=2&tbnh=183&tbnw=137&start=15&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:10,s:15">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am loving that I will be enjoying a 90 minute massage on Friday.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ryan's Dad and Stepmom got it for me for my birthday, oh <i>so</i> excited!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OFOjxGs-UQI/TwPojDaLj9I/AAAAAAAACTE/uGNq1Pvkt9E/s1600/massage-09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OFOjxGs-UQI/TwPojDaLj9I/AAAAAAAACTE/uGNq1Pvkt9E/s320/massage-09.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=massage&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=O-ctSFw5vlX1wM:&imgrefurl=http://reddingmassage.com/&docid=ffISEaXmjIJHhM&imgurl=http://reddingmassage.com/_tc/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/massage-09.jpg&w=406&h=293&ei=X-gDT-KzFNDtggeyyJCRAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=79&vpy=210&dur=489&hovh=191&hovw=264&tx=162&ty=127&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=101&tbnw=140&start=0&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:13,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I never thought I would say this....but I love our fridge.</b><br />It's a Whirlpool Gold 25 cu. ft. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Obviously haven't gotten a chance to use it until this past week but I love how big it is and all the compartments! I also love that we got it for a <u>steal</u> on Craigslist. </div><div style="text-align: center;">($600, originally $1800!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-34vC_NZsn7E/TwPowmtKuoI/AAAAAAAACTQ/-NlZWbhaOoY/s1600/04602130000-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-34vC_NZsn7E/TwPowmtKuoI/AAAAAAAACTQ/-NlZWbhaOoY/s320/04602130000-1.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=whirlpool+gold+25.5+cu.+ft.+french+door+bottom+freezer+refrigerator+gi6farxx+stainless+steel&num=10&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=G99rB6wVIn3_sM:&imgrefurl=http://www.sears.com/shc/s/t_10153_12605%3FtName%3D1-door-refrigerator-bottom-freezer.html&docid=n3R46b92ApFbeM&imgurl=http://s.shld.net/is/image/Sears/04602130000-1&w=400&h=400&ei=pegDT_TvJMOrgwfJ0rGaAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=841&vpy=127&dur=1449&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=172&ty=112&sig=107216543132565948678&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=121&tbnw=127&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Most of all, I'm loving my boys. :)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OolR236TpHc/TwPnpU2rCJI/AAAAAAAACSg/qVzmrZGMWHE/s1600/DSC02663.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OolR236TpHc/TwPnpU2rCJI/AAAAAAAACSg/qVzmrZGMWHE/s320/DSC02663.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I am <b><i><u>not</u></i></b> loving that I go back to school on Monday and consequently, will have no life the next several weeks. :(</div><div style="text-align: center;">Must...go....on.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-5203347530731281598?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-81391725393491008522012-01-03T09:11:00.003-06:002012-01-03T09:22:16.677-06:00Ring Bling Linkup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hVzlgbFe5DE/TwMXwFNHZqI/AAAAAAAACSE/TCB3lKv6sJM/s1600/ringlinkup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="115" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hVzlgbFe5DE/TwMXwFNHZqI/AAAAAAAACSE/TCB3lKv6sJM/s320/ringlinkup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The lovely <a href="http://cmae-adayinthelife.blogspot.com/">Cmae</a> is having a show off your ring linkup today.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And of course, who doesn't want to show theirs off. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My ring is a 0.56 carat Radiant Fancy Yellow diamond on a white gold band.<br />With the other diamonds on the band and wedding band, it totals up to about 0.80 carats, minus the yellow diamond.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It has a beaded edge detailing that I absolutely love and gives it that slight antique look that I adore.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xzqI_yGe2lw/TwMXydoMq2I/AAAAAAAACSM/G_pkOXBzKHE/s1600/DSC01635.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xzqI_yGe2lw/TwMXydoMq2I/AAAAAAAACSM/G_pkOXBzKHE/s320/DSC01635.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I helped the Husband pick it out, which I'm glad I did. Though I was impressed with his ability to pick it out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've always wanted a yellow diamond ever since I first saw one in my Fashion Careers class in High School. And Ryan was the one to mention it to the jeweler. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He proposed on February 14, 2009 and we got married on October 10, 2010.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can read our proposal story <a href="http://joyfulramblings.blogspot.com/2011/08/our-proposal.html">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I still love it almost 3 years later - which I'm sure the Husband is glad of. ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The only time I ever take it off is when I put lotion on it or when I get it cleaned. I feel so naked without it on and I sure don't want to let it out of my sight.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I lost one of my grandmother's rings when I was in High School because I took it off and I'm still kicking myself for that. I know the Husband would not be pleased if I lost this since he spent a mighty pretty penny on it.</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;">Be sure and link up with Cmae if you have one to show off!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-8139172539349100852?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-35692253586302377412012-01-03T08:46:00.000-06:002012-01-03T08:46:22.558-06:00Christmas Loot<div style="text-align: center;">We are so blessed. And Christmas is the perfect time to not only remember that by how God sent his Son to us, but by also the things we receive this time of the year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is how I was blessed this year...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Kate Spade Sunglasses}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fMPpb1yo8f0/TsvK3tsnA4I/AAAAAAAABuw/8mo7X_eM6Ng/s1600/img-thing.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fMPpb1yo8f0/TsvK3tsnA4I/AAAAAAAABuw/8mo7X_eM6Ng/s1600/img-thing.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.katespade.com/designer-glasses/designer-reading-glasses/rimona/RIMONA,default,pd.html?navid=xsell">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My Mom accidentally bought the bifocals though so I have to exchange them. lol</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Friends with Benefits DVD}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WA1nU3peArk/Tv9IQe5sWiI/AAAAAAAACPw/p95kjBJK8F0/s1600/220px-Friends_with_benefits_poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WA1nU3peArk/Tv9IQe5sWiI/AAAAAAAACPw/p95kjBJK8F0/s320/220px-Friends_with_benefits_poster.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=friends+with+benefits+movie&num=10&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=592&tbm=isch&tbnid=JcMEfOqjOivwNM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friends_with_Benefits_(film)&docid=c7tXFIjENw-aZM&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4e/Friends_with_benefits_poster.jpg/220px-Friends_with_benefits_poster.jpg&w=220&h=325&ei=G0j_Tv2bPKjW0QGG6oieDQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=95&vpy=112&dur=2081&hovh=260&hovw=176&tx=141&ty=111&sig=107216543132565948678&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=125&tbnw=85&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So funny! And I love JT!<br /><br /><b>{Hamilton Beach Hand Mixer}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HE49EINJvgA/TwKMbV-oLdI/AAAAAAAACR4/8YdrrqrwtK4/s1600/hamilton-beach-62695v-power-deluxe-hand-mixer-white.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HE49EINJvgA/TwKMbV-oLdI/AAAAAAAACR4/8YdrrqrwtK4/s320/hamilton-beach-62695v-power-deluxe-hand-mixer-white.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=hamilton+beach+hand+mixer&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=iKqgBWY9mv7VbM:&imgrefurl=http://www.eggcookers.net/handmixers-c-13_17.html&docid=EIdhpMy5M5yPBM&imgurl=http://www.eggcookers.net/images/pictures/hamilton-beach-62695v-power-deluxe-hand-mixer-white.jpeg&w=380&h=380&ei=WIwCT4ztKcmEtgeky8TQBg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=307&vpy=234&dur=1007&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=123&ty=115&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=134&tbnw=134&start=0&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0">Via.</a><br /><br />I forgot to register for one of these when we got married since I had my eyesight on our KitchenAid, so I'm so glad we got one of these. AND it has a storage canister and a whisk! So nifty!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Princess and the Frog DVD}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nKkPZUJMGxU/Tv9IecX1hjI/AAAAAAAACP8/lNA35mSDTKE/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nKkPZUJMGxU/Tv9IecX1hjI/AAAAAAAACP8/lNA35mSDTKE/s1600/images.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=princess+and+the+frog&num=10&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=592&tbm=isch&tbnid=x79W0ME01cWEnM:&imgrefurl=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780521/&docid=FORGEUQalIaDaM&imgurl=http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMjEyOTQ5NzAzNl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMTcyNTU1Mg%2540%2540._V1._SY317_.jpg&w=203&h=317&ei=Ykj_Tsy6CuTe2QWYibHzAQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=94&vpy=143&dur=1630&hovh=253&hovw=162&tx=105&ty=150&sig=107216543132565948678&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=109&tbnw=69&start=0&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Seriously, such a good Disney movie. Beauty and the Beast will always be my favorite but this one is a close second.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Michael Kors Very Hollywood perfume}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lTV8tNfvLR0/TsvLQ_Knj2I/AAAAAAAABu4/Dk6jCRh-1pw/s1600/20090817-michael-kors-very-hollywood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="248" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lTV8tNfvLR0/TsvLQ_Knj2I/AAAAAAAABu4/Dk6jCRh-1pw/s320/20090817-michael-kors-very-hollywood.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=michael+kors+very+hollywood+perfume&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=592&tbm=isch&tbnid=1Y-fYI5IVN2ReM:&imgrefurl=http://thegloss.com/odds-and-ends/michael-kors-very-hollywood/&docid=pbfWp5zuZ-GJHM&imgurl=http://cdn.thegloss.com/files/2009/08/20090817-michael-kors-very-hollywood.jpg&w=466&h=362&ei=KsvLTt3UF-qa2gWCkPSjDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=378&vpy=181&dur=881&hovh=198&hovw=255&tx=175&ty=124&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=125&tbnw=161&start=0&ndsp=14&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Aerie Flare Slim Gym}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GTMK3HMFoYU/TsvNXQCuNOI/AAAAAAAABvQ/7ewD1wzT7Ek/s1600/0492_2680_568_f.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GTMK3HMFoYU/TsvNXQCuNOI/AAAAAAAABvQ/7ewD1wzT7Ek/s320/0492_2680_568_f.jpeg" width="285" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=aerie+flare+slim+gym&num=10&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=592&tbm=isch&tbnid=QWl0fdwXbSiFKM:&imgrefurl=http://www.ae.com/aerie/browse/product.jsp%3FproductId%3D0492_2680&docid=v1E-SNGXL1N-3M&imgurl=http://pics.ae.com/is/image/aeo/0492_2680_568_f%253Fmaskuse%253Doff%2526wid%253D1119%2526size%253D1121,1254%2526fit%253Dcrop%2526qlt%253D70,0&w=1119&h=1253&ei=BM3LToSgMqm1sQKy6YHjDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=489&vpy=122&dur=400&hovh=238&hovw=212&tx=99&ty=105&sig=107216543132565948678&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=123&tbnw=118&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{The Help DVD}</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iKvvnbXP_EM/TwKMIx44meI/AAAAAAAACRs/Ud8uSYucd6s/s1600/THE_HELP_KA_TT.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iKvvnbXP_EM/TwKMIx44meI/AAAAAAAACRs/Ud8uSYucd6s/s320/THE_HELP_KA_TT.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=the+help&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1105&bih=589&tbm=isch&tbnid=Ln1Mgh4InkbjsM:&imgrefurl=http://www.allrovi.com/movies/movie/the-help-v523211&docid=BvDDbunYVOF5pM&imgurl=http://cps-static.rovicorp.com/2/Open/Disney/The%252520Help/_derived_jpg_q90_410x410_m0/THE_HELP_KA_TT.jpg%253Fpartner%253Dallrovi.com&w=307&h=410&ei=54sCT9OwNMqRgQenq_mzAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=84&vpy=199&dur=825&hovh=260&hovw=194&tx=142&ty=150&sig=107216543132565948678&page=4&tbnh=110&tbnw=82&start=59&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:59">Via.</a><br /><br />Love this movie!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For Ryan and I, Ryan's Dad got us an elliptical. lol They just recently got one themselves and both Ryan and his Sister expressed their interest in wanting one, so he got both of us one. We need to exchange it though because the stride is too short. Can't wait to get it though! It's always my workout choice if I go to a gym.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CgHUnydake0/Tv9JfpYzHAI/AAAAAAAACQI/ZhxB8OZSFm8/s1600/Image-9.5-Elliptical.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CgHUnydake0/Tv9JfpYzHAI/AAAAAAAACQI/ZhxB8OZSFm8/s320/Image-9.5-Elliptical.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=elliptical&num=10&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=592&tbm=isch&tbnid=5AjpgUFGIlpvlM:&imgrefurl=http://www.ellipticalreviews.net/image/image-9-5-elliptical-review/&docid=Gq4-4s34JEbM8M&imgurl=http://www.ellipticalreviews.net/product-images/Image-9.5-Elliptical.jpg&w=500&h=500&ei=_Uj_Tt_TBoO42wW_-Zn7Bg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=729&vpy=171&dur=1009&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=119&ty=132&sig=107216543132565948678&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=117&tbnw=113&start=0&ndsp=14&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also got some gift cards, money, K-cups, and some smaller items. Definitely feel so blessed!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are some presents you got?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-3569225358630237741?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-1006247258543333532012-01-02T09:24:00.000-06:002012-01-02T09:24:58.237-06:00Christmas Recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Ryan and I are running around from place to place. We have <b>four</b> <b>Christmases</b> between the two of us and our parents (who are both divorced). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On Christmas Eve, we spent the day with Ryan's Dad doing Christmas with them and then that evening, we went to my Mom's side of the family Christmas Gathering (no presents, they all just hang out).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here are a few pictures from that night. We didn't get <i>any</i> pictures with Ryan's Dad and his family unfortunately. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am determined to get better at that! haha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here is a sweet moment caught on camera with Ryan holding my Mom's hand. lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can tell Ryan is enjoying it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bGeQ-YthTYU/Tv9BP3K6pGI/AAAAAAAACNM/DN6N2Sju9Y8/s1600/DSC02650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bGeQ-YthTYU/Tv9BP3K6pGI/AAAAAAAACNM/DN6N2Sju9Y8/s320/DSC02650.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />With one of my cousins.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6l-DU43blZw/TwEBorfMEAI/AAAAAAAACQo/RH_JBwbhJXA/s1600/408223_2910416850128_1551812753_32884710_1985555655_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6l-DU43blZw/TwEBorfMEAI/AAAAAAAACQo/RH_JBwbhJXA/s320/408223_2910416850128_1551812753_32884710_1985555655_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Picture with my Mom, two cousins and my only Aunt on that side.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k2ePaoD0vHc/TwEBazk5dHI/AAAAAAAACQU/fg_FxbYij00/s1600/377840_2910424530320_1551812753_32884717_732164819_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k2ePaoD0vHc/TwEBazk5dHI/AAAAAAAACQU/fg_FxbYij00/s320/377840_2910424530320_1551812753_32884717_732164819_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vn9GrqMHiaQ/TwEBbUSiDzI/AAAAAAAACQc/rEzEG6DvJP4/s1600/388815_2910427690399_1551812753_32884720_544964602_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vn9GrqMHiaQ/TwEBbUSiDzI/AAAAAAAACQc/rEzEG6DvJP4/s320/388815_2910427690399_1551812753_32884720_544964602_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On my Birthday, we did my Dad's side of the family Christmas.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the only picture from that night. </div><div style="text-align: center;">And for the past couple years, we've <b>tried</b> to make a goal to get a picture of all the cousins and have failed every time. So here's me and 4 of my cousins. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Trust me, I have plenty more.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NZ6hmLXVcwk/Tv9BWp8k80I/AAAAAAAACNg/9w0R51cOVw8/s1600/DSC02654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NZ6hmLXVcwk/Tv9BWp8k80I/AAAAAAAACNg/9w0R51cOVw8/s320/DSC02654.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christmas Day we spend the morning at my Dad's, afternoon at Ryan's Mom's, and then evening at my Mom's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whew.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the pictures from Christmas Night at my Mom's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She's good at getting pictures taken. haha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Typical of my brother.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq91lyWUxJo/Tv9Be2IDHYI/AAAAAAAACNs/FB0bzx2IwtI/s1600/Christmas+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kq91lyWUxJo/Tv9Be2IDHYI/AAAAAAAACNs/FB0bzx2IwtI/s320/Christmas+001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Opening Sammy's gift. It's obvious by his complete attention to what's going on. haha</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qlFxJNP8AnM/Tv9Bj3deTtI/AAAAAAAACN0/-hQA8vIxsHY/s1600/Christmas+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qlFxJNP8AnM/Tv9Bj3deTtI/AAAAAAAACN0/-hQA8vIxsHY/s320/Christmas+002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My Mom got me a "I love my dog" ornament. You can tell Sammy was excited by it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lSaExS42ekc/Tv9BoNiVhmI/AAAAAAAACN8/f2M56CCcwRw/s1600/Christmas+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lSaExS42ekc/Tv9BoNiVhmI/AAAAAAAACN8/f2M56CCcwRw/s320/Christmas+004.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And of course, my Mom has to get a picture of each of us.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cXYz0tmZPCg/Tv9Bt94Ab4I/AAAAAAAACOE/XbJKsnksUFg/s1600/Christmas+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cXYz0tmZPCg/Tv9Bt94Ab4I/AAAAAAAACOE/XbJKsnksUFg/s320/Christmas+005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Haha.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tgpEMFzmYT4/Tv9Bx4fdbAI/AAAAAAAACOM/xnW_2r9cA3s/s1600/Christmas+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tgpEMFzmYT4/Tv9Bx4fdbAI/AAAAAAAACOM/xnW_2r9cA3s/s320/Christmas+006.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My boys. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mKeMWZiphyw/Tv9B3oKPBZI/AAAAAAAACOU/wYeURc3ssH4/s1600/Christmas+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mKeMWZiphyw/Tv9B3oKPBZI/AAAAAAAACOU/wYeURc3ssH4/s320/Christmas+007.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It takes a couple tries to get a decent picture when my Brother is involved...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XAGc5dC_Xu8/Tv9CE3UDiLI/AAAAAAAACOk/B7HMXEWiVHQ/s1600/Christmas+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XAGc5dC_Xu8/Tv9CE3UDiLI/AAAAAAAACOk/B7HMXEWiVHQ/s320/Christmas+009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1mDb0Vq4NaU/Tv9COILFpJI/AAAAAAAACOs/I-maXZGEdac/s1600/Christmas+010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1mDb0Vq4NaU/Tv9COILFpJI/AAAAAAAACOs/I-maXZGEdac/s320/Christmas+010.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">See. haha</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pxJBu06DfxY/Tv9CV7RmiEI/AAAAAAAACO0/PcDf7fIBeUQ/s1600/Christmas+011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pxJBu06DfxY/Tv9CV7RmiEI/AAAAAAAACO0/PcDf7fIBeUQ/s320/Christmas+011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kEyY0jI6BvY/Tv9Cdl2nzHI/AAAAAAAACO8/k4lbquG0LlA/s1600/Christmas+012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kEyY0jI6BvY/Tv9Cdl2nzHI/AAAAAAAACO8/k4lbquG0LlA/s320/Christmas+012.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the sly look on my brother's face here. lol</div><div style="text-align: center;">If anything can sum him up, there ya go. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rS36VMF30z8/Tv9Ctm5UZrI/AAAAAAAACPM/Y_PT7rsu_qM/s1600/Christmas+014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rS36VMF30z8/Tv9Ctm5UZrI/AAAAAAAACPM/Y_PT7rsu_qM/s320/Christmas+014.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was definitely a busy couple days for us, but we love spending the time with our families. And it's another reminder of how blessed we are. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll do another post of the loot we got. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-100624725854333353?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-30502489568722475382012-01-01T22:16:00.000-06:002012-01-01T22:16:33.886-06:00Happy 2012!<div style="text-align: center;">I can <b><u>not</u></b> believe it's 2012 already.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It didn't even feel like Christmas when it was here, and now the year is already over!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ryan and I rang in the New Year with one of my best friends and her husband. We went out to eat and got drinks and just enjoyed the time together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JqOLfXnpVpk/TwEtlPbuZII/AAAAAAAACQ0/xxiG9twgIGE/s1600/DSC02668.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JqOLfXnpVpk/TwEtlPbuZII/AAAAAAAACQ0/xxiG9twgIGE/s320/DSC02668.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BL6S5160gFU/TwEtlRJG9lI/AAAAAAAACQ8/NQB-zZRC-1g/s1600/DSC02669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BL6S5160gFU/TwEtlRJG9lI/AAAAAAAACQ8/NQB-zZRC-1g/s320/DSC02669.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Sorry, no New Year's kiss pics for you. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">At the end of the night, my friend and I naturally wanted to get a picture together.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But the wind was absolutely crazy that night. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll let the pictures do the talking...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YgyBj1UV4Ww/TwEtlmrwAOI/AAAAAAAACRE/WJcT0bZ66Gc/s1600/DSC02671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YgyBj1UV4Ww/TwEtlmrwAOI/AAAAAAAACRE/WJcT0bZ66Gc/s320/DSC02671.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yep, we're trying to hunker down from it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-svzLgIfU7gQ/TwEtmLjv8VI/AAAAAAAACRM/Kao03avNGAA/s1600/DSC02672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-svzLgIfU7gQ/TwEtmLjv8VI/AAAAAAAACRM/Kao03avNGAA/s320/DSC02672.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Semi-decent.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CrasZMg6cWg/TwEtnRgkf8I/AAAAAAAACRU/WboUH0qwyvo/s1600/DSC02673.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CrasZMg6cWg/TwEtnRgkf8I/AAAAAAAACRU/WboUH0qwyvo/s320/DSC02673.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">30 mph winds. And cold. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I no lie.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>As for my resolutions:</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Spend more time getting closer with my God</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Be healthier</div><div style="text-align: center;">- Take more pictures!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's really all I got. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-3050248956872247538?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-75607054517995671132011-12-31T10:00:00.002-06:002011-12-31T15:59:29.561-06:00Our 2011 in Pictures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been wanting to do this post for a few days now but was obviously preoccupied. Now that I have everything mostly unpacked (except decor), I'm finally getting to it! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, here is our year in review...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{January}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>Sammy experiences his first <i>real</i> snowfall.</u> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After I took this picture, he started to eat the snow falling to the ground. haha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dERQ_bxw6Zw/Tv8pnjfsP7I/AAAAAAAAB_o/dHxoJcSUGDQ/s1600/DSC01798.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dERQ_bxw6Zw/Tv8pnjfsP7I/AAAAAAAAB_o/dHxoJcSUGDQ/s320/DSC01798.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Our 2nd Annual Girls Weekend.</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">This group of friends and I have made a visit to one of our friends who now lives in Tennessee. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v0NhYmWpKNY/Tv8poDquArI/AAAAAAAAB_w/IMZz3y5rxzo/s1600/DSC01805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v0NhYmWpKNY/Tv8poDquArI/AAAAAAAAB_w/IMZz3y5rxzo/s320/DSC01805.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Throwing one of my best friend's Bridal Shower.</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are super fabulous. haha</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XR5njA95DzU/Tv8poVZ2neI/AAAAAAAAB_0/s5ueWMdE29s/s1600/DSC01836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XR5njA95DzU/Tv8poVZ2neI/AAAAAAAAB_0/s5ueWMdE29s/s320/DSC01836.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{February}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Our first blizzard that year.</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">The picture was taken at one of the calmer moments when you could actually see outside. haha</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thankfully the power didn't fully go out though.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AaI-z8Vg4OE/Tv8ppEDaaiI/AAAAAAAAB_8/uVIpX4eM0-w/s1600/DSC01841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AaI-z8Vg4OE/Tv8ppEDaaiI/AAAAAAAAB_8/uVIpX4eM0-w/s320/DSC01841.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{March}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>My best friend's Bachelorette.</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">We went to her college town to kick it off at their annual Fake Patty's Day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hpyF-NIZhac/Tv8qVQgFdsI/AAAAAAAACCg/BUQ79nDwmC0/s1600/208680_1420883520756_1192710918_31490596_7512338_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hpyF-NIZhac/Tv8qVQgFdsI/AAAAAAAACCg/BUQ79nDwmC0/s320/208680_1420883520756_1192710918_31490596_7512338_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then we went back to the city to continue celebrating.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fR4SyxMRbqo/Tv8qXZ2QpVI/AAAAAAAACCo/yFQNZ7EcuWs/s1600/DSC01904.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fR4SyxMRbqo/Tv8qXZ2QpVI/AAAAAAAACCo/yFQNZ7EcuWs/s320/DSC01904.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Her wedding. :)</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RiKOajeMNE8/Tv8qXtyl40I/AAAAAAAACCw/1RAPFDHHZmc/s1600/DSC01978.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RiKOajeMNE8/Tv8qXtyl40I/AAAAAAAACCw/1RAPFDHHZmc/s320/DSC01978.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{April}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Our first major hailstorm.</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was a first for me in all senses, I have never seen it this big before. Sammy was barking because of the way they were ricocheting off the walls outside, it was so loud.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1Iw0nMu6KMQ/Tv8qj9tf01I/AAAAAAAACC8/hTml8aY7q3w/s1600/DSC02055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1Iw0nMu6KMQ/Tv8qj9tf01I/AAAAAAAACC8/hTml8aY7q3w/s320/DSC02055.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Another friend of mine's Bachelorette party.</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hxYH58gp1pk/Tv8qmMTCrvI/AAAAAAAACDE/j6Y0PPMi4vM/s1600/221907_10150162262903437_14024398436_6795240_3420169_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hxYH58gp1pk/Tv8qmMTCrvI/AAAAAAAACDE/j6Y0PPMi4vM/s320/221907_10150162262903437_14024398436_6795240_3420169_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A23nQqpkit4/Tv8qmmsG6FI/AAAAAAAACDM/GDBnwVKPXaI/s1600/224120_10100240197579080_15921300_51195306_690870_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A23nQqpkit4/Tv8qmmsG6FI/AAAAAAAACDM/GDBnwVKPXaI/s320/224120_10100240197579080_15921300_51195306_690870_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-41ddY3_ZS60/Tv8qm0O-YXI/AAAAAAAACDU/SAN6pv1ga5c/s1600/230280_10100240205408390_15921300_51195490_4137446_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-41ddY3_ZS60/Tv8qm0O-YXI/AAAAAAAACDU/SAN6pv1ga5c/s320/230280_10100240205408390_15921300_51195490_4137446_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{May}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>Her wedding. :)</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k6s3WlI8hk0/Tv8qyzoOM-I/AAAAAAAACDg/mgaTNpQT_Wk/s1600/DSC02255.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k6s3WlI8hk0/Tv8qyzoOM-I/AAAAAAAACDg/mgaTNpQT_Wk/s320/DSC02255.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wToxhQvgeys/Tv8qzNswDMI/AAAAAAAACDo/yiwuH47uOGM/s1600/DSC02259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wToxhQvgeys/Tv8qzNswDMI/AAAAAAAACDo/yiwuH47uOGM/s320/DSC02259.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{June}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>Free concert by The Band Perry at P&L.</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's a district in downtown KC that throws free concerts in the summer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uGe6MGBvbYk/Tv8q3y9O8eI/AAAAAAAACD0/YB0YGUPhaqc/s1600/DSC02353.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uGe6MGBvbYk/Tv8q3y9O8eI/AAAAAAAACD0/YB0YGUPhaqc/s320/DSC02353.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{July}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>My cousin's wedding.</u></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBJRpVeGnV4/Tv8q9Hh4q-I/AAAAAAAACEA/D8rsnPmBiGw/s1600/DSC02391.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UBJRpVeGnV4/Tv8q9Hh4q-I/AAAAAAAACEA/D8rsnPmBiGw/s320/DSC02391.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Ryan's band performance.</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f10GCCUTabU/Tv8q9UUIXKI/AAAAAAAACEI/sGGTKVBF7AE/s1600/DSC02396.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f10GCCUTabU/Tv8q9UUIXKI/AAAAAAAACEI/sGGTKVBF7AE/s320/DSC02396.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{August}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>We decide to build a house after a couple months of house hunting.</u></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nn51vU9mi9g/Tv8rE1LwveI/AAAAAAAACEU/OPlaXPWJ28M/s1600/DSC02409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nn51vU9mi9g/Tv8rE1LwveI/AAAAAAAACEU/OPlaXPWJ28M/s320/DSC02409.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Night out with friends.</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-adKgibZF2Js/Tv8rF4_enlI/AAAAAAAACEc/NteKLgWjDKA/s1600/DSC02404.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-adKgibZF2Js/Tv8rF4_enlI/AAAAAAAACEc/NteKLgWjDKA/s320/DSC02404.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{September}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Taylor Swift concert.</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">Seriously, if you enjoy her music at all, go see her in concert. It's one of the best ones I've been to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-inUSHVpaT4g/Tv8rLWd4keI/AAAAAAAACEo/t0-g9zxNUQ4/s1600/DSC02453.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-inUSHVpaT4g/Tv8rLWd4keI/AAAAAAAACEo/t0-g9zxNUQ4/s320/DSC02453.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6kU22WeRVuw/Tv8rL7D-sjI/AAAAAAAACEs/s-fxekd6LXs/s1600/DSC02456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6kU22WeRVuw/Tv8rL7D-sjI/AAAAAAAACEs/s-fxekd6LXs/s320/DSC02456.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{October}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Husband and I celebrate our 1st Anniversary. :)</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">What I came home to that day...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jGpdNXp5wc8/Tv8rVOqjyrI/AAAAAAAACE8/UbIig0Cp1Qw/s1600/photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jGpdNXp5wc8/Tv8rVOqjyrI/AAAAAAAACE8/UbIig0Cp1Qw/s320/photo.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Visiting one of my best friends in Tennessee.</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was also her son's birthday weekend, he turned 4! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WS3F18G3raE/Tv8rYaf5GpI/AAAAAAAACFE/vrYui-m9BxY/s1600/DSC02483.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WS3F18G3raE/Tv8rYaf5GpI/AAAAAAAACFE/vrYui-m9BxY/s320/DSC02483.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In downtown Nashville.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gmy6nfhoDfs/Tv8rY1_HtjI/AAAAAAAACFM/P6RR7FCsis0/s1600/DSC02510.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gmy6nfhoDfs/Tv8rY1_HtjI/AAAAAAAACFM/P6RR7FCsis0/s320/DSC02510.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Volunteering for Extreme Home Makeover in Joplin.</u></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the best experiences in my life. I can't believe that when this will air, it'll be their last seasonal episode. :(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KlmK3xLyBDI/Tv8rerOyX-I/AAAAAAAACFc/bOv8s5uEkJ8/s1600/IMG_0124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KlmK3xLyBDI/Tv8rerOyX-I/AAAAAAAACFc/bOv8s5uEkJ8/s320/IMG_0124.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{November}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Seeing the Breaking Dawn premiere at 8pm. </u></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WOiDpIOweNE/Tv8rlUkaxmI/AAAAAAAACFo/tqTPlECKIS8/s1600/IMG_0190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WOiDpIOweNE/Tv8rlUkaxmI/AAAAAAAACFo/tqTPlECKIS8/s320/IMG_0190.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{December}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>My best friend from Tennessee comes to visit.</u></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qkLnMflq1O4/Tv8rrlSUYMI/AAAAAAAACF0/JS3htmXz3Ig/s1600/DSC02571.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qkLnMflq1O4/Tv8rrlSUYMI/AAAAAAAACF0/JS3htmXz3Ig/s320/DSC02571.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Ryan and I go to The Fray concert for my Birthday present. :)</u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7MTKegrBkyM/Tv8rs88YiZI/AAAAAAAACF8/VGDfAO2ZCLc/s1600/IMG_0214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7MTKegrBkyM/Tv8rs88YiZI/AAAAAAAACF8/VGDfAO2ZCLc/s320/IMG_0214.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">While it may seem like it in the many pictures you saw, I was actually horrible at taking pictures this year. I missed so many fun moments of getting pictures taken that I'm still in disbelief in myself (ex: our Anniversary - ugh!). I used to take SO many pictures. That is definitely one of my New Year's Resolutions, to take more pictures.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And I purposely didn't add Christmas or House pictures. That's for another post. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you all have a safe and wonderful New Year! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-7560705451799567113?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-30593029201113378432011-12-29T23:31:00.000-06:002011-12-29T23:31:19.971-06:00I'm Still Here!<div style="text-align: center;">As you can imagine, it's been quite a busy week. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We celebrated Christmas with family.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Celebrated my Birthday (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">25</span>!) on Monday.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then we closed <strike>on Tuesday</strike> yesterday. Big surprise right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They let us move stuff before then though, thankfully.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So on Tuesday we got our fridge moved in and went blinds shopping on Tuesday.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wednesday we loaded and moved everything and surprisingly, were able to do it all on one trip.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't realize how much crap we had. lol</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So since then, as you can imagine, it's been quite busy getting everything put away.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And actually, I'm about half done. The kitchen was the biggest hurdle and that's over with. All downhill from here!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You may not agree with me in this, but I actually really enjoy unpacking (new) things and figuring it out where it'll all go. Packing is what I loathe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope to get a post in tomorrow, but we'll see. I plan on doing Christmas and Birthday updates, as well as some favorite moments, posts, etc. from this joyous year we've had. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh, and a house update which I'm sure you're dying to see. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Until then, I hope you've had a wonderful and blessed Christmas and that you have a safe and Happy New Year if I don't post tomorrow. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-3059302920111337843?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-75076821938833866892011-12-23T07:48:00.001-06:002011-12-23T07:49:01.849-06:00Past Christmases<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ryan and I have spent the past 5 Christmases together, and now we're on to celebrating our 6th! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can not believe it's been that many...time flies! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a look at our past Christmases....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{2006}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At Crown Center in KC</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You wouldn't believe it, but this is our first picture together. And we had been dating 3 months. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nhAxd5T9Eso/Tu_E67lTMGI/AAAAAAAAB8c/iyV-6CuhuRc/s1600/DSCN0642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nhAxd5T9Eso/Tu_E67lTMGI/AAAAAAAAB8c/iyV-6CuhuRc/s320/DSCN0642.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{2007}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our first Home-made Gingerbread House.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ra3HGL83D40/Tu_E8T-1dlI/AAAAAAAAB8k/43EcwdBF7aM/s1600/RSCN1109+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ra3HGL83D40/Tu_E8T-1dlI/AAAAAAAAB8k/43EcwdBF7aM/s320/RSCN1109+%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{2008}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At a Christmas party with friends - it was a costume themed party.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ryan was a tree and I was the angel. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AeIArLL7ku4/Tu_E37T7afI/AAAAAAAAB8M/0bOrHHmjFrc/s1600/DSC00444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AeIArLL7ku4/Tu_E37T7afI/AAAAAAAAB8M/0bOrHHmjFrc/s320/DSC00444.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{2009}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last Christmas as a un-married couple. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L_magMLvCG4/Tu_E4d594yI/AAAAAAAAB8U/b0dntmotELQ/s1600/DSC00960.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-L_magMLvCG4/Tu_E4d594yI/AAAAAAAAB8U/b0dntmotELQ/s320/DSC00960.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{2010}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With the in-law family :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GrVm3ANsC0w/Tu_E0fl-pjI/AAAAAAAAB8E/HHW9HOOvRmM/s1600/Bernard+Crew+%25288%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GrVm3ANsC0w/Tu_E0fl-pjI/AAAAAAAAB8E/HHW9HOOvRmM/s320/Bernard+Crew+%25288%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I probably won't post for the next week or so with Christmas weekend, my Birthday on Monday, and moving on Tuesday. :)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Christmas with your loved ones.</div><div style="text-align: center;">And most importantly, do not forget the <b>real</b> reason for this time of the year...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YVwBzr54K1c/Tu_GJKs70FI/AAAAAAAAB8s/MYj_XGdFihs/s1600/Luke_2_13_14%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YVwBzr54K1c/Tu_GJKs70FI/AAAAAAAAB8s/MYj_XGdFihs/s320/Luke_2_13_14%25282%2529.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-7507682193883386689?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-71677660351959118812011-12-22T09:03:00.000-06:002011-12-22T09:03:15.909-06:00Christmas Sweets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">With Christmas rapidly approaching (can not believe it's a few days away!), I thought I would make a post with the treats I am making for Christmas. I've made a couple already, but plan on making the rest today and tomorrow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">All recipes can be found under the picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Here are the ones I've already made....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">(hence the non-professional picture haha)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><b>{Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookie}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">I'll be honest, they are a bit of a pain to make.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">But they are <i>so</i> worth it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iHD8uR2Zx9A/Tu5paSx6R3I/AAAAAAAAB7U/7ceSJci_PoY/s1600/DSC02600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #eee617; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iHD8uR2Zx9A/Tu5paSx6R3I/AAAAAAAAB7U/7ceSJci_PoY/s320/DSC02600.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; cursor: move; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px;" width="240" /></a></div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.tasteandtellblog.com/2011/12/double-chocolate-peppermint-surprise-cookies/" style="color: #eee617; text-decoration: none;">Via.</a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>{Peppermint Christmas Cookies}</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">So yummy! Though I will say, I did not add the peppermint extract and am not missing it. I also sprinkled the tops with a bit of sugar which added a nice touch.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ffxg5rTHb5M/TvKPV0fDJqI/AAAAAAAAB94/CWG_uC5dq_U/s1600/DSC02616.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="color: #eee617; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ffxg5rTHb5M/TvKPV0fDJqI/AAAAAAAAB94/CWG_uC5dq_U/s320/DSC02616.JPG" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; cursor: move; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644958372/" style="color: #eee617; text-decoration: none;">Via.</a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>{Rolo Pretzels and Christmas Pretzels}</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I've made the ones with M&M's for the past several years but the ones with Rolos are a first. Both are very yummy and easy to make. :)<br />The recipe under the picture is for the Rolos but it's the same thing for the Christmas pretzels.<br />I find it easier to unwrap the candy before I start since it can take a while. I also put the M&M's and the pecans in a separate bowl so it'll be faster to put them on after you take them out of the oven.<br />I also refrigerate them to harden the chocolate faster.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YxuPkV_mjuU/TvKPauMEbpI/AAAAAAAAB-E/6-ruREFJr5E/s1600/DSC02619.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="color: #eee617; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YxuPkV_mjuU/TvKPauMEbpI/AAAAAAAAB-E/6-ruREFJr5E/s320/DSC02619.JPG" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; cursor: move; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644914358/" style="color: #eee617; text-decoration: none;">Via.</a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">And here is what I have yet to make, but I'm sure will be very good!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>{Deep Dark Chocolate Cookies}</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-izqWPcpdDGc/TvKQmLxBuyI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/pshoL7nAVvg/s1600/193373377719813184_XlffM51u_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #eee617; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-izqWPcpdDGc/TvKQmLxBuyI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/pshoL7nAVvg/s320/193373377719813184_XlffM51u_c.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; cursor: move; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px;" width="240" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644958378/" style="color: #eee617; text-decoration: none;">Via.</a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>{Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites}</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CxFREB_0T_o/TvKQpm1_X2I/AAAAAAAAB-c/ZDJoaxRaMeg/s1600/237142736598360250_hhwzxFtn_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #eee617; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="241" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CxFREB_0T_o/TvKQpm1_X2I/AAAAAAAAB-c/ZDJoaxRaMeg/s320/237142736598360250_hhwzxFtn_c.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; cursor: move; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644958365/" style="color: #eee617; text-decoration: none;">Via.</a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>{Grinch Cookies}</b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lassAe3gkNw/TvKQu7wMrRI/AAAAAAAAB-w/pxTv6X2v-CI/s1600/43558321365587714_mr3BqQCe_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #eee617; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="233" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lassAe3gkNw/TvKQu7wMrRI/AAAAAAAAB-w/pxTv6X2v-CI/s320/43558321365587714_mr3BqQCe_c.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(238, 230, 23); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; cursor: move; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644956129/" style="color: #eee617; text-decoration: none;">Via.</a></div><div style="font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Hope you have a very Merry Christmas! :)</div><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Love to you.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Kristen</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-7167766035195911881?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-65086660974771123592011-12-21T11:45:00.002-06:002011-12-21T19:53:24.077-06:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">It's time to link up with</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">Jamie</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">for What I'm Loving Wednesday! :)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>I'm <i>loving</i> that I passed Organic Chemistry and am definitely on track for graduating in May. :)</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Seriously such a relief when I found out last week. When I found out, I finally felt like I could relax and enjoy my break.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w81OSLa30pY/TvCvGZ5OTmI/AAAAAAAAB88/mUpMfULisos/s1600/tumblr_lv53669Atl1r0dajgo1_400.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w81OSLa30pY/TvCvGZ5OTmI/AAAAAAAAB88/mUpMfULisos/s320/tumblr_lv53669Atl1r0dajgo1_400.png" width="242" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=organic+chemistry+jokes&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&biw=1105&bih=576&tbm=isch&tbnid=1lhTCFiRBi_a7M:&imgrefurl=http://fyeahchemistrycat.tumblr.com/page/2&docid=UoKr2T_NEQrWnM&imgurl=http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv53669Atl1r0dajgo1_400.png&w=362&h=477&ei=fq7wTpbfBafx0gGu1Nm2Ag&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=517&vpy=188&dur=448&hovh=258&hovw=196&tx=95&ty=212&sig=107216543132565948678&page=2&tbnh=173&tbnw=129&start=18&ndsp=11&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:18">Via.</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>I'm loving that Ryan and I had a wonderful time at <a href="http://joyfulramblings.blogspot.com/2011/12/fray.html">The Fray concert</a>. </b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Such an amazing concert and the best birthday present he could ever give me!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NDQYymCcEBo/Tu7NInymK8I/AAAAAAAAB7k/PeZyWk_r0kU/s1600/IMG_0213.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NDQYymCcEBo/Tu7NInymK8I/AAAAAAAAB7k/PeZyWk_r0kU/s320/IMG_0213.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm loving that my Birthday is on Monday!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I turn the big 25! Although it <u><i>really</i></u> doesn't feel like it.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rmevVLnhjwU/TvKNV2F3r0I/AAAAAAAAB9s/RzPm3yJQrPE/s1600/DSCN1126+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rmevVLnhjwU/TvKNV2F3r0I/AAAAAAAAB9s/RzPm3yJQrPE/s320/DSCN1126+%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is from when I turned 21. Now <u>that</u> feels like forever ago...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm loving that our house is so close to being done.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">We get to move in next week! YAY!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-99s4aZtA_Gg/Tu5nvqJguOI/AAAAAAAAB6k/iKRq7Qtx1Eg/s1600/DSC02603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-99s4aZtA_Gg/Tu5nvqJguOI/AAAAAAAAB6k/iKRq7Qtx1Eg/s320/DSC02603.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BjhU1iDRy1g/Tu5nyEVjhsI/AAAAAAAAB7E/4cblbCK-pvk/s1600/DSC02607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BjhU1iDRy1g/Tu5nyEVjhsI/AAAAAAAAB7E/4cblbCK-pvk/s320/DSC02607.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>I'm loving <a href="http://pinterest.com/joyfulone86/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">my pins</a> from Pinterest.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Love this!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-boERpSD9sfY/TvDwyn5sH1I/AAAAAAAAB9E/dF224rO-uAI/s1600/15762667415487757_HTUziNlE_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-boERpSD9sfY/TvDwyn5sH1I/AAAAAAAAB9E/dF224rO-uAI/s320/15762667415487757_HTUziNlE_c.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644968887/">Via.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Spicy Chicken Rigatoni - yum!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XGqvZpytsDM/TvDw_ycwI4I/AAAAAAAAB9M/aduw3IRTS9M/s1600/7599893090852865_3ZPvavep_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XGqvZpytsDM/TvDw_ycwI4I/AAAAAAAAB9M/aduw3IRTS9M/s320/7599893090852865_3ZPvavep_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644972593/">Via.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rdQ-fIbpdK4/TvDxT6fJGAI/AAAAAAAAB9U/T1k99NdYAs0/s1600/267190190362237547_nWg7F0zK_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rdQ-fIbpdK4/TvDxT6fJGAI/AAAAAAAAB9U/T1k99NdYAs0/s320/267190190362237547_nWg7F0zK_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644955179/">Via.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Of course, I am also loving that Christmas is just a mere few days away! :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Love to you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Kristen</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-6508666097477112359?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-23437500889820454502011-12-20T08:39:00.001-06:002011-12-20T08:41:28.691-06:00The Fray!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sunday night Ryan took me to see The Fray in concert for my Birthday. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are by far, my most <i><u>favorite</u></i> band so I was SO excited to see them in concert.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we got to downtown KC, it was really crowded due to a couple other events going on downtown. We drove around for probably 15 minutes trying to find a parking spot and we come to a parking garage and realize, we forgot to bring cash! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, we had to park a few blocks away in free parking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That was fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u>Thankfully</u> though it wasn't too cold out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They had the concert in the beautiful Midland Theatre.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ob5ZIJLTftQ/TvAJ8cUFeTI/AAAAAAAAB80/_M5Cqy9dtJ8/s1600/Hoffert-Blog-8-Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ob5ZIJLTftQ/TvAJ8cUFeTI/AAAAAAAAB80/_M5Cqy9dtJ8/s320/Hoffert-Blog-8-Photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=midland+theatre&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1105&bih=576&tbm=isch&tbnid=9VE0e_RKdn1CHM:&imgrefurl=http://www.drakejournalism.com/urbanplainsmag/2010/11/the-midland-theatre-of-kansas-city/&docid=MmKOTSa95rZ9JM&imgurl=http://www.drakejournalism.com/urbanplainsmag/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Hoffert-Blog-8-Photo.jpg&w=700&h=465&ei=rAnwTonxKsW30AGCvpi9CQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=219&vpy=147&dur=2678&hovh=183&hovw=276&tx=185&ty=84&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=118&tbnw=164&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They had a couple bands play before them, and it was the longest hour and a half of my life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But finally, they started playing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The lead singer, Isaac popped out of nowhere in the middle of the crowd when they started. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was awesome. haha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-epHFXBiPKrI/Tu_BnmXasyI/AAAAAAAAB78/a87rU4F85Vg/s1600/DSC02609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-epHFXBiPKrI/Tu_BnmXasyI/AAAAAAAAB78/a87rU4F85Vg/s320/DSC02609.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They played some favorites as well as a new song on their CD that's coming out next year (other than Heartbeat).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EB7uJUdhIn0/Tu7NGYQF8fI/AAAAAAAAB7c/BWIOouNNMGI/s1600/IMG_0212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EB7uJUdhIn0/Tu7NGYQF8fI/AAAAAAAAB7c/BWIOouNNMGI/s320/IMG_0212.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NDQYymCcEBo/Tu7NInymK8I/AAAAAAAAB7k/PeZyWk_r0kU/s1600/IMG_0213.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NDQYymCcEBo/Tu7NInymK8I/AAAAAAAAB7k/PeZyWk_r0kU/s320/IMG_0213.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ryan and I at the end of the concert.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OmJDHqno6Yc/Tu7NJPq4qYI/AAAAAAAAB7s/4aZ4cTD_YMY/s1600/IMG_0214.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OmJDHqno6Yc/Tu7NJPq4qYI/AAAAAAAAB7s/4aZ4cTD_YMY/s320/IMG_0214.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was an amazing concert, it went by way too fast, and they did a beautiful job.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I definitely want to see them again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Best.Birthday.Present.Ever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-2343750088982045450?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-39318291175289582372011-12-19T13:13:00.000-06:002011-12-19T13:13:37.650-06:00House Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I plan on making this the last update. The final pictures I'll show ya will be the finished product. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ryan and I went to go look at the house yesterday and honestly, we will think it'll be a miracle if they finish by Friday, when we're suppose to close.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It just seems like they have so much left to do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Guess we'll see....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They had most of the lighting up, ceiling fans and the tile work laid out. They just need to grout it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the entryway chandelier, I love it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BjhU1iDRy1g/Tu5nyEVjhsI/AAAAAAAAB7E/4cblbCK-pvk/s1600/DSC02607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BjhU1iDRy1g/Tu5nyEVjhsI/AAAAAAAAB7E/4cblbCK-pvk/s320/DSC02607.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Tile in the entryway. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It looks kinda brown in the picture but it's a dark grey.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t4z5p2fdg8g/Tu5nyq_mMPI/AAAAAAAAB7M/x_AMDz8SSyk/s1600/DSC02608.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t4z5p2fdg8g/Tu5nyq_mMPI/AAAAAAAAB7M/x_AMDz8SSyk/s320/DSC02608.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ceiling fan (I love that we got one in the kitchen!) and lights above the bar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you look closely, there's an outlet for a light to come down above the sink in the kitchen as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O_XIlB0sVrk/Tu5nw7i1jbI/AAAAAAAAB60/j7WDIkFN26g/s1600/DSC02605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O_XIlB0sVrk/Tu5nw7i1jbI/AAAAAAAAB60/j7WDIkFN26g/s320/DSC02605.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dining Chandelier</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-76ND-XEhX18/Tu5nxudPO-I/AAAAAAAAB68/KoEoZm2EkCA/s1600/DSC02606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-76ND-XEhX18/Tu5nxudPO-I/AAAAAAAAB68/KoEoZm2EkCA/s320/DSC02606.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Master Bath</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DJuTP0QqbJg/Tu5nvM4pu-I/AAAAAAAAB6c/Qzo9B5BYOrQ/s1600/DSC02602.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DJuTP0QqbJg/Tu5nvM4pu-I/AAAAAAAAB6c/Qzo9B5BYOrQ/s320/DSC02602.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Tile work laid out around the tub.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-99s4aZtA_Gg/Tu5nvqJguOI/AAAAAAAAB6k/iKRq7Qtx1Eg/s1600/DSC02603.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-99s4aZtA_Gg/Tu5nvqJguOI/AAAAAAAAB6k/iKRq7Qtx1Eg/s320/DSC02603.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the bedrooms upstairs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0HQfmw6Y-xg/Tu5nvzhDh-I/AAAAAAAAB6s/oMmzfZ_qku0/s1600/DSC02604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0HQfmw6Y-xg/Tu5nvzhDh-I/AAAAAAAAB6s/oMmzfZ_qku0/s320/DSC02604.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now we just need the rest of the flooring in, fixtures and a cleaner house! haha</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-3931829117528958237?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-14141365074991813632011-12-16T10:06:00.001-06:002011-12-16T10:07:48.686-06:00December Birchbox<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Birchbox contained a sample that I have been wanting SO bad to try, the Ahava brand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hooray! haha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the goods I received this month.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VN3SHBJHZOo/TugiCv69FLI/AAAAAAAAB54/OCgwCQXK-60/s1600/DSC02598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VN3SHBJHZOo/TugiCv69FLI/AAAAAAAAB54/OCgwCQXK-60/s320/DSC02598.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Ahava Mineral Body Lotion}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> {Jouer Lip Gloss in Birchbox Pink}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm a little hesitant looking at this as it is in the bottle, but I'm willing to give it a try...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Recharge EBoost}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm not big on energy boosters of any kind, so I honestly probably won't try it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Show Stoppers Fashion Tape}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Never had a reason to use fashion tape, but it'll be nice to have!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Amika Hair Oil Treatment}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm pretty excited to try this. I used a different kind of oil a while back but stopped for whatever reason.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Incoco Nail Applique}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another thing I won't try. I'm not into color on my hands.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As always, there's a couple things in my Birchbox that I can't wait to try! Hopefully they end up being what I hope. :)<br />However there are a couple items in this Birchbox I know outright that I won't give a try.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you sign up for Birchbox? What did you get in yours this month?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-1414136507499181363?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-31001538961450264032011-12-15T08:14:00.000-06:002011-12-15T08:14:56.701-06:00House Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The inside is all painted and stained now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The mirrors are also up in the bathrooms as well as the bathroom fixtures.</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;">Here's an updated picture of outside with the front porch finished.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Honestly, I used to not be such a big fan of the outside at first, but the more I look at it, the more I like it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sInR8ebD1HI/TuZnFkFugmI/AAAAAAAAB24/pB4K-yVlOzE/s1600/DSC02587.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sInR8ebD1HI/TuZnFkFugmI/AAAAAAAAB24/pB4K-yVlOzE/s320/DSC02587.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what the paint looks like inside. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The trim is an almost white color with grey walls and a lighter grey ceiling.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ChB81X72j34/TuZnGagzqxI/AAAAAAAAB3A/S7nsDEnPOp0/s1600/DSC02589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ChB81X72j34/TuZnGagzqxI/AAAAAAAAB3A/S7nsDEnPOp0/s320/DSC02589.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And here's the Kitchen cabinets stained.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Another thing I had to look at more before I started to like it. The color turned out to be lighter than I thought it would be. But once all the backsplash is in, I think I'll love it more.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-maO8zchPdrI/TulxX6q5aKI/AAAAAAAAB6I/LezOUejeiHY/s1600/DSC02590.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-maO8zchPdrI/TulxX6q5aKI/AAAAAAAAB6I/LezOUejeiHY/s320/DSC02590.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xT0PMq30ZCo/TuZnHJ6wvFI/AAAAAAAAB3I/1vbF11ZVons/s1600/DSC02594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xT0PMq30ZCo/TuZnHJ6wvFI/AAAAAAAAB3I/1vbF11ZVons/s320/DSC02594.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are <b>officially</b> closing next Friday on the 23rd, we've already signed something stating that (unlike other times).</div><div style="text-align: center;">We decided we'll wait to move until after my Birthday though. We're closing at 1:00pm and I'm sure when all that's said and finished, we wouldn't actually be able to move until late afternoon next Friday.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So we plan on moving in on December 27th. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Finally</u>! </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">If you ever plan to build, be sure and plan on not moving in until about about 3 weeks AFTER they tell you. ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-3100153896145026403?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-74523915030864476702011-12-14T10:00:00.001-06:002011-12-14T10:02:31.411-06:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">It's time to link up with</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">Jamie</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">for What I'm Loving Wednesday! :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>I'm loving how our inside paint colors turned out.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">I was afraid of how it would all look together, but I love it! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">We went with a trio of colors all on the same strip, the main color on the walls is Grey (it looks kind of blue in the picture).</span></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ChB81X72j34/TuZnGagzqxI/AAAAAAAAB3A/S7nsDEnPOp0/s1600/DSC02589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ChB81X72j34/TuZnGagzqxI/AAAAAAAAB3A/S7nsDEnPOp0/s320/DSC02589.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm loving that I finally got my copy of <u>A Clockwork Prince</u> by Cassandra Clare.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I ordered it back in October and finally got it on Monday (it came out last Tuesday). I just need to finish up what I'm reading right now so I can start it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r5sqGhGQNSg/TugddvdVZaI/AAAAAAAAB5I/us_h5E4Vy2E/s1600/TID2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-r5sqGhGQNSg/TugddvdVZaI/AAAAAAAAB5I/us_h5E4Vy2E/s320/TID2.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=clockwork+prince&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1105&bih=576&tbm=isch&tbnid=hNvJqqDaIODMSM:&imgrefurl=http://deeas-journal.blogspot.com/2011/11/spotted-clockwork-prince-infernal.html&docid=Zxq3I2Z-t8sAjM&imgurl=http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PJDJunQzEJQ/TtP8tLKwJSI/AAAAAAAAC94/TGWauFr1ka0/s1600/TID2.jpg&w=312&h=475&ei=Yx3oTrDPDcXg0QGG-qTeCQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=313&vpy=117&dur=545&hovh=277&hovw=182&tx=89&ty=110&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=117&tbnw=77&start=0&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>I'm loving <a href="http://pinterest.com/joyfulone86/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">my pins</a> from Pinterest.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is exactly what I like to do with our entrance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kzZ5QSpH4Eg/TugeCoy9jXI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/oAm2377nzuk/s1600/89368373825258840_23VPDDNc_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kzZ5QSpH4Eg/TugeCoy9jXI/AAAAAAAAB5Q/oAm2377nzuk/s320/89368373825258840_23VPDDNc_c.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644957774/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So cute.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YpEwTnz0-3Y/Tugec889eRI/AAAAAAAAB5Y/sWILlpWoSJs/s1600/129056345541445869_kjK17MUr_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YpEwTnz0-3Y/Tugec889eRI/AAAAAAAAB5Y/sWILlpWoSJs/s320/129056345541445869_kjK17MUr_c.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644947337/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know this is a ways away, but it's such a cute wrap!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z3Ho8fTw1xY/TugelhGHwGI/AAAAAAAAB5g/81UtmnEGdlA/s1600/135530270005746137_vhsuxII7_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z3Ho8fTw1xY/TugelhGHwGI/AAAAAAAAB5g/81UtmnEGdlA/s320/135530270005746137_vhsuxII7_c.jpg" width="237" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644955160/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Seriously so good.<br />Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h75lOfhye4s/TugetizTR2I/AAAAAAAAB5o/mMiCQFDQx8I/s1600/272327108687230688_w5ofjibc_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h75lOfhye4s/TugetizTR2I/AAAAAAAAB5o/mMiCQFDQx8I/s320/272327108687230688_w5ofjibc_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644955167/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am also seriously loving being on a break from school. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hopefully it goes by slow. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-7452391503086447670?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-66722063638831363502011-12-13T08:42:00.000-06:002011-12-13T08:42:14.900-06:00What Makes Christmas<div style="text-align: center;">There are few things that help make Christmas actually feel like Christmas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">For me, these are those things...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Christmas lights}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Obviously seeing them on people's houses, but here these are some stand outs for me around Kansas City.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There's an office building that lights up as a wreath at night and I love driving by it on the highway.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AIHnSO6VDEU/TtJc5-8C1jI/AAAAAAAABx4/tkIDPpSy1Dk/s1600/IMG_0194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AIHnSO6VDEU/TtJc5-8C1jI/AAAAAAAABx4/tkIDPpSy1Dk/s320/IMG_0194.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you need to know anything about Kansas City, know this. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Plaza Lights.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They're absolutely gorgeous and I love being down there this time of year for this very reason.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qj2vsMvIFVQ/TuZqg-qq0KI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/HZ91gFwOj60/s1600/PlazaLights22-23-web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qj2vsMvIFVQ/TuZqg-qq0KI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/HZ91gFwOj60/s320/PlazaLights22-23-web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=plaza+lights&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1105&bih=576&tbm=isch&tbnid=R9bryqQYFSUcIM:&imgrefurl=http://www.americaswonderlands.com/kansas_city_pictures_2.htm&docid=MnXSFPLwh1yUzM&imgurl=http://www.americaswonderlands.com/images/KC/PlazaLights22-23-web.jpg&w=500&h=333&ei=UGrmTtXlNYLg0QGo19HKDA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=791&vpy=184&dur=191&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=199&ty=91&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=158&tbnw=235&start=0&ndsp=8&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{Watching a Christmas Story}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We watch this every year on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning. I love it, it's never gotten old!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gg_fha9OSMc/TuZrEOaTMNI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/KnTgi8eHUvU/s1600/christmas_story2_500x322_121320061111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gg_fha9OSMc/TuZrEOaTMNI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/KnTgi8eHUvU/s320/christmas_story2_500x322_121320061111.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=a+christmas+story&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1105&bih=576&tbm=isch&tbnid=bHW4PG1lz9d3-M:&imgrefurl=http://www.tbs.com/stories/story/0,,97354,00.html&docid=DQ3mr4nOoFfDOM&imgurl=http://i.cdn.turner.com/v5cache/TBS/Images/Dynamic/i32/christmas_story2_500x322_121320061111.jpg&w=500&h=322&ei=vWnmTprcJaXc0QGLvtT7BQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=682&vpy=266&dur=675&hovh=180&hovw=280&tx=163&ty=105&sig=107216543132565948678&page=4&tbnh=151&tbnw=234&start=33&ndsp=10&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:33">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{Decorating}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since we didn't really do it this year, I think it's part of the reason why it doesn't feel like Christmas to me this year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, here's pictures from last year at our apartment...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LlE2dFxadfw/TuZrpxIuKSI/AAAAAAAAB3g/Z7k8lfCaRHc/s1600/DSC01730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LlE2dFxadfw/TuZrpxIuKSI/AAAAAAAAB3g/Z7k8lfCaRHc/s320/DSC01730.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hanKu0l2ylk/TuZrqXWz6WI/AAAAAAAAB3o/GshhaT4plZ0/s1600/DSC01731.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hanKu0l2ylk/TuZrqXWz6WI/AAAAAAAAB3o/GshhaT4plZ0/s320/DSC01731.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vm5lZfDZ0OM/TuZrrNNYXjI/AAAAAAAAB3w/CR28Xr3Da6s/s1600/DSC01733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vm5lZfDZ0OM/TuZrrNNYXjI/AAAAAAAAB3w/CR28Xr3Da6s/s320/DSC01733.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hQaDK7dfcMk/TuZrrxAqFwI/AAAAAAAAB34/JzyvmhTIN-Y/s1600/DSC01735.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hQaDK7dfcMk/TuZrrxAqFwI/AAAAAAAAB34/JzyvmhTIN-Y/s320/DSC01735.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2IzFEanugUI/TuZrsQHRXYI/AAAAAAAAB4A/KNWKI1ThEOo/s1600/DSC01742.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2IzFEanugUI/TuZrsQHRXYI/AAAAAAAAB4A/KNWKI1ThEOo/s320/DSC01742.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Mom made that present for me, and made me a snowman this year after seeing it on Pinterest. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{Get Togethers}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Duh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DHlbKrxByko/TuZtMXym9_I/AAAAAAAAB4I/bx_i1dtYH_w/s1600/163659_911268967689_16816278_47784992_5164479_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DHlbKrxByko/TuZtMXym9_I/AAAAAAAAB4I/bx_i1dtYH_w/s320/163659_911268967689_16816278_47784992_5164479_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fKceKr7s_rg/TuZuAF1lo0I/AAAAAAAAB4g/pdWONEG6UOs/s1600/DSC00448.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fKceKr7s_rg/TuZuAF1lo0I/AAAAAAAAB4g/pdWONEG6UOs/s320/DSC00448.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fSnLlkVmDFs/TuZuDYHj5oI/AAAAAAAAB4o/EBDfMttQPwU/s1600/DSC00456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fSnLlkVmDFs/TuZuDYHj5oI/AAAAAAAAB4o/EBDfMttQPwU/s320/DSC00456.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bHEitps5VYk/TuZuHXsTLDI/AAAAAAAAB4w/fCOpcfTaxTo/s1600/DSC00461.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bHEitps5VYk/TuZuHXsTLDI/AAAAAAAAB4w/fCOpcfTaxTo/s320/DSC00461.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vk8eZjBH5Ks/TuZuH8hep8I/AAAAAAAAB44/DaJsT6PYEXI/s1600/DSC01755.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vk8eZjBH5Ks/TuZuH8hep8I/AAAAAAAAB44/DaJsT6PYEXI/s320/DSC01755.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dzevUPHxfGA/TuZvE9pjg0I/AAAAAAAAB5A/Hz8R3FOFDms/s1600/Bernard+Crew+%25288%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dzevUPHxfGA/TuZvE9pjg0I/AAAAAAAAB5A/Hz8R3FOFDms/s320/Bernard+Crew+%25288%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></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;">Those are just some of the few things that give me the warm fuzzies this time of the year. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What makes it feel like Christmas for you?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-6672206363883136350?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-52699781858733647852011-12-07T07:54:00.001-06:002011-12-07T07:56:53.608-06:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Another Wednesday to link up with</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">Jamie</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">for What I'm Loving Wednesday! :)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>I'm loving that we got our first snow of the season yesterday!</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">It wasn't much, but it was enough to stick some. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Now it feels like Christmas is coming!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9Pnaf5Osd8o/Tt9j1-HPrvI/AAAAAAAAB2c/OOTBmzuCsWo/s1600/photo-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9Pnaf5Osd8o/Tt9j1-HPrvI/AAAAAAAAB2c/OOTBmzuCsWo/s320/photo-1.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>I'm loving the show, Happy Endings.</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">I just got into it a few weeks ago and I love it! <i>Such</i> a funny show.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GTJ-kF8qkos/TtRGGK0p2GI/AAAAAAAABzU/tw4AGbNqcU0/s1600/happyendings01m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GTJ-kF8qkos/TtRGGK0p2GI/AAAAAAAABzU/tw4AGbNqcU0/s320/happyendings01m.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=happy+endings+tv+show&num=10&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=592&tbm=isch&tbnid=S4zh_LZiJ9I6wM:&imgrefurl=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/happy-endings/&docid=HjN8LrkkL1X1bM&imgurl=http://tvseriesfinale.com/assets/happyendings01m.jpg&w=330&h=326&ei=6UXUTvVzhbLZBc3x5Go&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=90&vpy=257&dur=804&hovh=223&hovw=226&tx=148&ty=189&sig=107216543132565948678&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=123&tbnw=125&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:12,s:0">Via.</a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>I'm loving <a href="http://pinterest.com/joyfulone86/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">my pins</a> from Pinterest.</b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Such cute and girly cookie!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E6P525Fh_wg/TtRGyaWRQjI/AAAAAAAABzc/ANMZuquYPgY/s1600/236579786644919832_O5liuXUj_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E6P525Fh_wg/TtRGyaWRQjI/AAAAAAAABzc/ANMZuquYPgY/s1600/236579786644919832_O5liuXUj_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644919832/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Love this idea for a Master Bathroom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sIcn9ZM9SqI/TtRG-wX4XWI/AAAAAAAABzk/Zasw7F5nAro/s1600/236579786644927262_JepxcHlf_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sIcn9ZM9SqI/TtRG-wX4XWI/AAAAAAAABzk/Zasw7F5nAro/s320/236579786644927262_JepxcHlf_c.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644927262/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Spaghetti baked in a bread - YUM!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NzL_o53o-pA/TtRHHt0mUmI/AAAAAAAABzs/zFkuDu0qU5k/s1600/236579786644927278_35dtEj5u_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NzL_o53o-pA/TtRHHt0mUmI/AAAAAAAABzs/zFkuDu0qU5k/s320/236579786644927278_35dtEj5u_c.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644927278/">Via.</a><br /><br />So true.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fS_qgQF5qX0/Tt7C5ddPCfI/AAAAAAAAB2U/uh7Q8-R4rvM/s1600/111886371962077993_o1GE3ZAI_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fS_qgQF5qX0/Tt7C5ddPCfI/AAAAAAAAB2U/uh7Q8-R4rvM/s320/111886371962077993_o1GE3ZAI_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644943107/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b>I am LOVING that I am on Winter Break as of 1:00pm today until January 9th.</b><br />SO <i>SO</i> excited and <u>SO</u> ready for a much needed break.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1ISyzY72xcA/TtRHdu06nEI/AAAAAAAABz0/6ENB99MHDU8/s1600/winter-break-color.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1ISyzY72xcA/TtRHdu06nEI/AAAAAAAABz0/6ENB99MHDU8/s320/winter-break-color.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=christmas+break&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1105&bih=592&tbm=isch&tbnid=3dLhOjRx6u7jdM:&imgrefurl=http://dbslibrary.blogspot.com/2011/11/winter-exams-sunday-opening.html&docid=-ihNNt_LIvhLLM&imgurl=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ifa7XSfFK_o/Trk0-zNdqBI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/UZVfcI8u5tw/s1600/winter-break-color.gif&w=432&h=247&ei=N0fUTvflE6Pr0gG_m9zbAQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=63&vpy=232&dur=667&hovh=170&hovw=297&tx=168&ty=111&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=82&tbnw=143&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b>I'm also loving the progress on our house.</b><br />You can read my latest update <a href="http://joyfulramblings.blogspot.com/2011/12/house-update.html">here</a>.<br />Hopefully we'll be in it by the end of next week - crosses fingers!<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1STz_yy_qys/TtwtUTahBtI/AAAAAAAAB0s/TtRDNphlcJ8/s1600/DSC02573.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1STz_yy_qys/TtwtUTahBtI/AAAAAAAAB0s/TtRDNphlcJ8/s320/DSC02573.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Love to you.<br />Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-5269978185873364785?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-91793032055347081942011-12-06T05:50:00.000-06:002011-12-06T05:50:12.774-06:00House Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have quite the picture overload for you today. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope that's alright. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll just explain all that's going on in the pictures, and let them do the talking...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Outside painted with the stone added on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1STz_yy_qys/TtwtUTahBtI/AAAAAAAAB0s/TtRDNphlcJ8/s1600/DSC02573.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1STz_yy_qys/TtwtUTahBtI/AAAAAAAAB0s/TtRDNphlcJ8/s320/DSC02573.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mantle in our Living Room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bDPeNB6Qkd8/TtwtUpjbUTI/AAAAAAAAB00/Vh5hXQ4LhPo/s1600/DSC02574.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bDPeNB6Qkd8/TtwtUpjbUTI/AAAAAAAAB00/Vh5hXQ4LhPo/s320/DSC02574.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our pantry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eIQxt-3wrpg/TtwtVNllAzI/AAAAAAAAB08/z-xNK67unZ4/s1600/DSC02575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eIQxt-3wrpg/TtwtVNllAzI/AAAAAAAAB08/z-xNK67unZ4/s320/DSC02575.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cabinets in the Kitchen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rM65dFRTvnQ/TtwtVmEMQtI/AAAAAAAAB1E/cIiRLvGBjvc/s1600/DSC02576.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rM65dFRTvnQ/TtwtVmEMQtI/AAAAAAAAB1E/cIiRLvGBjvc/s320/DSC02576.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our deck being started.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1C76urX7JaM/TtwtWPKqMPI/AAAAAAAAB1M/8OcnKx55Sqs/s1600/DSC02577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1C76urX7JaM/TtwtWPKqMPI/AAAAAAAAB1M/8OcnKx55Sqs/s320/DSC02577.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Better view of the Kitchen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hxSd4Ph3M1Q/TtwtWibYeTI/AAAAAAAAB1U/dX9meZNcL3g/s1600/DSC02578.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hxSd4Ph3M1Q/TtwtWibYeTI/AAAAAAAAB1U/dX9meZNcL3g/s320/DSC02578.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And another better view of the Living Room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fv0Rx5wV5ns/TtwtXDNOv5I/AAAAAAAAB1c/kmZmPEWjOs4/s1600/DSC02579.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fv0Rx5wV5ns/TtwtXDNOv5I/AAAAAAAAB1c/kmZmPEWjOs4/s320/DSC02579.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Where the washer and Dryer will go.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wv14BMDtfAg/TtwtXsZ8RHI/AAAAAAAAB1k/NzhtCajCCL4/s1600/DSC02580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wv14BMDtfAg/TtwtXsZ8RHI/AAAAAAAAB1k/NzhtCajCCL4/s320/DSC02580.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our bedroom</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gsR4fagyHYw/TtwtYE7WnKI/AAAAAAAAB1s/OlseMI3-N-Y/s1600/DSC02581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gsR4fagyHYw/TtwtYE7WnKI/AAAAAAAAB1s/OlseMI3-N-Y/s320/DSC02581.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One view of our bathroom. Jacuzzi and our closet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jH8vaLhWAYk/TtwtYsgb0fI/AAAAAAAAB10/mcj5Oxj1Eas/s1600/DSC02582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jH8vaLhWAYk/TtwtYsgb0fI/AAAAAAAAB10/mcj5Oxj1Eas/s320/DSC02582.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then our sinks and shower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jsk0OmA2rns/TtwtZET8KbI/AAAAAAAAB18/9T2a6-IV3jk/s1600/DSC02583.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jsk0OmA2rns/TtwtZET8KbI/AAAAAAAAB18/9T2a6-IV3jk/s320/DSC02583.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our closet. There's another set of shelves on the other side of the doorway.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AJMwdJbNYrw/TtwtZRTP6oI/AAAAAAAAB2E/QoxzaPyb9pk/s1600/DSC02584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AJMwdJbNYrw/TtwtZRTP6oI/AAAAAAAAB2E/QoxzaPyb9pk/s320/DSC02584.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A semi-view of one of the other bedrooms and linen closet from our bedroom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h-cVaEyAV0E/TtwtZx-e4jI/AAAAAAAAB2M/7OBG8IuvgwY/s1600/DSC02585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h-cVaEyAV0E/TtwtZx-e4jI/AAAAAAAAB2M/7OBG8IuvgwY/s320/DSC02585.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">When we were over there on Sunday, they were doing the deck and the front porch, which should have been finished by the end of that day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm guessing this week they will be painting inside and staining. Guess we'll see as the week goes on.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They moved our move in date to the 15th now though....we all know how excited I am by that. haha</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-9179303205534708194?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-61453881992749727412011-12-05T07:46:00.000-06:002011-12-05T07:46:58.824-06:00Monday Deals and Steals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A different version of today's Monday Deals and Steals...it's the clothing version!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went to Old Navy last week and they were having a great sale. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found a couple dresses there that I loved a couple weeks ago but just couldn't justify spending $40 a piece on them. They were cute and looked great on, but just weren't worth the cost in my opinion since they're pretty plain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well last week they were having a Buy One, Get One 75% off. AND the dresses were on sale.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Definitely worth the wait.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got the two dresses below...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't let the way it appears on the mannequin fool ya, it looks <b>SO</b> cute on, and will look even more amazing with some accessories.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CHr3s0Y6Zks/TtwnlRts_RI/AAAAAAAAB0c/B_j21fnvEew/s1600/on885866-00vliv01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CHr3s0Y6Zks/TtwnlRts_RI/AAAAAAAAB0c/B_j21fnvEew/s320/on885866-00vliv01.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=73355&vid=1&pid=885866&scid=885866002">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And they're out of the Emerald Green dress below online, so I resorted to my own picture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7ueGcVKt_sY/Ttwn8VgFKpI/AAAAAAAAB0k/0Aj-iG0WNEs/s1600/DSC02569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7ueGcVKt_sY/Ttwn8VgFKpI/AAAAAAAAB0k/0Aj-iG0WNEs/s320/DSC02569.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=73355&vid=1&pid=885865&scid=885865012">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I got both of them for the price of one! I paid $40 for both, with tax. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Got to love a sale. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What deals have you found?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-6145388199274972741?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-75038951681738495042011-12-02T07:11:00.001-06:002011-12-02T07:12:18.296-06:00Product Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thought I would get around and give an update of the product samples I received last time in my Birchbox and Sephora.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I haven't tried all the items yet, but here's the ones I have tried.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{Zoya in Izzy}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MaUTzv5vWCw/Tspu2Yfeu9I/AAAAAAAABt4/yh3y02VeRQ8/s1600/844376.ZP579_Izzy2_225x225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MaUTzv5vWCw/Tspu2Yfeu9I/AAAAAAAABt4/yh3y02VeRQ8/s1600/844376.ZP579_Izzy2_225x225.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=zoya+in+izzy&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1105&bih=599&tbm=isch&tbnid=dXycf5DXewkD3M:&imgrefurl=http://www.zoya.com/content/38/item/Zoya/Zoya-Nail-Polish-Izzy-Pink-Glitter-Nail-Polish-ZP579.html&docid=8rU5Mr8c9TKAqM&imgurl=http://www.zoya.com/media/844376.ZP579_Izzy2_225x225.jpg&w=225&h=225&ei=wG7KTpfcKsbY2gXc-sTFDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=241&vpy=156&dur=467&hovh=180&hovw=180&tx=92&ty=119&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=133&tbnw=128&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really like this color. I was hesitant at first, because as I was putting it on, it looked more purple in color (which I'm not a huge fan of). But as it dried and as I put on another layer, the pink tones started coming out more. Plus that sheen on it makes it perfect for the Holiday season!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{Givenchy Photo Perfection Foundation}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2wdTW-tEh_g/TspvmcTzMiI/AAAAAAAABuA/bMCJXYuolok/s1600/P235346_hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2wdTW-tEh_g/TspvmcTzMiI/AAAAAAAABuA/bMCJXYuolok/s1600/P235346_hero.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=givenchy+foundation+photo+perfexion&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=599&tbm=isch&tbnid=BAV0fbUm6s0ukM:&imgrefurl=http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml%3Fid%3DP235346&docid=pYAA8j2Ki9wSJM&imgurl=http://a248.g.akamai.net/7/248/8278/20090317030053/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P235346/P235346_hero.jpg&w=250&h=250&ei=g2_KTv2UHOe-2gWcr_33Dw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=110&vpy=258&dur=1345&hovh=200&hovw=200&tx=86&ty=139&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=150&tbnw=140&start=0&ndsp=11&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really wasn't impressed with this foundation. I wasn't a fan of the texture once it was on my skin and I just didn't like the coverage it gave.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{Lancome Eclat Miracle - Illuminator}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C_LKs3WrHmQ/TspwKlCCpiI/AAAAAAAABuI/mTlAbzT_K68/s1600/P273802_hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C_LKs3WrHmQ/TspwKlCCpiI/AAAAAAAABuI/mTlAbzT_K68/s1600/P273802_hero.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=lancome+luminizer&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=599&tbm=isch&tbnid=cH5gLyA3_l_POM:&imgrefurl=http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml%3Fid%3DP273802&docid=X94k0uv-D2GekM&imgurl=http://a248.g.akamai.net/7/248/8278/20100914031932/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P273802/P273802_hero.jpg&w=250&h=250&ei=A3DKTv3WNoOl2AXn7PDADw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=766&vpy=143&dur=2007&hovh=200&hovw=200&tx=158&ty=129&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=127&tbnw=114&start=0&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You don't need a lot of this to achieve the effect of this product. I do use the Clinique Illumizer though which I like a lot better. The Lancome comes out white, while the Clinique matches your skin tone more, plus it comes in two different colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{BeFine Lip Exfoliator}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SBmEAT2-iK0/TspyQjLf78I/AAAAAAAABuY/q0x7t15qadg/s1600/lip_exfoliator_by_be_fine_food_skin_care-300-210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SBmEAT2-iK0/TspyQjLf78I/AAAAAAAABuY/q0x7t15qadg/s1600/lip_exfoliator_by_be_fine_food_skin_care-300-210.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=be+fine+lip+exfoliator&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=599&tbm=isch&tbnid=de0LgmdfdlRuZM:&imgrefurl=http://www.productwiki.com/lip-exfoliator-by-be-fine-food-skin-care/&docid=Y6MhR4Kqx1IGHM&imgurl=http://images.productwiki.com/upload/images/lip_exfoliator_by_be_fine_food_skin_care-300-210.jpg&w=300&h=210&ei=GXLKTuLeFuGnsAKYuIwm&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=356&vpy=193&dur=376&hovh=168&hovw=240&tx=146&ty=78&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=113&tbnw=162&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Definitely was not impressed with this product at all. It didn't even exfoliate my lips.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fail.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{Pangea Organics Facial Scrub}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zZpPGW4m4go/TspyprqUVVI/AAAAAAAABug/WYktTQHyTVs/s1600/pangea+organics+facial+scrub+01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zZpPGW4m4go/TspyprqUVVI/AAAAAAAABug/WYktTQHyTVs/s320/pangea+organics+facial+scrub+01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=pangea+organics+facial+scrub&um=1&hl=en&biw=1105&bih=599&tbm=isch&tbnid=UllYyU2oYXsnQM:&imgrefurl=http://skinsodeep.blogspot.com/2010/09/pangea-organics-skincare-review.html&docid=Hy4vf7xSqdsk2M&imgurl=http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FNnIZcqC8KE/TH28Gsk3sYI/AAAAAAAAA7k/WkmrMLBNrrw/s400/pangea%252Borganics%252Bfacial%252Bscrub%252B01.jpg&w=350&h=350&ei=g3LKTrHoG6uOsAL_3aQ0&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=170&vpy=126&dur=1117&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=142&ty=110&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=119&tbnw=113&start=0&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0">Via.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really liked this facial scrub. It does an excellent job at exfoliating and it's not harsh on my skin. I would for sure buy this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>{Atelier Cologne in Vanilla}</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7kOCC9WuL2k/Tsr0XNw4P9I/AAAAAAAABuo/HJvxNTehDpI/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7kOCC9WuL2k/Tsr0XNw4P9I/AAAAAAAABuo/HJvxNTehDpI/s1600/images.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=atelier+cologne+vanilla&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1105&bih=599&tbm=isch&tbnid=DLkPFB5g9ZzpUM:&imgrefurl=http://clnprint.com/2011/01/31/cln-new-spring-perfumes-favorites/&docid=Jfhiwk3i4mzptM&imgurl=http://www.refinery29.com/img/perfume-atelier-cologne-vanille-insensee.jpg&w=333&h=500&ei=QvTKTq6yIIeKsQL4yPXoDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=84&vpy=140&dur=1302&hovh=275&hovw=183&tx=134&ty=204&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=114&tbnw=71&start=0&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0">Via.</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did not like this <b><u>at all</u></b>. Way too musky for my liking.</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;">What are some new products you've tried that you liked or didn't like?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-7503895168173849504?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-24264207223786902632011-12-01T06:13:00.000-06:002011-12-01T06:13:01.807-06:00My Christmas + Birthday List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now that Christmas and my Birthday are just around the corner (my birthday is December 26th), I thought I'd share some of the items that are on my wish list this year...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>{Kate Spade Rimona Sunglasses}</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fMPpb1yo8f0/TsvK3tsnA4I/AAAAAAAABuw/8mo7X_eM6Ng/s1600/img-thing.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fMPpb1yo8f0/TsvK3tsnA4I/AAAAAAAABuw/8mo7X_eM6Ng/s1600/img-thing.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.katespade.com/designer-glasses/designer-reading-glasses/rimona/RIMONA,default,pd.html?navid=xsell">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Michael Kors Very Hollywood Perfume}</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oHiBPDgZYS4/TsvOjXujLtI/AAAAAAAABvo/nuIG4BMSRdU/s1600/miranda-main-hero._V189854680_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oHiBPDgZYS4/TsvOjXujLtI/AAAAAAAABvo/nuIG4BMSRdU/s320/miranda-main-hero._V189854680_.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=kindle&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1105&bih=592&tbm=isch&tbnid=9UUHx9iTjaWmtM:&imgrefurl=http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-DX-Wireless-Reader-3G-Global/dp/B002GYWHSQ&docid=xw_hQdDiAWb2yM&imgurl=http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/kindle/miranda/photos/miranda-main-hero._V189854680_.jpg&w=450&h=510&ei=Zc7LTrC0AcPq2QXVtYSeDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=178&vpy=135&dur=1967&hovh=239&hovw=211&tx=94&ty=122&sig=107216543132565948678&page=1&tbnh=112&tbnw=99&start=0&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0">Via.</a><br /><br /><br />I can not believe it's already December. So much to look forward to this month. :)<br /><br />What's on your Christmas list this year?<br /><br />Love to you.<br />Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-2426420722378690263?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-43336061394081036732011-11-29T06:03:00.000-06:002011-11-29T06:03:36.433-06:00House Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have pictures for you now that will be easier to see what the inside will look like...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hooray! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We got our concrete poured last week for the driveway and stoop/stairs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2p5Rqo1cos/TtJhqweqVnI/AAAAAAAAByQ/d2tbCaKVGTU/s1600/DSC02556.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z2p5Rqo1cos/TtJhqweqVnI/AAAAAAAAByQ/d2tbCaKVGTU/s320/DSC02556.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And all the sheet rock has been mudded and taped.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the basement.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uNDdXNacba8/TtJhrUSgwJI/AAAAAAAAByY/W7bvA-Dv1Jk/s1600/DSC02557.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uNDdXNacba8/TtJhrUSgwJI/AAAAAAAAByY/W7bvA-Dv1Jk/s320/DSC02557.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">What you see when you walk in the front door.<br />Kitchen (on the left) and Living Room (on the right).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-csaRQj_8vxI/TtJhro4AZqI/AAAAAAAAByg/GL70x3PdTZk/s1600/DSC02559.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-csaRQj_8vxI/TtJhro4AZqI/AAAAAAAAByg/GL70x3PdTZk/s320/DSC02559.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Living Room</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QtCO0WE8fKc/TtQbM8a65MI/AAAAAAAABzE/Xent5H6DsVM/s1600/DSC02560.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QtCO0WE8fKc/TtQbM8a65MI/AAAAAAAABzE/Xent5H6DsVM/s320/DSC02560.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Kitchen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z0fNCFADH8U/TtQbNco-AxI/AAAAAAAABzM/XOYqoKywblU/s1600/DSC02562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z0fNCFADH8U/TtQbNco-AxI/AAAAAAAABzM/XOYqoKywblU/s320/DSC02562.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our bedroom.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4Kx8ESfhpoA/TtJhsK2TzoI/AAAAAAAAByo/tBh7_QY3p-Y/s1600/DSC02563.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4Kx8ESfhpoA/TtJhsK2TzoI/AAAAAAAAByo/tBh7_QY3p-Y/s320/DSC02563.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This week they're doing the ceilings and then putting in the trim work and cabinets!! So excited for those! haha</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We're getting closer! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-4333606139408103673?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-46521519945492670362011-11-28T07:06:00.002-06:002011-11-28T14:36:26.995-06:00Monday Deals and Steals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally made a trip to CVS over the weekend, finally found something worthwhile! haha</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I saved $31.97 </span></b>today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what I got at <b>CVS</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find their store ad <a href="http://weeklyad.cvs.com/cvs/default.aspx?action=entryflash&" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">here.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lxE7jXXbJpE/TtJfrKK9iaI/AAAAAAAAByI/Yb8rN_EfAbk/s1600/DSC02565.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lxE7jXXbJpE/TtJfrKK9iaI/AAAAAAAAByI/Yb8rN_EfAbk/s320/DSC02565.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- M&M's. On sale. Had a manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off two.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $3.99 each. Total cost: $2.00 each!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Colgate Toothpaste. On sale. Had a manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $3.49 Total cost: $1.87</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">- CVS Flossers. On sale.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $2.57 Total cost: $1.99</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Carmax lip balm. On sale. Had a manufacturer coupon for $0.30 off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $1.67 Total cost: $0.70</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Best part of this trip? I got <u>$5.86 in ECB</u> for everything but the M&M's! So it was like getting them "for free."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I spent $9.53 at CVS and <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">saved $7.15</span></b>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what I got at <b>Target</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find their ad <a href="http://weeklyad.target.com/target/default.aspx?ref=nav_weeklyad&action=entryflash" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">here</a> and their in store coupons <a href="http://coupons.target.com/mcp/pd.cfm?encp=bw3Edh8NsU3vzmfu%2BCqxk1gE5kAdfbx6dC45DH8m6FuvNQDwYVl3xOH31DkRj79yzb%2BSNmiA400y%0D%0ALhj%2FXmLy9zzvNW3gItgBqLI6rw64%2FkWKXQnmR2nKSje33DKzm2UfeaGpYq4I1qgiulpbOybMAA%3D%3D" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">here.</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-loZZG4sZsFM/TtKT7UahYrI/AAAAAAAAByw/dKvrLN9sPjY/s1600/DSC02567.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-loZZG4sZsFM/TtKT7UahYrI/AAAAAAAAByw/dKvrLN9sPjY/s320/DSC02567.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />- Secret Clinical Strength normal and travel sized deodarant. On clearance. Had a manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off.<br /><b>Original price: $7.49 Total cost: $4.24</b><br />- Joy Ornament. On sale. Had a 20% off one ornament from Target.<br /><b>Original price: $2.00 Total cost: $1.36</b><br />- NatureMade Vitamin D. On sale. Had a manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off.<br /><b>Original price: $3.99 Total cost: $2.00</b><br />- 50ct. Ornaments. Had a $5.00 off coupon from Target.<br /><b>Original price: $15.00 Total cost: $10.00</b><br />- Two pack of Crest toothpaste. On sale. Had three different manufacturer coupons, one for $1.00 off, another for $0.75 off and another for $0.50 off. Plus buy a Two pack of Crest, get an Oral-B toothbrush for FREE!<br /><b>Original price for both: $7.43. Total cost for both: $2.24!</b><br />- Up&Up pantiliners 64 ct. Had a Target coupon for $0.75 off.<br /><b>Original price: $1.99 Total cost: $1.24</b><br /><br /><br />I also had an $8.00 off total purchase Target coupon. Talk about a great coupon! haha<br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I saved $24.82 </span></b>at Target!<br /><br /><br />I guess this was a week for non - grocery items. haha<br /><br />What are some deals you've found?<br /><br />Love to you.<br />Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-4652151994549267036?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-75338291262165236652011-11-27T09:48:00.001-06:002011-11-27T09:52:17.433-06:00Weekend Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't normally do weekend updates but this one was a big weekend as far as weekends come.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a wonderful time Thursday and Friday with our families celebrating Thanksgiving. We ate, played games and just hung out - which I enjoy doing all of the above. ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But what made this weekend exciting, was the things we got.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We first started off the break by getting our TV for our home!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We got a 51" Samsung Plasma TV.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PlaSiq6ckOw/Ts1u7QT_PdI/AAAAAAAABxI/-3OzZFkGeU4/s1600/2584325_sb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PlaSiq6ckOw/Ts1u7QT_PdI/AAAAAAAABxI/-3OzZFkGeU4/s1600/2584325_sb.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+51%26%2334%3B+Class+/+Plasma+/+1080p+/+600Hz+/+HDTV/2584325.p?id=1218337329459&skuId=2584325">Via.</a><br /><br />I was planning on getting one on Black Friday but after seeing the ads earlier on last week, I wasn't seeing any awesome deals. But Best Buy was having a great sale on them before Thanksgiving so we went in to check out the selection. Turns out, the one we got, was completely out in the every store in the KC area so they had to order it in from another town 2 hours away. haha<br />It was worth it though, since we got the size we wanted AND for $350 off!<br /><br /><br />I think we also found our fridge....off Craigslist of all places.<br />After doing some ad shopping for them the past week, we decided to check Craigslist to see if we could find anything worthwhile, and we certainly did!<br /><br />It's a Whirlpool Gold, 25 cu.ft. French door Refrigerator.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bmdb9IhcU40/TtD6fSZupnI/AAAAAAAABxQ/uLjF7jS9U-E/s1600/883049136837xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Bmdb9IhcU40/TtD6fSZupnI/AAAAAAAABxQ/uLjF7jS9U-E/s320/883049136837xl.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.whirlpool.com/kitchen-1/refrigeration-2/refrigerators-3/-[GX5FHDXVY]-1001364/GX5FHDXVY/">Via.</a><br /><br />There's no water dispenser but there is an ice maker. lol We didn't really care for the water dispenser. We already have a Brita that we're used to using and plus this way, we won't need to replace the filter in the fridge.<br />Best part? It's $600 so we're saving $1100. Score!<br /><br /><br />Oh, and we also have a new puppy. ;)<br /><br />Meet Wyatt. He's also an Aussie mix, like Sammy.<br />Is this not the most pathetic picture ever?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7mPPg91Odsw/TtJbDC6CHoI/AAAAAAAABxY/vfbMX8yvWGI/s1600/IMG_0165.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7mPPg91Odsw/TtJbDC6CHoI/AAAAAAAABxY/vfbMX8yvWGI/s320/IMG_0165.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br />You may not notice, but him and Sammy have the same color eyes, but they're switched. haha<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qBV7u6zJwrA/TtJbGsBA6jI/AAAAAAAABxg/Efal27pP0VM/s1600/IMG_0169.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qBV7u6zJwrA/TtJbGsBA6jI/AAAAAAAABxg/Efal27pP0VM/s320/IMG_0169.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br />He <i>loves</i> chewing on his bone.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F2nZD8TfAi4/TtJbLDwHIMI/AAAAAAAABxo/eU5rgVzfhYE/s1600/IMG_0196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F2nZD8TfAi4/TtJbLDwHIMI/AAAAAAAABxo/eU5rgVzfhYE/s320/IMG_0196.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br />At the end of the first night....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1CXt4g2FelM/TtJbPa5PWQI/AAAAAAAABxw/AkHffUibMTA/s1600/IMG_0197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1CXt4g2FelM/TtJbPa5PWQI/AAAAAAAABxw/AkHffUibMTA/s320/IMG_0197.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br />We found him at a local shelter. Apparently he's an adult since he has all his adult teeth in but he certainly looks like a puppy. Then again, he is half Sammy's size. haha<br />We're trying him out (as the protocol of the shelter, which is a good idea) but it seems to be going as expected right now. Sammy and Wyatt are still establishing roles and getting used to each other, but they don't outright hate each other. So that's good, right?<br /><br /><br />Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend with their loved ones! Now it's back to the grind.<br />One.more.week.....<br /><br />Love to you.<br />Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-7533829126216523665?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-75516062460386217902011-11-23T08:56:00.002-06:002011-11-23T09:04:16.598-06:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Another Wednesday to link up with</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">Jamie</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">for What I'm Loving Wednesday! :)</span></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am <i>seriously</i> loving being on a break from school right now. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">More than Thanksgiving food. </div><div style="text-align: center;">See, I told you it's serious...</div><div style="text-align: center;">I only have one more week of classes next week and then it's finals. I am <u>so</u> ready for this semester to be over.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lPKuMsuoCy4/Tsx7TV38xMI/AAAAAAAABvw/QYiT_8CX1e8/s1600/Thanksgiving+Break+Edit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="116" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lPKuMsuoCy4/Tsx7TV38xMI/AAAAAAAABvw/QYiT_8CX1e8/s320/Thanksgiving+Break+Edit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=thanksgiving+break&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1105&bih=592&tbm=isch&tbnid=eF1xKXLUAOp6SM:&imgrefurl=http://meriwethermms.sharpschool.net/&docid=Rq99ebi_XerfgM&imgurl=http://meriwethermms.sharpschool.net/UserFiles/Servers/Server_990516/Image/Thanksgiving%252520Break%252520Edit.jpg&w=450&h=164&ei=BXvMTvmpL4fv0gGo4fjzDw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=496&sig=107216543132565948678&page=4&tbnh=52&tbnw=144&start=59&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:59&tx=121&ty=0">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"><b>As always, I'm loving <a href="http://pinterest.com/joyfulone86/" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">my pins</a> from Pinterest.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Probably a little more than normal since I've been pinning like crazy the past couple days, what with the no school and all. ;)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;">Love this bracelet!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TGnPpIAHEUQ/Tsx7i41ErbI/AAAAAAAABv4/R6cOHNWgHA4/s1600/236579786644917719_dR44EOuQ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TGnPpIAHEUQ/Tsx7i41ErbI/AAAAAAAABv4/R6cOHNWgHA4/s320/236579786644917719_dR44EOuQ_c.jpg" width="209" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644917719/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make a book out of your wedding cards. Seriously need to do this!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ucbeWHzq7g0/Tsx7uHF_-qI/AAAAAAAABwA/YEI-udL-2ak/s1600/236579786644916303_y9WnrL9H_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ucbeWHzq7g0/Tsx7uHF_-qI/AAAAAAAABwA/YEI-udL-2ak/s320/236579786644916303_y9WnrL9H_c.jpg" width="97" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644916303/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous half bath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7-WnKegFzc/Tsx8WNWtYLI/AAAAAAAABwQ/AClVLFnbsdU/s1600/236579786644914352_Xh6UpgwI_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7-WnKegFzc/Tsx8WNWtYLI/AAAAAAAABwQ/AClVLFnbsdU/s320/236579786644914352_Xh6UpgwI_c.jpg" width="189" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644914352/">Via.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you've taken Organic Chemistry, you should appreciate this.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Alkynes are Carbons triple bonded to other Carbons. I <b>know</b> you care.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YKcMEPPhB1A/Tsx8daVFruI/AAAAAAAABwY/4yQUaCDjjMI/s1600/236579786644916234_FjZt4yTt_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YKcMEPPhB1A/Tsx8daVFruI/AAAAAAAABwY/4yQUaCDjjMI/s320/236579786644916234_FjZt4yTt_c.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644916234/">Via.</a><br /><br /><b>I'm loving the paint we picked for the outside of our house.</b><br /><br />Dried Thyme by Sherwin Williams for the body.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PZUkDgw3P7g/Ts0KwzONR5I/AAAAAAAABw4/CzA6a256aco/s1600/ImageReader.aspx.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PZUkDgw3P7g/Ts0KwzONR5I/AAAAAAAABw4/CzA6a256aco/s1600/ImageReader.aspx.jpeg" /></a></div><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=dried+thyme+sherwin+williams&num=10&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&biw=1105&bih=592&tbm=isch&tbnid=JRvohqxotMrUPM:&imgrefurl=http://marketplace.diynetwork.com/Product.aspx%3FLid%3D1962-1009032&docid=R1TCNO9yzJWnhM&imgurl=http://gimagesr.gabriels.net/ImageReader.aspx%253FIDClient%253D166%2526IDListings%253D1962-1009032%2526H%253D231%2526W%253D315%2526ImageURL%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fscrippsnetworkimages.gabriels.net%25252FStoreLogos%25252F.1.201009031620425972.jpg&w=315&h=231&ei=hArNTqTFKOXq2QW-toWrDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=665&vpy=149&dur=553&hovh=184&hovw=252&tx=145&ty=88&sig=107216543132565948678&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=123&tbnw=168&start=0&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0">Via.</a><br /><br />Willow Tree for the trim.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lrNWpCD5Vd8/Ts0K2WBPOmI/AAAAAAAABxA/jzsUzhrTefc/s1600/43D209ECA72752D7BA1DC1DE6FD359DD_sherwin-williams%252B-%252Bwillow%252Btree%252Bsw7741_15409.detail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lrNWpCD5Vd8/Ts0K2WBPOmI/AAAAAAAABxA/jzsUzhrTefc/s1600/43D209ECA72752D7BA1DC1DE6FD359DD_sherwin-williams%252B-%252Bwillow%252Btree%252Bsw7741_15409.detail.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=willow+tree+sherwin+williams&num=10&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&biw=1105&bih=592&tbm=isch&tbnid=TtNtt1ZgsPDE9M:&imgrefurl=http://seek.autodesk.com/product/latest/agg/autodeskbim/SherwinWilliams/15409&docid=DtKLFsf0QJIDoM&imgurl=http://d2gzmlqnkfjqmm.cloudfront.net/data/product/content/agg/autodeskbim/SherwinWilliams/15409/43D209ECA72752D7BA1DC1DE6FD359DD_sherwin-williams%252B-%252Bwillow%252Btree%252Bsw7741_15409.detail.jpg&w=256&h=256&ei=3wrNTquRHcKC2AWl2vm9Dw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=101&vpy=140&dur=1059&hovh=204&hovw=204&tx=106&ty=101&sig=107216543132565948678&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=126&tbnw=126&start=0&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0">Via.</a><br /><br />And we're using Black for the front door and shutters.<br /><br />All the other houses around us are either tan or a brown tone so we wanted to do something different. I can't wait to see it in person!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Speaking of the house, I'm loving that our house is getting close to being done! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our new move in date is December 10th. Praying that it holds up and we can get in there before Christmas!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p0JYSOp64-8/TsnSCWsAZbI/AAAAAAAABtY/Tpi93Fh1OTc/s1600/DSC02549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p0JYSOp64-8/TsnSCWsAZbI/AAAAAAAABtY/Tpi93Fh1OTc/s320/DSC02549.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>And of course, it wouldn't be the Holiday's without loving my family. :)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QcbrJSZYoQ8/Tsx-8fFAf9I/AAAAAAAABwg/OW5pcANnrrQ/s1600/image-458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QcbrJSZYoQ8/Tsx-8fFAf9I/AAAAAAAABwg/OW5pcANnrrQ/s320/image-458.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ReZlO9F9JuI/Tsx_HkDu-pI/AAAAAAAABwo/XQ7pT7-zd8c/s1600/image-464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ReZlO9F9JuI/Tsx_HkDu-pI/AAAAAAAABwo/XQ7pT7-zd8c/s320/image-464.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WLWv_U-a0f0/Tsx_S0vNmqI/AAAAAAAABww/H1Km7an5Fw8/s1600/image-502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WLWv_U-a0f0/Tsx_S0vNmqI/AAAAAAAABww/H1Km7an5Fw8/s320/image-502.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a wonderful weekend! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-7551606246038621790?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-41955354128938362632011-11-22T10:04:00.001-06:002011-11-22T10:05:46.663-06:00House Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's finally starting to come along! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We got our tree planted in our front yard (though you can't see it in the picture below). It's a Red Maple. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not much has changed on the outside...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p0JYSOp64-8/TsnSCWsAZbI/AAAAAAAABtY/Tpi93Fh1OTc/s1600/DSC02549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p0JYSOp64-8/TsnSCWsAZbI/AAAAAAAABtY/Tpi93Fh1OTc/s320/DSC02549.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But inside they've done the insulation and have finished the dry-wall...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aj7tKmmYSHc/TsnSC1lBEKI/AAAAAAAABtg/4AOtMxOqSVw/s1600/DSC02550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aj7tKmmYSHc/TsnSC1lBEKI/AAAAAAAABtg/4AOtMxOqSVw/s320/DSC02550.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(this pic is old..)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6KiHqjdVtTc/TsnSDSIALOI/AAAAAAAABto/6wqYVV5EMDA/s1600/DSC02551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6KiHqjdVtTc/TsnSDSIALOI/AAAAAAAABto/6wqYVV5EMDA/s320/DSC02551.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They're going to do the mud and taping of the dry-wall this week and are hoping to get the concrete poured and settled. They're also hoping to paint the outside if the weather holds up well.<br />AND they plan to start putting the cabinets in, as well as all the trim work next week. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We've been told the framing and what not takes the longest, so now we should have just a few more weeks. They told us they're wanting to be done by December 10th. Please send some prayers/vibes that that holds up, or even before! I would hate it if it were later....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-4195535412893836263?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-90211406114290984352011-11-21T08:42:00.000-06:002011-11-21T08:42:35.553-06:00Monday Deals and Steals + Breaking Dawn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Puritan; line-height: 22px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before I get on to my deals, I thought I'd share my thoughts on Breaking Dawn.... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you may remember, my friend was able to get tickets to see the premiere at 8:00pm instead of having to wait at Midnight on Thursday. Honestly, being able to do that is what got me excited to see the movie. I'm not a big fan of Kristen Stewart and I just wasn't looking forward to it as much, plus I guess all the hype sort of became less and less to me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway, I came out of the movie thinking it was SO good. There were a couple parts I wish were done differently, but overall, I was <i><u>really</u></i> pleased with it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I'm happy to say, that Kristen Stewart did a <b>much</b> better job than she has in the past movies, like 10x better. I wasn't expecting that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So definitely go see it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here's a pic from the night. We got out at 10:30 and it was sort of fun being able to do that while seeing people in line for the Midnight premiere. ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g5lKvc2dw-c/TsnQnNIB1VI/AAAAAAAABtQ/fa2ogf9kbf0/s1600/photo%252814%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g5lKvc2dw-c/TsnQnNIB1VI/AAAAAAAABtQ/fa2ogf9kbf0/s320/photo%252814%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now on to the deals....</div><div style="font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I saved $13.93</span></b> at Target!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a few items again this week. Hopefully coupons and what not will start to pick up again soon!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what I got at <b>Target</b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find their ad <a href="http://weeklyad.target.com/target/default.aspx?ref=nav_weeklyad&action=entryflash" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">here</a> and their in store coupons <a href="http://coupons.target.com/mcp/pd.cfm?encp=bw3Edh8NsU3vzmfu%2BCqxk1gE5kAdfbx6dC45DH8m6FuvNQDwYVl3xOH31DkRj79yzb%2BSNmiA400y%0D%0ALhj%2FXmLy9zzvNW3gItgBqLI6rw64%2FkWKXQnmR2nKSje33DKzm2UfeaGpYq4I1qgiulpbOybMAA%3D%3D" style="color: #069ec9; text-decoration: none;">here.</a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jqwe1--3Jdc/TsnOk_L5sHI/AAAAAAAABtI/-MTBPnXDJXY/s1600/DSC02554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jqwe1--3Jdc/TsnOk_L5sHI/AAAAAAAABtI/-MTBPnXDJXY/s320/DSC02554.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Men's Merona Thermal T. On sale. Had a Target coupon for 20% off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $17.99 Total cost: $9.60</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Trident Gum. Had a Target Buy One, Get One coupon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $1.04 each. Total cost: $1.04 for both!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Oral-B Essential Floss. Had a $0.75 off manufacturer coupon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $0.97 Total cost: $0.22</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Tic Tacs. Had a manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off of two.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $1.02 each. Total cost: $1.04 for both!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Command Hook. Had a manufacturer coupon for $0.50 off and a Target coupon for $1.00 off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $3.89 Total cost: $2.39</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">- Lipton Iced Tea. Had a manufacturer coupon for $0.25 off and a Target coupon for $1.00 off two.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Original price: $3.18 for both. Total cost: $1.93 for both!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">What are some deals you've found?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-9021140611429098435?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-38017923615107033332011-11-18T10:40:00.000-06:002011-11-18T10:40:19.481-06:00House Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just a quick update this time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They finally got the rest of the windows in as well as the front door and back door in the garage. Hooray! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This week they insulated and started dry-walling! They also had to fix a few things as well (we've had a lot of problems with the general framing that they've had to fix).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm starting to get anxious about when we'll get in there. Realistically, I'm hoping for before Christmas right now. School starts for me the first week in January and that last semester is going to be a killer so I'd like us to be all situated in there for a while before that starts. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Guess we'll see....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, here's a couple pics.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a picture of how the windows will look above our sink.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sorry for the bad cell phone pic, but it was hard to get a good one and I didn't have my camera on me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TfD778V7KOg/TsG3iy3rIMI/AAAAAAAABsA/lC8Ygim7Jrc/s320/photo%252813%2529.jpg" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And here's the front!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3zxRYI0Ai4U/TsG3ifHS5eI/AAAAAAAABr4/z8IUADnPrBE/s320/photo%252812%2529.jpg" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love to you.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-3801792361510703333?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-54477193688459909912011-11-16T08:23:00.001-06:002011-11-16T08:23:41.368-06:00What I'm Loving Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wK1jzsWl7nk/TpyZwM5DyJI/AAAAAAAABI4/blXvH7UGpPg/s1600/WILW.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Another Wednesday to link up with <a href="http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/">Jamie</a> for What I'm Loving Wednesday! :)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm loving that I'll be watching Breaking Dawn tomorrow night at <span style="font-size: large;">8pm</span>!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's right, I'll get to see it 4 hours before everyone else. AND we get free food. It's going to be a great night. :)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d4cB9DQj6UI/TsMXDKKpQyI/AAAAAAAABsY/L1wWcRsd64M/s1600/breaking_dawn_movie_poster.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d4cB9DQj6UI/TsMXDKKpQyI/AAAAAAAABsY/L1wWcRsd64M/s320/breaking_dawn_movie_poster.png" width="211" /></a></div><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1134&bih=549&tbm=isch&tbnid=uj5wP5Jd_OaluM:&imgrefurl=http://www.thebreakingdawnmovie.org/2011/08/official-full-size-breaking-dawn-movie-poster-in-lq/&docid=ORGgBUxgkSVFUM&imgurl=http://www.thebreakingdawnmovie.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/breaking_dawn_movie_poster.png&w=364&h=550&ei=vBbDTvW0FMXs2QWH3_jQDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=627&vpy=140&dur=2215&hovh=276&hovw=183&tx=130&ty=167&sig=116143449576187059861&page=2&tbnh=151&tbnw=100&start=29&ndsp=11&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:29">Via.</a><br /><br />Another movie to be excited for...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm loving the official Hunger Games Trailer!</b><br />Ah! So excited!!<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://2.gvt0.com/vi/4S9a5V9ODuY/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4S9a5V9ODuY&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4S9a5V9ODuY&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm loving that I'm going to The Fray concert on December 18th!</b><br />SO SO SO excited!! They're my fave band and it'll be my first time seeing them live. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-etCmJpcX9Ds/TsMazfcNrTI/AAAAAAAABsg/iwt21Dz9qSY/s1600/the_fray_-_2009_the_fray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-etCmJpcX9Ds/TsMazfcNrTI/AAAAAAAABsg/iwt21Dz9qSY/s320/the_fray_-_2009_the_fray.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&sa=N&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1134&bih=549&tbm=isch&tbnid=cvIyrv6WmrYlfM:&imgrefurl=http://covers.a-go.in/%3Fartist%3DThe%2520Fray&docid=UgFkrxOE4OfEzM&imgurl=http://covers.a-go.in/max/the_fray_-_2009_the_fray.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&ei=shrDTu1ZqIbaBYTxsccO&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=400&vpy=183&dur=716&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=160&ty=94&sig=116143449576187059861&page=1&tbnh=160&tbnw=155&start=0&ndsp=11&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:0">Via.</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm loving <a href="http://pinterest.com/joyfulone86/">my pins</a> from Pinterest.</b><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> </b>Casual and chic<b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-byuXUc4XtSM/TsMbHaeOGaI/AAAAAAAABso/p1IZlGsnM0E/s1600/236579786644901627_41iPC4pz_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-byuXUc4XtSM/TsMbHaeOGaI/AAAAAAAABso/p1IZlGsnM0E/s320/236579786644901627_41iPC4pz_c.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644901627/">Via.</a><br /><br />I might finally cave and get my <u>first</u> pair of boots this winter, and I'll definitely be getting some of these to go with! So cute!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HBkYCTLQhSY/TsMbe0EdvZI/AAAAAAAABsw/Qj6wn0k-y94/s1600/236579786644898072_DwHBLPgX_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HBkYCTLQhSY/TsMbe0EdvZI/AAAAAAAABsw/Qj6wn0k-y94/s320/236579786644898072_DwHBLPgX_c.jpg" width="183" /></a></div><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644898072/">Via.</a><br /><br />pretzel + rolo + pecan = yum!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KzkLZi3d3js/TsMb0jgaepI/AAAAAAAABs4/w4jEMbKYXlI/s1600/236579786644901590_uVoXetu2_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KzkLZi3d3js/TsMb0jgaepI/AAAAAAAABs4/w4jEMbKYXlI/s1600/236579786644901590_uVoXetu2_c.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/236579786644901590/">Via.</a><br /><br /><br />What are you loving this week?<br /><br />Love to you.<br />Kristen</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7774376257174493243-5447719368845990991?l=joyfulramblings.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08134698963524723006noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774376257174493243.post-43051127189543022412011-11-15T08:35:00.00