• I don't think I'll ever eat a foot long sub sandwich again… too much. #
• Going to make this my inspiration for the day, not much, but a lot all at once. http://twitpic.com/167tim #
• Earthquake causes shorter days ahead? http://bit.ly/ciunrm #
• Goodbye 11 hour day. #
• Feeling the love today! First day of my 29th year. #
• I love people watching, there's a lot to learn and be humble about when you simply pay attention to people around you. #
• Both of my girls, sleeping in the car before church. http://twitpic.com/1728gu & http://twitpic.com/1728l7 #

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We made play dough today. It was my first time and was so much fun- and easy too! Can you believe that I didn’t remember to take pictures of it?! What was I thinking?! Oh well. Here is the recipe. I had to put in more water because it was too dry. And I also didn’t add colors- because I didn’t want to fight dyed hands for weeks, plus all the colors jumble together right? Enjoy!:)

Uncooked Playdough

Materials

• Bowl
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup salt
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• Tempera paint or food coloring
• 3 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

1. In bowl, mix water, salt, oil, and enough tempera paint or food coloring to make a bright color.
2. Gradually add flour and cornstarch until the mixture reaches the consistency of bread dough.
3. Store covered.

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Tomorrow, March 3rd, is Travis’ birthday. Sometimes he can remember how old he is, and sometimes not. I like to joke with him and make him roll his eyes. It’s a game I play. Anyways, I want to tell all of you out there that he’s a wonderful person who deserves a big bash. Unfortunately, things have been crazy busy here and I haven’t been able to plan my usual big parties for him. And babe, I’m sorry. I’m sure you would have liked everyone to focus the entire time on you and make you feel uncomfortable loved.

I am making him his favorite cake tomorrow and you can count on me taking pictures of it. (big and beautiful it will be, oh yeah!)

Trav,

I love you more each day because I get to see the myriad of different aspects of your character, love and trust. You amaze me with your walk with God and I am so happy that we are together. Happy Birthday babe!

Alexis

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These are my friends, Kinzie and Josiah. I’m going to marry him when we get older. They also have an older sister who I love to play with named Kayden. She was at school during this picture.

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So this will be a complilation of things that has been in my mind.

One: I was looking through Barfoot Contessa’s book and decided that I was going to make her roasted veggies for a side to dinner last night. I do not like carrots in general but wow! They were great! Naturally sweet and salty too. Awesome.

Simply lather in olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake at 400′F. About 15 min was all. One helpful hint is to remember to keep everything the same size, that way things cook at the same time.

Secondly: Emma has been in heaven having some of her best friends over to play. I was able to capture some ADORABLE pictures. Kinzie and Josiah, thank you for hanging out with us!

All togther now: Awwwww!

Kids have the BEST expressions. Period. There are days when I don’t feel like myself, but then I just have to hang with Emma to get a better perspective.

Lastly: When Emma was an infant I told people that I looked forward to seeing her be creative in whatever way she wants to be. I said that if she wanted to be a tattoo artist, I would support it and be proud of her. I guess she was listening to me.

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• God's is incomprehensible, good, and so amazingly wonderful. So much love and support. The church being family! Amen! And thanks! #
• Life is beautiful, not clean, not perfect, but beautiful none the less; when life is anchored on the big picture and victory is already won. #
• Wake up O sleeper…. #
• Go for the victory we already have. #
• The ability to not just do something for someone, but rather help them to help themselves, is an art. #
• Feels good to pay off the government… kinda… Oregon you're welcome. #

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Emma thought Chloe obviously looked like she needed a snuggle from her plastic baby.

When Emma saw how I was taking pictures of Chloe she snuggled down besides her…awww my little starlet.

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today my mommy said i could wear my pj’s all day long. i like it. here i am playing with my mom and my stroller. i love my new purse with little pink owls on it. thank you oma!

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It’s weird that since the new year, a ton of blogs I’m following are trying to keep up and post more frequent…when I’m doing the opposite. funny.

It’s another sunny day here but pretty chilly…we’ll by chilly I mean in the 40’s. Yeah, pretty nice. My mom left yesterday and I was struck with how I got used to her presence. I really miss her. And you too Jamie. I am pretty much caught up with household things, and now just focusing on what is ‘normal’. Like our normal schedule. Emma’s normal nap time, we should make something fun with markers and coffee filters today. Yeah, and maybe I’ll give in and we could watch Snow White and eat some Cheeto’s – Emma’s all time favorite. She LOVES LOVES LOVES chips. *sigh just like her mommy.

I have tons of food in my cupboards and I am feeling itchy to make a meal schedule for the next 2-3 weeks. Is that sick that I’m itching to do that? Hmmm.  My mom took me to Safeway (which is CRAZY expensive if you don’t coupon) and she bought me things I NEVER AND I MEAN NEVER buy.  Curry Powder, Brie, really nice Olive Oil, V8 Splash for Emma and other things. Thank you mom for spoiling me!

Many cool new recipes to follow, and I promise that they’ll be easy to do too.

We also went…shoe shopping! Enjoy- I sure did.

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• Cannon Beach, who knew spontaneous trip to the coast would have sun! http://twitpic.com/139zp4 #
• Sweet, eh? http://twitpic.com/13a3j6 #
• I really should just go to bed when I'm tired – otherwise the humanity gets really ugly (read: I'm just a grumpy jerk). #
• Waking up in the middle of REM sleep not recommended for attempting to work. #
• The day flew by, but is long from over. #
• When working late at night from home, nothing should go wrong b/c it can turn the best nights into very bad ones #
• Yeah.. stop now. Change course, go, stop, decisions, plans, and all the work that comes with any of it. Exciting and tiring. #
• Please be praying for Alexis and I & how to deal with the hardest family issue ever. Our stress level is at max. Details can't be shared. #
• We can be so focused on pinning blame on humanity, that we forget there is an enemy who destroys, and who steals forgiveness and victory. #
• Though I and my family have been violated & used, we have chosen the life that grace filled forgiveness brings. Bitterness won't destroy us. #

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