The MoonChylde Chronicles

Blast from the Past!

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 03:40:00 +0000

Happy 4th of July Weekend!

Me & Quinn waiting for the parade on the 4th

Waiting for fireworks!

It's been so long since I've been on here so many things have happens & changed. My little man Quinn is 6 now & going to be a first grader in the fall! It's so hard to believe how fast they grow. Ian my oldest stepson moved in with us last summer. It's been a challenge getting routines down but we are getting it & loving having him with us. Plus he's a great big brother & babysitter ;)

Just gonna make this a quick post & play catch up more later. My plan is to start posting more again!

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:28:00 +0000

Holy moly! Is it ever time to play catch up! I've been away from blogging for awhile now & feel it's time to get back at it.

This is the first time for me to post from my phone! I got an LG Quantum last May and love the smartphone world! I'm actually thinking of upgrading to the iPhone 4s this year since has so many more photography apps.

Quinn is in preschool this year and loves it most days. He only goes 3 days/wk as that is all i could afford. Its good though, i think he is getting the socialization he's needed. I worry about the fall though when he starts kindergarten & going full days.

I lost my job about a month ago. It was over some bullshit crap too. I am a little bitter about the whole thing so i won't get into just yet. I was accused of doing something i did not do. But i have decided to take this time to work obln myself, my family & to find out what i really want. I hope i can do all of that before i absolutely have to get back to work.

So there is a bit of catch up, I really want to work on my photography more and I hope to share much more here!

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Wordless Wednesday: Turning 5

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:29:00 +0000

Wordless/Wordful Wednesday

Well it is time to get back, I've been gone longer than I expected to be, just kinda got out of the blogging thing. But I do enjoy having a place to share so here I am, back at it again! =D

The 17th was by baby boys 5th birthday! I can not believe how fast the time has gone, a person truly has no idea how fast it can go until one becomes a parent.

With his 'cousin' Chelsey

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Five Question Friday

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 02:09:00 +0000

Questions for Friday, July 29th:

1. Vow renewal ceremonies-yay or nay?

Yay! I'd love to renew our vows. This is the 2nd time round for both Scott and myself and we had a very simply, very cheap, justice of the peace, in the backyard wedding. I'd love to be able to renew our vows and have a big fun party! :D

2. What sound/s annoy you the most?

Honestly right now it would have to be the incessant whining of Master Q, he's been bad lately and it's driving me nuts! Otherwise, I don't think any specific sound, just those that could be controlled/stopped but someone or something is not stopping them. lol

3. If you had to pick, would you have only all boys, or only all girls for kids?

I guess since I have a son and 2 step-sons maybe I would choose girls lol just to see the difference.

4. Do you believe in alternative medicine?

I believe that the mind is a very powerful thing, and that some alternative remedies do work if you truly want them to.

5. Would you take a family member's children and raise them if they needed it?

My instinct is to say yes of course. But when thinking about it a bit more, I kinda also think it might depend on the situation. But I think most likely yes I would with out question.

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InstaFriday; Photo Story Friday; Friendly Friday

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:12:00 +0000

Yup sorry folks been away for a bit. We took our first family vacation in years, and Master Q's first ever! Needless to say he got a wee little bit spoiled ;-) So, I am back and gonna try to get the blog posts going again. Here is our week in phone pics, enjoy!

Beautiful morning clouds at work

Master Q slept on the couch....this was daddy waking him up!

Happy Meal after a long van ride to MN for vacation

Nickelodeon Universe @ Mall of America

Big Rigs ride

Thumps up!

This fire rescue truck is from the new Transformers movie and was made near us in Baltic, SD!

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InstaFriday; Photo Story Friday; Friendly Friday

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:37:00 +0000

This week in phone pics!

Some pics from my phone while we were at Gavins Point Dam in Yankton SD

Another night by the fire, loving these summer nights with some awesome friends!

A late night for this little man...

....hanging with daddy

Yummy Biscuits & Gravy! (think that was my total points for the day!)

Master Q's new prized possession, Jessie from Toy Story!

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Five Question Friday

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:41:00 +0000

Questions for Friday, June 24th:

1. If you had the opportunity to bungee jump, would you?

I think I would, at least I say I would right now with my feet firmly planted on the ground. Not sure how I'd react once up there and ready to actually jump though?!

2. Would you rather go to the movie theater or to the drive-in?

I'd love to go to a drive-in, I've never been and I think it would be kinda romantic.

3. Do you have your groceries delivered?

Nope go get them all on our own

4. Eyebrows: Do you wax, thread, pluck, or stay au naturel?

I have waxed, but not regularly. I'm lucky my hair is fair and doesn't show up too much.

5. Would the people you went to high school with be surprised by your life today?

Probably not, I don't really know lol I wasn't too close with too many in High School, at least not at HS, I had older friends mostly.

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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Favorite from June

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:50:00 +0000

I think my favorite pic for June is this one. We went to see the record setting water levels at Gavins Point Dam in Yankton SD last weekend. At times the water would splash up and soak the onlookers! Master Q had a blast trying to run from the water!

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Five Question Friday

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:34:00 +0000

Questions for Friday, June 24th:

1. What is your current favorite tv show?

Right now I'm really into watching In Plain Sight, love Mary McCormick & the wittiness of her character! I also like Covert Affairs

2. What's the worst haircut you ever got?

A total boy cut, I see the pictures of it now (and thankfully can't find any to post) and I just think WTH was my mom thinking?!

3. What was something that you did as a child that you thought you were so cool for doing?

That would be wearing leg warmers, jelly shoes and slap bracelets

4. Do you have any GREAT frugal family fun tips?

Doing crafts from reusable materials is always fun. Interesting to see what you can come up with.

5. Would you drive across country if you had the money to fly?

Yes, I would prefer to see everything along the way as long as I also had the time to do so! :)

Photo Story Friday: Hanging Out

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:58:00 +0000

This week Master Q has been very clingy. Every night I went to work he was there to tell me not to go and how much he would miss me :( So last night we hung out together in his bed for awhile playing on my iPod touch. Until he crashed face down on me! lol

Sorry for the camera phone pics, its the easiest way to get pics here lately lol

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Friendly Friday & A Social Parade!

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:45:00 +0000

Happy Friendly Friday!

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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Parenthood; I Heart Faces

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:17:00 +0000

This weeks challenge is Parenthood.

At I Heart Faces the theme is "Let's Hear It For The Boys"

This is one of my all time favorite photos of my 2 boys, Master Q & Daddy during a photo shoot I did for a friend. They were skipping rocks :-)

Happy Father's Day

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 06:13:00 +0000

Wishing all the great dads out there a Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day Scott, We Love You!

Photo Story Friday: Yucky Week

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:30:00 +0000

This week has been an icky one. It's my long week at work so I never get as many pictures, plus I'm simply trying to get more taken. But then this week to add to the work stress Master Q became sick late Wed. night. Daddy was with him while he threw up most the night. I was off Thur. night so I was with him through the fever and achyness, poor boy just could not get comfy, then his throat started hurting :(

Fortunately he was starting to feel better today!

Watching some cartoons

Mommy's Treat

Playing with the camera phone editor!

Closest kiss he'd give! lol

Kicking those germs butts!

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Five Question Friday

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:15:00 +0000

Questions for Friday, June 17th:

1. What is your favorite summer time activity?

Chilling outside with the family on a nice summer day, not too hot, just right.

2. Do you have one laundry soap you stick to, or do you buy whatever's on sale?

I get whats on sale usually

3. What is your favorite dinner to make in the summer?

GRILLING!!!

4. Do you have any talents?

Not really, I'm a quick learner and like to teach myself all sorts of things. I say I'm a 'Jane of all trades, master of none' lol

5. If you could instantly be an expert in something, what would it be? Why?

Photography, I have this life long passion for photography and would simply love to be an amazing photographer

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Friendly Friday

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:45:00 +0000

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Shutter Love Tuesday: Wind & Sweet Shot Tuesday...

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:35:00 +0000

....yes I realize it's Thursday lol but I still wanted to post these, I'm really trying to get my blog more active and keep posting more....so here they are! :)

Shutter Love Tuesday: Wind

Ok I was a little stuck on what to do so this was the best I got lol

Sweet Shot Tuesday:

A good friend of mine said that Sweet Shot had to be of colorful candy, all I had available were fruit loops! lol

Wordless Wednesday!

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:39:00 +0000

Time for Wordless Wednesday!

Saturday after we finished packing up what was left from our rummage we had a grill out and then enjoyed a nice campfire for the evening! The kids had fun running around while us adults just enjoyed some adult time ;) Mike's anyone?! hehe

Here is our colorful campfire, my BFF Hilary showed us what happens when you put a string of xmas lights in there! Lots of smoke at first but then some awesome colors!

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One Minute Writer: Right

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:35:00 +0000

Today's Writing Prompt: Right

How do you know when someone is right for you?

I know when I've found the right person for me when they can make me laugh, laugh at my dumb jokes, when we can spend hours together doing nothing and having the best time doing it. The right person makes you feel like you can't live without them, stops your heart when your away and loves you no matter your faults.

Macro Monday & Letter Photo Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:31:00 +0000

Running a little late on these but still wanted to get it posted!

I'm sharing this photo for Macro Monday & Letter Photo Challenge 'C'

Cheerios!

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Photo Challenge: Green

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:52:00 +0000

This weeks The Paper Mama's Photo Challenge is Green

I snapped this pretty quick, was about the best of the bunch I got. There is a little bit of green from his bowl, Master Q was enjoying some M&M's while gazing outside.

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Weekend Construction

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 04:31:00 +0000

Just and FYI my blog may be under construction at times this weekend, I am having it all redone by a great friend! Check her out...Dashing Designs

Fix It Friday #102

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:36:00 +0000

Haven't done this in awhile so it's nice getting back at it! Edit 1 Started with some tweaking layers in PSE RAW in the exposure & contrast. Moved on and used a layer of Pioneer Womans Slight Sharpen & Slight Light. Then cloned out the white on the eye lid. Last added Pioneer Womans Boost and tweaked the layers a bit. On Edit 2 I added a Gradient layer to create the B/W.

Thanks to Angie Arthur Photography for the adorable little girl to edit, I only have boys! lol

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Photo Story Friday: Cold & Rainy Rummage

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:00:00 +0000

We planned our rummage for this weekend, last week it was supposed to be a lovely 70ish degrees the 3 days we are having it....yesterday it was in the mid 60's and rained....today is currently at 58 and cloudy....tomorrow is supposed to be in the 70's! WooHoo, 1 nice day of 3, lets hope we get more customers!

Awesome wall clouds moving in

Chilly day for a rummage!

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Friendly Friday!

noreply@blogger.com (MoonChylde) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:06:00 +0000

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